"A Prayer for You" supplies: 

cardstock: Core'dinations (mint green), Bazzill Basics (orange) & Papertrey Ink (cream) 

Paper: Glitz Design (Laced With Grace: polka)

Stamps: JustRite Stampers (Heart to Heart Borders & Centers set) & Skipping Stones Design (Grunge set)

Ink: CTMH (Pigment: vanilla cream) & Clearsnap (Pigment: apple green) 

Chipboard: Rusty Pickle
Pin: Maya Road

Twine: Darice Inc. 

Flower: Prima

Button: Basic Grey

Pearls: Kaiser Craft

Corner Rounder: EK Success

Steel Die: JustRite custom dies by Spellbinders (Happy Everything Mini Tag Kit)

Diecut Machine: Cuttlebug by Provo Craft

Instructions:  Fold green cardstock in half to make card base, and round the bottom corners.  Stamp the woodgrain background to the middle of the card.  Cover a chipboard heart with orange dotted paper, sand the edges, and adhere to the front.  Stamp the sentiment to cream cardstock, diecut it, and adhere to the front, tucked slightly under the heart.  Diecut the outlined tag from orange cardstock, and adhere it over top of the sentiment cut, adding a tiny strip of foam adhesive to the right side of it.  Embellish the heart with a pin, paper flower and twine bow.  Tie twine through the middle of a green button, and adhere to the right side of the tag.  Add three pearls to the card front to finish. 

Here is the amazing Tuesday Trigger inspiration photo: 

Pretty fabulous, huh?  Well, that is all I have for you for now!!  I hope that you have a wonderful rest of your day!  ♥♥♥ 

Until later,

~Lea L.

"Together We Can..." supplies:
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (vintage cream) 

Paper: Bo Bunny (Crazy Love 6x6 pad) 

Stamps: Skipping Stones Design (Cancer Schmancer set)

Ink: Clearsnap (Pigment: pink, dune) 

Lace Ruffle: Bo Bunny

Ribbon: Renaissance by Design

Pearls: Kaiser Craft (pink) & Zva Creative (off white)

Corner Rounder: EK Success 

Diecut/Embossing Machine: Cuttlebug by Provo Craft

Steel Die: Spellbinders (Labels Twenty-One set) 

Sandpaper 

Instructions:  Fold cream cardstock in half to make card base, and round the bottom corners.  Cut a pink paper block a bit smaller than the card front, round the bottom corners and sand the edges.  Cut and emboss the label from cream cardstock, adhere to the card and stamp the sentiment to the bottom of it.  Stamp the butterfly on cream cardstock, cut out and adhere to the top of the label.  Accent the butterfly with three pearls.  Adhere the ruffle below the label accent, and then tie ribbon around its seam.  Accent the lower right corner with three pearls, and stamp the second sentiment to the left of them to finish. 

I don't have any first hand experience with cancer in my life, and for that I am extremely grateful.  But I watched a great example in my grandma Penny, as she was there for a friend dealing with the disease.  She took her friend to appointments, loved on her and was basically just there for her.  I thought of this as I was looking through my SSD stamps and came upon this set, and my card just completely came together.  And while I hope that I don't ever have anyone to give this card to...I do have it just in case.  And I hope that I will follow in my grandma's example if I ever find myself in the same situation.  

Here is the sketch that that this card is based on- 

And as the Skipping Stones Design sketch designer this month, I get to giveaway two stamp sets!!  So, one lucky winner is going to win the stamp set released this month, "Pumpkin Seed Sentiments", and the set I showcased today, "Cancer Schmancer".  Please leave one comment on this post telling me what you like best about my card, or my post in general!  You have until 11:59pm MST on Sunday, February 27th to leave a comment, and I will post the winner on Monday!  Good luck...I can't wait to hear your responses!  Here are the images of the stamp sets so you know what you are winning! 

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics (pink shimmer, aqua) & Papertrey Ink (white) 

Stamps: Skipping Stones Design (Pumpkin Seed Sentiments) 

Ink: Clearsnap (Pigment: pink) & Tsukineko (Versamark) 

Embossing Powder: Stampendous (Detail White) 

Chipboard/Pin: Maya Road

Button: Papertrey Ink

Twine: Lawn Fawn Trimmings

Flower: Prima

Glitter/Jewels: Doodlebug Designs

Instructions:  Fold pink shimmer cardstock in half to make card base.  Stamp the pattern to aqua cardstock, heat emboss, and then adhere the entire block to the front of the card using foam adhesive.  Paint the chipboard heart white, cover in glitter, and adhere to the front.  Stamp the sentiment to a white cardstock flag, and adhere around a clear topped pin.  Adhere the sentiment flag to the glittered heart.  Layer a twine bow on an aqua button, top with a pink paper flower, and adhere to the middle of the glittered heart, slightly overlapping the sentiment flag.  Accent the left corner directly below the stamped aqua block with three jewels to finish.

 Here is a list of all of the blog hop participants...be sure to check out what everyone has created with this new fabulous stamp set! 

Lea Lawson http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Ingle http://justjingle.blogspot.com/
Kandi Phillips http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/
Angela Thomas http://sparkleandbling.blogspot.com/
Tammie Beaton http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/
Wendy Jordan http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/
Julie Masse http://stampinwithjulie.blogspot.com/
Amy Tsuruta http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/
Ann Kranitz http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com/
Barb Turpin http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/
Brenda Weaver http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/
Gladys Chia http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/

And last but not least, here is the sketch so you can check it out!  We would love for you to participate this week! 

I hope that you have a wonderful Tuesday! ♥♥♥ 

Until later,

~Lea L.

"Your Heart's Song...." supplies: 

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics (orange) 

Paper/Jewels: Glitz Design (Laced with Grace: polka, Stripe, Plaid)

Stamps: Skipping Stones Design (Heartsong set)

Ink: Clearsnap (Pigment: chestnut) & CTMH (Pigment: vanilla cream)

 Ribbon: Renaissance by Design

Corner Rounder: EKSuccess

Border Punch: Fiskars (Upper Crest)

Sandpaper

Instructions:  Fold orange cardstock in half to make card base.  Round the corners and sand the edges of a cream floral paper block.  Stamp the bird image directly to the front of the paper block, skewed to the right side.  Punch an upper crest border from dotted paper, and adhere to the left side of a striped paper strip.  Sand the edges of the entire piece, and adhere to the left side of the floral paper block.  Tie ribbon around the left side, and then adhere the entire block to the front of the card.  Stamp the butterfly to plaid paper, cut it out and accent with a strip of jewels.  Adhere the butterfly accent to the middle of the bow.  Stamp the sentiment to an orange cardstock flag, and then adhere it to the front, tucked underneath the bow.  Add 3 clear jewels underneath the sentiment to finish off the card.

Here is the sketch that I created for this week.  By the way- if you participate in the sketch challenge this week, you can win the brand new set that will be releasing this month called "Pumpkin Seed Sentiments"  We will be featuring the set next week, but head over to today's post to check the new set out!  And play along so you can win it!!

Cardstock: The Paper Company (cream, light blue)

Paper: GCD Studios (Ella Blue: Tara)

Stamps: Skipping Stones Design (Sentiment Frames and Timeless Textures)

Ink: Clearsnap (Pigment: Robin's Egg & Chestnut) & CTMH (Pigment: Vanilla Cream)

Ribbon: Renaissance by Design

Lace: vintage craft supply

Flower: Recollections

Pearls: Kaiser Craft

Diecut Machine: Cricut Expression by Provo Craft

Diecut Cartridge: Storybook by Provo Craft

Instructions:  Fold cream cardstock in half to make card base.  Cut blue floral paper slightly smaller and adhere to the front.  Stamp the flourish background to a blue paper block, then adhere to the center of the card.  Adhere blue lace and ribbon to the middle of the card.  Cut the label from cream cardstock at 2" using the Cricut Expression & Storybook cartridge.  Stamp the frame and sentiment to the label, and then adhere to the bottom of the card using foam adhesive.  Tie a bow from the same ribbon used, and adhere near the top of the label, then accent with a blue tulle flower.  Accent the sentiment label with gold pearls to finish. 

Here is the sketch that I created, and be sure to head over to the Skipping Stones Design blog to see what the other design team and guest designers created with it! 

I hope you have a fabulous rest of your day!  ♥♥♥ 

Until later,

~Lea L.

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Paper: Hambly Screen Prints

Stamps: Skipping Stones Design (Grunge set)

Ink: Clearsnap (Pigment: chestnut) 

Embossing Powder: Stampendous (clear)

Ribbon: Renaissance by Design

Jewels: Doodlebug Designs

Corner Rounder: EK Success

Diecut Machine: Cricut Expression by Provo Craft

Diecut Cartridge: Storybook by Provo Craft

Karen Giron- http://kgiron.blogspot.com/  {Guest Sketch Artist}

Shannan Teubner- http://withfeathersandsequins.blogspot.com/ {Guest Designer}

Kandi Phillips- http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/

Amy Tsuruta- http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/

Ann Kranitz- http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com/

Barb Turpin- http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/

Brenda Weaver- http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/

Gladys Chia- http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/

Jennifer Ingle- http://justjingle.blogspot.com/

Tammie Beaton- http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/

Wendy Jordan- http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/  

I am also giving away a Grunge set to one lucky winner!!  Here is the image of the set so you can check it out: 

All you have to do is leave me a comment about my card, and which of the backgrounds in the stamp set are your fave!!  Can't wait to read your comments! ♥♥♥ 

Until later,
~Lea L.

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Stamps: Skipping Stones Design (Grunge set) 

Ink: Clearsnap (Pigment: scarlet, orange, canary, lime, aqua, violet, lilac)

Jewels: Doodlebug Designs

Ribbon: Renaissance by Design

Glitter: DecoArt

Adhesive: Scor-Tape

Circle Cutter: Creative Memories

Instructions:  Cut and fold white cardstock in half to make your card base.  Stamp the scalloped border to the left side of the card in a rainbow gradient.  Cut a circle from white cardstock, and stamp the sentiment to the middle of it.  Adhere a piece of 1/8" Scor-Tape above the sentiment, and cover in glitter.  Ink the edges of the circle and adhere it to the front of the card.  Accent it with a red bow, and a rainbow line of jewels.

Karen Giron- http://kgiron.blogspot.com/  {Guest Sketch Artist}

Shannan Teubner- http://withfeathersandsequins.blogspot.com/ {Guest Designer}

Kandi Phillips- http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/

Amy Tsuruta- http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/

Ann Kranitz- http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com/

Barb Turpin- http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/

Brenda Weaver- http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/

Gladys Chia- http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/

Jennifer Ingle- http://justjingle.blogspot.com/

Tammie Beaton- http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/

Wendy Jordan- http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/ 

Josh and I went and saw a movie in the theater {gasp!!} recently.  We haven't gone to a movie in so long...it was nice!  We went to a matinee so it wouldn't be so darn expensive, and it was well worth it!  We saw this: 

It was really good!  We watched the original Wall Street on Netflix instant watch a couple days before going to the movie...I recommend watching it before hand.  It isn't completely necessary, but definitely worth it.  It will make parts of the movie a lot more witty and funny if you do.  

Well, that is all I have for now.  Except this...can you believe that I leave for Kenya in 7 weeks?!  Time has just flown since I made the decision to make the trip...and I can't wait!! I have one more travel clinic visit to get the rest of my shots, and some purchases to make at REI to further guard myself from mosquito carried illnesses...but other than that, I am ready!!  We had a meeting yesterday about the trip, and every time I think about it I get more excited.  I can't wait to share with you what God does on this trip for us and through us...it is going to be such a blessing. ♥♥♥ 

Until later,
~Lea L.  

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Paper: Cosmo Cricket

Stamps: Skipping Stones Design (Cancer Schmancer set)

Ink: Clearsnap (Pigment: torquoise, razzberry) 

Paper Frill/Button: Doodlebug Designs

Ribbon: Renaissance by Design
Twine: Darice Inc.
Pearls: Kaiser Craft

Corner Rounder: EK Success

Diecut Machine: Cricut Expression by Provo Craft

Diecut Cartridge: Storybook by Provo Craft

Alright...now to the deets on the blog hop.  For a complete list of the blog hop, head on over to Skipping Stones Design.  Great for if you get lost along the way!

You should have arrived on my blog from Shannan's blog.  If you didn't...go to step one to start the blog hop!

After commenting, you are on your way to Karen's blog to continue with your hop! Enjoy!  ♥♥♥ 

Until later,
~Lea L.

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Paper/Pins/Felt: Making Memories

Stamps: Skipping Stones Design (Happy Halloweenie/Boo set)

Ink: Clearsnap (Pigment: frost white) 

Ribbon/Trim: Michael's

Button: Doodlebug Designs

Jewels: Prima

Corner Rounder: EK Success

Sandpaper

Instructions:  Round the corners and sand the edges of a patterned paper block, and adhere it to the front of a black card base.  Round the bottom corners and sand the edges of an orange paper block, and wrap black lace around the bottom.  Adhere the block to the front of the card.  Cut a circle from black cardstock and ink the edges with white ink.  Print the sentiment to cream cardstock, trim down, and round the top corners.  Adhere the sentiment to the black circle, and adhere the circle to the front of the card.  Tie ribbon over top of the seam, and accent the bow with a button and jewel.  Add the bat trim below the ribbon, and adhere two pins through the bow.  Add a felt ghost over top of the sentiment, and accent with jewel flourishes. 

**I used the digital images of the stamps for this one, but if you have the stamp set....you could easily stamp it out and color it in!** 

The sketch artist this month is Karen Giron, and here is the sketch she provided for this week:

As you know, I was a guest designer for SSD last month as well.  We did the big "Blogs 4 Boobies" blog bounce and auctioned off our cards to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.  The owner of SSD also gave a certian amount of dollars for every stamp set sold during the week of the blog bounce as well...and the total that was raised is $1108.99!!!  That is pretty amazing, and thank to everyone who participated and made this amount possible!!  And a special thanks to my lovely mama, who ended up being the winning bidder on my card!!  

Well, time to get going again!  Thanks for coming back and reading my second post of the day! ♥♥♥

Until later,

~Lea L.

Cardstock: The Paper Company

Paper: GCD Studios

Stamps: Skipping Stones Designs (Timeless Textures & Wise Men) 

Ink: Clearsnap (Pigment: dune, chestnut, merlot & Chalk: creamy brown) 

Ribbon: Renaissance by Design 

Twine: Darice Inc. 

Button: Basic Grey

Pins: Making Memories

Pearls: Kaiser Craft

Instructions:  Stamp the sheet music background to a cream cardstock block and ink the edges.  Stamp the image to the front, and adhere a strip of striped paper to the left side.  Stamp the sentiment above the image, and accent with three pearls.  Tie ribbon around the top, and adhere a button to the bow using twine.  Add two stick pins through the ribbon.  Adhere the entire block to the front of a kraft card base using dimensional adhesive. 

Once again, we had a lovely sketch from Ashley Cannon Newell.  Here is the sketch:

Be sure to participate this week!  It is a fun sketch!  

And now...to the giveaway!  I am going to giveaway one of the newest Skipping Stones Design stamp sets to one lucky winner.  All you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post about my card and what you think of the"Wise Men" set.  At the end of the week on Friday, I will choose one comment to win this lovely Christmas themed stamp set!  And who doesn't need to win a Christmas themed stamp set when Christmas is right around the corner!!  So, get to commenting!!  One comment per person, please! 

I hope that you have a wonderful Tuesday! ♥♥♥ 

Until later,

~Lea L.

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Paper: GCD Studios

Stamps: Skipping Stones Design (Wise Men set)

Ink: Clearsnap (Pigment: chianti, frost white) 

Trim: Rusty Pickle

Twine: Darice Inc. 

Pearls: Kaiser Craft

Border Punch: Fiskars

Sandpaper

Instructions:  Sand the edges and front of a sheet music paper block, and adhere to the front of a kraft card base.  Wrap twine around the middle, and tie the loose ends together in a bow.  Stamp the sentiment and Nativity images to a kraft cardstock block, and ink the edges with white.  Adhere the stamped block to a sanded green paper block.  Punch a border strip from striped paper, and adhere at the seam.  Cover the seam with cream & red trims, and adhere the entire block to the front of the card.  Accent the star and lower right corner with white pearls.   

Once again, Ashley Cannon Newell provided us with an amazing sketch this week.  Check it out: 

Be sure to participate, and link your card up at Skipping Stones Design.  It is an awesome sketch to work with!!

Don't forget that SSD is donating money to the Susan G. Komen foundation this month as well!  There are three ways that you can be part of giving to this wonderful cause!  Here are the ways: 

1. You can help by shopping.  For every stamp set you purchase through Sept. 23, SSD will donate $2 to the foundation.  You can find all SSD stamp sets HERE. (This includes the fabulous Wise Men set shown today...it is a must have.  I swear!!) 

2.  You can help by bidding.  Many wonderful women made cards for the "Blogs 4 Boobies" blog bounce that SSD hosted last week.  Every single card in the Blog Bounce is up for auction, and you can bid on whichever card you want!  Bidding will continue until 8pm on Sept. 23.  Here are links to the two days of blog bouncing: 

Blog Bounce Day 1 

3.  You can help by telling your friends.  Spread the word about shopping, and the Blog Bounce bidding.  Put word on your blog, call a friend, send out a text, tweet it....this will help raise money for a wonderful foundation!

I hope that you have a wonderful Tuesday! ♥♥♥ 

Until later,
~Lea L.

P.S.  Did you watch Dancing with the Stars last night?  I haven't watched it for a couple of seasons, but when I heard that Jennifer Grey was one of the stars...I knew I would have to tune in this season.  Her dance last night was so moving and beautiful.  I can't imagine all the different emotions that flowed through her while rehearsing, and then while doing it live.  I am not sure if it was right to give her such a personal song at the very beginning, but she did an amazing job with it.  Dirty Dancing was my VERY favorite movie when I was growing up, and to this day, it is still one of my faves.  I would daresay that I have watched it over 100 times, and I don't get sick of it.  I watch it at least once a year....normally in the fall while baking something warm and yummy!  I am sure I will watch it soon!! 

Cardstock:  Bazzill Basics & The Paper Company

Paper: Glitz Designs

Stamps: Skipping Stones Design (Bras Vol. 2) 

Ink: Clearsnap (Pigment: pink & Chalk: pink pastel, azurite) & CTMH (Pigment: vanilla cream) 

Embossing Powder: Stampendous (clear) 

Pearls: Kaiser Craft

Flowers: Prima

Ribbon: Renaissance by Design

Twine: Darice Inc.
Button: SEI

Diecut Machine: Cricut Expression by Provo Craft

Diecut Cartridge(s): Sentimentals, Straight from the Nest by Provo Craft

There are 3 ways that you can help, and join in on the fun(draising)!
1. You can help by Shopping!For every stamp set that you purchase during Sept 15th through the 23rd SSD will donate $2 to the Komen Foundation. Stamping and shopping that you can feel good about! Skipping Stones Design is celebrating "blogs 4 boobies" with the release of two new stamp sets!!!

2. You can help by *Bidding!Another way you can help us raise money for the Komen Foundation is to *bid on a project or card along the blog bounce(hop). YES! EVERY Single card/project along the blogs for boobies bounce is up for auction. We recommend a starting bid of $5 or more. Your *Bid not only includes the card or project but shipping to your home as well. Please Note IF you want to bid, and live outside the U.S. we would request that you pay the difference of shipping charges between where you live and what it would cost to ship within the US. * See how to place a bid for more detailed instructions.
If you are the highest bidder September 23rd 8:00 p.m. mountain time then you WIN the card/project that you bid on.

3. You can help by Telling Your Friends~Help us spread the word about "blogs 4 boobies" the more people that know, the more moeny we can raise!!!

*"How to place a bid on my card/project"Step #1Find the comment section of the blog that shows the "Blogs 4 boobies" card or project that you want to buy. *Please note you may only bid on the card/project shown in the specific "blogs 4 boobies" post. *Any bids not placed on the correct post will be considered invalid.
Step #2Once you are in the "blogs 4 boobies" comment section fill in the dollar and cents amount of what you are willing to pay for the card/project. We recommend a starting bid of $5 or more. Remember your bid includes shippingas well as the card/or project. 100% of the money your bid will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation
Step #3Next to your $ bid please type in your email address. During a silent auction bidders sign their name next to their bid. typing your email address is the electronic equivalent of signing your bid. Also it will help the blogger contact you if you are the highest bidder.
Step #4Watch and wait.
Once you have entered your bid/comment sit back and wait. If someone out bids you then you may bid again. Bidding will continue until 8:00 p.m. Mountain time September 23rd

* Please note that the participating stampers/bloggers will probably re-post their Blogs 4 Boobies card/project on the 23rdof September. When the blogger re-post their project then the bidding will continue on the NEWEST post and that comment section.

"What do I do once I place a bid"Watch and Wait
The "Winner of the Auction" Will be the highest bid (that includes an email address)in the comment section of the MOST RECENT blogs 4 boobies post at the end of the silent auction. Please note that ALL cards/projects WILL BE REPOSTED on the 23rd of September. The silent auction will end at 8:00 p.m. Mountain Time on September 23rd .

Things to keep in mind:Near the end of the bidding you may not see bids as they come in. Most blog have a comment feature where the blogger must approve comments before they are published. So bid high. You might have the highest bid that is published, but someone might have outbid you in an unpublished comment/bid.
The blogger/designer will declare who has won the silent auction. Skipping Stones Design will send you an invoice for your donation/bid amount. Please pay that invoice as soon as possible, so the designer can get your card/project in the mail to you.