Finally! The winner is.......

Sorry for the delay folks! I had several orders I needed to take care of, get the little guy ready for school (it's starts next week!) and some trouble with stomach issues UGH! But I'm finally able to get this done!!!
I want to thank Clare for getting this together. I've had fun reading the comments and making new friends. I wanted to also thank everyone who visited my blog and signed up for the enewsletter! I'll be sending it out with images of new stamp releases and let you have a sneak peek at stamps that in the works also with a code to get special discounts for my enewsletter subscribers!!!

And NOW the winner, whos name was drawn out of a hat by my 8 year old.......JADE! Congratulations!!!!
Thank you everyone again for playing along and visiting my blog!!!!

Sorry for the mix up on the coupon code...It's actually 10% of your order!! Use 10EQUALS10 for the month of August to take advantage of the deal.
Hope to see you around my shop!!!

Scappers Summer Sale @ Etsy Blog Hop

Sorry for the delay! Lately it seems to be the story of my life! And Thank You Sue from http://www.suesfabulouslife.blogspot.com/ for the loving words!
Now!!!  Welcome to my blog! Head on over to my etsy shop and use 10equals10 for 10% off your shipping!!! Also all orders get a matchbook stamp!!! This code will be good for the rest of August so hurry over!!! And for the prize. comment on this post and get a chance to win a stamp of your chose worth $5.00! Or take $5.00 off any higher priced stamps! Drawing winner will be announced on Thursday afternoon!!!

And now the next stop on the hop is........

http://www.endlessinkabilities.blogspot.com/ so hurry to visit her blog and have a chance at prizes and see her specials! Remember there is prizes along the hop....You don't want to miss out!!!!!

Here is the list of blogs to hop incase you missed any!!!!
http://www.cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.com/
http://creationsbychristie.blogspot.com/
http://www.annafearer.blogspot.com/
http://www.wewillalwayshaveparis.com/
http://thetwintornadosmommy.blogspot.com/
http://www.suesfabulouslife.blogspot.com/
http://sheilaoxley.blogspot.com/ ~ You are here!!!
http://www.endlessinkabilities.blogspot.com/
http://www.dtsartblog.com/

New New New!!!

I have been very busy with design to turn into stamps!!! I've teamed up with Alura on Etsy. She has so many fantastic items from the Victorian era!!! Plus check out her other items, she is very crafty!
She has sent me some wonderful illustrations from Victorian times and I've been having a blast! I have been getting them ready for the stamp making process. In fact, I have 2 from her collection that I already made into stamps...and you know I just can't resist playing!!! I'm getting the insert cards ready and soon they should be in the shop for sale! I can't wait to show you!!!

Besides those 2 new sets I also have several others that just need the insert cards done and will soon be in the shop. One set is great for all my Etsy, Zibbets and ArtFire friends, they are little thank yous. There are 8 different stamps in this set. From Thank you in several differnt fonts to Always a Pleasure, Thanks a Bunch, and Thank you for your continued support. So that you always have the perfect thank you for that perfect customer!!!

So off I go to complete the packaging for these, take photos and load them to my shops.... And of course give you a look at the finished stamps too!!! So don't go to far! Or better yet sign up to my Enewsletter on the right!!! And have it deposited into your email box!

A little extra!

Aren't they cute!!! Just a little bit of a stamp, but full of many uses! They are my matchbook promo stamps. With every order you will get one of these mini stamps! Right now I have the balloon, Plumeria flower, and "Hi!". I do have several others in the works and they will be available within the coming weeks. So many fun stamps in store...actually not in store! You can only get these sweet little stamps with an order!

Here is a close up of the balloon next to a quarter. I hope this helps give you an idea of the size. Just big enough for a little embellishment on a card or tag or stamp a bunch of times for a background on a layout! Enjoy!!!

Marie Antoinette, Copics and what's in store...soon

I've been working on a few new stamps and this lovely lady is one of them! Introducing Marie Antoinette!!! I also found a minute to color her in with my copic markers!!! I haven't used them to often so I'm very pleased by how she turned out. So keep a look out for the Queen along with her monogram and crownto complete the set!

Some other set that I plan on releasing soon are "Backyard Critters", "Timmy's Lines", and  "A little Thanks". There are also several still getting the final touches a Celtic Cross, Gears and Cogs, Pocket Watch, and Paris Fashion just to name a few! If you're curious about what's happening and when, sign up for my enewsletter on the right. Or convo me through ETSY anytime!!!! I love to chat!

A new friend!

He arrived yesterday. Wrapped in very cheerful paper in a large envelope. When I saw the return address label with the picture of who was inside I handed it to my little guy. He knew nothing of what could be inside! When I helped out Sherman and handed him to Timmy, that was it! True love! Timmy has taken it with him everywhere.... To bed, the dinner table, the petstore and Target! He's the first thing he grabs in the morning and the last thing he let's go of before falling asleep. Yes I think Timmy likes his new friend!!! Now I've seen Sherman for awhile and was determinded to get one for him. Everytime I went to Holly's shop, KookyCritters I just smiled. How can you not smile at these fun kooky critters!!! You may have remember I did a previous post of this shop. I helped make a stamp for her and she used it on the tag that had the story about Sherman. Which by the way, my son absolutely loved reading! And since this monster is a Tooth Fairy pillow, Timmy wanted  to know when he was going to lose a tooth!!! So Sherman has made his way into Timmy heart and our family and I have a feeling that this is the begining of a beautifully kooky relationship!

Trilobites on Journals!!!

I think this smile says it all!!! At least it says how happy Timmy is with his new journal! I found this wonderful Etsy shop that makes journal covers, billfolds, wallets and ipod/iphone covers! Not only does she create these wonderful items, she stamps on them too! How unique!!! One of my new Adventure sets was A Blast From The Past. It has a trilobite in it and was inspired by Timmy's love of fossils. I chatted with InBlue and mailed my set to her so she could work her magic! Timmy was able to choose if he wanted leather or vinyl and what color vinyl he wanted his journal cover to be! So many options!!! And the nice thing is it's a cover so later on when he is older he would still be able to use it, just pop a new book into it and he's ready to go!
Well, yesterday when it came in the mail Timmy was as thrilled as could be! He held it and flipped through the pages talking about all the things he was going to do in it. Then he asked for more journals!!!! I think he'll be writing and drawing a lot in his journal this summer to earn his next one, don't you!

BNRs, BNS,BNE OH MY!

Hahahaha They are not as scarey as you might think!!!! Actually they are so much fun!It's a great way for ETSY shops to advertise. You buy a spot by buying from a featured shop. So not only do you get an advertising spot for a certain amount of time depending on the BNR/BNS, but you also get something you would have purchased anyway! You also have a great chance of getting at least one sale (also depending on the BNR/BNS) and you get to meet a wonderful group of fellow artisians! Not an ETSY seller??? That's fine, check out the deals usually only available to shoppers of the BNR/BNSs! Here are two going on now that I'm featured in BNR with Ni and this one BNS with Tara But don't feel you have to buy from me!!!! This is the bracelet I bought from CreatingWithNi
She runs one of the BNS that is listed...in fact she usually has one going! Check them out, stay and chat, buy and support an artist! oh and get a great deal too!!! See you there!!!

A Etsy shop to share....

I thought I would share some of my Favorite shops! Today I'm featuring Kookycritters!
I "hearted" Holly's shop when I saw these adorable beasties! I thought of my son and added it to my list of ideas for him. She contacted me with an idea to have me make one of her creations into a stamp for her shop! How could I resist!!!!! She is a wonderful person to work with and her creations are simply adorable! Stop by her shop, browse and smile. That's what I did!!!! And don't forget to pick up a little monster for your little monster!!! That's what I'm going to do! ;)
Happy Friday!
Sheila

Busy Busy...

Somedays it seems like I don't have a moment to relax! That's how it's been lately. I have had more than a normal amount of Special Orders the past couple weeks. I like it! It keeps me busy, gives me inspiration and sometimes I come up with a new stamp for the collection!
First one was from a lady who helps her mom at her rug hooking shop. She asked for two special journaling blocks. One with the Hooked by and the second of a cat. Well I thought of our cat for the model of that one.


Next I was making several stamps for a group of cardmakers and they wanted the signature stamp for the back of their cards. One wanted a little dragonfly by her name. AS usual, I got carried away and made one with a lot of fun swirls and dots. After I was done I just knew when I shrunk it down it wouldn't look good I decided to make it big...he is 4" from tip of the wing to the tip of the other wing. And I must say I do like this fun guy!!!



I'm still working on more Special orders and they should be done this weekend! I can tell you right now there is at least one more new set coming!!!
I better get to work if I want them finished them!!! Come back later this week to see the other new set!