A customer Blog Hop at C&Co!

Hello and Welcome to Claudia and Company's first ever Customer Blog Hop!
We’re so excited to have you join us!
Today Claudia and Company is celebrating all of US; their dear friends and customers and that includes YOU!

If you’ve just joined the fun, be sure to pop over to the Claudia and Company Blog to start the hop and get all the deets!

I made 3 cards for this very special hop! They all feature Claudia & Co Stamps!

Take a peek:

Puddle Jumper Charlotte by Lori Boyd!

Puddle Jumper Ezra by Lori Boyd!

Easter Basket by John Grutta!

Be sure and leave a comment on each of today’s fabulous posts, to be eligible for the prizes that are up for grabs! You'll have until Monday, February 28, 12pm EST to comment. Winners will be announced on March 1, during their Release Day Showcase.

Here is the complete list of stops on the Hop! Thanks for joining us and happy hopping!

LORi
Tracy
Sheri
Sandra
Krista - you are here!!
Kadie
Piali
Joni
Gwen
Sheng
Margie
Kelly
Jeanette
Cara
Kimmarie
Arielle
Hannah
Beverly
Sharette
Joy
Susan
Carol
Nicole
Paola
Mary J
April
Barb
Lorie
Sarabeth
Catherine
Veronica
Jessica
Judy
Taylor
Lysa
Jen
Jess
Pam
Heather
Mary
Claudia

A NEW RELEASE...

Welcome to another great Release Hop at Claudia & Co Stamps! If you just came from Tori's amazing blog you're on the right track! Today we are showcasing 3 brand new Digital Images by Lori Boyd and brand new C&Co artist John Grutta. These new images have the look and feel of spring written all over them! That makes me very happy, the sooner spring gets here the better!!! I've had enough of Jack Frost for one season thank you very much...lol!

So lets bring on the cuteness!!!

Introducing Puddle Jumper 'Charlotte' by LORI Boyd!

Introducing 'Easter Basket' by John Grutta!

Introducing Puddle Jumper 'Ezra' by LORi Boyd!

As cute as can be right? Your next stop on the Hop is the sweet and amazingly talented SHERI! Below is the list for the hop, make sure you visit everyone for some amazing inspiration!

Claudia and Co. Blog
Tracy Clemente
Sandra MacLean
Kadie Ensley
Tori Wild
Krista Van Tol - you are HERE!
Sheri Gilson
Lori Boyd

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Just Because...

Hi everyone! Today I'm sharing with you another new digital image from Claudia & Co. This one, 'Love Vase' by John Grutta is PERFECT for paper piecing. I used it on my last card and liked it so much I had to do it again using different papers!

The papers are from a 6x6 sampler paper pack from the Claudia & Co. Shop. I love these little paper packs, they are easy on the pocket book and come with a whole bunch of different gorgeous papers to work with! The sentiment on my card is also a Claudia & Co Stamp, from the 'So Random Sentiments' set (high quality photopolymer), which is on sale right now so make sure you scoop up a set!!! I finished it off with my Viva Decor Pen which I've used on the pink balloon and all around the border of the card. It's official, I'm completely ADDICTED! After using them a few times I've got the hang of it and they really do make the perfect pearls!

Well thanks for stopping by today, be sure to come back on Tuesday for the new Claudia & Co February Release! Its another cute one you won't want to miss!

Have a great day!

Hi...

Sharing a few more cards with you today! These are the newly released Puddle Jumpers by Lori Boyd from Claudia & Co. Stamps!

These digital images are so much fun to work with!

I think that Puddle Jumper Todd has to be one of my very favorite PJ's! Love him!

PJ Mary Jane is a sweetie too! I love her cute hair cut and polka dot pants!
I thought I'd keep it sweet and simple today. I printed both images off on some Beckett Expression paper and coloured them up with my copics. I used my handy Scor-Pal and ran some random score lines around the edges of the card to kinda make a frame. I added some fun buttons and some Thickers for the sentiment. Voila, a cute little pair of note cards!

Be sure to swing by the New Claudia & Co. Shop and check out all the great deals goin on!

Thanks for stopping by today!

A New Release at C&Co!

*This is my 2nd post for today, for the new KRAFTIN KIMMIE RELEASE, please scroll down or click HERE*

Welcome to another release from Claudia & Co Stamps! Today the design team is featuring 4 new digital images by artist John Grutta. I decided to paper piece my image with some fabulous paper from a 6x6 sampler pack I got from the Claudia & Co. Shop. I just love these paper packs check them out HERE! Also, there's a special treat waiting for you on the Claudia & Co Blog , our new artist has offered everyone a freebie, so make sure you swing by and check it out!

Be sure to check out what the rest of the fabulously talented Design Team have to show you!

Thanks for stopping by & have a great weekend!

New Release Alert...and a Blog Hop!!!

Did you hear?! DieCutsRuS changed it's name!

They are now officially known as Claudia and Company! It's a name you know and love so the change won't be a hard one to wrap your head around! Their new website is www.claudiaandcompany.com. Not only can you purchase your favorite Claudia and Company stamps there, but you can purchase all kinds of supplies for your card making needs.

Today we're having a little welcome back/new release Blog Hop for ya! Today we're featuring 2 brand new adorable Puddle Jumper DIGIS by Lori Boyd!

Here's the order of the hop:

Claudia and Co. Blog
Lori Boyd
Sheri Gilson
Krista Van Tol - Me!
Tracy Clemente
Kadie Ensley
Tori Wild
Risa West
Sandra MacLean
Kim Costello
Guest Hopper - Pam Varnell

Introducing:

Puddle Jumper Todd

& Puddle Jumper Mary Jane!

Cutie patooties as usual! I have to admit, these were the first two cards I made after being on a bit of a break over Christmas. I completely lost my mojo over the holidays and am a little rusty! But noticed that after I finished I felt a little less grumpy. I realized that this craft is such an outlet for me and was happy to be reminded of that! Even if they don't turn out the way I envisioned it was the whole 'act' of doing it that relaxes me! You can't pay for that kind of therapy!...lol!

I hope you enjoy the hop today! The design team has lots of gorgeous creations so make sure you visit everyone for some wonderful inspiration!

Your next stop is the super sweet and talented Tracy! Have Fun!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!

A new challenge!!!!!

Welcome to another fabulous Challenge at Claudia & Co. Stamps! This month, our challenge for you is to create a 'SPOTLIGHT' somewhere on your card! This a fun technique that I have never tried before. I can't wait to see what you all come up with!

For my card I used my favorite winter PJ Winter Landon, he's available now on sale at DCRU! I stamped him twice onto neenah cardstock and cut a circle out on the part of the stamp I wanted to 'spotlight'. (On his cute little face of course!) I coloured in the image within the circle and then glued it right over top of the whole stamped image making sure to match up the lines. The dp I used was a gift from a little krafty get together I attended last weekend...I'm not sure who makes it but I looove it! Thanks to my secret santa!!! wink wink! Finally I added some snowflake embellies and a big blue bow to finish it off!

Make sure you swing by the rest of the wonderful design team to see how they've used the 'spotlight' technique on their creations! And also visit our guest designer for this challenge, my friend LISA! Congrats on winning our Challenge #5, so glad you are playing along with us!

Hope you are all enjoying your day! Thanks for stopping by!

Sweet Friend....

Hello everyone!!! Just a quick post today! Sorry I have been m.i.a. lately, with Christmas coming its been a tad busy with work and parties, parades, shopping, wrapping, well the list goes on and on etc...I made this card for my sweet friend for her birthday a few weeks ago and have been meaning to get it up and posted way before now!

I used one of my favorite stamp sets 'Tea Party Set' from Claudia & Co! Its on sale right now along with all of the rubber and clear stamps at DCRU, so pop over and check out all the great deals (sale is on until December 30th)! Did you know that Claudia & Company is also going digital? You can check out all of the fabulous digi's HERE, all for a very affordable price!

I also wanted to thank everyone for their sweet Birthday wishes last week! A little birdie let it leak and in return I got lots of messages from all of my sweet friends in blogland!!! Thank you so much!!! I was planning on having some blog candy but time slipped away for posting it etc....SOOOO stay tuned for some candy coming your way!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!

A new Challenge at C&Co!!!

This is my 2nd post for today. For my KKS post please scroll down!

Welcome to another fabulous challenge at Claudia & Company Stamps!

We'd like to thank everyone who played along with us for our last challenge! We saw some amazing cards!

This month's challenge is a colour challenge!

CREAM, BROWN & A COLOUR OF YOUR CHOICE!

I chose to use Winter Landon for my card and decided on the colour AQUA for my 3rd colour! I think he's one of my favorite Puddle Jumpers by Lori Boyd from the November release! I coloured him up with my copics, cut him out and popped him onto some My Minds Eye dp that I got from DCRU! I added the gorgeous pearl swirl embellishment from Basic Grey and a big brown satin ribbon to finish it off!

We'd love to see you play along with us, the only rule is to use any Claudia & Co Stamp! Lets see what you've got!!!

Thanks for playing along!

Winter Party Blog Hop!!!...it's finally here!!

Yay! Its finally here! The big Winter Release Party Blog Hop at Claudia & Co. Stamps!!! We've been showing you some previews this past week and now we're ready for the big reveal!!! Today we have a big Blog Hop going on including our fabulous digi team and a very talented guest designer!

Here is the order of the hop!

Claudia & Company Blog

Sandra

Tori

Pam

Risa

Shelby

Krista :)

Nicole

Margie

Tracy

Jacquie

Kim

Sheri

Lysa

Lori

Kadie

Our wonderful guest designer:

Mercy Kerin

Claudia

So here goes......

Meet 'Party Time Noah'

'Winter Hannah'

'Winter Landon'

'Party the Penguin'

'Party Time Piper'

'Winter Ella'

These stamps are all available now at Die Cuts r Us and come pre-mounted on deep etched red rubber. Each image comes with it's very own sentiment and accessory stamp!!!

Make sure you leave a comment on every stop along the way, a few people will be lucky enough to win a sweet little prize package from Die Cuts r US!!!

Your next stop along the hop is the super talented NICOLE!!! Have fun!!!

Winter Party Preview Day 2!!!

Hi there! Welcome to day 2 of the Winter Preview at Claudia & Co. Stamps! I hope you enjoyed what you saw on Friday, cause there's lots more to come! Today we're featuring another adorable Puddle Jumper by Lori boyd and a cute little penguin by Jane Beljo!

This is 'Winter Landon'

Oh my goodness, how cute is this little duo????? Love them!!! I coloured them up with my copic markers and cut them out with my trusty cutter bee scissors! I dug through my left over Christmas paper from last year and found some that matched his coat. I added some Perfect Puff to the pom pom on his hat and some white flowersoft for snow on the ground. I got my inspiration for the layout on this fantastic blog here! Winter Landon comes with the little teddy bear and the sentiment 'happy winter'!

Now please meet:

Party the Penguin! What a cutie patootie!!! I used my copics again to colour him up and added some orange stickles to his beak and pom pom. I used my nestabilities (ovals, & labels 10) for the backdrop. I added some rhinestones and finally got around to using the 'pleated ribbon' look that I've been dying to try. I got my inspiration for this card from my sweet friend here! 'Party the Penguin' comes with the hat as an accessory and two sentiments 'Brrr' & 'U R Cool!'

Be sure to check out the rest of the Design teams previews! They are all just amazing! Don't forget to come back this Friday the 5th of November at 10:00 a.m. for the big Blog Hop Party! We'll have the digi team joining us along with a new guest designer. So much fun! You'll see the last 2 releases and if you leave a comment you'll have a chance to win a sweet little prize package from our sister company DIE CUTS RUS! Woo hoo!!!

See you Friday! Thanks for stopping by!

Winter Party Preview #1...

Welcome to day 1 of the Winter Party Preview at Claudia & Co. Stamps!!!! Today the wonderful design team is showing you 2 out of 6 brand new C&Co Stamps that will be released on November 5th!!!

Please meet Winter Ella (By Lori Boyd):

I looove her and her little chilly penguin friend!

I used some scrap Christmas paper I had left over from last year and coloured the image in using my copics. I added some 3D Crystal Lacquer to the penguin for some shine and wanted to add some falling snow, so I used some 'White Perfect Puff'! Its the same stuff as white liquid applique. Just add a few dots where you want, let dry overnight then heat with your heat tool and it puffs right up!

Meet Party Piper (by Lori Boyd):

I coloured up Party Piper with my copics thinking I had some perfect red and white Christmas dp in my stash, but when I went to look for it, I couldn't find it. So after looking through what felt like a thousand sheets of paper I had to settle on this new awesome paper by Imaginisce. It doesn't really match and didn't turn out as 'classic' as I wanted but it's cute enough anyway.

Be sure to check out the rest of the Design Team HERE, to see their AMAZING creations! I'm completely in awe of their wonderful talent and creativity! We'll be back again on November 3rd for our 2nd Winter Party Preview. Don't miss it!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!

Halloween Princess!

Today I'm posting one of my favorite Halloween cards featuring Princess Chloe from Claudia & Co. Stamps. She is one of the latest Puddle Jumpers created by Lori Boyd and I looove her!!! I totally had the exact same little pumpkin treat holder when I was little. I would cram all the candy possible into that little round bucket...lol!!!

I added some of my own treats to Chloe's pumpkin bucket, and covered it with lots of glitter!!! I've been holding off on buying our candy this year so I don't dig in and have to buy more the night before...anyone else have that problem?...lol...

Make sure to come back and party with us for our 1st preview of the Winter Party Release on Friday!

Have a great night, thanks for stopping by and I hope all of your little 'trick or treaters' have a fun and safe halloween!

Howdy Partner!!

Today I'm posting a card featuring the adorable Cowboy McCoy from Claudia & Co Stamps. This is one of the latest Puddle Jumpers created by the sweet and talented

Lori Boyd!

I decided to colour him up to resemble 'Woody' from Toy Story. My son looooooved these movies and has all the characters. He's outgrown them now but won't give up the toys nor will I let him...lol!!! They'll go in a tote and have fun in the attic til someone else can use them!
I knew I had some left over Disney paper from scrapbooking so I dug around and found some that went perfectly! The little treat bag that he's holding in my card is actually a freebie download for all customers who purchase Cowboy McCoy and Princess Chloe. You get 3 free little digi treat bags to mix and match with each stamp!

Don't forget we still have a great challenge going on and there's lots of time to play! Click HERE for all the details!

I'll be posting another card with the adorable Princess Chloe in a while and make sure you come back on the 29th. Thats when we start previews for our huge Winter Party release! Is it ever gonna be a party!!!!!!

Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by!

Challenge #5 at C&Co!

Our theme for this month's challenge at Claudia & Company Stamps is:

The Color ORANGE, BUTTONS AND RIBBON!

I used Mr. Smiles for my card!

I coloured up Mr. Smiles using my copic markers and used lots bright fun colours to match the dp by Bo Bunny. I raided my ribbon jar and found a few that matched and the buttons I had in my stash. With Halloween a few weeks away, I think this is the perfect challenge!

Claudia and Co. Challenges are set monthly. We will post a new challenge each month on the 2nd Friday of every month.

We only have 1 rule....Use ONLY Claudia and Company Stamps!

We can't wait to see what you create!! Have a great day, thanks for stopping by!