Paper Frolic

Riley Goes on Vacation Blog Hop!

2011-07-28T20:58:00.007-05:00

Yahoo! It is vacation time.... Riley Vacation time that is!
Welcome to my little spot in the Riley Goes on Vacation Blog Hop.

First order of business - be sure you started at the beginning of the
hop - HERE.
Second order of business -
THERE ARE SPECIALS TONIGHT!
FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING on any new orders
until Sunday night! (Use coupon code FREESHIP)

All orders placed within the first 24 hours will
receive a FREE Swimmer Riley!
Purchase the entire set - get aFREE Surfer Riley!

I tell ya these Riley releases sets just keep getting more and more
amazing. This time we have a set of travel "stickers" that are just
a hoot! There is something for everyone including one very glitzy
glamorous Sophie!

So let's get on with the show...
First up Zip Line Riley crossing the Grand Canyon! LOL!

Next glamorous Showgirl Sophie. Ahh she was so much
fun to glam up with gold glitter, crystal Stickles and feathers.

Both of these cards use cuts from the Cricut Destinations Cartridge.

Who could resist trying to find a suitcase for the Travel Stickers Set?
I found a wood box that I covered with paper and edged with Tim
Holtz tissue tape (one of my new loves!)

These stamps with their tiny vignettes are just adorable.
Aaawww ...Riley has a kangaroo friend!
Last but not least - my current obsession the
Cricut Word Collages Cartridge.
So just for grins and giggles here is Riley and his island hopping vacation.
Yes I did two because I could not choose which activities I liked the best.

Under the Sea

Vacation Warrior

So which is your favorite?

Under the Sea with Scuba Riley and Mermaid Sophie
or
Vacation Warrior with Hang Gliding Riley, Zip Line Riley and Waterslide Riley?

Leave me a comment on your fave and be entered to win
the unmounted stamp of your choice from this release.
Be sure you watch for the winner post on my blog
or the Riley Blog because I will be asking you to
email me with your info.
Now hop on over to see what wonderful creations
Michele L. has created - HERE!

Enjoy the Vacation!
Therese

I'm Late I'm Late....

2011-07-26T23:35:00.001-05:00

for a very important date! The Riley Sneek Peeks!

I am sorry I have been missing in action. It has
been a wicked month at my house. In the midst
of it all my computer decided it would join the
in the fun and games and quit. Ugh!

So I am busy getting everything back together.
I plan on posting several projects Thursday
night.

In the meantime want a peek of something
super fun? I am stealing a pic from Tanya
just to show you this.

I have been doing Cricut Club projects
for a class at Tanya's store Stamper's Ink.
Here is the August Class project.

This is the new Cricut Word Collage Cart with
our favorite Moose Riley!

I loved how these word collages matched up with
Riley so much that you just might see another one...
hint hint....
So stay tuned and I hope to show you some Riley
meets the Bug projects (the Cricut Bug that is.)

Therese

Buttons and Bows Riley Challenge

2011-06-14T06:00:00.001-05:00

Welcome to another Riley and Company challenge!
Frances has come up with the cutest challenge.
The subject is Buttons and Bows. Please join
us and post your idea at Splitcoast Stampers with
the keywords of Riley 1211. Or post a link
in the comments right here.

Buttons and bows makes me think girly frilly and
oh did I have the perfect stamp for that!
So here is my card! All frilly with buttons
and a bow!

The featured stamp is the adorable new
Carousel Riley from the Riley Goes to the Circus
collection. This new collection has been quite
a hit! See all the new stamps here.

Thanks for stopping by and please be sure and check
out all our wonderful new design team members to the
right to see how they used Buttons and Bows!

Therese

Riley and Company challenge Time

2011-05-31T01:41:00.000-05:00

Riley and Company has a challenge today from Cindy.
It is a Party theme card or project for a child's Birthday.

Here is my project - a clown theme door hanger
that says Happy Birthday. Thought it would
be cute to have something to hang on their doorknob
to find on the morning of their birthday.

The Clown Riley stamp is
from the new release - Riley
Goes to the Circus. You can see
them all here.

Please join us in this challenge.
Post your ideas at Splitcoast Stampers
with the keyword of Riley1111 or post
a link here in the comments.

Be sure and see what all the other Design
Team members come up with for the challenge!

Therese

My Riley Blog Hop Winner!

2011-05-29T18:12:00.000-05:00

My Blog Candy Winner is

MOIRA!

"Moira said...
Cute, cute, cute.. I see VR snuck in for a ride on the carousel!"

I have posted on your blog since I did not have an email address.
Please contact me for the details - shawneestamper at yahoo.com.

Congrats!

Therese

The Riley Goes to the Circus Blog Hop!

2011-05-26T20:58:00.001-05:00

Ladies and Gentlemen let us present to you this fine evening
the release of Riley Goes to the Circus!

The hop starts HERE. I am stop 11 so please be sure
you start at the beginning. What a wonderful treat this is
tonight. It is the first hop for our new Design Team
and they have been amazing this week!

Be sure you leave a comment at each stop to maybe
win an unmounted stamp of your choice from the new
release. Check back this weekend on the first stop
to see the winners list and send in your email address.

I know last time I encountered trouble
with not being able to see my winner's email address
on her blog. So please check back!

Now back to the story.
(If you missed the beginning it starts here.)

THE END!

I had a bit of an issue as I finished this up today.
If you remember from this last fall I have this bossy muse
that shows up and insists on being in everything.
Well he showed up again.... and yes he insisted on being
in the book. See if you can spot him. HINT - his initials
are VR.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy story writing with this
wonderful set of stamps.
You can find the whole collection for sale right here.

Remember ... Life is a circus don't "moose" a minute of it!

Next stop is Michele!

Therese

Riley Goes to the Circus Part 2

2011-05-26T00:26:00.000-05:00

Back to the story! LOL!

Thanks for stopping by. Be sure and come back Tonight
(Thursday) at 9 PM Central for our blog hop and the
end of Riley Goes to the Circus.

Therese

Riley Goes to the Circus Part 1

2011-05-24T00:22:00.001-05:00

Sorry I have been absent!
You see I had this marvelous idea to do one big project
this release instead of all the small sneak peeks.
Well as I have been working along
I realized there is no way this is fitting in one post
Thursday night. So here goes....

Riley and Company stamps are such smile bringers.
Each Riley or Sophie image brings a slice of life
to mind or takes you on a whimsical adventure.
As your collection builds
you start realizing the story they tell.

As I looked at the previews the Design Team got this

month, Riley Goes to The Circus, a story for kids of all ages

was born. LOL!

What I hope you take away from this is not my kooky

story writing but the idea that you can tell stories with Riley stamps.
Better yet have a fun afternoon stamping with your kids or grand kids.

Craft together. Let your imaginations soar.

Be sure and tell us what Riley and Sophie adventures
you come up with. Just email a pic to the
Riley and Company email address at the bottom of
the page here.
We would love to feature it on the blog!

Riley Goes to the Circus:

Part 2 tomorrow! Be sure and visit
all the other Design Team members for
more ideas!

A few design notes -

This month you will see a new stamp collection.
The little accessories! Oh how I love these.
See if you can spot them in my project.

I also have found Riley and Cricut go together very well.
I used the Cricut Lite Carousel cartridge
for the background items in my book.

An 8" by 8"' scrapbook makes the perfect storybook.

Therese

Surprise!!!

2011-05-08T22:58:00.003-05:00

Happy birthday to you.... happy birthday to you...
happy birthday, dear Tanya, happy birthday to you!

A little blog hop just to wish you the happiest of
birthdays. Wishing the owner of Riley and Company
a simply moose-alicous day!

You should have arrived here from Joy's birthday wish to you.

Here is a little something to brighten your day!

As the flowers say on the back...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

HAVE A SUPER DAY!

For more birthday fun head on over to

Sarah's blog.

Hugs to you!

Therese

An April Challenge for the Riley and Co. Design Team

2011-04-04T23:05:00.000-05:00

Yes it is challenge time for the Riley and Co. Design Team!
I got to pick too! Yeah!
So my challenge is "It's all about Sophie!"

Just make a card with Sophie or do what I love to do...
turn Riley into Sophie. LOL! So time to get girly!
Post your ideas at Splitcoast Stampers with the keyword
0711.

Here is mine.

I know this is Sunflower Riley but....
Who says that happy flower can't be a fun blue flower
and Riley can't be Sophie?
The Bloom wording and the flowers were made with
the April Showers seasonal Cricut Cartridge.
I added a bit of shine to the flowers with
Glossy Accents.
The papers are by K &Co.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure and visit
the other Design Team members!

Therese

Welcome to the Blog Hop!

2011-03-24T20:58:00.001-05:00

Welcome to the Riley Blog Hop!

Be sure you started at the beginning
which is here:
http://www.rileyandco.blogspot.com/

I am the last stop. As you travel along
be sure and leave a comment on each
blog because each design team
member is giving away your choice
of one of the new release stamps
unmounted.

There were so many adorable stamps
this time but I had my faves....

First up who could resist celebrating
along with Sophie on her engagement?

Introducing Engagement Sophie!

Again I used crepe paper pleating and some
Teresa Collins Blingage and paper.

Then how about Rock Star Riley? Love love
love this stamp! Perfect for masculine cards
or girlie cards....

This one uses an oldie but goodie DCWV stack called
Rock Star. I knew I was saving it for something!
The paper is embossed with a Tim Holtz embossing folder
and has a couple of Spellbinder Nesties cutouts for accents.
I love the new You Rock stamp!
I stamped it on an embossed tag from the Cuttlebug
Emboss and Cut set called Embossed Tags.
A bit of Vintage Photo distress ink was added as accent.

Yes another new stamp! You are a Rock Star!

Paper and ribbon from the DCWV Rock Star collection.

I hope you enjoyed the hop! Be sure and add comments
as you go so you may have a chance to win one of these
great stamps!

Therese

Sneek Peek 3 for Riley!

2011-03-23T23:23:00.000-05:00

Welcome to sneek peek number 3!

How about a sweet little Moose in the Moon?

Be sure and stop by tomorrow (Thursday) at 9 pm central
for our blog hop for all these wonderful new release stamps!

See you then!
Therese

Sneek Peek 2 and a Challenge

2011-03-23T00:32:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the delay! Seems like I have been moving
in slow motion since my trip to Dallas this last weekend!
Hello to anyone who was at the Cricut Stampede!

We have a challenge from Frances. It is a great sketch!

Please join us in this challenge. You may post your
creation at Splitcoast Stampers and please use the
keyword Riley0611.

Ready for a sneek peek on my card?
This stamp is just too sweet....
New Parents Riley and Sophie.

Paper is by K & Company. I also have a new love. Crepe paper!
I picked this technique up from a Teresa Collins class this
weekend. (More on that later.)
Just use double sided tape (red line) and
pleat the crepe paper on to it. I just folded up the crepe paper
and cut lengthwise down the bundle to make a narrower strip.
Fun fun look!

Thanks for stopping by!
Therese

Sneek Peek Time!

2011-03-21T18:39:00.000-05:00

Ahh I think Spring is finally arriving in Kansas.
In honor of that I decided to give you a peek of this adorable
new Riley!

Sunflower Riley! Notice the new word stamp? Cool huh?

Paper and Sunflower diecut is from K & Co. Tag
is made with Cricut Cut and Emboss Tags folder.

Riley colored with Copics of course!

Thanks for stopping by! See you tomorrow with another
sneek peek.

Therese

Riley and Company March Challenge!

2011-03-07T22:46:00.000-06:00

It is the first challenge for March for Riley and Co!
The challenge is from Laurie and it is for a
St. Patrick's Day theme! It can be color, image
or whatever you desire.
Please join us and post at Splitcoast Stampers
with the Keyword of Riley 0511 or post a link
here.

I have been playing with my Cricut Expression
this week and the new Spring Holiday Cards
Seasonal Cartridge. It is such a cute thing to
team with Riley.

How green is this? LOL! It looks even
brighter in the picture. Wow! Now that is
St. Patrick's Day Green!

Have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day!

Also stop by the Riley and Company blog and
read all about our search for 5 new designers to join us.
Think you have what it takes to show your love
for Riley?

Therese

A Riley and Company Chocolate Challenge!

2011-02-08T00:00:00.001-06:00

Welcome from the snowy Midwest! Riley has been
wanting a good snowstorm. You know how moose
and snow just go together! LOL!
Well look what he got this last week here
in Kansas. Boy was he in heaven!

Well today is a chocolate challenge for Riley and Company.

My turn to choose and what better than chocolate.

So make a card that makes you think chocolate or has

chocolate attached! Anything chocolate themed or colored

and just in time for the biggest chocolate holiday of all

- Valentine's Day!

Please join us and post a link here in the comments or at

Splitcoast Stampers with the keyword - Riley0311.

Here is my card -

I couldn't resist! I had to attach chocolate candy!

As you know I love Hearts Riley and the new sayings in

the bigger font are perfect!

I added Spellbinder cut and Cuttlebug embossed hearts.

The paper is by K & Company.

Thanks For stopping by for this challenge!

Therese

Be Mine Valentine!

2011-01-25T06:00:00.000-06:00

It's challenge time for Riley and Company!
Laurie has challenged us to add a heart to our cards.
Join us in this challenge and post a link here or
at Splitcoast Stampers with the keyword
Riley 0211.

Well... how about cards that are hearts? LOL!
I saw these cute simple diecut cards by Studio G
and could not resist.

So here are a couple of quick Valentines that
are oh so simple to make. The card design is already
cut out for you!

Of course they had to star my current
favorite Riley - Heart Riley and I just love this new
saying in the larger font - Be Mine.

I dressed up the cards with some embossing, a few

extra diecut hearts and a couple of bows.

You can find the card packs at Michaels or JoAnns for

only $1.

Thanks for stopping by!

Therese

The January Riley and Company Blog Hop....

2011-01-20T20:57:00.002-06:00

Starts now! Be sure you start here at Riley and Company and
follow the links.

I am presenting a great favorite of mine. Ahh the Irish in me
loves it!

Celtic Dancing Riley!

The paper is by K & Company and the shopping bag is cut

from Tags, Bags, Boxes and More on the Cricut.

Flowers by Creative Charms.

Then it was love at first sight when I saw Heart Riley

and Cookie Riley.

I think I got a little carried away with the Valentines! LOL!

The cut out backgrounds on the first two cards are

from the Paper Lace Cricut Cartridge.

The rose paper is from K& Company and

the last two cards use paper by DCWV.

Did you notice the new sayings? Aren't they great?

Last but not least I just had to try a pennant with

Baseball Riley and Balloons Riley!

Pennant shapes are cut from the

Birthday Bash Cartridge on the Cricut machine.

Papers by DCWV.

Be sure and leave a comment and say hi! I would love to hear

which of all my projects this week you liked the best!

I will be drawing one comment to win their choice of one

of these new stamps unmounted!

Thanks so much for stopping by to see what
Riley and Me have been up to!

(This is one of the new card back stamps!)

Therese

Sneeking In One More TIme!

2011-01-20T07:00:00.001-06:00

One last sneek peek post before the blog hop tonight!

Wanna see something funny? Vampire Riley made
Tanya a card. ROTFL!

No not a new release but oh what a fun stamp for
a Valentine! Paper is from the new DCWV Immortal
stack.

This next card had the saying printed on the Cricut
Imagine. Balloons Riley I think is going to be a fave
of mine and see a lot of use! The perfect stamp
for almost any kind of card!

See you tonight at 9 for the blog hop!

Therese

Sneek Peeks Again???

2011-01-19T17:00:00.001-06:00

Yes it is time once more for another Riley Sneek Peek!

How about a couple of sweet cards?

The top one is Praying Riley. How cute is that? I actually found
a use for that Art Deco Cuttlebug embossing folder I just had to
have too! Perfect background for this.

Next is Stamping Riley with the new Be Mine stamp! Perfect
combo! Both paper backgrounds are by K & Company.

Be sure and join us tomorrow night (Thursday) at 9 PM for
the big reveal of all the wonderful new Riley stamps!

Therese

Another Sneek Peek!

2011-01-18T22:35:00.000-06:00

How about another sneek peek?

These two stamps are so perfect for
"guy" cards. So sneeking a peek at.... Poker Riley!

I have been playing with a great new Cricut Cartridge- Paper Lace.
It sure makes for some interesting card backgrounds!

Not to be outdone - Tool Time Riley! I just love this stamp!
Ahh remember Tim Allen and Tool Time? LOL!
Another great background from Paper Lace this time layered
over metallic paper. Makes for some really cool reflections!

Thanks for stopping by for another sneek peek!

More tomorrow!

Therese

Ready for Sneek Peeks?

2011-01-17T20:46:00.000-06:00

Are you ready for some sneek peeks of the new
Riley and Company stamps releasing this week?

I have had so much fun with this release!
You are going to love the variety of stamps.
It was so hard to choose what to lead off with
tonight. So here goes...

This is so me! I love my morning coffee and
a cookie with it makes it even better.

This is the new Cookie Riley Stamp.

The paper and sticker saying are from the "Life is Good"
collection by Echo Park Paper Co.
Yep life is good and Riley knows it!

Stay tuned for more tomorrow and be sure and
visit the other Design Team members blogs for
more sneek peeks!

Therese

A New Year's Riley and Company Challenge

2010-12-28T21:22:00.000-06:00

Happy Holidays everyone! Today is challenge day for
Riley and Company.
Frances has challenged us to create a card that is
inspired by a New Year Resolution. Join us in this
fun challenge and post on Splitcoast Stampers with
the keyword Riley 2510 or post a link here.

This year I have decided I am making a New Year's
resolution that I just might be able to keep. LOL!

You see I have been quite a book collector in 2010.
Paper books, ebooks you name it I have collected it.
Problem is I have not been reading them!

So my resolution is to read a book a week.
Of course when Riley heard this he had some very sage
advice. So here is some New Year's advice -

You just have to love School Boy Riley and
all his books. Looks like he visited my bookcase.
The saying is from Moose Sayings 1.

Have a wonderful New Year everyone!
And..... READ A GOOD BOOK!

Therese

It's A Riley and Company Challenge!

2010-12-13T23:23:00.000-06:00

It's challenge time for Riley and Company.
Laurie challenged us to use a metallic, cardstock,
embossing, ribbon, charms etc.)

Please join us in this challenge and post
your design at Splitcoast Stampers with
the keyword: Riley2410 or post a link
in the comments right here!

I love gold and silver papers!
My latest fave metallics are the new
DCWV glitter metallic papers and
the Coredinations Glitter papers. Yum!
So here are a couple of cards with those
papers. some Nestibilities Shapes
and a sweet Angel Riley and
Snowglobe Riley scene!

Have a wonderful holiday! Please stop by and visit the other
design team members blogs and visit Riley at his new
Facebook page too! Link!

Therese

Christmas Blog Hop Day 2!

2010-12-05T06:00:00.002-06:00

Welcome back to day two of the
Ho Ho Ho Christmas
Blog hop by Circut Circle members.

I am stop 6. The hop starts here at Josy's Craft Corner.
You should have arrived from Mandy's Scrap.
The next stop is Scrappidy Ashy.

Sorry if any of you had troubles viewing my blog
yesterday. The black background was really
cute but did not seem to want to load all the time
so that left my white text disappearing. LOL!
So a change!

I think one of my favorite carts is Forever Young.
Once upon a time I took courses in Fashion Design
so just love the look of the fashion dolls but the hidden
jewel of this cartridge are the purses. Oh my they are
all cute! The first ones cut purses with cutouts but if
you look at the very back of the cartridge book you
will find all of the purse shapes without cutouts.

This one is my fave!

There is a secret to embossing on these. Cut two! I cut the front
and back panels off the second one and emboss then glue over
the top of the first assembled purse. This also strengthens the
purse as well. This purse was cut on a 12 x12 sheet of cardstock
and set fit to page which I believe comes up to be 6 1/4".

The sweet little penquin is from Simply Charmed and cut at
2 1/2". The Chill Out is from the same cartridge and cut at 1/2".
The snowflake is from the new Winter Lace Seasonal cart.
It is cut at 3".

To slightly tilt the penquin towards the center I glue dotted
down her right side and then put two pop dots stacked on top
of each other under her left side. This will tilt her inwards.

Thanks for stopping by!

Be sure and sign up as a follower and leave a comment
and you will be entered in a drawing for the Four Legged
Friends Cricut Lite Cartridge I am giving away!
I will be drawing Tuesday evening!

Good Luck!

Next stop - Scrappidy Ashy's.

Therese

Ho Ho Ho Cricut Circle Blog Hop Day 1!

2010-12-04T06:00:00.018-06:00

Welcome to the Christmas Blog Hop by 14
Cricut Circle members!
Yes 14 wonderful stops for both Saturday
and Sunday so be sure
and check both days.

I am stop 9. The hop starts here at Josy's Craft Corner.
You should have arrived from Pixel Layne Studio.
The next stop is Scrappidy Ashy.

If this is your first visit to my blog welcome! If you look at
previous posts you can see I am on the design team
for an awesome rubber stamp company.
I decided to join this hop for a personal challenge.
I put away the stamps and let my Cricut do the work!

I have to admit I went a little cart crazy these past few weeks with
all the great sales! So here is a peek at a couple new favorites of mine.

If you do not have it already - nab Wrap It Up! This is the most
amazing cartridge.
Here is a card done with a saying from this cart.
Happy Holidays was cut at 2 3/4".
Poinsettia layers were cut at 3". Paper is from the DCWV
Homemade Christmas stack found at JoAnn's.
I inked the edges of the kraft colored paper with
Vintage Photo Distress ink. The card itself is 4" by 8".

How about a Santa Highwire Act? LOL!

Isn't he funny? Santa and the penant are from Jolly Holidays.
This one is a Cricut Lite cartridge available from Walmart only.
I am hoping this one shows up soon to purchase
at Cricut.com so everyone can own it! It is adorable!

Santa is cut at 3 1/2". Even then his face is just too small a piece
to use so grab those markers and color it.
I added just little black lines and a dot for the eyes
and a peachy colored dot for the nose and cheeks.

I added a bit of pale pale grey to the edge of the beard
to give it a bit of depth.

The gloves are a bit odd matching up but the cuffs will cover
where it does not quite fit. They were odd pieces to figure out. LOL!

The Penant is oh so simple to cut. Just 2 1/2" in size will do it.
This card is cut at 6" by 6". The black mat is 5 3/4" square
and the yellow patterned paper is 5 1/2" square.
I embossed the yellow paper with a Cuttlebug embossing folder -
the A2 size Seeing Spots folder.

Thanks for stopping by....
Now for a special treat -
1) sign up as a follower to my blog and....
2) Leave me a comment on this post and....
be entered to win the Four Legged Friends Cricut Lite Cartridge.
If you return tomorrow and leave another comment you will have
another chance to win it! So two chances to win!

Good Luck and happy blog hopping! Next stop.......
Scrappidy Ashy!

Until tomorrow!
Therese

My Riley Blog Hop Winner

2010-11-21T16:40:00.000-06:00

Here is my blog hop winner!

"Flip-Flop Creations said...
Wow, these are fabulous! That lattice fold is very interesting. ~jeni :)"

Jeni I have sent you an email. Congrats!

Therese

It's The Holiday Time Blog Hop!

2010-11-18T20:55:00.002-06:00

It's the Holiday Time Blog Hop for Riley and Company.

Be sure you started here and I am the last stop.

This release has it all! From ice skating to sledding, from

Angels to Santas. What a collection!

I am introducing Antlers Riley and Angel Riley tonight.

First up Antlers Riley....

how cute is he?

This Joy ornament is from the Target Dollar Spot.

This is a lattice edge folded card.

Next up is Angel Riley.

I fell in love the minute I saw this stamp!

Isn't he adorable?

Again a wood snowflake frame from Target's

Dollar Spot. The gold frame is from Michaels

dollar bins.

Then a quick yet cute card.

Made me think of the phrase

Angels we have heard on high!

Thanks for joining us on our blog hop! Leave a comment to be

entered to win an unmounted stamp of your choice from this new release!

Now quick go here and order your stamps so you will have them

in time to make your very own Christmas sparklers!

Have a merry creative Holiday!

Therese

Day Three and more Sneek Peeks!

2010-11-17T07:00:00.003-06:00

Wow day three already! Be sure
and join us tomorrow night at 9 pm for
the blog hop!

Now for another peek....
how about Christmas trees and gift boxes.
Riley style. LOL!

Meet Ornaments Riley. Only Riley
would try to hide in the Christmas tree!

This is a tree ornament I picked up
in the Target Dollar Spot. A quick and
easy item to make.

Then remember I said I had more

more framed Rileys!

How about Ornaments Riley

and the new Gift Box Riley.

Then last but not least a very untraditional Christmas card

done in brown tones. I think this one would also work

with a Happy Birthday saying instead.

Have a wonderful day! See you tomorrow for the blog

hop!

Therese

A Holiday Time Riley Challenge

2010-11-16T23:03:00.000-06:00

Today we had a challenge from Laurie to make something
with an outdoor theme. How perfect is that for these new
stamps! All sorts of winter fun! Thanks for the challenge
Laurie!

How about a couple more dollar items all decorated up?
First a cute little box found in Target's Dollar Spot
with Ice Skating Sophie.

Then another photo frame from Michaels with Snowglobe
Riley.

Last but not least a card done with Snowglobe Riley

This stamp is fast becoming one of my faves!

Please join us in this challenge. Post a link here in

the comments or post at Splitcoast Stampers

with the keyword Riley2210.

See you tomorrow with more sneek peeks!

Therese

A Sneek Peek at a Sweet Stocking Sophie!

2010-11-16T06:26:00.000-06:00

Isn't Stocking Sophie sweet?
I have to admit I love this little project. These
frames caught my eye at Michaels. Yes just
a dollar. It did have a plastic type film
instead of glass but I just cut it out. Wait until
you see some of the other stamps in these frames!

Now this one used a bit of patterned paper which I stamped
Sophie on and then cut out the stocking to add to another
stamped Sophie. Super quick to color and you just pop it up
in the open frame with pop dots. Add a bow and you have
a sweet little smile bringer.

How about a quick card? More dollar bin cards from Michaels.
I did use two cards to make one fancier card.
I embossed the front of one. Cut out the square design
then pop dotted it up on the second card.
Add Stocking Sophie popped up in one corner and a velveteen bow.

Super simple and super quick!

I know we all are so busy this time of year so I hope these
give you some quick ideas!

Until tomorrow!
Therese

Holiday Time for Riley and Company!

2010-11-15T21:04:00.001-06:00

So who loves shopping the dollar bins at your favorite stores?
I do I do! LOL! I am addicted to Michael's dollar bins
and do stop ever so often at Target's. Who loves
sneek peeks? I do I do!

So how about some quick and easy Riley projects with my
latest dollar finds? I will tell you which store to grab the
dollar items at and of course just nab all 10 Riley stamps
Thursday night and you are ready to do some quick and
easy holiday cards and ornaments!
This set is absolutely awesome.

For those of you who do not have a Michaels or Target
nearby - just look at your favorite dollar store for photo
cards to be filled, small colorful frames and ornaments
with either a photo opening or a flat surface.

So come along with me this week while I show you
some fun ideas and of course some really cool cards
to make if you have a bit more time.

First up - Sledding Riley and Snowball Riley.

Oh so cute and oh so simple done in bright colors.
Grab some photo cards from Michaels (8 cards for $1)
and some photo frame ornaments from Target (just $1!)

All you need to do is cut some shapes for the ornament
and a 4x5 card for the photo frame.
I actually covered up the photo opening in the ornament.

Add some ribbon to the frame so it can hang up,
a bow at the bottom and the all important
Star Dust Stickles after you color your stamped images
and you are good to go.

Super simple with no need for patterned paper
or paint for ornaments.

Hope this gives you a idea to start with.
Stay tuned more to come! This set of
stamps is so versatile for Christmas!
These stamps are not just for cards. :-)

Enjoy!
Therese

2010-11-02T20:07:00.000-05:00

Can you believe it is November already? Time for our first
Riley and Company challenge.
Cindy Haffner gave us this fantastic sketch for today's challenge.

Thanks Cindy! I had so much fun with this
I tried it twice! LOL!

I just love fall colors and what better stamps to use
with those than Popping Pumpkin Riley and
Raking Leaves Riley.

Please join us and try a card or two with this sketch!
Just post a link here in the comments or over
at Splitcoast Stampers with the keywords of Riley2110.

HAPPY FALL EVERYONE!

Therese

Challenge Time for Riley and Company!

2010-10-19T12:54:00.000-05:00

It is challenge time for Riley and Company!
One more challenge from me for October.
Make something in the "Colors of Autumn."
We are having a beautiful day here in Kansas
and I think this looks appropriate -

This card features the new Popping Pumpkin Riley.
I am still playing with my Cricut Imagine and the ovals are printed
and cut with the Imagine More cartridge and inked with
Tea Dye Distress ink.

Please join us in the challenge - post your creations at Splitcoast
Stampers with the keyword Riley2010 or add a link here in the
comments.
Now here is hoping you have a glorious October day today too!
Go enjoy it!

Therese

Tuesday Challenge for Riley and Company!

2010-10-04T23:16:00.001-05:00

Guess what? It is challenge time for Riley and Company.
And.... I got to choose the challenge this week. Yahoo!

So bring on the Anniversary or Wedding cards please.
My challenge is to make any kind of Anniversary or Wedding
card. Just had to choose this because October is a
special month in my family.
It is a family tradition to get married in October. Yes my parents,
my Hubbie and I, and my brothers and their wives all chose
October. My engaged daughter plans on October as well.
No announcement of the year yet. LOL!

First a very traditional card with the Bride and Groom for
memories sake. Stamp is Wedding Riley.
Paper is by KaiserKraft. Rather an unusual choice but
I wanted something dark and rich for fall.
The Spellbinders Fleur de Lis border is great on cards like
these. The card size is non standard as well. I cut it 5.5 wide
and 6 inches long so that gave it room for the
pendant Nestibilities.

Next up just for giggles and just for Hubbie. (We never give
each other serious cards.) I couldn't resist. Franken-Riley
and Goth Sophie looked so darn cute together at the
Haunted House I just had to stamp them again.

So a tri shutter card just for grins.

Happy stamping and give this challenge a try! Just post

your results at Splitcoast Stampers with the keyword

Riley1910. You can also post a link here in the comments.

I am off to try more card designs. I have tried waterfall cards

and now tri shutter. Love them both!

Therese

Something Complete Different!

2010-09-24T11:20:00.004-05:00

Now for something completely different!
On Monday while I was so busy getting
ready for the new Riley release I got a
delivery of my early birthday, anniversary
and Christmas gift. LOL!

I was not sure how this would work for
the cardmaker in me but my dream has
always been to complete my Heritage
scrapbook. I have dabbled with digital
scrapbooking trying to speed my scrapping up!

So I ordered one of the new Cricut Imagines.
If you haven't heard of it well it is the newest machine
by ProvoCraft. Info is here:
http://www.cricut.com/imagine/Home.aspx

Why this machine? Well I already have a huge
library of Cricut cartridges and a Gypsy. This
machine can use all my Cricut carts and when
they get the update ready the Gypsy will be
able to be plugged into it!

So my impression?
At first I was unsure. It was way out of
callibration. I found info on the Cricut message
boards on how to do advanced callibration and
now I am in LOVE!

Here are my first quick results.
My first cuts have a white border.
I have since found out how to eliminate those.
If you follow my Riley stamping you know I love
to cut out my Rileys and leave a white border so
it looks like something I would do anyway!

The cartridge used for these is the new Nursery
Tails for the Cricut Imagine. It was included
with the machine from Home Shopping Network
and I was not sure about it. I really don't have
a need for a baby cart. Well it makes the
cutest cards.

Have a wonderful weekend. I am off to class
with Suze Weinberg. Yahoo!

Therese

Riley and Company Blog Hop Time!

2010-09-23T21:08:00.001-05:00

This is it! Time for the Fall/Halloween Releases
for Riley and Company. Eight fantastic stamps
guaranteed to make you smile. Please be sure
you start here. Follow the links in the posts
and leave comments as you go and you will
be entered to maybe win your choice of one
of these stamps unmounted. Woo Hoo!

Well do you think our two favorite monsters,

Franken Riley and Mummy Riley have

settled the vampire war?

Let's check in.............

Hum things seem awfully quiet. So Vampire Riley
what happened?

"I am so embarassed. When Mummy and Frankie
got us to talking I found out all Count Dracu-Riley
wanted was to find some friends, some vampires
like him. He was so lonely.Sorry I overreacted.
We fixed the problem. A very fine solution I think."

What solution? What did you do?

Oh oh... I think I see.

Are those fangs on everyone?

Vampire Riley beamed with pride. "Yes it is! Now

we have a town full of friends. "

So if you are driving country roads sometime

and see farmers plowing fields in the dark and townspeople

raking leaves at night. Well you better turn and drive off
fast for you just might have stumbled across Rileyville.

The End

Now for one last card finale. I have

been trying waterfall cards.

Of course first I had to do my favorite

new monsters.

It is my pleasure to introduce one of my new favorites -

he is pretty special at Riley HQ. Not only did Cowboy

Riley get a new sidekick but we have the perfect

character for Kansas City Chiefs cards.

Indian Chief Riley

Inside are our favorite Football player and Cheerleader.
Go Chiefs!

Thanks for stopping by!
I am the final stop on the blog hop

so now hop on over to Riley and Company
and save 10% if you buy all 8 new designs!
Enjoy! They are the cutest Rileys ever!

Therese

Just a few more hours!

2010-09-22T22:57:00.003-05:00

Thursday is the day to nab these fantastic new Riley stamps!
Join us at 9 pm central time for the complete release
and blog hop! Just start here and follow the links.

Now where were we in Rileyville? Oh that's right
Hiking Riley was making a fast exit and someone
was calling for Frankie in the Rileyville cemetery.

"Hey, YooHoo Frankie!" "Did you wake up too?"

Mummy Riley called.

"Hey over here little buddy!" Franken Riley called.

"Wow what is going on here? I think all this paranormal
activity has disturbed our slumber."

"Look over there Frankie isn't that your old
girlfriend Goth Sophie on that porch? Let's go see
what is going on."

"Sophie what is going on here?" Frankie yelled.
"Good to see you Frank. " "Seems two vampires
are duking it out and have disturbed the whole
town." she sighed.

"Okay little buddy I think we need to go find the
vampires and knock some sense into them."
Frankie replied.

Off they went to see the vampires.

So think they can solve this problem?

Stay tuned.

Ready for some cards?

Let's see what I still have lurking....

Until tonight..... have a spooky good time!

Therese

Day 3 Sneek Peeks!

2010-09-21T23:31:00.003-05:00

It is day three of the sneek peeks! Yahoo!

So wonder what is up with Hiking Riley

in Rileyville?

Well as he walks into town he sees all these

signs. Handwritten signs that say:

"No Draculas allowed."

"Dracula Go Home."

What in the world is going on in this town?

As he walks farther he spots a little guy

very intently writing signs.

He asks where the nearest store is but

all the little guy will do is point down the

road.

As Hiking Riley leaves he thinks he

sees fangs on the Writing Riley. Nah

must be imagining things.

Soon he comes to a big sprawling

old house. He decides to knock on the

door.

A very interestingly dressed young

lady answers.

"Yes can I help you?"

"I am looking for a grocery store?"

"Sorry we don't have one in Rileyville."

Oh...

"Say my name is Goth Sophie. What did

you need?"

Hiking Riley explains he wanted to buy

some marshmallows and Goth Sophie

says she has some he can have.

Great! As he is waiting he could swear he
hears someone calling Frankie across
the road. No couldn't be. That is the
cemetery.

Hiking Riley gets his marshmallows
and quickly heads down the road.
He can not leave this spooky
town fast enough!

Would you like a peek of what is going
on in the cemetery?

Story continues tomorrow!

Now for some cards featuring my two favorite cemetery
monsters! Mummy Riley and Franken-Riley! The
last one is another vellum window which you could
put your saying inside to show through.

Same time same place tomorrow!

Therese

Meanwhile in Rileyville and a Challenge!

2010-09-21T00:00:00.008-05:00

Not only is this sneek peek number two but it
is challenge day for the Riley and Company
Design Team. Be sure and check for my
challenge cards at the end! The challenge
today is a challenge from Frances-
Inside and Out - decorate your cards
inside and outside! Please join the challenge
post links here in my comments or
post at Splitcoaststampers with the keyword
Riley1810.

Meanwhile back in Rileyville a war was brewing.
Rileyville had long been the home of Vampire
Riley. He loved his town and secretly ruled it.

Then a stranger moved to town. His name...
Count DracuRiley. There can be only one
vampire ruling this town!

This was not good. Not good at all.
Before you knew it Vampire Riley had
captured Count DracuRiley and put him under
guard. Cowboy Riley and his new friend
and sidekick Indian Chief Riley were told
to guard him with silver bullets and a wooden
tomahawk.

This had all the townspeople scared. Suddenly
they had discovered vampires in their midst.

Stay tuned for more happenings in Rileyville.

Now my challenge cards. I have been playing
with what I call vellum windows for a peek a boo
look to cards. So these are decorated on the
outside and a bright image stamped on the inside to
show through the vellum windows.

Design tip - heavier weight vellum embosses beautifully!
This was the spiderweb Cuttlebug embossing folder
on vellum! Cool huh?

Inside Image - Witch on a Broom

I call this my Monster Trio! LOL!
Franken Riley and Mummy Riley on the outside-

Inside image peeking through the window -
Count DracuRiley because of course he can not be
out in the sun!

Enjoy all our monster madness! Until tomorrow!

Therese

Riley Sneek Peeks

2010-09-20T01:00:00.000-05:00

Oh it is almost time for the best Riley release ever!
I just love Halloween and Fall and these stamps are
fantastic!

The blog hop and release are Thursday night so
be sure and follow along as we lead up to that event.

And now for a totally ridiculous tale of mayhem in
of all places - Rileyville.

The story starts with a fall campout by
Campfire Riley

Tent Riley

and their new friend Hiking Riley.

They were having a great time until
they ran out of marshmallows
for their campfire evenings.

So Hiking Riley decided to hitch
a ride to the nearest town.
A trucker passing by gave
him a ride up the road to the
outskirts of a town named Rileyville.

Little did he know he was walking
into a town torn apart by a fight.
A very unusual fight.

Stay tuned for more of the story
and to meet these new characters
in Rileyville.

See you tomorrow for more Rileyville mayhem!

BTW all these little characters are being made to inhabit
this:

It is the Haunted House cut from the Happy Hauntings
cartridge for the Cricut Machine. I will post more pics
later after we add some characters. The house
currently is on display at Riley Headquarters and soon
will have a pumpkin patch and spooky cemetery added.

Therese

Tales from Rileyville....

2010-09-15T18:39:00.001-05:00

Every once and awhile I drop Tanya at Riley HQ
a totally crazy Riley email just for laughs.
If there is one thing she loves it is Halloween and
a good vampire story.
Well this tale spun and spun until it took on a life
of its own. Total whackiness for sure!

So come along dear blog reader on a Tale from Rileyville....

You know I have been having an awful time at my house.
Ever since the new Twilight Movie frenzy in June
Vampire Riley has pretty much taken over my craft area.

Things were going great until a certain new Riley arrived last week.
(He who shall be unnamed for now. lol!)
It has turned Rileyville upside down.
Witch on a Broom Sophie just did a fly over.
Things are not pretty. Vampire Riley is furious!
He is rounding up all his friends and an attack is planned.

Will he turn all the new Rileys into vampires?
Will a certain new unsuspecting Riley hitchhike into the unthinkable?
Will Cowboy Riley and his new sidekick be able to hold the
mayhem at bay with silver bullets and wooden tomahawks?
Will that lost new Riley ever find his friend Frankie in the graveyard?
And last but not least who in the world is making all those
" .... Go Home!" signs?

Stayed tuned for "The Riley Diaries - The Vampire Wars"
coming to a blog near you Monday.

Now for some insider design notes- follow along as I build
Rileyville and scenery from the Happy Hauntings and
Mini Monsters Cricut cartridges. If you own a Cricut
I hope this inspires you to try combining your stamping with
your Cricut diecuts. Pictures and sneek peeks coming soon!
I will be including cutting sizes for the Cricut too.
If you are having trouble locating a Happy Hauntings cartridge
give Stamper's Ink a call at 913-248-7826.
Tanya finally got one for me. They are sold out everywhere!

P.S. If you have read this far click here for a sneek peek
Tanya posted.

Therese in Rileyville

Riley and Company Sketch Challenge!

2010-09-07T00:00:00.011-05:00

Silke created a wonderful sketch challenge for the
Riley and Company Design Team today!
Here is her sketch if you would like to play along.
Post your cards here or at SplitCoast Stampers
with the keywords Riley 1710. We would love
to see your work!

I chose to do two since I could not choose

between Riley and Sophie.

First up a card with a stamp I love!

Pefume Sophie. Oh so girlie!

Then I am in such a Halloween mood!
Of course I had to start with Vampire
Riley!

Have fun with this challenge!

Therese

The Last Wave....

2010-08-23T23:56:00.000-05:00

It is challenge time for the Riley and Company Design Team.
Today's challenge is from Cathy. We were to create a scene.

Well here it is. The last wave, the last hurrah for summer.
The kids started back to school this week here in Riley's
hometown so I thought I would post one last tribute
to a very hot summer!

Stamps used: Surfer Riley, Seaside Sophie,
Don't Moose Out, and Fins Riley. The background
well let's just say it was a little of this and a little of that.
Just played with the Distress ink, some torn borders and
oodles of Stickles and one Distress Stickles!

Please join us with your challenge scene! You may post
a link in the comments or over at SplitCoast Stampers.
Just use the keywords of Riley1610.

Stay Cool and catch that last wave before Labor Day!

Therese

A Background Challenge!

2010-08-09T23:35:00.000-05:00

It is challenge time for the Riley and Company Design Team.
Today's challenge comes from Laurie. It is to use a
household item as a background stamp.
Well I tried lots. I love to mess!
Rigatoni is a pretty cool stamp but I wished it made wider
circles or stripes. I will have to come back to that one.

Well anyone here in the Midwest US knows it has been a
scorcher. 100 degrees here at Riley HQ.
So my background just had to be summery!
I found it!

Guess what it is??????

A mini cupcake liner flattened and inked with Distress
Orange Marmalade ink. I inked it on the non stick mat
then put it on a paper towel so stray ink would not
show up on the cardstock (yep lesson learned.)

The stamp is Surfer Riley. The elastic cord

flower is from Creative Charms. Saying is from

Moose Sayings 1. Love this saying set!

Give your household item stamping a try and

post it a Splitcoast Stampers with the keyword
Riley1510.

Okay going to sneek in a surprise for Tanya.

Want a peek?

Isn't this the cutest little thing ever? Yes I know

I cut the head off Bikini Sophie again but this

flower tote needed something cute in the center.

The template and directions are from

Ilina Crouse's Tutorials and Templates.

Have a wonderful Tuesday and stay cool

if you are experiencing this heat!

Therese

A Summer Themed Challenge

2010-07-27T21:15:00.000-05:00

Today's Riley and Company Design Team challenge is from Frances.

It is make a summer themed card.

Please join us and post yours either with a link in the

comments or at Splitcoast Stampers using the

keywords Riley1410.

Ever have one of those days or maybe weeks?

This card is for you!

I know it is so hot here in Kansas that Riley

has the right idea!

Take it easy in a hammock with a cold drink

by your side!

Stamp is Hammock Riley.
This card opens in the center and is held
closed with a ribbon bow.

Stay cool!

Therese

My Blog Hop Winner!

2010-07-25T13:52:00.000-05:00

My Blog Hop Winner is margie c who posted this:

"margie c said...
Wow! Absolutely stunning! I adore all of them! and your display is the icing on the cake! Beautiful work :)
hugs, margie"

Congrats Margie! I have emailed you for your details.

Therese

The Riley and Company Summertime Fun Blog Hop!

2010-07-22T20:59:00.015-05:00

It is blog hop time for Riley and Company featuring
the new "Summertime Fun" release.

Paper by KaiserKraft, Ribbon by KI Memories, die cuts made

with Spellbinder Nestibilities, the embossed background

is the Sizzix Tim Holtz Rays Texture Fade folder.

Be sure you start at Riley and Company's blog.

Then just follow the links!

Isn't Beachball Riley a hoot! What a dude with an attitude.

Those sunglasses are just too much!

Paper by K & Company and Coredinations Gemstones,

embossing is done with Cuttlebug Mosaic embossing folder

Under The Tree Riley is so soft and summery!

A great Thinking of you or Hey how are you?

card image.

Paper is by Kaiser Kraft, Shapes cut with Spellbinders Nestibilities,

border done with Martha Stewart punch.

Here is my finale! Yes another display board with ATCs of all

the stamps. One stop shopping hee hee! (Tip if you click on

the image it will open in a separate window a bit bigger.)

Have fun choosing your favorites! Now head to

Dana's blog for the last stop of our tour.

Thanks for joining us this evening!

Therese

Sailing Away!

2010-07-22T07:00:00.004-05:00

Ahh... this I think is my favorite from the Release.
Riley makes such a handsome Sailor in this
Sailboat Riley stamp!

The paper is by DCWV, the punches are by
Martha Stewart, the shapes cut with Spellbinders
Nestibilities. All coloring was done with Copics.
Added an Offray grosgrain ribbon bow and
a rhinestone.

Tonight is the night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
9 PM Central. Start here at
Riley and Company's blog.
Follow the links, post a comment as you go
and you may win an umounted stamp of your choice
from the new "Summertime Fun" release.

See you at 9!
Therese

Beach Baby!

2010-07-21T07:00:00.002-05:00

Doesn't Sophie make the cutest beach baby!
This stamp is Sand Castle Sophie and features
the cutest bathing beauty yet. Don't you love
the cute companion saying?

Paper is by Kaiser Kraft. Embossing is done
with Tim Holtz Rays Texture Fades by Sizzix.
Shapes were cut with Spellbinders Nestibilities
and all coloring done with Copic Markers.
The little seashell button is from Creative Charms.

See you Thursday at the hop! 9 pm central!

Therese (who is dreaming of the beach landlocked
here in Kansas!)

Let's Have a Picnic!

2010-07-20T07:00:00.001-05:00

Ahh this sneek peek looks so cool and comfy!
Definitely not the weather in Riley's hometown right
now. Kansas is blistering hot and muggy.

This makes me want to find a nice cool shady
spot for a picnic with Riley!

This Picnic Riley stamp would be perfect for making
invites to family get togethers or office picnics.

Paper is by DCWV, punches by Martha Stewart, shapes cut
with Spellbinders Nestibilities and all coloring done with
Copic Markers.

See you Thursday night at 9 pm central for the Blog Hop!

Stay cool!
Therese

Ready for some "Summertime Fun"?

2010-07-19T18:55:00.000-05:00

Ready for a sneek peek at what will be revealed Thursday
night at 9 pm central time? Ready for some Riley and Sophie
"Summertime Fun"?

This stamp is called Window Box and it is just too much

fun! Score and fold the little shutters and it really gives

a card character! The saying is from the Moose Sayings 1

set from last release. Those sayings are a must have.

Paper is by DCWV, punched border is a Martha Stewart

punch and the shapes cut with Spellbinders.

All coloring done with Copics.

Stay tuned for more Moose goodness and see you

Thursday night at 9 pm central for the blog hop!

Therese

Hi Ya! It is challenge time...

2010-07-14T19:45:00.000-05:00

Cindy posted one of my favorite techniques as a challenge.
Cut it out and pop it up!

So here is my card -

Sophie in her little bikini makes me think of all those
old Gidget movies! So a Hi Ya! from Gidget Sophie.

Play along! Post links to your designs here in the
comments or over at Splitcoast Stampers with
the keywords of Riley1310.

For the card above Spellbinders Nestibilities were used
for shapes. Stamps are Bikini Sophie and Moose Sayings 1.
All coloring was done with Copic Markers.
Paper is by KaiserKraft and Coredinations.
Starfish bead from Creative Charms.

Stay cool!

Therese

It Is Challenge Time!

2010-06-29T23:19:00.002-05:00

Ready for a challenge? My turn to issue the challenge
for the Riley Design Team.
How about a Patriotic challenge?
Make a card using your national colors.
It thought this would be loads of fun since we are such
an international group.

Here is my take. Liberty Riley in red, white and blue!

The background is embossed with the Stars Cuttlebug

embossing folder.

The stars are cut with Spellbinders Nestibilities.

I added a bit of bling with rhinestones then colored Riley

with Copic Markers.

A bit of ribbon from Michaels completed the card.

Come on play along! Post a link to your creation

in the comments. If you post at Splitcoast Stampers

be sure and use the keywords of Riley1210.

Be sure and stop by all the design team members

blogs for some fun card designs!

Enjoy the coming weekend!

Therese

Team Riley!

2010-06-14T23:58:00.003-05:00

It all started with This Tuesday's challenge

from Patti to make some type of packaging.

Just a simple package project..... then the

vampires took over. Vampire Riley to be exact.

He has decided June is vampire

month and we need party favors for his big

party celebrating the new Twilight saga movie,

Eclipse and the new season of True Blood.

He got a little carried away and turned a few of

the other Rileys into Vampires. Notice the fangs?

So what could I do but make him some party favors!

So here goes. Vampire Riley I hope these meet

with your approval!

How about your very own bottle of Tru Blood?

Actually a little bottle of water disguised in a red

party bag with a new Vampire Riley band

and a typewritten tag. Add a bat brad for a

really cool Vampire Riley approved effect!

Then add some of that favorite movie treat Twizzlers

in a crayon box cut from the Tags, Bags, Boxes and

More Cricut cartrridge at 6 inches.

Add some ribbon, a typewritten tag, a sequin, another

bat brad and Sweetheart Riley complete with fangs

and you are all set. (Hint I drew the fangs in with

the fine tip of a Tombow marker.)

Riley just insisted that there be a Team Riley.

Edward and Jacob can not have all the fame!

So here is a Team Riley treat. This is the

nut cup from Tags, Bags, Boxes and More

cut at 4". Add another red party bag

with Red Faves Starbursts and

Heart Balloon Riley. Yes Vampire Riley got

to him too. I tell ya he has run amok.

Last but not least a popcorn box from the

same cartridge cut at 6 1/4" (fit to page for

a 12 x12 mat.)

That Vampire Riley sure has an attitude.

Catch the saying! LOL!

All circles and ovals cut with Spellbinders

Nestibilities. Images colored with Copic

markers. Prism Cardstock and Bo Bunny Dots

are the papers used. Edges inked with

Barn Door and Black Soot Distress Inks.

Tim Holtz Ideaology jump rings were used

on the tags.

Stay tuned the rest of the month because

Vampire Riley has a few more friends to highlight.

Also the big big news! Catch the Summer Moost

Have Sales event at Riley and Company until July 4th.

Vampire Riley swears Tanya ran this so you can

go buy him because you just have to have

at least one vampire in your life! (And this one is

pretty darn cute if I may say so!)

All stamps are 15% off. With a $50 purchase there

is a free What Would Riley Say" sayings set and with

$75 you also get free shipping!

Sleep tight and don't let the Vampires ---- uh bed bugs

bite!

Patti, Vampire Riley loved your challenge!

Therese

The First Design Team Challenge for June!

2010-06-01T01:00:00.002-05:00

Can you believe June is already here?
We have 3 challenges this month.

Today's is from Cathy.
It is a 3 2 1 Challenge.
Meaning 3 of one item, 2 of another
and then 1.

This may sound easy but actually
when you get going it can be
a bit tricky! LOL!

Here is my first card:

3 design papers from K & Co. and Basic Grey.
2 pieces of ribbon
1 flower sequin or
1 Riley! Flowers Riley to be exact.

This card is a matchbook style card and the
two pieces of ribbon tie together to hold it
closed. All coloring done with Copic markers.
Diecuts are made with Spellbinders Nesties.

Second try!

3 rectangles below the image
2 button embellishments
1 ribbon or 1 Riley image!
This is Car Riley

I just love this little car! I added a new
Riley in Oz saying which I think fit perfectly
with this stamp as well.

Paper is by K & Co. Glittery buttons by
American Crafts and brads on top by Karen Foster.
Scalloped circles cut with Spellbinders Nesties
and all coloring is done with Copics.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure and visit
all the other design team members for their
challenge posts!

Please post your tries at the 321 challenge!
You may post a link in your comments
or if you post at Splitcoast Stampers
be sure and use the keyword of Riley 1010.

Happy stamping!
Therese

My Blog Hop Winners!

2010-05-23T14:44:00.000-05:00

Congrats to my blog hop winners!

Gina has won the two limited edition sentiments
and Tracey has won the free Riley new release image.

I have emailed both ladies for their shipping info.

Thank you everyone for joining us on the Yellow
Brick Road Hop!

Therese

It's Off to See the Wizard with Riley and Sophie!

2010-05-20T21:00:00.014-05:00

Woo hoo we made it! Time for the blog hop!
First up to get your bearings be sure you start
at Riley and Company's blog.

Tanya will kick it off here:
http://www.rileyandco.blogspot.com/

then in her post she will mention where to head next.
Be sure you post a comment on each blog.
We each are giving away two limited edition word stamps
which are not available to purchase. You can only win
them or get one if you order the whole set at the hop.

And... we each are giving away to one lucky winner
their choice of one of the unmounted single image
stamps from this release.
So two chances to win at each blog you visit!

Now for the last of my projects:
My Riley Scarecrow.....

and my Riley Tin Man Card!

Cards are made with KaiserCraft paper.
The Scarecrow is embossed with the Forest Branches
Cuttlebug embossing folder and the Tin Man with the
Diamond Cuttlebug embossing folder.

The new big scalloped rectangle Spellbinders Nesties
were used to cut the scarecrow image cardstock.
The Tim Holtz Alterations Gears Sizzix die cut the
gears for the Tin Man. I used silver mirror paper
but it seemed a bit too shiny so more gears cut in
Coredinations cardstock top the silver gears.

Brads and buttons from Michaels, a few Prima
flowers, a bit of silver ribbon and a bit of twine
round out the supply list.

So what did I do with all those ATCs?
THIS!

Isn't this a hoot! The whole stamp collection in one framed
project! The ATC frame is new from 7 Gypsies and Tanya
has them at the store.
This is the display at Stamper's Ink for the release.
The paper used on almost all my projects this week is
by Kaiser Craft and is the Bloom collection.

Thanks so much for visiting this week
and joining us for the hop!

Now the next blog on the hop is Patti's:
http://www.designubypatti.blogspot.com/

You can grab the stamps you are dying to have HERE!

Be sure and post your comments by
Friday night 10PM Central.
That is the cutoff for the drawings.

Therese

P.S. There are 8 blogs to visit so be sure you
don't miss one. If you lose your way on the
yellow brick road just click on the Riley
and Company Design Team Members at the
top right.

Therese

Sneek Peek!

2010-05-20T19:19:00.001-05:00

Yoo hoo?! Anyone around before 9 pm? Want a sneek peek?
Just got a pic from Tanya. If you order an unmounted set
tonight this is what you will receive!
My advice - order first if you plan on getting a set then go
blog hoppin'.
We are not sure how long these pretty sets will last!

See you at 9!
Therese

The Inside Scoop!

2010-05-19T22:21:00.003-05:00

I love being on the Riley and Company Design Team!

And I doubly love being able to stop by Riley and
Company Headquarters! LOL!

So thought I would give you all the inside scoop.
Headquarters is actually in the Stamper's Ink
Store in Shawnee, KS.

Guess what I saw tonight?

Tanya is busy boxing and packaging up sets for

the premiere of the new Riley in Oz release

tomorrow night. Cute little clear presentation

boxes for the unmounted stamps with a

special limited edition stamp included for free.

They have a raffia bow and tag. So cute!

This is how the set will ship to you if you

order tomorrow night. So get ready to purchase

tomorrow night at 9!

I will post pics if I get them.

The wood mounted stamps were not bundled yet but

they were to be wrapped in Emerald City Green

cello wrap. Too cute!

So there you have it the inside scoop!

Now I thought I would do something a bit
different and show you what I created for classes
at the store.

Here are the projects. Now keep in mind
Stamper's Ink provided all the supplies for me
to make these so if you see something you would
just love to get in supplies just call here:
913-248-7826
or email: stampersink@kc.rr.com

Yes they have the KaiserCraft papers,
Spellbinders dies, Cuttlebug embossing
folders and much more you have seen me use
this week.
If you are having trouble finding the supplies
this is the place to call.

On to the projects! These are all projects
for June so if you are travelling to Kansas City
this next month call there just might be a spot
for you in a class. Can't make it? No Problem!
Tanya will make up precut, prestamped kits
for purchase. Just email for details.

An Explosion Box

A Shaker Card Class

And finally a Set of 2 Treasure boxes. This one is very

limited due to the boxes. Please call quickly to

see if this one is available.

One last detail..... the last peek at those ATCs.

Wait until you see what I did with all of these!

Got you intrigued? Well come back Thursday

night at 9 PM Central time and join the blog hop

and the big reveals!

Whew! Sorry for the long one but hope

I gave you a good source for all these

supplies you may not be able to find!

See you at the hop!

Therese

Good Witch Bad Witch Time

2010-05-19T00:01:00.009-05:00

Who doesn't remember as a child being mesmerized by
Glinda the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of
the West?

Well here Sophie gets to play both parts!
What fun these two stamps are. So many uses for
them too. From Princess parties to Halloween
these are perfect!

Glinda's card is made of Kaiser Craft paper and embossed

with the Floral Fantasy Cuttlebug embossing folder.

The flower is a hand made scrunchie style flower

with Spellbinder accents from the Floral Accents and

Fleur De Lis Pendant sets. Ovals were also cut with

Spellbinder Nestibilities.

Distress Inks in Victorian Velvet and Bundled Sage and

touches of Stardust Stickles accent the die cuts.

Image was colored with Copic Markers.

This one was lots of fun to do. I love cards with cutouts.

This one has the Lotus Pendant Spellbinder Nesties cut

from the center top. I cut one white and a slightly larger

black circle. Stamped the image on the top white circle

then lightly stenciled Black Soot Distress ink around

the colored image when it was placed back in the die.

The card is made from Coredinations

cardstock so I was able to sand the black off the diecut

and let the green show through. The card was embossed

with the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder for the same

effect of color peeking through black. I added a backing

to the cut opening with a Kaiser Craft patterned paper.

The diecut with the Wicked Witch image is then pop

dotted up off the peekaboo cutout area.

Added a ribbon and some buttons and topped them

with a few rhinestones. Hint - mini glue dots are great

for adhering extras to buttons like this.

Ready for sneek peek 3 of my final project?

Thanks for stopping by! Please be sure and join us

for the blog hopThursday evening 9 PM Central time!

You just have to come see this whole stamp release.

It brings out the kid in all of us!

Therese - Somewhere over the rainbow...............

Along the Yellow Brick Road...

2010-05-17T23:21:00.001-05:00

First correction! Blog hop will be Thursday eve
at 9 pm central.

Are you still travelling the yellow brick road with me?

Ready for a second sneek peek?

I so love this stamp set that is really hard to decide

which stamp is my favorite. I think Sophie as Dorothy

kind of steals my heart though.

Supplies: Swiss Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder

Coredinations card stock

Print paper by KaiserCraft

Buttons from Michaels

Offray Ribbon

Ovals cut with Spellbinders Nestibilities

Copic Markers

Then of course who doesn't want to give the

Cowardly Lion a hug? Or should I say Moose?

Same supplies just a Morrocan Screen Cuttlebug

embossing folder instead. Silver pearls from Recollections.

Now here is part two of my sneek peek for my big

reveal project!

Yes more ATCs. Hummm... must be building a collection?????

Enjoy your Tuesday visits to all our blogs!

Therese

It's Two for Tuesday!

2010-05-17T23:17:00.001-05:00

Guess it is a two for Tuesday!

Yep two blog posts today.

First up is the Tuesday Challenge from Design Team

Member Laurie. She challenged us to make a

birthday card. Well I admit I took a tiny break

from Oz because Tanya called and said

a new Cricut Cartridge had come in for me.

I have had this card in mind ever since I saw
this VW Style car. LOL!

So this one is for you Tanya. :-)
Sorry it is a bit late....

No I am not the first one to put lips on Riley and

make him Sophie. LOL! It was all Tanya's idea!

If you are wondering that is the Car Riley stamp.

Car is from the new Limited Edition Summer in Paris

Cricut Cartridge and cut at 2 1/2 inches.

The lips stamp is by Stamps by Judith. Just too perfect for

this card!

Please join us on the challenge and post a Riley Birthday card

you have made! If you post it at Splitcoast please use the

keywords of Riley 0910.

Now on to post 2!

Therese

We're Off to See the Wizard!

2010-05-16T23:22:00.001-05:00

Are you ready to join us on the yellow brick

road? We promise a fabulous trip!

I think the whole Riley and Company

Design Team is so excited to get this

preview week started. This release

of "There Is No Place Like Home"
is amazing and ever so much fun.

So here goes as promised my peek of
a Sophie box with Sophie Cards.

This is a wooden box with a circle inset.

The Papers are by KaiserCraft and the stamp

is the brand new Sophie the Good Witch stamp.

With the inset I actually was able to make it a shaker box

so the top is filled with crystal beads and has a shaker

pouch top by Impression Obssession.

Edges are inked with Distress ink in Victorian Velvet.

The cards inside were cut with Spellbinder Nestiblities.

Now here is a peek at a project that will be revealed

Wednesday night at 9 pm central time at the

Follow the Yellow Brick Road blog hop.

ATCs (Artist Trading Cards). Wonder what I am

doing with these little cuties? Well stayed tuned for

more and the final reveal Wednesday.

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure and check out the rest of

the Riley Design Team blogs for some wonderful sneek peeks!

Therese

Oh No!

2010-05-11T23:42:00.003-05:00

Oh no! I am a week late for the challenge.
Riley & Company had a Design Team
challenge last Tuesday.
Silke challenged us to make a circle card.
I am so sorry I missed it!
May came just too quickly. I have a good excuse though....
honest!

I was in Oz with Riley. Yep visiting Oz but I think my family
would say I have moved there. LOL! I have been working,
working, working on the new release projects.

So I have a problem. I have circle cards but they have
the new release stamps on them. So here goes....
a teaser.....

Tanya said I could give you a peek. So here it is.
Guess who that is?

I promise I will post the whole project as the first sneek peek
release week.
Until then back to Oz I go.

Happy stamping!
Therese

A Chipboard Challenge

2010-04-20T22:52:00.000-05:00

Welcome to our Tuesday Riley and Company Design Team
Challenge! This challenge came from Cindy and it is to use
Chipboard somewhere on the card or project.

I found the cutest chipboard stickers. So my chipboard
choice was easy!

Here are a trio of coordinated cards with these
chipboard pieces.

This is the Woodhaven collection by Colorbok (I found it at
my local JoAnn's.)

The stamps are Farmers Riley and Sophie, Garden Riley and
Flowers Riley.

All images were colored with Copic Markers, Circle card
cut with Spellbinders Nestibilities. Third card's border is
a Martha Stewart border punch. Ribbon by American Crafts.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure and visit all the design
team's blogs for more chipboard fun. Links are to the right!

Therese

Our First Riley DT Challenge for April

2010-04-06T19:05:00.001-05:00

Here is our first Riley Design Team challenge for April.
It is a sketch challenge from Silke.

Here is the sketch:

Please join us! Post a link to your take on the sketch
in my comments or at the Splitcoast Stampers galleries.
If you post at Splitcoast please use the keywords of
Riley 0610

Here is my take!

This is Safari Riley and I think he is a hoot to work with!
I just love animal prints but am always at a loss as to where
and how to use them. This zebra print started as a file
folder from the Michaels Dollar bin. Then I used some Black
Magic Coredinations paper embossed with the Herringbone
Cuttlebug embossing folder.
This is one of the neatest embossing folders and creates
such a wondeful texture. I just flipped the paper to the
backside for the small strip.

I made my own embellishments by adding buttons then
trimming the prongs off copper brads.
I attached with glue dots but next time I would use
jewelry glue! They wobble a bit. LOL!

Coloring was done with Copics.
Thanks for looking and be sure and visit the other
Design Team members via the links to the right.

Therese

Just a Quick Post to Share a Card

2010-03-28T14:56:00.001-05:00

Just a quick post to share a card.

I have always loved the Wedding Riley stamp. Then I saw
the Wedding embossing folder set from Sizzix.
Ahh perfect companions!
Love the Always & Forever Border.

Paper is Bo Bunny Dots and some gold miror paper.
The background is embossed with the Cuttlebug Victoria folder.
Antique Linen Distress ink was used on all highlighting and
coloring of the image was with Copic markers.
Crystal Stickles was used on the lettering and the veil.

Thanks for stopping by!
Back to work I go on the May Riley release. It's a WOW!
Warning you will want the whole set - so start saving!

It's A Riley Design Team Challenge!

2010-03-22T23:02:00.012-05:00

Ready for another Riley Design Team Challenge?
This challenge came from Laurie Clout. It is a
color challenge to use Pastel Colors.

Please join us and add a link in the comments
to your Pastel Riley Project. If you post at
Splitcoast Stampers be sure and use the
keyword RILEY 0510 so we can find it easily!

Oooh pastels!!!! Makes me think of
one of life's very special moments.... a new baby!

Here are two quick and easy Baby gift cards.

The safety pen shapes are from the Wild Cards Cricut

cartridge cut at 5". I also cut the blackout to

line the cut out safety pin shape.

Add an adorable Copic colored Baby Riley with some pop

dots. Then top it off with a computer generated saying

held on with tiny wood clothes pins.

I pen stitched around the safety pin shape and added a bow

to the saying.

The papers are by K & Company. They are the Itsy Bitsy

Baby Girl and Baby Boy paper pads in 8.5 xy 8.5 size.

Design Tip: Look for mat stacks and smaller paper pads.

They are usually a fraction of the cost of the big 12x12 pads

and the prints are sized perfectly for cards.

These shapes were actually cut on this 8.5 x 8.5 paper with room

to spare!

Thanks for stopping by and be sure and check out the other

Designers! I just love challenge day and seeing what everyone

has posted!

Therese

My Blog Hop Winner

2010-03-21T13:32:00.001-05:00

Just a quick post to announce my blog hop winner is JessicaK who posted:

"Wow - fantastic! Love the TV shows, but the House Divided card just cracked me up - perfect for the March Madness month :D"

I am sending email to your blogger contact info for you. Or if you see this just email me with the little email link at the bottom of the post!

You may choose one of the six new releases just let me know!

Congrats!
Therese

Cheers to a Great New Release by Riley and Company

2010-03-18T00:03:00.002-05:00

Was the blog hop fun or what? A big round of applause
for my fellow design team members. They are absolutely
the best. What wonderful posts and projects!

If you missed it then start here:
http://rileyandco.blogspot.com/2010/03/blog-hop-for-moose-madness.html

You have until 9 PM Thursday 3/18 to post a comment
on each blog and maybe win an unmounted stamp
of your choice in the new releases!

Also be sure you look back on their blogs. We all
have been posting new release ideas since Monday.

So CHEERS to Cathy, Cindy, Dana, Frances, Laurie,
Patti and Silke. I am honored to be on the team!
A Super Big High Five to Tanya. What Moose Madness
this has been!

Stamp is the new Cheers Riley.
Papers by We R Memory Keepers.
Embossing folders are Diagonal Stripe and Mosaic by Cuttlebug.
Brads by Karen Foster. Paper clip embellishments by
Spare Parts by Paper Studio.
All coloring done with Copic Markers.
Vintage Photo Distress ink used to ink edges and embossing.

Stay tuned for more great Riley projects and adventures.
Thank you so much for sharing release week with us!

Therese

It's Blog Hop Time for Riley and Company!

2010-03-17T21:01:00.001-05:00

Yeah it is Moose Madness time!
Come make the rounds of our Design Team members'
blogs, leave a comment as you go and you just might
win the unmounted stamp of your choice from
the new releases!

So first let's get our bearings....
You should have arrived here from Patti's Blog.

To start at the very beginning go here:
http://rileyandco.blogspot.com/2010/03/blog-hop-for-moose-madness.html

Now for the fun part!

PRESENTING TV RILEY! (buy it here!)

When I saw this stamp I knew it was so me
and my family. We just love to watch tv.

First up - this card was inspired by this last weekend.
Do you know how hard it is to be a KState grad
married to the biggest KU Basketball fan?
Solution - His and Hers TVs!

Paper used is the MVP collection by
We R Memory Keepers.
Embossed with Bubbles Cuttlebug embossing folder.
Basketball brads from Hobby Lobby.
Saying was computer generated.
All coloring was done with Copic markers.

Okay this next one is just silly!
Things can get totally crazy sometimes at
Riley and Company Headquarters
(aka Stamper's Ink.)

Well what can you expect from a place
with so many moose on the loose?
The conversation was what Riley stamps could
represent a tv show? It got too hilarious!
So this idea was born. A wheel card
that the tv shows change on.

The story so far:
Riley sat down to watch tv one evening.
"Hum let's see what is on."
-Click-

"The Riley and Company Ballet .... oh no quick
change channels before Sophie comes in."
-flip-

"CSI : Riley City.... oh darn it's a
rerun."
-flip-

"Oh yeah this is more like it... a new episode
of The Vampire Riley Diaries!"

Giggle! That Vampire Riley in the tv just did me
in when I made this wheel card.
Riley just had to pick that show.
The other Riley stamps are Ballet Sophie and
Detective Riley.
Diecuts are all from the Mickey and Friends
Cricut cartridge. Saying was computer
generated.

The print paper is Bo Bunny Dots. The cardstock
Black Magic Coredinations - I used both sides.
All coloring done with Copic markers.

Yes it is a big card 6" x 8" and I still could
only fit three images on the wheel.

Leave me a comment on what tv show you would have
a Riley stamp depict! All comments will be entered in
the drawing.

Now hop on over to Dana's Blog.

Come back tomorrow for the last of my new release
projects.

Whew!
Therese

Hippity Hop to the Riley Sneek Peek No. 3!

2010-03-17T00:01:00.005-05:00

I could not resist....
Last containers post. I promise!
There are cards tonight. Two very
funny cards!
Want something just too cute and funny?
Well then you need Easter Bunny Riley.

This stamp just makes me giggle!
It is the perfect stamp for both pastel and bright
Easter cards and decorations.

Treat Box diecut is from the Sweet Treats Cricut
cartridge. Circles cut with Spellbinder
Nestibilities and coloring done with Copic markers.
Clouds were made with the Great Impressions
Cloud Stencil kit and Tumbled Glass Distress ink.

Design tip: Don't be afraid to cut out stamped
shapes and pop dot up for a cute effect.

Purse diecut is from Forever Young Cricut Cartridge.
Oval shapes cut with Spellbinder Nestibilities.
Coloring done with Copic markers.

I cut a purse 1/4" smaller then cut the sides from it to get
this smaller side to layer on top of assembled purse.
Mosaic Cuttlebug embossing folder was used for texture.

Now don't forget to come back at 9 pm Central time
for our blog hop! Posting a comment on each Design
Team member's blog will get you an entry in their drawing
for a free unmounted stamp of your choice from the
new releases!

Thanks for stopping by!
Therese