Just a quick note...

The new Fashionista Friday challenge will be up later today. Just a hint...new year...new month...new "start"...enjoy your last day of 2010 and I'll be back later with a fun challenge to help kick the new year off!

FF#59...get Krafty!

Hello lovelies!  Hope this winter weather hasn't hit you too hard!  Before we get to today's challenge...just want to send a big Shoe thank you to all that participated in last week's challenge!  We all had a blast perusing all of the entries!  First things first...we have a GORGEOUS pair of shiny shoes for this week's Shoe(s) of the Week!  Check out the fab creations from

Risa and her gorgeous blue image

and SuzanneK with her amazing layers

Ladies feel free to grab our Shoe of the Week badge off our sidebar for your blogs!

And NOW...the winner of the Digi's with Attitude Gift Certificate is (insert drum roll):

#15 Sammi bug!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!  Please email us at twilson1424@gmail.com so we can get you hooked up with your prize!

Now on to the Fashionista Friday #59 challenge...use KRAFT!  that's right...hopefully you all have the chance to get krafty over the next few weeks...all we are asking to see is the use of KRAFT paper!  Here are some DT samples for you to peruse!

and using Angel Bear:

Alright you crazy Krafters!  Have fun and show us how you are using Kraft!  This challenge will run for 2 weeks, ending on December 30th at 7 pm EST.  Can't wait to see what you come up with!  Please remember that all entries should be NEW (as of the start date of this challenge) and please include a link back to us here at the Shoe!  Have fun...and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

FF#58 sponsored by Digi's with Attitude!

Not so much on the holiday luau eh? LOL!!! We did have one brave soul who participated in our challenge....check out this adorable card by Anne:


I think this is just adorable!!! Anne, thanks so much for taking part in our challenge and please grab out Shoe of the Week badge from the sidebar for your blog ;)

This week the Shoe is proud to be sponsored by:

Here is a little bit about Digi's with an Attitude:

Digi’s With Attitude! is a Digital Stamp Company that brings sass & attitude to your stamping projects!
Meet the newest attitude in town!
’Grumpy Gretchen’ is a sure beauty with sexy curves and very unique facial features.
Her hairstyles constantly change, as does her clothing and element she is in.
She is sassy and isn't afraid to show it! Everyone loves Grumpy Gretchen. We know you will too!
All images are 300 dpi and come in both JPEG & PNG formats.

If you've never seen 'Grumpy Gretchen' you're in for a treat! She definetly attitude ;) This week Digi's with an Attitude has a Gift Certificate to award to one randomly drawn winner who completes out challenge. This weeks challenge is to use...
TEXTURE!
Yes! simple as that, add TEXTURE to your projects! However you want to add it, as long as there is texture! Here is what we came up with for Grumpy Gretchen:

Jill used rock candy stickles, glossy accents, glitter glazed patterned paper, and more on 'shopaholic'




I (Tracey) embossed and used rock candy crackle paint, along with some stickles as well on 'martini'. I also used one of Digi's with an Attitude's fun sentiments from 'sentiments set 1'

Now let's see if we can get a little more participation this week for our TEXTURE challenge!! Upload your direct links below!! Thanks for visiting the Shoe this week, and have a great weekend!

FF#57, Holiday Luau!

Is it getting cold yet??? Sure is here!!! That morning walk to school is starting to tempt me to DRIVE! Anyways...it is Friday, so rejoice!!! Thanks to everyone who participated in last weeks challenge...beautiful entries!!!!!! The Shoe of the Week goes to..

Laurel S!

These cards just blew me away...truly STUNNING!! So simple, but just beautiful!!! Congrats Laurel!!!

Now who's ready for a warm up???? This week's challenge is titled
HOLIDAY LUAU!!!
This means....create something nice and warm and tropical !!! You can make a tropical holiday card/project, or just do tropical/beachy! Just nothing that says BRRR! COLD! I'm counting on y'all to send me warm thoughts with your projects this week ;) Here is what we did:

Jill




Tracey


Let's see what you got! Add your direct links of your new projects below!!! Hope this challenge helps keep everyone warm ;) Have a great weekend!