It is Christmas...

Okay, so it isn't Christmas, it's Halloween.  But I do like making holiday cards and so I'm trying to get the rest of them done for the year. :)

Here's the card I made~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Try Stampin' On Tuesday: Sketch Inspiration

Color Throwdown: Color Inspiration

Crafting With Dragonflies: Make Your Own Flowers 

(NOT Halloween)

I've used sentiments by Close To My Heart, a glitter gel pen by Sakura, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.  I created the flower using two punched pieces, dimensionals, and a fun glittery center piece.  I rolled the edges of the two punched flowers with a stylus before putting them together with a dimensional--I find that the subtle dimension packs a big WOW punch, don't you think so?  I even did up the inside--RUTH style! ;)

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I appreciate all the kind comments that you leave--they make my day!  I hope you have a Happy Halloween and that you create something new today!  HUGS and merry stamping to you all! :)

Great Impressions: Happy Halloween!

Hello again, friends!  It's another Thursday and so it's time for my weekly post for the Great Impressions blog using a fabulous image and a gorgeous sentiment from the Great Impressions Rubber Stamps store!  Since today is Halloween, I've created a scary scene for your viewing pleasure!!!

Here's my creation~

Details~

Products used: A135 Boo!, H140 Pumpkins in a Row.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my creation!  I hope that you take a bit of time to pop over to the blog to see more fabulous projects using these amazing products, too!  HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

HOC: Shabby/Vintage Sketch Challenge

Hi again, blogging friends!  It's time for another challenge at House of Cards! It's a sketch month, and this week we want you to COMBINE THE SKETCH WITH A SHABBY/VINTAGE STYLE!

Here's the sketch~

My card~

Detail~

I've used pins by Maya road, stamps by Glitz, ribbon from my stash, liquid pearls by Ranger, patterned paper by Ruby Rock-It, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to see my creation!  I hope that you join us this week for our challenge and that you leave some love with the other members of this wonderful team!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!

52CCT: October Technique Challenge

Hi, friends!  It's a new week and a new challenge at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown!  This week, we've got a great technique challenge for you to work with--I can't wait to see what you make of it!

Here's the challenge~

My card~

Detail~

I've used glitter paper by DCWV, gems by Studio 112, patterned paper from my stash, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek!  I hope you join us for this fun challenge and that you leave a little love with the other members of this incredibly talented DT as well!  HUGS and merry stamping, friends!

Great Impressions: Split Negative

Hello again, friends!  It's another Thursday and so it's time for my weekly post for the Great Impressions blog using a fabulous image and a gorgeous sentiment from the Great Impressions Rubber Stamps store!  This week is a video tutorial week, so hop over to watch a quick video on how to do the Split Negative technique!

Here's the card I've made~

Details~

Products used: B178 With Sympathy, F459 Dotted Winter Tree.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my creation!  I hope that you take a bit of time to pop over to the blog to see more fabulous projects using these amazing products, too!  HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

Joy!

Hello, all!  I've been playing around with a bunch of new stuff lately and I've made two cards that are similar in colors and are both holiday cards!!! JOY!  Oh, and that is the sentiment I've used on both. :)  I created the backgrounds for these cards using the same technique and I LOVE how they turned out.  Basically, all you do is dry emboss your paper then stamp in the slots...take a peek!

Here's the first card I made~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Polkadoodles: Christmas is Coming!

Crafts-Too Challenge For You: Christmas Festivities

Addicted To Stamps: Christmas is Coming

I used an alphabet stamp set by an unknown company, large rhinestones by Studio 112, and all other supplies used are by Stampin' Up!.

Here's the second card~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Ink On My Fingers: Hazy Shade of Winter

Merry Monday: Music/Carol Inspired

(I have music motif hexagons and 

was inspired by Joy To The World!)

Inspired By Stamping: Customer Gallery Challenge

I've used stamps by Inspired By Stamping, a clear glitter gel pen by Sakura, large rhinestones by Studio 120, a border punch by EK Success, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thank you so much for taking time to come and take a peek at my creation!  I hope that you join in the fun with these amazing challenges and that you're inspired to create something today!  HUGS and merry stamping to you all!

HOC: Classic & Elegant Sketch Challenge

Hi again, blogging friends!  It's time for another challenge at House of Cards! It's a sketch month, and this week we want you to COMBINE THE SKETCH WITH CLASSIC & ELEGANT STYLE!

Here's the sketch~

Here's my card~

Detail~

I've used specialty paper by American Crafts, glitter paper by DCWV, liquid pearls by Ranger, Spectrum Noir Markers for coloring, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

I left off the sentiment in order to make this into a card that could be used at a moment's notice. It could work for literally any reason...except some of the holidays. ;)

Thanks so much for hopping over to take a look at my card!  I hope you join us this week and please make sure to leave some love with the other talented and a fabulous DT members on the Classic & Elegant team!  HUGS and happy stamping friends! :)

52CCT: October Theme Challenge

Hi, friends!  It's a new week and a new challenge at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown!  This week, we've got a great theme for your crafting pleasure--I can't wait to see what you make of it!

Here's the theme~

My card~

Detail~

I've used a rhinestone swirl by Prima, liquid pearls by Ranger, patterned paper and glitter paper by DCWV, glitter gel pens by Sakura, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek!  I hope you join us for this fun challenge and that you leave a little love with the other members of this incredibly talented DT as well!  HUGS and merry stamping, friends!

Great Impressions: Happy Anniversary!

Hello again, friends!  It's another Thursday and so it's time for my weekly post for the Great Impressions blog using a fabulous image and a gorgeous sentiment from the Great Impressions Rubber Stamps store!  It's about a month until my 9th wedding anniversary, so I've got a card I've made for my husband to share with you!

Here's the card~

Details~

Products used: E705 Love Birds, E42 Happy Anniversary, My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my creation!  I hope that you take a bit of time to pop over to the blog to see more fabulous projects using these amazing products, too!  HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

Play Time!

Yep, I scheduled in some play time for myself.  I'm finding that it is actually making my school work easy.  Which I should have remembered before.  When I get to do things I love, I'm less stressed and can be more effective! :)  HOORAY for hobbies! ;)  So, I've got 2 cards to share with you today!

Here's the first~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

A Little Bit Crafty: A Little Bit Shabby

Cards Galore: Flowers

Dynamic Duos: Color Inspiration

I've used rhinestones by Zva, glitter by Studio G, a doily by Wilton, and all other supplies used are by Stampin' Up!.

Here's card #2~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Try It On Tuesday: Texture

Heck of a Challenge: Autumn Colors

Try Stampin' On Tuesday: Sketch Inspiration

I've used textured papers by American Crafts, a punch by EK Success (border), patterned paper by Recollections, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thank you so much for stopping by to take a gander at my creations!  I appreciate all the fabulous challenges out there and hope you are inspired to create something for the ones I've participated in today.  I also appreciate all your sweet comments--they make my day!  HUGS and happy stamping to all! :)