Crafty Favorites from 2013

Well, it's time for everyone to be doing their 2013 Crafty Favorites! ;)  So, here are mine!  I've chosen one per month--enjoy!

January~

February~

March~

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May~

June~

July~

August~

September~

October~

November~

December~

And with that, I'm out!  HUGS and Happy New Year!  Here's to another fabulous year of crafting, sharing, and caring! :)

Email HACKED

Yes, my email was hacked.  No, I'm not in Italy.  Blarg. I've spent all day trying to take care of this issue.  I hope it has been taken care of now, but if it doesn't stick this time (this is the third new password I've had to create) then I will be switching to using my gmail account.  So...stay tuned! *sigh*

Happy New Year!

Mynn xx

For a Sweet Friend

Hi, all!  Well, I have good and bad news.  In case you didn't know yet, Jenny over at the Great Impressions blog has stepped down as DT coordinator. :(  We are going to miss her so much, she's been there ever since the blog began!  To say goodbye, we've all made her a special card.  We love you, Jenny!!! :)

Here's the card I made for her~

Details~

Products used: D405 Just Me. Thinking of You.

The good news for me is that I have been asked to take Jenny's place!  I am so excited for this new journey and I hope to do a good job!  I hope that you'll all join me at the blog and that you'll take some of your holiday cash and grab some of the fabulous stamps offered by this wonderful company!

On another note, HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all!  I hope you take some time today to create something NEW for the NEW year!!!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to you all!!!  I hope that the coming year brings you every good thing and that the Lord blesses your life with happiness!  Let's make it an amazing year! :)  To go along with my wishes for you, I've got a card to share!

Here it is~

Detail~

For these fabulous challenges~

CAS-ual Fridays: 10 Minute Craft Dash/New Years Projects

(This took 9 min. 56 sec.--just under!)

CASology: Party

Less is More: Choose a Past Challenge

(I chose Week 24: Circles & Week 43: Bit of Bling.)

I've used glitter paper by DCWV, a sentiment by Kaiser Kraft, texture stamps by CTMH, and all other supplies are from Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!  Once again, I wish you all a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!  HUGS and happy stamping throughout the coming year, friends!

Celebrate!

Hi, friends!  I finally got some time to craft just because I can and use some of my new Christmas goodies! :)  I've made some New Year cards to share with you--and this card's cue word is SPARKLE!

Here's the card~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Crafty Boots: Snow & Sparkles

Cards in Envy: Icy or Hot

(I chose icy!)

Mojo Monday: Sketch Inspiration

I've used glitter paper by Paper Shelter (blue) and DCWV (silver), a snowflake punch by Martha Stewart, a border punch by Sizzix, a glitter gel pen by Sakura (for the sentiment), and all other supplies are from Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!  I hope you get a chance to take some crafty time and I wish you all HUGS, happy stamping, and a very prosperous New Year!

Great Impressions: Valentine Treat Holder

Hi, everyone!  I hope you had a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS yesterday!  AND I hope you get to play with your holiday goodies today! ;)  I am--I've got some Valentine stamps from Great Impressions that I've used to make a darling treat holder!  And if you hop over to the GI blog, I've got a video tutorial for you on how to make it!

Here's the holder~

Details~

Inside of treat holder.

Products used: J110 Flower Bouquet, E779 Would You.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I'm excited to let you all know that I've been asked to stay on another 6 months with Great Impressions so you'll get more video tutorials from me! ;)  Hop over to the GI blog for a list of supplies you'll need for the next tutorial!  HUGS and happy stamping! :)

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all of my crafty friends out there!!!  I hope you're all planning on spending time with loved ones and that all your wishes come true! :)  I've got a little tag to show you today with a holiday sentiment meant for each of you!  It uses a fabulous sentiment from the Great Impressions store!

Here's the tag/card~

Details~

Products used: D469 Vintage Merry Christmas.

I hope that everyone enjoys their day off!  Those of you working, I hope you know how much you are appreciated by those of us who might need you!  HUGS and merry stamping to you all--see you tomorrow for another post for Great Impressions--a Valentine treat tutorial!

Technique Time Tuesday: Faux Silk

Ho, ho, ho!  Merry Christmas Eve everyone!  I've got one last card spotlighting a past technique we've had at Technique Time Tuesday--FAUX SILK!  I've used this fun technique to create a holiday card--to tell ALL of you Happy Holidays!

Here's the card~

I've used a snowflake punch by Martha Stewart, red gems by Recollections, a dry embossing folder by Sizzix, Spectrum Noir markers, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you all have a Very Merry Christmas and a super FABULOUS New Year!  See you again soon!  HUGS and merry stamping!!!

Great Impressions: Ornamental, My Dear Watson!

Okay, before we start, will you re-read the title and tell me I'm witty, please???  I thought it up very late at night and I feel it is hilarious...I need validation. ;)  

Anyway, I've got another card for you today that uses a FABULOUS image from Great Impressions!  It's almost Christmas, so of course it's a holiday card...take a look!

Here's my card~

Detail~

Products used: H112 Decorative Bulbs, D469 Vintage Merry Christmas.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you join me again next week because it is a video tutorial week!  Hop over to the GI blog for a list of supplies that you'll need for it! :)  HUGS and merry stamping!

Technique Time Tuesday: Smackin' Acetate

Hey y'all!  It's Tuesday again, so I've got another project featuring yet another one of my favorite techniques from this past year at Technique Time Tuesday--SMACKIN' ACETATE!  I used this fun technique to create a fabulous one of a kind background paper!

Here's the card~

I've used markers by Faber Castell and Stampin' Up!, liquid pearls by Ranger, a texture stamp by Bo Bunny, a sentiment by Tim Holtz, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I'll be back next week with one last technique spotlight!  I hope you'll join in the fun this month!  I can't wait to see what you'll create!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!

House of Cards BLOG HOP!

***THIS IS A STICKY POST.  IT WILL REMAIN AT THE TOP OF MY BLOG UNTIL DECEMBER 15TH.  PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR OTHER CRAFTY POSTS!***

Welcome to the House of Cards Term One Blog Hop!  If you've come here from Tina Hale's blog, then you are in the right place!  If you have just stumbled here and would like to participate, please hop over to the House of Cards challenge blog to get started!  We've got FIVE fabulous sponsors that are providing prizes, so make sure to leave comments at each stop for a chance to win!  

I've made five separate projects for this hope--each one using a sponsor product!  I hope you take the chance to play along because our sponsors ROCK!

We're asking everyone to be inspired

by THIS PHOTO~

Here's my card featuring a 

darling digi from Dilly Beans~

A digital print featuring a

beautiful vintage frame from Eclectic Anthology~

A Hanukkah card using

a sentiment from Inspired By Stamping~

A wintry card featuring

a fabulous digi image by Sami Stamps~

And last, but not least, an elegant Christmas card

using a digital image from Stitchy Bear~

Thanks for stopping by!  Please join in the fun of our hop and make your way over to Ruth's blog!  Then make a creation that is inspired by our photo and share it with us for ANOTHER chance to win!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all!