Monday, September 30, 2013

House of Cards: 5th Week Photo Inspiration

Hi, friends!  Welcome to another DT post for the House of Cards challenge blog!!!  Since September has 5 Mondays in it, we've got an ANY STYLE GOES/PHOTO INSPIRATION challenge for you for the next week!!!  I've made a card that I think will be perfect for Susan's Thanksgiving Crusade!

Here is the photo inspiration~
http://blogs.mydevstaging.com/blogs/centsational-style/files/2012/09/autumn-branch-centerpiece-bhg.jpg

My card~

Details~


I've used  a sentiment stamp by Technique Tuesday, liquid pearls by Ranger, and all other supplies/images are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  I hope you'll join us this week and that you'll also take a little time to leave some love with the other amazing crafters on my team--their cards will be going live throughout the week!  HUGS and happy stamping, friends!


Saturday, September 28, 2013

52CCT: September Technique Challenge

Welcome to another weekly DT post for 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown!!!  I hope you've been playing along with us--you're ready for the holiday card rush if so!  If not, there's no better time to start than the present!!!  We've got a fabulous challenge this week for you to participate in and the DT has made some gorgeous samples to share with you!

Here's our technique for the week~
My card & a bit of detail~


I've used sequins from my stash, glitter glue by Studio G, liquid pearls by Ranger, embossing powder by Stampendous!, patterned paper by Recollections, a blending tool by Ranger, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Can you tell that I'm always influenced by pictures?!  I LOVED the wintry colors in the technique photo and so I had to go with them for my creation.  I am so happy with how this turned out!

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop and visit me today!  I hope that you will join us this week and that you'll take a bit of time to see what the other DT members have created and give them some love as well!  HUGS and merry stamping, friends!


Thursday, September 26, 2013

Great Impressions: Black Magic

Great Impressions

Greetings, ghoulish friends!  It’s another tutorial week for me at the Great Impressions blog and I've got another spooky technique to share with you!  This week it’s BLACK MAGIC!!!  Hopefully you've got the supplies you’ll need to try this technique.  If not, hop to it! ;)

 Here’s the gift box I’ve made~
(Front then back)




And some more details~






Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my creation!  Please hop on over to the Great Impressions blog for the video tutorial on how to create this fun effect and to see a list of supplies you'll need for the next tutorial I'll share with you!  HUGS and haunting stamping, friends!


Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Inkspirational: A Fond Farewell

Before I start, I want to let you know that this will be my last post for Inkspirational Challenges.  DT member Marina has offered to take it over but I have had to step down as a member and as the owner of the challenge.  I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all the gals who've supported me the past few months--I couldn't have done it all without you!  I wish those staying the best of luck and those leaving happy trails!  It's been a blast and I know Marina will do a great job of taking over!  Mynn xx

Hello fellow crafters!  Welcome to another weekly DT post for Inkspirational Challenges!!!  This week we've got a fabulous sketch challenge going on for you--come and play along!  We've got a fabulous sponsor for one lucky player--from Inspired By Stamping!!!

Here's the sketch~

My card~

I've used stamps from our sponsor, Inspired By Stamping, patterned paper from Recollections, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek!  Please come and join in the fun and don't forget to leave some love with the other amazingly talented girls on this DT as well!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!


Tuesday, September 24, 2013

CYDI: Elementary...ERR PRIMARY, Dear Watson!

 - Can You Digi It?
Hi, friends!  It's time for another fortnightly challenge over at the Can You Digi It? challenge blog!  This time around we've go a super fun theme for you--it's called "Elementary...ERR PRIMARY, Dear Watson!".  We want to see primary colors as the main colors in your digital projects! :)

Here's my card~


Products from STORE: Autumn Leaves & Dogs, Dots & Stripes Soda Fountain Paper, Chit Chat Stamp Set.

Thanks so much for taking time to look at my card!  I hope that you join us for this super fun challenge and that you'll stop and leave some love for the other talented DT members as well!  HUGS and happy {digi} stamping, friends! :)



Monday, September 23, 2013

House of Cards: Shabby & Vintage

Hi, friends!  Welcome to another DT post for the House of Cards challenge blog!!!  This month, we're focusing on a specific color scheme and each week we're focusing on a different style of paper crafting.  Please make sure that your entries match both requirements before linking with us!  This week we're focusing on the SHABBY CHIC/VINTAGE style.

Here are the colors~
vintage hues

My card~

Details~

I've used texture stamps by Bo Bunny, a sentiment by Inspired By Stamping, a clear glitter gel pen by Sakura, pearls, ribbon, and patterned paper from my stash, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  I hope you'll join us this week and that you'll also take a little time to leave some love with the other amazing crafters on my Shabby Chic/Vintage team!  HUGS and happy stamping, friends!


Saturday, September 21, 2013

52CCT: September Theme Challenge

Welcome to another weekly DT post for 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown!!!  I hope you've been playing along with us--you're ready for the holiday card rush if so!  If not, there's no better time to start than the present!!!  We've got a fabulous challenge this week for you to participate in and the DT has made some gorgeous samples to share with you!

Here's our theme for this week~
My card~

I've used glitter paper by Recollections, liquid pearls by Ranger, and all other supplies are from Stampin' Up!.  This card was cut to fit a 4" x 6" frame and I might use it as a framed piece in my holiday decorating this year...maybe. ;)

Thanks to all of you for stopping by, taking a peek, and leaving a little note!  Your feedback means the world and more to me!  Please join us in our challenge and also leave some encouragement for the other fabulous DT members as well!  HUGS and merry stamping, friends!


Thursday, September 19, 2013

Great Impressions: BOO!

Great Impressions

So, are we all in the Halloween mood yet?!  I know I am!  The weather is getting the teeniest bit cooler and I am ready for sweaters and cider!  I've got a perfect "just because" card today that you could send to a friend around Halloween.  I'm calling is "Ghost for 'Hello!'".  Sometimes I name my cards...don't you?! ;)  The stamps I used are found in the Great Impressions store, so hop over and grab them while you can!

Here's the card~

Some sparkly detail~

Products used: E730 Cobweb PhoneA135 Boo!.

You guessed it, "BOO!" is Ghost speak for "Hello!".  I love holidays because it's a great time to let loved ones know you're thinking of them--even at Halloween! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  Don't forget to hop on over to the Great Impressions Blog to get a supply list for next week's technique--BLACK MAGIC!  HUGS and haunting stamping, friends!


Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Inkspirational: September CASE Challenge

Hello fellow crafters!  Welcome to another weekly DT post for Inkspirational Challenges!!!  This week we've got a fabulous CASE challenge going on for you--come and play along!  We've got a fabulous sponsor for one lucky player--from Inspired By Stamping!!!

Here's the beautiful CASE card~

My card & details~


I've used stamps from our sponsor, Inspired By Stamping, patterned paper from DCWV and American Crafts, pearls and polka dot ribbon from my stash, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek!  Please come and join in the fun and don't forget to leave some love with the other amazingly talented girls on this DT as well!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!


Monday, September 16, 2013

House of Cards: Classic & Elegant

Hi, friends!  Welcome to another DT post for the House of Cards challenge blog!!!  This month, we're focusing on a specific color scheme and each week we're focusing on a different style of paper crafting.  Please make sure that your entries match both requirements before linking with us!  This week we're focusing on the CLASSIC & ELEGANT style. I've made a card that I think will be perfect for Susan's Thanksgiving Crusade!  You should join in this super fun way to remember to be grateful for those around you! :)

Here are the colors~
vintage hues

My card~

I've used stamps by Technique Tuesday, pearls from my stash, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  I hope you'll join us this week and that you'll also take a little time to leave some love with the other amazing crafters on my Classic & Elegant team!  HUGS and happy stamping, friends!


Saturday, September 14, 2013

52CCT: September Color Challenge

Welcome to another weekly DT post for 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown!!!  I hope you've been playing along with us--you're ready for the holiday card rush if so!  If not, there's no better time to start than the present!!!  We've got a fabulous challenge this week for you to participate in and the DT has made some gorgeous samples to share with you!

Here's our color scheme~
My card~

All supplies used are by Stampin' Up! except the liquid pearls which are by Ranger.  I guess I'm going for a cleaner design lately...hmmm...I'm glad it looks ok! ;)

Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a peek and my creation!  I hope you join us this week and that you also take some time to give some feedback to the other members of this amazing DT!  HUGS and merry stamping, friends!


Thursday, September 12, 2013

Great Impressions: Ghost Masking

Great Impressions

Haunted greetings to you, friends!  I know it’s only September but I’m going to share with you some deliciously spooky creations in my ghastly tutorials this month over at the Great Impressions Blog!  Okay, is the Halloween talk too much?  I’ll stop.  Except to say that this week’s tutorial is GHOST MASKING!!!

Here’s the card I made~

 And some detail~ 



Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  Please stop over at the Great Impressions Blog for the video tutorial and to participate in our monthly challenge!  Don’t forget to grab the supplies that you’ll need for my next eerily awesome technique as well! HUGS and haunted stamping, friends!


Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Inkspirational: September Photo Challenge

Hello fellow crafters!  Welcome to another weekly DT post for Inkspirational Challenges!!!  This week we've got a fabulous photo inkspiration challenge going on for you--come and play along!  We've got a fabulous sponsor for one lucky player--from Inspired By Stamping!!!

Here's the photo inkspiration~

My card~

I've used stamps from our sponsor, Inspired By Stamping, patterned paper and pearls from my stash, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek!  Please come and join in the fun and don't forget to leave some love with the other amazingly talented girls on this DT as well!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!