Paper Sweeties July Inspiration Challenge #21 - 'Patriotic Prints'

OH my goodness, all!  I am SO INCREDIBLY EXCITED to be able to finally announce that I have been asked by the super sweet and talented Debbie Marcinkiewicz of Paper Sweeties to join her team!  I was completely blown away and humbled--and I am SO honored and thankful to be able to join the other fabulously talented girls on her team as well!  THANK YOU, Debbie, for this opportunity! :)

So, now it's time for my first post on this wonderful team!  We've got a beautifully patriotic theme for you this month, and we cannot wait to see what you will make of it!  I think you'll agree is absolutely fabulous! :)

Here's the inspiration for the month~

My take~

Details~

Paper Sweeties Products Used: Fun Shapes set, Beautiful set, Apple Pie Sequins, Silver Sequins

Thanks for stopping by today!  I do hope you'll join in the fun with us on the Paper Sweeties blog and that you'll leave some love with the other gals on this amazing team!

Here's your list for more inspiration~

Amber Kroening

Annette Allen

Annette Witherspoon

Char Cundy

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Jeanne Jachna

Kerin Sylvester

Kristi Schurr
Lesley Croghan

Lisa Elton

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Nancy Penir
Mynnette Kitchen
Tammy Hobbs

July Guest Designer:  Bethie Johnson

HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

Doodle Pantry: CAS Scripture

Hi, friends!  I'm back with another card today for your viewing pleasure that uses some fabulous digital products from Doodle Pantry!  This one has been sent to a friend who is going through a rough time.  She's already received it and so now I can share it with YOU!  Come and take a look!

Here's my card~

Details~

Products used: Genuine Love, Tiny Fruit Bunch (paper)

I think that one way we can show God how much we appreciate the talents He has given us is to share them with others.  I try to send out cards to people all the time, but I can do better.  So I'm going to try to do better!  A card a week--it's doable and I hope it will make a difference!

Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you've been inspired to share your gifts from God with others!  Go forth and do good, y'all!  HUGS and happy good-doing! :)

Inspired By Stamping: Lily of the Valley

Well, hi again!  I'm excited to have another card to share today using stamps from Inspired By Stamping!  This card is pretty CAS and it uses one of my absolute favorite flowers--Lily of the Valley!  Here it is!

I started by stamping the lily image from the Lily of the Valley stamp set.  I colored it using Spectrum Noir alcohol markers and then added some glitter to the blooms.  A few liquid pearl dots also accent the image.

Next, I stamped a sentiment from the Lily of the Valley stamp set and punched it out and matted it before adding it to the card.  Two liquid pearl dots finished this portion of the card.

Some faux stitching finished off this simple yet elegant card.  I decided to do the stitching a bit differently than just the single line--the crosses seemed perfect to frame this image!

That's all for me today!  I hope you like my project and that you hop over to the Inspired By Stamping store to grab these goodies today!  Also, don't forget to take a peek on the Inspired By Stamping blog for more inspiration using these products!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

Lily of the Valley Stamp Set

Sweet Stamps: GDT + It's Summer!

Hi, friends! I am back with another creation as the Guest Designer at Sweet Stamps!  This time I'm using a fabulous border image from the collection of their wonderful rubber cling stamps!  This week, I've been asked to create something that uses the theme of  IT'S SUMMER!

Here's my creation~

Details~

Product used: Strawberry Border Large 7010

Nothing says summer to me like juicy strawberries!  I LOVE them and LOVE eating them all season long!  This border is absolutely perfect to go across a card and perfect for coloring and liquid pearls were used to accent this delicate image.  It's just so pretty!

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my creation!  I hope you've been inspired to create something today!  Sadly, this is my last creation using Sweet Stamps products for the month.  THANK YOU to Kendra and the other gals at Sweet Stamps for this opporunity!  HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

52CCT: June Embellishment Challenge

Hello, friends!  It's Saturday again!  That means it's time for another fun holiday challenge over at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown!!!  This week, we've got a fabulous embellishment challenge for you to be inspired by!  We're looking for CHARMS!

Here's my take~

Details~

I've used a charm from Making Memories, an image from Bo Bunny, flowers & pom pom trim from Really Reasonable Ribbon, glitter paper from DCWV, a glitter gel pen by Sakura (faux stitching), a rhinestone swirl from Prima, and all other supplies are from Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for taking some time to hop over and check out my card today!  I hope you come and join in our challenge and that you leave some love with the other gals on this amazing DT, too! HUGS and merry stamping, friends!

STAMPlorations Birthday Blog Hop

Hi, friends!  I'm SO super excited to be participating in the FIRST BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP at the STAMPlorations blog!!!  We're all making celebration creations to commemorate the day and we're using STAMPlorations stamps to do so!  Visit all the stops on the hop and leave a comment for a chance to win stamps. We're giving away over $120 worth of stamps!

FOURTEEN (14) lucky hoppers randomly drawn from the designers' blogs will each win a stamp set and ONE (1) lucky hopper randomly drawn from the STAMPlorations blog will win all the stamps in the July release. You have until Wednesday, July 2, 11:55 p.m. PDT (GMT -700) to comment here and on my fellow designers' posts for a chance to win. Winners will be announced on the STAMPlorations blog on Sunday, July 6.

Take a peek at what I made...

My card~

Detail~

Product used: Holiday Artsy Clear Stamp Set

I went monochrome with this card and added just a tad of bling with some sequins and liquid pearls.  This could easily be made into any color for a personalized birthday card!

GUESS WHAT ELSE?!  One lucky person who comments on this post will receive a FREE copy of the stamp set that I used for this creation!  How awesome is that?!  And with all that done, it's time for me to say, "Happy birthday, STAMPlorations!"

*** The stops in the hop*** 

STAMPlorations Blog

Design Team:

Cornelia | Debra | Kylie | Maria | Monika | Nonni | Shery | Shirley | Vicki

Guest Designers:

Ardyth | Chrissie | Deepti | Melissa | Mynn

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my creation!  I hope you join in the fun!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

Great Impressions: Day at the Beach

Hi, all!  Summer is in full swing, and so today I have a fun summery scene that I stamped then water colored and I hope you like it!  Come and see...

Here's my card~

Details~

Products used: H244 Sandcastle, B213 Happy Summer Days, G426 Whimsical Cloud

I wish I still lived near the ocean like I did when I was younger.  Of course, we didn't go to the beach very often as we lived in the Pacific Northwest and it was usually raining and cool.  I remember my mom wouldn't let us go swimming until it was 80*F.  That happened for about a week, lol! ;)

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at this card!  Hop over to the Great Impressions blog for more inspiration and come play along with our monthly challenge, too!  If you use stamps from Great Impressions, you'll be able to link up your creation in our Customer Gallery, too!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

DDD: Jam Fun + Wednesday Wisdom

Hello again, friends!  It's hump day!!!  Hope your week is going well and I hope that you have an amazing finish to it as well!  I'm here with another card using digital elements from Diane's Daydream Designs.  As you all know, I LOVE a good pun!  So...I've got another punny card for your viewing pleasure!

Here's my card~

Products used: Summer Breeze Papers, Preserving Sweetness, Jam-Packed With Love

This card reminds me of the importance of loving those around us and showing that love.  The hardest part, I think, is when that love is rejected.  What do you do when this happens?  I would like to know!  So, this Wednesday Wisdom is all up to you guys!  I NEED help with this one!  :)  I know that we should just continue to show love, but what if that makes things worse?  And...go!

Thanks for stopping by today to look at my creation!  I'll be back later next month with some more creations using more digi yummies!  Don't ever forget--YOU ARE LOVED!  HUGS and happy {digi} stamping to you all!

Sweet Stamps: GDT + Anything Goes!

Hi, friends! I am back with another creation as the Guest Designer at Sweet Stamps!  This time I'm using a beautiful bird image from the collection of their wonderful rubber cling stamps!  This week, I've been asked to create something that uses the theme of  ANYTHING GOES! So...I went CHRISTMAS! :)

Here's my creation~

Details~

Product used: Black Capped Chickadees & Blessings DUO 3060J

I make holiday cards year round, and this stamp duo is AMAZING because I think that the image can double for an everyday card, too!  The detail is absolutely fabulous--it is PERFECT for coloring in!  I've used Spectrum Noir markers to color it and added a bit of Stickles to the berries. :)

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my creation!  I hope you've been inspired to create something today!  Come back next Saturday for one last creation using Sweet Stamps products!  HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

52CCT: June Theme Challenge

Hello, friends!  It's Saturday again!  That means it's time for another fun holiday challenge over at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown!!!  This week, we've got a fabulous theme challenge for you to be inspired by!  We're looking for REINDEER/RUDOLPHS!

Here's my take~

Details~

I've used an image stamp from Imaginesce, Stickles by Ranger, rhinestones from Making Memories, star sequins from my stash, glitter gel pens by Sakura, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to look at what I made!  I hope you've been inspired to join in the fun this week!  Don't forget to stop by the other DT gals' blogs and leave them some love, too!  HUGS and merry stamping to you all!

Doodle Pantry: Summer Fun!

Hello, friends!  I've got a fun card today for your viewing pleasure that uses some fabulous NEW digital products from Doodle Pantry!  This time, I've made a fun summer creation!  Come and take a look!

Here's my card~

Products used: Mini Summer Trio

This card is destined to go to my nieces.  They are so sweet and my sister tells me that they use my cards to play card shop! :)  I'm glad that the creations I make for them are well loved.  It really makes my hobby even more meaningful!

Thanks for stopping by today to take a peek at my creation!  I hope you come back again soon for more paper crafts and more fun!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

Inspired By Stamping: Bandaid Box Card Set

Hi, friends!  It's time for me to share another creation using products from Inspired By Stamping!  Today I have a fun project to share with you--it's a Band Aid box decorated to hold some tiny note cards that coordinate with the box.  Come and take a look!

I started by covering the box with paper from the Spring Lilacs paper pad and then adding a sentiment from the Lily of the Valley stamp set.  Some punches leaves and flowers with pearl centers accent the sentimnt along with some faux stitching.

I added a bunch of different purple and green ribbons to the handle of the box just to add some whimsy and a bit more flair, too.

Next, I turned to the little note cards.  I chose a houndstooth patterned paper from the same Spring Lilacs paper pad as the box.  I added a portion of a sentiment from the Everyday Greetings set and then some punches leaves and a tiny flower with a pearl center.

Quite a few of these little notes fit into the box--it's the perfect little gift to give for almost any reason!  I think it would make a very sweet teacher gift!  That's all for me today!  I hope you like my project and that you hop over to the Inspired By Stamping store to grab these goodies today!  Also, don't forget to take a peek on the Inspired By Stamping blog for more inspiration using these products!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

Spring Lilacs Paper Pad

Lily of the Valley Stamp Set

Everyday Greetings Stamp Set