Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hi, friends, and Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in the USA!  I've made a couple of digital prints that I have hanging in my home for this holiday, and I thought I would share them with you today.  Take a peek...



These use a variety of products from MHKDesigns, and I love the way they turned out!  The top print was made with papers from the Autumnal Accents paper pack and images from the Fabulously Fall digital stamp set.  The bottom print was made using papers from the same Autumnal Accents paper pack and images from the *SOON TO BE RELEASED* Fanciful Feathers digital stamp set.

Feel free to save and use these prints in your own decorating, should they appeal to you!  I'll be back another day with holiday prints, too!  Sending HUGS and wishing you all happy {digital} stamping!

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Monday, November 21, 2016

MHKDesigns: November Challenge


Hello again, friends!  It's time for another monthly challenge on the MHKDesigns blog, and I have a CAS creation that goes along with our color/photo inspiration...


If you have MHKDesigns Etsy Shop products, this challenge (like any other) is ANYTHING GOES!  If not, just use the photo or colors above and be inspired!  Take a peek at what I created...


I used the *SOON TO BE RELEASED* Fanciful Feathers digital stamp set for this card.  I layered the three feather images, using colors from the inspiration, in either corner, then added one of the sentiments from this set towards the bottom of the card.


Some faux stitching, twine, gray matting, and a gray button finished this super quick to make card off!  I really adore the way it looks, and I hope you like it, too!  I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!


Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends!  I hope you hop over to join in our monthly challenge at MHKDesigns!  There are prizes for each one, and you can use any products you'd like! :) Don't forget to leave some love with the other gals on this wonderful DT, too!

Asha | Donna | Katie | Judy | Jerrie | Jessica | Julie | Lilian

I'll be back soon with more creations using MHKDesigns products!

Until then, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

MHKDesigns: Triple Time Stamping w/ Digis!


Hey, friends!  I am super excited to share my card with you today!  This card uses some lovely digital products from the MHKDesigns Etsy Shop, and I've got a video tutorial on how I created the effect, as well!  Take a peek at the completed card...


Fun, right?!  I decided for this card that i was going to play around with the Triple Time Stamping technique, but with digis!  Here's a quick run down of what I did (video tutorial can be found HERE on my YouTube station):
  1. Print out the image (mine from the Blossoming digital stamp set) three times, in the same size.
  2. Die cut each panel using nesting dies in three sizes.
  3. Color all images the same way.
  4. Add sentiment (mine from the Pansy Corner digital stamp set) to the top panel. (Optional--you could also print the sentiment as part of your main panels, if desired.)
  5. Layer with simple matting.

Totally simple, right?!  I used Spectrum Noir markers to color the image from the Blossoming digital stamp set.  I went with oranges and yellows, and I love the way the colors POP with the black matting!


The sentiment, from the Pansy Corner digital stamp set, was printed onto vellum, then added to the top panel before I adhered it in place.  I decided to keep this card flat, so I didn't use dimensional foam.  It will be PERFECT for sending in the mail! :)


Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!  I hope you join the monthly challenge we have going on at MHKDesigns!  Grab these goodies from the Etsy shop, take a peek at the video tutorial I have on how to create this technique, and get crafting today!  I'll be back later this month with more crafty posts!  Until then, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)


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House of Cards: Lots of Layers and/or Color Inspiration


Happy November, friends!  It's time for another fun challenge at House of Cards, and this month we'd like to see lots of layer and/or have you be inspired by this photo/color inspiration...


I decided to go with lots of layers, and share a card made using digital stamps from MHKDesigns to create a triple time stamping effect.  You can click HERE for a video tutorial on how I was able to do this!  Take a peek at my card...


I used the Blossoming digital stamp set to create the background panels of this card, then layered a sentiment from the Pansy Corner digital stamp set on top after printing it onto vellum.  The flowers were colored with Sakura glitter gel pens and the centers jazzed up with some gold Stickles.


To finish this card off, I added a bit more glitter to the panel edges, along with a smattering of dark pink sequins.  I think this turned out to be a super fun card, and I hope you agree!  I would love to hear your comments below!


Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!  I hope you take a bit of time to come and play along with us at House of Cards.  Don't forget to stop by the other DT members' blogs for even MORE amazing inspiration--they always blow me away!  I'll be back later this month with more crafty posts!  Until then, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

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