Paper Sweeties September Release Sneak Peeks!

Hi, friends!  It's time for another round of Paper Sweeties release sneak peeks!  Debbie has some SUPER sweet sets and dies this time around--I know you'll love them as much as I do!  Come and take a peek at my first release creation!

Here's the card~

Paper Sweeties products used:

You Are Tu-Tu Sweet stamps

And more inspiration from the other Sweeties~

Amber Kroening
Annette Allen

Annette Witherspoon

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties

Kerin Sylvester

Kristi Schurr
Larissa Heskett

Lesley Croghan

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

That's all for today!
I'll be back tomorrow with another sneak peek!

HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

House of Cards: Challenge Reminder

Just a quick reminder that we're halfway through our current challenge over at House of Cards!  We're asking you to be inspired by...

...these colors and/or the photo~

Here's my Cute/Fun take~

Details~

Close up of the shine!

I've used stamps from Great Impressions, glitter gel pens by Sakura, glossy accents by Ranger, Memento Tuxedo black ink, and cardstock from Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for stopping by!  Come play along with us at House of Cards--and don't forget to check out the other amazing DT work in the original challenge post!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

Doodle Pantry: Furry Friend

Hi, all!  I've got a sweet card for your viewing pleasure today!  This one uses a sweet little critter from one of the newest sets from Doodle Pantry called Spring Critters.

Here's the card~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Creative Knockouts: Furry Friends

The Cupboard Trilogy: Friendship/Friends

Incy Wincy Designs: Furry Friends

Like I said before, I've used and image from the Spring Critters set, a sentiment from the Carousel Horse 3 set, and papers from the Cute Cake and Oliver Ostrich sets  from Doodle Pantry.  I just LOVE how all of Laurie's images and papers coordinate so nicely! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my creation!  I hope you like what you see and that you join in the fun of these fabulous challenges!  HUGS and happy crafting to you all!

HOC: Challenge Reminder

Hi, all!  We are halfway through out current challenge at House of Cards!  It's a new month, so we've got a new challenge, too!  This fortnight, we're looking for Cute and/or Shabby/Vintage creations that utilize our sketch!

Here's the sketch~

My cute card~

Details~

I've used stamps by Great Impressions, patterned paper by My Mind's Eye, kraft paper by Paper Studio, rhinestones by Want 2 Scrap, Sakura glitter gel pens (to color image), a border punch by EK Success, pom pom trim from Really Reasonable Ribbon, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek!  I hope you join in the fun with us and that you take some time to create today!  HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

HOC: Add A Button!

Hi, friends!  It's a March and so we're on to a new challenge at House of Cards!  This month, we're asking you to ADD A BUTTON and this fortnight we'd like to see Cute & Fun and/or Shabby & Vintage creations!

Here's my Cute & Fun card~

Details~

I've used an image stamp from Great Impressions, a sentiment from Paper Sweeties, Sakura glitter gel pens to color in the image, and some random shaped buttons given to me by a friend.  Aren't they cute?!

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my creation!  I hope you like it and that you join us this time around for our challenge!  And please take a bit of time to leave some love with the other amazing gals on this DT, too!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all! :)

HOC: February Challenge #1

Hello to you all today!  It's Monday--I hope it's the start to a fabulous week!  It's time for another bi-weekly challenge at House of Cards and this time we're asking for either a Cute & Fun style card or a Shabby & Vintage style card using...

This photo and/or the colors~

Here's my Cute & Fun card~

Details~

I've used a digi image by Dilly Beans, patterned paper by Echo Park and DCWV, ribbon by May Arts, a border punch by EK Success, a pearl by Want 2 Scrap, Spectrum Noir markers, liquid pearls by Ranger, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you take some time to play along with our challenge!  And please leave some love with the amazingly talented gals on this DT as well!  HUGS and happy stamping! :)

House of Cards: January Sketch

Hi, friends!  Happy New Year to you all!!!  We've got a few changes going on at House of Cards! :)  First of all, we've got a new look--will you hop over and let me know if you like it?!  Secondly, we're re-doing how our challenges run.  From now on, they'll be every two weeks to give you longer to play!  AND, we'll be asking you to try one style or the other or both each times!

This fortnight, we're asking for 

CUTE/FUN CARDS OR SHABBY/VINTAGE CARDS

PLUS WE'D LIKE YOU TO USE THIS SKETCH~

Here's my Cute/Fun card & details~

And my Shabby/Vintage card & details~

Thanks for popping over today, friends!  I hope you join us--and please leave a little love for the amazing gals on my DT as well!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all!  Can't wait to see your creations! :)

HOC: Cute & Fun + Colors/Photo

Hi, friends!  It's a new month and so we've got a new monthly challenge for you over at House of Cards!!!  This month we are combining weekly cardmaking styles with a fabulous color and/or photo inspiration!  This week we'd like to see Cute & Fun cards along with...

This photo/color inspiration~

Here's my card~

Detail~

I've used stamps by Fiskars, rhinestones from my stash, glitter by Studio G, patterned paper by Echo Park, a border punch by EK Success, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my creation!  I hope you'll join us this week for our challenge!  Don't forget to leave some comments with the other members of my Cute & Fun DT as well!  HUGS and happy stamping! :)

HOC: Cute & Fun Sketch

Well, all, it is October!!!  I know, it's been October for almost a week, but it's the first challenge of October at House of Cards! It's a sketch month, and this week we want you to COMBINE THE SKETCH WITH THE CUTE AND FUN STYLE!

Here's the sketch~

My card~

Detail~

I've used a digi by Whimsie Doodles, a digi sentiment by moi, Spectrum Noir markers (hair), a dry embossing folder by Sizzix (butterflies), patterned paper by Papertrey Ink, green gems by Studio 120, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

My niece will be going to Kindergarten next school year, and so, being the look ahead type of person that I am, I made this card with her in mind.  I just LOVE this sweet image--and she's a freebie! I'm also loving practicing coloring with my Spectrum Noir markers, too. :)

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a look at my card!  I hope that you will join in our challenge this week!  Don't forget to take a bit of time to tell the other gals on my Cute & Fun team how amazingly they did, too!  HUGS and happy CUTE & FUN stamping, friends! :)

Happy Birthday to My Honey!

Don't look shocked...I know I don't usually post unless it's a DT post, but I do actually have a bit of time today to blog about some cards I've made recently JUST FOR FUN or for a reason other than as a DT card!  Today is my hubby's birthday and so I have made two a card for him and Hundie made one for her daddy. (She hates it when I try to take credit for her work.) ;)

Here's the card I made for him~

Detail~

For these fabulous challenges~

Try Stampin' On Tuesday: Sketch Inspiration

colorQ: Color Inspiration

Daring Cardmakers: Photo/Birthday Inspiration

I've used patterned paper by Echo Park, liquid pearls by Ranger, sequins by Darice, a glitter gel pen by Sakura, twine by We R Memory Makers, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Okay, here's HUNDIE'S card

(Yes, I really made it...don't tell her I told you!)~

Detail~

For these fabulous challenges~

CRAFT Challenge: Cats & Dogs/Pets/Animals

The Male Room: Animal/Avian/Aquarian

Scrapper's Delights: Make Your Own Embellishments

Isn't she a great colorer?  Did you ever know a puppy who could make such a darling card? ;)  She's very proud of it...even though she needed my help to finish up the sentiment. :)  I used a digi by Di's Digi Stamps, patterned paper by Echo Park, sentiment from a dollar set, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek!  I hope you join in the fun of these great challenges and that you take some time to create today!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!