Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing all of you in the USA a very Happy Thanksgiving!  HUGS and enjoy the day with those you love the most! ;)

Doodle Pantry: Autumn Song Birdies

Hi, friends!  I am back again today with a card that uses some of the newest darling digis from the Doodle Pantry store!  Our monthly challenge is starting up again and so the team is showcasing this fabulous new images!  Come and take a look at my creation...

Isn't that image just DARLING?  It's from a new set called Autumn Song Birdies and the pre-colored image makes a quick and easy card that packs a huge "WOW"!  They are just so cute and festive!

I chose to use a sentiment from another of our newest sets to frame this image.  This sentiment is from the Tiny Tree mini set and I accented it with some orange rhinestones.  I know that you might be questioning my judgement about "holiday wish" on an autumnal themed card, but Thanksgiving is a very important holiday to me and so that's why I chose this sentiment--this is a Thanksgiving card! :)  I'm not sure if you can tell, but I added a little glitter to the sentiment to give the main panel a little more shine. :)

I only needed to add a few little bits to accent this darling Autumn Song Birdies image.  Some gold leaves and an orange rose to the side, some ribbon and a doily--I think it turned out beautifully!

I am totally loving the finished product!  This card was definitely a journey--it did not turn out the way I had planned.  I think it turned out better!  I am so thankful to God for allowing me to be a part of such fabulous design teams and for the talent He has given me that can bless those around me!  I hope you take some time today to create for someone you love, too!  I hope you use some of the new sets from Doodle Pantry, too--you won't ever regret your purchases from this fabulous store!

Thanks for stopping by today to take a peek at my card!  I hope you come and join in our current monthly challenge over on the Doodle Pantry blog and that you grab some of the newest items for sale in the store!  HUGS and happy {digi} stamping!

Paper Sweeties September Inspiration Challenge #24 - 'Happy Fall'

Hello, friends!  It's time for another monthly challenge over at Paper Sweeties!  I'm super excited about this one because I am SO ready for a season change!  We're asking you to be inspired by...

This prompt~

I decided to go Thanksgiving for my card.  I know it's only the beginning of October, but I think sometimes we skip from Halloween to Thanksgiving without really giving it a thought!  And you can find some absolutely DARLING Thanksgiving stamps in the Paper Sweeties store!

For this darling little set, I started with some kraft and black patterned paper and add some images and sentiments from the Gobble Gobble stamp set.  I kept the image on the place card uncolored because I liked the monochrome feel.  I colored in the turkey on the card with Spectrum Noir markers and added the sentiment by tying it to the base with some twine and a metallic brad.  Just a few little black pearls and some black Liquid Pearls for a bit more interest, and there you have it!

Now, hop over to the other DT members for more inspiration!

Here's the order~

Amber Kroening

Annette Allen

Annette Witherspoon

  Char Cundy

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

  Jeanne Jachna
Jinny Newlin

Kerin Sylvester

Kristi Schurr
Larissa Heskett 
 Lisa Elton
Lysa Rohrer

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

October Guest Designer: Nance Salkeld

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my creations!
Hope you come and join the fun!
HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

Thanksgiving Pumpkin!

Hi, friends!  I'm here with a "just because" card that has an autumnal feel and uses some fabulous stamps from Inspired By Stamping!  Come and take a look!

Here's the card~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

A Creative Romance: A Touch of Kraft

Just Us Girls: Leaves

Aud Sentiments: Any Sentiment Other Than Birthday

4 Crafty Chicks: Sewing--Real or Faux

The Artistic Stamper: Autumn Colors

I've used the Happy Fall stamp set from Inspired By Stamping to create this fun card.  I used a sentiment, tiny leaf, and medium leaves for the bottom of the pumpkin.  The pumpkin was made using three oval punches that were inked around the edges for some depth.  A fun metallic leaf brad and some pearls finished off the image area and some faux stitching adds interest around the border.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  I hope you like it and that you join in this fun with these fabulous challenges!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

Great Impressions: Thanksgiving

It's just one week until Thanksgiving in the US and I think that we sometimes skip over this important holiday to get to Christmas.  But we NEED to give thanks, and so I've got a card today using stamps by Great Impressions that pays homage to this much needed holiday.

Here's the card~

Details~

Products used: C31 Pine Cone Sprig, C384 Abundant Blessings.

Thanks so much for stopping by to check out my creation!  I hope that you take some time to create a card that expresses thanks and that you make sure to give Thanksgiving a good part of your heart and life.  Hop over to the GI blog and check out other amazing projects using these fabulous stamps and also grab the supplies you'll need for my next tutorial!  HUGS and thankful stamping, friends!

The Absolute Blessing of Today

Hi again!  I'm back with my second art journal page that is on display in a frame on a ledge in my house for Thanksgiving!  Wow...that was a long sentence.  Anyway, take a peek!

Here's the creation~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Anything Goes

It's All About the Vintage: Use at least 3 stamps

Baffies Creative Shop: Autumnal Works

Decorate to Celebrate: Thanksgiving & Fall

Frilly & Funkie: Thanksgiving

I've used glitter by Darice, stamps by Bo Bunny, Technique Tuesday, and Kaiser Kraft, liquid pearls by Ranger, a doily by Wilton, specialty paper by American Crafts, glimmer mist by Tattered Angels, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  Thanks for all your sweet comments and I hope you join the fun with these great challenges! HUGS and thankful stamping, friends!

Thanksgiving Daily

Hello, all!  Happy November and Happy Thanksgiving month to those of you in the USA! :)  I've got some home decor pieces to share with you today--I've decided to do specific art journal pages for my frames for each month or season...and I really like how the ones for Thanksgiving came out!  I'll just share one per post this time. :)

Here's the first one~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Anything Goes

It's All About the Vintage: Use at least 3 stamps

Baffies Creative Shop: Autumnal Works

Decorate to Celebrate: Thanksgiving & Fall

Frilly & Funkie: Thanksgiving

I've used textured paper by American Crafts, patterned paper by K&Co., glitter by Studio G, stamps by Kaiser Kraft, Bo Bunny, Inspired By Stamping, and an unknown ABC stamp set, glimmer mist by Tattered Angels, liquid pearls by Ranger, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my creation!  I'll be back ASAP with the other page I've made to use as home decor!  I hope you find some time to craft today!  HUGS and thankful stamping to you all! :)

Not autumn...and autumn

Hi, again!  Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! :)  I had the chance to make lots of cards--some for DT projects coming up and a couple of "just because" cards! :)

Here's the first one~

Detail~

For these fabulous challenges~

Inspired By Stamping: Customer Gallery Challenge

Inspired By Stamping: Birthday Challenge

Card Mania: Pastel Colors

Crafty Cardmakers: Shabby Chic

I've used stamps by Inspired By Stamping, liquid pearls by Ranger, a half doily by Wilton, patterned paper by Echo Park, ribbon by May Arts, and ink/cardstock by Stampin' Up!.

Here's the second card I made~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Eureka Stamps: Fall + String/Twine

Kaboodle Doodles: Earth Tones/Colors

Tammy's Scrappin' Corner: Fall Colors

The Thanksgiving Crusade

I've used a blending tool and liquid pearls by Ranger, twine from my stash, Specialty paper by American Crafts, patterned paper by DCWV, gold glimmer mist by Tattered Angels, sentiment stamps by Inspired By Stamping, background images by Pink Paislee, gold ink by Encore, and a leaf image and ink and cardstock by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek!  I hope that you join in the fun of these wonderful challenges and that you are inspired to create something today!  HUGS and happy stamping to all! :)

Great Impressions: Watercolor Emboss Resist

Hello, friends!  It's another Thursday and that means...time for my newest creation using the fabulous products from the Great Impressions store!  For more fun projects using these products, check out the new and improved Great Impressions blog, too!  This week is a video tutorial from me featuring the WATERCOLOR EMBOSS RESIST technique.

Here's my card~

Details~

Products used: H140 Pumpkins in a Row, C384 Abundant Blessings, Enamel Dots.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog for a few moments to take a peek at my card.  Please do pop over to the Great Impressions blog and take a gander at the video tutorial I've made for you!  HUGS and thankful stamping friends!

Technique Time Tuesday: Faux Cloisonne

Can you believe it's October already?  Since it is, AND it's the first Tuesday, we've got a brand new technique challenge running all month long at Technique Time Tuesday!  It's called FAUX CLOISONNE and it lends such an elegant look!

Here's the card I made with this technique~

Some detail~

I've used a sentiment by Inspired By Stamping, gold embossing powder by Stampendous!, liquid pearls by Ranger, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

I made this card in celebration of the autumn colors that are going to be popping up soon and also to share with the Thanksgiving Crusade.  I hope you'll join us there, too! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a gander at my creation!  I hope you'll join us this month for this fabulous technique!  Don't forget to leave some love with the other amazingly talented DT members as well!  HUGS and happy stamping friends! :)