Inspired By Stamping: Warbler Pen Cup

Hi, friends!  I'm back today to share a fun pencil/pen cup that I made using an old candle jar and some products from the Inspired By Stamping store!  Take a peek at the final project...

I used the Summer Warbler set for this fun project, along with some bold patterned papers, washi tapes, and a mix of flowers.  I went with bright colors to keep it cheerful and whimsical. A bit of glitter was added to the bird for added texture and shine. 

For a full tutorial on how I completed this project, please hop over to the Inspired By Stamping blog!  I think this turned out to be super darling, and I hope you agree!  I would love to hear what you think in the comments below!

That's all for me today, friends!  Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you head on over to the Inspired By Stamping blog for the full tutorial and to check out more amazing projects from the other members of the Inspired By Stamping team!  Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

Project supplies:

Summer Warbler | Inspired By Stamping	Mixed Flowers | Inspired By Stamping	Stickles - Diamond	Bramble Rose Paper Pack | My Mind′s Eye	mod podge glossy
Foam Brushes | Royal Brush	Black & White Polka Dot Washi	Green Washi | We R Memory Keepers	Black & White Chevron Washi | Allydrew	Tsukineko StazOn Jet Black
Sakura - Glaze 3D Glossy Pen, Black	Vellum Paper	Spectrum Noir Markers - Yellows	Spectrum Noir Markers - Browns	Spectrum Noir Markers: Turquoise

MHKDesigns: Easter Blessings

It's time for a new release at MHKDesigns and the MHKDesigns Etsy Shop has been stocked with the new digital stamp set and digital paper packs!  Today we are showcasing the *NEW* Easter Blessings set.  Take a peek at what I made...

I decided to decorate a treat box to show off one of the fun frames and sentiments from the Easter Blessings set.  I added a POP of color with some paper blooms and rhinestones, but kept the digital elements black and white.

To tie in the pink from the body of the box, I added a pink seam binding bow to the handle.  I think this is SO fun, and it will be a pretty Easter gift come the holiday!  What do you think?  I can't wait to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

So, now that we have that out of the way, let's talk about how to get this new set OR the entire release for FREE!  Here's what you'll need to do...

1. Comment on the MHKDesigns blog.
2. Comment on each DT member's blog.
3. Join our MHKDesigners and Friends Facebook group and comment there.

I'll be choosing comments randomly from all these places after the release is over, and the authors of those comments will be our winners!  So, the best way to win is to comment every day!  We LOVE the feedback you give us! :)  Here's the list of blogs for you to visit each day...

Alicia | Asha | Donna | Judy | Jerrie | Jessica | Lilian

Michele | Mynn | NanaConnie | Rocky | Sathya | Shawna

Thanks for stopping by today, friends!  Don't forget to get all your commenting in for your chance to WIN, and please do join our monthly challenge, as well--there will be a brand new one starting tomorrow!  Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping! :)

MHKDesigns February 2016 Release:

Purr-Fect Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Birds & Branches Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Bunny Love Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	He Is Risen Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Easter Blessings Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns
Easter Flowers Papers | MHKDesigns	Egg-cellent Easter Papers | MHKDesigns	Going Gingham in Pastels Papers | MHKDesigns	Going Gingham in Brights Papers | MHKDesigns	Going Gingham in Rustics Papers | MHKDesigns

Inspired By Stamping: Valentine Countdown

Hi, all!  I am SUPER excited for my post today!  As soon as I saw the *NEW* My Valentine's stamp set from the Inspired By Stamping store, I just KNEW that I'd need to make a Valentine countdown frame with it!  It was really a pretty quick project because the stamps do most of the work for you!  I'll narrate how I made this project, then do a recap list at the end.  Take a peek at my completed project before I take you step by step...

Isn't that just super fun?!  I went with a traditional Valentine color scheme--black, red, white, and gold for shine and elegance.  The first step in creating this project is to find a frame you want to use.  I had one that was in serious need of an upgrade.  It was more of a shadowbox type frame.  

I'm not sure if you can tell or not, but there is a gold mat that was inside the frame with an oval opening.  I added some patterned paper to fill in that gap.  I then added three strips of ribbon across the frame to attach my tags.

         

                                 

The tags were super fun to make!  I used washi tapes, red glittery hearts, glittery chipboard arrows, gold stickers, flowers, other miscellaneous embellishments, and the My Valentine's set for the tags themselves.  

         

                                

To attach the tags, I utilized hair clips.  I just hot glued some flowers to the tops and then threaded them through the hole.  You could also use tiny clothespins for this.  Those were actually my first choice, but I couldn't find the ones I KNOW I have somewhere in my craft area. ;)  

           

I am SO happy with how this project turned out!  I hope you like it, too!  I'd love for you to let me know your thoughts in the comments below!  And now, like I stated above, here's a quick list of steps to make this project:

1. Select frame.  Add patterned paper and ribbon.
2. Make tags using the My Valentine's set, flowers, and other desired embellishments.
3. Make clips to hold tags in place temporarily by hot gluing flowers onto the tops of hair clips.
4. Attach tags to frame.

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends!  That's all I have for you today, but I'll be back soon with more inspiration using fabulous products from the Inspired By Stamping online store.  Until then, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

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