Inspired By Stamping: Release Week! + Lily of the Valley

Hi, all!  It's release week on the Inspired By Stamping blog and to celebrate, I've made some tags and a card to show off the new sets that will be available to purchase in the store on Friday!  SO exciting!

Here's today's tag~

Each day of the week, we will be giving away the stamp set of the day. Winners will be announced on Monday the following week on the Inspired By Stamping blog.  Today's set is called Lily of the Valley and I am absolutely in LOVE with it!  My favorite flower!

Here's the whole set~

We will be having free shipping for 48 hours. Use code “MAYRELEASE” beginning 7:00 pm Friday and lasting until Sunday 18^th--AUSTRALIAN time! :)  All release items shared this week will be available for sale on Friday the 16^th at the store.

Thanks so much for stopping by today to take a peek!  Come back tomorrow--I'll have another tag and another new set to share with you!  HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

52CCT: Christmas Landscape

It's time for another 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown and we've got a super duper fun challenge for you this week!  I had TONS of fun with this one and I hope that you do, too!

Here's the challenge~

My card~

Details~

Inside~

I've used stamps by Inkadinkado, snowflake punch by Martha Stewart, a border punch by EK Success, glitter paper by DCWV, shimmer paper by Core'dinations, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  I hope you join in the fun this week and create a landscape for us--and go see the other amazing DT work, too!  HUGS and merry stamping!

Floral Birthday Cards

Hi, friends!  Happy Saturday and HAPPY FEBRUARY!  It's time to be barraged by Valentine cards...but not from me today! ;)  I've got a couple of birthday cards to share with you--using some NEW to me stamps and one using a NEW to me technique! :)

Here's card one~

Detail~

For these fabulous challenges~

retro sketches: Sketch Inspiration

As You Like It: Fave Style & WHY

Sparkles Monthly Challenge: New Stash

I've used lace tape by Inspired By Stamping, enamel dots by My Mind's Eye (new!), kraft card stock by The Paper Studio, a sentiment by Papertrey Ink, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!, inlcuding a NEW stamp image!  I used a NEW to me technique to stamp the flower image--it's called Generational Stamping with Line Images. :)  Check out the video--it's so fun and gives a great effect!  I only used a single color on each bloom, though...

I'd have to say my favorite style to craft in is Clean & Simple.  I love the clean feel of the design and the challenge of figuring out what would look good and still be CAS.  It's been something I've been trying to perfect for YEARS and I think I might be getting somewhere. ;)

And now, card #2~

Detail~

For these fabulous challenges~

Cards Galore: Add Any Bling You Wish!

Totally Papercrafts: CAS

Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge: Flowers

I've used a doily from my stash, enamel dots by My Mind's Eye, a blending tool by Ranger, a sentiment by Papertrey Ink, kraft card stock by The Paper Studio, and all other supplies are from Stampin' Up!.

That's all for me, folks!  I hope you're inspired to create today!  I also hope you join in the fun with these fabulous challenges!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all! :)

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!

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! :)

52CCT: September Technique Challenge

Welcome to another weekly DT post for 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown!!!  I hope you've been playing along with us--you're ready for the holiday card rush if so!  If not, there's no better time to start than the present!!!  We've got a fabulous challenge this week for you to participate in and the DT has made some gorgeous samples to share with you!

Here's our technique for the week~

My card & a bit of detail~

I've used sequins from my stash, glitter glue by Studio G, liquid pearls by Ranger, embossing powder by Stampendous!, patterned paper by Recollections, a blending tool by Ranger, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Can you tell that I'm always influenced by pictures?!  I LOVED the wintry colors in the technique photo and so I had to go with them for my creation.  I am so happy with how this turned out!

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop and visit me today!  I hope that you will join us this week and that you'll take a bit of time to see what the other DT members have created and give them some love as well!  HUGS and merry stamping, friends!

CYDI: Very Vintage

I am SO excited about the current challenge we're hosting over at the Can You Digi It? challenge blog!!!  It's called VERY VINTAGE and we want to see your vintage digital images in action!  You can find some excellent ones in the Can You Digi It? Store so don't forget to take a peek over there, too!

Here's some inspiration for you~

My card~

Detail~

Products used from the CYDI? Store: Canvas Fringe, Vintage Scale & Quotes by LilyPink, Liquid Pearls in Bisque by Ranger, Dots & Stripes Soda Fountain paper by Echo Park, Stained Textures stamps by Bo Bunny.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my vintage creation!  What will YOU create for us?  I can't wait to see!  If you'd like to see some other amazing inspiration, don't forget to check out what the other members of this fabulous DT have made, too!  HUGS and happy {digi} stamping friends! :)

Inkspirational: July ANYTHING GOES Challenge

Hello again, friends, and welcome to another weekly Inkspirational challenge!  We've got a new sponsor offering a fabulous prize to one lucky winner for the month of July!

A Day For Daisies!

One lucky winner who plays along all month

with us will win a prize from their store!

It's the fifth week of our challenge month and that means we're going ANYTHING GOES!  We would LOVE to see any type of project--whatever inkspires you!

Here's what I made~

And a bit of detail~

I used a darling digi from our sponsor, A Day For Daisies, seam binding from my stash, a sentiment by Technique Tuesday, liquid pearls by Ranger, star rhinestones by Studio G, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.  I'm really pleased with the way the image turned out!  LOVE that shine!!!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!  I hope that you will join us for this super easy challenge and that you'll also take a bit of time to leave some love with the other amazing DT members as well!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!

MMM: Create a Summer Scene

Hello again, friends!  I'm sad to announce that this will be my very last DT post for the fabulous Make My Monday challenge blog.  I've got some other things coming up in my personal life and so I needed to step down from quite a few responsibilities and sadly this was one of them.  I want to give a very heartfelt thank you to all the gals on the team--especially Jacqueline who is the one who invited me to join them at Make My Monday.  This was the first ever DT I was invited to join and I cannot describe how thankful I am that this was my first DT experience!  THANK YOU, girls!  I love and admire all of you and will miss you terribly!

With that said, we do have a fantastic challenge for you this week and I had tons of fun creating my card for it!  Our challenge for you is to CREATE A SUMMER SCENE!

Here's what I created~

All inks, papers, and embellishments are from Stampin' Up!. I started by blending in my green, yellow, and blue inks with a blending tool by Ranger.  I then stamped the beautiful tree image from the Kim's Coppice set by Woodware.  After stamping the trees, I realized the different colors needed some texture so I used a Kaiser Kraft texture stamp over the blue, bubble wrap over the yellow, and another Kaiser Kraft swirl stamp for the green.  I then rummaged through my stash and found a small stamp set by Technique Tuesday that was perfect for creating a small garden along the bottom of my card.  Three butterfly images punched out and a sentiment, all from Stampin' Up!, finished my project.

I love the bold summery feel of this card and am very proud that I made it!  I wouldn't have been able to do this a few years back before joining this amazing DT, but everyone is so encouraging and inspirational!  A last thank you for all your support, gals!  You've been fabulous!

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my card today!  I hope you've been inspired to try something new and to join in our challenge!  Please make sure to visit the other lovely ladies on this DT and leave some love with them as well! HUGS and happy stamping friends! :)

MMM: Shades of Purple

Welcome to another Make My Monday DT post!  This week we've got a color challenge for you.  We'd like you to use SHADES OF PURPLE WITH ONLY ONE NEUTRAL COLOR!  I chose purple and white.

Here's my card~

I've used stamps by Hero Arts, a sentiment by Inspired By Stamping, rhinestone butterflies and glitter glue by Studio G, a blending tool and liquid pearls by Ranger, white embossing powder by Stampendous! and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

I had a grand time creating the background!  I first embossed some blooms from Hero Arts with white embossing powder by Stampendous!.  Then I used the blending tool and purple inks to shade it.  After taht I used deep purple ink to add some other flower images.  Liquid pearls in deep and light purple and white finished it up.  I love this card!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek!  I do hope you'll join us this week!  I can't wait to see your glorious purple creations!  Don't forget to take a look at the other DT creations as well--they're all stunning!  HUGS and happy stamping friends! :)

FYI: Birch Lane

Hello, friends!  It's time for another fabulous challenge over at For Your Inspiration and this time around we have got the most gorgeous photo inspiration for you!

Here it is~

What I made~

Details~

I've used a birch tree image by Clarity, a sentiment by Close to My Heart, a leafy stamp by Stampin' Up!, gold glimmer mist by Tattered Angels, a blending tool by Ranger, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

I just love the gorgeous birch trees in this photo and wanted to show some of the shine from the photo, hence the glimmer mist.  It's very subtle by when the light catches it, it is fabulous!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek at my creation!  I hope you've been inspired to create something for our challenge!  Don't forget to leave some love with the other DT gals as well!  HUGS and happy stamping! :)