CTMH Haul + Coloring on Kraft Cardstock + GIVEAWAY!

Hello, friends! Welcome back! I've got a *NEW* video on my YouTube channel where I share a recent CTMH haul and show you how to color on kraft cardstock! Take a peek at the tag I made...

All the details can be found in the video! I LOVE the way this tag turned out. What do YOU think? I would really enjoy reading your thoughts in the comments below!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, my friends! I hope you hop over to view my video and consider subscribing! If you do, leave a comment for YOUR chance to win the set I used in this video! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

Christmas 24: Snowflakes!

Hello, friends! I am SO excited to be sharing another card created for  Christmas 24! If you follow along, you will have 24 cards made before the Christmas holiday each year! Challenges are biweekly on the 1st and 15th of the month, and this time's challenge is SNOWFLAKES! 

Take a peek at my creation...

I decided to start a *NEW* series on my YouTube channel called "Friday Facebook Finds". This card is the first in that series! I found this darling Mama Elephant stamp set AND ITS MATCHING DIES for only $3!!! How insane is that?! I also used some fun paper and cardstock from The Stamps of Life, washi tape from Doodlebug Designs, punches from Stampin' Up!, and liquid pearls and pearl accents from my stash.

I think this turned out totally cute! What do you think? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! If you'd like to see the process I went through to make this card, check out this video on my YouTube channel!

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Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! Please come join us at Christmas 24, and don't forget to leave some love with the other members of this fabulous team! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping!

TRCC #17: Totally Tiffany

Hi, all! Happy APRIL! Can you believe it's April already??? We decided to use a spring color for our inspiration this month at The Rainbow Card Challenge, and I hope you love it! This month's challenge is called Totally Tiffany! Take a peek at our fun inspiration for this month...

SO much inspiration there, don't you agree? I LOVE it! I was very inspired by the birds and flowers in the challenge photo, along with the beautiful turquoisy (it's a word now) blue. Here's what I came up with...

I created this card at a dear friend's house a few months ago. Everything I used was hers (THANK  YOU, LeAnn!), except the Darice embossing folder. The stamp set is from Stampin' Up! and everything else I used, including the colored pencils, are from Fun Stampers Journey. The Color Burst colored pencils are AMAZING!!! I love the way I was able to shade different blues to create these darling birds!

I totally love how this card turned out! I got to use new-to-me items and spend time with a friend while making it, so it is definitely a memory more than just a card! What do you think? I would love to hear your opinion about it in the comments below!

If you're looking for even more inspiration, you should take a peek at what the other amazingly talented gals on the design team have created, too!

Jacqueline | Cohenna | Em | Nandini | Sue | Katy | Mary Ellen

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! I hope you come and join our challenge--I always love to see what you create! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

Pretty Peonies

Hello, friends! I decided it's been FAR too long since I sat down and crafted, so I took a bit of time to do just that today! I used some products that I purchased a few months ago, but still hadn't used. Yep. These stamps were just WAITING to be inked! Here's my completed card...

I used the Large Peonies stamp set from Spellbinders for my florals. I colored the peonies in with colored pencil, then fussy cut them out and popped them up over the leaf images. I added a bit of bling from Darice and a sentiment from a set from Michael's. I added some shimmer with Sakura gel pen ink on the sentiment and in the center of the large flower (the yellow).

I honestly adore the way these blooms turned out! What do you think about them? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

I'm entering this card into these fabulous challenges~

Addicted To Stamps Challenge Blog: Anything Goes

Arty Divas: Anything Goes

Coloring in Scrapland: Non-Square Card OR Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Thinking of You

Through the Craft Room Door: Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends! I hope you take some time to craft today! If you do, I hope you join in the fun with these fabulous challenges! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

Hoppy Easter!

Happy Saturday, friends! I have a sweet Easter card to share with you today. It uses a DARLING digi image drawn by the very talented Lee Holland, and a bunch of sweet embellishments. Take a peek...

I colored the image with colored pencils and added some Stickles for added shine and texture. I also added some seam binding ribbon from The Stamps of Life, a doily, black pearls, string, and a button from my stash, and patterned paper from Stampin' Up!.

I just adore the way this turned out! What do YOU think? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

I'm entering this card into these fabulous challenges~

Brown Sugar Challenge: Spring or Fall

Colour Crazy: Anything Goes Coloring Challenge

Scrappers Delights: Easter

Just Add Ink: Choose Two (Bunnies/Flowers/Crosses)

I chose Bunnies & Flowers

Moving Along With the Times: That Spring Feeling!

Thanks again for stopping by, friends! I hope you have some time to create and that you all have a very happy Easter tomorrow! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping!

Hedgehog Wish

Hello again, friends! Thanks for stopping by today! I recently purchased some DARLING digital stamps from Lee Holland's Etsy Shop, and I took some time over this break to do some coloring and card making with them! Take a peek at today's offering...

I have to apologize for the mildly blurry photos. My camera is having issues and is driving me crazy. ;) I colored this darling hedgehog image using colored pencils, then added some Stickles for added texture and shine. The sentiment is by Paper Smooches. I punched it out and layered it with punches from Stampin' Up!, then added some bling!

The card was prepped with some patterned paper from Stampin' Up!, a doily from Doodlebug Designs, ribbon from The Stamps of Life, and a button and twine from my stash. I love the way this turned out, and I hope you do, too! I can't wait to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

I'm entering this card with these fabulous challenges~

Coloring in Scrapland: Critters

Shopping Our Stash: Celebrating Friendship

Through the Craftroom Door: Anything Goes

Try it on Tuesday: Inspired by a Word (Wish)

The House That Stamps Built: Tic-Tac-Toe

(I went diagonal from top left to bottom right!)

Thank you again for stopping by today! I hope you find some time to create and join these fun challenges this weekend! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, all!

MHKDesigns: Dear Dad

Hello, friends!  Welcome to the April 2017 Release for the MHKDesigns Etsy Shop!  I have 5 fabulous *NEW* sets to share this month--and they cover a variety of occasions!  I just know you will LOVE all the creations that my team and I have to share, as well!  Today's set is called...

Dear Dad

And here is my card~

This set is just perfect for the men in your life! The sentiments can be used for a variety of occasions and for men in all walks of life, too! I colored this image with colored pencils--doesn't he look comfy?! 

I used papers from the Very Distressing and Going Gingham in Rustics for embellishment and the card base. I kept the rest of the embellishments simple--just baker's twine and a button. Men don't usually like a fuss! So, what are your thoughts on this card? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! :)

And now, 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 here 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 today...

Asha | Asmah | Dawn | Judy | Jessica | Julie 

Monica | Mynn | Rocky | Shawna | Tasha

Thanks for stopping by today, friends!  We will be back tomorrow with another *NEW* set to share from the MHKDesigns Etsy shop!  Don't forget to get all your commenting in for your chance to WIN, and please do join our monthly challenge, as well!  Until tomorrow, HUGS and happy stamping! :)

MHKDesigns April 2017 Release + Coordinating Papers:

And Many More Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Birdcage Silhouettes Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Dear Dad Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Funky Flowers Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Sea Creatures Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns
Party Hardy Digital Papers | MHKDesigns	Fully Feathered Digital Paper | MHKDesigns	Very Distressing Papers | MHKDesigns	Damsel in Distress Papers | MHKDesigns	Serene Seaside Papers | MHKDesigns