In Honor of Bill Blog Hop

Hello, friends. Today I am sharing a very special post to honor the lives of family members of blogging friends who have recently passed away. My dear and long standing, blog friend, Sue, lost her brother, Bill, to esophageal cancer last week. In addition to this sad loss, three other friends, Em, Nandini and Mary Ellen, have also recently had losses. Em lost a long-time and dear family friend suddenly, Nandini lost an aunt-in-law and Mary Ellen also lost her brother in January. Ladies, you are in my thoughts and prayers!

I have created a paper pieced card to share with you for this hop. It has a blue/periwinkle theme, as periwinkle is the color of esophageal cancer awareness. After photographing it, I feel it's more blue, but I did try to find the periwinkle. Here is the card...

I used three different patterned papers from my stash, all from Stampin' Up!, a floral stamp set from Spellbinders, and a sentiment from a retired Stampin' Up! stamp set. I also used some pearls from my stash and white liquid pearls to accent the punched scallop border of the focal panel. I do think this turned out lovely, and I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Here is the list of participants, linked to their blogs:

Mynn Kitchen (You are here.)

Rocky Crafter

Em Fairley

Nandini Karmarkar

Mary Ellen Driggs

LeAnn Skinner

Lee Ann Barrett

Gietje Boja-Ligthart

Ewa Pas
Jacqueline Mantle

The Rainbow Card Challenge Blog

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends. Please do visit Sue, Em, Nandini, and Mary Ellen to leave some love as they mourn the loss of loved ones. If you have time, please complete the hop and leave some love with the other participants, as well. Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, dear friends!

TRCC #7: Blue Breezes

Hello, friends, and happy July! I hope you're looking forward to a new month--I know I am! Thank you so much to everyone who played along last month at The Rainbow Card Challenge for our first rainbow prompt! All the creations were AMAZING! And now, here is this month's prompt...

Now, we really just want to see creations with an abundance of blue. You don't have to necessarily go with the "breezy" theme or use the photos as your guide. Mostly monochrome, if you understand my meaning. For all the details about the "rules" (there are very few), you can see the challenge post! This post is about the card I made, so take a peek...

This card was made for newest nephew--Levi! He arrived in May, and I decided he needed to know "owl" about how much he was loved! ;) I used patterned paper from My Mind's Eye, an owl stamp set from my stash (I don't know the name, sorry!), cardstock from The Stamps of Life, punches and ink from Stampin' Up!, and liquid pearls from Ranger to complete this card. The owl is indeed paper pieced!

I think this card is absolutely darling, and I hope you like it, too! I would LOVE for you to let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

Please come and join us this month at The Rainbow Card Challenge! I LOVE seeing what everyone creates! 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 | Judy | Lee Ann | Sue

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! I will be back again with a one week reminder AND  a freebie panel, so don't forget to stop by again towards the end of the month! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

TRCC: Challenge #3: Yummy Yellow

Hello, friends, and welcome to March! Is everyone ready for a change in seasons? I can't wait! Thank you so much to everyone who played along last month at The Rainbow Card Challenge, and here is this month's prompt...

Now, we really just want to see creations with an abundance of yellow. You don't have to necessarily go with the "yummy" theme or use the photos as your guide. Mostly monochrome, if you understand my meaning. For all the details about the "rules" (there are very few), you can see the challenge post! This post is about the card I made, so take a peek...

I pulled out a Fiskars stamp set that I bought years ago to create this fresh and fruity card! I added some patterned paper from The Stamps of Life, ribbon from Stampin' Up!, and layered the focal image with various pieces, including a doily from Doodlebug. I LOVE all the fun and sunny yellows with fresh white polka dots!

You KNOW how I love me a good pun! This is why I kept this set--the amazing puns! My hubby said he really liked this card, so I actually used it as his Valentine last month. ;)

I think this card turned out so fresh and funky, and I hope you like it, too! I would LOVE for you to let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

Please come and join us this month at The Rainbow Card Challenge! I LOVE seeing what everyone creates! 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 | Judy | Lee Ann | Sue

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! I will be back again with a one week reminder AND  a freebie panel, so don't forget to stop by again towards the end of the month! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

Paper Sweeties June 2017 New Release Sneak Peeks!

Hey, all!  It's time for another Paper Sweeties release!  We've got a *NEW* Sweetie to share this month! Her name is Madison and she is SO darling! I just know you're going to love her as much as I do! In addition to Madison, we're sharing creations with her coordinating Sweet Cut and the *NEW* Aloha set. You will love these products!  Today I've made a summer scene to share with you. Take a peek...

This card features Madison in a *NEW* outfit from the Aloha set. I paper pieced the outfit and colored her with Spectrum Noir markers. Surrounding Madison are pieces cut using the Sweet Borders (grass), Home Tweet Home (fence), Island Time (sun), and Let's Go to the Beach (clouds) Sweet Cut dies. Raspberry and Cookie Dough sequins create the fun flowers decorating the grass piece and Madison's hair.

Liquid pearls were used for the centers of the flowers and the sentiment, from the Aloha set, was cut using dies cuts from the Mason Jar Sweet Cuts set. I think this is super darling and I hope you agree! Please leave your thoughts in the comments below!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!  I hope you hop over to the Paper Sweeties store and grab these goodies!  For more inspiration, make sure to check out what the other DT gals have made this month!

Here's your list~

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Jill Norwood
Karen Letchworth  

Kathy Schweinfurth

Larissa Heskett
Lisa Bzibziak
Lori Turner 

Maria Patrick

Michele Henderson
Michelle Bala
Mynn Kitchen 

Nancy Salkeld

And Here's What's New!

Madison
Madison Sweet Cuts
Aloha
Oval Scallop Frames Sweet Cuts

Until tomorrow, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

Project Supplies:

Sweet Cuts Sweet Borders - Paper Sweeties	Home Tweet Home Sweet Cuts Dies - Paper Sweeties	Island Time Sweet Cuts Dies - Paper Sweeties	Let′s go to the Beach Sweet Cuts Dies - Paper Sweeties	Mason Jar - Sweet Cuts Dies - Paper Sweeties
Raspberry Sequins--Paper Sweeties	Cookie Dough Sequins--Paper Sweeties

Paper Sweeties Challenge - June 2017 - Anything Goes!

Hello, friends! It's time for the June monthly challenge at Paper Sweeties, and there is a delicious photo inspiration for you this month. Take a peek...

I was totally inspired by all those gorgeous cherries and the colors/patterns in the photo. Here's my completed creation...

I used images from the Mason Jar and Homegrown stamp sets. I paper pieced the jar and colored the cherries with Sakura gel pens. I then used the Mason Jar Sweet Cuts and Homegrown Sweet Cuts dies to cut these images out. Some dies from the Sweet Borders Sweet Cuts die set were also used to accent my images.

A doily and some ribbon up top finished this fun card! I think it looks good enough to eat. ;) What do you think? I would love to hear your comments below!

That's all for me, friends!  Thank you SO MUCH for stopping by!  I hope you come and join in the fun with us this month, and don't forget to check out the other DT makes!

Here's you list~

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties

Jill Norwood

Julie Tucker-Wolek
Karen Letchworth

Kathy Schweinfurth

Larissa Heskett
Lilian Forsyth
Lisa Bzibziak
Lori Turner

Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick

Michele Henderson
Michelle Bala
Mynn Kitchen
Nancy Salkeld
May guest designer: Leanne Elliott

I'll be back later this month with some more Paper Sweeties creations!

Our release starts on the 14th, so don't forget to check out the Paper Sweeties blog for details starting that day!

HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

Project supplies:

Mason Jar Stamp Set - Paper Sweeties

Mason Jar - Sweet Cuts Dies - Paper Sweeties

Homegrown Stamp Set - Paper Sweeties

Homegrown - Sweet Cuts Dies - Paper Sweeties

Sweet Cuts Sweet Borders - Paper Sweeties

Paper Sweeties May 2017 New Release Rewind!

Hey, all!  It's time for another Paper Sweeties release!  We've got three new stamp sets and a very versatile Sweet Cuts set, too! You will love these products!  Today I've made a spring themed card to share with you.  Take a peek...

I used the *NEW* Handmade For You set to create a cloud with a sentiment inside. A butterfly, stamped from the Bee Happy stamp set and cut using the Bee Happy Sweet Cuts dies, was paper pieced, colored with a Sakura glitter gel pen, and glittered with some Stickles was added to accent the cloud.

The garden down below was created with the *NEW* Scallop Circle, Bee Happy, and Sweet Borders Sweet Cuts dies. I added some Bubblegum, Blue Raspberry, and Sugar Sprinkles sequins with liquid pearl centers for added texture and shine. Some glitter adds even more texture to the flower centers.

I just adore the different patterned papers used here and how they look together! I think it turned out to be super sweet! What do you think? I can't wait to hear what you think about my creation in the comments below! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!  I hope you hop over to the Paper Sweeties store and grab these goodies!  For more inspiration, make sure to check out what the other DT gals have made this month!

Here's your list~

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Jill Norwood
Karen Letchworth  

Kathy Schweinfurth

Larissa Heskett
Lisa Bzibziak
Lori Turner 

Maria Patrick

Michele Henderson
Michelle Bala
Mynn Kitchen 

Nancy Salkeld

And Here's What's New!

Howdy Y'all

Score

Handmade for you
Scallop Circless Sweet Cuts

Don't forget about the monthly card kit!

Until next month, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)