Who's ready...

...for a bunch of cards from Mynnette?!  That's right, kids!  I've been making cards but haven't had time to show them to you, so now you have to endure tons of pictures in posts and multiple posts from me tonight!!! ;)  Let's get right to it--this post will feature my CAS cards and then we'll do another post for non-CAS cards! :)  Let's start with some faux stitching, shall we?

Here's my first "stitched" card & details~

My second "stitched" card & details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Less is More: Sewing

Paper & Such: Stitching--real or faux

Paper Pretties: CAS

One Layer Wednesday: Lines

These cards were SO MUCH FUN to create!!!  I have a PTI set called "Faux Ribbon" that I usually just use the sentiments out of, but I knew immediately when I saw the stitching challenges that I'd have to use the stitched faux ribbon image in this set!  I had lots of fun randomly stamping my lines and then finding the perfect place for my sentiments and rhinestones.  I will definitely have to use this idea next time I need a super quick card!

Here's another CAS card~

Details~

For these challenges~

CASual Fridays: Back in Black

 

Papertake Weekly: Make Your Own

(I made my own designer paper...)

Stampin' Sisters in Christ: CAS card

When I saw that the challenge at CAS-ual Fridays, I immediately thought sympathy card.  But I didn't want it to be completely black, so to make my own designer paper, I started by dry embossing a piece of black cardstock with my Sizzix purse.  After it had gone through the machine, I sponged on  some silver ink and added some rhinestones.  Then I stamped a sentiment in the silver onto another small piece of black cardstock and punched it out, cut it down, and added it to my card.  Easy peasy, and I LOVE the way it turned out!

Thanks for taking a peek at my CAS cards--come back in a bit to see some non-CAS cards!  Happy stamping, friends! ;)

2 Patriotic Easels...

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY to all my American peeps!  Isn't our country grand?!  I just love it!  I've got 4 easel cards that are of a patriotic nature to share today and I'll do it in 2 posts!  I hope you enjoy them and have a wonderful celebration today!!! :)

Here's the first one called "Little Lady Liberty"
using an image from Dearie Dolls~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Papertake Weekly: Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesdays: Be Patriotic!

Ribbon Carousel: Independence Day 

(I've use silver elastic cording from a spool!)

And the second one called "Loved Land"
using an image from The Stamping Boutique~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Shopping Our Stash: Triple Threat

(I used flowers, punches, rhinestones)

Use It Tuesday: Be a Patriot!

(I've used up some of my huge flower stash!)

Cupcake Crafts: Lots of Layers

The sentiments on both of my cards were made by lil' ol' me and I'd like to share them as a 4th of July gift to you!  Just click on them to enlarge and then save them for future use!

Here they are~

EDITED TO REMOVE FREEBIE

Thanks for stopping by--stay tuned for 2 more patriotic easels! ;)  Happy stamping, friends!!!

One last card for Digi Haven...Using A Day For Daisies!!!

I just ADORE the digis over at A Day For Daisies!  I'm trying to cut back on my spending, though, and was so excited to see that a freebie digi is given for each fortnightly challenge. SCORE!  And so now I try to play along each time!  I've created a card with the current freebie found here--it's gorgeous!  It'll be available for about another 2 days...get it while you can!

Here's the card I've made~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

A Day for Daisies: 
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

Digi Haven: 
Floral Digis

Addicted to Stamps: 
Make Your Mark

Papertake Weekly: 
Bingo (I chose punches, glitter, blooms)

I printed out the digi, colored it in with markers, stamped around the background to create more interest, added crackle accents and then highlighted some edges of the bloom with glitter glue...or is it called stickles now?  Anyway, I layered it onto a shimmer card and added my embellies.  Ta da!

Hope you like it, and I hope to see you at these fabulous challenges!!!  Happy stamping, friends! :)

A little Velveteen Stamping

You still have a few days to play along with the Technique Tuesday: Velveteen Stamping challenge!  Remember that there will be digi prizes for the winners!  Since there's still a few days left, I decided to show you a CAS one layer card featuring this technique.  I hope you come and play along with me!

Here's the card~

Details~

For these challenges~

 Less Is More: One Layer w/ a Flourish

 Papertake Weekly: 3-2-1

Let's Ink It Up: Favorite Embellishment

The Paper Players: Color Inspiration

Stampin' Royalty: CAS

I started by stamping my flourish background with whisper white ink onto a white card.  I then stamped all my images and added my favorite embellishment--sticky back gems!  For the 3, 2, 1 challenge, I used 3 stamp sets, 2 types of sticky back gems, and 1 layer of cardstock! :)  I hope you like it!  And I hope you come and play along with these fabulous challenges--plus, don't forget I have blog candy up for grabs!  Happy stamping! :)

2 Cards...

Hi, all!  First of all, have you taken time yet this weekend to create your card or project for Technique Tuesday?!  You've got a few days left--I hope you join me!  I really want to start giving away prizes!!! :)

Now onto some other items of business.  Namely 2 cards that I have to show you tonight.  I've had a lazy day today.  Okay, I did do some housework, but I did stay in my pajamas all day.  After I took a shower, I hopped into a new pair, and that's how I've been all day.  Haven't left the house at all!  It's been absolutely fantastic!  But I digress...

Here's card #1: Red, White, and Blue Posies For You~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Play Date Cafe: Color Inspiration

Craft a Scene: Spring Flowers

Papertake Weekly: Colors of YOUR flag (red, white, blue!)

What do you think?  I recently purchased some of the cheap $1 acrylic stamps, and these wild flowers are some of the images.  I masked off the panel to create my blue moon...I was hoping this would look like the scene was moonlit.  Does it?  I added glitter and rhinestones to give the feeling of dew in the night air.  I dunno...maybe I went too artsy and failed?  Anyway, onwards and upwards!

Here's card #2: You're a Star~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

clean&simple: Sketch

Just Us Girls: Photo Inspiration

CAS-ual Fridays: Masculine card w/ patterned paper

I like this one.  I used both sides of the embossing folder to create my two white embossed panels.  It gives a subtle something I think.  I also used stars to stick with a masculine theme.  This is also my "Spread the L-O-V-E" card because I'll be giving it to my DH on Father's Day. :)

Thanks for stopping by--I hope you like what you see!  I also hope you'll join in the amazing challenges--I LOVE seeing everyone's creations!  Happy stamping! :)