Shamrock Wish

Hi, friends! Thanks for stopping by today! I have been going through my stash and trying to use things that haven't been opened (and I've had them for almost a year--EEK!), and I came up with a fun and festive St. Patrick's Day creation to share with you today! Take a peek...

I used the gingham washi tape set from Doodlebug to create my rainbow. The die cut sentiment is from The Stamps of Life, and the clover elements are from a lot of buttons I bought at a garage sale. I added some green glitter gems from Doodlebug to add more shine and texture.

I really adore the way this turned out, and I hope you do, too! I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

I'm entering this card into these fabulous challenges~

Through the Purple Haze: Rainbows

Crafty Gals Corner: Add a Shamrock/Clover

The Card Concept: Inspired by the Clover

Die Cutting Divas: Use Green and/or Gold

Ike'sworld Challenges: C for CAS

Thanks again for stopping by! I hope you have fun celebrating St. Patrick's Day this weekend! If you take some time to craft, won't you join in the fun of these amazing challenges?! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping!

Project Supplies:

Powdered Sugar Cardstock	Licorice Cardstock	Lively Stand-Up Card Dies | The Stamps of Life	Doodlebug Limeade Sprinkles	Gingham Washi Tape | Doodlebug Designs
Adhesive Sheets | The Stamps of Life	Tombow MONO MULTI Liquid Glu

TRCC: Challenge #2: Orange Opulence

Hello, friends, and welcome to February! I hope you've had a fabulous start to 2019! 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 orange. You don't have to necessarily go with the "opulence" 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 washi tape to anchor the images, layered my orange papers, and added shine and texture with some Stickles.  A trio of glittery enamel dots from Doodlebug accent the sentiment.

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!

I'm also entering this card with these fabulous challenges~

Brown Sugar Challenges: Love and/or St. Valentine's Day

Crafting With Friends: Anything Goes

Creative Fingers: Anything Goes

QKR Stampede: Anything Goes

Aud Sentiments: Anything w/ a Sentiment Goes

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 #1: Red Romance

Hello, friends, and HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you've had a wonderful and restful Christmas holiday and are looking forward to a beautiful and positive 2019! Last year was a bit of a struggle for me, personally, but I am back to blogging and SO excited to be posting my first creation for the *BRAND NEW* challenge I've started with my good friend, Jacqueline! It's called The Rainbow Card Challenge, and here is our first prompt...

Now, we really just want to see creations with an abundance of red. You don't have to necessarily go with the "romance" 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 got out two fun sets from Close to My Heart from my stash (one currently on sale, one retired) for this card. The falling heart background is one stamp (on sale!), and the focal image and sentiment are from another. I used a variety of red materials to layer the focal heart, and backed it with some fun red washi tapes. Some black liquid pearls help to tie the sentiment to the image.

The sentiment was layered onto a red stamped image, then gone over with a glaze gel pen by Sakura for extra bling! I LOVE these fun brush stroke stamps and the sweet rhinestones that add more texture and shine!

I totally adore the way this creation turned out, 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!

Happy Birthday Flowers

Happy Friday, all! I'm back with another CAS creation that has a birthday theme! I kept the colors fun and summery because, 'tis the season! ;) Take a peek...

The floral stamps are from Stampin' Up!. I used a sentiment/cardstock/ink/dies from The Stamps of Life and patterned paper from Papertrey Ink. The glitter washi is from my stash and the enamel dots are from Close To My Heart. I am relatively sure that most of these items, with the exception of stuff from TSOL, are retired. I'm trying to use my supplies! ;)

I adore the way this turned out, and I hope you do, too! I cannot wait to hear what you think in the comments below! :)

I'm entering this card into these fabulous challenges:

Crazy for CAS: Summer

Everybody Art Challenge: Birthday

Retarte: Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you join in the fun with these fabulous challenges! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, all! :)

MHKDesigns: Framed Favorites

Hi, all! I'm back with another card using the *NEWLY RELEASED* Framed Favorites digital stamp set from the MHKDesigns Etsy Shop! I went almost one layer for this card. Take a peek...

I created my card in Photoshop. I added some texture to the background, the added the wreath and sentiment from the Framed Favorites digital stamp set. I added more color to the wreath using various brushes.

Some burlap ribbon and washi tape were added to give more balance and texture to the card. I then punched the bottom corners to add a finished feel. I love this so much, and I hope you like it, too! Please feel free to let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

I'm entering this card into these fabulous challenges.~

Artistic Inspiration: Anything Goes

Crafter's Castle: Anything Goes

Crafting From the Heart: Anything Goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies: Anything Goes

Path of Positivity: Anything Positive Goes

That's all I have for you today, friends! Thank you so much for stopping by! I always love to hear from you, so please do let me know your thoughts in the comments below! Don't forget to head over to the MHKDesigns blog for more inspiration and join in our *NEW* challenge for your chance at winning some digital goodies from the MHKDesigns Etsy Shop! Until next time, HUGS and happy {digital} stamping, friends!

Project supplies:

Framed Favorites | Mynn Kitchen

White Burlap Ribbon | Close To My Heart

Simon Says Stamp GOLD Japanese Washi Tape

Green Washi | We R Memory Keepers

Chevron Washi | CuteTape

MHKDesigns October Release: Tick Tock

Hello, friends!  Welcome to the October 2017 Release for the MHKDesigns Etsy Shop!  We have 5 fabulous  new sets to share this month and they cover a variety occasions, including sympathy and a celebration of the autumnal season starting here in the Northern Hemisphere!  I just know you will LOVE all the creations that my team and I have to share, as well!  Today's set is called...

Tick Tock

And here is my card~

I used Photoshop brushes to color this frame image from the Tick Tock set before adding a sentiment to the panel. 

The card base was prepped with some glitter and patterned washi tapes, and a smattering of sequins and glitter were added to the focal panel for added texture and shine. What do you think? 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 | Janie | Judy | 

Jessica | Julie | Mynn | Rocky | Shawna

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 next time, HUGS and happy stamping! :)

MHKDesigns October 2017 Release + Suggested Papers:

Celestial Elements Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Funky Fall Foliage Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Growing Goodness Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Heaven Heals Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Tick Tock Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns
Get Well Flowers Digital Paper Pack | MHKDesigns	Sunflower Sampler Digital Papers | MHKDesigns	Stenciled Roses Papers | MHKDesigns	Beautifully Brocade Papers | MHKDesigns	Radiant Rainbows Papers | MHKDesigns