52CCT: April Sketch Challenge

Ho, ho, ho!  Happy April everybody! ;)  Think it's too early to be making holiday cards? NEVER!!!  At 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown, we make them year 'round!  And let me tell you--it really saved my neck last year!  I had enough and to spare!  So I hope you'll join us this week for a fabulous sketch challenge!

Here's my card~

Details~

Base on our sketch~

I've used a darling vintage stamped image from Stamper's Best, patterned paper by Recollections, and all other supplies are from Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my polka dotted card!  I hope you've been inspired to join us and if I haven't, I'm sure one of the other amazing DT member I work with will!  So hop over, say hello to the other gals, and play along with us!  Merry stamping, friends! :)

New Stash = New Card!

Hi, friends!  I've got a card to share with you that I got to make "just because"!  A HUGE THANK YOU to Kim from Kim x--she sent me the gorgeous stamp set that I used to make this card!  You're a star, Kim! HUGS to you!  If you haven't yet, you should check out her blog--her inky style has inspired me a million times over to use ink in ways I would never have thought to!

Here's what I made~

Details~

For these fabulous challenge~

Simon Says Stamp & Show: Anything Goes

Creative Moments: Winged Things

City Crafter Challenge: ALMOST Anything Goes

(I've used glimmer mist spray.)

I used the stamp set "Kim's Coppice" from Woodware (THANK YOU, KIM!!!), a blending tool by Ranger, a texture stamp by Kaiser Kraft, gold glimmer mist by Tattered Angels, patterned papers by Recollections, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to check out my card!  I do hope you like it and that you've been inspired to create something for these amazing challenges today!  HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

PS: Stay tuned for another video tutorial coming SOON! :)

A Video Tutorial--TRIAL

Hi, friends!  So, I've made my first video tutorial.  If you've got time, will you please watch it and let me know what you think?  It's about the basics of Bubble Wrap Stamping!

Some warnings:

*It gets loud.  For some reason the audio is a bit loud and shaky.  I'd turn down your computer's volume.

*It's a bit blurry at times.  It's my first one, so I hope you'll cut me some slack!

*I don't know what I'm doing.  ANY constructive criticism will be welcome!  And please remember, I'm using my phone to record and so I'm limited to what I can and cannot do.

Thanks, you guys and gals!  HUGS and happy stamping!!!

Inkspirational: April Color Challenge

Hello friends, and welcome to another fabulous month at Inkspirational Challenges!  Since it's a NEW month, that means we have a fabulous new sponsor for you!

Our sponsor this month is~

Rubber Stamp Tapestry

    

One lucky winner will receive a $15.00 Gift Coupon good on stamp sets

from this generous and fabulous sponsor!

It's the first week of the month so that means we've got a fabulous color challenge ready for you.  We've chosen some beautiful pastel tones to get you in a spring mood!  Hopefully it does--even if you're entering winter down south! ;)

Here is this weeks color scheme~

My card~

Details~

I've used the set "Rose Trio" by Rubber Stamp Tapestry and all other supplies are from Stampin' Up!.  I LOVE the versatility of these amazing peg stamps from RST and they are SO fun and easy to use!

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  I hope you'll join us this week at Inkspirational and that you'll say hello to my fabulous DT gals as well--they've got some beautiful creations ready for you!  Happy stampink! :)

TTT: Water Stamping

Welcome to April!  How was March?  Are you ready for SPRING?!  I know I am!  Anyway, the reason for this post is to inform you that we have a new technique ready for you to try over at Technique Time Tuesday!  This month we're learning about WATER STAMPING.  SO fun!!!

PLUS, you could win this~

A 6x6 paper pack from Pink Paislee (London Market), 

A Distress Ink-Worn Lipstick, and a Wood-Mounted Thank you Stamp.

Here's my card~

Details~

Can you see the water stamped leaf image?

All supplies used are by Stampin' Up! with the exception of the twine, rhinestones, and specialty papers.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek!  I do hope that you will pop over, learn this fabulous new technique, and link up an amazing creation for a chance to win!  Please stop and say hello to the other amazing DT members, too--they've got gorgeous artwork to share as well!  HUGS and happy {water} stamping! :)

CCM: Humor

Happy April Fool's Day, friends!  I promise I won't be playing any tricks on you in this post, that's not really my nature, but I do have a DT card to share with you that is in the spirit of the day!  This time around at Crafty Cardmakers Suze (our hostess) would like to see some HUMOR in your project. Perhaps a funny image or sentiment, or you might just want to add some googly eyes. Remember, laughter is the best medicine - so have fun!

Our sponsors are~

DI'S DIGI DOWNLOADS
 with a $10 GIFT VOUCHER 

 

and

HOBBY ART

Here's my card~

Details~

Even the inside~

I've used a darling freebie digi from Melonheadz, a self-made digi sentiment, patterned paper by Recollections, rhinestones by Studio 112, glitter by Martha Stewart, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!. 

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!  I do hope you'll join us and please stop over to say hello to the other gals on the DT as well!  Happy stamping! :)

MMM: CAS One Layer Card

Well, we've got another CAS challenge for you this week at Make My Monday!  We'd like to see your ONE LAYER CARDS!!!

Here's mine~

Details~

I've used ink, glitter glue, and cardstock by Stampin' Up!, the sentiment is by Tim Holtz, the flower is by Martha Stewart, and the leaves are by Basic Grey.  The blue "frame" was made using a clear block.

To get the center of the flower yellow and glittery, I added the glitter glue and then added just a drop of yellow ink from a reinker to it.  It was sooooo cool to watch it spread!

Thanks for coming by to take a peek at my card!  I do hope you'll join us in our challenge this week and don't forget to go and see what the other gals on this fabulous DT have created, too!  Happy stamping! :)