Happiness

When you think of happiness, what do you think of?  I think of lots of things, but one of them is fruit.  I LOVE fruit!!!  It is so yummy!  And I've got a sweet card using a fabulous fruit image that I hope brings YOU happiness!  And visions of summer fruit... ;)

Here it is~

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For these fabulous challenges~

IBSIC #71: Color Inspiration

Inspired By Stamping: Customer Gallery

{PIN}spirational Challenge: Photo Inspiration

Created With Love: Anything Goes

I've used stamps and crochet trim from Inspired By Stamping and all other supplies are from Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  I hope it inspires you to create today!  Why don't you come join in the fun with these fabulous challenges?  HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

Baby Girl

Hi, friends!  I have a super sweet friend that has two little boys and is expecting her first little GIRL at the beginning of the new year, and I've made her card to show you!  It's soft and pretty and oh so girly...

Here it is~

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For these fabulous challenges~

IBSIC #70: Color Inspiration

Inspired By Stamping: Customer Gallery

Ribbon Carousel: Anything w/ Ribbon/Twine Goes

Crafting From the Heart: Anything Goes

I've used sentiment stamps by Inspired By Stamping, a doily from my stash, baker's twine by We R Memory Makers, and all other supplies are from Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek--I hope you've enjoyed the break from all the holiday creations! ;)  I've got two more cards to blog today (neither of them for the holiday) so stay tuned!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

Technique Time Tuesday: Faux Cloisonne

Hi, all!  This month at Technique Time Tuesday, we're asking you to use your favorite past technique!  Last week I focused on Embedded Image, and this week I've got another favorite technique to share with you--FAUX CLOISONNE!  I LOVE the effect this creates and I've used it to make some shiny poppies!

Here's the card~

For these fabulous challenges~

The Squirrel & The Fox: Summer or Winter

(I chose summer!)

Sweet Stampin' Challenge: Ribbons

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday: Words to Inspire

(I'd like to spend more time with friends in the coming year.)

I've used a sentiment from Great Impressions, a doily from my stash, specialty embossed paper by American Craft, ribbon by May Arts, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I do hope you join us this month and show us your favorite past technique!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!

The True Meaning of Christmas

Sometimes I think that I am not open enough about what I believe in.  I believe that Christmas is about Christ.  He is our Savior--each of us, whether or not you choose to believe.  He loves us.  He wants us to return to live with Him again someday.

And so, in honor of His birthday, I've created a reminder to give away to friends and family this season.  I made 18 of these little treasures...they were SO easy.  I'll give you a step by step at the end of this post. ;)

Here's what I've made~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Polkadoodles: Make a Gift for Christmas

Stampin with the Dragon: Gifts & Decorations

Totally Paper Crafts: Anything Christmas BUT a Card

Dream Valley: Anything But a Card

Fashionable Stamping: In the Holiday Spirit

That Craft Place: Christmas

I've used random alphabet stamps and kraft paper by Paper Studio, twine by Hemptique, black ink by Versamark, clear glass bulbs from Target, seashells & sand from Hobby Lobby, and corks by Tree House Studio.

These are SUPER easy to make, as I mentioned before.  All you need is a funnel, spoon, and hot glue gun in addition to the supplies listed above.  Just use the funnel to add 3-4 small spoonfuls of sand, add a few seashells, hot glue the cork into the top of the ornament, then add the stamped tag with the twine.  I think it took me less than an hour to make all 18 of them.  And they're cost effective!

That's all for me right now!  I hope you're all keeping warm right now--it's FREEZING here!  I also hope that you can find time to play along with these fabulous challenges!  HUGS and merry stamping to you all! :)

Great Impressions: Glitter/Sequins

It's DECEMBER!  Can you believe it?  Just a few short weeks until Christmas!  I just LOVE this time of year...I adore the colder weather (yes, I REALLY DO), and I LOVE the spirit of the holidays!  We're trying to bottle some of that holiday spirit for our monthly challenge at Great Impressions, too!  Our challenge theme this month is GLITTER AND/OR SEQUINS!

Here's the card I've created for this challenge~

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Inside of card.

Products used from STORE: K40 Poinsettias & Berries, D469 Vintage Merry Christmas.

Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a look at my creation!  I hope you join in the fun of this fabulous holiday challenge and that you also leave some love with the other members of this AMAZING DT as well!  HUGS and merry stamping to you all!

52CCT: Two Week Holiday Challenge!

Hi, friends!  We're getting closer and closer to the holidays and SO, we've decided to do things a little differently at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown for the month of December.  Instead of weekly challenges, we are going to have ONE TWO WEEK CHALLENGE starting today!  And the challenge is totally easy!  Just choose a past 2013 challenge and link your creation up with us! :)

ALSO--we're having a DT call, so if you're interested, just put "DT" after your name when you link up with us!  Get all your holiday cards done throughout the year--it is SO worth it! ;)

For our challenge, I chose a past color combo as my inspiration--RED, KRAFT, AND WHITE.

Here's what I've made~

Detail~

Inside of card.

I've used a sentiment from Great Impressions, an image from PSX (Personal Stamp Exchange), texture stamps by Bo Bunny, fabric flowers and a rhinestone brad from my stash, glitter by Studio G, rounded glass gems by Recollections, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for popping by today to leave some love!  I get so excited to read all your kind words! :)  I hope you join us in our two week challenge and that you leave some love with the other amazing gals on this DT as well!  HUGS and merry stamping to you all!

Great Impressions: Paper Piecing

Hi, everyone!!!  It's a video tutorial week this week for me over at the Great Impressions blog!  The technique I'm sharing is PAPER PIECING.  I know it isn't an even week, but we've got a super fun event planned next week, so I needed to change up my order!  The plus side?  You'll have THREE weeks to get all the supplies ready for my next video tutorial! :)

Here's what I've made this week~

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Products used: K40 Poinsettias & Berries, D469 Vintage Merry Christmas.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Make sure to hop over to the GI blog to watch the video tutorial and to see some more amazing projects by the super talented DT members!  HUGS to you all and merry stamping! :)