Make My Monday: One For The Boys

Whew.  Masculine cards are HARD, you know?!  Luckily, I found the perfect digi in my printed stack and it was FATE!  Oh, I guess I should tell you that this week at Make My Monday we'd like to see you make ONE FOR THE BOYS!!!  I've gone monochromatic and steampunk, friends.

Here's my card~

Details~

I used the digi found HERE, stamps by Pink Paislee, eyelets from my stash, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

I am SO PROUD of this card.  It was so hard for me to fix on what to make and I think that I definitely succeeded.  Sorry to toot my own horn, but I am just so darned happy with myself!  I was going to bow out of this one due to lack of inspiration, but then I saw the digi and the houndstooth paper and it was on.  This could be used for any number of reasons, but maybe a graduation card--that was the suggestion on the site that I got the digi from.

 Thanks for taking time out of your day to come and visit me!  I really appreciate it!  I hope you have a little more time to come and play along with us this week!  And go see the other fabulous inspiration that the other DT members have for you, too!  Happy stamping! :)

More inky goodness...

I've really been having fun playing around with getting inky!  It's something NEW for me--but as you all know, I LOVE learning new things!!!  I guess you'd say it's kind of something I'm known for...do you guys see where this is going?  Those of you who play along at Simon Says Stamp and Show probably do!!!

Here's one of my newest inky creations~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Simon Says Stamp & Show: What You're Known For

(Trying NEW things.)

From Card Making to Art Journaling: Lesson 2

(Not technically a challenge--but challenging for me!)

Fussy & Fancy: Circles

This was a totally new thing for me.  I don't have gesso as specified by Clare so I substituted some shimmery craft paint and painted over my old book page (it was first adhered to a piece of white card for more stability).  I then stamped some circle borders by Papertrey Ink up and down the whole panel.  After that, I added some circle themed washi tape and some punched patterned papers from my scrap drawer--all polka dotted!  This was so much fun!  My hands were absolutely filthy afterwards and I LOVED it!!! ;)

Here's another inky creation that I made this weekend~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Craft Barn: "C"

(Carnation)

Pattie's Creations: Recycled/Altered Item

Happy Campers: Flowers + Use Something Digital

So here is my next set of pages for the ABC challenge going on at Craft Barn this year.  I've chosen to alter a very old "everyday" encyclopedia.  This time I chose "carnation" for the letter C.  I started by gluing the pages together as was suggested to me...but I kinda messed them up a little. Hopefully you can't tell, lol!  I then used the same shimmer paint to mute the text a little.  I added some stamped images by Stampin' Up! and some random sentiments by various companies and then added some digital prints from Eclectic Anthology behind stamped acetate frames to protect the prints--the acetate is held in place by washi tape.  I also highlighted the definition and added some random glitter glue and liquid pearls.  Once again, utterly filthy hands and loving it!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by to indulge in my new found inkiness!  I hope you've been inspired to join in these amazing challenges and that you try something new today, too!!!  HUGS and happy stamping! :)

Inkspirational: EOTWE Sketch

Hi, friends!  Got some time this weekend to stamp and craft?  I hope so!  If you do, we'd LOVE for you to join us over at Inkspirational for a chance to win a monthly prize from A Day For Daisies!  They're offering a $12 gift certificate to one lucky winner who plays along with us in January!!!  And don't forget to check out our Followers & Facebook Friends giveaway HERE as well!!!


For a little bit more encouragement, check out the challenge blog for some more DT samples using our sketch for this week!

Here's the sketch~

My card~

Details~

I've used a dry embossing folder by Sizzix, a sentiment from an unknown company, rhinestones from Zva Creative, and all other supplies by Stampin' Up!.

We would LOVE to see what shapes you use for our sketch--it doesn't have to be a circle as I've shown above!  Please come and join us this week and don't forget to say hello to the other DT gals and leave them some love, too!  Happy stamp{ink}! :)

52CCT: Triple Time Stamping

Hello again, Christmas crafters!  How are 2013's holiday cards coming?!  If you haven't even started--shame on you! ;)  Come and join us this week at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown for a holiday challenge and GET started!!!  This week we are wanting to see cards made with a technique...Triple Time Stamping!

Here's the inspiration button~

My card~

(Inadvertently inspired and CASEd our hostess-Ruth!)

Details~

I've used stamps from an unknown company (anyone know?!) and the rest of my supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Erhm...I inadvertently CASEd our hostess's inspiration button card, lol!  It seemed like such a great idea and I could NOT remember where I'd seen it...until I added my card to the challenge post! HA!  Sorry, Ruth, but your inspiration was soaked into my brain!  I added some glitter glue around the edges of each panel to add some shine, but the photos don't do it justice.

Thanks for taking time to come and see my card!  I hope you join us this week--get a jump start on your holiday cards, folks!  Also, please take a little time to go and say hello to the other DT gals and see their fabulous creations as well!  Merry stamping! :)

More layered embossing...

I wasn't sure if I'd blog this card.  I'm not as happy with it as others I have been making lately.  But it sat all sad and lonely on my desk and absolutely BEGGED me to blog it, so I had to listen!  I'm the creator.  My creations deserve their time in the spotlight, lol!

Here's the card~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Papertrey Ink Make It Monday: Layered Embossing

Aud Sentiments: Inspirational Bingo

(I chose Thanks, Embossing, Ribbon.)

Love to Create: Three Favorite Colors

(I love ALL colors, but my three favorite for

the Valentine's season are red, black, and white!)

I used stamps from PTI, embossing powder from my stash, rhinestones from my stash, and the rest of the supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

So, what do you think?  I see where I embossed too long and the colors ran and that is why I'm not too happy with it.  SIGH.  I hope you think it's okay!  I hope whoever is the recipient of it thinks it's okay, too!!!

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek at my creation.  I hope it inspires you to try something new today!  HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

Pocket/Pull Card

Well, I am just one happy camper!  I got to craft literally all day yesterday, resumed work today and had a good day with a FREE lunch, I got to visit with some sweet friends this afternoon, and my washer is being fixed tonight!  HOORAY!  So, ready to see what I've got up my sleeve this time?  It's a little different from my usual...

Here it is~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Repeat Impressions DCC116: Slide or Pull Card

Lady Anne's Challenge: Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday: Anything Uplifting Goes

I won a gift card to Repeat Impressions and I've used two of the stamps that I purchased with this card.  I am LOVING them!  I'll be back with another card using the other stamp later...the glitter paper is by Recollections, the coloring was done with a Stampin' Up! marker and Sakura gels pens, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

I actually took this card today to a sweet friend I've been thinking of.  I think one of the best ways we can spread the Love of Christ is by sharing our friendship with those we know need it.  That's everyone, folks!  I'm not saying go out and befriend crazy people who are making sad choices, but we should have a genuine love for all of our brothers and sisters and reach out to them when prompted.  Especially those we feel we could never get along with.  Some of my best friends are people I misjudged.  I'm so grateful for repentance and forgiveness!!!!

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my creation!  I appreciate the time you took out of your day to do so and I also love and appreciate all your sweet comments!  I hope you've been inspired to join in these fabulous challenges!  HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

Inkspirational: January Sketch Challenge

Hi!  Welcome to another new week at Inkspiraitonal!  We've been blown away by the amazing entries we've had this far and cannot wait to see what you make for us this week!

Don't forget that we have a super duper fabulous prize to give away to one participant this month!  The monthly winner for January will receive a $12 Gift Card to the fabulous A Day For Daisies digi store!!!

 

Please play along with us all month long for your chance to win!  More details on how we choose a monthly winner is in the rules tab up top. :)  Don't forget to check out our Followers & Facebook Friends Giveaway, too!!!

Here's this week's sketch (our FIRST one!!!)~

My card~

Details~

I've used an image by our fabulous sponsor--A Day For Daisies--and colored it in with Sakura glitter gel pens.  Some rhinestones from Studio G, a sentiment from Papertrey Ink, patterned paper by DCWV, a doily from somewhere I can't remember, dies by Spellbinders, and all other supplies by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!  PLEASE join us--and say hello to the other gals on the DT!  They've got AMAZING creations for you as well!  Happy stamp{ink}! :)