HUGE NEWS!!!

First of all, happy Independence Day to all of my American friends out there!  I hope you take a bit of time today to remember those who gave their lives so that we can enjoy the freedoms that we have.  No matter what we have to grumble about in regards to our country, there is always GOOD.  And we have it GOOD, friends!  So, God bless America!  And God bless those protecting our freedom.  Let's remember them and their families who sacrifice so much for us today.

Okay, now onto the HUGE NEWS!!!  I've been asked to join the amazing DT over at Great Impressions!!! I'm so incredibly excited and I've got my first project for them to show you today!  AND--every 2nd and 4th Thursday I will be sharing video tutorials of fun and fabulous techniques using the amazing stamps you can buy from the Great Impressions store!  ALSO, we have a monthly challenge where you can be in the running to win some cash to buy some fabulous Great Impression stamps as well--they start the 1st Sunday of each month so I'll be back on Sunday with my card and a link for that challenge. :)

Whew...that's all the "business" I have, so now I can tell you about my card!  I decided to go with a mainly red, white, and blue theme since it is Independence Day.  I think this card will be sent as a AnyHero card for Operation Write Home. :)

Here's my card~

Products used~

(Store HERE.)

G305 Seaside Lighthouse

A109 For Someone Special

I water colored the gorgeous lighthouse image in with fun summery and patriotic colors before adding it to my card.  Pop over to the Great Impressions blog to see this card and other amazing creations that will inspire you to use these fabulous stamps!  Don't forget to come back on Sunday for the monthly challenge and then next Thursday for a link to my video tutorial!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!

A CAS offering

Well, since I attempted vintage a bit ago, I felt it was only right to try my hand at CAS after a few weeks!  I hope it's okay...I'm not sure the stamps I used as fireworks really look like fireworks...

Here's my card~

For these fabulous challenges~

colourQ: Color Inspiration

CASology: Fireworks

CAS-ual Fridays: Hunger Games

(Use an arrow on your project.)

I've used an arrow stamp by Pink Paislee, a sentiment by Papertrey Ink, washi tape from my stash, gems from my stash (a clear one colored with a Sharpie!), and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for hopping on over to my blog to take a peek!  This card, while patriotic, will be for my brother's birthday later on this month!  Hope you're inspired to create something and that you join in these fabulous challenges!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!

It seems like forever...

It seems like forever since I last had time to MAKE something.  We were without power for 96 hours this past weekend due to some serious wind storms in the area and so I haven't been home.  I. WAS. HAVING. WITHDRAWLS!!!  It had already been almost a week since I had crafted and then the clean up after the storm prolonged the whole thing...WOW.  I am SO glad I had time to make a card tonight!!!

Here's the card and a bit of detail~

For these fabulous challenges~

A Day For Daisies: Stress It!

(Use distressing in your project.)

Cards in Envy: Sketch Inspiration

City Crafter Challenges: Color Inspiration

I've used a gorgeous freebie image from A Day For Daisies, a sentiment by and unknown company (got it at a consignment sale), patterned glitter paper by DCWV, rhinestones by Basic Grey and Studio 120, gold glimmer mist from Tattered Angels, bubble wrap, and all other supplies used are by Stampin' Up!.

And now, I'd like to share some fun pictures from our mini vacay while the power was out!  Luckily we were able to salvage most of our perishables in my parents' freezer!  We stayed at my DH's parents' house since they were gone on vacation and so it was rather nice!

Here are some pictures from our adventure~

A framed art journal page by candle light.

My baby Hundie sleeping on my DH's lap after reaching some place cool!

My sweet fur baby chillin' at grandpa and grandma's.

My poor fur baby being attacked by her human cousins.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope that you've been inspired to create something today and that you join in these super fun challenges!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!

Inkspirational: July Color Challenge

Hello again, friends, and welcome to DT project for Inkspirational challenges!  It's a brand new month and so we're starting our rotation off with a color challenge AND we've got a different sponsor!

Our sponsor is offering a fabulous prize 

to one lucky winner for the month of July!

A Day For Daisies!

One lucky winner who plays along all month

with us will win a prize from their store!

It's the first week of our challenge month and that means we've got a color combo for you to be inkspired by!  It's soft and pretty and perfect for all those floral images you might own!

Here's our color inkspiration~

Here's what I've made~

Glittery details~

I've used digis by our sponsor, A Day For Daisies, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.  I used an element from the Mechanical Fairy & Paper Doll set over at ADFD as the leaves and I've watercolored all the images in before adding some glittery detail. :)

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!  I hope you'll join us this week and that you'll also leave some love with the other gals on this talented DT!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!

Technique Time Tuesday: Blurred Vision Stamping

Hello all!  It's a brand new month!  I can't believe how time flies the older I get, can you?  That has nothing to do with my post, it's just crazy how quickly things go!  Anyway, it's the first Tuesday of the month and that means that we've got another monthly challenge waiting for you over at Technique Time Tuesday!  This month we're asking you to do a little BLURRED VISION STAMPING.

Here's my card~

All products used are by Stampin' Up! except the large rhinestone brad in the center of the flower--that's by Making Memories. :)  This is such a fabulously easy technique, I know you'll all enjoy it!

Thanks for stopping by to look at my creation!  I hope that you join us this month and learn something new!  I also hope that you take a little time to spread the love and leave a comment on each of the DT members' blogs as well!  HUGS and happy stamping!

CYDI: Summer Smiles

Hi, friends!  It's Tuesday again and it's been two weeks since my last Can You Digi It? challenge post, so welcome back for more digiliciousness!  Yes, that's a word...this time around we have a super fun theme--it's SUMMER SMILES!

Here's some inspiration for you~

My card~

Supplies used~

(Store HERE.)

Butterfly Bliss Digi Stamps

by Delightfully Distressing Designs

When I thought about what makes me smile during the summertime, it was butterflies.  I hate going outside during the summer here in KS as it is incredibly hot and muggy, but when I do, I always smile when I see a beautiful butterfly!  What makes you smile during the summer?

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  I hope that you'll join us this fortnight for another super fun challenge!  I always love seeing what everyone comes up with--and don't forget to leave some love with the other DT members, too!  HUGS and happy {digi} stamping!

My NEWEST Challenge: House of Cards!!!

Hi, friends!  I am SO incredibly excited to announce the FIRST EVER challenge today at my newest challenge blog--House of Cards!  This challenge is a little bit different but I think you'll like the idea behind it!  Go pop on over for all the details.  Today's challenge is a card making style/color challenge.  We'd like to see some Cute & Fun cards made with...

This color scheme~

(When playing along, please use at least three.)

Here's my card~

I've used stamps by Darcie's, bubble wrap, gel pens by Sakura, patterned papers by Recollections (polka dots) and DCWV (for jellyfish), and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my creation!  I hope you'll join us this and every week as we explore different card making styles together!  Don't forget to go and take a peek at what my amazingly talented Cute & Fun DT have made for you as well!  HUGS and happy card making friends!