52CCT: September Sketch Challenge

Oh my, is it really only a little less than 4 months to Christmas?!  Luckily for me, I am on the DT at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown so I KNOW my cards are all gonna be done in time!  Hooray!  If you haven't started, why not come and play along with our sketch this week?  And then come back again each Saturday for another challenge and you'll have at least 20 cards done! :)

Here's this week's sketch~

My card~

I've used a stamp by American Crafts, patterned paper by Recollections, and all other supplies are from Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a look at my card!  I must say that I am really happy with it--it's a nice clean & traditional design! :)  I hope you join in the fun this week and don't forget to leave some love with the other DT members as well!  HUGS and merry stamping, friends!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to me!!!  I got an A on my first biology test!!!  WOOHOO! So, to celebrate, I'm sharing some cards today that aren't for any DTs (finally)!  But first, let me show you why I've only been around in a DT member capacity for the last little bit...

Fun things like this~

And love from this girl~

She's the sanity in my day--she always seems to know when I need love because I'm getting too stressed out.  She's such a good fur baby!!!  I guess my DH give love, too...lol!  No picture of him...he'd not be very happy with me! ;)

Okay, now onto the card I've made!!!  It's a congratulatory card and it would be used for any congratulatory reason...but I'm thinking about using it as a graduation card. :)

Here's the card~

Detail~

For these fabulous challenges~

Less is More: Use a Rubber Stamp + Optional Watercoloring

CAS Colours & Sketches: Color Inspiration

CAS(E) This Sketch: Sketch Inspiration

CAS-ual Fridays: Back To School

(Hopefully the end result of school counts?!)

Inspired By Stamping: Customer Gallery Contest

I've used a rubber stamp from Stampin' Up! then to create the rainbow effect I water colored the portions inside the stamped design.  I then added the sentiment, a stamp from Inspired By Stamping, highlighted it with a clear glitter gel pen by Sakura.  After that was done, it needed a bit more BLING.  He he he...you know I LOVE me some bling! ;)  So, I grabbed my sequin bag and added some.  I had to color in the orange and yellow ones using Sharpies and then I like to add a dot of Liquid Pearls by Ranger to anchor the sequin a bit more.  Luckily I have a lot of colors... ;)  That's it!  Oh, I guess layering it all together.  Then THAT'S it. ;)

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  I have more things to blog about so stay tuned...it might be a post heavy day here on my blog!  And don't miss the chance to go and play along with these fabulous challenges, too!!! :)  HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

Great Impressions: MORE Autumn Colors

Hello again, friends!  It's Mynnette here again with another card made with a beautiful and simple sentiment from the Great Impressions Rubber Stamps store!  Since autumn is almost here and our monthly challenge is to create something with autumn colors, I thought I would share another card using these shades.

Here's my card~

Some details~

Products used: H92 "Get Well Prayer", E320 Delicate Leaf Branch, Bundle of Joy Girl Paper, My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  Hop on over to the Great Impressions Blog for more information about the supplies you'll need for my next tutorial--it's a fun and scary Halloween-y technique called GHOST MASKING!  HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

Inkspirational: September Color Challenge

Hello fellow crafters!  Welcome to another weekly DT post for Inkspirational Challenges!!!  This week we've got a fabulous color challenge going on for you--come and play along!  We've got a fabulous sponsor for one lucky player--from Inspired By Stamping!!!

Here's the color palette~

My card~

I've used stamps from our sponsor, Inspired By Stamping, glitter glue by Studio G, a dry embossing folder by Sizzix, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek!  Please come and join in the fun and don't forget to leave some love with the other amazingly talented girls on this DT as well!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!

Technique Time Tuesday: Faux Silk

Wow, September!!!  I can't believe it!  We're only a few days in, but it seems like summer is coming to a close so quickly!  I just hope the temperature keeps dropping--it's been 100* and over the past few days!

Anyway, this post is to tell you about the new technique challenge we have for you this month at Technique Time Tuesday!!!  Its' called FAUX SILK and creates such a fun effect!

Here's my card~

Detail of the effect~

I've use stamps by Hero Arts, glitter glue by Studio G, sequins and tissue paper from my stash, washi tape by We R Memory Makers, markers by Spectrum Noir, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my card--hop over to the challenge blog for the video tutorial and to play along with us!  You've got a month to make as many creations as you'd like!  Don't forget to stop by and leave some love with the other gals on this fabulously brilliant DT as well!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!

House of Cards: Cute & Fun Colors

Hi, friends!  Welcome to another DT post for the House of Cards challenge blog!!!  This month, we're focusing on a specific color scheme and each week we're focusing on a different style of paper crafting.  Please make sure that your entries match both requirements before linking with us!  This week we're focusing on the CUTE & FUN style.  I've made a card that I think will be perfect for Susan's Thanksgiving Crusade!

Here are the colors~

My card~

Details~

Inside of card.

I've used stamps by Pure Innocence, pearls from my stash, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  I hope you'll join us this week and that you'll also take a little time to leave some love with the other amazing crafters on my Cute & Fun team!  HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

Great Impressions: September Challenge: Autumn Colors

Is anyone else in the northern hemisphere glad that autumn is upon us?  I for one am SO ready to turn of the AC, pull on a sweatshirt, and cuddle up with an hot apple cider!  Did you see my correct grammar there?  I'm quite impressed as well. ;)

Anyway, since it's the first Sunday of the month and autumn is upon us, we've go a new challenge for you over at the Great Impressions Blog!  Our theme this month is AUTUMN COLORS!!!  I've made a card that I think will be perfect for Susan's Thanksgiving Crusade as well!  It's a way to remember the people in your life that you are thankful for! :)

Here's what I've created~

Details~

Products used: E320 Delicate Leaf Branch, E794 A Friend, My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots.

Thanks so much for stopping by to look at my card--it's always nice to have visitors!  Please join us this month and don't forget to stop and leave some love with the other DT members as well!  HUGS and happy autumnal stamping, friends!