MHKDesigns: January Challenge

Hello, everyone!  I am SUPER excited to announce that we are having our FIRST EVER challenge over at MHKDesigns!  We have a really pretty photo/color inspiration for you this month, and I can't wait to see what you create with it!  Take a peek at the inspiration...

Isn't that so pretty?!  I was inspired by the colors and the flowers in the photo for my creation.  I used a few different products from the MHKDesigns store, too.  Here's my completed card...

The roses on this card are from the Simple Rose set.  I colored them with Spectrum Noir markers, added a bit of glittery goodness, and the fussy cut them out before adding them to my card base.  I used shades of pink for the bloom and turquoise for the leaves.

The sentiment is from the Stencil in the Roses set.  I layered it onto some dark brown cardstock, then added a bit of faux stitching.  I think it looks SO PRETTY nestled into the roses and surrounded by fun embellies!

The patterned paper for the card base is from the Autumnal Accents Paper Pack.  I did more faux stitching to tie in the sentiment, as well as added some leaves, cheesecloth, a doily half (nearly covered, lol), some rhinestones, and fun buttons.  I really love the way this card turned out, and I hope you do, too!  I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! :)

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends!  I hope you hop over to join in our monthly challenge at MHKDesigns!  There are prizes for each one, and you can use any products you'd like! :) Don't forget to leave some love with the other gals on this wonderful DT, too!

Alicia | Asha | Donna | Jerrie | Jessica | Judy

Lilian | Michele | NanaConnie | Rocky | Sathya | Shawna

I'll be back soon with more creations using MHKDesigns products!

Until then, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

Project supplies:

Simple Rose | MHKDesigns

Stencil in the Roses | MHKDesigns

Autumnal Accents Papers | MHKDesigns

Stitched Strawberries

Hi, friends!  Happy Tuesday! :)  I hope you're warmer than I am here--it's been SO cold, with an even colder wind chill.  And now that the obligatory weather chit chat has been gotten out of the way... ;)  I have a fun card to share with you--and it uses some of the *NEWEST* dies from The Stamps of Life!  Take a peek...

To create the fun layers on this card, I used the *NEW* Stitched Rectangle Dies!  These dies are AMAZING--it's a set of NINE--and they layer perfectly onto an A2 size card!  I added some gingham ribbon to accent one of the layers, but look at the wonderful deep stitch you get!

For my focal section, I used the Strawberry Club Dies and the morestrawberries2stamp set.  I LOVE the fabulous texture you get with these dies, and the sentiments are punny and fabulous!  I added a few Strawberry Goosebumps for more texture and a fun, too.

I LOVE this sweet card, and I hope you do, too!  I think it would be PERFECT for a Valentine, but it really could be used for any occasion, don't you think?  I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

I'd like to enter this card into these fabulous challenges~

Crafty Sentiments: Valentine

Deep Ocean Challenge: Something New

Fan-Tastic Tuesday: Make it Girly

Lemon Shortbread: Anything Goes

Retarte: Anything Goes

Thank you so much for stopping by today to take a peek at my card!  That's all I have for you today, but I hope you take some time to join in the fun with these fabulous challenges and create something!  Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping! :)

Project supplies:

morestrawberries2stamp | The Stamps of Life	Strawberry Club Die Set | The Stamps of Life	Stitched Rectangle Dies | The Stamps of Life	Licorice Cardstock	Powdered Sugar Cardstock
Ink Pads - Set 2	Strawberry Goosebumps | The Stamps of Life	Black and White Check Ribbon | The Stamps of Life	Monthly Card Kit | The Stamps of Life

Great Impressions: Quill You Be Mine?

Happy Monday, friends!  I'm back with another creation that uses some super fun stamps from the Great Impressions online store.  Today I'm sharing a Valentine with a cute critter and punny sentiment--MY FAVE!  Take a peek...

I stamped the image, E825 Spikey the Porcupine, directly onto the kraft card base, then colored it in with colored pencils. He is such a cutie, don't you think?!  I then stamped the sentiment, D475 Stuck on You, with red ink onto the card base.  A few rhinestones were added for some shine and texture.

I then added some fun patterned papers and stitched ribbon to the bottom of the card to anchor my little porcupine guy.  He is such a doll, and I LOVE him!  I hope you like my finished product, too!  I'd love for you to leave me a comment below to let me know what you think!

That's all for me today, friends.  THANK YOU so much for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  I also would love for you to come and join our monthly challenge!  If you use a stamp from the Great Impressions online store, please link it up in our Customer Gallery, too!  Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

Project supplies:

E825 Spikey the Porcupine | Great Impressions Stamps

D475 Stuck on You | Great Impressions Stamps

Paper Sweeties January 2016 Release Rewind!

Hey, all!  It's time for another release from Paper Sweeties, and it's FULL of Valentine goodness!  I've got a darling paper doll Valentine card to share with you all today that I hope you will adore as much as I do!  Take a peek...

I used little Sophie and the Sophie Sweet Cut die, along with the I Pick You stamp set to create my little paper doll.  I colored her skin and hair with Spectrum Noir markers, then paper pieced the outfit and finished it off with some red and white Glaze gel pens.

The fun doily heart was made using the *NEW* With Love Sweet Cuts die, the Be Happy Sweet Cuts dies, and a sentiment from the I Pick You stamp set.  I added a smattering of Sugar Sprinkle Sequins for some added shine, as well as going along with the floral theme.

Some fun patterned paper, fake flowers, and faux stitching finished off this sweet card.  I REALLY adore the way this turned out!  I hope you agree!  Please do leave me a comment below to let me know what you think! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!  I hope you hop over to the Paper Sweeties store and grab these goodies!  For more inspiration, make sure to check out what the other DT gals have made this month!

Here's your list~

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Jeri Thomas 
Jill Norwood 

Kathy Schweinfurth

Larissa Heskett
Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Michele Henderson 
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir
Nancy Salkeld

And Here's What's New!

With Love
With Love Sweet Cuts
Sweet Treats
Sweet Treats Sweet Cuts

Don't forget about the monthly card kit!

I'll be back next month with more inspiration using

products from the Paper Sweeties online boutique!

Until then, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

Project supplies:

"Sophie" - Paper Sweeties

Sophie Sweet Cuts Die - Paper Sweeties

I Pick You Stamp Set--Paper Sweeties

Be Happy Sweet Cuts Dies - Paper Sweeties

Sugar Sprinkles Seqins - Paper Sweeties

Paper Sweeties January 2016 Release Party!

Hey, all!  It's time for another release from Paper Sweeties, and it's FULL of Valentine goodness!  I've got a fun shabby chic Valentine card to share with you all today that I think you will love!  Take a peek...

This card uses the fun *NEW* With Love stamp set, With Love Sweet Cuts dies, and a sentiment from the *NEW* Sweet Treats stamp set.  I LOVE this fabulous heart doily image and coordinating die!  SO versatile--and PERFECT for Valentine's Day!

A few Sugar Sprinkle Sequins, shabby flowers, and glittery red embellishments, along with some Strawberry baker's twine, finished this fun card off.  I LOVE the way these colors work together...and, POLKA DOTS! ;)  What do you think?  I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!  I hope you hop over to the Paper Sweeties store and grab these goodies!  For more inspiration, make sure to check out what the other DT gals have made this month!

Here's your list~

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Jeri Thomas 
Jill Norwood 

Kathy Schweinfurth

Larissa Heskett
Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Michele Henderson 
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir
Nancy Salkeld

And Here's What's New!

With Love
With Love Sweet Cuts
Sweet Treats
Sweet Treats Sweet Cuts

These products are available to purchase TODAY!
Go grab them!

Don't forget about the monthly card kit!

I'll be back tomorrow with more inspiration using

this month's Paper Sweeties release!

Until then, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

Project supplies:

Sugar Sprinkles Seqins - Paper Sweeties

Strawberry Bakers Twine - Paper Sweeties