House of Cards: December Blog Hop

Hi, friends!  It's time for another End of Term Blog Hop at House of Cards!  You should have arrived here from the HOC blog, but if not, make sure to stop by there for a full list of the hoppers!  It's also a DT call, so if you'd like to join our team, please check out the challenge post for all the details!  This hop will run from the 1st-15th of December, so don't wait too long!  We have some super fun photo inspiration for your crafting pleasure, too!  Take a peek...

And here are all of our fabulous sponsors. Our team will be using a variety of products from these amazing companies!

Beccy's Place

Prize: 1 stamp set or 3 single images

Cute as a Button

Prize: 3 single images

Great Impressions
Prize: Prize Package

MHKDesigns

Prize: Any three products of your choice!

I chose to use products from MHKDesigns for my creation for today's hop.  I was inspired by the fun wreaths and traditional colors of the inspiration photo.  Check out my creation...

This image is from the Wonderful Wreath digital stamp set.  I colored it with colored pencils, then added a bit of glitter gel pen to the berries before fussy cutting it out.  I added a sentiment from the Eat Your Cake digital stamp set (printed on vellum) right across the top of the image.  

I used papers from the Simply Seasonal and Stars & Stripes digital paper packs.  A smattering of rhinestones, a punched border gussied up with silver Liquid Pearls, and some ribbon finished off my creation.  I love the graphic, yet vintage, feel of it, and I hope you do, too!  I can't wait to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  Your next step on the hop is Cohenna's blog!  Make sure to stop by all the other gals' blogs to see what they have in store--they ALWAYS amaze me!  Have fun!  Happy hopping, all! :)

Project supplies:

Wonderful Wreath Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Simply Seasonal Digital Paper Pack | MHKDesigns	Stars & Strips Paper Pack | MHKDesigns	Gingersnap cardstock	Licorice Cardstock
Powdered Sugar Cardstock	Recollections Vellum Paper Pack	Fantasia 36 ct. Colored Pencils	6 Piece Assorted Stardust Gelly Roll Pens | Sakura	Liquid Pearls - Silver
Mother of Pearl Rhinestones | Want 2 Scrap

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hi, friends, and Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in the USA!  I've made a couple of digital prints that I have hanging in my home for this holiday, and I thought I would share them with you today.  Take a peek...

These use a variety of products from MHKDesigns, and I love the way they turned out!  The top print was made with papers from the Autumnal Accents paper pack and images from the Fabulously Fall digital stamp set.  The bottom print was made using papers from the same Autumnal Accents paper pack and images from the *SOON TO BE RELEASED* Fanciful Feathers digital stamp set.

Feel free to save and use these prints in your own decorating, should they appeal to you!  I'll be back another day with holiday prints, too!  Sending HUGS and wishing you all happy {digital} stamping!

Project supplies:

Fabulous Fall | MHKDesigns

Fanciful Feathers | MHKDesigns

Autumnal Accents Papers | MHKDesigns

MHKDesigns: November Challenge

Hello again, friends!  It's time for another monthly challenge on the MHKDesigns blog, and I have a CAS creation that goes along with our color/photo inspiration...

If you have MHKDesigns Etsy Shop products, this challenge (like any other) is ANYTHING GOES!  If not, just use the photo or colors above and be inspired!  Take a peek at what I created...

I used the *SOON TO BE RELEASED* Fanciful Feathers digital stamp set for this card.  I layered the three feather images, using colors from the inspiration, in either corner, then added one of the sentiments from this set towards the bottom of the card.

Some faux stitching, twine, gray matting, and a gray button finished this super quick to make card off!  I really adore the way it looks, and I hope you like it, too!  I would 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!

Asha | Donna | Katie | Judy | Jerrie | Jessica | Julie | Lilian

Lorie | NanaConnie | Rocky | Sathya | Shawna

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

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

MHKDesigns: Triple Time Stamping w/ Digis!

Hey, friends!  I am super excited to share my card with you today!  This card uses some lovely digital products from the MHKDesigns Etsy Shop, and I've got a video tutorial on how I created the effect, as well!  Take a peek at the completed card...

Fun, right?!  I decided for this card that i was going to play around with the Triple Time Stamping technique, but with digis!  Here's a quick run down of what I did (video tutorial can be found HERE on my YouTube station):

1. Print out the image (mine from the Blossoming digital stamp set) three times, in the same size.
2. Die cut each panel using nesting dies in three sizes.
3. Color all images the same way.
4. Add sentiment (mine from the Pansy Corner digital stamp set) to the top panel. (Optional--you could also print the sentiment as part of your main panels, if desired.)
5. Layer with simple matting.

Totally simple, right?!  I used Spectrum Noir markers to color the image from the Blossoming digital stamp set.  I went with oranges and yellows, and I love the way the colors POP with the black matting!

The sentiment, from the Pansy Corner digital stamp set, was printed onto vellum, then added to the top panel before I adhered it in place.  I decided to keep this card flat, so I didn't use dimensional foam.  It will be PERFECT for sending in the mail! :)

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!  I hope you join the monthly challenge we have going on at MHKDesigns!  Grab these goodies from the Etsy shop, take a peek at the video tutorial I have on how to create this technique, and get crafting today!  I'll be back later this month with more crafty posts!  Until then, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

Project supplies:

Blossoming | MHKDesigns	Pansy Corner | MHKDesigns	Licorice Cardstock	Powdered Sugar Cardstock	Gingersnap cardstock
Stitched Rectangle Dies | The Stamps of Life	Recollections Vellum Paper Pack	Spectrum Noir Markers: Green	Spectrum Noir Markers - Yellows

House of Cards: Lots of Layers and/or Color Inspiration

Happy November, friends!  It's time for another fun challenge at House of Cards, and this month we'd like to see lots of layer and/or have you be inspired by this photo/color inspiration...

I decided to go with lots of layers, and share a card made using digital stamps from MHKDesigns to create a triple time stamping effect.  You can click HERE for a video tutorial on how I was able to do this!  Take a peek at my card...

I used the Blossoming digital stamp set to create the background panels of this card, then layered a sentiment from the Pansy Corner digital stamp set on top after printing it onto vellum.  The flowers were colored with Sakura glitter gel pens and the centers jazzed up with some gold Stickles.

To finish this card off, I added a bit more glitter to the panel edges, along with a smattering of dark pink sequins.  I think this turned out to be a super fun card, and I hope you agree!  I would love to hear your comments below!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends!  I hope you take a bit of time to come and play along with us at House of Cards.  Don't forget to stop by the other DT members' blogs for even MORE amazing inspiration--they always blow me away!  I'll be back later this month with more crafty posts!  Until then, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

Project supplies:

Blossoming | MHKDesigns	Pansy Corner | MHKDesigns	Powdered Sugar Cardstock	Artichoke Cardstock | The Stamps of Life	Gingersnap cardstock
Recollections Vellum Paper Pack	Stitched Rectangle Dies | The Stamps of Life	stickles gold glitter glue	Ranger Stickles in Baby Blue	Pink Rhinestones | Want 2 Scrap
6 Piece Assorted Stardust Gelly Roll Pens | Sakura