Sunflowers & Pumpkins w/ Conie Fong

 Hello, friends! It’s another day, and another card for me to share with you! I am so honored to be a Guest Designer for Conie Fong for the next couple of months, and today I’m sharing a lovely fall themed card using a gorgeous image from the Conie Fong Etsy shop! 

This card features the Sunflower Pumpkin Bundle image. I printed it the same size twice, then cut out the pumpkins and focal bloom after coloring so I could use them to add dimension to the scene. I also added a few buttons tucked in here and there for more texture.

I’m entering this card into these fabulous challenges:

Make My Monday: 3 Images of Something (sunflowers)

Stamping Sensations: Anything Goes, Optional Moodboard

Pattie’s Creations: Anything Goes w/ Stamped or Digital Image

Thank you so much for stopping by to take a peek at my first card back! I hope you take some time to head over to the Conie Fong Etsy Shop and grab some amazing images! If you do, please share them in the Conie Fong Facebook Group with us! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting, friends!

Mynn xx

Sweet Balloon Bear

 Hello, friends! It has been quite some time since I last posted, but I am trying to get back to blogging every once in a while since rekindling my love of card making! I am so honored to be a Guest Designer for Conie Fong for the next couple of months, so my first post back is a card using a darling image from the Conie Fong Etsy shop!

This card uses the darling teddy bear image that you can find HERE. I colored it with my Ohuhu alcohol markers. I added this little darling to a scene created with papers from Honey Bee Stamps, a Doodlebug doily, a digital sentiment, some faux stitching, and a few resin flowers.

I am entering this darling card into these fabulous challenges:

Passion for Markers: Favorite Color Combo (pastels)

Try it on Tuesday: Pretty Papers

Crafting Happiness: Anything Goes

CD Sunday Plus: Anything Using CD/Digital

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: Anything Goes

Thank you so much for stopping by to take a peek at my first card back! I hope you take some time to head over to the Conie Fong Etsy Shop and grab some adorable images! If you do, please share them in the Conie Fong Facebook Group with us! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting, friends!

Mynn xx

Crafter's Castle + Taylormadecards4u: Victorian Christmas Card

Hello, friends! Welcome to another post for the Crafter's Castle challenge! Our theme this month is Anything Goes, and our sponsor is Taylormadecards4u. I'm excited to get to share with you my creation, made using the...

Santa Passport Kit!

Here is my creation~

I'm entering this card into these fabulous challenges~

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge: AG w/ Patterned Paper

Creative Sketchy Girls: Make a Christmas Card

Daisy Chain Challenges: Christmas/Winter

Happy Little Stampers: Anything w/a Die Cut Goes

Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog: Anything Christmas Goes

Sweet Stampers: Christmas

The 12 Months of Christmas: Christmas + Option of Red & Green

I have created a video tutorial on how I made this card, so please stop by my YouTube channel for all the details OR watch below! The supplies I used to create this card include the Santa Passport Kit, Playful Stand-Ups Card Dies, gold ribbon from my stash, and some discontinued holly rhinestone stickers from Hero Arts.

Thanks for stopping by today to take a peek at my creation! I will be back again sometime to share more craftiness with you! Until then, HUGS and happy crafting, friends!

Crafter's Castle & Taylormadecards4u: A Digital Invitation

Hello, friends! I'm so excited to once again be joining the gals at Crafter's Castle for this month's challenge! My first project this month is this sweet digital invitation, using a digital kit from Taylormadecards4u...

I hope you come and join the fun with this month's challenge at Crafter's Castle! The prize is the digital kits from Taylormadecards4u that the design team is showcasing this month! Check them all out in the videos, listed below, including my video sharing how I created this invitation!

Janie | Jeanie | Mynn | Katrina | Alicia | Wendy

Here's the set I used~

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you leave me a comment below to let me know what you think of my creation! I'll be back on the 15th with more inspiration using other products from Taylormadecards4u! Until then, HUGS and happy {digital} crafting!

Crafter's Castle + Taylormadecards4u = Altered Mini Composition Notebooks

Hi, friends! I am so excited to be joining the team at Crafter's Castle for this month's Back to School YouTube Video Hop! Our wonderful sponsor is Taylormadecards4u, and we are showcasing the fabulous Passport to School digital kit!

Take a peek at some details of my creations...

A friend of mine gave me some mini composition notebooks back in May, and they TOTALLY scream Back to School to me! I altered two of them using the Passport to School digital kit as well as these Library Cards from Taylormadecards4u!

Check out my video tutorial on how to create this fun project!

Our challenge will continue to run from today (Sept. 15th) until Sept. 30th. In order to be considered for the prize from Taylormadecards4u, all you need to do is join the challenge!

More DT inspiration:
Janie

Jeanie

Tasha

Mynn

Myra

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you take some time to visit our fabulous sponsor, Taylormadecards4u, and join us at Crafter's Castle! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting, friends!

Crafter's Castle + Taylormadecards4u = Magnetic Bookmarks

Hi, friends! I am so excited to be joining the team at Crafter's Castle for this month's Back to School YouTube Video Hop! Our wonderful sponsor is Taylormadecards4u, and we are showcasing the fabulous Passport to School digital kit!

Take a peek at my creation...

This is a quick and easy project for any book lover--a magnetic bookmark! I used a paper and some elements from the Passport to School set, then added a few washi tapes from Doodle Bug Design and black liquid pearls.

Check out my video tutorial on how to create this fun project!

Our hop will run from today (Sept. 1st) until Sept. 7th. In order to be considered for the prize from Taylormadecards4u, you must watch all 7 videos, subscribe to all 7 channels, leave a comment on all 7 videos, and if you like what you've seen, give a thumbs up! Finally, email Janie at 4crafterscastle@gmail.com letting her know you've completed the hop, and put Hop Entry as your subject line! The prize is the fabulous Passport to School set that we're all showcasing!

Here's the hop list:

Janie

Jeanie

Tasha

Mynn

Myra

Monica

Wendy

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you take some time to visit our fabulous sponsor, Taylormadecards4u, and join us at Crafter's Castle! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting, friends!

Crafter's Castle Mixed Media Mania CAS Version

Hi, friends! I am super excited to be a participant in this month's Crafter's Castle challenge and YouTube tutorial parade! There are links below to the design team’s HOP videos, and I hope you visit each of them!.

Here's my video:



And my finished card:

I got all of the supplies for this CAS mixed media card from Create For Less! I used a stencil, stamps, and a variety of inks to create the layered flower. I added some glitter and rhinestones for texture and shine, too. For a full list of supplies, please scroll to the bottom of this post!

Thank you for HOPPING along with us!

DT Line-Up:
Janie: https://youtu.be/JwFBrA9Krug
Jeanie:
Tasha:
Mike: https://youtu.be/0O9Kmi4LmAM
Monica:
Mynn: https://youtu.be/HpWT0ATfH3U

Please visit Create For Less to grab some amazingly priced goodies to craft with, and visit the Crafter’sCastle Blog and enter this month’s challenge for your chance to win a $100 gift card to the shop! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

Products used:

Paper Accents Neutral Cardstock

Paper Accents Essentials Tile Pattern Stencil

Avery Elle Magnolia Stamp Set

Avery Elle Magolia Die Cuts

Bo Bunny Wall to Wall Clear Stamps

Bo Bunny It Is Written Clear Stamps

Stephanie Barnard Inks

Darice Auroral Borealis Rhinestones

Ranger Star Dust Stickles

Crafters Castle Mixed Media Mania Video Hop

Hi, friends! I am super excited to be a participant in this month's Crafter's Castle challenge and YouTube hop! Our sponsor this month is Create For Less, and if you keep reading, you'll find out the AMAZING prize you could win! The hop starts today, Saturday June 1st, and goes through Friday June 7, 2019, giving you plenty of time to watch all 6 design team members’ videos. There are links below to the design team’s HOP videos.

Here's my video:

And my finished card:

And now, here are the details on how to enter and what the prize is!

·         WATCH ALL 6 design team members’ entire Hop videos.

·         SUBSCRIBE to ALL 6 design team members.....and be sure we can SEE that you have subscribed.

·         Leave a COMMENT on ALL 6 hop videos....not just any comment....comment on something specific you saw in the video. Also, if you are a new subbie let me us know. And it would be fun to know where you’re from.

·         And if you like what you saw PLEASE give a THUMBS up. Thank you!

Once you have done all of these things send an e-mail to 4crafterscastle@gmail.com telling Janie that you have done ALL of the requirements, and put Hop Entry in the subject line.

The Grand Prize winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to spend at Create For Less!!! And no that isn’t a typo....it really is a $100 gift certificate! The Grand Prize winner will be announced approximately 1 week after the hop ends.

Thank you for HOPPING along with us!

DT Line-Up:

Janie:  https://youtu.be/vsEVeKOyNRc

Jeanie:  https://youtu.be/dLoXr1eZaJM

Tasha: https://youtu.be/0Qi-gme_eMM

Mike: https://youtu.be/2ruYtR6G-W4

Monica: https://youtu.be/BIRd9bENNVg

Mynn: https://youtu.be/x723dJJl0tY

Please visit our wonderful sponsor, Create For Less, and visit the Crafter’sCastle Blog and enter this month’s challenge! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

Products used:
Paper Accents Neutral Cardstock Pack https://www.createforless.com/Paper-A... Tim Holtz Wildflowers Stamps https://www.createforless.com/TimHolt... Avery Elle Magnolia Stamps https://www.createforless.com/Avery-E... Bo Bunny It Is Written Stamps https://www.createforless.com/Bo-Bunn... Bo Bunny Wall to Wall Textures Stamps https://www.createforless.com/Bo-Bunn... PA Essentials Scallop Stencil https://www.createforless.com/PA-Esse... Stephanie Barnard Ink Artichoke https://www.createforless.com/ColorBo... Stephanie Barnard Ink Sky https://www.createforless.com/ColorBo... Stephanie Barnard Ink Blueberry https://www.createforless.com/ColorBo... Stephanie Barnard Ink Banana https://www.createforless.com/ColorBo... Stephanie Barnard Ink Spearmint https://www.createforless.com/ColorBo... EK Success Large Butterfly Punch https://www.createforless.com/EK-Succ... Tombow Mono Liquid Glue Aqua https://www.createforless.com/Tombow-... Tombow Mono Dots Adhesive https://www.createforless.com/Tombow-... Scotch Mounting Foam https://www.createforless.com/Scotch-... Versamark Pad https://www.createforless.com/Tsukine... Nuvo Glitter Noir Embossing Powder https://www.createforless.com/Nuvo-Gl... Darice Iridescent Rhinestones https://www.createforless.com/Darice-...

Crafter's Castle June Sponsor SNEAK PEEK!

Hey, friends! Just stopping by to share a quick sneak peek video about the amazing goodies I received from Create For Less and will be using next month as a guest at the Crafter's Castle Challenge! You can watch below, or head over to my YouTube channel to view!

Thanks for watching! See you again soon!

Taylormadecards4u: Gone Fishing

Hello, friends! I am so excited to be here today with a Guest Design position for Taylormadecards4u! The lovely Monica Taylor invited me to use the *NEW* Gone Fishin' set and create something to share with you. Take a peek at the set...

I took the elements from this fabulous set and created two digital scrapbook pages. I used Adobe Photoshop to grab and layer elements along with photos of family members. It was SO fun to get to use this set and create something I don't usually get to create!

The first page is a gift for my mother-in-law. The photo I used is her father. I never had the privilege of meeting him because he passed before even my husband was born, but I have heard he was an amazingly kind person. The Gone Fishin' set was perfect to highlight this photo! I'll be printing this and framing it.

The second page is of my brother-in-law and niece. I'm very close to my sweet niece, and I thought this would be fun to send to her, since we live far away from each other. Again, the Gone Fishin' set was the perfect way to highlight this fun photo!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends! I hope you like what you see, and I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Thank you again to Monica and Taylormadecards4u for this opportunity! I hope you hop over to the store and grab this set today! Until next time, HUGS and happy {digital} crafting, friends!

Guest Designer: Crafter's Castle

Hello, crafty friends! I am super excited to get to be a guest designer this month at the Crafter's Castle Challenge! Thank you to Janie for inviting me, and for all the DT members and their welcoming kindness! The challenge theme this month is "Anything Holiday Goes"! The sponsor for this month's challenge is OohLaLaScraps (an Etsy Shop). Please visit them to see the amazing variety of products they have! I just know that you will find the perfect item for your next digital creation!

For my project today, I've used the Naughty or Nice digital scrapbook kit.

Here is what I created.

Raise your hand if you struggle to create cards that are easy to mail! Me, too! That's why digital design is such a great way to personalize your creations without the bulk! Mail and budget friendly--plus a handmade touch! What's not to love???

I used Adobe Photoshop to create the focal panels these darling Christmas cards. They use digital papers and elements from the Naughty or Nice digital scrapbook kit from OohLaLaScraps. I decided to distress the edges for just a bit more texture before adding them to red cardstock bases. I just LOVE the variety of products in these kits--there is SO MUCH to choose from, and they can be tailored to ANY style of crafting!

To see how my project was created, please check out my video!

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on my creations in the comments below! I hope you come join in the fun with us at Crafter's Castle, and don't forget to grab some goodies from OohLaLaScraps, too! Also, check out the creations the other members of this amazing DT have to share!

Janie Rinta

Bev Code

Jeanie Ellis

Priya Satish

Sandi Nagel

Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting!

Guest Designer: Crafter's Castle

Hello, crafty friends! I am super excited to get to be a guest designer this month at the Crafter's Castle Challenge! Thank you to Janie for inviting me, and for all the DT members and their welcoming kindness! The challenge theme this month is "Anything Holiday Goes"! The sponsor for this month's challenge is OohLaLaScraps (an Etsy Shop). Please visit them to see the amazing variety of products they have! I just know that you will find the perfect item for your next digital creation!

For my project today, I've used the Nearly Fall digital scrapbook kit.

Here is what I created.

As a teacher, I like to keep thank you postcards around to give to students when they delight me with a picture or other gift. I think setting the example for giving thanks is essential in the education of children, and they love getting a handwritten thank you! Don't we all, really? And isn't Thanksgiving the perfect time to send a small thank you to someone who has helped you? I think so. ;)

I used Adobe Photoshop to create these darling postcards. They use digital papers and elements from the Nearly Fall digital scrapbook kit from OohLaLaScraps. I just LOVE the variety of products in these kits--there is SO MUCH to choose from!

To see how my project was created, please check out my video!

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on my creations in the comments below! I hope you come join in the fun with us at Crafter's Castle, and don't forget to grab some goodies from OohLaLaScraps, too! Also, check out the creations the other members of this amazing DT have to share!

Janie Rinta

Bev Code

Jeanie Ellis

Priya Satish

Sandi Nagel

Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting!

Paper Sweeties 25 Days of Christmas 2016

Hello, my friends!  So excited to be back today to share some creation I've made for the Paper Sweeties 25 Days of Christmas blog hop!  Thank you to Debbie for inviting me to join in the fun! :) 

I had so much fun creating with these darling products, that I decided to create a gift set.  The set includes a card, gift box, and gift bag that all match.  I went gingerbread and plaid--two of my faves for the holidays!  Take a peek...

Aren't those gingerbread men the CUTEST?!  I LOVE them so much!  I used the Sugar & Spice Sweet Cuts dies to create these guys.  I added some Peppermint sequins and black rhinestones, along with all the fun glittery paper, to deck these dudes out.  SO cute!

This same little guy showed up on the card I made...

...the matching gift box...

...and the gift bag!

A sentiment from the Homemade With Love stamp set also made it's appearance on both the card and the tag on the gift box.  I added some color to the sentiment with Sakura glitter gel pens.

The finishing touch was some Rusty Jingle Bells tied onto the card and gift box with twine, along with some super seasonally appropriate plaid paper! ;)  I totally adore how these creations turned out, and I hope you do, too!  I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Thanks so much for stopping by, all!  I am so grateful for each of you, and I hope that you all have a warm and wonderful holiday season!  Head over to Paper Sweeties to grab these goodies, and don't forget to follow along with the hop all the way through the 25th!  Until next time, HUGS and MERRY stamping, friends!

Project supplies:

Sugar and Spice Sweet Cuts - Paper Sweeties	Homemade With Love - Stamp Set - Paper Sweeties	Peppermint Sequins - Paper Sweeties	Rusty Jingle Bells - Paper Sweeties	Black Rhinestones | Want 2 Scrap
Ranger Glossy Accents Glue	Tsukineko StazOn Jet Black	6 Piece Assorted Stardust Gelly Roll Pens | Sakura	Natural Hemp Cord Twine	Gingersnap cardstock
Powdered Sugar Cardstock	Cranberry Cardstock | The Stamps of Life	Opulent Opal Glitter Cardstock | CutCardStock	Coredinations Glitter Silk Cardstock | CutCardStock	Curious Metallic White Gold | CutCardStock
3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent	Tombo Dot Pattern Adhesive Runner