Punny Thank You

Hi, friends! I hope you all had a happy, safe, and enjoyable Independence Day if you live in the USA. We spent time with family and it was GRATE! Which brings me to this post's card...

I used patterned paper, cardstock, and ink from Stampin' Up!, stamps and die from Close To My Heart, and embellishments from a smattering of places for this card. I LOVE puns, so this sentiment and image combo make my heart happy!

I think this cards turned out beautifully, and I hope you agree! I can't wait to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

I'm entering this card into these fabulous challenges:

Just Us Girls: Wildcard Week (AG)

Shopping Our Stash: Geometric Patterns

Through the Craftroom Door: Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek! I will be back sometime later with another crafty creation to share. Until then, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

MHKDesigns: April Challenge + Caring Crocus Release

Hello and happy April, everyone! I'm here today to share a card for this month's challenge at MHKDesigns. As you know, I've revamped how my Etsy shop will be running this year, so our challenge posts will ALSO include a monthly release set! This month's set is called...

Caring Crocus!

And here is our challenge inspiration:

This month's card's focal panel (that was interesting to type!) was created in Photoshop. Here is the completed card: 

I made the image from the Caring Crocus set white and did some watercolor brushing behind. I was inspired by the colors in this month's photo inspiration!

I chose to use the scripture from the Caring Crocus set as my sentiment. I think this is a wonderful reminder of God's love and mercy to us all!

Some yellow gingham ribbon, silver elastic cording, and a purple flower shaped button finished off this card. I matted the panel with black before adding it to the card front. I do love this card and hope you do, too! I can't wait to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Thanks for stopping by, friends! Come join in the fun on the MHKDesigns blog for your chance to win some digi goodies from the MHKDesigns Etsy Shop! Until next time, HUGS and happy {digital} stamping, friends!

Project supplies: 

Caring Crocus Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns

House of Cards: Holiday Blog Hop

Hi everyone! Can you believe we are at the end of another term here at House of Cards?!  Unfortunately we are saying a fond farewell to some of our DT members and fortunately, we are so happy to those staying on.  To say goodbye and thank you, we're celebrating with a blog hop! 

 This hop will run FROM DECEMBER 1ST AT 6:00 AM CST THROUGH DECEMBER 15TH AT NOON CST,  ANY CARD STYLE is welcome and we've got a gorgeous photo inspiration for your crafting enjoyment!

***PRIZE WINNERS FROM THE BLOG HOP WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON THE 20TH OF DECEMBER.  CARD WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED NEXT MONTH ON THE 15TH, AS PER THE USUAL HERE AT HOC.  THANK YOU!***

Here is the photo inspiration~

Here are all of our fabulous sponsors.

Our team will be using a variety of products

from these amazing companies!

MHKDesigns

Prize: Any three products of your choice!

Digistamps4Joy

Prize: $10 gift card!

Imagine That Digistamp

Prize: $10 gift card!

Beccy's Place

Prize: Choice of one digi stamp set!

I decided to use the Holiday Deer and Santa's Sleigh digital stamp sets from MHKDesigns for my creation for the hop. Take a peek...

I started by creating a digital panel with some soon to be released digital paper and the image from the Holiday Deer digital stamp set. I colored the image with colored pencils and then added some Stickles and Liquid Pearls to accent the image.

I matted the panel in black, then added some twine, a button, and a sentiment from the Santa's Sleigh digital stamp set, framed in silver glitter paper for added texture.  I love the way this turned out! I can't wait to hear your thoughts in the comments below! :)

And now, are you ready to get hopping?! 

Make sure you leave a comment at each person's blog along the way because the prizes are hidden and we'll be doing random drawings from the blogs where they are hiding! :)  After you're done, make a creation to share with us here, too, for another chance to win!

Here's your hop order.

 

House of Cards Challenge Blog

Mynn | Judy |  Chanya13 | Cohenna 
Donna | Em | Heather | Jane

Karen | Katarina | Merethe

Michele | Paula | Rocky | Rosi 

Shawna | Shirley | Sue N. | Susan 

Now get to hoppin'!  Your next stop is Judy's Blog!  Don't forget to link up a project with us after completing the hop for an extra chance to win a mystery prize from one of our fabulous sponsors, too!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all! :)

Project supplies:

Holiday Deer | MHKDesigns	Santa′s Sleigh | MHKDesigns	Gingersnap cardstock	Licorice Cardstock	Powdered Sugar Cardstock
Coredinations Glitter Silk Cardstock | CutCardStock	Ranger Stickles in Diamond	Liquid Pearls - Ruby Red	Hemptique Natural Hemp Cord Twine	Black Button Assortment

MHKDesigns October Release: Heaven Heals

Hello, friends!  Welcome to the October 2017 Release for the MHKDesigns Etsy Shop!  We have 5 fabulous  new sets to share this month and they cover a variety occasions, including sympathy and a celebration of the autumnal season starting here in the Northern Hemisphere!  I just know you will LOVE all the creations that my team and I have to share, as well!  Today's set is called...

Heaven Heals

And here is my card~

I used Photoshop brushes to color this frame image from the Heaven Heals set before adding a sentiment to the panel. The card base was prepped with some paper from the Twinkle Twinkle Little Dots paper pack, baker's twine, and a bright pink flower button. What do you think? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! 

And now, let's talk about how to get this new set OR the entire release for FREE!  Here's what you'll need to do...

1. Comment here on the MHKDesigns blog.
2. Comment on each DT member's blog.
3. Join our MHKDesigners and Friends Facebook group and comment there.

I'll be choosing comments randomly from all these places after the release is over, and the authors of those comments will be our winners!  So, the best way to win is to comment every day!  We LOVE the feedback you give us! :)  Here's the list of blogs for you to visit today...

Asha | Asmah | Dawn | Janie | Judy | 

Jessica | Julie | Mynn | Rocky | Shawna

Thanks for stopping by today, friends!  We will be back tomorrow with another *NEW* set to share from the MHKDesigns Etsy shop!  Don't forget to get all your commenting in for your chance to WIN, and please do join our monthly challenge, as well!  Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping! :)

MHKDesigns October 2017 Release + Suggested Papers:

Celestial Elements Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Funky Fall Foliage Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Growing Goodness Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Heaven Heals Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Tick Tock Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns
Get Well Flowers Digital Paper Pack | MHKDesigns	Sunflower Sampler Digital Papers | MHKDesigns	Stenciled Roses Papers | MHKDesigns	Beautifully Brocade Papers | MHKDesigns	Radiant Rainbows Papers | MHKDesigns

MHKDesigns October Release: Growing Goodness

Hello, friends!  Welcome to the October 2017 Release for the MHKDesigns Etsy Shop!  We have 5 fabulous  new sets to share this month and they cover a variety occasions, including sympathy and a celebration of the autumnal season starting here in the Northern Hemisphere!  I just know you will LOVE all the creations that my team and I have to share, as well!  Today's set is called...

Growing Goodness

And here is my card~

I used Photoshop brushes to color this image from the Growing Goodness set before adding a sentiment to the panel. 

Some washi tape, ribbon, a button, and twine were used as finishing touches to add a bit more texture to the card. What do you think? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! 

And now, let's talk about how to get this new set OR the entire release for FREE!  Here's what you'll need to do...

1. Comment here on the MHKDesigns blog.
2. Comment on each DT member's blog.
3. Join our MHKDesigners and Friends Facebook group and comment there.

I'll be choosing comments randomly from all these places after the release is over, and the authors of those comments will be our winners!  So, the best way to win is to comment every day!  We LOVE the feedback you give us! :)  Here's the list of blogs for you to visit today...

Asha | Asmah | Dawn | Janie | Judy | 

Jessica | Julie | Mynn | Rocky | Shawna

Thanks for stopping by today, friends!  We will be back tomorrow with another *NEW* set to share from the MHKDesigns Etsy shop!  Don't forget to get all your commenting in for your chance to WIN, and please do join our monthly challenge, as well!  Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping! :)

MHKDesigns October 2017 Release + Suggested Papers:

Celestial Elements Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Funky Fall Foliage Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Growing Goodness Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Heaven Heals Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Tick Tock Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns
Get Well Flowers Digital Paper Pack | MHKDesigns	Sunflower Sampler Digital Papers | MHKDesigns	Stenciled Roses Papers | MHKDesigns	Beautifully Brocade Papers | MHKDesigns	Radiant Rainbows Papers | MHKDesigns