Let Us Form a Calming Circle

 Hello, friends! I posted a few days ago that I had seen new sets at Vera Lane Studio with images inspired by Hocus Pocus, so of course I HAD to get these amazing sets! I already shared my card with Winifred, and today I am back with Mary!

I used a die set from The Stamps of Life for my card base and some of the layering pieces--specifically the ones on the "top". The BOO! sentiment is from Great Impressions and, unfortunately, not available anymore.

I used the Vera Lane Studio sentiment as the prop up for this easel card. The spider web pattern is from another Great Impressions stamp. The patterned papers I used are from Honeybee Stamps. I colored the image with alcohol markers before fussy cutting it and adding it to the front with dimensional foam.

I had a ton of fun making this card, and I love the way it turned out! For one of the challenges I am entering, I have to explain why I like either Halloween or Fairies better, and I chose this card to enter for that reason! I LOVE Halloween. It's a time of year when children get excited and you get to dress up as someone or something else. As a teacher, it is one of my absolute favorite times of the school year because of all the fall fun we can have! I do love fairies, but if they are in competition with Halloween, Halloween has to win. Also...it includes fairies, technically! ;) 

I am entering this creation into the following fabulous challenges~

As You Like It: Halloween or Fairies & WHY

CD Sunday Plus: Anything CD/USB/Digital

Crafting Happiness: Halloween

Make My Monday: Autumn Colors

Inspiration Station: Inspiration Photo

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! I hope you take some time to create soon and, if you can, enter some or all of these amazing challenges! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting, friends!

Mynn xx

Another Glorious Morning

 Hello, friends! I saw that Vera Lane Studio had a new release with images inspired by Hocus Pocus, so of course I HAD to get these amazing sets! Take a peek at the first card I created!

This fun card features the Haunted House set in the background and the Winnie and Mary set. I colored the images with alcohol markers, then jazzed everything up with some die cuts!

I am so happy with how this fun easel card turned out! I can't wait to make the other two sisters into cards to complete my trio! :)  I hope you'll come back to see them soon!

I'm entering this card into these fabulous challenges~

Addicted to Stamps & More: Die Cuts and/or Stencils

Aud Sentiments: Ink Blending and/or Fall/Thanksgiving + SENTIMENT

Crafty Gals Corner: Signs of Fall

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge: Show Us Some Coloring

Try it on Tuesday: Autumn

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! I hope you take some time to create soon and, if you can, enter some or all of these amazing challenges! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting, friends!

Mynn xx

Joyful Elf w/ Conie Fong

 Hello, friends! I’ve been gone for a bit while getting back into the swing of things at the beginning of the school year. But I’m back, and I am so excited to let you all know that I am now a permanent member of the Conie Fong DT, and I am so grateful for this opportunity! Today I’m sharing a fun holiday card with a *NEW* image from the Conie Fong Etsy shop! 

This sweet image is called Little Gift Girl Elf. I chose to make her super bright and cheerful for the upcoming holiday season! I added some patterned papers and ribbon from The Stamps of Life along with some bits of sparkle and die cuts to add to the fun feel.

Because I love this card so much, I chose to turn it into an easel card! This way, the loved one I send it to can display it more easily and remember the joy they bring to my life. I just love how this turned out!

I'm entering this sweet card into the following fabulous challenges~

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge: Sketch #545

Christmas with the Cuties: Something Shiny

Glitter and Bling!

Path of Positivity: Anything Positive + Optional Colors

Pearly Sparkles Challenge: Let's Go Cute

A Place to Start Challenge: 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 amazing images! If you do, please share them in the Conie Fong Facebook Group with us! Each time you add your photo to the Facebook challenge album, you have a chance to win free amazing images! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting, friends!

Mynn xx

Crafter's Castle: Modified Easel Card

Hello, friends! I'm back with another creation made for Crafter's Castle! Taylormadecards4u is our permanent sponsor, and I have another process video on my project to share again, as well! This month I was completely inspired by our permanent sponsor's kit for us--the Rusty Rails kit! Guess what?! Most of what I use today is part of the prize for joining us month!

Rusty Rails Kit

TOTALLY fun, right?! I love the masculine feel. It reminded me that I have a brother whose birthday is coming up, so it was the perfect opportunity to make a card! Here's the finished product...

For details on how I created this fun modified easel card, please click HERE to view the process video tutorial I've made! Below are some photos of the details!

I hope you take some time to come and join us at Crafter's Castle this month! Join the hop, as well, for your chance to win the fabulous Rusty Rails kit from Taylormadecards4u! We love seeing what you create, and we love hearing your feedback, too!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends! I will see you another day with another post! Until then, HUGS and happy crafting, all!

Doily Shaped Easel Card

Hello, friends! Happy Sunday! I'm sharing a quick shaped easel card with you today. It was SUPER easy to make, and I love the way it turned out! Take a peek!

The products used for this project were provided by Inlovearts. I used their Mesh Weaving Circle Cutting Dies, Oil Painting Style Sunflower Stamps, and English Word Greeting Stamps to create this delicate doily-shaped easel card.

For a video tutorial on how I created this card, click HERE! I really adore this card! I hope you do, too! Please let me know know what you think in the comments below, and use my DISCOUNT CODE G-12183 for 15% off your next order at Inlovearts!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, friends! I hope you take some time to craft and create today! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping!

MHKDesigns: Hoppy Easter

Hello, friends!  Welcome to the February 2017 Release for the MHKDesigns Etsy Shop!  I have 5 fabulous sets to share this month, along with one paper pack.  I just know you will LOVE all the creations that my team and I have to share, as well!  Today's set is called...

Hoppy Easter

And here is my card~

I colored this image with colored pencils, added a bit of faux stitching, then anchored it with baker's twine and a button.  I added it to an easel card base prepped with patterned paper from the *NEW* Rosy Posy paper pack, a doily, and some washi tape.  

The sentiment holds the easel up, and it is backed by the same yellow polka dotted paper from the *NEW* Rosy Posy paper pack.

I love the fun springtime colors on this card!  I hope you like it, too!  I can't wait to hear what you think 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 | Judy | Jessica | Julie 

Monica | Mynn | Rocky | Shawna | Tasha

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 tomorrow, HUGS and happy stamping! :)

MHKDesigns February 2017 Release: 

MHKDesigns | Glory of the Lord	MHKDesigns | Hoppy Easter	MHKDesigns | Lovely Ladies	MHKDesigns | Pretty As A Pitcher	MHKDesigns | Rosy Elements
MHKDesigns | Rosy Posy Papers	Get Well Flowers Digital Paper Pack | MHKDesigns	French Country Digital Papers | MHKDesigns	Egg-cellent Easter Papers | MHKDesigns	Have A Heart Papers | MHKDesigns

MHKDesigns: Wonderful Wreath

Hello, friends!  It is time for another release for the MHKDesigns Etsy Shop, and I have some super fun sets and papers coming your way!  There are a few "anytime" sets, and we're also looking ahead to a few winter holidays this month!  I hope you grab them for your stash!  Today we are featuring the *NEW*...

Wonderful Wreath set!  

I decided to make an easel card and pair this beautiful wreath image with papers from the Deck the Halls digital paper pack.  Take a peek...

A combination of watercoloring and glitter gel pens were used to color in this fabulous wreath image from the *NEW* Wonderful Wreath set.  I added some punched leaves and a dimensional paper flower for a bit more texture.  Some faux stitching was added to the paper from the Deck the Halls digital paper pack for even more texture and finish.

The sentiment, also from the *NEW* Wonderful Wreath set, is on the inside of the card, and doubles as the stopper for the easel.  A bit more faux stitching and some rhinestones tie this portion of the card in with the front.

I kept this square, so it most likely will be hand delivered this holiday season.  I think this is beautiful, and I hope you think so, too!  Please do leave a comment below to let me know what you think! :)

I'm entering this card into these fabulous challenges~

A Snowflake's Promise: Anything Holiday Goes

Classic Design Team Challenge: AG That's a DT Creation

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge: AG Holiday

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

Lorie | NanaConnie | Rocky | Sathya | Shawna

Thanks for stopping by today, friends!  I will be back soon with another creation using products from the MHKDesigns Etsy shop!  Don't forget to get all your commenting in for your chance to WIN!  Until tomorrow, HUGS and happy stamping! :)

MHKDesigns October 2016 Release:

Chicken In Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Various Vehicles Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Wonderful Wreath Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Perfect Poinsettia Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	New Year Greetings | MHKDesigns
Country Farm | MHKDesigns	World Traveler | MHKDesigns	Deck the Halls Papers | MHKDesigns	Simply Seasonal Digital Paper Pack | MHKDesigns	Snow Season Papers | MHKDesigns