TRCC #14: Fiercely Fuchsia

Hi, all! Happy February! I am so excited for the upcoming Valentine holiday, and I think my card today will show that! This month's challenge is called Fiercely Fuchsia! I went for all shades of pink with roses being my inspiration. Take a peek at our beautiful inspiration for this month...

SO much inspiration there, don't you agree? I LOVE it! I used a Hampton Art layering stamp set to create my rose border. Here's what I came up with...

I chose to use two different colors of glitter paper from my stash for my base and to frame my focal panel. I used three colors of ink from The Stamps of Life and one from Stampin' Up! to stamp my roses. Some Diamond Stickles glitter add some shine, and enamel hearts and a doily from Doodlebug Design lend more to the romantic feel.

I totally love how this card turned out! The layering with a shabby chic feel is one of my favorite styles! I would love to hear your opinion about it in the comments below!

I'm entering this card into these fabulous challenges~

A Perfect Time to Craft: Anything Goes

Classic Design Challenge: Anything Goes

Crafter's Cafe: Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore: Anything Goes

Creations in Pink: Anything Goes That's Mostly Pink

Love to Scrap: Red and/or Pink Equals Love

Crafty Friends: Love/Romance

If you're looking for even more inspiration, you should take a peek at what the other amazingly talented gals on the design team have created, too!

Jacqueline | Cohenna | Em | Nandini | Sue

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! I hope you come and join our challenge--I always love to see what you create! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

TRCC #8: Passion for Purple

Hello, friends, and happy August! I hope you're looking forward to a new month--I know I am! Thank you so much to everyone who played along last month at The Rainbow Card Challenge, and here is this month's prompt...

Now, we really just want to see creations with an plethora of purple. You don't have to necessarily go with the "passion" theme or use the photos as your guide. Mostly monochrome, if you understand my meaning. For all the details about the "rules" (there are very few), you can see the challenge post! This post is about the card I made, so take a peek...

I decided to continue my "stash rummage" for this creation. This time around, I found two Hero Arts stamp sets that haven't been used in a long while, some Simon Says Stamps ink that still wasn't open, and some patterned paper from Stampin' Up! from a long forgotten pack. A few enamel hearts and purple rhinestones accent the fun CAS design I kept to the left side of the card!

Purple is my FAVORITE! *sigh* This card was super fun to make, and I think this it turned out beautifully! I hope you like it, too! I would LOVE for you to let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

Please come and join us this month at The Rainbow Card Challenge! I LOVE seeing what everyone creates! If you're looking for even more inspiration, you should take a peek at what the other amazingly talented gals on the design team have created, too!

Jacqueline | Cohenna | Em | Judy | Lee Ann | Sue

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! I hope you are able to get together with a friend SOON--we all need our time to connect! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

MHKDesigns: April Challenge

Hello, everyone!  Happy April! It's time for a new photo inspiration challenge to match at MHKDesigns! This month's inspiration is also a way for me to share a bit of a SNEAK PEEK at one of our *NEW* sets being released soon!  Take a peek at the challenge...

I was inspired by the colors and birdcage in the photo. I chose to practice doing some digital design with Photoshop on my card, and I hope you like what I came up with! Check out my creation...

The image and sentiment on this card are from the *NEW* Birdcage Silhouettes set. I layered them on top of a digital panel that was created using different bold colors and textured digital brushes. Some enamel hearts and wash tape were added for more of a finished look.

I also added a border of faux stitching to the card panel. I love the way the black "stitching" looks against the bold colors! What do you think? I can't wait 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 | Asmah | Dawn | Jessica | Judy | Julie

Monica | Rocky | Shawna | Tasha

I'll be back soon with more creations for the

upcoming release using *NEW* MHKDesigns products!

Until then, HUGS and happy {digital} stamping, friends! :)

Project supplies:

Birdcage Silhouettes Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns

Powdered Sugar Cardstock

Licorice Cardstock

Gingersnap cardstock

Sakura - Glaze 3D Glossy Pen, Black

MHKDesigns: Eat Your Veg!

Hello, all!  It's time for the June 2016 release at MHKDesigns, and there are some fabulous sets coming your way!  Today's set contains some fun veggies and punny sentiments--MY FAVE!  Take a peek at...

Eat Your Veg!

This set just screams "I LOVE YOU" in all sorts of punny ways!  I will definitely be using this set a lot to make cards for my hubby!  Come and see the card I created...

I colored the carrot image from the Eat Your Veg! set with colored pencils, then added a sentiment from the same set over the top after printing it onto vellum.  I added some enamel hearts and sequins with liquid pearl centers to accent this focal panel.

I added some papers from the Glorious Garden paper pack to a kraft card base, and matted everything with black cardstock.  Some black stitched ribbon and black pearls, in addition to punched corners, finished off this fun card.  I totally love it, and I hope you do, too!  I'd love to hear your comments below! :)

So, now that we have that out of the way, 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 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 each day...

Asha | Cohenna | Donna | Janie | Judy | Jerrie | Jessica | Lilian

Michele | Mynn | NanaConnie | Rocky | Sathya | Shawna

Thanks for stopping by today, friends!  Don't forget to get all your commenting in for your chance to WIN, and please do join our monthly challenge, as well--there will be a brand new one starting tomorrow!  Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping! :)

MHKDesigns June 2016 Release:

Beachy Keen Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Butterfly Elements Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Eat Your Veg Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	I′ve Been Framed Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Open Bloom Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns
Glorious Garden Papers | MHKDesigns	Stars & Strips Paper Pack | MHKDesigns	French Country Digital Papers | MHKDesigns	Simply Seasonal Digital Paper Pack | MHKDesigns

MHKDesigns: Sending Prayers & Love

Happy Monday, all!  It's my day to post on the MHKDesigns blog using products from the MHKDesigns Etsy shop.  I chose to make a "thinking of you" or sympathy card.  Take a peek...

The sentiment, from the Perfect Poppies set, was printed onto vellum and then added to a panel prepped with paper from the Damsel in Distress pack.  I added some cardstock as a border, then layered on glittery punched and enamel hearts.

I added my focal panel to a card base prepped with glittery purple paper, to match the hearts, and a half doily topped with ribbon.  I think this turned out pretty well--and I think it will be able to be mailed at a moment's notice, too!  What do you think?  I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends!  That's all I have for you today, but I will be back later this month with inspiration for our next challenge.  Until then, I hope you join in the fun of our CURRENT CHALLENGE, and take a trip to the MHKDesigns Etsy Shop to grab these goodies!  HUGS and happy {digital} stamping, friends! :)

Project supplies:

Perfect Poppies Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns

Damsel in Distress Papers | MHKDesigns

MHKDesigns: Fruit Borders

It's time for a new release at MHKDesigns and the MHKDesigns Etsy Shop has been stocked with the new digital stamp set and digital paper packs!  Today we are showcasing the *NEW* Fruit Borders set.  Take a peek at what I made...

I decided to keep this light and springtime fresh, so I did some selective coloring of the lemon border from the Fruit Borders set with glitter gel pens.  I matted everything with kraft cardstock to keep with the lighter color scheme, and punched the corners to create a faux frame effect.

The sentiment, also from the Fruit Borders set, was printed onto vellum and added to the card with staples.  I used the yellow houndstooth paper from the Party Hardy papers for my card base.  A few white enamel hearts helped to lighten up the black of the image and sentiment.

I really like the way this card turned out, and I hope you do, too!  I would love to hear your thoughts about it in the comments below!

So, now that we have that out of the way, 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 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 each day...

Asha | Donna | Judy | Jerrie | Jessica | Lilian

Michele | Mynn | NanaConnie | Rocky | Sathya | Shawna

Thanks for stopping by today, friends!  Don't forget to get all your commenting in for your chance to WIN, and please do join our monthly challenge, as well--there will be a brand new one starting tomorrow!  Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping! :)

MHKDesigns April 2016 Release:

Eat Your Cake Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Fruit Borders Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Perfect Poppies Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	Stitched Sunflower Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns	With This Ring Digital Stamp Set | MHKDesigns
Flower Power Brights Digital Papers | MHKDesigns	Party Hardy Digital Papers | MHKDesigns	Sunflower Sampler Digital Papers | MHKDesigns