TRCC #16: Especially Emerald

Hi, all! Happy March! I am very much looking forward to SPRING! How about you??? We decided to use a spring color for our inspiration thi month at The Rainbow Card Challenge. This month's challenge is called Especially Emerald! I went for all shades of green with friendship being my theme. Take a peek at our fun inspiration for this month...

SO much inspiration there, don't you agree? I LOVE it! I was very inspired by the striped tights in the challenge photo. Here's what I came up with...

I used patterned paper and cardstock from The Stamps of Life, washi from Doodlebug Design and my stash, a die cut from Simon Says Stamp, and a smattering of sequins from a garage sale of yesteryear. I love the way these patterns work together!

I totally love how this card turned out! I got to use my washi tape stash and other items that needed to be used. Yep, I buy things and sometimes take forever to use them! Anyone else?! What do you think? I would love to hear your opinion about it in the comments below!

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 | Katy | Mary Ellen

WELCOME, KATY & MARY ELLEN!!!

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 #10: Brazenly Black

Hi, friends! Happy October! I think I'm finally getting into a routine at work again, and loving every moment! I am so grateful that I still am able to craft and share what I make each month for The Rainbow Card Challenge! This month's challenge is all about BLACK! Take a peek...

I TOTALLY went Halloween this month! I love the autumn/fall season, and Halloween is so much fun as a teacher! I grabbed some stamps from Great Impressions to create my card. Here is the completed creation...

I heat embossed the sentiment and simply stamped the mummy with black ink on white paper and cut him out. I used stitched circle dies from The Stamps of Life to create my circle motif, then added paper and sequins from my stash, along with a few rhinestones from Doodlebug Designs.

I am so pleased with this card! It came out better than what I had in my mind, which is always a plus! What do YOU think? I would LOVE to hear your opinion 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 |  Nandini | Sue

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends! I hope you continue to enjoy your month, and join us soon! Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends!

MHKDesigns: February Challenge + Valentine Roses Release!

Hello and happy February, everyone! I'm here today to share a card for this month's challenge at MHKDesigns. 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...

Valentine Roses!

And here is our challenge inspiration:

I decided to play around with Photoshop and create a two card set that uses different colors, but the same effect. Here are my cards...

I made the image from the Valentine Roses digital stamp set white, gave it a drop shadow, and added background and texture in Photoshop.

I kept them one layer, but added some sequins and liquid pearls for added shine and texture. I love these, and hope you do, too! Please let me know 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:

MHKDesigns | Valentine Roses

Powdered Sugar Cardstock

Liquid Pearls - Ruby Red

Liquid Pearls - Orchid

Sparkling Clear Sequins

MHKDesigns October Release: Tick Tock

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...

Tick Tock

And here is my card~

I used Photoshop brushes to color this frame image from the Tick Tock set before adding a sentiment to the panel. 

The card base was prepped with some glitter and patterned washi tapes, and a smattering of sequins and glitter were added to the focal panel for added texture and shine. 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 Challenge

Hi, friends! Can you believe it's already October?! I'm here to share some cards I made using the inspiration from this month's challenge at MHKDesigns! Take a peek at the inspiration...

This scene immediately made me think of the Sit a Bit set and a *NEW* set being released this month called Tick Tock! Check out my card...

I used brushes in Photoshop to create my focal panel for this card. I wanted the colors to POP, so I used a lot of black and then added the chair (from the Sit a Bit set) in white to mimic the wicker chair in the photo. The clock is from the Tick Tock set--a new release from this month!

Some clear sequins, faux stitching, and paper from the World Traveler digital paper pack finished off this creation. I think it turned out really well! What about you? I would love 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:

Sit a Bit | MHKDesigns

World Traveler | MHKDesigns