Monday, July 31, 2017

August Challenge at One Crazy Stamper!

 

Today marks the start of another month-long challenge over at One Crazy Stamper! It's a "My Favorite Things" theme this month so let's see what YOUR fav's are! 

My card this month features "Cow Hugs" from the "So Much Cuteness" release from High Hopes Rubber Stamps! The sentiment is called "Somedays" and everyone who knows me knows that my favorite embellishment is gumdrops or pearls, so that's what I added to my card for the challenge theme :D 


YNS Gumdrops- Black 
Foam Adhesive
Copic Markers- C1, C3, C5, C7, E42, E44, E95, R02, R32, Y17, Y26, Y28, YG61, YG63



I am entering my card into the following challenges:

Artistic Impressions - Anything Goes
Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes
QKR Stampede - Down on the Farm

Thank you so much for stopping back in today - be sure to hop on over to the OCS challenge blog HERE and link up your "My Favorite Things" creation - just remember, you MUST use a rubber/clear stamp on your projects - NO DIGIS.

Cheers!



Paper Sweeties Challenge - August 2017 - Anything Goes!


Welcome back to my blog! This month at Paper Sweeties, we have a brand new challenge for you - just in time for a HUGE celebration! Paper Sweeties turns 5!!! How exciting :D Here's this months inspiration photo for your jump off point:


I am sharing a card I made from some older sets and pulled the colors out of the inspiration photo to help celebrate the 5th birthday of Paper Sweeties:


I used the "Happy" and "Eat Cake" stamp sets and colored them up with my copic markers, and added some adorable sequins - I kept the card very CAS.  


I am entering my card into the following challenges:

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes
Simon Says Monday Challenge - Food/Drink
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes
The Paper Players - Tic/Tac/Toe (went with birthday, 
pink and circle from the cake plate) 
Seize the Birthday - Birthday

Please be sure to check out what the rest of my Paper Sweeties team mates have created for you - sooo much amazing talent - then be sure to come play with us!










Thank you so much for stopping in today! Happy crafting!


A Perfect Time to Craft #8 w/ DigiStamps 4 Joy



Today starts a new month-long challenge "Anything Goes" over at A Perfect Time to Craft. Our sponsor this month is Digistamps4Joy - and let me say they have some UH-MAY-ZING stamps! Thank you so much for the sponsorship....

http://www.digistamps4joy.co.za/eshop/

For my card, I had the privilege of coloring up this very pretty "Hollyhocks" image using my Copic Markers. I wanted the card to have lots of white space and very clean.


Once again, here's a picture of my card:


I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Crafting From the Heart - Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes
Come and Get It - Add Flowers

Thank you so much for stopping in and be sure to hop on over to the challenge blog to see all of the amazing creations my super-talented DT friends have made for you! Link up a project for us and we'll pop in to your blog and leave you some love....cheers! 





Saturday, July 29, 2017

Squeeze the Day!!


Happy Saturday everyone! 

This week, I am sharing a summery card made for "A Way With Words," from The Project Bin:


I used the set called "Yello!" and dug out my watercolor paper, water spritzer and fun Distress Oxide and Distress Inks to make a watercolor background! I added some gumdrops and wa-laaaa! 


Clear stamps, card making, stamps with matching dies, paper crafts


Thank you so much for stopping in today - be sure to hop on over to The Project Bin's BLOG and see what other creations have been posted for your crafting pleasures....then click HERE to do some happy shopping! Cheers!

Thursday, July 27, 2017

4 CC #358 {Girlfriends}


Happy "4 Crafty Chicks" Thursday!

It is my turn to play challenge hostess this week in the hen house and I am looking for the following theme on our cards:

4 CC #358 {GIRLFRIENDS}

My card was a watercolor attempt at craft night a few months ago and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I had a lot of fun creating this card with "girlfriends" and I will be giving this to one of my wonderful "girlfriends" in a happy mail package!

Inside of the card: 



I am entering my card into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Crafty Awesomeness - Anything Goes

Thank you so much for stopping in today - be sure to see what the rest of the Chicks have created for you by clicking HERE to take you to the hen house! Cheers!

Wednesday, July 26, 2017

"Chick Gossip!"



Hello everyone! Welcome back to my blog and another installment for One Crazy Stamper! The challenge is always Anything Goes so the creativity door is wide open....this week, I am showing off these 2 cuties from the newest release, So Much Cuteness, from High Hopes Rubber Stamps:


The stamp is called "Be A Donkey" and the sentiment is called "Chick Gossip"....Aren't they JUST the cutest?!? LOL...I totally can imagine the gossip this chickie is telling right now, can't you?? hahahahha

I stamped the image and sentiment using my Misti onto Xpress It! Copic paper and colored it up with my Copic markers. I used some rectangle stitched dies from My Favorite Things to make the teal background - and then added some delish gumdrops from YNS! FUN!!!


Card Recipe:

Stamps: Be a Donkey and Chick Gossip - High Hopes Rubber Stamps
Copic Markers: B06, BG57, C1, C7, E04, E09, E21, E23, E42, E71, E74, R00, R02, R08, R24, R43, Y17, YG61, YG63, YR14 
Extras: Misti, Foam tape, rectangle stitched die, MFT DienamicsYNS gumdrops

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

Crafty Girls Corner - Anything Goes
Day Dreamer Challenges - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Pop on over and see the whole release here:


Be sure to hop on over to the July Challenge HERE and link up your project with us! Cheers and happy crafting! 




Saturday, July 22, 2017

It's Always SUMMER Somewhere....


Happy Saturday everyone! I can't believe that summer is flying by so quickly - as usual! It's already July 22 and I haven't made it to the lake to sit on the beach yet and crochet or read, or just...BE :) It's so relaxing to listen to the waves and soak up a bit of sunshine!

This week, I am sharing a summery card made for "A Way With Words," from The Project Bin:


I used the set called "Summer Fun" and some cool summer designer paper to create this bright, cheery card perfect for a friend or family member to invite them to the beach and hang out! 




I am entering my card into the following challenges:

Simply Papercraft - Anything Goes
Craft Rocket Challenges - Anything Goes
Crafting with an Attitude - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Summer Colors
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
Fab 'n' Funky - Pattern Paper

Thank you so much for stopping in today - be sure to hop on over to The Project Bin's BLOG and see what other creations have been posted for your crafting pleasures....then click HERE to do some happy shopping! Cheers!

Thursday, July 20, 2017

4 CC #360 {Blue Christmas}


It's "4 Crafty Chicks" Thursday....and you know what that means?! A new challenge for the week. Miss Tamie is our challenge hostess and she's looking for some BLUE Christmas in July! :D 

4 CC #360 {Blue Christmas}


With the heat wave that we've been having here in central Alberta the past month or so, Christmas in July fits the bill just perfectly! I won't lie that winter is my favorite season and the thought of some cold, white stuff the past few weeks has crossed my mind .... A LOT!!! lol 


I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
Creative Moments - Anything Goes w/twist Christmas
Fab 'n' Funky - Pattern Paper
Little Red Wagon - Christmas in July
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
Snowflake Promise - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping in today! Be sure to come on over to the hen house for a visit and link up your Blue Christmas project with us :D We'd love to have you! Happy crafting!

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Happy as Two Pigs in Mud!

 

Hello everyone! Welcome back to my blog and another installment for One Crazy Stamper! The challenge is always Anything Goes so the creativity door is wide open....this week, I am showing off these 2 cuties from the newest release, So Much Cuteness, from High Hopes Rubber Stamps:


The stamp is called Happy Pigs and the sentiment is called Happy as 2 Pigs....

I stamped the pigs using my Misti onto Xpress It! Copic paper and colored it up with my Copic markers. I used some bright, cheerful papers to accent the image and then added some delish gumdrops from YNS! FUN!!!


Card Recipe:

Stamps: Happy as 2 Pigs and Happy Pigs - High Hopes Rubber Stamps
Copic Markers: BG57, C1, C2, C4, E31, E33, E34, E35, E53, E55, E57, R02, RV11, RV13
Paper: XPress It! Copic Paper and Lawn Fawn Plaid, Other designer paper
Extras: Misti, Foam tape, rectangle stitched die, YNS gumdrops

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

Fab 'n' Funky - Pattern Paper
Love to Scrap - Anything Goes


Pop on over and see the whole release here:


Be sure to hop on over to the July Challenge HERE and link up your project with us! Cheers and happy crafting! 




Saturday, July 15, 2017

The Project Bin Christmas in July Blog Hop!!


Welcome to The Project Bin’s premiere Christmas in July Blog Hop!
We are so glad you are here! The elves at The Project Bin have been
very busy. For the next 2 days, July 15 and 16, the design team will be
showcasing the stamps and dies from the store and bringing you a
hand-crafted Christmas! You’ll see Christmas cards, holiday projects
and ideas to inspire creativity to jump start your holiday planning.
Our sleigh ride will take you to each designer’s blog where you can peek at
what they have showcased using The Project Bin’s stamps and dies.
AND since the holidays are known for gift giving, 2 lucky winners will receive
one of the 2 generous The Project Bin gift certificate giveaways to
use in the store!
If you are new to The Project Bin stamps and dies, you are in for
a real treat! The Project Bin offers clear stamps and metal dies
with truly something for everyone. The hop begins at The Project Bin’s
inspiration blog and has the full line up.
If you arrived from Penny's amazing blog, you are in the right place!

For my card, I am showcasing the newly released "Joyful Song"
Christmas stamp set! I used one of the sentiment blocks
and then stamped the cherubs singly along the bottom :D Added some
snowflakes with the colorful designer paper and wa-laa!

Clear Stamps, Christmas, Christmas Cards, Christmas carols, stamping, clear stamps, paper crafts


I am entering my card into the following challenges:

Dragonfly Journeys - Christmas in July
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes
A Snowflakes Promise - Christmas
Inky Chicks - Christmas
Holly and Ivy - Christmas
Next up, head on over to Dawn Barrett's fantastic blog to see what she
has to inspire you. Make sure to leave a comment for each of the stops
on the hop ~ you won’t want to miss it!
If you need to start at the beginning, here is the list of designers:

The Project Bin Denise Pavone Storck
Penny Cunningham-WardLori Turner (you are here!)Dawn Mercedes Barrett Dawn Bennett
Patricia Chalas
Barb DeichlKelly McKown- Santi
Angela Bode


Be sure to come back to

The Project Bin blog tomorrow to see more holiday inspiration!

Friday, July 14, 2017

Paper Sweeties July New Release Party!!


Are you ready to P-A-R-T-Y?! It's "release day" over at Paper Sweeties!

The new stamp sets and sweet cuts dies are absolutely ADORABLE - you don't want to miss this release! 


Kindness Matters stamp set
Kindness Matters sweet cuts
Scallop Rectangle Sweet Cuts

Today, I used the new set "Kindness Matters" to make this floral CAS card

Here's a close up....


I stamped the pretty floral ring and colored it with my copic markers then added "kindness matters" to the inside of the ring. Then I added a bit of a border with some hand-drawn faux stitching. I will be using this flower ring stamp A LOT - it's so pretty!!


Paper Sweeties products used on my card:

Kindness Matters stamp set 

Black licorice seam binding



Please be sure to check out what the rest of my Paper Sweeties team mates have created for you using this months stamps and sweet cuts:


I hope that you have enjoyed today's release party revealings and tomorrow we will be finishing up with a Release Rewind - be sure to tune in! 

Remember that our Monthly Challenge is still going through the rest of July and we'd love to have you play along...you may be the winner of a $25 gift certificate to the Paper Sweeties shop and a Guest Designer for the following month!