Deer Hello!

Hey Y'all!!!

Happy Friday and hope all is well!! This is my first post as a Spellbinders Guest Blogger and I am just soooooooo STOKED!!! I always LOVED Spellbinders dies so this is truly an honor to be a Guest Blogger!! This what I created using Spellbinders goodness......CHECK IT!!!

I just LOVED how this card came out!!! I created this card using the Spellbinders Contour Oh, Deer! Steel Rule Die, Spellbinders Platinum 6 Cutting and Embossing Machine and Spellbinders S4-686 which is coming out soon!!


I also played along in a few challenges too!! I played along in the Watercooler Wednesday challenge:

I played along in the Retro Sketches challenge:

I played along in the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Resist challenge too!!



Thanks for stopping by!!

-t


Card Recipe for Deer Hello! Card
Paper: Crafter's Companion, Stampendous! Mixed Media Paper
Inks: IMAGINE Crafts
Embellishments: Letter Stickers(Authentique), Sticker Stitches(SRM), Washi(Queen and Co), Pearl(Queen and Co)
Tools: Platinum 6 and Dies(Spellbinders), Stencil(Memory Box), Ink Blending Tool(Ranger), Heating Tool(Marvy Uchida)
Other: Silver Embossing Powder(Michaels)
Techniques: Heat Embossing Resist, Die Cutting

Growing In Unity Guest Designer: Day One

Hey Y'all!!

Happy Monday and hope all is well!! I have some pretty dern exciting news......I am the Growing In Unity Guest Designer this week!!! Yay YAY YAY!!! So so excited!!!!!! Here is my creation for the day......CHECK IT!!!!!!

I created this card using this stamp set HERE. Make sure that y'all comment on this post(and the rest of the Unity GIU posts this week on my blog).....and you just might win some AWESOME Unity stamps!!!!


I also played along in a few challenges!! I played along in the Retro Sketches challenge(I used Retro Sketch 230):

I played along in the CASology challenge(I thought the sentiment was pretty cute!!):

I played along in the Cupcake Inspirations challenge:

I also played along in the Watercooler Wednesday challenge:

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Card Recipe for You're Just Plane Awesome Card
Stamps: Unity Stamp Company
Paper: Canson, Hammermill, Pebbles, Crafter's Companion
Inks: IMAGINE Crafts
Embellishments: Washi(Queen and Co, Other), Sticker Stitches(SRM)
Tools: Dies(Spellbinders), Big Shot(Ellison), Ink Blender(Ranger)
Techniques: Die Cutting, Sponging

Day One STAMPlorations Birthday Blog Hop

Hey Y'all!!!

Happy Monday and hope all is well! The STAMPlorations gals are celebrating STAMPlorations' 2nd Birthday.....Woot Woot!! There are 3 party themed stamps that are available in the store that the ladies are creating with this week!! Here is my card.....CHECK IT!!!

I created this card using the Party Time and the Party Girl stamp sets!!

Our Guestie today is the one and only Amy Tsuruta!!

Check out what the other AWESOME ladies of STAMPlorations created HERE!

Make sure that y'all comment because there are PRIZES!! CHECK IT!!!

Prizes for commenting on the STAMPlorations blog, STAMPlorations designers blogs, and guest designers blogs:

• 1 winner of $25 gift certificate
• 5 winners of $10 gift certificate

Prizes for linking up a party/celebration/birthday project:

• 3 winners of the party stamp sets (1 winner of Party Mates, 1 winner of Party Time, 1 winner of PartyGirl)
• 1 winner of $25 gift certificate (if STAMPlorations stamps/stencils are used) or $15 gift certificate (if non-STAMPlorations stamps/stencils are used)

***winners are randomly drawn



I also played in a few challenges too!! I played along in the Retro Sketches challenge:

I played along in the Colour Me challenge:

I also played along in the Challenge Up Your Life Sequins challenge:

Thanks for stopping by!!

-t




Card Recipe for Happy Birthday Girl Card
Stamps: STAMPlorations
Paper: White(Michaels), Orange(Bazzill), Patterned Paper(Pebbles)
Inks: IMAGINE Crafts and Spectrum Aqua
Embellishments: Sequins, Washi Tape, Sticker Stitches(SRM), Twine(American Crafts)
Tools: Happy and Rectangle Die(Winnie and Walter), Big Shot(Ellison), Scissors, Heating Tool(Marvy Uchida)
Other: Clear Embossing Powder(IMAGINE Crafts), Water, Paintbrush
Techniques: Watercolor, Die Cutting, Heat Embossing

Flowers and Fairies with Stampendous!

Hey Y'all!!!

Happy Thursday and hope all is well!! I have some Stampendous! goodness for y'all today.......CHECK IT!!!!

I created this card using these Stampendous! stamps HERE and Dreamweaver Stencil HERE!!

Check out what the rest of the Stampendous! ladies created today!!

Stampendous Blog

Jamie Martin

Laura Drahozal

Lyn Bernatovich

Amy Hurley-Purdie

Pam Bray

Kristine Reynolds

Lea Kimmel

Louise Healy

Tenia Nelson

I played along in a few challenges!! I played along in The Card Concept challenge:

I played along in the Tuesday Throwdown, I played along in the Retro Sketches challenge:

I played along in the Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes challenge and I also played along in the Cards und More Dots challenge!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!!

-t

Card Recipe for Hello Flower Card
Stamps: Stampendous!
Paper: White(Michaels), Watercolor Paper(Strathmore), Gray Patterned Paper(Pebbles)
Inks: IMAGINE Crafts, Spectrum Aqua Markers
Embellishments: Sequins, Sticker Stitches(SRM), Washi Tape(Archivers)
Tools: Stencils(Dreamweaver),Scissors, Big Shot(Ellison), Paintbrush
Other: Water, Paintbrush
Technique: Stencil and Watercolor

Birthday Wishes

Hey Y'all!!

Happy Wednesday and hope all is well!! Here is my third week being the Guest Designer over at the Color Throwdown!! Here is the challenge colors for this week:

......and here is my card..........CHECK IT!!!!!

Make sure that you check out what the AWESOME Design Team created using these AWESOME colors!!

Barbara Anders  
Broni Holcombe   
Joan Ervin  
  Jodi Collins 
  Lori Tecler   
Monika Davis
Tammy Hershberger 
Vickie Zimmer 
 Wanda Cullen

I also played along in a few challenges!! I played along in the AAA Cards Birthday challenge:

I played along in the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers challenge:

I played along in the Retro Sketches challenge:

Thanks for stopping by!!!

-t

Card Recipe for Birthday Wishes Card

Stamps: Unity Stamp Co.

Paper:Blue, White(Michaels), Patterned Paper

Inks: IMAGINE Crafts

Embellishments: Washi(Michaels and Queen and Co), Sequins, Sticker Stitches(SRM)

Tools:Circle Punch(EK Success), Heating Tool(Marvy Uchida)

Other: Clear Embossing Powder(IMAGINE Crafts)

Curtain Call-Bouquet

Hey Y'all!

Happy Wednesday and hope all is well!! It's time for a new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge!

photo source:  designlovefest.com

.......and here is my card.......CHECK IT!!!!!

We have a new sponsor, Penny Black, for the Curtain Call Inspiration: Bouquet!  A randomly selected participant in the Bouquet challenge will have their choice of a Penny Black gift certificate, while the LEAD will be invited as a Guest Designer in a future challenge!

Make sure you visit each of the designers' blogs for more inspiration!

Bouquet Designers

Guest Designer, Marcie Sharp
Amy Kolling
Amy Sheffer
Amy Tsuruta
Gayatri Murali
Kim Singdahlsen
Laurie Willison
Lisa Henke
Marisa Ritzen
Maureen Plut
Monika Davis
Sarah Gough
Sheri Gilson
Stacey Schafer
Tenia Nelson
Tracey McNeely

Follow us!

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge Facebook Page

Curtain Call Pinterest Boards

I also played along in a few challenges too!! I played along in the Retro Sketches challenge:

I played along in the AAA Cards challenge:

I played along in the Tuesday Throwdown All Clear challenge!

Thanks for stopping by!!

-t

Card recipe for Thank You Flowers Card

Stamps: Penny Black

Paper:White(Michaels), Blue(Core'Dinations), Patterned Paper(Studio Calico), Vellum(Hobby Lobby)

Inks: IMAGINE Crafts/Spectrum Aqua

Embellishments: Washi(We R Memory Keepers), Sticker Stitches(SRM), Sequins(Pretty Pink Posh)

Tools: Rectangle Die(Spellbinders), Heating Tool(Marvy Uchida), Big Shot(Ellison), Paintbrush

Other: Water, Black Embossing Powder(IMAGINE Crafts)

Stampendous! and Spectrum Noir Goodness!!

Hey Y'all!!!

Happy Tuesday and hope all is well. Stampendous! has the pleasure this week of joining the Spectrum Noir team “Making Art” with great coloring tools and our stamps.

Spectrum Noir is a range of professional coloring tools. The range includes alcohol markers, blendable colored pencils, inks, Spectrum Aqua watercolor markers, and marker storage, and is perfect for crafters everywhere.

There are a total of 168 alcohol-based, acid-free and fast-drying markers. There are 120 wax-based blendable pencils that are great for using on their own or combined with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers. AquaTint inks are intense, concentrated liquid water paints (not currently available in the US). The newest addition to our coloring family, Spectrum Aqua, are 48 watercolor markers with high quality dyes, giving flawless, even coverage.

I created my card using Spectrum Aqua markers( Bud Green, Blossom, Sunflower, Magenta and Aquamarine) and this Stampendous! stamp HERE.........CHECK IT!!

There are prizes!!  First, we’ll be giving away a full set of Spectrum Noir Pencils plus accessories to one participant who completes our Rafflecopter giveaway. Click on the Stampendous blog link below to enter!

But, of course, we want you to comment on our Design Team Blogs as always, so we’ll have three prize packages consisting of House-Mouse Designs®Painting Pals, Painted Posies and Making Prints Cling Rubber Stamps by Stampendous PLUS a $30/£30 gift certificate to the Spectrum Noir website. This is open even to our international friends!!

Here are the awesome designers that are hoppin' today!!

Stampendous Blog

Laura Weed

Jamie Martin

Tenia Nelson

Spectrum Noir Blog

I also played along in a few challenges too!! I played along in the AAA Cards challenge:

I also played along in the Retro Sketches challenge:

Thanks for stopping by!!

-t

Card Recipe for Thank You Card
Stamps: Stampendous!
Paper: Watercolor Paper, Patterned Paper(Pebbles), Cardstock(Michaels)
Inks: IMAGINE Crafts
Color Media: Spectrum Aqua Markers
Embellishments: Washi Tape, Sticker Stitches(SRM), Wood Veneer(Pink Fresh Studio)
Tools: Dies(Winnie and Walter), Big Shot(Ellison), Paintbrush(Faber-Castell)
Other: Water

Friends Like You Are Far Too Few....

Hey Y'all!!!!

Happy Saturday.....and hope all is well! I have a fun flower card to show y'all......CHECK IT!!!!

I played along with some awesome Crafter's Companion goodness!! I created this card using products HERE, HERE, HERE , HERE, HERE and HERE!!






I also played along in a few challenge too!! I played along in the CASology challenge:

I played along in the FUSION challenge:

I played along in the Retro Sketches challenge:

I played in the Just Us Girls challenge:

I played along in the TIME Out challenge and I also am playing along in the Uniko Studios Anything Goes challenge!!






Thanks for stopping by!!

-t






Card Recipe for Friends Like You Card
Stamps: Crafter's Companion
Paper: All paper by Crafter's Companion, Vellum(Hobby Lobby)
Inks: IMAGINE Crafts
Color Medium: Spectrum Aqua(Crafter's Companion)
Embellishments: Washi Tape(Scotch/3M), Staples
Tools: Tag Die(Crafter's Companion), Other Dies(Winnie and Walter), Big Shot(Ellison), Stapler
Other: Water, Paintbrush