Our Creative Corner Challenge - Fancy Fold

Happy Saturday Stampers!! Today's card is for this week's challenge over at Our Creative Corner. Our October host has challenged the OCC DT to a fancy fold challenge.  We warmly invite you to play along, feel free to use your favorite supplies.

For my sample, I used a NEW fold from SCS - Side Spring Card.  I used a stamp set from SU called Jolly Old Saint Nick.  Supplies used:  Cardstock, MS Tinsel Glitter, Copic Markers, SU Embossing Folder - Vintage Wallpaper.

Please stop back tomorrow, I will have another project to share.  For more idea's on fancy folds, please stop over and see the wonderful designs by the OCC DT - there are so many wonderful designs and inspiration for this holiday season.

OCC - Sketch Challenge

Happy Saturday Stampers!! Today's card is for this week's challenge over at Our Creative Corner. Our September host has challenged the OCC to a sketch challenge, we warmly invite you to play along, feel free to use your favorite supplies.

For my sample, I used a NEW stamp set by SU called Jolly Old Saint Nick. On my layout, I used kraft and baja breeze along with white cardstock to make the card pop. Martha Stewart punches were used on the layers as well as the tag. To finish off the card, I added some clear tinsel by SU along with a snowflake by K&Company.

Sorry for the in between posts, but I have been super busy with planning my trip to Norway this winter, I am heading to Oslo to see the last 3 A-Ha concerts!!!! As you can see, I have lightened up my load because of all of my travels this year!!!! This is a dream come true for me and I hope you all understand and will stop by at least once a month for a post or two from little old me!!

Have a wonderful weekend and don't forget to stop by the OCC to check out the amazing samples by the Design Team!

OCC - Popsicle Card & NEW Blog

Thanks for stopping by! Just a quick announcement... I have created a NEW Blog for posting our trip to this summer's CHA - Craft & Hobby Association Convention & Trade Show. Some of us from Stamps and Smiles will be attending so I created a NEW Blog to post our time at the show. Please stop by the NEW Blog and subscribe so you don't miss a thing. The show will be running Tuesday, July 27th - July 29th.

Now for my card/project. This week's challenge over at this OCC is a color challenge - Red, Green, White & Black. I needed to create something quick since I do not have a lot of time. School is starting in just a few week's, CHA is right around the corner AND Stamps and Smiles is releasing 10 NEW sets. Watch for the release the first part of August.

My Popsicle card was super simple to create. I cut a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of cardstock into 4 pieces - A2 size. I then took each individual piece and folded it. Each of the corners were rounded and then I used a scallop punch to make a bite mark.

I used a set by SU called Tart & Tangy. The image was colored in using my markers and crystal effects was added to make the cherries shine.

We have company coming on Sunday for CHA, please stop by on Monday for a fun giveaway and some fun samples. Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to stop by the OCC to see the other fun samples by the DT.

OCC Sketch Challenge - OCCSC24

Thanks for stopping by this week! Today's card is for this week's sketch challenge OCCSC25 over at the OCC Sketch Blog . Below you will find the sketch. Everyone is warmly invited to play along, feel free to use your favorite stamps and supplies!!
For my sample, I started with a Sizzix scalloped circle. Then using my circle Nestabilities, I cut a small circle and stamped the background using a script block stamp. To warm the background, I sponged on some brown ink. Ribbon was added along with a homemade flower that I created using another scalloped circle. To finish off the ornament card, I punched out the bird and added some clear embossing powder to give it some shine.

Here is this weeks sketch layout. Enjoy your day and don't forget to check out the other beautiful designs by the OCC Design Team. See you Saturday with another fun summer card.

OCC Challenge - Let's go to the Beach

Today's card is for this week's challenge over at Our Creative Corner. This week's challenge is create a beach themed layout. Since most of us are in a heat wave, we all could take a little time away to hit the beach!! We warmly invite you to play along, feel free to use your favorite supplies.
Here is a close-up of the inside of the card. I used a NEW image by Stamps and Smiles called At the Beach. This NEW image will be available for purchase on Monday, July 26th. The image was colored in using Copic markers and layered to make it pop. Glitter was added to the swimming cap.

Have a wonderful weekend and stay cool! Don't forget to stop by the OCC to see the other fun samples by the DT.

OCC Weekly Sketch Challenge - OCCSC24

Hello Crafters! Today's card is for this week's sketch challenge OCCSC24 over at the OCC Sketch Blog . Everyone is welcome to play along, feel free to use your favorite stamps and supplies!!
For my sample, I created a design that you can mass produce for any occasion! All of the fun detail on the card was created using my Sizzix dies. I also incorporated a homemade flower that I had left over from my easel card project on Tuesday. As you know, I have don't have a whole lot of extra time to craft so making this card had to be quick and easy!! I am hoping that once the kids go back to school, I will have some extra time to play!!
Here is this weeks sketch layout. Enjoy your day and don't forget to check out the other fun designs by the OCC Design Team. See you Saturday with a fun summer card.

Playing catch up... OCC and Project Tuesday Samples

Good morning crafter's!! Today's projects are the following challenges: Our Creative Corner (Let's Get Corky), Project Tuesday (Easel Card) and for last week's Project Tuesday's challenge (Lip Balm Holder). Everyone is welcome to play along, feel free to use your favorite stamps and supplies.
For my project, I created an easel card with a twist. I got my idea from Kristine Breach - Ink Something. Kristine created an easy to follow tutorial along with a super cute sample. If you stop by, please tell her Jennifer sent you. As you can see from the picture below, I used ribbon for my handle on the drawers.

Since I have been super busy, I have been playing catch up... Using extra scraps from the above project, I quickly put together a few of these lip balm holders. Hannah has a couple weeks left from her summer ballet and tumbling classes so I made up a couple of these to give to her teaches. These are super easy to make and really make a wonderful gift for every special occasion!!

Our Creative Corner Sketch Challenge & Mystery Giveaway

Today's card is for this week's challenge over at Our Creative Corner. This month I am hosting the challenges and this week, I created a sketch for you to try. Every Thursday, the OCC has a sketch challenge. We warmly invite you to play along, feel free to use your favorite supplies. Wait there is also a prize to be won!!! I am giving away a *MYSTERY PACKAGE* with lots of fun goodies!!! To play along, upload your creation to your blog or gallery and link it back to the OCC by Friday, July 9th at 10:00 PM CST!!
Here is a close-up of the butterfly. I layered the butterfly with vellum and cardstock and inked each of the layers to make it pop. Have a happy & safe 4th of July and don't forget to stop by the OCC to see the other beautiful samples by the design team.

Our Creative Corner - Case an OCC Girl & Giveaway

Thanks for stopping by, today's card is for this week's challenge over at Our Creative Corner. Our June host, Linda Coughlin, has challenged the OCC girls to case each other. I decided to case a yummy card that Wendy Janson designed.

For my case, I changed the colors, used a different border punch and also flipped the sketch. Please stop by Wendy's Blog to see more of her amazing designs and layouts!

Before I go, I have two giveaways!! Today's card was created using a BRAND NEW DIGI SET by Stamps and Smiles called Sweet Baby. Stop by the Stamps and Smiles Blog to sign up to win!! I will announce the winner this Saturday, June 26th.

Today's card is also being given away along with some white cardstock and ribbon. Leave me a comment and I will announce the winner this coming Saturday, June 26th.

Have a wonderful weekend and don't forget to stop by the OCC to see the beautiful Cased cards by Design Team.

OCC Sketch Challenge - OCCSC20 - Sweet Baby

Hello & thanks for stopping by today! Can you believe I posted?!?! Between my busy summer schedule with my kids and my next stamp release, I was able to squeeze out a card for this week's sketch challenge OCCSC20 over at the OCC Sketch Blog . We warmly invite you to play along, feel free to use your favorite stamps and supplies!! For my sample, I am using a brand NEW image from Stamps and Smiles called Sweet Baby. This image will be available to purchase this Friday, June 18th over at the Stamps and Smiles store.

On my layout I used some NEW paper called Songbird. I wanted to add some stitching to my card but for what ever reason, my Janome sewing machine has been giving me issues. Every time I try to sew with it, it keeps getting jammed up... GRRRR!! The stitching would of completed my card overall I am happy with it! Note... off to get a NEW sewing machine soon!!

Here is this weeks sketch layout. Enjoy your day and don't forget to check out the other fun designs by the OCC Design Team. See you Saturday with a fun giveaway & sample.

Our Creative Corner - Summer Challenge

I know its been a while since I have posted but with the kids being out of school, can you believe I have been busier then normal? I thought I would have more time to relax but between Nick & Brittney wanting to drive and Jake & Hannah tearing the house apart, I have NO time for myself & crafting!! Now that I am back from A-Ha's farewell concert tour, I am playing catch up!

To start things off, I created a card for this week's challenge over at Our Creative Corner. Our June host, Linda Coughlin, has challenged the OCC to a summer challenge. When I think of summer, I think of juicy hamburgers. My punched out hamburger idea came off a video from Dawn's Stamping Thoughts. In Dawn's tutorial she created a single burger but I just added an extra patty, bun and sides. We warmly invite you to play along, feel free to use your favorite supplies.

Before I go, I still need to announce the winner from my last card giveaway. The winner is... Kathy J. Please email me so I can card your card out to you. Have a wonderful weekend and don't forget to stop by the OCC to see the beautiful card samples by the Design Team.

Our Creative Corner Challenge - Floral & Giveaway

Hello... Just a quick post for today's challenge over at Our Creative Corner. This week our April host -Dana Grothaus, has challenged the OCC Design Team to use flowers. Everyone is warmly invited to play along, feel free to use your favorite stamps and supplies.
For my sample, I am using a some old supplies by SU. I inked up the image with my SU markers then created the 3D flowers using a small flower punch. Mini pearls were added inside the flowers along with the background layer. The sentiment was created using some old rub-on's from sell-a-bration.

Want to win this card??? Leave me a comment and I will announce the winner next Saturday, May 1st.

Have a wonderful weekend and don't forget to stop over to see the wonderful cards by the OCC Design Team.

A-Ha - Ending on a High Note - OCCSC12

Thanks for stopping by today! I found some extra time to play along for this week's sketch challenge over at the OCC Sketch Challenge. I incorporated to days sketch into a fun goodie bag that will hold these homemade A-Ha bracelets I made for the concert. There are several girls I am meeting in NYC for the concert and I thought it would be nice to surprise them with a little something extra! We warmly invite you to play along with today's sketch, feel free to use your favorite stamps and supplies.

Here is a picture of the bracelet I made.

Here is this weeks sketch layout. Enjoy the rest of your week and don't forget to check out the other fun sample designs by the OCC Design Team.

OCC Challenge - Butterflies

Hello everyone and thanks for stopping by!! I am sorry I have been so quiet, I have not posted because I am getting ready for my trip to New York. I will be gone, Sunday, May 2nd thru Monday, May 10th. Before I leave, I really need to spend this extra time with my family! However, in my spare time, I am getting ready for my next stamp release - WOO HOO! I have a NEW stamp release coming out soon, please continue to stop by for all of the details!!

Today's sample is for this weeks challenge over at Our Creative Corner. Our April host, Dana Grothaus, has challenged the OCC DT to use butterflies. We warmly invite you to play along, feel free to use your favorite stamps and supplies.

I hope you enjoy my card, I probably won't be getting around to playing in my stamp room until I get back from NY. As some of you know, I am off to NYC to see my favorite band - A-Ha. I not only get to see them in NYC but I also have tickets to the Chicago concert as well! If all goes well, I will be posting a ton of pictures on my Blog when I get back. Until then...

Have a wonderful weekend and don't forget to stop by the OCC to see the beautiful samples by the Design Team!!!