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Saturday, January 28, 2017

Kat Scrappiness Stitched Scallop Nesting Tags


Hi everyone, today I'm featuring Kat Scrappiness brand new Stitched Scallop Nesting Tags.  I absolutely love the unique design and the ability to stamp my images and use as a unique base for them!  I used this beautiful stamp set by Mudra, I love the sentiment and flowers!  For the background base, I used the Circle Flower Cut Background Die by Gina Marie Designs on some light blue cardstock.  I accented around the image using the Fabrika Decoru Enamel Dot drops in White and Pink Dreams.  Lastly I tied a sheer green ribbon at the top of the tag and popped the tag off my cardfront.  I hope you've enjoyed my project. Visit Kat Scrappiness Online store to find these great products and more!

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Kat Scrappiness Spring Themed or Valentine Card



Hi everyone, I'm just returning from a little mini get away, exactly what I needed.  I hope you're all doing well too.  Today I'm featuring a quick shaker card I put together using Kat Scrappiness brand new Double Stitched Heart Dies.  I used them as my frame, don't you love that you can use so many different shapes from nesting die sets to make shaker frames?  I filled the inside with 2 different Kat Scrappiness sequin styles.  Both the 6mm green flat flowers and the 6mm pink flat flowers.  I thought they looked really pretty together in this spring colored card.  I used the Kat Scrappiness Hello Word Sentiment Die inside the shaker.  I cut the bottom layer using the largest sized Kat Scrappiness Stitched Rectangle Die which I love because it fills the whole A2 sized card.  I then inked over this really pretty 8x8 Stencil by DCAM Ocean Spray with a green ink pad and blender tool.  Thanks so much for stopping by, check out KatScrappiness online store for all your crafting needs!

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Newton's Nook Designs January Release


Hi everyone, welcome to the final, Day 4 of our January Release over at Newton's Nook Designs!  Today, I'm featuring another adorable set called, "Newton's Happy Mail".  This is a coordinating stamp and die set.  I really enjoyed copic coloring this image, I love the way Newton is poking out of the mailbox, handing you the mail!   I distress inked the image on top and bottom with Shabby Shutters and Broken China for grass and sky. I then mounted the Newton image on two layers of MFT stitched ovals.  The plaid paper is from Lawn Fawn, "Winter Plaid" and the grey cardstock is by MFT "Steel Grey".

Thanks for visiting and don't forget, you could win this stamp set!!

Would you like to win the “Newton's Happy Mail” Stamp Set?
This set will be given away to ONE lucky winner
Here's how to win: 
Comment on the NND blog and Design Team blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective reveal posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Thursday January 19th at 9pm CST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, January 20th
Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:


Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Newton's Nook Designs January Release


Hello everyone, welcome to Day 3 of our January Release over at #Newton'sNookDesigns.  Today I'm sharing this super adorable set, Pug Hugs.  I have to admit, I'd never colored a Pug before, but it was so easy, and I think he turned out so cute, I'll be using this set again soon!  It was a simple card to make, I just cut a few layers using pierced squares, inked my center in Ranger Distress Ink Chipped Sapphire.  I added a few stars with my white gel pen, then the sentiment and a heart.  I copic colored the pug and die cut him out using the coordinating die set! I popped him up with some foam tape for dimension.

Thanks for visiting..be sure to read below to find out how to win this!

Would you like to win the “Pug Hugs” Stamp Set?
This set will be given away to ONE lucky winner
Here's how to win: 
Comment on the NND blog and Design Team blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective reveal posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Thursday January 19th at 9pm CST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, January 20th
Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:





Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Kat Scrappiness Double Stitched Hearts and Lawn Fawn Octopi


Hi everyone, I needed a quick sweet card for someone special, so I turned to this adorable set, Octopi My Heart from Lawn Fawn.  I couldn't wait to use the new Double Stitched Heart Dies by Kat Scrappiness and also the Embossed Large Rope Dies Rectangle to give it the extra nautical look!  The patterned paper is by Crate Paper called Heart Day!


Thanks for stopping, I hope you have a wonderful day!

Newton's Nook Designs January Release




Hello everyone, welcome to Day 2 of #Newton'sNookDesigns January Release.  Today I'm featuring a stamp set that really excites me.  It's called Love & Chocolate and has a coordinating die set.  So immediately I was drawn to my absolute favorite, chocolate covered strawberries!  Years ago, my family and I would attend the Strawberry Festival in Cedarburg, WI every June.  There's a confectionery on Main St. that would hand dip these HUGE strawberries and display them right in the front window.  Oh they were so good!!!  I'm a long way from Wisconsin and these are definitely a summer treat.  So for now, I'll enjoy coloring them!!

I did a lot of masking to create this scene.  I stamped the little strawberries right on my post it pad, then fussy cut a bunch of them to cover up the lower layers as I stamped my way to the top of the pile.  I then copic colored all the berries and used glossy accents on the chocolate..trust me, in person, they almost look real!  I die cut and colored the serving plate to look like Jadeite.  The red gingham paper by GinaK served as the perfect bottom layer around my scene!  My zig zag rectangle is by SugarPea Designs.  I also inked the background and splattered with a bit of white acrylic paint.  

I hope you've enjoyed my creation, thanks for stopping!  Read below for your chance to win!

Would you like to win the “Love & Chocolate” Stamp Set?
This set will be given away to ONE lucky winner
Here's how to win: 
Comment on the NND blog and Design Team blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective reveal posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Thursday January 19th at 9pm CST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, January 20th
Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:



Monday, January 16, 2017

Newton's Nook Designs January Release



Hello everyone and welcome to Day 1 of #Newton'sNookDesigns January 2017 Release!  I'm so excited to show you this brand new set we are featuring today, Woodland Duos.  This set coordinates with the previously released Darling Hearts die set. I used the largest heart to cut out these #LoveBandits, oh these raccoons are sooo cute!  The image is copic colored.  I used GinaK cardstock and plaid paper, the die cut I mounted my heart on is by MFT, Stitched Pinking Squares.

Would you like to win the “Woodland Duos” Stamp Set?
This set will be given away to ONE lucky winner

Here's how to win: 
Comment on the NND blog and Design Team blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective reveal posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Thursday January 19th at 9pm CST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, January 20th


Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:





Sunday, January 15, 2017

Scribbles Designs 4th Birthday Bonanza Challenge & Blog Hop


Scribbles Designs is celebrating its 4th birthday this month 
and we're kicking off our celebration with a combined Challenge AND Blog Hop!

If you are arriving here from the Scribbles Designs Challenge blog,
then you are right on track!
If you are just starting, you can find a full list of all the stops at the bottom of this post.
So blow up some birthday balloons and hang some streamers,
it is time for the Birthday Bonanza to begin!!!

Throughout the hop you will see projects created by all the
Scribbles Designs Team Members AND our two current Guest Scribblers.
Comment at each stop along the hop for your chance to win 
one of the images used in that particular Scribbler's project.
You'll have until Sunday, January 22, 2017, at 11:59 p.m., to submit your comments.

Also, as this is our regular monthly challenge be sure to add your birthday cards to the
 Challenge #49-Birthday Bonanza link up on the Scribbles Designs Challenge blog.
Along with all of our regular prizes, we have some extra special ones in honour
of our birthday this month. Be sure to click HERE for all the info and details you need!

For my stop along the hop, I am excited to share
a project I created using the following images...
 



Don't forget, one lucky person leaving a comment on my blog
will have the opportunity to win Scribbles Designs #B 15 Build a Banner for free!!!


Check out what I made with Build a Banner and Birthday Cake Slice:


Next stop on our birthday train is Berni's blog. Click HERE to head on over!

If you miss any of the stops along the way, here is the complete list. You are definitely going to want to check out what my fellow team members have in store for you:



Kat Scrappiness Stitched Snowman Valentine Shaker



Hello everyone.  I am so excited to show you these fun new products from Kat Scrappiness!  Introducing the newest Stitched Scallops, I've used the largest circle, but you can find all 4 basic shapes in store.  Also this cute new Stitched Layered Snowman.  Hey, it's still winter, so why not turn this into a fun Valentine shaker.  It gave me a good reason to use this gorgeous new sequin mix, check out Kat's shop for lots of new Valentine's sequin mixes!

I used a circle die cut, to turn the scallop into a frame, by cutting out the center, for my window. Otherwise this die cut would be sold for you to stamp your images on, etc.

Thanks for stopping by, please find all products used, linked below!


3M Foam Tap for Frame Mounting

Friday, January 13, 2017

Newton's Nook Designs What a Hoot Valentine Thank You!


Hi everyone, it's Friday!  It's hard to believe how fast the weeks fly by, isn't it?  

So today is my first ever DT project with Newton's Nook Designs.  I'm so very excited to be joining this amazing team of designers!  I'm just jumping right in here with my first project!  

We are close enough now to Valentine's Day and I've been in a red and pink sort of mood.  So, I thought I'd turn this super cute stamp set What a Hoot and What a Hoot matching dies into a Valentine Thank You!



I started by layering a Stitched Scalloped Rectangle by Gina Marie Designs in Cherry Pop cardstock by #TayloredExpressions.  I Ranger distress inked a panel to go on top in an ombre look, using Candied Apple and Picked Raspberries.  I also ombre inked the stitched heart die by Gina Marie Designs.  

I splattered the bottom of my red inked panel with a little water to lift some color.  And then added some white and gold paint splatter to finish my background.

I copic colored the owls in R81, R83, R85 and R39.  I popped up the owls and leaves using foam tape and finished off my card with #doodlebug red pearls and gems.  

Thank you so much for stopping, I'd love for you to leave a comment letting me know what you think!  Have a wonderful weekend!

Visit the Newton's Nook Designs Blog Here!

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Gina Marie Designs Valentines Day

Hello everyone, middle of the week here, hope it's been a good one for you thus far!  Our snow has melted and I'm hearing we may be up in the 70's F by weeks end. 

Today I'm sharing a card using a new die, Valentine's Day by Gina Marie Designs.  This die is just so beautiful, it cuts perfectly and will be a great one to add to your collection!  Oh, before I forget, Gina is now selling gorgeous packs of gems and pearls in her store.  I've used this lovely little pink pearls on my project.  They are great quality and you get a lot for the money, so check them out!

As for the rectangle base which I've gotten a lot of questions on:  I cut a white rectangle to fit inside the stitch line of the scalloped die cut.  From the bottom, I inked in 2 colors of pink..Pink Pirouette and Flirty Flamingo by Stampin Up. (I have no idea if these colors are current). After dry, I mixed 50/50 white acrylic paint and water..then used my brush to do a little splattering.  Hope that helps.

In keeping things short today, I'm going to list products used below.  Thanks for stopping by!!!


Products Used:

Saturday, January 7, 2017

Gina Marie Designs Moose and Leaf Wreath Dies


Hi everyone, I have a card to share, I might be a little late on this one.  But considering we have snow in South Carolina today, it seems appropriate!

Showing off a few great dies by #GinaMarieDesigns !!  

I used the red plaid paper from #CartaBella in the 6x6 pad called "Special Delivery".  I cut it out using Gina's stitched Rectangles, then splattered it with a mix of white acrylic paint and water 50/50, to look like a blizzard of snow!

I cut Gina's Leaf Wreath out in both kraft and green and layered them, then added the pinecone, moose and banner from #StampingBella to finish it off.  I hope you like my Northern Exposure style card, it was a lot of fun to make and very easy!  I'm linking products used below, enjoy!

Kat Scrappiness Happy New Year Wreath


Hello everyone!  I'm back from a nice long vacation where I spent time with my family.  I had such a good time, it was sad to see it end.  2017 wouldn't wait any longer, so it's back to work!

So for my first card of the new year, I made this pretty square card using die cuts from the Kat Scrappiness store.  The smattering of sequins and papers also came from Kat's store!


I wanted to use a gold cardstock, but all I had was glitter based.  Then I remembered I had this awesome Indian Gold Nuvo Mousse.  I die cut the sentiment twice, glued it together and burnished the Nuvo Mousse in with my finger.  It dries quickly and I just love the look!!  You use so very little, a tub of this will last a long, long time!

Find all the great products I've used at the Kat Scrappiness Online Store.  Click Here to Shop!


Thank you for stopping by today!  Links for all the products used are right below.  

On a white cardbase 5x5, I added:

Lawn Fawn Winter Plaid 6x6 paper