This card was made using the CardPatterns Sketch #45.
May the new year bring everyone lots of joy!
Paper Maniac Inspirations: No stamps!
Hi everyone! I'm here to share with you a card that really showcases the wonderful patterned papers in The Boyfriend Mini Deck by Cosmo Cricket. Aside from the name of the paper deck, this card really isn't very boyish at all! I've used a Martha Stewart punch on one of the edges and I think it goes really well with the polka dots. There are no stamps here - just stickers. You can find a wide variety of stickers to decorate your cards in the Paper Maniac store.
This card was made using the CardPatterns Sketch #45.
May the new year bring everyone lots of joy!
This card was made using the CardPatterns Sketch #45.
May the new year bring everyone lots of joy!
Paper Maniac Inspirations: Quick and Simple
I can't believe how quickly Christmas has come! I hope that you've sent off your Christmas cards already and if not, well, you can always blame it on the Post Office :)
Today, I am sharing with you a quick and simple card using Cosmo Cricket Early Bird paper. All I've done is distressed the edges with my paper edger, added some cotton twine, and used a ticket punch on the card base. I think this is a very versatile layout, one which I certainly use over and over again.
For those who celebrate Christmas, I hope that you have a fantastic one this year spent with family and loved ones. I'll be back again next week for my last post for the year! Can you believe 2010 is almost here already?
Today, I am sharing with you a quick and simple card using Cosmo Cricket Early Bird paper. All I've done is distressed the edges with my paper edger, added some cotton twine, and used a ticket punch on the card base. I think this is a very versatile layout, one which I certainly use over and over again.
For those who celebrate Christmas, I hope that you have a fantastic one this year spent with family and loved ones. I'll be back again next week for my last post for the year! Can you believe 2010 is almost here already?
Whimsy's December 17th Giveaway!
Whimsy December Advent Event: Day 17!
Are you ready for another Whimsy Thursday?
Whimsy Stamps is hosting a Whimsy December Advent Event, in which every day till Christmas, one Whimsy stamp will be given away by a member of the DT! Make sure to visit the Whimsy Stamps website daily to see some wonderful creations as well as for a chance to enter some stamp goodness.
I'm hosting the stamp giveaway today and if you leave a comment on this post, you will be in the running to win the adorable Whimsy Purr-fect Gift stamp that you see below. This kitty is sooo adorable! Don't forget to also visit Simonne's blog (my posting partner for this month) because she has a FANTASTIC creation using this little cutie here. Leave her some love!
I decided to go with something a bit more simple (and not Christmas related), but I definitely comes in handy when you only have a few minutes to spare. Sometimes I know that there are some people who don't feel as confident with coloring images - I'm one of them! Well guess what? The Whimsy Circle Postmarks Sentiment Set that I used on this card is one that you can build your card around and not have to worry about coloring.
Well, I hope you enjoyed my creation for today. As before, please leave a comment on this post for a chance to win the Whimsy Purr-fect Gift stamp. I will draw a winner around 9AM PST tomorrow. Thanks for visiting!
Whimsy Stamps is hosting a Whimsy December Advent Event, in which every day till Christmas, one Whimsy stamp will be given away by a member of the DT! Make sure to visit the Whimsy Stamps website daily to see some wonderful creations as well as for a chance to enter some stamp goodness.
I'm hosting the stamp giveaway today and if you leave a comment on this post, you will be in the running to win the adorable Whimsy Purr-fect Gift stamp that you see below. This kitty is sooo adorable! Don't forget to also visit Simonne's blog (my posting partner for this month) because she has a FANTASTIC creation using this little cutie here. Leave her some love!
I decided to go with something a bit more simple (and not Christmas related), but I definitely comes in handy when you only have a few minutes to spare. Sometimes I know that there are some people who don't feel as confident with coloring images - I'm one of them! Well guess what? The Whimsy Circle Postmarks Sentiment Set that I used on this card is one that you can build your card around and not have to worry about coloring.
Well, I hope you enjoyed my creation for today. As before, please leave a comment on this post for a chance to win the Whimsy Purr-fect Gift stamp. I will draw a winner around 9AM PST tomorrow. Thanks for visiting!
Paper Maniac Inspirations: Bigger is better!
This week at Paper Maniac, we're dumping those A2 cards and making larger cards for your viewing pleasure!
I made a 5"x7" card using the Flourishes Nasturtiums set. The stamps on the set just really set it apart from all the floral stamps that you see anywhere else. Why? It's very easy to layer the flowers and create a wonderful 3D effect. Also, even someone who isn't an expert at coloring like I am can get away with not being perfect because the shading on the stamp directs you on how to color it. I've used two kinds of ribbon on this card, one sheer and the other satin, and printed out a sentiment from the computer. I hope you like it and that you're inspired!
Stamp: Flourishes Nasturtiums; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics; Paper: DCWV; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, satin and sheer ribbon
I made a 5"x7" card using the Flourishes Nasturtiums set. The stamps on the set just really set it apart from all the floral stamps that you see anywhere else. Why? It's very easy to layer the flowers and create a wonderful 3D effect. Also, even someone who isn't an expert at coloring like I am can get away with not being perfect because the shading on the stamp directs you on how to color it. I've used two kinds of ribbon on this card, one sheer and the other satin, and printed out a sentiment from the computer. I hope you like it and that you're inspired!
Stamp: Flourishes Nasturtiums; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics; Paper: DCWV; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, satin and sheer ribbon
Whimsy December Advent Event: Day 10!
Can you really believe we're almost halfway through December already?? Today I have another
Whimsy Stamps creation for you for our December Advent Event. Whimsy Stamps is hosting a Whimsy December Advent Event, in which every day till Christmas, one Whimsy stamp will be given away by a member of the DT! Make sure to visit the Whimsy Stamps website daily to see some wonderful creations as well as for a chance to enter some stamp goodness. Oh, and don't forget about Whimsy's Holiday Card Contest, too!
Today I've created a frame using the Whimsy Jolly Puppy Kisses stamp, some paper and some Modge Podge. This Santa is just so cute! Make sure to visit Simonne's blog because today she's hosting the giveaway! Just comment on her page for a chance to win the Whimsy Polar Bear stamp!
Stamp: Whimsy Jolly Puppy Kisses; Paper: DCWV; Ink: Memento, Copics, BIC
Whimsy Stamps creation for you for our December Advent Event. Whimsy Stamps is hosting a Whimsy December Advent Event, in which every day till Christmas, one Whimsy stamp will be given away by a member of the DT! Make sure to visit the Whimsy Stamps website daily to see some wonderful creations as well as for a chance to enter some stamp goodness. Oh, and don't forget about Whimsy's Holiday Card Contest, too!
Today I've created a frame using the Whimsy Jolly Puppy Kisses stamp, some paper and some Modge Podge. This Santa is just so cute! Make sure to visit Simonne's blog because today she's hosting the giveaway! Just comment on her page for a chance to win the Whimsy Polar Bear stamp!
Stamp: Whimsy Jolly Puppy Kisses; Paper: DCWV; Ink: Memento, Copics, BIC
Crafty Creations and MyGrafico Challenges!
Hello friends! Here goes Ann again, late as always. This will be a short and sweet post. As you all know, these are busy busy times!
MyGrafico Challenges: Make a something related to a recipe!
Enter our challenge and you have a chance to win Lindsay's Recipe Set set and add to your MyGrafico collection :)
Enter our challenge and you have a chance to win Lindsay's Recipe Set set and add to your MyGrafico collection :)
Crafty Creations Challenge: Christmas for my pet!
Sponsor: Delicious Doodles
This week we were kindly given some images to work with by Delicious Doodles! How cute is this image? Enter our challenge for a chance to win 3 free digital downloads.
Sponsor: Delicious Doodles
This week we were kindly given some images to work with by Delicious Doodles! How cute is this image? Enter our challenge for a chance to win 3 free digital downloads.
Paper Maniac Inspirations: Last minute gift idea and bling!
This week I'm sharing with you an altered notebook with a holiday theme. For this project, you have to have a good adhesive. I also love to use the Tombow Mono Permanent Adhesive because once I press down on it, it's very hard to rip off. For this project, I've used papers from the BasicGrey Wassail line, which can be found in the BasicGrey Christmas Card Class Kit. I decorated it with some raffia and, like Denise, added some rhinestone bling around the edges to accent the polka dots that were already on the notebook. The main image, which is actually a chipboard sticker, is from the Warm Wishes Chipboard Stickers set.
There you go, another easy and cost-effect project that you can either keep for yourself or stuff in someone's stocking!
There you go, another easy and cost-effect project that you can either keep for yourself or stuff in someone's stocking!
Pile it On Sunday - Tinsel Town!
This Sunday at Pile It On, we have a Tinsel Town challenge for you. What does that mean? Use some glitter! We are kindly sponsored by SoftPencil and will you just look at this adorable image? You can visit her store here or her blog here to check out her other cute images!
Image: SoftPencil, Magnolia snow border; Ink: Copics, BIC Mark-It; Paper: BasicGrey Eskimo Kisses; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, ribbon, foam snowflakes, pearls, Stickles
This is is for a few challenges:
Image: SoftPencil, Magnolia snow border; Ink: Copics, BIC Mark-It; Paper: BasicGrey Eskimo Kisses; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, ribbon, foam snowflakes, pearls, SticklesThis is is for a few challenges:
- Pile It On - Tinsel Town (Use Glitter)
- Truly Scrumptious - Sketch
- Stamp with Fun - Christmas
- Cuttlebug Spot - Winter
- The Pink Elephant - Color Me Wonderful (markers are my fav!)
- Sophisticat Challenges -Snowflakes and Sparkle
- Creative Card Crew - Christmas
- Cupcake Craft - Red and Green
- Incy Wincy Designs - Red and Green
- The Play Date Cafe - Red, Green, and White
- Dare You To Digi Stamp - Red, Green, and Neutral
Winner of Whimsy Stamp: N'ice Friends
Thank you to all who visited and commented!
This winner of the N'ice Friends stamp (chosen by random.org) is....
#11 JulyeB
who said, "Love the card looks clean and fresh, thanks for the chance to win ,its like having the excitement of christmas everyday,such fun"
Congratulations!! Please email me at raindropecho@gmail.com with your snail me so that we can get your stamp out to you!
who said, "Love the card looks clean and fresh, thanks for the chance to win ,its like having the excitement of christmas everyday,such fun"
Congratulations!! Please email me at raindropecho@gmail.com with your snail me so that we can get your stamp out to you!
Stamp Something Challenge: Glitzy Somethings!
Wow, I can't believe the holidays are fast approaching! I am so behind on my holiday cards that I really don't know how I'm going to catch up BUT let me tell you, my design teams have really got me cranking on them!
This week at Stamp Something Challenges, our challenge for you is to make Glitzy Somethings. You have to have some kind of stamp in there (digital is okay too), but other than that, make anything your heart desires! The lovely Denise gave me this super cute stamp and I just loved using her! I think this will be on several cards this year. I used rhinestones as her earrings, which I thought added a nice little touch :) For this challenge, I used this week's sketch from IC Sketches.
Make sure to visit the blog and enter the challenge this week! AND we have a wonderful sponsor: Paper Maniac! Trust me, you won't be disappointed at the outstanding service and wonderful products that Paper Maniac has to offer.
Stamp: CC Designs Swiss Pixies Nora; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, BIC Mark Its; Paper: BasicGrey Eskimo Kisses; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, rhinestines, raffia, Stickles
This week at Stamp Something Challenges, our challenge for you is to make Glitzy Somethings. You have to have some kind of stamp in there (digital is okay too), but other than that, make anything your heart desires! The lovely Denise gave me this super cute stamp and I just loved using her! I think this will be on several cards this year. I used rhinestones as her earrings, which I thought added a nice little touch :) For this challenge, I used this week's sketch from IC Sketches.
Make sure to visit the blog and enter the challenge this week! AND we have a wonderful sponsor: Paper Maniac! Trust me, you won't be disappointed at the outstanding service and wonderful products that Paper Maniac has to offer.
Stamp: CC Designs Swiss Pixies Nora; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, BIC Mark Its; Paper: BasicGrey Eskimo Kisses; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, rhinestines, raffia, Stickles
Whimsy's December Advent Event: Day 3 Giveaway!
As I mentioned a couple of posts back, Whimsy Stamps is hosting a Whimsy December Advent Event, in which every day till Christmas, one Whimsy stamp will be given away by a member of the DT! Make sure to visit the Whimsy Stamps website daily to see some wonderful creations as well as for a chance to enter some stamp goodness. Oh, and don't forget about Whimsy's Holiday Card Contest, too!
Today, little ole' me is hosting the daily giveaway and all you have to do to win this N'ice Friends stamp that I used in my card is to leave a comment on this post! Yep, that's it, all you have to do is a leave a comment. I will draw the winner around 9 AM PST tomorrow (12/04).
Stamp: Whimsy Stamps N'ice Friends; Ink: Copics, Mement Tuxedo Black; Paper: BasicGrey Eskimo Kisses; Accessories/tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, raffiaThis card is also for the Creative Card Crew Challenge (Christmas) which Whimsy is sponsoring!
Crafty Creations and MyGrafico Challenges!
I can't believe I forgot to post these!! Sorry, this is going to be a quick post!
This week at Crafty Creations and MyGrafico Challenges, we have some fantastic challenges for you to play in!
At Crafty Creations, we have a "lace and distressing" challenge for you to take up. We're kindly sponsored by Cardz 'n Scrapz and they are giving away two cute Sugar Nellie stamps! Come join us for some fun and inspiration. I didn't have any other lacy thing besides the lace Prima flower that you see below. Feel free to substitute if you don't have any lace, either!
Stamp: Inkadinkado Swirls; Paper: K&Company: Accessories: raffia, Prima lace flower
Image: from Tutti Frutti stamp set; Papers: BasicGrey
Thanks for stopping by!!
This week at Crafty Creations and MyGrafico Challenges, we have some fantastic challenges for you to play in!
At Crafty Creations, we have a "lace and distressing" challenge for you to take up. We're kindly sponsored by Cardz 'n Scrapz and they are giving away two cute Sugar Nellie stamps! Come join us for some fun and inspiration. I didn't have any other lacy thing besides the lace Prima flower that you see below. Feel free to substitute if you don't have any lace, either!
Stamp: Inkadinkado Swirls; Paper: K&Company: Accessories: raffia, Prima lace flowerSince it's a Wednesday, of course you expected another fun sketch from MyGrafico Challenges, right? This week our sketch was by Melissa. Please visit the blog for some inspiration as well as a chance to win the Tutti Frutti stamp set if you enter our challenges this week!
Image: from Tutti Frutti stamp set; Papers: BasicGreyThanks for stopping by!!
Whimsy's December Advent Event!
Hello everyone!
Though I don't have anything to share with you today, I just wanted to let you all know about Whimsy Stamp's December Advent Event! You can read all about it at the Whimsy Stamps website, but to sum it up, we will have a daily prize from Denise and inspiration from the design team members and artists. How fun is that? Make sure to stop by the website to see all the details and to see who is hosting the prize today!
Oh, and remember, we also still have a Holiday Card Contest going on! Simply create something with a Whimsy stamp on it to be considered for 3 gift certificates with the TOP prize being $50!! Wow!!
Though I don't have anything to share with you today, I just wanted to let you all know about Whimsy Stamp's December Advent Event! You can read all about it at the Whimsy Stamps website, but to sum it up, we will have a daily prize from Denise and inspiration from the design team members and artists. How fun is that? Make sure to stop by the website to see all the details and to see who is hosting the prize today!
Oh, and remember, we also still have a Holiday Card Contest going on! Simply create something with a Whimsy stamp on it to be considered for 3 gift certificates with the TOP prize being $50!! Wow!!
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