Cloud 9 Blog Hop {October}

Hi everyone!  I'm sharing my card for this month's Cloud 9 Blog Hop!  I didn't get a chance to photograph my card until last night for my post so you get to see it today instead!  When I originally sat down to work on my card, I had an idea but when I pulled out my stamps, I realized that I didn't have the Pocketful Halloween stamps.  So my idea fizzled.......Until I thought about what really inspired me about this photo this month.  For me, it was the patterns and the pumpkins.  But then I kept looking at the door too.  So I pulled out my window die and made it white and adding some black and white polka dot curtains! 

 

  Here's the inspiration photo from this month.  Gosh, how I wish my front porch could look like this!  Have a great fall day!!

 

 



{Gratitude}

Stamps:  Happy Harvest (Wplus9)

Paper:  True Black, SS White (PTI)

Designer Paper:  Papertrey Ink

Ink:  Orangerie Palette, True Black (PTI)

Dies:  Pinking Edge Die (PTI), Small Madison Window Die (Poppystamps)

Misc:  Twine (The Twinery), Orange Pearls

CASology meets Paper Smooches!

Yes, it's true.......this is my 3rd post today but I am playing along with several challenges that close soon so I needed to post them today!  I ended up making quite a few cards last evening for WCMD and this was one of them.  I combined 2 challenges for this......CAS cutie!

 

 

First challenge.....CASology.  This week's cue card was:  ZOO.

 

 

Second challenge......Paper Smooches for their WCMD challenge to use pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

 







{You're cute}

Stamps:  Zoo Crew, Alphadot, Sugar Rush (Paper Smooches)

Paper:  SS White (PTI)

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Kraft (PTI)

Dies:  Double Ended Banner (PTI)

Misc:  Button, Crochet Thread, Copics

Paper Smooches Sparks Trend Watch Challenge

Welcome back!  I have a card to share for the current Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge.  This week it's the Trend Watch challenge featuring this trendy image:

 

I was the lucky winner of Chilly Chums stamp set last week from Teri's blog and couldn't resist coloring up this cute fox!  I thought she fit in perfect with the colors and I tried to bring in some of the foilage by stamping the leaves (from Reflections) in Versamark Dazzle. 

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

{Hi}
Stamps:  Chilly Chums, Reflections, Sunny Side Up, My Peeps (Paper Smooches)
Paper:  Terracotta Tile, Ripe Avocado, Kraft, SS White (PTI)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Versamark Dazzle, True Black (PTI)
Misc:  Copics, Twine (MS)

Market Street Stamps Block Party!

 

Hi everyone!  Did any of you enjoy WCMD yesterday?  Well, I did but LATE!  LOL  Today, I wanted to share my card for the current Market Street Stamps Block Party!  There is plenty of time to create a card for your chance to win a Guest Design spot next month or some fun stamping goodies! 

 

 

I was in need of a baby girl card so I used the cutest set by Julie Day Designs called Baby Basics.  There are so many little sentiments and images included in this set.  I just love this paper by Simple Stories.....Baby Steps. 

 

 

 

 My card uses the current sketch over at Retro Sketches.  I love the paper strips in the sketch and the rounded corners. 

 

 

{Congrats on your sweet baby}

Stamps:  Baby Basics (Market Street Stamps)

Paper:  SS White, Sweet Blush (PTI)

Pattern Paper:  Baby Steps (Simple Stories)

Ink:  Rich Cocoa (Memento), Blush (AMuse)

Misc:  Harvest Gold Buttons (PTI), Twine (The Twinery), Copics, Foam Adhesive

 

Happy World Card Making Day!

 

Good evening friends!  Happy World Card Making Day!  I had very good intentions of getting up and creating but life happens.  So here I am posting on the evening of WCMD!  I am so happy to share this day with so many talented friends.  This is OUR day!  This is also a time to say 'thank you' for following along with me on my blog.....I know there is so much inspiration out there and I'm so glad you choose to stop by here! 

 



I had some laughs while creating this.......you see my dad fishes.  However, I do not see him "wiggling it"!  But how could I not use this sentiment to add a little humor??  Anyway, I hope he likes it.  I'm entering this in over at Embellish Magazine challenge.

 



{Wiggle it}

Stamps:  Fish More (Wplus9), BB: Woodgrain (PTI)

Paper:  Kraft, Spring Rain (PTI)

Ink:  Scarlet Jewell, Enchanted Evening, New Leaf, True Black (PTI)

Dies:  Star (PTI), Fish More (Wplus9), Linen IP (PTI)

Neat & Tangled October Release {Elves at Work}

Welcome to another day of release goodies from Neat & Tangled!  You are going to be so inspired by today's set......I can hardly stand it!  The holidays around my house are always so special as my kids still BELIEVE.  I don't know when this will change or if they already suspect but I'm hoping it lasts a few more years.  So one of their favorite holiday movies to watch is Elf.  Yes, it's totally funny and I love it!  So can you guess what today's set is all about??

When I first saw this set, I immediately had some ideas but the one I kept going back to perfect was some postcards.  If you follow my blog, then you know that I make mini cards to put in my kids' mailboxes (that I decorated years ago) and place them at their seat at the table on the morning of the holiday.  They LOVE this and look forward to the holidays (not just Christmas).

So here I've used the new Elves at Work stamp set.  O. M. G.  How stinkin' cute are these elves???  Danielle included a girl AND a boy elf!  Perfect for my postcards.  I started by making a frame with the Stitched Mats: Rectangles dies.  Stamping a couple of sneak peak images here, I paired them with the girl elf and the boy elf. 

I've colored my Elves with various Copics and fussy cut them out.  Yep.....I did that.  :)  I applied some white Enamel Accents to the tops of the hat and shoes.  Gives it just a bit of dimension.  Here is a photo of both postcards together.



Now, I couldn't let the inside go undone so I stamped another sneak peek image that coordinated with my postcard perfectly!!

Don't forget to head over to the Neat & Tangled blog to enter today's giveaway--the winner will receive a stamp set of choice!!! The new release stamp sets will be available for purchase at the Neat & Tangled store on Friday, October 5 at 8am, EST.   here tomorrow for another new stamp set that I've heard you all can't wait to see!



{North Pole Certified}

Stamps:  Elves at Work, Santa's Notes (Neat & Tangled)

Paper:  SS White (PTI)

Designer Paper:  Merry & Bright (Carta Bella)

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), Pure Poppy (PTI)

Dies:  Stitched Mats: Rectangles (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc:  Copics, Enamel Accents White (Ranger)

Neat & Tangled October Release {Little Bear}

Welcome!!!  I know a lot of you were getting excited after seeing the sneak peeks of the newest stamps from Neat & Tangled and your waiting is now over!  First off, I need to share just how wonderful these stamps are.  The images stamp so crisp and clean the first time off the acetate and really can they get any cuter?  Well, you are in for a treat because today the Design Team is sharing inspiration from Little Bear, a darling outdoorsy set complete with a bear, owl, bees, and lots more.   They all have that hand drawn feel to them that are just so heartwarming!

 Today's set we are showcasing is called Little Bear.  I used this set and stamped and pieced together a simple little scene.  I just fell in love with that bear.  Here I've colored the bear with various Copics and stamped some pawprints.  I was going for a soft childlike feel to this card.....I have several little people that I can give this too! 

 

Don't forget to head over to the Neat & Tangled blog to enter today's giveaway--the winner will receive all 5 new release stamp sets!!!  The new release stamp sets will be available for purchase at the Neat & Tangled store on Friday, October 5 at 8am, EST.  We'll see you back here tomorrow for another new stamp set that I've heard you all can't wait to see!

{you are beary special}

Stamps:  Little Bear (Neat & Tangled)

Paper:  Rustic White, Harvest Gold, Dark Chocolate (PTI)

Designer Paper:  Lost & Found Sunshine (MME)

Dies:  Stitched Sentiment Flag (Lil' Inker Designs), Tree Branch (MFT)

Misc:  Harvest Gold Button (PTI), Button Twine (PTI), Copics, Foam Adhesive