Wee Memories #67

It's Wee Memories Challenge time again!  This week brings us a card that I can say I almost NEVER make:  CAS one layer.  Yes, I said ONE LAYER.  Do you know how hard this challenge was for me?  Me who likes to add layers, buttons, ribbon, twine, etc???  It was HARD but hey that's what a challenge is right??

I just so happen to have this cute little set of stamps called Gnomebody like You from Wilson Designs.  This week's sponsor just so happens to be Wilson Designs!  This sponsor is a bit dear to my heart as designing for Wilson Designs was my first DT experience.  Kim gave me a wonderful opportunity and it was a blast.  Go check out her website for all the cuteness......you may not be able to stand it!  Thanks Kim for being the sponsor this week for Wee Memories.

Like I said, I don't usually make cards like this but it turned out pretty cute.  I paired the 2 deer images from Gnomebody like You with the tiny heart and sentiment from Love Songs (Papertrey Ink).  The only thing was making sure everything was lined up correct!  That was hard.  I'd love to hear what you think.

Have a wonderful weekend!

{P.S. i love you.}

Stamps:  Gnomebody like You (Wilson Designs), Love Songs (PTI)

Paper:  Rustic Cream (PTI)

Ink:  Dark Chocolate and Pure Poppy (both PTI)

OTWC #58

I survived a Stamping Away weekend with Jen Carter and Laurie Willison and I can NOT wait to get together again.  I'm having withdrawals already!!  Well on to business.......It's time for the next
Off The Wall Craftiness color challenge!  The colors this time around are Peach and Navy.  Speaking of Navy.....I need a pair of of those cute cute shoes!  Those are sooo ME!

I pulled out my Scoot Away with Me set from Wilson Designs for my card today.  Some fun Scor-pal detail and simple stamping make one CAS card.  I have to apologize for my photo as it was taken with my iphone.........my real camera is still on vacation in Boston but it will be back tonight!  Yay......my hubby and son will be back too!  I can't wait to see them and hear about their trip........it's been almost a week! 

This week's sponsor is Wilson Designs and one random winner will receive a Scoot Away with Me stamp set!  So let's see your peach and navy creations!!!

{Ciao}

All supplies are PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  Scoot Away with Me (Wilson Designs)

Paper:  SS White, Enchanted Evening

Ink:  Melon Berry, Enchanted Evening

Misc:  Scor-Pal, Crystal Stickles, Foam Tape

OTWC #57

Hello!!!  With all this continued HEAT here in Kansas, I am sooo longing for the beach!  Just whisk me away to where there are glorious blue waters, cool breezes, and sand.  Ahhh....doesn't that sound great??
Today's post is just that.......BEACHES.  Come join Off The Wall Craftiness for this week's challenge.  Just look at this inspiration photo.  This week there are no particular colors just BEACH!  Let's see what I came up with.

I went a little more bright than my usual but I really like how it turned out.  Combining some color blocking with these cute little stamps from Wilson Designs stamp set:  Teeny Bikini. 

This challenge is sponsored by MDsparks........OH MY!  You will love the eye candy over there!  The winner of this challenge will receive $15 credit to the store!  Sweet!

Have fun with this challenge......It should be fun to see the entries for this one!  Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great weekend!

****NOTE:  My son's baseball team won it's first game in the World Series!  Yippee!  I won't be around this weekend on the old blog but I'll be sure to post on FB the progress of the team!!!

{Beach fun}

Stamps:  Teeny Bikini (Wilson Designs)

Paper:  Hawaiian Shores, Pure Poppy, SS White, Harvest Gold

Ink:  Memento Black

Misc:  Pure Poppy Button, Twine (The Twinery), Limitless Layers Dies 2 1/2" Collection (PTI), Copics

A slice of summertime.....

I know I said it in my last post but friends it's HOT HOT HOT!!!  Again over 100 degrees here yesterday and so I got to spend some more time crafting!  My card today features the newest stamp set from Wilson Designs:  Strawberry Lemonade.  I made one very similiar for the stamp release however I still had another embossed lemon border on my desk and thought it was perfect to go with the challenge over at the Play Date Cafe this week.  Take a looksie at this inspiration photo!

My inspiration came from the photo directly center............I think a cold glass of lemonade is one of the best things about summer.  Now for my card.........I had this idea since receiving this set to design with to add a little lemon slice to the side of my glass......sooo fun! 

I also made this for the challenge over at Wee Memories..........anything SUMMERTIME.  There is still time to check out this challenge!!!
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I'm off this evening to my son's last regular season baseball game.  Kinda sad but never fear......we are going to the Single A World Series this weekend in Liberty, Missouri!!!  Go Bulldogs!  This picture was taken early on in the season where we actually HAD to wear sweatshirts!  My little guy is the second one from the right (he's standing next to the boy without a hat).  They have improved soo much this season and I can't wait to see what next season has in store for them!!

GO BULLDOGS!!!

{Sweet Summertime}
Stamps:  Strawberry Lemonade (Wilson Designs)
Paper:  Aqua Mist,  SS White, Harvest Gold, Kraft (all PTI)
Ink:  Versamark, Memento Black
Misc:  White Filigree Embossing Powder (PTI), Medium Scallop Die (PTI), Sunshine IP (PTI), Foam Tape, Aqua Mist Twill, Copics

Wilson Designs: Releases Day!

Today you get to see all of the images from the newest stamp sets from Wilson Designs!  They are fun, summery, and yummy!  :)  No more waiting........here they are!

Strawberry Lemonade

Sweet Celebrations

I have 2 sweet cards to share today using the main images from these sets.........First, the cake from Strawberry Lemonade.  I paper pieced the cake with several layers of cardstock and pattern paper.  Then topped it off with 2 tiny strawberries from the same set!  And look at that font for all those fun sentiments!!!!  I am in LOVE!

Next is a fun CAS card using the main image from Sweet Celebrations......the ice cream truck.  I thought it fun to just highlight the mini ice cream cones on top of the truck.........so they are popped up and colored with Copics.  This little truck so reminds me of an ice cream truck that came around my neighborhood when I was growing up. 

Well, that's it......Please go give some wonderful comments to the rest of the DT and our

Guest Designer:  Mariana Grigsby for your chance at winning these fun new sets!   We don't know whose blogs the winners will be chosen from!!

Kim Wilson

Jaclyn

Tammy

Tenia

Mariana Grigsby (Guest Designer)

{So Sweet of You}

Stamps:  Wilson Designs

Paper:  SS White, Lemon Tart, Pure Poppy, Sweet Blush, Kraft, Bitty Dots DP (all PTI)

Ink:  True Black

Misc:  Doily Die (PTI), Tin Types IP (PTI), Misc.White Satin Ribbon, Corner Rounder (CM), Nesties, Copics, Foam Tape

{How cool is that?}

Stamps:  Wilson Designs

Paper:  Rustic White (PTI)

Ink:  True Black (PTI), Haystack Palette

Misc:  Foam Tape, Copics

Wilson Designs: Release Day 1

Hi everyone!!  Today I finally get to show off my samples made with the newest additions to the Wilson Designs lineup.  Both of these sets have a fun summer theme!  I know I said this last month.......but I am loving these font choices for all the sentiments!!!

My first card uses some of my 6 x 6 pattern paper stash.........Emma's Shoppe Collection by Crate Paper.  I just love this line of papers....so mixy matchy!  I did some fun machine stitching to make a fun colorful banner using the ice cream cone! 

My next card using this same set is pretty CAS.......:)  I do not know why I had so much trouble photographing this card.  The base is Spring Moss but it looks almost grey here. 

Next up is a sweet little card that I had envisioned first when Kim sent us our stamps to work with.  These cute little lemon slices fit perfectly in the medium scallop die!!!  I versamark stamped and white embossed them to standout.

For my last card, I broke out those Distress Inks.......I can't wait to show you more with these.  I have soo enjoyed using them more!  Here I've white embossed the flower included in this set and then used 2 shades of pink Distress Inks and blended/shaded them here for the graduated effect.  The colors match perfectly to PTI's Berry Sorbet!

I would love to hear what you think of the images so far in these sets!  I think Kim has done a fantastic job designing these new sets.  There are some images from the sets you haven't seen yet because we always save those for Release Day.  So that just means you need to stop by tomorrow evening for the release to check out the main images!  Ok......remember to stop by all the DT blogs to check out their fab designs and make sure to leave a comment.  You never know who's blog the winners will be chosen from!  Happy hopping and make sure to welcome the very talented Mariana Grigsby this month as our Guest Designer!!!

Kim

Jaclyn

Tammy

Tenia

Mariana Grigsby (Guest Designer)

 {Happy Birthday}

Stamps:  Wilson Designs
Paper:  SS White (PTI), Emma's Shoppe Collection (Crate Paper)
Ink:  Charcoal Palette, True Black (PTI)
Misc:  White Embroidery Floss (DMC), Sewing Machine, Hawaiian Shores and Melon Berry Buttons (PTI), Foam Tape

{Join us for}
Stamps:  Wilson Designs
Paper:  Spring Moss and Happy Spots DP (both PTI)
Ink:  True Black (PTI)
Misc:  Foam Tape, White Pearls (M's), Foam Tape, Copics

{When Life Gives You Lemons}
Stamps:  Wilson Designs
Paper:  Aqua Mist, Harvest Gold (both PTI)
Ink:  True Black (PTI), Versamark
Misc:  Filigree White Embossing Powder (PTI), Medium Scallop Die (PTI), White Pearls (M's), Aqua Mist Twill (PTI), Sunshine IP (PTI), Double Ended Banner Die (PTI), Foam Tape

{Happiness is........}
Stamps:  Wilson Designs
Paper:  SS White, Kraft (both PTI)
Ink:  Distress Inks (Tim Holtz), Versamark
Misc:  Berry Sorbet Grograin Ribbon (PTI), Filigree White Embossing Powder (PTI), White Pearls (M's)

Wilson Designs: Sneak Peeks!!

Hi everyone!  I hope you all are enjoying the 4th of July holiday weekend.  We've been busy busy with my son's baseball tournament and are now enjoying some time with friends for the rest of the day swimming, BBQ, and fireworks!  I just LOVE the summertime!

This month Kim has another FABULOUS release planned for you!  Again this month, Wilson Designs has 2 new stamp sets that will be available and they just scream SUMMER!

Sneak #1

Sneak #2

By now you all know the rules........comment to win these new sets!  Please visit all the other DT blogs and be prepared for samples starting tomorrow! 

Kim Wilson

Jaclyn

Tammy

Tenia

Mariana Grigsby (Guest Designer)

Wilson Designs Release Day!

Tonight is the night!!  I will be sharing more inspiration using the TWO new sets releasing tonight from

Wilson Designs!

First let's show you the sets.....wanna see?  Introducing:

Baby Rock

Teeny Bikini

So the image from Baby Rock that we were holding back was that graphic baby image.  Look here how I've used it......more of a soft subtle use.  Adding in some stitching for that quilted look and one button.  I know I know, you are supposed to put things in 3's but it just didn't look right and one did! 

Not sure if you can see it here or not but I did score a frame around my raised block panel. CAS!

And now for the cute cute image that we are showing today from Teeny Bikini.......this adorable bus!!  Eek!  I love it!  Here I went with a fun color combination of orange and pink.  I think it works well with this image.  I also used the peace heart from Everything's Owlright to stamp my background.

I wanted to ground my bus and so I messy stitched a couple of lines.  Kinda fun effect and my first time doing this!  I think I did mention too that this font is just FUN and I LOVE it!  This is my favorite sentiment from this set.  Life is good.....it is isn't it?

Whew!  That was fun!  Seriously, I really enjoyed working with this month's stamps.....Kim's designs are fresh and unique.  Now you need to hop on over to the other DT blogs for even more inspiration with the new stamps for June!  Remember, the first person to order will receive a set from next month's release for free!  I love hearing your feedback and reading your comments and so appreciate the time you spend doing it!  Thanks to you my blog friends!

Kim

Jaclyn

Tammy

Tenia

Ashley N. Newell (June guest designer)

{Baby}

Stamps:  Baby Rock (Wilson Designs)

Paper:  SS White, Spring Rain, Spring Moss, Lemon Tart, Sweet Blush (all PTI)

Ink:  Spring Rain, Spring Moss, Sweet Blush (all PTI), Sunflower Palette

Misc:  Scor-Pal, Spring Moss Button  (PTI), Foam Tape, Janome Sew Mini

{Life is Good}

Stamps:  Teeny Bikini (Wilson Designs)

Paper:  Raspberry Fizz, Orange Zest, SS White (all PTI)

Ink:: True Black

Misc:  Copics, Small Scallop Border Die (PTI), Mat Stack #1 Die (PTI), Orange Zest/Raspberry Fizz/True Black Buttons (PTI), Janome Sew Mini

Wilson Designs Release Day 1

Yippee!!!  The day is here where I get to share my cards using the newest Wilson Designs stamps!!!  However, we did save the "main images" from both sets to be shown tomorrow so you'll just have to stop by tomorrow too!!  teehee 

First off using Stamp Set #1.....I have to share this card.  Truly a favorite of the bunch.  IMHO.  Yes, my first card is not so CAS but full of detail!  Sometimes it is fun to keep adding things!    A while back, I ran across a card using this sand look for the beach.  I knew this technique would be perfect to use with this set!  You can find the link for the video tutorial over at Jenny's blog here (a great blog BTW).  A few punched waves, die cut cloud, and cut out sun were added along with this adorable little beach hut!  Goodness....isn't that surfboard adorable done up in polka dots?  My hut was colored in with Copics and then I used my colorless blender to add some wavy lines.

For my next card using the new set............I combined it with the sun image from Nauti-Cool and the frame image from Everything's Owlright.  I first sponged a strip of Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Tumbled Glass that I had masked off.  Then I masked my strip to stamp my suns across that.  The sentiment was continually stamped to the bottom of the cardfront....this is such a great new font for the sentiments.  My blue background for the teeny bikini was also sponged using this ink.....I LOVE these inks.  My frame was stamped in Versamark and heat embossed with white ink and then cut out.

Next up.....my cards using Stamp Set #2.  Very CAS card where I've used the Scor-Pal and Scor-Bug to add just the right amount of texture.  Add in a little bit of Copic highlights and whalaaa!  This card is for some special friends of ours.  They will love it!

And lastly, a more feminine approach to BABY.  This one is just so sweet and I've mixed it up with the polka dot image from Scoot Away with Me set.  I love love that polka dot image.....small enough and so easy to line up!!!  I thought this fun shaped card was perfect to go along with the baby theme.  This baby set was inspired by Jaclyn Miller.

Ok, now I want to hear what you think!!!  This release has been so fun.......I hope you enjoyed visiting today!  I always appreciate your sweet comments here on the blog.  So to keep things moving, hop on over to the rest of the DT's blogs for even more inspiration using these new sets!  Remember to comment along the way as you never know what blog the winner is chosen from!  Until tomorrow.........:)

Kim

Jaclyn

Tammy

Tenia

Ashley (guest)

{Surf's Up}

Stamps:  Wilson Designs

Paper:  SS White, Spring Rain, Blueberry Sky, Kraft (all PTI)

Ink:  Versamark, Memento Black, True Black

Misc:  Flat Bottom Cloud Dienamics (MFT), White Filigree Embossing Powder (PTI), Copics, Foam Tape, Wave Punch (Fiskars), Paper Piercer, Corner Rounder (CM)

{You're Sun-sational}

Stamps:  Wilson Designs

Paper:  SS White and True Black (PTI)

Ink:  Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Sunflower Palette, True Black (PTI)

Misc:  Foam Tape, White Filigree Embossing Powder (PTI)

{Future Rocker}

Stamps:  Wilson Designs

Paper:  SS White, Spring Rain (both PTI)

Ink: True Black (PTI)

Misc:  Scor-Pal and Scor-Bug, Foam Tape, Corner Rounder (CM)

{Sweet BABY}

Stamps:  Wilson Designs

Paper:  SS White (PTI)

Ink:  Sweet Blush, Charcoal Palette (both PTI), Yellow chalk ink (Studio G)

Misc:  Oyster Twine (Divine Twine), Pink Twine (The Twinery), Buttons (PTI), Edgers #3 Dies (PTI), Foam Tape

Wilson Designs Sneak Peeks!

Here it is again.......a new release for Wilson Designs!  Again this month, Kim has 2 (two) new sets that will be available for purchase in just a few short days!!!  Alright, let's get this party started!!

Sneak #1..............hmmmmm, wonder what this set is about?

Sneak #2.................And this one??

Ok, now here's the fun part.  Please leave a comment here or on any of the other DT blogs for a chance to win.......tell me what your guesses are!  Remember, you won't know who's blog the winner will be chosen from.  Then stop back by tomorrow, same time, to see my samples using these 2 new sets!  You will love them!

Kim

Jaclyn

Tammy

Tenia 

Wilson Designs: Release Day!

Hi everyone!  So what did you think of yesterdays projects?  Did you take some time to view the other DT blogs for even more inspiration with these 2 new sets?  Well, get ready because I am here to introduce the two newest stamp sets from Wilson Designs.

First up is the music set that you all were guessing............Lets Rock!

And the second set with the lady with the "bony legs".........hehe.........Scoot Away With Me.

Now I finally get to share my final projects using the main images with these two new sets!  Yippee!  Again in keeping with my CAS theme for this release is this cute card and I just love the sentiments here! 

After stamping my background musical notes, I added some detail with the record stamp.  One of my Spellbinders circles cut this record stamp image out perfectly!  I love that!  By keeping it simple with just a few colors, it's easy to make this work quickly! 

And finally here is my card using the Scooter and the "bony" legged woman!  I just love that comment!  :)

I did lots of paper piecing for this but otherwise kept it very simple using white space.

Here I used the line stamp from Simply Silhouettes.  Again versatility from these stamps!!  What better pattern paper to use?  Well, my Stella and Rose papers!!!  Here, I thought that the sky needed a little something and these clouds were a perfect fit!   My girl was colored in with Copic markers.....love those things!!

Ok, now today especially, I would LOVE to read your thoughts on these sets.  Now that you've seen the full reveal, what do you think?    Please comment on each of the DT blogs for a chance to win these stamp sets! 

The first person to place an order will recieve our June set for FREE!  Thanks for stopping by!!

 

Kim

Jaclyn

Tammy

Tenia

{Happy Birthday}

Stamps:  Lets Rock (Wilson Designs)

Paper:  True Black, SS White, and Bitty Box Papers (all PTI)

Ink:  True Black

Misc:  White Satin Ribbon (misc), Circle Nestie (Spellbinders), Black Rhinestones

{Enjoy the Ride}

Stamps:  Scoot Away With Me (Wilson Designs)

Paper:  SS white (PTI), Stella and Rose DP (MME)

Ink:  True Black

Misc:  Copics, Cloud Dies (PTI)