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You can get the direct link for Gallery Idol to cast your vote and see the entries from the widget on my sidebar------->

You can see my Gallery Idol post HERE on my blog!!

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Hi everyone!  I've got a fun card up today over on the Fresh Squeezed Stamps blog.....it would be perfect for a teen!  Here's a sneak peek!



Gallery Idol 2013--Round 3

 

Hi everyone!  I am very excited that I made the Top 15 in Paper Crafts Gallery Idol 2013 card contest! 

It was an amazing round of fabulous DAD inspired cards. 

You can see the Paper Crafts post HERE! 

If you'd like to vote for this round, you can vote using the link on my side bar!!!

 

 

 

 

This contest works just like American Idol and we rely on votes to make it to the next round.  Today starts Round 3.  The theme for Round 3 is Stamped Backgrounds.

 

I wanted to stamp a background that stood out and was bold.......so I went with a bright floral motif using the new set from Wplus9 called Fresh Cut Florals.  However when I was done, I didn't want to cover any part of that background, so I die cut a mini polaroid frame and layered my stamped vellum sentiment behind it!

 

 

 

You should have seen how many blocks and inks I had out on my desk to create this!!!  I had each stamp on a block to make this go faster.  I did sneak in the small trio of flowers (stamped in latte ink) from the PTI set Garden Variety.  To add some interest, I used a fine tip black pen and added in trios of dots throughout my stamped panel.  Here you can see it better:

 

 

 

 

And there's my version of a stamped background!  I hope I've shared enough to sway your vote! 

You can vote......HERE.

 

{Hello}

Stamps:  Fresh Cut Florals (Wplus9), Garden Variety (PTI), Candy Stripe BG (Market Street Stamps)

Paper:  White, Pure Poppy, Berry Sorbet (PTI), Vellum

Ink:  Berry Sorbet, Ripe Avocado, Pure Poppy (PTI), Orange, Latte, Fern, Papaya, Lemon Whip (Amuse), Jet Black Stazon, Onyx Black Versafine

Dies:  Fresh Cut Florals Dies (Wplus9), Framed Out #12 Die (PTI), Pinking Edge Die (PTI)

Misc:  Black Fine Tip pen, Foam Adhesive

 

 

Thank You!

 

Hi everyone!!  This entire month Timeless Twine has joined up with The Robins Nest to help them celebrate 15 years!!!  How exciting!! Be sure to head on over to their blog and store, so you can see all the goodies they have!

 

I've used some fantastic brown striped paper and these Discovery Girl Rub-ons (the frame) from The Robin's Nest to make my card.  I've added in some button accents tied up with Timeless Twine's Natural Twine. 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a wonderful weekend!



 

 

{Thank you}

Stamps:  Bloom & Grow (Verve)

Paper:  Dark Chocolate, White (PTI)

Pattern Paper:  The Robin's Nest

Ink:  Dark Chocolate (PTI)

Rub-ons:  The Robin's Nest

Misc:  Buttons (PTI), Foam Adhesive

Twine:  Natural Twine (Timeless Twine by Bella Creationz)

Reverse Confetti Blog Hop!

 

 

Hello June and Hello Reverse Confetti Fans!  It’s the 8th of the month and that means it’s time for an creative Blog Hop from Reverse Confetti.  Last month’s release was fantastic and today we are inspiring you with projects and cards using those stamps.  We’ve also invited some extra friends that helped us launch the new company last month, to join in on the fun!  Are you ready?

 

 

The hop started over on the Reverse Confetti blog, and you should have made it here from Amber’s blog. It would be worth your while to start at the beginning of the hop, so you don’t miss a thing. We have tons of inspiration for you to see using Reverse Confetti’s first 4 amazing stamp sets!

I used the banner and the bubble dots from Happy Harbor and the sentiment and polka dots from I Like You.  It's so much fun to mix and match these sets!  My layout comes from the current SFYTT challenge that can be found HERE.
 

 

 

 I hope you’ve enjoyed hopping with us today. Be sure and hop with us on the 8th of EVERY MONTH for more REVERSE CONFETTI inspiration! Now it’s time to hop on over to Kelly’s blog. If you get lost along the way, you can find the hop order and list of all the participating designers over on the Reverse Confetti blog.
Celebrate the creative side of you!

{Sunny Days}
Stamps:  Happy Harbor, i like you (Reverse Confetti)
Paper:  White, Summer Sunrise (PTI), Island Indigo (SU)
Ink:  Amuse, Versafine black
Dies:  Sun die (Lil' Inker Designs)
Misc:  Foam Tape, Enamel Dots (MME)

Timeless Twine and 10 Minute Craft Dash!

 



You can get the direct link for Gallery Idol to cast your vote and see the entries from the widget on my sidebar------->

You can see my post HERE on my blog!!

 

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I have a great post today combining several of my teams......Timeless Twine and Fresh Squeezed Stamps.  Timeless Twine is sponsoring the 10 Minute Craft Dash this week and it's a fabulous color combination......one that for me ended up going BABY!  I guess this will go in my stash because well, none of my friends are planning pregnancy any time soon!  LOL  You can also find my project over on the Fresh Squeezed Stamps blog today as well!

 

 

 

I didn't want the red stars to take over the onsies that I stamped so I inked up the star and then slid it across the ink pad and then stamped!  It gave it this striped distressed look!  

 

 

Want to know what you are playing for at the Craft Dash?  An awesome sampler of Timeless Twine!

 

 

And you are probably wondering how long it took me for this card, right?  Well, I was super focused on this idea and yep, I made it under the 10 minute mark!

 

 

We would LOVE to see what you do with these colors this week!!

Thanks for stopping by today!!!! 

 

 

{congrats}
Stamps:  You Said It, Sister, String Me Along, Weather Through (Fresh Squeezed Stamps_
Paper:  White, Soft Stone, Pure Poppy (PTI)
Pattern Paper: Spring Rain Paper Pack (PTI)
Ink:  Lemon Whip, Sky (Amuse), Pure Poppy (PTI)
Twine:  Cherry Red Timeless Twine (Bella Creationz)

June Verve Diva Inspiration Hop!

Welcome to our Diva Inspirations Hop! It's the 5th of the month and that means it's time for the Verve Inspirations Team to breathe new life into some much-loved stamps and dies. And there's a PRIZE up for grabs, so be sure to leave a little shout out in the comment section of each blog as you hop about to be entered in a drawing for a $30 gift certificate to Verve Stamps! Check out all the details and prize info over at the Verve Blog. 

 

	1. Julee	7. Sankari
	2. Amy	8. Sarah
	3. Anya	9. Sony
	4. Betty	10. Susan
	5. Jessica	11. Tiffany
	6. Karen

 

This was one of the {3} cards I got done while at my friend, Laurie's house for the weekend.  I used her stash of Verve for my card.  This has to be my favorite Verve floral set EVER......Bloom  & Grow with it's matching dies.  I paired it with a Plain Jane sentiment and boy does this make me smile! 

 

 

 

 

 Ok, now it's time to send you on your way. You're next stop is Anya's blog!!!

Don't forget to leave a comment here and at each stop along the way for a chance to win a $30 gift certificate to the Verve Store. Thanks for sharing part of your day here with me!

 

{YOU make me SMILE}

Stamps:  Bloom & Grow, Smile Plain Jane (Verve)

Paper:  Harvest Gold, White (PTI)

Pattern Paper:  The Sweetest Thing-Bluebell (MME)

Ink:  Grass, Papaya, Lemon Whip (Amuse), Onyx Black (Versafine)

Dies:  Floral Circles Dies, Elegant Leaves Die (Verve), Stitched Mats: Rectangles (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc:  Foam Adhesive, Enamel Dots

Gallery Idol 2013--Round 2

 

Hi everyone!  I am so excited to share my exciting news........... 

I made the Top 20 in Paper Crafts Gallery Idol 2013 card contest!

I'm still in shock but so excited for this journey!  You need to check out all the talent in this group!  Amazing!

You can see the Paper Crafts post HERE!  You can vote using the link on my side bar!!!

This contest works just like American Idol and we rely on votes to make it to the next round.  Today starts Round 2.  The theme for Round 2 is Defining Dad.

Some of you know that I spent a wonderful weekend with some crafty friends (waving to Jen, Laurie, and Suzanne!).  Well, I did get some cards made but just couldn't get something solid in my head for the Defining Dad theme but the one thing that kept coming back to me was Baseball.  So as I drove home from my weekend, I thought more about what I could do.  My husband's favorite pastime is Baseball......I'm not even kidding when I say that when the Royals are playing, the TV and radio have to be on!  (and may I mention that my son's name just *might* be Brett?)  But here's where I get sappy........This card will be going to my husband because I DO think he's an All Star Dad!  He is one of the coaches for our son's baseball team this year......he loves it and has so much patience!

 

The one element I knew I wanted to add was hand "baseball" stitching.  This was made easy by using my Scor-Bug Embosser!  It made the most perfect placement for stitching!  (remember us talking about this fun little tool this past weekend girls?......it came in handy and yes Suzanne.....you need one! :) )

I also knew that I wanted to add a little vintagy look to my card.  That's where all the stamped baseball bats came in.  Each of the bats were stamped off once (using Kraft ink) and then stamped onto my panel.

 

And there's my version of Defining Dad!  I hope I've shared enough to sway your vote! 

You can vote......HERE.

Thanks so much for all the FB posts, texts, and emails about my news!  They all meant so much to me! 

{All Star DAD}

Stamps:  Super Star (Wplus9), All-Star Team and 7th Inning Stretch (PTI)

Paper:  Basic Gray (SU), White (PTI)

Ink:  Kraft, Pure Poppy (PTI), Slate (Amuse)

Dies:  Small Folded Banner (Simon Says Stamp)

Misc:  Scor-Bug Embosser, Star Veneers, Red Embroidery Thread, Foam Adhesive