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Saturday, December 26, 2015

Papertrey December 2015 Blog Hop Challenge

HOWDY!

I'm playing along with the Papertrey December 2015 Blog Hop Challenge.

I love the new Barnyard Sentiments.
They work so well with the On The Farm Stamp Set & Dies, one of my favorite sets.



Nichole provided this lovely photo as our inspiration.
(I was inspired by the: circles, white on black, swirls, horse, and red.)


Also adding this to the SSS-Wednesday Challenge-Make It Sparkle.

Supplies
Stamps:  (PTI)-Barnyard Sentiments, On The Farm, Star Scribbles
Dies:  (PTI)-Stitched Rectangles, On The Farm; (LI)-Stitched Rectangles
Ink:  VersaMark, Red, Black Onyx
Other:  Star Punch, White Embossing Powder

Thanks for your visit.
Have a lovely day.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Dainty Flower

Hello!
I'm playing along with the Paper Smooches December Challenge - Flowers.
The flower is cut three times, & is from the darling set, Dainty Flowers 2.
A pink gem is added to the center of the flower.
The sentiment is from, Delightful Greetings, the FREE - December-"PS Perks" set.
(Kim, with Paper Smooches, is so generous.)
The sentiment is clear-embossed & inked with Spun Sugar Distress Ink.







Thanks for your visit.
Merry Christmas!

Monday, December 14, 2015

Hearts TAG-CARD

The Simon Says Stamp-DIEcember release has lots of wonderful new dies.
To create my TAG-CARD I used the following SSS dies:





I'm playing along with the following:
Supplies
Dies:  (SSS)-Stitched Dress Up Tags, Stacked Hearts
Stamps:  (SSS)-Hello You
Ink:  Onyx Black
Other:  Glittered Paper, Clear Embossing Powder, Cord, Foam Adhesive

Have a lovely day!

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Dainty Flower & HUGS

I love the Dainty Flowers Dies by Paper Smooches.
"HUGS" is one of my favorite sentiments to use on cards.


I'm playing along with the following:















Supplies
Dies:  (PS)-Dainty Flowers; (LI)-Stitched Rectangles
Stamps:  (HA)-Square Pattern, XO
Ink:  Picked Raspberry, VersaMark, Onyx Black
Other:  Wink of Stella, Sequins, White & Clear Embossing Powder, Foam Adhesive

Have a lovely day!

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Fall Inspired

Hello & Welcome!
Fall is one of my favorite seasons.
I love the change of colors and the cooler temperatures.
(Thankfully, our temperatures have finally dropped below 90.)

I'm playing along with the following:




Supplies
Stamps:  (SSS)-Many Thanks
Dies:  (SSS)-Stitched Rectangles, Fresh Daisies
Ink:  Black, VersaMark
Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Sequins, Foam Adhesive

Be sure to check out the SSS Flickr Group for a fabulous giveaway.
(The deadline is October 31.)
Thanks for your visit.

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Focal Clusters

Hello & Welcome!

I love Lexi's wonderful video tutorial & the inspiration she provided.




Supplies
Stamps:  (PTI)-Botanical Blocks III, Clip Tips, Tiny Tags, Big Hugs, Phrase Play #6
Ink:  (PTI)-Pure Poppy
Dies:  (LI)-Stitched Rectangles
Other:  Circle Punch, Sequins, Wink of Stella, Foam Adhesive

Thanks for your visit.

Friday, September 25, 2015

Papertrey September 2015 Blog Hop Challenge

Hello and welcome!
I'm playing along with the Papertrey September 2015 Blog Hop Challenge.



Nichole provided this lovely photo as our inspiration.

Supplies
Stamps:  (PTI)-Sweet Speech
Dies:  (PTI)-Cover Plate-Comic Strip, Branching Out, Sweet Speech
Ink:  (PTI)-Vintage Cream; Black Onyx, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade
Other:  Embossing Folder, Foam Adhesive, Gem

I always enjoy seeing how others were inspired.
Thanks for your visit.

Monday, July 6, 2015

Rainbow Hearts & Dots



This SSS-Tic Tac Toe Hearts die is one of my favorites to use on my creations.
And "DOTS" always make me smile.
Each heart is stacked three-high.

I'm playing along with the following:


Supplies
Dies:  (SSS)-Tic Tac Toe Hearts, Stitched Rectangles
Stamps:  (SSS)-Hello You
Ink:  VersaMark
Other:  White Embossing Powder, Rhinestones, Foam Adhesive

Thanks for your visit.

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Hello Birdie


The stamp set I used is the Paper Smooches - Gently Seasoned Two.
I received it as a FREE gift with my June purchase.
(Kim Hughes is just SO kind, generous, & quick with mailing out orders.)

I'm playing along with the following:

(Summer brings on many birds.)

Thanks for your visit.

Sunday, June 28, 2015

Stamped Background


Kim, with Paper Smooches, is such a kind and generous person.
I was SO impressed by how quickly I received the items I purchased.
AND, she even sent a FREE full-sized stamp set.
I was inspired to create a card.

I'm playing along with the following:

Supplies
Stamps:  (Paper Smooches)-Reflections, Gently Seasoned Two
Inks:  Cerulean, Majestic Blue
Dies:  (LI)-Stitched Rectangles
Other:  Gems, Foam Adhesive

Thanks for your visit.

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Papertrey June 2015 Blog Hop Challenge

I really enjoy making top-folding TAG-SHAPED-CARDs.
(This one is approximately 3" x 4 3/4")




I'm playing along with the following.
  This is the darling inspiration photo Nichole provided for us.
  (I was inspired by the colors, flowers, & stripes.)


Supplies
Stamps:  (PTI)-Bloomers, Background Basics: Random Stripe, Southwestern Style
Dies:  (PTI)-Stitched Tag, Bloomers
Paper:  (PTI)-Vintage Cream-Linen, Rustic Cream
Ink:  (DI)-Spiced Marmalade; Versafine-Onyx Black
Other:  Clear-Embossing Powder, Cord, Button, Gems, Leaves, Foam Adhesive

Thanks for your visit.

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Clear-Embossing



The die-cut hearts are clear-embossed with the SSS-Diagonal Stripes,
and the die-cut SSS-"love" is also clear-embossed.

I am playing along with the following challenges.
  -Clear-Embossing is one of my favorite techniques
  -Dies are some of my favorite products
Supplies
Stamps (SSS)-Diagonal Stripes, On Edge
Dies:  (SSS)-Tic Tac Toe Hearts, Small Love You, Stitched Rectangles, Stitched Squares
Ink:  VersaMark; Onyx Black
Other:  Clear-Embossing Powder, Gems

Thanks for your visit.

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

SSS Challenges



I enjoy making mini-cards.  This one is 2-1/4" x 5-1/4".
The background is stamped with the SSS-Diagonal Stripes in Majestic Blue.
The SSS "Hugs" sentiment is
Clear-Embossed with the Hero Arts-Tiny Ink Spots
and stacked 3-high for dimension.

I'm playing along with the following Simon Says Stamp Challenges.
-SSS Flickr Challenge #19
 Theme:  Create Your Own Background
-SSS Wednesday Challenge
 Theme:  Anything Goes
-SSS Work It Wednesday - May 2015
 Theme: Rainbow (Add One or All Colors With Embellishments)

Supplies
Stamps:  (SSS)-Diagonal Stripes: (HA)-Tiny Ink Spots
Dies:  (SSS)-Big Hugs, Stitched Rectangles
Inks:  VersaMark, VersaFine-Majestic Blue
Other:  Hemp Cord, Eyelet, Gems


Thanks for your visit.

Monday, May 25, 2015

Papertrey May 2015 Blog Hop Challenge

I'm playing along with the Papertrey-May 2015 Blog Hop Challenge.



This is the inspiration photo Nichole provided.














Supplies
Stamps: (PTI)-Southwestern Style
Dies:  (PTI)-Wet Paint Cuts; (LI)-Stitched Rectangles
Ink:  VersaMark, Various Distress Inks
Other:  Clear-Embossing Powder, Hemp Cord

Thanks for your visit!

Thursday, April 30, 2015

SSS-Challenges



I made this card for my dear Dad.
To let him know I'm always thinking of him, I try to send him cards on a regular basis.
The hearts & "you" are clear-embossed & stacked 3-high.

I'm playing along with the following fun challenges:
Barb asked us to use the four colors: Yellow, Green, Blue, Pink.
(In my photo, the top heart looks orange, but it really is more yellow.)

Supplies
Stamps:  (SSS)-YOU
Dies:  (SSS)-Tic Tac Toe Hearts, Small Love You; (LI)-Stitched Rectangles
Ink:  (DI)-Mustard Seed, Spun Sugar, Tumbled Glass, Crushed Olive; VersaFine-Onyx Black; VersaMark
Other:  Clear-Embossing Powder, Clear Gems

Thanks for your visit.

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Papertrey April 2015 Blog Hop Challenge




I'm playing along with the Papertrey April Blog Hop Challenge.
We were given a lovely inspiration photo.
We were asked to use navy paired with shades of pink.


Supplies
Stamps:  (PTI)-Background Basics: Stitching
Dies:  (PTI)-Noted Die, Stitched Rectangles, Cover Plate: Stripes Diagonal
Ink:  VersaMark
Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Hemp Cord

Thanks for your visit.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Hello-Spring Flowers



Spring is such a lovely time of the year.
 I always look forward to seeing all the beautiful wildflowers that pop up everywhere,
during this glorious time of the year.

I'm playing along with the following challenges:
(The die-cut flowers & stems were water-colored with distress inks.)
(The SSS-Medium Dots Stencil was used to create the background.)
(Spring brings on lots of lovely wildflowers.)
(I enjoy adding layers & dimension to my cards.)
Supplies:
Stencils:  (SSS)-Medium Dots, Diagonal Stripes
Dies:  (SSS)-Viola Sprouts, Small Hello; (LI)-Stitched Rectangles; (MFT)-Stitched Circles
Inks:  (DI)-Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Crushed Olive
Other:  Vellum, Wink-of-Stella, Foam Adhesive

Thanks for your visit.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Papertrey March 2015 Blog Hop Challenge



The dots & stripes are clear-embossed & then inked with distress inks.
After the flowers were stamped, some Wink of Stella was brushed on.

I'm playing along with the following:
 (This is the lovely inspiration photo we were given.)
 (Danielle provides a wonderful video tutorial & lovely inspiration.)

Supplies
Stamps:  (PTI)-Background Basics: Random Stripe, Polka Dot Basics III, Brushed Blooms; (Hero Arts)-Say It All
Dies:  (Lil' Inker)-Stitched Rectangles
Ink:  (PTI)-Harvest Gold, Spring Moss; (DI)-Mustard Seed, Broken China; (Ranger)-Aquamarine
Other:  Clear Embossing Powder, Wink of Stella, Rhinestones, Hemp Cord

Thanks for your visit.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

One-Layer & Embossing

"HUGS" is one of my favorite sentiments.
The "Hugs" has been inked, clear-embossed, and in-laid.



I'm playing along with the following:
Supplies
Stamps:  (Hero Arts)-XO
Dies:  (SSS)-Big Hugs; (Lil' Inker)-Stitched Rectangles
Ink:  (DI)-Picked Raspberry, Crushed Olive
Other:  Clear-Embossing Powder, Eyelet, Hemp Cord, Rhinestones

Thanks for your visit.