Christmas Hugs

 

Wishing all my friends and family a very Merry Christmas. The DSP is from Winter Whimsy and image is from Fred She Says.

Angel Cards

This cute image and saying are from KaDoodle Bug Designs. I created these cards in memory of the Sandy Hook memorial. It has touched my heart deeply as I struggle with my own physical struggles.
Sending hugs to all.

Happiness

 

Ok , here is a simple card using Mikella's deluxe embellies bundle.  I just love the colors.

Snowman

 

 This cute image is from Melonheadz which I am proud to announce that I am part of their DT. This snowman was printed and cut out a few times to give him dimension. The DSP is Authentique. The snowflakes are part of the set called Gina's winter bundle. Go visit the Melonheadz blog to get some freebies and see some of the other amazing images. I kept it simple since I am still on limited mobility due to breaking my ankle a week ago. I have a few more CAS cards that I will share over the next few days.

Ornament Card

 

 Inspired Stamps this week is showcasing Christmas cards. I made an ornament shape card that I can use as a tag on a gift if need be. The shape was cut with Silhouette. I used my favorite Christmas stamps because it makes quick cards which is Luke 2:14. Below is a wonderful way to win a stamp.

Blog Candy winners

Hi
Winners are as follows
#1 Tina
#2 Gloria
& #3 Tanya
Please contact me for your prizes. Congrats to all the winners!

Inspired Stamps

The window was cut using my Silhouette. I just tore paper for the snow. I just love this new set from Inspired Stamps called Snowmen.

Snowflake Box

 

I created this box using White Leather that was cut using a Silhouette file. The ribbon is from my stash.  Snowman Tobie from Some Odd Girl was printed on Sno Cone Pop Tone #65. The image was colored with prisma pencils. This is for the Some Odd girl Holiday Hop.

Here is a close up of the image.

Don't forget to enter my blog candy here.

Blog Candy

 

I have so much to be thankful for that I have been wanting to do blog candy for awhile. First up is a $15 gift certificate to Melonhedz. I have so excited to be part of this company.

Second to someone in the USA, I have a mystery box of crafting goodies. The more people that enter the bigger the box. I have duplicates of lots of crafting goodies and some stuff looking for a new home.

Thirdly, the winner gets to choose a $10 gift certificate to the company of their choice.

Ok, now for details. Just leave a comment for one entry. If you share this via email or FB, add your name again letting me know. Good luck to all. I will choose 3 winners and the first one gets to choose their prize and then the next one and then the third. This will close Wednesday, Dec 5 12 pm PST.

Thanks for being a wonderful follower.

EDITED I will post winners tomorrow due to my finding out I have a fracture in my ankle.

Friends of Sweet n Sassy Blog Hop.

Welcome to Friends of Sweet n Sassy Stamps Blog Hop. I am so excited to be part of this hop. I have loved Sweet n Sassy stamps for many years. I actually got one of my first stamps sets from them. It is now retired but I still love it since it is a science set and reminds me of my son. The friendship I have built with Korin and all my amazing stamping buddies is a bonus. I had a hard time picking one set and choose Kindness Flower Die Set and Kindness Clear Stamp set.  Now for the details of the hop. There will 4 random participants who will win a $15 store credit. The more blogs you comment on the better your chance. You have till Friday, Nov. 30 at midnight EST to enter. The winners will be postied on Dec 1 on Sweet n Sassy Blog.

Inspired Stamps

 

Hi Welocme to Inspired Stamps. This week we were asked to make a set of Christmas Cards. I kept mine simple to focus on the Scripture and tree. I used Luke 2:14

Here is the first card. I used DSP from Stampin Up. This one uses the green side with white ribbon.

 This one is a different layout with pearls around the mat and the ribbon is red.

 This one I choose to stamp in blue to go with the DSP. I used white ribbon.

 

The last one is using the tree side and green ribbon. I love how easy these were to make and will not cost extra in shipping.

Snowflakes

Hi, I am starting on Christmas gifts. This cute image is from Some Odd Girl. It is a hot chocolate holder or gift card holder. I haven't decided which is why it is blank. The snowflakes were cut with my Silhouette.

Blue Phindy

I was playing with some Distress Inks around the image and some new glitter paper I got. I just love this image from Phindy's Place. She reminds me of my daughter when she was little.

Happy Thanksgiving

 I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.  I have so much to thank God for in all the blessings he has given me this year even through the tough times. I want to thank all my followers for sticking around. The first card uses Inspired Stamps set and I was playing with my distress inks to create the background. The triangles were cut with the silhouette.

 

This second card was cut with the Sihouette using Craft Brown Treasure. I just love how well this cut. The background was created with different mists. All Papers on both cards can be found at Paper Temptress which is having a 25% off everything sale now through Monday.

Sweet N Sassy Stamp cards

 This first card uses a retired set from Sweet N Sassy stamps called Warm Up. It is for the Sweet Stop Sketch. The DSP I got from Target.

My second card is something out of my comfort zone and going with all grey tones. I am still not sure about this card thought I would share anyways.

Pink Christmas

I am loving playing with my silhouette and distress inks. I cut the ornament out and then colored the different parts with different distress inks. The base is BubbleGum pink pop tones. Grey Linen is paired with the Hambly pink grid. I think this would be a perfect Christmas card for a friend.

Thanks a Latte

This cute image is from Sweet n Sassy. The saying is from a retired stamp set. I used different mediums for the whip cream and coffee. Smooch paint was added to cup. The shape was cut using the Silhouette.

Thanks

Welcome, this week Inspired Stamps DT was asked to create something with give thanks theme. I so much to be thankful despite the trials. I choose Thanksgiving set for my card. I love the idea of two step stamping. I first used the solid leaf with different distress inks than stamped outline with Distress Ink Tattered Twigs.

Inspired Stamps

 

 First Inspired Stamps is having an amazing sale. Now is the time to get those sets you have been wanting. Now to share the ornament I made using Tags. I stamped the Tag outline 8 times than cut out and glued them together.

The front uses Luke 2:14. I used stars from another set that I can't remember right now. I kept the front simple and just added some smooch paint to the stars. Make sure to head to Inspired Stamps blog to see the amazing work the other DT did.

Tuesday Morning Sketch

Hi I crated this quick card with scraps using Tuesday Morning Sketch. Sorry for the off photo but trying to get it in on time for once.. The image is from Some Odd Girl.

Pumpkin Spice

pumpkin tsg, a photo by Anitamocha on Flickr.

I couldn't pass this challenge by. All papers are scraps from my desk. It is for There She Goes Challenge.

MIA

Ok, if you like things neat and clean, turn away. This is just my main work space. Yes, I am too wondering how I can create anything in that disaster. I have about 3 to 4 projects started but nothing finished. I am easily distracted these days. I am still struggling adjusting to my new health challenges. For me, it is being gluten free and asthma that doesn't like the constant change in our weather here in CA. I want to thank all my followers and wish the best to everyone. I hope to be back to blogging in the future. I do have Inspired Stamps projects coming up. Also, Inspired Stamps release there new amazing stamps tonight.

Inspired Stamps Release

Welcome to the last day of Inspired Stamps release that will be avialable on Friday. I get to show this amazing set called Leaves. This set has so many wonderful sayings that fit on the basket. I choose to use craft paper than color my leaves with chalk. 

Trick Or Treat

This treat basket was one I made using some webs cut with my new cutter thanks to a very special friend. The image is from Fresh Squeezed Lemon Stamps for their challenge.

Halloween treat and card

 This cute vampire is from Digital Delights from Louby Loo. The background is from them too along with the saying that is on the back to the treat. I got the directions from Dawn's Stamping Thoughts. It is for Delightful Challenges.

This card uses new dies and Just for You Halloween additions from There She Goes Stamps I am loving using guaze and decopauge glue on my projects. This is for There She Goes Sketch challenge & Ribbon Carousel challenge of Halloween theme. I used black netting and purple twine.

Spooky Treats

Ok, Helmar had a video on using bandage gauze for creating a cut monster. I took the idea and dyed my gauze with different sprays. I used some fun googly  eyes and rhinestones on them. I used Just for you Additions and matching dies for the words from There She Goes Stamps.

Grey Cup

I decided to do a monochromatic card with Grey's. The base Antique Linen. I love the texture of the Charcoal Gray Grandee. It does stamp well just I am having trouble with my inks. The stamp set is Let's Get Together from There She Goes stamps. Bubble Gum Pop Tones is the pop of pink. It says Esspressing my thanks. All papers are from Paper Temptress.

Inspired Stamps

This week the Inspired Stamps team was asked to create a project with scripture. There are so many amazing ones to choose frome. I choose this wonderful one from the set called Amazing Grace. I went with fall colors because that is what is covering my desk. I think I am hoping this will bring fall to my area since we are in the 90's.

Note book tutorial

This week I am sharing a tutorial on altering a notebook. I choose one that is a mini composition notebook that is 3" x 4 1/2".

Here you can see the finished journal.                       This is a close up of Luke 2:14 from Inspired Stamps.

Here is note book before I started. I took a piece of DSP and cut it to size. I then colored it with Distress Inks. The paper already had the embossed snowflakes. The DSP is glued to the notebook using Decoupage glue. I find this helps hold it best. I used a bit of the decopauge on the large snowflakes too.

 One of the amazing things about Inspired Stamps is that they come with this piece of foam. It helps to make a good crisp image. I stamped my image than embossed it. I choose to keep it simpke and not color the image.

 

Here is another notebook using Tags.   I did the same thing as the red one. These would be great gifts for friends and family.

U Rock Multicolor

 

This is for Some Odd Girl sketch challenge. Sorry for the washed out look but trying to get a bunch of cards up and camera and I aren't liking each other. I used distress inks around the image. I had fun coloring this image different colors for the hair.

U Rock Green

This fantastic image is from Some Odd Girl and was colored a while back. The DSP was a light green and used Gumball green ink to darken it. Purple mats the paper. It is also for Paper Issues Facebook challenge.