Christmas Elf w/ Conie Fong

  Hello, friends! I’m back to share some holiday cheer! In this post, I’m sharing a festive card featuring a darling image from the Conie Fong Etsy shop!

This image is called Candy Cane Boy Elf. You can get him on his own, or in a trio of darling elves! I added this sweetie to a card base created with patterned paper and washi tape, then added a die cut sentiment and some rhinestone stickers for some festive flair.

I also added some Stickles to the image for more texture and shine. I LOVE the way this card turned out!

I'm entering this card into these fantastic challenges~

Most Magical Time of the Year: Halloween or Christmas

Krafty Chicks Challenge: Christmas

DL.Art Challenge: Anything Goes

Ellibelle's Corner: Anything Goes

The Holly & Ivy Christmas Challenge: Anything Christmas

Thank you so much for stopping by to take a peek at my first card back! I hope you take some time to make a card or two today! If you're inspired by this sweet image, head over to the Conie Fong Etsy Shop and grab it and other amazing images! If you do, please share your creations in the Conie Fong Facebook Group with us! Each time you add your photo to the Facebook challenge album, you have a chance to win free amazing images! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting, friends!

Mynn xx

Friendship Gnome w/ Conie Fong

 Hello, friends! I’m so excited for World Cardmaking Day, so I have a few cards I'm going to be sharing! In this post, I’m sharing a friendly gnome card featuring a darling image from the Conie Fong Etsy shop!

This cute card features the Sunflower Pumpkin Gnome image. I colored him in with alcohol markers, then layered it on top of some fun patterned papers and die cut pieces. The sweet sentiment on the sign is from Close to My Heart.

I am super proud of how this card came together, and I hope you like it, too! They layering ended up looking much better than I had even hoped!

I'm entering this little guy into these fabulous challenges~

Crafty Calendar: Autumn Colors/Halloween

Craft Rocket: Autumn or Halloween

Creative Inspirations: Anything Goes

Creative Knockouts: Dies Cuts/Punches/Stencils

Moving Along w/ the Times: Anything Goes

Thank you so much for stopping by to take a peek at my first card back! I hope you take some time to make a card or two today! If you're inspired by this sweet image, head over to the Conie Fong Etsy Shop and grab it and other amazing images! If you do, please share your creations in the Conie Fong Facebook Group with us! Each time you add your photo to the Facebook challenge album, you have a chance to win free amazing images! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting, friends!

Mynn xx

Joyful Elf w/ Conie Fong

 Hello, friends! I’ve been gone for a bit while getting back into the swing of things at the beginning of the school year. But I’m back, and I am so excited to let you all know that I am now a permanent member of the Conie Fong DT, and I am so grateful for this opportunity! Today I’m sharing a fun holiday card with a *NEW* image from the Conie Fong Etsy shop! 

This sweet image is called Little Gift Girl Elf. I chose to make her super bright and cheerful for the upcoming holiday season! I added some patterned papers and ribbon from The Stamps of Life along with some bits of sparkle and die cuts to add to the fun feel.

Because I love this card so much, I chose to turn it into an easel card! This way, the loved one I send it to can display it more easily and remember the joy they bring to my life. I just love how this turned out!

I'm entering this sweet card into the following fabulous challenges~

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge: Sketch #545

Christmas with the Cuties: Something Shiny

Glitter and Bling!

Path of Positivity: Anything Positive + Optional Colors

Pearly Sparkles Challenge: Let's Go Cute

A Place to Start Challenge: Anything Goes

Thank you so much for stopping by to take a peek at my first card back! I hope you take some time to head over to the Conie Fong Etsy Shop and grab some amazing images! If you do, please share them in the Conie Fong Facebook Group with us! Each time you add your photo to the Facebook challenge album, you have a chance to win free amazing images! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting, friends!

Mynn xx

Sweet Duckling with Amanda Jayne Designs

 Hello, friends! I am back again with another card! This one features a darlings  image from the Amanda Jayne Designs Etsy shop! Take a peek…

This little sweetie is the Butterfly Duck! I gave him some gross to walk on before adding the image panel to my card. A fun sentiment and some pops of pink really help draw your eye to this cutie!

I’m entering my duty into these fabulous challenges:

Pammie’s Inky Pinkies: Anything Goes

Path of Positivity: Anything POSITIVE Goes

CD Sunday Plus: Anything w/ CD/Digital Image

Creative Fingers: Anything Goes

Thank you so much for stopping by to take a peek at my blog today! I appreciate all the kind comments! I hope you take some time to check out the Amanda Jayne Designs Etsy shop to find your next digital image! If you do, please share your creations in the Amanda Jayne Designs Facebook Group! Until next time, HUGS and happy crafting!

Mynn xx

House of Cards: August Monthly Challenge: Sketch Time!

Hi, friends!  It's time for a NEW monthly challenge over at House of Cards!  That's right!  You're going to have ALL MONTH long to play with us and create in whichever style you choose!  This month, we're asking you to use our newest sketch!

Here's my creation~

Our sketch~

I've used stamps and glitter washi tape from Inspired By Stamping, gold embossing powder by Stampendous!, patterned washi tapes by We R Memory Keepers, and ink and card by Stampin' Up!

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  I hope join in the fun with us at our monthly challenge and that you hop over to the HOC blog often--my teams are going to be sharing new cards each week!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

500 Friends Blog Candy + An Announcement!!!

***THIS IS A STICKY POST AND WILL REMAIN AT THE TOP OF MY BLOG INDEFINITELY.  SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE CRAFTY GOODNESS!***

Hi, all!  I've been noticing my followers number creeping up slowly and steadily and to that I would like to say THANK YOU!!!  To all of you who have followed me for any amount of time--you rock!  You are the reason I keep doing this!  I LOVE your feedback and I strive to be better each day to bring something new to those who even glance my way!

That said, I have a goal for myself.  I would like to reach 500 followers!  I only need about 150 more to get to my goal, but as an incentive, I've got some blog candy I'll be giving away once I reach my goal!!!

Here's the candy~

Candy includes a 6"x 6" paper pad and enamel dots by My Mind's Eye,
the Happy Sentiments stamp set from Inspired By Stamping,
and three colors of baker's twine.

So, want a chance to win this?  Oh, and did I mention I will ship WORLDWIDE?!  That's right, this package of goodies will go to one lucky someone ANYWHERE in the world!

Here's how to gain a chance (or more than one) to win:

1. Follow my blog.
2. Like my blog page on Facebook.
3. Follow me on Twitter.
4. Follow me on Instagram.
5. Follow me on Pinterest.
6. Follow me on YouTube.
7. Follow me on Bloglovin'.
8. Add a picture of the blog candy on your blog linked back to THIS POST.
9. Refer a friend who follows me on any/all of these social outlets. (Each separate friend is ONE extra chance to win.)

For each of these things you do, leave a comment below stating which of these things you do/did.  If you already follow me on all these social media outlets, all you have to do is comment!  When referring friends, add a single comment with the person's name ONE TIME, meaning that you can't add their name each time they follow me on a social media outlet...that's THEIR chance.  You may add an extra comment for each friend that follows me, I just need to know their name so that I can allow your comment to count.  So, basically, you have UNLIMITED chances to win!!!  SCORE!

As an extra incentive...I might add a few more candies when I reach 400, 450, and then 500...so you may really have a chance to win one of four prize packages!  So, tell your friends, follow me, and THANK YOU for all of your support! :)

And now, I have a happy announcement to make! :)  I am SO excited to announce that I have been asked to join the wonderfully talented design team for Diane's Daydream Designs!!!  Diane's digis are fabulous and inspiring--you really need to hop over to the store to take a peek!  I feel so grateful to God for this chance to work with digital images again and to work with such amazing women!  I'll be sharing more cards made with these fabulous products each Wednesday from now on, so stay tuned for more!  But for now, here's a little something for your viewing pleasure...

Here's a card featuring one of Diane's sentiments~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Word Art Wednesday: Anything Inspirational Goes

Crafty Calendar: Love is all around!

Crafts & Me: Inspiration Photo

Creatalicious: Pearls & Glitter

Doodle Pantry: Any Digi Goes

Ladybug Creations: Be Mine

I've used a sentiment from the Snowbaby Love Sentiments set at Diane's Daydream Designs, a crocheted heart made by a friend's daughter for me--she made me hearts & flowers, so stay tuned for more of these--, glitter paper by DCWV, a snowflake punch by Martha Stewart, pearls by Studio 120, Stickles by Ranger in Diamond, liquid pearls by Ranger in Silver Pearl, and all papers are by Stampin' Up!.

Thank you SO MUCH for stopping by today!  I hope you all take some time to create today and that you join in these fabulous challenges and my blog candy!!!  As always, HUGS and happy stamping to you all!