Inspired By Stamping: Beautiful Box

Hello, all!  Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I'm back to share another project using some amazing products from the Inspired By Stamping store!  This week's theme is to create 3D friendship gifts, and I decided to make an altered photo box that uses LOTS of goodies!  Take a peek...

I used the *NEW* Beautiful You set (designed by yours truly!) for the sentiments for this project.  The papers are from the Spring Lilacs paper pack.  I also used the Spring Lilacs stamp set, the Fancy Labels 2 dies, and the Fancy Labels 3 dies to cut and mat the two sentiments.

I used ribbons from the Purple Ribbon Collection and the Vintage Floral Ribbon Collection to tie a double bow on top of the box.  I added a paper flower to the center as a finishing touch.

I used images from the Spring Lilacs stamp set for the sides of the box.  I colored them in with Old Olive and Concord Crush ink.  The bird was stamped in Smoky Slate.  The ribbon covers the images up a bit, but the sides just needed a little something more to them. :)

I know the exact friend who will be receiving this gift, and I hope she likes it!  What do you think of the final product?  I would LOVE to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

Once again, thank you so much for stopping by today!  That's all I have for now, but I will be back soon with more creations using gorgeous products from the Inspired By Stamping online store!  Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

Project supplies:

Spring Lilacs | Inspired By Stamping	Beautiful You | Inspired By Stamping | Mynn Kitchen	Spring Lilacs Paper Pad | Inspired By Stamping	Fancy Labels 2 Dies | Inspired By Stamping	Fancy Labels 3 Dies | Inspired By Stamping
Purple Ribbon Collection | Inspired By Stamping	Vintage Floral Ribbon Collection | Inspired By Stamping	Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

MHKDesigns: Halloween Party

Hello, friends!  It is time for another release for the MHKDesigns Etsy Shop, and I have some super fun sets and papers coming your way!  There are a few "anytime" sets, and we're also looking ahead to a few fall holidays this month!  I hope you grab them for your stash!  Today we are featuring the *NEW*...

Halloween Party set!  

Take a peek at my creation...

I colored the darling retro image from the Halloween Party set with colored pencils and added some flower sequins with liquid pearl centers for a bit more shine and texture.  I added a bright green bow with a yellow button center to the side and a sentiment, from the same set, printed onto vellum as well.

The papers I used for this card come from the Simply Seasonal and Twinkle Twinkle Little Dots paper packs.  I matted everything with black cardstock to keep with the Halloween feel.  I think turned out pretty cute, and I hope you agree!  I would love to hear what you think in the comments below!

And now, let's talk about how to get this new set OR the entire release for FREE!  Here's what you'll need to do...

1. Comment here on the MHKDesigns blog.
2. Comment on each DT member's blog.
3. Join our MHKDesigners and Friends Facebook group and comment there.

I'll be choosing comments randomly from all these places after the release is over, and the authors of those comments will be our winners!  So, the best way to win is to comment every day!  We LOVE the feedback you give us! :)  Here's the list of blogs for you to visit today...

Asha | Donna | Katie | Judy | Jerrie | Jessica | Julie | Lilian

Lorie | NanaConnie | Rocky | Sathya | Shawna

Thanks for stopping by today, friends!  I will be back tomorrow with another *NEW* set to share from the MHKDesigns Etsy shop!  Don't forget to get all your commenting in for your chance to WIN, and please do join our monthly challenge, as well!  Until tomorrow, HUGS and happy stamping! :)

MHKDesigns August 2016 Release:

Beautiful Bottles | MHKDesigns	Halloween Party | MHKDesigns	Pansy Corner | MHKDesigns	Thankful Thoughts | MHKDesigns	Tweet Tweet | MHKDesigns
Cheerful Chirpings | MHKDesigns	Country Farm | MHKDesigns	World Traveler | MHKDesigns

Great Impressions: Pink Easter Lilies

Hi, friends!  It's Monday, and that means it's time for me to share some inspiration using stamps from the Great Impressions online store!  Since Easter is earlier this year, I'm sharing an elegant Easter card with you today.  Take a peek...

I stamped the image, G452 Easter Lily, and water colored it.  I added some sponging around the edges of the image panel, then distressed it and added some glitter for a bit more texture, too.

To accent the image, I added a bow with a fake flower in the center.  I kept it all pink, wanting to keep my colors simple.

I didn't add a sentiment to this card, because I think that if it doesn't get used at Easter this year, it might be used for a birthday or just because card, too!  I hope you like it, and I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

That's all for me today, friends.  THANK YOU so much for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  I also would love for you to come and join our monthly challenge!  If you use a stamp from the Great Impressions online store, please link it up in our Customer Gallery, too!  Until next time, HUGS and happy stamping, friends! :)

Birthday Shaker

Hello, all!  Classes have started again for me, so, unfortunately, I am going to be seeing less of you all.  BUT, I still have lots of fun cards to share with you, they just won't be as frequent come February. :)  Today I have a card that was SUPER fun to make, and it uses some totally fabulous products from The Stamps of Life!  Check it out...

I used the *NEW* Happy Birthday Circle Dies to create a fun shaker for my focal point and sentiment combo.  I used white cardstock as the color of choice so that I could add in lots of fun colored sequins.  

To finish off the card, I added a layered die cut candle that was made using the Candle Club Die Set.  I added some ribbon, baker's twine, and a fun polka dot bow to finish off the card.  

I think this turned out super fun!  I know there are a few bows, but this card was created to be used for a man's birthday.  Hopefully the bows are reminiscent of gift wrapping. ;)  What do you think?  I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

I'd like to enter this into these fabulous challenges~

Crafty Cardmakers: Dies/Punches

Crafty Sentiments: Anything Goes

Creative Card Crew: Anything Goes

Little Red Wagon: They Say It's Your Birthday

Mod Squad: Masculine Birthday

Thank you so much for stopping by today, friends!  I hope you take some time to join in with these fabulous challenges!  I'll be back later with more paper craft creations for your viewing pleasure.  Until then, HUGS and happy stamping! :)

Project supplies:

Happy Birthday Circle Dies | The Stamps of Life	Candle Club Die Set | The Stamps of Life	Happy Collection Patterned Paper Pad	Gingersnap cardstock	Powdered Sugar Cardstock
Blueberry Cardstock | The Stamps of Life	Red Grosgrain Ribbon | The Stamps of Life	Blue, Green, and White Twine	Red and Black Bows | The Stamps of Life