The Last Pinspired Challenge - #24

Happy Christmas Eve!

So sad that today is the last Pinspired Challenge.  If you have not read the Pinspired blog, we decided as a team that it was time to close Pinspired Challenges.  We have all had a wonderful year, and we are so thankful that you have joined us for the challenges.  I really enjoyed pouring over all of the eye candy in the galleries!

Now for our final challenge...

Challenge #24 is sponsored by Fresh Squeezed Stamps!  The winner will receive one stamp set of their choice :)

For my card today, I used the new Flurry die from Clear and Simple Stamps.  This die is HUGE, about 5" across, so I diecut it off the edge of a piece of 4" x 5.25" cardstock.  On the piece of white cardstock the same size, I used Distress inks to sponge a rainbow of color, and then mounted the snowflake pieces up on foam squares.  Finally, I added some detail with white gel pen to mimic the icing detail in the inspiration photo.

Be sure to visit the Pinspired Blog for more challenge details and inspiration from the rest of the design team! Can't wait to see your take on this challenge!

:)

Pinspired Challenge #23

Hello there!!  Happy Tuesday!  It's time for another Pinspired Challenge!

This week's inspiration photo features one of my favorite color combinations - Aqua and Red!

Challenge #23 is sponsored by Some Odd Girl!  The winner will receive 3 digi images!

For my card today, I used some of the new release from Clear and Simple Stamps.  The snowflakes are from the Flurry Days stamp set and the sentiment is from Flurry Days Sentiments.

For more inspiration and Challenge #23 details, please be sure to visit the Pinspired Blog.  Hope you'll join us for a chance to win an awesome prize! :)

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!!

Pinspired Challenge #22

Hey there!  Happy Tuesday! It's time for another Pinspired Challenge!!

Challenge #22 is sponsored by Xyron!

Our challenge winner will receive this great prize!!

For my project today, I used some great new stamps from Clear and Simple, Flurry Days Sentiments.  It's the perfect winter/snow themed sentiment set filled with so many possibilities!!  I have really taken a liking to bright colors for this holiday season! :)

Be sure to visit the Pinspired blog for more inspiration and challenge details!

Hope you all  have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!  Thanks for stopping by!! :)

Pinspired Challenge #21

Hi there!  Happy Tuesday!  It's time for another Pinspired Challenge!!  This week's challenge winner will receive this fabulous prize pack donated by Lalo Ik, one of our design team members! :)

For my project, I was inspired by the coffee theme of the photo.  Since I have Christmas on the brain, I used PTI's Latte Love stamp set to create a fun holiday tag. :)

Be sure to check out the Pinspired Blog for more inspiration and details on how to play along.  Thanks for stopping by! :)

Pinspired Challenge #20

Hello there!

Time for another Pinspired Challenge!  This week's challenge is all about Fall/Halloween.

Challenge #20 is sponsored by Snake Tape! 

I couldn't wait to ink up my Bootastic set from Mama Elephant!  These little tags will be tied to surprises in each of my boys' (even the big one!) lunch boxes on Halloween.

Squeeee!  I just love those adorable little people!

Be sure to check out the Pinspired blog for more challenge details and tons more inspiration from the design team! :)  Hope you'll join us!!

Pinspired Challenge #19

Hello there!

It's time for another Pinspired Challenge!  This week's challenge inspiration photo is a lot of fun, and combines two of my loves, Makeup and Color!

Challenge #19 is sponsored by Authentique, who is offering our winner a Halloween themed prize pack!

Here lately, I can't seem to put down my Paper Smooches I Heart Art stamp set.  I have been using it so much lately!  And of course, with the gradient of color in the inspiration photo, I had to pull out my Distress Inks and ink blending tool.

I hope you will join us for a chance at an awesome prize!  Be sure to visit the Pinspired Blog for more details, and lots of inspiration from the rest of the team! :)

Pinspired Challenge #18

** For my post with Clear and Simple Stamps, please scroll down **

Hey there! It's time for another Pinspired Challenge!!  This week's inspiration photo is so cute!  Lot of cute animals and bright colors... right up my alley!

Challenge #18 is sponsored by Pink Hippo!

For my card, I used the MFT Abstract Art stamp set and the Chubby Chums Paper Smooches stamp set.

Can't wait to see how this photo inspires you!  Be sure to check out the Pinspired Blog for more details and inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by! :)

Pinspired Challenge #17

**If you are looking for my post celebrating Kelly Marie's Birthday, please scroll down!**

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Good Morning!  It's time for another Pinspired Challenge! :)  The inspiration photo is so bright and vibrant... just the way I like it!  For my card, I used two Paper Smooches sets, Pretty Momma and Word Salad.  I diecut a piece of PTI Aqua Mist cardstock with the Lawn Fawn Journaling Card die, and then used a smaller rectangle die to cut out the window.

Challenge #17 is sponsored by Whisker Graphics!  They are giving away three rolls of their solid twine!

Be sure to visit the Pinspired Blog for more Challenge details and inspiration from the design team. I hope you'll join us!  Can't wait to see how this week's photo inspires you! :)

Thanks for stopping by!!

Pinspired Challenge #16

Hey there!  It's time again for another Pinspired Challenge!  This week, the inspiration photo is bright and fun.  You could do so many things with this photo.  The floral theme, bright colors, "Thanks" sentiment... all bring tons of possibilities!

Challenge #16 is sponsored by Ellen Hutson.  They are giving away a $25 gift certificate to their store to one lucky winner! :)

For my card, I wanted to use the bright color scheme.  I used the Ink Splash stamps from Neat and Tangled, and one of my favorite Paper Smooches sets, I Heart Art.

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Be sure to visit the Pinspired blog for more inspiration for details on the challenge!  Thanks for stopping by! :)

Pinspired Challenge #15

Hello there!  Happy Tuesday!!  It's time for another Pinspired Challenge!  The inspiration picture this time is a fun one... great colors, a fun nature theme, endless possibilities!

Challenge #15 is sponsored by Kiwi Lane Designs!

For my card, I went with the bird theme...  I used one of my favorite Lawn Fawn sets, Home Sweet Home along with a sentiment from Critters Down Under.  I just got some new-to-me Spellbinders, the Reverse Wonky Rectangles, and couldn't wait to use them.  Here is my card:

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I hope you'll hop on over to the Pinspired Blog for more inspiration and for details on entering the challenge for a chance to win a great prize!!

Thanks for stopping by! :)  Have a great day!!

Pinspired Challenge #14

It's time for another Pinspired Challenge!  This inspiration photo is so pretty... perfect for summer, lovely colors and patterns!

Challenge #14 is sponsored by My Time Made Easy.

For my card, I used a new set that I just got from Simon Says Stamp called Pillow Talk.  I knew I had to have it since I have several felines that are pillow hogs! ;)

And drawing doodle borders on my card just may be my new favorite thing!

Be sure to visit the Pinspired Blog to see more inspiration from the design team and to play along with us for your chance to win a great prize! :)

Thanks for stopping by!!

Pinspired Challenge #13

Hey there!  Time for another Pinspired Challenge!!  This week's super sweet inspiration photo is perfect for summer!  I just love strawberries and gingham!

Challenge #13's sponsor is the fabulous My Time Made Easy!  They offer awesome templates, cut files and clear and digital stamps!

For my card today, I chose to work with the MTME Magical Birthday Wishes digi images.  I just love that adorable floppy eared rabbit!  He comes with a bunch of scene building options that are just so cute.  I enlarged the image to fill the front of an A2 card base.  I printed the balloon and cupcake twice to allow for me to cut them out and pop them up on foam squares for some added dimension.

Be sure to check on the Pinspired blog for more inspiration!  I hope you'll join us for a chance to win a great prize from MTME! :)

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day! :)

Pinspired Challenge #12

**If you are looking for my post with CSS or my Papertrey Ink Blog Hop post, please scroll down**

It's time for another Pinspired Challenge!  The inspiration photo this week is so pretty... an unusual color combination of red, bright green and aqua.  Not a combo that I would immediately think to put together, but I love it!!

This week, our sponsor is SP & Company!

I made this card for a very special little friend of mine who happened to be away at Girl Scout Camp (Hi Elizabeth!!).  Mail call is a pretty big deal from what I'm told, so I wanted to be sure that I send some her way.  She loves turtles, and one of my very favorite turtle stamps is from the Paper Smooches Party Posse.  The sentiment is from the Good Gab stamp set.

Be sure to check the blog to see lots more inspiration and play along with us for a chance to win a great prize! :)

Be sure to follow me on BlogLovin!  The link is in the left side bar.  Only a few days left of Google Reader!!

Thanks for stopping by... hope you have a great day! :)

Pinspired Challenge #11

Hello there!!  So sorry that things have been so quiet on my blog in the last little while.  I have been busy creating and I have a TON of fun things to share with you in the coming weeks!!

 

 

It's time for another Pinspired Challenge!  This challenge photo is just amazing!  So bright and bold and fun!

 

 

This challenge is sponsored by SP & Company!

 

And here is my take on the inspiration photo:

 

 

I just love purple and yellow together, don't you?  I don't often reach for purple when I craft, and I don't know why, because I always love the results!!

 

I hope that you will join us for this challenge and play along for your chance to win an awesome prize!!  You can find all of the details and link list on the Pinspired Blog.

 

Also, be sure to follow me on Blog Lovin! Just click the link on the left sidebar.  Google Reader is on its way out, and I want you to stick around! *wink*

 

Have a great day! :)

 

Supplies:

Stamps: Lawn Fawn Flutter By

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI White, Royal Velvet, Royal Velvet Pattern Pack, Lawn Fawn Pink Lemonade 6x6 pad

Dies: PTI Limitless Layers Squares, Double Ended Banner die

Other: Copic Markers, PTI Royal Velvet Satin Ribbon & button, Sequins (Michaels), Stick Pins (Walmart)



 



Pinspired Challenge #10

Good Morning!!  It's Tuesday, and time for another Pinspired Challenge!!

 

Here is this week's challenge photo:

 

 

Challenge #10 is sponsored by the fabulous Bossy Joscie Flair!

 

For my card, I pulled out my Lil Inker Rainbows along with a sentiment from PTI's Movers and Shakers stamp set to create this fun little card:

 

 

Be sure to check out the Pinspired Blog for more inspiration!  Hope you will join us for your chance to win some fun Flair! :)

 

 



Pinspired Challenge #9

Wowee... This year is just flying by... Time again for another Pinpsired Challenge!  Check out this beautiful, bright, perfect for summer, photo!

 

 

This challenge is sponsored by the fabulous Avery Elle!

 

 

I just love pink and orange together!  I wanted to make a baby girl card since I just had a brand new, super adorable niece!  I used my Paper Smooches A Little Lovin' stamp set and some fun patterned papers and heart dies from Papertrey Ink.

 

 

Be sure to check out the Pinspired Blog for more inspiration and information about this challenge!  I hope you will join us for your chance to win a great prize! :)

 

 



Pinspired - Crafter's Companion Joint Blog Hop

Welcome to the Pinspired - Crafter's Companion Joint Blog Hop!

 

 

 

 Just in case you are new to either Pinspired or Crafter's Companion, let me tell you a little bit about them both:

 Crafter's Companion
Crafter’s Companion is a U.K.-based company with offices in Anaheim, CA and Northern England. Well known for our innovative paper crafting tools and accessories, our products are distributed and sold worldwide. Our most popular products include Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, the Ultimate Crafter’s Companion Tool, the Ultimate Pen Storage, embossing folders, and EZMagnetic Storage panels for metal embossing and cutting dies. Our staff prides itself on top-notch service with a 100% customer satisfaction philosophy. If we havve exceeded your expectations, then we’ve done our job!

 Pinspired Challenge Blog
Pinspired Challenges was created by a group of girls that LOVE Pinterest and crafting.... We came up with the idea of the challenge in the latter part of 2012 and the challenges launched in January of 2013. Our DT, or as we like to call them, "Pin Heads" have scoured Pinterest to bring you some amazing inspirational pins. We will post a brand new challenge on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. You will have until Thursday of the following week to link your entry onto the challenge post. That's 9 whole days to play along!!!! Inspirational photos are for you to interpret anyway you want. You can take from the colors, the style or the technique - whatever floats your boat! You can also feel free to make any kind of craft you want as well, whether its a card, layout or altered item.

From May 3 - 5, we are showcasing Crafter's Companion stamps from Sheena's A Little Bit Floral collection. You have TWO chances to win! You can hop around and comment on all of the blogs for one chance to win a gift certificate from Crafter's Companion (May 3 - 5, 2013).

For a second chance to win, you can play along!

 

Using the image above to create a project and post it using InLinkz on the Pinspired Blog. You have until May 9, 2013 to participate for a chance to win a gift certificate from Crafter's Companion. If you create and comment on the Blog Hop, that is two chances to win!

 You should have arrived here from Annette's blog!!  Here is my creation using Sheena's A Little Bit of Floral - Lily Stamp set.  So beautiful!

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Next stop on the hop is Chrissie!!

 

We hope you will comment and play along with us for a chance at some great prizes! :)

 

Thanks for stopping by!