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WPlus9 Design Studio is celebrating their 4th birthday and having a month of weekly challenges to celebrate! I am entering this card into the Birthday Celebration Week Challenge of Comfort Zone.  

This design is certainly one within my comfort zone as I enjoy combining stenciling, sponging and stamping.

I used Woodland Wreaths and the sentiment is from Defining Words. I stenciled  the dotted background using a stencil from The Crafter's Workshop and paired it with some patterned Paper.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings, 

What Does the Fox Say?

When I saw this new stamp set from Sweet Stamp Shop called Foxy...I caved and had to have it!

To create the background, I stenciled the dots using Memento Summer Sky ink and a Crafter's Workshop stencil. I stamped the fox image twice (once on a scrap piece of cardstock) to add some dimension and added the funny little sayings using the speech bubbles included in the stamp set. I stamped the grass and added some die-cut grass from patterned paper. This set is utterly adorable and looking forward to creating some little Valentines cards for Valentine's Day!

Do you remember the YouTube song sensation from this past fall? If not here is a link: What Does the Fox Say? by Ylvis...hope you can get this little diddy out of your head, LOL!  The first time I heard that song was at our youngest son's football game in October and questioned who in their right mind would play over the speaker something so stupid...it wouldn't end!!!  Well....after I saw them on a morning news show that following week I became a fan and still giggle when I hear it!  

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings,

 

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 Hello!  Today I have a card using an adorable stamp set from Sweet Stamp Shop called Baking Love. The background was created by sponging distress inks on an ivory panel and spritzing a brick stencil (from The Crafter's Workshop) with water. Uber cool and fun techinque....definitely adds a cool design!

The Easy Bake Oven image was stamped with Oynx Black ink, embossed with clear embossing powder and inked/stenciled the same as the background.  I fussy cut and popped it up on some dimensionals and added some Want2Scrap bling.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings, 

CSS Sketch Challenge Blog Hop

Today I am joining the uber creative STV Alumni CSS group for the first hop of October, which is a sketch challenge. Hopefully you came via sweet Joy's blog , but if not and you want to start from the beginning, go to the STV forum HERE.

Isn't this sketch just fabulous????

I recently got this fun new set, Lots of Lines, via a publication incentive from GKD and LOVE the lined images and fancy sentiments so had to work it into the sketch!!

 

The background was created using a stencil and Dylusions spray ink. The focal image was stamped separately using Clearsnap ink and popped up on dimensionals.

Next stop on the hop is Geri...I can't wait to see what she created using this fun sketch!!

Make sure to leave a comment as you go along because we will choose a random comment and that stamper will win a grab bag of Gina K. Designs products! Look for the announcement on Tuesday, October 15.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings,

 

The Craft's Meow October Blog Hop

Hello friends!  Today the The Craft's Meow DT is having a Autumn themed blog hop. I absolutely LOVE the fall...the leaves changing colors and falling from the trees, cooler temps, fewer bugs, Starbucks offers Pumpkin Spiced Latte's...so many things about it just make me happy :)

For today's card I used the stamp set Speaking of Fall:

I stenciled the dots to create a fun background and stamped the solid leaf image using a Spectrum ink pad and stamped the outline using Rich Cocoa. The dots were embossed using Memento Luxe Rich Cocoa and gives a great feel to the leaves!!

Here is the stamp set I used:

PRIZE GIVEAWAY:

Today we have a $15 TCM gift certificate up for grabs!!

Deadline to comment to be eligible for prize is

8:00 Pacific, Wednesday, October 9th.

Your next stop is my sweet friend Jessica Fick!!   

    The TCM sale for World CardMaking Day has been EXTENDED!!! The new code to enter at checkout to receive a 15% discount is WCMD15. Also, hope you can play along with the Hope You Can Cling To challenges this month! TCM is a sponsor and there is a chance to win prizes and participate for a great cause. You can find more info HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings,

 

The Craft's Meow Preview ~ Dream Catcher

  It's day 4 of previews for some new stamp sets which will soon be available through The Craft's Meow on August 21.  All the designers' projects can be seen over on TCM's company blog along with their links for more details, so be sure to check them out.  Today we are featuring the new free with purchase of $60 or more set Dream Catcher, illustrated by Clare Buswell. It is also available for purchase for $15.

 
I used Dylusions ink spray for the background and the focal point was created using Distress inks, water, stencils and some embossing. Quite a few steps, but due to a smudge I needed to fussy cut it a bit :)

I'll be back tomorrow forThe Craft's Meow August Blog Hop!  Remember...this set will be given away to a
lucky commenter from the TCM blog. 

Deadline to leave comments each evening is 8 pm PST.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings, 

SNSS August Blog Hop Day 1

Welcome to day 1 of our August feature Blog Hops!  Today we're featuring a fun new set with matching dies...

• Stamp set includes 11 images and 5 sentiments
• Set measures approximately 8" x 6"
• The owl image measures approximately 1 3/4" x 1 5/8"
• Designed by Korin Sutherland
• Priced at $26

• Set of 7 dies
• Bookmarks measure approximately 2" x 6"
• Designed by Korin Sutherland
• Priced at $32.75

Here is what I made using these fun new stamps/dies:

I made this using some Farm House patterned paper and Memento Luxe ink. I covered the back by die cutting a second bookmark shape and adhere it to the back using Scor-Tape:

and of course had to stamp one of the great sentiments there too!

Here is another one I made for my youngest reader in the house:

He helped by coloring it the image and popped it up on dimensionals.

Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving this fabulous bundle away to one lucky winner!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, August 16th.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday,August 19th.
Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Blessings,

The Craft's Meow Summertime Blog Hop

Hello friends!  Today the The Craft's Meow DT is having a Summer themed blog hop. I can hardly believe that the summer is winding down already, however looking forward to lower humidity!

I used the stamp set In Tandem and gave it a little mixed media treatment:

I embossed the background using a Sizzix embossing folder and stamped the bicycle image using Memento Luxe Morocco ink and embossed it with clear embossing powder. Then I sponged a stencil with some Memento Dandelion ink and spritzed some green Dylusions ink spray. Quite out of the box for me, but was so fun to make!!

Here is the stamp set I used:

PRIZE GIVEAWAY:

This time we are having a special challenge for YOU with a $15 TCM gift certificate up for grabs!! You have one week to link up to your newly created summer-themed card to the TCM Blog and you just have to use at least one TCM stamp :)

Deadline to be eligible for prize is

11:59 EST, Tuesday July 9th

Winner will be announced Wednesday, July 10th.

 

Your next stop is my sweet friend Jessica Fick!!  

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings, 

The Craft's Meow: Welcome to the Office

Today is the third day of the previews for five new stamp sets soon to be  available through The Craft's Meow on July 21.  All the designers' projects can be seen over on TCM's company blog along with their links for more details, so be sure to check them out.  

Today we are featuring Karen Baker's Welcome to the Office stamp set:

There are so many great office images in this set! I used the paper clip image to go with the sentiment. The colors were inspired by 10 Minute Craft Dash challenge and took me 7:58 to make. Granted, I thought through my card before I started...but still, not to shabby of a time :) Here is a link to the challenge:

 I'll be back tomorrow with another card from The Craft's Meow July stamp set release!  This is such a great release - and had so much fun playing with all of the new sets! A stamp set will be given away to some

lucky commenter from the TCM blog. 

Deadline to leave comments each evening is 8 pm PST.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings,

 

The Craft's Meow Blog Hop: Mabelle R-O sets

Hello friends!  Today the The Craft's Meow DT is having a blog hop to share projects created with Mabelle R-O sets!

I used the stamp set Sweet Birthday and made a birthday card and coordinating tag.

I used primary colors and added the stars using a Crafter's Workshop stencil.

Here is the stamp set I used:

PRIZE GIVEAWAY:

One lucky commenter will get a stamp set of their choice.

They will be chosen from the comments left on ALL BLOGS

including the store blog, so gently encourage them to

leave a little love as they make their way around to each blog.

Deadline to be eligible for prize is

11:59 EST, Tuesday July 9th

Winner will be announced Wednesday, July 10th.

 

Your next stop is the creative Jennifer Cuthbertson!!  

***Take 20% off your entire order***

at The Craft's Meow through Sunday, July 7th at 11:59 pm Pacific!!! All you have to do to receive the discount is enter the code July4thSale at checkout (once you've logged into Paypal). The sale is limited to stock on hand and does not apply to wholesale orders.
You'll still receive FREE SHIPPING for orders of $65 in the USA (discounted shipping for International orders), and our current Free Gift With $50 Purchase, Fancy Flourishes, on qualifying orders! Yay!!!

Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

 

SNSS: Sweet Kiwi

Welcome to Day 2 of our June Release Features! 

This cutie-patootie koala is sure to make anyone smile.  Create adorable summer picnic invitations or just brighten someone's day with a sweet summer greeting.

• Stamp set includes 1 image and 9 sentiments
• Set measures approximately 4" x 4"
• The koala image measures approximately 2 3/8" x 2"
  
• Illustrated by Korin Sutherland
• Stamp set is $11

This koala bear is so cute and would you believe I colored??? Yep, with Copics/Touch Twin markers. The background was created by used a stencil and Versamark ink.  Then I embossed with clear embossing powder and sponged with Memento Cantaloupe ink. I added some patterned paper and a stamped tag with twine. 
Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this precious stamp set to one lucky commenter!  

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Friday, June 21st.  The list of winners will be announced on our website homepage by Monday, June 24th.
Thanks so much for joining us!  Enjoy the hop!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

Birthday Greetings

 I always have a need for birthday cards and this new set, Chalkboard Birthday from The Craft's Meow is perfect!! I incorporated the color challenge from the Play Date Cafe and used my favorite new stencil from The Crafter's Workshop: Honeycomb. I added some ribbon and Want2Scrap bling and found this color combo went quite well together...I was shocked, lol! :P

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings, 

The Craft's Meow May Release Blog Hop

 Today is The Craft's Meow May Release Design Team Blog Hop! I hope you stopped by from Gayatri's Blog. If not, I would love for you to join us from the start at The Craft's Meow Blog because someone is going to win the entire collection of new releases and it could be you!

 

Today I have a card to share using the new free gift with $50 purchase: Chalkboard Birthday:

 I made this one using the colors from the Play Date Cafe Challenge (Maroon, Poppy and Soft Jade) for this week. I stenciled the top half of the card front using a Crafter's Workshop stencil and paired it with a chevron patterned paper.  The color scheme from PDCC worked perfectly!!

 

Would you like to win these new TCM stamps???

 To have the BEST CHANCE TO WIN the entire collection of new releases,

pay a visit to our designer's blogs, leave a comment where you can and cross your fingers

all by 9 pm PDT, Thursday May 23rd.

One random winner will be chosen from one of the blogs on the hop.   

Speaking of the hop, it's time to send you on to

Jennifer's blog!

I know she will have beautiful inspiration for you!    

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings,