Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Happy Halloween ~ HSSCC276

Happy Halloween stampers!!!  Are you ready for all of the little ghosts and goblins tonight? 
Thanks to this weeks Hand Stamped Sentiments Color Challenge, I am all ready to treat my co-workers with some fun little treat tube holders.
I love the little treat tubes and see myself using them a lot this holiday season!  Have you created any fun treat holders with these treat holders yet?  
Supplies Used:
Paper ~ Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Spooky Night DSP
Ink ~ Basic Black, Lemon Lime Twist, Fresh Fig, Pumpkin Pie
Stamp Set ~ Spooky Cat
Other Supplies ~ Basic Black Bakers Twine, Treat Tubes, Everyday Label Punch
 
I also used this color challenge to make a sympathy card for one of our school principal's who lost her husband very unexpectedly.  Our department is sending her and the family some well wishes, along with a donation to the Special Olympics. 
Supplies Used:
Paper ~ Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Eastern Palace Specialty DSP
Ink ~ Basic Black, Fresh Fig, Lemon Lime Twist, Pumpkin Pie
Stamp Sets ~ Butterfly Basics, Rose Wonder
Other Supplies ~ Very Vanilla Lace Trim, Butterfly Thinlits
 
I hope you all have a safe and Happy Halloween! 
 
Be sure to join the rest of our design team and share your color challenge creation with us too!
 
Happy Stamping! 


Sunday, October 22, 2017

At Home for the Holidays ~ Monday Montage





Welcome back to Monday Montage!!!  We are back with another fabulous hop!  Make sure you click on the links below so you don't miss any of the creations...you are sure to love them all!

Did everyone have a great weekend?  More importantly, did everyone get in some stamping time this weekend?!?!  I had an adventurous weekend of setting up a new neighborhood playground, cleaning out kids' rooms and chasing our silly cow back into the pasture!  But, thanks to a super windy and rainy weekend, the hubby and big boys being gone hunting and the youngest boy not feeling well, I got out of my outside chores and got in quite a bit of stamping time!  I am one happy stamper because I don't get near enough stamping time these days!

The new Stampin' Blends, which will soon be available to YOU, arrived this week, so I was itching to try them out!  They are AMAZING and did not disappoint! Now I need ALL of the stamp set that I can color :-)  I also played with the Embossing Paste and Decorative Masks for the first time.  I am in LOVE with these items...SO.MUCH.FUN!

 
Supplies Used:
Paper ~ Cobbler, Old Olive, Whisper White, Wood Textures DSP
Ink ~ Memento, Cherry Cobbler, Stampin' Blends:  Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Bronze
Stamp Sets ~ At Home with You, Feather Together
Other Supplies ~ Embossing Paste, Decorative Masks, 2" Circle Punch, Linen Thread, At Home Framelits, Layered Leaves Embossing Folder
 
Next stop on the hop is Cathy...I can't wait to see what she has for us this week! Or if you want to hop backwards, you can hop on back to the amazing Amy...I just love her style!
  Thanks for hopping along with us today!
Happy Stamping!

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Friday, October 20, 2017

#TGIFC130 It's Theme Week at TGIF

Happy Friday stampers!!
 
It's Theme Week at TGIF Challenges and this challenge is perfect for the fall season!
We've had a few sweater weather days here over the past few weeks and I'm kind of loving it.  I am a summer girl at heart, but I do love to pull out my sweaters when the weather starts getting cooler!
Supplies Used:
Paper ~ Crumb Cake, Soft Sky, Very Vanilla, Painted Autumn DSP
Ink ~ Soft Suede, Lemon Lime Twist, Crumb Cake
Stamp Sets ~ Painted Harvest, Butterfly Basics
Other Supplies ~ Leaf Punch, Cable Knit Textured Embossing Folder, Seasonal Layers Thinlits
 
Once again, a pretty simple card...that kind of seems to be my thing lately!  Probably because everything else in life has been crazy...I need to keep something simle ;-)
 
Be sure to head on over to see the rest of the amazing design team creations and join along in the creative fun!
 
Happy Stamping!


Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Hand Stamped Sentiments Inspiration Challenge #275

It's Tuesday...which means we made it through Monday and that we've made it to an all new Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge.
This week we have an inspiration challenge for you!  There are so many fun pictures here to inspire you...Fall, Harvest, Halloween...oh my!
 
My creative mind went right to Halloween for this card.  A simple and somewhat spooky Halloween card that was quick and fun to create.
Supplies Used:
Paper ~ Very Vanilla
Ink ~ Berry Burst, Pumpkin Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Basic Black
Stamp Set ~ Spooky Cat
Other Supplies ~ Pick a Pattern Washi Tape, Rhinestone Basic Jewels
 
Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist and Pumpkin Pie have been my go-to Halloween colors this year...they are so amazing together!
 
Now it's time for you to head on over to join us in our creative inspiration fun at HSS!
 
Happy Stamping!


Friday, October 13, 2017

#TGIF129 - Sketch Challenge

Happy Friday!!!
 
We all know what Friday means...a new TGIF Challenge and we have a sketch for you this week!

Since it's Friday the 13th in the month of October, I just had to do a black kitty card!  And thanks to super cute DSP, there was VERY little stamping on this card!  In fact, the only thing that is stamped is the sentiment!
Supplies Used:
Paper ~ Very Vanilla, Cajun Craze, Silver Glimmer, Spooky Night DSP
Ink ~ Pumpkin Pie
Stamp Set ~ Spooky Cat
Other Supplies ~ Layering Circle Framelits, Cat Punch

I love the moon and tree pattern in this DSP...it's perfect for the black kitty to sit on!

Wishing you all a very Happy Friday the 13th and an even better weekend!

Happy Stamping!

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Colorful Sympathy ~ Monday Montage





Welcome back to Monday Montage!!!  We are back with another fabulous hop!  Make sure you click on the links below so you don't miss any of the creations...you are sure to love them all!

It has been a beautiful fall day here...perfect temps and beautiful sunshine filled the day!

I feel like all I've done is make sympathy cards lately.  Not always my favorite card to make, but it never hurts to have them on hand.  It was fun to pull out some fall colors and create a beautiful card to send out to a family who needs some caring thoughts.


Supplies Used:
Paper ~ Very Vanilla, Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze, Painted Autumn DSP, Wood Textures DSP
Ink ~ Soft Sky, Tangerine Tango, Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry
Stamp Set ~ Teeny Tiny Wishes, Colorful Seasons
Other Supplies ~ Layering Circles Framelits, Seasonal Layers Thinlits, Soft Sky Ribbon

Next stop on the hop is Cathy...I can't wait to see what she has for us this week! Or if you want to hop backwards, you can hop on back to the amazing Amy...I just love her style!
  Thanks for hopping along with us today!
Happy Stamping!

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Friday, October 6, 2017

#TGIFC128 It's Color Combo Week! Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Cherry Cobbler

TGIF stamping friends! 
Friday means it's time for an all new TGIF Challenges color challenge!
This week has been draining in so many ways...so much sadness in our world these days.  With all of the sadness, I am looking forward to gathering with some friends this weekend and making apple cider, which is where the inspiration came for today's card.
Supplies Used:
Paper ~ Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Whole Lot of Lovely DSP
Ink ~ Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry
Stamp Sets ~ Merry Café
Other Supplies ~ Circle Framelits, Layered Leaves, Burlap Ribbon, Pearls, Coffee Cups Framelits
 
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and get to spend some time doing something relaxing and fun.
 
Happy Stamping!


Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge #274

Hello and happy Tuesday stamping friends!
 
We have a super cute sketch for you this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments. I love the little pocket, but there are so many other images you can use as well.
I kept my card pretty simple, once again.  Life has been busy as ever, so simplicity is good for me :-)
 
Supplies Used:
Paper ~ Soft Suede, Dapper Denim, Whisper White
Ink ~ Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Always Artichoke
Stamp Set ~ Daisy Delight
Other Supplies ~ Daisy Punch, Hexagon 3D Textured EF, Regals Enamel Shapes
 
Thanks for stopping by and visiting my blog today!
 
Be sure to swing by Hand Stamped Sentiments and play along with us this week!