DT: Stamptacular Sunday

Ready for another challenge at Stamptacular Sunday?  Are you ready for Spring?  This week's challenge is just that...."Spring Bling!"  Create a card or project with Spring colors, themes, flowers, and add some BLING!

Sponsors for this week:

7 Kids College Fund

prize: $25 gift certificate

AND

Doodle Pantry

prize: winner's choice of 3 digis

For this CAS card, I used some older pattern paper from my stash.   I just love this flourish die....it's a great "filler" for any project.  I am so ready for Spring...looking forward to seeing all the blooms.

Supplies~
pp: posies{DCWV}; baby boy ribbon stripe{Doodlebug Designs}
stamp set: Bloom & Grow{Verve}
inks: onxy{Versafine}; milled lavender distress ink{TH}
dies/punch: labels 10, floral flourishes{Spellbinders}; doily lace punch{MS}
misc: flowers{Prima}; bling; half back pearl; ribbon buckle

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DT: Unscripted Sketches

With Mother's Day coming up, I wanted to make something special for the moms in my life.  I used this week's sketch at Unscripted Sketches and love the way it turned out. I had this die for so long and I'm finally putting it to use.  I recycled some thin chipboard from packages to make the frame.  It is adhered together with foam tape for more dimension.  The floral spray is from a swap I did with A Lil Scrap of Heaven.  For the post, click here. 

Supplies~
pp: Bailey{K&Company}
dies: scallop frame & frame back; small easel {Sizzix}
ink: walnut stain
misc: darling chipboard stickers{Thickers}; crackle accent

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DT: Stamptacular Sunday

For this week's challenge at Stamptacular Sunday, you will create a card that is loaded with LAYERS-3 or more layers!  And the generous sponsors for the week are-Marriane Design and Karen's Doodles.

I loaded this card with lots of layers...different sizes and shapes.  I love this paper pad from My Mind's Eye.  The soft colors and designs are just gorgeous! The leaves die is a new release from MFT and it is a favorite of mine. 

Supplies~
pp: be happy{MME}
stamp set: about anniversaries{MFT}
dies: page banner, royal leaves, leafy flourish, rolled gardenia{MFT}; labels 11, scallop circle, small circle{Spellbinders}
misc: pearl flourish{Recollection}; moss green seam binding; silver pearl bead

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DT: Unscripted Sketches

Time for another sketch and this week, it's a piggy back.  Along with this sketch, use something RECYCLED.  So join us at Unscripted Sketches...can't wait to see what you create!

What I used for my recycled item is the brown tulle that was decorated on a gift box.  I cut some flowers using the Tattered Florals die and layered it under the button. 

Supplies~
pp: the tradewinds matstack {DCWV}
cs: gold {DeNami Design}
stamp: hi there {Verve}
dies: labels one, ornate artisan tags & accents{Spellbinders}; tattered florals{Sizzix}
misc: button, brown tulle{recycled}

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DT: Drunken Stampers

Another fabulous challenge is posted on Drunken Stampers.  For this week's challenge, we want to see some acetate on your project.  Here's mine...

I just love this paper collection from Bo Bunny.  The designs are so adorable and I love the colors.  When I first saw this die set from Spellbinders, this idea for the card came to me.  I folded the ends over to insert the acetate tag.  The flowers hold the tag in place so it won't fall out. 

I positioned the phrase so it was hidden by the twine.  You don't know what it says until you pull out the tag.  And the other side also has a phrase.

The tag is cut from the same die set.  I didn't want to cover up the design, so that's why I chose to use acetate. Did I mention I love this paper collection? Ü  The paper doily is cut in half since the die's so big.  It's a great layering piece.  Would you agree?  

Supplies~
pp: Persuasion Collection{Bo Bunny}
cs: early espresso{SU}
stamp set: flirty phrases{Verve}
dies: charming banner{Verve}; Ornate Artisan Tags and Accents{Spellbinders}
misc: pink flowers{I Am Roses}; blue flowers{Savvy}; pink twine; eyelet{American Crafts]; ribbon{Target's $1bin}; paper doily

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DT: Stamptacular Sunday Challenge

Here we are with a brand new challenge at Stamptacular Sunday, we can’t wait to see what you create this week!

The challenge for this week is…

“FREEBIE WEEK!”

For this week's challenge you can create ANY card or project..anything goes!  You will have from now until midnight (EST) April 21st  to complete this challenge.  So stop by and post your submission and a chance to win the fabulous prizes! 

this week's fabulous prizes are donated by:

iCopic

prize: $15 gift certificate

AND

Bugaboo

prize: winner's choice of 7 digis 

For my project, I decided to make this tag.  I cut the tag out using Tim Holtz, Tag & Bookplates.  The backing is the packing cardboard from an EK Success border punch.  It's sturdy enough to adhere even the heaviest of embellishments.  The two big flowers I paper pieced and inked around the edge with Copics marker.  Then layered them with foam tape.  Since the butterflies would blend with the background, I colored the edge with Copics as well.  I added Stickles to the sprigs and to the orange flower I had stamped with distress ink.  And to finish off the tag, I handmade the charm to coordinate with the color combo.

Supplies~
pp: Mango Frost Stack{DCWV}
stamp set: Sunny Days{Verve}
dies/punch: leafy sprigs, charming oval{Verve}; royal butterfly{MS}
inks: onyx black{Versafine}; spiced marmalade{Tim Holtz}; W3 &100{Copics}
misc: frosted lace & spiced marmalade{Stickles}; pearl flourish{Recollection}; moss green seam binding; orange buttons{Michaels}; twine

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DT: Unscripted Sketches

I have a wonderful announcement to share...I've been asked to join the amazing design team for Unscripted Sketches! Woohoo!!  I love using sketches and adding my own spin to it.  For me, a sketch is a great way to start...especially when I'm out of mojo.

Here is this week's sketch:

I brought out from my stash one of K&Company's older paper collection to create this card.  I love the designs and color palette in this collection.  For the base of the card, I took a 4 1/4x8 1/2 black card stock and scored at 3 inches. Then fold it over to make a flap. 

I took a Labels 9 die and cut another flap, tucking the back to the base of the card.  The stamped sentiment is adhered with foam tape.  I love this stamp set from Stampin' Up...nine cute pairs to choose from.  Perfect for "inside & outside" sentiments.

Added some rhinestone corners and to the centers of the flowers.  As you can see from the side view, the top flap is holding down the larger flap.

For the inside of the card, I cut a circle using the Standard Small Circle die.  Again, the sentiment is from the same set...simple and sweet!   

Supplies~
pp: Amy Butler's Lotus Collection{K&Company}
cs: black; very vanilla{SU}
stamp set: petite pairs{SU}
dies: standard small circle, labels 9 {Spellbinders}
misc: daisy flowers{I Am Roses}; black rhinestones; rhinestone corners{Recollections}

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Easter Project

Happy Easter!  Hope you're spending this day with loved ones.  I made this small project, altering these plastic eggs I got from the 99 cent store.  The diamond etching caught my eye and had the idea to do this....

 

The bird cage is a die from Memory Box-love their dies!  I added some glittered mesh to the bottom, along with some beads and flowers.  The eggs are sealed with glossy accent and decorated with trim and lots of flowers from I Am Roses.

Supplies~
die: birdcage{Memory Box}; leaf{MS}
flowers: I Am Roses
misc: pearl flourish{Recollection}; crystal beads; leaf trim, pearl trim, organza ruffle trim; handmade charms

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DT: Stamptacular Sunday Challenge

I hope you had the chance to join us for last week's challenge.  Today at Stamptacular Sunday, we have a new challenge and it's a fun one! There are so many possibilities and we can't wait to see what you create. The challenge is to use this photo as inspiration

  This week's prize is donated by:

BIRDIE BROWN 

PRIZE:Winner's Choice of 3 Digis

You will have from now until midnight (EST) April 14^th to complete this challenge.  So stop by and post your submission and a chance to win the fabulous prize!

I used one of Birdie Brown's digi stamp, Just Bloomed for my card.  She is so adorable and oh look...she's holding a flower!  I used two different paper stacks from DCWV. To the punch, I added some Stickles to give some sparkle.

Supplies~
pp:  Lemon Flower, The Sweet {DCWV}
stamp: card crafting Hello set{TPC}
dies: Label 9{Spellbinders}; Scroll & Flower Chain{EK Success}
inks: victorian velvet, mustard seed
misc: fruit punch{Stickles}; corner chomper{We R Memory Keepers}; Copics

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Viva La Verve!-Challenge

This is another Verve sketch challenge I did for week 1.  I thought the sentiment went perfectly with the paper collection.  The yellow card stock is paper pierced along the edge...I can't do this without my TH's ruler.  It's one of my must haves when crafting.  I added some stickles to the sprigs and tied green bakers twine at the bottom.  The center image is outlined with Copics to make it stand out more.  Then adhered with foam tape for extra dimension.

Supplies~
pp: the spring fling{DCWV}
cs: tropicals{American Crafts}
stamp set: Sunny Days{Verve}
dies/punch: leafy sprigs{Verve}; picot edge{Spellbinders}; doily lace{MS}
inks: onyx black{Versafine}; mustard seed{TH}; W9{Copics}
misc: green bakers twine; frosted lace{Stickles}

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DT: Drunken Stampers

It is an honor to be a part of the design team for Drunken Stampers.  This is my first challenge and we want to see your "krafty" side.  So use kraft in your card and join us for this week's challenge.  We can't wait to see what you create!

I'm finally using my new paper stack from My Mind's Eye 6x6.  This paper collection is perfect for this week's challenge-made from kraft.  The dies from Magnolia have been used many times lately.  I just love the doily details. 

other challenge:

Mojo Monday

Announced on April 10: My entry was picked as one of five winners!

Supplies~

pp: Kraft Funday Happy Days{MME}
cs: more mustard{SU}
stamp: birthday phrases{Verve}
dies/punch: poinsettia, doily flowers{Magnolia Doohickeys}; lacey circles{Spellbinders}; abstract flower{EK Success}
misc: twine, black licorice brad{Lasting Impressions}

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Viva La Verve! Challenge

This card is for my sweet niece, Inez...her 100th day celebration.  In Korea, we celebrate the 100th day after the baby is born.  Long ago in Korea, many babies did not live past 100 days due to poor living conditions and lack of healthcare.  So when they do reach 100 days, it's a day to celebrate.

I used week 2 sketch challenge from Verve.  I love this sentiment...it's perfect for the occasion.  For the tag, I used my P-touch label maker to print her name.  Love using these cherry blossoms from I Am Roses.com.  

Supplies~
pp: the sweet matstack{DCWV}
stamp: Smallest Things, Plain Jane{Verve}
die: Ornate Artisan tags and accents{Spellbinders}
misc: I Am Roses; jewelry tag{Avery}; winter white seam binding

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Vintage Frame

This is a frame I decorated using a Sizzix die.  I cut it out using medium weight chipboard and painted with white acrylic paint.  Then covered the entire chipboard with Diamond Dust...I love using this stuff!

 

Supplies~
die: ornate frame #3{Sizzix}
misc: flowers{I Am Roses}; say it with pearls{Prima}; white feathers; "mushroom" seam binding

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Simply Flowers

Did I mention how much I enjoy swaps?!  Well, I love swapping with crafty, talented peeps....and here's one of the swaps on A Lil Scrap of Heaven.
We had to make three flowers, fully decorated with feathers, leaves...the works.  And I have to say that I enjoyed making these.  I just hope the girls like them too. Ü

I made three different types of flowers.  The size is perfect to use on any project.  I have a project for one of these lovelies, so keep an eye out for that post. Ü

For this flower, I used Magnolia Doohickeys Dies.  I love the details on the dies.  The pearls and crystals I took from the candle holder from Michaels.  I've used them on so many projects and still have a lot left. The flowers are inked with vintage photo distress ink.

Supplies~ 

pp: Bailey{K&Company}

punches: classic butterfly{MS}; Doohickey dies doily flowers, peony petals, poinsettia{all from Magnolia}

misc:  white half back pearls

This black and white themed flower is made from satin fabric.  I used the Loopy Bloom die and layered the pieces on top of each other.  Then for the center, I made this pearl flowers following a YouTube tutorial.

Supplies~

dies: loopy bloom, leafy flourish, fancy flourish{all MFT}

skeleton leaves{I Am Roses}

misc: black satin fabric, handmade stick pin

 And this little beauty I made using Prima flowers.  I was lucky to find matching pearls for the center. The lace fabric flower added for a touch of vintage.  Then layered with pink feathers, pearl trim, and leaf die I inked with tumble glass distress ink. 

supplies~

flowers: Prima

die: foliage{Spellbinders}

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