Oh Happy Day...

Hey There My Friends,
Thanks for coming back again today. If this is your first time here...Welcome, Welcome, Welcome! I hope you visit more often. I'm here with another card that kept me up waaaay past my bedtime last night, but I was determined to get this technique down and I wanted to try out this new product.
My project for today will be entered into the following challenges:
Hero Arts, A Blog Named Hero - "Inspired by Hero Arts Artist"
CAS-ual Fridays - "Back in Black"
Brown Sugar Challenge - "Black & White with a Splash of Color"

This design of mine was inspired by none other than the Ah-Mazingly Ubber-Ubber Talented... Jennifer McGuire of Jennifer McGurie Ink, who is a Hero Arts' Design Artist. Here is the link from which I drew my inspiration - "How -To Video: Thin Glitter Die Cuts". This lady is Awesome and she just had a baby and still has time to craft and teach online card classes. You're my Hero Arts SHe-ro Jennifer. Anyhew, I had to watch the video over and over until I felt I was finally ready to try it. The "Oh Happy Day" is a new die-line from Simon Says Stamp with the script writing done by Kristina Werner (another Fantabulously Talented Lady). The black background was done with the Market Street Stamps' - Argyle background stamp which I clear embossed. I also added a little Hero Arts touch with the "Everyday Sentiments" stamp set using the (XOXO). I added the hearts using Stampin' Up's Heart-to-Heart punch, used my Martha Stewart's, Crystal Fine glitter (it's about time I had a use for it...lol) and colored of the letters with my Bic Sharpie markers for my splash of color. Next time I'll have to try a craft like this during the early hours of the day. I made it to work somehow, but could barely keep my eyes open or focused. Until next time, scrap you later...zzzzZZZ! (lol)

Just My Cup of TEA...

Hi My Friends,
Yes, it's me again. I can't tell you all how glad I am to be crafting again. It's made things for me a lot easier to handle and gives me time to really think out things as I'm crafting. I here today to submit t his card for two challenges:

Simon Says Stamp - "Sketch Challenge"

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop - "Color Inspiration Challenge"

Here is my card and take on these two challenges. All paper is Papertrey Ink (PTI) except for the white and background layer. The pattern paper and sentiment are from Simon Says Stamp (SSS) July Stamp Kit. The image is from Market Street Stamps (MSS) - "Enjoy Today" which was stamped with Simply Chartreuse ink from PTI. I did the some custom scoring on the layers of the card. and a heart for some dimension and added a touch of stickles for some bling.

I think I'll be making a few more of these in different variations. I love how this came out. Until next time; Scrap you later...

Hello Sunshine...

Hi Everyone,
I'm back with another post this week. Just something quick I whipped up to get the idea I had from my head onto paper. This card is for the challenge over at Wobble Wednesday's - Use a SUN or the Color Yellow.

I used MSS - "Here Comes the Sun" background stamp (same as the one in my previous card below this post) with Tim Holtz distress ink in Mustard Seed. The sentiment is from Ali Edwards' - "Bring on the Sun" stamp set. Of course I used a PKS stamp for the face from Wide Eyed Kids. Added some bling and white embossing to sentiment, distressed tips of the sun and Voila! Hope you like it. I love reading your comments. It's the motivation that keeps us all crafting and wanting to share what we've done. Enjoy your day...

Gettin' My Paint On...

Hello Friends,
I'm back with another challenge that I've always been fond of, but never got around to participating as much as I'd like. Well things are a changing...(lol). Over at Market Street Stamps (love every inch of their stamps) they have a "Paint the Town Color Challenge". I love their challenges like these. Here is the color challenge we were given.

Here is my take on the challenge:

I am also entering this into Paula's (She's a Proud 1st Time Mommy) Wacky Wednesday Challenge - Make a Pocket Card/Layout. Pardon the lighting on these, it looks much better in person. It was late at night and  my lamp was not working in favor with these colors..(lol). Until next time, scrap ya later...

Market Street Stamps - First Anniversary Block Party

Hello Friends,
Have you heard the news. There's some Awesome Goodness going on over at Market Street Stamps(MSS). This month marks their very First Anniversary and they're having a Fabulous Market Street Stamps 1st Anniversary Block Party. They have the most F-A-B prize in blogger history as it relates to stamps. Here's the skinny...

So, how could we make this Block Party totally awesome?

Well, a BIG prize, of course.

How does $600 in stamps sound? :)

Yep, the winner of THIS special Block Party will earn a 

$50 Store Credit for 12 months!

OH, and of course, a December Guest Design spot, too!!

So what are you waiting for???? Head on over there, check out the deets and join in on the Fun while there is still time. Market Street Stamps 1st Anniversary Block Party. Here's my entry for this challenge.

I used two of my favorite background stamps: Gingham & Cane on this one with a dash/spritz of perfect pearls mist and some stickes (orange, yellow, red) to bring out the falling leaves from the branches. I Love the Fall Season and everything that comes with it. So I figured I'd combine My Favorite Season with some of My Favorites Stamps. Perfect Combination if you ask me. Smooches...

Something Wicked This Way Comes...

Hi There My Friends,
I wanted to share this Fun Halloween Card I made. I didn't even know what I was going to do at first. I just started cutting and putting papers together and then the mojo kicked in and "voila". My finished product. This is being entered into the Market Street Block Party - "Anything goes; must use MSS". This is my first entry with MSS for their Block Party challenge. I really love their stamps and who wouldn't; they are manufactured by one of The Best; "Peachy Keen Stamps". 

In addition, the layout of this card was inspired by the one & only Peachy Keen Tuesday Challenge 61.

SKETCH w/ a TWIST:

Use TWINE or EMBROIDERY FLOSS

This was my take on the challenge and I added a Flip to the Twist. I really liked how this turned out, I hope you do to and I was sooo happy to be able to combine two of The Best Companies out there with my entry.

Recipe:

Papers: K & Company (Halloween), Recollections

Tools: Market Street Stamps (Cane), Martha Stewart (Drippy Goo Punch), EK Scalloped Punch, White Gel Pen, Inkadinkado (Monster Bash/Wicket Stamp Sets), Sharpie for coloring image.

Embellies: Brad (Walmart), Stickers (Target), Ribbon (Joann's), Bling (stash)  

p.s. I almost forgot, I saw on some other favorite blogs of mine that my project would also fit their current challenges. This card is also being added to the following other challenges:

Creative Cutter Room - "Fall/Halloween" Theme; must include 3 elements: Faux or Real Stitching, Ribbon, Sticker(s).

Whimsical Wednesdays - "Anything Goes"

There is some GREAT inspiration on all of these blogs. If you have time come join in with the rest of us. Even if you're just stopping by, I still would love to read a comment from you. Smooches...

My First Market Street Stamps - Paint The Town Color Challenge

Hello My Friends,
I was a busy bee last night as I could not sleep. So what's a crafter to do in such cases... CRAFT! (lol). Anyhew, I finally was able to get my first purchase of some Market Street Stamps when they had their Aug specials. Don't we all love a good sale (online or in the store). Over at Market Street Stamps, the challenge going on there for September this week is: Paint The Town Color Challenge. You must use a Market Street Stamp in your project. Here's my first of many entries with them now that I have my hands on some of their Wonderful, Beautiful Stamps. I Love Me some Fall Colors so this was right up my alley. Hopefully you can join in on the challenges too. Leave me some Love and let me know what you think.