LID Special Free Die with Purchase!

Good morning! Dropping by this morning to let you know about a special sale Lil' Inker Designs has going on this month! This is one of the most GORGEOUS cover dies - one of my all time favorites! Make sure to add the die to your cart and note the discount code - you can find the die HERE and then shop away to reach your $75 order!

Here are a couple of cards that I made in the past using this die - just to get your inspired a bit more! You can click under the photos to go to the original blog posts if you want more details or info.

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Thanks so much for dropping by! Have a wonderful day! :)

Balloons and Presents - Winnie and Walter Rerun Challenge

Good morning! Today is the start of a new Rerun Feature and Challenge at Winnie and Walter - this month our featured set is The Party - a classic birthday card stamp set! I have two cards to share - starting off with a rainbow of balloons! 

I used several Altenew Inks to stamp the balloons - using the rock and roll technique and two shades of ink to get an ombre effect on each balloon. It's a little tough to see in the photos - but I promise it's there! I also used white pigment ink to add the reflection on each balloon, and some gray in k to add the strings and bows.

I added a sentiment from Sentimental: Birthday - a perfect accompaniment to The Party - and then used a bunch of Nuvo Jewel Drops to add some confetti all around! This is a cute little notecard size card - about 4x4 inches, the perfect size to feature these balloons!

Since I was having so much fun - I decided to make another card!

For this one I created a single mask using the gift image, and then stamped from the bottom up, masking each one as I went, to create a border of presents. I added a sentiment from The Party as well, and watercolored the image in.

I finished off with some Nuvo Crystal Glaze on all those bright red bows - just to add a bit of shine, and it was the perfect touch!

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September 2017 Favorites

Good morning! The past couple years I have had so much fun looking back over the past year and sharing a recap of my favorites from each month - and it's time of year again! It's so fun to see how my style has changed or sometimes stayed the same throughout the year and to be reminded of techniques I haven't tried in a while either. It is also nice to have a little time to catch my breath and spend time with family, and spend a bit less time in the craft room - or at least spend time working ahead for a busy new year! :)

In September 2017, I had 29 posts just on this blog, and every month I had posts on other Design Team blogs! Since I homeschool, I was enjoying my kiddos getting back into their routine so that I could get back to a better and more consistent crafty schedule as well!

I have posted links to the original post in case you missed it or would like more details! I am also going to box up some surprise goodie boxes filled with some gently used (and a few new) crafty goodies and pick a winner or two from any comments left on these 12 monthly recap posts (not each individual link from these posts!) - so if you're interested, make sure and leave a comment! I'm so grateful for each of you that has been part of this journey for me!

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Thanks so much for stopping by - have a wonderful day!!!

Happy Thoughts - PPP DT Announcement

Good morning! I'm delighted this morning to be sharing I will be continuing on with the Pretty Pink Posh Design Team for another term, alongside a lot of very talented and lovely ladies (some new, and some familiar faces). Make sure and check out the entire announcement on the Pretty Pink Posh blog today, with a GIVEAWAY to celebrate! The PPP Store will be re-opening in just a couple days, and there is a fabulous new release just around the corner as well! I'm also gearing up to teach another PPP card class with my friend and teamie Crystal Thompson at Impress Rubber Stamps in Seattle. In short - tons of wonderful things just around the corner!

To celebrate - I thought I'd share a new card I put together a few days ago, featuring some of my favorites from the most recent release, and a few oldies but goodies!

I used Scallop Circles to cut a shiny gold frame, then die cut it in white to fit in the frame to go on my lovely gingham pattern paper. I stamped several roses from Wild Roses, then colored them in a soft yellow, then colored some leaves as well. Those were all cut with the coordinating die cuts, then layered on my frame until I was happy with the arrangement. At this point, I used Press and Seal to pick up the flowers, and then stamped my sentiment from Thoughtful Greetings in the middle after lining it up with my MISTI.

I adhered the center frame with foam adhesive on my pattern paper, then adhered the roses back down, adding foam adhesive around the edges, and tape under the part on the frame. I curled up the edges of the petals just a touch for dimension, then added some Metallic Gold Confetti sprinkled around for just a touch more sparkle!

Product links are all below - including affiliate links where possible, which simply means if you use one of the links below that I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!!!

August 2017 Favorites

Good morning! The past couple years I have had so much fun looking back over the past year and sharing a recap of my favorites from each month - and it's time of year again! It's so fun to see how my style has changed or sometimes stayed the same throughout the year and to be reminded of techniques I haven't tried in a while either. It is also nice to have a little time to catch my breath and spend time with family, and spend a bit less time in the craft room - or at least spend time working ahead for a busy new year! :)

In August 2017, I had 30 posts just on this blog, and every month I had posts on other Design Team blogs! I remember it was incredibly hot here that month!

I have posted links to the original post in case you missed it or would like more details! I am also going to box up some surprise goodie boxes filled with some gently used (and a few new) crafty goodies and pick a winner or two from any comments left on these 12 monthly recap posts (not each individual link from these posts!) - so if you're interested, make sure and leave a comment! I'm so grateful for each of you that has been part of this journey for me!

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Thanks so much for stopping by - have a wonderful day!!!

July 2017 Favorites

Good morning! The past couple years I have had so much fun looking back over the past year and sharing a recap of my favorites from each month - and it's time of year again! It's so fun to see how my style has changed or sometimes stayed the same throughout the year and to be reminded of techniques I haven't tried in a while either. It is also nice to have a little time to catch my breath and spend time with family, and spend a bit less time in the craft room - or at least spend time working ahead for a busy new year! :)

In July 2017, I had 36 posts just on this blog, and every month I had posts on other Design Team blogs! Must have been a busy summer!

I have posted links to the original post in case you missed it or would like more details! I am also going to box up some surprise goodie boxes filled with some gently used (and a few new) crafty goodies and pick a winner or two from any comments left on these 12 monthly recap posts (not each individual link from these posts!) - so if you're interested, make sure and leave a comment! I'm so grateful for each of you that has been part of this journey for me!

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Thanks so much for stopping by - have a wonderful day!!!

Nuvo Glitter Drop Coloring

Good morning - and happy last day of 2017! Thought I'd pop in and share one last card for the year - actually one that I made several weeks ago and hadn't gotten around to blogging oddly enough! :)

I also have a Quick Tip video to go along with it - showing how I used Nuvo Glitter Drops to color in my beautiful Unity Stamp Company image. So easy, sparkly and fun!

The outer panel was cut with a Simon Says Stamp Die, and I used some distress ink around the edges to soften the white a bit.

This photo shows the dimension and sparkle a little better - fun isn't it?

Product links are all below - including affiliate links where possible, which simply means if you use one of the links below that I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!!!