Monday, August 25, 2014

Merry Monday #123 - Use a Wreath

Hey everyone, it's Monday and that means time for another fun challenge at Merry Monday!  This week's theme is brought to us by the super sweet and talented Bonnie and she wants us to use a wreath on our cards.  I decided to try making my own wreath with dots of white Enamel Accents - I'm happy with how it turned out!



Here's Bonnie's inspiration photo:


You can see all the details and gorgeous inspiration from the rest of the Design Team here.  Or stop by their blogs and give them some love:

Katie Melhus (you're here!)

and our Featured Designer for August:

Jen Mitchell

I can't wait to see everyone's entries in the gallery this week, I'm always so impressed with all of the creations.

Entering this card at the following challenges:
ABC Christmas Challenge: Q is for Quick and Easy
Winter Wonderland: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by, keep it crafty!

 
Supplies:
Ink: Barn Door, Wild Honey Distress Inks
Stamps: Winter Wreath (Avery Elle), Tiny Star Stamp and bow (Lil Inkers)
Misc:  White Enamel Accents (Ranger)
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

ATSM - CAS Week

Hey crafty friends!  This week it's time for our Clean and Simple challenge at Addicted to Stamps and More.  Our sponsor this week is Eureka Stamps and they are giving 3 free digis to our winner, woot woot!


Check out their site here.

Playing along at the following challenges:
The Paper Players: CAS Child's Birthday
The Simon Monday Challenge: Anything Goes


I can't wait to see all of your awesome CAS creations!  Thanks for stopping by, keep it crafty!


Supplies:
Stamps: Ice Cream Dreams (SSS)
Cardstock, patterned paper: August 2014 Card Kit (SSS)
Misc: Vellum, Memento Ink, Copic Markers
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Birthday Kitties - Seize the Sketch #27

Hey everyone, it's time for another challenge at Seize the Sketch!


This time we have a sketch by Cathy:


Check out all the great inspiration made by the rest of the DT: 

I can't wait to see all of your creations in the gallery!  

Entering this card in following challenges: 
Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge: Anything Goes
Less is More: Animal
Simon Monday Challenge: Anything Goes
Seize the Birthday: Anything Goes Birthday
Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers: Z is for Zoo



Thanks for stopping by, keep it crafty! 

Supplies:
Stamps: Chubby Chums (Paper Smooches)
Patterned Paper: 6x6 Paper Pack (MME)
Misc: Copic Markers, Black Paper Pen, Mustard Embossing Powder
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Monday, August 18, 2014

Merry Monday #122 - Black, Gold and Silver

Hey everyone, it's Monday and that means time for another fun challenge at Merry Monday!  This week's theme is to make a Christmas card using Black, Gold and Silver.  My card this week was inspired by this gorgeous card by Pam Sparks - after I saw this card and some other beauties I just had to have this stamp set.    Here's my version:


Here's the inspiration photo:


You can see all the details and gorgeous inspiration from the rest of the Design Team here.  Or stop by their blogs and give them some love:

Katie Melhus (you're here!)

and our Featured Designer for August:

Jen Mitchell

I can't wait to see everyone's entries in the gallery this week, I'm always so impressed with all of the creations.

Thanks for stopping by, keep it crafty!
Supplies:
Stamps: Winter Wreath (Avery Elle)
Cardstock: Basic Black, Silver Glimmer (SU)
Ink: Versamark
Misc: Gold and Silver Embossing powder, gold sequins 
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Monday, August 11, 2014

Merry Monday #121 - Pinecones and Plaid Ribbon

Hey everyone, it's Monday and that means time for another fun challenge at Merry Monday!  Wendy is our hostess and week's theme is to make a Christmas card with plaid ribbon, pinecones and greens - that's a recipe for some Christmas goodness!


Here's the inspiration photo:


You can see all the details and gorgeous inspiration from the rest of the Design Team here.  Or stop by their blogs and give them some love:

Katie Melhus (you're here!)

and our Featured Designer for August:

Jen Mitchell

I can't wait to see everyone's entries in the gallery this week, I'm always so impressed with all of the creations.

Thanks for stopping by, keep it crafty!


Supplies: 
Stamp: Lil Inkers
Cardstock: Early Espresso, Crumb Cake (SU)
Ink: Early Espresso
Cut files: Pine Branch, Pinecone (Silhouette Online Store)
Misc: Plaid Ribbon, Glitter Pen (Wink of Stella)
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Birthday Birdies

Hey friends!  Here's a card that was inspired by a few different challenges, starting with a gorgeous inspiration photo for the challenge at Cure for the Monday Blues I found whilst cruising Pinterest.  It inspired this card:


Cure for the Monday Blues:

Playing along at CAS-ology: Stripe


Addicted to CAS: Gold (My chicken wire is embossed in gold, the pic doesn't do it justice).


And finally at Seize the Birthday: Anything Goes Birthday


Thanks for stopping by, keep it crafty!


Supplies: 
Stamps: Chit Chat (Lawn Fawn), Chickenwire background (Bo Bunny)
Cardstock: Pistaschio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe (SU), Solar White (Neenah)
Ink: Pistaschio Pudding, Crisp Cantaloupe (SU), Versamark
Misc: Gold Embossing Powder
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You Are the Bright Spot - ATSM Make Your Mark

Hey friends!  It's time for another Make Your Mark challenge at Addicted to Stamps and More.   I'm using an image from this week's sponsor: Stamp Art Designs by Kathryne - isn't she cute?


This week's winner will get 5 free digi stamps, how cool is that?


Check out the rules and the great inspiration from the rest of the DT.  I can't wait to see what you all show us this week!


Thanks for stopping by,  keep it crafty!

Supplies: 
Image:  Ari and Toby (StampArt Designs by Kathryne)
Patterned paper: Hello Sunshine 6x6 paper pack (Lawn Fawn)
Stamps: Watts Up (Simon Says Stamp)
Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise (SU), Copic Xpress It Blending Card
Ink: Tempting Turquioise (SU),  Lemon Drops (Jenni Bowlin), Copic Markers
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Some-Bunny Tags

Hey friends!  I have a set of baby tags to share today for the CAS(E) this Sketch! and Tag You're It!   They have teamed up to bring us some extra inspiration this time around.


These will be perfect to have on hand for my next baby shower - I just love these little bunnies!



Also playing along at CAS-ual Fridays: Tic Tac Toe (I used black, gray and white)


Thanks for stopping by, keep it crafty!


Supplies: 
Stamps: Hello Baby (Lawn Fawn)
Cardstock: Solar White (Neenah), Strawberry Slush (SU), Marina Mist (SU)
Dies/Punches: Stitched Circles (Lil Inkers), Tag Punch (SU)
Ink: Strawberry Slush (SU), Bashful Blue (SU), Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Misc: Sequins, White Twine, Spectrum Noir Markers
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Sending Lots of Love - Seize the Sketch #26

Hey everyone, it's time for another awesome challenge at Seize the Sketch!


This week we have a sketch by me, and I can't wait to see what everyone does with it!


Check out all the great inspiration made by the rest of the DT: 

I can't wait to see all of your creations in the gallery!  Thanks for stopping by, keep it crafty! 

Supplies: 
Cardstock: Basic Gray (SU)
Ink: Lipstick Red (SSS)
Stamp Set, Patterned Paper, Embellishment stickers from Simon Says Stamp July 2014 Card Kit
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Monday, August 4, 2014

Merry Monday #120 - Use a Sled, Skis or Skates

Hey everyone, it's Monday and that means time for another fun challenge at Merry Monday!  This week we are hosted by Nina and she would like us to make a Christmas card with a sled, skis or skates on it.


For this card I used this cute free digital stamp from Sliekje's Digi Stamps. It's called Winter Fun.

Here's the inspiration photo:



You can see all the details and gorgeous inspiration from the rest of the Design Team here.  Or stop by their blogs and give them some love:

Katie Melhus (you're here!)

and our Featured Designer for August:

Jen Mitchell

I can't wait to see everyone's entries in the gallery this week, I'm always so impressed with all of the creations.

Thanks for stopping by, keep it crafty!


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