Keep Calm & Carry On

Happy Wednesday!! I hope your week is going well!! It's my turn to post at Getting Cricky and I have a card to share with you today :)

I took a break from playing with my Dylusions sprays for this one.

The paper is from My Mind's Eye Blush stack. The black paper is from The Paper Studio. The edges were inked with Tim Holtz Victorian Velvet Distress Ink. The label is a Spellbinders Decorative Labels 8 die with a Labels 8 popped on top with foam tape. The sentiment is from K Andrew Designs Beautiful Thoughts stamp set:

This set isn't available anymore, but there are a few that you can still purchase for 60% off. Click HERE to visit the online store.

I have some friends to thank for supplies for this card!! The gorgeous flower is a RAK from  my sweet friend Chriss of Scrappin' With Chriss & Lou!! Thanks again, Chriss - I love them!! The stunning stick pin is from my talented friend Christina of Flowers, Ribbons and Pearls (as is the Want to Scrap black gem flourish)!! Thanks again, Christina - I love everything!!

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. Dl.Art Thankful Thursday - Linky Party
2. Sunday Funday #6 - Linky Party

Thanks so much for stopping by :)

It's Always Been You

Happy Wednesday!! I hope you are having a fabulous week!! It's my turn to post at Getting Cricky and I have a quick Valentine's card to share with you today.

The paper for this card is from Pink Paislee's Spring Jubilee stack.

The base is a Spellbinders Fleur De Lis die. The next layer is a Spellbinders Classic Squares Small die, popped up with foam tape for dimension.

The hearts are a Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Heart and Classic Heart, both layers popped up with foam tape. The sentiment is from K Andrews Design Beautiful Thoughts stamp set. This set is sold out, but there are still a few sets left at 60% off!! Click HERE to visit the online store. The ribbon is from Hobby Lobby, and the gems are from Recollections.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes
2. Sunday Funday #5 - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have a great day :)

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Getting Cricky DT Post and BIG NEWS

Happy Friday, everyone!! Another weekend is here...I hope you have fun plans!! It's my day to design at Getting Cricky and I have some big news to share. First a preview of my project:

For all the details on how I made this and the products I used, please visit Getting Cricky.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Linky Party
2. Sunday Funday #2 - Linky Party

And now for the big news...I'm very sad to announce that Kristal has decided to discontinue producing her line of stamps. She works full time and is raising two boys and she just doesn't have the time to keep up with the demand. I can't tell you how sad I am...I have used her sentiment stamps exclusively for over a year and I can always find the sentiment I need for any project. Plus, I love that she donates a portion of proceeds from every stamp sold to charity. You truly can feel good about purchasing her stamps knowing that not only are you getting a great product, you are helping those in need.

Kristal will be selling all of her inventory. You can purchase the remaining stock of stamps at 60% off or more!! That's below cost!! They range from $4.80 - $8.00. You don't need a special code to utilize the discount...they're already marked down. So click on the picture below to purchase her stamps...hurry before they are gone forever!!

Also, Kristal will be discounting her stock of twine this weekend so be sure to check back for that sale as well.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!! Have a great weekend :)

Paper Playtime Challenge #84 - Punches

Happy Monday!! I hope you had a fabulous weekend!! It's time for another super-fun Say It With Sentiments Challenge at Paper Playtime!! For Challenge #84, we want you to use punches, plus a sentiment. Our sponsor for this challenge is The Robin's Nest. One winner chosen by random.org will receive a $15 Gift Certificate to their store!!

I did not use any Spellbinders or Cricut cuts for this card...I know, hard to believe, right??!! The paper is from We R Memory Keepers Anthologie stack. All of the edges are inked with Tea Dye Distress Ink.

The corner punches are a Fiskars Peacock Corner Lever Punch. The flowers are a Daisy Chain Flower Trim Punch by EK Success, topped with crystal gems. The burlap and hemp fiber are from JoAnn. The tags are Marvy Uchida punches. The sentiment is from K Andrew Designs Beautiful Thoughts stamp set. Click HERE to purchase this set.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. DL.Art 1,000 Post Linky Party
2. Sunday Funday - Linky Party

Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Paper Playtime to see the amazing projects my design team sisters have created for today's challenge. Then link up your project using punches plus a sentiment...I can't wait to see what you create!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!! I will be traveling for two weeks starting on Friday, so I won't be around to visit you, but I will catch up when I get home :)

Just B Creative Crazy Happy Hop!!

Welcome to the Just B Creative Crazy Happy Hop!!

Thank you for joining us for today's hop to celebrate my sweet friend Beckie of Just B Creative Crazy's 1 year blogaversary!! Happy Blogaversary, Beckie...I'm so glad we met in blogland :)

You have arrived at the last stop of the hop!! If you've hopped along from Ellen, then you are in the right place. If you are just joining me from your dashboard, or reading this via email, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Beckie's blog...you'll want to catch up on all the FUN and you don't want to miss the opportunity for blog candy :)

3 Girl Jam is sponsoring the Grand Prize for 1 random person who comments on EVERY stop along the hop.

The lucky winner will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to the 3 Girl JAM Store. The winner will be announced on Beckie's blog on Monday, September 10th.

I love to travel, so for my Happy card, I decided to make a Happy Travel card :)

The papers are from Prima Marketing's En Francais stack. The base is a Spellbinders Grand Square, followed by a Grand Square with the edges distressed and inked with Walnut Distress Ink. The nest layer is a Spellbinders Postage Stamp die, also with inked edges. The postcard stamp is from TPC Studio, stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa ink and then sponged with Old Paper and Tea Dye Distress Inks for an aged look. The edges were inked with Walnut Distress Ink. The top of the Eiffel Tower was cut with another Postage Stamp die and popped up with foam tape for dimension. The film strip is from Tim Holtz. Happy is a Spellbinders Girly Grunge Die, inked with Memento Rich Cocoa and popped up with foam tape. Travel is from the same TPC Studio stamp set, inked with Memento Rich Cocoa and also adhered with foam tape.

The tag is a Spellbinders Nested Pennant die, inked with Burlap Distress Ink. The sentiment, from K Andrew Designs Beautiful Thoughts stamp set, was also inked with Burlap.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

1. DL.Art 1,000 Post Linky Party
2. Sunday Funday - Linky Party

I have BLOG CANDY!! I am giving away a 6x6 Bo Bunny Garden Girl Paper stack!!

All you have to do to be eligible to win is:

1. Be a Follower
2. Leave a comment on this post

That's it!! I will select a winner on Wednesday, September 12.

Thanks so much for stopping by!! I am the last stop in the hop, but here's the entire lineup in case you want to revisit anyone:

Beckie ~ http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com
Jessica ~ http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
Jessica ~ http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com
Dr. Sonia ~ http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com
Julie ~ http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com
Ellen ~ http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com
Lisa ~ http://indymermaid.blogspot.com < YOU ARE HERE

Krafty Girls Challenge #13 - Get in Shape!!

Happy Tuesday!! Are you ready for another super-fun challenge at Krafty Girls?? The theme of Challenge #13 is "Get in Shape"...we want to see your shaped cards :)

The base and first layer of this shaped card are Spellbinders Grand Labels 23 dies. The paper is from Graphic 45 Botanicabella Collection. The next layer is a Spellbinders Labels 8 die. The black designs are Spellbinders Floral Doily Motif dies. The edges were inked with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

The butterfly is a Spellbinders Fanciful Flight die, cut twice and attached with foam tape for dimension. The gems are all from Recollections and the ribbon is from May Arts.

The frame is a Tim Holtz Ornate Plate. "Live in the here and now" is from K Andrew Designs Beautiful Thoughts stamp set:

Click HERE to purchase this set or to see the entire line of stamps.

I am linking this up the following challenges:

1. Little Scrap Pieces Fun Fridays - Use an Animal
2. Jaihart - Sundays are Lovely 
3. Die Cutting Divas - Anything Goes

Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Krafty Girls to see the amazing projects my Design Team sisters have created, then link up your Get in Shape card. I can't wait to see what you create :)

Getting Cricky Design Team Post - Beautiful Thoughts!!

Happy Saturday, everyone!! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!! We are still melting in the heat here. It was 104 yesterday and supposed to hit 105 today :(

It's my turn to design for Getting Cricky and today, we are featuring the Beautiful Thoughts stamp set, one of Kristal's newest sets and one of my favorites :)

The papers are from My Mind's Eye Union Square stack. The black border strip is a Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Doily Accent die. the lace ribbon is from Hobby Lobby and the flower in the center of the bow is a Spellbinders Bitty Blossoms die. All of the edges are inked with Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

The design under the book is a Spellbinders Standard Circle Small, followed by a Parisian Motif die and then a Fancy Tags 3 die.

The book was made with a Spellbinders Label 7 die, then stamped with a Heartfelt Creations book frame stamp on kraft stock. Two pieces of white cardstock were cut with Label 7 and then stamped with the book frame stamp, the edges trimmed to give the book dimension. The words are a stamp from my stash in Frayed Burlap Distress Ink, with Old Paper Distress Ink sponged over the paper and the edges inked with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. The tag is a Spellbinders Pennant die, inked with Vintage Photo. "You are the author of your own life" is from K Andrew Designs Beautiful Thoughts stamp set:

Click HERE to purchase your own set.

Head on over to Getting Cricky to see my other project using this stamp set, and to see the fabulous cards from my talented design team sister Jennie!! Thanks so much for stopping by today!! Enjoy your weekend :)

Krafty Girls Challenge #11 - Color Splash!!

Happy Tuesday, everyone!! It's time for another super-fun challenge at Krafty Girls!! The theme of this challenge is Color Splash...we want you to create a project that uses black, white and one other color of your choice :)

For my card today, I used papers from the Theresa Collins Posh stack, which I got for a steal on clearance at Hobby Lobby for $3.00!! What a bargain!!

The base of the card is a Spellbinders Grand Scalloped Rectangle, with a Grand Rectangle layered on top. The gem swirl is from Prima and the lace is from my stash.

The bottom layer of the center design is a Spellbinders Standard Circle Small, followed by an Spellbinders Ironworks Accent die, then a Blossom Tag and Accent die and another Ironworks Accent die. The circle was cut with a Standard Circle small. The butterfly was hand cut from the paper and glittered with coarse white glitter and popped up with foam tape for dimension. The tag is a Spellbinders Pennant die, inked with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink. "Kindness Returns" is from K Andrew Designs Beautiful Thoughts stamp set:

Click HERE to purchase this set.

I am entering the card in the following challeges:

1. Jaihart - Sundays Are Lovely #11
2. Jessica's Craft Shaque - 500 Follower Giveaway: Use Pink

Now  it's your turn!! Head on over to Krafty Girls to see the amazing projects my design team sisters have created for today's challenge. Then link up your Color Splash project!! I can't wait to see what you create :)

Krafty Girls Challenge #9 - Mission Impossible

Happy Tuesday, everyone!! I am so excited to announce that I'm now a Design Team Member for Krafty Girls!! I am so honored to be working with such amazingly talented and inspiring crafters!! The challenges are creative and fun...I hope you will play along with us!!

The theme of Challenge #9 is Mission Impossible. We want you to create a paper craft project that someone helped you create. It could be that they helped you design, cut, emboss...anything that helps you finish the project.

I recruited my Mom to help with my project  :) She can sew absolutely anything!! I asked her to stitch the Spellbinders Grand Rectangle to the base of the card. I am still a novice at sewing and my lines are always wonky. Her lines are perfect, even using my cheap sewing machine instead of her nice one. Thanks, Mom!! :)

The paper is from K&Company Brenda Walton Flora & Fauna stack. The base of the card is a Spellbinders Grand Scalloped Rectangle. The bird and cage are Spellbinders Bird Sanctuary dies, inked with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink and popped up with foam tape for dimension. My birdie escaped his cage so he could snag a forgotten French fry...

Isn't this sentiment fun??!! It's from K Andrew Designs newest stamp set, Beautiful Thoughts:

I absolutely love all of the sentiments on this set!! It is available for pre-order now!! Click HERE to order yours or to view the entire line of stamps!!

Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Krafty Girls to see the amazing projects my Design Team sisters have created for today's challenge, then link up your Mission Impossible project!! I can't wait to see what you create :)