Monday, February 29, 2016

Eclectic Ellapu Pink Team Challenge - Thinking of You

 
For the month of March I get to choose the theme for the Eclectic Ellapu Pink Team Challenge.  I chose Thinking of You as the theme.
 
For my card I used an image and sentiment from the MFP Stamp Shop Roses Stamp set.  I stamped the image twice onto watercolor paper and fussy cut one of the images and layered it on top of the stamped square panel.  The image was colored using Zig Clean Color Real Brush pens.
 
We hope you'll share your thinking of you projects with us at the Eclectic Ellapu Pink Team Challenge.  You can find the challenge HERE.

Saturday, February 27, 2016

New Stamp Set Launch at JessicaLynnOriginal - Brentwood Spring Chicken!








The JessicaLynnOriginal.com design team is having a blog hop to share and inspire using the Brentwood Spring Chicken stamp set!
We also want to let you know there is a Facebook page created for everyone who loves Brentwood and the stamps created by artist Jessica Lynn Mould.  Join the Facebook page and you'll have access to a free JLO stamp!  You can also post your creations using JLO stamps!  Here's the link to the FB page:

Now, on with the hop!  If you arrived from Sharon's blog, you are in the right place.  The next stop is Jennifer's blog.

If you get lost along the way, the hop list can be found HERE.


MFP Stamps Challenge - Color Challenge - Brown

 
This week's MFP Stamps Challenge is to use the color brown as your main color; you can also use white, black, and one other color.
 
For my card I used Soft Suede cardstock, Black cardstock, white cardstock for the card base, and pin as my one other color for the lace border.  I used the Plywood stamp set for the background and the owl image from the Animal Birthdays stamp set.
 
We hope you'll play along with this week's challenge.  You can find the challenge HERE.

Friday, February 26, 2016

MFP Stamps Shop Hearts and Bunnies Blog Hop - Day 4

WELCOME  
TO MFP STAMP SHOP
 



Hearts and Bunnies
 BLOG HOP

 
JOIN US EACH DAY, Feb. 23-26 FOR SOME FUZZY BUNNY LOVEY FUN. WE'LL HAVE  TUTORIALS AND DT INSPIRATION. THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR LEAVING COMMENTS ON THE DESIGN TEAM'S BLOGS AND PRIZES FOR TRYING OUR TUTORIALS.  YOU WILL HAVE 2 WEEKS TO ADD YOUR PROJECT to the Feb. 26th POST FOR US TO SEE SO THERE IS NO EXCUSE NOT TO JOIN IN THE FUN. 

Please Hop along with us!! 
 You could win one of the MFP Stamp Shop Bunny or Heart related STAMP SETS Just comment on the following blogs ( don't forget this one ) each day for more chances to win! ( You do NOT need to comment on on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly.) Try one of the tutorials shown during the Hop and add your photo to the Inlinkz at the bottom of the Feb. 26 post. The winners will be announced on March. 12, 2016 right here on the MFP Stamp Shop Blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. ( HINT: The more you comment the more chances you have to win. And comments on the MFP blog count twice. ) The deadline for commenting and posting pics of your projects is Friday March. 11, 2016 at 10:00 PM EST.

Tutorials
Feb. 24- Baskets by Vickie
 Feb. 26- Egg and Silverware wrappers by Sandy

Let's get started !!

 
I used MFP Stamp Shop Hoppy Easter, a stamp from Background Fun for the sentiment, and Polka Dot Country stamp sets to create this card!
 
Here's the Design Team
Enjoy the Hop. Come back each day. We hope to inspire you to start your own Heart and Bunny projects.  Get to work on the tutorials, show us what you made by March 11th and check back on March 12, 2016 to see if you are a winner. 

Thursday, February 25, 2016

MFP Stamp Shop Hearts and Bunnies Blog Hop - Day 3

WELCOME  
TO MFP STAMP SHOP


 


Hearts and Bunnies
 BLOG HOP
 

JOIN US EACH DAY, Feb. 23-26 FOR SOME FUZZY BUNNY LOVEY FUN. WE'LL HAVE  TUTORIALS AND DT INSPIRATION. THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR LEAVING COMMENTS ON THE DESIGN TEAM'S BLOGS AND PRIZES FOR TRYING OUR TUTORIALS.  YOU WILL HAVE 2 WEEKS TO ADD YOUR PROJECT to the Feb. 26th POST FOR US TO SEE SO THERE IS NO EXCUSE NOT TO JOIN IN THE FUN. 

Please Hop along with us!! 
 You could win one of the MFP Stamp Shop Bunny or Heart related STAMP SETS Just comment on the following blogs ( don't forget this one ) each day for more chances to win! ( You do NOT need to comment on on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly.) Try one of the tutorials shown during the Hop and add your photo to the Inlinkz at the bottom of the Feb. 26 post. The winners will be announced on March. 12, 2016 right here on the MFP Stamp Shop Blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. ( HINT: The more you comment the more chances you have to win. And comments on the MFP blog count twice. ) The deadline for commenting and posting pics of your projects is Friday March. 11, 2016 at 10:00 PM EST.

Tutorials
Feb. 24- Baskets by Vickie
 Feb. 26- Egg and Silverware wrappers by Sandy

Let's get started!!

 
For my card, I used the MFP Stamp Shop Spring Things stamp set.
 
Here's the Design Team
Enjoy the Hop. Come back each day. We hope to inspire you to start your own Heart and Bunny projects.  Get to work on the tutorials, show us what you made by March 11th and check back on March 12, 2016 to see if you are a winner. 

Wednesday, February 24, 2016

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Think Spring!

 
We are thinking Spring at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge.  DT member Darlene chose this fun theme!  I know I am ready for Spring even though we have a winter storm warning going on right now!
 
For my card, chose to create a butterfly shaped card (which could be used as a package tag).  I used the Spellbinders Wonderful Wings dies to create my card/tag.  Sponged the edges, added some pearls and an easy-peasy tag to put on my granddaughter's birthday gift.
 
We hope you'll think spring with us and share your spring projects over at the Sisterhood.  You can find the challenge HERE.
 
I'm entering my card ...
 

MFP Stamp Shop Hearts and Bunnies Blog Hop - Day 2

WELCOME  
TO MFP STAMP SHOP

 


Hearts and Bunnies
 BLOG HOP
 

JOIN US EACH DAY, Feb. 23-26 FOR SOME FUZZY BUNNY LOVEY FUN. WE'LL HAVE  TUTORIALS AND DT INSPIRATION. THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR LEAVING COMMENTS ON THE DESIGN TEAM'S BLOGS AND PRIZES FOR TRYING OUR TUTORIALS.  YOU WILL HAVE 2 WEEKS TO ADD YOUR PROJECT to the Feb. 26th POST FOR US TO SEE SO THERE IS NO EXCUSE NOT TO JOIN IN THE FUN. 

Please Hop along with us!! 
 You could win one of the MFP Stamp Shop Bunny or Heart related STAMP SETS Just comment on the following blogs ( don't forget this one ) each day for more chances to win! ( You do NOT need to comment on on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly.) Try one of the tutorials shown during the Hop and add your photo to the Inlinkz at the bottom of the Feb. 26 post. The winners will be announced on March. 12, 2016 right here on the MFP Stamp Shop Blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. ( HINT: The more you comment the more chances you have to win. And comments on the MFP blog count twice. ) The deadline for commenting and posting pics of your projects is Friday March. 11, 2016 at 10:00 PM EST.

Tutorials
Feb. 24- Baskets by Vickie
 Feb. 26- Egg and Silverware wrappers by Sandy

Let's get started !!

 
The basket can be used for so many different events just by changing the colors and images!  I used the MFP Stamp Shop Keys stamp set on my basket.
 
Here's the Design Team
Enjoy the Hop. Come back each day. We hope to inspire you to start your own Heart and Bunny projects.  Get to work on the tutorials, show us what you made by March 11th and check back on March 12, 2016 to see if you are a winner. 

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

MFP Stamp Shop Hearts and Bunnies Blog Hop - Day 1

WELCOME  
TO MFP STAMP SHOP
 



Hearts and Bunnies
 BLOG HOP

 

JOIN US EACH DAY, Feb. 23-26 FOR SOME FUZZY BUNNY LOVEY FUN. WE'LL HAVE  TUTORIALS AND DT INSPIRATION. THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR LEAVING COMMENTS ON THE DESIGN TEAM'S BLOGS AND PRIZES FOR TRYING OUR TUTORIALS.  YOU WILL HAVE 2 WEEKS TO ADD YOUR PROJECT to the Feb. 26th POST FOR US TO SEE SO THERE IS NO EXCUSE NOT TO JOIN IN THE FUN. 

Please Hop along with us!! 
 You could win one of the MFP Stamp Shop Bunny or Heart related STAMP SETS Just comment on the following blogs ( don't forget this one ) each day for more chances to win! ( You do NOT need to comment on on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly.) Try one of the tutorials shown during the Hop and add your photo to the Inlinkz at the bottom of the Feb. 26 post. The winners will be announced on March. 12, 2016 right here on the MFP Stamp Shop Blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. ( HINT: The more you comment the more chances you have to win. And comments on the MFP blog count twice. ) The deadline for commenting and posting pics of your projects is Friday March. 11, 2016 at 10:00 PM EST.

Tutorials
Feb. 24- Baskets by Vickie
 Feb. 26- Egg and Silverware wrappers by Sandy

Let's get started !!

 
For my card, I used the MFP Stamp Shop Blessings stamp set.  I stamped the image onto watercolor paper and colored it using a waterbrush and Zig Clean Color Real Brush pens.
 
Here's the Design Team
Enjoy the Hop. Come back each day. We hope to inspire you to start your own Heart and Bunny projects.  Get to work on the tutorials, show us what you made by March 11th and check back on March 12, 2016 to see if you are a winner. 

OLCCC - Reminder!

 
There is still time to enter your one layer Christmas card in the OLCCC!  You can find the challenge HERE.
 
 

Sunday, February 21, 2016

CWWC Challenge - Use a Digital Stamp

 
 
The CWWC Challenge #113 is to use a digital stamp!  The sponsor for this challenge is Melonheadz.  I was provided Liz's Gone Fishin' digital stamp set by the sponsor.
 
 
For my card, I used 5 stamps from the bundle and layered and grouped the images before I printed onto cardstock.  I colored the images using Prisma Colored Pencils, Gamsol and stumps.  I fussy cut the fish and added to dangle from the fishing line!
 
We hope you'll join in the CWWC Challenge to use a digital stamp and share your card/project with us.  You can find the challenge HERE.

Saturday, February 20, 2016

JessicaLynnOriginal.com New Stamp Set Launch - Boston Terrier!






I used the new Boston Terrier stamp set for my two cards shown above!  To see more cards from this adorable set head over to the JessicaLynnOriginal blog found HERE.

MFP Stamps Challenge - Different Kind of Card Fold - The Z Fold

 
 
This week's challenge at MFP Stamps Challenge Blog is to create a Z Fold card.  A tutorial link is on the blog.
 
For my card, I used designer paper from the G45 Secret Garden paper pad.  The image and sentiment are from the MFP Stamp Shop Great Flowers stamp set.  The image was stamped onto watercolor paper and die cut then colored with Zig Clean Color Real Brush pens.
 
We hope you'll give the Z fold card a try and share your card with us at MFP Stamps Challenge.  You can find the challenge HERE.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Ruby's Rainbow Challenge #123 - Birthday Humor

 
The Ruby's Rainbow Challenge #123 theme is Birthday Humor.
 
For my card, I used the Stampendous Sherlock Dog stamp.  While it may not look like a birthday card on the outside, the inside sentiment is "The CAT thought and thought and then forgot!  Happy Belated Birthday!"  The background designer papers are from my stash.  The banner under the image was die cut twice to fit outside the image edges.
 
We hope you'll share your Birthday Humor cards with us at Ruby's Rainbow Challenge #123.  You can find the challenge HERE.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

OLCCC #26 - Anything One Layer Christmas Goes!

 
The One Layer Christmas Card Challenge #26 is anything Christmas goes as long as it is one layer!
 
For my card, I used the Hero Arts Snowy Scene stamp and the sentiment is from PTI Christmas Blessings stamp set.  The image and sentiment were stamped using Archival Black ink.
 
We hope you'll share your one layer Christmas cards with us at the One Layer Christmas Card Challenge.  You can find the challenge HERE.
 
HOW TO PLAY
1. Create a one layer Christmas card.
2. Display the challenge graphic on your blog post and link back to the challenge post.
3. You may enter as many times as you want, as long as each entry is different.
4. You may combine a maximum of 10 challenges (9 other challenges plus ours).
5. Link up by Monday, February 29, 11:55 p.m. Pacific (GMT -8).
6. Winner and honorable mentions are announced one week after the next challenge starts.
 
 

Monday, February 15, 2016

Sparkles Monthly Challenge - Something for the Guys!

 
This month's Sparkles Challenge is to create a card/project for the males!  For my card, I used an image from the Stampin' Up Traveler stamp set.
 
Our challenge sponsor is Marianne Designs
 Marianne Designs surprise prize
 
We hope you'll share your "something for the males" cards/projects with us this month.  You can find the challenge HERE.

Saturday, February 13, 2016

JessicaLynnOriginal.com New Stamp Launch Blog Hop





The JessicaLynnOriginal.com new double stamp set launch is underway!  The launch includes A Latte Love and a new Calendar Planner stamp set.

The two cards above feature images from the A Latte Love - Jam & Coffee set.

The next set of cards were created using the new Calendar Planner stamp set.  I call these lunch box notecards!  Each card is 3 1/4" x 4 1/4".


JessicaLynnOriginal.com is offering a super deal on these two stamp sets...buy as a bundle at a reduced price.  Another way to win is to visit all of the DT blogs and post comments on ALL of them we will pick one winner to get a gift certificate to anything in our online store.  Info is on the JessicaLynnOriginal.com online store.

Now, on to the blog hop!  If you arrive here from Sharon's Blog you're in the right place.  Your next visit will be to Maria's Blog.

And, if you get lost along the way, you can find the blog order on the JessicaLynnOriginal Blog found HERE.

MFP Stamps Challenge - Block It Off!

 
 
This week is technique week at MFP Stamps Challenge.  We are using a tutorial; the link for the "block it off" tutorial will be available on the MFP Stamps Challenge Blog.
 
For my card, I used MFP Stamp Shop Happy Harmony stamp set.  I colored the image using copic markers; the rectangle background was colored using a black sharpie.
 
We hope you'll share your cards/projects you create using the block it off tutorial.  You can find the challenge HERE.

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - Warm Thoughts!

 
The Sisterhood of Crafters challenge theme is Warm Thoughts.  Design Team member, Terri challenges us to create a card/project showing what keeps you warm during these cold winter months (cocoa, blanket, socks, etc.)  For me, it's my pink fuzzy mittens!
 
For my card, I used White and pearl pink cardstock.  The mittens are cut from pink felt using Spellbinders Mitten die.  The bow was punched out from the Stampin' Up Bow punch.  The snowflake border was die cut from a Memory Box die.  Lace and pearls embellish the mittens and a pearl was adhered to the center of the bow.
 
We hope you'll share what keeps you warm cards/projects with us at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge.  You can find the challenge HERE.

Monday, February 8, 2016

OLCCC #25 - Anything One Layer Christmas Goes! - Reminder

 
Just a reminder you can still enter the OLCCC #25!  For my card, I used a tree stamp from MFP Stamp Shop, the sentiment is from a Stampin Up set, and the card base is from Concord & 9th!
 
If you missed the February 2 post for the OLCCC #25, I included it with this reminder post, see below.  You can enter the challenge HERE.
 
 
 
 
OLCCC #25 - the challenges are always anything One Layer Christmas Goes!
 
For my card, I masked the sides and sponged distress inks to create the center panel; stamped snowflakes from SU Serene Snowflakes stamp set and the sentiment is from a PTI stamp set.
 
HOW TO PLAY
1. Create a one layer Christmas card.
2. Display the challenge graphic on your blog post and link back to the OLCC challenge post.
3. You may enter as many times as you want, as long as each entry is different.
4. You may combine a maximum of 10 challenges (9 other challenges plus ours).
5. Link up by Monday, February 15, 11:55 p.m. Pacific (GMT -8).
6. Winner and honorable mentions are announced one week after the next challenge starts.
 
We hope you'll share your one layer Christmas cards with us. 
 
You can enter the OLCCC HERE.
 
 

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Serendipity Stamps Challenge #52 - Anything Goes!

 
I LOVED inking up this beautiful Serendipity Stamp called Bandana!  I inked the stamp using distress ink and stamped it onto white cardstock.  The sentiment is die cut from the Serendipity Stamps Howdy die.  My card is a 5" square with several layers.  To embellish I used gingham ribbon to create a pleated spiral "flower" and adhered a button in the center, the leaves are from MayArts Ribbon.
 

CWWC Challenge #112 - Add Hearts

 
 
The CWWC Challenge is to add hearts to your card/project.
 
For my card, I was provided this adorable stamp from our challenge sponsor, Sami Stamps.  It is called Panda Heart.
 
 
I added a small heart button in the lower left corner of the image panel.  I fussy cut and paper pieced the heart being held by the sweet Panda.
 
We hope you will share your cards/projects that you have added some hearts to!  You can find the challenge HERE.
 
I'm entering my card:
 

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Gruffies & Guests Challenge - A Splash of Orange for Henry

 
The Gruffies & Guests challenge theme, A Splash of Orange for Henry, was chosen by Genny
 
For my card, I used the Carrot Friends stamp and colored it using Copic Markers.  I used orange gingham paper for the background and orange ribbon with an orange flower adhered in the center of the multi looped bow.
 
We hope you'll share your splash of orange cards/projects with us at Gruffies & Guests Challenge.  You can find the challenge HERE.
 
As a reminder, the challenge is for cards/projects created by you using House Mouse, Gruffies, or Happy Hopper images.
 
When you enter your card/project in the challenge you are also entered to win a prize donated by Design Team member Genny.  More details on the Gruffies & Guests challenge blog.

MFP Stamps Challenge - CAS with a Hearts Theme!

 
 
We are doing CAS with a Hearts theme at the MFP Stamps Challenge blog.
 
For my CAS card I used the MFP Stamp Shop Love Remains stamp set.  I created a stencil using a heart die and then used distressed ink to lay down the color.  The image and sentiment were stamped using Memento Black ink and the image colored using Copic Markers.
 
We hope you'll share your CAS (clean and simple) heart themed cards with us this week.  You can find the challenge HERE.