Monthly Archives: April 2011

Apr 27

Layers Of Color GD - Wonderful!

Sadly, it’s my last week of being a Guest Designer Layers Of Color Art Stamps… I enjoyed it thoroughly, I really love the assortment of stamps that LOC offers! The quality is outstanding, the images are wonderfully vintage (just as I like them!), and above all, Laura & the Team are the sweetest ladies. Thank you so much for having me!

I am Guest Designer for Layers of Color - An online boutique where stampers can find unique stamp products and be inspired by fresh out-of-the-box ideas.

On my last card, I used the butterfly & sentiment from my favourite clear stamp set - Flutterescent.

Supplies: cardstock: PTI (Rustic Cream), American Crafts (brown, pink); paper: Prima; stamps: Layers Of Color (Flutterescent); ink: Memento (Rich Cocoa), Distress Ink (Frayed Burlap), PTI (Fresh Snow); border punch: EK Success; sewing machine; Nestabilities Scalloped Circles; decorative sticker: Pink Paislee; edge distresser; burlap; buttons; pom-pom trim

I encourage you to check out the lovely stamps and stencils in the LOC Boutique here, and if you crave more inspiration with their stamps, you can find it on the LOC blog here.
Thank you for visiting!
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Apr 27

TSG Lighten Up Blog Hop Challenge

Welcome to the second There She Goes April Blog Hop Challenge!
You should have come here from Holly’s blog, but if you want to join in the fun, or get lost on the way, please refer to the TSG Blog for the complete Blog Hop list and details.

Know someone who takes everything too seriously? Or maybe you know someone who needs a little pick-me-up? This set illustrated by our fabulous Torico will “brighten” anyone’s day! There are not only a variety of lamp bases and shades, but there are also some heartfelt and humorous sentiments to coordinate perfectly with the images.

“Lighten Up” is a 4×6 stamp set that includes a total of 20 stamps and will sell for $15.

Supplies: cardstock: SU! (Wild Wasabi), American Crafts (black), white; paper: Basic Grey; stamps: There She Goes (Lighten Up); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); Copics; ribbon: Bella; Nestabilities Ovals; sewing machine; buttons; string

I played with the SSSC114 sketch:

Would you like a chance to win the Lighten Up stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their “Lighten Up” Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own “Lighten Up” stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (April 30th) during the Release Party Chat.

Next stop is at our illustrious leader, Jessica’s blog!!
Happy hopping!
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Apr 27

Make It Monday: line frame

A little card for you, crafty friends… I’m sneaking in quickly, before the next TSG Blog Hop Challenge. Are you hopping with us??
I really like this week’s PTI Make It Monday challenge, which is about drawing line frames around card fronts. I’ve been doing this many times in the past, and this must be one of my favourite ways to “dress up” an image. Here’s what I did this time!

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Supplies: cardstock: white, American Crafts (red); paper: October Afternoon; stamps: PTI (Butterfly Dreams, Blooming Button Bits); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black, Rhubarb Stalk); Copics; black pen; eyelets

I also follwed the lovely inspiration from TSTR59, and the CAS116 challenge: Artist’s Rule of 3.


Thank you for visiting, and stay tuned for some TSG goodness at midnight EST! xoxo
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Apr 26

A bold & bright friendship card

Hello, lovelies!
I haven’t had as much time as I wanted for card making, in the past few days, but I did scrape out enough time this evening, to make something other than for an assignment :)
It follows the SSS105 sketch, and the theme of JAI65 (mateship/friendship), and I also made it to meet the current Penny Black challenge, which is to create a bright & bold card.

Supplies: cardstock: recycled kraft, SU! (Old Olive), PTI (Ocean Tides), white; paper: Echo Park Paper (For The Record); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Versa Color (Celadon); Copics; edge distresser; pearls: AnnaBelle Stamps; Nestabilities Ovals, Scalloped Ovals; letter stickers: Fynmark; lace trim

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Stay tuned for the day two of the sneak peeks of the fabulous TSG April release tomorrow! I hope you already joined in today, for your chance to win the previewed sets! If not, find the details here on the TSG blog :)
Smooches,
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Apr 26

TSG Confidential/Garden Of Life Blog Hop Challenge

Welcome to the first There She Goes April Blog Hop Challenge!
You should have come here from Holly’s blog, but if you want to join in the fun, or get lost on the way, please refer to the TSG Blog for the complete Blog Hop list and details.

Have a bad day at the office? Or maybe you have a bad office every day? If either of these pertains to your situation, you will definitely enjoy this tongue-and-cheek set illustrated by Jessica…and anyone would be happy to receive a creation using this hilarious set!

“Confidential” is a 4×6 stamp set that includes a total of 12 stamps and will sell for $15.

Supplies: cardstock: American Crafts (black), white; paper: October Afternoon; stamps: There She Goes (Confidential); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); Copics; stickers: Jenni Bowlin; metallic brads; sewing machine; buttons

I played with the CPS215 sketch:

Once again Chris Dark has amazed us with a whimsical and spring-inspired stamp set. Who wouldn’t want to be outside enjoying the scenes of spring as everything comes to life? This set is a celebration of exactly that!

“Garden Of Life” is a 3×4 stamp set that includes a total of 7 stamps and will sell for $7.

Supplies: cardstock: SU! (Wild Wasabi), American Crafts (blue), white; paper: October Afternoon; stamps: There She Goes (Garden Of Life); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); Copics; sewing machine; grosgrain ribbon (PTI); Nestabilities Ovals, Scalloped Ovals; twisted paper cord: AnnaBelle Stamps; button; border punmch: EK Success; banner die: Tayloerd Expressions; pearls: Kaisercraft; butterfly die: Martha Stewart

This time I used the Card Patterns sketch 112.

Would you like a chance to win the Confidential and Garden of Life stamp sets? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their “Confidential/Garden Of Life” Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own “Confidential/Garden Of Life” stamp sets. The winner will be announced Saturday (April 30th) during the Release Party Chat.

Next stop is at our illustrious leader, Jessica’s blog!!
Happy hopping!
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Apr 25

TSG104 - sketch challenge

This week’s sketch challenge is brought to us by our fearless leader, Jessica! I just love this type of sketches - simple, classy, and good for big fat bows that, as you well know, I can’t live without. HA!


On my sample, I used the Good Times stamp set by Torico. These little bunnehs are seriously one of the most adorable stamps that I’ve seen.

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Supplies: cardstock: SU! (Baja Breeze), American Crafts (black, pink), white; Paper: My Mind’s Eye (Stella & Rose); stamps: There She Goes (Good Times); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); Copics; sewing machine; buttons; grosgrain ribbon; border punch: Martha Stewart; paper piercer; Nestabilities Circles, Scalloped Circles; string: AnnaBelle Stamps

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that uses the sketch provided and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (May 2nd). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the look out to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG104 so we can check out your beautiful work!

I’m having an extremely busy day today (so much for Easter break, haha!), so I better just leave you to it! None the less, you bet I will be back soon - TSG April Blog Hop Challenges starts tomorrow - WOOHOO!!
Take care, friends… {hugs}
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