Season's Givings: A special blog hop

Hi everyone!  Welcome to the Seasons Givings Blog Hop!  A group of stampers and companies got together and created a special blog hop.  This hop is special because every single person on the list below is giving something away from their stash.  All you need to do is go to their blog and leave a comment.  It's that easy!  Now grab a cup of coffee, tea, or whatever your favorite beverage is and start hopping.

 Here's to starting off the year 2014 in a fun way - it's a season of giving!

 

I thought it would be fun to show you a few of my favorite projects I made throughout the year as well as a card to wish you all a very happy New Year!

Stamp set: Countdown by CAS-ual Friday Stamps.

Here are a couple of my favorite cards I made for Gina K Designs.

Stamp set: Winter Blocks

 Stamp Set: Year of Flowers 2

Next I have 2 favorite cards I made for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp set: JustRite's Birthday Vintage Labels Four  

 Spellbinders dies: Layered Poinsettia; Stamp set: Festive Poinsettia and Christmas Inner Thoughts 

My blog candy:
This giveaway is now closed.

 Blog candy package:

1. Spellbinders, Banner Basics Two S5-045    
2. CARDS magazine April 2013
3. Gina K Designs stamp sets, Grateful Heart and The Northwoods
4. Stamping Scrapping stamp set, Labels 25 Floral Friendship
5. Want2Scrap, Say it with Bling, brackets and borders rhinestones 
6. Die'sire Embossalicious folder, Mistletoe Moments
7. Fancy Pants, Felt Flowers Park Bench collection
8. Zoom Creative, Mess Free Glitter sheets in Concord Grape
9. Little B, Flip Flop 3D stickers 
10. ColorBox Surfacez ink pad in Scarlet
11. AMuse Studio ink in Winter Sky

 

Are you ready?  Here is the list of blog hop givers and it's a HUGE one!

Enjoy the hop, good luck and happy New Year! 

 

Blog hop closed 

Christmas Thank Yous

Hi everyone!  Well, the stockings were hung by the chimney with care, we decked the halls and had Merry Christmas!  Now it's time to start the clean up, do laundry, reheat left overs and start with the thank you notes!

I have a couple cards to share with you today.  These measure 3 1/2" x 5 1/2" and all use the same layout, are relatively flat and easy to mail. I look at these thank you cards as a great way to use up all that Christmas pattern paper I still have left over.

I die cut and embossed two nesting Circles SM dies to make a thin cardstock frame and die cut a poinsettia for the center.  I put some pattern paper, a cardstock border and a piece of ribbon along the bottom and was done!

 

 Here is a picture of what I made so far.  I have about 10 to go!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a Happy New Year!!  Stay tuned on New Years day for a special blog hop and giveaway!

Card Deets:
Spellbinder dies: S4-116 Circles SM Nestabilities ®, S5-168 On The Edge and S5-055 Layered Poinsettia Shapeabilities ®  

Stamps: JustRite Papercrafts, Floral Thank You stamp set
Cardstock: Bazzill Paper Basics, Marshmallow card shoppe
Ink: Tsukineko, Versafine Onyx Black
Pattern paper - Kaisercraft, Christmas Carol 6x6 paper pad 
Embellishments - Kaisercraft rhinestones in yellow; Velvet and tinsel ribbons
Adhesive - Tombow USA Mono Multi liquid glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Tabs

You can purchase these dies and supplies at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Merry and Bright Christmas card

Hi everyone!  Only a few more days until Christmas and I am so behind!  Come on, I know some of you are just now mailing out your Christmas cards like me, right?!?  LOL!

Speaking of Christmas cards, I have a fun one to share using the new Mix-N-Match Ornaments die set by Spellbinders.  I LOVE this set.  There are 4 basic ornament shapes and 4 inserts that fit into each.  Giving you tons of combinations!

I still had my Peace Love Joy pattern paper pad out from my last Christmas card - I think it's my favorite Christmas paper this year. 

My card uses the same ornament shape with 2 different inserts, the snowflake and the tree.  Aren't they fun?!  The sentiment is from Christmas Inner Thoughts by JustRite Papercrafts. 

I added a couple scored lines at the top and some organdy ribbon along the bottom for some texture.  I also added some rhinestones to accent the ornaments.

Thanks for stopping by!  Here is a close up picture showing the ornament detail.

Spellbinders Design-abilities Blog Hop

Hi everyone!  Welcome to the Design-abilities Blog Hop!   Every other month the Spellbinders® Blog Team gets together for a blog hop -this hop is just for fun and not sponsored by Spellbinders.  Not all of us could participate today, but I encourage you to visit all of their blogs.  You will find amazing projects of all kinds, including papercrafting, mixed media, DIY projects, jewelry, home decor, with lots of tutorials and techniques!

My card uses the 2013 Snowflake Pendant dies.  Each year Spellbinders comes out with a special snowflake pendant die set and this year's is GORGEOUS!  I layered 2 of the snowflakes for my card and added lots of sparkle with rhinestones and stickles.  I also used the A2 Curved Borders for the curve at the bottom.  I've used this layout before and really love it. 

As designers we are always inspired by each other and we hope to inspire you too.  Enjoy the hop!

Becca Feeken (not participating today)

Darsie Bruno
Debbie Olson

Heidi Blankenship (not participating today)

Linda Duke (not participating today) 
Michelle Woerner -you are here

Seth Apter

Sherry Cheever

P.S.  In case you missed the 2014 Spellbinders Blog Team announcement, check out this post by Stacey! I'm super excited to be joining this team with Darsie!

Thanks for stopping by!  Here is a close up picture.

Card Deets:

Spellbinder dies: S5-185 2013 Snowflake Pendant Shapeabilities®,S5-180 A2 Curved Borders One Borderabilities® 
Stamps: Stamp Simply Ribbon Store: JustRite Papercrafts, Christmas Antique Labels One 
Paper: Gina K Designs, White cardstock; Lawn Fawn, Peace Love Joy 
Ink: Tsukineko, Versafine Onyx Black 
Embellishments - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store: 1/2" silver bells, 1/2" white wrinkled ribbon, silver cord, Kaisercraft rhinestones in silver and mint, mini pom-pom trim in white
Adhesive - Tombow USA Mono Multi liquid glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Squares

Gina K December release inspiration blog hop: Day 3

Hi everyone!  Welcome to Day 3 of the Gina K Designs DT Inspiration Blog Hop where we hope to inspire you with many beautiful ideas for the sets released in December! As you hop through the blogs, make sure to leave a comment on each because we will choose a few random commenters and they will win a grab bag of Gina's products!! To see the full list of winners check the Big News forum at Stamp TV a couple of days after the hops.

Today we are spotlighting the new stamp set Lots of Thanks, Illustrated by Beth

 and Celebration Diva, Illustrated by Debbie

 First up is a fun card using Lots of Thanks.  I combined a couple of the sentiments and accent stamps to make this fun arrangement.  At first I was layering strips of pattern paper together and then realized there was a piece in the pack that already had strips in it.  Much easier -lol!  I used the Black Onyx GKD Color Companions ink and love it's perfect crisp results.

Next up is a New Year's card using Celebration Diva. Isn't she sassy with her frilly dress and glass of champagne?  I think she looks pretty in pink and silver!  I outlined the sentiment panels with a silver glitter pen and used some fun sparkly silver dots as accents.

Ready for the hop?  Check out all the amazing designs and inspiration:

• Gina K
• Beth Silaika- Illustrator of Lots Of Thanks
• Debbie Corbari- Illustrator of Celebration Diva
• AJ Otto
• Becky Oehlers
• Carolina Buchting
• Carolyn King
• Cathy Tidwell
• Latisha Yoast
• Lee Murphy
• Melanie Muenchinger
• Michelle Woerner - you are here!
• Sean Fetterman
• Sharon Harnist
• Valerie Stangle

  Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop!  Here are a couple close up pictures.

CardMaker and Crafter's Companion blog hop

Hi everyone!  CardMaker Magazine and Crafter's Companion are teaming up today for a fabulous blog hop! I am using the adorable stamp set from Makey Bakey called Christmas Carol and 2 Spectrum Noir marker sets (the Reds and Warm Grays)!

I wasn't familiar with Spectrum Noir markers, but they work very similar to Copic markers so I was able to use them with no problem.  What I like about these sets is they come with 6 markers in the same family, so there is no guess work on what colors blend with each other.

I will admit when starting to color the mouse I was a bit stumped.  So I looked at the stamp set packaging and copied it exactly!  That's not really cheating, is it?  LOL!

There will be a giveaway with this hop!

Crafter’s Companion is offering two Christmas prize packs which will include a stamp, 2 six-marker sets and an embossing folder along with a digital 1-year subscription to CardMaker! 

The giveaway will be hosted on Crafter's Companion FaceBook page.

 Check out and "Like" their page for all the details!

Here is a list of who is hopping today:

CardMaker

Kendra Wietstock

Mary Dawn Quirindongo

Stacy Morgan

Khristen Foss

Laurel Beard

Chrissie Tobas

Alice Golden

Stacy Harper Watson

Denise Coulter
Christiana Reuling

Michelle Woerner - You are here!

Roxanne O'Brien

Trena Brannon

Leah Lucescu

Rosemary Dennis

Tenia Nelson

Stephanie Severin

Jennifer Ingle

Latisha Yoast

Taylor Usry

Crafter’s Companion

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop!  Your next stop is Roxanne O'Brien!

Supplies used: Spectrum Noir markers and Christmas Carols stamp set from Crafter's Companion; white cardstock from Gina K. Designs; Mini Red Poinsettia flowers from Petaloo; Tuxedo Black Memento ink from Tsukineko; Home for the Holidays 6x6 paper pad from Doodlebug Designs; Enamel dots from My Mind's Eye; Multi Mono liquid glue and 3D foam tabs from Tombow USA;

Gina K December release inspiration blog hop: Day 1

Hi everyone!  Welcome to Day 1 of the Gina K Designs DT Inspiration Blog Hop where we hope to inspire you with many beautiful ideas for the sets released in December! As you hop through the blogs, make sure to leave a comment on each because we will choose a few random commenters and they will win a grab bag of Gina's products!! To see the full list of winners check the Big News forum at Stamp TV a couple of days after the hops.

Today we are spotlighting the new stamp set It's the Little Things, Illustrated by Becky

And Vertical Greetings, Illustrated by Theresa

 

First up is a baby card using It's the Little Things.  I just love this little elephant.  I am not an expert colorer, so I colored him with 3 grey Copic markers, really simple.  The balloons are stamped with Navy, Sweet Corn (outlined in Honey Mustard) with GKD Color Companions ink.

 Next up is a sympathy card using Vertical Greetings.  These cards are always so hard to make, I kept it simple with minimal embellishments and just allowed the beautiful poppies image to say it all.

Ready for the hop?  Check out all the amazing designs and inspiration:

• Gina K
• Becky Oehlers-- Illustrator of It's The Little Things
• Theresa Momber-- Illustrator for Vertical Greetings
• AJ Otto
• Beth Silaika
• Carolina Buchting
• Carolyn King
• Cathy Tidwell
• Debbie Corbari
• Latisha Yoast
• Laurie Schmidlin
• Lee Murphy
• Melanie Muenchinger
• Michelle Woerner   -you are here!
• Sharon Harnist
• Sean Fetterman
• Valerie Stangle

  Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop!  Here are a couple close up pictures.

New Die D-Lites flowers

Hi everyone! I have a fun card to share using a couple of the new Die D-Lites™ dies from Spellbinders.  This line of dies has 1 to 3 coordinating dies in each set and have a lower price point.  Spellbinders just released several new sets and be still my heart, there are 4 new flower sets and a really cool flourish/branch set!

My card uses my favorite of the new flowers, Blooms Three and the leaf branch from the Sprigs set.

 

Aren't these flowers beautiful?!?  I love the de-bossed detail on the petal tips!  For the leaves, I die cut the sprig, cut it apart and tucked the ends under the petals. I used a couple strips of washi tape along the bottom which accented the pretty border made from the Classic Scallop Edge die and the Flower with Dots insert die from the Classic Ric Rac Edgeabilities set.

Here is a close up pic showing the embossing and de-bossing details on the bloom petals.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Card Deets:Spellbinder dies: S2-046 Blooms Three, S2-048 Sprigs Shapeabilities® 

E8-011 Classic Scallop , Flower with Dots insert from Classic Ric Rac Edgeabilities®

Stamps: Stamp Simply Ribbon Store: JustRite Papercrafts, Floral Thank You

Cardstock: Gina K Designs, White, Powder Blue and Bubblegum Pink

Ink: Tsukineko, Morocco 

Embellishments - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store: Enamel Dots, Raspberry baker's Twine; Chickydoddle Etsy store, washi tape

Adhesive - Tombow USA Mono Multi liquid glue and 3D Foam Tabs 

NOTE: You can also find Spellbinders Die Templates at the The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.