You're an Amazing Friend

Hi there, blog friends! Today starts a new challenge at Addicted to CAS ~ Nancy is our Hostess, and just in time for Valentine's Day, she is challenging everyone to create a card using the Code Word ‘Hearts’. Our Guest Designer is the amazing Joyce M.

This SSS Mosaic Heart is one of my all-time faves...I blended 3 shades of pink to create an ombre effect on all 3 hearts, added a few clear gems and sentiment strip, and this card was done and dusted.

We would love to see how the code word ‘Hearts’ inspires you! If you would like to see inspiration from the Design Team and play along with us, come on over and check out the ATCAS Blog ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:

Stamps: MFT - Flamazing (sentiment)

Dies: SSS - Mosaic Heart; MFT Stitched Rectangle STAX; Lil' Inkers - Stitched Hearts

Misc: Altenew - Inks; Lucy's - Clear Gems; Versamark Ink; Hero Arts - Detail White embossing powder

Fusion Card Challenge - Thank You!

Hi there blog friends ~ For about the past year, I have been fussing and fretting over the poor quality of my photos. Well, last week, my camera died! 
What??? You mean all this time the problem is my camera? But it's only 13 years old! DUH! 

Introducing my brand new Canon EOS SL3...and she's a beauty!!!

Just in time for the new challenge at Fusion and this time our prompt is ‘Thank You’.  For my card, I chose to combine the sketch with the theme from the inspiration photo... 

I thought it would be fun to use this new Fairy stamp set from MFT. I stenciled the mini clouds, then colored her with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils. The 'Thanks' die is an old fave of mine from Paper Smooches and the stitched circle die-cut is from Lil' Inkers. A few clear sequins and this card was complete :) 

Don't forget the best thing about the Fusion Card Challenge is that you can choose between the sketch and the theme/inspiration photo, or both! My teamies have created some beautiful cards to inspire you, so feel free to stop by the challenge blog and play along with us!

Since this is a new stamp set, I would also like to enter this card to Darnell's NBUS Challenge #13 ~

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: MFT - Flower Fairies
Dies: MFT - Flower Fairies; Lil' Inkers - Stitched Scallop Circle
Stencils: MFT - Mini Clouds
Misc: Pretty Pink Posh - Sparkly Clear Sequins; Copic Markers; Prismacolor Pencils

CASology Challenge - Smile

Hi there,

This week's Cue Card at CASology is 'Smile', so I couldn't resist gathering my stamps and dies and play along!

I started by stamping the blooms using a free stamp set I received from Altenew during the holidays, then I used the camouflage die-cut technique for the sentiment.

I hope you are all having a great weekend ~ Thanks so much for stopping by,

Supplies:
Stamps: Altenew - Billowing Blossoms
Die: Lil'Inkers - Smile
Misc: Altenew - Inks; Lucy's Things - Sequins

Simon Says Stamp Flickr Challenge - Featured Artist

Hello everyone ~

I frequently play along with the SSS Flickr Challenge and I am honored to be one of the Featured Artists for the challenge that starts today! The theme is "Love is in the Air"...here is my card:

This SSS Exclusive Stamp and Die set is one of my all-time faves, and I thought it was perfect for the theme. I used dark gray cardstock for the sentiment and banner and SSS Twirling Tutu ink for the SSS Hearts stencil. It's hard to see on my screen, but I also used the largest Lil' Inkers stitched rectangle which only embossed the border of the front panel...and that was it!

The SSS Flickr Challenge always has a great theme, and they offer GC's to the SSS Store to the winners of their challenges! I hope you'll check it out and play along ~

Thanks so much for stopping by.

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Merry Monday Challenge #232; Tag You're It Challenge #64

Hi everyone ~

I'm back to share 2 cards, and I'm getting in right under the wire with my first card for the Merry Monday Challenge. Here is their beautiful inspiration photo:

And, here is my card:

Everything except the sequins on this card is from MFT :) I was inspired by the coffee mug and used a new set of dies that I received from my blog friend Karren...Thank you again, I'm loving this set! I used one of the shadow dies for the saucer, and a stamped and die cut snowflake, which was embossed with iridescent EP. I also love the touch of red in the photo so I added the striped papers...Lastly, I placed some silver thread behind the mug, and that was it!

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I also created a tag for the current Tag You're It Challenge. Lynn Put created this lovely tag for our inspiration:

And, here is mine:

My hubby is a big fan of cocoa, so I thought this would be a fun tag to attach to his Valentine's Day gift. I used Copics to color the mug and iridescent EP for the snowflake, but it's hard to see all the sparkle on screen...oh, well ~ Love this charming sentiment, too!

So, that's it for me...I hope everyone is having a relaxing weekend, and getting in some crafty time ~

Thanks so much for stopping by.

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CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge #204; Tag You’re It Challenge #63

Hello again, blog friends ~ There's nothing like a few fun challenges to get your mojo going, right? Well, I'm back to share a few cards that I created to play along ~ The first one is CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge #204 with this beautiful sketch by N@ Ali

Here is my take on the sketch:

I created a mask with the largest MB Heart die, then used several distress inks and Copic Opaque White paint with Chipped Sapphire for the splatters. I love the font on this sentiment, so I stacked it with 4 layers, and finished off the card with a few clear sequins.

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Karin Akesdotter is the Featured Artist for the current Tag You’re It Challenge and she has created this adorable tag to inspire us ~

And, here is my tag:

I stamped and die cut this cute little Hedgehog, and blended a few distress inks for the background. I also used Copic Opaque paint, and added the SSS bow with the sparkly enamel dot.

So, that's it for me...I hope everyone's week is off to a great start!

Thanks so much for stopping by,

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