Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Hey, hey! 

In all the years of blogging, I have never taken such a long hiatus from posting! I do apologize! I am sharing a wintery card today, for the Winter Coffee Lover's Blog Hop! I missed the last one, so I am super excited to play along today.

Using the Deck the Halls stamp set from Lawn Fawn, I created a branch background using several shades of green. I took a bokeh stencil from Hero Arts, and sponged on Tumbled Glass Distress Ink for some interest in the background.

Stamping out the mugs from Lawn Fawn's Love You A Latte stamp set, using Onyx Black Versafine ink, I colored them in with a Zig Clean Color Real Brush Marker. After the dried, I die cut each one out, and placed them onto the front of the card.

To finish it, I used the Hand Lettered Holiday set from My Favorite Things, and gold heat embossed it!

Thank you so much for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of your blog hop!

MFT Sketch Challenge #303

Hello! 

I am so sorry that I stepped away for so long! Whoa! Life just got a little hectic..I did make some time for the latest MFT Sketch challenge! It has been forever since I played along. I was so inspired by the sketch, and to my shame, had not inked up this adorable unicorn yet! WHA?! 

I don't know why, but when I see that unicorn from the Magical Unicorns set, I think of Fuchsia, and MFT has the perfect shade. So, I started with a panel of Razzle Berry, and stamped the castle image repeatedly using Versamark ink.

I adhered the panel to a white card base, and then die cut a rectangle frame from the same colored card stock. Stamping the clouds with Onyx Black onto white card stock, I clear embossed them, and cut them out, layering them around the frame. 

I stamped my unicorn in MFT's Black Hybrid ink, and colored it with Copic Markers, cutting it out, and mounting it onto my card front. I also white heat embossed my sentiment onto a black banner cut from the Blueprints 25 set. I added Wink of Stella to the clouds, as well as white gel pen on the unicorn.

Here is the sketch:

Thank so much for stopping by! I hope you have a fantastic day!

Sweet Stamp Shop Mini Release!

Happy Friday, friends!

I have been rather delinquent in sharing when it comes to my Sweet Stamp Shop projects, so I thought I would bring you the card I created using an adorable set from the latest mini release! This release included three stamp sets all celebrating their 5th birthday! For this clean and simple card, I used the Burnin' Love 4x6 stamp set, which is so so cute! 

I used the cute guitar image to stamp across the bottom of the card front in black ink. I then took that same stamp, and flipped it over, stamping it over top the outline image using various colors of dye inks.

I stamped one of the sentiments, and flicked on some black ink splatters. Really simple!!

For the inside, I continued the look, and added a Happy Anniversary sentiment. 

I hope you get a chance to check out the shop to see the two other cute sets in this special release. Happy birthday to the Sweet Stamp Shop! 

A Memory Box Post

Happy Friday!

I have been so delinquent sharing my Memory Box projects with you all! Since the new release, I posted this card, on the blog, as well as this one, if you want to check them out. Today, I am over there with this card! If you follow me on Instagram, you saw a little snippet of this a few days ago! I am quite smitten with this stamp set, and die combo...check it out!

If you want more details on how to create this card, please stop over to the MB blog. I explain in detail, my process for creating it.

Thanks so much for joining me here! I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and get a chance to create something!

Christmas Botanicals Clear Stamp Set

Christmas Botanicals Die Set

Scattered Flakes

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Share Joy Challenge #45

Happy Thursday!!

I have a new Share Joy Challenge for you, and it is so much fun! You can do the sketch, or the bright color combination. I chose the colors this week! Let's check it out..

I started by stamping the large scribble circle from the Stroke of Genius 2 set, using TE's Candy Corn Dye ink, in the lower right bottom corner. I then took one of the frames from the Stitched Frame Stacklets 2 sets, and cut my card base. I backed the opening with a another piece of paper, and reinserted the frame in with foam tape.

Using the Little Bits- Confetti and Candle mini die set, I cut out the pieces using TE Card stock. I stamped my sentiment using the Simply Stamped - Roses set in Oreo ink, and added a few details. I added some white stripes to the candles using a gel pen, and some gloss to the candles.

I hope you've enjoyed! Details for the challenge are below..I hope to see your project linked up!

Challenge Format:

Each week we will be bring you two types of challenges that you can use separately or together to inspire your creativity. One of the challenges will always be a sketch. The other challenge will vary each week. It's up to you if you want to use just one of the challenge components or both together. New challenges will be posted each Thursday.

To enter the challenge, simply follow these instructions:

1. Create a new card or project using either or both components of the challenge posted above. Use of Taylored Expressions products is optional.
2. Post your project on your personal blog or online gallery. Please directly link to the Share Joy Challenge blog in your post. 
3. Add a direct link to your project using the InLinkz below. 
4. Send or give your card to a friend, loved one, or someone who could use some joy! 
5. Leave a comment on this post telling us who you sent your card to and why. Don't forget this one!! We LOVE hearing from you!!

Prizes:

1. A winner will be chosen at random each week to receive a $15 Taylored Expressions Gift Certificate. Winning entries that use TE products will receive a $20 Taylored Expressions Gift Certificate.
2. Each month, we will award a Grand Prize to a TE Share Joy Challenge participant. The more you play throughout the month, the better your chance to win!
3. Weekly winners will be announced at the time of the new challenge launch each Thursday.

Stroke of Genius 2	Simply Stamped - Roses	Little Bits - Confetti & Candle	Stitched Frame Stacklets 1
TE Premium Ink - Oreo - Full Pad	TE Premium Ink - Candy Corn - Full Pad	TE Premium Cardstock - Sugar Cube	TE Premium Cardstock - Granny Smith
TE Premium Cardstock - Lollipop	TE Premium Cardstock - Lemon Meringue

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Share Joy Challenge #42

Hey, hey!

It's time for this week's Share Joy Challenge from Taylored Expressions! I used the sketch this week, and came up with this bright, and happy card!

I started with a panel of white card stock, and using a simple circle die, made four openings. I then lightly traced those openings onto my white card base, and inked those spots in four colors. 

I splattered them with water, and lifted the color up with a paper towel. I then adhered the panel with foam, and adhered the lovely Best Wishes Script die, that I stacked multiple times, and inked up.

I adhered a strip of pattered paper to the bottom, and also a cluster of flowers, and leaves that uses the new Fresh Florals Stamp and Die set. I stamped those in some of the Taylored Expressions Dye inks, in the colors, Granny Smith, Pea Pod, and Lemon Meringue.   

Challenge Format:

Each week we will be bring you two types of challenges that you can use separately or together to inspire your creativity. One of the challenges will always be a sketch. The other challenge will vary each week. It's up to you if you want to use just one of the challenge components or both together. New challenges will be posted each Thursday.

To enter the challenge, simply follow these instructions:

1. Create a new card or project using either or both components of the challenge posted above. Use of Taylored Expressions products is optional.
2. Post your project on your personal blog or online gallery. Please directly link to the Share Joy Challenge blog in your post. 
3. Add a direct link to your project using the InLinkz below. 
4. Send or give your card to a friend, loved one, or someone who could use some joy! 
5. Leave a comment on this post telling us who you sent your card to and why. Don't forget this one!! We LOVE hearing from you!!

Prizes:

1. A winner will be chosen at random each week to receive a $15 Taylored Expressions Gift Certificate. Winning entries that use TE products will receive a $20 Taylored Expressions Gift Certificate.
2. Each month, we will award a Grand Prize to a TE Share Joy Challenge participant. The more you play throughout the month, the better your chance to win!
3. Weekly winners will be announced at the time of the new challenge launch each Thursday.

Best Wishes Script	Fresh Florals	Fresh Florals Dies	TE Premium Ink - Granny Smith - Full Pad
TE Premium Ink - Peapod - Full Pad	TE Premium Ink - Lemon Meringue - Full Pad

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Waffle Flower Challenge Guest Post

Hello friends!

Today, I have the privilege of being a guest on the Waffle Flower Crafts Challenge blog! I just love the Succulent stamp set they recently released, and used it for my card today. The photo inspiration perfectly matches the colors I used for my images.

I began with a piece of white card stock, and did quite a bit of masking, as I stamped the small and large open images around the panel. I then began coloring them with Copic markers. It was well worth the time and effort, especially when I added the highlight in using the Colorless Blender. I have to admit, I squealed a little. lol! These are the colors of markers I used for the succulents:

I used a couple of C markers to add a shadow around the inside, and stamped my sentiment using black ink. 

I ran the panel through my die cutting machine with a stitched boarder rectangle die, and sponged on Tumbled Glass Distress Ink with a foam blending tool, around the edges, and in the center. I then adhered it to my Kraft card base using foam adhesive. 

To finish my card, I adhered a few clear sequins! This challenge was really fun, and I thank the ladies at Waffle Flower for allowing me to join in the challenge to inspire you!

I do hope you decide to play along! Have a great day.