Friday, August 9, 2013

Get Inky! Stamps Halloween Spooktacular Hop



Welcome to the GI 2013 Halloween Spooktacular Blog Hop and Sale!!! You should be arriving here from Sarah's spooky blog. If so, great! If not, please return to Thia's blog for the complete line up. During this weekend only (starting at 12 am on Friday, August 9 through Sunday the 11th at midnight PST) we will be taking 20% off of your entire order at our Etsy Shop!!! No minimum purchase required, just use coupon code 2013SPOOKTACULAR20 upon checking out.
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We said there'd be treats, here's the scoop...

TREATS (provided you follow the rules):

1 winner will receive one 2013 Halloween Spooktacular Stamp Set (value $27.99, winner is responsible for shipping charges and will be billed via PayPal emailed invoice).
*To be eligible to be in the drawing for this set, you must complete these 2 easy steps...
- Follow ALL blogs along the hop if you aren't doing so already.
- Comment on EVERY blog post along the hop.

We also have 3 $15 gifts to our Etsy shop!!!
* To be eligible for one of these prizes, you must...
-Follow ALL blogs along the hop if you aren't doing so already.
-Comment on ONE blog post.

 And, after that long intro, it is time for my Spooktacular projects!  I have two of them for you -- both cards.  
I'll start with my not-so-spooky ghost card.  I made it using my Silhouette Cameo.

 
 


The stamped ghost, the witches hat, and the sentiment are all from the new Get Inky! Stamps 2013 Halloween Spooktacular Stamp Set. Aren't you just loving all the fun images and sentiments included in this set?
The file I used for this card, from the Silhouette online store, can be found here.  The background paper is by Fancy Pants, and there is some 3 Girl JAM ribbon from the Celebrations Bundle.
For my second card, I combined 2 stamp sets:
 



I used the new 2013 Halloween Spooktacular set and the Joyful Jar Drinks set.  The jar and the label are from the Joyful Jar Drinks set.  The bats and the sentiment are from the new Halloween set.

I stamped the jar twice -- once on white cardstock, once on vellum, and fussy cut both images.  There are 3 fussy cut bats placed "inside" the jar (in between the white c.s. and vellum).  I used Halloween papers from Echo Park for this card.


Your next stop along the hop is the oh-so-talented Sue!  Go check out her wonderful creation for the hop.
 

Here's the whole hop order, in case you get lost along the way:

http://bluemooncreation.blogspot.com
Ashley  http://especiallymade.blogspot.com
Beth     http://thecraftyscrapyard.blogspot.com
Jessica www.kissinkrafts.blogspot.com
La-Vie   http://cestlaviedesigns.blogspot.com
Ann      http://annmakes.blogspot.com
Sarah    itswhatkeepsmesane.blogspot.com
Julie     http://muddypawsinkyfingers.blogspot.com
Sue      http://susanascorner.blogspot.com
Tonya   http://scrappingfunwithtonya.blogspot.com
Tracey  http://mowbraydesigns.blogspot.com
Thia      http://getinkystamps.blogspot.com/
 
Off you go! Have fun on the hop, don't forget to follow each blog and leave comments to be eligible for the prizes and, best of all, don't forget the SALE!



I'm entering these cards in the following challenges:

Reasonable Ribbon -- things with wings
Sister Act Card Challenge -- anything goes
D. L. Art Thankful Thursday linky party -- anything goes
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Thursday, August 8, 2013

Kraft, ribbon, butterflies -- it's gotta be good!

Happy Thursday, Friends!  I have a post today on the 3 Girl JAM Challenge blog, where the current challenge is Kraft with ribbon.
I thought you might need a little inspiration, and I love working with Kraft paper.  My favorite way to use it is against white.  And, I always find 3 Girl JAM ribbon inspirational ;), so this was an easy one for me!  I grabbed a favorite Unity stamp, "You Give Me Butterflies" and set to creating.  Here's what I came up with:
 

 
I splattered some Studio Calico Mister Huey's on the white cardstock, stamped on the butterfly using Close to My Heart Gypsy ink, rounded the corners, and attached it to the Kraft base (the card is 5x5 inches).  3 Girl JAM Ribbons from the Royal Bundle matched perfectly with the butterfly and the stamped sentiment, so I wove the two together, and tied them in a double bow. Two stick pins from The Pinque Peacock add some elegance to the card, and a wood butterfly from Close To My Heart adds the finishing touch.
Here's a close up of the ribbon and pins:

 
Now it's your turn!  Grab your Kraft cardstock and create your own beauty, then link it up at the current 3 Girl JAM challenge.  We LOVE to see what you're making!
 

I'm entering this in the following challenges:
 
Reasonable Ribbon -- things with wings
Sister Act Card Challenge -- anything goes
D. L. Art Thankful Thursday linky party -- anything goes

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Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Silhouette Challenges #4: "Shaped Cards"

It's the first of the month again and time 
for another Challenge over at

A blog dedicated to the Silhouette Cutting Machines.
You MUST use a Silhouette somehow in your project.



Ch# 4 Shaped Card
Begins: Thursday, August 1
Ends: Saturday, August 31

Sponsors this month are:

My Scrap Chick
Prize: $10.00 GC


My Crafting Channel
Prize: $15.00 Amazon GC


Little Scraps of Heaven Designs
$15..00 GC

I love shaped cards! I've been looking forward to this challenge since it was scheduled several months ago. There are so many fun shaped cards out there, the hardest part of this challenge was deciding which one to make! But, I did decide!
 
 
I used this file from the Silhouette online store. It's called the "Hailey Dress Card".  After I assembled the dress, I used a Unity Itty Bitty stamp, "Fabulous Girl."  The set has the adorable dress images and several sentiments.  I paper pieced the dresses.  I hope you like my shaped card!
Now, make your own shaped card and join us at Silhouette Challenges.  You have until August 31 to link up.
 
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Sister Act Card Challenge -- anything goes
D. L. Art Thankful Thursday linky party -- anything goes
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Ribbon Here, Ribbon There, for Get Inky! Stamps

Happy Wednesday, friends, I have a post up today for Get Inky Stamps, using a ribbon theme.  It's also the current theme for the Get Inky! Challenge blog.  So, for some ribbon inspiration, I made this card:
 

 I used the Get Inky! Stamps "Sew Sweet Cupcakes" set, for the cupcake, the stamped ribbon, AND the beautiful sentiment.  LOVE this set!! You can never have to many cupcakes! (or cupcake stamps).  I used a step card to make the design a little fancier. I used a file from Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbon found HERE. I colored the cupcake and stamped ribbon with Copic markers. I got the papers in a paper exchange, so I'm sorry, I don't know the brand. The crinkle ribbon is 3 Girl JAM, goblin green, from the Spooky Bundle, and some Milled Lavender Distress Stickles blinged up the stamped bow for the finishing touch to the card.  Hope you like it!
 
 
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

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I'm guest designing for Sweet Stamps! Starting with a Silhouette!

I have a month-long gig guest designing for Sweet Stamps!  I've been excited about this ever since Stacey invited me back in May! I have 5 projects lined up ready to go for the month Woohoo! Can't wait!  Thanks Stacey and Sweet Stamps!
There are weekly challenges at Sweet Stamps, so if you haven't discovered their blog and challenges yet, head on over.  This week's challenge is a silhouette challenge.  I chose the beautiful "Queen Anne's Lace Wildflower" stamp (6008G) to work with:
 
 
I thought I brought everything I would need to make my guest DT projects with when I went on a recent 4-day scrapbook retreat.  I discovered once I got there that I forgot my watercolor paints.  And, that's what I had planned in my head for this card.  So, instead, I used Gelatos.  The pink colored background paper is the top two colors of Gelatos, blended together with a baby wipe.  Then, for the backdrop to the flowers, using watercolor paper, I smudged on some Gelatos, wet down my finger, and blended.  I used Stazon ink for the Queen Anne's Lace Wildflower stamp. Some bling from my stash "tacks" down the corners.
Inside, I stamped this Sweet Stamps sentiment (9126C)...
 
That's it for me this week.  Next week's challenge is BLING! Yeah.  Gotta love that theme! Make a silhouette challenge and come link up!
 
 

 

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Saturday, August 3, 2013

Friends OWLways for Joy's Life design team

Is it Saturday already? Why is it when you're on vacation the week flies by?  Life! It's hard to explain sometimes.
We're having a 'friend shaped' theme on the Joy's Life design team blog this week.  I like all things owls, so decided to make an owl shaped card for my project:
 


 
I purchased this owl file from The Cutting Café. It worked perfectly for the Joy's Life stamp!  I used the Joy's Life stamp set "Punny Animals", available, along with many other fun sets, in the Joy's Life store.
 
 
My Mind's Eye Indie Chic 6x6 papers were used for this card. I hope you enjoyed it!  Check out the rest of the design team projects each day on the Joy's Life design team blog.
 
 

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Pinque Peacock News for Friends With Flair!

It's been an interesting week, but at least I have some great news to share.  My first week of vacation! Monday, I spent the day at work, taking a CPR course.  Not much of a vacation yet there.  Tuesday, 5am, I woke to a sick dog.  Sammy vomited ALL day Tuesday.  The only unusual thing we know of that he ate was one small Andes mint, and I got most of it out of his mouth!  Late Tuesday we took him to the vet and he was diagnosed with pancreatitis.  Not such a good second day of vacation.  Wed., day 3, Sammy seemed slightly better, so my husband and I traveled to the "big city" to do a little shopping and lunch.  Four hours later, when we returned home, we were faced with a totally vomit-filled kitchen, hallway, and bathroom from one end to the other.  Sammy had re-lapsed.  He was hospitalized from Wednesday afternoon until late Thursday.  When we were bringing him home, we noticed he was limping on his left front leg.  So, Friday, day 5, we took him back to the vet to see what happened to his leg.  They aren't admitting to anything, but didn't charge us for the visit and did give us some pain pills for the injury.  If this is vacation, I think I'd rather be at work!!  Today, my husband prepared the decks for staining, and tomorrow I'm going to spend the day staining decks.  How traumatic can that be?
Now, for my much more exciting news!!!When I started on the 3 Girl JAM design team last February, I became acquainted with Jessica Shelton-Buffa, a fellow designer.  I soon fell in love with her Pinque Peacock products AND Jess herself.  Jess is  all heart and energy -- what's NOT to love?  So, earlier this summer, when Pinque Peacock put out a design team call, I decided to apply. Today is the day I get to make it public that I'm one of the newest Pinque Peacocks!  Yea!  Can't wait to get my hands on those products and start designing!  In honor of the occasion, I created a card using some Pinque Peacock stickpins that I just "happened" to have!
 
 
I used a Pinque Peacock Angel Stick Pin on this card.  There's also a Unity Stamp set, "Moments in Bloom", Sweet Stamps "Fanciful Butterflies" set, 3 Girl JAM crinkle ribbon, My Mind's Eye 6x6 Indie Chic "Saffron" papers, and a crystal flourish from Close To My Heart. I used a water pen and ink on each butterfly to get the realistic effect.
There's an announcement today on the Pinque Peacock blog about all the new Pinquettes.
My husband and I both have next week off, too.  We're praying for a more relaxing, enjoyable week! Maybe I'll have some time to get crafty with my Pinque Peacock pretties!
 
I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp -- anything goes
Sister Act Card Challenge -- anything goes


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