Freshly Made Mashup Snowflake

Hi there! Happy, HAPPY Friday to you! Who is excited for the weekend? Today, I wanted to share a card I made inspired by two different challenges. I really needed a stampin' "kick in the pants" today and these completely did the trick. 

First up, I love this week's fabby sketch over at {Freshly Made} Sketches: 

Then I saw the Friday Mashup challenge and I was inspired to get some sparkly snowflake jingle ON: 

For this one, we were asked to make a snowflake-themed project and could "mash it up" with an easel card design. Whoot whoot, I LOVE easel cards! Click HERE to check out a great tutorial on how to make one.

I dug out some retired felt snowflakes from my stampin' stash and was determined to use them on this one. The only problem was that the red snowflakes didn't match the Cherry Cobbler color in the Christmas Lane DSP (from the Simply Scrapping kit) I was using. No worries, a sponge and some Cherry Cobbler ink and they were magically matched and perfectly coordinated! Glimmer Paper made a triumphant return on this card, too. I can't get enough of that pretty sparkle! All the products used are listed at the end of this post, if you are interested. :) 

Here is a quick peek at the inside of the card. I used Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder to give some added detail and shine to both sentiments on the card. 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having an awesome day today! I'm off to clean up the FLURRY of a mess in my craft room...eeek! 

Hugs, 

Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Beautiful Season (sentiments) and Snow Swirled (snowflakes inside card)
Paper: Christmas Lane Simply Scarppin' Kit, Silver Glimmer Paper, Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeade and Whisper White card stock
Ink: Lucky Limeade & Cherry Cobbler Classic ink and Versamark
Accessories: Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder, Little Felt Flurries felt snowflakes (ret.), Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Scallop Circle punch, 1- 3/8" Circle punch, Scallop Border punch Cherry Cobbler 3/8" Quilted Satin ribbon, Stamping Sponges, Heat Tool, Stampin' Dimensioanls and Basic Rhinestones

Witch Hat Treat Box at Craft Project Central

Here is a brand new project over at Craft Project Central.

Check out this spooky fun set designed by Monika Davis!

~Witch Hat Treat Box & Pop-Up Treat Card~

Create this super cute witchy treat box and matching card that will surprise the recipients! This great Halloween gift will be sure to capture their attention and bring a spooky smile to their face!  Eeek, just look at all those little scary spiders!! Makes a fun club or class project too!


To get the instructions for Monika’s project, just subscribe to October at CPC!  And please leave Monika a comment and let her know how much you like her project!

My Project at UStamp with Dawn and Friends

Hi there! I am SO excited to finally share that I was asked by Dawn Rapsas to be a Guest Designer for this round of UStamp with Dawn and Friends! Whoo hoo!! 


Do you love paper? Silly question, right? The Paper Parade is ALL about showcasing pretty papers from the current SU! catty, along with the Holiday Mini catty. There are over 40 projects included in the subsciption, including mine. *wink*

Here is my Flirtatious Birthday Gift Set: 

I featured the Flirtatious Specialty DSP in this project because anything that is PINK and BLINGY is just fabulous in my book! Included in the tutorial, are instructions for a scrapbook frame, an embellished photo brag book (with dressed-up pages) and a sweet card. 

Please check out the UStamp with Dawn and Friends site, there are SO many awesome projects in this round from so many amazingly talented designers. Besides, it's a REALLY good excuse to start using up some of that paper in your stash! (I'm sure I can't be the ONLY paper hoarder out there, lol!) 

Have a HAPPY day today! :) 

Memo Board at Craft Project Central

Hi there! Time for another new project over at Craft Project Central this month. 

This fun and (fabulously) functional project comes to you designed by Laurie!

~Memo Board and Coordinating Card~

This darling Memo Board is perfect to have near your desk or any busy area of the house so you can quickly jot down notes!  Combined with the coordinating card, it makes a perfect gift too!  This project is also a quick and easy class or club project and is a easy-to-make for craft fairs!


To get the instructions for Laurie’s project, just subscribe to October at CPC. There are 10 awesome projects included with your subscription, too. And please stop by Laurie's blog and let her know how much you like her project!


Have a HAPPY day today! :) 

Paper Players #67 - Jaydee's Fall Colors

Hello and Happy Sunday to you! This week at The Paper Players, the lovely and talented Jaydee has created a fab Fall color combo to get inspired for the season. 

Although, just yesterday, I mentioned how I struggle with the Cajun Craze color. I decided to make amends for this challenge and get my inner- "Cajun Crazy" ON! Lol! I was inspired by the sketch over at Twisted Sketches. This layout was so unique, I really wanted to give it a go! 

This card was also very inspired by my fellow Paper Player pal, Nance Leedy.  I used the Floral Fusion Sizzix Die to create the layered flowers and also layered a stamped image behind the sentiment, which is something that Nance does regularly for that extra "wow"-factor to her cards. I love the look! Thanks Nance, you already know I am a huge fan of yours...but this just confirms it! ;)

I used some retired Autumn Spice DSP on this one (as it was already sitting on my desk) because it was a perfect fit for the color combo. I sponged some Cajun Craze ink around all of the edges for some added pop, along with a layer of textured card stock. This card is pretty "bulky", but that's ok. Chunky cards may cost a little more to mail, but they are REALLY fun to open! Ha ha! 

Here is quick shot of the decorated inside of the card: 

Please stop by and visit the Paper Players Design Team to see what the gals have created with these fabulous colors. Their cards are awesome, as always! We sure hope you will play along this week with YOUR creation, too! 

The Paper Players Design Team

Ann Schach

Anne Marie Hile

Jaydee

Julie Marshall

LeAnne Pugliese

Lesley Croghan

Nance Leedy

Tara Bilbao
Cindy Hall

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a HAPPY day today! :) 


Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Paper: Autumn Spice DSP (ret.) , Bravo Burgundy, Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Very Vanilla card stock
Ink: Cajun Craze, More Mustard and Bravo Burgundy Classic ink 
Accessories: XL Oval punch, Decorative Label punch, Hemp Twine, Floral Fusion Sizzix Die, Bitty Punch Pack, Basic Pearls, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals, Multipurpose Liquid Glue and Stamping Sponges

Spa-Tacular Halloween Fun at CPC

Hi there, stampin' friends! I have another new project to share with you from Craft Project Central today. What a fun idea for a "girl's night" with a Halloween twist! 

This Spa-tacular Halloween Party project comes to you designed by Julie!

~Spa-Tacular Halloween Ensemble~

If you’re looking for something a little different for celebrating Halloween try throwing a Spa-tacular Halloween Party.  It’s a GREAT night in with the girls!  Fill the night with a fun Masquerade (facial masks), Pumpkin Pedicure, and more Spooky Pampering!  Don’t forget to fill a basket with some frightful favors for everyone to take home!


To get the instructions for Julie’s uber-fun project, just subscribe to October at CPC!  And please leave Julie a comment and let her know how much you like her project!


Thanks for stopping by! :) 
Hugs,

Our Creative Corner - Fall Color Challenge

Hello there and Happy SUPER Saturday to you! :) After a crazy week, I am finally back in creative action and ready to share the latest challenge over at Our Creative Corner. This week, the lovely Lori Rider is our hostess and she has whipped up a fabulous fall color combo to try out. 

Now, I will be the first to admit, that ANY color combo with Cajun Craze tends to scare me a little. I don't really know WHY but that color and I just tend to disagree with each other. It's not quite orange, it's kind of rusty...I just never seem to reach for this color. So, this was a bit of a challenge for me, indeed. I also couldn't figure out how to sneak that Pool Party in with all of these rich autumn colors. Gah! After deciding on the Day of Gratitude stamp set, I thought I would add the color as a shadow around the "falling" leaves. It didn't seem like quite enough, so I decided to tie it in with another layer. You can never have TOO many layers, right? 

I unearthed some (ret.) Autumn Spice DSP for this one and updated it with the Houndstooth embossing folder for added texture. It's a fairly clean card, but those leaves are so pretty on their own, I didn't want them to get lost in an overly "busy" card. I added a pop of pearls and some ribbon to finish it off. 

Hop on over to Our Creative Corner to see what the rest of the Design Team has created with this cool color combo. They really created some GREAT projects this week, as always. (...because they are awesome!) We sure hope you will play along with us. We can't wait to see what you do with the colors! 

Thanks SO much for visiting! Have a very HAPPY day today! :) 


Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Day of Gratitude
Paper: Autumn Spice DSP (ret.), Cajun Craze, Chocolate c/hip, Pool Party, Old Olive and Very Vanilla card stock
Ink: Cajun Craze, Chocolate Chip and Old Olive Classic ink
Accessories: 1- 1/4" Square punch, 1- 3/8" Square punch, Small Oval punch (ret.), Large Oval punch, Houndstooth Embossing folder, Pool Party Stampin' Write /marker, Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dot ribbon, Stamping Sponges (around the embossed DSP), Stampin' Dimensinals and basic Pearls

Craft Project Central in October

Hi there! So happy to announce that I have been asked by Jacque Craig, once again, to be a Guest Designer in the month of October at Craft Project Central. My project will be featured later on this month, but I wanted to share the first project that will be included in the October Subscription. 

This ADORABLE project was created by the super-fabulous Kim Score: 

 -Candy Portfolio Box & Scarecrow Card-

Surprise and delight with this portfolio style candy box that contains two kinds of chocolate treats!  Accompanied by this sweet scarecrow card, this box makes the perfect gift for the ones you love!

  

To get the instructions for Kim’s project, just subscribe to October at CPC.  And please visit Kim's blog and let her know how much you like her cute project! Seriously, how cute are these little punched pals?? 

Thanks for stopping by! Have a HAPPY day! :) 

Featured Designer for Freshly Made Sketches

Hello there and Happy Wednesday to you! I feel like I have been MIA from my blog for a wee bit too long. Lots going on here but ALL good things, so that is a bonus. Just trying to catch up this week. I am SO excited to share with you that I was invited, by my sweet friend,  Lesley Croghan, to be a Featured Designer for her new challenge blog: 

Freshly Made Sketches 

I love the concept of "clean" cards and didn't truly realize how MUCH until I created my card for this challenge. 

So what does FMS mean by a "clean card"? According to Lesley: "We are looking for clean-lined creations but unlike Clean and Simple challenges, we encourage lots of detail and embellishments as long as they maintain a "clean" look to your card."

So, here is my interpretation of this fabulous sketch. Although I centered the main panel on the card, because it seemed to fit better within the lines of the plaid DSP and ribbon. This card also marks the return of my infatuation (read as obsession) with the Button Buddies stamp set. :) I paired it up with some punched flowers from the Itty Bitty Punch Pack and some Bitty Buttons for dimension. It's an "itty bitty bouquet" of cuteness! I also really love the Domestic Goddess DSP that I ripped into for the first time with this card. Totally makes me a fan of Calypso Coral! (Which is a good thing because we weren't really getting along up until now, lol!) 


Although tough to see in the main photo, this card has a lot of dimension to it. Each layer is built up with some Stampin' Dimensionals. I finished it off with some Basic Pearls and a ruffled bow. The sentiment is simple and can be used for a variety of occasions. 

Please stop by Freshly Made Sketches to see what all of the excitement is about. Their Design Team pretty much ROCKS the house and I know they have created some wonderful "eye-candy" for inspiration. (Hugs, ladies!!) Hope you have a chance to play along this week, too! 

Lesley Croghan

Cindy Hall

Linda Callahan

Tui Nathan

Jen Mitchell

Jennifer Timko

Rita Wright

Have a HAPPY day! :) 

Stampin' Up! Supply List: 
Stamps: Button Buddies (awwww, yeah!!) and Friendly Phrases
Paper: Domestic Goddess DSP, Calypso Coral, Pool Party and Whisper White card stock
Ink: Calypso Coral Classic ink (unwrapped it for the first time today) 
Accessories: Pool Party Stampin' Write Marker, 1- 1/4" Circle punch, 1- 3/8" Circle punch, Calypso Coral 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Bitty Buttons, Basic Pearls and lots of Stampin' Dimensionals
Non SU: circle and scallop circle die cuts

Winner, winner...

...chicken dinner! Well, I didn't really promise a "chicken dinner" but I DID promise a free month subscription (September) to Craft Project Central. So, that's what I am here to announce today. After plugging in the numbers to random.org the winner is: 

#11 Margaret: 

Margaret said...

This is beautiful and I love the decorative gift box! Your flowers are gorgeous!!

Margaret, please shoot me an email at: annemariehile (at) gmail (dot) com so I  can get your free month subscription all set up for you. :) 

Thank you to everyone who left a comment and played along! 

Paper Players #66- LeAnne's Theme Challenge

Hi there, stampin' friends! Just a quick post to share the new challenge over at the Paper Players. The lovely LeAnne has a fabulous theme challenge this week, so I hope you will check it out and play along. I am taking this week off from the DT and Rita Wright has graciously stepped in to share her awesomeness with you. (Thanks BUNCHES, Rita!) 

I'm going to play along LATER this week, for sure...because this one is TOO much fun to miss! (See you soon, PP gals!) Please stop by the Paper Players and see what the super-fantastic Design Team has whipped up for inspiration, this week! These ladies ROCK...not just this week, but EVERY week!! :) 

Have a great day! 

Hugs,

My CPC Project and Blog Candy!!

Hi there! Happy Friday to you! 

Well, I'm pretty excited because my project for September has been featured over at 

Craft Project Central today! Hooray! 

Here it is:

-Spice Cake Card Sampler with Gift Box-

Here is a great set of all-occasion cards featuring the Spice Cake Designer Series Paper (DSP) and the Oval All stamp set. There are four cards in this set, including a Thank You card, a Best Wishes card, a Just for You card and a Fabulous Friend card. The project also features instructions for a fun gift box to package the set in. This project makes a great gift and is also perfect for clubs and classes.

There are 10 awesome projects included in this month's subscription at Craft Project Central. It's a great deal, too! Please stop by and check it out! 

**Blog Candy Alert**

Want to win this month's Craft Project Central subscription for FREE? 

Well, I am offering up a September subscription to one lucky reader...completely free of charge. What do you have to do to get entered to win? Simply leave me a happy comment. Pretty simple, huh? I will randomly select a winner on Sunday 10/2 at 9pm (CST) so be sure to check back to see if YOU have won.

PS: If you don't have your email address set up in your Blogger profile, please leave it in your comment. If I can't contact you...I can't get your prize to you if you are the winner! 

Have a great day today! :)