Repeat Impressions Sketch Challenge

Hi -- is it looking like fall where you are?  Here in East Texas, we have had a few days of cool weather - and we have loved it!!

Today Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions challenged us with this sketch:

And here is my card:

 

I used the stamps called Thanks so Much from the Quartet Compliments Collection and the Butterfly is from the Summer Series.  

It would be great for you to join us and show us what you would do with this sketch!  Using Repeat Impressions stamps is not required to join in the fum, but if you have Repeat Impressions stamps - show them off and your name will be put into the random drawing twice.  The randomly picked name will win a great gift certificate from Repeat Impressions.  Just make a card and link it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built.

Thanks for looking at my card.  Have a Happy Stamping Day!!

Classy Cards 'n Such Thinking of you

Hi -- today it's Joy showing you a card I made with a stamp set from Classy Cards 'N Such.  It is called A Mountain View.  I bought this set in order to make some classy Men's Cards - they are always a challenge for me, but this set is going to make it easy.

I used  Tim Holtz Distress Inks (love 'em!) and to ink up my paper and a couple of Tim Holtz Distress Ink Markers to add just a little color.  I distressed the edges with a distress tool and used the tweezers from my Paper Blossoms Tool Kit to grab the edge of the corner and curl.  I held it for a minute and it stayed curled.  I colored some twine with my Tim Holtz Markers and tied in a knot.

Check out Classy Cards 'N Such stamp sets - there are so many good ones - I have a very long list - hoping Santa will bring me a few.

Thanks for looking at my card, have a happy stamping day.

Classy Cards 'n Such Card Time

Good morning!  It's Joy here to show you what I made with papers from Classy Cards 'n Such.  I love the "shabby chic" look and it's easy to achieve with these special papers from Kaiser Craft  I hope the "shabby chic" look never goes away.

Here is my card:

I used Designer Papers called Lake House from Kaiser Craft.  Oh my goodness I love each one of these papers and it is hard for me not to hoard them!  The stamp is from a great stamp set by JustRite Stamps called Just Keep Calm.  It was stamped on one of the many die cuts in the paper pad.  This set lets you make up you own "Keep calm and........." phrase.    It is quite a large stamp set with lots of sentiments.  It was stamped on one of the many die cuts in the paper pad.   The flowers were cut out using my favorite Cheery Lynn Designs Build a Flower #2 Die using some old pattern paper and very lightly inked with Tim Holtz Crushed Olive and Worn Lipstick Ink Distress Inks. After I punching a little bottom trim, stitching was used to attach the gray patterned piece to the card.  I added some Little White Pearls for a little bit of bling.

Recap of Supplies from Classy Cards 'n Such:

Lake House by Kaiser Craft
Just Keep Calm by JustRite
Build a Flower Die by Cheery Lynn
White Pearls (on sale!!)by Want2Scrap
Crushed Olive Distress Ink by Tim Holtz

Thanks for looking at my card - have a HAPPY stamping day!

Repeat Impressions Stamp of the Week

Hi -- today Wendy from Repeat Impressions is giving a 50% discount on the stamp called Wings Positive.  Just go to her blog, The House That Stamps Built and grab the special code and then go to Repeat Impressions and put that code into the special order blank.

Here is my card:

 

and here is the list of Rock Star Designers who have made cards to inspire you.

Cheri 

Deonna 
Joy ~  you are here
Karen 
Brenda

Thanks for looking at my card - have a happy stamping day.

Classy Cards 'n Such Birthday Card

 
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Hi Joy here today posting a card for Classy Cards 'n Such.   – Is your summer going by too fast – can’t believe that summer is almost over.  I'm trying to make the most of the few days that are left. 

Today I started out making a Christmas card - trying to get ahead on my list –  and somehow it morphed into a birthday card – ha,ha, - sometimes, cards just take on their own personality!

1.  Ink up a stamp from JustRite Stampers called Vintage Filigree Fancies with red ink on script paper and heat emboss with Clear Embossing Powder.

2.  Ink up the Birthday Blessings Stamp from the Vintage Filigree Fancies set with red ink, and emboss with Clear Embossing Powder on a simple tag.

3.  Assemble on red card stock, place on card base and add White Pearl Accents (which are on SALE!)

This is a simple and fast card to make – Now I’m ready for that Birthday Party!

Have a HAPPY stamping day!

Designer's Choice Challenge Time at Repeat Impressions

I love Designer' Choice Challenge at Repeat Impressions!  This week it was Karen's turn to challenge us - and that challenge was "wings" - anything with wings - this will be interesting to see how you meet her challenge.  Make a project with "wings" and link it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built.  Wendy will have a random drawing of names and the name drawn will get a great gift certificate.

 I used the sweet stamp called Nap Time Fairy and a masked "Dream" from the large background stamp called Dream Inspire Hope.

Here is the list of Rock Star Designers who made projects to inspire you.

Cheri 

Deonna 
Joy ~  you are here
Joyce 
Karen 
Geri
Brenda

Thank you for looking at my card.  Have a HAPPY stamping day!

Creative Belli Challenge

Good Morning!! Today Darsie, owner of the Creative Belli Challenge has challenged us to use glitter in our project.  My "projects" for the next few weeks are going to be Christmas cards.  I have a goal to get all of mine done and mailed by the first week of December -- so I have to get working!  My Christmas cards are usually all different.  For this glitter challenge I used two different colors of green glitter and a little red glitter for the berries in the holly leaves.

So here's my card with glitter:

Why don't you join in the challenge?  Just go to Creative Belli Challenge Blogspot and link your project.  Remember the spirit of the Belli Challenge is to use things you already have in your craft room.  Maybe a forgotten tool, an old embellishment or maybe some paper that you have in your stash.  We would love to see what you create.

Thank you for looking at my card - have a HAPPY stamping day.

Repeat Impressions Stamp of the Week

This week Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions has a fabulous sentiment stamp for Stamp of the Week - this stamp will be 50% off for one week.  Just go to Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and get the special code, then go to Repeat Impressions put that code into the special instructions blank.

I made this card for my sweet sister, because she loves the color purple.

Here is the list of Rock Star Designers who made cards to inspire you.

 

Cheri 

Deonna 
Joy ~  you are here
Joyce 
Karen 
Geri
Brenda

Thank you for looking at my card.  Have a HAPPY stamping day!

Good Morning! Today Wendy owner of Repeat Impressions has challenged us to this sketch:

Now it is not a hard sketch - I love being able to use some of my favorite scraps and one of my favorite sentiments from Repeat Impressions - called You Are Special... Don't you just love Wendy's font!  Here is my card:

The rest of the Design Team listed below have made cards to inspire you.  Take a look, then make your card and link it on Wendy's blog,  The House That Stamps Built.  She will have a random drawing and that name will received a nice gift certificate from Repeat Impressions.  How fun it would be to go SHOPPING!

Cheri 

Deonna 
Joy ~  you are here
Joyce 
Karen 
Geri
Brenda

Thank you for looking at my card.  Have a HAPPY stamping day!

Stamp TV Color Combo Challenge

Hi - if you have just come from  Karen's  blog for the Stamp TV Color Combo Challenge you are right on target.  Carolina challenge us with this color combo:

Make sure to leave a comment as you go along because we will choose a random comment and that stamper will win a grab bag of Gina K. Designs products! Look for the announcement on Tuesday, August 13.

Carolina picked the pretty, pretty colors of Gray, White and Yellow and we could use one other color -- which for this card I used black.

Here is my card:

 I used the stamps from Blossom and All Occasion Tags2.  The flowers were embossed white on gray card stock and the yellow gingham ribbon is from a Stamp TV Kit.

Now it's time to hop over to Geri's blog.  You will love what that sweet talented lady has done with the color challenge!

Thank you for leaving your comments  - have a HAPPY stamping day.

Classy Cards 'n Such

Hi friends!  Today I'm so excited about being a Guest Designer for Classy Cards 'n Such.  Thank you so much Beverly for allowing me the opportunity!  Take a look at their selection of stamping supplies.  You will be quite surprised at some of the new items!!

Here is a card I made - I used a beautiful stamp from Just Rite Stamps called Sea Shell Bay.  There are some beautiful stamps and sentiments in this group.  I heat embossed it using Antiquities Embossing Powder and added some Seam Binding I dyed brown. (p.s.  you will love the price of this seam binding).  The little tool called "Bow Easy" makes tying triple bows super easy - this is a tool that is small and stays out on my crafting table.  The Spellbinders Die I used is called Label Twenty-Two.

Thank you for looking at my card - please go by Classy Cards and Such - take a look at the great supplies!

Recap of Supplies:
Sea Shell Bay Stamp Set by JustRite
Antiquities Embossing Powder
Seam Binding
Bow Easy
Spellbinders Label Twenty-two

Have a HAPPY stamping day!

Classy Cards 'n Such

Hi – Joy here today I was so honored when Beverly owner of Classy Cards 'n Such asked me to be a guest designer.  What a special privilege this is - I am excited about this opportunity!

I needed to make a sympathy card -- so here we go -- 

1. Sponge a piece of cardstock with Tim Holtz Weathered Wood Distress Ink, then mist a background stamp from Impression Obsessions called Vine with water from a Spritz Bottle then stamp on the inked cardstock – then add a few inked spots with a Viva Décor Pearl Pen.

2. Die cut some flowers from the Cheery Lynn Build a Flower#1 and #2.

3. Heat emboss prayer sentiment  from JustRite Stampers called BotanicalMedallions and Banners with Detail White Embossing Powder on a piece of vellum.

3.  Punch a little border from pink & white paper then assemble flowers on vellum and assemble on card.

I’ll add an encouraging sentiment on the inside and mail to a family friend.  Thanks for looking at my card.  Here is a list of the supplies I used:

Vine Background Stamp by Impression Obsession background stamp

Tim Holtz Distress Ink

Water Spritzer Bottle

Viva Décor Pearl Pen

Cheery Lynn Build a Flower #1 & #2 Dies

Botanical Medallions & Banners from JustRite Stampers

Have a HAPPY stamping day!

Repeat Impressions Designers Choice Challenge

Today Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions allows each Rock Star Design Team member offer up a challenge and I get to issue a challenge today!  So...... today the challenge is to make a project using a water element - rain, water, rivers, anything with water.  Here is my card:

I stamped the Sand Dollar in the corner of some card stock.  (this reminds me of Sand Beach in Acadia National Park where you can find lots and lots of these sand dollars).  I did some sponging using masking tape (my new found love).  I used the Thinking of You sentiment and tied a little rope ribbon around the card.  It is a flat card, so it will be easy to mail.

Take a look at what the other Rock Stars made to inspire you.

Cheri 

Deonna 
Joy ~  you are here
Joyce 
Karen 
Geri
Brenda

Now it's your turn - make a card with a water feature and link it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built - and you could be the randomly drawn name who will get  a nice gift certificate for
Repeat Impressions.  You don't have to use Repeat Impressions stamps, but if you do, your name will be put in twice.

Thanks for looking at my card.  Have a HAPPY stamping day.

Creative Belli's Summer Challenge

Good morning!  I can't believe how fast summer is going!  How about you - are you ready for school to begin?  My quiet days of reading and relaxing will be coming to and end soon and I'll be getting back into my regular routine and I'll miss those days -- just makes me look forward to making plans for next summer.

Today Darsie, owner of the Creative Belli Challenge has challenged us in making a summer card - there are so many beautiful summer stamp images, but I love the bright happy summer colors - so I made this card.

 

It's a small square card die cut with Spellbinders and a sentiment stamp from Repeat Impressions.  

Here is a list of the other Design Team members who had made cards for the challenge.  

• Darsie Bruno
• Ceal Pritchett
• Joy Hadden
• Robin Parker
• Pat K 

We would love for you to join in the challenge - show us your summer card!  Use any stamps and any embellishments.  Remember the spirit of the Belli challenge is to use your old and forgotten embellishments or papers - we would love to see what you have.  Make a project and link it on the Creative Belli Challenge Blog.

Thanks for looking at my card - have a HAPPY stamping day.

Repeat Imressions's Stamp of the Week - Butterfly

Good morning friends!  This week Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions has a special deal for us!  For this week only you can buy this "Butterfly" stamp for 50% off.    Here is my card

I stamped the butterfly with some pink ink and the sentiment in gray ink on  text background paper.  I then stamped a couple of more, cut them out and popped them up and added some pearls and outlined the Best Wishes with a Spica Silver Glitter Pen.

  Here is what a few of the other Repeat Impression Design Team members made.

 Joy  - you are here 

Geri

Joyce


To get the discount, just go to Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built, get the special code and put it in the special instructions blank at the Repeat Impressions web site.


Thank you for looking at my card - have a HAPPY stamping day.

Bella Blvd Giveaway!

Have you seen Bella Blvd's new collections? Oh My Goodness - such pretty bright happy colors.  Go check the new collections on their blog right here --- BELLA BLVD - and while you are there enter their Giveway.

Thanks!

Repeat Impressions Sketch Day

Today Wendy from Repeat Impressions gave us this sketch to challenge us

So here is the card I made.  I used the sentiment called Wishing you..... Which I think is a very sweet Birthday wish.  

Now Wendy would like to challenge you.  Just make a card and link it on her blog, The House That Stamps Built.  If you have Repeat Impressions stamps, let us see how you would use them.  If you do your name will go into a drawing twice.  Wendy will have a random drawing and that name will win a fantastic gift certificate from Repeat Impressions.

Cheri 

Deonna 
Joy ~  you are here
Joyce 
Karen 
Geri
Brenda

Thank you for commenting on my card- Have a happy stamping day!

Repeat Impression Designer's Choice Challenge

How is your summer going?  Not too much longer and we are going to have to start thinking about back-to-school time!  Yikes - I'm not ready!

Joyce, one of the Repeat Impressions Designers has challenged us to make a project - with fun/funny in mind - so here is my card:

I have a friend who is turning 50 -- and she always teases me about being older than her -- so now I'm getting to tease her about being 50!  Turn about is fair play.

I used the Jester Banner and the sentiment It's Time to Party.  We would like for you to join in our challenge and show us your "funny" project.  You do not have to have Repeat Impressions stamps, but if you have any, we would like to see what you can do.  If you use them, Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions will put your name into a hat twice.  Just make a project and link it on her blog, The House That Stamps Built.

Here are the other Repeat Impressions Designers who have made some projects to inspire you.

Cheri 

Deonna 
Joy ~  you are here
Joyce 
Karen 
Geri
Brenda

Thank you for leaving a comment - have a Happy stamping day!

Creative Belli Challenge - Christmas in July

Today Darsie, owner of the Creative Belli Challenge has challenged us to make a Christmas card - good way to get started on our Christmas card list.

Here is my card:

I used Repeat Impressions stamps and some Christmas papers from last year.  The spirit of the Belli challenges is to encourage you to use your OLD and FORGOTTEN embellishments! Everyone is welcome to play along! Challenge a stamping friend! Just follow the theme and add your direct link to the inlinkz widget at the Creative Belli Challenge blog.

Here is the list of Designers who have made cards to inspire you.

• Darsie Bruno
• Ceal Pritchett
• Joy Hadden
• Robin Parker
• Pat K

Thank you for your comments - have a HAPPY stamping day.

Stamp of the Week from Repeat Impressions

This week Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions has a special 50% off discount for you on the stamp called Sand Dollar.  This is going to be one of my favorites because just this last month, at Sand Beach in Acadia National Park, I found 20 of them - all in one piece!  I waded out about 20 feet and reached down to pick up some sand and came up with a handful of them.  Well, I didn't stop till I found about 20 of them!  It was amazing! 

So here's the deal --- go to Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and get the special discount code.  Then when you order at Repeat Impressions, put that code into the special instructions blank and you will get your 50% discount.

Here are two cards I made with the Sand Dollar stamp.

You will just love what the other Repeat Impressions Design Team members did to inspire you:

 

Joy  - you are here

Geri
Joyce

Thank you for your comments - have a HAPPY stamping day!

What If Wednesday Sketch Challenge

Today Wendy owner of Repeat Impressions Stamps challenged us with this great sketch.

And this is my card:

I used the stamp called Large Palm Frond and the stamp resist technique with white and clear embossing powder and the With Deepest Sympathy sentiment.  I masked the "With" part so that it would fit on my tag and used a wide ribbon.

Now Wendy would like to challenge you to do a project with this sketch - It could mean a nice gift certificate for you from Repeat Impressions.  Just make a card/layout and link it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built.  Your name could be the one that is randomly drawn. You don't have to use Repeat Impressions Stamps but if you use Repeat Impression stamps - your name will go in twice! 

Need a little inspiration?  Here is the list of Rock Star Designers who will inspire you to get out your stamps!

Cheri 

Deonna 
Joy ~  you are here
Joyce 
Karen 
Geri

Thanks for looking at my card and have a HAPPY stamping day.

Stamp TV Blog Hop for July

Today Carolina, from Stamp TV challenged us in this blog hop with this sketch.  If you have arrived here from my talented friend, Gerri you are right on target.

This sketch gave me an opportunity to use one of my favorite stamp sets called Shine On.  I love the little chick with the umbrella.  The little "hi" sentiment is from the set called Sweet Friend.  The ribbon is from one of Stamp TV Stamp Kits and the cardstock is Turquoise Sea (which I love, love, love) and GKD White for the card base. I added a few silver pearls to the umbrella and those sweet rain boots.

Make sure to leave a comment as you go along because we will choose a random comment and that stamper will win a grab bag of Gina K. Designs products! Look for the announcement on Tuesday, July 16.


Now hop on to Karen's blog.  You will really like her card!

Thank you for looking at my card - have a HAPPY stamping day.

Creative Belli Challenge - Red White and Blue

Darsie, owner of the Creative Belli Challenge has  used the theme of red, white and blue to challenge our project making skills!

Remember the goal of the Creative Belli Challenge is for us to use material, tools and embellishments that we already have - perhaps something you haven't used in a while -- So dust off those neglected items and get crackin'!

Here is my project - and it was a REAL CHALLENGE for me.  I'm on vacation, far, far from home and my card making comfor zone!  I did bring a few supplies with me and so here is what I came up with:

The stamp is from Repeat Impressions called Bodie Island Lighthouse - I had it in the few supplies that I brought and the paper is some scraps.

Here are the Designers who made projects to inspire you before you make your project - and link it on the Creative Belli Challenge Blog.  Just make your project and let us sweet what you do with red, white and blue - I'm looking forward to seeing what you do.

• Darsie Bruno
• Ceal Pritchett
• Joy Hadden
• Robin Parker

Thank you for looking at my card - have a happy stamping day.

Repeat Impressions Designers Choice Challenge

Today Deonna, one of the Rock Star Designers at Repeat Impressions has challenged us to make a Monochromatic project.  Have you seen the monochromatic posts on Pinterest?  Oh, my word -- from nails to socks - it is all the rage now.  So here is my card:

 I used the image called Dandelion Breeze and the sentiment is Let Your Dreams......  A little ribbon and a sweet little flower completed the card.


Here is the list of Designer who have made projects:

Cheri 

Deonna 
Joy ~  you are here
Joyce 
Karen 
Geri
Brenda
Sarah

Why don't you join in the challenge?  We would love to see what you create.  If you use Repeat Impressions stamps, Wendy will put your name in the pot twice and she will draw a name and that person will receive a great gift certificate from Repeat Impressions - just think of all the stamps you could get - start making a list!  Just make a project and link it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built.

Thank you for looking at my card - have a HAPPY stamping day.

Repeat Impressions Stamp of the Week - Leaf Motif

Wendy from Repeat Impressions has put one of my favorite stamps on sale for 50% off.  It is called Leaf Motif - it is a gorgeous stamp that can be used to create backgrounds or as an accent.  I made two cards this week.  I could have made more.  I love this stamp -- should I say it again -- I love this stamp.

Just go to Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and get the special sale code.  Then when you purchase this stamp, you can put the code in the special instructions blank.  Here are two cards:

This one I needed for a friend whose mother just passed away and I wanted one that was not too frilly, but clean and simple.

 I used copper colored embossing powder and added the sentiment.

This one I jazzed up a little with the ribbon

 

This one I used white embossing powder and stamped a sentiment.

Here is the list of Designers that made cards to inspire you:

Joy  - you are here

Geri
Joyce

Thanks for looking at my card.  Have a HAPPY stamping day.