Creative Belli Challenge

Hi - fellow crafters!  Today Darcie owner of Creative Belli Challenge asked us to do an Easter card to inspire you and challenge you to show us your Easter Cards - I'm looking forward to getting some fresh new ideas from you guys.  Be sure to make a card and post it on Darcie's blog, Creative Belli Challenge.

Here is my card:

I used some Spellbinders Dies, a Papertrey Ink Die and stamp.

Here are the other members of the Creative Belli Design Team - get some inspiration from them and then show us your Easter project!

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

I'm looking forward to seeing what you create!  Have a HAPPY stamping day!

Repeat Impressions Designer's Choice Challenge

This week Geri, one of the Rock Stars from Repeat Impressions challenged the rest of us to make a card with spring flowers - in East Texas spring is in full bloom! Dogwood, azaleas, daffodils and tulips are popping up all over!

So to celebrate I used the Repeat Impressions image called Daffodils.  It is a gorgeous stamp with lots of possibilities of coloring or paper piecing.  This is also the card I sent to Wendy, owner of Repeat Impression as a birthday card.   HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WENDY!   Here it is:

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

Cheri

Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy
Deonna

and Geri would like to challenge you to make a card that shows off a spring bouquet.  Make one and post it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and you could be the randomly chosen name to receive a fabulous gift certificate. 

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

Stamp TV Blog Hop with GLITTER

Carolina, hop coordinator with Stamp TV challenged us to make a CAS card using only glitter as our embellishment --- and believe me - that is a challenge for me, because I love ribbon, buttons and flowers - so this took a little thinking for me.  If you have come from Geri's blog then you are at the right spot.  Didn't she have the sweetest card!   You might like to start at the beginning which is right here.

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, April 2.

Here is my card.

I used the Scooter Diva and the card is going to my little sister who rides a red scooter - I know she will get a big kick out of it!  I also used Gina K's cloud technique found here.

Now pop along to Karen's  blog.  I know you will get a lot of inspiration from her.

Thanks for hopping with us tonight - have a HAPPY stamping day.

Stamp of the Week is Pussy Willows

You are going to love the stamp that Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions has picked for Stamp of the Week!  It reveals her sense of humor.  It is called Pussy Willows and here is my card:

Remember you can get this stamp for 50% off for one week.  Just go to Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and get the special code there then put that code into the Special Instructions blank when you check out at Repeat Impressions.

Check out what these Rock Stars did with the stamp.

Joy  - you are here
Christy
Kecia
Joyce

That's all for now -- get your stamp ordered and have a HAPPY stamping day!

Sketch Day at Repeat Impressions

Today is Sketch Day at Repeat Impressions, Wendy, the owner drew this sketch for the Design Team to follow

and here is my card:

I used the image called Spring Blossoms.  Spring is coming here to East Texas and you can see it all around - dogwoods are blooming, azaleas are budding and the daffodils have been out so long that they are now all fading.

It would be great for you to do a project using the sketch and link it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built.  She will have a random drawing for a nice gift certificate from Repeat Impressions -- and the whole team would like to see what you could do -- you don't have to use Repeat Impressions stamps, but we would love for you to use them.

Here is a list of Rock Star Design Team members who have made projects to inspire you.  Take a look at theirs and then let us see yours --- thanks!

Cheri
Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy
Deonna 

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

Repeat Impressions Challenge from Karen

Karen, one of the Repeat Impressions Design Team Rock Stars challenged us to make a card using a brayer or sponge technique.  New territory for me -- I decided to use a sponge for the background of the flower vine.  Here is my card:

I used Repeat Impressions'  Flowering Vine and Thinking of You sentiment.  Here is the list of Rock Star Designers - After taking a look at their projects, make a project and link it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built.  Wendy will award a randomly drawn name a very nice gift certificate.

Cheri
Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy
Deonna

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

Creative Belli Challenge

Good morning!  Darcie owner of the Creative Belli Challenge asked us to make a project using green or a St. Patrick's theme.  So here is my card:

The stamps and the paper are from Papertrey Ink.  Now Darcie would like to see what you can create.  Make a project and link it on her blog, Creative Belli Challenge.  Here is the list of designers who made cards to inspire you - remember it can be a scrapbook page, card, 3-D project or anything else that uses Darcie's theme of something St. Patricks or use the color green.

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

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

Stamp TV Inspirational Blog Hop

Carolina has arranged for an Inspirational Blog Hop today and our inspiration comes from the talented Lori.  Isn't it cute?  If you have just come from Lori's blog then you are at the right spot.  I'm always in awe of what she creates. You should begin at the start of the hop so that you will not miss any of the projects the CSS Design Team wants to show you and the beginning is right here at Stamp TV.

Here is Lori's inspirational pic

Here is my card:

I used my favorite Stamp It Big Stamp set with GKD Bubble Gum Pink, Innocent Pink and White cardstocks.  The ribbon is some vintage ribbon purchased at Brimfield Antique Market.

Now pop on over to Geri's  blog and she will wow you with the colors she has chosen to use to inspire you.  

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

Time for Stamp of the Week

Wendy owner of Repeat Impressions always picks great stamps for Stamp of the Week - this week it is one that is just in time for Easter stamping !  It is called Easter Balloons.  So easy to color or paper piece.

Here is my card:

Remember you have the opportunity to get this great stamp for 50% off for one week only.  I colored it with Copic Markers and popped it up with some foam squares.

To get this stamp at the special price, go to Wendy's Blog, The House That Stamps Built, get the special code and then put that code in the special instructions blank at check out.  Then --- VOILA --- it will be in your mail box in a few days!

Here are a few Rock Stars who want to show you how they used this stamp.

Joy  - you are here
Christy
Kecia
Joyce

Thanks for looking at my card - Have a happy stamping day!

Repeat Impressions Sketch Challenge

Yeah - today is sketch challenge day at Repeat Impressions.  I just love the sketches Wendy posts for us.  Here is Wendy's sketch:

and here is my card:

 

Stamp is Wild Violets and Small Butterfly from the Summer Series.  Here is the list of Design Team Members who made cards to inspire you:

Cheri
Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy
Deonna 

Now, we would like to challenge you to make a card and post it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and you could be the winner of a very nice gift certificate from Repeat Impressions.

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

Repeat Impressions Designer's Choice Challenge

Today Cheri one of the Repeat Impressions Rock Stars challenged all the other designers to make a card using the colors red, white and black.  Here is my card:

 

I used the image called Mina from Wendy's Far East Series.  I just love this image and it is very detailed.  I embossed a piece of cardstock and put a bright red bow on it.

Now it's your turn.  Make a card using these colors and link it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built.  She is going to draw a random name and the winner will receive a great gift certificate from Repeat Impressions.

Here is the list of designers with great projects, check them out for some inspiration.

Cheri
Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy
Deonna - our NEW Rock Star

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

Creative Belli Challenge

Darcie, owner of The Creative Belli Challenge has challenged us today to make a project - layout, 3-D or card - maybe even some wall art using the colors red, white and black.  Here is my card

The image is from Repeat Impressions called Easter Lily.  Typically I don't think of black and red as Easter colors, but I thought this would be a great image for the detailed matting.

Here is the list of designers with projects for your inspiration.

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

 Now it's your turn -- make a project and link it on the Creative Belli Challenge blog.  We would love to see what you create.

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

Stamp TV Favorite Things Challenge

Tonight Caroline has arranged a STAMP TV Blog Hop.  Our inspiration is from one of the songs from the movie The Sound of Music.

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

Brown paper packages tied up with strings

These are a few of my favorite things

If you have come from Geri's blog, you are right on target. If not, you may want to go to Stamp TV and start there, so you will not miss any inspiration.  Here is my first card:

One of my favorite things -- the Stamp It Big stamp set!! Love it.  Paper is GKD called Pool Side.  The little round background for the buttons is from Simple Snowflakes, cardstock is Pure Luxury White and Chocolate Brown.

Next up using the Stamp It Big Stamp Set:

 

Used the balloons from Scooter Diva, cardstock is Blue Raspberry and Pure Luxury White and paper is Hello Sunshine.


Because this card is a square, I used a glycine bag to hand deliver.  I used Ticket Trio as a closure. 

Now pop on over to Karen's blog and she will inspire you with her card.  Thank you for looking at my card and have a HAPPY stamping day.

Repeat Impressions Stamp of the Week

This week's Repeat Impressions's Stamp of the Week is called "Today is a gift..." Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions is offering this stamp for this week at 50% off.  Just go to her blog, The House That Stamps Built and get the special code and enter that code in the special instructions blank when you order at Repeat Impressions.

The sentiment was stamped on vellum and then attached with pearls.  Here is the list of Rock Stars who would like to show you what they have done.


Cheri
Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy
Deonna - our NEW Rock Star

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

Repeat Impression's Sketch Challenge

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

and here are my cards:

I stamped the Lambs and sentiment  on vellum and added the three little brads.

I stamped the Large Palm Frond in VersaMark and topped it off with the Get Well Soon sentiment.

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

Cheri
Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy
Deonna - our NEW Rock Star

Now it's YOUR turn.  Make a project using the sketch and link it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and you could be the randomly drawn name for a really nice gift certificate for Repeat Impressions.

Thank you and have a HAPPY stamping day.

Repeat Impressions Stamp of the Week

It's Monday and time for a new Stamp of the Week.  This week Wendy has chosen a totally neat stamp - and it's called Cat Features.  It is such a cutie!  Here are my cards:

I used the sentiment called Forget chicken soup......

and also:

This one uses the stamp "Thanks so much" ..... I used a little masking (my favorite technique). and here is the list of others who made projects to inspire you.
Cheri
Joy  - you are here
Karen
Deonna - our newest rock star
Geri






Remember, you can get this stamp for 50% off - by going to Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and get the special code there and enter it in the special instructions blank at the Repeat Impressions check out page.

Thanks for looking at my card.

Repeat Impressions Designer Choice Challenge

Today Kecia one of the Repeat Impression's Rock Star Designers challenged us to make a project using our all time favorite Repeat Impression stamp ----NOT FAIR - NOT FAIR because that is too hard to do!  I could tell you to just open their web site and take a pick of any stamp-- they are ALL fabulous.  Because I needed a "thank you" card, I used this image which I really do love.

The stamp is called Clover Bunny and the Thank You.

Check these projects out!
Cheri
Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy

Now Kecia is challenging you to make a card and link it on Wendy's page, The House That Stamps Built.  Wendy will drawn a random name and you could be the winner of a nice gift certificate.  I can't wait to see what is your favorite image -- it does not have to be Repeat Impression stamps, but if you use them your name will go into the hat twice!

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

Creative Belli Challenge Valentine

Darsie owner of the Creative Belli Challenge has challenged us to make a card with a Valentine/Hearts theme -- easy peazy!  So many valentines, so little time......
I made 2 smaller cards for little boxes of candy I'm giving to two of my friends. The stamps are from Gina K Designs and the hearts are from Spellbinders.

Here are some projects made by the Creative Belli Design Team:

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

Now Darsie wants to challenge you to make a Valentine/Heart project -- show us what you can do and inspire us! We would love to see what you create.  Link your card --- or project at the Creative Belli blog.

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

Repeat Impressions Stamp of the Week

Hi!! Hope you are having a good day!  Today Wendy owner of Repeat Impressions is offering this stamp called Scruffy puppy on sale for 50% off!  All you need to do is go to her blog, The House that stamps built and get the code.  When you order your stamp, just put that code in the special instructions blank and then it will be on its way to you!  Here is my card:

Both of the sentiments, Be My Valentine and Unitl one has loved.... are from Repeat Impressions.

Check out what some of the other Rock Stars have created:

Cheri
Joy  - you are here
Karen
Geri
Thank you for looking at my cards and leaving a comment!  Have a HAPPY stamping day!

Repeat Impressions Sketch

It is getting soooo close to Valentine's Day -- are you busy make cards for your friends or for your child's class?  I was in the Valentine mood, so when Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions challenged us with the following sketch,  I made it "valentiney".

Here is Wendy's sketch:

and here is my card that used the "Love Post" image.

Here is the list of Rock Star Designers who made projects to inspire you:
Cheri
Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy

Now it's your turn to join in the challenge.  Go to Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and link your card -- you could be the randomly drawn winner of a great gift certificate. 

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

Stamp TV Color Combo Challenge Blog Hop

Today Carolina from Stamp TV has arranged a Color Challenge Blog Hop for us.  Geri from the Alumni Design Team has chosen the colors of  pink, red and one neutral (white, black or tan) for the challenge.

If you have come from Karen's blog  (I' m sure you loved her card) you are right on target!  If not, you might want to start at the beginning of Stamp TV right here.    So you will not miss any of the amazing projects!

Here is my 1st card:

This used the stamps from Seasonal Labels - the sweet little "love" sentiment is from the same set - I just did a little masking and was able to just use the love part of the stamp.  The cardstock is Black Onyx from Gina K.

Since the card is black, I put this on the inside in order to make it a little easier to write on:

The next card uses the "blackboard technique" that seems to be so popular now.

The darling little owl &stamp sentiment are from Sun-Kissed Autumn, the swirls are from Seasonal Labels, and the little heart is from Ticket Trio.  The beautiful scroll frame is from an older set that has
FABULOUS frames for making those neat chalkboard frames you see on Pinterest and is called Festive Labels (check it out here).  One of the things I like about Gina K stamp sets is that she packs so many stamps in a set, it is easy to find little ones that look great on those chalkboard cards.

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, February 12.

Now go along to  Geri's blog and get ready to say "wow", because she always has the most beautiful cards!

Thanks for looking at my card and have a Happy stamping day!

Repeat Impression Designer's Choice Challenge

Today Joyce, one of the Design Team members at Repeat Impressions challenged us to make a project using bright and/or vibrant colors.  So here is how I met her challenge:

I looked thru my papers and found the brightest colors I could find.  I used the stamps called "Be My Valentine!" and "Cherub Flourish" -- which I LOVE!

Now, we want to see what you would do with Joyce's challenge.  Make a card using bright and/or vibrant colors and link it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and you could be the randomly drawn winner of a great gift certificate.

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

Creative Belli Challenge - Rhinestones

Don't you just love Rhinestones!! Today Darsie, owner of the Creative Belli Challenge asked us to make a project using Rhinestones.  Here is my card:

I used an "irock gimme glam rhinestone setter".  I was given this at CHA (Craft and Hobby Show) a few week ago by one of their sweet demonstrators.  It is so easy to use and comes with a large supply of different sizes of rhinestones.  I used it to set the rhinestones on the netting under the button on the bow and to set the rhinestones on my sentiment tag.  Here is a You Tube video about it.

Here are the members of the Creative Belli Team who have made projects to inspire you.  We would like to see what you would do with the challenge.  Just go to Darsie's blog, Creative Belli Challenge and link your card.

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

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

Repeat Impressions Stamp of the Week

Today Wendy from Repeat Impressions has a special for you on the Stamp of the Week.  It is called "Teapot".  Here is the card I made:

You can get this stamp for 50% off the regular price.  I also used the Heart Teacup and the Simple Pleasures sentiment.  The only one on this special sale is the "Teapot".   Just go to her blog, The House That Stamps Built, get the code and then go to the Repeat Impressions web page and when you order put that code into the special instructions blank.  Here are the Repeat Impressions Design Team that made cards to inspire you.

Cheri
Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy

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

Stamp TV Challenge

Melanie at Stamp TV has a special challenge -- it is called Mix It Up Monday and the challenge is to make an interactive card.  It can slide, zip, turn or jiggle -- just make it interactive -- you could be the randomly chosen name to win a great grab bag of Gina K Designs stamps.

Follow this link Stamp TV and Melanie will explain all the details.  Here is mine:

another view - open

I used the stamps from Seasonal Labels and the inside comes from Holiday tags - my card is a thank you card for a family who sent me flowers.  I used papers from Gina K's Wisteria lane and the label is actually the label on the front of the package, I just fussy cut it out and replace the inside with  the sentiment and the little decorated circle is from Festive Labels.  The card stock is Vibrant Violet.

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