Sketch Time at Repeat Impressions

It's Sketch Day at Repeat Impressions.  Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions has given us this as a challenge sketch.

I turned the sketch and then I was going to do another card the original way but the second card popped out turned also.  Go figure....

 For this one I used the stamp called Mina from the Far East Series.  I love this stamp - I stamped two of them, fussy cut one and used pop dots to raise it up.

This card I used the sentiment called A friend knows......

Why don't you join us in the challenge?  We would love to see what you would do with the sketch.  Here is the list of Rock Star Designers who have made projects to inspire you.

Melissa 
Cheri 
Deonna  
Joy ~  you are here
Joyce  
Karen  
Geri
Brenda

Make a project using Wendy's sketch, post it on her blog, The House That Stamps Built and yours could be the randomly drawn name to win a fabulous gift certificate.

Have a HAPPY stamping day.

Classy Cards 'n Such Thanks

Hi, Joy here today.  East Texas does not look very "fallish" but I'm ready for it!  Have you ever needed a card in a hurry.  Today was that day for me.  I needed to get an encouraging card in the mail before the mail man came.  I had some great stamp sets already out on my desk from Classy Cards 'n Such so away I stamped.

Here is what came out of the pile on my desk

The paper is from French County by Graphic 45 (green), Lake House by Kaiser (pink floral and polka dot) and the wood panel is from Simple Stories called Vintage Bliss.  The Stamp Set is Autumn Blessings by Flourishes.   The sentiments in this set can be used all year along, not just the autumn.  A simple card and quick to put together.  Since there are no bows or buttons, this will be a "mail friendly" card.

Be sure to check out Classy Cards n' Such, there are a bunch of new items Beverly has added.  There is some really great Christmas things!

We WILL Never Forget

Today, will you please take a minute to remember those we lost on 9-11?  So many families still need our prayers and we still need to remember they lost someone they love.  Do you remember where you were on 9-11? 

My husband and I were in England at Stonehenge the moment the 1st building crashed down.  We could not get home.  We were stuck in London for 3 days before we could get a flight out.  We finally got a flight out and there were 6 passengers on a 747.  No one wanted to get on an airplane.  We arrived in DFW to a totally empty airport - so erie!!  About the only people in that huge airport were armed military.  We were just glad to be home.

To say thank you to those who gave their lives seems so little, but it's all I can say and to remember those who gave all they had to give.

Repeat Impression's Tutti Fruitti Challenge

Today Cheri, one of the Repeat Impressions Rock Stars challenged us to a "tutti-fruitti" challenge.  The challenge is to use a fruit or vegetable - in our project.  So...... here is my card:

I used the image called Grape Window.  The sentiment is Just a note...    Each one of the Rock Star Designers made something to inspire you.


Melissa - our new Rock Star

Cheri 

Deonna 
Joy ~  you are here
Joyce 
Karen 
Geri
Brenda

Would you like to join us?  We would love to see your "tutti-fruitti" card - Remember you can use a fruit or a vegetable.  Just make a project and post it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and Wendy will have a random drawing and that person will win a sweet gift certificate from Repeat Impressions. So...... get stamping!!

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

Creative Belli Color Challenge

Don't you just love color challenges?  I do, they lend themselves to so much creativity!  Darcie owner of the Creative Belli Challenged asked us to make a project using the colors of Yellow, Orange and Red -- perfect fall colors.  So here is my card:

I used a leaf image and sentiment from Repeat Impressions.  Why don't you join us in the challenge?  Remember the spirit of the Belli Challenge is to use things you already have in your craft room.  No need to rush out and buy something new.  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.

Here are the designers who have made projects to inspire you

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

We would love to see what you create - remember you can use any stamps and any papers - combinations of companies is great!

Thanks and have a HAPPY stamping day!!

Stamp TV Fall Inspiration Hop

Today Carolina arranged for the Center Stage Alumni Team to participate in a Blog Hop with this as the inspiration from Pinterest called Acorns, feathers and pumpkins....:  If you have come from my talented friend, Geri's blog, you are right on target.  To get started at the beginning, you can go here to Stamp TV.

Here are two cards inspired by the pic:

 

Stamp Sets:  Image:             Harvest of Wishes

                     Sentiment:       Autumn Blessings
Paper:            Cardstock:       Ivory - for base
                       DP:                  Grateful Heart
                       Eyelet Trim    Tomato Soup
                       Frame Base:   Tomato Soup
                       Ribbon:           GKD Stamp TV Kit

and the second card:

Stamp Set:       Image:            Autumn Blessings
Paper:               Cardstock:     Kraft for card base
                          DP                Grateful Heart, Sun Kissed Autumn
                          Ribbon:        GKD
                          Brads:           GKD, Stamp TV Kit

Now it time for you to pop over to Karen's blog, she always has projects that are amazing and will inspire you.

Christmas - Already?

Hi,  it Joy today posting a Christmas Card for Classy Cards 'n Such.

 My goal this year is to get all my Christmas cards mailed by the first week in December -- so I've got to get going!  This uses my favorite of all time background stamp called Vine using a Mega Mount Block.  It was stamped in a light green, I turned the cardstock, inked up the blog again in a lighter green and stamped over the first stamping.  I used a red Viva Pearl Pen to make some holly berries.  I then stamped one of the ornaments and a sentiment from Just Rite's Noel Christmas Ornaments. 

The ornament ended up a little too big so I fussy cut it to look like a little tag, tied on a ribbon and I was finished with my first Christmas card.  Take a look at the Christmas Stamp category at Classy Cards 'n Such and get started on your Christmas list.  But be forewarned - it may take you a while to browse, there are so many good ones!!

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

Repeat Impressions Sketch Time!

Today Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions Stamps gave us this great inspirational sketch. 

Here is my card:

The stamp is called Scarecrow and Friend -  isn't he cute!  The sentiment is "let us give thanks".  I love the script of the sentiment.  The other Rock Stars have made projects to inspire you. 

Melissa - our new Rock Star

Cheri 

Deonna 
Joy ~  you are here
Joyce 
Karen 
Geri
Brenda

Why don't you join us?  Challenge a friend - then link your card on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and Wendy will have a random drawing and that person will win a great gift certificate from Repeat Impressions --- can't wait to see all your creations using this sketch!

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

Classy Cards 'n Such Christmas Time

Joy, here today with a Christmas Card made with supplies from Classy Cards 'n Such.  I'm still working at getting my Christmas card stash ready.  This one uses the gorgeous stamp sets from JustRite called Just Keep Calm (the frame) and Nature's Nested Sentiment(on SALE). The frame was cut out using Spellbinders Nested Oval Medallion Label Die.  The ribbon is Eggshell seam binding which is a great color because it goes with everything!

 

 The paper is from a 6x6 pad called Summer Fresh - it has some great papers that can be used for Christmas!   In a few weeks you will see another Christmas card I made using different papers this 6x6 paper pad.  See the little red bling rhinestones? -- They are on sale!  I picked these because there are 3 different sizes in the package.

Thanks for looking at my card - be sure to take a look that great paper!

Repeat Impressions Designers Choice Challenge!

Every few weeks  Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions allows each Rock Star Design Team member offer up a challenge and today it is Deonna's turn.  She wanted us to make projects that have no square anywhere!  I made two cards and they were quick, quick.  Here are my cards:

I made one thank you card and one Merry Christmas Card. I'm thinking about using this as my Christmas cards because it will be a quick.  I used the Merry Christmas from the Snow Globes and Ornaments Section.  The Thank You is from Thank You for your Christmas Blessing -- but done with some masking.
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 Challenge

Good Morning!! Today Darsie, owner of the Creative Belli Challenge has challenged us to use numbers in our project.  I have a grand daughter with a birthday coming up and I thought this would be the perfect time to make her card.


Here it is

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.


Here are the designers who have made projects to inspire you

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

We would love to see what you create - remember you can use any stamps and any papers - combinations of companies is great!

Thanks and have a HAPPY stamping day!!

Repeat Impressions Stamp of the Week

Today at Repeat Impressions, Wendy is offering a special stamp for 50% off.  The stamp is called Jester Banner.  It's a cute image that I've used several times - I know you too will enjoy using it.

Just go to Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built, grab a special code she has there and when you order the stamp at Repeat Impression, just put that code into the special instructions blank.

Here is my card

I used a hexagon die and put them into the layout and popped up the Jester Banner on pop dots after adding the sentiment.

Here are the other Rock Star Designers who have made cards to inspire you.   Thanks for looking at my card --

Joy  - you are here

Geri

Joyce
Have a Happy Stamping day.

IT''S HERE!! STAMP A FAIRE!

Hi, we are anxiously waiting for our friends from Dallas to arrive in the morning.  Debbie Wilson (scootingranny) and I are all ready.  Here is what will be waiting for each lady coming in the morning.

 

We will be posting pictures throughout the day tomorrow.  As for tonight, we are getting a head start on some projects already in the works.  Tomorrow we will only stamping Stamp-A-Faire.  We made the Southern meatballs and the Addictive Corn Dip for tomorrow.

Here is the group - Joy is the one taking pics!

I finally finished the last challenge.  Here they are in order of challenge:

Sketch & Color Challenge

Tea Staining Challenge

Rolled Dough Challenge

Spritz Challenge

Salt #1 Challenge

Salt #2 Challenge

This will be the next set:

Gallon, Quart Pint Challenge

Poly Shrink Challenge

Scratch & Sniff Challenge

The last few:

Limited Ingredient Challenge

Glitter Challenge

See you soon!

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!