Repeat Impressions Designers Choice Challenge

Today is Designers Choice Challenge for us at The House That Stamps Built.  Wendy ask Kareni is head up this challenge for you.  So she challenged us to some paper piecing!  I love this technique because I get to use some of those scraps that I always have a hard time throwing away.
Here is my card:

 Stamps:  Thanks a latte'

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

Now that you have looked at theirs, make a card, link it at Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built.  Wendy will draw a random name and they will receive a nice Repeat Impressions gift certificate.

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

Creative Belli Challenge for Halloween

Today Darcie, owner of the Creative Belli Challenge Blog has challenged us to make a project that features Halloween!  This is such a fun holiday.  My grandkids get so much candy, it usually lasts until Christmas!

Here is my card:

The skeleton friends are from a stamp set from Papertrey Ink.  The paper is Papertrey Ink and an old Martha Stewart.

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.  Make your project, then link it on the Creative Belli Blog here.

Here are the designers who have made projects to inspire you

• Darsie Bruno
• Ceal Pritchett
• Joy Hadden - you are here
• Robin Parker
• Pat K 

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

Repeat Impressions - Sketch Time!

Good morning! Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions has a challenge for you today.  She would like to see what you would do with this sketch:

WHAT A FUN SKETCH!  Here is what I did

I love these pumpkins because you can make any face on them you want.  Here are the pumpkins and lots of faces are here.

Now it's your turn to show us what you can do -- we would love to see what you create. Just make a project - it can be a layout or a card or 3-D project and link it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built.  Wendy will have a random drawing and that name will receive a wonderful gift certificate from Repeat Impressions.

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

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

Take a look at all the Halloween stamps Wendy has at Repeat Impressions !

A Bird Does Not Sing

Hi everyone, today it's Joy posting a card with supplies from Classy Cards 'n Such.  This is a fast card using some great paper from Simple Stories called Harvest Lane.  I used stamps from Sparkle N Sprinkle called Bird Song.  The ribbon is some of Beverly's fabulous Eggshell Seam Binding that I colored with Tim Holtz Distress Markers.  I just ran the tip of the marker up and down the ribbon until it was the right shade and did a quick dry with my heat gun.  The ink made the ribbon just a little stiff, but I found it tied beautifully.  Instead of letting the tails of the ribbon hang, I used them to wrap around the top layers of the card.  This card is an example of how pretty paper and good stamps from Classy Cards 'N Such make creating easy.  So go to Classy Cards 'N Such take a look around and see what they have that can take your card making and scrapbooking to a new level.

Thanks for looking at my card -  I hope you have a HAPPY stamping day.
Blessings,
Joy

Repeat Impressions Designers Choice Challenge

Today is Designers Choice Challenge for us at The House That Stamps Built.  Wendy ask Gerri is head up the challenge.  So she challenged us to make a Halloween project.  I made a Joy Fold Card - which Wendy has in stock at Repeat Impressions.

Here is my card:

and when you open it:

I used the stamps: Jack-o-lanterns burning...; Happy Halloween and Jack O'lantern cat.  Wendy has made these Joy Fold Cards so easy!  All you have to do is add your Designer Paper if you want and stamp!

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 Halloween card, link it at Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built.  Wendy will draw a random name and they will receive a nice Repeat Impressions gift certificate.

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

Creative Belli Challenge - Leaves

Today Darcie, owner of the Creative Belli Challenge Blog has challenged us to make a project that features leaves. -- I think fall leaves are amazing!  Fall hasn't hit East Texas yet, but we have had some nice days of high 70's.

Here is my card:

I used stamp sets from Papertrey Ink called Leaf Prints and Beautiful Blessings.  The embossing folder is from Anna Griffin.  I've had all these - even the paper for a long time, so nothing is new.

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.  Make your project, then link it on the Creative Belli Blog here.

Here are the designers who have made projects to inspire you

• Darsie Bruno
• Ceal Pritchett
• Joy Hadden - you are here
• Robin Parker
• Pat K 

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

Stamp TV Sketch Blog Hop with a Prize

Hi - Carolina from Stamp TV has arranged a Sketch Blog Hop for us - If you have just come from Kay's blog, you are right on target.  Her card was fabulous! The beginning of Stamp TV's Blog Hop starts at Stamp TV.  This Blog Hop has a prize!  Just leave a comment for each one of the Center Stage Alumni participating in the Blog Hop and 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, October 15.   This is the sketch

And here is the card I made:

Stamps: Million Little Things, Dream Take Flight

 Now pop on over to my friend Jennie's blog, you will love her card.  Remember to leave a comment at each blog.  Thanks for looking at our projects.

WINNER, WINNER WINNER

THANK YOU for leaving your sweet comments on the Graphic 45 Give-a-way!  Vanessa from North Carolina, please contact me (winnb@aol.com) and I will get your Graphic 45 Secret Garden paper pads - plus a few extra goodies to you asap!

Check back next week for another Graphic Give-a-way for some different paper pads!

Have a HAPPY stamping day!

Repeat Impressions Sketch Time

Good morning! Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions has a challenge for you today.  She would like to see what you would do with this sketch:

Great sketch Wendy!!  Here is what I made:

Stamps:  Santa Hat Penguin from the Penguin Series
               Snowflake (this is a 5 snowflake stamp set - I cut apart and just used one)
               Merry Christmas from one flake to another
Paper:     Snowflake
               White cardstock
                Red cardstock
Other:      Nestabilities
                Copic Markers

And because this was such a great sketch, I made another one:

Stamps: Ornament Penguin
              Joy to the world and especially to you
Paper:  World outline
             Kraft
             Green Glossy cardstock
Other:    Glossy Accents for globes

Now it's your turn to show us what you can do -- we would love to see what you create.  Just make a project - it can be a layout or a card or 3-D project and link it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built.  Wendy will have a random drawing and that name will receive a wonderful gift certificate from Repeat Impressions.

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

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

It's never too early start your Christmas projects -- take a look at what Wendy has at Repeat Impressions and get a head start!

Crop Spot Scrapbook Store and a Give A Way

Just wanted to give a shout out to our Local Scrapbook Store.

Jana, owner of the Crop Stop does a fabulous job of keeping up with the latest papers, embellishments and classes.  Take a look at her web site right here and find some classes you would like to take.

Crop Spot or her
Facebook Page

Her classes are so reasonable and she has some of the best teachers around!

One of the things I like is that she always has the latest papers from Graphic 45 - one of my favorites!! Leave a comment below and I will have a random drawing for these two paper pads from Graphic 45.  One is a 8x8 pad and the other is a 12x12 pad.  Secret Garden is one of my favorites.  And check back next week for another give a way.

Check her out!  Thanks and have a HAPPY stamping day.

Repeat Impressions Project of the Week

A few weeks ago Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions started a new weekly post and it's called Project of the Week.  Each one of the Rock Star Designers come up with a project and show/tell how the project is done.

I wanted to do some fancy gift tags for my Christmas presents this year because I plan to wrap my packages in plain kraft paper.  What  I like about this is that I started this project before most of the presents have even been bought -- so when it's time to wrap - I'll have this part of my Christmas done.  I made 20 tags and it didn't take too much time.

1.  I die cut 20 kraft tags (tags can be purchased)  The tags I die cut are about 7 inches tall.  Then I cut about 25 tags from various designer paper.

2.  Cut only the 25 designer paper tags into 2 inch strips.

3.  Stamp and color Repeat Impressions "Poinsettias" and "Do Not Open..."
4.  Use a Copic Spica Glitter Pen to highlight leaves and poinsettias.

3.  Mix and Match the cut strips to glue onto the kraft tags.

4.  Add a few embellishments including tie ribbons & twine.

The main thing that made this easy was getting all the elements together and then doing the tags assembly style.

Hope this inspires you to get a head start on special tags or gets you to thinking about your Christmas card list - Check out Wendy's selection of fantastic Christmas Stamps here at Repeat Impressions.

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

Classy Cards 'n Such Holiday Cheer

Hi - Joy today posting a card with products from Classy Cards 'n Such.  I said I would be posting another Christmas card from a great 6x6 paper pad called Summer Fresh.  I have loved this pad soooo much and I'm now working with scraps!  I hate to give it up, but next week I'll be getting my Christmas pads from Classy Cards 'n Such - then I can really concentrate on getting those Christmas cards done.  Here is my "scrappy" card:

I used a stamp set called Noel Christmas Ornaments from JustRite.  The red gingham & kraft tag is one of the many tags in the Summer Fresh pad.  I stamped the ornament with VersaMark on some of the blue paper in the pad and used Sparkle 'n Sprinkle White Embossing Powder.  The tiny strips were made using an amazing die set called Allison's Ribbons from Cheery Lynn Designs and added some Red Pearls(on sale - just in time for Christmas projects).

Let me show you a little trick I discovered while cutting Allison's Ribbons.  This 2 part die cuts 12 different little ribbon type embellishments.  In order not to have little pieces all over the place I did this:
When using the die, I made sure to place the die below the end of the card stock.

 

Then snip only the one that I need:

Now it's easy to store

Recap of supplies used from Classy Cards 'n Such for my card:
Summer Fresh 6x6 Pad
Allison's Ribbons Die
JustRite Noel Christmas Ornaments
Sparkle 'N Sprinkle White Embossing Powder
Red Pearls

Ok, hope that inspires you to check out Christmas things from Classy Cards 'n Such and start your cards!

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop

Today Papertrey Ink is having a blog hop and we have been challenged to make a project with a wreath.  I'm having a hard time thinking "Christmas" so I made a fall wreath.

Products:  PTI Stamp called Fall Elegance
Paper:  PTI Kraft, Terracotta Tile, Summer Sunrise, Canyon Clay, New Leaf
Punch:  MS pine branch and CM leaves
Ink:  PTI Dark Chocolate

Check out Nicole's  blog,  Capture the Moment and link a card there.  There is some awesome inspiration.

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

Repeat Impressions Designer's Choice Challenge

Today Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions Stamps asked Brenda to challenge us to a project.  She challenged us to a fall project.  Here is a card I made

I am so ready for fall - thanks Brenda for reminding us fall weather is just around the corner.  I used the 4 leaves called Falling Leaves to make the background.  I used a couple of copic markers to add just a touch of color to the leaves.  Then I stamped 3 Maple Leaf Silhouettes with different colors of ink, cut them out and shaded them with copics.  The sentiment is from the Autumn Flip Set.

We would love for you to join us in the challenge.  Just make a fall card and then link it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built.  Just think - you could be the random name drawn for a nice gift certificate from Repeat Impressions.

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

Creative Belli Challenge

Darcie, owner of the Creative Belli Challenge has challenge us to a Pearls and Ribbon challenge.  So here is my card:

and the inside:

I used a Spellbinders die called Decorative Blossom Corners with some pink cardstock and backed it with some paper foil.  I used an Anna Griffin Embossing folder, tied it closed with a gold and white organdy ribbon then added the little pearls.  None of this was new - AMAZING!  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.  Make your project, then link it on the Creative Belli Blog here.

Here are the designers who have made projects to inspire you

• Darsie Bruno
• Ceal Pritchett
• Joy Hadden - you are here
• Robin Parker
• Pat K 

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

Classy Cards 'n Such Smiles

Hi, it's Joy today showing you a card made with supplies from Classy Cards 'n Such.  The card was made for a sweet friend that I have not seen in a while.  Using  Classy Cards 'n Such supplies makes creating special cards easy.

The filigree background was made with a Spellbinders die called Decorative Blossom Corner, there are two sizes in the set and this is the smaller one.  I also used the Floral Ovals and a regular oval Spellbinders die.  The stamp is from Botanical Medallions & Banners by JustRite Stamps.  This is absolutely one of the best sets around because it has a ton of images and some wonderful sentiments in lovely script.  The bow is made of Eggshell Seam Binding with a little special button by Webster Pages called Medallion Sparklers (which are on sale!).  The paper is from Simple Stories called Vintage Bliss.

Thanks for looking at my card - and when you have time this week - make a card for an old friend you haven't seen in a while!

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!