A Published Card {Paper Crafts Magazine}

Waaaaaaay back, I got an email acceptance for a publication in the Card Creations Volume 11 issue of Paper Crafts Magazine! 

The issue is finally in print, so I can share my card with you!  For this card, I used Papertrey Ink's Snowflake Medley Stamp set and dies, and a sentiment from Tremendous Treats Christmas.

 

 

This issue is filled to the brim with tons of inspiration!  If you still need a copy, they are available on the Paper Crafts Magazine website, here.

 

 

That's all for now!!  Thanks for stopping by! :)

 

 

Pinspired Challenge #6

 

I can't believe it's time again for another Pinspired Challenge!  Challenge #6 is being sponsored by Paper Sweeties!!

 

 

And here is my card based on the above inspiration photo.  I used Paper Smooches Geo-Graphic, Chit Chat and Pretty Momma with a little bit of Diamond Stickles for some added sparkle. :)

 

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Be sure to check out the Pinspired Blog for lots more inspiration and details!  Hope you will join us for a chance to win a great prize!! :)

Papertrey Ink March Blog Hop!

WOOHOO!  This month's PTI Blog Hop Challenge is all about sequins!  Of course I had to play along!

 

 

 

 

As soon as my March release order arrived, I tore into it and couldn't wait to ink up the new Birthday Style stamp set!  I used the confetti image and sentiment for my card today, along with some coordinating sequins for some added pizzazz! :)

 

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I can't wait to hop along and get lots of great ideas for using these fun little embellishments! :)  Hope you have a great day!  Thanks for stopping by!! :)

 

Supplies:

Stamps: PTI Birthday Style

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Pure Poppy, Hibiscus Burst, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest, Harvest Gold, Limeade Ice, New Leaf, Hawaiian Shores

Paper: PTI White

Other: Sequins

 

 

Featured on the CSS App today!!

I am featured on the CSS App today!  Click on the peek below to be taken to the full version :)

 



Happy Birthday Foxy! {Papertrey Ink}

Hey there!!  Just a quick post today...  I wanted to share a card with you using some of my new PTI goodies.

 

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Oh my goodness, I am so in love with those balloons from Birthday Style, and Hello Foxy is just adorable.  I pulled out a few of my other favorite PTI sets to go along with them.  Hope you like it!! :)

 

Supplies (all PTI unless noted):

Stamps: Birthday Style, Hello Foxy, Little Bitty Bird, Little Bitty Bird Additions, Love Lives Here

Paper: PTI White

Ink: Hibiscus Burst, Aqua Mist, Harvest Gold, Limeade Ice, Summer Sunrise, New Leaf, Memento Black, Rich Cocoa

Other: Copics, Memento fine tip marker, Silver Pearls



Pretzels and Beer! {Clear and Simple Stamps}

Hello there!!  TGIF!  Today I have a fun project to share with you just in time for the weekend!! :)  I pulled out some of my CSS Favorites release goodies and whipped up this little ensemble.  It came to me as my husband was relaxing and enjoying his favorite beverage and snack.  This project was a fun one for me... I don't do many masculine cards because I struggle with them, but I am quite pleased with this one. 

 

First a card using the new By the Glass dies and the By the Glass Too stamp set.  I also used Background Basics 1 and an older limited edition Celebrate stamp set.

 

 

And what goes better with beer than pretzels? *wink*

 

This little box is the Party Favors 8.  I cut a window using the Shapes: Squares dies and then adhered piece of clear acetate using the Simple Adhesive.  This favor box is so fun, especially when you use double sided pattern paper! :)

 

 

And here you can see the box closed :)

 

You can click on each of the pictures to show more detail... I seem to have issues with  blurry pics if I enlarge them through blogger...

 

That's all for now... Hope you have a great weekend!!  Thanks for stopping by :)

 

 



Boxes, Bags and Bows {Clear and Simple Stamps}

Hello there!!  It's group post day with Clear and Simple Stamps, and this week's challenge was to create a trio of goodies, packaged up using any of CSS' Favor Boxes or clear packaging offerings.  

I chose to work with the By the Glass set and new matching dies along with the 3" flat bottom candy bags.  Whenever I hear of someone drinking a Mojito, I giggle on the inside... I immediately think of feet... and with that in mind, comes today's project - A pedicure kit.  Moji-TOES. *wink*

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Inside of each Flat Bottom Candy Bag, I put a bottle of nail polish, some toe spacers, a nail file, and orange stick, some nail clippers and finally, a few packets of Crystal Light Mojito drink mix.  What's more fun than sipping an ice-cold beverage while getting a pedi?! 

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I used the insert portion of the Tri-Fold 2 die as a tag.  I made patterned paper using images the Taglines: By the Glass and the original Taglines set, a snipet of the small Eyelet border, then I diecut and stamped the tall glass image from By the Glass, adding some icecubes and lime slices to each glass.  I fussy cut the straws and added some diamond Stickles for some sparkle, then adhered each to their tag using foam squares.  The sentiment on each tag was stamped using the Alpha Duo stamp set.  Then I attached the tag with some Sterling Silver Cord.

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I love the versatility in these sets... They are perfect for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage gifts... perfect for a fun summer card, or for anything else you might be able to think up!  I am excited to give these little gifts away... I had so much fun making them!

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Be sure to visit these ladies for tons more inspiration using the CSS Favorites Release!

Elena Roussakis
Audrey Tokach - **you are here**
Kim Duran
Lori Tecler
Laura Bassen
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That's all for now... thanks for stopping by! :)