Friday, May 31, 2013

Lily of the Valley Heartfelt Thanks


Happy Friday, everyone!
Today I'm here to showcase another of the gorgeous new
This one is called Lily of the Valley
which just happens to be one of my favorite flowers. 
My, don't they smell divine!


I colored the blooms with my Spectrum Noir pens
and used a sentiment from the

I hope you like it!
Enjoy your weekend, everyone!

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Lawn Fawn Feature


Hi there!
Today I have the privilege of being featured over 
at the Lawn Fawn blog with a card from their latest release.

Here's a sneak:


I'd love it if you head over there and check it out.
Leave me a comment there if you do!



Saturday, May 25, 2013

Thinking Of You And Smiling


Hey there!
Today I'm here with another new release from Crafter's Companion.
They've added a brand-new line from artist Sheena Douglass.
It's called Floral Fantasy, and consists of four beautiful sets,
including the Wild Rose and Hibiscus I chose to use on my card.


Aren't they pretty?
And while I was at it, I decided to film a video
showing you how I put it all together.
Enjoy!

Monday, May 20, 2013

Lawnscaping Challenge #58


Hey, girls! Welcome to Lawnscaping Challenge #58!


We are being sponsored by the wonderful Lawn Fawn,
who has generously donated a free stamp set of the winner's choice.
Thanks, Lawn Fawn!


Here's my card:



I used the new Critters at the Dog Park stamp set
with a sentiment from Love 'N Breakfast.
My papers are from Daphne's Closet.

To get the texture on my pup, I took some 
Copic Blender fluid and dabbed it on my 
colored dog with a washcloth.
It's a great technique to use for furry critters!

Please hop on over to the Lawnscaping Challenge blog
and check out the rest of the design team's 
amazing CAS creations and also play along!

Thanks so much for stopping by! 
Have a great day!


Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Hook, Line and Sinker


Hello!
Today I'm here with my card for the
The challenge runs through the end of the month,
so you've still got about two weeks to play along and win
a $30 gift card to Crafter's Companion!



I inked up my stamp Mulberry Wood "Gone Fishing"
and colored it in with my Spectrum Noirs

I hope you like it, 
and I hope you'll consider playing along!




Sunday, May 12, 2013

Mother's Day Card and Handpainted Pottery


Hello, lovely ladies!
Today I wanted to wish all you mothers,
daughters, sisters, and friends a very special Mother's Day!
I hope you're spending it with someone you love
and who will treat you as special as you deserve.


I made this card using a couple of stamp sets from Crafter's Companion,
which is one of those flowers that you could stamp
a whole bunch of and color and color -- so fun!
I chose to do this one in shades of yellow with my 
and stamped my sentiment from Party Paws "Bamboo".

I also wanted to share with you the pottery bowl I hand painted
for my step-mother as her Mother's Day gift.
I went to a wonderful local place called Claytopia
and picked out a large bisque mixing bowl and covered it
with bright yellow flowers to match her kitchen.

Here's the result:



The rim is a dark green, not black as it looks in the pictures.

I didn't want to give it to her empty so I filled it
with a dozen or so oranges. 

I hope she likes it!

Have a wonderful day, everyone!





Saturday, May 11, 2013

Simon Says Stamp Exclusive, Take 2


Hey, ladies! 
To my shock and delight, I've been ask to do another exclusive
over at the Simon Says Stamp blog today!

Simon Says Stamp

I've made a card using the amazing brand-new 
Lawn Fawn stamps and dies.

Here's a sneak peek:


I hope you'll go and check it out!

Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, May 10, 2013

Craft Room Tour at Lawnscaping


Hey, everybody,
just wanted to let you know that I'm sharing a tour
of my craft room with organizational tips
over at the Lawnscaping Challenge blog today.


Hop over there to see the rest of the pics.

It's our new Friday Feature, 
so watch for more peeks at the Design Team's
crafty spaces -- so fun!

Have a great day!

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

The Traveling Bird


Hey, y'all!
I've got a pretty little card to share today 
using a great stamp from Crafter's Companion.
It's called Hummingbird Wings from the Stamp-It Australia line.


I did some *very careful* selective stamping 
on the hummingbird's body
and paired it with some papers from AC Soho Garden
on a yellow swissdot notecard from Bazzill Basics.
Added a little doodling around the inside edges
of my die cut to tie it in with the paper and give it a fun look.

I hope you like it!

Have a GREAT day!

Monday, May 6, 2013

Lawnscaping Challenge #57

Hey girls, welcome to Lawnscaping Challenge #57!


We are being sponsored by the amazing Simon Says Stamp
who have generously sponsored us with a $25 gift certificate 
to our winner. Thanks, Simon!

Simon Says Stamp


Here's my card:


I used Lawn Fawn's Summertime Charm,
both stamps and matching dies, Good Fortune,
Fluttering By, Year One, and Harold's ABCs.

I have to admit, I thought I had a brilliant idea
when it came to me, but it somehow didn't execute quite like 
I envisioned it, and I ended up being a little disappointed.

For starters, it's hard to get blingy on a masculine card,
but I really needed one for my hubby's birthday.

I guess it happens sometimes, huh?
Projects don't always turn out according to plan.
Ah, well. He'll appreciate it and that's what counts. :)

Head over to the Lawnscaping Challenge blog
and check out the amazing creations the DT made.
They'll inspire you to play along for sure!

Have a great day!



Friday, May 3, 2013

Pinspired & Crafter's Companion Blog Hop




Welcome to the Pinspired/Crafter's Companion blog hop!
You should be hopping over from the fabulous Chrissie's blog.
If you're just popping in, you can find the entire list of participants down below
or just go back to the beginning of the hop at the Pinspired Challenge blog.

Just in case you are new to Pinspired Challenges or Crafter's Companion,
 let me tell you a little bit about them:

Crafter's Companion
Crafter’s Companion is a U.K.-based company with offices in Anaheim, CA and Northern England. Well known for our innovative paper crafting tools and accessories, our products are distributed and sold worldwide. Our most popular products include Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, the Ultimate Crafter’s Companion Tool, the Ultimate Pen Storage, embossing folders, and EZMagnetic Storage panels for metal embossing and cutting dies. Our staff prides itself on top-notch service with a 100% customer satisfaction philosophy. If we have exceeded your expectations, then we’ve done our job!

Pinspired Challenge Blog
Pinspired Challenges was created by a group of girls that LOVE Pinterest and crafting.... We came up with the idea of the challenge in the latter part of 2012 and the challenges launched in January of 2013. Our DT, or as we like to call them, "Pin Heads" have scoured Pinterest to bring you some amazing inspirational pins. We will post a brand new challenge on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. You will have until Thursday of the following week to link your entry onto the challenge post. That's 9 whole days to play along!!!! Inspirational photos are for you to interpret anyway you want. You can take from the colors, the style or the technique - whatever floats your boat! You can also feel free to make any kind of craft you want as well, whether its a card, layout or altered item.

From May 3 - 5, we are showcasing Crafter's Companion stamps from Sheena's A Little Bit Floral collection. You have TWO chances to win! You can hop around and comment on all of the blogs for one chance to win a gift certificate from Crafter's Companion (May 3 - 5, 2013).

For a second chance to win, you can play along!

Using the inspiration photo above to create a project and post it using InLinkz on the Pinspired Blog. You have until May 9, 2013 to participate for a chance to win a gift certificate from Crafter's Companion. If you create and comment on the Blog Hop, that is two chances to win!

Here's my card:


I used Sheena's "Magnolia Blossom" stamp set from her
and colored it with my Spectrum Noir alcohol markers.
My sentiment comes from Mulberry Wood "Friend."

I hope you like it!
Now please hop over to the lovely Denise's blog
and don't forget to comment every stop along the way 
for your best chance to win!

Here's the full list of hop participants:


Have a great day!

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