Catered Crop–Animal House Recipe Swap

Linda has a new, fun recipe swap at the Catered Crop.  This time around the theme is “Animal House”,  Just add wild life, pets, or any animal (dogs, cats, bears . . . ) anywhere in your paper project.

I made a birthday card for my daughter. (Can I say I can’t believe she is 12!!  Where has the time gone?)  I thought these cute bears from Lili of the Valley were perfect both for her birthday and for the “Animal House” challenge.

 

 

Linda has curated an “Animal House” Pinterest board to get our creativity started.  Click on the photo below to be taken directly to the Pinterest board.

 

 

Stop by the Catered Crop and link up your Animal House project by December 7th.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Birthday Bumps from Lili of the Valley,  Mega Mixed Messages from Papertrey Ink
• Inks:  Tuxedo Black, Close To My Heart Tulip
• Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Papertrey Kraft CS, October Afternoon Cakewalk 8x8 paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Stampin’ Up edge punch, Papertrey Journaling tabs & numbers dies, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  May Arts burlap twine, misc. buttons, cereal box (to make the chipboard numbers)

 

Challenges:

• Cutie Pie Challenge - 2W, must be "cute" - (1nd week) CUTE SCENES AND BACKGROUNDS
• Kaboodle Doodles - W, 3E - Buttons & Twines
• Love to Create - W, 3E - 3 of your Favorite Embellishments ... (buttons, twine, die cuts)
• Make it Monday - W, papercrafts only - always Anything Goes
• Paper Playtime - 2W, F - (1nd week) Anything Goes
• The Outlawz Greetings Challenge – Anything Goes
• 613 Avenue Create - W - Challenge #47 Anything Goes w/optional Twist -Create Your own Challenge*
• Amusing Challenges - W, 2E, No Digi - Anything Goes.
• Challenges 4 Everybody - 2W, 3E - (1st Week) Challenge #34: Anything Goes 
• Colour Me Creative Challenge -2W, 3E - #82 (W1 of 2)  Anything Goes
• Docerela Creations- 2W, 1E, Must Stamp, SIO - No. 50 - (W1 of 2) -  Anything Goes
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 34 - Anything Goes
• Totally Papercrafts W, 3E– No. 194 - Add a Bow
• 4 Crafty Chicks - W Anything Goes
• 4 Krafty Girlz - 2W E3 (W2 of 2) Anything Goes
• Aud Sentiments Challenge - 2W, E5 (W1 of 2) #94- Any Sentiment
• Inklings and Yarns - 3E, JFF - Always Anything Goes
• Penny's Paper-Crafty - 3E - #154 Anything goes
• Whimsy Inspiration -M, 3E, SIO - Anything goes
• Just B Creative Crazy – Anything goes linky party

Great Impressions Stamps –We Wish You A Hedgie Christmas

Hello!  Happy Monday!   I have a new Christmas card using Christmas Henry (G494) from Great Impressions Stamps to share with you today.

 

 

 

I paired up sweet little Henry with some fun papers and some die cuts and sequins I had laying around on my desk. 

Here’s a closer look at Henry. 

 

 

You still have a little bit of time to join the November Great Impressions Stamps challenge and show off your Holiday card or tag.  You can find all the details here.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

 

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Christmas Henry (G494) from Great Impressions Stamps
• Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black
• Papers:  Papertrey white CS, Echo Park Holly Jolly Christmas 6x6 paper pad, Stampin’ Up vellum
• Tools:  EK Success snowflake & edge punches, Stampin’ Up edge punch, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  The Twinery bakers twine, Sakura clear glitter gelly roll pen, misc. sequins & button

Challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create - W - Challenge #47 Anything Goes w/optional Twist -Create Your own Challenge*
• Amusing Challenges - W, 2E, No Digi - Anything Goes.
• Challenges 4 Everybody - 2W, 3E - (1st Week) Challenge #34: Anything Goes 
• Lacy Sunshine - 2W, 3E, SIO, Challenge #22 Digi available. (1st week) - Anything Goes.
• Colour Me Creative Challenge -2W, 3E - #82 (W1 of 2)  Anything Goes
• Little Claire's - M, 3E, SIO - (Nov/Dec) #39  Christmas
• Outlawz Challenges W – Punches and Dies
• Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 69 - Anything Goes
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 34 - Anything Goes
• Totally Papercrafts W, 3E– No. 194 - Add a Bow
• 4 Crafty Chicks - W Anything Goes
• Copic Marker Europe - M, must use Copics (Tab at top of page for Challenges)(November) Anything Christmas
• ABC Christmas Challenge - 2W, Christmas - Winter Wishes
• Inklings and Yarns - 3E, JFF - Always Anything Goes
• Penny's Paper-Crafty - 3E - #154 Anything goes
• Make it Monday - W, papercrafts only - always Anything Goes

Great Impressions–Winter Teddy

Hello!  I have a new Great Impressions Stamps card to share with you today.

This sweet little bear is Winter Teddy (E814)  from Great Impressions Stamps. 

 

 

Here is a closer look.

 

 

 

I’m sorry this post is so short.  We had a day filled with tornado warnings and watches, high winds, rain and hail.  I have to dash off and get caught up on my household chores.

 

I hope you have have a great day!  Thank you for stopping by!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:   Winter Teddy (E814) and At Christmas Time (C393) from Great Impressions Stamps
• Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Close To My Heart Cranberry
• Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Papertrey kraft CS Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses 6x6 paper pad, misc green scrap paper, Starbucks coffee sleeve
• Tools:  Sewing Machine, Big Shot, Stampin’ Up photo corner punch, Papertrey pine boughs die, Papertrey Holly Jolly die, Sweet n Sassy Heart dies, Copic markers, Papertrey Celebrations Frame die
• Embellishments:  Misc button, Hero Arts pearls

 

Challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create - W - Challenge #46 Anything Goes w/optional Twist -World Peace Day
• Addicted to Stamps Challenge - 2W, Must use stamp- Challenge #69 (2nd Week) Punches and dies
• Creative Inspirations Paint - 2W, SIO - (1st week) Inspired by: Anything Goes.
• One Stitch At A Time - W, SIO -Challenge #190 Anything Goes
• 365 Cards - (Day 320)   Stamping and Stitching
• Crafty Calendar - M, 1E -  November  All things Christmas
• Little Claire's - M, 3E, SIO - (Nov/Dec) #39  Christmas
• Bastel-Traum -M, P15 – Christmas
• Cards Galore Encore - M, P1 – Animals
• Creatalicious Challenges - M, P1/15, F - Christmas Time
• Designed To Color - 2W, P1/15 - Must have coloured image - Christmas/Winter
• Freshly Brewed Monthly Challenge - M, 5E, SIO, P1/2/3 - Let it Snow/Christmas
• One Crazy Stamper - M, P1, E5 – Christmas
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 33 - Anything Goes
• 4 Krafty Girlz - 2W E3 Anything Goes
• Moving Along with the Times - W, E3, C unlimited Furry Friends
• Crafting By Designs - F - Anything goes with twist of Christmas
• Crafting for all Seasons - 2W, 3E - #65 Stitching
• Make it Monday - W, papercrafts only - always Anything Goes
• Crafty Bloggers Network - M, SIO - (November) Christmas
• Created With Love Challenges - W, 3E - Anything Papercraft Goes
• Ooh La La Creations - 2W, SIO - (2nd week) Stitching, real or faux

Password Keeper Tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers

 

 

 

Over a year ago, Beate Johns asked if I would create a tutorial for Splitcoast Stampers.  Finally, the day is here! 

Head over to Splitcoast Stampers to see my tutorial.  There you will also be able to downloadable/printable template so you can create your own password book.  If you are not already a member at Splitcoast Stampers, don’t worry, it is free to join.

 

Here is a peak at my books.  Remember, you can get all the details at Splitcoast Stampers.

 

 

You can find links to the books I made in the past HERE and HERE.

Thank you for stopping by today.  Please head over to Splitcoast Stampers and let me know what you think!

 

 

Challenges:

• Crafty Creations - #248 Dies/punches
• Flutterby Wednesdays - 1E, must have butterfly or fairy - #261 Open
• Inklings and Yarns - 3E, JFF - Always Anything Goes
• Die Cuttin' Divas W, must include a Die-cut - #141  Buttons
• Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT Challenge 2W, 1E, SIO -  Use Kraft Cardstock
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E, - Alway's Anything Goes
• Make it Monday - W, papercrafts only - always Anything Goes
• 613 Avenue Create - W -  Challenge #45: Anything Goes w/optional Twist -Holiday Thanks/Thank you or Hostess Gift.
• Challenges 4 Everybody - 2W, 3E - (1st Week) Challenge #33: Anything Goes

Catered Crop–Thank You Kindly Recipe Swap

Today I have a new card for the Catered Crop Thank You Kindly recipe swap.  With Thanksgiving right around the corner it is the perfect time to feel thankful or give some one a thank you card.

For my Thank You Kindly card, I pulled out some Papertrey stamps and dies to create this card.

 

I colored the gemstones and sequins with a copic marker so that they would coordinate with my project. 

As always, Linda has curate a Pinterest board full of inspiration for the swap.  Click on the photo below to go to her board on Pinterest.

 

 

Stop by the Catered Crop and link up your Thank You Kindly projects.

 

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Communiqué Sentiments Mini Stamp Set from Papertrey Ink
• Inks:  Memento Rich Cocoa
• Papers:  Papertrey kraft CS, Authentique Gathering 6x6 paper pad, Starbucks coffee sleeve, misc. orange CS
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Papertrey Lovely Layers Dies, Stampin’ Up Photo Corners punch, Creative Memories corner punch
• Embellishments:  YR18 Copic marker, May Arts burlap twine, misc. button & sequins, Hero Arts gem stones

Challenges:

• Artistic Inspirations - W, E3 - Use a Sentiment/Anything Goes
• Card Mania - 2W, 3E - (2nd week) Anything Goes
• Make it Monday - W, papercrafts only - always Anything Goes
• Melonheadz Friends Challenge - 2W, 2E, SIO - (1st week) Give Thanks
• There She Goes - W - Thanks or Thanksgiving
• 613 Avenue Create - W -  Challenge #45: Anything Goes w/optional Twist -Holiday Thanks/Thank you or Hostess Gift.
• Challenges 4 Everybody - 2W, 3E - (1st Week) Challenge #33: Anything Goes
• Opus Gluei - JFF, 2W - (2nd week) Challenge #169 - Thank you, thank you very much.
• Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 67 - Anything Goes
• Card Makin' Mamas - M (1st Friday of the month), 2E, cards only – No.76 - Week 2 - Thankful Tidings
• Craftitude -2W, 3E -  No. 52 - Week 2 - Anything Goes/Use twine or string
• Simply Create Too - 2W - No. 50 - Week 1 - Give Thanks
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 32 - Anything Goes
• Crafting By Designs - F - Anything goes
• Whimsy Inspiration -M, 3E, SIO - Anything goes

Great Impressions Stamps–Santa Wishes

Hello!  Happy Monday!   Did you check if you were one of the lucky “Guess the Christmas Carol” winners?    If not, you might want to check the Great Impressions Stamps blog.  As most of you guessed, the carols that inspired my projects was “Santa Claus is Coming To Town”. 

I have another Christmas card to share with you this week.   This week I used Santa Wishes (G444) from Great Impressions Stamps and gave the chalkboard technique a try.

 

What do you think?  I love this technique and can’t wait to give it another try.

Don’t forget to join the November challenge at the Great Impressions Stamps blog.    This month we are challenging you to use create a holiday card or tag .  You can link your holiday creation and check out the challenge rules at the Great Impressions Stamps blog.

Have a great week!  Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Santa Wishes (G444) from Great Impressions Stamps
• Inks:  Stampin’ Up Whisper White Craft ink
• Papers:  Papertrey kraft CS, Paper Studios black CS, Bazzill Basics red CS, Simple Stories 25 Days of Christmas 6x6 paper pad, scrap green CS
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Heat tool, Stampin’ Up photo corner punch
• Embellishments:  May Arts burlap twine, misc. buttons, Recollections snow embossing powder

Challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create - W -  Challenge #45: Anything Goes w/optional Twist -Holiday Thanks/Thank you or Hostess Gift.
• Challenges 4 Everybody - 2W, 3E - (1st Week) Challenge #33: Anything Goes
• One Stitch At A Time - W, SIO -Challenge #189 Holidays
• Crafty Calendar - M, 1E -  November  All things Christmas
• Outlawz Challenges W – Anything Goes
• Sugar Creek Hollow  - 2W, 3E, SIO #73 (W2 of 2) Anything Vintage Goes
• Sweet Stampin - W, 2E, must Stamp - Christmas is Coming
• Alphabet Challenge - 2W, 1E, JFF - Week 1 - T for Twine
• Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 67 - Anything Goes
• Craftitude -2W, 3E -  No. 52 - Week 2 - Anything Goes/Use twine or string
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 32 - Anything Goes
• 4 Krafty Girlz - 2W E3 Anything Goes
• C.R.A.F.T. - W, 5E -#232 Christmas
• Inklings and Yarns - 3E, JFF - Always Anything Goes
• Whimsy Inspiration -M, 3E, SIO - Anything goes
• Loves Rubber Stamps W - #77 Anything Goes
• Papertake Weekly W-  Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E, - Alway's Anything Goes
• Make it Monday - W, papercrafts only - always Anything Goes
• Card Mania - 2W, 3E - (2nd week) Anything Goes
• Crafty Bloggers Network - M, SIO - (November) Christmas

Are you a “Guess the Christmas Carol” winner?

You can find out by checking this post on the Great Impressions Stamps blog.

Guess the Christmas Carol and Win!

It's Christmas Carol week  at Great Impressions Stamps!

Read all about the details here.

Did I mention that prizes will be involved?!

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This week the Great Impressions Stamps DT is kicking off the holiday season.  We are inviting you to join in the fun by guessing the Christmas carol that inspired each of our projects this week for your chance to win some fun prizes.  You can read all the details here.

 

I think you will be able to figure out the Christmas carol that inspired my card and an extra project.  I included a clue to help you.

 

 

For both of my projects I used Saint Nicholas (E659) from Great Impressions Stamps.  I just love this image.   He looks  great colored but you can also leave him uncolored for another great look. 

 

Here’s a closer look at St. Nick.  I just want to pinch his cheek. 

 

 

Using the same image, I also created a Christmas themed wine bottle tag.  I like having a few of these tags around during to holidays to put on hostess gifts.  (They work great on all types of bottles, even fun, holiday scented hand soap.)

 

 

Here is a final peek at both my projects.

 

 

Don’t forget to leave your guess as to which Christmas carol inspired my card.  You can leave your guess on this post and at the Great Impressions Stamps blog  two chances to win!   Check out all the great Christmas carol inspired projects by the DT at the Great Impressions Stamps blog all week.

 

Thank you for looking!  Have a great day!

 

Supplies:

Card

• Stamps: Saint Nicholas (E659) from Great Impressions Stamps
• Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black
• Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest solar white CS,  Papertrey Kraft & Ripe Avocado CS, Simple Stories 25 Days of Christmas 6x6 paper pad
• Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Papertrey edgers die, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Misc. ribbon, twine, button, doily

Bottle Tag

• Stamps: Saint Nicholas (E659) from Great Impressions Stamps
• Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black
• Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest solar white CS,  Papertrey Kraft & Ripe Avocado CS, Simple Stories 25 Days of Christmas 6x6 paper pad
• Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Papertrey wine bottle tag & tiny tag dies, Copic markers
• Embellishments:  Misc. ribbon, button, doily, American Crafts gold metallic marker

 

Challenges:

• Loves Rubber Stamps W - #77 Anything Goes
• Papertake Weekly W- Anything Goes
• Ribbon Carousel Challenge M, must include spooled item - RCC87 Holidays & Celebrations
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E, - Alway's Anything Goes
• Make it Monday - W, papercrafts only - always Anything Goes
• MarkerPOP Challenge - 2W, 2E, C10, must use Copic or ShinHan markers - (1st week)Anything Goes with markers
• 613 Avenue Create - W -  Challenge #44: Anything Goes w/optional Twist - No optional twist.
• Penny Black and More - M, 3E, SIO, no digis - (November) (1st Week)Anything Goes.
• Allsorts - W, 3E - #231 Christmas Cheer
• Crafty Bloggers Network - M, SIO - (November) Christmas