The Craft's Meow November Release - Day 4

We're closing the magnificent November release at The Craft's Meow, with the hoo-tastic birthday stamp set, designed by Jenny Suchin - Whoo's Birthday! I'm really digging these cute owlies, wearers of many hats! :)

Supplies: cardstock: recycled kraft, DCWV (cream, light brown); paper: My Mid's Eye (Six by Six - Blink of an Eye); stamps: The Craft's Meow (Whoo's Birthday); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); Copics; Glossy Accents (Ranger); sewing machine; string; border punch: Fiskars

The card is my free take on FTL164:

Head on over to The Craft's Meow blog for more inspiration from the TCM Design Team, and don't forget to leave a comment while there, for your chance to win this set!
See you tomorrow for the "icing on the cake", being the TCM Blog Hop!! :)

The Craft's Meow November Release - Day 3

It's Day *3* of The Craft's Meow November release!! Today brings two amazing stamp sets, designed by Nina Brackett: Vintage Snowflakes and Vintage Ornaments. They're both stunning!

I designed my first, clean & simple card, with the Vintage Ornaments set.

Supplies: cardstock: Canson (black, red), white, embossed white; stamps: The Craft's Meow (Vintage Ornaments); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black, Bamboo Leaves, Lady Bug, London Fog); ribbon, button

Here's Laura's sketch from CFC26, that I used:

One more card, with Vintage Snowflakes set playing the lead role (and a little addition of the previous set, in form of the sentiment on a tag)

Supplies: cardstock: Canson (pink, cream); paper: Echo Park Paper (Victoria Gardens); stamps: The Craft's Meow (Vintage Snowflakes, Vintage Ornaments); ink: Versa Magic (Pink Grapefruit, Oasis Green), Versafine (Onyx Black), silver; MFT Die-Namics snowflake die; paper doily; buttons ;seam binding; brad: My Mind's Eye; sewing machine

This time I'm playing with Card Patterns sketch 139. I hope you can see it on my card, I strayed a bit from it...

Head on over to The Craft's Meow blog for more inspiration from the TCM Design Team, and don't forget to leave a comment while there, for your chance to win one of these sets!
Thank you for visiting! See you tomorrow for the last day of release, and one more fun set :)

Jay Gee's Nook Challenge #13

With the last Sunday of the month, arrives a new challenge at Jay Gee's Nook!

This time we are not having an inspiration collage, as we usually would. With Halloween just around the corner, we are asking you to create a non-Holiday card, WITH Holiday-themed stamps.
I had more fun with my sample, than I expected! I took that adorable animal from the Hero Arts Christmas Reindeer set, and paired it with the sentiment from Cuckoo (also by HA).
The result is a hip card, suitable for any season and recipient :) Who says that sweater-wearing reindeer can't be roaming the spring meadows?

Supplies: cardstock: recycled kraft, cream; paper: Echo Park Paper, Cosmo Cricket; stamps: Hero Arts (Christmas Reindeer, Cuckoo); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); Copics; sewing machine; MFT Die-Namics (Scallop Border, Fresh Cut Grass), PTI Cloud die; Cuttlebug embossing folder (Swiss Dots); baker's twine

I used the colours/theme of Embellish Die Cuts Color Trends Challenge. The scalloped border, grass and clouds, are all die cut. In case it's hard to figure out, the clouds are made in a negative die cut technique. I just slip some patterned paper underneath.

Hop on over to the JG's Nook blog, to see the rest of the DT gals' creations! Enjoy your weekend,

The Craft's Meow November Release - Day 2

It's Day *2* of The Craft's Meow November release!! Today brings two more fabulous stamp sets: Season's Greetings, designed by the one and only Nina Brackett, and Santa's Little Helper, by Maree Truelove.

The Season's Greetings set, coordinates with Spellbinders Labels 14 dies. Here's what I cooked up with it :)
(I also stamped some stars, from yesterday's set, The Merry Best, on the patterned paper)

Supplies: cardstock: recycled kraft, cream; paper: My Mind's Eye, Authentique; stamps: The Craft's Meow (Season's Greetings, The Merry Best); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black, London Fog, Bahama Blue); sewing machine; Nestabilities Labels 14; snowflake die: MFT Die-Namics; pearl brad; string; decorative bells; lace trim: Kaisercraft

I played with Inkspirations sketch #93, and the colours of PDCC105:

And here's the card with the Santa's Little Helper set, again put together with a little help from The Merry Best (I used the Ho Ho Ho sentiment).
I assembled the little envie myself, firstly drawing the simple shape on the paper, and cutting it out. You can find many envelope templates by googling it.

Supplies: cardstock: white, PTI (Ocean Tides), embossed white; stamps: The Craft's Meow (Santa's Little Helper, The Merry Best); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black, London Fog); glitter glue; Copics; button; string; lace trim

Head on over to The Craft's Meow blog for more inspiration from the TCM Design Team, and don't forget to leave a comment while there, for your chance to win one of these sets!
Thank you for visiting, I'll see you tomorrow for more release fun :)

Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge 71

Time for another Waltzingmouse Sketch Challenge, peeps!! It's chic, it's classy, and me likey. A lot :)

My card may not be an epitome of inventiveness, I used a simple play of textures and dimension, to do the job for me :)

Supplies: cardstock: SU! (Old Olive), PTI (Aqua Mist), white; stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps (Vintage Labels 10, Say It Loud); ink: Versafine (Onyx Black), Versa Magic (Sea Breeze); embossing folder: Couture Creations (Diamond Trellis); buttons; Nestabilities Labels 10; edge distresser; ribbon: Sullivans; felt flower: Maya Road; French Pastry doily die: Cheery Lynn

I used the colours of CTD165. I'm also playing with a Texture Challenge at Lily Pad Cards.

Head on over to the Waltzingmouse Sketch blog, to check out what the rest of the Mischief Makers cooked up with it! We hope you will play along as well, if you find the time.
Enjoy your weekend!

Sketchbook Saturday Challenge #35

I wanted to pop in with this week's sketch a little bit earlier today, considering that in over an hour, two posts are coming and I want them to stay on top for a while :)
It's a simple sketch with a room for interpretation - as always, have fun with it!

I did what I LOVE, on my card, which is combining various stamps for an eclectic look. There's some Glitz Design, My Mind's Eye and October Afternoon goodness stamped here. I really, really dig this typewriter :)

Supplies: cardstock: recycled kraft, white; paper: Echo Park Paper (Victoria Gardens); stamps: October Afternoon (Thrift Shop), My Mind's Eye (Kraft Funday), Glitz Design (Distressing); ink: Memento (Bamboo Leaves, Lulu Lavender), Versafine (Onyx Black); sewing machine; Die-Namics File Tab die (MFT): buttons; twill ribbon

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A few things to keep in mind if you decide to use my sketch:
- You're kindly asked to save the image onto your computer first, and if you make a card based on it, please link back to this post.
- If you upload your card to an online gallery, please use the code SSC35.
- Please share the link to your creation via the Inlinkz widget, so that I can come and check it out. I would love to see what you did with it!
- The colours/elements mean nothing towards the card. All styles, colours and supplies, as well as slight alterations of the sketch are welcome.
- A new sketch and sample is posted every Saturday, but you're welcome to play any time! Just leave a link in the comments section after Inlinkz widget closes.

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The Craft's Meow November Release - Day 1

Oh, my golly! The excitement of the TSG release hasn't even started to fade yet, and I'm chiming in with another, SUPER FUN and utterly gorgeous, release from The Craft's Meow!!
It's my first release that I'm participating in as a full Design Team member, and I'm happy beyond measure. Just wait and see all seven (yes, SEVEN!!) sets, that are leased next month!

The first two sets thrown in the basket today, are Happy Hoolidays and The Merry Best.

The first set, designed by Jenny Suchin, is just the cutest!! I mean... look at this adorable owlie, tangled in the Christmas lights! It reminds me of the comedy that they used to show in Christmas time, with the man setting up an elaborate light work on the house, and then seeing it all going wrong. Fun times :)

Supplies: cardstock: Canson (brown), cream; paper: Basic Grey (Jovial); stamps: The Craft's Meow (Happy Hoolidays); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black), PTI (Fresh Snow), Distress Ink (Frayed Burlap); Copics; twill ribbon; sewing machine; glitter glue

The Merry Best is designed by Kaitlyn Ord, and it's full of whimsical holiday images, as well as the loveliest sentiments.

Supplies: cardstock: SU! (River Rock), American Crafts (black); paper: Cosmo Cricket (Mitten Weather); stamps: The Craft's Meow (The Merry Best); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black, Bamboo Leaves, Cantaloupe), Versa Magic (Turquoise Gem), ColorBox (Hunter Green); sewing machine; glitter glue; lace trim; buttons; baker's twine

Head on over to The Craft's Meow blog for more inspiration from the TCM Design Team! Don't forget that there's a prize up for grabs for one lucky commenter on the TCM blog - the two stamp sets previewed today :)
Thank you for visiting, I hope you'll join us tomorrow for another fabulous sneak peek!

October Afternoon Guestie - Week 3

Me again! Haha! I bet you've got enough of me by now, don't you? *wink*
It's not even my last word for today, there's at least one more post coiming... The Craft's Meow release, anyone?? Fun, FUN!

I just wanted to let you know, that my last GD post at the October Afternoon's blog is up. You can view the details here, but I can certainly show you what I made this time...

Yep! I scrapped... and to top it up, I'm even happy with how I photographed this one! I can hear the angels sing... :)
I'm super sad that my Guest Designer gig is over, it went by all too quickly. However, the good memories is what I will have forever. Hmmm... maybe I should scrap it too?? haha
See you in T minus 1 hour (roughly), for the first day of the TCM release! You don't want to miss it, honestly...

Two from last night...

Well hello again, and happy TGIF!! I sure am ready for the weekend :)
According to my blog's time, it's my third post for today (or for yesterday, I should say), so please scroll down for my TSG Blog Hop and Glitz Design posts, if you missed them.

I had my regular 'inky time' last night, but decided to wait a couple of hours, to let you guys 'digest' my two previous posts first :) I wanted to catch up on some challenges. I don't have as much time as I'd like any more, for the non-assignment stamping, but I sure love when it happens. Here's what I whipped up!

Supplies: cardstock: recycled kraft, white; paper: Crate Paper; stamps: Flourishes (Christmas Classics), Waltzingmouse Stamps (Text It); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black), Distress Ink (Frayed Burlap); Copics; Nestabilities Circles/Scalloped Circles; sewing machine; twill ribbon

I made it with FTTC141 - Trees & Leaves in mind, as well as PPA117 (CAS Elements Of Style - Ribbon). This lovely layout comes from FMS8:

I also have a card from MOJO212:

Supplies: cardstock: white; paper: DCWV (Mariposa), page from an old book; stamps: Hero Arts (Antique Engravings), MFT, My Mind's Eye; ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black, Angel Pink), Distress Ink (Frayed Burlap); tag: SEI; border punch: Martha Stewart; string; flower; buttons

Here's the sketch:

See you later, sweets! xxx

Glitz Design - Vintage Blue

As you know from my last Glitz Design post, I've been oohing and aahing over the new CHA release! I was saving the Vintage Blue collection for this post, partly because there are so many beautiful papers in it that I wanted to cut into, and partly because I wanted to tame its, quite unusual to me, colours :)
Here are my cards for you today...

Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" papers: Stripe, Toile
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Glitzers
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Journaling Cardstock Stickers
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Epoxy Words
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Giant Rhinestones
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Trim
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Clear Stamps

Other: cardstock: white; stamp: Waltzingmouse Stamps; ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); flower: Prima; seam binding; paper doily

...and another one :)

Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" paper: Floral, Polka, Motif
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Epoxy Words
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Titles Cardstock Stickers
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Clear Stamps
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Peek-A-Boo
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Trim

Other: cardstock: white; ink: Distress Ink (Tea Dye); flower: Prima; Pink Paislee Artisan Elements; buttons; border punch: Martha Stewart

See you next time, for more Glitzy pretties :)

TSG No Peeking Blog Hop Challenge

We are closing the There She Goes October release previews, with the fun Christmas stamp set, that's perfect for creating Advent Calendars, tags and even Christmas cards!!

Have you made it here from Holly's blog? Excellent!! Otherwise, please refer to the TSG Blog for the complete Blog Hop list and details. You can also find the complete list of participants' blogs, on the bottom of this post.

TSG is giving away one stamp set for each set previewed during the Blog Hop Challenges! One random commenter from a pre-determined Trendsetter's Blog Hop Challenge post will be selected to win. You’ll have till Saturday's Release Party to comment on as many Trendsetter Blog Hop Challenge posts as possible. The more Trendsetter posts you comment on during each Blog Hop Challenge, the greater your chances of winning! Be sure to check the TSG Blog Saturday evening after 9:00pm EST to see if you're a winner!

Kids love to countdown the days until Christmas is finally here and with this new set illustrated by Torico, you are going to have just as much fun creating a countdown advent calendar! With 25 different adorable holiday images and two sets of numbers the possibilities are endless! To make this set even more useable, there are two decorative circles and two decorative squares that were designed to be used with a 1 3/8” punch!!

No Peeking is a 6x8 set that includes a total of 53 stamps and will sell for $24.

I created this card, with three of the adorable images from the set. The sentiment if from the older set, Snowy Days (also by Torico!)
The snowman looked like it has a jacket on, with the heart buttons on it... I think it looks super cozy in it, and with his earmuffs on :D

Supplies: cardstock: white; paper/brads: My Mind's Eye (12 Days of Christmas); stamps: There She Goes (No Peeking, Snowy Days); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); Copics; Nestabilities Circles; corner rounder: EK Success; twill ribbon

Would you like to win the new No Peeking stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.
You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday October 29th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

I hope you enjoyed this month's release! Happy shopping! ;)

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CASE Study Challenge #63

We are launching our last challenge with Niki Estes, at CASE Study. I had so much fun this month, and would easily do a couple more! It's so cool to "legally" CASE some of the most inspiring ladies out there! Here's the card for this week...

Again, I picked one of my favourites from Niki. It's one of the most gorgeous examples of stamping that I've seen. I love custom stamped papers, and if paired with flawless sponging and fun embossing, my heart is set a flutter...
I knew that I wanted to pull out the same stamp set, for my inspired card. I changed the layout and colours, but I stayed true to the idea. I only forgot about sponging - I realized that I skipped that part, after I sew the layer to the mat. Ugh.

Supplies: cardstock: SU! (retired colour), American Crafts (grey), embossed white (stash); paper: Pink Paislee (365 Degrees); stamps: PTI (Year Of Flowers: Roses); ink: Versafine (Onyx Black), PTI (Fresh Snow); Y04 Copic; Nestabilities Labels 10; sewing machine; ribbon: PTI; MFT Die-Namics File Tab

I paired Card Patterns sketch 138, with the colours of CR84FN41:

Please visit my sweet and talented DT at their blogs, and check out what they whipped up with this week's inspiration!

Niki Estes (October Muse)
Amy Wanford
Andrea Ewen
Clare Buswell
Cristina Kowalczyk
Debby Hughes
Jean Martin
Julie Smith
Teneale Williams
Teresa Kline

If you'd like to play along with us, hop over to the CASE Study blog, where you'll find all the details, fabulous inspiration and InLinkz tool to link up your creation!
Thanks for paying me a visit today! See you later,

TSG Bon Appetit Blog Hop Challenge

Welcome to the second day of There She Goes October release previews!!
Have you made it here from Holly's blog? Excellent!! Otherwise, please refer to the TSG Blog for the complete Blog Hop list and details. You can also find the complete list of participants' blogs, on the bottom of this post.

TSG is giving away one stamp set for each set previewed during the Blog Hop Challenges! One random commenter from a pre-determined Trendsetter's Blog Hop Challenge post will be selected to win. You’ll have till Saturday's Release Party to comment on as many Trendsetter Blog Hop Challenge posts as possible. The more Trendsetter posts you comment on during each Blog Hop Challenge, the greater your chances of winning! Be sure to check the TSG Blog Saturday evening after 9:00pm EST to see if you're a winner!

We have another fabulous set from Torico – she’s showing off her range of creativity. Whip us some delicious greetings with the new Bon Appetit set. From the succulent turkey to steamin’ hot pie create some mouthwatering table settings and pass down secret family recipes for generations to come. Compliments of Chef Torico!

Bon Appétit is a 4x8 set that includes a total of 31 stamps and will sell for $18.

I came up with this card, great for those fabulous men who can cook! *wink*

Supplies: cardstock: recycled kraft, brown, white; paper/embellishments: My Mind's Eye (Kraft Funday - Happy Days); stamps: There She Goes (Bon Appetit); ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black); Copics; MFT Dizzy Doily die; Nestabilities Circles; sewing machine; paper piercer

I used the sketch from CPS241:

Would you like to win the new Bon Appétit stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday October 29th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

See you tomorrow for the last day of TSG previews! Hugs,