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Artisan Wednesday Wow - Did you WIN?

Hi there!!! Welcome back!!!

 First of all, let me say "WOW!!!!!!" 184 entries, 78 of the nicest sweetest comments. I seriously wish I could reply to each and every one of them. I am so happy that so many of you loved the idea of thaking the supplies for the wreath and making a fun home decor item like my candle wraps.

 I am excited to announce that the person who won my give away is

 SARAH FLEMING!

 Sarah you have until Monday to email me your mailing address so that this kit can be sent out to you! Woo Hoo!!!!

 I have a  little MDS inspiration for you today using the FUN and VERSATILE Blossoms Abound Kit. I had so much fun playing with this kit and wanted to showcase some really different looks. Our lovely blog hop buttons this month were created with this kit by Cindy Schuster, and I had already shared a few other projects this month using this kit -

 

But I also created these two scrapbook pages to share with you as well. As you can see, they are very different themes and very different looks. So here is a very "white" page, and I used almost all of the papers in the kit.

and for a completely opposite look -

I really truly love this kit! It has such bright, fun colors and patterns. I hope that you will consider adding it to your MDS Library!

 Head on over to Jennifer's blog. We are all announcing our give away winners today, so I wish you all the best of luck!

 

Hope you have a great day!!!

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I wanted to share this with you sooner - A little peek at Project Life® by Stampin' Up!®

  Make sure you enter!

So last week I was lucky enough to receive a box full of BRAND NEW, not yet released Stampin' Up! products. Included was the entire suite of the first collection of Project Life® by Stampin' Up!® Everyday Adventure! I am so in love with these fun bright colors and patterns and all of the amazing accessories. I planned on sharing it on Monday, but with all of the Typepad issues...well, here we are on Friday.

 Take a peek at a SUPER QUICK - I mean like 5 minute quick card - but it's still cute!

So here are the pieces I started with

(oh, and then I decided that I needed to mat the main panel with some Bermuda Bay. The card base is Strawberry Slush)

I took the little "flag" card and did this to it-

so that I could mat that"HI" card! A little ribbon, a little rhinestones, some dimensionals.....

I can not wait to play even more with these AMAZING projects. If you want to learn more about them -

 

 

 

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MDS Blog Hop - What I'm working on April - Baseball Time

 Welcome to our "What are you working on?" MDS Blog Hop for April! I am always so excited to share with you the team's projects that we create in MDS!

 I found a similar layout on Pinterest and I tried to find the original source, but I ended up in a dead end. So if it looks familiar, thanks for the inspiration! I took this pics of my boys back in February. We actually let the boys skip school for this! Zach Walters is currently playing for the Washington Nationals and his Dad works with my husband. He was home for a few weeks, and agreed to meet us at the park for a little ball. For my boys, it was as big as meeting a movie star. I must admit, I was a little star-struck too. It was cute to hear the boys ask him questions about playing in the big league and about other players.

  There's not a ton of baseball or sports downloads in MDS (of course I could have 20 and want more) so I get a little creative - I mean that's what it's for. The background paper is from Watercolor Wonder which I don't think most people would think of with baseball. My favorite thing to use on baseball layouts is that awesome stitching from Staples and Stitching! The font was downloaded online and called Marcelle Script

 

I would love to know what you think. Also, I know that this team never dissapoints, so head on over to my talented friend Julie Davidse - she always wows me!

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Artisan Wednesday Wow - Burlap and Blooms Home Decor - and a GIVEAWAY FOR YOU!

 

Are you excited?!?!?! I am  - this is the first time that the Artisan Design Team has been able to bring you this great opportunity. TO WIN some of the products that we used for our projects this month!

Do you have a hard time thinking outside of the box? I kind of did for a while when Stampin’ Up! asked me to create a project with the Burlap and Blooms Simply Created Wreath Kit that was NOT a wreath, it took me a while to think of what I wanted to create. Finally I decided on a simple home décor addition that anyone could do with this kit, candle wraps.

 I used the awesome Burlap Ribbon to wrap around the candles and used a Hardware Clips Essentials to secure it in the back of the candle being as no one will see it anyhow and then I can change them for the season. Then I PLAYED with the flower pieces and created little bouquets to add to the fronts! (Of course if you put these on real candles and choose to light them, you would want to remove them first. You could be safe and use the flameless candles and then leave them on)

I hope this inspires you to try something fun and new with your supplies or kits. Make sure you check out how you can enter to win below!!!

Hope you enjoy all of the AMAZING projects that the rest of the team has for you today. These are some special projects, so please let the team know what you think! Now go head on over to see the FABULOUS Jennifer Timko - she is seriously SO SUPER awesome and she has another idea for you using the wreath kit! Love her.

 

 

 

Hope you have a great day!!!

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Happy Monday! A sweet "little" gift tag

 Hi there!

 I hope you had a wonderful Easter weekend. Maybe you are sending your kiddos back to school this week. I am. I totally failed Spring Break this year. Between my foot and catching a nasty little cold, my poor boys....

 Last week I was contacted by one of my Facebook friends - also named Jeanna (that's like "Gina" if you don't know) asked me if I was still up to creating even though I was staying off of my foot. I told her of course I was. She is a proud recent Grandma and wanted a fun tag to put on her grand-daughter's Easter basket. Something special she could use again. Hmmm- create something for a little gitl - uhm, YEAH!!!! Here is what I came up with.

The reason I said "little" tag, is that this thing is HUGE! It's like 6" x 11" !!!! I made it using an MDS punch in my e-cutter software. I cut out the tag 4 times and layered them together to make my own custom chipboard.

 I really think it turned out darling, but more importantly, she LOVED it and that made me happier than yo ucould imagine!

 Here are the colors I used for this project....

 Well, I hope you have a wonderful week. Don't forget that you will want to for sure come back and check out this week's Artisan Wednesday Wow for a fun chance to win a prize!!!!

 

Hope you have a great day!!!

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On a ROLL with these Challenges!

Hi there!

I have my second physical therapy appointment for my foot in a little bit. Last time they made me cry. I hope I don't cry today.

 I think this is my third time following the sketch on Freshly Made Sketches blog. I like them, for those that might not know, they are really clean and simple type sketches. Sometimes I think it's kind of challenging to recreate them in My Digital Studio though because digital can look flat until you start building layers and adding embellishments. That's ok, they still inspire me! Here is this week's sketch.

Here is where that led me last night....

With the exception of the ampersand, all the elements are from the Retro Fresh Collection - if you LOVE embellishments and who doesn't - they make it a lot easier, THIS is the stuff to get!

 

Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper - Digital Download

$4.95

This And That Retro Fresh Embellishments - Digital Download

$5.95

 

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

 

See? So cool! You know you want them. I love the instant gratification of buying downloads! LOL Plus, I don't have to sneak them in the house! You KNOW what I mean....

 

 Hope the rest of your weekend is great and I will see ya on Monday! Don't forget about the Artisan Giveaway on Wednesday! Woot Woot!!!

 

Hope you have a great day!!!

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My First Fab Friday Challenge

 Well, if anything, having to stay off of  my foot as much as possible and a nasty cold on top of it definitely gives me time to play with my all time favorite Stampin' Up! product - My Digital Studio. Did you know that you can download My Digital Studio and start creating right away? I totally think it's worth the $19.95, but there is even a trial version - for FREE!

 One of the things that I love so much about it is that Stampin' Up! has created so many wonderful downloads for us! There are over 1,000 now available, did you know that? Pretty awesome!

 You might have heard that from the 21st-25th Stampin' Up! is offering FREE shipping as well on all orders - ALL ORDERS, this includes any of your printed items created in My Digital Studio and printed through our print vendor. I know I will be totally taking advantage of it - you should too!

 So - back to being off of my feet and MDS time... I found this great and versatile sketch over on Mindy's Fab Friday Challenge Blog and thought I'd play along!

Being as we've had some great weather here in the desert the last few days, I thought I would do something nice and Spring-y!

 I love how cheery this card turned out. What do you think? For some reason I kind of struggled with the layers behind the sentiment. Ultimately I think this works!

Here are the downloads that I used. If you don't have them, I encourage you to add them to your digital library.

 

Blossoms Abound Kit - Digital Download

$9.95

Memory Milestones Baby Photobook Template (11" X 8-1/2") - Digital Download

$19.95

 

Table by StampinBuddy. Try it FREE.

 

These two downloads are FULL of goodies - together they containg SEVENTY FIVE stamp images, TWENTY FOUR Designer Series Papers, FORTY Embellishments and a TWENTY FOUR page template for quick and easy pages or a complete photo book! Not to mention - you get them right away!

 

Hope you have a wonderful weekend my friends!

 

All Out Eggstra Spectacular Easter

If you haven't been able to tell, I've been having a blast creating for Easter this year. One of the projects that came in my Artisan box of supplies from Stampin' Up! this month was the adorable set, Eggstra Spectacular. I realized that if I didn't share this with you soon, it would be too late, so without further ado....

What do you think? I LOVE it! Want to see some close ups?

First up is this sweet little card. I'm not one that usually spends a lot of time making and sending out Easter cards, but sometimes I want to send or hand out a little something, so an easy 3"x3" card like this is perfect! The base is Island Indigo and the Designer Series Paper is the Quatrefancy Specialty paper. It's embellished with a sweet little Daffodil Delight Stitched Grosgrain bow and Pumpkin Pie Button. Oh - and do you see that sweet little fluffy tail? Just a fun little detail.

This cute little "basket" might be the perfect little gift to go with that card! I used a 4 oz disposable "coffee cup" and wrapped it with more Quatrefancy Paper. The little "ewe" is embossed with black embossing powder and colored in with the coordinating colors from the paper. I was able to punch him out with the Extra Large Oval punch, but I needed a little something behind that, so I punched out 3 Scallop Ovals and cut them apart to create a mat that would fit. To create the handle, I sandwiched some lovely Strawberry Slush Ruffle Trim between 2 pieces of Pool Party cardstock to create the handle.

As soon as I saw the stamp with the cute row of eggs, I knew I wanted to create these fun little egg holders. Do you love the eggs? I dyed them with Pool Party, Island Indigo and Daffodil Delight reinkers! FUN! To add a little bit of fun, I trimmed the edges of the Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie cardstock with the Small Scallop Rotary Trimmer Blade.

 I admit, this one gave me a few fits, but I love how this centerpiece turned out! I used a little metal planter box I had on hand and created a little grassy garden of Old Olive cardstock cut with our awesome FRINGE scissors!!! In case you are wondering, I used like 15 strips....

  I LOVE how adding the trim, ribbon and button really dressed up the trim

 Let me show you some detail on those adorable little eggs -

I embossed the egg image 2 times on each color of cardstock. Then I cut them all apart to make COLORFUL eggs!!!

 All together, I think it will really add to the Easter Decor around here - I know the boys will LOVE it!

Hope you enjoy all of the AMAZING projects that the rest of the team has for you today. These are some special projects, so please let the team know what you think! Now go head on over to see the FABULOUS Jennifer Timko - she is seriously SO SUPER awesome! Love her

 

 

Hope you have a great day!!!

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 SUPPLIES I USED TODAY

Eggstra Spectacular

$11.95

Quatrefancy Specialty Designer Series Paper

$12.95

Brights Designer Buttons

$7.95

Daffodil Delight 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

$4.95

Fringe Scissors

$9.95

Strawberry Slush 3/8" Ruffle Stretch Trim

$8.95

 

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A My Digital Studio Endless Birthday Wishes card for the MDSM60 Card Sketch

Hi!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   I am currently stuck on the couch, with my foot propped up. I went to the Orthopedic doc today for my foot. I've had pain for a while, but I've been putting it off. I finally couldn't take it anymore. After x-rays and exam I apparently have bone marrow inflammation in multiple areas, plantar fasciitis, and a Morton's neuroma. UGH! Foot up means one thing to me though.... MDS TIME! To get me through today I decided to head over to the MDS Monday Blog and check out their latest card sketch.

Cute, right? I instantly fell in love with the new Endless Birthday Wishes Kit that was released this week, so why not use it for this fun sketch! I might have gone a little overboard with it, but I think it is as fun as can be!

SEE!?! Fun, right?!?! I love the colors and fun patterns. Now I know I used 5 banners instead of 4, but sketches are meant to give you a starting point, inspiration.....

TIPS:

1. Custom "DSP" I used the dot stamp that is in the kit and used copy and paste to create the fun gray and white paper. Once you have a few stamps lined up, GROUP them, then copy and paste the group - makes things go a lot faster.

2. An added challenge was to recolor an embellishment. I recolored the tiny little Rhinestones on the candles and the stitching behind the circle embellishment.

3. Overlay stamp brushed might be one of my favorite things in MDS. I love the TEXTURE you can acheive. I used one on the far left. See that added little touch of interest?

4. I used the Freehand tool to color in the cake....YUM

 

I can't wait to share it over on their blog - hope they like it! What do you think?

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MDS Blog Hop - It's some Easter Inspiration for you!

 Welcome to our first MDS Blog Hop for April! I am always so excited to share with you the team's projects that we create in MDS! I have said it probably a GAJILLION times, and I will probably say it a GAJILLION timew more - I LOVE creating with My Digital Studio. To me it removes any and all limits in papercrafting and I can do ANYTHING!

 This week we are all sharing Spring and Easter projects and I will admit - I LOVE mine! I was going to show y'all the Carrot Banner today, but I got antsy and posted it earlier this week so I had to come up with something else! I'm kind of glad I did - want to see what I made? (Of course you do, right? I mean that is why you are here!)

EEEEK! Right??? Want some close ups?

So this little guy is actually 3 times, all of the images have a combo of dimensionals and glue to give them LOTS of dimension. I colored the pearls with a mixture of 1 drop of Crystal Effects with 1 drop of re-inker. Oh - and they are all free-hand cut, no e-cutter on this one. All of the images are from Everyday Easter.

I love this little guy! Four layers to make him come to life. It really looks like he is going to hop out of that egg at any moment. His scarf is even blowing in the breeze in anticipation!

I put 3 layers into that teeny tiny basket. I almost cut out the letters.... almost! (I used Lauren's Letters and the Smitten Alphabet Punch downloads for the letters)

To give this balloon some extra realistic dimension, I only placed Stampin' Dimensionals at the top of the balloon, and glued it near the bottom. All said and done, four layers to bring this one to life. I once again dyed some pearls to add even more dimension. I love the special touch they add.

Last but not least is this sweet little girl with her pearl necklace and pearl trimmed petticoat. Even her shoes were layered to give her that special touch.

 I've been told that some people think that MDS limits them, that digital looks "flat", and that it even takes the creativity out of papercrafting. I beg to differ and I think this proves it!

I would love to know what you think. Also, I know that this team never dissapoints, so head on over to my talented friend Julie Davidse - she always wows me!

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