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Waffle Flower May 2018 Release Blog Hop

May 5, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m excited to join Waffle Flower for their May Release Blog Hop!
Waffle Flower Crafts-Sweet Ice Cream & SunshineMy first project features the fun new Sunshine stamp set along with the Sun Shine Panel die.
Waffle Flower Crafts-SunshineI die cut the Sun Shine Panel die onto white cardstock and blended distress inks onto each die cut “ray”. Then I popped up each ray with foam tape and stamped the sentiment from the Sunshine stamp set.
Waffle Flower Crafts-SunshineMy next project features the adorable Sweet Ice Cream Combo.
Waffle Flower Crafts-Sweet Ice CreamI used a few of the dies from the Ice Cream Combo set and die cut them onto the pink grid pattern paper. Then I stamped the images and colored them using Copics.
Waffle Flower Crafts-Sweet Ice CreamGiveaway:
To celebrate the blog hop, Waffle Flower is giving away $25 gift certificates to THREE lucky winners. Leave me a comment by 11:59pm ET on 5/7/18 for your chances to win. Winners will be chosen at random from all of the comments and will be announced on the Waffle Flower blog on 5/9/2018.

To celebrate the new release, all orders placed by 11:59pm ET on 5/7/18 will receive a free 3×4 Sunshine Stamp Set. No code required; Limited 1 per customer; While Supplies last.

Altenew-May 2018 Inspiration Challenge

May 2, 2018

Hello, everyone! This month I’m joining Altenew in hosting the May 2018 Inspiration Challenge!

The inspiration photo for this month’s challenge is of a card from last year that I created featuring the Floral Shadow Stamp Set. There are so many great colors to choose from in this project, but we’ve decided to highlight the pink, aqua, and teal for the challenge.

Here’s what I came up with using this photo as my inspiration:
Altenew-Stone Wall Stencil, Garden Treasure & Flower Arrangement setFor the background, I blended Dew Drops & Aqualicious Crisp Dye Inks using the Stone Wall Stencil.Altenew-Stone Wall Stencil, Garden Treasure & Flower Arrangement setFor the floral images, I used the Garden Treasure Stamp Set. I stamped the blooms with Pink Diamond, Pinkalicious,& Razzleberry inks. I also used a bit of Autumn Blaze Crisp Dye Ink for the stamen in the blooms. For the leaves, I used Bamboo& Parrot inks. I used the coordinating Garden Treasure Die to cut the floral images out and pop them up onto the ink–blended background.Altenew-Stone Wall Stencil, Garden Treasure & Flower Arrangement setFor the sentiment, I used the Flower Arrangement Stamp Set. I stamped the “hello” and then used the coordinating Flower Arrangement Die to die cut the sentiment. I die cut four more white word die-cuts and adhered them together using spray adhesive to make a sturdy, dimensional word die–cut.
Altenew-Stone Wall Stencil, Garden Treasure & Flower Arrangement setI’d love for you to join the challenge for a chance to win a $30 gift certificate. You can check out all the details over on the Altenew blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!


SSS-Picture Book Otter

April 28, 2018

Hi there! Just popping in to share a project featuring a few more goodies from the Fluttering By release by Simon Says Stamp.SSS-Picture Book Otter & Tap Dance StencilFor the background I blended Maliblue & Audrey Blue ink onto a Sea Glass panel using the Tap Dance Stencil. Then I die cut three otters using the cutie patootie Picture Book Otter die. I die cut three window openings using one of the Nested Circle dies for the otters to pop out of and added a few embossed sentiments from the Messages For Everyday set.
SSS-Picture Book Otter & Tap Dance StencilHere’s a video showing how I made this card.

Here’s to an otterly fantastic day:) Thanks so much for stopping by!


Mama Elephant-Monkey Bag

April 25, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m sharing these cute tote bags over on the Mama Elephant blog featuring the Favor Bag Accessory-Monkey Creative Cuts.Mama Elephant-Favor Bag Accessory-Monkey & Tote Bag 3D-XL Creative CutsTo create the tote bag I used the Tote Bag 3D-XL Creative Cuts with some rainbow patter paper by Lawn Fawn. This paper has my heart, but the monkey deserves the very best:)
Mama Elephant-Favor Bag Accessory-Monkey & Tote Bag 3D-XL Creative CutsI used the Favor Bag Accessory-Monkey for the monkey’s face and added a sentiment from the Girlfriend stamp set.
Mama Elephant-Favor Bag Accessory-Monkey & Tote Bag 3D-XL Creative CutsOn the back of the tote bag I used one of the pocket dies from the Tote Bag 3D-XL Creative Cuts that holds a gift card perfectly. Now I would fill that tote with some Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate with Caramel & Sea Salt. What a perfect little gift it would be…monkey, rainbow, itunes & dark chocolate:)
Mama Elephant-Favor Bag Accessory-Monkey & Tote Bag 3D-XL Creative CutsHere’s a video to show you how I created this tote bag.

Thanks so much for stopping by!


Altenew-Folksy Florals

April 23, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this project over on the Altenew blog featuring the Folksy Florals stamp set.Altenew-Folksy FloralI used several images from the Folksy Florals Stamp Set to build a sort of symmetrical folk art design. Using the MISTI makes it easy to position your stamp, rotate it, and stamp it again, getting a perfectly symmetrical placement.Altenew-Folksy FloralTo give the images a gradient look, I inked them up using a light and dark ink in the same color family. I used the Folksy Florals Stamp Set for the sentiment as well and popped up the panel onto a Harvest Gold base. To finish it off, I added a few enamel accents in Blue Ribbon & Wild Orchid. Altenew-Folksy FloralHere’s a video to show you how I made this card.

I have a winner to announce from my Altenew April release blog hop.
Congratulations Sophie Farah!

I also have a very belated winner to announce from the Motion Crafts blog hop.
Congratulations Annette Gordon!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant-Swinging Borders

April 20, 2018

Hi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant to highlight the Swinging Borders stamp set.Mama Elephant-Swinging BordersRainbow party lights with monkeys swinging from them? I’ll take it! I colored the images with Copics and added the swinging monkeys from Little Monkey Agenda.
Mama Elephant-Swinging BordersI used a white gel pen to add some accents to the party lights. For the sentiment I used Little Agenda Frames.
Mama Elephant-Swinging BordersCheck out the Mama Elephant blog to see more of the Swinging Borders set. Thanks for stopping by!


Yay, Congratulations!

April 20, 2018

Hi there! Just popping in to share a sneak of a project I have over on the Simon Says Stamp blog featuring the Abstract Triangle Stencil. I blended the panel with Distress Oxides and also used some delicious Tonic Moonstone Glimmer Paste. For the sentiment I used one of the YAYs dies along with an embossed sentiment from Messages For Everyday.SSS-Abstract Triangle Stencil & YAY dieCheck out the full project & video over on the Simon Says Stamp blog. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Mama Elephant-Birthday Monkeys

April 19, 2018

Hi all! Today I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the adorable Birthday Monkeys set.Mama Elephant-Birthday MonkeysI thought it would be fun to include the bike from Tandem Ride for the birthday critters to sit on. I colored the images with Copics and die cut them with the coordinating dies.
Mama Elephant-Birthday MonkeysFor the background I did a little bit of ink smooshing using distress inks onto Distress Watercolor Cardstock. For the sentiment I used Labeled Messages and finished it off with a few Crystal Reflections sequins.
Mama Elephant-Birthday MonkeysCheck out the Mama Elephant blog to see more inspiration using the Birthday Monkeys set. See you tomorrow!

MFT-Fiesta!

April 18, 2018

Hi there! Today I’m sharing this fun project over on the My Favorite Things YouTube channel featuring the Die-namics Piñata, Fiesta & Cross-Stitch Rectangle.MFT-Die-namics Piñata & FiestaI thought it would be fun to use felt for the piñata and I love how it turned out! Check out the video over on the My Favorite Things YouTube channel. Thanks so much for stopping by!


Mama Elephant-Little Agenda Frames

April 18, 2018

Hi there! I’m back with Mama Elephant highlighting the fun new Little Agenda Frames set.Mama Elephant-Little Agenda FramesI embossed the frames in clear and blended distress inks to add the color. I colored the images from Little Monkey Agenda with Copics, die cut them using the coordinating dies and popped them up inside the frames.
Mama Elephant-Little Agenda FramesFor the sentiment I used the Occasional Labels set.
Mama Elephant-Little Agenda FramesCheck out the Mama Elephant blog to see more projects featuring the Little Agenda Frames set. Thanks so much for stopping by!