Neat & Tangled-Floral Heart

Hello there! Today I have a fun Neat & Tangled project to share featuring the Floral Heart stamp set & coordinating die.Neat & Tangled-Floral HeartI combined it with the Say Yes to Donuts set to make a cute birthday card.
Neat & Tangled-Floral HeartI embossed the Floral Heart image and blending distress inks for the color…in rainbow order, of course!
Neat & Tangled-Floral HeartThe trimmed the sentiment from Say Yes to Donuts to make it a two-lined sentiment so that it would fit nicely inside my Floral Heart window and allow for the boy to peep out.
Neat & Tangled-Floral HeartHere’s a video to show you how I created this card.
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Altenew Winner & Crafty Sales

Hello! Just popping in quick to share the winner from my Altenew Year in Review blog hop post.

Congratulations cmayne!!!

Also wanted to mention a few crafty sales before I go!
Save 15% on ALL DIES & INKS with code ALTENEWYEAR at checkout.
SAVE 25% off any Copic Marker branded products at Simon Says Stamp using code COPICSALE at checkout.I often have people ask me what my go-to Copic marker colors are. I thought this might be a great opportunity to share which markers I grab most often and highly recommend.
These are my favorite and most used color by family:

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SSS-Happy New Year!

Hello there! Today I’m sharing one last project for 2016 featuring the adorable Penguin dies by Simon Says Stamp. I was inspired by this fabulous card by Yana.SSS-PenguinsI dressed up the cute penguins for a New Year’s party using the Cuddly Critter Accessories. Then I used Big Numbers and Happy Christmas for the sentiment.
SSS-PenguinsDon’t think you can go wrong with googly eyes, party hats & balloons, right?
SSS-PenguinsThank you so very much for all your love & support in 2016! I am looking forward to the new year and all that it holds…Happy New Year, friends

I also have a winner to announce from my Altenew giveaway post HERE.
Congratulations Tina Holman!

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Advent Calendar Extravaganza with Taheerah Atchia

Merry Christmas! Today I’m excited to be joining Taheerah for her Advent Calendar Extavaganza!

Advent Calendar Extravaganza is -the- festive event of the season! This ‘hop with a twist’ was dreamed up by Taheerah Atchia and features surprise destinations each day! Joining in the fun with Taheerah are ONE HUNDRED special guests – each serving up some fantastic Christmas inspiration! Just like an Advent Calendar, you’ll never know where you’re going to be visiting next until you ‘open the door’!

And that’s not all! With 25 *amazing* sponsors taking part as guests as well, your crafty wish list is bound to get a boost with a chance to win a prize EVERY SINGLE DAY!!

Join in the fun every day at taheerah-atchia.com to see what special surprises await behind the door!
SSS-Christmas EssentialsI thought it would be a good idea to make a thank you/appreciation card. I will be needing several of these to give out after the holidays. I used the Christmas Essentials stamp set by Simon Says Stamp.
SSS-Christmas EssentialsAlso want to mention that today’s prize sponsor is My Sweet Petunia, which I used on this project and nearly every project that I make.
SSS-Christmas EssentialsI colored the images with Copics and added some glossy accents to the berries. I used one of the Nested Circle dies to create a window panel and added bright red bow using the Perfect Bow die with Lipstick Red cardstock.
SSS-Christmas EssentialsHere’s a video to show how I made this card.It’s not a party without a prize – and with prizes every day there are several chances to win! Today’s prize is generously supplied by My Sweet Petunia so you’ll definitely want to win! Simply leave a comment on this post – then head back to taheerah-atchia.com and leave a comment there too!
You must leave a comment on Taheerah’s blog as well as mine in order to be eligible to win! Don’t forget to grab the other surprise destinations from Taheerah’s blog and head over to them to leave comments there as well to improve your odds even more! You have until 23:59 EST on 31st December 2016 to enter.
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Neat & Tangled-Scandinavian Prints Christmas

Hello there! Today I have a colorful & festive project featuring the Scandinavian Prints Christmas by Neat & Tangled.Neat & Tangled-Scandinavian Prints ChristmasThis set is fantastic! I am loving the geometric images that can be used in a million in one ways and not just for Christmas, but all year long to create awesome patterns and designs.
Neat & Tangled-Scandinavian Prints ChristmasI created a rainbow of trees…are you surprised, ha ha! I just can’t stop!!! I used the MISTI and multi-inked each triangle with two colors. A lighter color on top and a darker color on bottom for a gradient look.
Neat & Tangled-Scandinavian Prints ChristmasI love being able to combine my pigment and my dye inks together to get exactly what I want! I also added some sequins from the Frosted Pine sequin pack.
Neat & Tangled-Scandinavian Prints ChristmasHere’s a video to show you how I made this card.
Check out the Neat & Tangled blog for inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Waffle Flower Crafts-Fleece Navidad

Hello there! Today I have a fun project to share featuring some products by Waffle Flower Crafts.Waffle Flower Crafts-Cutaway AlphaI was inspired by this cheeky T-shirt turning “Feliz Navidad” into “Fleece Navidad”. My family did not get the humor at all. I guess you have to be goofy like be to appreciate things like this:)
Waffle Flower Crafts-Cutaway AlphaThe Cutaway Alpha stamp set was perfect to create my custom sentiment along with several gorgeous Waffle Flower inks.
Waffle Flower Crafts-Cutaway AlphaI added the little lamb from Welcome Spring and made him fit for the holidays by adding a little freehand cut santa hat topped off with a mini white pom pom.
Waffle Flower Crafts-Cutaway AlphaHere’s a video to show you how I made this card.
Check out the Waffle Flower Crafts blog for more amazing inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by!

SSS-Hey Love

Hey Love! Have you seen the gorgeous new Hey Love release at Simon Says Stamp? Everything is soooo pretty & perfect for sending love all year long!SSS-Hey Love & Heart FoldMy project features the beautiful Hey Love word die along with the Folded Heart die.
SSS-Hey Love & Heart FoldI used some delicious pattern papers from the C’est La Vie 6×6 pack. I’m in love with these fresh, modern patterns. I actually just made a birthday card for my daughter with these papers and she LOVED it! Here’s the card I made for her.Alex's 16thShe said and I quote, “Mom, I think you’ve gotten better over the years.” lolololol….Hey, I’ll take it, folks! I used my Silhouette Cameo to make the “16” & the “alex”…so easy, but the papers make it look so good.
SSS-Hey Love & Heart FoldBut I’m in love with all of the gorgeous handwritten word dies designed by Kristina Werner. She has such a amazing gift!
SSS-Hey Love & Heart FoldThat’s all for today! Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great day!

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Altnew-Sohcahtoa

Hello there! Today I have a colorful, geometric project to share with you featuring on of my all-time favorite stamps sets by Altenew: Sohcahtoa.Altenew-SohcahtoaI don’t think I’ll ever tire of creating patterns with triangles. Sohcahtoa has several sizes & patterns of triangles which I layered here using a ton of gorgeous Altenew inks.
Altenew-SohcahtoaI love how the Altenew inks come in sets of four with four shades in each color family. It made this card a breeze to stamp. Using the MISTI helped a lot to get my triangles straight and evenly stamped.
Altenew-SohcahtoaI added an embossed sentiment from the Celebrate stamp set. I thought the clean, modern font paired perfectly with this geometric design.
Altenew-SohcahtoaHere’s a video to show you how I created this card.
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Leave me a comment for your chance to win a $30 gift certificate to Altenew…woot!
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