August 10, 2012

SRM Stickers and Lawn Fawn

The countdown to the first day of school has begun in my house.  We went and registered my 8th grader today and he is all ready to go August 20th.  My daughter is starting her second year of college on the same day and she is looking forward to this year too.  Garrett is not going to school but we may try a little Mom's Day Out program to get him used to being around other kids.  Well, on to the reason you are here.  I've got a little card to show you today  :)

We've got a fun co-feature with Lawn Fawn stamps on the SRM Stickers blog today.  It's day 2 and the first days projects were gorgeous!!  I used the stamp set Sunny Skies by Lawn Fawn and the sentiment, You Are My Sunshine, from SRM Summer Sentiments Stickers.

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Other supplies that I used to make my card are patterned papers from the Hello Summer by Echo Park, Hemp by Hemptique, Washi Tape from Bella Blvd and marker colors by Copic.



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July 31, 2012

July Card Kit featuring Magnolia stamps

Each month I put together a card kit featuring adorable stamps that are fun and easy to color with Copic Markers.  Here is a picture of July's card kit.  You will receive all that you need to make this card in your kit, including the stamp, a 6x6 paper pad and embellishments.  This month our stamp is Sweet Princess Tilda from Magnolia Stamps and the paper pad is She Art from Pink Paislee. I just couldn't help but have a little fun with the sentiment and the die cut frog.

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You will also receive all of the coloring instructions, the name of the markers and where I put the colors, and a full color copy of this picture and a closeup of the image.  If you would like to be part of this kit club please email India at the Scrapbook Mania Marketplace.  Of course if you have any questions about the card kit or subscribing you can always contact me via email too.

I used to make these card kits for my LSS but since the store closed we are working on moving these fun new kits for sale online.  If you are in the Birmingham, Alabama area we can arrange a pickup or if you outside our area, we will ship it to you for a small fee.

 

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June 13, 2012

June Card Kit featuring Amy from Whimsy Stamps

Each month I put together a card kit featuring adorable stamps that are fun and easy to color with Copic Markers.  Here is a picture of June's card kit.  You will receive all that you need to make this card in your kit, including the stamp, a 6x6 paper pad and embellishments.  This month our stamp is Amy from Whimsy Stamps and the paper pad is Double Dutch from LilyBee Designs.

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You will also receive all of the coloring instructions, the name of the markers and where I put the colors, and a full color copy of this picture and a closeup of the image.  If you would like to be part of this kit club please email India at the Scrapbook Mania Marketplace.  Of course if you have any questions about the card kit or subscribing you can always contact me via email too.

I used to make these card kits for my LSS but since the store closed we are working on moving these fun new kits for sale online.  If you are in the Birmingham, Alabama area we can arrange a pickup or if you outside our area, we will ship it to you for a small fee.

I also have a few scrapbook kits left  if you are interested.  Please visit my Etsy shop or contact me via email if you would like to purchase one.

 

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May 16, 2012

Simon Says Stamp's Challenge Day - Clean and Simple

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Wow, I love clean and simple cards but sometimes struggle with the process of creating one. I always think that maybe it needs more here, more there.  Clean and simple is not always simple but using the right kind of stamps and paper sure helps.

This week, on the Simon Says Challenge blog, we are challenging you to create a clean and simple card.  Remember less is sometimes more.  

For my card, I used stamps from Lawn Fawn.  Lawn Fawn's simple and bold illustrations are perfect for the clean and simple look. I stamped the airplane stamp on white cardstock and then colored it in with Copic Markers and cut it out.

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Paper choice is another thing to consider when creating a clean and simple card.  The bold patterns of the Echo Parks Hello Summer papers are great for this look.  Just to add a little interest to my card, I die cut some clouds out of felt from a die by Memory Box called Puffy Clouds and added a colored brad to my banner from the Hello Summer collection.  The sentiment is part of the Lawn Fawn stamp set.  You can find all of the supplies that I used in my card in the links below.  

Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget that all you need to do is make one card, post it to your blog or online photo gallery, and link it up to the challenge post here.  You could be that lucky participant that will win a $50 gift certificate to the Simon Says Stamp Online store.  I hope to see your card in our line up!

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May 02, 2012

Simon Says Stamp's Challenge Blog Celebrates their 3rd Birthday!

 

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This week we are celebrating our 3rd Birthday! This calls for a party and of course you all are invited!  In honor to really celebrate we will be having extra prizes at Simon Says Stamp and a special sale for followers of this challenge only, be sure to check out below for details!
 
FIRST PRIZE 
a $50 voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore 
(the first number picked by the random generator)
The next 3 numbers drawn will each win:

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Card Kit of the Month MAY 2012 YOU CAN DO ANYTHING

That is not all !! EVERYONE will get a gift this week too !! It is time to reward all of our lovely followers and supporters who join us week after week :-)

Beginning today, May 2nd at 12:00 EST and ending Friday, May 4th at 11:59 EST you can receive 10% off all your purchases by entering the code bbsim1

 When you go to check out, enter the promotion code at the bottom of the page that says "Billing & Shipping" at the top. There will be a box for you to enter your promotion code which will automatically deduct this amount from your total upon check out.

Here is my card for this week's challenge and birthday celebration.  I love this Congratulations Tilda stamp.  You can use her for so many occasions.  The sentiment is a Unity stamp co branded with Simple Stories.  I love the outline shape of it.  I used my Copic markers to color inside of it to match the card.
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In addition to the Magnolia stamps, I added some Magnolia flowers in two different styles, some May Arts ribbon, a Zva Creative gem flourish, Cosmo Cricket Baby Jane paper, and a Spellbinder's die for the image mat.  I also used some Stardust Stickles on Tilda's dress and Glossy Accents on the bow, party hat and sentiment.

I hope to see your creation for this week's challenge on our Linky list.  Help us celebrate big!!

We're so proud of our amazing team, please be sure to check out everyone's fantastic Birthday themed inspiration this week!

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April 18, 2012

Simon Says Stamp Challenge Day- Dawny's Sketch

 

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Ready for another fabulous challenge from the Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog?  I am, and so are the other designers.  We have a sketch challenge this week and had a lot of fun.  Here is the sketch created by Dawny!

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I used a stamp from Stamping Bella called LuLu's Pies.  I love the LuLu stamps and plan on adding to my collection soon.

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I need to give some credit to a special someone for this card.  It is not usual for me to CASE a card but while commenting on all of the wonderful cards that are linked to the Simon Says Stamp Challenge weekly, I came across this card and I just couldn't help myself. :) I think it is one of the cutest cards that I have ever seen.  I pinned it on Pinterest right away, bought the stamp and waited for a chance to make one of my own.  So thank you Steph at Honey Boutique.  You totally inspired me with your card and talent!

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So I hope to see your card this week for our sketch challenge!!  Don't forget that there is a $50 gift certificate to the Simon Says Stamp online store for one lucky participant.  You can't win unless you enter so get those card making supplies out! :)

Click on the links below to find all the supplies that I used to make my card.   

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April 11, 2012

Simon Says Stamp Challenge Day- April Showers Bring Spring Flowers

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Another fun challenge was issued today on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog.  Our theme this week is

April Showers Bring Spring Flowers

This week the Design Team are showcasing Bo Bunny and/or Basic Grey products so if you have either of these two products, we would love to see them in your projects this week but if not, please come and join us anyway !!

Here is my card.  I went all out with stamps and paper by Basic Grey.  I love this new Plumeria collection. The papers are so soft and pretty and just the shade of purple that I love.  The Hero Arts stamps that match the Plumeria are to die for.  I've only used two of them from the set, the flowers and label, but the others are great too.  Little postage stamps, a heart and scalloped circle.  I know that I will be using these over and over again.

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I stamped my flower image with Momenta Ink and the image with Copic Markers.  I used V93, V95, YG91, and YG95 for the flower part and G000 for the leaves.  Then I cut out the flowers and popped it up with foam adhesive.  I did the same treatment on the label which is also part of the Hero Arts/Basic Grey set.

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You might notice the subtle leaf background on the purple Basic Grey paper.  I actually used another Hero Arts stamp to create it.  It's one of my favorite background stamps. I stamped it using Night of Navy from Stampin Up! but any navy blue color would look great.  The butterfly is a sticker from the Plumeria collection and I dressed it up with some Hero Arts Neutral gems.

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As always the lovely Heidi is giving away ……

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Here are all of the links that you need to purchase your own supplies to make this card.  I hope to see your Spring Flowers card and good luck with the giveaway!!

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March 28, 2012

Simon Says Stamp Challenge Day- March Anything Goes

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Welcome to my Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog post for this week.  The last week of the month is always an Anything Goes Challenge which means that there are no rules.  Well, maybe just one.  It has to be something that you made and blogged about this week.  So just go and get your crafting stuff out and just play.  Just make something just because you wanted to try out your new stamp, or maybe because you wanted to learn a new technique.  Just have fun!  That's my rule!

Here is my card. All of the design team members are highlighting Simon Says Stamp's wonderful selection of My Favorite Things products.  You can find tons of stamps and dies from My Favorite Things here. 

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I went a little die crazy and used the MFT clouds and MFT leafy flourish to create an outdoor scene.  Isn't that little frog the cutest?  When I saw him, I was sold!!  The sentiment really makes me smile too.  The MFT stamp is called Feeling Froggy. 

Do you see the paper I used?  It's a brand new 6x6 paper pad from Bo Bunny called Alora.  It's really bright and fun and I love it!!  The flowers are from Petaloo.  They started out white but I since I wanted them to match the paper I colored them with the same Copic marker that I used on the little girls shirt.

The clouds were first cut out using the MFT die and then I ran them through my Polka Dots Cuttlebug folder.  I love the texture it creates.

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Okay, now it is your turn.  I can't wait to see your cards.  Please stop by and add your link to my comments so that I don't miss it.  Don't forget about the fantastic prize that is given each week to a lucky participant!!  A $50 gift certificate to the Simon Says Stamp online store!!

 

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March 22, 2012

Simon Says Stamp Challenge Day- Bingo

 

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Well, I'm a little late on my post for Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog this week.  I've been sick since Monday with a nasty cold and haven't even felt like a human being until today and that is probably stretching it.  When I get sick, I really get it good.  So I'm going to tell you a little bit about my card and get back into bed. :)

This week we have a Bingo challenge for you.  You can find the Bingo card here.  Just pick 3 embellishments in a row in any direction and include them on your card.  Then post your card to your blog or online gallery and link it up to this week's challenge post here.

I used Brads, Ticket, and Ribbon for my Bingo.  The design team is also spotlighting Magnolia Stamps this week so please play along if you have any of their products.

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Don't forget about the fantastic prize that we have each week for a lucky participant.  All you have to do is link up a card and you are put into a random drawing for $50 to the Simon Says Stamp online store!  They have an amazing selection of stamps, paper, adhesives, dies, punches, ribbon, embellishments, etc.  It truly is your One Stop Shopping for all your stamping & crafting needs!


Click on the links below to find the supplies that I used on my card!

 

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March 07, 2012

Simon Says Stamp Challenge Day- Mother's Day/Special Girl

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Welcome to Simon Says Stamp Challenge blog Wednesday!!  This week we are getting ready for Mother's Day by challenging you to make a Mother's Day or Special Girl card.  I guess my card could be for either occasion with my My Favorite Things, Pure Innocence, Because You're Special image.

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I used one of my favorite and I believe versatile paper pads, Happy Days by Echo Park.  There are so many cool pairings in this 6x6 paper pad.  I could probably make about a dozen cards and you would never know that they all came from the same pad of paper.  

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Here is a closeup of the Pure Innocence Because You're Special image.  Isn't she just the sweetest?  There are also a couple of great sentiments included in this stamp set too.  In addition to the fun Hero Arts pearls, I loaded my card up with beautiful Petaloo flowers.  These flowers so soft and sweet and perfect for card makers!!

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Now don't forget the fabuolous $50 prize each week to the Simon Says Stamp Online store. It is truly the best store on the internet for stamps and crafting, and I don't say that lightly.  I am really passionate about scrapbooking, the products, and the people involved and I don't recommend anything unless I truly believe in what I recommend.  When you buy from Simon Says Stamp, you not only get great customer service and tons of product to chose from, but you also are supporting a beautiful family and all of the employees that are so lucky to work there.  (If I lived in Ohio, I would sooo want to work there!!)  So check them out and see what they have to offer.  You won't be disappointed!!

Okay, if you are looking for all of the crafty products that I used on my card just click on the links below and it will take you right to them!

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