CAS-ual Friday

 

Woohoo!

Although I have to go to court this morning (fighting an unjust traffic ticket *grumble*), I am so glad it is Friday.

 Aren't you?

This week's challenge at the CAS-ual Friday blog is a fun one, so I hope you play along!

Shaped cards!

You just HAVE to go see the DT's samples...a.d.o.r.a.b.l.e!

I had a blast creating with this apron template from Paper Smooches!

They are our sponsor this week and they have some amazing shaped card templates (and adorable stamps too!), so be sure to check them out! 

I used a digital freebie for the sentiment and the stars peeking out of the pocket too.

Originally, I made a vintage looking apron, but then decided to make just one more card and ended up with these cutie-patootie overalls! 

I was so pleased by them. *smile*

Makes me think of the old OshKosh engineer ones with navy and white stripes I had as a kid. Remember those?

                                                                                                              Source: clothesandthings.com via Dana on Pinterest

                                                                                      Source: cgi.ebay.com via Dana on Pinterest

Go create and play my friends! 

And while you're at it, link up a shaped card (anything but a square or rectangle) to the CAS-ual Friday challenge this week!

See you there!

*mwah*

Embossing challenge

Welcome.

I'm just popping in with a card I created for the embossing challenge at the Simply Scrapping Crafts Blog. 

Our sponsor is the Crafts Meow 

and the lovely Lisa supplied us with our pick of sets.

 I choose to work with Celebrating You...and isn't it a stunner? *sigh*

The winner of this embossing challenge (Heat embossing, dry embossing, emboss resist, etc.) will get WINNERS PICK from any stamp set in the store!

Now THAT'S a deal!

Did you see the newly released Life is a carnival set? 

Oh my word I am drooling here. *grin*

Come join us at the SSC blog for a chance to win big!

Hope you like the card I made, 

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Vintage in the making

Happy Wednesday!

I was feeling shabby the other day and after playing with some bits and pieces, this card came together pretty fast. The crazy part is that it was the first time I'd ever inked up Button Boutique by PTI. Don't know why I waited so long.

I love these pins. 

They were purchased from this Etsy shop last year sometime and I am totally hoarding them!

PP from Webster's Pages, tag from 7 gypsies (but about 6 years ago now), sentiment from Mega Mixed Messages by PTI.

Isn't is neat the way different lighting can change the look of something?

Love that.

Thanks for stopping by today,

*mwah*

Color challenge

Some of you may have noticed that Simply Scrapping Crafts has shut down. 

It's sad, yes. The owner just had to take care of herself.

BUT...

The Wednesday card challenges are still happening!

They are still being sponsored, and prizes are still to be won, so keep playing along with us at the SSC blog!

This was the hardest challenge (for me) yet! 

Choose any four of the following five colors to create with.

I used some old SU stamps for the embossed BG in orange, and the sentiment is a Unity stamp. Crochet lace trim is by May Arts.

Come play along with us and prove to me that this is NOT a hard challenge! *chortle*

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Happy Independence Day!

Hope everyone who is celebrating has a safe and happy Fourth of July!

*mwah*

CAS-ual Friday!

HELLO!

I'm sooo glad it's Friday...and on the cusp of a Holiday weekend here in the States too!

Doesn't get much better than that! *smile*

Our challenge this week at CAS-ual Fridays is all about the men in our lives...Krafts-men that is!

Create any masculine card using Kraft. That's it!

Sweet and simple.

Or...

should I say manly and straightforward?

 *Snort*

 I pulled out my favorite guy stamps from Practicing Creativity, You're the Man and created this for my brother. He's always tinkering in his garage so this will be right up his alley.

Our sponsor this week is none other than KRAFT OUTLET! 

If you are feeling crafty, why not join us at CAS-ual Fridays for this week's challenge? You won't be disappointed!

See you there,

*mwah*

Embellish challenge

Hi friends.

Did you see the new Embellish color challenge?

Denami is sponsoring it, so the DT had a few days of advance warning and I created this card. Actually finding the time to post it was the hard part! *chuckle*

I stamped the harlequin border in a rainbow pattern and stitched up the panels side-by-side. 

I like how my stitching is all wonky...

don't you? *grin*

Then I fussy cut the crane out several times. Also in use is some baby blue grosgrain ribbon, blue ice cardstock and an amethyst boutique button!

Aren't you loving the rainbow color schemes everywhere lately?

I am. 

I have several photos for inspiration on my Pinterest page that are rainbow hued. 

So inspiring, right?

Hope you'll play along with this week's Embellish Challenge for a super prize compliments of Denami!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Halloween sneak peak!

Settle in friends! 

I'm coming atcha today with a sneak peek at the new Halloween stamps that Denami will be releasing!

And...

There is a GIVEAWAY of the entire collection!!!!!!! 

(more about that at the end of this post)

I used Happy Halloween F206, Three Winter Trees F207, Friendly Ghost E145,

and Three Houses H84. And that Denami purple grosgrain is just the perfect color for Halloween cards.

And here's what you could win just for leaving a comment on my post today!

A random winner will be drawn from all the comments on this post, (the one you are reading) 

from Michele's blog post, 

and from Britta's blog post. 

Be sure to stop by all of them for a chance!

PLUS...

ANOTHER giveaway (of this same collection) could be won at the Denami Blog! And there will be a video showing these stamps up close and personal too.

You have four chances to enter at the Denami blog:

• Just leaving a comment
• Become a follower of the DeNami blog (extra entry)
• Become a fan of the DeNami Design FB page (extra entry)
• Subscribe to the DeNami YouTube challenge (extra entry)

All winners will be announced on the DeNami blog June 30th.

So what do you think?  

Sounds like multiple opportunities to win some fresh new Denami stamps, right?!

Leave me a comment telling me what you think of this new collection and for a chance to win!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

CAS-ual Friday

So can anyone guess what this week's challenge is at CAS-ual Fridays?

Gettin' edgy!

Yep! Use border punches, dies, tearing, whatever you have to create a fun edge...either on a  panel, or on the card itself.

I made three different fun edges and still managed to keep it somewhat CAS. 

Even WITH that blinged-out peace sign, compliments of my bestest blogger pal, Sue Ann! (big hugs to you my friend)

Don't you just love that quote? One of my favorites for sure, and something I strive for on a daily basis.

Stamps are from Market Street Stamps, and they just happen to be our sponsor this week too!

I used the big peace sign, the small dove, and the sentiment from Hippie Chic.  And there are several other great stamps in the same set.

Come join in the fun at CAS-ual Fridays and see if you have what it takes to be a V.I.P!

Peace out!

Classic pear

Hi friends!

I'm in a hurry, but wanted to pop in and share this card I made for the sketch challenge at Simply Scrapping Crafts. 

Sometimes a sketch is just the push I need to use a stamp that has been feeling unloved from my collection. This pear image fit the bill perfectly!

I even used an old SU background stamp too, and topped it off with a single word from PTI's Top Ten Additions.

If you want to play along with us, link up your card using this LO (I turned it) to the challenge thread called JUNE 22 for a chance at a lovely prize package of May Arts ribbon and trims!

Don't you just love that lace trim and the lined yellow ribbon I used? YUM...love May Arts!

Thanks for stopping by today,

*mwah*

Happy news!

Welcome!

I have something terribly exciting to share with you today!

Remember last month when I was guest designing for Denami? 

Well the very sweet and uber talented Paulina, asked me to stay on as a permanent DT member and I said...

YES!

EEEEEK!

This goes out to Paulina,  in gratitude for all her hard work, dedication,  and support. She's a perfect DT coordinator and I'm so lucky to have the chance to work with her and the other talented girls on the team. And hoo-boy are they a talented bunch!

CS: PTI

Stamps: Medium Kimono, solid crane, contempo TY

Ribbon and button: Denami

Thanks for stopping by and sharing in my happy news,

*mwah*

CAS-ual Friday!

Welcome!

Is everyone else getting a lot of rain like we are?

Our blind cat, Barnaby, got out yesterday by mistake and I spent hours walking around in the rain searching for him. *shiver* I couldn't find him, but my hubster went out to look and came back in 15 minutes with him! YAY!

So...it's that time again...

FRIDAY! 

And that means a new challenge at CAS-ual Fridays. 

This week it's all about color blocking.

I love this theme so much I created 4 different cards, 

but I plan to share them periodically so as to not overwhelm you all! *chuckle*

Last week's tic tac toe challenge was a blast, and you really stepped up your game! It was so difficult choosing my favorites. 

But I cannot WAIT to see what everyone comes up with this week. I think this has been my favorite challenge so far! *grin*

We are sponsored by Crop Stop this week. You can find anything you need there!

Come join in the fun with CAS-ual Friday's color blocking challenge!!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*