Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Daydream Designs ~ Tea Card

Howdy Bloggers. 
It is time again to Spotlight Digital Stamps created by Diane Nobel
of Day Dream Designs.
It is an honor to be on the Daydream Designs Digi & More Blog Team 

It is super fun to work with Diane's Digitals. They sure are lovely.


Today I am showcasing
Tea Sentiment Bundle A

This is new set and 
available for purchase in the store.


Recipe
White Cardstock for base of card
White and Blue Polk-a-dot Washi Tape
Stretch lace made into Bow
Stampin Up Heart Punch
EK Success Butterfly Punch
Blue Brads - Owl Birthday Set
Tea Cup and Sentiment DDD digitals


You can purchase all of Diane Noble's 
Daydream Design Digital Stamps 
in the Daydream Designs Store
Click HERE to be taken directly to the 
Store to check out ALL of the Digital Sets. 

Thank you for stopping by & please visit Diane's Day Dream Designs 
You are sure to find a set suitable for your crafting creativity!


Have a Blessed Week.
Thank you for stopping by!


Jan 30 Just Be Creative ATG 1E per day - Jan 29
Jan 31 DL ART Thankful Thursday Jan Linky Party 1E per day Jan 29
Jan 31 Ribbon Carousel Love, Birthday, Get Well Or Just Because UE

316 Avenue - anything goes 3E #1
 Word Art Wednesday 5E #1
The Crafters Cafe Use Ribbon or Lace 3E #1

Monday, January 27, 2014

Friends of Speedy TV ~ Dry Emboss

Welcome to my blog! A new challenge is beginning at Friends of Speedy TV (FOSTV) today (Monday) at 8 AM EST
Dry Emboss



The rules of the challenge: You can use any stamp set that you would like. If you use a MFPaHC stamp set your name will be entered twice. Limit 5 postings per challenge.

Here is my card using
Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co. 
Stamp Collection
Kilt Fun
Love, Love, Love

Recipe
White Cardstock for base of Card
Black Cardstock for mat
White Cardstock
Ticket Embossing Folder - Admit One - The Paper Studio
Red & White Cardstock
Spellbinders Scallop Rectangle Die
Spectrum Noir Marker Black & Grey
Black Tuxedo Memento Ink
Black American Ribbon Twine
Red Heart Button
The Paper Studio Hugs & Kisses Ribbon
Pop Up Tape
MFPaHC Stamp Sets: Kilt Fun, Love, Love, Love
Crop-a-dile Corner Rounder
Inside Card: Love, stamped several times

Mark's Finest Papers, Stamps and Supplies
can be purchased at the store. 
Click  HERE.
 
The Winner of this Challenge will receive a
  Mark's Finest Papers Stamp Selection.
Please visit the challenge to see what 
MFP Stamp Set is offered to the winner 

Come on over and enter 
your paper creation in
 Friends of Speedy TV (FOSTV) Challenge!

I hope to see you there! 
Thanks for stopping by!
Have a Happy Week.
I am sharing my card in the following challenges:
Monthly Challenges

Jan 1 - Jan 30 Just Be Creative ATG 1E per day - Jan 27
Jan 1 - Jan 31 DL ART Thankful Thursday Jan Linky Party 1E per day Jan 27  
Jan 7 - Jan 31 Ribbon Carousel Love, Birthday, Get Well Or Just Because UE

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Speedy Fox & Friends ~ Newspaper or page from a book

Welcome! Thank you for stopping by my blog today. We have a new challenge at Speedy Fox and Friends ~ Newspaper or page from a book creation


The rules of the challenge: make a card/project [limit 5] for the theme of the week and upload within the time frame of the challenge. You can use any stamp set that you would like. If you use a Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co stamp set your name will be entered twice.

My Tag Features
 Mark's Finest Papers
In My Den Stamp Collection

Recipe
Scraps of White Cardstock for base of tag
TH Die Bookmark and Tag 
Scrap of Newspaper Print glued on White Cardstock
MFPaHC - Stamp Set - In My Den - Sentiment & Chair
Little Stackers Oval Die
Scrap of Black Cardstock for rung
Small scraps of newspaper for newspaper under chair and on chair cushion
Kraft Cardstock scrap to stamp chair
Kraft Cardstock scrap for white sentiment stamped cardstock
Pop Up Tape
Black and White Checkered Washi Tape
Offray Black Ribbon
Memento Black Tuxedo Ink
Crop-a-dile corner rounder for the bottom corners on the tag

Marks Finest Papers Stamps Sets & Supplies 
can be purchased at the store.
Click  HERE.
I am sharing this tag with the following challenges

Monthly Challenges
Jan 1 - Jan 25 Crafting by Designs ATG UE

Jan 1 - Jan 30 Just Be Creative ATG 1E per day - Jan 25
Jan 1 - Jan 31 DL ART Thankful Thursday Jan Linky Party 1E per day Jan 25 
Jan 7 - Jan 31 Ribbon Carousel Love, Birthday, Get Well Or Just Because UE 
Dec - January 31 Craft my Life Challenge NO Cards UE 
Ends Jan 30 Little Scrap Pieces ATG 1E



Friday, January 24, 2014

Accordion Birthday Album

Welcome Bloggers:

I received a nice package of crafting products  in the mail. [Thank you Ricky, my wonderful husband for being so supportive of my crafting hobby - I am so blessed!].

I have used two new products in my creation today: Sizzix Hero Arts Happy Birthday Cupcake Stamp/Die set & Sizzix Accordion Album Die by Karen Burniston. Click Here to view the You Tube Tutorial for the Accordion Album.


Thank you for stopping by today - have a blessed day! ~ Gail ~

Recipe
Kraft Cardstock for the base of the card
Sizzix Accordion Die
Magnetic Label Die
Snowflake Blue Cardstock scraps
EK Success Heart Punch and then I fussy cut around the heart
Cuttlebug Swiss Die Embossing folder
Washi Tape heart and arrows - behind a scrap of white cardstock
Purple glitter gem butterfly in stash - EK Success
Sizzix Hero Arts Framelits - Stamps & Dies Happy Birthday Cupcakes Set
Hero Arts Framelits is a new stamp and die set
Spectrum Noir Markers
White cardstock scrap for the cupcake 
Happy Birthday Sentiment Stamp from Hero Arts Set

I would like to share this creation with the following challenges
 
 
Jan 17 - Jan 28 A Blog Named Hero - CH #36 Use something New - Hero Arts 
 stamp and die set and accordion album die UE -

Jan 1 - Jan 30 Just Be Creative ATG 1E per day - Jan 24
Jan 1 - Jan 31 DL ART Thankful Thursday Jan Linky Party 1E per day Jan 24
 
Jan 7 - Jan 31 Ribbon Carousel Love, Birthday, Get Well Or Just Because UE- using Washi Tape on the roll

 Jan 22 - Jan 28 Word Art Wednesday ATG 5E#5

 

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Skating

Recipe
Stella Sketch
Seneca Pond Craft Holly Bingo Card
Fan November Bugaboo Digital
Little Stackers Scallop Oval Die for digitals
Spectrum Noir & Sharpie Markers
Liquid Pearls Opal White for snowdrops
Green Simplicity button
American Craft Olive Green Twine
Merry Christmas Stamp - Clear Dollar Stamps
Black Tuxedo Ink for sentiment
Scraps of Green & Green Striped Cardstock
Glue Dot
Thank you for stopping by - have a lovely day

I am sharing this creation with the following challenges:
Jan 1 - Jan 25 Crafting by Designs ATG UE
Ends Jan 25 Stella Sketch 3E #1
Ends Feb 15 Crafty Girls Challenge 3E #2 ATG

Honey Bunches

Recipe
White cardstock for base of card
Yellow cardstock for mat
Sizzix Honeycomb dry embossing folder
Meljens Digtal Stamps - Buzz Bee & Sentiment
Spectrum Noir Marker
Black and White Washi Tape
Black Offray Ribbon

Thank you for stopping by - have a blessed day ~ Gail

I would like to share this card with these challenges
Ends Jan 25 Crafting by Designs ATG UE
Ends  Feb 4 Digistamps4Joy - add a real ribbon3E #2
Ends Jan 31 Ribbon Carousel Love, Birthday, Get Well Or Just Because UE
Ends Feb 15 Crafty Girls Challenge 3E #1 ATG 
Ends Jan 30 Delightful Challenge - Add a heart
Ends Jan 29 Meljens Design Team Challenge-not just Black & white add one color 1E

In Honor of James {JIM} Petiprin

Howdy bloggers:

Thank you for stopping by today.

I created this card for my dear friend Amy. The school district in which Amy I both lived built a new high school [Carman High School] the year we graduated.  Amy and I have been friends for many years. Since our graduation, the name of our high school, including the mascot and school colors changed; today that high school is known as Carman/Ainsworth.

Amy's wonderful husband Jim passed away just before Christmas in 2013. We miss him greatly. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and dear friend of ours.

 Amy and Jim opened their home more times then I can count for us to come and fellowship - we had numerous pot lucks together at their home,  both inside and outside as weather permitted.

Jim owned Petiprin Tree Farm for over 20 years.He worked for General Motors for over 40  years as a tool/die maker. After retirement, Jim taught welding to high school students. He was a very skilled tool die maker. He made a wonderful green Christmas tree out of horseshoes - it is an amazing piece of art.

A few summers ago, Rick/Dick and I vacationed in the same area with Jim and Amy and enjoyed time on their boat [fun, fellowship,] and  a few more pot-lucks.

Today I dedicated this posting to our dear friends, Jim & Amy - We love you Amy and we are here for you.

I leave you with this my dear readers, Life is short - cherish every moment - tell someone you love them today & have a Happy Week! ~ Gail ~

Side View of card
Recipe
Decorative cardstock for base of card - K & Company
Sizzix Scallop Circle Pop Up Die by Karen Burniston
Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Holiday Joy die and stamp set -Pine Trees
PowderPuff Mocha Mama chalking ink for distressing around the banner
Kraft Cardstock for Birth & Death Dates
Birth & Death Dates created in Word
Photo of Jim Petiprin


I would like to share this card with the following challenges:
Jan 1 - Jan 30 Just Be Creative ATG 1E per day - Jan 23

Jan 1 - Jan 31 DL ART Thankful Thursday Jan Linky Party 1E per day Jan 23
Jan 1 - Jan 25 Crafting by Designs ATG UE
 

Jan 22 - Jan 28 Word Art Wednesday ATG 5E #4

Jan 19 - Jan 25 613 Avenue ATG with Optional Twist Winter Blues 3E #3

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

You Are Loved

Recipe
White Cardstock for base
Scraps of designer paper for Sketch including Kraft Cardstock
Sketch - From the Heart
Celebrations  Black and Grey Ribbon/Bow
Glue Dot
Pig Valentine Digital Stamp - Dearie Dolls - thank you
Paper Smoochies Chit-Chat Collection Stamp - You Are Loved 
Memento Black Tuxedo Ink
Fiskars Heart Border punch on scrap of Kraft Cardstock
Crop-a-dile Corner Rounder
Thank you for stopping by - have a blessed day.

I would like to share this Card with the following challenges:

 Jan 22 - Jan 28 Word Art Wednesday ATG 5E #3

Jan 22 - Feb 4 Digistamps4Joy - add a real ribbon3E #1


Jan 20 - Jan 26 i [heart] card Heart Sketch #50
 
Jan 7 - Jan 31 Ribbon Carousel Love, Birthday, Get Well Or Just Because UE


Sending you Love

Recipe
Recollections Blue Cardstock
Sizzix TH Alterations Icicle Embossing Folder- New Item
Scribbles Winter Word Art Digital - I won this - thank you
Stickles Icicle glitter gel on all snowflakes on card and Gingerbread man, snowman and word SNOW
Darker blue cardstock behind digital wording
Kraft cardstock scrap for sentiment
Hero Arts Stamp Set  Type 4x6- NEW Stamp Set
Sentiment and circle heart from Hero Arts Stamp Set
Memento Black Tuxedo Ink

I would like to share with the following challenges:



Jan 15 - Jan 27 A Blog Named Hero - Use something New - the Hero Arts Stamp Set/Icicle Embossing Folder

Jan 22 - Jan 28 Word Art Wednesday ATG 5E #2

Jan 20 - Jan 26  The Kraft Journal Winter Blues 2E #2

Jan 19 - Jan 25 613 Avenue ATG with Optional Twist Winter Blues 3E #2
Jan monthly challenge Scribbles - Sparkle it Up - UE with Scribbles Digital

Laugh A Little


Recipe
Sizzix Stephanie Bernard Diamond Flip its die
White cardstock
Cuttlebug Snowflake Embossing Folder
Front -Scrap of blue snowflake cardstock
Kraft Outlet Grungy Tag
PowderPuff Hawaiian Blue Chalking Ink for Sentiment
Hero Arts Stamp Set  Type 4x6- NEW Stamp Set
Using Sentiment from Hero Arts Stamp Set
INSIDE CARD:
Poppy Stamps Snowman Snowman Die
White Felt For Snowman - loving using felt -first time for a die cut for me
Scraps of Kraft, Black, and Blue Snowflake Cardstock for 
Twig arms, hat, and scarf
Micron Black Ink Pen for coal on eyes and mouth
Sharpie Orange Marker for nose
Scrap of blue cardstock and fussy cut around snowman
Scraps of blue and white cardstock for the open space to write a message
Scrap of blue cardstock to fussy cut icicles

I would like to share with the following challenges:


Jan 1 - Jan 25 Crafting by Designs ATG UE
Jan 15 - Jan 27 A Blog Named Hero - Use something New - the Hero Arts Stamp Set/white felt
Jan 22 - Jan 28 Word Art Wednesday ATG 5E #1
Jan 20 - Jan 26  The Kraft Journal Winter Blues 2E #1
Jan 19 - Jan 25 613 Avenue ATG with Optional Twist Winter Blues 3E #1
Jan 31 Chalk N Stock January Challenge - using PowderPuff Hawaiian  Ink For sentiment

Friend Card

Recipe
The Paper Studio Every Day Craft Cardstock- New Item for me
Vintage Street Tinted Soot Tape Strip
Hero Arts Stamp Set  Type 4x6- NEW Stamp Set
Typewriter
Sentiment
Black Tuxedo Memento Black Ink
Scraps of white cardstock to stamp Sentiment/Typewriter
I would like to share with the following challenges:

Jan 1 - Jan 25 Crafting by Designs ATG UE

Jan 1 - Jan 30 Just Be Creative ATG 1E per day - Jan 22
Jan 1 - Jan 31 DL ART Thankful Thursday Jan Linky Party 1E per day Jan 22
Jan 15 - Jan 27 A Blog Named Hero - Use something New - the Hero Arts Stamp Set and Kraft Cardstock 
Jan 21 - Jan 27 Sweet Stamps ATG 1E

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

January ~ A Creative Need



Welcome Bloggers - this is a Mid- Post for the challenge going on at
A Creative Need
I am honored to be on the Design Team
If you have not entered the monthly challenge - there is still time to join in on the fun.

Deena offers a free digital image to get you started - so what are you waiting for?  
You do not have to use the ACN image to be a winner[but we like it when you do]. Be sure to read the rules on the challenge blog site ~ Click HERE.

In addition to Deena's 
A Creative Need Esty Shop- Click Here
you can also find Deena's lovely digital stamps at Squigglefly - Click Here
 
January's Challenge is Die Cuts or Punches  
Here is my creation using 
Stuffed Bear with Bow
Recipe
Kraft Cardstock for base of card
Black Cardstock for mat
White cardstock to print digital stamp
Digital Stamp by ACN ~ Stuffed Bear with Bow
Spectrum Noir Markers
Spellbinders Square Scallop Die/Embossing
[gifted to me by my friend Kren]
Inside card:A Creative Time Clear Stamp
Memento Black Ink
Washi Tape Pointing Finger

I would like to share this creation with the following challenges:

Monthly Challenges
Jan 1 - Jan 25 Crafting by Designs ATG UE

Tuesday Throwdown ~ Team B ~ Baked Goods

Welcome Bloggers. It is time for another challenge at Tuesday Throwdown!
I hope you will come over and join the fun.  

Here are a few of the guidelines for Tuesday Throwdown Challenge:  Limit of 3 cards/projects per challenge that fit the theme using a digital or rubber stamp.  
For more detailed guidelines, please click HERE.


Today's challenge is:
 Baked Goods
We are sponsored by Sweet & Sassy

Here is my project
using Baked with Love

by Sweet & Sassy Digital Stamps
Recipe
White Cardstock for base of card
Blue Cardstock mat
Kraft Cardstock second mat
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Washi Tape White and Blue Polk-a-dot
Pop Up Tape
Spectrum Noir Markers
Fiskars Circle Punch
Stampin Up Oval punch - then fussy cut on one side
Crop-a-dile Corner Rounder
 This digital stamps can be purchased HERE
Stop by Sweet & Sassy today to see what other 
digital stamps are in the store.  
After your visit,
Come on over and join in on the fun at 
  & upload your 3 creations for the challenge!
 ~ See you there! ~


Thank you for stopping by!


I would like to share this creation with the following challenges:

Monthly Challenges
Jan 1 - Jan 25 Crafting by Designs ATG UE

Jan 1 - Jan 30 Just Be Creative ATG 1E per day - Jan 21
Jan 1 - Jan 31 DL ART Thankful Thursday Jan Linky Party 1E per day Jan 21
Jan 7 - Jan 31 Ribbon Carousel Love, Birthday, Get Well Or Just Because UE
 

Monday, January 20, 2014

Friends of Speedy TV ~ Easel Card

Welcome to my blog! A new challenge is beginning at Friends of Speedy TV (FOSTV) today (Monday) at 8 AM EST
Easel Card



The rules of the challenge: You can use any stamp set that you would like. If you use a MFPaHC stamp set your name will be entered twice. Limit 5 postings per challenge.


Here is my Easel card using
Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co. 
Stamp Collections

Family
Celebration Mini
Recipe
Easel Card
White Cardstock for base of Card
Grey Glitter DCWV Cardstock - Mat
Black Cardstock for mat
White Cardstock for Male Stamp
Black Tuxedo Memento ink
Washi Tape
Recycled Cardboard for base for sentiment
Scrap of White cardstock for sentiment, cake, and Washi Tape





Mark's Finest Papers, Stamps and Supplies
can be purchased at the store. 
Click  HERE.
 
The Winner of this Challenge will receive a
  Mark's Finest Papers Stamp Selection.
Please visit the challenge to see what 
MFP Stamp Set is offered to the winner 

Come on over and enter 
your paper creation in
 Friends of Speedy TV (FOSTV) Challenge!

I hope to see you there! 
Thanks for stopping by!
Have a Happy Week.


I would like to share this creation with the following challenges:

Monthly Challenges
Jan 1 - Jan 25 Crafting by Designs ATG UE

Jan 1 - Jan 30 Just Be Creative ATG 1E per day - Jan 20
Jan 1 - Jan 31 DL ART Thankful Thursday Jan Linky Party 1E per day Jan 20
Jan 7 - Jan 31 Ribbon Carousel Love, Birthday, Get Well Or Just Because UE

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Day Dream Designs Blog Hop ~ Final Day



Join the Fun—Last Day!



January 15 –January 19
If you just arrived from Elizabeth's blog you are on the right track - if not please go to Diane's blog and start there first. Thank you.

Welcome to the Daydream Designs BLOG HOP!  We have tons of inspiration for you and lots of FREEBIES and giveaways.  You will visit 10 Dream Team designers’ blogs.  Follow the linked list below to move through the blog hop in order, so you don’t miss one. 
**Three winners will win their choice of THREE FREE SETS**
 from our Daydream Designs Store
(Excludes KD-Kits)

**One winner will win the BIG BLOG HOP CANDY**
All this blog candy can be YOURS.  Winners will be announced 
Sunday evening, 6:00 PM CST on Diane's Blog. 

**EVERYONE WINS!**
Collect FREE DIGIS as you go!  There will be a free digi waiting on each designer’s blog!
1.       Visit every blog on the list.
2.       Leave a comment saying you were here.
3.       For an extra chance to win, subscribe to our newsletter (Diane’s blog, first stop on the hop).
4.       When you get to the last blog on the list, Jerusha’s blog, you will have the choice to end the hop or continue to Deedee Anderson’s blog to start another round with her team for more prizes and Freebies!  Let’s get started!
You are Here at Gail's Blog
Gail
Tag Creation
 Recipe
TH Bookmark & Tag Die
White Cardstock for tag
Scrap of white cardstock for snow
MS Gray Ink for snow
MS Red Ink for distressing the sentiment
Red Tinsel - very old items from my 95 year old mother in law
Pop Up tape behind bow and sentiment
Crop-a-dile corner rounder
DDD Digital Stamps - See below of Sets used for this tag

 Don't forget to GRAB your FREEBIE listed BELOW 
Be sure to Thank Diane from DDD for providing this lovely freebie
 Enjoy your day and......
Your next stop is the very creative Gemiel!
Helen

Jill

 Karen will have blog candy on Sunday - Jan 12th - Don't miss it :)
Jerusha
Deedee
Here are the DDD digitals stamp sets 
I used to create my tag
Snowbaby Love Set
 Bow was used from the  Sweet Warm Ups Color
Sentiment -Sweet Warm Ups Sentiments



I am sorry - the hop is over and the freebie has expired - please visit Daydream Designs for freebies and great sale prices on digitals - enjoy


I would like to share my tag with the following challenges:
 Monthly Challenges 
Dec - January 31 Craft my Life Challenge NO Cards UE 
Jan 1 - Jan 25 Crafting by Designs ATG UE 
Jan 1 - Jan 30 Just Be Creative ATG 1E per day - Jan 19
Jan 1 - Jan 31 DL ART Thankful Thursday Jan Linky Party 1E per day Jan 19 
Weekly Challenges
Jan 6 - Jan 19 Crafty Boots ATG UE