The Spirit of Christmas Gift Bag

Hey Y'all!!!

Hope all is well. I have another post for y'all today!! I know.....TWO posts in ONE day....cray.....right?! No card but a project......CHECK IT!!!

I created this gift bag using Crafter's Companion Embossalicious Lattice Embossing Folder and Crafter's Companion Stamp It-Twinkle(Joy and Spirit) stamp set.

I played in a few challenges too!! I played along in the Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes challenge, Addicted to Stamps and More Holiday challenge, and I also played along in the Happy Holidays challenge over at the Corrosive Challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!!!!

-t


Recipe for the Spirit of Christmas Gift Bag
Stamps: Crafter's Companion
Paper: White(Crafter's Companion), Patterned Paper(DCWV), Glassine Bag
Ink: All ink by IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko)
Embellishments: Twine(The Twinery)
Tools: Lattice Embossing Folder(Crafter's Companion), Big Shot(Ellison), Hole Punch(We R Memory Keepers)

Happy Thanksgiving, Y'all!!!

Hey Y'all!!!

Happy Thanksgiving and hope all is well!! I have a card that I created for this wonderful holiday.....CHECK IT!!!

I created this card using the Crafter's Companion Embossalicious Lattice Embossing Folder and I used a sentiment from the Friends and Family Sentimentals set.

I also played along in some challenges too!!! I played along in the  Seize the Sketch:

I played in the Twisted Tuesday Autumn Thankfulness challenge, I played along in the Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes challenge, Addicted to Stamps and More Holiday challenge, and the 365 Cards Thankful challenge!!

I hope all of y'all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I am sooooooo blessed to have y'all in my life!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

-t


Card Recipe for Thank You So Much Card
Stamps: Crafter's Companion
Paper: White(Crafter's Companion), Kraft and Yellow(DCWV)
Ink: Onyx Black(IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko)
Embellishments: Enamel Dots(MME)
Tools: Turkey Die(Silhouette America), Die Cutting Machine(Silhouette Portrait)
Technique: Tearing

Merry Christmas!

Hey Y'all!!! Happy Wednesday and hope all is well. Today is my challenge post for IMAGINE Crafts®/Tsukineko® and this months challenge is to use the new Wood Pieces  Here is what I came up with.......CHECK IT!!!!

Here are all of the IMAGINE Crafts®/Tsukineko® products that I used on this card.

 I used VersaFine Onyx Black Ink, Ink Blushers and Memento LUXE in Northern Pine.

Here are the directions to this fun card!!

 1. Using Memento LUXE in Northern Pine ink and ink blusher rub ink onto the wood tree.

 2. Adhere patterned paper onto white cardstock.

 3. Add pearls onto wood tree and adhere tree(using pop up dots) onto scalloped panel.

 4. Using VersaFine Onyx Black stamp sentiment onto a piece of green cardstock.

 5. Add ribbon, adhere sentiment panel and adhere image panel onto card using pop up dots.

I played along in a few challenges too!! I played along in the Addicted to Stamps and More Holiday challenge and I played along in the Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes challenge!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

-t

Card Recipe for Merry Christmas Card

Stamps: CAS-ual Fridays

Paper: Solar White(Neenah), Green(Bazzill), Patterned Paper(Authentique)

Inks: All inks by IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko

Embellishments: Ribbon(Michaels), Pearls(Kaiser Scrapbooking), Wood Pieces(IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko)

Other: Scallop Patterned Paper Embellishment(Authentique), Adhesive

 

Silent Night

Hey Y'all!!!

Happy Tuesday and hope all is well. I have some Stampendous! goodness to show y'all and it goes a lil somethin' like this.....CHECK IT!!!

I used  this awesome Cling Silent Night stamp from Stampendous! which I just sooooooooo LURVE!!!!

Make sure that y'all check out what the AWESOME ladies of the Stampendous! DT created!!

I played along in a few challenges too!! I played along in the Challenges 4 Everybody Anything Goes challenge, Inkspirational Anything Goes challenge, CAS on Sunday Winter Theme challenge, and the Sparkle Creations Faith Christmas Card challenge!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

-t


Card Recipe for Slient Night Card
Stamps: Stampendous!
Paper: Kraft
Inks: Versamark Watermark Ink(IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko)
Tools: Heating Tool(Marvy Uchida)
Other: Gold Embossing Powder(IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko), Pop Up Dots

Jingle Bells

Hey Y'all!!

Happy Sunday and hope all is well. I have a fun card that I created using my Silhouette Portrait(It has been a while since I have used it!!).....CHECK IT!!!

Okay......so I had SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much fun with this card!! It is CAS meets Freestyle Collage.....I just LURVE it!!! I played along in a few challenges too!!

I played along in the CASology Bells Challenge:

I played along in my friend Tyra's(I LURVE you, girl!!!) S.E.I. Inspiration Challenge:

I played along in the My Sheri Crafts Funky Christmas Challenge, and the Inkspirational Anything Goes challenge!


I have some creations that I have not blogged but also wanted to show y'all!! Here are some creations that I created for my Guest Designer stint at A Blog Named Hero!!

 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!!

-t


Card Recipe for Jingle Bells Card
Stamps: Fresh Squeezed Stamps
Paper: Solar White(Neenah), Gold, Red(DCWV), Patterned Paper(S.E.I.)
Inks: All inks by IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko
Embellishments: Pearl(Hobby Lobby)
Tools: Bells and Jingle Die Cut(Silhouette America), Silhouette Portrait, Paper Distresser(Tim Holtz)

Dynamic Duos-THX Card

Hey Y'all!!!

Happy Saturday and hope all is well!!! Welcome to another installment of Dynamic Duos!! Here are the colors for this week:

......and here is my card........CHECK IT!!!!

Make sure that y'all check out what the AWESOME ladies created from the Dynamic Duos DT!!!

The Dynamic Duos Challenge Blog

Anne Marie Hile

Annette Elliott

Angel Johns

Caroline Bredeson

Cindy Brumbaugh

Holly Endress

JoAnn Burnham

Julie Gearinger

Michelle Bala

Sarah Fleming 

Tenia Nelson

I am also playing along in the Catered Crop Thanks Challenge!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

-t


Card Recipe for THX Card
Paper: Paper Temptress, Bazzill, Heidi Swapp
Inks: All inks by IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko
Embellishments: Stickers(American Crafts), Ribbon(May Arts)
Tools: Circle Punch(EK Success)

A Snowflake is like a Butterfly.....

Hey Y'all!!!
Happy Wednesday and hope all is well. Today is my theme post for IMAGINE Crafts®/Tsukineko® and this months theme is to use Authentique papers !!  Here is what I came up with.......CHECK IT!!!!

 Here are the products that I used:

I used Memento LUXE in Bahama Blue, Memento in Peanut Brittle and Fireworks Craft Spray in Summer Sky.

Here are the directions to this card:

 1. Using Fireworks Craft Spray in Summer Sky mist all over patterned paper.

2. Using Memento LUXE in Bahama Blue stamp snowflakes onto patterned paper.

3. Distress patterned paper using Memento Peanut Brittle.

4. Adhere patterned paper onto blue cardstock, Add pearls, add sentiment tag(using pop up dots) and add twine.

 
I also played along in the Less is More Theme Challenge and Totally PaperCrafts CAS challenge!


Thanks for stopping by!!!

-t


Card Recipe for A Snowflake is Like a Butterfly......Card
Stamps: Stampendous!
Paper: Blue(World Win), Patterned Paper(Authentique), Snowflake tag(Authentique)
Inks: All inks by IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko
Embellishments: Pearls(Kaiser Scrapbooking), Twine(The Twinery)
Other: Adhesive

Dynamic Duos-Merry and Bright!

Hey Y'all!!!

Happy Saturday and hope all is well!!! Welcome to another installment of Dynamic Duos!! Here are the colors for this week:

.......and here is my card......CHECK IT!!!!

Make sure that y'all check out what the AWESOME ladies created from the Dynamic Duos DT!!!

The Dynamic Duos Challenge Blog

Anne Marie Hile

Annette Elliott

Angel Johns

Caroline Bredeson

Cindy Brumbaugh

Holly Endress

JoAnn Burnham

Julie Gearinger

Michelle Bala

Sarah Fleming 

Tenia Nelson

 

I also played along in a challenge too!! I played along in the MUSE challenge:

 

Thanks for stopping by!!

 

-t

 

 

Card Recipe for Merry and Bright Card

Stamps: Stampendous!

Paper: Solar White(Neenah), Black(Bazzill), Gray(Studio Calico)

Ink: Memento LUXE Tuxedo Black, Fireworks Craft Spray in Tuxedo Black(IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko)

Embellishments: Shiny Letters(S.E.I.), Glitter Dots(S.E.I.), Little stickers(Cosmo Cricket)

Other: Adhesive(Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L)

Crafter's Companion and Xyron Goodness!!

Hey Y'all!!

Happy Saturday and hope all is well!! Crafter's Companion and Xyron teamed up this week and I made a fun Holiday card........CHECK IT!!!

It's not very traditional but hey.....that's okay......lol!! I used these three Xyron products on my card:

 

Mega Runner

1.5 Create a Sticker

Xyron Adhesive Dots

 

 

 

I also played along in a few challenges!! I used the Sweet Sunday Sketch:

 

I played along in the Crafty Bloggers Network Christmas Challenge and I also played along in the Challenges 4 Everybody Anything Goes challenge!

 

Thanks for stopping by!!!

 

-t

 

 

Card Recipe for Merry Card

Stamps: Crafter's Companion

Paper: White(Crafter's Companion),Red(Bazzill), Patterned Papers(Authentique and Echo Park)

Inks: All inks by IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko

Embellishments: Pearl(Hobby Lobby), Merry Flair(BossyJoscie)

Tools: Paper Distresser(Tim Holtz)

Other: Adhesive(Xyron)



 

 

 

Curtain Call-CAS-ual Christmas!

Hey Y'all!!!

Happy Friday and hope all is well. I have a card to share with y'all that I created for the new Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge.

This weeks theme is CAS-ual Christmas!

.....and here is my card......CHECK IT!!!!

What's even better than an inspiration challenge...how about a fabulous sponsor to go along with it?!  CAS-ual Fridays Stamps is sponsoring the CAS-ual Christmas challenge with a prize for the LEAD.

Make sure that y'all check out what the other AWESOME ladies from the "Dream Team" created...they ROCK!!! For reals.....

Amber Kroening

Barb Murphy

Christina MacLaren

Debby Hughes

Gayatri Murali

Jessica Kephart

Kim Singdahlsen

Laurie Willison

Marisa Ritzen

Maureen Plut

Monika Davis

Sheri Gilson

Stacey Schafer 

Tenia Nelson-ME!!

Tracey McNeely

 

 

I played along in a few challenges too. I played along in the Addicted to Stamps and More Anything Goes challenge and I also played along in the Holly Jolly Christmas challenge!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

-t

Card Recipe for It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Card

Stamps: CAS-ual Fridays

Paper: Kraft(SU!), Patterned Paper(Studio Calico), White(Neenah)

Inks: All inks by IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko

Embellishments: Pearls(Hobby Lobby)

Tools: Paper Distresser(Tim Holtz), Scissors, Heating Gun(Marvy Uchida)

Other: Red Tinsel Embossing Powder(Stampendous!), Adhesive(Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L)

Christmas Kiddos!!

Hey Y'all!!!

Happy Wednesday and hope all is well!! Here is my card of the day.......CHECK IT!!

Yeppers....having some fun with this super cute stamp from Stampendous!! 

 

I played along in the Addicted to Stamps and More Anything Goes Challenge.

I also played along in the CAS on Sunday One Layer Challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!!

-t

Happy Anniversary

Hey Y'all!!!
Happy Tuesday and hope all is well. Well y'all know what today is......right?! It is my Artist Choice post for IMAGINE Crafts®/Tsukineko®!! Here is my card for the day.....CHECK IT!!!

Here are all the IMAGINE Crafts®/Tsukineko® products that I used:

Memento Luxe in Pear Tart, VersaFine Onyx Black and Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.

Here are the directions on how to created this card!!

1. Using Memento LUXE in Pear Tart add ink to white cardstock using a stencil from The Crafter's Workshop and an Ink Dauber.

2. Adhere patterned paper to white cardstock.

 3. Using VersaFine Onyx Black Ink stamp sentiment onto white cardstock.

4. Stamp pears onto white cardstock using VersaFine in Onyx Black and color using Spectrum Noir markers.

5. Adhere white cardstock panel onto orange cardstock. Cut pears and adhere to card using pop up dots.

I also played along in a few challenges. I used Lisa's sketch for this month:

I am also playing along in the Addicted to CAS Anniversary Challenge:

 

Thanks for stopping by!!

-t

Card Recipe for Happy Anniversary Card

Stamps: Studio Calico

Paper: Solar White(Neenah), Orange(World Win), Patterned Paper(Studio Calico)

Inks: All inks by IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko

Markers: Spectrum Noir

Embellishments: Enamel Dots(MME)

Tools: Stencil(The Crafter's Workshop), Ink Dauber(IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko), Scissors

Other: Adheisve