My Time to Craft #387 ~ Something New

Hi Crafty Friends, Our challenge at My Time to Craft is Something New.  You can celebrate something new (home, baby, friend, etc.) or you can use something new. I have purchased so many new dies over the last month and I just can't wait to use them so for my project I'm using my new La La Land Craft Club dies for December:  Retro telephone, and HELLO.

I think this Doodlebug Designs paper is the perfect background! I hope you'll join our challenge by sharing SOMETHING NEW with us. Just follow the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge # 164 ~ New Year's Resolutions

Hi Crafty Friends, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year! For last year's "Resolutions" challenge at Cut it Up Challenges I pledged to use my crafty planner to keep myself organized.  I want you to know that I have kept that resolution so I'm ready to share my new one for 2019.  I have been a designer on a Christmas card challenge team.  When it came time to mail out my cards there was no last minute scramble to have a card for everyone on our list.  I was so happy.  So, even though that particular challenge blog has closed down, my resolution is to continue to make Christmas cards throughout the year.   Here's my first Christmas card for next year's stash using one of the Xmas Mice digi images from our sponsor, Kitten Scraps.

The image was colored with Copic markers.  I used Jaded Blossom's stitched rectangles for the mats and La La Land Crafts Christmas trees to embellish. Follow the Cut it Up Challenge link above to join in our New Year's Resolutions/Goals challenge. Don't forget to use a die cut! Wishing you a very Happy New Year 2019!

Kitty Bee Designs ~ DT Spotlight

Hi Crafty Friends,

Today I'm sharing my December spotlight project for Kitty Bee Designs using Snow Penguin.

I just love this cute image!  I die cut the octagon from the mat and added dimensional tape to pop the layer up on the card base.  Then I flipped the cut out over and popped the image on it before adding it back into the mat. The Octagon dies are from Jaded Blossom. I used Copic markers to color the image and added some sparkle to the pom poms and snowball using Stickles Frosted Lace.  The sentiment is also from Jaded Blossom stamped onto a flag die from LaLa Land Crafts.

This is my final spotlight for Kitty Bee Designs.  I have loved sharing all of these fabulous images and am so thankful to Kel for allowing me to be a member of the design team.

I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

Aloha Friday Challenge for Kitty Bee Designs ~ #133 Santa's Helpers

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today is my final Aloha Friday Challenge for Kitty Bee Designs. This is the mid inspiration post so you still have to enter the challenge. It's been a pleasure designing for Kitty Bee Designs using both the Kitty Bee Original designs and those from our sponsors.
For today's challenge I've used an image from the set 3 Funny Elves by Mmedel Illustrations.

I colored using Copic markers.  The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom stamped onto a die cut from the JB Word Bubbles set.
Just follow the link above to join in our challenge.

My Time to Craft #385

Hi Crafty Friends,
Don't you love cards with unique folds?  Our theme for this My Time to Craft Challenge is "more than one fold." (no easel cards)
I only used one fold but I used it in a slightly different way by extending the image beyond the panel (I hope that counts!)

I stamped this La La Land Crafts Winter Bear image onto watercolor paper and then cut it out using a Jaded Blossom stitched circle die.  I used Spectrum Noir color tint pencils and a water pen brush to color the image and then mounted it on a Jaded Blossom scalloped circle die.

I added the snowflake border and sentiment, both from La La Land Crafts.

I hope you'll join in our challenge.  Just follow the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge #164 ~ Holiday Tic Tac Toe

Hi Crafty Friends, Are you still working on holiday projects?   I still have a few more I want to complete.  This Tic Tac Toe challenge for Cut it Up Challenges is fun because I was able to use some new dies and finish the last few Christmas cards I needed before mailing all of them out. Our challenge is to follow the Tic Tac Toe board (posted below) and don't forget to use a die cut!

I went diagonally using Twine, Red, and Gems.  The die cuts are from La La Land Crafts - some of my favorites!  I think the twine bow and simple gems finished this card perfectly!

Here's the Tic Tac Toe Board for you to use:

Just follow the link above to enter our challenge sponsored by

Newton's Nook Designs.

My Time to Craft #384 ~ One layer

Hi Crafty Friends, For our challenge at My Time to Craft we're asking that you use just one layer.  Wow!  that's a tough one for someone who loves mats and layers (ME.) So, I started looking through some of my stamps and found this cutie from Stampendous that I have never used.

I colored the image using Copics after stamping and masking so that I could add the brick wall. The bricks and ribbon are from the Doodled Frames set by Craftin Desert Divas.  I added the scribbled frame using a Copic liner pen.  The sentiment is from a Crafter's Companion set.   This was a good challenge for me.  I really want to do more using just stamps to create the card art. I hope you'll join in our challenge. Just follow the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge # 162

Hi Crafty Friends,
We're celebrating World Hello Day at Cut it Up Challenge Blog. This theme can be wide open to YOUR interpretation!!
I chose an image from our challenge sponsor, A Day for Daisies, called Christmas Tree Time.

I just love this image!  I raided my die cut stash for the sentiment and star, both by LaLa Land Crafts, and then colored the image using Copic Markers and Spectrum Noir Sparkle for the stars.
I hope you'll join in our challenge.  Remember to use a die cut!

Kitty Bee Designs ~ DT Spotlight

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today's my day to share a project for the Kitty Bee Designs Design Team Spotlight.

Isn't Santa Panda just adorable?  I made several cards just changing the patterned paper. I colored the image using Copic markers and added Frosted Lace Stickles to his cap and cuffs. The banners is from Jaded Blossom's Winter Banner Dies set.

Jaded Blossom November Release ~ Blog Hop

Hi Crafty Friends, Welcome back.  Now it's time for Jaded Blossom's November 2018 Release Blog Hop.  

If you're here from Jaded Blossom you're in the right place, if you're just passing through start at the beginning because you don't want to miss a thing.  I also have the complete line up at the bottom.
I made this treat holder to share holiday goodies or, perhaps, a small gift.

I used these Jaded Blossom stamps and dies:

NEW Hip Holiday Greetings

NEW Big Eye Faces

Love Mustaches

Pillow Box Die

Stitched Circles

Mustache Dies

Christmas Dies (buttons)

I also made these pocket holders.  

I used these Jaded Blossom stamps and dies:

NEW Winter Coffee Art

Sweets of the Season

Stitched Circle Dies

Stitched Square Dies

Border Dies

Winter Dies

Large Snowflake Die

And of course we have to have a deal for you right? This weekend only you can get the entire release package for $128.99

Regular Price for the Release Package is $139.99

 Free stamp set for customers that spend $40 or more before Taxes and Shipping! FREEBIE is only available until Sunday 11/18, 11:59pm pst. BIG EYE FACES

And here is a treat that will be included with every order this weekend. 

BLOG CANDY

1 Lucky Winner will get to pick a stamp set of their choice!

 Just leave a comment on all the blogs along the hop!

The more blogs you comment on the more chances you have to win!

Now on to the HOP....

Next up is the fabulous Michelle!

Just in case you get lost here is the Entire Line Up:

Larelyn November Guest Designer) You are here

Michelle
Lee-Ann
Jamie
Nicole
Gigi
Tina
Stacey
Mel
Cindy
Candace O.
Candace

Thank you so much, Michelle and Candace for inviting me to join you this month.
It's been great and I love these new products!

Jaded Blossom Release Day 5

Hi Crafty Friends, Welcome to Day 5 peek at the Jaded Blossom November Release.
Be sure to return at 4pm for our New Release BLOG HOP
The Freebie stamp is being featured  today so be sure to visit the Jaded Blossom blog to see all the amazing ideas from the Jaded Blossom designers.
I used Big Eye Faces on this gift card holder made using the Coffee Slider Die.

I used the following from Jaded Blossom

NEW Big Eye Faces NEW Coffee Slider Die NEW A Latte Comfort and Joy (sentiment) Gift Card Die Christmas Dies

Here is the Freebie stamp set being featured today.

  

November 2018 Release will include:
6 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets 1 - New Die 1 - 3x4 Freebie Stamp for orders $40 or more (before tax and shipping),
AVAILABLE Friday 4pm PST through Sunday 11:59 pm PST  so be sure to come back today at 4pm for our November Release Blog Hop!!

Aloha Friday Mid Inspiration post

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time to remind you that there is one more week for you to enter the Kitty Bee Designs Aloha Friday Challenge #131 ~ THANKS.
Here's my card using the Sunflowers and Thankfulness image from our sponsor, Fred She Said Designs.

I colored this image, which included the sentiment and frame, using Copic markers.  Just a few oak leaves and a twine bow was all it needed.
Be sure to follow the link above to join in our THANKS challenge.
Thanks to our sponsor,

Cut it Up Challenge # 161 ~ Thanksgiving Recipe

Hi Crafty Friends, It's time for Cut it Up's Thanksgiving Recipe Challenge. For this challenge we're asking that you use any of the following: Fall Colors, Fabric, Fibers, and/or Gems. I'm hosting Thanksgiving dinner for the family so I've made napkin rings using burlap.  I added kraft paper tags with paper flowers and leaves, twine, and gems.

The quilled flower is a Sizzix die, the green leaves are from Crafter's Companion subscription box #5, and the other leaves are La La Land Crafts along with the tag die.  The stamped sentiment is from Jaded Blossom's Thanksgiving Wishes set.   I hope you'll join our challenge.  Just choose your items from the recipe and don't forget you must also use a die cut.  Follow the link above to post your project.

Let it Snow at My Time to Craft

Hi Crafty Friends, Wow!  Today is a busy blogging day.  Be sure to check out all of my posts. For challenge 384 at My Time to Craft we're thinking SNOW. I found some adorable penguins at Whimsy Stamps so I wanted to share one of them.

Along with the The Whimsy stamp, I used Jaded Blossom Winter Banner Dies and Stitched Squares.  The image was colored using Copic Markers. Follow the link above to join in our crafty challenge.

Jaded Blossom Release Day 4 ~ Cozy Owl

Hi Crafty Friends, Welcome to Day 4 peek at the Jaded Blossom November Release.
One new stanp set will be featured today so be sure to visit the Jaded Blossom blog to see all the amazing ideas from the Jaded Blossom designers.
I made a dimensional card using the new Cozy Owl stamp set.

I cut everything using White Linen Pearl card stock and used double sided foam tape to add dimension between the layers.  The owl was colored with Copics.

I used the following from Jaded Blossom

NEW Cozy Owl Scenic Dies Christmas Dies 2 Card Mat Dies Stitched Rectangles 2 Stitched Circles Border Dies

Here is the stamp set being featured today.

  

November 2018 Release will include:
6 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets 1 - New Die 1 - 3x4 Freebie Stamp for orders $40 or more (before tax and shipping), AVAILABLE Friday 4pm PST through Sunday 11:59 pm PST
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!

The Merry Christmas Challenge ~ November Project

Hi Crafty Friends, How are doing with your holiday cards?  I'm hoping to have mine ready to mail by December 1!!! Here's my project for our November challenge at The Merry Christmas Challenge.

I've used stamps from LaLa Land Crafts (love the new CLEAR stamps.)

I also used the Wine Tag and Stitched Circle dies from Jaded Blossom.  The snowflakes are from several different set.

This challenge is open from November 15 - December 14.

Just follow the link above to share your Christmas project.

I hope you've enjoyed getting ahead on your Christmas cards.  It's been so much fun seeing all of your amazing projects and getting early inspiration.

Sadly, this is the final post for The Merry Christmas Challenge blog.

All of the design team members will miss you.

Jaded Blossom Release Day 3 ~ Snowball Fight

Hi Crafty Friends, Welcome to Day 3 peeks at the Jaded Blossom November Release.
Two new stamp sets will be featured today so be sure to visit the Jaded Blossom blog to see all the amazing ideas from the Jaded Blossom designers. I made two different treat holders using Snowball Fight and Hip Holiday Greetings

 For my first treat holder I used the following from Jaded Blossom NEW Snowball Fight Clear Gable Box  Winter Banner Dies Treat Tag Dies Alphabet Candies

For my second treat holder I used the following from Jaded Blossom

NEW Hip Holiday Greetings

Gable Box Dies

Panel Dies

Here are the stamp sets  being featured today.

   November 2018 Release will include:
6 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets 1 - New Die 1 - 3x4 Freebie Stamp for orders $40 or more (before tax and shipping), AVAILABLE Friday 4pm PST through Sunday 11:59 pm PST
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!

We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $128.99

No waiting WEEKS for your stamps.  This Package is only available till Wednesday 11:59pm pst, then will be back up on the store on Friday at 4pm pst during our Stamp Release Blog Hop!

Regular price for the release package is $139.99