Pearly Sparkles September Challenge ~ Traci's Recipe: Pink, Pearls, Sparkle

Hi Crafty Friends,
Welcome to the August challenge at Pearly Sparkles.
This month's challenge is our annual tribute to Traci, the founder of the Pearly Sparkles blog. Traci loved to use pearls (her dog's name, too) pink, and sparkles in her crafting.
Here's my card honoring Traci's favorite crafty things.

This adorable image is free digital image from Whimsy Stamps.  I colored using Copic Markers and used Liquid Pearls for her necklace.  The die cuts are from Jaded Blossom.
I hope you'll play along with us this month.  Just follow the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge #233 ~ use a Favorite Sketch

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here's another Cut it Up Challenge Blog challenge.
We want you to follow a favorite sketch as you create your card or layout.When I first began card making, card sketches helped me expand my design horizons.Even now, when I'm stuck for a design, I refer to my stash of sketches.
Here's my card and the sketch I followed.

I used Whimsy Stamps' Giraffes Peeking and Simple Sentiments.

I colored using Copic Markers.

The sketch is For the Love of Sketches by Sesil used by a Theresa Collins DT member.
You can look online for card sketches or follow one of sketches found on CIU blog for this challenge.Remember to use a die cut somewhere on your project.
Our winner will receive a $20 gift code from our sponsor,STAMPlorations.
I hope you'll play along.

Merry Christmas ~ Jaded Blossom Blog Post

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's my day to post on the Jaded Blossom Blog.
Even though it's only August it's time to start thinking about my Christmas card stash.Yes, I do send handmade cards to our friends and family.  It's something I love to do. For today's cards I was trying for a somewhat simple design.

I used the same stamp, stencil, and dies for each card, just arranged them differently, added Spectrum Noir Sparkle to the branches.
I used these Jaded Blossom products:Card Layer Die 1Pinecone DieFlag Dies Polka Dot Stencil (embossed)Christmas Wishes

Jaded Blossom August Release BLOG HOP!

Hi Crafty Friends,

If you're looking for the newest Cut it Up Challenge click HERE.

 Welcome to Jaded Blossom's August Stamp Release Blog Hop.  

If  you're here from MARCIA'S BLOG 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.
Here's my HOP project using our new FLORAL COFFEE ART and the HELLO HELLO stamp set.

I love using gold detail embossing powder but have found it's difficult to use on ink blended backgrounds.  The powder seems to stick everywhere.  For this project, however, I used Distress Ink (not Oxide) which is a dye ink.  Not only did it go on smoothly, the embossing powder didn't seem to stick to the background.  The gold flecks you see were flicked on using lots of water and my gold metallic paint.
Now, more about this fabulous release!

We have to have a deal for you right? This weekend only you can get the entire release package for $149.99

Regular Price for the Release Package is $181.99

Freebie offer: Kawaii Coffee Breakfast Icons is free with orders over $40 or more (before tax/shipping) and one new release item must be purchased for your order to qualify for the freebie. Freebie available while supplies last.
Kawaii Coffee Breakfast Icons

Customer Treat

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 talented CINDY

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

Michelle

Lee-Ann

Marcia

Larelyn

Cindy

Nicole

Jamie

Rosemary

Mel

Candace

Cut it Up Challenge #232 ~ Space

Hi Crafty Friends,
Cut it Up Challenge Blog has a new challenge for you.
Our theme is SPACE.  I hope you'll visit the blog to see lots of interpretations of this theme and then leave your entry for a chance to win $20 store credit from our sponsor,NEWTON'S NOOK.
Here's my card using a sweet digital image from Polkadoodles.

I inked this "Wish" sentiment from The Rabbit Hole Designs onto velum to place over the colored image for a dreamy effect.  I colored using Copic Markers and added stars and a shooting star from LaLa Land Crafts.  The stitched mat is from Jaded Blossom.
Come on over and play along.  Our challenge is open until August 28th.

Jaded Blossom's August Coffee Release ~ Day 4

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today is Jaded Blossom's final reveal before the new release is available in the JB store at midnight tonight (PST.)
We are revealing one more stamp set AND the FREEBIE (available when you spend $40 or more before tax and shipping and while supplies last.)
For this reveal I made a shaker card.  There just seems to be something so intriguing about shaker cards.  They are so much fun!

I used these Jaded Blossom products:

Clear Jar Coffee Add Ons (NEW)

Clear Jar stamp set (back in stock soon)

Perk Up stamp set

Coffee Bean Stencil (embossed)

Clear Jar Outline Dies

Fancy Topper Die

Card Mat Dies

Dimensional Banner Dies

Here's the FREEBIE (see details above).

and here's the Clear Jar Coffee Add Ons.

Be sure to join us tomorrow for the Design Team's Blog Hop.

Jaded Blossom's August Coffee Release ~ Day 3

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's day 3 of our newest release at Jaded Blossom and the last day to order theGotta Have it Now package.
Today we're revealing 2 new stamp sets.
For today's project I am sharing a treat holder.

Jaded Blossom products used:Sprinkled with Love (NEW)Basic Word Dies (NEW)
Milk Carton Dies

We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $149.99

August 2021 Release will include:

7 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets2- New Dies2 - New Outline Dies1 - Freebie 3x4 Stamp
Ala Carte Items available on Friday 12am PST 
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!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 12 am pst during our Stamp Release Blog Hop!*Freebie Stamp- Free While Supplies Last.*

Regular price for the release package is $181.99

Here's a look at our revealed stamp sets.

Jaded Blossom's August Coffee Release ~ Day 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's day 2 of Jaded Blossom's newest coffee release and today we're revealing 2 more die sets and 2 more stamp sets.
Here's my project.

Here's another gift card holder using these Jaded Blossom products:Mushroom for Coffee (NEW)Mushroom DiesPaper Bag DieBorder Dies

We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $149.99

August 2021 Release will include:

7 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets2- New Dies2 - New Outline Dies1 - Freebie 3x4 Stamp
Ala Carte Items available on Friday 12am PST 
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!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 12 am pst during our Stamp Release Blog Hop!*Freebie Stamp- Free While Supplies Last.*

Regular price for the release package is $181.99

Here's a look at today's reveals.

Jaded Blossom's August Coffee Release ~ Day 1

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time!  It's time for Jaded Blossom's August Coffee release sneak peeks ♥
Today we're revealing two new die sets and 2 new stamp sets.

I made this cute gift card holder using 3 of today's reveal products.All Jaded Blossom products used:Coffee Word Dies (NEW)Kawaii Coffee Breakfast (NEW)Kawaii Coffee Breakfast Outline Dies (NEW)Coffee Slider DieGift Card DiePerk Up

We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $149.99

August 2021 Release will include:

7 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets2- New Dies2 - New Outline Dies1 - Freebie 3x4 Stamp
Ala Carte Items available on Friday 12am PST 
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!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 12 am pst during our Stamp Release Blog Hop!*Freebie Stamp- Free While Supplies Last.*

Regular price for the release package is $181.99

Here's a look at today's reveal sets.

              

                                                                                                                                               

Hello My Friend ~ Jaded Blossom Blog Post

 Hi Crafty Friends,

It's my day to post on the Jaded Blossom blog.

Today I'm sharing a card using a technique that I have seen several card makers use and I've been wanting to try it.

I used the Fancy Hearts die to create the textured background on the card mat. I cut multiples of the die and then arranged them on the card mat.  I trimmed the excess and added just a few of the pink hearts from the pink die cut heart. I can't wait to try this again with different dies!

Jaded Blossom products used:

Happy Hello

Bug Me Anytime

Border Dies

Fancy Heart Die

Thanks for looking.

Jaded Blossom ~ August Monthly Challenge ~ Animals

Hi Crafty Friends,
Are you ready for a new monthly challenge at Jaded Blossom?
Our challenge theme for August is ANIMALS.Be sure to include at least one Jaded Blossom product.
Here's my birthday card for the challenge.

I used these Jaded Blossom products in the design of this card:ElephantasticSo Many Birthdays 4Octagon DiesSpring DiesBalloon Dies
I colored using Copic Markers and used my Gemini Jr for the die cuts.The stamped image was cut out using my Scan N Cut2.
We hope you'll link up your ANIMAL project to our challenge page.  Just follow the link above.