Pearly Sparkles March Challenge ~ For the Girls

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's March 1 so time for a new challenge at Pearly Sparkles.This month we want to celebrate our gal pals, girlfriends, special women in our lives, you know where I'm going with this, right?
I love sentiments that are encouraging and/or support the uniqueness of an individual.I chose The Rabbit Hole Designs Turtle Botanical set for this reason.
Here's my card.

I colored using Copic Markers.  The 3D embossing folder is from Altenew.  I embossed on pearlized paper and then ink blended using Altenew Bamboo ink.  The card mat frame is also from Altenew but I cut off some of the inner parts to allow for the embossed background.

I hope you'll play along with us this month.  Just share your project through the link above.

Cut it Up Challenge #246 ~ Snowmen

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our Cut it Up Challenge is SNOWMEN.I felt odd making a snowman card because we've been having warm weather in California.  However, this morning I woke up to a hard frost.  Our lawn looks like it's covered with snow - who knew?I guess the weather is as unpredictable as the world situation - ugh!
Our sponsor, Oddball Art, provided the team with some really cute digital snowmen to use.
Here's my project.

This is the cover of the card using a card mat die from Whimsy stamps.I colored the two snowmen the same for a reason:here's the inside.

I loved this sentiment from Jaded Blossom's Winter Wishes stamp set and figured this might be a clever way to convey the message.

If you haven't worked with digital stamps, you're missing out on some creative versatility.  This is the same stamp, but I was able to reverse it and resize it to create the card.

I colored using Copic Markers, cut the images out using a Scan NCut 2, and used the Gemini Jr. for die cutting.

I hope you'll play along.  Oddball Art is providing a $10 gift voucher to their store for our lucky winner.

Passionate Paper Creations & Friends Lawn Fawn Sponsorhip

Hi Crafty Friends,
Lawn Fawn is our sponsor for the next few days over on the Passionate Paper Creations & Friends Facebook page.
I used the adorable Happy Easter clear stamp set and matching die set to create this fun box card.
My inspiration (and directions) came from a free online class presented by Irina Blount ofLaLa Land Crafts.
Here's my project.

The patterned papers are from an older Authentique line.  I used die cuts from Lala Land Crafts, Whimsy Stamps, and Jaded Blossom.  It was such a fun project to make.
Thank you so much, Lawn Fawn, for providing these adorable stamps and dies - so perfect for this kind of project.

Be sure to head over to the PPCF page and check out this special offer.

Jaded Blossom Easter Octagon Mini Release

Hi Crafty Friends,

Happy Wednesday! We have a special small Octagon Easter themed release going on over at Jaded Blossom!

Here is what I made with the new items.

Along with the two new products, I also used:Octagon Treat Box DiesCard Mat DiesBow DiesHappy Easter GnomieEaster Gnomie TagsHappy Easter Gnomie Outline Dies

 Both new products are available now!

Octagon Treat Box: Easter Add Ons $29.99

Spring Word Dies $26.99

Our entire design team has been hard at work with projects to share with you! Check them all out here.. 

Candace

Jamie

Marcia

Rosemary

Cindy

Nicole

Lee-Ann

Larelyn

Cynthia

CLICK HERE TO SHOP

Di's Digis' sponsorship at Passionate Paper Creations & Friends

Hi Crafty Friends,
Di's Digis is sponsoring Passionate Paper Creations & Friends for the next few days.
I used this adorable "Go Wild, It's Your Birthday" digi to create this card.

Along with this cute digital image, I used dies and a sentiment stamp from Jaded Blossom.The image was colored using Copic Markers.  The papers are from Echo Parks 6x6 It's Your Birthday pad.
Please join us at PPCF on Facebook to check out a special offer from our sponsor.

Joy Clair's New Digital Release ~ Springish Fiesta

Hi Crafty Friends,
Joy Clair is one of the companies that sponsors Passionate Paper Creations & Friends on Facebook.A new digital release is being featured and some of the team members at PPCF had the privilege of sharing projects using the new release.
I created this card using the Cosmos leaf from the You Are Loved set.  It's truly a CAS card made more elegant with some layering, and little Copic coloring and some gold foil.

I hope you'll visit Joy Clair and share some crafty love.

Jaded Blossom's St. Patrick's Day Release Blog Hop

Hi Crafty Friends,
If you're looking for Cut it Up's newest challenge, click HERE.

  Welcome to Jaded Blossom's February Mini  Release Blog Hop.  

Now 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.
I made a slimline card for my hop project.

Lots of JB goodies used on this one!

St. Patrick's Day Word Dies (NEW)

Gnome Dies: St. Patrick's Add Ons (NEW)

Gnome Dies

Rainbow Dies

Mushroom Dies

Spring Dies 2

Slimline Dies

Happy Spring stamp set

 

And of course we have to have a deal for you right? This weekend only you can get the entire release package for $84.99

Regular Price for the Release Package is $92.99

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 Amazing Lee-Ann

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

Candace

Cindy

Marcia

Larelyn

Lee-Ann

Rosemary

Jamie

Nicole

Cynthia

Cut it Up Challenge #245 ~ Love / Valentine

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a new challenge for you at Cut it Up Challenges.We're celebrating LOVE (and/or) Valentine's Day.
I used a cut file from our sponsor, The Cutting Cafe, to make this slimline card.

I love the heart cutout cover but thought it would be fun to have the hearts coming out of the clouds, so   I added two cloud die cuts from Jaded Blossom along with the love die cut sentiment.  I used the hearts that were cut out of the cover mat to decorate the inside.  This was such a quick card to make and sometimes those are the best when you want to send handmade cards but have a lot on your crafty desk.
We always appreciate the support Regina and The Cutting Cafe offer to our challenge blog.We hope you'll play along.

Passionate Paper Creations & Friends ~ CC Designs Sponsorship

Hi Crafty Friends,
We're showcasing projects from our latest sponsor, C.C. Designs, over on the Passionate Paper Creations & Friends Facebook page.
My project uses the newly released Axolotl Clear Stamp set.
My design was inspired by Irina Blount, owner and creator at LaLa Land Crafts.  Irina lives in Northern California and I have been fortunate to attend her many trunk shows and make and takes at our local craft store in Lodi, CA. My inspiration project was shared at her last make and take at the store.

All of the die cuts are from LaLa Land Crafts along with the stencils I used for the outside and background.  The images were cut out using a Scan NCut 2, the dies with my Gemini Jr.  I colored using Copic markers.
Please visit the PPCF page during the sponsorship and, of course, we'd appreciate your support of C.C. Designs.

Jaded Blossom St. Patrick's Day Release ~ Sneak Peek Day 2

Hi Crafty Friends,
Today is Day 2 of Jaded Blossom's sneak peek at our St. Patrick's Day mini release.
We are revealing a new die set and a new stamp set.  All products will be available in the store on Friday at 12:00 AM PST.
I made a St. Patrick's Day treat.

I used these Jaded Blossom products:

St. Patrick's Day Word Dies (NEW)

St. Patrick's Day Candies - grid style (NEW)

Candy Grid Die

Pennant Topper Die

Irish Gnomes

Irish Gnomes Outline Dies

Here's a look at today's revealed products.

  We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $84.99

February 2022 Release will include:

2 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets2 - New Dies1 - New Outline Dies
Ala Carte Items available on Friday 12am PST 
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. This package is available now while supplies last!

Regular price for the release package is $92.99

I hope you'll join us for our design team blog hop tomorrow.

Jaded Blossom St. Patrick's Day Release ~ Sneak Peek Day 1

Hi Crafty Friends,
We have a special Jaded Blossom St. Patrick's Day Release.  We'll share two days of sneak peeks,then all products will be available for purchase on Friday at 12:00 AM PST.  That's also when the design team blog hop begins!
Today we are revealing a new die set, stamp set and outline dies.

I used these Jaded Blossom products:Gnome Dies - St. Patrick's Day Add-Ons (NEW)Lucky Charm stamp set (NEW"Lucky Charm Outline Dies (NEW)Gnome DiesSt. Patrick's Day DiesCard Layer Dies 2
Here's a look at today's new products,

  We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $84.99

February 2022 Release will include:

2 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets2 - New Dies1 - New Outline Dies
Ala Carte Items available on Friday 12am PST 
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. This package is available now while supplies last!

Regular price for the release package is $92.99

I'll be back tomorrow with another reveal.

Jaded Blossom's February Challenge ~ Use Kraft Card Stock

Hi Crafty Friends,
It's time for a new challenge at Jaded Blossom.
Along with a Jaded Blossom product, we're asking you to use Kraft paper on your project.I love the look of Kraft and have found that using ink, Prisma pencils, or Copics are all mediums that work well.
For my project I used stenciling with Distress Oxides and coloring with Copics on Neenah Desert Storm card stock.

Here are the Jaded Blossom products I used:

Heart Wreath stamp set (I heat embossed it before coloring)

Fall Hearts Stencil

Fancy Hearts Die

Basic Word Dies

Rectangle Dies

Scallop Rectangle Dies

Please join our challenge.  Just link up for a chance to win a JB stamp set of your choice.

Passionate Paper Creations & Friends ~ STAMPENDOUS Sponsorship

Hi Crafty Friends,
Our Facebook Group, Passionate Paper Creations & Friends, is lucky to be sponsored by STAMPENDOUS over the next 4 days.  The company graciously provided team members with 2 cling stamps to create with.
Here are my projects.

This image is called Floral Flutter - isn't it gorgeous!?  I used Copic markers to color the image and mounted it a mat embossed using Altenew's  3D embossing folder, Floating Foliage.  The sentiment was cut using Jaded Blossom Basic Word Dies.

There's just nothing cuter than the House Mouse line of cling stamps.  I colored using Copic markers.  All of the die cuts are from LaLa Land Crafts.  
BtW, I cut both images out using my Scan NCut.  I just used a pencil to draw a continuous line around the images so the Scan NCut would recognize them as whole objects.  I erased the lines before coloring.
Be sure to stop by PPCF on Facebook to take advantage of the sponsorship special STAMPENDOUS is offering to PPCF members.