Thursday, January 30, 2014

Inspired Stamps Scripture Card Set

Hello and welcome here!  We've had a very active week here, schools closed due to cold weather, the stomach flu hit our youngest quite hard, schools closed because of blizzard conditions, a gas pipeline 20 miles from here exploded (we were one of the lucky ones to still have heat), and planning a birthday party for a soon to be teenager tomorrow.  How's your week been, lol?

This week the Inspired Stamps DT are sharing Card Sets using birthday stamp sets, except for me, boo, I wrote down Scripture for some reason.  Well, it just goes to show you I'm human, lol.  So be sure to check out the rest of the DT who actually are able to follow instructions:)

Card Sizes:  4.25" x 5.5"
Here's my set of non-birthday cards, lol.  I used the same 2x2 scripture for each one, Isaiah 41:10, and just changed up the card design.

I found THIS sketch to use for my card and used a couple of dies to give it some character.  I finished it off with a small bow and some Dew Drops.

Recipe:  Inspired Stamps- Isaiah 41:10, PP-Graphic 45 Sweet Sentiments Collection Sweet Sentiments, Bazzill teal CS, CTMH CS-Colonial White & Cocoa, CTMH Ink-Black, Spellbinders-Large Scallop Circles Lg., Large Scallop Circles Sm. & A2 Scalloped Borders 1, Memory Box-Fauntleroy Crest, Foam Squares, Dew Drops-Champagne, Celebrate It Cream Grosgrain Ribbon.

I used the same paper and a different sketch found HERE.  

 Recipe:  Inspired Stamps- Isaiah 41:10, PP-Graphic 45 Sweet Sentiments Collection Sweet Sentiments, Bazzill teal CS, CTMH CS-Colonial White & Cocoa, CTMH Ink-Black, Spellbinders-Large Scallop Circles Lg. & Large Scallop Circles Sm., Martha Stewart Pinking Scallop Border Punch, Foam Squares, Dew Drops-Champagne, Celebrate It 5/8" Cream Grosgrain Ribbon.

And for the last one I used the sketch found HERE.

 Recipe:  Inspired Stamps- Isaiah 41:10, PP-Graphic 45 Sweet Sentiments Collection Sweet Sentiments, Bazzill teal CS, CTMH CS-Colonial White & Cocoa, CTMH Ink-Black, Spellbinders-Large Scallop Circles Lg., Large Scallop Circles Sm. & Fancy Lattice, Memory Box-Tiffany Frame, Martha Stewart Pinking Scallop Border Punch, Foam Squares, Dew Drops-Champagne.

Inside:
For the inside I used Spring Sketches.

Inspired Stamps Used:
Inspired Stamps STORE
Inspired Stamps BLOG
 
Don't forget to check out the rest of the DT creations for some more Inspired Stamps inspiration.
Deneen

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Heartfelt Creations January Blog Hop!

Hello and welcome here! It's time for another Heartfelt Creations January Blog Hop so if you've come from Loretta's Blog, you're on the right path.  If not, you can find the Blog list at the end of my post!  On the last Tuesday of the month, past HC DT members get together for a Blog Hop full of inspiration using some of our favorite Heartfelt Creations collections!

By visiting all the stops and leaving a comment on each, you'll be entered for each comment (one per blog) to win a $25.00 gift certificate to the Heartfelt Creations store! Contest closes Friday, January 31st midnight EST.  The winner will be announced at noon on Saturday.  Good luck and have fun!

Card Size:  5.5" x 5.5"
I used the Botanical Oval stamp set with patterned paper from the Daphne Collection.  I coloured the lilies with Copics and finished it off with an organza bow so that it didn't detract from the image.  I used Decorative Lace Border die to give my card a fancy edge!

 Recipe:  HC PP-Daphne Collection, HC SS-Botanical Oval, HC Die-Decorative Lace Border, CTMH White Daisy CS, Bazzill burgundy CS, Memento Black Ink, CTMH Baby Pink Ink, Copics, Organza White Ribbon, Pearls.

Inside:
It's difficult to see but I stamped the lilies in a light pink ink on the inside corner of the card.

Copics Used: 
Flowers - RV32, R56, 0
Greenery - G40, G43, G46, Y13
Outline - W1

Heartfelt Creations Used:
HCDP1 234 Daphne Paper Collection
HCPC 3520 Botanical Oval PreCut Set
HCD 713 Decorative Lace Border Die

Now it's time to Hop on over to Vicki's Blog!  Good luck with the Contest!
Enjoy,
Deneen

January 2014 HC Alumni Blog Hop List
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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Inspired Stamps Scripture Card

Hello and welcome here!  We're in another cold snap here in Manitoba, Canada, I hope you're keeping warm where you are.  Today the Inspired Stamps DT are sharing cards using His Little Ones Characters and Scripture.  I think my new favourite His Little Ones character is the one I'm using today.

Card Size:  4.25" x 6"
I used this month's newly released Scripture Holding Girl with Curls, and Isaiah 26:4.  And of course I couldn't resist using purple since it is one of my favourite colours.  I coloured her with Copics and used a window to frame her with.  I added the scripture underneath her window.

Recipe:  Inspired Stamps SS-Scripture Holding Girl with Curls & Isaiah 26:4, PP-Little Yellow Bicycle Fresh Print Clothesline Purple Pansy, CTMH White CS, Bazzill Mono Velvet CS, Spellbinders-Decorative Labels 22 & Marvelous Squares, Heartfelt Creations Die-Decorative Chateau Gate, Pearls, Foam Squares, Copics.

 
Copics Used:
Skin - E0000, E000, E00, R20
Hair - E07, E19, E42, E43, E47
Eyes - G46
Shirt - V93, V95
Background - YR30

Inspired Stamps Used:

Inspired Stamps STORE
Inspired Stamps BLOG
Don't forget to check out the rest of the DT creations for some more Inspired Stamps inspiration.
Deneen


Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Cuttlebug Mania Love Card

Hello and welcome here!  This week at Cuttlebug Mania the Challenge is Love.  Valentine's Day is fast approaching so we'd love to see your 'love'ly creations, lol.

Challenge - Love (Wedding, Valentine's Day etc.)
For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.
Challenge runs for 2 weeks. 
Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"
I saw this die used on a card and just HAD to have it, lol.  I love the lacey delicate feel of it.  I cut it out of textured white cardstock and added foam squares behind the main piece while the heart I adhered directly to the card front, I finished off the heart by adding pink pearls to the flowers.  I kept it soft by adding a white organza ribbon ruffle and small flower to the side of the heart.


Inside:
 Recipe:  PP-My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Dolled Up "Cute" Garden Paper, Bazzill Mono White CS, Impression Obssession Floral Lace Heart Die, Heartfelt Creations Die-Decorative Chateau Gate & Sweet Juliet, White Organza Ruffle Ribbon, Pearls, CTMH SS-Simple Memories & Gracious Greetings, CTMH Ink-Black & Baby Pink.

Cuttlebug Items Used:
Impression Obssession Floral Lace Heart Die
Heartfelt Creations Decorative Chateau Gate Die
Heartfelt Creatins Sweet Juliet Die

For more Love inspiration be sure to check out the rest of the DT creations!
Deneen

Top Tip Tuesday Your Favourite Sketch Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  Because I have a different role over at Top Tip Tuesday I don't have a card to share with you today, but I found some great Tips on how to store your ribbon and Tips on organizing your power cords!  So be sure to pop by the post HERE to see them.

Challenge - Your Favourite Sketch Challenge
Tips - Ribbon Organization & Power Cord Organization


Sponsor's
 For a chance at the following prizes, be sure to link your creation to the Your Favourite Sketch Challenge at Top Tip Tuesday, you can enter up to 3 times!! For a chance at an extra prize leave a tip on your blog and be sure to leave 'tip' after your name in Mr. Linky.
Don't forget the challenge runs for 2 weeks and closes at 1pm.
 
QKR Stampede -  5 Digital Images
http://www.qkrstampede.com/index.php 
 
 For some great sketches and inspiration check out the DT's creations!  Their links are in my sidebar, or pop on over to TTT.
Deneen
 
 
 
 

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Design Team Call!!!

Hello and welcome here!  Have you ever thought about joining a Design Team??  Well right now Inspired Stamps is having a Design Team callout, so why not join me and some great ladies on the Inspired Stamps DT.  To check out all the details click HERE!

inspired stamps...the blog
Deneen





Thursday, January 16, 2014

Inspired Stamps Love Card

Hello and welcome here.  It's hard to believe we're halfway through January already...I know, I know, bite my tongue, lol.  Didn't you just love the new Inspired Stamps stamp sets released last week??  Did you have a favourite?  This week the Inspired Stamps DT are inspiring you with some Love cards.

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"
I chose to use the newly released 1 Cor. 13:13 stamp set.  It's perfect for a love card, I made it to be used as a wedding card.  It would make a great Valentine card for your hubby too (I would just need to change up the inside sentiment.)


Inside:
The hearts are from the Tags stamp set and the sentiment is from More Perfect Sentiments.

Recipe:  Inspired Stamps SS-1 Cor. 13:13, Tags & More Perfect Sentiments, PP-Harmonie Blizzard Petits Pois, CTMH White Daisy CS, Bazzill red CS, Spellbinders-Vines of Passion D-Lites, Cuttlebug Vintage Die, Foam Squares, White Tulle, Recollections Flowers.

Inspired Stamps Used:

Inspired Stamps STORE
Inspired Stamps BLOG

Don't forget to check out the rest of the DT creations for some more Love inspiration.
Deneen

Thursday, January 09, 2014

Inspired Stamps January New Release

Hello and welcome here!  I hope you are staying warm where ever you are, we've been in a cold snap here in Manitoba, Canada.  Today Inspired Stamps is releasing some new stamp sets!!  So be sure to check out the rest of the DT to see all the new stamps available.  I am showcasing Scripture Holding Girl with Curls and a couple of the new 2x2 scripture stamps.

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"
Isn't she a sweetie!?  And I just love her curly hair.  I used the new 2x2 2 Samuel 22:31 scripture.  I also love how it looks like she is holding the scripture.


Inside:
For the inside I used some older stamp sets - Spring Sketches and 1.5" Circles:  Greetings.

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, YR01, R20
Hair - E07, E08, E09, E15
Eyes - YG45
Shirt - E40

Recipe:  Inspired Stamps SS-Scripture Holding Girl with Curls, 2 Samuel 22:31, Spring Sketches & 1.5" Circles Greetings, PP-BoBunny Ambrosia Dot, CTMH White Daisy CS, Bazzill Mono burgundy CS, Bazzill Prismatics pink CS, Spellbinders-Opulent Ovals, Scalloped Ovals & Gold Corner Sets 1, EK Success 1.5" Corner Rounder, Foam Squares, Pearls, Copics, Cuttlebug EF-Textile, CTMH Ink-Black & Vineyard Berry.

Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"
 I couldn't stop at one card because I could also picture her peeking out of  a frame.  I  traced her dress shape onto patterned paper and lengthened it, I then fussy cut her head and hands and attached the head to the patterned paper dress and attached it to the oval.  I then trimmed her dress and added the hands to the edge, I finished it off by outlining it with a fine tip black felt pen.  I used the new 2x2 1 Cor. 13:13 scripture stamp with this card.


Inside:
I used an older stamp set for the inside - More Perfect Sentiments.

Copics Used:
Skin - E000, E00, R20
Hair - Y02, Y11, Y26, YR24
Eyes - B21

Recipe:  Inspired Stamps SS-Scripture Hold Girl with Curls, 1 Cor. 13:13 & More Perfect Sentiments, Bazzill Mono Velvet CS, Bazzill Prismatics Intense Amethyst CS, CTMH CS-White Daisy, Foam Squares, Pearls, Copics, Spellbinders-Standard Ovals Lg. & Floral Doily Motif, Cuttlebug Heritage EF.

New Release Stamp Sets Used:

Inspired Stamps STORE
Inspired Stamps BLOG

Don't forget to check out the rest of the DT New Release creations!
Deneen

Tuesday, January 07, 2014

Cuttlebug Mania Distressed Challenge

Hello and welcome here!  Now that the holidays are over, it's back to our regular scheduled program, lol.  It's time for a new Cuttlebug Mania Challenge.  This time it's all about Distressing, and not over the Christmas bills.  You can distress you paper with ink or scissors, we just need to see some distressing and don't forget to use your Cuttlebug.

Challenge - Distressing
For a chance at winning an awesome prize, link your creation over at Cuttlebug Mania.

Challenge runs for 2 weeks. 

Don't forget to let us know how you used your Cuttlebug!
Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"
I found the inspiration for this on Pinterest (the flowers and the squares).  I distressed the patterned paper squares and the mats with scissors.  I used a houndstooth embossing folder and a couple of Memory Box dies.*Edited to add:  I found the original Pin again you can see it HERE.



Inside:

Recipe:  PP-PinkPaislee Bushel & My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Record It! Heirloom "Beautiful" Glittered Paper, CTMH CS-White & Colonial White, Bazzill Mono CS-burgundy, CTMH SS-Say It In Syle, Simple Memories & Gracious Greetings, CTMH Ink-Black & Baby Pink, Verve Stamps-Birthday Wish, Sizzix Houndstooth EF, Memory Box-Blooming Vine & Honey Blossom Sprig, Twine.


Cuttlebug Items Used:
Sizzix Houndstooth Embossing Folder
Memory Box Blooming Vine Die
Memory Box Blossom Sprig Die

I hope you can join us for the Distressing Challenge at Cuttlebug Mania!
Deneen

Top Tip Tuesday C&S Challenge and a Tutorial

Hello, and welcome here.  Well, it's back to a familiar routine at our house.  The Christmas break is nice, but it is also nice to get back to a routine.  I hope you enjoyed a safe and happy holiday!  Today we're back to Challenges again over at Top Tip Tuesday.  This next year will be a little different for me at the TTT Challenge blog.  I have taken on writing the Tutorials for them, as well as organizing the Tips, one or the other will be shared every other week.

Challenge - Clean & Simple (C&S)
Tutorial - Paper Bow & How to Resize a PDF Document

Card Size:  4.25"  5.5"
  
All the cards I'm sharing today were inspired by ones I found on Pinterest!  I wrote up a Tutorial on how to make the bows found on my cards, you can find that Tutorial HERE.  I also worte a short Tutorial on how to resize a PDF template, you can find that towards the end of the Bow Tutorial.

Recipe:  PP-BoBunny Blush Dot, CTMH White Daisy CS, Bazzill Kraft CS, CTMH SS-Say It In Style, CTMH Black Ink, Paper Studio Glitter Gem, Craft Concepts Budding Vine EF, Foam Squares.

Sponsor's
 For a chance at the following prizes, be sure to link your creation to the C&S Challenge at Top Tip Tuesday, you can enter up to 3 times!! For a chance at an extra prize leave a tip on your blog and be sure to leave 'tip' after your name in Mr. Linky.

Don't forget the challenge runs for 2 weeks and closes at 1pm.

Sweet Stamp Store - $10 Gift Certificate
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For the bows on the tree I resized the template and printed it out.  I wrote a Tutorial for TTT on how to resize a PDF file, it's towards the end of the Bow Tutorial HERE.

Recipe:  Bazzill Mono Ivy CS, CTMH White Daisy CS, American Crafts Gold Glitter Paper, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots EF, Star Die, Red Rhinestones, Foam Squares.

My Favorite Things is one company that makes a Bow Die, I used the smallest Dainty Bow for my card.

Recipe:  BoBunny Double Dot PP-Violet, Ocean, Blush & Wasabi, PP-Sweet Girl Quilt Blocks, CTMH White Daisy CS, Cuttlebug Textile EF, We R Memory Keepers TAB Punch, My Favorite Things-Dainty Bow Die, Flourishes SS-Tag Lines, CTMH Ink-Twilight & Black, Rhinestones coloured with Copics-BG09, V15, R85, YG25.

For some more C&S inspiration be sure to check out the rest of the DT creations, their links are in my sidebar.
Deneen