Monday, November 23, 2015

SugarPea Designs - Joy to the World


Hey there, SugarPea lovers!
There's a brand new Creative Color Challenge up and running at the SugarPea Designs blog!
It's PERFECT for your holiday crafting!



Hope you'll play along with our awesome color challenge!


The rules for our challenge are very simple…
  • Create a new card or project using the colors in the CCC7.  SugarPea Designs stamps are NOT required to play along or to win but would be appreciated :).
  • Upload to your blog or other Online Gallery using Keyword: CCC6 so that we may check out your beautiful work.
  • Add your name and link to your project in the InLinkz shown below.
  • One randomly selected winner will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to the SugarPea Designs Online Shoppe. However, if the winning entry features a SugarPea Designs stamp we will increase the prize to $15
Don’t forget…if the winner (chosen at random) card or project features a SugarPea Designs stamp set, we will increase their prize to $15!!

Here are the SugarPea Designs goodies that I used on my faith-filled Christmas card using the new Creative Color Challenge #7!



It is no surprise that I LOVE all things SugarPea Designs!  The new SugarCuts Funky Wreaths - All Seasons is a MUST HAVE for your stash!  This wreath looks fabulous stamped and cut or not stamped and cut!  Here I used some patterned paper and left in un-stamped!  LOVE the texture of this wreath...will be using it on A LOT of projects...and not just for Christmas!  What makes it so amazing is it can be a winter, spring, summer or fall wreath!  
I paired up my new favorite wreath with a previously released Christmas set from last year, Lost Without You.  The precious wiseman brings such a delightful feel to my holiday card.


Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

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Sunday, November 22, 2015

Verve Stamps - Hold On


Hey there, stamping friends!
I whipped up this inspirational card for a dear friend of mine who is going through a difficult time.  
What I love about crafting the most is creating special cards for friends and loved ones.  

For the upcoming holiday, take time this week to appreciate your friends and loved ones.  It really is what this thing called LIFE is all about!  Loving and lifting each other up!

For my card, I used some Verve goodness, of course!  I stamped a couple of the sentiments from the Just Breathe stamp set and layered up some Verve die cuts...Flourished Tag Die Set and Award Banner Trim Die.


Check out the current Verve SALE!

Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

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Thursday, November 12, 2015

Reverse Confetti - Crazy for Christmas - Memory Keeping


Hello, 'Fetti Fans!
It's the final day of Reverse Confetti's CRAZY FOR CHRISTMAS showcase!  
So much fun!


I chose to create a mini Christmas album using some of the new goodies from Reverse Confetti's October and November releases!

Here's a closeup shot of the cover!  Keep scrolling to see the album fanned out!  Using these awesome Reverse Confetti stamps and dies, this album came together in a snap!  



 Here are the goodies that I included in my project today!





Make sure you stop at each designer's blog today for further inspiration!



The new Gift Card Holder Tag Confetti Cuts is my new FAVORITE thing from Reverse Confetti!  This tag is a substantial size, making it perfect for this type of mini album project, a banner or a fantastic background panel on a card!  I added a few framed rectangles from the Gift Card Holder Tag Confetti Cuts, Wreaths Confetti Cuts and Merry & Bright stamps and coordinating Merry & Bright Confetti Cuts.  Finally, the mini album pages were tied together with some Solid Charcoal twine...and it's all ready for memory keeping!

Here's a shot of the fanned out mini album.  Each page is has a similar layout, keeping it simple for adding memories and photos later on in the season!  


Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!


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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Verve Stamps - Rustic Winter Inspiration Challenge


Hey there, Verve fans!
It's time for the Verve Divas to bring you our monthly Diva Inspirations Challenge and Blog Hop! There are two ways to win Verve prizes: comment on the design team's blog hop posts (linked below) to see their take on the inspiration, then go get inky and link up your take on the challenge to be eligible in our prize drawings! You have until December 5 to link up, so feel free to play as often as you like.
Our November challenge is Rustic Winter! 
The days are turning cold and the splendor of fall is changing to the magesticly rustic beauty of a winter woodland. This month we're challenging you to bring a little bit of that rustic winter to your creations. Follow the graphic or head off on your own trail, just show us your rustic winter creations!

Click here to link up your challenge entries

Challenge deadline: Thursday, December 5.
Prize: $30 gift voucher to the Verve online store!

Need a little inspiration? Check out the blogs linked below to see what the other Divas did with the challenge! It's sure to be a treat, and speaking of treats, we've got a prize for one lucky commenter along the hop! Check out the Verve Blog today for all the prize info and deadlines!


  
1. Julee6. Maureen
2. Amy7. Marisa
3. Betty8. Charmaine
4. Sankari9. Stacey
5. Sarah 
  

I stamped the Psalm 143:8 scripture from the brand new Verve stamp set called Good Work along with the wheat image for a silhouette effect over the subtle patterned paper. I tucked a Hearts & Swirls Frame Die under the main sentiment panel then embellished with wooden and RUSTIC deer head.  What a beautiful challenge to work with today!  Hope you'll try it out, too!


Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!


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Reverse Confetti - Crazy For Christmas/Ready to Party


Hey there, 'Fetti friends and fans!
It's time to get CRAZY FOR CHRISTMAS, Reverse Confetti Style!

Let's get this PARTY started as we showcase some fun Christmas projects and our favorite Reverse Confetti goodies!


Here's the official order of PARTY POSTS for our Christmas Showcase!

Stacey - That's me!

Here are the Reverse Confetti goodies that I used on my Christmas party pop today!








These mini cans of pop and swirly straws are so much fun to embellish for fun party treats!  I cut several of Reverse Confetti's Confetti Cuts...Thanks Tag Confetti Cuts, Wreaths Confetti Cuts, and Hang Ups Confetti Cuts to layer up together for a fun party tag!  The Thanks Tag Confetti Cuts was cut from one of those DARLING Holly Jolly Quick Card Panels, while another was trimmed and displayed as the focal sentiment!  Some of the new Solid Stone Twine was wrapped around the top of the pop can, through the tag and tied up in a bow!

Hope you are inspired to whip up some party treats with your Reverse Confetti goodies, too! 


Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!

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Sunday, November 8, 2015

Reverse Confetti November Blog Hop


Hey there, Reverse Confetti fans!
It's the eighth of the month and that means one thing around these parts!
New 'Fetti Blog Hop!

You should have arrived here by way of our amazing 'Fetti Friend, Chrissy Larson!  If you're just starting out, make sure you begin your journey over at the Reverse Confetti Blog, so you don't miss a beat!

Here are the super fun goodies I used on my card today!






 That's not all, folks! 
 Get ready for some CRAZY fun for Christmas coming November 10th!  You're going to have your socks knocked plumb off with this FUN showcasing of the new release!  Just in time for CHRISTMAS!


I cut one of those awesome Holly Jolly - Quick Card Panels from the new Gift Card Holder Tag Confetti Cuts and embellished with some of the itty bitty banners and Solid Carribean Twine, and stamped/snipped letters from the ever-versatile new Alphabetical stamp set!


Now, you're off to see what incredible creation that Kay Miller has whipped up for today!
Enjoy the rest of the hop and thanks so much for stopping by the stage!


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Friday, November 6, 2015

Countdown to Confetti - Day 2


Hey there, Reverse Confetti fans!
It's time for Day 2 of Sweet Peeks at the new November release!




Today, I'm showcasing the amazing and versatile Holly Jolly Quick Card Panels, Topped Off Tag Confetti Cuts and With Love stamp set...along with a couple of previously released products...the Wreaths Confetti Cuts and Double Edge Scallop Border Confetti Cuts and the Natural Spool Twine!






 After cutting the Double Edge Scallop Border Confetti Cuts, Wreaths Confetti Cuts, and Topped Off Tag Confetti Cuts from patterned papers, I stamped the sentiment from With Love over the tag vertically and then layered everything all up, finishing with a piece of Natural Twine!

I LOVE the new TAG!  
Isn't is awesome with the toppers...this one reminds me of a plantation windo blind!  So clever!!!


Thanks so much for stopping by the stage!
Head on over to the Reverse Confetti Blog to see what the other designers whipped up for today!




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