Spring Fling with Stamplorations and Daily Prizes!!!

 
Hello!  I am so excited to get to take part in the Stamplorations Spring Fling Event!!!  This event is full of inspiration, fun, and daily giveaways... 12 WHOLE DAYS!!!  For my card today I've used the same products to create two very different looks...

(Supplies Used: STAMPlorations Sketched: Tulips Stamp Set (Retired), CUTplorations: Hello Sunshine and Art Edges)  Tip: Use Framed Tulips Stamp Set in place of the Tulips I've used.

 For the first card I stamped my flowers onto a white panel and colored them in.  Next I die cut the one edge and diecut my sentiment from pink cardstock.  I then adhered this panel to yellow cardstock and finished it off with a few flat back rhinestones.  After looking at my scrap from my die cut sentiment I came up with the idea to make a second card featuring the negative of my cut as the center of my card.  I then stamped the same image in the lower right corner, but this time I found no need to color the flowers in.  I adhered this to yellow cardstock and finally onto blue patterned paper.  I added a few colorful sequins and viola!  Two cards with very little supplies and effort!  And for a working mom like me, it's perfect.

Make sure you head over to the STAMPlorations blog for more inspiration, giveaway details and fun!

Happy Crafting and Thanks for stopping by!!!

Lisa

Crafty Doodle Chick and the Doodle Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello!!!  It's time for the first ever Crafty Doodle Chick Blog Hop, YAY!!!!  And today we are celebrating their 6 month anniversary (it's still just a baby, but growing quickly!).  Jennifer, the store owner, is super amazing and her store has great prices on shipping plus fantastic customer service.  It's always nice to support a small store when you can, and this store definitely deserves some love! There are lots of big and small name companies to be found in her store as well including the new releases of Lawn Fawn, My Favorite Things, Altenew, and so many more.

I'm working with a newer to me company called Flora and Fauna for todays hop, and more specifically with the Love Bug Dress Up Set.  Most of the Flora and Fauna sets are whimsical and this set is no different, I love all of the ways you can dress the two cars up.

For my first card I stamped the unicorn ears, eyes, stars and the sentiment with Versafine Ink.  Then I had fun with colors and used various ink sprays to cover my panel.  Next, I die cut the panel, did a little coloring on my unicorn and added rhinestones.

For my next card I created a whole scene this time using one of the cars...

After I stamped, masked and colored in my scene I created a frame from the Sunny Studio Stamps Paper Pad called Rainbow Bright.  I then finished the rest of the card with more of the patterned paper, and it ended up being a very happy way to send someone a hello!

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and I hope you've enjoyed what I've created!  Make sure you continue on the hop and stop by the Crafty Doodle Chick Blog for giveaway details!  You might want to check 

Blog Hop Order:

Crafty Doodle Chick Blog

Lisa ---- YOU ARE HERE

Kerys ---- GO HERE NEXT

Monica

Larissa

Happy Hopping!

Lisa

Layton's Legacy Card Drive and Fundraiser Blog Hop

Hello!  I am so honored to be able to contribute just a small part to this amazing blog hop being hosted by the wonderful Lea Lawson.  My project is being shared on the CAS-ual Friday Stamps Blog, and there are so many other beautiful projects to check out along the way.  I encourage you to start over on Lea's blog for full details about this hop and fundraiser, and how you can join in too.

My family has been touched by a short NICU stay as so many others.  My oldest son was born with pneumonia and had to stay a full week in the NICU.  While our time is nothing compared to the stay so many others face I will always remember how amazing the NICU was itself.  The nurses went above and beyond, I never felt like I was in the way, and I was always informed of everything that was happening.  Those nurses are truly angels that do so much for so many.  As a parent the NICU can be a scary place at times and I hope that the cards collected as well as the donations can help brighten so many of their days.

The beautiful inspirational photo we were given drove my choice in stamp set as well as color scheme...

And here is what I've created...

For my card I've used the Somebunny Stamp Set and Matching Dies as well as the Heartfelt Sayings Stamp Set.

And here is some more important information from Lea Lawson:

WAYS YOU CAN HELP:

1. DONATE! - directly to Layton's Legacy YouCaring Fundraiser. For every $5 donated, you will be entered into the drawing for one of the prizes above!! All winners will be drawn from donations made thru the YouCaring Site. **Prizes will be drawn and announced here on my blog on Saturday, May 19th.**

2. SHARE! - I know that not everyone is able to donate, but sharing about the fundraiser gives it more visibility! Please feel free to share the YouCaring Link or this post on all your social media outlets!

3. SHOP!

-Pinkfresh Studio will be donating 10% of TODAY'S sales, and offering a 15% off discount to you for shopping!

-CAS-ual Fridays Stamps will be donating 15% of their sales thru May 19th.

-Lea's affiliate linking dollars will be donated thru May 19th.

4. CREATE! - this is also a card drive, and if you'd like to create a card using the theme/moodboard below, I would love that! I will be including these handmade treasures with the giftcards when I hand them over to the NICU social worker, and my dream is that the NICU will be covered in beautiful creations inspired by Layton!! Link them up HERE, and then please email me (lea@lealawsoncreates.com) to get the address for sending - and note that I will need them to arrive by May 31st.

HOW TO STAY UPDATED:

There are two ways to stay updated on the fundraising progress, and to see photos as I drop items off at the NICU.

1. Subscribe to the Lea Lawson Creates blog via email using the prompt in the upper right corner - then you will get email notifications when I add a new post.

2. Follow Lea Lawson Creates on Instagram. I will add photos & videos to my IG Stories, and likely go LIVE a few times throughout the fundraising effort and as we drop everything off at the NICU!

Anything you can do can help a mom or dad thrust into NICU life feel like someone out there cares about them as they go through a time that is very scary and very hard. THANK YOU from the very bottom of my heart for helping me do this!

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today and Happy Crafting/Hopping!!!

Lisa

Typografia Blog Hop with STAMPlorations

Hello!  And welcome to my stop on the Typografia Blog Hop with STAMPlorations!!! WOOT WOOT!  I have a few cards to share that use the new sentiment sets, and these sets are awesome!  They are a great size, and I love the sayings on each one...

This first card is sparkly and bright and I LOVE it!  I've mixed the new Typografia Motivate Crossing the Ocean Stamp Set with the older Dee's Artsy Impressions: New Beginning.  For the background I stamped the sun several times and trimmed off the edges before coloring them in with a mix of Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens.  I then stamped and colored in the sentiment before fussy cutting it and adhering it with foam adhesive.  I added a few "faux stitching" strips to the top and bottom corners, and finished it off with a rounded edge.  Take a peek at all the sparkle too!

For my next card I've mixed the Typografia Motivate: Just Be Better Stamp Set with the In Bloom Floral Bliss Trio Set.  I'm a sucker for florals and I just couldn't stop coloring these ones in...

To create this card I started by stamping the flowers twice in corners of a piece of kraft cardstock with kraft ink.  I then colored the images with Spectrum Noir Blendable Colour Pencils.  I also added a few highlights with a white gel pen.  For the sentiment I stamped and embossed it with white embossing powder before I used my Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies.  When I first tried layering the sentiment over the flowers I felt like too much of the flowers were being covered up, so I opted to make a larger card.  I then trimmed the flowers out, popped them up with foam adhesive in the corners of a 6 x 6" cardbase and was able to add the sentiment on top.  I also added a few floral sequins to the sentiment as a finishing touch.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and checking out my projects!  Make sure you pop over to the STAMPlorations Blog for more details and for the next person on the hop.  I do know that everything is 10% off in the store right now, no code necessary, but if you would like to save an additional 20% off (That's a whopping 30% off your total!!!) use my Stamp Code:

STAMPGIRLLISA

Best of luck and Happy Hopping/Shopping!

Lisa

Coffee Lovers Blog Hop Yay!!!

Hello, hello!  Welcome to my blog if you are new, and so happy to see you again if you are already a visitor!  Today starts the Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop, and I'm so happy to get to play along.  I've also had the greatest honor to get to share a brand new Coffee Stamp Set by Michele from CAS-ual Fridays!  The set is called Peace, Love & Coffee, it's super cute, and guess what.... it's only $5 today in honor of this hop!!!  Pst - and I have a coupon code at the end of this post for even more savings!!!

Here's a peek at my project...

See?!  Isn't it just so cute?!?!?!  I love the font for the sentiments too!  To create my card I simply stamped the sentiment first with PTI Dark Chocolate Ink on the top and bottom of a strip of white cardstock.  Next I added in the images with more PTI Ink in Kraft, Pure Poppy, and Tropical Teal.  I then popped this strip up with foam adhesive onto patterned paper and finally onto my cardbase.  And here is a closer look...

Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting my blog today!  And if you want to pick this set up for $5 today make sure you head to the CAS-ual Fridays Store!  Plus here's a code for you too...

Have a Happy Crafting/Coffee Drinking/Cocoa Drinking/All Around Good Day!
Lisa

CAS-ual Fridays and CardMaker Blog Hop

Hello!!!  Happy hop day!!!  And this hop is sure to make you happy as it is all things floral!  Take a peek at my flowery project using one of the newest sets called Tutu.  (This set is sold out in the CAS-ual Fridays store, but you can still find some at SSS and 7KidsCollegeFund I believe)

To create my card I started by embossing my image and sentiment with gold embossing powder.  Next, I went over the sweet little tutu and floral hair with a white gel pen.  I layered this panel up with some floral patterned paper and another layer of polka dot patterned paper.  To finish the card off I used the CAS-ual Friday's Limited Edition Sistahood Sparkle sequins.

Thanks so much for visiting me today, and make sure you check out all of the stops on the hop for your chance to win a little something too!  Here is a complete list of participants...

CardMaker: http://www.cardmakermagazine.com/blog/
Kelly Griglione:  http://notablenest.blogspot.com/
Jen Shults: https://deconstructingjen.com/
Jeanne Jachna:  http://akeptlife.blogspot.com/
Savannah O’Gwynn: http://savannahland2.blogspot.com/
Kimberly Rendino:  http://kimpletekreativity.blogspot.com/
Teresa Kline: http://paperieblooms.blogspot.com/
Laurel Beard:  http://www.laurelbeard.org/
Clare Prezzia: http://bearydocardsinc.blogspot.com/
Lisa Lahiff:  http://lisascreativeniche.blogspot.com/   --- YOU ARE HERE
Maureen Merritt:  http://www.mamamostamps.com/ --- GO HERE NEXT
Gaylynn Martling: https://neatnook.blogspot.com/
Nora Noll:  https://acreativetouch.blogspot.com/
Nicole Coursey: https://deconstructingjen.com/
Shona Chambers:  http://twinearound.blogspot.com/
Diana Carr: http://www.secretlifeofpaper.com/
Vicki Dutcher:  http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/
CAS-ual Fridays Stamps: http://cas-ualfridaysstamps.blogspot.com/

And if you just have to have some of these goodies for yourself now then take this code to save a little money on the way...

Happy Hopping/Crafting/Shopping!
Lisa

Friend Friday with CAS-ual Fridays Stamps and Chameleon

Hello!  Today is a very fun day as the CAS-ual Friday team is joining us with the Chameleon team for inspiration and prizes!  Make sure you hop over to the CAS-ual Friday Blog for more information!  Here's a sneak peek to send you on your way...

Happy Hopping!
Lisa

STAMPlorations Birthday Blog Hop

Woo hoo!  It is time to party my friends!!!  Welcome to Day #3 of this fun Blog Hop with STAMPlorations!  I have only joined the STAMPlorations family within the last year, but I must say that from the moment I joined I felt like I belonged and that I was one of this talented family.  And now I get to celebrate their 4th Birthday by sharing some cards made with a few of the amazing new products that are available now!

For this first card I've used the Star Shaker Balloon Die along with the Balloons and Banners Stamp Set.  I was so excited with I saw this die set and how it work.  I love the intricacy to it, and that it matches the Banners Stamp Set perfectly.

And I have one more card to share with a little more of a masculine feel...

 STAMPlorations has released several new word and die sets and the kudos one seemed perfect for this occasion.  I stamped the sentiment first with versa fine ink onto the cardbase.  Next I stamped it again over the left over star die cut from the first card.  I popped the star up with foam adhesive.  The confetti was first stamped with white pigment ink, and it was gone over with bright colored dye ink.  The frame came from my scrap stash, and I thought it added a nice touch.

Now here is some information for you on prizes and the hop:

* Commenting and linking up ends on Monday, July 3, at 11:55 p.m. Pacific
* Winners will be announced on July 10 in the June Challenges & Hops winners post

Wishlist Link Up Prize:

*Participants must go to stamplorations.com, create an account, and add items to their wishlist. Then they add the link to their wishlist to the Inlinkz on the blog.

Prizes:

• Three (3) randomly drawn winners from all comments left on the STAMP blog and participating designers blog will each receive a $25 gift certificate to the store
• One (1) randomly drawn winner from comments left on our Facebook page will win a grab bag consisting of new products worth up to $30
• One (1) randomly drawn winner from comments left on our Instagram page will win a grab bag consisting of new products worth up to $30
• Two (2) randomly drawn winners from the Wishlist Link Up will each win the products in their wish list (up to $50 MSRP)

Shopping Info:

• All new product is 15% off and you can save an additional 20% with my code: STAMPGIRLLISA That's a total of 35% off!!!!!
• Heartfelt Rose 3x5 stamp set will be included for free with every order of at least $25 (after discounts & GCs are applied and before shipping)
  
  
  Head back to the STAMPlorations Blog for the full link list
  Thanks so much for stopping by and Happy Hopping/Shopping!!!
  Lisa

STAMPlorations: Things With Wings Blog Hop

Woo hoo!  We are still hopping all month long with STAMPlorations and the Things With Wings Blog Hop, and this is the last week for you to join us, so make sure you hop around for your chance to win some goodies as well as be inspired!  And if you go to the end of this post you will find a discount code you can use to save 20% off of your total!  (This is an additional 20% to any current promotion happening, score!!!)

Now for my project for today's hop...

 To create this card I used a fun mix of STAMPlorations newest products and various patterned papers.  I started by running my Spring Flower Layering Dies and Hello Sunshine Phrase Die through my die cutter, and then layered them together.  Since my sentiment was on busy paper I used a black thin pen to outline parts of the letters to help it stand out.  The butterfly was stamped from the Flutter Zen Row Stamp Set onto separate cardstock where it was colored before being cut out.  I adhered this to my flower and added sequins and twine to finish my card off.

For a full list of blog hop participants please head over to the STAMPlorations Blog.

I do have some giveaway details to share, however...

*Commenting and linking up is from April 5 to April 30, 11:55 p.m. Pacific

*Winners announced on May 10 in the April Challenges & Hops winners post

Prizes:

- (3) randomly drawn winners from all comments left on the STAMP blog and participating designers blog will each receive a $10 gift certificate to the store

- (1) randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive Trendy Butterflies 2 + either Flutter Zen 1 or Flutter Zen 2 layering dies

- (1) randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive Sweet Spring Wishes stamp set + Dragonfly layering dies

- (1) randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive the Trendy Spring Blooms dies

- (1) randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive the Sweet Spring Wishes phrase dies

- (1) randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive a $20 gift certificate to the store.

And before you go here is my code to help you save 20% off of your order:
CODE: STAMPGIRLLISA

Thanks so much for stopping by and Happy Crafting/Hopping!
Lisa

Things With Wings Blog Hop

Hello!  I am so happy you've made it here for the STAMPlorations Things With Wings Spring Blog Hop!  This Hop will last for the entire month! Woot woot!  And make sure you scroll down for more information on Giveaways, Inspiration and a Discount code to save you 20% off your total purchase! ( CODE: STAMPGIRLLISA)

Now onto my project for today's hop...

Supplies Used: STAMPlorations Flutter Zen Row and CUTplorations Be Kind Phrase Die

To create this card I started my stamping the butterflies in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink 3 times across the card front.  I then went back and stamped the same image over the open areas with a light gray ink.  Next, I colored the images in with Spectrum Noir Markers in B4, B5, TB6.  Finally, I die cut the sentiment three times and adhered them together for extra dimension before adding it to the card.

Now for a little bit of FYI:

Things for you to know...

*Commenting and linking up is from April 5 to April 30, 11:55 p.m. Pacific

*Winners announced on May 10 in the April Challenges & Hops winners post

Prizes:

- (3) randomly drawn winners from all comments left on the STAMP blog and participating designers blog will each receive a $10 gift certificate to the store

- (1) randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive Trendy Butterflies 2 + either Flutter Zen 1 or Flutter Zen 2 layering dies

- (1) randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive Sweet Spring Wishes stamp set + Dragonfly layering dies

- (1) randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive the Trendy Spring Blooms dies

- (1) randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive the Sweet Spring Wishes phrase dies

- (1) randomly drawn participant in the Things with Wings Spring linky party will receive a $20 gift certificate to the store.

Thanks so much for stopping by and make sure you head over the STAMPlorations Blog for more inspiration!  And don't forget to use the Code: STAMPGIRLLISA for 20% off your total purchase!!!

Happy Crafting!

Lisa

CAS-ual Fridays Release Blog Hop!

Hi and woo hoo!!!!!  It is Friday and it is time for hopping, shopping, inspiration, giveaways and fun with the CAS-ual Friday Girls!!!  Don't forget to scroll down for the full blog hop list, giveaway details, and a discount code for you to save a little money when shopping!!! ( ALL of the product is available NOW for purchase!)

Now it's time to share a little inspiration...

Supplies Used: Stamp Set: So Pretty, Fri-Die:Mail Box, Sequins: Sistahood Sparkle Limited Edition

Supplies Used:Stamp Set:Modern Petals and Rad, A Muse Studio Pigment Inks, DCWV Corrugated Card

Supplies Used: Stamp Set:Floating, Spectrum Noir Markers, Distress Ink

All of these new goodies are available now!!! yay!!!  And you can use my discount code to save $ too!

Giveaway Details:

There will be 5 random $20 gc prizes given from 5 of the blogs found on this hop, woo hoo!!!!  So make sure you hop along and leave comments on every blog as you go!  Also there will be 1 grand prize of $50 on the CAS-ual Fridays Blog!!!  Talk about prizes!

Here is a list of the complete Hop order:
CFS
Lydia Evans http://lydiaevansdesign.com/
Laurel Beard http://www.laurelbeard.org/
*Nicole Picadura http://www.scrapsandstamps.com/
Kelly Griglione  http://notablenest.blogspot.com/
Jeanne Jachna  http://akeptlife.blogspot.com/
Vicki Dutcher  http://allidoisstamp.blogspot.com/
*Irit Shalom  http://iritshalom.blogspot.com/
Taheerah Atchia  http://www.taheerah-atchia.com/blog/
Shona Chambers  http://twinearound.blogspot.com/
Lisa Bankes-Lahiff  http://lisascreativeniche.blogspot.com/ - YOU ARE HERE
Nora Noll  https://acreativetouch.blogspot.com/ - GO HERE NEXT
Kimberly Bliss Rendino  http://kimpletekreativity.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for stopping by and Happy Hopping/Shopping/Crafting!
Lisa