Believe in Good Things...

Hi Crafty Friends!  Today you will find me over on the Crafty Doodle Chick Blog, I hope you will get a chance to stop by and check out my first card for the New Year...

Happy Crafting and Thanks for stopping by!

Lisa

A Muse Studio Release Day!!!

Hi!  I'm popping back in to let you know that today is release day for A Muse Studio!!!!  That means all of the new goodies are now available for you to get your creative groove on!  Here are a few more projects I've created with this new release...

Supplies Used:
Ugly Sweater Card: Cardstock: Apple, Reverse Polkadot Apple, Sugar; Stamp Set: You're the Coolest, Ugly and Bright; Die Sets: You're the Coolest, and Ugly and Bright; Ink: Momento - Tuxedo Black, A Muse Studio Pigment Ink - Grass, Cocoa, and Bermuda; Spectrum Noir Markers
Happy WinterCard: Cardstock: Sugar, Bermuda; Stamp Set: You're the Coolest, Peppermint Swirl; Die: Snowflake Trio; Glitter: Diamond; Gold Embossing Powder; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Thanks so much for stopping by today and Happy Shopping!
Lisa

A Muse Studio Release: Hip Hip Hooray!

Hi!  Are you having a good week so far?  I've been having a blast playing with the new A Muse Studio goodies that will be available at the end of this week for you to buy! YAY!!!  Today I am playing with the Hip Hip Hooray Stamp Set, this set is small with two images and a sentiment, but I love finding as many ways as possible to use sets like this for a bigger bang for your buck.

To create this card I started by stamping the cake and cupcake images all over watercolor cardstock to create a fun background.  To color the images in I used my Zig Color Clean Markers and then added water to blend the color out.   For the sentiment I stamped and embossed it with White Embossing powder onto Onyx Cardstock.  I then adhered the panel to the Onyx Cardbase.

Did I mention that this set is your FREE with any $50 purchase?!  Awesome!!!!
Stop by the A Muse Studio Blog for more inspiration, peeks and giveaway details!
Happy Crafting!
Lisa

CAS-ual Fridays Surprise Release!!!

Hello!  I have some exciting news for you today... CAS-ual Friday's Stamps has a special release today!!!  There were so many requests for a matching die set for the Tutu Stamp Set that Michele went ahead and had one made! So they are available now!  And while she was at it she also created a similar stamp set called Sugar Plum Fairy, and it is oh so sweet!  In fact it's what I've used to make my projects today...

This set had me thinking of sweets, and so I decided to create a cookie box.  I stamped and embossed the Sugar Plum Fairy onto acetate and set aside.  I then created my box and stamped embossed lots of snowflakes found in this set.  I cut a circle in the top of my box and adhered my stamped acetate to it.
I then used the tree sentiment as a tag by embossing it onto green cardstock and cutting it out.  The white twine was perfect for tying it closed.

For my second project I stamped the fairy and snowflakes onto Kraft cardstock with black ink for a very clean and classic look...

And to top it all off, the dies for the Tutu set will also work for this set!  Who doesn't love a bigger bang for their buck?  The fun doesn't stop there either, for a discount on your entire purchase use this code...

Find more inspiration and details about this release on the CAS-ual Fridays Blog now.
Happy Shopping and Crafting!
Lisa

CAS-ual Fridays: Thankful

Hi!  Today I am up on the CAS-ual Fridays Blog sharing a Fall Card.  If you go to the shop you'll find everything in the Autumn Category is on sale, plus I have a discount you can use at the bottom of this post!  For now let's check out my project...

To create my card I started by stamping the trunk from the Calm and Gentle Stamp Set and embossing the leaves in Gold.  For the sentiment I chose a darker brown ink and framed the image in with distress inks.  I finished the card off with a twine bow.

And here is a discount code for you to use if you wish to pick up a few fall items for yourself...

Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Crafter's Companion, July 11th, HSN EEEKKK!!!!

I'm so excited and I just can't hide it!!!  We are getting closer and closer to the Crafters Companion Release and Fun on HSN July 11th!!!  Make sure you set your alarm clocks, dvr's, and get ready for a day full of inspiration!  Today I'm popping in to share one of the projects I've created with some of the products that will be available that day.

 To create this gift box I used several of the 6 x 6 Embossing Folders that will be available onto two different mediums.  The box was embossed and created out of Crafters Companion Construction Cardstock.  (If you like to create 3D items then this cardstock is a must! So Sturdy!)  The Folders I've used are part of the Embossalicious Embossing Folders and are called Flora Bunda and Regency Swirls.  These folders give nice deep impressions everytime, and they are great for all kinds of mediums.

My butterfly for example was die cut and embossed out of an old Milk Jug!  LOVE when you can upcycle and make something so pretty!  To create the butterfly I die cut it from the Die'sire Graceful Butterflies Die Set twice from plastic I had cut off of an old Milk Jug.  I then ran both of them through my Gemini with the Regency Swirls Embossing Folder.  Next, I painted over the butterfly with acrylic paint in purple and set them to dry.  I then lightly went over the images with a pearl paint and my finger to help accentuate the embossed areas.  Finally, I adhered them together in the middle and added some beads with beads to act as the antennas and body of my butterfly.

It's so fun to create your own embellishments so that you can really personalize them for your recipient.  Thanks so much for checking out my little creation today and I hope you'll get to join in our FB party by clicking here.

Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Thank You Gift Bag with CutCardstock.com

Hello!  Today I am up on the CutCardstock.com Blog sharing a fun tutorial on how to create your own gift bags.  These would be perfect for small gifts, as treat bags, or wedding favors, hope to see you over there!

PS- Most of the card stocks I have used are also on sale, check them out!

Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Keep Your Fin Up

Hello!  I'm back today with a cute nautical card that I can't wait to share with you today here and on The Alley Way Stamps Blog...

Supplies Used:
Stamps: The Alley Way Stamps ( Gill Friend and Something's Fishy )
Material Paper: DCWV
Various Copics
Accent: Piccolo
Dew Drops: Robin's Nest

To create this card I started by covering a panel with Material Paper.  Then I mixed white gesso with a blue spray mist to get a light blue and rubbed this with my finger over the center of the panel.  Next I stamped the sentiment and Dolphin on separate paper, colored and fussy cut.  Finally I adhered the Dolphin with foam adhesive, and the sentiment with glue dots onto a wheel accent.  The dew drops were the icing on the cake, hehehe!

I am entering this into the following challenge:
Allsorts Challenge Blog: No Squares

Thanks so much for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Embossing, Stenciling and Patterned Paper... Oh my!

Hello!  It's another beautiful Friday and I am here to share a card I've created for here and for the SweetStamps.com Blog.  I have been having a blast with stencils lately and I'm so excited with how this card turned out...

Supplies Used:
Art Stencil MOROCCAN TILE as46008
 Framed Handwritten Words Clear Stamp Set SS4406
 Elegant Leaves SweetCuts Die sc023
 Distress INK PADS
 Heat Embossing Tool
Self-Adhesive Pearls PEARL

This card is all about the background.  To create the background I started with a panel of patterned paper from DCWV.  I then temporarily adhered my stencil to the patterned paper and went over it with versamark ink.  Next I went over it with clear embossing powder and heat set.  Finally I went over all of this with two distress inks and fill in between the embossed areas.  In person this card has a beautiful shine to the background.  I finished the card by embossing the frame, stamping the sentiment and fussy cutting.  Then I diecut the leaves for a finishing touch.

I am adding this to the Virginia's View Challenge: Layering
and Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Sentimental

Also feel free to link up to the SweetStamps.com Challenge: For Mom

Thanks so much for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Wave Catchers Layout

Hello!  Today you will find this layout up on the SweetStamps.com Blog, and I had so much fun creating this!  I won't go into all of the details, as you can click over to their blog and see more there, but I will talk about how the stencils are what made the layout... I have used stencils in three different ways... spraying ( tag and background ), embossing ( blue splash background ), inking ( yellow and orange background ).  Stencils are some of the most fun and versatile tools out there, and SweetStamps.com has quite the selection!

Supplies Used:
Art Stencil SPLISH SPLASH 6x6 as66001
 Art Stencil GEO TRIANGLES as46020
 Art Stencil MOROCCAN TILE as46008
 ATC Mini Art Stencil OVAL DOTS asm012
 Piccolo LA114 By the Sea Accents
 Enamel Embossing Powder Fluid
 Enamel Powder DEEP BLUE SKY
 Enamel Powder TURQUOISE LAGOON
 Enamel Powder VINTAGE GOLD

I am entering this into the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!
Happy Crafting!
Lisa

A Merry Christmas Thank You

Hello!  I am up on the SweetStamps.com Blog today sharing a Thank you card that is perfect for all of those winter treats you may be currently enjoying!  Here's a peek at it... and full details can be found on their Blog!

Also if you get a chance to get crafty join us in our Anything But a Card Challenge for a chance to win a $10 shopping spree to the SweetStamps.com store, ALL products welcome!  Earn a double entry if you use SweetStamps.com products!

Happy Holidays!
Lisa

Joy A SweetStamps.com Christmas Card

Hello!  Today I'm up on the SweetStamps.com Blog sharing this Clean and Simple Christmas card using lots of lovely SweetStamps.com images...

Supplies Used:



This card is very straight forward with stamping, coloring, embossing and a touch of glitter to make the card pop!

I am also linking this up to The Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Anything Goes

And if you have time join in the SweetStamps.com Challenge: bordering a sentiment for a chance to win a $10 gc!

Happy Crafting!
Lisa 

Metallic Christmas

Hello, and Happy Friday!!! yay!!!  So happy to be here today sharing this pretty new Christmas card with you all.  This card is also being featured on the SweetStamps.com blog, so be sure to stop by and check it out as well as play along in our current layers challenge for a chance to win a $10 gc to the store!

Now back to my card...

 

I used a new technique (at least to me) on this card and I'm just so excited with it's results!  To create my background I started with Geo Triangles Stencil and white embossing paste.  After removing the stencil, and while the paste was still wet, I sprinkled 24k. Gold Embossing Enamel and heat.  It sort of bubbled up at first, but then smoothed out as the embossing enamel spread.  The results are truly gorgeous, and I have a few upclose photos to show...

 

I am also entering this into the Virginia's View Challenge: Metallics

Thanks so much for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Fall Challenge with SweetStamps.com

Hi!  Today starts a new challenge at SweetStamps.com, and I had a ton of fun playing with my stamps and distress markers as I watercolored this card for the Fall theme...

To create this card I started by heat embossing my tree and sentiment with two different embossing powders.  Next I went about coloring with my markers and going back over with a wet brush.  I find it helpful to color only a little bit at a time and adding the water as you go.  If you let the colored part sit too long then it is harder to get the color to blend.  I also recommend using a thicker watercolor cardstock as you will be using lots of water. I just love the colors of trees in the Fall, so that is what inspired me most when I heard the title of this challenge.

I hope to see you play along as it is open to everyone and any products are allowed to be used.  If you have a SweetStamps.com image, die, or stencil (they carry these now too!) you will get a second entry, woot woot!

I am entering this into the Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Use Watercolors

Happy Crafting!
Lisa





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SweetStamps.com Die Cut Challenge

Hello!  Today starts a new challenge at SweetStamps.com, and this week we are challenging you to use your diecuts...

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Framed Handwritten Words (SweetStamps.com)
Diecuts: Classy Deer, Elegant Leaves, Fancy Leaf (Sweet Cuts); Spellbinders
Patterned Paper:
Embossing Enamel: Vintage Copper
Enamel Embossing Powder Adhesive
Ribbon


Remember that all products are welcome in our challenge, and if you use a SweetStamps.com image or die you will earn a second entry to win a $20 shopping spree to the SweetStamps.com Store! woo hoo!!!!

I am also linking this up at the Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes Challenge

Can't wait to see what you create and Happy Crafting!
Lisa

         

Innocent Beauty Layout

Happy Friday! Me again!  This time I'm here to share something that is not my norm on a layout, but this led me to thinking... this layout that I am sharing has a bit more mixed media in it, but it is still me in the fact that it is a clean and somewhat simple layout, and sometimes I think I get so bogged down with trying to "stay true to me" that I forget to just let it come... everything I create IS me.  So with that said I am so happy to share this layout that is also being shared on the SweetStamps.com blog today...

I started this layout by laying down my pink and black polk a dot patterned papers and going over them with Gesso.  From there I added more patterned papers and my photo.  Next I heat embossed my Piccolo Accents in various Enamel Embossing Powders (all of which you can get at SweetStamps.com), layered them on my layout and added pearls, sequins, twine and my title. 

Make sure you join us in our Weekly Challenge: Use Your Favorite Embellishment

I am also entering this into the Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes Challenge
and into the Paper Issues: Anything Goes


Supplies Used:  All supplies available at SweetStamps.com Store