A great use for Washi!

Hi!  Today I am sharing this fun and easy card that I've created with the new From Us Stamp Set by The Alley Way Stamps and a mix of washi tapes.

To create this card I simply started by laying my gold washi tape across the middle of my card on the diagonal.  I then went down with various strips of washi tape until that whole side was covered.  I then went back and stamped the sentiment with Versafine ink and ta-da!  Super easy, takes very little time, and it's a great way to use up some of that washi tape ( something I totally needed to do! ).  You can find this card as well as more inspiration on The Alley Way Stamps Blog.  And as many of you already know The Alley Way Stamps is closing down, and it would be so awesome if you could help Alison out by buying up some of her amazing stamps at an incredible price...

Happy Crafting!
Lisa

10 Minutes Christmas Card with CutCardstock.com

Hello!  Today I am over on the CutCardstock.com Blog sharing a quick and easy card that would be great for mass producing too!  Here is a little peek...

To find out how this beauty came together go check out their blog!  Thanks so much!
Happy Crafting!
Lisa

DCWV and The Ribbon Source/May Arts Blog Hop

Hello!  Welcome to my blog and my project for today's joint Blog Hop!  I am so excited to share what I've created with goodies from both DCWV and The Ribbon Source/May Arts...

This little cutie is going to be this year's advent calendar for my mini people, hehehe!  I am calling it the Do Good Mission Calendar because each little tag that I've created has a Mission on the inside that they will have until the end of that day to complete to get a little treat (ie: a candy cane, a cookie, maybe a little dollar store goody hehehe!).  An example of some of the missions would include: give out 20 high fives, volunteer to clean something, tell two people something nice.. I am really excited to take this approach with our calendar this year and I think calling them missions will really make the kids more excited to do each one.  Here is a closer look at all of the tags...

I used the Oh What Fun Stack to create the tags with.  And the number tags came from the DIY Project Stack: Favor Boxes.  Of coarse I used lots of Ribbon supplies by The Ribbon Source, and I just love all of the fun textures, colors and yes even glitter the ribbons were made out of.

I also created this fun tree skirt from the Colored Burlap Cardstock by tracing a large circle and cutting it out.  I then traced around the bottom of the tree and cut it out.  I then cut one straight line down one side and adhered the ribbon trim with double sided tape.

And there you have it!  My Mission Do Good Advent Tree!  Stop by the May Arts Blog to get entered in a giveaway from both companies!

Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Duck, Duck.... Goose!

Remember that game?!  I use to love playing it, everyone waiting in anticipation as to who is going to be the goose, hehehe!  Anywho, today's card has me reminiscing about childhood games.  I used the Just Ducky Stamp set which was just released, and it is too darn cute!

I started by stamping the cute little ducks and goose with the sentiments up top.  Then I used various Copics to color them all in as well as create some grass for them to be standing on.  Finally I layered it all up with various patterned papers and some mix of enamel shapes to top it all off.

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

Thank you so much for stopping by and don't forget everything in The Alley Way Stamps Store is marked down 30%!
Happy Shopping and Crafting!
Lisa

Guess What... I'm on CASEing Genius!!! AAAAKKKK!!!!!

Ok folks, shut the front door.... I am being CASEd by the amazing Kelly Latevola in her amazing series called CASEing Genius... aaaaaahhhh!!!!!!!  I can not believe it!  When Kelly first contacted me I totally screamed yes to her in my email as well as happy danced in my chair.  I can not wait to see what she has created, so make sure you run over there (yes run, no walking) to check it out!

And while you are there check out the awesome challenge she has going on to celebrate her CASEing Genius One Year Celebration.  There is some serious inspiration to be had there.

Ahhhh!!!!  I still can't believe it!  Anywho, I would love to see you over there and thank you for stopping by!!!
Hugs!
Lisa

Mixed Media with a New Set from The Alley Ways Stamps

Hello beautiful crafting friends!  I have a bit of sad news to share, The Alley Way Stamps is liquidating all of their sets and closing their doors.  I am so sad that it had to come to this, but I fully support Allison the creator, designer, and owner of the company during this difficult time.  I am beyond blessed to have been able to be a part of her amazing team, and will forever be grateful for her kind support, inspiration, and most of all her friendship.  She is a beautiful person inside and out, and someone I will always admire.

Please go support her one more time by making some awesome stamp purchases at a great price...

Now don't worry I'll end this on a happy note by sharing a Mixed Media journal page I've created with the new Wispy Wishes Stamp Set...

To create this page I started by embossing the dandelion seeds in white embossing powder.  I then just started layering the entire page with various Peerless watercolors.  I also used my heat tool in between colors to ensure they were drying before adding a new color.  I then stamped my sentiments with Versafine ink.  Finally I used a circle stencil and white chalk ink to add various sized "bubbles" to float along side of my seeds.

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


Thanks so much for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
Lisa

V's Sweet Ideas Challenge Time + New Stamps!

Hello!  Today starts the new monthly challenge for V's Sweet Ideas, woo hoo!!!!!  And this month we are challenging you to get sparkly!  For my card I've used the newest set by V's Sweet Ideas called Sweet Break, it is so darn cute and fun!

To create this card I used StazOn ink to stamp the images and sentiment onto DCWV glitter paper.  I then used a white gel pen to color on the mints and trimmed everything out.  I then adhered it all to a diecut panel and stamped my hearts, colored them in and added stickles.  Finally, I added some sequins from V's Sweet Ideas Shop (currently sold out, but she carries other colors!).

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

I can not wait to see what you create for this challenge!
Happy Crafting!
Lisa