New Layout Challenge

Hi!  I am here today playing along with a new sketch challenge (Creative Craft World Scrap Map Challenge) that I happened to stumble upon and boy am I so glad that I did because I really didn't know what I wanted to do with these pictures until I saw their sketch.

Supplies:
Patterned Paper: The Paper Studio and Bazzill Basic Paper
Journal circle: Making Memories
Embellishments: Sequins and Candi's in purple

Thank you for being here and have a fabulous Turkey day! : )
Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Winner Winner.... Turkey Dinner.... hehehehe

Hello!!!!  Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  I have had a great one and I'm sad to see life go back to the daily grind, but then I can just remind myself that Christmas season has begun and another holiday vacation is coming up yay!!!!  I have been a little crafty, but not much to show right now mainly a lot of family fun time and LOVED every minute!!!  Now onto some fun news for one of you... once again I want to say thank you to all of you who take the time to visit me and leave comments, they really do make my day!  And now the winner of my Thank you giveaway.....  ( it came down to 20 comments after 1 was deleted and 1 person opted out of the giveaway and just wanted to leave me a message yay! )

Terri's Tries @ Making Cards woo hoo!!!!

So Terri please email me at lisascreativeniche at gmail.com so I can get your prizes right out to you!

Thank you so much to all of my continued readers and my new readers you all make me smile and I am thankful for that!
Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Snow for thought...

I think the title says it all...

Supplies Used:
Patterned Paper: Echo Park
Stamps: Darcie's and Technique Tuesdays
Inks: PTI, Memento, VersaMagic
Pens: American Crafts and Sharpies
Glitter
Twine: The Twinery

* Entering this into The Paper Girls Challenge Blog: Christmas/Winter Themed
I had just had the idea for this card pop in my head and I just had to make it so I thought I would share with you in hopes of a smile!
Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Bling it on in Blue...

Hello!  I know it has been so quiet around here but I'm finally stopping in with a post, yay!!!  Don't forget to enter my giveaway only a few more days left to throw your name into the hat just click on my sidebar! : )  Other fun news... I've had my first two sales in my Etsy store another yay moment!

Now for today's fun... I made this card for the Hero Arts Holiday Bling Challenge, CAS(E) this Sketch!, and the CAS-ual Friday Winter Blues Challenge...

( a close up of the shinnies, which is def. a word, although I don't know if you can see the glitter and you can't really make out the shimmer I spritz on top but it is there I swear! )

Supplies:
Stamps: (snowflakes) Hero Arts, (sentiment) A Muse Studio
Ink: Colorbox Twinkle Watermark Stamp pad, Distress Inks
Embossing Powder: Stampendous!
Washi Tape: MME (V's Sweet Ideas)
Rhinestones: found in my stash, given to me by the lovely Amanda from Amanda's Crafts and More
Perfect Pearls

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you have a fabulous rest of this week!
Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Inspired By Stamps and Hero Arts...

So excited to be sharing my newest card today with you all!  I made this card based on the Inspired by Stamps Inspiration Challenge and the Hero Arts Bring on the Bling Challenge, and came up with this lovey:

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Inspired By Stamps (sentiment) and Hero Arts (snowflakes)
Glitter Ribbon: from my stash
Ink: PTI, Memento and A Muse Studios
Gems: my stash

I'm also entering this into a new challenge group called Addicted to CAS which challenged us to use snowflakes!

Did I mention there is a chance for a GD position too at Inspired By Stamps?!  Fingers crossed!!!  I just love the elegant look of this card and the fun nontraditional colors make me so happy, yay!!!  Thanks for stopping by to see what I've made and hope to see you again this week!
Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Factory Direct Craft Blog Post

Hi and welcome to my Factory Direct Craft Blog Post sneak peek!!!  Make sure you go to their blog to see the full project... Hint: It will give you the perfect place to hang all of those beautiful Holiday cards this year!

Happy Crafting!
Lisa

Guest Designer for Amanda's Crafts and More... Giveaway details too!

Hello, and let me start by saying thank you to Amanda for having me as one of her guest designers I am truly honored and so excited to be here!!!  I have made a fun Thankful display box to share with you today, and you will be amazed at how easy it is to create ( I sure was! ).

Supplies Used:
Patterned Paper: Little Yellow Bicycles (Hello, Fall! Autumn Tree)
Sticker: Creative Memories
Black Vinyl: Provo Craft
Cricut Machine: Calligraphy Cartridge
Pearl: Recollections
Adhesive: Glue Dots

I started by cutting my "Thankful" sentiment out of black vinyl with my Cricut Expression and adhered it to the glass.  The background of the display was already a nice cream colored material, which I felt was perfect for the look I was going for.  I then fussy cut the tree and leaves out, placing them on a white piece of paper as I cut each one out to keep it in the same order as on the original paper.  I then trimmed the trunk of the tree down and moved each piece over to the inside of the display, adhering them one at a time with glue dots. ( A great little tip is that since there is material as the backdrop everything will be removable and the display case can be used over and over again.)   I then adhered by sticker, pearl and pictures!  See, I told you it was easy!!! We would love to see what you make so link up your Thankful projects with us at Amanda's Crafts and More and have a great rest of the week!
Happy Crafting and thank you again Amanda!!!
Lisa