SCRAP N' STAMP~ All That Sparkles Blog Hop

Happy Friday crafty friends! Today, we have a fun little blog hop 

Be sure to comment on all the stops on the hop to be eligible for one of 6 SPARKLY GIFT PACKS and 1 $25  Scrap N' Stamp Gift Certificate. 

 PLUS there's a challenge over at the SCRAP N' STAMP FB Group- the theme is ALL THAT SPARKLES...so get out your glitter, shimmer ...anything that sparkles!! 

So here's the card I made using a Spellbinder's Snowflakes Die as a stencil, Nuvo Glimmer Paste and Distress Oxides. 

I started with Smooth Bristol Paper and applied Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick and Picked Raspberry Distress Oxides. I love this color combo for an ombre effect! I used one of the curved MFT- Basic Edge dies on the lower half.

 I then die cut a Spellbinder's snowflake die onto cardstock and used it as a stencil with Moonstone Nuvo Glimmer Paste to create that sparkly effect, I masked off the center before I applied the past so I could add my sentiment. I used "MERRY" from  the Concord & 9th Christmas Cottage set and stamped it onto the center of the snowflake with Versafine Crimson Red ink.  I then die cut the "Christmas" Sentiment from Silver glitter paper using the Birch Press Christmas Sugar Script Die. I also die cut it out from White CS several times and layered them all together to give it more dimension.  I then adhered the 2 panels onto my card base with fun foam and added a strip of the silver Glitter paper in between the 2 layers. 

For the inside of my card, I used the same Distress Inks from my card front with TH Mini Weathered Winter Snowflakes stamps. A sentiment from an older Cornish Heritage Farm stamp set. 

I hope I've inspired you to get crafty and play along with our ALL THAT SPARKLES challenge this month!

 Also, be sure to hop along ALL the blop stops and COMMENT to be eligible to win one of the amazing prize packages or Gift Certificate that's up for grabs!

You are now off to Kia's Blog to see her take on ALL THAT SPARKLES!

And here's the Blog Hop List, in case you get lost  along the way or are just joining in:

Tara/ SNS

Jessica

Nancy

Amy <<You are Here>>

Kia

Laurie

CRAFT STAMPER~Holiday Sparkle

Woohooo! It's time for another Challenge over at

This month, "anything goes" as long as you have used stamping somewhere on your project. Easy peasy right? 

Our prize this month is

For this month's challenge, I created some Christmas Winter Scenes with a whole lot of sparkle!! I must admit, it was hard to capture the glitter in photos, so I did manage one with the flash on...not top quality, but it works. lol

I started with a Bridge roadway stamp from my stash (sorry I don't have a company name as it was from a Goody Bag at a crop)- stamped it onto Bristol smooth  with Memento Toffee Crunch. I then stamped trees (Stampers Anonymous Tree Line and CTMH Frosted Kit) in different shades of greens (Versamagic  Spanish Olive and Versafine Olympia Green) to finish off my scene. 

I then added the panel to a sheet of Sookwang Adhesive and pour on the glitter. I burnished the glitter in place. For this card, I then took a sheet of white CS and used Spellbinders ovals to create the window and adhered it to the glitter panel. A poinsettia and greens from the TH Funky Festive Die set and  a sentiment from Penny Black in Versafine Sepia finished off the card.  

Here's the inside of the first card:

For the second card, I created the same scene the same way as above but kept it to the one layer and stamped the sentiment with Versafine Black Onyx and used the greens and pinecones from the same Funky Festive set.

Here's the inside of the second card:

Here's my attempt at capturing the GLITTER..Lol:

I sure hope I've inspired you to get crafty today!

I can't wait to see your makes in this month's Challenge! Be sure to check out the DT's makes for more inspiration and leave them some luv. 

TAGplorations~ Hug in a Mug!

Hello crafty friends, I'm back with a lil' tag for the

This month it's all about WINTER and the optional twist is: Texture Paste! 

I used the new Toasty  Mug stamp set along with CUTplorations Tags #1 and Hug in a Mug dies. 

I cut out the tag using the Tags #1 large die from a piece of cardboard and peeled some of the paper back to show the corrugated paper underneath, then added some music paper and tore pieces from that so the exposed cardboard could peak through. I added some Dylusions Vanilla Custard paint with my finger to mute and soften the background...LOVE that color, it's great in lieu of white gesso for a softer, vintagey..is that a word?;o)..feel. I then distressed the edges with Peeled Paint and Vintage Photo Distress Crayons. 

I watercolored the image from the Toasty Mug stamp  set with Distress Inks and fussy cut it out. I adhered it to my tag with foam tape for added dimension.I added some glossy accents to the coffee in the mug and doesn't it look JAVAlicious? ;o)  

I then added the Hug in a Mug phrase die cut from Kraft paper and a little button and twine finished off my lil' tag. 

I sure hope I've inspired you to get crafty today! Oh and don't forget if you use code "STAMPGIRLAMY" you can get 20% off your purchase! :o)

Two Paper Divas~ Sending Warm Thoughts

Happy Saturday everyone, I'm back to share with you my final make for  Two Paper Divas  using a sentiment from the "One Cup At A Time" stamp set. 

I lurve coffee....so I love this stamp set as the sentiments are perfect...and I thought this one could be used for Christmas as well...just add "This Christmas" sentiment inside. :o)

I got the idea for this card from Kristina Werner's post here. She used Watercolor paints and I used Distress Inks and changed up the snowflakes.  She has amazing videos so be sure to check her out and leave her some love!

I started with a 4' x 5.25' piece of watercolor cardstock and blended Distress Inks (Seedless Preserves, Candied Apple and Picked Raspberry) with a blending tool. I then embossed with We R Memory Keepers GEOMETRIC embossing folder. I then embossed a Spellbinders Snowflake Diecut with "Stardust" Embossing powder. I added the sentiment that I embossed onto vellum in white EP and die cut. I finished with a little coffee mug die cut from my stash that I stamped a lil' snowflake on it.  

It's been an honor and a pleasure designing for Gayla and Melissa from Two Paper Divas this year. These ladies are truly beautiful inside and out and I wish them all the best in their retirement. xx

Don't forget to check out the Two Paper Divas Store as everything is now 50% off...that's right 50%! The store will close on Dec 15, 2016 , so go on and get your favorites now because supplies are limited and once they are gone they are gone.

I'd like to enter this into the

Julia Spiri~ Snow Bunny Like you!

Happy Thursday Crafty Friends! 

I'm here to share with you my make for

Time for a new challenge and it is an Anything Goes Challenge with a twist!  Please check the rules here.

and the twist is:

USE A SENTIMENT

 This challenge I used the newly released The Bunny and Gift

from the I have something for you Collection!

  For this card I used the inking technique that I found here from Vicki- Stamp Smiles. I used Memento Inks in Teal Zeal, Angel Pink, Pear Tart and Rose Bud with Strathmore Watercolor Paper. Sentiment is from Crafter's Companion Let it Snow set.
To finish I added some snowflakes punches and gems. 

I colored this lil' guy with SN Markers and Prismacolor Pencils. 

   I used Foam Dots to adhere him to the card for dimension. 

  
And here's the inside of my Card using a Snowflake from Hero Arts "Layering Christmas Tree" Set . My bestie, Sharon, sent me this set and I LURVE it!!! She's Amazing!!!
The sentiment is from Hero Arts "Merry Christmas Message" Set.  

I hope you join us this fun challenge, and be sure to check out my Teamies amazing makes for more inspiration. 

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

DigiStamps 4 Joy Challenge #118- ATG 

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #399- Birds/Animals 

Creative Moments Challenge #81- Anything Goes/ Winter Birthday 

Inky Impressions Challenges #277- Furry Friends 

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge- It's beginning to Look a lot like Christmas! 

Word Art Wednesday Challenge #209- ATG 

2 Creative Chicks Showcase #4- ATG 

Animal Friends Challenge #32 November- Animals with hat, scarf or gloves 

Crafts Galore Challenge #23- Use a Stamp or Digi 

Scrapbook Stamp Society Challenge #79- ATG 

Happy Craftin'!
~hugs~
Amy  

Winter Wonderland

Good Morning Crafty Friends!

I'm here to share a card I made for 

 

There's a new Digital Release this week. 

Today I have a card for you using Walking in a Winter Wonderland!

I used DP's and CS from Recollections. For some texture,I added a strip embossed with EF from Lifestyle Crafts.

Colored the image with SN markers. Finished with Liquid Pearls for "Lights" on the trees and Stickles in Diamond on for her "Fur trim". 

I colored her twice and popped her up with 3D Pop-dots.

I used the same design (minue the Embossed strip) on the inside with a sentiment from Recollections in Staz-On Red. 

I hope I've inspired you today. 

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

Lost Mittens!

Good Morning Crafty Friends!

I'm here to share a card I made for 

 

There's a new Digital Release this week. 

Today I have a card for you using Merry Christmas. 

I fell in love with this image right away as I LOVE me some Snowmen! Lol!

 I used CS and DP's from Recollections. I made this for a co-worker who loves Pink and green. Lol! I used Large Sparkle Snowflake, button and twine from Recollections. Used Martha Stewart Snowflake punch for the smaller snowflakes and layered them and finished it off with an enamel dot, again, from Recollections. :o)

I colored the image with SN Markers and Prismacolor Pencils. 

I used the same Layout and DP's inside with a sentiment from Close to My Heart Stamps in Colorbox Pink. Went with Pink and white snowflakes and Pink enamel dot.

I hope you've been inspired today! Be sure to check out what the other DT members made with this week's release- they are ADORABLE! 

I'd like to enter the following Challenges:

Come and Get It Challenges- Merry Christmas 

613 Avenue Create Challenge 101- Anything Goes 

Lacy Sunshine Challenge #48- Holiday Joy 

Pile It On Challenge #49- Anything Goes Christmas/Holidays 

Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge #53- Any Digi Goes 

A Creative Need Challenge- Playing with Snow 

Crafty Catz Challenge #258- Snowmen 

Brown Sugar Challenge #123- Winter 

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge- 4th of Dec- Christmas 

Crafty Sentiments- Dec 2- Anything Goes