STAMP OUT CANCER~ Special Friend

Good morning crafty friends! I'm happy to be participating in the 

We all know someone hit by Cancer, so Scrap N' Stamp is doing a blog hop to raise awareness and funds for the PUSH FOR YOUR TUSH . 

Please check out the link to read Nancy's Story. 

Scrap N' Stamp will be donating 10% of today's sales towards this great cause! So be sure to hop along and donate if you can. :o)

Instead of "Get Well Soon" cards, the team made cards that would be more uplifting for friends/family battling cancer. 

Here's my card using the Foilpress from Crafter's Companion along with their gorgeous Foil Stamps and Foil. 

I started with the Ornate Swirls Background Foilpress Stamp with the Berry Foil. If you haven't used the Foilpress machine yet, you NEED to...it's so easy and makes elegant cards in a snap! I then used the Special Friend Foilpress Stamp with the Berry Foil and matted it onto the CC Luxury Red Matt Mirror Card. A bow and Red Pearls from my stash finished off the front of the card. 

I still wanted to tie the front of my card with the inside so I used the Thinking Of You Foilpress Stamp again with the Berry Foil and matted it onto the Luxury Red Matt Mirror Card. 

And there you have a pretty card in just a few simple steps using the CC Foilpress and Gemini- the Foilpress can also be used with the Gemini Jr. :o) 

Now you are off to Laurie's Blog to see her beautiful Make! And if you get lost along the way, here's the Hop Order:

Tara

Nancy E

Jessica

Susan

Kim

Meghan

Deborah

Kia

Ardyth

Dawn

Sandi

Chala

Amy

Laurie

Two Paper Divas~ Rain or Shine Birdie!

Happy Friday Crafty Friends, 

I'm back to share with you a lil' make I made for

using a couple different sets from Two Paper Divas: Birdie from A Little Birdie Told Me and the Umbrella and sentiment from Rain or Shine. 

 

 I went with soft, warm tones as I thought it went with the sentiment. I did some paper-piecing on the Birdie and Umbrella using DP from MME "Wildflower" Set with Memento Gray Flannel Ink. 

 

Here's a closer look a the paper-piecing

 

I stamped the sentiment using the Same Memento Gray Flannel Ink. Some Ribbon, Doily and Enamel Dots finished it off.

 

And here's the inside. I left it blank as I thought the front sentiment was enough. :o)

  

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

Join me next Friday to see a new make using June's AMAZING New Releases!:o)

Don't forget to check out Two Paper Divas on the blog, FB, Instagram and Pinterest for more product information, DT Inspiration and New Releases.  

 

MWLW New Release~ Thinking of You!

Good Morning Crafty Friends!

I'm here to share a card I made for 

This week's New Digital Release includes our Progressive Challenge Digi: Thinking of You, Hello There and Newborn Baby Boy

Here's my make using Thinking of You. Just love the thoughtful and serene look  on her face. LOVE!!

 I used CS from American Crafts and created the BG for my base card using Planner Blocks: You Got This! from Neat & Tangled 
along with my Misti Tool from My Sweet Petunia.
I won this fabulous set in their Release Blog Hop! Woohoo! I used Ranger Adirondack Inks in "Mountain Rose" & "Watermelon" and did the Star blocks in Memento "London Fog". Sentiment is from Hero Arts "Year Round Sentiments". 

I colored this lil' cutie with Spectrum Noir Markers:

  
I adhered her to the card with foam Tape for added dimension:

And here's the inside of my card with hearts and sentiment from the Hero Arts "Year Round Sentiments". 

Be sure to check out  the other DT's FABULOUS creations using this week's New Releases:
   
Vicky

Karen

Sharon  

 Tanya 

Leah

Our GDT this month:

Erin

Don't forget about our Progressive challenge over  at our Facebook group.  This month's digi is our "Little Prince".  Create a project with him and upload him to our PC album (here) and you will be entered to win 3 digis,  as well as receiving next month's PC digi for FREE. :) If  If you want to join in, then head on over to the MWLW digi shop and pick him up for half price! You have until Midnight (EST) on June 30th to submit your creation!

Wait, there's more...there's a Monthly Cupcake freebie- here - Get it before it's gone!  

Visit Sharon's  Blog to see her delicious make 
and Mine Here.

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

Hearty Hippo!

Good Morning Crafty friends!

 It's time for a new challenge over at

For Challenge #246, our challenge is a

SKETCH

I used Hearty Hippo as Valentine's is just around the corner. 

I used DP from DVWC and CS from Recollections. Used Oval and Scalloped Ovals from Spellbinders and finished with Enamel dots from my stash.  I embossed a Hero's Arts Sentiment in MS pink EP.

I colored the image with Chameleon and SN Markers

Here's the inside of my card with the same design as the front:

I hope you've been inspired to join us this fun challenge. Be sure to check out my teamies makes for more inspiration. 

When Pigs Fly...

Hello my crafty friends! If your looking for my Gruffies and Guests Post, please click here.  

It's time for a new challenge over at

Open-Minded Crafting Fun Challenges!!!
 

Our theme this challenge is:

Things with Wings!

We have amazing sponsors this challenge:

 Prize:  $20 Gift Cert.

Prize: 4 Images

Prize: 3 Images

Prize: 5 Images

For this challenge I used Flying Pig  from QKR Stampede.

I just love this Piggy! Looks like he doesn't have a care in the world! LOL!

CS is American Crafts and DP is from Recollections. Sentiment is from Stampin' Up! in Tempting Turquoise from Stampin' Up! Flowers and brad are from my stash. Feathers are Wild Feathers from Memory Box.

This lil' Piggy was colored with SN markers and cut out using Labels One from Spellbinders. I used Pop dots for the image for added dimension.

Hope you join us this challenge.Be sure to check out my teamies Fabulous Creations!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
Crafting at the Weekend #2- Anything Goes 

Sister Act Card Challenge #60- Anything Goes 

Treasured Times Rubber Stamps Challenge #19- Anything Goes 

Time4Scrap Challenge #41- Anything Goes 

Art by Mi Ran Challenge #7- Anything Goes 

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Flowery thoughts of you!

Happy Saturday Everyone! 

It's time for a new Monthly Challenge 
at

Our theme this month is:

USE SOME LACE

Our lovely sponsor this challenge is:

Prize: £10 voucher 

I used the sweet "MUDPIE MUNCH" for my card this month. 

 I used CS from American Crafts and DP from Recollections. The sentiment, from My Favorite Things, with Eggplant EP from Recollections.

I colored the lil' cutie with SN Markers and cut it out with Circle dies from Spellbinders. 

I used crochet lace around the image for some dimension. Then finished it off with a Dragon Fly Charm and pearls from stash. 

Be sure to stop my teamies for their fabulous Lacey creations!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Outlawz Paper-a-la-mode Challenge~April 5-11th- Animals

Creative Moments Challenge 39- Anything goes with Optional Twist "Things With Wings"

Crafting By Designs- April Anything Goes Challenge

Sister Act Card Challenge #51- Anything Goes

Polkadoodles Challenge- WK 14- Animal Magic 

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

Need a hug?

Happy Sunday friends!

I am so excited to share with you a card I made. 

Katlyn Traxler has some super cute design sets! You have to check them out!

They are available at 

I used Ruff Day Outline Set by Katlyn Traxler. 

I used CS from DCWV "Neutrals" Stack & DP's from Recollections "Regent Street" & Upsy Daisy Designs "Bebe- Nouveau". 

Dies are from My Favorite Things "Die-namics Blueprints 3". Twine is from Close to My Heart and Bling, Ribbon and brad are from my stash. 

I colored the adorable image with SN markers and used pencils for "fur".  Gellroll  Moondust was used around the embossed image.

Be sure to check out Katlyn's adorable image and sentiment sets! There is something for everyone and every occasion!

I'd like to enter the following challenges:
Crafty Calendar Challenge- March- Animal Antics!

613 Avenue Create Challenge 62- Anything Goes

Challenges 4 Everybody #39- Anything Goes

Sister Act Card Challenge #47- Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge 122- Anything Goes

Happy Craftin'

Amy

Sweet Birdie!

Here's my last post for the night. I've gotten a lot of Craftin' done today.

 Now that's a great day! hehehe

Fresh Brewed Designs is having a Blog Candy Link-Up Challenge and

I really wanted to play along. 

I used Sweetie Tweetie and Warms my Heart Sentiment in the inside of the card.

I just loved this "Tweet" Little birdie!

I colored the image with SN Markers and White Gellyroll pen for highlights. Used Liquid Pearl in yellow for the eye.

Here's a closer look at the image:

The inside of the card:

(the card is straight, I swear, just the corner got tucked underneath...doh!)

Recipe:

Stamps: Sweetie Tweetie and Warms my Heart Sentiment from Fresh Brewed Designs

CS: American Crafts (base), Recollections (Layers)

DP: "Floral Fantasy" by Louise Tiller (Freebie from Cardmaking Magazine)

Coloring Medium: SN markers and White Gellyroll Marker

Embellies: Lace, Flowers, brads all from my stash . Pearl Swirl from the Dollar store. Liquid Pearls in Yellow.

I'd like to enter the following challenges:

Fresh Brewed Designs Blog Candy Link-Up Challenge

Digitally Sweet Challenge- Anything Goes 

Crafts-Too Challenge You- December Challenge- Natural World and Winged Creature 

Cute Card Thursday #301- Anything Goes 

Charisma Cardz Challenge #49- Anything Goes 

Crafty Little Fairies Challenge Anything Goes (ends Jan 1st) 

Thank you for stopping  by and Happy Craftin' my sweets!

~Big Hugs~

Amy

GDT- Fresh Brewed Designs- BUTTERFLY FAIRY

Happy Wednesday all. This is my second submission as a GDT for Freshly Brewed Challenges for the month of November!

The theme this month is: LET IT SNOW or CHRISTMAS

You can play with any image and it's a month long challenge, so you have time to come and play along! 

The amazing prize this month is 3 digi's from...you guessed it! 

For my card this week, I used Butterfly Fairy. This image was so much fun to color~ Such amazing details!

CS is from American Crafts and DP from Recollections "My Favorite Things". The image was colored with SN markers and Moondust Gellyroll pen. I used my Scalloped Dies from Spellbinders. Sentiment is from Heartfelt Creations. Bling, Pearls and Flowers are from my stash. 

Here's a closer look at the image:

You still have time to join in this month's challenge...SO COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN  HERE!
Need an image? Stop by The Fresh Brewed Designs Shop!

USE THE CODE "SNOW" at checkout to 

receive 35% off your digi orders all month long! 

  Thank you for stopping by and Happy Craftin'!

I'd like to enter the following Challenge:

The Papershelter #137- Someone Special 





~hugs~
Amy

Robyn's Fetish Challenge # 181- SQUARE CARDS ONLY

Happy Sunday Everyone!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadians celebrating this weekend. Gobble Gobble!

For Challenge #181 over at Robyn's Fetish Challenge the theme this week is:

SQUARE CARDS ONLY!

Our lovely sponsor this week is Paper Pretties.

Prize:6 Digital stamps of Winner's Choice

I had the pleasure of working with the uber cute "Cozy Cocoa" digi.

I used DP's from GCD Studios "Natural Beauty" set and CS from American Crafts. I used a white Gellyroll pen for the faux stitching. Enamel dots are from My Minds Eye. The Ribbon is from my stash. I used the Labels Fourteen Die from Spellbinders on the sentiment, which is included in the Digi Set.

I colored the image with SN markers and used Liquid Pearls in White for the marshmallows. Can't have cocoa without marshmallows! ;o)

Here's the inside of the card:

I sure hope you join us in this fun challenge this week and be sure to check out my teammate's blogs for more inspiration.

DON'T FORGET TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE BIG AUTUMN SALE AT ROBYN'S FETISH!

EVERYTHING IN THE STORE IS 35% OFF!

I'd like to enter the following Challenges:

Song Bird Challenges #26- Blue Hawaii 

Avenue 613 Challenge #41 - Anything Goes  

Challenges 4 Everybody #31- Anything Goes 

Card Mania Challenges #31- Pastel Colors

One Stitch at a Time Challenge #185- Winter Wonderland 
 

Happy Craftin'!

Amy