September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!

THANK YOU for stopping by to enjoy our
September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop
featuring this month's SOTM:
Blessed Beyond Measure S1609

If you've just arrived here from 
KATHY's BLOG
then you are on the correct path.


Today I'm sharing this simple standard-size card I created
featuring the Rustic Home and Jeepers Creepers papers.
You can see the Rustic Home paper collection on page 28 of
the Annual Inspirations Idea Book and Jeepers Creepers can be found 
in our NEW Holiday Expressions Idea Book shown on pages 6-7
...click HERE to see them in the new Idea Books online now!

Here's my trick for making the bow: First, cut 7" of twine ribbon from the spool (Rustic Home Ribbon Pack). Then cut the ribbon in half down the center, so there are just three strands on each side. This will allow you to create TWO bows from one piece of ribbon and stretch your ribbon even farther. Tie the pieces into bows and attach with a mini glue dot.

Now you can continue on with hop...

and be inspired by more creativity

using this stamp set by visiting

MARIE's BLOG

next! Enjoy the hop!!

May Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!!

Thank you for stopping by to enjoy our May Stamp of the Month
Blog Hop featuring this month's SOTM: 
Pinwheel S1305!

If you've just arrived here from 
MICHELLE's BLOG
  then you are on the correct path.

 First, I'm sharing this standard-size Pinwheel Flower card (above) that I created with this stamp set and our NEW Dream Pop papers (The National Scrapbooking Month special available now)!
The pinwheel is made with two 2.25" squares of black cardstock layered on top of each other and eight 1x1" squares of patterned paper. I stamped the center pinwheel part of the flower with Cotton Candy ink, cut it out, and then sponge daubed it's edges with Slate ink. The stem was cut from Dream Pop embossed Cardstock with the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge at 4". The chevron patterned element at the bottom was stamped with one of my latest favorites...the "In The Background" stamp set D1540.

 Next, I'm sharing another standard-size card (above) that I created with this stamp set and the Tommy papers (X7169B). While I am absolutely thrilled to have the fun Pinwheel images included in this SOTM set, the star images that also come with it are ideal for creating the perfect Patriotic card as well, just in time for Memorial Day and the 4th of July!

Finally, here's a view of all of the images included in this Stamp Set:
(and remember, the images that are outlined in red are the ones that have
a corresponding shape that can be cut using the Cricut Artiste cartridge! fun fun!)

 Now you can continue on with our Blog Hop to be inspired by more creativity using this stamp set by visiting MARIA's BLOG next!
Enjoy the hop!!

March SOTM Blog Hop!!

Thank you for stopping by to enjoy our March Stamp of the Month Blog Hop featuring this month's SOTM: 

Floral Happiness S1303!

   

If you've just arrived here from HELEN'S BLOG then you are on the correct path.

 First, I'm sharing a standard-size card (above) featuring the Buzz and Bumble papers X7164B. Ink colors I used include Cocoa, Creme Brulee, Slate, and Sweet Leaf. On this card that the only images used from the Stamp of the Month set are the small flower and leaves. I also used the Quick Cards - Bumble Bee stamp set A1135 as well a scroll design stamp from the Buzz and Bumble WOTG kit G1054. I also used our NEW Glitter Paper (Brown & Tan Z1830) to add a strip of glitz as well as a few Sparkles from the Brown & Tan assortment pack Z1753.

 Next, I'm sharing a card featuring more of the stamp images in the Floral Happiness set S1303 (above) and the For Always papers X7165B. Ink colors I used are Black, 1st and 2nd generation Lagoon, and 1st and 2nd generation Slate. I also used a little bit if our NEW Slate Polka-Dot Washi tape Z1817 - so fun and easy to use!! To re-create, White Daisy cardstock measures 3.5" square, chevron paper measures 1.25" x 4.25".

Finally, here are all of the images (below) that come in this lovely stamp set. You can purchase it at full price ($17.95) or for JUST $5 with any $50 or more purchase anytime during March 2013 only!

Now you can continue on with our Blog Hop to be inspired by more creativity using this stamp set by visiting my friend DAWN'S BLOG next! Enjoy the hop!!

National Stamping Month "It's Your Day" Blog Hop!!

To celebrate National Stamping Month in September, we are bringing back our popular double stamp set promotion! You can get this new and exclusive My Acrylix® "It’s Your Day" double stamp set (below) for just $5 when you place a minimum order of $35 or more from August 15 through September 30, 2012.

 

You’ll love this double set —two D-size sets in one envelope— which includes nearly 50 trendy images that makes it easy to capture the everyday moments in your life. The double set has a retail value of $35.90, but you can get yours now for just $5 with your qualifying order in person or online starting on August 15th!

WELCOME to our National Stamping Month "It's Your Day" Blog Hop featuring artwork created by more than 40 independent consultants using this fun stamp set!
If you started the hop elsewhere, you should have just arrived here from Jody's Blog.

 Standard size card I created featuring the "It's Your Day" stamp set with the Avonlea papers X7155B. Stamping is done with Black, Olive, and Slate inks. Embellished with NEW Slate Satin Polka-dot Ribbon Z1802.

 Another standard-size card I made featuring the "It's Your Day" stamp set with the Avonlea papers X7155B. Stamping is done with Black, Olive (1st and 2nd generation), and Slate inks. Embellished with a pearl badge button from the Wrangler Assortment Z1780, pins for antennae's from the Bling Assortment Z1466, and black Opaques Licorice Adhesive Gems Z1335.

I hope you feel inspired by my artwork!
Now you can continue on with the "blog hop" by visiting Casandra's Blog next! Enjoy!!

A Bow-wow Card for H2H April Sketch Challenge!!

I spent a little time playin' in my craft room this afternoon! I was saddened to realize that it is already the last day of Spring Break for my kids and I, so I needed a little cheering up. I really enjoyed hearing the pitter-patter of rain and seeing the storm just outside my window while I created. I made this standard-size card using the new "Dotty for You" papers that will be available for customers to start purchasing very soon (April 17th)! I also used just a little bit of one of the B&T patterns from the Cruisin' paper packet X7154B (can you spot it? here's a hint...the paper is grey wool in color and it doesn't include dots). I LOVE this bright and bold color combo that makes me feel ready Spring: Creme Brulee, Lagoon, and Sunset with some Grey Wool thrown in as well (don't you know...Grey is the new Black! lol). Using these fun colors was just the thing I needed to cheer me up! I also used black ink and a Grey Flannel marker to do just a little coloring and shading on the dog. My card design is inspired by this weeks Heart 2 Heart Blog Sketch Challenge!