Tutti Designs - Kimono

Hello, my friends!

It's Monday, and I'm back with a new Tutti Designs share!
Have you seen the February release over at the shop?
There are twelve new dies, all of a lovely Asian theme.

Today I am sharing the Kimono Die.
You can find it right HERE.

I always picture a kimono in red.
I've actually worn a kimono and it was a gorgeous red with gold.
That was in my mind when I began this project. 
Hmmm...what happened? lol 
What happened is that I came across this paper in my stash.
I thought it would be a really pretty backdrop for the die.
I think it's lovely in these colors, don't you?

As always, the die is beautiful and intricate.

I did some simple layering, added strips of ribbon, and some pearls.

Here's a closer look at the die.

To create the brown cardstock shadow was very easy.

I held the die firmly on the paper, and then cut around it with my craft knife. 

Other Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock, DCWV - Far East Stack;

Ink: Distress Ink - Walnut Stain;

Bling: Queen & Co Pearls - Chocolate Delight;

Ribbons: Offray.

Tutti Designs Die Used - Kimono

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I'll be back next week with a new project.

In the meantime, here are all the links you'll need:

Tutti Designs Store

Tutti Designs Blog

Tutti Designs Facebook Page

Tutti Designs Pinterest Page

New Release at Digistamps4Joy

Hello, my friends!

Today is New Release day at Digistamps4Joy!
I have created two cards using a total of three of the New Release Images.

On my first card, I combined the Scroll 1(mp444)
with Tweet Toes (jl338).
I colored everything with my Spectrum Noir Markers.
Then I wrote "Happy Birthday" in the scroll.

I layered it with some pretty papers, and added a ric rac bow.

Here's a closer look at the images: 

Materials Used:
Papers: K & Company - Sweet Nectar, 
Recollections - Cardstock;
Coloring: Spectrum Noir Markers;
Unknown: Ric Rac Trim.

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For my second card, I used the lovely image called Head Shot - Ringlets (jl843).
Isn't she cute? 

I filled her glasses with glossy accents, but it was tricky to get a good photo.

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock

Coloring: Spectrum Noir Markers;

Punch: WRMK Mini 8 Punch - Trellis;

Dies: WRMK - Nesting Circles;

Ribbon: Offray - Picot Edge;

Other: Glossy Accents.

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Thanks so much for stopping by today! :o)

Please head on over to Digistamps4Joy 

and check out all the other New Release images and projects!

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Here are all the links:

Digistamps4Joy Blog

Digistamps4Joy Shop

Digistamps4Joy Facebook Group

Gecko Galz March Feature - St Paddy's Post

Hello, my friends!

Welcome to my Feature Post for Gecko Galz!

On the 4th of each month, I will be sharing a project made with wonderful Gecko Galz products.

It will be posted here, on my blog, as well as over at the Gecko Galz Blog.

For today's feature post I'm going green! :o)

First...I made a tag.
Some simple distressing, inking and layering. 
Finally, I added some bling, ribbon, and twine.

Here's a closer look at the layering of the fun digital images.

Then...I made some cards.

Four of them to be exact!

Just scroll through and take a look.

Aren't they cute? 

Did you notice that each image mentions the morning?

Wouldn't they be lovely cards to present to your family

the morning of St Patrick's Day? :o)

Other Materials Used:

Papers: Green Cardstock, Kraft Cardstock;

Ink: Distress Ink - Walnut Stain;

Ribbons: Offray;

Bling: Crafts - Rhinestones;

Unknown: Twine, Eyelet;

Tool: Tim Holtz Paper Distresser.

Products Used From Gecko Galz:

Celtic Twist Digital Paper Pack

(On Sale Now)

Luck O the Irish Digital Collage Sheet

Bingo Cards Digital Collage Sheet

Postal Digital Collage Set

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I hope you've enjoyed my fun St Patrick's Day projects! :o)

I'll be back with another feature share next month!

Don't forget to participate in the fun February Customer Challenge!

You can read all the details HERE.

Here are all the links you'll need:

Gecko Galz Blog

Gecko Galz Etsy Shop

Gecko Galz Facebook Group

Making Memories Crafting - Challenge #3

Happy Friday, my friends!

Welcome to a new Challenge at Making Memories Crafting.
Our challenges run monthly, and begin the first Friday of each month. 

 The Challenge this month is "Add Some Layers".

We have two generous sponsors this month,
but first let me show you the card I created.

On my card, I used a sweet image called "Bunny In A Rose" from our first sponsor:

A Day For Daisies

I combined it with a cutting file from our second sponsor:

The Cutting Cafe

The cutting file I used is "Easter Overlays and Shaker Card Templates and Cutting File".

Isn't it a pretty combination for a layering challenge?

I printed the image out on watercolor paper, 

and then colored it with my Distress Markers.

The cutting file comes with numerous options.

I thought this egg shaped card, layered with the flower cut,

was the perfect backdrop for the sweet bunny.

Finally, I added some pearls and a pretty bow!

Here's a closer look at the image:

Other Materials Used:

Papers: Bazzill - Cardstock, Unknown Watercolor Paper;

Bling: Crafts Pearls - Pink;

Ribbons: Celebrate It

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Linking Up To:

A Day For Daisies Challenge #160 - Favorite Image

(Why is it my favorite? This image is just so very pretty, and so fun to color)

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #36 - Anything Goes

Paperminutes Challenge #476 - Spring

Double D Challenges - Think Spring

Little Miss Muffet Challenge #157 - Anything Goes

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Please head on over to Making Memories Crafting and join us in the fun!

Then remember to come back each month for a new challenge! :o)

The Project Bin - So Grateful!

Happy Wednesday, my friends!

Today I'm back with another project for The Project Bin! 
This week I am sharing another sentiment from 
the wonderful  "Autumn's Calling" Stamp Set. 
This great set includes 5 sentiments and 4 individual leaves.
You can find it right HERE.

Here is the card I made:

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock, Bo Bunny - Pin Cushion;

Dies: Tutti Designs - Stitched Nesting Tags,

Spellbinders Nestabilities - Labels 47 Decorative Elements;

Ribbon: Celebrate It.

The Project Bin - Autumn's Calling Stamp Set

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If you're not familiar with The Project Bin,

they specialize in wonderful sentiment stamps.

They're clear photopolymer and stamp as crisp as can be!

Each set has multiple stamps, and 

"A Way With Words."

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I'll be back next week to share another wonderful stamp! :o)

In the meantime...

Here are all the links you'll need:

The Project Bin Blog

The Project Bin Shop

The Project Bin Home

Gecko Galz March Customer Challenge - Fairy Garden

Hello, my friends!

Welcome back to a brand new Customer Challenge at Gecko Galz.

The March Challenge is Fairy Garden!
To enter the fun challenge you need to use at least ONE item from Gecko Galz.
There are always lots of great free items offered,
and so many fabulous choices in the store!
The Challenge winner will receive a $25 shopping spree at the Gecko Galz Shop!

Here is my Fairy Garden Project:

I created the card base with a punched flower border on top.

Then I added the beautiful background paper from the 

Parade of Flowers Paper Pack.

This brand new collection is available in the shop today!

I fussy cut the sweet fairy image out of a Gecko Galz freebie.

I colored it up, and added Stickles to the wings. 

I added a doily cut to the bottom of the card,

and placed the fairy on top of it with foam tape.

Finally, I added a grosgrain ribbon across the bottom.

Other Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock;

Die: Cheery Lynn - Spring flower Burst Doily;

Punch: EK Success - Flower Border;

Bling: Crafts - Rhinestone Stickers, Stickles - Star Dust;

Ribbon: Prima - Mauve Grosgrain.

Gecko Galz Products Used:

 Parade of Flowers Paper Pack

Fairy Image - Gecko Galz Freebie

Leanne has generously allowed me to share this image with all of you! 

Thank you, Leanne!

Now you have no excuse not to participate in the March Customer Challenge! 

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Head on over to the Gecko Galz blog and see all the other DT inspiration.

Then grab yourself some goodies from the Gecko Galz Shop,

and get in on the February Challenge.

You'll find all the details HERE.

Digistamps4Joy - Challenge #134 - Add Washi Tape

Hello, my friends!

Welcome to a new Challenge share for Digistamps4Joy!

There's a new Challenge every month!

The challenges are always "Anything Goes" with a twist.

This month the twist is - "Add Washi Tape!"

You'll find all the challenge rules HERE.

Challenge #134 will run until March 31st,

and there are some great prizes offered!

I made a CAS card that would be very easy to mail.
Do you think I'll mail it? 
Probably not! lol
I am the absolute worst at mailing anything!

I used a sweet Digistamps4Joy image called "Emma".
You can find it right HERE.

I had a different Washi tape in mind when I first began.
Then I found this fun one in my stash and changed my plan.

I dressed the image up with a little Ice Stickles.

That stuff sure does sparkle!

Finally, I added some purple rhinestones.

Materials Used:

Papers: Recollections - Cardstock;

Coloring: Spectrum Noir;

Punch: Martha Stewart - Swirling Lace;

Washi Tape: My Stash;

Bling: Kaisercraft Rhinestones - Purple.

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Now...head over to the blog and see what all the other girls have created for the challenge!

I'll be back soon with another crafty share! :o)

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Here are all the links you'll need: 

Digistamps4Joy Blog

Digistamps4Joy Shop

Digistamps4Joy Facebook Group