Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Paper Sweeties June 2017 Inspiration Challenge #56!!

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Hello!!
I'm here for the New Paper Sweeties June Inspiration Challenge!!
You're going to LOVE the New Challenge this month!! =)
I've made a Sweet Little Card for today using the Homegrown Stamp Set!!

I thought it would be FUN to Create a Card that I did some Masking and Watercoloring on and then I added some Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Marker and some WoW Clear Detail Embossing Powder!! I used my Distress Markers and my Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers to Watercolor the Images and then I layered a BEAUTIFUL Sizzix Doily Die Cut and some Vellum along with a Few Crystal Clear Sequins from Pretty Pink Posh, a Burlap Twine Bow and a Vintage Button!! I just LOVE the way it turned out and hope you do too!!??=)
 
I hope you'll stop by to see what the rest of the AMAZING Design Team has created!!
Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and I hope you'll join us for the FUN New Challenge this month!! I CAN'T WAIT to see what you create!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

I'm also Linking up to the

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: We're Going Around in Circles


Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)

Saturday, May 27, 2017

Reverse Confetti Sketch for You to Try #48 ~ Miso Happy!! =)

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HELLO!!
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!!
EEEKKK!! I CAN'T believe it's the end of May already!! I have a feeling Summer is going to FLY BY, and it's just begun!!?? I'm sharing a SWEET Card I made with my Husband and Boys in mind!!
I thought it would be PERFECT for a JUST because Card for them to let them KNOW how HAPPY they make me!! =) I just LOVE LOVE LOVE the way it turned out, and hope you do too!!??

I've used the Goodie Box Additions Confetti Cuts Die Set, the Vertical Stripes Cover Panel Confetti Cuts Die, the Miso Happy Stamp Set, the Miso Happy Confetti Cuts Die Set, the True Love 6x6 Patterned Paper Pad, the Pattern Play 6x6 Patterned Paper Pad, some Cloud White Cardstock, some Midnight Cardstock and the XOXO Hearts Confetti Cuts Die!! I wanted to create some Square Windows from some Cloud White Cardstock so I used the Goodie Box Additions Confetti Cuts Die Set and then used some of the FUN Pattern Papers to back them with!! I Stamped and Embossed the SWEET Images from the  Miso Happy Stamp Set and Die Cut them out using the coordinating Miso Happy Confetti Cuts Die Set then Colored them with Copic Markers!! I added some White Gel Pen Dots to the Checks and some Highlights to the Eyes and Noses after adding some Black Gel Pen for the Eyes and the Noses!! SQUEAL!! How SWEET are they!!?? Just makes me HAPPY!!  =)
Then I Layered everything together and Stamped and Embossed the Sentiment onto the Goodie Box Additions Confetti Cuts Die Tag from some Cloud White Cardstock and Layered it with the Larger Square in Midnight Cardstock!! I inked the Tag with some Tumbled Glass Distress Ink and then added some of the Images and a Burlap Bow to finish of the Sentiment Tag!! I Die Cut the Vertical Stripes Cover Panel Confetti Cuts Die from some of the Midnight Cardstock and Weaved it together to create a FUN Base Border to my Card!! Then I Die Cut the XOXO Hearts Confetti Cuts Die from some of the True Love 6x6 Patterned Paper!! A Few Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Conetti Mix Pieces scattered on my Card finish it off!!
I hope you FEEL INSPIRED and if you're able to get some Crafty Time this Memorial Day Weekend I hope you'll play along!!?? I CAN'T WAIT to see what you create!!  =)
THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and I hope you have a FABULOUS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND!!

I'm also Linking up to the

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Little Critters


Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Furry Friends

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA    =)

Monday, May 22, 2017

May Reverse Confetti Sketch for you to Try #48 Challenge!! =)

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HELLO!!
I'm stopping in to share a SWEET Encouragement Card I've made for the May Reverse Confetti Sketch for you to Try #48 Challenge!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Sketch for this Month and actually got some time to Play Along!! Whoop Whoop!! I've had these New Goodies to play with and I'm HAPPY I FINALLY got to use them!! =)
So here's what I came up with!!
I wanted to Create a Sweet Scene using the Images for my Stacked Elements like in the Sketch!! I had a BLAST creating this Card for a VERY SPECIAL Friend and I just KNOW she's gonna LOVE it!! (Well atleast I HOPE it'll bring a HUGE SMILE to her Face!!??) I started by Stamping and Embossing all of my Images from the Reverse Confetti All About Ewe Stamp Set with Versa Fine Black Onyx Ink and Judikins Clear Detail Embossing Powder!! Then I Die Cut them out using the coordinating All About Ewe Die Set!! I wanted to Paper Piece the Sweet Sheep and the Bird so I used some of the Reverse Confetti Stone Cardstock and some MFT Gingham Patterned Paper for the Sheep and then I used some of the Reverse Confetti True Love 6x6 Paper Pad and the Reverse Confetti Cloud White Cardstock for the Bird and the rest of my Images!! I Colored the Images with Copic Markers and then added some Details to the Paper Pieced Images using Copic Markers too!! I wanted to create a Sunny Sky Inked Background so I used the Reverse Confetti Sunburst Cover Panel Confetti Cuts and created my Own Stencil using some of The Crafter's Workshop Clear Solid Stenciling Sheets!! Then I used some Masking Tape and Taped off the Bottom of the Stencil to fit my Card Design and Inked it up using Distress Inks in Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed and Fossilized Amber!! Then I covered it with some Judikins Clear Detail Embossing Powder!! I then Inked over the Embossed Sunburst Image using some Tumbled Glass Distress Ink!! I Inked up the Ground using Gathered Twigs Distress Ink after I Making off the Sky!! I Masked off the Ground and for even more Interest I added some Black Soot and Picket Fence Distress Paint Splatters, along with some Water Splatters too!! I LOVE the Texture it adds to the Sky!! Once I started to put the Card together I decided that the Inked Sky Background was alittle too BOLD so I Die Cut a Piece of Vellum and Stamped and Embossed the Sentiment onto the Vellum then I adhered it to the Card Base!! Then I added my Images and I just LOVE LOVE LOVE the way it turned out!! For some finishing touches I added a XOXO Hearts Confetti Cuts Die Set Die Cut to the bottom of the Card in Kraft Cardstock some Morning Dew Nuvo Drops to the Birds Beak and the Flower Centers!! I added some Spectrum Noir Glitter Pen to the Sheep, the Bird and the Flowers for some added Sparkle!! I used a Black Gel Pen to coat the Eyes, the Hooves and the Nail Heads on the Fence!! I think ALL of these little details just MAKE the Images POP and finishes them off!!
So what do you think!!?? =)
THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and I hope you have a FABULOUS WEEK!! 

I'm also Lining up to the

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: A Bit of Sparkle!!


Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Little Critters

COUNTRY HUG-N-KISSES
LARISSA    =)

Thursday, May 18, 2017

CAS01 May Challege!! =)

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Calling All Sistahs
HELLO!!
I'm here today for the FIRST New Challenge over on the Calling All Sistahs Blog!!
EVERY Month on the 18th we'll be sharing a New Inspiration Challenge Photo!!
Image may contain: food

There are NO Product or Genre Restrictions!! You'll also have a chance to WIN!! =)
 So I HOPE You'll Join us EACH Month!!
Here's my Card for our First Challenge!!

Now I'll be Honest, I'm going ALITTLE Rouge!! LOL!! I took my Colors from the background of the Challenge Photo!! I've used the Pretty Posies Stamp Set and  the coordinating Pretty Posies Die Set!!
Each month, on the 18th we will have an inspiration photo and challenge to spark your creativity.  You can use the photo or the colors or both to create your card to encourage, bless or lift the spirits of the recipient.  Then link up here by June 13th for your chance to win a $25 gift code from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps to use in their online store!  You can use any product you wish, but if you are chosen and your card has a stamp or die from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps, your prize will be doubled!!!!!!
Rules:
1. Make an encouragement card using the inspiration photo or color collection or both.
2. Link up by 12am EST on the 13th to be eligible to win.
3. Any products welcomed.  You are not required to use CAS-ual Fridays Stamps on your card, but if you do and your card is chosen, Michele will double your prize
Don't forget to use coupon code encourage17 at checkout for 15% off your order!! =)



THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today and I hope you'll join for the FIRST Calling All Sistahs May Challenge!! I CAN'T WAIT to see what you create!!
I hope you have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

I'm also linking up to the
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Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday Challenge!!


Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: A Bit of Sparkle!!

COUNTRY HUG-N-KISSES
LARISSA    =)




Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Calling All Sistahs Reminder Card!! =)

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Calling All Sistahs

HELLO!!
Happy Wednesday!!
I'm here today for the FIRST Calling All Sistahs Reminder Blog Post!!
It's the 17th which means it time for our monthly reminder to get the girls checked and in case you missed my crafty news earlier, I have been asked to join the Encouragement Squad at CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!! There is a code below where you can get 15% off your purchase of stamps or dies so be sure to take advantage of that!!  =)
Now back to the reminder, Breast Cancer can be beaten if caught early so please get your Mammograms!!  I lost my Mother-In-Law 3 Years ago to Breast Cancer, so I KNOW how IMPORTANT it is to find it EARLY!! You can also help by purchasing any of the Calling All Sistahs line where 50% of the proceeds go to help research for a cure!!

I've made a BEAUTIFUL Card for today showcasing the Floating Stamp Set, the Word Ribbon Stamp Set, Pretty Posies Stamp Set and Pretty Posies Die Set the Ruffled Ribbon Die and the CAS Sistahood Sparke Sequin Mix!! I wanted to create a BEAUTIFUL Shaker Card and here's what I cam up with!! =)
I Stamped and Embossed the Word Ribbon Stamp Set Image onto my Card Base and then used Spun Sugar and Picked Raspberry Distress Inks to ink over the Image!! I then Die Cut the Ruffled Ribbon Die from the Card Front and some Fun Foam to create my Shaker!! I backed the Card Front with acetate and then adhered the Fun Foam!! I added some of the BEAUTIFUL CAS Sistahood Sparke Sequin Mix!! I Stamped and Embossed the Floating Stamp Set Image and Fussy Cut some of the Flower Images for Embellishments!!  Then I Stamped and Embossed the Pretty Posies Stamp Set Image and then Die Cut it using the coordinating Pretty Posies Die Set!! I Colored the Flower Images with Copic Markers and the added some Pearl Gems to the Centers of them!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the way it turned out!
I hope you'll join us in REMINDING those AMAZING Sistahs around us to do their Monthly Exams!!

Don't forget to use coupon code encourage17 at checkout for 15% off your order!! =)



THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today and I hope you'll join us tomorrow for the FIRST Calling All Sistahs May Challenge!! I hope you have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

I'm also linking up to the
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Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday Challenge!!


Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: A Bit of Sparkle!!

COUNTRY HUG-N-KISSES
LARISSA    =)


Monday, May 15, 2017

Paper Sweeties | May 2017 Release Rewind!! =)

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HELLO!! 
 Welcome to the Paper Sweeties | May 2017 Release Rewind!! Today we are kicking off the New May Release that is available in the Paper Sweeties Boutique!!
Today I'm showcasing the New Howdy Y'all Stamp Set and the  Circle Scallop Frames Sweet Cuts Die Set!! I've made a FUN and Masculine Gift Bag and Gift Tag for a Father's Day Gift!!


Here's the list of all the Paper Sweeties Designers who are sharing in today's Release Rewind event, and I know that they each have something extra special to share with you!!  =)
Nancy Salkeld

Don't forget about our CHALLENGE going on until the
end of the month!! You can Play Along 
for a chance to win a $25 SHOPPING SPREE!!Hope to see your project there!!


THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today and I hope you have FABULOUS Week!!
                       COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
                          LARISSA

Inky Paws Challenge #47 Color Challenge ~ Beautiful Bouquet Card!! =)

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HELLO!!
Today I'm here with Newton's Nook Designs Inky Paws Challenge #47 Color Challenge!!
Here are the Details for playing along!!
 
Create a project using the Colors!!
Are you ready to get your paws inky with us and play along to win a prize? The Challenge winner will receive a $10 store credit to our online store and a Inky Paws Challenge Top Pick Badge to add to your blog! If we get more than 15 participants, we will choose two winners so be sure to tell your friends to play along! 
 
You have TWO WEEKS to play along - Deadline to enter is Friday, May 12, 2017 at Midnight CST. The winners will be announced on the NND blog the following Monday.

Are you ready to play along and get your paws inky?  Make sure you check the Challenge Rules Page before you link up your project. 
 
Here's the Card that I've made for today!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the BRIGHT Colors for this Challenge and I CAN'T WAIT to share the Card!!
 
 
I've made this Beautiful Bouquet with SEVERAL NND Floral Sets including the Garden Starter Stamp Set, the Lovely Blooms Stamp Set and the Flower Garden Stamp Set!! I've also used the Lovely Blooms Die Set, and the Garden Window Die Set!! I Stamped and Embossed all of my Images and then I Die Cut and Fussy Cut the Images Out!! I used the BEAUTIFUL Pearl Watercolors to Watercolor the Images and I WISH you could see them in REAL Life!! SWOON!! So PRETTY!! Then I added some Tonic Studios Nuvo Drops to the Centers of the Flowers and some Pearls so some of the others!! I wanted a Distress Inked Background so I used Tumbled Glass and then added Water Splatters and some Black Soot and Antique Brass Distress Paint Splatters!! I used a Lawn Fawn Scalloped Lace Die Cut for the Frame and then added it to a Reverse Confetti Cardstock Card Base!! I used the Banner from the Garden Window Die Set   for my Sentiment and Embossed it with some White Simon Says Stamp Embossing Powder!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the way it turned out!!  =)
 
 I HOPE you'll PLAY along and I CAN'TWAIT to see what you create!!
I'm also playing along with the


Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Going Dotty
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Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday Challenge!!

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today and I CAN'T WAIT to see what you create!!

Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)

Sunday, May 14, 2017

Paper Sweeties | May 2017 Release Party!! =)

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HELLO!! 
 Welcome to the Paper Sweeties | May 2017 Release Party!! Today we are kicking off the New May Release that will be available in the Paper Sweeties Boutique on May 15th, 2017!!
 If you missed yesterday's festivities, click --> HERE <-- to check out all the creativity!!
  Before we get to my project for today, let's meet the New Products for this month:
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Today I'm showcasing the New Score Stamp Set and the Circle Scallop Frames Sweet Cuts Die Set along with the Handsome Jake Stamp Set which I Die Cut using the Jake Sweet Cuts Die!! I thought it would be FUN to create a FUN Basketball themed Card!! Beckett LOVES Basketball and we play ALL the time so I'm thinking this will be a GREAT Card for him!! =)
 
Here's the list of all the Paper Sweeties Designers who are sharing in today's Sneak Peek event, and I know that they each have something extra special to share with you!!  =)
Nancy Salkeld

Don't forget about our CHALLENGE going on until the
end of the month!! You can Play Along 
for a chance to win a $25 SHOPPING SPREE!!Hope to see your project there!!


THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today and I hope you had a FABULOUS and BLESSED Mother's Day Weekend and I'll see you again tomorrow for the Paper Sweeties May Release Rewind!! To see more make SURE you visit the Paper Sweeties Blog!!  =)
                       COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
                          LARISSA