Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Crafty Lady Shaker Card w/ Ellen Hutson August Pin-Sights Challenge!! =)

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HELLO!!
Happy Hump Day!!  =)
I don't know about you, but ever since school started back up it seems like the days are just FLYING by!! I find myself with TONS of things I'd like to get done and it seems as though I keep running out of time to do them!! Anyone else feeling that way!!??
Well today I have a FUN Shaker Card I've made using the AWESOME Crafty Lady Stamp Set and the coordinating Crafty Lady Die Set for the Ellen Hutson August Pin-Sights Challenge!! I was Inspied by the Colors in the Challenge Photo and the Texture of the Raspberries in the Challenge Photo, so that's how I went about creating my Card for this Challenge!! I'm in LOVE with this set and ALL of the FUN Ways/Occasions that it can be used in/for!! I KNEW I wanted to make a Shaker instantly when I saw it!! If you KNOW me, you know Shakers are my HAPPY, and I thought it would be Neat to create one of those Shaker Find and Seek Cards!! My boys had a BLAST Finding all of the Different Crafty Goodies in my Shaker Card, and I'm SURE some of you have a/several Crafty Friend/s out there, that this idea might be something they'd have a FUN time with too!!??  lol!!
Lets get to my Card!!
I started by Embossing the Essentials by Ellen Stitches Cover Plate Die by Julie Ebersole onto a piece of Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor Paper!! Then I've Die Cut the Essentials by Ellen Folk Heart Dies by Julie Ebersole in the Center of my Card Base for the Shaker Window!! I backed it with Acetate after I added some Tarnished Brass Distress Paint to the Panel and the Heart Die Cut that I inked with some Scattered Straw Distress Ink!! After the Paint was Dry I also added some Water Splatters to added even more texture!! I Stamped and Embossed all of my Images and used Copic Markers to Color them and Die Cut them out using the coordinating Dies!! I Stamped and Embossed the Crafty Ladies Outfit onto some Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid Rainbow Patterned Paper and Watercolor Wishes Patterned Paper to Paper Piece my Crafty Ladies Outfit!! I wanted to add a SWEET Daisy Image to Dress up the Shirt and to add to her Hair and her Bag so I used the Images from the Essentials by Ellen Bear Ware Stamp Set by Julie Ebersole!! I used Copic Markers to add Shadows and then used some Tonic Studios Morning Dew Nuvo Drops, Nuvo Glitter Drops Sherbert Shimmer and Aqua Shimmer Pen for some Sparkle and Shine!! I added ALL of the Crafty Supply Images into my Shaker Window and then added some Pretty Pink Posh Sweet Pea Sequin Mix put together by my SWEET FRIEND Lisa Elton, some of the Iridescent Mini Hearts, and some of the 4mm Cupped Metallic Gold Sequins!! I used some 3M Foam Tape to Pop Up my Crafty Lady and her Bag and my Card was done!! SQUEAL!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the way it turned out!! =)


THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and I hope you'll play along with this Challenge for a chance to WIN a $50.00 Gift Certificate to the Ellen Hutson Online Store!! I can't wait to see what you create!!
Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

COUTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA    =)

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Reverse Confetti August Sketch for You to Try Challenge #51!!

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HELLO!!
I'm here with the Reverse Confetti August Sketch for You to Try Challenge #51!!
I've made this SWEET Mermaid Kisses Card using several Reverse Confetti Products!!
Although Summer is coming to an end and Fall is almost upon us I just had to use the Mermaid Kisses Stamp Set and the coordinating Mermaid Kisses Confetti Cuts Die Set to create a Birthday Card!! I used the Reverse Confetti Warm Heart 6x6 Paper Pad and several of the RC Cardstocks: Cloud White, Iced Aqua and Navy!! I've also used the Reverse Confetti Lacy Scallops Circle Confetti Cuts Die Set, the Tall Tag Trio Confetti Cuts Die Set and the Tall Panel Confetti Cuts Die and the Vertical Stripes Cover Panel Confetti Cuts Die to create a FUN Woven Back drop to my Card Design!! I used the Negative trips from the Vertical Stripes Cover Panel Die and Wove them through the Negative opening in the Tall Panel Die Cut!! I've been wanting to do this for some time and I LOVE LOVE LOVE the way it turned out!! I Stamped and Embossed the Images and Die Cut them out and colored them using my Copic Markers!! For some added Details I colored with Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen and added some White Gel Pen details!! I Stamped and Embossed the Mermaid Kisses Sentiment onto the Tall Tag Die Cut with White Embossing Powder!! Some ColoriQue Snow Summit Splatters and Pretty Pink Posh Navy Sequins finish off my Card Design!!

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA     =)

Friday, August 25, 2017

WIN with Newton's Nook Design & Chibitronics Collaboration Fun!! =)

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HELLO & HAPPY FRIDAY!!
I'm here with Newton's Nook Designs and Chibitronics who have been partnering up for a FABULOUS Collaboration Week FULL of Inspiring Project Ideas!! All week long both design teams have been sharing ways to light up your cards using Chibitronics Lights with Newton's Nook Designs Stamps!! Today is the LAST Day and Maria and me are showing our projects!!   =)
Here's what I created!!
I used the Chibitronics Starter Kit along with several NND Images to create this AWESOME Space Themed Double Interactive Card!! I Stamped and Embossed the Images from the AMAZING Cosmic Newton Stamp Set and Die Cut them out using the Coordinating Cosmic Newton Die Set!! I wanted to create a FUN Space Atmosphere so Inked up the Card Base with Distress Inks in Faded Jean, Wilted by Violet and Chipped Sapphire!! Then I added some Water Droplets for Texture and some ColoriQue Splatters in Snow White to add some Depth with more stars!! I Die Cut several openings using the Coordinating Dies and used those opening to Stamp and Emboss the Images on a Back Panel that the Chibitronic Lights would Shine through for my Space Atmosphere!! I used 5 Chibitronics Lights to Light Up my Space Atmosphere!! I used White Lights for the Large Stars, a Yellow Light for the Comet and a Red Light for Mars!! I showed a Picture above of how my Circuit Looked once I had it put together!! I Colored the Images with Copic Markers!! I added some Shimmer with a Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen and then added some Morning Dew Nuvo Drops to add some Dimension!! I Die Cut a Circle and colored some Crater Holes to make my Moon  (I drew several skinny Oval shapes, then used N0, N2 and N4 to color the Craters using 0 to fade out the edges) and then Stamped and Embossed my Sentiment!! I used the Essentials by Ellen Hutson Die to create my Slidder Element!! I put it all together using the Teresa Collins/Xyron Mega Runner!! SO how FUN is that a Card FULL of Interaction!! =) Its a Slidder Card that Lights up too!! SQUEAL!! Cards like this make me SO HAPPY!! I hope you'll give this a try if you've been wanting too, it so EASY and the idea of making a Recipients Day just puts a SMILE on my Face too!! 

Would you like to WIN a Prize Pack including a Starter Kit from Chibitronics and a $30 store credit to Newton’s Nook Designs!!??
Here's how to WIN: Leave a comment on the NND & Design Team blog posts using Chibitronics products all week (Aug 21-25) to enter. One winner will be randomly chosen from blog posts throughout the week so the more posts you leave comments on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Friday August 25th at midnight CST to comment. The winner will be announced on the NND Blog post on Monday, August 28th.

Chibitronics will also be giving away a Prize Pack!! Make sure to visit the Chibitronics blog each day this week for more inspiration and leave comments there for another chance to win!!

If you've MISSED any of the Collaboration Week FULL of Inspiring Project Ideas this week I hope you'll hop over to check them all out and leave some LOVE for those chances to WIN!!
THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and I hope you have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA     =)

Friday, August 18, 2017

Calling All Sistahs August Challenge ~ CAS04!! =)

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HELLO!! =)
I'm here today for the New Challenge over on the Calling All Sistahs Blog!!
EVERY Month on the 18th we'll be sharing a New Inspiration Challenge Photo!! Lets take a look at the NEW Calling All Sistahs August Challenge CAS04!!

I'm SO in LOVE with the NEW CAS-ual Fridays Stamp Sets just recently released!! I've used the Mermaids Stamp Set and the Puffy Heart Love Stamp Set!!
Here they are in FULL if you've missed seeing them!!
 
I wanted to create a Shaker Card for this Challenge!! So I Started by Die Cutting a Star Window for the Front of my Card using  Lawn Fawn Star Die Set!! I wanted to Mimic the Shape of the Star Fish!! Then I Inked the Background using Distress Inks in Tumbled Glass and Chipped Sapphire!! I Die Cut a Second Star and Created the Sandy Ocean Floor and Inked it using Gathered Twigs Distress Ink!! I Stamped and Embossed ALL of the Images and Fussy Cut them all out!! I wanted some of the Star Fish to be Shaker Bits so I Stamped Several!! I also wanted some Hearts to look like they are Floating from the Mermaid!! So I Stamped and Embossed the Hearts in the Puffy Heart Love Stamp Set using Glitter Embossing Powder!! I Stamped and Embossed the Sentiment on the Bottom of the Card Base and added some ColoriQue by Lisa Marie Jimenez Splatters in Black Diamond!! I used Sequins from Lucy's Cards and put my Card together!!
 
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!! =)
 
 
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THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today and I hope you'll join for the Calling All Sistahs Encouragement Card August Challenge CAS04!!
I CAN'T WAIT to see what you create!!
I hope you have a FABULOUS WEEK!!  

COUNTRY HUG-N-KISSES
LARISSA    =)

Thursday, August 17, 2017

Rainbow Flowers Card w/ Reverse Confetti and OCC Rainbow Maker!! =)

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This is my 3rd Post for today!! If you're looking for my Newton's Nook Design Release Post or my Calling All Sistahs Reminder Blog Post please scroll down!! THANKS!! =)
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SQUEAL!!
Stopping in to share a Card I've made using the NEW Reverse Confetti Banner In Bloom Stamp Set and the coordinating Banner In Bloom Die Set along with my FAVORITE Lacy Scallop Frame Die Set!!

I'm playing along with the New Online Card Class Rainbow Maker and I thought Blooms in Rainbow would be BEAUTIFUL!!
I'm using an Old Reverse Confetti Sketch for You to Try #50 as my Jumping off Point for this Card Design!!

If you've NEVER played before there's a NEW Sketch each month for a chance to WIN!! I don't always get to play, but I find I do LOVE LOVE LOVE to use the Sketches shared to create Cards when I do get a chance to Play!! =)
Here's what I came up with!!
I started by Stamping and Embossing the Flower Cluster Images to create a FUN Background!! After Coloring the Images with Copic Markers I added some Gold Paint Splatters!! I Die Cut the Lacy Scallop Frame Die Set from some Reverse Confetti Midnight Cardstock!! I finished off the Card Design by Stamping and Embossing the Banner In Bloom Image and Die Cutting it out!! Colored it with Copic Markers and then Embossed the Sentiment with some ColorBox Gold Glitter Embossing Powder!! I wanted the Flowers to REALLY POP so I added some Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen!! In real Life its just SO BEAUTIFUL with the way that it Shimmers when the Light Hits it!! =)
 
I'm also linking up to the

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Add a Sentiment
 
 
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I hope you feel INSPIRED and that you'll check out the NEW Online Card Class and the FUN Reverse Confetti Sketch for You to Try Challenges for a chance to WIN!!
THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and have a FABULOUS Weekend!!

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)

Newton's Nook Designs August Release Day 4 ~ "Autumn Newton"!! =)

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HELLO!!
SQUEAL!! I'm here with Day 4 of the Newton's Nook Designs August Release 2017!! Today we're Showcasing the "Autumn Newton" Stamp Set and the Coordinating "Autumn Newton" Die Set!! Let's take a Close Up Look at the New Products for today!!

How's READY for the Autumn/Fall Season!!?? These Images are getting me in that Mind Set forsure!! I Created a FUN Window Card Design!! So the Sentiment was Stamped on the Inside of the Card and the Images are on the Outside of the Card!! SO MUCH FUN!!   =)
 
 
I Stamped and Embossed the Images onto some Distress Watercolor Paper and Colored them with Copic Markers!! I added some Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen and Morning Dew Nuvo Drops to some of the Images to make them POP!! So White Gel Pen Details add the Perfect touch to make the Images come to Life!! For the Card Base I created a Window using the Studio Katia Dotted Ovals Dies!! I LOVE the Simple Dotted Detail, as it mimics the Nail Heads on the Wooden Barrel!! I used Distress Inks to Ink the Background!! Using Masking Tape to Divide the Sky and Ground!! Tumbled Glass was Inked on for the Sky, Gathered Twigs for the Ground, Scattered Straw and Wild Honey for the Fall Sun!! Water Splatters were added for Texture and the Sentiment was Stamped and Embossed on the Fall Sun then Adhered to the Inside of the Card using my Xyron Mega Runner by Teresa Collins!! For the Sky I wanted to add a subtle design!! I Stamped the "Harvest Blessings" Sentiment with some MFT Grey Grout Ink all over the Sky portion of my Card Masking the Ground so it would stay Free from any Stamping!! I used some ColoriQue Paint by Lisa Marie Jimenez in Black Diamond to Splatter on top of the Stamped Sky Background!! I adhered all of the Images to create my FUN Fall Scene and had to SQUEAL in delight!! =)  I LOVE LOVE LOVE the way it turned out!! A few Studio Katia Sequins Scattered on the Background and my Card was done!!

Would you like to win the “Autumn Newton Stamp Set?
This set will be given away to ONE lucky winner!
Here's how to win: 
Comment on the NND blog and Design Team blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective reveal posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Thursday August 17th at 9pm CST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, August 18th
 
Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:

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I've used ALL of the Colors in the Rainbow to Create this Fall Scene!! Sometimes Coloring Detailed Images is easier when you think about what Colors you're going to use!!
 
THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today and I hope
Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
Don't forget to Stop by the Newton's Nook Designs Blog tomorrow to See if your one of the LUCKY Winners from the Release and to Shop the New Products!!
The New Release will be available in the Newton's Nook Designs Store tomorrow Friday August 18th at 8:00 am Central Time!! =)
 
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)

Calling All Sistahs August Reminder Post!! =)

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HELLO!!

I'm here today for the 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 Hope Fri-Die, the Ruffled Ribbon Die, Hope Ribbon, Calling All Sistahs, Tutu Stamp Set and
Word Ribbon Stamp Sets!! I used the SPECIAL Sistahood Sparkle *Limited Edition* Sequin Mix for some Accents!!
 
 
Don't forget to use coupon code encourage17 at checkout for 15% off your order!! =)
I'm also linking up to the

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Add a Sentiment

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THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today and I hope you'll join us tomorrow for the Calling All Sistahs August Challenge!! I hope you have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
 
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)