{Belated} Bugs and Hisses

Hey there! Due to my computer troubles, I was unable to post this card in time for Halloween, but I still wanted to share it with you! It's the card I sent to my little nephew! I put a Barnes and Noble gift card inside and wrote "Thought you'd like some new BooOOooOooks for Halloween!" HA!

The image, sentiment, and spider web die are from a prize package that I won from There She Goes Clear Stamps! The stamp set is called "Bugs and Hisses" and it's TOTALLY ADORABLE! And I LOVE how detailed the spider web die is!! AWESOME!

I added some sparkle to the spiders with a clear "at you" spica pen. They really shimmer in real life! And all of the patterned papers are from the Mischievous collection by My Mind's Eye, which ended up being one of my absolute favorite Halloween lines this year!

ADDITIONAL NOTE: I used the October 2011 "Sketch For You To Try" by Jen Del Muro. Missed the deadline, but LOVE the sketch! Jen will be posting a new sketch for November this Saturday! YAY!

Thanks for stopping by!

Tomorrow I'll share some photos from our Ghastly Cocktail Hour! It was LOTS of FUN!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Bugs and Hisses (There She Goes Clear Stamps)

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Pumpkin (Amuse Studio), Charcoal Color Box Fluid Chalk Inkpad (Clearsnap)

Cardstock: Black (The Paper Company), Kraft (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Mischievous (My Mind's Eye)

Spider Web Die: (There She Goes Clear Stamps)

Crystal Stickers: Orange Elements (Mark Richards)

Clear "At You" Spica Pen

Ribbon: "Halloween" (Michaels)

Quickie Glue Pen: (Sakura)

Adhesive Tape Runner: (Therm-o-web)

Pop Dots: (All Night Media)

 

DeNami Product Spotlight: Small Grapes

Hey there! It's Product Spotlight Day at DeNami Design and this time around we're featuring the recently released C87 Small Grapes----SOOOO whimsical and SUPER sweet! AND...it's on sale for ten percent off this week!!! YAY!!!

I first handstamped the polka dots onto a lavender panel and used a punch to create a window. Then I set the panel on top of a blank card and lightly traced the outline of the punched shape in pencil, so I would know where to stamp my images.

The grapes are stamped over the Curly Garland Border to make them look like they're hanging from a vine. I also found these GORGEOUS Lavender Crystal Elements at my local Archivers!!! SWOON! AND...they fit PERFECTLY on the grapes!! So, I added several to each bunch to give them dimension---FUN!

The "Thankful For You" sentiment is also a new release from DeNami Design!!! I absolutely LOVE that font!!!

Thanks for stopping by! Remember to head on over to the DeNami Design Blog to check out the FABULOUS cards/projects my fellow DT members have created using this image!!!

And one more VERY IMPORTANT SIDE NOTE: A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to everyone who visited the DeNami Design booth at our shows in Loveland and Colorado Springs!!! I had such an AWESOME time meeting everyone and chatting about this AMAZING hobby we all LOVE SO MUCH!!! Looking forward to interacting with y'all more in the future!!!!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Small Grapes C87, Curly Garland Border K77, Thankful For You E144, Medium Polka Dots N136 (DeNami Design)

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Lavender Color Box (Clearsnap), VersaMark (Tsukineko), Rich Cocoa Memento (Tsukineko)

Copic Sketch Markers

Cardstock: Stampers' Select White (Papertrey Ink), Lavender (DeNami Design), Celery (DeNami Design), Kraft (scrap from my scrap stash)

Punches: Apron Lace Border Punch (Fiskars), Fancy Square Stacking Design Punch (McGill)

Crystal Elements: Lavender (Mark Richards) 

Rustic Twine: (Papertrey Ink)

Pop Dots: (All Night Media)

Adhesive Tape Runner: (Therm-o-web)

Embellish Nautical Challenge

It's time for a new challenge over at the Embellish Magazine Blog!!! YAY!!! This time around it's a nautical theme and just LOOK at that FABULOUS color combo!!!

Here's what I came up with:

DeNami Design is sponsoring this challenge, so several of us DT gals are playing along for fun!!! The prize is a gift certificate to DeNami Design's online store, so you DEFINITELY want to make sure you play along!!!

DeNami has some SUPER CUTE nautical-themed sets! Here I used the adorable little boat from the Under the Sea Stamp Set and the anchor and "AHOY" from the Nautical Stamp Set! I LOVE these little stamp sets because they are so versatile!!! You can use them to create backgrounds, borders or focal points, and they are the PERFECT size for tags, labels, place cards, etc!!

The rope border is something I drew freehand using a white gel pen! Easy peasy---just a series of interconnecting forwards and backwards c's basically! Here's a closer look:

I've seen a number of my blog friends create these popped up port holes, and I thought it was the perfect way to bring in the chocolate brown piece of the color combo! Thanks for the inspiration, blog buddies!!!

So...what do you think? Are you ready to play along in this summery fun challenge?!?! Head on over to the Embellish Magazine Blog for all of the details and to check out some fantastic inspiration from their DT!!! And then, head on over to the DeNami Design Blog to see what my fellow DT gals have created---SO AMAZING!

SPECIAL NOTE: If you happen to be in Colorado, come on out to the Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook Expo this weekend (July 9th and 10th) in Loveland OR next weekend (July 16th and 17th) in Colorado Springs!!! Nami will be demonstrating her AMAZING creativity at the DeNami Design booth, and I will be there helping out as well!!! We'd LOVE for you to stop by and say HELLO!!!

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Supplies:
Stamps: Boat from Under the Sea Stamp Set PF39, Anchor and "AHOY" from Nautical Stamp Set PF40 (DeNami Design)
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Rhubarb Stalk Memento (Tsukineko), Ultramarine Vivid! (Clearsnap), Cyan Color Box (Clearsnap)
Copic Sketch Markers
Cardstock: Cherry Splash (Bazzill Basics), Spring Rain (PTI), Enchanted Evening (PTI), Stampers' Select White (PTI), Dark Chocolate (PTI)
White Uni-Ball Signo Pen
Metal Stickers: Nailheads (Mark Richards)
Circle Template: (Staedtler)
Quickie Glue Pen: (Sakura)
Adhesive Tape Runner: (Therm-o-web)
Pop Dots: (All Night Media)

Patterned Paper by DeNami Design

Hi there! It's time for a new challenge over at the DeNami Design Blog! YAY! This time around the challenge is to use patterned paper! Now...I KNOW you have some patterned paper sitting around in your stash just WAITING to be used!!! In fact...if you're like me...you have become a "collector" of patterned paper. HA! No worries---your secret is safe with me (so long as you play along in this challenge with us *wink*)!

Here's my creation:

Did you know that DeNami Design carries patterned paper?!?! Yes indeed! It's called Bella Press! They have LOTS of SUPER CUTE designs, and you can purchase them in bulk or in variety sampler packs! I used papers from their Gingerbread Sampler Pack for this card. I simply punched 1" circles from three different patterned papers and three different colored cardstocks (also by DeNami Design) and adhered them in rows to the front of my card. Then, I topped it off with a strip of cardstock, ribbon, a button, and twine. So easy!

The sentiment is from the Everyday Greetings Stamp Set PF29 (DeNami Design)---LOVE the font!!! And I thought the bling was a nice finishing touch!

So...what do you think? Are you ready to get out your DeNami Design stamps and play along? There's a FABULOUS PRIZE to be won!!!

Click HERE for all of the challenge deets and to see more AMAZING inspiration from the Design Team and our Guest Designer, Dana!!

Thanks for stopping by! 

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Supplies:

Stamps: Everyday Greetings Stamp Set PF29 (DeNami Design)

Cardstock: Magenta (DeNami Design), Lime (DeNami Design), Leaf Green (DeNami Design), Stampers' Select White (PTI)

Patterned Paper: Gingerbread Sampler Pack (DeNami Design)

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko)

1" Circle Punch: (Marvy Uchida)

Ribbon: Lime 3/8" Grosgrain (DeNami Design)

Button: White Boutique Buttons (DeNami Design)

Embroidery Floss: (Janlynn)

Crystal Stickers: (Mark Richards)

Adhesive Tape Runner: (Therm-o-web)

DeNami Product Spotlight

Hi there! It's Product Spotlight Day at DeNami Design, and today (just in time for Mother's Day) we're featuring this elegant "Mother" stamp!

Now, I have to say right away that this card is SO PRETTY in person, but I was really unhappy with the way it photographed. I think it's the glitter that makes it a bit tricky. If anyone has any tips they'd be willing to pass along for photographing cards with glitter, I'd be really grateful!

I used a glue pad to stamp the Swirl onto a Charcoal Gray panel and then added Extra Fine Glitter. "Mother" is heat embossed in Powder Blue Zing! And the Charcoal panels are matted in shimmery Iridescent Blue Ice Cardstock---LOTS of sparkle in person!!!  

I hope you like my card for today and feel inspired to get inky! For some more FANTASTIC ideas head on over to the DeNami Design Blog and check out what the rest of the DT gals and our Guest Designer have created!!! WOWZERS! You will NOT be disappointed!

Have a GREAT day!

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Supplies:
Stamps: Swirl N43, Mother K32 (DeNami Design)
Ink: VersaMark Watermark (Tsukineko)
Cardstock: Iridescent Blue Ice and Charcoal (DeNami Design)
Glue Pad
Glitter: SS02 Extra Fine Glitter (DeNami Design)
Embossing Powder: Powder Blue Zing! (American Crafts)
Pearls: (Mark Richards)
Punch: Bracket Edger Punch (EK Success)
Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper: (We R Memory Keepers)
Ribbon: (Offray)
Adhesive Tape Runner: (Therm-o-web)
Pop Dots: (All Night Media)

DeNami Sketch Challenge #7

Hi there! It's time for a brand new challenge at DeNami Design! This time around it's a sketch challenge!! Check out this beauty created by the incredibly talented Michele!!!!

And here's my interpretation:

Mimi's bathtub reminds me of an old fashioned clawfoot tub. So, I wanted to create a vintage tiled floor to go along with it. I used the Harlequin Border N112 and black ink on pink cardstock to try to achieve this look. How did I do?

For the bubbles, I used my Copic Sketch Markers to add touches of Cool Shadow and Blush. Then, I glittered them up to make them sparkle!

This sketch is so versatile and full of possibilities! Hop on over to the DeNami Design Blog to check out the FABULOUS samples created by the DT gals and for all of the details on how YOU can participate!! I hope you'll play along with us!! Can't wait to see what you create!!!!

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Supplies:
Stamps: Mimi's Bubble Bath M61, Harlequin Border N112 (DeNami Design)
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko)
Copic Sketch Markers
Cardstock: Stampers' Select White (Papertrey Ink), Sweet Blush (Papertrey Ink), Black (from my scraps stash)
Border Punch: Scallop Diamond Edger Punch (EK Success)
Quickie Glue Pen: (Sakura)
Glitter: Xtra Fine Sparklets Glitter (DeNami Design)
Ribbon: Light Pink Grosgrain 3/8" (DeNami Design)
Crystal Stickers Elements: (Mark Richards)
Adhesive Tape Runner: (Therm-o-web)
Double-Sided Tape: (X-Press It)

Embellish Magazine Background Stamping Color Challenge

Hey there! The most recent Embellish Magazine Challenge is to use background stamping and the colors black, white, gray & yellow. I LOVE this color combo!!!

Here's what I came up with:

I repeatedly stamped the circle background builder from "For the Love of Dots" (Practicing Creativity Designs) and then colored a pattern using my Copic Sketch Markers. The ribbon is from American Crafts. I kind of scrunched it up on the ends to make it thinner and to make the one flower stand out.

If you look closely within the circles you can see some metallic accents that I added. Those are "Nailheads" (Mark Richards). Pretty cool, huh? Here's a close-up:

The sentiment is from "Signature Greetings" (Papertrey Ink).

Hope you like my creation for today! Thanks for stopping by!