Merry, merry, merry, merry...

Hi all!  Here's a card I made using some new Reverse Confetti goodies!  I was inspired by the CTS145 sketch (but didn't make the cutoff) and also the current CTD365.  So I made the background with wild cherry dye ink in the hopes that it didn't make anyone think of the show Dexter.  Lol!  I cut out 'merry' using the Winter Words confetti cuts, being careful to keep the middle pieces for the 'e' and 'y' then popped it up over smooth white card stock.  'Christmas' is from the Winter Words coordinates set.  A few bright pink gumdrops and a gold foil layer make this card even more festive.  :D

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Hip Hip Hooray!

Hi all!  Here's a CAS card I made using the new It's My Party stamp set from TAWS.  The turtles in this set are SO stinkin' cute!  I colored him with Copics, then fussy cut him.  I had to add some red polka dots to the present he's holding.  ;)  A few red gumdrops add extra detail.  The sketch is the CTS139.

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YNS Feature Day - Celebrate!

Hi all!  It's Feature Day over on the YNS Blog and our theme is Celebrate!  I created a watercolored background using distress markers.  I had colored a separate piece with the same two colors and used the balloon buddies dies to cut out the balloons after I embossed them with Versamark.  The sentiment is from the 2015 YNS Birthday stamp set that is FREE when you spend $40 this month!  A couple of black gumdrops balance everything.  I used the FMS200 sketch again :D

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Happy sweet birthday!

Hi all!  Happy Friday!  It's time for a new YNS inspiration and sketch challenge!  I used the sketch for my 'sweet' birthday card.  The ice cream cone is from the Zero Calories stamp set.  I used the matching dies to cut it out then popped it up on foam adhesive.  The sentiment is from the 2015 birthday stamp set that is FREE when you spend $40 this month!  I used my stitched rectangle dies for two of the layers.  Bubblegum and sparkly pink gumdrops add extra detail.

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YNS Sneak Peek time!

Hi all!  Welcome to Sneak Peek Day for the YNS August New Release!  Today I am using an image from the new set called Zero Calories ~ don't you love the name, hehe!  I colored it with Copics, then cut it out with the matching dies.  The sentiment is also from the set.  I curved it so that matched the curve of the circle die, which was cut out using the circle from the Peek a Boo Doors die set, then I added the stitch marks using the circle stitching marks die set.  The gumdrops are also from the new Ocean Mist pack.  :D

Thanks for stopping by! Hop on over to the YNS Blog to check out ALL of the sneak peeks!  Then we'll see you on Sunday for the Hop!  :D

YNS Fun Friday - Indulge, it's your day!

Hi all!  Happy Friday!  It's time for the YNS Fun Friday sketch and color challenges!  I used this fun Waddles - Happy Brrr-thday set for the color challenge, along with the matching dies.  I colored him with Copics then popped him up on foam adhesive.  I used up some pretty DP I've had for years and added some bubblegum gumdrops.  The striped layer was cut out with the circle element from the Little Peek a Boo Doors die set.  The sketch is from the SSSC278.

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YNS Feature Day - Summer!

Hi all!  It's Feature Day over on the YNS blog and this month's theme is Summer!  Oh, how I love summer!  Yes, I'd rather be hot than cold!  ;)   For my card, I used dies from the Rainbow Fun die set. I used distress markers to color onto watercolor paper then spritzed with water, then I die cut the area for my 'rainbow'.  I popped the clouds and rainbow up on foam adhesive over bit of blue card stock.  The smooth white card stock was cut out using the stitched rectangle dies.  The sentiment is from the Woodland Cuties set - I thought it went so well with the rainbow and can be used for many occasions!  I added gumdrops from the Neon Sunrise and Mermaid Fun collections.  The card base is banana split card stock.

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YNS Sneak Peek time!

Hi all!  Happy 4th of July!!!  Can you believe it's already July?  This summer is flying by!  The good news is it's time for the YNS Sneak Peeks!!!  For my sneak, I'm using the new set called Happy Dance.  There are two images a several sentiments in this set.  I embossed this guy on watercolor paper then colored him with my Zig pens.  He was cut out using the matching dies from the set and I used the circle from the peek a boo doors die set to ground him.  I used neon sunrise, kiwi and olive gumdrops for extra embellishments.  I used a few different MFT inks to create the ombre background on the polka dot cover-up die-namic.

Thanks for stopping by!  Head over to the YNS Blog to see more peeks!  Our blog hop is Sunday and boy, do we have some eye candy for YOU!  :D

TAWS New Release Blog Hop!

Hi all!  Welcome to the TAWS New Release Blog Hop!  My card today features the new set called Old School.  I love this set!!!  Maybe because I grew up in the 80s when these games were popular ;) I tried to recreate the game and used YNS gumdrops as the 'power' buttons (or whatever they were called).

Be sure to hop over to the TAWS Blog for the complete DT lineup AND comment for your chance to WIN all 4 sets!!!

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YNS Fun Friday - Have a cool birthday!

Hi all! Happy Friday!  Here's my card for this week's YNS Fun Friday sketch and color challenges.  I actually used both challenges for my card! I used an image from the Waddles - Happy Brrr-thday stamp set and matching dies. I colored him with Copics and popped him up on foam adhesives.  I used the stitched rectangle dies for a couple of the layers. A few olive green gumdrops add a little extra detail

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Sweet Wishes

Hi all!  Here's a card I made using an image and sentiment from the Slurp stamp set.  I decided to color these to look like orange Creamsicles (yum!).  I stamped them on watercolor paper and used my Zig pens to color them.  I then fussy cut them and popped them up on some contrasting DP so they really popped!  I used YNS stitched dies on the white layering and a pierced fishtail flag STAX for the sentiment.  A few YNS clear gumdrops add a little something extra.  I also made this for The Paper Players current challenge HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!  As always, the TAWS blog has lots more inspiration so go check it out!  :D

YNS Feature Day - HB2U Critter

Hi all!  Happy Monday!  (ok, let's just pretend, ha!)  We have another feature day for you over on the YNS Blog and this time, it's all about our cute critters!  I decided to use the cutest fox out there from the Woodland Cuties stamps set, along with the matching die.  He's colored with Copics and popped up on foam adhesive.  I used one of the stitched rectangle dies to cut out the DP layer.  The sentiment is also from this set.  When I placed it on my acrylic block, I curved it just enough so that it went along the curve of the banner.  A few gumdrops from the new Mermaid Fun collection and done.  :D

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Your Next Stamp - New Release Blog Hop!

Hi all!  Welcome to the YNS New Release Blog Hop!!!

Karen has outdone herself again with this release!  There are SO many awesome sets, it's hard to pick a favorite!  There's Oh, Deer, Quirky Animals, another awesome Whatnot Sentiments set, I could go on...  and then there's this guy here.  LOVE.  HIM.  I think he looks a bit too much like me in the mornings, lol!  The set is called Need Coffee? and yes, it's a must.  For my first card, I embossed this pitiful looking guy on watercolor paper then used my Zig Clean Color Real Brush pens to color him.  {I bought the 24 pack of them, in case anyone is wondering - I'm really not sure I'll need any others and if so, we're talking maybe 3 or 4 and then I'd have every color I could ever want}  I added a strip of glitter card stock on the left.  I used selective stamping of one of the sentiments because, HELLO, look at that awesome "coffee" word die!??!!  Yep, it's new, too!  :D  So 'need' and the question mark are from the sentiment.  The word die was cut out a few times, then layered so that it stood out more. How do you like how I really accentuated the bags under his eyes, ha!  Oh, don't let me forget to mention that we have NEW gumdrops being released!  Three sets with three different colors in each! FUN!  I used the Latte gumdrops on this card, because well, how could I not?!

For my second card, I went back to my trusty Copics.  I then fussy cut him and used the current deconstructed sketch 203.  This sentiment is actually all together in the set but I decided to wonky cut out the 'happy' and 'birthday' part and adhered it to the smaller circle layer.  I couldn't leave out that last line because it's just so funny, so I cut it out using a small die and popped it up on foam adhesive. Again, I added two gumdrops from one of the new gumdrop combo sets.

And of course, we have a sale for you, as always!  ;)

You have lots to see and don't forget to comment along the way for your chance to WIN!!!  Thanks for stopping by!

TAWS Sneak Peek Time!

Hi all!  It's TAWS NEW RELEASE TIME  which means we get to show you some Sneak Peeks!!!

I'm so excited for this release, so let's just get to it!  Here's my card featuring the new stamp set called Lite Brite.  I don't know about y'all but I loved my Lite Brite when I was a kid!!!  This set has lots of great sentiments!  I embossed "Hugs" with white EP and once cooled, I colored over it with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers then lightly wiped them with a paper towel to take away any excess ink.  I love the hint of rainbow colors and that they match the background.  Speaking of background ~  I swiped the Line Upon Line stamp with those same Zig markers then I took a piece of watercolor paper, spritzed it with water, then pressed the inked stamp onto the damp paper.  Voila!  Seriously, THAT easy!  :)  The black and white strips are actually Washi Tape.

Thanks for stopping by!  DON'T FORGET to hop over to the TAWS Blog to see more projects from the DT using the LITE BRITE STAMP SET and comment for your chance to WIN!

YNS DT Dare - Dreamy Bookmark

Hi all!  It's time for another YNS DT Dare and this time it was to add any type of stitching and YNS gumdrops to your project.  I decided to use Little Darling Rapunzel to make a bookmark for my niece.  Everything is colored with Copics and I added some shimmer with my clear Wink of Stella marker to her crown, bow, dress and all of the hearts.  I used the stitched line die on the bottom and a couple sparkly pink gumdrops near the hearts.  My niece loves all things pink, purple and sparkly!  I broke out my Crop-o-dile and an eyelet, along with some white and silver twine to add the finishing details.

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to check out the YNS Blog to see what the rest of the DT cooked up for ya!  ;)