Dollar Digi Offer

Here is the new dollar digi for this week over at Stretch N' Bubbles.

You can get her HERE.

Life Moments

Here is a card I created while attending one of my monthly stamp clubs. This was colored using Copic Markers. I just love the versatility of this stamp set. This card was submitted over at 'A Spoon Full of Sugar' weekly challenge. Their theme was get Punchy. I love this border punch on this card.

Halloween Owl Treat Holder

It is time for another MyGrafico Challenge! This week's challenge #72 was to create project incorporating Sparkle... Use something shiny, sparkly or glittery! (jewels, glitter, clear embossing liquid, papers, elements; whatever is shiny sparkly, or glittery). I have a sweet Halloween Diaper Treat Holder which I created using JW Illustrations called ‘Halloween Owls.’

If you noticed I also created a Paper Clip Book Mark using the Pumpkin digital image. I used Stickles to make my project sparkle. I love this innovated product. You can watch the video at the end of this post to learn how to make the Diaper Fold Treat Holder.

This cute set of Halloween Owls comes with 12 graphics and 15 backgrounds! Set includes: a witch owl, a mummy owl, a magician owl, a skull owl, a pumpkin owl, a black branch, 2 lollipops, a trick or treat bag, a candy corn, a pumpkin and a string of star lights. Want to win this set? Go over to the MyGrafico Challenge blog and see the details.

Diaper Fold Treat Holder Video

Would you like to see more project utilizing the theme?Stop by the the other MyGrafico design team's blogs.Amber's Blog

Cindy-Lynn's Blog

Dardi's Blog

Jennifer's Blog

Jovita's Blog

Katherine's Blog

Laurel's Blog

Lynn's Blog

Martha's Blog

Michelle's Blog

Tammy's Blog

Tazza's Blog

Trinh's Blog

Vera's Blog

Warm Apple Cider

Now, that the weather is turning cool and the leaves on the trees are changing; I have been thinking about hot apple cider and Carmel apples. I have created a card using a digital stamp from Stretch N' Bubbles called 'Dot Cups.'

I colored the digital image using Copic Markers and I used Crystal Effects on the cider to give it an glossy look. The card layout is SC 297. When you purchase this set, it will come with two digital stamps 'Dot Cups' designs. This one which I did and another with whip cream on top.

You can purchase both 'Dot Cups' for $3.50 over at Stretch N' Bubbles here.

Vampire Punch Art

I love doing punch art. I had to make this punched Vampire after visiting Bonnie's Creative Place. I was surprise how tall the completed Vampire was. He is about 4 1/2 inches tall and 2 1/4 wide.

Punches I used are: SU small and large tag, Heart to Heart, Ornament, 1 1/4 and 2 1/2 circle.
1. Using red cardstock punch out; one 2 1/2 circle, this will be his cape. Punch out one photo corner for his Capel.
2. Using black cardstock punch out; one small tag (pants) and large tag (top), two small hearts (feet), one ornament (head).
3. To make the hair, you need to punch out in black the heart short fat heart in the heart to heart punch first then take the black 1 1/4 circle and punch it over the heart it should look like this

Dollar Digi Offer

At Stretch N' Bubbles there is a new Dollar Digi.. It will be available for 1 week ONLY!! After that, it will be added to the store for the regular price.. This one is called PENGUIN SLIDE You can get it HERE

French Foliage

This card was probably the quickest I've ever made. It was created using the 'Crimped Diamond' technique. The stamp set just went so well with this technique. I didn't have to think about it at all. The stamp set is called French Foliage and it's available in the SU Holiday Mini.

This card below was created back in Jauary. I used a solid stamp and a Kaleidacolor ink pad (Blue Breeze).

Watch the video and learn this technique for yourself.

Dollar Digi Offer

Check out the new concept over at Stretch N' Bubbles.

Alison will be offering a new digital stamp for 1 week for $1.00 dollar.

Click here to go shopping.

Fresh

It is time for another MyGrafico Challenge! This week's challenge #71 was to create a card utilizing embossing. Embossing - any type of embossing or embossed items; like embossed papers, embossing with stamps, embossed elements, dry embossing etc. This card was created using Breakfast Clip Art by JD Digi Designs & Falling for Autumn Paper Pack by Cupcake Cuties.

Want to win these sets? Go over to the MyGrafico Challenge blog and see the details.

Breakfast Clip Art by JD Digi Designs

You can purchase this set for $4.50.

Falling for Autumn Paper Pack by Cupcake Cuties

These are beautiful 14 designs!! Great for invitations, cards, and paper goods. Great scrapbooking papers! You can purchase this set for $5.00.
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Would you like to see more project utilizing the theme? Stop by the the other MyGrafico design team's blogs.
Amber's Blog
Cindy-Lynn's Blog
Dardi's Blog
Jennifer's Blog
Jovita's Blog
Katherine's Blog
Laurel's Blog
Lynn's Blog
Martha's Blog
Michelle's Blog
Tammy's Blog
Tazza's Blog
Trinh's Blog
Vera's Blog
GDTLisa's Blog

Cat Hug

This is a free digital image by 'Just Some Lines' which is available over at MyGrafico.

Click here to go get your freebie.

Up, Up and Away

I'm so excited to share with you a card created using the digital stamp called 'Bird Balloon' by Stretch N' Bubbles. How cute is this stamp. The versatility of this stamp would be great for Christmas, Friendship and Birthday's cards or tags. You can find it in the store here for $2.50.

A Friend in Me Girl

I have a card and a technique to share with you today using the 'A Friend in Me Girl' digital image by Stretch N' Bubbles. You can purchase the image here for $2.50. This stamp would be great for Christmas, Winter, friendship and Birthday's cards, gift projects or tags.

As I started creating this card, the song "You've Got a Friend in Me" came to mine. It goes something like this....

You've got a friend in me

You've got a friend in me

When the road looks rough ahead

And you're miles and miles

From your nice warm bed

You just remember what your old pal said

Boy, you've got a friend in me

Yeah, you've got a friend in me

Challenges with this card:

1) 'The Sweet Stop' blog SSS77 card layout challenge.

2) 'Create 4 Fun,' use a digital image on a project.

Close Up View

Here's a tag I created using the digital stamp, rub on's and a technique called Spotlighting. Click on the video below to learn more about this technique.

Thanks for stopping by.

Sail Boat

Here is a card I did for MyGrafico Technique Tuesday

which showcases the Puzzle Layer technique.

I was inspired from a card I saw on the web. The Puzzle Layer technique was taught in the Technique Junkie Newsletter. The image is from Dilek Design Studio. The Sailboat Digital stamp, awaken the fisherman in you, great for male oriented card making. Purchase the image here for $1.25.

Timeless Style

It is time for another MyGrafico Challenge! This week's challenge #70 was to create a project using the Clocks and watches by Sara Paris & Cross Hatched paper by Woofy World.

I printed the large clock out on transparency and then heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Then, I inserted an antique brad in the center. I then colored the pocket watch using watercolored pencils. Did you notice the copper mesh? I had the mesh sitting around in my supplies for awhile. I loved how this card turned out. I submitted this card over at 'Secret Crafter.' Their theme this week was distressing.

Clocks and watches by Sara Paris

A really useful collection of antique-style timepieces for only $4.00. Consists of six clocks, pocket watch and modern wrist watch plus time related sentiments and quotations to embellish all your crafts. Great for scrapbooking and card making. Clocks include; wall clock, mantel clock, cuckoo clock, drum-head clock, balloon clock and director's clock. Individually drawn and unique based on antique styles.

Cross Hatched paper by Woofy World.
Description: 12 Chic Designer Papers for $4.50. Beautiful designs for your craft project. These would look great on cards, stationary, scrapbook pages or any project.
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Would you like to see more project with timeless theme? Stop by the the other MyGrafico design team's blogs.

Amber's Blog

Cindy-Lynn's Blog

Dardi's Blog

Jennifer's Blog

Jovita's Blog

Katherine's Blog

Larisa's Blog

Laurel's Blog

Lynn's Blog

Martha's Blog

Michelle's Blog

Tammy's Blog

Tazza's Blog

Trinh's Blog

Vera's Blog

GDTLisa's Blog

You've Been Booed

One evening this October you may hear someone knock at your door or ring your doorbell. When you answer the door, there is no one there. When you investigate further, you may discover a package that includes the message "You've been Boo'ed!"

If you've been Boo'ed, it means you have a secret friend in your neighborhood. Enjoy your Halloween treats and the fun of trying to solve the mystery of who Boo'ed you. As the recipient of a "Halloween Boo" you have also been invited to participate in the game by Booing other neighbors who have not yet been Boo'ed.

Right click on the image and select Save As. If you have trouble downloading these click here to the direct post. Do you boo other neighbors?

Pop Up Treat Holder

Good Monday Morning. I thought I was done creating projects for Halloween but, I have another project to share with you. It's called a 'Pop Up Treat Holder.'

Front View of the Treat Holder

Inside View of the Treat Holder. When you open the box lid the candy bar raises out of the pocket.

I used a bat Halloween stamp and black embossing powder instead of pattern paper. Watch the video and learn how to create this gift idea for yourself.

I love it if you would become a follower of my blog if you haven't already done so. This shows me that you are enjoying the projects I'm sharing with you.

My Create Ink - Color Lab

I happened to stumble across this site and thought I would share it with my friends. A free online utility for mixing and matching Stampin' Up! colors to find trendy color combinatoins for your cards and scrapbook.

Click on the badge below and take a trip over to 'My Create, Ink. Color Lab.'

Punched Monster Treat Box

I created a Halloween treat box to share with you today.

This idea came from two creative people. First, I created the punched monster out of SU punches. He is even cuter sitting on top of the box then laying flat. Second, I created the box out of one 12 x 12 sheet of cardstock. The lid is another half sheet. I created the Trick or Treat saying with my Cricut and the 'Celebrate with Flourish' cartridge.

Close-up view of my punched monster. I submitted this over at 'Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenge' their theme was anything Halloween.

To create the little monster was from Paper Punch Addition, you will need the following Stampin' Up! punches: Ornament - head
Wide Oval - body and arms, 2 Step Bird - ears, 1" Circle - horns, Word Window - legs, Boho Blossoms - hands and feet punch body pieces in certainly celery except his horns in black.

1) clip the bottom off the ornament. Punch half of the wide oval. Line up the punch over the punched hole and punch the arm. Punch another arm. Cut one word window in half for the legs. Clip 2 of the petals off of the 5 petal flower from boho blossoms to create a hand. Clip between the petals to form fingers. Trim the large flower from boho blossoms to create the foot. Punch 2 wing pieces with the 2 step bird punch for the ears. Sponge the edge of all pieces with wild wasabi ink.
2) punch half of the 1" circle in black. Line up the punch over the hole and punch again to create a half moon. Cut the piece in half to form 2 horns.
3) Draw face onto ornament. Glue ears and horns onto head. Mount head onto body with dimensional. Glue on arms. Attach hands with dimensionals. Glue on legs and attach feet with dimensionals.

Candy Bar Wrapper

I have a 3-d project to share with you today using the 'If the Shoe Fits' digital image by Stretch N' Bubbles. This image would be cute for Christmas......Christmas Elf's!

You can purchase the digital stamp by clicking here.

Front view of the Candy Bar Wrapper.

Close-up View

Instructions for the wrapper

1. Black cardstock 6 1/2 x 5 1/2. Score at 2 1/4, 2 1/2, 4 3/4, 5 inches.

2. Orange cardstock 2 x 5 1/4. Stamp cardstock using bat stamp and heat set with black embossing powder.

3. Main image 2 x 3. Color with Copic markers.

4. Esemble layers.

5. Punch small hole at the top, going through all layers.

6. Insert ribbon.

7. Insert candy bar.

Circus Clown

It is time for another MyGrafico Challenge! This week's challenge #69 was to create a project with a 'Pop It Up' theme using the Joyful clowns stamp set by Delik and Circus paper pack by Cupcake Cuties.

Pop It Up - Add some dimension to your card or altered item. This can be done with foam adhesive, laying elements with chipboard, making your elements pop up from the rest of the elements, like rosettes, buntings, ect. just so long as it has a different dimension from the rest.

Front view of my card.

I stamped the black cardstock with a star stamp and Versamark. I then heat set with clear embossing powder.

Inside view of my card.

Did you notice I use the clown tent digital paper for the inside of my card?

Close-up view of the inside. I loved how this turned out.
This digital stamp set could be used for many celebrations.

Joyful clowns stamp set by Delik

Circus paper pack by Cupcake Cuties

To enter our Challenge you just need to create a 'Pop It Up' card or project and post it over at MyGrafico Challenge. Then you could be the lucky winner of the digital sets we used this week.

Would you like to see more project with the 'Pop It Up' theme? Stop by the the other MyGrafico design team's blogs.
Amber's Blog
Cindy-Lynn's Blog
Dardi's Blog
Jennifer's Blog
Jovita's Blog
Katherine's Blog
Larisa's Blog
Laurel's Blog
Lynn's Blog
Martha's Blog
Michelle's Blog
Tammy's Blog
Tazza's Blog
Trinh's Blog
Vera's Blog
GDTLisa's Blog

Free Halloween Stamps

Over at MyGrafico Store, Mujka Design has a FREE HALLOWEEN STAMPS for you

Click here for the freebies.

Fringed Ribbon Video

I came across this one minute video demonstrating a fun way to fringe your ribbon lickety split.

Halloween Shimmer

I have a wonderul technique to share with you. It's called 'Cuttlebug Highlights with Added Shimmer.' You will use the following supplies: CB emobssing folder, black cardstock, whisper white craft ink, Kaleidacolor ink pad (Autumn Leaves) and pearlescent chalk. Here is my project I created with this technique.

Halloween Shimmer Tag -

The photo really doesn't capture the pearlescent effect.

Close up View

I also submitted this project over at 'Craftalicious' their theme was Harvest Festival/Autumn.

Another sample using the Kaleidacolor (Blue Breeze) and the CB Snowflake embossing folder. I encourage everyone to give this technique a try.

Watch the video and learn this technique for yourself.