Good morning! Hope everyone has recovered from the Scrappy Bowl! Thanks so much to everyone for commenting on my blog and to those of you who have become followers! I really appreciate you all taking the time to check me out!
And now for the winning comment....{{{ drumroll please }}}.... Debbie!!! "following you on Pinterest thanks for this chance to win. watching the scrapbeach on ustream"
Debbie, email me with your name and address, and the wonderful Laura at Stampendous, will get a jar of Taupe Color Fragments on their way to you! Have fun working with them!
Hope everyone enjoyed the Scrappy Bowl last night - I sure did, but boy, does it move quickly! Thanks to Kathryn for letting me and the other Stampendous girls stop by!
Have a great day, take time to get inky!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Scrappy Bowl Sunday
Hi! Happy Scrappy Bowl Sunday! Or, as some people call it "Super Bowl Sunday". It's a big day in our house, but I thought I'd take a quick break and share a card I made today. I used the new Stampendous Taupe Color Fragments. They are so much fun to work with! If you haven't tried them, you are in for a real treat! Ready to see my card?
OK, time for me to get back to the game. In our house we celebrate Super Bowl Sunday with what we call "Snacky Dinner" - popcorn chicken, egg roll, french fries, popcorn, chips & salsa, veges & dip....all SUPER healthy (oh well, it's a holiday, right?)
Thanks for popping in - I hope you'll be back to visit soon! Take time to get inky today!
recipe: Stampendous Taupe Color Fragments, Cling Bird Post, Clear Bark Embossing Powder, Pirate Gold Embossing Powder; Recollections Spice Market Card Stock; VersaMark Ink; Darice Hemp Cord; Tea Dye Distress Ink
Stampendous Color Fragments are just that. Bits of pure color you can glue on to any surface with any adhesvie. Sprinkle into melting embossing powders for an amazing Encrusted Jewel look. Crush for smaller particles. For my card today, I stamped my image with VersaMark ink, sprinkled on Clear Bark EP and then added Taupe Color Fragments on top of the embossing powder. To keep the Color Fragments from blowing around during heat setting, hold your heat gun on the underside of your cardstock and heat to melt the embossing powder. As the EP melts, it will hold on to your color fragments. They are so much fun to work with! (but hard to photograph sometimes *sigh*)
How would you like to give them a try? I've got a jar of Taupe Color Fragments waiting for one of you! All you need to do is become a follower of my blog and leave me a comment. After the Super Bowl, I'll draw a winning comment and post it on my blog. So, be sure to check back after the game! Due to customs restrictions, US/APO/FPO winners only - sorry!
I also want to let you know that we hope you'll join us on Saturday, February 11 for our Stampendous Blog Hop featuring all of our new products! You won't want to miss it!
OK, time for me to get back to the game. In our house we celebrate Super Bowl Sunday with what we call "Snacky Dinner" - popcorn chicken, egg roll, french fries, popcorn, chips & salsa, veges & dip....all SUPER healthy (oh well, it's a holiday, right?)
Thanks for popping in - I hope you'll be back to visit soon! Take time to get inky today!
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Stampendous February Texture Challenge
The first Saturday in February means it is time for a brand new challenge with Stampendous! This month we are challenging you (and ourselves) to add a little texture to your projects. Need a few ideas? You can emboss using enamels or powders, use fun flock, glass glitter, mica fragments, color fragments, or use some embossing folders. The possibilities are endless!
Here's the card that I created for today...
Ok friends, it's time for you to check out my fellow team-members' blogs and see what they've created for you. I'm sure you're in for a real treat.
Here is a list of the Stampendous team members playing along today:
Then, after you've checked out all the inspiration the girls have posted, it's time for you to get inky! We want YOU to play along with us! Just add you direct link to your card (make sure you've loaded it up with tons of TEXTURE) to the linky tool on the Stampendous blog no later than March 1, 2012 at 11:00 PM EST. You do not have to use Stampendous products to play along, but we sure love it when you do! And as an extra incentive for playing, one lucky person (drawn at random from all the entries) will receive this gorgeous Corset Ladies Perfectly Clear Stamp Set:
Due to shipping restrictions, the winner must have a US address. We hope you get a chance to play along with us - happy stamping! And make plans to join us next Saturday, for a fun blog hop, complete with prizes you don't want to miss. We'll be showcasing all sorts of products just released at CHA!
recipe: Stampendous Deco Lady, Taupe Color Fragments, Detail Copper EP, Detail Gold EP, Pirate Gold EP, Carnellian PEARLustre EP, Champagne PEARLustre EP; VersaMark ink pad; ivory ribbon; Tea Dye and Antique Linen Distress Inks; Recollections Spice Market Card Stock pack; Bazzill Brown Card Stock
I have to admit that when I first got this Deco Lady stamp, I wasn't so sure that I would get it inky often. Boy, was I wrong! She's so much fun to work with! I really love to emboss this image with a variety of embossing powders. I used 5 different colors on this one. This was the first time I worked with the new Stampendous Color Fragments. This time I used Taupe. It was a lot of fun to combine the Color Fragments with Champagne PEARLustre Embossing Powder. Here's a close-up of the Color Fragments
Sorry my pictures aren't the best today. Unfortunately, I've been under the weather the past few days and didn't get to my craft table until late this afternoon. By the time I had my card done, it was already getting dark, so all this sparkle was hard to photograph. *sigh*
Ok friends, it's time for you to check out my fellow team-members' blogs and see what they've created for you. I'm sure you're in for a real treat.
Here is a list of the Stampendous team members playing along today:
Then, after you've checked out all the inspiration the girls have posted, it's time for you to get inky! We want YOU to play along with us! Just add you direct link to your card (make sure you've loaded it up with tons of TEXTURE) to the linky tool on the Stampendous blog no later than March 1, 2012 at 11:00 PM EST. You do not have to use Stampendous products to play along, but we sure love it when you do! And as an extra incentive for playing, one lucky person (drawn at random from all the entries) will receive this gorgeous Corset Ladies Perfectly Clear Stamp Set:
Due to shipping restrictions, the winner must have a US address. We hope you get a chance to play along with us - happy stamping! And make plans to join us next Saturday, for a fun blog hop, complete with prizes you don't want to miss. We'll be showcasing all sorts of products just released at CHA!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Penny Black Snowman
What's this???? Three days in a row that I'm posting????? AMAZING! Let's hope it's a habit!
Today I wanted to show you the thank you notes I made for our family's Christmas gifts. I made a few extra and stamped other greetings so I can use them throughout the winter for birthdays or just "thinking of you" notes.
Not only does this card use one of my favorite snowman images, I also got to use my new Cuttlebug machine! I've been wanting one for years, and Mom and Dad surprised me with one for Christmas - it was, hands down, my favorite Christmas gift! I'm sure it will get a good workout on my craft table! Also, I used Copics for the first time. I definitely need a lot of work on my Copic skills! I don't have many yet, but they are fun to use.
Ok, friends, time for me to get my day started! Hope you have a great one and that you take time to get inky today!
Today I wanted to show you the thank you notes I made for our family's Christmas gifts. I made a few extra and stamped other greetings so I can use them throughout the winter for birthdays or just "thinking of you" notes.
Not only does this card use one of my favorite snowman images, I also got to use my new Cuttlebug machine! I've been wanting one for years, and Mom and Dad surprised me with one for Christmas - it was, hands down, my favorite Christmas gift! I'm sure it will get a good workout on my craft table! Also, I used Copics for the first time. I definitely need a lot of work on my Copic skills! I don't have many yet, but they are fun to use.
recipe: Penny Black Warm & Cold; Hero Arts Everyday Sayings; Recollections Black and red card stock; DCWV Holiday Stack, Glitter Mat Stack; Copics R20,R24, YG63, YG67; Prismacolor Pencils; Tsukineko Tuxedo Black ink; Recollections silver snowflake brads; Cuttlebug Tiny Bubbles embossing folder; Sizzix Snowflake Die; Crystal Stickles
Ok, friends, time for me to get my day started! Hope you have a great one and that you take time to get inky today!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
DICC Challenge
Good morning! It's the 15th of the month, so that means it's time for another DICC challenge. This week we're using Lelia Pierce's itinerary:
1) Monochromatic
2) Stitching
3) Metal
4) Embossing
5) No Designer/Pattern Paper
6) Handmade Flower
7) Distressing
8) Sentiment
9) Up Cycle
10) Chipboard
For my card I chose to use #s 2,3,4 and 5, I needed a card for my little guy to give his buddy, Tyler, for his 6th birthday. I love this little Stampendous Fluffles Football stamp - and when I saw these "oh-so-cute" football brads and Michaels I knew I had to have them to use with Fluffles!
Be sure to head over to the Desert Island Crafters blog to see what everyone else has created.
Have a wonderful day and take time to get inky!
1) Monochromatic
2) Stitching
3) Metal
4) Embossing
5) No Designer/Pattern Paper
6) Handmade Flower
7) Distressing
8) Sentiment
9) Up Cycle
10) Chipboard
For my card I chose to use #s 2,3,4 and 5, I needed a card for my little guy to give his buddy, Tyler, for his 6th birthday. I love this little Stampendous Fluffles Football stamp - and when I saw these "oh-so-cute" football brads and Michaels I knew I had to have them to use with Fluffles!
recipe: Stampendous Fluffles Football; Recollections Spice Market card stock pack; Primary card stock pack; Football brads; Zig black pen; JoAnn's ribbon; Primscolor Pencils, Goo Gone, Tortillons; Cuttlebug Tiny Bubbles Embossing Folder; Tuskineko Tuxedo Black ink
Be sure to head over to the Desert Island Crafters blog to see what everyone else has created.
Have a wonderful day and take time to get inky!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Stampendous January "Bling" Challenge
Another Saturday means another chance to get your bling on with the fabulous ladies at Stampendous . That's right, this month we are all about bringing in the New Year with some BLING! Glitter, rhinestones, sparkly stickers...you name it. Just make it shiny and get it on your project!
Today I stepped out of my comfort zone with my card - and I have to tell you IT WAS FUN!!!!! And, the best part is, I really like my card! I usually tend to use patterned designer paper on my cards, but this week I decided to make my own using inks, stamps and embossing powder. What fun! If you'd like to make your own version of this card, all of the supplies needed are available at Michaels.
Here's it is:
We want YOU to play along with us! Just add you direct link to your card (make sure you've loaded it up with tons of BLING) to the linky tool on the Stampendous blog) no later than February 2, 2012 at 11:00 PM EST. You don't have to use Stampendous products to play along, but we sure love it when you do! And as an extra incentive for playing, one lucky person (drawn at random from all the entries) will receive this gorgeous Cherub Wishes Perfectly Clear Stamp Set:
Ok, now it's time for you to check out the bling'd out goodness all of my fellow team members have created. Are you ready to be wowed?????
Today I stepped out of my comfort zone with my card - and I have to tell you IT WAS FUN!!!!! And, the best part is, I really like my card! I usually tend to use patterned designer paper on my cards, but this week I decided to make my own using inks, stamps and embossing powder. What fun! If you'd like to make your own version of this card, all of the supplies needed are available at Michaels.
Here's it is:
recipe: Stampendous Time Flies, Detail Silver EP, Emerald PEARLustre EP; Tsukineko Tuxedo Black, London Fog inks; Tim Holtz Tumbled Glass, Peeled Paint, Bundled Sage Distress Inks, Sponge Applicator; Bazzill grey card stock; Recollections white card stock
We want YOU to play along with us! Just add you direct link to your card (make sure you've loaded it up with tons of BLING) to the linky tool on the Stampendous blog) no later than February 2, 2012 at 11:00 PM EST. You don't have to use Stampendous products to play along, but we sure love it when you do! And as an extra incentive for playing, one lucky person (drawn at random from all the entries) will receive this gorgeous Cherub Wishes Perfectly Clear Stamp Set:
Due to shipping restrictions, the winner must have a US address.
Ok, now it's time for you to check out the bling'd out goodness all of my fellow team members have created. Are you ready to be wowed?????
Cyndi Bundy
Wendy Price
Wendy Jordan
Jennie Lin Black
Taylor Usry
Krissy Fossmeyer
Suzanne Czosek
Kristine Reynolds
Pam Hornschu
Melinda Gleissner
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Stampendous January Bling Challenge
It's the very first Saturday of the month (wait - it's actually the first Saturday of the year!!), and that means the fabulous ladies at Stampendous have a brand new challenge to play along with. This month we are all about bringing in the New Year with some BLING! Glitter, rhinestones, sparkly stickers...you name it. Just make it shiny and get it on your project!
Here's the BLING'd out card I made for you today...
Are you ready to take a look at what the other Stampendous team members have created to dazzle you today? After you're done checking out their stampy-bling'd-out-goodness, then it's your turn. We want YOU to play along with us! Just add you direct link to your card (make sure you've loaded it up with tons of BLING) to the linky tool on the Stampendous blog no later than February 2, 2012 at 11:00 PM EST. You don't have to use Stampendous products to play along, but we sure love it when you do! And as an extra incentive for playing, one lucky person (drawn at random from all the entries) will receive this gorgeous Cherub Wishes Perfectly Clear Stamp Set: (it sure would be great for next month's Valentines!) Due to shipping restrictions, the winner must have a US address.
OK- enough yapping from me! It's time for you to check out all the blingy creations and then it's your turn to get inky! Thanks for stopping by today - hope all is well in your corner of the world. Take time to get inky today!
Here's the BLING'd out card I made for you today...
recipe: Stampendous Vintage Crowns, Mr. & Mrs., Detail Silver EP, Amethyst PEARLustre EP; Recollections Jewel card stock pack, white card stock, pearl and rhinestone stickers; VersaMark ink; Tsukineko Platinum Planet ink; CM Oval Cutting system; Michaels 5/8" sheer white ribbon
The bling and metallic embossing are hard to see in this photo - sorry! The larger crown in the back is stamped with VersaMark and then embossed with Stampendous Detail Silver EP. The crown in front is stamped with VersaMark on white card stock and embossed with Stampendous Amethyst PEARLustre EP. Both of the crowns have pearls and rhinestones on them and the oval behind the "Mr & Mrs" sentiment is also embossed with silver EP.
Here's my attempt at a close-up so you can get a better look at the bling. These crowns were so much fun to embellish!
Are you ready to take a look at what the other Stampendous team members have created to dazzle you today? After you're done checking out their stampy-bling'd-out-goodness, then it's your turn. We want YOU to play along with us! Just add you direct link to your card (make sure you've loaded it up with tons of BLING) to the linky tool on the Stampendous blog no later than February 2, 2012 at 11:00 PM EST. You don't have to use Stampendous products to play along, but we sure love it when you do! And as an extra incentive for playing, one lucky person (drawn at random from all the entries) will receive this gorgeous Cherub Wishes Perfectly Clear Stamp Set: (it sure would be great for next month's Valentines!) Due to shipping restrictions, the winner must have a US address.
Here's the list of the super-creative gals playing along today:
Krissy Fossmeyer <---- that's me!
OK- enough yapping from me! It's time for you to check out all the blingy creations and then it's your turn to get inky! Thanks for stopping by today - hope all is well in your corner of the world. Take time to get inky today!
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