A Little Lovin

I made this sweet Valentine with Lindsay's Stamp Stuff A Little Lovin set, which I love because it was pre colored for me.  The SVG cut file is included in the set along with JPG, PNG, and EPS files.  I used the Shabby Houndstooth paper and the free Christmas label set.  I played with the labels in word and changed the color and the effect for the blue.  I followed the sketch at A Gem of a Challenge I really like this layout.  Please stop by Lindsay's creative blog The Frugal Crafter to see what inspiration Lindsay has made for us.  Stop by the rest of the design team blogs for more inspiration too.  

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

*  Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer) *  
Rhonda Walker 
Margie Visnick   
Tracey Allen  
Tamara Bennett    
Cindi Hooks 
Micki Harper  
 Karin Martin  

I am entering this into the following challenge:

A Gem of a Challenge - Sketch
Creative Craft World - Love 

The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge - In Love with Valentines
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Let's See Some Love 

Love is in the Air

 

Love is in the air and so is this Sweet Sale at Lindsay's Stamp Stuff.  I thought it was only fitting, since so many couples get engaged on Valentines Day to do a wedding themed card, that and it gave me another chance to use my 2 favorite sets.  I used Bold Black and White papers and changed the color to gray in Word.  I also used the new Posh n Trendy set.  These are all on sale until the 6th, so take advantage of the fabulous prices.  Need some more reasons to to shop, check out what the fabulous design team has made this week!  Don't forget to stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter for this weeks freebie and more inspiration.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
 *  Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer) *  *  Margie Visnick   *  Tracey Allen  *   Leanne Garner  *  Tamara Bennett  *  Cindi Hooks  *  Micki Harper  *  Karin Martin  *  Jennifer Bliss  *   Rhonda Walker  * 
I am entering the following challenges:
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Love is in the Air
Craft your Days Away - Love

Additional products used:
Spellbinders Shapeabilities Fancy Tags 
1 wired ribbon with silver trim
1 lace ribbon with rhinestones
1 sheer ribbon, 1 satin ribbon
crown JoAnns
Penny Duncan - flourishes
StampinUp Watercolor Wonder crayons

Queen Ellaire

 

I made this card with Scrolls Work #4077 Queen Ellaire for the Gothic Arches challenge calling for the use of a Queen.  The card measures 4.5 x 6.25, the Gothic Arch was a free image from Just Something I Made, it is called JSIM Crest Monogram Frames 8.  I love the stained glass look it has.   It is hard to see in the photo's but there are 3 tiny 2mm cranberry rhinestones in her crown and on her dress.  I also put a few 2 &3mm jewels in her treasure box.  The rhinestones were some of the free items Judy of Pizzazz Aplenty sent with my order.  I must admit, I never would have bought stones that tiny, but now that I've used them like this I know I will want more!  The glittered flourish was cut on my Cricut with the SCAL software from Penny Duncan's SVG Cut file collection.  The treasure box is a jewelery finding from Blue Moon Madame Delphine's collection jewelery pieces.  And I almost forgot, I used gold Stickles for the crown and scepter.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I am entering this into the following challenge:  

Gothic Arches -  Queen

Yoko and Suki

I made this 5 x 7 card using Scrolls Work #6539 Large Yoko and Suki and  #4544 Zenigata Fountain rubber stamps.   I stamped the images onto vellum and colored the underside to give it a softer silk screened kind of Asian look. The bg paper underneath is Susan Godfrey Winter Wonderland digi paper which is muted by the vellum.  I am really pleased with the results. 

I found a wonderful online shop called Pizzazz Aplenty this week.  Judy has a wonderful assortment of beautiful, high quality lace, ribbons and bling of all sorts!  I bought 30 yards of satin ribbon, 5 yards of lace, 9 yards of pearls on a cord, 9 yards of trim on the spools, 3 yards of gingham, 100 rim stones in 2 colors, 100 purple rhinestones and a 2 gel pickers.  All this for only $20.55 including shipping!  Everything arrived within 2 days of ordering, and not only did I receive the Special of the week (5 packages of Cranberry rhinestones) but also some samples of some of her other stones.  Thank you Judy for the excellent service and prices along with all the extra special goodies you included.  Everything was packaged beautifully, I'll be sure to come back again.

All of my goodies shown above.

The very generous freebie included with my order below.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering this into the following challenges:
Challenge Up your life - Clean and simple
Die Cut Dreams - Use rubber and a digi 
Woodware USA - Anything goes

Posh 'n Trendy Thursday

This is Lindsay's newest set Posh 'n Trendy, which is already a favorite on my list!  I love all the vintage items in this set.  The background paper is another one of my favorites Bold Black and White the perfect set to those who are new to digital stamping and afraid of using too much ink to print a sheet.  You print the black designs on to your colored paper, so black is the only color ink you use.  You also have a huge variety of papers because every time you change the color of your paper you get a different look. Not only that, but you also have a sheet of matching colored card stock to go with the print, another reason I love it, this is a total bargain!  It's Thursday so be sure to stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter to see what wisdom she has to share along with the Thursday Freebie.  Don't forget the rest of the awesome Design Team, their work is always top notch!

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

*  Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer) *  Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator  *  Margie Visnick   *  Tracey Allen  *   Leanne Garner  *  Tamara Bennett  *  Cindi Hooks  *  Micki Harper  *  Karin Martin  *  Jennifer Bliss  *   Rhonda Walker  *
Other products used
Spellbinders Labels 8
Tim Holtz Distress inks, broken china, antique linen
Flower soft
Tattered Angels

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Creative Cowgirls Challenge - Turquoise and black

MyGraphico - Anything goes

Learning something new

I have been playing with digital images for over a year now but I keep learning new things.  I found out from my awesome DT Sisters the difference between a JPG and a PNG file is that the PNG can be layered transparently.  Really simple thing to do in Word, I actually have 3 images layered up here, the Shabby Houndstooth paper,  Old Paper set and the Cute Easter set.

I printed the torn page twice and cut it out so I could give it more dimension and I ran some Cotton Candy Stickles around the edge also.  The tag was printed in Word and cut with Spellbinders Ribbon Tags Trio Shapeabilities.  The card is a 5 x 7.  Well it's Thursday and you know that means Lindsay has something special and free on her blog The Frugal Crafter.  Stop by the Design Team's blogs also to see their gorgeous work.  I really admire these gals, they are always getting published and winning challenges, go see for yourself it is an awesome group.   

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

*  Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer) *  Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator  *  Margie Visnick   *  Tracey Allen  *   Leanne Garner  *  Tamara Bennett  *  Cindi Hooks  *  Micki Harper  *  Karin Martin  *  Jennifer Bliss  *   Rhonda Walker  *

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Alota Rubber Stamps - Anything Spring

Stamp, Scrap and Doodle - Anything goes

Pile it on - Anything goes

Flourishes - Go big (5 x 7)

Tellen's Place - Ribbon

Smeared and Smudged January Members Blog hop

Whoo Hoo, I made top 5 at Scrap it with a Song with this card!
Smeared and Smudged  a community of Alternative, Vintage, and Gothic Art Rubber Stamping is having a blog hop today, the theme is New, use something new or try something new, I did both.  I decided to use this card I made using a new technique I learned through the Technique Junkie Newsletter.  The technique is called Texture Shadows and it was a lot of fun to make.  Please stop by and see all the stunning work the Smeared and Smudged group members have come up with.  We invite you to join us also at Smeared and Smudged.

Jane * Black Dragon * Steph * Meredith * Alison * Teri * Kristie * Paula * Monica * Shelley * Paper Addict Catherine * Diane
;;Lady Brayton * Kelli * Kapree * Terra * Tori  * Helen  *

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering this into the following challenges: 
The Artistic Stamper - Things with wings
Scrap it with a song - Born to fly
The Latte Lounge - New (technique)

MyGraphico Birthday Sale

There is a store wide anniversary sale at My Grafico starting today January 15th and it runs through Sunday January 16th.

Grab some sets from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff while they are on sale for 25% off!

Have a great weekend!  ~Diane

Tea Anyone?

I thought I'd give you a new twist this week with this vintage 6 x 6 card. I used Vintage Alice Printable Stamp Sheets, a set I bought from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff, before I was on her design team.  She has a few Vintage Alice sheets to choose from, one of them is in color too.  I also used one of my favorite papers, Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Bold Black and White, printed on Stampin Up More Mustard.  The Chestnut Theme challenge over at Gingersnap Creations is Hot Beverage, the Mad Hatter and his tea is my interpretation.  I used the sketch from Card Patterns.  I don't know if you can see it, I used the Utee thick embossing powder on the Mad Hatter and then gave it an aged crackled look, I printed him with the color change option in Word.  I also used Tim Holtz Weathered Wood, and Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Circles.  Be sure to stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter to see what she has made for us this week and to get your Thursday Freebie.  And don't forget my Design Team Sisters, they are all so super talented!  

*  Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer) *  Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator  *  Shannon Neparko  *  Margie Visnick   *  Tracey Allen  *   Leanne Garner  *   Cindi Hooks  *  Micki Harper  *  Karin Martin  *  Jennifer Bliss  *   Rhonda Walker  *   Laurel Seabrook  *

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Gingersnap Creations - Hot beverage 

Card Patterns - Sketch

Craft Your Days Away - anything goes

Bunta in Blue

New stamp, new paper, new technique, whoo hoo!  I love this Asian stamp called Bunta by Scrolls Work, she inked up so well.  Don't forget the Scrolls Work 35% off sale ends tomorrow the 9th.  I used black embossing powder to give her more depth.  I used a paper piecing technique from Technique Junkies layering her up.  The beautiful paper is Websters Pages Vellum Designs 2 Digi Collection.  I printed the paper twice, once 7 x 7  on to a 5 x 7 formatted sheet size the other 8 x 8.  I stamped her on the 8 x 8 sheet and cut her out and pieced her on to the other page, that way the wheel spokes would look like the bg paper (my card size is 5 x 7).  I stamped her again to get her beautiful Kimono, cut and pasted that and took the hands from the one underneath and pasted them on top.  I took the words live your dreams from the 8 x 8 with a Spellbinders Labels 10.   I used Tim Holtz Weathered Wood distress ink which is a bluish black color.  I made the flowers with my Cricut.  That's it for today, I hope you liked it.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering this into the following challenge:
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Newest stamp 
Alphabet Challenge blog - J is for Journey
4 Crafty Chicks - Travel 
Stampin for the weekend - Blue and New (stamp & DP)
Try it on Tuesday - New Beginnings (travel adventure)
Woodware USA - Something new (Stamp & DP)

Sweet Stitches paper, Sweet Sale too.

  I used Lindsa's Stamp Stuff Fancy Flowers and Sweet Stitches Paper  to make this card.  Speaking of Sweet Stitches, that is one of the awesome sets on sale for only $1.00!   The Mygrafico New Year retirement sale runs through January 9th.  All retiring sets are only $1.00.  This is your chance to stock up.  I also used a new technique I learned from my Technique Junkies newsletter called Whisped Frames.   Be sure to stop by Lindsay's MyGraphico shop, and she has a freebie on her blog The Frugal Crafter today too.  Last but not least see what my Design Team Sisters have made this week, they will astound you. 

*  Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer) *  Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator  *  Shannon Neparko  *  Margie Visnick   *  Tracey Allen  *   Leanne Garner  *  Tamara Bennett  *  Cindi Hooks  *  Micki Harper *  Karin Martin  *  Jennifer Bliss  * Rhonda Walker  *    Laurel Seabrook  *

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering the following challenges: 
Aly's Sunday Challenge - Anything goes
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes

Other products used
Spellbinders Labels 2 Nestabilities
Spellbinders Labels 11 Nestabilities
Yellow Stickles
Tim Holtz Distress Ink broken china
Stampin Up Chrystal Effects
Stampin Up Watercolor Wonder crayons

Just for fun

These cats looked so mischievous I just had to create a scene for them.  The cat stamp is #8037 Christmas Kats from Scrolls Work and it is on sale.   My friend Jan gave me the cute Tim Holtz bird cage to play with.  Paper is DCWV from a stack.  My New Years Resolution?  I plan to start early this year on my 2011 Christmas cards!

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

Happy New Year!

 Happy New Year to all of you! Scrolls Work Stamps is celebrating their 1 year Anniversary with a special 35% off sale!  I stamped # 4046 Reese  in Memento Rich Cocoa (also available at Scrolls Work).  The Happy New Year is a computer font I printed on to my Websters Pages Paris Collection digital paper.

Thanks for looking.   Have a Wonderful and Prosperous New Year! ~Diane

Seasonal Pointsettia

 

 Sorry I was not around to wish you all a Merry Christmas, I had some major computer/internet issues that kept me away.  I didn't keep me from making some cards though.  I love this Poinsettia image from Scrolls Work Stamps, (check out the 1 Year Anniversary Sale that starts today) it is so versatile.  It is actually a block of 4 that I cut my flowers from.  The card is a 4.25 x 5.50 , not my usual 5 x 7.  I used the sketch at Cardabilities for my layout inspiration and I used the Technique Junkie technique for acetate flowers.  Paper is one of my favorites Uptown Houndstooth.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I am entering this into the following challenge:

Cardabilities - sketch

I've got the moon on a string.

 

I hope you can get the idea of this card from the photo's.  The Santa Moon is wound up by twisting it in circles about 15 times so that when you open the card he will spin.  I used the cute Santa Moon and Seasons Greetings stamps from Scrolls Work.  I stamped the Santa Moon once on white card stock and again on clear acetate with Stazon black ink.  I used the back side of the acetate image so I could flip it in the other direction.   I colored in the skin tone on the front and back of the white cut out so it shows through the acetate.  I have a piece of fishing line secured with Zots going from the top inside if the card, through the moon and then underneath the foil which was embossed with a Cuttlebug Snowflakes embossing folder.  I used Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles Large to cut both the opening and the top of the foil.  I heat embossed the Seasons Greetings inside the card.  I used Stickles Silver to trim the scallops and the star.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
I am entering this into the following challenges: 
Aly's Sunday challenge - Anything goes
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Sparkle and Shine
Christmas All Year - Use a Santa
Craft Your Days Away - Punch it out
Elephantastic Cards & Crafts - Wish upon a Star/Christmas
Hodge Podge Shop - Blue and Silver

My Graphico Christmas Contest

 

Get in on the fun!   MyGraphico is having an awesome Christmas Contest with some awesome prizes!  I made this card using MyGraphico Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Warm Winter, Uptown Houndstooth and Vintage Christmas Labels stamp sets. I hope to see some of you over there, the prizes are awesome! 

STARTING 4^TH OF NOVEMBER – ENDS BY 25^TH CHRISTMAS MIDNIGHT

COMPETITION:

Create a design using any MYGRAFICO product ( Including items from freebies section) Design can be anything

Such as card design, scrapbook album page, embroidery, or other creative designs. Do not post designs that are old . Create something new! Anything goes, You can post this design to other Challenges as well.

 The RULES are easy:

1- You need to host your own Image at your blog or website and Post your ENTRY under this post from ADD LINK button -  and become a follower of the blog.

2- Mygrafico Competition banner   ( grab it below) should be posted to your blog's / website sidebar  and linked to the  Challenge Blog . Without the badge your entry won't be counted.

3- You can enter as many as you wish to increase your chance for winning. Each entry will be counted.

4- Competition is open to anyone in the  US & International contestants (  International winners must pay for all shipping cost of the prize) 

5- Winners will be picked by a draw (random.org)

6- Last entry day Christmas midnight  ( 25th of December) - winners will be announced IN 1 WEEK at the  Challenge Blog and FACEBOOK FAN PAGE 

Check out these prizes! 

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

Last minute gifts

This week Lindsay challenged us to make some gift packaging.  I always keep a few gift cards on hand just in case I forget someone, (I forget a lot of things lately).  These store brand gift card tins are perfect for this, you can dress them up in a matter of minutes just before you run out the door.  I used Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Winterland and Uptown Houndstooth to make these little cuties.  This is easy peasy, I just print, used the clear plastic template I traced out a while back, cut, glued and I am done!   Have you noticed I am in love with the cranberry houndstooth?   (On sale for only $2.24 through Saturday)   I love the digi papers, you can size them up or down to suit any occasion or project. They are on sale today along with everything else in the MyGraphico Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Store.   Be sure to stop by Lindsay's blog The Frugal Crafter to grab your Thursday freebie and see her latest awesome project.  Speaking of awesome projects the LSS design team always has something splendid to share be sure to stop by.  Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

*  Lindsay Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer) *  Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator  *  Shannon Neparko  *  Margie Visnick   *  Tracey Allen  *   Leanne Garner  *  Tamara Bennett  *  Cindi Hooks  *  Micki Harper  *  Karin Martin  *  Jennifer Bliss  *   Rhonda Walker  *  Tracy Vinson   *  Laurel Seabrook  *
I am entering this into the following challenge:
MyGraphico - Christmas Contest

Sweet Snowman

 

 

 I have so much to share with you today, MyGraphico is having a 1 day sale today only, including these items from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff.  I love this cute snowman with the candy cane ski's from the Warm Winter set, I also love how little coloring is required on him.  The easy Happy Holiday label is from the Vintage Christmas Label set and the sweet retro striped paper is from the Winterland set.  Lindsay has a Thursday freebie waiting for you on her blog The Frugal Crafter and the design team has tons of awesome inspiration waiting for you too.  Don't forget MyGraphico blog is sponsoring an awesome Christmas Contest too, check out all the great prizes!

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane
say Weirich (Owner and Stamp Designer) *  Cheryl Gorka DT Coordinator  *  Shannon Neparko  *  Margie Visnick   *  Tracey Allen  *   Leanne Garner  *  Tamara Bennett  *  Cindi Hooks  *  Micki Harper  *  Karin Martin  *  Jennifer Bliss  *   Rhonda Walker  *  Tracy Vinson   *  Laurel Seabrook  *
I am entering this into the following challenges:
MyGraphico - Christmas Contest
Gingersnap Creations - Snowpeople
Iris's Spot - Holidays / Winter 

Christmas Lantern

 

This Christmas lantern was way too much fun to make and really easy too!   In the center is a battery operated tealight which looks really cool at night.  I used 4 fabulous stamps from Scrolls Work Rubber stamps to make this gem.  I used #8047 Noel Blocks, #8037 Christmas Kats,  #8024 Snow Kisses, and #8022 Christmas Tree.  I stamped them on vellum with Stazon ink and colored them in with markers and used some Stickles.  The holly leaves are made with Cricut Joys of the Season and I used Spellbinders Labels 2 Nestabilities to make the windows.  The shiny green cs is a heavy foil which I embossed with Stampin Up Texture Plates Kit 4 Weave.  Pop over to the Scrolls Work blog to see what the rest of the design team has made.

Thanks for looking.  ~Diane

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Anything but a card

Fun with Crafts - Everything but a card

Make it Crafty - Anything but a card (Fun)

ABC Christmas Challenge -  Y is for Yuletide  Red and green, holly and berries use a candle. 

Allsorts Challenge - Light up the night