Stuck On U Sketches - Challenge - House

Hello world!

This week's challenge over at Stuck On U Sketches  is to use a HOUSE in their project. There were so many houses to choose from. I chose to use this picture that I took while on my first mission trip to La Esperanza, Honduras. This was a church built by our local ministry and some of the locals there.

All the papers used were from the specialty store Paper Temptress. I also used one of my fabulous 3rd Eye Stamp and brick mask. All the cuts were from MY FRIEND'S MACHINE - Cricut Explore  (yes I wish I had one). Join us over at Stuck On U Sketches and show us what you make with a house... and definitely check out what our design team has cooked up for us.   

And our March sponsor! It's time for the news...

Creative Embellishments

Play in ANY of our March challenges for a chance to win!

Winner will be announced April 11.

Thank you for stopping by and Happy Scrappn! 

SOUS "Umbrella" Challenge

Happy Almost Spring to you!
Yes I'm surely ready for warmer weather.. and more sunshine. Seeing the sun just makes me smile, how about you??
I wanted to make a happy tag especially since I've had a cold for the last few days. I hope you enjoy my happy little tag. It's called "Have a Sunny Day" from the Country Living Stamp Collection from Pink By Design.
It was so hard to choose which kind of umbrella I wanted to use for the challenge over at STUCK ON U SKETCHES!  Make sure to head over to the blog to see what all our fabulous designers came up for this challenger. We sure hope you will join us.

Here are a few closeups:

All the cuts are made us my Paper Temptress papers on the Silhouette Cameo. I inked the edges with my distress inks and of course I pulled out one of my Peachy Keen Face Stamps for my precious sun. :)  I also used various inks for the background on the tag.

The ribbon also comes from Paper Temptress.  If you stamp a lot or use Copics definitely check out Paper Temptress for all your specialty paper needs. 

Products used:

Paper Temptress Paper & Ribbons

Peachy Keen Stamp - CC-PK-4x4-005

Distress Inks: Mustard Seed, Picked Raspberry, Salty Ocean

Pink Scrapper - Country Living Stamp Collection

Silhouette Cameo

Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a very sunshiny day! Happy Scrappn!

SOUS "You are Sweet" Challenge

Hello Sketch fans!
You gotta see what the awesome Design Team came up with this challenge simply click here!
"You are sweet" is the challenge this time over at Stuck On U Sketches.
Below I made a little card. I used some Tim Holtz Distress Glitter for the topping. I cut the image on my friend's Cricut Expression 2.

 Below you can see where I used my stamp from Close to my Heart and  my giant Heart stamp from 3rd Eye.

Here you can see my Dusty Attic chippie that I put on the cupcake bottom.  All paper used is from Paper Temptress.

Be sure to head on over to Stuck On U Sketches and definitely enter. Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Scrappn!

Stuck On U Sketches -Die Cut Something To Wear Challenge

Howdy folks! Is it Spring yet???? I am sure ready, how about you???
I wanted to create something warm for this challenge. I love scrapping my nieces and nephews.
Over at Stuck On U Sketches the challenge is to create a project with "SOMETHING TO WEAR". Since Kinslee is such a Lil Princess I knew she needed her crown!  I used my Silhouette Cameo to make the cuts and the special cuts were made out of paper from PAPER TEMPTRESS. I also used a butterfly Overlay and the pink polka dot bow from Paper Temptress.

Below is the full project and then following are some close ups.

A little heat embossing.using my 3RD STAMP TES-086 BORDERS 1..

Using a butterfly overlay.

Using some Prima goodies from my stash.

Makes sure to head on over to Stuck On U Sketches to see what wonderful inspiration the DIE CUT TEAM came up with. For some wonderful specialty papers go to Paper Temptress and see what specials they have going on right now! 

I hope you will enter this week's challenge.... I know you can find "Something To Wear". :)

Come play with us at Stuck On You Sketches this month because starting this month we will have some incredible monthly sponsor sharing some delicious blog candy with you! All you need to do is join any challenge (sketch, die cut or project life) during the month to have your name enter a chance to win the blog candy. Easy as that.

January winner will be announced Feb 14.North America only for this prize, thank you.

The blog candy for this month is from Scrap Shotz. They are sharing 2 amazing Tim Hotlz stencils and 2 super huge Project Life card sets (each containing 60 cards)

Products used:

3rd eye TES-086 Borders1

Recollections Embossing Powder

Cameo.

MME: Notable: Silly Cheery Paper

Graphic 45: Bohemian Bazaar : Kaleidoscope

Prima Joulee Tropics

Prima Say it in Crystals: 554132

PAPER TEMPTRESS Hot pink paper and Pink Polka Dot bow.

Happy Scrappn! 

Stuck On U Sketches -Die Cut Snowman Challenge

Hello Crafters,

Is it still winter where you are?? It sure is here in Arkansas! So this week's challenge over at
Stuck On U Sketches  is to use a Snowman on your project.
I really love Tim Holtz's Sizzix Snowman.

Here's a cute little card I made featuring my snowman, Snowy. :)

Isn't he just a cutie pie!?

I used my Paper Temptress Papers... Blueberry Kraft Paper and the Lustre lines of paper. 

The chipboard you see is from 3rd Eye... Make sure to check out the 3rd Eye store to get your snowflakes. I first put some modeling paste on some of the snowflakes and then I used Tim Holtz Metallic Distress Stain. I like how it turned out. 

 Now of course my frosty flowers come from Renea's Bouquets Etsy store.. Which you must absolutely check out a perfect compliment to any project.

 In the above you can see one of my favorite snowflake chippies from 3rd Eye. I edged the card in Distress Ink - Broken China and then applied modeling paste to sprinkle a bit of frostiness. :)


I hope you're are withstanding the cold and making some lovely memories as the new year starts.
Go check out the design team's inspiration over at Stuck On U Sketches and definitely join us in our challenge. Snowmen are so cute!


Starting this month, SOUS will have monthly sponsors sharing blog candy prizes with you! All you need to do is join any challenge (sketch, die cut or project life) during the month to have your name put in for a chance to win! Winners will be announced the first Friday challenge of the following month. And I'm excited to announce that our first monthly sponsor is....

 

This is the kit club that I subscribe too and it's a great kit! Many of the layouts that I post here are created with supplies from the Scrap Shotz kits!

 

This month's generous prize is two amazing Tim Holtz layering stencils and two Project Life card sets (each containing 60 cards!) Thanks so much Scrap Shotz!

Supplies used:
Paper Temptress Paper
Sizzix Tim Holtz Snowman
3rd Eye Chipboard
Reneabouquets flowers
Modeling paste
Distress Ink
Teresa Collins Mega runner.

Happy Scrappn!

Stuck on U Sketches -Die Cut Team - SNOWFLAKE challenge. A Canvas

Hello and hope this finds you having a super crafty day! Below you will find my CANVAS.

Over at Stuck On U Sketches (SOUS) the challenge this time is to incorporate a SNOWFLAKE into your work.

I thought instead of a card I would use snowflakes on a canvas. I found this really cool stencil from StencilGirl. I also found my super cool snowflakes stamps and badges from 3rd Eye. I used my Cameo to cut out my Snowflake. There were so many options to choose from, it was hard to stop at one. I should have chosen a bigger canvas to go snowflake crazy on!!

Here is the final product:

I will include some close ups so you can see all the fun I had. 

Supply list:

Paper Temptress  Lustre Package 
StencilGirl Snow Storm Stencil 
3rd Eye Snowflake Badge TEBS007 and Crystal SnowflakesStamp - TES-183
Tim Holtz Distress Ink : Iced Spruce

There ya have it. I hope you will join us for these next two weeks and pop a snowflake onto one of your projects. Is it snowing where you live? Do you have any great photos involving you or your loved ones in the snow? I can't wait to have you join us in this challenge. Make sure to check out the rest of the Design Team's inspiration. You will love it!! 

Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Happy Scrappn!

Paper Temptress - Snowflake

Hello Crafters

Today's my day up on the Paper Temptress Blog.
The piece I'm showing today is the first half. The rest of the project can be seen when it goes live on my blog on Friday.
The focus on this piece is Snowflake.
I am using the Laser Lustre package to make these pieces. I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut the scalloped circles and cut the letters with this pretty font that had snowflakes embedded into the letters.

In the close up you can see the two different Lustre papers I used.

In these next 2 close ups you can see my 3rd Eye Snowflake Badge and stamp and my Viva Decor Metallic Rubs on my StencilGirl Snow Storm stencil.

Look out below! :)

In the above you can see what I cut on the Cameo focusing on my Paper Temptress Specialty Papers. Paper Temptress papers can help you with any project you come across.
Check out the Paper Temptress store today!

Supply list:
Paper Temptress  Lustre Package
StencilGirl Snow Storm Stencil 
3rd Eye Snowflake Badge TEBS007 and Crystal SnowflakesStamp - TES-183
Distress Ink : Ice Spruce

Thank you for stopping by.
Happy Scrappn!

Paper Temptress - Moments

Happy Craft Day to you!
I made a card today using the specialty papers from the store of Paper Temptress.
I used  a soft blue from the Basis package and some beautiful sparkly paper from the Copic Sampler Package.

Here you can see the simple card yet beautiful and sparkly.

I used one of my Anna Griffin embossing folder. I also used some Distress ink Broken China along the edges of the blue cardstock.

 

I tried to capture the sparkles of the paper. I also used some embellishments from Close To My Heart.
Thanks for stopping by.
Over at Paper Temptress we have a super Christmas sale going on. Go check it out:  CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Products used:
Paper Temptress paper (Basis Package and Copic Sampler Package)
Distress Ink: Broken China
CTHM: embellishments.
Anna Griffin Embossing Folder

Paper Temptress ~ FAMILY~ a card...

Hello Crafters!

Hope this finds you doing well.

I was inspired by Contadina K's card. I wanted to make a simple but meaningful card. Thank you CONTADINA for the inspiration!!!

I used the Cryogen White as a base for this A2 card. I inked the bottom piece with Antique Linen Distress Ink. Then I chose from my Brown Bag Kraft Package #2. I used the Brown Bag paper for the inset.  I stamped some leaves(3rd Eye) on the background and then embossed the image using my Anna Griffin "Aviary" folder. I stamped the leaves onto Heavenly White 80#.

Below is my card titled Family:

Here are a couple of close ups:

I used several Distress Inks to color the leaves. 

Hopefully as we enter into the Thanksgiving season we can all find things to be grateful for.

Remember Paper Temptress has a wide variety of awesome specialty papers.  Be sure to check out our specials.

We are also still undergoing OPERATION WRITE HOME. Might you consider joining us in making a card for our troops. More information can be found on our blog here.

Supplies used:

Paper Temptress: Copic Sampler Pack, Brown Bag Kraft package #2 -Brown Bag, Heavenly White 80#

Distress Ink:Antique Linen, Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo, Iced Spruce, Evergreen Bough, Peeled Paint, Gathered Twigs.

Anna Griffin "Aviary" Embossing folder

3rd Eye Small Leaf - TES-026S, Large Leaf TES-026,

Authentique "Natural" Element Stickers

Prima- Vintage Trinkets - Special Screws -891626

Seam binding

Fabric Tac

Thanks for looking and Happy Scrappn!

Paper Temptress for my ATC

Hello Crafters!!

It's my day here at The Paper Temptress.

I wanted to make an ATC for the swap I'm involved in. Well my ATC needed the fabulous papers that are available at The Paper Temptress.

I had to use some more of my Silver Lustre Paper for the Skull. I also used Neenah Solar White 80#.

My absolute FAVORITE paperline, the entire Lustre paperline is on sale for 25% off! This cardstock has a beautiful pearl finish and can be EASILY color coordinated with any of your projects using inks especially distress inks but still maintains the beautiful pearl finish! The six beautiful finishes that are available in the Lustre paperlines compliments any design too.

Here are some closeups:

Here is the final project:

Supplies used:
Paper Temptress Silver Lustre and Neenah Solar White 80#
3rd Eye : Skull Large TES-  
Gauche Alchemy : Halloween Kit
CTMH D1442 : Thriller
Distress Ink : Black Soot

This is for the ATC Swap  for Ms. Sarah over at the Scraps of Darkness.

Thanks for looking and Happy Scrappn!

Operation Write Home Blog Hop

Hello Hopper! Thank you sooo much for coming by!

We brought our creativity together in the hopes that we would inspire you to join us (DT members) in doing a good deed!
Most of you know our Boys and Gals from the Armed Forces are deployed all over the world. Sometimes these men and woman are in places that make it very hard, or they’re far away from anywhere that they can pick up a sweet card to send a quick note home. Luckily, they have OPERATION WRITE HOME (OWH). OWH is a non-profit organization that sends special boxes filled with cards to soldiers all over the world. How can you help OWH keep the good deed going? Making cards!!! Yes! OWH angels receive tons of handmade cards from crafters all over the world, then they check and organize cards to be sent out to our soldiers. 


Now we would love for you to join us to help OWH. We thought it would be amazing fun to do a blog hop to inspire you! Design Teams from Paper Temptress, Oozak and Color me Creative Class will join together in one amazing Card drive HOP. The fun just gets better! You can join in by making as many cards as you possibly can..the more you create the better your chances are to win one or more prizes.  Here are the guidelines on how to enter and win!  PLEASE remember that…IMPORTANT….OWH guidlines MUST be followed to be entered to win a prize.

You can join in by making a project (following OWH – size and safety guidelines), entering a picture of the project on the hop inlinkz (One project linked per person please) then mailing the project to us. We would loooove it if you could send as many as you can by November, 7th (we will screen and send all to OWH) . You could win super prizes from amazing super generous sponsors!!! YES!! You do a good deed and you also can win a sweet gift!!!

Please visit the Hero Blog to see how much they appreciate the cards 

THIS HOP DOES NOT START UNTIL MIDNIGHT ON THE 2ND OF OCTOBER!

 Thank you to our sponsors

♥ Paper Temptress 2 $25 GC ♥

♥ Oozak 3 $15 GC ♥

♥ Color me Creative Classes one Copic Class ♥

♥ Heartfelt Creations $25 GC ♥

♥ Gilli Stamps ♥

♥ Bugaboo stamps $30 gc ♥

♥ A day for daisies $12 gc ♥

♥ Through the Craft Door Room Magazine one year subscription ♥

♥ Floppy Latte 3 digis ♥

♥ Sweet Pea Stamps $15 GC ♥

♥ Pizzaz Aplenty $10 in goodies,sponsors choose ♥

HERE IS MY PROJECT:

My digital image is from Sweet Pea. The name of this super cute image is Karen Middleton's Strawberry Mouse-digi.  Sweet Pea Stamps has a wide variety of awesome digi's and rubber stamps. I used the OWH Floral Package from Paper Temptress. This was difficult to keep it clean and simple but I wanted my card to be "battle ready".

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It’s time to HOP around. Leave little note as you pass by these lovely designers’ blogs! Don’t forget to add your project to the inlinkz at the end of the Hop! You will also find the address to mail your cards at the end of the hop. You can Hop throughout the month of October. This way everyone in their own time can hop and join in!

Blog Hop list directory

Anary

Sandy Allnock

Patricia St Martin

Steph Ackerman

Ann Fran

Dana Joy

Anita Autore

Danni Bindel

Lynne Haston

Monica Lowrance   ----> YOU ARE HERE

Suzanne J Dean   ---->NEXT

Linda Payne

Amanda Reed

Nancy Jensen

Cathy Preissing

Vickie Kertz

Holley Barnhart

Karen Gautier

Samantha Casey

Christine Riley

Melanie

Paper Temptress