A little Bit 'Inky'

The new challenge today at

Back To Basics and Beyond is

to get A little bit 'Inky'.

I have to admit I did a pretty simple ink project

as I saw another challenge I had wanted to join in

and it was to ink up your acrylic stamp block

then stamp on card stock.

I really had planned to join in but as usual time/life

got in the way so I decided I could use that technique

for my project here.

I inked my acrylic block with TH Distress Oxide Spiced Marmalade, 

spritzed it with water then stamped it on my card stock.

The acrylic block I used was probably the first one I had ever purchased

and has a nice wavy edge to it.

Then I stamped my image (SU House of Haunts)

several times using the TH Stamp Platform.

I love that thing, so much I ordered a second one to put away

in case I do something stupid to my original one...that is how much I love it.

Also did you know that Tonic has agreed not to sell any more of these in the states

once the ones in store are sold out?

What a shame that is.

I ordered a new Halloween paper pad

'Pink & Main' Not Too Spooky

and used that for my background.

A pretty neat one as it has no Halloween images on it, just the colors!

Make sure to visit (and join in too) the

Back To Basics and Beyond Challenge blog to

see all the beautiful and creative projects the Design Team has!!

Flying Witch

This is my post on the Cheapo Dies blog today:

Hi, Diane here filling in again  today with a fun

Halloween die 'Flying Witch'.

I used a glossy card stock and several  TH 'regular' Distress inks

 for the moon and background.

I added gue to the stars then sprinkled with a Tangerine glitter.

The tree kine along the bottom is a scrap of Halloween paper

and is actually very shimmery.

I just love how easy this die cuts and has such a perfect image!

Flying Witch

Thank you for visiting with me today and be sure to stop back tomorrow

and every day for lots of inspiration using Cheapo Dies!!

Entering the following challenges:

Scrapyland  .... ATG

Try It On Tuesday .... Slap It On

Shoes

Time for a new challenge and a new 'mood board' at
Double D Challenges.
Our theme is 'If The Shoe Fits"
with the fun mood board below!!

Quite a lot to choose from that's for sure!!

One of the things
(I know I have mentioned this before...it's the old age thing..Repeat..lol)
is that by being on the fun challenge teams is I get to use
pretty much anything I want as long as I stay within the theme.
I love that, as then it gives me an opportunity to use my neglected stamps
and other supplies.

One of my stamps I have neglected and had for quite sometime
is this Crafters Companion Party Paws Party With Bamboo stamp set.
I know a lot of people say 'I don't like Panda's...not sure why
but I think she is the cutest thing!!

I colored her in with Copics and used a Stardust jelly roll pen

here and there for a bit of sparkle!

The butterfly (which I fussy cut) and the sentiment are all part of the stamp set.

I used a newly purchased paper for the background from an

Echo Park Summer Fun paper pack

and a scrap of a paper I had crimped and rejected for something else.

I kind of like how she turned out and was super excited I

actually got to use her!

If you would like to see some really FUN shoe cards,

make sure and pop on over to the Double D Challenge

and see all the different shoes the team has come up with....

you won't be  disappointed and of course there is always

a fun prize up for grabs!!

Entering the following challenges:

Word Art Wednesday .... ATG

Pumpkin Frame

This is my post on the Tutti Designs blog today.

Hello, Diane with you today.
Here we are only 4 days away from the first day of Fall.
Wow, our time does fly away doesn't it?

I have three cards today using the Pumpkin Frame die.

For the first card I used  pretty fall color designer papers, 
both for the background and for the pumpkin frame.

I added a little square sentiment and adhered it to a Stitched Square die.
A flower and leaf to finish.

The second card I used more pretty designer papers and a bit of burlap paper.

Both banners are Tutti Designs Nesting Stitched Banners dies.

It even cut thru my burlap 'paper'!

A hemp bow and button were added for detail.

The last card I used a linen paper for the background,

a die cut and a simple sentiment with bow.

Pumpkin Frame

Stitched Nesting Squares

Stitched Nesting Banners

Visit here daily for fabulous inspiration on how to use your Tutti dies!!

And here are some Tutti Designs quick links:

Tutti Designs Store

Tutti Designs Pinterest

Tutti Designs Facebook

Tutti Designs Blog

Thank you for visiting with me today!

Sunflower Hi

Having some fun with my project on the
Sparkle N Sprinkle blog today.

Hi there, Diane with you today with a fun and pretty easy
what I am calling a 'seed packet'.



I started out making my own little kraft packet.
It measures approx. 8 1/4" x 3 3/4".
I scored at it at 2" and 6" to fold over to the back.
I ran adhesive down the back and across the bottom to hold it together,
then used a round punch at the top.
I also die a tag using a TH tag die.

I stamped the Sunflower Cheer  916 image on a wacky stitched rectangle,

ran my Anti Static Bag 99512 over it to take any static off, 

then stamped with Versamark VM001

and embossed with Gold Detail EP168 embossing powder.

The image was colored in with Copics and 

using Deluxe Adhesive 200N

in the flower center I added Fall Leaves G1044 glitter.

For the inside of the packet I stamped the image again in Versamark VM001

but this time embossing with  Indian Corn EP119 embossing powder.

I added a strip of  1/4" Tear-ific Tape

and then Butterscotch GM2051.

This glitter is one of our newer colors and it is as yummy as it sounds!

I finished off the tag with a piece of ribbon.

Here is a list of the products I used and a direct link to the store....
thank you for visiting with me today!

Sparkle N Sprinkle

Stamps: Sunflower Cheer  916

Glitter:  Fall Leaves G1044
Butterscotch GM2051

Embossing Powder: Indian Corn EP119

Gold Detail EP168

Other:  Sticker Paper 99558

Versamark VM001

Anti Static Bag 99512
1/4" Tear-ific Tape

Nuvo:  Deluxe Adhesive 200N

Misc.:  Round Punch, Copics,

Ribbon, hemp cord, Dies:  TH  Tag,

Cottage Wacky Stitched Rectangle

What's Your Number?

Wowza, we are half way thru September....

it seems to go by so quickly doesn't it?

Halfway also brings us to a new challenge theme at

Dies R Us Challenges!

The theme is 'What's Your Number'?

We want to see you use numbers somewhere on your projects.

I have to admit, this one stumped me a bit,

why I don't know as how hard is it

to put a number on your card..it's not hard at all!!

I decided to add a few random numbers from a new die I just received

Cheapo Dies Typewriter Font

This die not only has the numbers but the alpha as well.

For the base I used a polka dot paper and a rectangleI (embossed with dots) from

Tutti Designs Nesting Stitched Rectangles

The Tutti Designs Balloon Bouquet was cut in red
and I did a bit of random dots and random 'stitching' on it.

To finish I added the word Celebrate from
Tutti Designs Word Set Celebrate.

We would love to have you join our challenge at Dies R Us....
(you could win a gift certificate to the DRU store).

Make sure to pop on over and see all the 'number' cards the
Design Team has created.

Cozy Plaids at The Sisterhood of Crafters

Today I am the hostess at The Sisterhood of Crafters Challenge blog

and I chose Cozy Plaids as the theme.

I chose a pretty 'cozy' pink plaid for my card background.

I added a corner doily die cut with a flower button in the corner.

The cup was cut 4 times to get all the various color die cuts

and is from Cheery Lynn Designs.

I went on a coffee/tea die buying spree awhile back and this is form that lol!

I added a snippet of black to the bottom and a few fun sequins.

Take a peek and visit The Sisterhood to see all the pretty and fun plaids

my 'sistahs' have created to inspire YOU!!