Happy Everything

This is my post on the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog today.

Hi, Diane with you today with a fun card for any occasion!

Stamps:  Balloon Bunch 887

Glitter:  Marine Blue GM2049

Tangerine GM2043 

Daisy GM2019

Embossing Powder: Cerulean EP421

Polka Dot EP464

Magic Speckle EP175

Super Thick Silver EP467

Other:  Brushable Glue 540

Dreamweaver Embossing Paste DWDEP

Stampendous Stencil Confetti  DWLJ854

Versamark VM001

Tonic:Beautiful Bunting Grand Gala Set 1796E (die)

5” Mini Scissors 816E

Nuvo:  Craft Spoon 978N

Glitter Pens Midnight Shadows 172N

Ember Glow 170N

Northern Lights 171N

Deluxe Adhesive 200N

Misc:  Craft Cord

I started by taping down my Confetti Stencil by Stampendous

onto a die from Tonic 'Grand Gala Bunting'.

If you tape the top down first, then the sides, and bottom last,

and then once stencil remove them in the same order,

except leave the top tape, then lift the stencil from the bottom up

like a hinge, it makes for a perfect stenciling.

I used Dreamweaver Regular White embossing paste.

I wanted to add a bit of glitter sparkle,

so I had my jars of glitter already opened and ready to go

along with the Nuvo Craft Spoon.

The embossing paste dries very quickly, so you must work very quickly.

The glitters I used were Daisy, Marine Blue and Tangerine.

I applied these in little amounts using the Nuvo Craft Spoon. 

This spoon has 2 different ends, making it easy to use and easy to control

where you want your glitter.

The new stamp set Balloon Bunch was stamped on white card stock.

I stamped it a second time, then cut each balloon out separate using the Tonic 5" Mini Scissors..

Each separate piece was then then applied with  Brushable Glue and 

Tangerine glitter and Marine Blue Glitter and

embossed with embossing powders 

Polka Dot, Super Thick Silver and Magic Speckle.

Each finished balloon was then adhered with Deluxe Adhesive.

I then went back and using glitter pens form the sets

Northern Lights, Ember Glow, and Midnight Shadows,

I went over each little stamped image around the balloons.

The sentiment was stamped with Versamark embossing ink, 

then embossed with Cerulean embossing powder.

I finished the card by using a blue card stock for the back

and tying a piece of hemp cord for the bow.

Thank you for visiting with me today!

Friends are The Sunshine of Life

I am guest design today at the Crop Stop blog,
here is my card I made.

I made a bright and cheerful card today thinking as cold and dreary

as it is here in Michigan, it just might perk me up!

I started with a favorite product of mine

Ken Oliver Color Burst.

I first misted water on my card stock,

then tapped the bottles onto the wet card stock.

I added a bit more water to get a bit more design.

You want to be a bit light on the water, so you don't end up 'muddying" the colors.

Also a warning, these color bursts can be a bit addictive!

I used Lemon Yellow and Orange.

I then used a Poppystamps Velvet Blossoms die to cut out my flowers.

Once dry I did another fun trick to the flowers.

take a container, add some glue and a bit of water from your 

water brush, stir it around then 'flick' it on your flowers,

then add Wow Glitter, I used Tangerine.

To finish the flowers I added Black Flower Soft to the centers.

I embossed a white card stock panel with the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder,

added a Tim Holtz bird cage die cut

and Creative Expressions Finishing Touches  Petite  Vinery.

The butterfly is from Memory Box

and the sentiment is Stampendous.

I added a bit of twine to finish.

Products Used:

Ken Oliver Color Burst Lemon Yellow and Orange

Poppystamps Velvet Blossoms die

Wow Tangerine Glitter

Flower Soft Black

Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Tim Holtz Bird Cage die

Creative Expressions Finishing Touches Petite Vinery

Memory Box Butterfly

Tag You're It

New challenge up and running at the 
Dies R Us challenge blog today
and the theme is
Tag You're It.

Tags are more then just for Christmas,
they are for all seasons....
my tag is for a nice Spring gift.

I die cut my tag using Tutti Designs Nesting Stitched Tags
from crumb cake card stock.

I found this nice piece of green DS paper in my scrap bag and cut
Lawn Fawn Stitched Borders.

In the border I tucked in Impression Obsession Floral Heart Strip
I had this die in my wishlist at DRU forever, and so glad I ordered it,
I just heart it (pun intended)...lol!

I also added some bunnies using Impression Obsession Rabbit Set

Lastly also cut from my scraps I added Precious Marieke Blossom Tree
I have had this die for awhile and think it is so perfect for my tag.
The Impression Obsession Clouds were add next,
then of course my tie on ribbon.

Here is a complete list of all the dies I used:

Impression Obsession Floral Heart Strip

Impression Obsession Clouds

Impression Obsession Rabbit Set

Tutti Designs Nesting Stitched Tags

Precious Marieke Blossom Tree

Lawn Fawn Stitched Borders

We would love to see you join in the fun at the

Dies R us challenge blog

and see all the beautiful tags there from the amazing DT!!

Sparkle N Sprinkle February Reveal

Welcome to the February 2018 
Sparkle N Sprinkle New Reveal Blog Hop! 

We are pleased to reveal the following new stamp sets this month.

 873 Pretty Blooms
Digital Version: DIGI873B

883 Whispers of Comfort-Hydrangea
Digital Version: DIGI883BG

885 Bonnet Birdie
Digital Version: DIGI885BG

886 Happiness Greetings
Digital Version: DIGI886DE

887 Balloon Bunch
Digital Version: DIGI887BG

DIGI3140M Snowman with a Heart (digi only) 

You are definitely going to want both the digi version as well as the rubber version because when you purchase the digital versions, there are lots of extras that aren't available otherwise.  These extras can include additional images, additional sentiments, digi papers (in some cases), and a cut file.

The new sets are 20% off until the 20th of the month.  Head on over to the SNS store once you've finished the Blog Hop and start shopping.

One GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be announced on the 17th of the month.  One of the Designers is our Mystery Host and the winner will be selected from comments left on her blog.  You must leave a comment on each of the Designers' blogs in order to be selected as the winner, as you never know who the Mystery Host will be.  This is checked for compliance.

The GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be announced on the SNS Facebook page and on the SNS Blog and will receive a $20 Gift Certificate to the shoppe!

The Blog Hop order is:
(Tip: if you have difficulty with a particular link, try clicking on the Designer's blog title to be directed to their Home page.)
  
Lisa
Irit
Diane
Chris
Donna
Sabrina
Jess
Eret
Anne
Shona

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The Blog Hop runs from the 15th - 17th

SNS also has two kit clubs: The Stamp and Card-Making Video Kit Club is released on the 1st of each month and the new Multi-Project Kit Club is released on the 15th of each month.  Subscribe to the SNS You-Tube Channel to get great inspiration using all the products available in each kit.

The Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge group is on Facebook and runs from the 1st - 25th of each month.  A SNS image (either rubber or digi) is required.  The winner will receive a $15 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the SNS store.

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We hope you enjoy the New Reveal Blog Hop as much as we enjoy creating new projects for it.  Be sure to visit the SNS Blog for even more inspiration.  Something new is posted most every day.

Here is my card I created for the hop.

Products used on my card with direct links for your convenience:

Stamps:  Snowman With A Heart Digi314

Happiness Greetings 886

Glitter:  Cloud Nine GM2000

OceanBreeze GM2039

Embossing Powder:  Black Fine Detail EP171

Nuvo:  Glitter Accents Winter Cranberry 943N

GlitterMarker Ember Glow 170N

GlitterMarker Northern Lights 171N

Other:  Sakura Glue Pen (QUICKY)

StickerPaper 99558

Misc:  Heart EB folder

Spellbinders Heart To Heart Lace Doily dies
Cheery Lynn Designs Heart die


I started by die cutting a heart with a Spellbinders die,
then using a light and a darker ink, I stamped the leaf pattern
from the Happiness Greetings stamp set around the edge of the  heart.
It fit perfectly.

I used the digital stamp Snowman With A Heart that was already pre-colored
and fussy cut him out.
Using Nuvo Glitter Accents Winter Cranberry I added it to the large heart
and the heart 'buttons' going down the snowman.
I also stamped and fussy cut the flower on the hat using the same stamp set
Happiness Greetings.  
I placed the flower over the holly(I wanted it to look more of Valentine) that is part of the digi snowman and added
the Nuvo Ember Glow glitter pen (red) to that.
I did the same with the carrot nose, but this time using the orange glitter pen.
Using Nuvo Northern Lights glitter pen (green),
I added a bit of sparkle to the greenery of the flower.

Using a Sakura Quicky Glue Pen, I dotted it around the blue shading
around the snowman, then added Ocean Breeze glitter.

The background was embossed with a heart embossing folder.
I die cut a big heart from Cheery Lynn Designs Heart die by first adding my card stock to 
Sticker Paper, peeling off the paper then adding Cloud Nine glitter to the entire heart.
The sentiment is also from the Happiness Greetings stamp set,
stamped in Versamark, then embossed with Black Fine Detail embossing powder.
The entire finished piece was then adhered to a red card stock.

Next on our hop is our very talented and creative CHRIS.

Live Happy

Today is a new challenge theme at 

The Sisterhood of Crafters.

Our hostess is Terri and she has chosen the theme

'It's a Banner Year'.

My card came together with a few very simple things.

I had made a card for a granddaughter's birthday using

the rooster paper you see (she raises fancy chickens)

and it was laying on my work table.

The banner is one from a pretty group of ribbons, trims and such

my niece gave me for Christmas.

I punched little gingham hearts from a scrap to add to them.

I dug around in my 'organized' by color bag of cream 

already die cuts and such that were rejected another time

and found the Tutti Designs Stitched Square

and also the little embossed panel you see.

Both worked perfect for this card,

and of course I stamped my rooster on the square

using the SU (NBUS) stamp Rustic Rooster.

He was stamped with Dew Drops Love Letter, Dandelion and Cottage Ivy inks.

I very lightly spritzed with water, then stamped.

The little 'live happy' sentiment is also a SU from the set

You're Lovely.

I used a 3/4" and 1" punch for that.

Head on over to The Sisterhood and see all the lovely inspiration

my 'Sistah's' have to show you....join in with us!!

Entering the following challenges:

Word Art Wednesday .... ATG
2 Crafty Critter Crazies .... ATG (critter)(m)

Just My Type

Hi All!

I am filling in the next few months to help out

at Tutti Designs.

I know you all know I stepped down as the store designer there,

but when in need, help right...lol??

So you will be seeing me there each Tuesday for awhile...

here is my post there....enjoy!!

Hello, Diane with you today.

I have been asked to fill in the next few months

as one of the other designers has stepped down.

I have to apologize as I won't have all the wonderful

pictured details of how my card was made that the other girls do,

as these cards were made before I stepped in,

but I hope you will enjoy them anyway...I will be here every Tuesday.

Today I have a fun card created with Tutti Designs Love Typewriter.

I die cut it from a metallic gray paper.

I added a few little red metallic hearts.

The sentiment is from Unity 

and stamped on the Tutti Designs Cross Stitch Nesting Ovals.

I have 2 more cards using the same die in different ways.

this one is pretty simple, an embossed background and

a pretty piece of design paper, and a glittered typewrite,

wouldn't that be fun to have one of these??

The last card uses more of the red metallic paper

and a Tutti Designs Nesting Dotted Circles die.

Dies used on my projects:

Here are all the Tutti Designs links for your convenience.

Tutti Designs Store

Tutti Designs Pinterest

Tutti Designs Facebook

Tutti Designs Blog 

Thank you for visiting with me today.

Love

I have another FREE day today from having a DT project...

it gives me time to find a fun challenge and play...I LOVE that.

For today I chose the Time Out Photo Challenge (below).

I loved that it gave me an opportunity to use some Black & White

designer paper I have.

Only thing is, B&W stripes make me dizzy...

so I kind of have to work with it not looking at it LOL!

So, yesterday while I was having my lunch, Mack (dog)

went into a barking frenzy, and looking out I saw the UPS man leaving....

hmmm, went to the door and a nice box of Cheapo dies were waiting for me.

(more on Cheapo in a few days...exciting news there)

In the box was this really neat Stacked Love die.

I die cut it first from black, then from gold metallic.

I shadowed one under the other...pretty CAS for me,

but I like it!

Also entering the following challenges:
CAS on Friday ....Dies