CHECK OUT THIS CUTIE FROM WHIMSY AND STARS STUDIO!

Hi everyone!  It's my DT post day today at WHIMSY AND STARS STUDIO BLOG.  I hope you are all having a fabulous week.  If you've been reading my posts this week, you know my kids went back to school on Tuesday.  I thought that would give me more "free" time, but it has actually been a super busy week getting all their forms and beginning of the year stuff sorted!  Next week should be much less hectic:)

Anyway, today I am sharing Flowery Gifty which you can find at WHIMSY AND STARS STUDIO SHOP and it's available for Instant Download - woo hoo!!  I adore this image and knew I just had to have it when I saw it in the shop.  Of course, that is true of all Mabelle's images:)

I have colored this sweetie with Copics and cut her out with scissors then attached to Nestie cut out.  DP has been in my stash forever, but I am not sure where it is from.  Ribbon is seam binding and I have tied bow using my Bow Easy.  Sentiment is from My Craft Spot, cut with Nestie and bling from Darice added.  Sure hope you like it!   Flowery Gifty and all the other of Mabelle's FABULOUS images are available at WHIMSY AND STARS STUDIO SHOP.

Hugs!!

NEW CHALLENGE AT DELIGHTFUL CHALLENGES - BACK TO SCHOOL USING PRIMARY COLORS!

Hello everyone!  Back yet again today and  I'm happy to announce DELIGHTFUL CHALLENGES has a NEW CHALLENGE for your this week and it is:

BACK TO SCHOOL
(use PRIMARY colors)

You are not required to use a Digital Delights Shop Image to join in the fun but if you do, you can enter TWICE.  To enter twice when using a Digital Delight image, for your 1st entry use your card link.  For your 2nd entry use your blog address and add "2nd entry" after your name
**Please be sure to follow the challenge theme and rules or it will be removed.

Our Delightful Sponsor this week is

http://www.magnoliastamps.us/
Prize:
To be determined

For my creation today, I have chosen DIGITAL DELIGHTS SHOP image School Bus and sentiment from School Sentiments Set.  Image is cut with Lifestyle Crafts die after being colored with Copics and Sakura glitter pen, then daubed with Distress ink.  Sentiment is highlighted with Copics, cut with L'il Inkers die and daubed with Distress ink.  Buttons are from Bag O Buttons.  CS is Bazzill and DP is from my stash.  Sure hope you like it and will come play along with us!!

NEW RELEASES AT LITTLE MISS MUFFET!!

It's time for a NEW RELEASES at LITTLE MISS MUFFET and as always, the DT gals have made some amazing samples to inspire you! You will definitely want to pop on over and check those out.

Don't forget our DT Call - details can be found at LITTLE MISS MUFFET. DT Call closes at Midnight, Central Time, on Sunday 25 August. Late applications will not be accepted. Successful applicants will be contacted shortly thereafter... Good Luck :)

Reminder, our CUREENT CHALLENGE at LITTLE MISS MUFFET is "MONSTER BALL," so we are looking for those creations showing monsters!   You have until Tuesday, August 27 at 11:59pm CST to come enter your projects at LITTLE MISS MUFFET. Our challenge rules have changed - please check them out in the sidebar at LITTLE MISS MUFFET.

Reminder, we have a FACEBOOK FAN PAGE and we sure hope you will join us – just click the link to go there – LITTLE MISS MUFFET ON FACEBOOK.

Today I used LITTLE MISS MUFFET STAMPS NEW RELEASE digi image "Sonny Honeycloud Life's A Beach" from artist Pollycraft. I have colored this awesome image with Copics and cut out with Lifestyle Crafts die. Frame is cut with Nestie, DP DCWV, CS is Bazzill. Ribbon is from PaperMart, button from SU and pearls are Prima. Sentiment is from Pink By Designs and cut out with Nestie. Sure hope you like it and will pop on over to LITTLE MISS MUFFET STAMPS and check out all the new releases!!


Challenges:

It's time for our New Challenge at NUTCRAFTERS and this fortnight we are looking for SPOTS and/or STRIPES.   While you are not required to use an image from NUTCRAFTERS SHOP to play along in our challenge, you must use one if you would like to be the Main Winner or be chosen for Top 3. Remember, to be fair, only 1 entry per person. You have until Tuesday, September 3 to come play along.  Can’t wait to see your creations!

Additionally, the NUTCRAFTERS SHOP is now open, so head on over and check it out.  There’s a 15% discount being offered, so make sure you take advantage of this awesome deal!!

For my card today, I have chosen NUTCRAFTERS SHOP image from the Teen Trio set.  I have colored this wonderful image with Copics and cut with Nestie then daubed with Distress ink.  I chose papers from Cloud 9 Design and Bazzill.  Circle die is Nestie, pearl/bling flourishes are Prima, sentiment is Pink By Design and cut with Lifestyle Crafts die.   Sure hope you like it and will come join us!!

Additional Challenges:

NEW CHALLENGE AT INKY IMPRESSIONS - MAKE IT MASCULINE!

Happy day everyone!!    I cannot believe it is Wednesday already - this week has been a blur so far! Kids went back to school yesterday and I was the one who got homework - over 2 hrs. of paperwork - ugh!!

Anyway, we have our NEW CHALLENGE at INKY IMPRESSIONS CHALLENGE starting today and it is MAKE IT MASCULINE!

You do not need to use an image from INKY IMPRESSIONS to play along, but if you do, you will get 2 entries instead of 1 for purposes of random.org drawing for the winner. INKY IMPRESSIONS has a lot of awesome stamps to fit this theme, so hope you will check out the shop! You have until Tuesday, August 27 at 5pm EST to come play along.

You’ll definitely want to make a stop at INKY IMPRESSIONS INSPIRATION BLOG and check out all the fun projects being presented there. Lots of fun ideas and techniques!!  Plus, we have a DT Call for the INKY INSPIRATIONAL DT, so you will want to check that out.

Also, our INKY IMPRESSIONS FACEBOOK PAGE is a great place to see and share INKY IMPRESSIONS creations, so hope you will come join us there.

For my creation this week, I have chosen INKY IMPRESSIONS rubber stamp “Nicholas Summer Splash."  I have colored him with Copics and cut out with Nestie.  Piece behind also cut with Nestie.  Buttons from Bag O Buttons.  Sentiment is Pink By Design and cut with Verve die.  I chose star bling from Darice and added a border to royal blue CS using EK Success punch.  CS is Bazzill and DP is DCWV and Fancy Pants.  Hope you will come play along!!

Additional Challenges:

ANOTHER NEW RELEASE PEEK AT CRAFTY SENTIMENTS!

Our NEW RELEASE previews from CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS continue today and will be available in the shop for purchase Tomorrow, August 22!!  Right now the CRAFTY SENTIMENTS INSPIRATION BLOG is the place to be!  Hope you will come check out all the fabulous inspiration from the DT gals and some wonderful Guest Designers being posted over there – you will be able to find our New Release projects thru August 29 (we are off tomorrow though).

Today’s preview features “PRINCESS MASK” image once again featuring our fabulous new character “Isobel” part of our new Lollipop Dreams Series.  Trust me, you are going to adore ALL the images in the new release, 10 total!!

For today’s creation, I have colored Isobel with Copics and Sakura glitter pen and cut her out with scissors.  I have used  CS from Bazzill and DP from my stash.  Ribbon is from Hobby Lobby.  I used a set of dies from my stash - I don't remember what company it's from.  Embossing folder is Sizzix and butterfly sticker from Jolee's Boutique.  Sentiment is SP & Co. and cut with Nestie.  Sure hope you like it and will check out all the other girls creations as well!!

I want also remind you that CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS FACEBOOK PAGE is a fun place to visit and we have prizes, challenges and contests sometimes over there, so hope you will stop by:)

MORE NEW RELEASE PREVIEWS AT CRAFTY SENTIMENTS!!

Our NEW RELEASE previews from CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS continue today and will be available in the shop for purchase beginning August 22!!  Right now the CRAFTY SENTIMENTS INSPIRATION BLOG is the place to be!  Hope you will come check out all the fabulous inspiration from the DT gals and some wonderful Guest Designers being posted over there – you will be able to find our New Release sneak peeks thru August 29.

Today’s preview features “LILY FAIRY” image featuring our new character “Isobel” part of our new Lollipop Dreams Series.  Trust me, you are going to adore ALL the images in the new release, 10 total!!

For today’s creation, I have colored Isobel with Copics and cut out with Nestie.  I have used papers from GCD Studio and CS from Bazzill.  Ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon and bow made using Bow Easy.  Sentiment is from My Craft Spot, cut out with Nestie.  Sure hope you like it!!

I want also remind you that CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS FACEBOOK PAGE is a fun place to visit and we have prizes, challenges and contests sometimes over there, so hope you will stop by:)

MAKE IT COLORFUL CHALLENGE AT CRAFTY SENTIMENTS!!

We have our NEW CHALLENGE at CRAFTY SENTIMENTS starting today and it is MAKE IT COLORFUL!  Be sure to stop by CRAFTY SENTIMENTS to check out this week’s amazing DT creations and hopefully to play along in our challenge as well!

Our winner's prize this time is a generous voucher from CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS – what a fabulous prize!

Btw, the CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS store has been redone to provide easier navigation plus an updated design - go check it out, it's AWESOME!!  Reminder - we now have a new digital release every Wednesday!!


Remember, you can use any products you like on your challenge submissions, but if you use a stamp or digi image from CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS your entry will be counted 3X for purposes of our random.org winner's draw!! Make sure you put a “3” after your name. You have until Monday, August 26 at 9pm GMT to join in the fun.

Right now the CRAFTY SENTIMENTS INSPIRATION BLOG is the place to be!   We are previewing our NEW RELEASES and this release is AMAZING - 10 new stamps!!  Hope you will go check it out:)

Finally, before I present my creation, I want to tell you that CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS FACEBOOK PAGE is a fun place to visit and we have prizes, challenges and contests sometimes over there, so hope you will pay a visit.

For my creation today, I have used CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS digi image  Harriet Beautiful Rose and I have colored her with Copics, cut with Sizzix die and daubed with distress ink.  Papers are Cloud 9 Design DP and Bazzill CS.  I cut the banner out of of Cloud 9 Design DP.  Sentiment is cut with Verve die and is a clear stamp from my stash.  Pearls are from Prima.   I sure hope you like it and will come join us!!

Additional Challenges:

NEW CHALLENGE INKY IMPRESSIONS - THINGS WITH WINGS

Happy day everyone!!   We have our current CHALLENGE at INKY IMPRESSIONS CHALLENGE right now and it is THINGS WITH WINGS!  I apologize for the lateness of this post - it got stuck in draft mode and I have been so busy all week/weekend getting kids ready for school and then at soccer tournament out of town.

You do not need to use an image from INKY IMPRESSIONS to play along, but if you do, you will get 2 entries instead of 1 for purposes of random.org drawing for the winner. INKY IMPRESSIONS has a lot of awesome stamps to fit this theme, so hope you will check out the shop! You have until Tuesday, August 20 at 5pm EST to come play along.

You’ll definitely want to make a stop at INKY IMPRESSIONS INSPIRATION BLOG and check out all the fun projects being presented there. Lots of fun ideas and techniques!!

Also, our INKY IMPRESSIONS FACEBOOK PAGE is a great place to see and share INKY IMPRESSIONS creations, so hope you will come join us there.

For my creation this week, I have chosen INKY IMPRESSIONS rubber stamp “Fairy LiLi."  I have colored her with Copics and cut out with Nesties.  DP is K and Co. and CS is Bazzill.  Die used for DP is Nellie's.  Sentiment is from Pink Cat Studio and cut out with Nestie.  Flowers are from Prima. Hope you will come play along!!

Additional Challenges:

NEW RELEASE PREVIEWS START TODAY AT CRAFTY SENTIMENTS!!

Our NEW RELEASE previews from CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS start today and will be available in the shop for purchase beginning August 22!!  Right now the CRAFTY SENTIMENTS INSPIRATION BLOG is the place to be!  Hope you will come check out all the fabulous inspiration from the DT gals and some wonderful Guest Designers being posted over there – you will be able to find our New Release sneak peeks from today, August 19 thru August 29.

Today’s preview features “Off to the Ball” image and introduces our new character “Isobel” part of our new Lollipop Dreams Series.  Trust me, you are going to adore ALL the images in the new release, 10 total!!

For today’s creation, I have colored Isobel with Copics and Sakura pens.  I have used papers from DCWV DP and CS from Bazzill.  Buttons are from DeNami Designs, sentiment is from Pink Cat Studio, cut out with Nestie and Prima pearl added.  I really love this gorgeous stamp and I know you will too!!

I want also remind you that CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS FACEBOOK PAGE is a fun place to visit and we have prizes, challenges and contests sometimes over there, so hope you will stop by:)

WHIMSY AND STARS STUDIO NEW RELEASE!!

I hope today is the start of a great week for all of you.  It’s going to be another busy one here with dr. appts., meet the teacher nights and the kids going back to school.  I’ve had a great summer with my kids at home, so I will be having mixed emotions this week!

I’m super pleased to announce our NEW RELEASE at WHIMSY AND STARS STUDIO – and there’s 2 this time – “Ribbon Boy” and “Ribbon Girl.”  Each DT member has made a wonderful creation with one of these new images representing causes near and dear to our hearts.

     

Both images are available now at WHIMSY AND STARS STUDIO SHOP.  Btw, WHIMSY AND STARS STUDIO SHOP offers INSTANT DOWNLOADS on all digital purchases, woo hoo!!

I hope you will also visit WHIMSY AND STARS STUDIO today and see all the DT creations as well as be/become a follower and leave a comment for a chance to win a great prize!!  1 random winner will be chosen from the comments to receive a digi of choice from WHIMSY AND STARS STUDIO SHOP!!  Winner will be announced on August 21st.

For my creation, I have used the new “Ribbon Girl” image from WHIMSY AND STARS STUDIO SHOP.  Image is colored with Copics and cut out with Nestie.  I chose to make the Autism ribbon, which is puzzle pieces in primary colors.  My oldest daughter is Autistic and she’s such a special person, and although she can make life very challenging, I love her with all my heart and soul.  I found this sentiment from Verve clear stamps and just thought it fit so perfectly and it rings so true.   Sentiment is cut with Nestie and corner punch.  Papers are Echo Park DP and Bazzill CS.  I also used an EK Success punch and SU buttons to decorate my card.  Thanks so much for visiting today

BACK TO SCHOOL CHALLENGE AT DI'S DIGI DESIGNS!!

Happy Saturday to everyone!!  Another busy week and a busy weekend to follow.  My boys are both playing in a soccer tournament this weekend, so lots of running around, but the fun kind:)  Shouldn't be too hot, which will be great.  Then, school starts next week, so still busy but should have more time for blogging, etc. while the kids are at school:)

We have a NEW CHALLENGE for you over at DI’S DIGI DESIGNS and it is BACK TO SCHOOL! You have until 11:59pm EST on Friday, August 30th to come join the fun. Remember, you don’t need to use an image from DI'S DIGI STAMPS to play along, but if you do, you have a chance to win 2 images from DI'S DIGI STAMPS in addition to a chance at the sponsor prize – a $10 voucher from MARKER POP!!!

DI'S DIGI STAMPS is Di’s NEW STORE and I hope you will check it out – DI'S DIGI DOWNLOADS is still open and new images are still being added there as well, but DI'S DIGI STAMPS features easier navigation as well as awesome galleries of Di’s images being used on some wonderful creations!

My creation today uses DI’S DIGI STAMPS "Little Pippa's Kitty."  I have colored this cute image with Copics, cut out with Nellie's die and daubed with distress ink.  Sentiment is from There She Goes clear stamps and cut out with Lifestyle Crafts die.  Notebook paper sticker is from Jolee's Boutique, papers are from Bazzill (CS) and DCWV DP.  Sure hope you like it and that you will come play along!!

NEW CHALLENGE AT DELIGHTFUL CHALLENGES - ANYTHING BUT A CARD

Hello everyone!  Back yet again today and  I'm happy to announce DELIGHTFUL CHALLENGES has a NEW CHALLENGE for your this week and it is:

ANYTHING BUT A CARD

You are not required to use a Digital Delights Shop Image to join in the fun but if you do, you can enter TWICE.  To enter twice when using a Digital Delight image, for your 1st entry use your card link.  For your 2nd entry use your blog address and add "2nd entry" after your name
**Please be sure to follow the challenge theme and rules or it will be removed.

Our Delightful Sponsor this week is

Prize 
$15 store gift card

For my creation today, I have chosen DIGITAL DELIGHTS SHOP image Flower Power Daisy, who I have colored with Copics, cut with Lifestyle Crafts die and daubed with Memento ink.  I made a little tote bag which I put post-it notes in.  I varied the instructions for a 3 x 3 post-it bag that I found on Splitcoast b/c I wanted a larger bag to showcase this cute image.  I added brads from Bo Bunny to hold the handle.  Papers are SU DP and CS as well as Bazzill CS.  I used a Fiskars punch for the handle and the cut outs on the bag.   Sure hope you like it and will come play along with us!!

MY TUTORIAL DAY FOR YUMI & FUMI HANDMADE BLOG

Hi everyone, today is my first post on theYumi & Fumi Handmade blog since joining the awesome Yumi & Fumi Handmade DT!!  Today I am sharing a quick project idea that I had after finding Fumi with Turtle stamp at YUMI & FUMI HANDMADE SHOP.  This stamp is from the Peek-A-Boo series and I pictured Fumi looking out from a door, so I decided to make one for her to stand behind.

First I cut out a piece of cardstock, and then I used my score pal to make the hinge part of the door by scoring in about 1/2 inch.

Next I chose my Nesties for windows in the door - I decided 1 at the top and 3 below.

After cutting the windows, I trimmed my piece of Magic Mesh, which is already pre-sticky

and then adhered it to the inside.  I love the way it turned out, but decided I wanted some more personality for the door, so I found some SU DP and added the windows by lining it up with my already cut out door.

I think it looks a lot better with the additional designed paper over top.  Then, I added it to my base card, where I also used SU papers.  I added a brad from Bo Bunny for the door knob.

Then I added my Copic colored Yumi with Turtle stamp that I cut out with scissors as well as this cute sentiment from Jaded Blossom, which is cut with Nestie.  Bling from Mark Richards rounds out my creation.  I sure hope you like it and that you found my tutorial helpful.

Hugs!!