Hello Friend - Sneak Peek

Here's a sneak peek with the second stamp set from Chickengirl Designs. This cute little bear image is from the soon to be released set called In the Forest from i {heart} papers. I used the 'Offbeat' Basic Grey 6 X 6 pad. To give the card a different look I cut strips of dp and started weaving. The flower is a separate image in the set and is a single stamp. It's hard to see in the picture but the bear is actually popped up with dimensionals. Did you notice that I didn't use ribbon? Sometimes I amaze myself. Stay tuned for the full reveal of both sets on August 9th. Sometime after the reveal I'll give you a chance to win the set featured below.




Stamps: i {heart} papers - In the Forest (Chickengirl Designs)
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Real Red, White, Basic Grey Offbeat dp
Ink: Black
Accessories: Copics, Dimensionals, EK Success Punch, White Gel Pen, Pearl Accents

It's Twisted Thursday!

Twisted Thursday is back! The sisters from Shirleys 2 Girls had a blast at CHA and are now back and ready for business. This week's TWIST is to add polka dots. Easy peasy, right? I used the daffodil digital image DG18 from S2G and paired it up with a sentiment from BFF Mazie SG 701. Yep I'm a digi gal. Here are some of the benefits of going digital: you can get them quick, no shipping and handling charges, they can be re-sized and printed out as a single image or multiple, they can be flipped, and the list goes on.

I had to come up with something quick since I was down to the wire with this challenge. I sure hope you like it. To enter is to create a card using this week's sketch and twist and add the link to Mr. Linky on the S2G Challenge Blog by next Wednesday at midnight. The winner will be announced on Friday. When uploading to Splitcoast use the keyword S2GSC20. Good Luck and I can't wait to see what you make.




Stamps: Shirleys 2 Girls - Daffodil DG18, BFF Mazie SG 701 sentiment
Paper: Ballet Blue, Crushed Curry, White, Imaginsce DP
Accessories: Copics, Dimensionals, SU oval and scallop oval punch, Spellbinders, SU Striped Ribbon, SU Dusty Durango Polka Dot Ribbon, Silver Cord, American Crafts Button, Misc. Flower

Here's this week's sketch:




Be sure to check out what the other DT members made:

Pat
Justine
Erin
Debbie
Joy
Karolyn

Who says beetles can't be pink?

Here's my first sneak peek with one of the Chickengirl Designs stamps. This cute little beetle image is from the soon to be released set called Hugs from a Bug from i {heart} papers. I used the Sunshine Lollipops Wee Bundle pad by Sassafras Lass which just happens to be on sale. Can't beat that. I also used my heart shaped Nestabilities dies and pearl accents to make the card a little more endearing. Bugs can be cute, right? Of course I prefer the stamped kind. I'll be posting a sneak peek from the other set called Into the Forest later this week. All I'll say is Grrr....!! It's also the set that I'll be offering for free blog candy this month.




Stamps: i {heart} papers - Hugs from a bug (chickengirl designs)
Paper: Regal Rose, Bashful Blue, Tempting Turquoise, White, Sassafras Lass
Ink: Black
Accessories: Copics, Dimensionals, Nesties, 5/8 inch SU Rose Ribbon, Pearl Accents

Stamping Tip: When using smaller stamps think in multiples. Its the easiest way to fill up space on a card with ease.

Digital Tuesday Challenge #18- Bling

This week's Digital Tuesday Challenge is hosted by My Grafico. The winner of the challenge this week will win 1 set from My Grafico of their choice. They have some really great digital sets over there. The set the DT used this week is called Slumber Party and it is just filled with fun images. I'll be sure to use this set again and again.

To enter the drawing simply make a card using a digital image and add a little bling. Then all you have to do is use Mr. linky to add your project. Remember you don't need to have a blog, you can also link to your card in an online gallery, just use DT18 when uploading. Good Luck and Happy Creating.




Stamps: My Grafico - Slumber Party
Paper: Basic Black, Melon Mambo, White, DP from Denmark
Accessories: Copics, Dimensionals, Pearl Accents, SU Circle Punches

Squigglefly Challenge

This week's Squigglefly challenge was to think Christmas. We were asked to make a Christmas card using this cute little reindeer image. I can't wait to see what everyone else has done with it.

Stamps: Squigglefly - Reindeer

Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Garden Green, White, Me & My Big Ideas

Accessories: Copics, Ribbon Fx Ribbon, Dimensionals, Misc. Chipboard Embellishment

Exciting News!!

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! i {heart} papers is having an exclusive stamp release from Jannie Ho of Chickengirl Design. YUP... you read that right! i {heart} papers is releasing its own stamp line and I am going to be part of the IHP DT. Two of Jannie's sets will be released this month. And if that's not enough there are other illustrators with different styles working on additional sets. So there are a lot of exciting and new things coming soon.

And just so you don't miss out they are launching a new newsletter to make sure you’re up to date on what’s going on here with releases, new products, SALES, COUPONS, and other good stuff. If you’ve ordered in the past you will automatically get the first issue. If you don’t want it, you can easily unsubscribe. If you’ve never ordered but would like to subscribe just head over to the i {heart} papers website and sign up!

We’ll be doing some sneak peeks starting tomorrow and on the 9th will be the full reveal. Be sure to check in every day so you don’t miss a single thing! Check out the links on my sidebar and feel free to visit the very talented designers on the team.