DeNami Blog Hop!

Hello!  I am super excited to have the "hoppers" for DeNami's Autumn blog hop come visit my blog.  Welcome!  If you came from Nicki Scheck's blog, you're on the right track.  If you want to start from the beginning or if you get lost along the way, click on the Blog Hop Badge above and it will take you back to home base.   Now let me get to my card ... Enjoy!

For my card, I used two of DeNami's stamps.  The larger image is called Mimi's Pumpkin Patch, and the individual pumpkin is from the stamp called Pumpkin Patch Border.  I only wanted one pumpkin as an accent piece, so I used a Tombow marker to ink just one.  I think they sell an individual one, but I don't own it.  The card layout is one I have used before and it works very well with images that are as large as this one.  I love how it came out.  Don't you?  

Recipe:
Paper - Bella Blvd. One Fall Day Line called "Just Leafy", Cardstock White, Orange, Olive
Stamps - DeNami Designs
Ink - Versafine Black, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Black Tombow Marker (for indiv. pumpkin)
Tools - Classic Circles & Blossom Nestibilities, Sizzix Polka Dots embossing  folder, Marvy corner rounder punch
Other - Button, Ribbon, Rhinestones from Hero Arts, Linen Thread from The Cat's Pajamas

Don't forget there are two gift certificates that YOU could win!  All you have to do is leave comments on the blogs along the way and your name might be randomly drawn!  How easy and fun is that?  You have until Monday night at 11:59 p.m. PST to leave comments!  

Now let me get you on your way.  Your next stop is Laurie Chilton.
Thanks for visiting.  I hope you will come back to visit soon!

Happy Stamping!

Tina

Reminder for Tomorrow!

Hello!  I just wanted to pop in and remind you of DeNami's blog hop tomorrow.  It all starts on Sunday, at 8 a.m. PST.  This is my first blog hop to participate in and I am pretty excited about it.  My card is all made and ready to show you and the other hoppers!

As in other blog hops, there are prizes to be won!  For a chance to win one of two $20 gift certificates, all you need to do is leave a comment on the participating blogs (like mine!) by midnight on Monday. 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Big 5 Card Challenge! (+ Blog Hop Announcement)

Hello!  Sorry about skipping a day of posting.  I decided to try and get all five of my cards completed to show you all at once.  I am again participating in one of the big challenges from Verve.  This one is in conjunction with their Fall Release Week.  Even though making five cards is alot to complete, I like doing the challenges because it will put my name into the hat for a chance to win their whole release!  I haven't won anything yet, but I always say ... "if you're not in it, you can't win it!"  I feel like I have spent days and days on them, but in reality I started on them on Monday after I got my Texas Tues-Step card done and I finished them on Wednesday evening.  I wanted to keep my fall theme going, and also I wanted to do fall since that is what their release is.  Back in August, when I did the last five card challenge, I used almost all Verve stamps.  But, this time, I found I didn't have enough fall Verve stamps.  I might just be taking a look at their fall release ... there might be some I need (want)!  I will show you each of my cards, the sketch, and the details before going on to the next one.  Enjoy!

I also have an announcement about a blog hop coming up that I am participating in, so be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of this post to hear about that!  Back to my cards ...

Card 1 - This is just about my least favorite.  But at least I did use a Verve stamp on this one.  Very simple.  Maybe that is why I don't particularly like it, you think?

Recipe:
Paper - Die Cuts With A View Cafe Mediterranean Matstack, Cardstock White, Turquoise, Brown
Stamps - Flower by Verve Fancy Florals Remixed, Autumn by Hero Arts
Ink - Marvy Matchables Brown, Turquoise
Other - Ribbon by Creative Impressions, Brad by Queen & Co., Pearls by Queen & Co.

Card 2 -

These cute pilgrims are from a new Hero Arts set.  I really wanted to use these new stamps but they were almost too big for my panel with the oval shape on there too.  But I got it to work, and I think it came out pretty cute.  I debated about adding the pumpkin because it is almost as big as the pilgrims but I decided it gave the card color and some dimension.

Recipe:
Paper - Basic Grey Max & Whiskers Pad, Cardstock White, Black, Orange
Stamps - Hero Arts clear set called So Thankful
Ink - Versafine Black, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol
Tools - Petite Scalloped Circle & Petite Circle Nestibilities, Tim Holtz Paper Piercing Tool & Stampin' Up piercing guide
Other - Ribbon, Black Pearls by Queen & Co.

Card 3 -


For this one, I went with an old stamping technique. Glossy paper, solid stamp, & markers.  Basically, I made my own background paper, something I did every day before I started using all the pre-printed papers. My sentiment is Verve, and even though it says nothing "fallish", I think it works for fall.  Because, without God, there would be no fall leaves.  The little maple leaf on my accent is punched out and then diamond glaze was added.  Now, I have to tell you about my happy mistake.  While the diamond glaze was drying, I accidentally layed something on top and so it ended up with a small dent after it dried.  Instead of making another, I added cracks to the whole thing.  And then I went over it with a black Marvy matchable pad, and used a napkin to pull off the black.  It left the black in the cracks on the leaf.  The end result worked out for the best, and that is what I call a happy mistake!

Recipe:
Paper - Orange Dot is from Hanko and is a type of Japenese Washi paper from my ex-stores class stash, Cardstock Ochre, Black, Kromecoat Glossy White from JudiKins
Stamps - Leaf by The Stamp in the Hand, Sentiment by Verve
Ink - Tombow Markers, Versafine Black, Marvy Matchable Black (for leaf cracks)
Tools - Maple Punch by Punch Bunch
Other - Ribbon by Stampin' Up, Baubles by Stamping Bella



Card 4 -

This is my favorite of all five!  I think I will be repeating this one, in fact, I think this might have to be one of my Thanksgiving cards I will make more of to send out.  It it very simple, but yet with the added elements, it doesn't appear as simple as it is.  My favorite kind of sketch!  When I stamped the leaf flourish on the white panel, I thought it needed just a little added something, so I went back and added tiny stickers from Stampendous.  And then, at the end, when I chose the bright orange ribbon, I thought that I should have picked out a brighter orange cardstock, so to brighten up the orange I did use, I added those tiny stickers again to the circle accent piece.  If I was making several of these, I might pick out brighter cardstock in the beginning to match my ribbon,so I could leave this last (kinda tedious) step out!

Recipe:
Paper - Bella Blvd. One Fall Day Line called "Just Leafy", Cardstock White, Green, Orange
Stamps - Sentiment by Verve, Leaf Flourish by Hero Arts
Ink - Versafine Spanish Moss, Marvy Matchable Brown
Tools - Classic Circle Nestiblities (sent thru machine at the same time to create the circle accent piece, EK Success Scalloped border punch
Other - Ribbon by Unknown, Green Pearls by Queen & Co., Orange Dot Spaklers by Stampendous

Card 5 -

Do I like this one?  Well, I don't think it is my favorite sketch, but I do like how it turned out.  The turkey is from that same Hero Art's set that the pilgrims are on.  The sketch was a little foreign to me and so I made all the layers from white cardstock first to help me to visualize how it would be and then I cut the pattern paper from each of the white cardstock pieces. 

Recipe:
Paper - All DP is from Basic Grey Max & Whiskers paper pad, Cardstock Brown, Ochre
Stamps - Hero Arts clear set "Be Thankful"
Ink - Versafine Vintage Sepia, Prismacolor Pencils
Tools - Classic Circle Nestiblities, EK Success Victorian Corner Punch
Other - Ribbon by Creative Impressions, Pearls by Queen & Co.

 

Now, on to the announcement ... a while back I came across a blog hop from DeNami and I ended up adding comments on the participants blogs for another drawing!   Wendy, one of the ones that commented on my blog, reminded me that I should join the blog hops because she knows I have DeNami stamps as she taught a whole weekend of DeNami classes when I still had the store.  Anyway, I saw where they are having another blog hop, this one using any of there fall stamps,  with an open invitation to anyone to join in ... so I am!  I am always trying to get more followers to my blog, and I thought this would be a good way to do just that! 

This coming Sunday is the day!  It all starts at 8 a.m. PST so I think that means 10 a.m. for us!  I will post a reminder on Friday or Saturday because I know you are not used to showing up here on the weekends!

Until then - thanks for sticking through such a long post from me! 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Happy Fall Y'all!

I had to add the "y'all" to the title since today is another addition of Texas Tues-Step.  I told you that on the Texas Tues-Step days, you probably would not be seeing fall cards, but today I  decided to keep my fall/Halloween momentum going and make my card have a fall theme.  It is different, not like any Texas card I have ever seen.  But different is not always bad and I kinda like it!  Let me show you and you can be the judge ,,, enjoy!

I went through my sketch folder, found one I thought would work and started creating.  My Texas is a stamp from Deadbeat Designs (he is on on the team ... so I really try to use his images if at all possible).  The stamp had the words "God bless Texas" on the inside of the Texas shape, but because I didn't want the saying for this card, I just didn't ink that part.  I got all the layers done but went to digging through drawers to find some kind of embellishments, or something that I could add to the Texas shape to tie in with my DP I used.  Oh my gosh, I found all kinds of things.  I have so much stuff that I didn't even remember having ... yes, a true stamper!  Oh sorry, got a little off track.  Anyway, I found some copper Peel-Offs with a branch that reminded me of the DP, so that is the little sticker on top of my Texas shape.  It got colored with Magenta's Peel-Off marker before adding it.  I found 3 or four of these corduroy buttons, so you will probably see these again!  And last but not least, I found a whole little package of gold leaves.  So, I painted it with sharpies!  I originally thought I would want some dark navy ribbon for the card, but after looking through hundreds of yards of ribbon I own, I found I don't have any solid dark blue.  So, I ended up going with the linen thread, which worked!

Recipe:

Paper - Little Yellow Bicycle Fresh Print Traveler Line -Leaf Medley, Cardstock Natural White, Rust, Olive Green, Navy
Stamps - Texas by Deadbeat Designs, Happy Fall by A Muse
Ink - Versafine Majestic Blue, Magenta Peel-Off Marker - Green, Sharpies Green & Brown
Tools - Labels 9, Classic Circles Nestibilities, Square Lattice embossing folder by Stampin' Up, Scalloped Border Punch by EK Success
Other - Sticker Branch Peel-Off by Magenta, Button & Leaf Charm - unknown, Green Pearls by Queen & Co., Linen Thread by The Cat's Pajamas

Don't forget to click on the Texas Team links on the right side of my blog.  They should have some more great Texas creations for you.  And I will see you tomorrow.   

Happy Stamping!
Tina  

Trick or Treat!

Hello!  I had a little bit of a time deciding whether I should make a Halloween card or a fall themed card.  I decided I had better make a Halloween card as I will need to make additional ones of each one I make so I can have some to send.  I have gotten in the habit of just buying one 12 x 12 of each pattern paper since I make cards for the blog.  However, I need to rethink this when I am purchasing holiday papers, because it is hard to get very many cards out of one 12 x 12.  Along with the paper I used on my card today, I also purchased a set of clear sets that match and that is where my little "Frankie" is from.  I went with a sketch I have done before except I changed it up a little and didn't do as many circles.  You'll recognize it when you see it, I am sure.  Let me show you my card and then I will give you more details.  Enjoy!

Can we say embellishments galore on this one?  We have ribbon, a button, and rhinestones!  I like the way it came out.  Frankie is too cute!

Recipe:

Paper - My Minds Eye - Blackbird Line Big Dots & Costumes, Lime Star Paper from $1 packs at Target, Cardstock Black, White, Orange
Stamps - My Minds Eye Blackbird Clear Set
Ink - Versafine Black, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol
Tools - Classic Scalloped Circle & Classic Circle Nestiblities, Sizzix Polka Dots embossing folder
Other - Ribbon by May Arts, Button, Linen Thread by The Cat's Pajamas, Black Rhinestones by Hero Arts

I will be back tomorrow for Texas Tues-Step.  And then later in the week, I am hoping to make cards for Verve's 5 card sketch challenge for their new release. Oh, and today's card I am linking to this blog called Stamptacular Sunday because their challenge this week is to make a card with at least 5 layers.  I think this card fits the bill perfectly!  Lots happening, so check back often!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Find & Share!

Today's post is kinda like a show and tell.  You see today my hubby & I went to Canton and I found a couple of items that will go into my "stamp shack" and I wanted to show you.  Hence the title - Find & Share!  The first is this chest with 6 slim drawers that I think will be perfect to separate and hold my 12 x12 scrapbook papers. Or it that dosen't work, it could also hold stamps, but as of now, I am thinking paper, maybe separated by color or theme.  Any ideas?  The chest was marked $25 and I asked if they would go lower and I was told $15 and I said "sold"! 

My other find was a book with sheet music.  On several blogs I have seen where they have added a strip of sheet music to their cards.  I found a perfect book with lots of music to cut out.  This find cost me ONE dollar!  Here are the pics.

That is it for my find and share!  Thanks for hanging with me!  I however, do have one more item to show you ... remember yesterday's card?  The one where I use the peg stamps from Rubber Stamp Tapestry?  I made a comment in my post about wishing I had added some of my pearl baubles.  I have now done that and so I wanted to show you the card now.  I like it better.  What do you think?

 Enjoy the rest of your weekend!  See you on Monday!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

P.S. One more thing, I figured out how to make my pics taken with my cell phone camera not to appear sideways on my blog!  Woo Hoo!  You won't have to turn your head to the left like you did in last Monday's post! 

Happy Fall to One 'n All!

Today is October 1st so I have decided I should switch gears and start giving you Fall, Thanksgiving, and Halloween creations!  You see in past years, when I didn't have a blog, I would come up with one card idea for Halloween and one card idea for Thanksgiving and I would make as many cards as needed of each.  But, since I now have this blog that I make cards for four to five times a week, I figure I can use those cards for the two holidays.  Now, it is true I might have to make more than one card each especially for Halloween since it is only a few weeks away. But at least I won't be having to make 20 of one...yea!   I do have to say, I might have to throw in a few non fall cards.  Like for the Texas Tues-Step cards or for a birthday card I might make for someone, but other than that I will do my best to give you lots of fall ideas!  Are you worried, that you won't see any more flowers?  Well, you might see some fall flowers!  Now, let me show you my first fall card.  Enjoy! 

Don't you love the fall leaves surrounding the sentiment?  I used  a set from Rubber Stamp Tapestry to create this.  I have a bunch of their sets but I don't always think to use them.  But today, this set is the first that came to mind!  If you are not familiar with this company, their stamps are on wood mounted pegs and are sold in coordinating sets.  So easy and fun to use. If you want to check them out, here is their blog.

Looking at the card now, I kinda wish I would have added some kind of baubles to the right hand corner of the sentiment panel.  Oh well!   It is pretty either way!  It will definitely be one to send!  What do you think?

Recipe:

Paper - Cardstock White, Ochre, Wine, Green (No DP ... can you believe it?)
Stamps - Rubber Stamp Tapestry Indian Summer set of 5, Sentiment by DRS Designs
Ink - Sentiment - Versafine Black, Leaves - Marvy Matchables #72 Pine Green, #96 Jungle Green, #13 Ochre, #64 Plumm #135 Dark Walnut, #43 Brilliant Yellow
Tools - Stampin' Up Square Lattice embossing folder, Marvy Corner Rounder Punch
Other - Ribbon by Unknown, Button (notice how I put small strip of wine cardstock thru holes in button)

Have a great weekend!   I should be back on Monday to give you more card ideas!
Happy Stamping!
Tina