Runway Rewind

So, you remember that one time, yesterday, when I posted my Runway Inspired Challenge card? Yeah, well, I have another one today. Dude. I TOLD you I loved that inspiration image! For reals, though.

Today's card uses basically the same sketch I used yesterday, only I moved the sentiment a bit, played with the colors, and used completely different mediums. So, in other words, it's the same, but different.

Here is a reminder of the inspiration picture just in case you were a slacker yesterday and didn't see my post yet. (Yeah, dude. I totes just called you out for that. I mean, seriously, it's not like you can't browse blogs while you watch the Emmy's. They are mostly boring, anyway. For reals.)

And here is what I created based on this wonderfully inspiring look!



I used some awesome stamps from Winnie & Walter and distress inks to get the watercolor look on these. I generally prefer to use watercolor paints over inks, but with these layering stamps, it was SO easy to use the inks for a great look!



I added a touch of clear Wink of Stella to the banner and to the sentiment for just a bit of lovely shimmer. I just LOVE sparkle! I also used the same woodgrain paper that I used yesterday, from Carta Bella's Sew Lovely collection. This is a surprisingly useful paper pad to have around. I really like it, and I totally don't sew, dudes.

So, there you have it! Between yesterday and today two pretty different cards that are actually pretty much the same. Fun stuff, folks. Fun. Stuff. You can find a full list of supplies I used for this card below in the links.

Have a Happy!

*RESERVE Winnie & Walter THE BIG THE BOLD AND THE HAPPY Clear Stamps Winnie & Walter The Big The Bold and The Extras *Carta Bella SEW LOVELY 6 x 6 Paper Pad CB-SL25015 *Carta Bella SEW LOVELY 12 x 12 Collection Kit CB-SL25016 My Favorite Things Black Licorice Hybrid Ink *PRE-ORDER Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MINI KIT #2 TDPK40323 *PRE-ORDER Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad MINI KIT #1 TDPK40316 *PRE-ORDER Tim Holtz MINI DISTRESS INK PADS SETS 1, 2, & 3 Ranger DMIPSX3 *Tim Holtz DISTRESS INK PAD FESTIVE BERRIES Ranger WINTER *Tim Holtz Distress Ink PAD SPUN SUGAR Pink Ranger *Tim Holtz DISTRESS INK PAD FADED JEANS Blue Ranger *Sakura KOI MEDIUM WATERBRUSH Water Brush Watercolor #6 *My Mind's Eye CHARMED Enamel Dots Record It! REC104 *Precision Heat Embossing Emboss Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200 *Ranger WATERCOLOR PAPER Inkssentials Surfaces ISW39532 *Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# BLACK BL8 *Tombow Adhesive Craft Stamp DISPENSER & REFILL Dot Pattern Runner 62143 Permanent *Fiskars Compact STAMPING PRESS Stamp Entire Project at Once! 02958

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Catch A Wave! - Newton's Nook Blog Hop Time!

Hello, friends! I am super excited to be participating in the celebration of Newton's Nook Designs' first year! I was honored to be a part of the very first Newton's Nook Designs Design Team and I have truly loved watching the company grow! They have such cute designs and I just love their stamps! We have a FABULOUS blog hop for you today featuring some really great designers AND PRIZES!!! You can start right off with the Newton's Nook Blog!

I am excited to be playing with some of the BRAND NEW July release stamps for the hop today! I am loving these fun surfboards!



As you can see, I decided to stamp the board several times, colored them, and then cut out one of the surfboards to create a shaker! I stamped the image onto the acetate before adding it to the shaker box so the board details would still be there. So much fun!!!



I used some great Carta Bella papers from the Ahoy, There! Collection. I love how these papers worked so well with the stamps! Totally fun!

Your next stop on the hop is Emily Leiphart! Be sure to head on over to check out the inspiration and the great chance to win some prizes, too!

Celebrate with us and enter to win!Would you like to win a $10 coupon for Newton's Nook Designs online shop? We will be choosing TWO lucky winners! 

Here’s how to win:Comment on the Design Team Member and Guest blogs (see list below)! TWO winners will be chosen at random from the collective blogs in the blog hop. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Sunday, July 20th at 9 pm CDT to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Monday, July 21st. We are running a giveaway on our Facebook page too so make sure to enter here for another chance to win!!

Here is the full list in case you need it!

Special Guests 
Jennifer Ingle
Emily Leiphart
Jocelyn Olson
Simon Says Stamp

Design Team:
Taheerah Atchia
Lydia Brooke
Larissa Heskett
Diane Jaquay
Samantha Mann
Crafty Math-Chick
Shellye McDaniel
Jess Moyer
Stephanie Muzzulin


Danielle Pandeline
Tessa Wise

Have a Happy!!!

Made With Love

Happy Wednesday!  Hey!  Guess what?  It's NOT snowing!!!  It's a MIRACLE!  LOL!  I am excited to share a card with you for our Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!  The challenge is to create cards with a Wedding or Anniversary theme.  This week the Design Team is using some Prima goodies!  They have such a wide range of pretty things!  I wanted to find something a bit different that not everyone might think of when they think Prima, so I went with this great pocket pad!  I also pulled out some of the Lizzie Anne Designs stamps and dies that are exclusive to Simon Says Stamp for my card!



If a marriage isn't made with love, well, than I would say there isn't much hope.  My sentiment isn't necessarily the first one considers when creating a wedding or anniversary card, but I think it works so beautifully!  And...if you look closely, you will see that the gift card tucked into the pocket is for Michael's!  I know if MY husband gave me this anniversary card I'd be a pretty happy girl!  :)  For reals, though.



I used some fun stuff on this card!  Dies, wood veneer, AWESOME papers, and, like I said, some super cute stamps and dies!  You can find them all in the inlinkz at the bottom of this post!

And now it's YOUR turn!  Create a NEW Wedding or Anniversary themed card and link it up over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog for your chance to win a $50 Gift Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Store!  DUDE!  If you need help spending that, just give me a heads up.  *wink*  *wink*

Have a Happy, folks!  I certainly plan to do so!

*Simon Says DIE & STAMPS SET LOVE LABELS SetLL44 *Simon Says Stamp LABELLED WITH LOVE Craft Dies SSSD111333 *Simon Says Clear Stamps LABELLED WITH LOVE SSS101379 *Simon Says Clear Stamps OBJECTS OF LOVE SSS101378 *Simon Says Clear Stamps CHALKBOARD LOVE SSS101380 *Memory Box WOVEN CIRCLE Craft DIE 98114 *Simon Says Stamp MINI HEARTS SET Craft DIE S142 *Carta Bella WILDFLOWERS 6 x 6 Paper Pad CB-WD22015 *Carta Bella WILDFLOWERS 12 x 12 Collection Kit CB-WD22016 *Bazzill COOL DOWN Card Shoppe Variety Pack Heavy Weight 8.5 x 11 Cardstock *Simon Says Stamp LIFE BIRCH WOOD VENEER PAPER 12 Pack L12B *May Arts IRRIDESCENT WHITE Metallic String *Versamark WATERMARK Rubber Stamp Emboss Chalk Resist INK PAD *Tsukineko Embossing Powder WHITE Emboss *Precision Heat Embossing Emboss Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200 *Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Powder Blue & Teal 657900 *Tombow Adhesive Craft Stamp DISPENSER & REFILL Dot Pattern Runner 62143 Permanent

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CAS-ual Fridays Release Time! My Heart Beats for You!

***This is my second post of the day!  Be sure to scroll down or CLICK HERE to visit my Top Dog Dies post and GIVEAWAY!!!***

Today is the first of THREE awesome days of sneaks from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps and let me be the first to tell you that this release is AWESOME!  I am so excited!  I will have projects to share with you over the next three days and I think you will quickly agree!  So much fun!



Today we are showing off both a new stamp set and a fun new Fri-die!  I created a fun card with a matching little treat bag!   Love it!!!



A few citrus gum drops may or may not have helped out with the creation of this project.  Just sayin'.

Be sure to head on over the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog to check out some more super awesome projects!

Have a Happy!

*Carta Bella WILDFLOWERS 6 x 6 Paper Pad CB-WD22015 *Clear Bags 2.75 x 3.75 GLASSINE ENVELOPES Pack of 10 *Bazzill LICORICE TWIST Card Shoppe Heavy Weight 8.5 x 11 Cardstock *Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad BLACK Ink008 *May Arts BLACK Metallic Velvet Glitter Ribbon *Martha Stewart PINK & WHITE TWINE 41-00271 *Tombow MONO Adhesive PERMANENT Tape Dispenser *Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Powder Blue & Teal 657900 *Fiskars Compact STAMPING PRESS Stamp Entire Project at Once! 02958

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