Loads of Fun!

Hello, all! It's time for another ANYTHING GOES Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge! This week, the design team is featuring Lawn Fawn products!!! YAY! Lawn Fawn or Lawn FUN?!

That was bad.

But oh, so good.

Okay...anyway... I'll get to my card now....



Umm... when did laundry get this FUN?! For reals, though. I had so much fun making this little shaker card! I used the stamps in the Loads of Fun stamp set both to set the scene and as little socks in my shaker! SO FUN!!!! I also added some marshmallow seed beads from Pretty Pink Posh to look sudsy.

That's a fun word. Sudsy. For reals.... say it out loud.

You're welcome.



Now it's your turn! It's anything goes week, so you can create whatever you want! It just has to be new and you have to link it up over on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge blog for your chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate to Simon Says Stamp! WOOT! WOOT!

SUDSY!

Yup. That happened.

Come play along! We can't wait to see what you create! 

Have a happy!

Zip It!

Hello! It is ANYTHING GOES week over on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge this week! This week, the Design Team is playing with Technique Tuesday products this week! You don't have to use them to play along, but if you have some, we'd love to see what you do with them! I decided to use the super fun zipper die that I haven't had the chance to use quite yet!



I used the fun new Simon Says Stamp Cuddly Critter Accessories stamp set to create a little birthday scene. I colored with colored pencils for a playful look and then die cut the zipper in the front card panel. I used strips of cardstock on the back of the panel to secure the gift card, but once the zipper is pulled, it is easily removed! This is a super fun way to add an interactive element to your cards!



Isn't this a super fun way to give a gift card?! I love it! I really do! Now it's YOUR turn! Create a NEW project... anything you'd like to make...and link it up over on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge blog for your chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate to the Simon Says Stamp Store! You know you want to win that goodness!!! Just be sure the project is new. Backlinked entries will not be counted.

Have a Happy!

It's time to CELEBRATE!

Yes, my friends, it is time to CELEBRATE! It's our Seventh Birthday over on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge blog, so, naturally, you get the presents! We are giving away SEVEN $50 Gift Certificates to the Simon Says Stamp Store this week, instead of just one! WHAT?! Yup! Totally! You don't want to miss out this week! The challenge is to create something birthday inspired! The Design Team is using Simon Says Stamp exclusive products this week for your inspiration. You don't have to use them, but if you have some, OF COURSE, we love to see how you rock 'em!



I simply had to pull out this adorable Birthday Farm Animals stamp set for this one. It's not necessarily the newest of all sets, but MAN, do I love it! It is so perfect for all kinds of birthdays and totally fun! I used the Firework Burst dies from Simon to create a fun, party-style background behind my goat. MY GOAT!!! I just got to use that in a sentence. Yup. That made me happy.

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And now it's YOUR turn! Create a fabulous birthday inspired creation and link it up over on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge blog for your chance to win one of SEVEN $50 Gift Certificates to the Simon Says Stamp Store! WHAT?! Totally, you guys! For. Reals.

And, with that, my dear friends, I wish you well! Happy creating... and WINNING!!!!

Have a Happy!

Oh, SNAP! It's Anything Goes!

Hello, friends! Guess what?! It's ANYTHING GOES week! I know, I know! It's your favorite!!! The Design Team is playing with Memory Box products this week. If you've got some, we'd love to see what you do with them, but you don't have to use them to play along. We just want to see your AWESOME!

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I pulled out the Memory Box Lobster die (I just LOVE HIM!) along with the Pinpoint Rectangles to create a CAS design with a bit of sparkle! I covered my blue lobster (yes, they are a real thing) with the new Spectrum Noir Sparkle brush pen in blue. Umm.... I am in LOVE with these brush pens! They are SO super sparkly!!!

Look at that sparkle! It makes me happy. It really does. I grabbed the perfect sentiment from the Paper Smooches We Totally Click stamp set. It's punny. I couldn't even help it!

Now it's YOUR turn! Create something awesome - ANYTHING GOES! Just make sure it is NEW, as we don't accept entries posted before the challenge went live. One lucky participant is going to win a $50 Gift Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Store! WHAT?! Yup. Start window shopping now, my friends! 

Have a Happy!

Shake It Up!

***This is my second post for today! Be sure to check out the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Calling All Sistahs blog hop and giveaway below!***

Happy Wednesday, friends! This week we are SHAKING IT UP with Simon Says Stamp for the Wednesday Challenge! The Design Team is using We R Memory Keepers products this week. You don't have to use them to play along, but if you have some, we'd love to see what you do with them! 

I pulled out my Fuse Tool to create a one of a kind pineapple shaker. I added cardstock below the first layer to create the pattern on the pineapple, and then removed the card so that I could fuse the edges of the pineapple. I filled it with super fun sequins and beads from Lucy's Cards. I love these sets! They are so perfect for shakers!



For this card, I decided to play with the inside a bit, too! I used the We R Memory Keepers Gift Bag Pop-Up to create a gift card holder inside my card. I used some pineapple vellum to keep with my theme. This was SO much fun to make! This is designed to hold a gift card perfectly! You can use it as a pop-up in a card or by itself.

Now it's your turn! Create an awesome project featuring a shaker of some kind and link it up to the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge blog for your chance to win a $50 Gift Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Store! Woot! Woot!

Have a Happy!

CAS-ual Fridays Birthday Bash Blog Hop!

It's time to CELEBRATE! That's right, CAS-ual Fridays Stamps is turning THREE! WHAT?! That's pretty awesome! And we have an AMAZING blog hop and sale to celebrate! If you are just finding the fun here at my blog, be sure to head on over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog for full details! 

Oh, did I mention the prizes are AMAZEBALLS? Yeah, 'cause they totally are. For reals, you guys! 

 

Yup! CAS-ual Fridays Stamps is giving away a $75 Gift Certificate, yo! DUDE! That's HUGE! AND... they are also offering a MISTI! WHAT?! Yup. Totally.

I created this super fun birthday card to celebrate using the GORGEOUS Lovely Snowflake stamp set, the Bold Wishes stamp set, and the Lovely Links Fri-Dies. 

Your next stop on the hop is Joanna Harty, so be sure to head on over there! And don't forget to leave a comment here (and on the other stops, too!) for a chance to win one of these AWESOME prizes! 

Have a Happy!

Happy FREAKING Birthday!

Yesterday was my wonderful Daddy's birthday! We got together with the family (we always do for birthdays...it's our thing) and had dinner down in the North End and hung out enjoying Boston in September. (It's particularly fabulous this time of  year!)

Naturally, I made him a fun card, and naturally, I used a dinosaur on it. HAHAHAHA! No, but for reals... he can totally take it. LOL!



Seriously. That Paper Smooches dinosaur is one of my favorite stamps. I just LOVE HIM!!! I combine him with some AWESOME snarky sentiment stamps from Paper Issues. He is colored with Spectrum Noir markers and he makes me smile. Lots.



I am also entering this card in the Paper Smooches Sparks Anything Goes Challenge!

Have a Happy, folks!

Because COLOR!

Because COLOR! We have a brand new Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge for you this week! We want you to MAKE IT COLORFUL! Yup. That's the challenge! Make something wonderfully colorful! I, naturally, pulled out some of my brand new STAMPtember goodies from Simon Says Stamp for this one, along with some red cardstock to get me started. Red is my favorite color, so things generally go well when I start there!



PARTY! Are you ready for a party? Because I AM! This super fun Party die is just too much! I love it! I combined it with the trees from the Warm Christmas Wishes stamp set. Nope. I didn't make a Christmas card. Yup. I used a Christmas stamp set. It's AMAZING what you can do, isn't it?! *wink* The Design Team is showcasing Doodlebug products this week and I decided to use some Doodlebug Sprinkles as accents on my card!



A bit of Wink of Stella adds sparkle to the word 'Party', while some clear Stickles make the tree lights shine!

Now it's YOUR turn! Create something COLORFUL and link it up to the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge blog for a chance to win a $50 Gift Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Store! Woot! Woot! 

Also, be sure to check out the new STAMPtember products that were just released yesterday! We have some fun stuff coming up all month long! I do so love STAMPtember!!!

Have a Happy!

Playing Favorites!

Before we get started I wanted to remind you to check out my CanvasPop Review, Discount, and GIVEAWAY! You don't want to miss this one! AWESOME product!

This week, for the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge we have a fun one for you! We are PLAYING FAVORITES! Showcase YOUR favorite product and/or your favorite technique on your project! The design team is using Ranger products this week, which, obviously, we LOVE! Because they are AWESOME. For reals, though. You don't have to use Ranger products to play along, but if you have some we love seeing what you do with them!



When considering my favorite technique, the obvious came to mind first - CAS design. I like to keep it clean and simple. I, naturally, decided to use that, but I also pulled in another favorite technique that I don't use all that often - ink blending! As I worked on this card, I was reminded why I don't use it that often - I kind of suck at it. HA! I actually love how this turned out in the end, but I have to be honest... LAYERS! There are LOTS of layers of distress ink on that background. I had to work it and work it and then work it some more to get the blend correct. Worth it? Totally. A fun crafting time? For reals, you guys!



That awesome die? Yup, that's totally from the new Simon Says Stamp The Color of Fun release. And I love it. With all my heart.

Are you ready to be AWESOME? Create something fabulous showcasing YOUR favorite technique and or product and link it up to the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge blog for your chance to win a $50 Gift Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Store. Yup. It's that easy. Just make sure it is something new, as backlinked projects won't count.

ALSO...don't forget to enter my GIVEAWAY for a FREE photo canvas from CanvasPop!

Have a Happy!

Supplies:

Stamps: Simon Says Stamp Cone Building Clear Stamp Set
Die: Simon Says Stamp Rockin' Roller Coaster Die
Ink: Ranger Distress Inks
Embossing Powder: Stampendous
Heat Gun: Milwaukee Hero Arts Heat Gun (It really is the best ever.)