CAS-ual Fridays Stamps RELEASE WEEK!

You GUYS! It's CAS-ual Fridays Stamps RELEASE WEEK! I am so excited to share a TON of new stamps with you this week! And we are starting with some AMAZING sets!

Start making your lists! And don't forget that you can save 15% in the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Store when you use the code JINGLE2016! Have you seen the new remodel over there? It is AMAZING!!!

And now for the first new stamp sets... 

Today we are introducing two new stamp sets and a fabulous new set of dies. These DIES, you guys!!!! For reals, though.

This card was created using the super pretty new Snowy Sayings stamp set. I stamped the border with Brilliance ink, so it has wonderful shimmer! The sentiment is overstamped in a dark grey that works so well with that blue! 

And this one. THIS ONE!!! These DIES, you GUYS! I know. I already said that. It bears repeating. For reals. This is the Bring on the Flakes stamp set and the Funky Flakes Fri-dies and all I can tell you is that you need them both. The end. 

'Cept that wasn't really the end quite yet. Because you have GOT to see what the team has created with these stamps and dies! Head on over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog to check out the complete sets and to see what the Girl Fridays have created! It's good stuff, folks. Good. Stuff.

Have a Happy!

CAS-ual Fridays Release DAY FOUR!

I KNOW, can you believe there is even MORE goodness to this CAS-ual Fridays Stamps release? For REALS, you guys! Today we are sharing the Lovely Blessings and the Scallop Tags Fri-Dies. These are a great addition to your holiday stamps and your tag die collections!



I used one of the small snowflakes to create a simple scattering behind the layered tags with the sentiment heat embossed on them. I love these colors for Christmas. Red is my favoritist color of all time, so I tend to reach for it a lot during the holidays, but adding this dark teal gives it a slightly less traditional look and makes it a bit more trendy. I kind of sort of love it. For reals, though.



Be sure to head on over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog to check out what the rest of the team has created and to enter to win a $25 Gift Certificate to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Store! Woot!

Have a Happy!

A Wintry Hello with Chickaniddy Crafts

Today is my second day on the Chickaniddy Crafts blog as Guest Designer. Can I tell you how much I am LOVING this Jolly Good Collection SO MUCH! It was great for holiday cards, perfect for New Year cards, and now, I've used it for a pretty winter Hello card! And just wait... I have another great use for this collection coming later this month! Seriously...it does it all. And that, my friends, is the mark of an awesome collection, if you ask me!

For this card I used three different patterned papers and cut them into strips to create a unique and pretty background. I added a small strip of washi tape and then the rest of the card was easy peasy! EASY PEASY, you guys! For reals, though. 

I dusted the back of a snowflake sticker with my EK Success powder tool and used foam dots to attach it to the card. I used a mini brad from the Jolly Good collection in the center. I love the finish on these brads... not too shiny, but not dull, either. They have a great texture and the colors are gorgeous! I then grabbed a stamp from the Date Night collection to stamp the sentiment and added an enamel star to finish it off. 

Be sure to head on over to the Chickaniddy Crafts Blog for TONS of inspiration, you guys! Their team is really amazing! 

Have a Happy!

Celebrate!

We had a Hanukkah party to attend this past weekend and I, naturally, created the card for the hosts at the very last minute, which is why this is being posted after Hanukkah. LOL! BUT, I still think it is such a pretty card! I have been using this design quite a bit lately. I just change it up to suit different colors, icons, etc.



The dies are from all over the place. LOL! The 8 is from CAS-ual Fridays, the snowflake is Avery Elle, and the tag is WPlus9. The stamps are all from the 8 Happy Nights stamp set from CAS-ual Fridays. I used silver embossing powder to give the snowflake a dip dyed look and strung May Arts metallic string through the tag.



I know this is a busy week for lots of folks, but I do hope you will stop by when you get a chance! I will have some fun things to show throughout the week!

Have a Happy!

A Gold Dipped Christmas

It is time for a new CAS-ual Fridays Stamps release and I am SO excited about this one, you guys! We have some incredible dies coming at you along with SUPER FUN sales because, well... Black Friday, Cyber Monday, you know.... SALE SEASON!!!!

Today we are releasing these amazing snowflake dies. The set is called Flurry and I love it. Lots. And lots. For reals, though.



And... now it's a gold dipped snowflake, so that pretty much makes it AMAZEBALLS. Yup. Totes.



AND... this die set will be 15% off all weekend long! No coupon codes needed! We just like you, that's all. Be sure to keep an eye on the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog all weekend for inspiration, sales, new releases, and giveaways! WHOA! You GUYS! That's LOTS of fun stuff! Don't miss out. K? K. I'll see you folks tomorrow.

Have a Happy!

Let's Celebrate!

So, I love this sketch from the current Retro Sketches Challenge. But I sorta reversed it. Because that's what I do. This is why I can't use sketches. I have an inability to follow them. HA! BUT...I have been dying to play with this awesome new Glass Effects Die from Spellbinders®! Seriously, you guys. I really love this die! I combined it with the gorgeous Snowflake Bliss Die Set for my graphic Christmas card.



I used some pretty flocked papers as the background to add both warmth and texture. The gold adds a festive shimmer while keeping the entire design classic in nature. I kind of love how this one came together. These dies, you guys!!!! For REALS! I seriously love them. Amazeballs, I tell ya! Amaze.balls.



You GUYS! These colors, and that soft, flocked texture just make me happy. It's like a hug. A hug on a card. *sigh* So, that's my card for today! I hope it feels like a hug to you, too. A shiny happy hug. Well, now that just sounds kind of weird, but whatevs. K. Moving on....

I am also linking this up to the ShowCASe your style challenge!

Have a Happy!

Supplies:

Dies: Spellbinders® Glass Effects Die Set, Snowflake Bliss Die Set
Specialty Papers: DCWV Flocked Papers, DCWV Glitzy Papers
Cardstock: Crafter's Companion Ultra Smooth White
String: May Arts Irridescent White String
Label: Cosmo Cricket Punch Me Stickers

Must Love Snowflakes

We have another brand new stamp set from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps to share with you! It's called Must Love Snowflakes and it is a beauty! You are going to LOVE what the Ink Squad has created with this one, you guys! For reals!



For this one I used some super pretty Simon Says Stamp inks along with a great polka dot patterned paper from the Basic Grey Fresh Cut collection. A few little Hero Arts gem stones add just a bit of sparkle to the design.



Be sure to head on over to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps blog for your chance to WIN this gorgeous set of stamps! You will also want to check out what the rest of the team has created! Gorgeous stuff, today, folks!

Have a Happy!

How About a Little Bit of Ink?

It is Wednesday and that means it is time for a new challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week, the design team is using some super fun goodies from Tim Holtz/Ranger!  As for the challenge, well, it's ANYTHING GOES time!  Make something fabulous over the holiday weekend and link it up!



I challenged myself to go a bit outside of my usual box for this one.  Since we were encouraged to use Tim Holtz products, I checked out my stash and pulled out a GORGEOUS stamp I've had around for a bit and then decided that inking was simply in order.  I mean, who can be inspired by Tim Holtz and NOT lay on the ink?!  LOL!  I 'colored' my image with distress inks!  SO FUN!  Of course, his beard is shimmering with Wink of Stella clear because I pretty much am having an affair with that thing.  Just sayin'.  I accented his hat with a bit of enamel accents, too!  SO MUCH FUN!!!!



I also added some of that fabulous film strip ribbon from Tim Holtz.  I LOVE that stuff!  I don't use it often, but it is just SO much fun!!!  Plus... it totally comes in an little adorable tin and I love that.  Good stuff, folks.  Good stuff, I tell ya!  You can find links to ALL of the super fun goodies I used on this card below.

And, as per usual, the absolutely fabulously generous Heidi is offering one lucky participant (chosen at random) a $50 Gift Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Store!  Happy Happy to YOU!!!!!  

Have A Happy!!!

*Tim Holtz Rubber Stamp HOLIDAY COLLAGE Santa Stampers Anonymous U2-1106 *Tim Holtz LOT ALL 36 DISTRESS INK PADS Complete Set *Tim Holtz DISTRESS INK PAD PEELED PAINT Green Ranger *Tim Holtz Distress INK PAD SHABBY SHUTTERS Green Ranger *Tim Holtz Distress Ink PAD WORN LIPSTICK Pink Ranger *Tim Holtz DISTRESS INK PAD FIRED BRICK Red Ranger TIM20202 *Tim Holtz DISTRESS INK PAD WALNUT STAIN Brown Ranger *Tim Holtz Distress Ink PAD VINTAGE PHOTO Brown Ranger *Tim Holtz Distress Ink PAD TEA DYE Brown Ranger *Hero Arts SHADOW Ink Pad SOFT SAND Beige AF144 *Ranger ENAMEL ACCENTS Black White Opaque Dimensional Glaze Inkssentials *ZIG Wink of Stella CHRISTMAS SPARKLE Glitter Gold Silver Clear Brush Tip Markers 025368 *ZIG Wink of Stella GLITTER CLEAR Brush Tip Marker 025320 *Tim Holtz Idea-ology FILM STRIP RIBBON Transparent Filmstrip Clear *Simon Says Stamp ELIZA SNOWFLAKE Craft DIE 111308 *Simon Says Clear Stamps SMALL FOLDED BANNERS Holidays *Simon Says Stamp SMALL FOLDED BANNERS Pair of Dies S137 *Simon Says DIE & STAMP SET HOLIDAY FOLDED BANNERS SetHF08 *Martha Stewart GLITTER GLUE SET 24-PK 40-00011 *Tim Holtz Idea-ology TINY ATTACHER Stapler Tool Mini Staples TH92800 *Tim Holtz Idea-ology TINY ATTACHER REFILLS Staples Mini Refill *Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Powder Blue & Teal 657900 *EK Success 1/16"" SQUARES 3-D Foam Dots Adhesive SPAF-THS *Glue Arts CARTRIDGE HANDLE Glider Pro 00211 *Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro 1/4 x 58 HighTac REFILL Adhesive Applicator

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