10 Minute Craft Dash - Dropping You a Note

Hello Friends!

I am sharing a card I made very quickly for the 10 Minute Craft Dash which is sponsored by DeNami Design Stamps.  The DeNami Design Team was invited to play along. 

Here is what I have....

That started with this.....  

I had a card concept in my head, but it turned out totally different when I tried to get my layout to fit. I didn't have time to re-cut the die pieces, but I like how it turned out...I almost didn't make it. I totally broke a sweat and thought for sure this was going to be a fail! I am so glad you can pull your supplies first. Otherwise, I would never make it.

I started with a pink card base onto which I added my white panel.  I cut three different hexagons. Next I ran the cuts through again using the size down to cut the centers out of each.  I played around with my layout for the hexagons until I got them how I liked. I then stamped my sentiment in the lower left corner.  Next I stamped the mini butterfly in my pink, yellow, and gray ink. Finally I added three small solid hexagons to the left side of the card front above my sentiment. 

Final time to completion: 9:59.5

Here is the color graphic! :-)

Be sure to check out the details at the 10 Minute Craft Dash. 

I am also joining in at Fun Day Friday - Anything Goes, D.L. Art - Linky Party, Sunday {Fun}day - Linky Party #10, Paper Playtime - Anything Goes

Thanks for peeking today!

~Tammy~

Vintage With Love - Craftpon/Stamp Cow Etsy Shop GIVEAWAY Day 2!!!

Hi-Ya!!

I am back today sharing my second card using some goodies from Craftpon and offer another chance to win a shopping spree! Details to follow! :-)

 Let me just say when I saw this Cameo I couldn't wait to make something with this beauty.  You must check out the Craftpon Etsy shop because there are many beautiful varieties and colors to choose from. I love them ALL!  It was perfect to embellish a fussy seam binding bow. The seam binding used is from My Craft Spot and the color is Raspberry Truffle.

I created a tag using a sentiment from DeNami Design Assorted Greeting Stamp Set.   

How gorgeous is that Scalloped Lace Trim?  It is so soft and beautiful! If you sew, this would be a beautiful addition to your sewing projects as well as your paper projects. 

FOR MY READERS 

COUPON CODE FOR 20% OFF NO MINIMUM !!

Use code:  CREATINGSOMEWHEREUNDERTHESUN at checkout.

Coupon is valid through July 15, 2013

Stampcow - Handmade Rubber Stamps
http://stampcow.etsy.com

Craftpon - Craft Supplies
http://stampcow.etsy.com

I have two more Gift Certificates to give away to 2 lucky commenters.  They will win a $15.00 gift certificates. One to Stampcow Etsy shop and the other winner will win one to Craftpon Etsy shop. 

The Details on the Giveaway:

• Just leave a comment about what's on your mind as long as it's nice and family friendly *wink*
• Visit Stampcow Etsy Shop and leave me a comment telling me what you would create using the stamps if you are a winner.
• Visit Craftpon Etsy Shop and leave me a comment telling me something you would like to create using the craft supplies from this shop.
• If you are a public follower on my blog then for a 4th entry you may leave another comment telling me you are or became one!

You have until, Tuesday, June 25, 2012 to enter.

I am also joining in at Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes,  Fun Day Friday - Anything Goes, Paper Playtime - Anything Goes, D.L. Art Thankful Thursday- Linky Party, Sunday {Fun}day #10 Linky Party, Make it Monday - Anything Goes,
Link Up Tuesday - Linky Party


I sincerely thank you for visiting me today. If you missed yesterday's post, there is an additional chance to win a shopping spree. :-)

~Tammy~

Happy Birthday and Craftpon/Stamp Cow Etsy Shop GIVEAWAY!!!

Hi Friends,

I have a fun Birthday card to share and an opportunity for you to win some goodies from TWO Etsy's Shops!  Today and tomorrow I am posting a card that shares some goodies from these shops. The owner, KK,  has generously offered a fabulous giveaway to you! Be sure to check back tomorrow for another chance to win a shopping spree of your own. More details to follow!

I know that many of my readers enjoy purchasing unique craft supplies outside of the big box stores. I turn to Etsy for these items. 

For todays card, I used two items one item from each shop. I love the wonderful button collection they have at Craftpon (among other things)  They have a unique variety and I love the quality. I used the Classic Big 4-hole button item number: 10000149-006. How fun! In red ink, I stamped the Oval Victorian Antique Mirror Frame from the Stampcow Etsy shop.   

Lastly, I stamped a Happy Birthday Sentiment from DeNami Designs -  All Occasion Stamp Set on a banner.  

FOR MY READERS 

COUPON CODE FOR 20% OFF NO MINIMUM !!

Use code:  CREATINGSOMEWHEREUNDERTHESUN at checkout.

Coupon is valid through July 15, 2013
Please share the code with your friends! 

Stampcow - Handmade Rubber Stamps
http://stampcow.etsy.com

Craftpon - Craft Supplies
http://craftpon.etsy.com

Giveaway

2 lucky commenters will win a $15.00 gift certificates. One to Stampcow Etsy shop and the other winner will win one to Craftpon Etsy shop. 

The Details on the Giveaway:

• Add Craftpon as a favorite and leave a comment to let me know you did.
• Add Stampcow as a favorite and leave a comment to let me know you did.
• Visit both Etsy shops and leave a comment on THIS post telling me what your favorite item is in each store.
• If you are a public follower on my blog then you may leave another comment telling me you are or became one for a bonus entry! :-)

You have until, Monday, June 24, 2012 to enter.

Be sure to check back tomorrow to see my vintage card I created and ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN a shopping spree! :-) Feel free to let your friends know.

I am also sharing at Fun-Day Friday - Anything Goes, Tammy's Scrappin Corner - Anything With Wings, Animals Friends Challenge - Butterflies and/or Bugs, D.L. Art Thankful Thursday - Linky Party, Make it Monday - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by and I look forward to seeing you back tomorrow!

Blessings,

~Tammy~

DeNami Product Spotlight - Starry Burst

Hi!

Today I have a patriotic card to share for the DeNami Designs Product Spotlight - Starry Burst! This fabulous stamp is on sale for one week only at DeNami for 10% off.  So pull this into your shopping cart for some savings! 

Here is what I have for you today! 

I started with a cream card base which I stamped the Starry Burst at the bottom of the card face and colored with copic markers. I added the gorgeous scripted sentiment God Bless America to the center. 

I dry embossed with a woodgrain texture and distressed the edges. I then added the focal panel to the Kraft card base. A star border was added to the top followed by adding a length of Baker's Twine from the Classic Pack tied off in a double bow. 

Hop on over to the other talented ladies to see their creations with this stamp! 

• Lisa P.
• Deb
• Wendy
• Emily
• Lisa E.
• Kanani
• Dana

It's the perfect stamp for so many occasions! 

I am joining in at Craftin' Desert Diva's Linky Party - Red, White, and Blue, DL. Art - Thankful Thursday Linky Party, Paper Playtime - Anything Goes, Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes, Sunday {Fun}day #10 Linky Party.

~Tammy~

You're Swell...

Hi there!

It's that time of year when Father's Day and Birthday's sneak up on me...so having said that I had to get cranking and slowly cranking it is...I am finding it hard to sneak crafty time right now. 

Most of you know I tend to create more shabby layer upon layer cards..., but truly, I am an eclectic crafter...I craft by mood, and today I was in a fun and cute kind of mood. I did jump start my mojo with the current Paper Smooches Designer Draft Challenge, however my creativity got going with the scene, so I took some creative liberty with the sketch if you will! :-) The bones are still there!:-)

Here is what I have to share! 

The entirety of my card with created using items from my scrap pile. Sadly, I never make a dent in "said" scrap pile.  I started with a yellow card base (not even sure of the color name/brand as it was in the stash), and I added my striped patterned paper. (DCWV). I added some fun glitter ribbon to the top.  Next I created my scene on a piece of white cardstock.

I used Paper Smooches Surf and Turf...I had to use the Pelican because it reminds me of my home state of Florida. I miss home tons. Besides the obvious of missing my family, I am a coastal gal at heart! :-) I then added Mr. Crab holding the fun sentiment "You're Swell!

I die-cut the clouds and added a touch of white paint to them. Being a girl who loves buttons, I added a row at the bottom...all of which have been laced with twine. 

I hope you enjoyed my fun little share. I am joining in at: Paper Smooches Sparks. I added my pelican and cloud to the left side verses the right, and well, I needed another cloud and my sweet crab in there. :-)

Paper Playtime - Anything Goes, Simon Says Stamp - Masculine/Father's Day, 3 Girl Jam - Anything Goes With Ribbon,  DL. Art Thankful Thursday - June Linky Party. Pixie's Crafty Snippet Challenge, Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes.

Thanks for stopping by!

~Tammy~

The Ribbon Reel #55 - Happy Birthday

Hi!

{This is my second post of the day, if you are looking for the DeNami Designs Patterned Paper Blog Hop click here)

Hard to believe it's time for another challenge at The Ribbon Reel already! Zuzana is our host and she has asked that we create a card with pearls, plus ribbon, lace and twine. The Pearls can be adhesive, brads, pins...whatever your heart desires as long as you show us your treasured pearls.

Here is what I created today.

The Supplies from The Ribbon Reel used:

Mauve Mesh Two Tone Ribbon

Ivory Button Twine

I started with a white card base next adding my white lattice rectangle cut.  I added some patterned paper from Pink Paislee Bayberry cottage collection to the center. I stamped DeNami Designs Decorative Crest Circle with Peeled Paint distress ink onto my green cardstock. I added three beautiful rose buds to the center embellishing with some pearls from my stash. I die-cut a fancy flourish adding to the top of my Decorative Crest. 

I tied a double Mauve Mesh bow which I further embellished with an Ivory Button Twine double bow, vintage pearl button and a sentiment tag stamped using DeNami Designs Thoughtful Greeting Set. I just love how perfect these little sentiments are for tags. :-) A final finishing touch was adding some crochet trim across the top. 

Here is the new inspiration photo to kick start your mojo.

Please head over to The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog to see what the other talented ladies have created for you.  We hope you join us in the gallery over the next two weeks for your chance to win some Ribbon Reel goodness. 

Have a good evening!

~Tammy~

DeNami Designs Patterned Paper Blog Hop

~Hey There~

It's DeNami Blog Hop Time! 
Are you feeling inspired by all the Patterned Paper Inspiration so far?  I am so glad you could join me from Tina's blog.  If you just popped in no worries, be sure to start at the DeNami Design Blog, so you don't miss out on some fabulous Patterned Paper creations today plus you don't want to miss out on YOUR chance to win a DeNami Designs Mini Shopping Spree.  2 very lucky commenters will win $20.00 gift certificates to DeNami Designs.  Now that's cool! So show some love to all those talented crafters participating in today's hop.
You have until June 10th 11:59 PST to leave comments on all the blogs to be eligible for the Prize.
Here is my happy and sunshiny card I have to share today!

I used DeNami Sentiment:
F152 Sending You Sunshine

and how about those cute chicks???

PF57 Fruit Chickies Stamp Set

The Patterned Paper is from the DeNami

Watermelon Sampler Collection

I hope you're enjoying this theme as much as I am! I love reading each of your comments and they enter you to win one of those fabby gift certificates! :-)

You can use that to stretch your dollar on the sale alert going on at DeNami....

20% off Cardstock, Ribbon Spools and Glassine Bags!!!! 

Now it's time to hop on over to see what Greta has created for you!

Thanks for hopping by today!
~Tammy~

Paper Sweeties June Post Release and Rewind

Hey there!

Yesterday was the Paper Sweeties June Release and today I have one more share using a new and previously released stamp. I hope you have had a chance to check them out and added a few to your shopping cart. 

My share today is rather CAS with touches of embossing. I just wish wish wish I could photograph white cards well. I used Faith, Hope, and Love and the sentiment from Spring is Here.

To keep with the wedding theme, I wanted to make a card that would be perfect for a Bridal Shower.  It has a simple elegance to it.

As you can see, I embossed the lower portion of the dress adding color to the sash and flowers. I added a length of blue ribbon and tied in a bow adding a simple white rose to the center. 

Please be sure to stop by the Paper Sweeties Blog and the rest of this talented team to see one more Paper Sweeties creation!  

Paper Sweeties blog

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Jeanne Jachna

Maria Patrick

Pattie Goldman 

Andrea Ewen 

Lori Hairson

Michelle Bala

I hope you have enjoyed looking at the new creations for Paper Sweeties the last few days! I hope you have a wonderful and blessed day that is showered with love!

~Tammy~

Paper Sweeties June Release Party

Hi!

It's Day 3 of the June Paper Sweeties release and that also means all those fabulous sets you have been getting sneak peeks at are available in the Paper Sweeties Store! Today I am sharing the  LOVE set! This is a "builder" set where you can create your own stamps and postmarks. But there are other possibilities as well as with any stamp set.

Inspiration for my card started with this vintage image I had in my stash. It sure was an awesome jumping point to build my colors and design. I just love the vintage/distressed images of the stamps. 

Don't forget that today is the day to get your hot little hands on some new Paper Sweeties goodness! Please head over to the Paper Sweeties Blog and the rest of the Design Team to see what they have whipped up for the release.

Paper Sweeties blog

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Jeanne Jachna

Maria Patrick

Pattie Goldman 

Andrea Ewen 

Lori Hairson

Michelle Bala

We will be back tomorrow with one more creation where we will be mixing some previously released sets with the new, so I hope to see you back here!  

Linking up to: Link Up Pink

~Tammy~

Paper Sweeties June Release Day 2

Hi there and welcome to Day 2 of the Paper Sweeties June release! The Design Team will continue on with featuring cards over the next few days to give you a sneak peek at what will be released on the 4th!!!

Here is what I have for you showcasing Best Wishes.  

I stamped the "Many Thanks" sentiment inside the beautiful stamped frame. I used an oval nestie to cut the sentiment out layering on a coordinating scallop die-cut of brown cardstock. 

I added my beautiful damask paper to the card base adding part of a doily to the left side. I took a length of Vintage Seam Binding and wrapped it around the left side of the card front and tied in a fussy bow embellished further with a twine bow and flower. 

I added my sentiment panel and some pearls for an elegant touch. 

You will want to check out the rest of the Paper Sweeties Design Team to see what they have created with the new release.  You can also find the list here to visit their blogs and leave them some love.

Paper Sweeties blog

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Jeanne Jachna

Maria Patrick

Pattie Goldman 

Andrea Ewen 

Lori Hairson

Michelle Bala

I am joining in at  Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes, Craftin' Dessert Diva's - Anything Goes with Ribbon and Twine. 

See you tomorrow for more of the June Paper Sweeties release. 

~Tammy~

Paper Sweeties June Release Day 1

Hi folks,

I have two cards to share with you for the Paper Sweeties June Release. We are doing things differently this month and having the release a little early since the summer tends to have a lot of wedding scheduled and with that comes summer anniversaries. Paper Sweeties is releasing 5 new sets and they will be available for purchase June 4th!

Okay enough chit chat let's get to it! 

I started with a Navy Blue card base onto which I added my layers of yellow and chevron gray patterned paper. 

I stamped the Bride and Groom Silhouette using Wedding Day in black ink onto my frilly oval die-cut which I placed in the center of my card. I added a silky gray bow embellished with a Navy Blue button. 

I created a fluffy flower from yellow tissue paper and placed that in the lower left corner. To complete the card, I stamped the Best Wishes sentiment on a petite banner in navy blue ink. 

For my second card, I created an Anniversary Card using Live Laugh Love.

I actually gave this to my husband for our 18th wedding anniversary! Frilly and all! He expects nothing less from me! :-) Ha! 

I started with a black card base adding my black and white Damask patterned paper. I wrapped a length of seam binding around the card face and tied in a fussy bow embellished with a button. I stamped my image from Live, Laugh, Love on a label die offsetting it to the left to leave room for the Happy Anniversary sentiment.  I finished off this delightful card with some various blooms in my stash as well as adding pearls and a rhinestone just below the sentiment. 

Please be sure to head over to the Paper Sweeties Blog to see what the other talented ladies have created for the upcoming release! You can also find a complete list below, so be sure to leave them some love.

Paper Sweeties blog

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Jeanne Jachna

Maria Patrick

Pattie Goldman 

Andrea Ewen 

Lori Hairson

Michelle Bala

I am joining in at Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes, 3 Girl Jam - Anything Goes with Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!  See you tomorrow for Day Two of the peeks!

~Tammy~

Paper Sweeties Inspirational Sketch Challenge 8

It's the first of the month, so that means it's time for Paper Sweeties Inspirational Sketch.  You can find the sketch below. 

Here is what I have for you...

I started with a card base of Brown Kraft Cover Weight cardstock onto which I added the alpha patterned paper to the upper portion of the card face. I added several banners from various patterned papers I had in my stash. Next I wrapped a length of grosgrain ribbon around the card and tied in a bow just above the banners.  A row of buttons were added for an embellishing touch.

The Paper Sweeties stamped I used for this card:

Beautiful

So Proud of You

Here is this months Paper Sweeties Inspirational Sketch for you to try.  I hope you will play along so you get a chance to win some sets of your own.

You have until the close of the month to join in the fun.

I am sharing at Craftin' Desert Diva's - Anything Goes with Ribbon and Twine.

I will be back tomorrow for Day 1 of the Paper Sweeties Sneak Peeks! Yay! Thanks for your visit today! Happy stamping! :-)))

~Tammy~

Festive Friday Merry Christmas...

Hi all!

{This is my second post of the day, for my DeNami Designs Tutorial post click here.}

It's one day before June, and I am bringing to the ol blog my first Christmas Card of the year. Many of you have had a jump start on this, and I am late to the game. I would still be in good shape by December if I could keep up the rest of the year, but I am pretty sure that is not going to happen! :-) It's also hard to get in the Holiday mood when it's in the 90's. One week ago, I had to grab my winter coat, and now we have hit the hot and humid climate of summer! (I guess we skipped spring) Oh Mother Nature! :-)

Here is my Festive Christmas card to share!

I started with a Kraft Cover Weight base onto which I added my patterned papers from Authentique's Festive line. I took part of a doily and added to the bottom half of where the papers divide followed by adding a length of May Art's shear gold trim to the center.  

In gold, I stamped and embossed my Ornament from Waltzingmouse stamps onto red cardstock and then die-cut it with the coordinating Spellbinder die. I stamped Merry Christmas onto green cardstock in gold ink and heat embossed and added to my ornament after I hand-cut into a banner.  

A bow was tied from cream grosgrain ribbon trimming the ends with pinking shears. I die-cut some Holly Leaves which I scored down the centers for dimension adding to the center of the bow finishing off with a button and twine. Finishing touches include, crochet trim, a German Glass Glitter Star embellished with button and twine and pearls. 

Inspiration for this card was found at:

Festive Fridays- Color Challenge

3 Girl Jam - Anything Goes With Ribbon

Sunday {Fun}day - Linky Party

D.L. Art Thankful Thursday - Linky Party

Craftin Desert Diva's - Anything Goes with Ribbon and Twine.

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

Happy Stamping!

~Tammy~

DeNami Tutorial/Tip - Coloring Solid Stamped Images with Colored Pencils

It's my turn to do a little stamping tip over on the DeNami Designs Blog today...I hope you can stop by and see how I took this

 To make this:

Come by to check it out and see the rest of the card!

I sure would love it if you did! 

~Tammy~