Stamp School Countdown Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of the Stamp School release countdown. 

Tomorrow the new products will be available for purchase at Stamp School's sister site, A Walk Down Memory Lane.  I want to give you a little background on AWDML before sharing my card. 

A Walk Down Memory Lane has been an online and Brick and Mortar stamping and scrapbooking store since 2003. Stamp School will eventually be looking into wholesaling our stamps, but for now, you can buy our stamps at our online store at A Walk Down Memory Lane.  A Walk Down Memory Lane has flat rate shipping on any order under $75 to the Continental USA. If your order is $75 or more your order ships free to anywhere in the Continental USA.  For our International Customers we also offer a flat rate depending on what country we ship to. IF your order ships for less than the flat rate, we will credit you back the difference, so you only pay actual costs.  You can find all of AWDML’s new products by clicking on the New Products tab.  You can find all of Stamp Schools products by searching by manufacturer under Stamp School.

Now for my card:

Meet Hannah - the newest member of Stamp School!  Using Hannah's new Stamp Set is like playing with paper dolls.  You get to alter what Hannah is doing and Hannah's clothes.  So fun!  Visit Stamp School to see the Design Teams creations using the latest products.

Made Especially For You

Happy Monday!  Today is my final challenge on the Made Especially For You Design Team.  I've had such a wonderful time getting to know my fellow designers and being a part of the team.  Plus the challenges always push me to be a better crafter.  Toay's challenge is a sketch, take a look:

Beckie from Just B Creative Crazy has been promoted to Made Especially For You's Sketch Designer.  She did a fabulous job with this sketch!  Way to go Beckie.  This week's sponsor is K'nK Designs.  The winner will receive their choice of 3 digital stamp sets.

Here's my card:

I Papertrey Inked this card out!  LOVE LOVE LOVE the new Simply Jane stamp set and Script Sentiments.  I also used the Classic Kraft Ribbon, Dearest Jane patterned paper, and Simply Jane Dies.  I also added Liquid Pearls and a Maya Road pin.  Thank goodness my wedding anniversary was January 24th and I had an excuse to buy myself something.  I was doing Hubby a "favor" by buying my own gift, so he didn't have to get me anything ; ) 

Visit Made Especially For You to see the DT's take on this darling sketch and play along for your chance to win!

Stamp School Countdown Day 2

Today is Day 2 of the Stamp School Countdown.  I have another sneak peek to share with you.  First off, I want to share a few fun Stamp School links.

Stamp School has a fabulous Pinterest Board where you can see all of the Design Team creations that have been posted to SS and find tons of inspiration, plus the color and sketch challenges.  Stamp School also has a fabulous Facebook Page where you can visit with the Design Team, see what's going on at SS, and enter contests to win lots of goodies.  We would love for you to become a follower! 

Here is Day 2's card:

Loved making this little card.  I also loved breaking out the hole punch to thread my ribbon thru the card.  Such a fun technique that I never use!  This month's sentiment set is fabulous, the fonts are beautiful. 

That's all for today.  Visit out Stamp School to see the Design Team's creations using these fun new products.  And stop by tomorrow for Day 3 of the countdown.

Stamp School Countdown Day 1

Has it already been a month since the first release at Stamp School ???  I've had so much fun learning new techniques, color combos, and sketches this month from the Design Team. 

For February SS is releasing 2 more stamp sets that are absolutely adorable and so fun to play with.  Plus several new colors of Pop Tone cardstock, felt, and ink.  I have a little sneak peek to share today:

This card makes me smile!  Oh how I adore Easter and Spring.  It's like nature finally wakes and it amazes me each year.  Nothing makes me happier than seeing trees bud, chicks being hatched, butterflies!  So this little card was inspired by all those feelings. 

Each month Stamp School will be releasing 2 stamp sets, a sentiment and themed set.  Stamp school will also be showcasing Pop Tones Cardstock with matching ink and felt, available at A Walk Down Memory Lane, Stamp School's sister site.

Visit Stamp School to see the Design Teams sneak peeks of February's releases and visit tomorrow for Day 2 of the countdown.

Berries & Cherries

Hi guys!  Been neglecting my little blog this week...but I've not been neglecting blogging.  My fingers are about to fall off I've done so many DT posts tonite, but it's all fun work.  Have a card tonite that I made for the Taylored Expressions Sketch 151, here's the sketch:

I didn't own any Taylored Expressions Stamps till Christmas.   Lets just say Santa Claus must be a Taylored Expressions fan (or could it have been my Mom???).  I'm in love with TE stamps, the quality and detail are just amazing.  Here's my card:

I used TE and Papertrey Ink Cardstock.  My patterned paper is My Mind's Eye.  I used the Taylored Expressions Berries & Cherries Stamp set.  I added a doily and Liquid Pearl.  I colored my image with Copics.  I just love the little cherry border. 

Have another card to share tonite that I made for Practical Scrappers.  The girls at PS wanted to show some examples of crafty uses for ribbon on cards. 

Ah, how I love ribbon...let me count the ways!  Especially this beautiful silk ribbon from Mays Art.  This little card reminds me of my blue bird box in the back yard....and guess what, I saw the little male blue bird checking out his box this week.  I'm hoping that's a sign of an early Spring.  Do you have trouble tying the perfect bow?  I highly recommend getting a piece of scrap ribbon and checking out You Tube ribbon videos.  Practice till you find a technique that works for you. 

Enjoy!

Don't Forget....

Hi guys, happy Wednesday!  Have a little card to share tonite from The Cutting Cafe.  This week the Design Team played with the Animal and Bug Love sets.  Oh my, Regina has done it again with these adorable stamps!!!  Here's my card:

I adore this little elephant!  I used Pop Tones Cardstock and Spellbinder Nestabilities.  I colored the little guy with Copics.  I used Stickles and Liquid Pearls.  And my "You're Amazing" sentiment is Papertrey Ink.  I've made so many pink projects lately it was nice using the beautiful blues.  Visit The Cutting Cafe Blog to see the Design Teams darling creations using this set. 

Now I have a fun announcement.  I've been selected to be a member of the Momenta D-Lite Team!  What is the D-Lite Team you ask....the D-Lite Team will be responsible for providing feedback on products, helping ensure that every product meets Momenta's high standards for quality and design as well as providing insight to help shape what  future products are! They will also be sharing their creations as inspiration for all of us! How exciting is this????  Such a great opportunity and I can't wait to get to work.  Expect a ton of Momenta projects from me in the future. 

I also want to share this terrific chance to work with Momenta's Design Your Own Stickers for FREE!  All you have to do is send an email with their postal address to social@mymomenta.com and they will send out a random pack of stickers to you!  This is open to US and Canada residents.  If you aren't familiar with the DYO Stickers, you can see a video here.

Made Especially For You

Welcome back to another Monday challenge from Made Especially For You.  This week we want you to think "friend". 

Create a card especially for a friend.

This challenge was fun, because I usually make cards for occasions...not a specific person.  This week's Sponsor is Designs on Cloud 9.  They are offering the winner a $20 voucher to their site!  Super prize!

Here's my card:

This little card features Pop Tones and Papertrey Ink cardstock.  My stamps are Taylored Expressions that I colored with Copics.  I used my oval Nestabilities and Stickles.  My ribbon is Ribbon Reel, stick pin is Maya Road, and button is Crate Paper. 

Next week is my last challenge with Made Especially For You.  I've loved being a part of their very first Design Team.  I recently read an article at DT Calls on "Why I love Being a Design Team Member" by the very talented Erika Taylor.  Check it out!  And visit Made Especially For You to see the DT's beautiful friendship cards.