Flourishing Thanks - The Craft's Meow Blog Hop

The day has finally arrived !

It's The Craft's Meow 
June Release Blog Hop

I hope you stopped by from my friend & new TCM designer

Jinny Newlin's Blog

If not, I would love for you to join us from the start at

The Craft's Meow Blog

because someone is going to win

all four stamp sets
and it could be you !
More on that in a moment !

Today, the entire collection goes on sale!

For today's project, I revisited the

'Fancy Flourishes' set

designed by NinaB Designs

which is this month's

FREE GIFT w/$50 purchase

I created the 'wallpaper' for my card using the beautiful papers

from Authentique.

I added a ribbon border in the middle and the

stunning gem flourish is from Zva Creative.

This set has so many possibilities...create fun graphic elements

or simple elegance.  Either way, it's a GREAT ADDITION

for your stamp collection !

 

Here is another quick peek at the card I created using

the same set during our Preview Week.

 

The colors were inspired by this week's challenge at

 

 

 

 

You can view

the details of this card by clicking HERE

 

Here is the complete set . . .

and remember, it's only available for a limited time

FREE w/$50 purchase

YOU COULD WIN
the entire collection of new releases

pay a visit to our designer's blogs,

leave a comment and cross your fingers

all by 8pm PST, Sunday June 23rd.

One random winner will be chosen 
from one of the blogs on the hop

so make sure you leave a comment
here before you leave.
 

Speaking of the hop, it's time to send you on to

Lin Brandyberry's Blog

Thanks so much for coming by . . . Fingers crossed you win
and enjoy the rest of the inspiration from the TCM team !

Project Recipe:

Patterned Paper: Renew by Authentique
Stamps: Fancy Flourishes by The Craft's Meow

Ink: Lido & Slate from A Muse Studio
Embellishments:  Smoke Crystal Flourish {CRB-05CA-113}
from Zva Creative
Elle ribbon from American Crafts

Kindred Spirits from The Craft's Meow

It is Day #2 of

NEW RELEASE PREVIEWS WEEK

at

Today we have a beautiful set called

'Kindred Spirits'

illustrated by Karen Baker

Paul and I love pansies.  We see 'faces' in each different design

and with this set from TCM, you will have an opportunity to put

beautiful 'faces' and color combos together.

For this card, I used a variety of inks from Memento to create

an overall background . . . very bold and bright !

How would you like a chance to win this set ?

All you have to do is stop by the TCM blog and leave a note

to say you stopped by for a visit.

Each day of the previews will bring another set up for grabs.

You have until 8pm PST, tonight to comment to be eligible.

I'll be back tomorrow with another TCM preview.


Project Recipe:

Patterned Paper: gingham from A Muse
Stamps: Kindred Spirits by The Craft's Meow

Inks: Memento
Embellishments: Amy Tangerine ribbon from America Crafts,
Stardust Stickles & Liquid Pearls from Ranger,
mini brads from Recollections

Many...MANY Thanks!

It's getting closer!

We're on the final day of the New Release Previews over at

Today's set is . . .

'Many Thanks'

designed by Kaitlyn Ord

I have a small selection of washi tape and have been dragging my
feet when it comes to using it.
When I saw that the challenge over at
Simon Says Stamp was to use washi tape, I was inspired get a roll out
and have fun.  This tape is from Freckled Fawn.

Because this roll has multiple graphic designs, I just

cut my each layer to the desired length & cut them free-hand into long banners.

I then die cut sentiment banners & placed them on top of each column.

The banners were cut using a die from Lil' Inker Designs.

I love this stamp set because of the multiple styles and sentiments

to say 'thank you' and I think you will too ! !

How would you like a chance to win this set ?

All you have to do is stop by the TCM blog and leave a note

to say you stopped by for a visit.

Each day of the previews will bring another set up for grabs.

You have until 9pm PST this evening to comment to be eligible.

I hope you will join us tomorrow as we share the
entire release during our team blog hop.
The day the stamps go on sale is always an exciting day !

See you soon ! ! !

Project Recipe:

Patterned Paper: American Crafts

Stamps: Many Thanks by The Craft's Meow

Tools: banner die by Lil' Inker Designs, Big Shot
Embellishments: washi tape from Freckled Fawn 
mini brads by Recollections

Fall with Fibi & Lilly

It is Day #3 of New Release Previews over at

and today we have TWO fabulous sets
we are featuring designed by the
talented Mabele R-O
and I had a blast playing with both of these sets.

The first is called 'Fall Blessings'

As you can see, all I did was choose the images I wanted to include,
stamped, colored and layered each one.
The clouds were cut using my die from Lil' Inker Designs

The next set is called 'Fall with Fibi & Lilly'

Again...such a simple CAS card!
I just cut & colored the image, layered it on a frame created
with oval dies from Spellbinders and added Stardust Stickles

Make sure you pop by

 The Craft's Meow Blog

and check out the fabulous-ness

from all of the designers.

TCM is giving away each new release

each day, so make sure you leave a comment

on the blog for a chance to win!

Project Recipe:

Stamps: Fall Blessing & Fall with Fibi & Lilly
both by The Craft's Meow 

Embellishments: Stardust Stickles by Ranger
Tools: cloud die by Lil' Inker Designs, Big Shot
Standard Ovals die by Spellbinders, Copic Markers

It's Tea Time with EAD Designs

It's always time for tea in my home !

Welcome in to The Open Window for another great blog hop with

Mondays are always very inspirational because the girls

over at EAD have so much to share.  

If you've come by way of

Judith's blog Jay Gee's Nook

then you are in the perfect spot.

If not, why not start back at the

EAD Designs blog

because there is always a terrific prize to be won.

There are only 10 blogs total

so it's easy-peasy !

'Tea Time' Stickerz are my theme today and they were so

much fun.  I started by placing the border stickers on my

American Crafts ribbon.  They stick really well to texture.

From there, I knew I wanted to simply place random images

on my panel.  I embellished my tiny flowers with gems

from KandCompany.

The patterned paper is from My Mind's Eye and was a great match.

I've been using lots of 'stuff' from my personal stash

purchased from StopandScrap.com

It's time to get you on your way over to

Liz's blog Liz's Paper Loft

She is the final stop on the hop and I know

she has created something great to share !

Happy Monday and thanks for stopping by . . . 

Make sure to leave a quick note so you can be

in the running for that great prize from EAD !

Project Recipe:

Cardstock: Pure Luxury from Gina K Designs

Patterned Paper: Lime Twist by My Mind's Eye

from StopandScrap.com

Embellishments: Tea Time Stickerz by EAD Designs

gems from K&Company, brads from Recollections

ribbon from American Crafts

I Like Hanging with You!

Hey hey !  Welcome to The Open Window !

It's time for another BEE-autiful challenge over at

and these colors just 'scream' summer !

Before I share the rest of my project, I am so

happy to welcome another new designer to The Cafe.

Jen Cuthbertson will be sharing her fab style with us

each week and I know you will just love her !

Make sure you stop by and take a moment to 

welcome her to the family.

I was so happy to get a really adorable 5-piece stamp set by Emma Ball
with a recent purchase of one of my favorite UK magazines called

'Simply Homemade'.  So I pulled out these fun beach chairs from

that set, did a little coloring with my Copics, added my favorite

baker's twine from The Twinery in Pink Sorbet & Canteloupe

and stamped one of my favorite sentiments and WA-LA !
The fun polka dot paper is by American Crafts and came
from my favorite online papercrafting store, StopandScrap.com

Quick little story . . . the sentiment is one I purchased back in 1995

from a great stamp shop down in Clearwater, FL called Treasure Cay.

It was the summer before we opened our stamp store and I made

the trip down there to do some research on the business.

It's one of the few 'vintage' stamps 

{ yes... mid-90's is now vintage }

that I still have in my collection and it's one of my faves.

This week, we are happy to have

back in The Cafe as our sponsor.
We always appreciate their support.

I hope you will make time to play along
with us this week.  There is all kinds of
fabulous inspiration from our design team, so come
visit and share in the fun !

Project Recipe:

Cardstock: Pure Luxury by Gina K Designs

Patterned Paper: Neopolitan by America Crafts from StopandScrap.com

Stamps: Emma Ball Ltd & Treasure Cay

Embellishments: baker's twine in Canteloupe & Pink Sorbet

from The Twinery

 

Just for You - Guest Designing with Want2Scrap

Hey hey everyone !

Very excited to share a quick announcement today.

I've been asked to be the August Guest Designer over at

and I can't wait to get started !

I won't officially be sharing a post until later in the month,

but the nice folks over there are introducing me today, so

I thought I would share a quick project using some of the

BEE-autiful product they have provided to me.

I love that pearl flourishes continue to be such a wonderful

accent to cards and that's what I chose to spotlight on this one.

Last week, I mentioned that I was kinda getting back to the

'BOO' idea (you can read about that HERE) so I pulled out

some great papers by BasicGrey for my 'wallpaper' background

that I got from StopandScrap.com

{they have THE BEST prices on all the NEW CHA stuff ! ! }

From there it really was a matter of layering all good things

until I was happy with the result.

I haven't played with a 'shabby-chic' look for awhile,

so it was fun to play with all these great textures.

I hope you will visit the Want2Scrap Blog and let them know

you'll be visiting in August.  I sure would love to have your support !

I'll see you later on tonight with a brand new challenge from

The Play Date Cafe.

Our new designers will be joining us for their first official challenge,

so it's going to be fab !

Project Recipe:

Patterned Paper: PBJ by BasicGrey from StopandScrap.com
Cardstock: from WeRMemory Keepers

Stamps: Ladies & Gents by The Craft's Meow

Embellishments: pearl flourish from Want2Scrap

net flower by Recollections, seam binding from Hug Snug

chevron ribbon by Amy Tangerine for American Crafts

Sentiment sticker by American Crafts

Alpha stickers by October Afternoon

Tools: Labels 18 by Spellbinders, Big Shot

A Little Sunshine

Hey hey everyone!

It's time for another color challenge from

It's a kinda surreal day for me over there as we say

goodbye to FOUR A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. designers who have

been with us for 2+ years!

They will be incredibly missed as a part of our team,

but as a part of my friendships, they will always be near.

Savannah . . . Jinny . . . Colleen . . . Denise

I thought it would be so cool to go CAS for these colors and

that's pretty much what I did.

I grabbed my baker's twine from The Twinery in 'Marigold'

and the new 'Midnight Blue' and along with the papers & sentiment

from American Crafts, that's all it took!

The sunshine is super-easy to make and as a money-saving tip,

all I use is my circle punch and a sheet of double-sided adhesive.

No need to buy pre-cut circles.  You can get so many more punches

in a variety of sizes when you use a 'sheet' of adhesive.

I really hope you will make it over to The Cafe and wish

all the best to the designers who will be leaving us.

They have given so much of their time & talents to help

inspire you to play each week.

Next week, we will have EIGHT new designers joining us

for our next term.  It's going to be another amazing season in

The Play Date Cafe!

Project Recipe:

Patterned Paper & Die Cut sentiment:  

Dear Lizzy collection by American Crafts

Embellishments: baker's twine in Marigold & Midnight Blue

from The Twinery

Think BIG!

Happy Monday!

With an ice cream cone like this, how can it not be ? !

If you just happened to stop by, welcome to the

If you've come by way of

Judith's blog Jay Gee's Nook

then you are on the right trail.

Otherwise, pop back to the

EAD Designs blog

and get started there because we always have

a fun prize up for grabs!

Ice cream cones are sure trendy right now, aren't they ?

Of course, they are the perfect summer treat and these are called

'Sweet Birthday Treats' from EAD's Stickerz line.

I'm a huge fan of BasicGrey & thought the combination of papers

from their Serendipity & Shine On collections

were a perfect match to create my card's 'wallpaper'.

I made an oval frame from Bazzill Swiss Dot cardstock

and my Spellbinders dies.

Tiny brads, a little lime green seam binding from Ribbon Carousel

and Mandarin & Honeydew baker's twine from The Twinery 

are the perfect embellishments to finish it off.

Here is the set I used this week . . .

and remember . . . 

It is time to send you on your way to our July Guest Designer

Kate's Blog Scrappers Creative Corner

We've really enjoyed having Kate with us & we know you did too !

Thanks for stopping by . . . Have a GREAT day !

Project Recipe:

Cardstock: Gina K Designs, Bazzill & American Crafts

Patterned Paper: Serendipity & Shine On by BasicGrey

Embellishments: Sweet Birthday Treats Stickerz by EAD Designs

baker's twine in Mandarin & Honeydew by The Twinery

mini brads from American Crafts

seam binding from RibbonCarousel.com

Tools: Classic Oval Dies from Spellbinders, Big Shot

Snowflakes...Yes, in July!

 

  Are you ready for a little holiday inspiration?

I am happy to be participating with some
uber-talented designers for the . . .

with Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps !

I love this set called 'Snowflake Flourishes'

and think it's really fun to use it with 'non-traditional' colors.

Although not technically a Christmas card, it can definitely be

created for the holiday season.

I stamped the small snowflakes using shades of

pinks, blues & greens and then played off of those colors

for the rest of the card.

The snowflake is made from Bazzill cardstock

and was embossed with a Swiss Dot EF by Cuttlebug

and cut using Spellbinders dies.

and the pearl flourish is from Want2Scrap.

The 'wallpaper' is made from papers from

Dear Lizzy for American Crafts & Doodlebug Design.

Lots of great things are happening at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps during these pre-holiday festivities!  ALL Christmas clear stamps are 20% off through Wednesday, July 25.  Three new holiday sets are in stock early, for a fun pre-release, and they you can get them before they are released in September and October... if you buy them now, you can take advantage of the sale price!

Every order of $25 in Christmas clear stamps will receive Gingerbread Man, a darling new 2" x 2" mini clear set.  And as always, all clear stamp orders of $50 or more get this month's free w/ stamp set, Christmas Candle (while supplies last).

Ready to see what the Design Divas and a few special friends have been up to with their Christmas stamps?  Take a look (and be sure to read on, for information about how you can join in on this hop  and win some prizes):

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps blog

Kim Singdahlsen

Bridget Finlay

Jennifer Ingle

Taylor Usry

Monika Davis

Cathy McCauley

Mary Faus

Ceal Pritchett

Giovana Smith

Lee Murphy

Jennie Harper

Kim Schofield

Julie Ranae
Jessica Fick

Korin Sutherland 

And what's the best part about Christmas in July?  We want YOU to play along with us!  Just link up your Christmas project using Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps below and join in our Customer blog hop.  You have until Sunday, July 22 at 11:59 PM EST to play along.  One randomly selected participant will receive their choice of one Christmas clear stamp set!

  Thanks for stopping by The Open Window.

I hope you will take a moment to let me know you were

here by leaving a comment and I can't wait to see

what you create along with us !

Project Recipe:

Cardstock: Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Neopolitan from Dear Lizzy by American Crafts

Sugar & Spice by Doodlebug Design

Stamps: Snowflake Flourish by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Ink:  A Muse Studio

Embellishments: pearl flourish from Want2Scrap

Tools:  Snowflake die from Spellbinders

Swiss Dot EF from Cuttlebug

Apron Lace border punch from Fiskars