Welcome Little Miss Croghan Blog Hop and STAMPloratiosn Inspiration!

Today's post is special because I get to be a part of very sweet hop "Welcome Little Miss Croghan Blog Hop", this hop is organized by awesome Lori of Caffeinated Creativity to welcome Lesley Croghan's first baby, a little girl. Just last year I became a mother for the first time and I am so excited to Lesley :) I have been fortunate to have worked in one of the Lesley's challenge Blog Fusion Card Challenge, she is so awesome :)
I wish Croghan family a wonderful life with their little one :) It's gonna be amazing!!

Let me show you the card I created for Little Ms Croghan :)

Hope Lesley would like it :)

Since I am always short of time I thought I would combine STAMPlorations Inspiration post with this one :) We the inspiration team at STAMPlorations are here to inspire you with our creations using STAMPlorations products through these weekly inspiration posts and there is more to inspiration... We'll have a monthly random drawing -- 1 commenter wins a $10 gift certificate Yay!! This week we will showcase cards using Shery Russ Designs

From March 28 to April 3, all SRD stamps are 10% off (no coupon needed) + 1 SRD stamp set (Big Greetings) is 20% off (no coupon needed)

To make this card, I diecut a rectangular stitched panel from kraft card stock. I heat embossed the carriage in white embossing powder, pencil colored it with some grey and fuzzy cut it. I also diecut some flowers using a pink patterned paper. To finish the card I assembled it all together and added some white sequins. I have used Heaven Sent , Trendy Spring Blooms dies, Crazy Double Running stitch Rectangles nesting Dies and Prisma Color Pencils :)

I am sharing this at AAA Cards Challenge #86 - Diecuts, Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - More than one die/ punch, CAS(E) This Sketch #214 and Cut it Up challenge #118 - Stitches

 

Use the Discount Code STAMPGIRLDEEPTI to get 20% off on all stamps, stencils, and dies.

Hope you like it! Head over to STAMPlorations Blog, HERE for more inspiration :)

Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment !

Cupcake Inspirations 400th Challenge!

We all have played at Cupcake Inspiration challenges and now its all the more reason for us to play along with them as they are celebrating there 400th Challenge Yay! Huge congratulations to the team :) I am participating in the festivities as a Guest designer representing STAMPlorations which is also one of the sponsors there :)

So the challenge is to make a birthday card using a past Cupcake Inspiration Challenge of your choice. You can check out all the past inspiration images HERE. I was inspired by the Challenge #75 for my card.

The colorful confetti was incorporated as colorful party supplies on my card :)

To make this card, I stamped the images and colored them with Prisma Color pencils. I diecut the sentiment and also stamped the rest of the sentiment to make my focal point. To finish I added some Clear sequins from Pretty Pink Posh :) I have used Party Mates, Kathryn's Big wishes, Smile Word die and Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting dies

I had fun making this card :) hope you like it. Don't forget to play along at the Cupcake Inspiration Challenge for your chance to win lots of prizes :)

Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment :)

Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop and STAMPlorations 2017

Yep! It's time for yet another Coffee Lovers Hop :) I am sure you know what it is, if not then do check the Coffee Loving Card Makers Blog for a load of information on the Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop for 2017. This event was master minded by the awesome Amy Tsuruta and it has been such a huge success :)

Today I am joining this awesome hop along with STAMPlorations and my teamies showcasing some of the new Coffee related products :) I am a little extra happy coz we are also showcasing one of my newest set Rise and Grind and a phrase die to go with it :)

Let me show you the cards I created with my set...

This card is simple focusing mainly on the image. I did some noline coloring using my Prisma Color Pencils for this one. The sentiment is a phrase die It's a brew-tiful day

I am sharing this at Addicted to Stamps and More #234 - CAS, Word Art Wednesday #274-275 - Anything Goes and Stamping Royalty #365 - Spring

For this card I did my favorite water coloring usinf Gansai Tambi Watercolors. I heat embossed the image in gold and to add interest I did some damask stamping in gold and tone on tone :) I have used the Distressed Damask Background for this one :)

I had so much fun making these, don't forget to head on over to STAMP blog, HERE for loads of inspiration and prizes. Also, don't forget to link your creations at the Coffee Lovers Hop for even more prizes :)

Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving me a comment :)

STAMPlorations Spotlight - Faux Weaved Background

Hello friends! I am up with a spotlight project over at the STAMPlorations blog. This is my 50th spotlight feature and I hope I will be able to inspire you. This one focuses using one stamp to create a faux weaved background :)

Here is what I created...

I am sharing this at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - More than one die/ punch, City Crafter Challenge Blog #354 - Window/ Aperture, Freshly Made Sketches #280 and Addicted to Stamps and More #234 - CAS

 

I have used Scribbly Splattery Grunge December 2016 Stamp Club Set, Smile Stamp set, Smile Word Die, Bloom Happy Coordinating dies and Art Edges dies

   

Please head over to STAMPlorations Blog for a photo tutorial on this. click HERE. Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment :)

STAMPlorations Inspiration - March 21st 2017

We are back with STAMPlorations Inspiration post. We the inspiration team at STAMPlorations are here to inspire you with our creations using STAMPlorations products through these weekly inspiration posts and there is more to inspiration... We'll have a monthly random drawing -- 1 commenter wins a $10 gift certificate Yay!! This week we will showcase cards using my designs Dee's Artsy Impressions

From March 21 to 27, all DAI stamps are 10% off (no coupon needed) + 1 DAI stamp set (Power of Words) is 20% off (no coupon needed)

Let me show you my third Inspiration card for March 2017...

This is a very simple card but I like it :) To make this card, I die cut a rectangular panel from white card stock used a fine tip Sharpie black marker and scale to draw a grid, the lines were purposely not drawn straight :). I then stamped and fuzzy cut the floral images to form my bouquet. To add more interest I layered each piece at angles :)  I have used Frames and Flowers stamp set, Crazy Double running Stitch rectangle dies

I am sharing this at AAA Card Challenges #86 - Diecuts, Fusion Card Challenge - Paris Rain (Inspired by the colors on the photo) and 613 Avenue Create #195 - Anything Goes!

 

Use the Discount Code STAMPGIRLDEEPTI to get 20% off on all stamps, stencils, and dies.

Hope you like it! Head over to STAMPlorations Blog, HERE for more inspiration :)

Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment !

STAMPloraions Inspiration - March 14th 2017

We are back with STAMPlorations Inspiration post. We the inspiration team at STAMPlorations are here to inspire you with our creations using STAMPlorations products through these weekly inspiration posts and there is more to inspiration... We'll have a monthly random drawing -- 1 commenter wins a $10 gift certificate Yay!! This week we will showcase cards using Big Grins by Becca Cruger

From March 14 to 20, all BGBBC stamps are 10% off (no coupon needed) + 1 BGBBC stamp set (Buttercups and Butterflies) is 20% off (no coupon needed)

Let me show you my second Inspiration card for March 2017...

To make this card, I stamped the butterflies on the card base in green ink. on another diecut panel I stamped the buttercup in a light ink to do some no line pencil coloring. To add some interest I stamped some wire mesh pattern along the edges :) I have used Buttercups and Butterflies stamp set, Scribbly Splattery Grunge Stamp set. Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle nesting dies and Prisma Color Pencils :)

Use the Discount Code STAMPGIRLDEEPTI to get 20% off on all stamps, stencils, and dies.

Hope you like it! Head over to STAMPlorations Blog, HERE for more inspiration :)

Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment !

STAMPlorations Spotlight - One stamp. three ways!

Hello friends! I am up with a spotlight project over at the STAMPlorations blog. This is my 49th spotlight feature and I hope I will be able to inspire you. This one focuses using one stamp in three different ways to make subtle changes in the background.

Here is what I created...

I am sharing this at the Fusion Card challenge - Scrambled letters (Thank you so much Kimberly for your suggestion), 613 Avenue Create #195 - Anything Goes!. Addicted to Stamps #232 - Make your mark and Simon Says Monday Challenge - Make your own Backgrounds.

 

Here is a closeup into each card...

I have used Scribbly Splattery Grunge December 2016 Stamp Club Set, Bloom Sketches August 2014 Set, Art Deco Border Builder Stamp set and Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies

  

  

Please head over to STAMPlorations Blog for a photo tutorial on this. click HERE. Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment :)

STAMPlorations Inspiration - March 7th 2017

Welcome back to STAMPlorations Inspiration post. We the inspiration team at STAMPlorations are here to inspire you with our creations using STAMPlorations products through these weekly inspiration posts and there is more to inspiration... We'll have a monthly random drawing -- 1 commenter wins a $10 gift certificate Yay!! Today we showcase The Bee's Knees Stamps.

From March 7 to 13, all TBK stamps are 10% off (no coupon needed) + 1 TBK stamp set (Faerie Door) is 20% off (no coupon needed)

Let me show you my first Inspiration card for  March 2017...

I had so much fun making this card :) To make this card, I made a few masks and did stamping using white ink on black diecut panel.  Then I colored this with pencils and did some doodling of the floral center with a white gel pen :) I have used Folk Flowers stamp set, City Girl Stamp set for sentiment and vase from Just Because stamp set. Coloring was done with Prisma Color Pencils

I am sharing this card at Craft Stamper Take it Make it March Challenge - Anything Goes, Flower Challenge #6 - Anything Goes!, Addicted to CAS #106 - Doodle and Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes!

 

  

Use the Discount Code STAMPGIRLDEEPTI to get 20% off on all stamps, stencils, and dies.

Hope you like it! Head over to STAMPlorations Blog, HERE for more inspiration :)

Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment !

CUTplorations March 2017 Challenge

I am here with "CUTplorations challenge" for the month of March :) I hope you will play along with us.All you have to do is create a project based on the inspiration photo and using die cut(s). You must use at least one STAMPlorations/CUTplorations product (there's always the free digi stamp from the Never Ending Challenge). Then link up to the gallery which will be open until 11:55 PM PST on the last day of the month. You must also share the challenge graphic and link to the CUTplorations post in your blog posts.

There are prizes to be won... a $10 gift certificate to the winner voted by the Inspiration team and $5 gift certificate each to the 2 top picks. If there are 30 or more entries: 1 random winner will get any 2 CUTplorations word/phrase dies used by the DT) 

This months Photo is floral prints and I guess we all love all things floral :), let's see how you will interpret it! I had so much fun with this new challenge.

Here is the card, I created inspired by the outfit in the center, if u look closely this is what u see :)

On a die cut watercolor paper rectangle, I stamped my images using distress inks. Then I water colored it. I have used You & me phrase Die, Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting Dies and The Birds and The Blooms, Blossom Overture and Gansai Tambi Water Colors for coloring :)

I haven't played along with the challenges for a while :) I am sharing this at CAS(E) This Sketch #211, Time Out Challenges - 3rd Birthday (Love/ Friendship), [HAPPY BIRTHDAY to TOC} Addicted to Stamps and More #251 - Anything Goes and CAS Watercolor March Challenge - Spring. Also sharing this at The Flower Challenge #6 - Anything Goes (Thank you Barb :))

 

  

I hope you like it and will play along with us, For more inspiration and details on the challenge, click HERE.

Thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment.

I got sometime to play :)

Hello friends! I finally got sometime to get crafty, just for fun :) I was inspired by a few challenges in the making of this card. You know I love watercolors, so this card is no different but I am particularly proud as I was able to make what I wanted :D

So here's my card...

Some die cutting and water coloring and that's it :) I have used Stitched Spring Landscape die, Crazy Double Running Stitch Rectangle Nesting dies for the frame and Noteworthy for the sentiment. For water coloring I used Gansai Tambi Watercolors :)

I am sharing this at AAA Cards #84 - CAS Watercolor, HLS March Watercolor Challenge - Anything Goes!, CAS Watercolor March Challenge - Spring and House of Cards March Challenge - Make a scene

  

Hope you like it :) and as always thank you for stopping by and leaving me a comment :)