More Hope You Can Cling To

I have a couple more to take pictures of, but I am 7 away from completing all 33 Hope You Can Cling To challenges from Splitcoaststampers.  I love setting goals like that, and Splitcoast is very good at providing lots of inspiration for them!

I made this card for the 'Paint Your Heart Out' challenge, which was to use paint.  I used watercolors and Perfect Pearls to paint my leaves.  I simply love the look of those Perfect Pearls.  This stamp is from Clear Dollar Stamps and is called Leaf Hellos.

 Stamps:  Leaf Hellos

Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black

Paper:  CDS Worn Parchment, CDS Cottonball White, CDS Heavy watercolor

Accessories:  Tombows & aquabrush, Perfect Pearls, black embossing powder, CDS Worn Parchment ribbon, dimensionals

This next one was for the 'Costume Party' which was to create a card using a different style than your normal.  I would have to say that this is a bit more shabby feel.  Although, I am no good at describing styles since my primary style is CAS.  I used the Gel-a-tins set called Chocolate Bliss.

Stamps:  Chocolate Bliss

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, CDS Hot Cocoa

Paper:  buttercream, MME Lush, CDS Mud Pie

Accessories:  Xmas Red Stickles, brown twill, circle punch, Labels 14 Nestabilities, Large Scallop Die-namics

Thanks for stopping in!

Gel-a-tins: Chocolate Bliss

Happy Saturday!  I'm just going to get right to what I have to show you today.  I made a treat box from an old jewelry box, and I think it turned out pretty good.  I used a really great set from Gel-a-tins called Chocolate Bliss.  The set has a lot of potential and could be used with some of Gel-a-tins yummy smelling embossing powders for an even better effect!

Splitcoaststampers has some wonderful challenges going on right now for Breast Cancer Awareness, and the challenges are called Hope You Can Cling To.  I've made lots of cards all week for the challenges. . .you should check it out!  This box was made for the Pink Ribbon challenge, which was to use a pink ribbon on your card.

Stamps:  Chocolate Bliss

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, CDS Hot Cocoa

Paper:  BG Sweet Threads, buttercream

Accessories:  pink ribbon, scallop circle punch, circle punch, Magenta Viva Pearl Pens, box

Thanks for stopping by today :D

Gel-a-tins: Save the Date

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Are you getting married, or having a celebration for a special occasion?  I recently received the Save the Date set from Gel-a-tins, and it is perfect for some actual 'save the date' type cards.  I made this card for a future wedding, and it was so easy.  I literally made it in no time.  It was blogged about over at the Gel-a-tins blog.

Gel-a-tins: Save the Date

This is my last month as a designer for Gel-a-tins.  Thank you so much, Bonnie, for having me!  I had so much fun, and got an opportunity to work with some wonderful designers.

Today, I'm going to show off a great set called Save the Date.  At first I didn't think that this set would be so great for a card maker, but boy was I wrong!  I LOVE how versatile this set is!  From scrapbooking, to card making, to treat holders, you could make just about anything.

Head over to the Gel-a-tins blog to see some details on this card:

Here's a sour cream container I made as a treat for my husband.  Head over to the Gel-a-tins blog to get more details on this fun project.

I'll still have some projects to share from Gel-a-tins, so be sure to come back!

Gel-a-tins: Happy Halloween

Do you have all of your cards made for Halloween?  Gel-a-tins is having a fun new challenge to start off the month.  Go check it out HERE at their blog!  All you have to do is make a Halloween themed project using your Gel-a-tins stamps to win the prize!

I used an image from the set being given away to make this fun card.  You can read more about it at the Gel-a-tins blog.

Stamps:  Happy Halloween

Ink:  Craft White, Black Soot distress ink

Paper:  SU Not Quite Navy, CDS Cottonball White, MME Gertie

Accessories:  Copics & airbrush, circle nestabilities, corner chomper, white embossing powder, white liquid pearls

Gel-a-tins: Happy Halloween

Hey, hey, everyone!  I have another Halloween card to show off using a new Gel-a-tins set called Happy Halloween.  Head on over to the blog to see the post, and to be even more inspired by all of the great creations made by the Gel-atinas!

Stamps:  Happy Halloween

Ink:  SU Tangerine Tango, SU Pumpkin Pie, Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Crumb Cake

Paper:  BG Green at Heart, buttercream

Accessories:  MFT Rolled Rose Die-namics, black ribbon, staples, sponge, orange button, black felt

Thanks for stopping by today!

Gel-a-tins: Happy Halloween

I know that it's barely feeling like fall around here, but it is time to start thinking about those up and coming holidays that 'require' cards and treats.  I made this fun Halloween card using a Gel-a-tins set called Happy Halloween.  Head over to the blog to get the details.

Be sure to check out the latest Gel-a-tins Challenge too!  There is a prize to be won :D

Gel-a-tins: Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, so it's time to start whipping up those Halloween cards and goodies!  Gel-a-tins has 2 new sets that they've added to their collection, and the Gel-a-tins blog has been showcasing lots and lots of new goodies just about every day!

The set I'm showing is called Happy Halloween.  I tried to give the background a stone look, and then have the spiders crawling across the front of the card.  Creepy, huh?!

Stamps:  Happy Halloween

Ink:  Memento London Fog, SU Concord Grape, Versafine Onyx Black

Paper:  CDS Cottonball White, SU Concord Grape, CDS Stone Slab

Accessories:  black embossing powder

Gel-a-tins is having a DT call going on right now. . .go check it out!  You could be one of the next Gel-atinas :D

Gel-a-tins: Thanksgiving #2

I'm back from vacation, which is why I've been so quiet.  I'm so thankful that we had some good family time, so I thought I would show you some more Thanksgiving projects from a new set from Gel-a-tins.

My first project was some napkin rings.  Who doesn't need napkin rings at Thanksgiving time?!  It's the perfect time to dress up your table, and these fun Thanksgiving images are a wonderful way to do that.

 Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Imaginisce-Apple Cider, buttercream

Accessories:  Copics, dimensionals, Labels Nestabilities, napkins

My next project is a simple card that could be used as an invite to Thanksgiving dinner, or just a note of thanks.  It uses the fun symbols that remind us of Fall. . .mmmm, pumpkin pie!

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Crumb Cake

Paper:  Bazzill Saltillo, buttercream, Imanginisce-Apple Cider

Accessories:  Copics, green gingham ribbon, dimensionals

Be sure to check out the Gel-a-tins blog for inspiration almost everyday!

PLUS, Gel-a-tins is having a DT call. . .you could be the next Gel-atina!  Check it out HERE!

Gel-a-tins: Thanksgiving

Have you had a chance to head over to the Gel-a-tins blog and play along in their challenge?  If not, head on over HERE to play.  They are giving away a great set to one lucky participant.  Here are a couple of cards made with a great new Thanksgiving set.

 Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, CDS Spring Leaf, CDS Tempting Turquoise, CDS Fresh Papaya

Paper:  buttercream, blue, MME - Gertie, unknown brown

Copics:  E31, E33, E11, E13, BG72, G94, R32

Accessories:  Rhinestone brads, pink ribbon, brown skeleton, lace border punch, dimensionals

And here is one more card showing off this fun set!

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  buttercream, SU dp, SU Dusty Durango

Accessories:  Copics, fibers, MFT Open Scallop Die-namics, Circle & Labels 1 Nestabilities, button, teal ribbon

Be sure to check out the Gel-a-tins store to see what's new and check out all of their fun goodies!

A new Monthly Challenge

Starting today, there is going to be a new monthly challenge over at the gel-a-tins blog.

This month's challenge is to use your gel-a-tins stamps to make an embellishment for your project!  That sounds easy enough!

Rules:
One entry per person.
Must link project up through the widget in this post, and project must use only gel-a-tin stamps (no other manufacturers stamps, please).
Projects are due by midnight EST on August 30, 2011.  Winner will be selected by random drawing and announced on August 31, 2011.

I can't wait to see what you make!

Gel-a-tins: Witchy Poo #2

Is it really August?!  Where has the year gone?!  With it now being August, that means that Fall is around the corner, which means that Halloween is not far behind.  I showed a couple of cards made with the adorable Witchy Poo set from Gel-a-tins.  Today, I'll show a couple more cards with that same set.  The witch is so sassy looking!  I just love her!  As soon as this set is available, you'll be the first to know.

The first card is a simple CAS card to really show off how darling that witch is.

 Stamps:  Witchy Poo

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Crumb Cake

Paper:  SU Pumpkin Pie, CDS Pineapple Twist, CDS Night Eclipse

Accessories:  Fabric Thickers, Copics, sponge, MS picket fench punch, twine, TE Clouds Duo

This next card is a fun one, because it is a Shadow Box Card using the Witchy Poo set.  Those really are fun cards to make, and it made making this scene so and easy.

Stamps:  Witchy Poo

Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black

Paper:  unknown purple, BG Eerie

Accessories:  black embossing powder, circle cutter, Scor-pal

Just about every day, there are new things being shared on the Gel-a-tins blog.  Be sure to stop by and check out all of the new things being released!

Gel-a-tins: Witchy Poo

There are going to be some new sets coming out from Gel-a-tins just in time for Halloween!  I'm showing you a couple of samples from the new set Witchy Poo.  The set isn't quite available yet, but these should wet your appetite.

My first card is all black and white with some distressing.  I love how this new set has so many cute images. . .you could really go crazy making your dp if you wanted.  

 Stamps:  Witchy Poo

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento London Fog, Versafine Onyx Black

Paper:  SU dp, CDS Cottonball White

Accessories:  black embossing powder, CDS Designer Label Die, silver brads

The next one is a fun haunted scene.  I airbrushed the moon and sky using masking, and then stamped that amazing haunted house over the top.

Stamps:  Witchy Poo

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  CDS Worn Parchment, CDS Cottonball White

Copics:  B95, B97, YR31, YR21

Accessories:  Square Nestabilities, airbrush, circle punch, yellow ribbon, Halloween button, navy wire, TE Woodgrain Impression plate

There is always lots to see. . .every day over at the Gel-a-tins blog.  Stop by and see what the DT has been up to.  You'll get lots of great ideas and you'll see all that Gel-a-tins has to offer!

Gel-a-tins Blog Hop!

Good morning everyone!  Welcome to the Gel-a-tins Blog Hop!

You should have come from Karin's blog, but if you stumbled upon my blog you're going to want to start at the beginning, so head back to the Gel-a-tins Blog.

Gel-a-tins is launching their new website, and to kick that off we're having this hop!  There are 11 prizes to be won so be sure to leave a comment on each of the DT's blogs along the way.  Here are the prizes that you're hopping for:

Wouldn't it be fun to get one of those?!  I love Gel-a-tins, for so many reasons.  The amount of great sets they have is amazing ranging from small sets to big sets.  But that's not all they have!  They also have Gelly Powders, Scented Powders, Gelly Glitters, Gelly Gems, and colored stamping blocks!  Gel-a-tins sets are perfect for scrapbooking or card making. . .whatever fits your fancy!  Here are a few things I've made with Gel-a-tins wonderful stamps:

using the Honey Bear Set

 using the Rock-a-Bye Baby set

 

using the Butterflies are Free set

Be sure to comment on each DT member's blog, because there is a chance to win at each!  Winners will be posted on Monday, July 11, so get to hoppin'!  Now make your way over to Jessica's Blog!

Gel-a-tins: Butterflies are Free set of 4 cards

Isn't this set called Butterflies are Free from Gel-a-tins gorgeous?!  This set is so versatile that my mind was swimming with ideas as soon as it showed up on my doorstep.  Remember THIS card?  

Here I've made this simple set of 4 easel cards that would be good for almost any occasion.

Copics:  B02, B06, B29, R20, R24, R29, YR20, YR21, YR14, G12, G14, G17

Paper:  CDS Cottonball White, CDS Night Eclipse, CDS Cherry Go Round, CDS Still Waters, CDS Sweet Pea, CDS Bee Pollen

Accessories:  Square Nestabilities

I have more to show with this set, so keep an eye out.  Thanks for stopping by today!

Gel-a-tins Butterflies

I finally have a little something to show!  Sadly it has taken a total of 4 days to make this, but it;s made none-the-less!  I did have a little help from one of my young'ns that insisted I not crank the cuttlebug. . .and he was right.

The image is from a gorgeous set by Gel-a-tins called Butterflies Are Free.  As soon as it came in the mail my mind went to work with all the beautiful things I could make!  I stamped it using Versamark ink and embossing it with an awesome powder from Gel-a-tins called Teal You What Gelly Powder.  Such a pretty color, huh?

Stamps:  Butterflies Are Free

Ink:  Versamark, SU Creamy Caramel

Paper:  CDS Cottonball White, MME Good Times

Accessories:  Teal You What Gelly Powder, sponge, corner chomper, SU leaf punch, MFT Rolled Rose Die-namics, teal pearls, yellow felt

It may be a few days before I post again, but I'm getting there.  Thanks to all of you that have been praying for this impatient soul ;)

Gel-a-tins Congrats for Baby

Good morning everyone!  It's going to be a bit quiet on here for a bit, because I'm undergoing shoulder surgery to repair some damage from a fall last year.  No worries and no big deal, but I didn't want anyone to think that I had fallen off of the face of the earth. 

 I will leave you with a couple of cards that I made using the ever awesome Gel-a-tins set called Rock-a-Bye-Baby.  This first one uses papers from MME Playground.  I used the ribbon stamp in the set to create a little sidewalk :)

Stamps:  Rock-a-Bye-Baby

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento London Fog, SU Summer Sun

Paper:  CDS Grape Jelly, CDS Cottonball White, MME Playgournd

Accessories:  TE Tiny Twinkles, dimensionals, corner chomper, heart sticker, MFT Fresh Cut Grass Die-namics

This last one uses the Nestabilities Scalloped Pennet with some airbrushing and the little popped up stork and baby.  It fits perfectly into a standard invitation envelope!

Stamps:  Rock-a-Bye-Baby

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  CDS Cottonball White

Accessories:  Copics, green button, yellow Baker's Twine, dimensionals

I am hoping that my recovery time will be fast and that I'll be back at it in no time.  If not, I do have a few things up my sleeves to dazzle you with just in case :)

Rock-a-Bye-Baby

Happy Friday, my friends!  I am showing this set from Gel-a-Tins called Rock-a-Bye-Baby!  We all know how I'm really into babies right now because my sister is expecting, so this set just adds fuel to that fire, hehe.  I made this card for a couple of different challenges.  It uses the sketch from Mojo Monday.  I also colored the button & the crocheted flower with my Copics and my airbrush system for the iCopic challenge of coloring your own embellishment.  I colored a cream button blue, and the white flower was sprayed with a light brown to give it an antiqued look.

Stamps:  Rock-a-Bye-Baby

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Tea Dye & Vintage Photo Distress inks

Paper:  unknown blue & green, CDS Raging River, buttercream, OA Modern Homemaker

Accessories:  Copics & airbrushing, button, crocheted flower, yellow ribbon, red ricrac, MFT Doily & Fresh Cut Grass Die-namics, sponge

Thanks for stopping by today and leaving a comment. . .they make my day :D

Gel-a-tins Baby Shower Invite

If you've been reading my blog on a regular basis, you know that my sister is having a baby.  WELL, she's having a girl!  That is why this Baby Shower invite is geared more towards a girl.  It was pretty easy to make, so it would be really easy to duplicate.  I love that this set called Rock-a-Bye Baby from Gel-a-tins even has a stamp that looks like a ribbon.  I stamped the sentiment 'Baby Shower' all over the back behind the bassinet in pink.

Stamps:  Rock-a-Bye Baby

Ink:  CDS Hot Cocoa, SU Pink Pirouette

Paper:  parchment, MME Good Day Sunshine

Accessories:  Icicle Stickles, CDS Tabs & Tags Die, slit punch, flower brad

Go check out the Gel-a-tins blog to see all of the wonderful designs that the rest of the DT came up with last month!

Gel-a-tins CAS

I have another card to share with you using the Honey Bear set from Gel-a-tins!  I decided that my last 3 cards were pretty involved (at least for me), so I made a CAS card.  I've always been a fan of CAS, because sometimes those really are the most beautiful.  I made it for the CES challenge of 'Die Cut Crazy'.  While I didn't really go 'crazy' with my die cuts, it is a CAS so even one is pretty good.

Stamps:  Honey Bear

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, CDS Fresh Papaya

Paper:  unknown yellow, SU Basic Black, CDS Cottonball White

Copics:  C5, C7, YR31, YR23 & airbrush

Accessories:  Circle Nestabilities, dimensionals, corner chomper

I may show you something I worked on last night if time permits.  We have baseball and softball allllll day long.  Have a great day!