Swanky Snow Dudes

Good Sunday morning all!  I just have a quick card to show you this morning.  Thanks to the extra hour, I've got a bit of time, haha.  Over at Paper Smooches, Kim isn't looking for a guest designer this month but she did want to see some Christmas cards.  I made this little card, because the idea has been stuck in my head since I got these 2 sets.  It uses Swanky Snow Dudes and Hang Ups.  I drew the lines between the lights.

Stamps:  Swanky Snow Dudes & Hang Ups

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  CDS Cottonball White, CDS Raging River

Accessories:  Copics, Scallop Square & Square Nestabilities, black pen

Now I really should get ready for church ;)

A few more HYCCT

I decided to treat myself a the other day, and ended up getting a few things I wanted from My Favorite Things.  In turn, I made my last few things for the Hope You Can Cling To challenges going on over at Splitcoaststampers.

This first one was made with the new PI Holiday Hugs Snowman.  I just fell in LOVE with that adorable image.  I made this one for the the 'Looking in On You' challenge, which was to make a window card with some pink.  I covered the panes with some glossy glaze.

 Stamps:  PI Holiday Hugs Snowman

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black & CDS Hot Cocoa

Paper:  CDS Cottonball White, Authentique-Uncommon

Accessories:  Copics, glossy glaze, sponge

My next card was made for the 'Big or Small Save Them All' challenge, which was to use 2 different sized geometric shapes.  It uses another new stamp from MFT called ALM Knit Happens.  LOVE it :D

 Stamps:  ALM Knit Happens

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  buttercream, MME 12 Days of Christmas

Accessories:  Copics & airbrush, red buttons, black pen, Circle Nestabilities, Apple Green Sparkly Fluff from OCL

My final card for the day was made for the 'Find Your Happy Place' challenge, which was to make a card with your happy place on it.  Normally my happy place would be a beach, but lately I've been so busy that bedtime is my happy place, lol.  I used the ALM Dream Big set from MFT.

Stamps:  ALM Dream Big

Ink:  Memento tuxedo Black

Paper:  buttercream, Authentique-Uncommon

Accessories:  Copics & airbrush, Circle Nestabilities, Gold Sparkly Fluff from OCL

Thanks for stopping in & enjoy your weekend :D

Clearly Inspired Challenge #39

It's the first Friday of the month, which means it's challenge time over at Clearly iStamp!  Today's challenge is one of my favorite types. . .a Color Challenge!

Those are the Clear Dollar Stamps colors, but you can come as close as possible if you don't have those exact ones.  As a matter of fact, I didn't use the Cottonball White. . .I was a bad girl and used a cream :}

I used a new release from Clear Dollar Stamps called Little Bethlehem.  One of the things about stamping that I love is the coloring.  I'm sure Bethlehem's structures were not red, but in my little creative world they can be.

Stamps:  Little Bethlehem

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  CDS Red Velvet Cake, Authentique-Wonder, buttercream

Copics:  R46, R59, T5, T7, YG63, YG67, E41, E42, E43, E44

Accessories:  red button, gold cord, Luscious Lime Smooch

Head on over to Clearly iStamp and check out the challenge. . .there are always prizes to be won!

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!

A bunch of HYCCT cards

Here are a bunch of cards made for the Hope You Can Cling To challenges over at Splitcoaststampers.  This afternoon a mailed a bunch of cards off to the Cancer Center, and it felt so wonderful to do that.  My daughter loved the idea so much, that she added a couple of her cards to the mix as well.  I sure hope all of the cards brighten someone's day :)

This first one was made for the 'Boo Bees' challenge, which was to include bees on your card.  I used a set from Clear Dollar Stamps called Home Sweet Hive.

 Stamps:  Home Sweet Hive

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, CDS Fresh Papaya

Paper:  EP Country Drive, CDS Cottonball White, CDS Night Eclipse

Accessories:  BG70 copic & airbrush, Octagon, Scalloped Octagon, & Ribbon Tags Nestabilities, black twine

This next card was made for the 'Hang in There' challenge, which was to make a card with a image hanging onto something.  It uses two sets from Paper Smooches:  Spiffy Scooters & Falling For You.

Stamps:  Spiffy Scooters & Falling For You

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  EP For the Record, buttercream

Accessories:  Copics & sponges, MFT Wave Die-namics

This next one is for the 'Colors of Hope' challenge, which was to use the colors green, yellow, and brown.  I used the MFT stamp A'la Mode Miss You A Latte.

 Stamps:  Miss You A Latte

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  BG Origins, CDS Worn Parchment, CDS Cottonball White

Accessories:  Copics, dimenisonals, gold Spica pen, green mosaic tiles (CDS), Circle, Tags, & Labels 2 Nestabilities, sponge

 This next one was made for the 'Treat Yourself' challenge, which was to use pink treats.  I used this new one from Taylored Expressions called Build a Treat Borders. . .I LOVE IT!  So easy and adorable!

 Stamps:  Build a Treat Borders, Banner Day 1

Ink:  Memento Angel Pink, SU Crumb Cake, CDS Hot Cocoa

Paper:  MME Lime Twist, CDS Worn Parchment, CDS Cottonball White, unknown blue

Accessories:  Sparkle Fibers (CDS), TE Banner Day 1 Die, TE Build a Treat Borders Dies, dimensionals

My final card for today (with hopes of getting the rest done in a couple of days) was made for the 'Words of Encouragement' challenge.  It uses the New Beginnings set from Taylored Expressions.

Stamps:  New Beginnings

Ink:  CDS Fresh Papaya, CDS Hot Cocoa, CDS Tropical Mist

Paper:  CDS Cottonball White, Crate Paper Farmhouse, CDS Red Velvet Cake, CDS Fresh Papaya

Accessories:  TE Frame it Up 1 Die, CDS Red Velvet Cake ribbon, teal buttons

Whew!  I have exactly 11 more to make to complete them all.  I'm not sure I can do it, but I will certainly try.  Thanks for checking out my post today :)

Game On

I'm still working on a few challenges from the Hope You Can Cling To challenges from Splitcoaststampers.  Today's card fits the 'Real Men Wear Pink' challenge, and it also fits the Simon Says Challenge of buttons.

I used one of my favorite sets from My Favorite Things called Who's That Geek Guy?.  I bought this set, because I truly am married to one. . .and I love it!

Stamps:  Who's That Geek Guy?

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  MME Lime Twist, Flamingo Pink, buttercream

Copics:  R20, R22, E000, E00, E42, E43, E44

Accessories:  brown button, pink twine, white gel pen

Thanks for stopping in!  I hope to have more to show tomorrow :)

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge

My primary focus, other than some obligations that I have, has been to take my spare crafting time and make cards for the Splitcoaststampers Hope You Can Cling To challenges.  I broke a way for one other challenge to make a card for the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge.

I chose to be inspired by the colors within the inspiration photo.  Using the Fruitastic set, I made this fun and simple card.

 Stamps:  Fruitastic

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, CDS Hot Cocoa

Paper:  MME Gertie, buttercream

Accessories:  Copics & airbrush, sponge, white gell pen, brown buttons

Thanks for stopping in today!  I have more HYCCT cards to share later :)

Sending a Little Sunshine

I didn't get much of a chance to create anything this weekend, because it was extremely busy.  However, I do have this card to show you that was made for the Hope You Can Cling To challenges going on over at Splitcoaststampers.  I used the 'Send a little Sunshine' challenge to make a card of encouragement.

I used Fred Bear goes Fishing from My Favorite Things.

Here is the inside with the encouraging statement:

And here's a closer look at our little Fred:

Stamps:  Fred Bear Goes Fishing
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  OA Fly a Kite, CDS Cottonball White, SU Basic Gray

Accessories:  Copics, sponge, Die-namics Sunshine (MFT), yellow button, brown thread, red ribbon, brown ric rac

Thanks for stopping in today!  Have a very Happy Halloween!

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

Taylored Expressions Sketch 149

Yay for Fridays, and yay for another Taylored Expressions Sketch!  These sketches always get the creative juices a flowin', and I'm sure this sketch will do the same for you.  

I ended up turning the sketch, and I'm sure having some fun with my new Woodland Winter set and Trim the Tree Die both from Taylored Expressions.  I also paired it up with Taylor's 12 Days of Christmas Project Pantry Kit.  They sure to make it easy to create some Christmas cards!

 Stamps:  Woodland Winter

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, CDS Hot Cocoa

Paper:  12 Days of Christmas Project Pantry Kit

Accessories:  Copics, sponge, TE Frame it Up 1 Die, ribbon, dimensionals, Hot Pink Sparkly Fluff, Tags Nestabilities

I also wanted to make a card for the Hope You Can Cling To challenges over at Splitcoaststampers that would work for today's Hope for the Holidays challenge.  The challenge is a holiday card with the primary color being pink :)

Here are the details of the challenge from the forum at Splitcoaststampers:  

1. Create a card using the sketch as inspiration. Feel free to switch up the shape or size of your card. As long as your project follows the general sketch, you’re good to go! You may play as many times as you want. Each upload will be entered into our weekly drawing, so the more you create - the better chance you have of winning the PRIZE!

2. Upload your project to Splitcoaststampers before 8pm PST on Thursday, November 10th using keywordTESC149. Feel free to come back to this thread and link your creation, however, make sure you’ve uploaded it using the correct keyword as that’s how we’ll choose the winner.

3. You’re not required to use TE Stamps on your project, but I love it when you do! And if you’re drawn as our weekly winner and you’ve used TE Stamps on your project you’ll get a little sumpin’ sumpin’ extra

Here is what the Sketch Crew was bakin' up:

Cassie Trask (me)

Lori Craig

Margie Cortina

Monika Davis

Rachel Sztonyk

Taylor VanBruggen

Tracy Clemente

I can't wait to see what you come up with!

OCL is still wearing Pink!

Over at Our Craft Lounge they are still showing off the pink for Breast Cancer Awareness!  Today is their blog challenge and the color is none other than. . .PINK!  I chose to use my new Granny's Truffles set.  And while this card is sporting some other colors, the main card base is pink and so is Granny's dress ;)

I also had one of the Hope You Can Cling To challenges from Splitcoaststampers in mind when I made this card.  It was made for the You're My Inspiration challenge, and I chose the colors Light Blue, Pink, Red, Blush, and white dots.

Stamps:  Granny's Truffles

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  pink, CDS Cottonball White, EP Candy Shoppe Dots & Stripes

Copics:  B21, B23, B00, C1, C3, E000, E00, E41, E42, E43, R22, R24, R27, E47, RV10, RV11

Accessories:  brown button, cream twine

Thanks for stopping by!

More OCL goes pink!

Our Craft Lounge is still going pink for the week!  There was a fun hop on Monday, some more pretty stuff to see Tuesday, and yesterday Kendra shared her story.  You should really go check out the OCL Blog for lots of inspiration and to read Kendra's story.

I combined my card today with a challenge from Splitcoaststampers for their Hope You Can Cling To challenges.  I've been having so much fun making these, and I can't wait to get them all boxed up and sent out.  What a great feeling it will be to share something I love!  

I was inspired by the P.I.N.K. challenge, which was to use the letters to make your card.  Here goes:

P -- Pat the Dog stamp

I -- ink (I know that seems a bit like cheating, hehe)

N -- new stamp set

K -- know to tie on the bone charm

Stamps:  Pat the Bad Dog & Pat the Good Dog

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  pink, Crate Paper - Farmhouse, CDS Cottonball White

Accessories:  Copics (forgot to write them all down), MS Loop Punch, green twine, bone charm

Thanks for stopping in!

Our Craft Lounge is Going Pink All Week

If you're looking for the TE Holiday Hoopla Hop go HERE.

I know my card isn't pink, but it was made for the Hope You Can Cling To challenges going on over at Splitcoaststampers.  It was made specifically for the Encircled With Love challenge, which was to make a circle card.  I didn't realize just how much fun and how easy one of these would be.  You can bet I'll be making more.  

Kendra, from OCL is sharing her story with all of us this morning over at the OCL Blog.  Head on over and be encouraged!  

I used this great OCL set called Sunshine Cheer.  I'm officially in love with it, hehe, and it really can be used for so many things.

Stamps:  Sunshine Cheer

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Crumb Cake

Paper:  EP Candy Shoppe Dots & Stripes, CDS Cottonball White

Copics:  T1, YR20, YR21, YR23

Accessories:  Circle Nestabilities, sponge

TE Holiday Hoopla Blog Hop

Taylored Expressions is hosting a Holiday Hoopla today and I'm excited to be a part of it. You should have arrived here from Wanda's blog.  If you didn't (or if you get lost along the way) you can head back to the beginning at Taylor's blog for the full list of participants. There are 22 designers showcasing Christmas/Winter/Holiday stamps sets from TE with samples that include all sorts of projects from cards to gifts and beyond!  We want to inspire you to get your holiday crafting and card making into high gear!  Be sure to stick with me all the way to the end of the post to get a coupon code for 25% off holiday stamp sets at Taylored Expressions! 

The set I'm showcasing is Moka Angel along with the wonderful Banner Holidays.  Moka Angel is quickly becoming a favorite for me, because not only am I using her for Christmas cards I have been using her for Breast Cancer Awareness cards.  Her versatility is amazing!  I'm loving the Banner Holidays because I can use it with any of my banner dies. . .how awesome is that?!

Here is the group of items I made with these great sets:

It seems like a lot, but it was all so easy!  Most of my supplies came from the Holiday Wonder Project Pantry Kit, making it even easier.  I stamped my sweet Moka Angel out on buttercream cardstock 3 times, and then colored her with my Copics.  I cut her out and set her aside.  Using the buttercream, I stamped my banner 3 times from Banner Day 2, and then stamped my sentiment from Banner Holidays onto each banner.  Then using my Banner Day 2 Die, I cut out all of my banners.  I also used the super versatile Frame it Up 1 Die.

 Here is a closer look at the bag and tag:

        

Pictures of other TE Supplies Used:

 

Are you getting in the mood to stamp?  Be sure to check out Taylor 's 12 Days of A Handmade Christmas Video Series for lots of easy gift ideas. I especially love Day 9 as it talks about journals. . .one of my fave things to give during the holidays!

Now, who loves a SALE ?  Use Coupon Code HOOPLA2011 to get 25% off the following holiday stamp sets (released in 2009 and 2010) at Taylored Expressions now through November 2:

Christmas Blessings, Enjoy!, From the Heart, Hangin' Out -  At the North Pole, Holiday Wonder, Home Sweet Home, Keeping Tabs, Merry Little Cocktail, Penguin Pals, Season's Sweetings, Sparkle & Cheer, Tag Treats , Tag You're It, Take Note - Holidays , Wings of Joy, Winter Wonderland.

The coupon code is case sensitive. Follow these instructions to apply the discount to your order:

1. Add the desired stamp sets from the above list to your shopping cart.

2. Insert the coupon code into the Promotional Code box.

3. Click the Update Cart button.  Your discount should now be applied.

4. Proceed to checkout to finalize and submit your order.

I'm so glad you stopped by today!  Be sure to head on over to Melody's lovely blog to be inspired by her Holiday Hoopla creations!

Our Craft Lounge Blog Hop

I'm super duper excited this morning, because I'm hopping along with the talented ladies from Our Craft Lounge!  As you all know, it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in honor of that OCL is having a blog hop!  I used the always fun set called Granny's Support Team for my card.  The Granny sets all crack me up, and this set is a humorous way to remind us all that we need to be aware and 'Don't forget to squish 'em!'

I thought it would also be fun to pair my card with one of the challenges going on over at Splitcoaststampers for the Hope You Can Cling To (HYCCT) challenges.  OCL's own Deb Felts is hosting the Give 'em a Squeeze challenge, which was to use some form of dry embossing.  Thanks for a great challenge, Deb!

Stamps:  Granny's Support Team

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Soft Suede

Paper:  Authentique-Uncommon, SU Soft Suede, buttercream

Accessories:  E42 copic, Circle & Tags Nestabilities, Scallop edged punch, Victoria Embossing Folder

OCL is offering up a prize to a lucky commentor, so be sure to comment along the way!  Wouldn't you love to get your hands on a Granny's Support Team stamp set and 2 jars of Sparkly Fluff ~ in shades of PINK?!  A winner will be announced tomorrow morning.  You can get all of the details at the OCL blog.

Here are a list of the hop participants:

Kendra Wietstock - http://kendrawietstock.blogspot.com
Amber Hillman - http://www.ambersantics.blogspot.com
Carolyn King - http://myblogbycammie.blogspot.com/
Deb Felts - http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/search/label/Our%20Craft%20Lounge
Debbie Fisher - http://debbiedee.blogspot.com/
Lori Tecler - http://inkingaloud.blogspot.com/
Stephanie Serrano - http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com/
Tammie Edgerton - http://onehappystamper-tammiee.blogspot.com/
Michelle Pearson - http://www.inspirationblooms.blogspot.com/
Dawn Barrett - http://dawnmercedes.blogspot.com/
Lori Barnett - http://www.loribarnett.blogspot.com/
Cassie Trask (me)- http://www.cassietrstamping.blogspot.com/

Have fun hopping and thanks for stopping by!