Wedding Inspiration

Good Morning All! 

Happy Monday to you and Happy Last Week of October!  Hard to believe, no?  This week will fly by as we have parent teacher conferences 2 nights this week and then the infamous Halloween Parties on Thursday.  Thank God for Fridays OFF! :) 

Today we have a Theme Challenge for you at The Challenge. 

I was without MOJO  (our stampy time, for that matter) this week.  I went looking for motivation at various challenges.  Here is the wedding inspiration photo at The Challenge~

I also used the sketch at CASE this Sketch~

And the inspiration from Runway Inspired Sketches~

The Challenge is Back!

Hi Everyone and Happy Labor Day!

After a long summer's break, The Challenge is back and better than ever!  Our first challenge of the month is a sketch~

Here is your sketch~

I got my color and style inspiration from Runway Inspired Challenge~

I am also linking up to Virginia's Challenge at Virginia's View- 'Geometrics'
The leaves are made with Stampin' Up's new leaf framelits.  I sponged and spritzed with Distress inks.  Spritzed with Heidi Swapp Color Mist.  Added Stampin' Up gold thread and some sequins.
The sentiment is from one of my favorite sentiment sets, Altenew's Label Love.

Ready to join us?  Here is the rest of the Design Team inspiration~

Lesley Croghan

Kimberly Wiener

Lori Tecler

Nancy Salkeld

Kim Heggins

Anita Madden

Michele Ferguson

Claire Broadwater

Then link up at The Challenge!

Blessings to you!  Lee Ann  :)

Embossed Sympathy

Hello Everyone-

This is my second post of the day; if you are looking for the Kraftin' Kimmie Sneak Peeks Day 4, click HERE.
I used a background I made for the Online Card Class, Background Check, for this simple Sympathy card.

I used a technique of Lauren Bassen's- ombre embossing paste- and kept the colors soft, maybe a little too soft, as I wanted to use it for a sympathy card.
I added a vellum circle and a diecut from my brand new Savvy Dies and then embossed the sentiment in silver.
The sketch is from MOJO Monday~

I am also linking up to Just Us Girls, 'vellum'

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a fabulous weekend!

Lee Ann  :)

New Nature

Hi All!
Back again with my third post of the day.  It is an extremely lazy day here today, and nothing productive is happening.  Stamps and ink called my name.  :)

Butterfly Basics is another new to me SU set.  I used the faux watercolor technique here and then added a few butterflies- one of them is fussy cut out and popped up on dimensionals.  The sentiment is from the Tin of Cards set.  I fussy cut the 'Congrats' and then masked 'Congrats' off and stamped 'to you'. 
I used the sketch from (CAS)E this Sketch~

I flipped the sketch, putting the sentiment on the left side instead of the right.
I am also linking up to Inkspirational- 'Anything Goes with Kraft',
and Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge, Anything Goes.   

Hope you are having a blessed weekend!

Lee Ann  :)

Supplies Used-
Stamps- SU Tin of Cards, Butterfly Basics
Paper-SU Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, mixed media paper
Other- dimensionals, spritzer

Some New Stash

Good Morning everyone!  This is my second post of the day; if you are looking for my Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge post, scroll down or click HERE. 
I just got some new Stampin' Up goodies and decided to ink up a couple of sets.  I know I have said this before, but I can never have too many sympathy cards.  It is the most asked for card from people I work with.  Because of this, I have decided to add to my sympathy stash.  I used the 'You've Got This' and Tin of Cards for this card~

I added the word 'with' from a sentiment in the 'Simply Sketched' set.  The flower and the word, 'sympathy' are embossed in gold.  The flower is colored with Copic markers. 
As you can see, I fussy cut the flower out and left off the stem.  I used the leaves, tucking them under the flower.  
I used the sketch from Viva La Verve~

and my colors are from Colour Me...

Thanks for stopping by! 

Lee Ann 

Supplies Used-
Stamps- SU Simply Sketched, You've Got This, Tin of Cards
Paper-SU Whisper White, Vellum, Brushed Gold
Ink-Soft Sky, Memento Tuxedo Black, gold ep
Other- Copics

By the Sea with the Top Dogs

Hello Everyone!

I have been busy this week, trying to get ahead of crafty commitments as well as household drudgery- I mean chores.   I will be having some oral surgery tomorrow, so I guess I am in for some fun!  :(

Today's card was actually a lot of fun.  I used my Top Dog Dies to mat my image- I think it really shines this way, don't you?

  The base mat was made using the Wrinkle Free Distress technique that can be found here at SCS.
Next, I stamped a piece of white cs with a compass image for the next mat and then used a piece of dp from Heartfelt Creations for the next mat.
 I added the Top Dog Dies Laurel Lace Border Die across the middle.  The main image was stamped and colored then fussy cut out.  Here is where my favorite part comes in- I die cut 4 of the Top Dog Dies  Decorative Corner Dies and adhered them to the top panel in a diamond shape.  Then, using dimensionals, I added my image on top of the dies, which serve as a decorative mat. I can't forget the bit of cheese cloth that I tucked in between some layers.  A couple of pearls finishes things off. 

I am entering this card in this week's Curtain Call Challenge-

Thanks so much for stopping by today and have a blessed week!

Lee Ann  :)

Supplies Used-
Stamps-Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps- Across the Miles (compass), SU (shell)
Paper-Mixed Media Paper. Neenah Solar White, SU Calypso Coral, Naturals Ivory, Heartfelt Creations dp
Ink-Calypso Coral, Crisp Canteloupe, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Basic Grey, Soft Sky
Other- Cheese cloth, Top Dog Dies- Decorative Corner Dies, Laurel Lace Border Die

A Top Dog Announcement!

Hi Everyone!

I have more super fun news to share!  I am amongst the newest members of the Top Dog Dies Design Team!  Can I just say this is going to be fun!?  I am thankful for the opportunity to with work with such a talented team of ladies and am looking forward to the next 6 months!

Today's card uses a beautiful Top Dog Die corner die from the Decorative Corners Set as well as the Heart Border Die.

I die cut the Heart Border die from Neenah Solar White cardstock and backed it with Curious Metallic Cryogen White Cardstock for a bit of shimmer (all of the cs used is from CutCardStock).  I used a corner die to add a scallop trim to my Heart Border die, using the colors Coral from the Basis Sample Pack, as well as Orange Fizz, Berrylicious, Bubble Gum and Cotton Candy from the Pop Tones Sample Pack.  My scalloped border was mounted on a strip of Neenah Solar White cs that was embossed with a SU polka dot ef and then mounted on a piece of Pink Lemonade cs.  A sheer organza ribbon was wrapped around the heart border panel and tied in a bow. 
I stamped my greeting and cut a notch in it for a banner. The background of the banner is stamped with a sentiment, 'for baby' in Blush Blossom.  Smaller banners were added and pearls, a button and white baker's twine finish off the card.
My inspiration for this card came from the Curtain Call Challenge, where Top Dog Dies is the sponsor this week!  You still have time to play if you hurry!

 I am also linking this up to Virginia's View Challenge, where this week the challenge is Die Cuts.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a blessed week!

Lee Ann  :)

Supplies Used-
Stamps- Stampin' Up Make a Wish, Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Paper- CutCardStock Neenah Solar White, Curious Metallics Cryogen White, Pop Tones and Basis packs
Ink- Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin' Up Blush Blossom
Other- Top Dog Dies Heart Border Die, Decorative Corners Set, square punch, SU embossing folder, CutCardstock Sheer Organza Ribbon, SU retired button and white Baker's Twine, bling

A Sketch Just For Fun

Hello Everyone!

I hope you are having a wonderful July 4th weekend!  I am enjoying mine visiting a friend in Indianapolis.  We had a great time riding Segways today! 
I am sneaking in a fun card a made using this week's sketch from Seize the Sketch and some Stampin' Up Stamps. 

This is a lot different than my first card for this sketch, with these comical giraffes peeking out over the sentiment! 
I masked the top portion of the image panel and then stamped the giraffe legs a couple of times.  Then I masked the bottom of the image panel and stamped the giraffe heads, giving me some tangled up giraffes with extra long necks! 

You still have time to join us this week with this sketch- come on over and join the fun!

Have a blessed 4th of July weekend!

Lee Ann  :)

Supplies used- SUO
Stamps- Hardwood background, Zoo Babies, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Curly Cute
Paper- Whisper White, dsp
Ink- Crushed Curry, Smokey Slate, Bermuda Bay
Other-Oval Framelits, Pool Party baker's twine, wood accents, edgelit, vintage pin, button , Apothecary Framelits, fine tipped black marker

The Card Concept Gets Colorful!

Hello Card Concept Fans!

Welcome back to The Card Concept Challenge.  Lesley has picked another amazing color combination for this challenge~

I struggled with this combo initially, but once I settled on an image, it was easy peasy!

I love this now retiring Field Flowers set.  The flowers are stamped in More Mustard and Curry.  The leaves and stems are Smokey Slate.  I heat embossed the sentiment on vellum as I thought the shiny texture mimicked that of the black heels in the inspiration photo.  

My card is made in the Classy and Elegant style, which I represent on the blog.  The multiple layers, textured white layer, vellum, heat embossing, and bow work together to make this a classy and elegant card.  

There is lots more gorgeous inspiration on The Card Concept blog, so why not head on over and check it out.  Hope you can play along with us!

Have a blessed day!

Lee Ann  :)

Supplies Used-
Stamps- Stampin' Up Field Flowers, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper- SU Basic Black, dsp, vellum; Neenah Solar White
Ink- Versamark, More Mustard, Curry, Smokey Slate
Other- Black ep, Polka Dot ef, dimensionals, MFT Fishtail Flag Stax Die-Namics, Black ribbon

Green = Spring!

Good Morning and Happy Sunday everyone!

Things are actually starting to green up around here and my neighbor's  forsythia is ready to bloom.  I am ready, too!  For me, spring means green, and lucky for me, it is my favorite color.  I decided I was in need of something green for my Z Becky Brown purse.
Over at SCS, the featured stamper today is jkanack, and I found a little something green to inspire me.

 I used a Crafter's Workshop stencil and various sprays and sponged inks to create my design.  There is one stamp used, and that is the Stampin' Up Woodgrain background stamp (love that thing!) to give a bit of texture to the overall purse liner.
To make, sponge color over a couple of different leaf images to all sides of the liner.  Stamp Woodgrain Background image to entire liner.  Spritz on different shades of green inks/coloring mediums.  Outline leaves with Micron black pen.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have an absolutely glorious Sunday!

Lee Ann  :)

Supplies Used-
Stamps- Stampin' Up Woodgrain Background stamp
Paper- Neenah white cs
Ink- Lucky Limeade, Pistachio,  Pear Pizzazz, River Rock
Other- The Crafter's Workshop stencil, Micron Black pen, Tattered Angels Stone Mist, Tattered Angels Gold Mist, Studio Calico Mister Huey's Sprays in Clover and in Pickle. 

Going Pink with The Card Concept

Hello Everyone!

It is Wednesday and we have a brand new challenge up at The Card Concept.  Lesley has provided us with a gorgeous inspiration photo and monochromatic pink is our assignment.
 

I was inspired by the overall soft, sweet look of the photo versus focusing in on any one item and designed the card using the Classy and Elegant Style, which is the style I represent at The Card Concept..

 

I started with the image of the little girl, who seems to be looking out into a vast world.  I framed this image with an embossed piece of Crumb Cake cs and matted it with dp in various shades of pink.  The flourish die cut is one of my all time favorite dies and I could use it on every card (but I know some of you would get tired of seeing it).  The seam binding bow, flower and sparkly clear button add to the elegance of the card.
A Classy and Elegant card includes some of the following characteristics

Definition:

• polished
• shiny finish
• sparkling embellishments
• rich colour scheme
• sophisticated sentiments
• regal
• sweeping
• dramatic
• monochromatic
• layered textures
• awe
• impress

The rest of the design team have created some gorgeous examples for you in the CAS, Clean and Layered, Clean and Graphic, Vintage/Shabby Chic, Freestyle Collage and Classy and Elegant styles.  Check out their projects and leave them some love!  Then join us by making your own inspired monochromatic pink card!

Ardyth Percy-Robb

Geri Greening

 Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Kerin Sylvester

Kay Miller

Deanna Dean

Cindy Lovell

 Karen Davis

Lee Ann Barrett

Narelle Farrugi

Cathy Webber

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a blessed week!

Lee Ann  :)

Supplies Used-

Stamps- Stampin' Up Summer By the Sea, Express Yourself

Paper-SU Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Naturals Ivory, Authentique dp, Flourishes white cs

Ink-Memento Tuxedo Black

Other- Copics, SU Vintage Wallpaper ef, dimensionals, Prima flower, Cheery Lynn Flourish Die, SU Faceted Vintage button, Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Scalloped Border Die, PTI Mat Stack 3 Die

Map Quest

Hello, Everyone!

Happy Sunday, and if you are a superbowl fan, then Happy Superbowl Sunday! I for one am not really a fan and have no connection to either team, so for me, Happy Stamping Sunday, LOL!
  I cannot get enough of the Map It Out Set from Stampin Up.  Maybe it is because I have such a love of travel and am already dreaming of National Parks for the up coming summer.
I thought it would be fun to try a collage style card and use a sketch from one of my fave designers.  Her sketches always challenge me.  Here is my card based on Chupa's sketch~

And the sketch~

 

So, I don't know about you, but taking pictures of cards is one of the most difficult parts of this crafting process for me.  With all of the dimension in my card, I could not get all elements in focus at the same time.  This pic is much clearer, although is not the entire card.  

 

I started with dragging my cardstock through some Crumb Cake, Real Red and Daffodil Delight ink spritzed with water on my craft mat.  You can read a tutorial for this technique here.  Next, I stamped my map image in Basic Gray.   As much of my red and yellow ink turned into orange ink, I spritzed the map image with some red Fireworks spray ink.  The map was fussy cut out.  

I cut a couple of hexagons out of my This and That Epic Day dsp.  I backed them with cs.  My arrow was die cut out and them stamped using Crumb Cake ink and the tiny state circles, leaving them in place on their storage sheet.  I stamped the state of WA in black as I wanted this to be the state I was highlighting.  My heart was stampd and punched out and then coated with Crystal Effects to give it a wonderful, shiny button look much like an epoxy sticker.

The elements were layered and linen thread was looped and adhered between the map and hexagon layers.  The map is popped up on dimensionals, as is the heart circle and the arrow.

I am also entering this in the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, which is to use twine or string,

and the Colour Me...!  #5, which is anything goes, up to 5 colors. 

For those of you observant color lovers, this was for another color challenge last week, but I never got around to finishing it before the deadline!  But, it works perfectly here, as I have used Real Red, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake and Daffodil Delight.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a blessed week!  

Lee Ann :)

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up)

Stamps- Map It Out, Peachy Keen

Paper- Whisper White, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Epic Day dsp, retired dsp

Ink- Crumb Cake, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Basic Gray

Other- heart punch (retired), Polka Dot ef, linen thread, dimensionals,   Crystal Effects, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Finishing Touches Edgelits, On Film Framelits

Subtle, Embossed, Contrast and a Sketch

Hi Everyone! 
I had an opportunity to craft today as we had yet another snow day.  Unfortunately, I am short on MOJO.  Sometimes when I get an idea in my brain, I cannot let it go, even though it just is not coming together.  Does that ever happen to you?  Well, I am definitely there right now!  But as always, this too shall pass! 

This card is for Dynamic Duos-

Seize the Sketch-

 Casology-

 And Simon Says Stamp- which is asking us to emboss on our project. 

The card went through many changes before I settled on this design.  The Cue Card word, 'Contrast' is what led me to using the black embossed background.  Prior to that, the card was too 'muddy', without enough contrast. 
The background image from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps was stamped in Versamark and embossed with clear embossing powder.  The banners were stamped in Crumb Cake and fussy cut out.  I die cut the butterfly, leaves, and Deco Label pieces and dry embossed the Deco Label die cut with a woodgrain embossing folder.  I used a piece of linen thread for the butterfly body and head and added Stampin' Up Dazzling Details to it for some sparkle.
Lastly,  scoring was added around the card base for interest as was  a wood heart below the sentiment. 

Thanks so much for stoppng by and have a blessed week!

Lee Ann  :)

Supplies Used- 
Stamps- Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Leafy Flourish, Stampin' Up Designer Type and Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper- Basic Black, Crumb Cake, White cs, Pool Party, Pink Pirhouette, and retired dsp
Ink- Crumb Cake, Versamark, Pool Party
Other- Clear ep, Stampin' Up Linen Thread, Wood Heart, Pearls, White Baker's Twine, Dimensionals,, Little Leaves Die, Deco Label Framelits, Butterfly Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack and Dazzling Details

Love, Birthdays and Chicken Soup with the Ribbon Carousel

RCC89-Love, Birthdays and Chicken Soup!

Hi Everybody!  Today the Design Team is sharing more inspiration for the Ribbon Carousel Challenge.  There is still  plenty of time to join in the fun!  RC89 is all about giving love to those celebrating birthdays, feeling under the weather or just because!  So break out those crafting supplies and let's all Pay it Forward to someone we love or or we know could use a little extra love!

I used fun, new Stampin' Up products for my card; I am usually not much of a fan of hearts, but this one I can't get enough of right now.  I stamped the arrow from the Designer Type set in Basic Gray, then made a reverse mask for it and stamped the dots and stripes from the Perfect Pennants Set within the arrows.  Then I stamped the heart in Crisp Cantalope and cut it out with a circle framelit.  The dsp is from the Etcetera series and the Crisp Cantalope Twine is a Sale-A-Bration item.   I used a a sketch from CAS(E) This Sketch-

This month we are giving away a set of spools with your choice of beautiful seam binding, baker's twine or May Arts ribbon. 
 There are only three (3) rules you must follow to be eligible for the prize:

1. You MUST use ribbon, twine, thread, washi tape or anything that comes on a spool on your creation 
2. Your project must be based on the theme of the month. 
3. You must add a NEW project to the INLINKZ HERE and link directly back to your project on your blog or online gallery. (Unfortunately, we've had participants who would have won the challenge, but they didn't do a direct link to their blog and I couldn't find their creation!

Head on over to the blog for more inspiration from the amazing Design Team and link up your project for your chance to win! 

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a blessed week! 

Lee Ann  :)

Supplies Used-

Stamps -Stampin' Up Perfect Pennants, Peachy Keen, Designer Type, Express Yourself

Paper- Whisper White, Naturals Ivory, Etcetera dsp

Ink-Summer Starfruit, Basic Gray, Crisp Cantalope

Other- Doily, Circle Framelits, doily, dimensionals,  small neutral brad (retired), SAB twine

Pink Elephants

Hello Everyone!

We are out of the deep freeze and the snow is just about all melted.  I think a lot of people are thinking spring right now, myself included!  Today I am thinking about spring showers-baby showers, that is.

I combined a couple of sets here, Zoo Babies and Designer Type.  The elephant was stamped in Blushing Bride and fussy cut out.  She was stamped again in Real Red and just the ear was fussy cut out.  The ear was layered onto some Basic Black cs and narrow black mat was cut around the ear.  The ear is adhered to the elephant with a dimensional.  The banner was stamped on 3 different dsps and all were fussy cut out.
I used the retired Canvas background stamp in Pool Party on Whisper White.  I cut the Deco Label Framelits out of this.  I cut another framelit out in white and embossed it.  All were layered onto the card.
I used this week's sketch at SCS and am entering the card in the Monday Simon Says Stamp Challenge-Anything Goes~

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a blessed week!

Lee Ann :)

Supplies Used-
Stamps- Zoo Babies, Designer Type, Canvas Background Stamp
Paper- Whisper White, Blushing Bride,  Black retired dsp
Ink- Blushing Bride Pool Party, Black, Real Red.
Other- Deco Label Framelits, Polka Dot and Argyle Embossing Folders, Square Punch, Neutral Button, dimensionals, Retired Blushing Bride Button, White and Pool Party Baker's Twine

CAS Cardinals

Hello Everyone! 
We are on Snow Day Number 4; I am hopeful that tomorrow things go smoothly.  Today I decided to whip up a few simple Thank You cards for some of the students at school.  This is what I came up with~

Very quick and easy, I stamped the Serene Silhouette image in Stazon black on the cs.  Then I inked up the cardinals with a red marker, followed by the branches with a black marker, and stamped it on another piece of white cs.  I inked up the En Francais image but purposefully did not get full coverage on the stamp.  I stamped off once and then stamped image lightly over the solid black silhouette image.  The sentiment was inked up with Stazon and stamped. The red cardinal image was cut out with a Deco Label Die and popped up with dimensionals over the base image. 
I tend to be a very slow stamper; this is probably one of the fastest cards I have made and is very easy to duplicate.
Hope you are staying warm and have a blessed day!

Lee Ann  :)

Supplies Used-
Stamps- Serene Silhouettes, En Francais, One in a Million
Paper- Whisper White
Ink-Stazon Black, Smoky Slate
Other- Deco Label Framelits, Dimensionals, Real Red and Black markers

The Card Concept

Hello Friends!  It is finally here- the first challenge at The Card Concept!
If you have not heard of this challenge, let me share a bit about it.  There are 12 designers, representing 6 different crafting styles-Clean and Simple, Clean and Graphic, Clean and Layered, Free Style Collage, Classy/Elegant, and Shabby and Vintage.  I am representing the Classy/Elegant Style.

You can participate in the challenge, choosing one of the 6 styles represented to design your card in.  This is a wonderful way to explore styles and learn just what it is that makes a style work.
Flourishes are one of those elements that speaks 'elegant'.  This stamp image is full of flourishes!  Layers are another common element of the elegant style, and I personally love fussy cutting and use this often.
This is how I created layers.  I lightly stamped the Off the Grid stamp in Crumb Cake on Very Vanilla cs.  I sponged a bit of pink ink over the grid image.Next, I stamped the Baroque image in Early Espresso, directly on the vanilla cs.  I stamped it a second time on vanilla cs and fussy cut a large portion of the image out,  This was adhered directly over the initial image.  I stamped the image a third time on Crumb Cake cs in Versamark ink and heat embossed the center area with Early Espresso embossing powder.  The central image is fussy cut out and adhered to the second image, using dimensionals.
The final layer is from adding the butterfly.  The reason I chose to do the baroque flourish image in brown was to have a lot of contrast with the pink butterfly, so that the butterfly popped.
The background panel (Crumb Cake cs) has texture from dry embossing.  Scalloped edges, pearl bling, die cut leaves and a seam binding bow finish off the card. 
Please hop on over to the challenge blog and check out the other gorgeous creations from the Design Team.  Pick your style and create! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!
Have a blessed week,

Lee Ann  :)

Supplies Used (all Stampin' Up)
Stamps- Off the Grid, Beautifully Baroque, Papillon Potpourri
Paper- Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso and retired dsp
Ink- Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Blushing Bride, Versamark
Other- Apothecary Framelits, Large Scalloped Edgelit, Butterfly punch, pearls, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Early Espresso Embossing Powder, Little Leaves Sizzlit, Tiny Tag Punch, Very Vanilla Seam Binding, Dazzling Details, Copic markers (not SU)

Watercoloring

Hello! 
Well, we have another snow day today, so I took the opportunity to play.  I decided to pull out a set I have not used before and try a little watercoloring with reinkers.

I water colored the image with Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Pool Party and Island Indigo inks.  I cut the image out in an oval and backed it with a Deco Label Die Cut that I had sitting on the desk.  It had been stamped in Pool Party with the Canvas Background stamp.  To the background mat, I stamped the grass image and sentiment, Added a banner some leaves and the image panel. 
I used this week's Seize the Sketch  sketch-

I am also entering this card in-
 the Shopping our Stash challenge- Use Something New (green twine and stamp set)
the Great Impressions Challenge, which is also Use Something New
And the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge which is Something New

Thanks so much for stopping by and stay warm!

Lee Ann  :)

Supplies Used ( all Stampin' Up unless specified)
Stamps-Simply Sketched, Wetlands, Inspired By, Canvas Background stamp
Paper- Whisper White, Pool Party, Old Olive, Lucky Limeade, watercolor paper, retired dsp
Ink- Stazon black, Old Olive, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Island Indigo, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede
Other- Linen Thread, Edgelit, :Little Leaves die, square punch, Oval Framelits, Decolabel Framelits, dimensionals, wood grain embossing folder

Seasons Givings Blog Hop

Hello and Happy New Year to You!

Welcome to the Seasons Givings Blog Hop.

As a thank you for being a blog reader/follower, there will be a give away to one random commenter on my blog; actually, everyone on this list is giving something away. All you need to do is go to their blog and leave a comment, so be sure to settle in with a cup of coffee and enjoy the creativity!

Lawn Fawn

Reverse Confetti

My Favorite Things Stamps

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps

Fresh Squeezed Stamps

Julee Tillman: Verve Stamps

Avocado Arts Stamps

A Jillian Vance Design

Latisha Yoast

Amber Hight

Amber Kemp-Gerstel

Alice Wertz

Debbie Corbari

Vera Wirianta Yates

Lori McAree

Carolyn King

Sharon Harnist

Amy Tsuruta

Beth Pingry

Angie Blom

Julia Stainton

Sharon Johnson

Michelle Woerner

Cindy Lawrence

Lori Tecler

Daniela Dobson

Savitri Wilder

Theresa Momber 

Giovana Smith

Kimberly Crawford

Maria Levine

Colleen Schaan

Lydia Fiedler

Kelly Klapstein

Kim Kesti

Laura Williams

Shanna Vineyard

  Jennifer Gallacher

Heather Pulvirenti

Stacey Schafer

Leigh Penner

AJ Otto

Teri Anderson

Julie Overby

Margie Higuchi

Jimmi Mayo

Tenia Nelson

Lee Ann Barrett- you are here.  Thanks for leaving me a comment!

Iwona Palamountain

  Kim Jackson

Linda Lucas

Sarah Gough

Dina Kowal

Elena Roussakis

Lisa Henke

Jodi Collins

Joanne Basile

Melanie Muenchinger

Darsie Bruno  

Libby Hickson

  Dana Joy

  Jody Morrow

Heather Campbell

Savannah O'Gwynn

Lee Murphy

Lisa Arana

Jocelyn Olson

Isha Gupta

Piali Biswas

Ashley Harris

Bunny Vance

  Anabelle O'Malley

Andrea Murdock

Stephanie Muzzulin

Alyssa Bennett

Christiana Reuling

Laurel Seabrook

Melody Rupple 

Emily Branch

I have been considering card styles lately, trying to figure out what I like and how I create and why.  I gravitate to elegant cards but will try just about anything; today I tackled the collage style card~

What about other card styles?

I enjoy clean and layered cards, although often mine tend to be more 'natural' and layered~

I have learned to embrace cas cards~

Maybe you are a vintage/shabby chic girl.  I enjoyed creating this shabby card~

  But, as I said, elegant cards seem to be what I gravitate to ~

So, what style are you?  I am sure we could name other styles, and I have certainly made cards that do not seem to fit in any category.  I would love it if you let me know what style you like and which of my above mentioned cards is your favorite.  Crafty Style. It is something to think about for the new year! 

Now on to the giveaway!  Please note that unfortunately, due to shipping costs, I cannot ship out of the U.S.  You have until January 5th, 11:59 EST to comment for a chance to win this giveaway.  Winner will be announced January 6th at 9pm EST. 

Included-

2 new spools of Martha Stewart baker's twine

1 package of KI Memories music notes puffy stickers, nip

1 12" Queen & Co felt snowflake border sticker, nip

1 package of paper lace border stickers, nip

1 Cuttlebug embossing folder, gently used

1 package of winter themed ribbon

1 Amuse Holiday sentiment stamp, nip

1 Flourishes Christmas Candles Stamp Set, new, no packaging

3 Heartfelt Creations Stamp Sets, your choice of listed below-

Peaceful Night, used once

Sweet Memories, 1 new, others used once

Bright Christmas, 1 image new, 2 used once

Sun Kissed Fleur Border and Corner Set, 1 image new, 1 used once

Post Card, nip

Beautiful Juliet, 1 image new, 1 used once

Enjoy the hop!

Lee Ann  :)

To enter, leave a comment on my blog, then click on the green +1 box in the Crafty Give 
Away  Box below-once you do this, you will have an opportunity to earn a second chance to win by joining my blog-just click on the blue "join this site" button in the right hand side bar!