COFFEE + BIBLE = HAPPINESS COLLABORATION WITH JOY CLAIR

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 I really enjoyed using the stamps/digi stamps I received as part of this collab and couldn't wait to share with you! I chose some fallish style stamps since October was the chosen month for us. 

Supplies used: 

Rinea: ruby/ruby starstruck foiled paper

Rinea: mocha/mocha starstruck foiled paper

Joy Clair: rustic occasions stamp set

Joy Clair: Coffee and Jesus digital stamp

Altenew: Artist Markers

CTMH: espresso, scarlet, and nectarine ink pads

Pinkfresh Studios: slim ornate banner die

Neenah solar white 80lb cardstock

Michaels: orange jute

HOW TO: 

Using the slimline ornate banner dies I created a slimline card. I then cut the two layers using the remaining two dies, one in each color of Rinea foiled paper. 

In order to make it a card I cut my white cardstock to 7" x 8 1/2" and scored/folded it at 3 1/2". Placing the die so the top and side where the fold is, is not on the paper.

Once I had my card base I started stamping around the outer edges using the rustic occasions sentiment stamp set and CTMH inks. 

After I got the outer edges all stamped I then took the next two dies and cut them from the ruby/ruby and mocha/mocha starstruck foiled paper. 

I then started coloring in the images I planned to use on my card. I trimmed out the coffee cut and the sentiment to over lay on it.  I then adhered two leaves to the upper panel and then adhered the ruby/ruby panel over them. 

Using a 1 1/4" square punch I punched out three squares. Using the same ink colors I did some ink blending. I realized after I had it added onto the red panel that I didn't need the middle one. 

I realized after I had it added onto the red panel that I didn't need the middle one.

I then added some adhesive backed foam tape to the back of my coffee cup and added it to the front of my card. Then I adhered the sentiment over the center of the cup.

I'm really happy with the way this turned out being that it's my first ever slimline card. I can't wait to pull out some of my other slimline dies and get making more. Who knows, maybe that's what I'll do for my Christmas cards this year!!

CUTE HALLOWEEN EARRINGS AND BOXES

 Hi everyone! Welcome back! I have another great project for the

I had so much fun creating these earring boxes and earrings. I recently found some earring dies over at Taylored Expressions and couldn't wait to give them a try. And once I decided to make them the boxes using the dew drops just made sense.

I first started by looking up svg files to create the box. I started with the cricut design space but didn't find anything I really liked so I went to trusty google and found a great set of three over at ETSY. 

I took one sheet of patterned paper and cut the svg twice, flipping the paper over for the second one to get the other side as the outer design. 

Once I had my boxes cut I set to work decorating the outside of them. I added some die cut stickers that matched my paper and then took out my dew drops and added them. I used the CITRINE DIMOND DEW DROPS for my first box and ran them down the left hand side to create a nice border. 

For my second box I pulled out my OBSIDAN DIAMOND DEW DROPS and added them to two of the corners in a diamond pattern. 

Once I had the boxes put together I went about die cutting my earrings from different shades of leather and adding them to the hooks. 

I made the witchy pair first and all though I like them I wasn't thrilled with them so I made a second pair that are tear drops and love them!

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SKETCH CHALLENGE WITH THE STUDIO DESIGN TEAM

 Hi everyone! We have another great challenge over at

Today's challenge is a sketch challenge based off a layout one of our design team members created. I can't wait to see what you come up with using this.

We recently purchased some new rugs and one of them went in my craft room. The dogs are always wanting to sit in there with me but hate the hard floor. So, I couldn't pass up a chance to get this cute pic!

Murphy so seldom lays still and lets me take pictures of him. I always seem to get him with his head moving or he gets up and walks away. 

I used a new paper/sticker pack from CTMH called BLOOM WITH GRACE. The colors in this kit are so pretty and work well to highlight the white in the rug and Murphy.

I wanted the title to jump off the page so when I got the MEGA GREETINGS 3 stamps/dies I knew this was the title I wanted. I have to admit that I thought there was a smaller stamp that said man's best friend. I guess wishful thinking lol. But this worked.

Now it's your turn. Give this sketch a try and share it with us over at the blog!

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THANK YOU

 Hi everyone! Welcome to another great challenge over at 

Our challenge today is: AUTUMN COLORS

I recently signed up to be a Close To My Heart Maker and couldn't wait for this challenge to use some of the amazing new fall products that just came out. I'm all about this time of year and adding in sunflowers makes it even better for me.  

I colored my flowers using a watercolor brush pen and ink pads. I haven't done this in so long and was so happy to see them turn out.

When I started thinking about this card I knew I wanted to use a square in the center to put my sentiment on and placing flowers around it. I added some pretty sequins to give just a bit of sparkle. 

Now it's your turn. Get crafting and don't forget to share with us over on the blog. 

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BOO! I CAN SEE YOU

 Hi everyone! Welcome back to another great challenge over at 

Theme is: ANYTHING GOES

Our sponsor for today's challenge is

Prize: 2 images 

For my card I got to use the image BOO! I CAN SEE YOU. This is such a cute image set and I knew I was going to cut these out and add them separately to my card front. 

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I am entering in the following challenges: 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends-AG

Crafty Gals Corner-Fall Colors

Cute Card Thursday-AG

Through The Craft Room Door-AG

Love To Scrap Challenge-Fall Back

Little Red Wagon-Just KIDding

BE YOU & BE HAPPY

Hi everyone! I'm here today with another fun card I created for the Cards In Motion class over at the Altenew Academy. 

I've never created a pop up card before so this was a completely new technique for me. She showed us three different types and for my first try I did the standard. 

I used Altenew's BE STRONG stamps and dies to create this. This is a great set for encouragement, especially for the times we're living in right now. 

Using my Altenew artist markers I colored in the images inside and on the front of the card. I added two smaller cacti so it would help cover up the front of the pop out area. 

If you haven't made one of these before I highly recommend it. So much fun and easy to do. 

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CUTE FALL FOX

 Hi everyone! Welcome back to another challenge over at

As always ANYTHING GOES. 

We have two great sponsors for this weeks challenge. They are...

Prize: 3 digi images of the winner's choice

AND

Prize: 3 single digi images of the winner's choice

For my card I used a really cute design from Sheep Skin Designs called ELSA.  I had so much fun coloring this cute fox and will be making more fall cards with her. 

I got some cute pumpkin decor today and knew I had to use it for my picture. I will eventually be adding them as decor but, hey, why not right?

I used a cute fall pack of patterned paper from Echo park and a stamp set from Joy Claire's to create the background on the white piece of cardstock. I added a sticker strip to the lower half to help break it up. 

I really like how the blue blends in so well with the fall colors. I never thought to do that before. But this paper pack has patterns that include blue and it looks so cool. 

Now it's your turn. Create something fun and share it over at Penny's. 

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LOVELY FRIEND SHAKER CARD

 Hi everyone! I'm back today with a fun shaker card for you. I've been catching up on a fun Cards In Motion class over at Altenew and shaker's are the first day.

I created a full front shaker. For the top frame panel I took a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" panel and cut in at 1/2" on all sides to remove the middle section. Once I had the panel cut I added some tape glue to the back and adhered down a 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" sheet of acetate. 

I used Altenew's Hello Gorgeous Stamp set for my focal image and colored it with the artist markers. I then took buttercream and warm sunshine markers and colored around the flowers to give a bit of a glow. 

I added some antique silver metallic spray as drops and filled it in with the sequins. Once I got the top panel covered with foam tape I was ready to complete my card. 

I finished it off by adding two sentiments from the stamp set and embossing them with pure white embossing power. I used a corner rounder on the outer two corners and "tucked" it into the frame on the top. 

The only thing you can't see is that I ran some golden edge washi tape around all four sides to hid the foam tape. It didn't look at all pretty so I knew I had to cover that up!

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