By LORi Designs: Dawn Moore's Flying Bird

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!

Today over at By LORi Designs it's my turn to share a little BLD inspiration with you!!  I created a card featuring an image from the May release from our NEWEST artist to join the BLD family, Dawn Moore!!

Dawn Moore's - Flying Bird

 Supplies:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Yellow Bazzill CS, DP (Memory Box); Stamps: Flying Bird (Dawn Moore/By LORi Designs), Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!); Ink: Bashful Blue (SU!); Coloring Medium: Copic Marker; Tools: Classic Circle & Classic Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Beautiful Bannres (Confetti Cuts); Other: Paper Piercer; Button, Twine, Pearls, ATG Tape, Foam Tape 

  

Make sure to stop by By LORi Designs blog each day to see what the rest of the team has created for you!!

 

Happy Stamping!!

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By LORi Designs: Dawn Moore's Flying Bird

All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge

Happy Wednesday!!

There's still plenty of time to join the current "Paper Piecing" Challenge over at All That Scraps blog!!

This weeks project is a little Easter Treat box featuring the NEW Tulip Peep stamp from C.C. Designs!!  The box is from my stash...I found them in the wedding section at the Dollar Tree.  Couldn't resist on stocking up...they are the perfect size and you get 12 in a package.
 

 Recipe:

 Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Dots & Stripes Soda Fountain 6x6 Pad (Echo Park); Stamps: Tulip Peep (C.C. Designs); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Classic Circle & Classic Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Other: Hand Died Ribbon (Button Junkie), Easter Grass, Pearls, Foam Tape
 

Here's what you need to know:  
Your project must use a C.C. Designs Stamp, including - AmyR, Mashi's Muffins, Sweet November, Lil Lads & Lolitas & Webbie's Words.  It will be deleted if not. 

• Link up with Inlinkz by March 12th on the All That Scraps Wednesday  Challenge blog 

Now head over to the ATS Challenge blog to check out what my fellow design team members have created for you this week!! 

 
Happy Stamping!!

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All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge

All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge

Happy Wednesday!!

 

It's time for a NEW challenge over at All That Scraps blog!!  This week we are challenging you with  "Paper Piecing"!!

I created an Easter card using the NEWLY released 

 C.C. Designs Swiss Pixie Cracked Lula Rubber Stamp!!

 

Recipe:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Everyday Eclectric 6x6 Pad (Echo Park); Stamps: Swiss Pixie Cracked Lula Rubber Stamp (C.C. Designs); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Coloring Medium: Copic Markers; Tools: Labels Eighteen (Spellbinders), Corner Punch (EK Success); Other: Satin Ribbon, Pearls, Foam Tape

 

Here's what you need to know: 

• Your project must use a C.C. Designs Stamp, including - AmyR, Mashi's Muffins, Sweet November, Lil Lads & Lolitas & Webbie's Words.  It will be deleted if not. 
• Link up with Inlinkz by March 12th on the All That Scraps Wednesday  Challenge blog 

 
Now head over to the ATS Challenge blog to check out what my fellow design team members have created for you this week!! 

 

 Happy Stamping!!

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All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge

Dare To Get Dirty: Day 6

 Have you had a chance to play along with the Dirty Dozen for Dare to Get DIRTY 2012 yet?  There is still plenty of time to join the fun!!  I happen to be a sample maker for one of today's super fun challenges!!

I can't reveal any hints about the challenge but can share the card I created... 

Recipe:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Black Bazzill CS, What's Up DP (Basic Grey); Stamps: Birthday Girl Pure Innocence (My Favorite Things); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Coloring Medium: Copics; Tools: Petite Oval & Petite Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Squiggle Border (Die-Namics); Other: Satin Ribbon, Pearls, Foam Tape

We hope that you will come join us!!

 For more deets on how to play along...head over to SCS {here}!!

Happy Stamping!!

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Dare To Get Dirty: Day 6

ABC DT / Little Birdie

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!

This is my last official post over at ABC Toys and Crafts as the term has come to an end.  I would like to THANK Julie for giving me the opportunity to be part of the design team for the last two terms...I have LOVED every minute!!

Today's card features the Hugs and Kisses Birds set by Hero Arts.  I love that this set can be used for more than just Valentine inspired projects.  The card base was created with the Sizzix Bigz Circle Scallop die.  I then used Classic Circle Nestabilities to create all the layers.  The little birdie is paper pieced.

Recipe:

Paper: Whisper White Card Stock (SU!), Pure Poppy Card Stock (PTI), Thrift Shop Papers (October Afternoon); Stamps: Hugs and Kisses Birds (Hero Arts), Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics; Sizzix: Bigz Circle Scallop Die; Nestabilities: Classic Circle (Spellbinders); Punches: Pinking Scallop Border (Martha Stewart); Other: Paper Piercer, Pearls, Foam Tape

Sale Ends May 26

Play along with our current challenge...
Create a Graduation or Wedding card!!

Happy Stamping!!

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ABC DT / Little Birdie

ABC DT / Hello

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!

This week over at ABC Toys and Crafts I am sharing a card to let someone special know that you are thinking of them!!  The little birdie is from Hero Arts Cling set, Hugs and Kisses Birds.  To change it up a bit I paper pieced the image instead of coloring it in.

 Recipe:

Stamps: Hugs and Kisses Birds (Hero Arts), Thoughtful Messages (Hero Arts); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Nestabilities: Classic Circle (Spellbinders), Petite Scallop Circle (Spellbinders); Paper: Classic Crest Solar White Card Stock, Autumn Rose Card Stock (Papertrey), Lime Twist Happy Go Luck Pad (My Minds Eye); Other: Paper Piercer, Foam Tape

Still plenty of time to play along with this months

"Anything Goes" Challenge!!

and 

I also played along with this weeks challenge over at

 

Happy Stamping!!

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ABC DT / Hello

BLD Spotlight: Little Beans Olive (BLDC23/SSW138)

Today's card features the darling NEW Little Beans Olive from By LORi Designs!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Spring Moss CS (Papetrey), DP (Making Memories & Memory Box); Stamps: Little Beans Olive (By LORi Designs); Ink: Copics; Tools: Petite Oval & Petite Scallop Oval Nesties (Spellbinders); Other: Satin Ribbon, Rhinestones, Foam Tape

I also played along with the following challenges:

BLDC23--Photo Inspiration

and...

SSW138--Sketch

Make sure to head over to the By LORi Designs blog to check out more super duper cute creations!!

Happy Stamping!!

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BLD Spotlight: Little Beans Olive (BLDC23/SSW138)

The Pink Elephant - Give Thanks!!

Hello Friends!!

The Pink Elephant Girls and myself would like to take this opportunity to THANK each and every one of YOU for making our challenge blog such a success!! We couldn't of done it without all of our loyal friends!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Brown Bazzill CS, Kraft CS (Papertrey), Sunshine Lost & Found Two Pad (My Minds Eye); Stamps: Pure Innocence Li'l Pumpkin, Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!); Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Copics; Tools: Classic Circle Nestie (Spellbinders), Classic Scallop Circle Nestie (Spellbinders), Word Window Punch (SU!), Modern Label Punch (SU!); Other: Satin Ribbon, Lace, Foam Tape

Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog !!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

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The Pink Elephant - Give Thanks!!

The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge #28

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW sketch over at
The Deconstructed Sketch!!

Today's card uses the NEW Nuts about You image from Whimsie Doodles!! I used the Sunshine Lost & Found Two Pad from My Minds Eye.

I also wanted to remind you with the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday here in the states...this weeks challenge will run through November 30th. We hope you will join us!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Brown Bazzill CS, Sunshine Lost & Found Two DP (My Minds Eye); Stamps: Nuts about You digi (Whimsie Doodles); Tools: Corner Rounder, Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Copics; Other: Satin Ribbon, Glitter, Glue Pen, Foam Tape

Here's this weeks FUN sketch designed by Jen:

Make sure to check out what the DS Girls have been up too this week!!

• Andrea Ewen - Guest Designer
• Arielle Gordon
  
• Donna Wardle
  
• Jen Shults
  
• Jessica Diedrich
  
• Kadie Ensley
  
• Lori Boyd
  
• Pam Varnell
  
• Sheri Gilson (Me)
  
• Tracey Pickersgill - Guest Designer

Happy Stamping!!

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The Deconstructed Sketch Challenge #28

The Pink Elephant Challenge #125

It's time for a NEW Challenge!!

This weeks challenge is
"Embossing"!!

(You just need to create a card/project
with Heat Embossing OR Dry Embossing OR Both)

Our fabulous sponsor is
My Favorite Things!!



One lucky random winner will win a
$25 Gift Certificate to
My Favorite Things!!

Ella's Girls had the honor of getting to do a little shopping in the MFT store and I picked the Pure Innocence Birthday Princess stamp. Isn't she sweet?? I embossed the background papers with my Dots embossing folder from Quickutz.

I also created a matching
"Gift Bag"
using my Labels Eight Nesties.

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Raspberry Fizz CS (Papertrey), DP (DCWV); Stamps: PI Birthday Princess (My Favorite Things); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Petite Oval Nestie (Spellbinders), Labels Eight (Spellbinders)--for Gift Bag, Word Window Punch (SU!), Paper Piercer, Dots Embossing Folder (Quickutz); Other: Satin Ribbon, Rhinestones, Glitter, Glue Pen, Foam Tape

Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what Ella's Girls have been up to this week!!

Happy Stamping!!

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The Pink Elephant Challenge #125

Cupcake Snowman

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!

Today over at ABC Toys and Crafts I am sharing another fun Christmas card to share with you using the adorable Cupcake Snowman stamp from Hero Arts along with the NEW Journey Paper Pad from Authentique. To coordinate the image with the papers I paper pieced the cupcake liner an his hat. I also added some pearls for his eyes and buttons to give him a little dimension. The border is punched with Martha Stewart's Aspen Snowflakes Edge punch.

Recipe:
Stamps: Cupcake Snowman (Hero Arts), Mega Mixed Messages (Papertrey)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Basic Gray (SU!), Copic Markers
Nestabilities: Petite Oval, Big Scallop Oval, Tags Trio
Punches: Aspen Snowflakes Edge Punch (Martha Stewart), Snowflake (Martha Stewart)
Paper: Journey Paper Pad (Authentique), Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock, Basic Gray Cardstock (SU!)
Other: Satin Ribbon, Glitter, Pearls

Don't forget to visit the ABC Toys and Crafts store to receive 10% off Storewide Everyday!!

Happy Stamping!!

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Cupcake Snowman

BLD Spotlight: I'm One Boy - SSW123

Hello Everyone!!

Today's card Features the NEW I'm One Boy from the Sugar Stick Collection over at By LORi Designs!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Brown Bazzill CS, True Blue Fine & Dandy DP (My Minds Eye); Stamps: Sugar Sticks - I'm One (Boy) digi (By LORi Designs), Birthday Wishes (A Muse); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Classic Square Nestie (Spellbinders); Large Oval Punch (SU!), Scallop Oval Punch (SU!), Paper Piercer, Copics; Other: Foam Tape

The image is available for a Girl and Boy!!

Sugar Stick - I'm One (Girl)
$3


Sugar Stick - I'm One (Boy)
$3

I also played along with this weeks
Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge.

Make sure to head over to the By LORi Designs blog to check out more super duper cute creations!!

Happy Stamping!!

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BLD Spotlight: I'm One Boy - SSW123

The Pink Elephant Challenge #117

It's time for a NEW Challenge!!

This week is an
Inspiration Challenge!!

You just need to create a card or project taking inspiration from the photo. You can use the colors, theme, a single element, etc. from the picture.

Our fabulous sponsor this week is

Arielle Gordon of Wax Fruit Company!!

One lucky random winner will win a
$15 Gift Certificate to
the Wax Fruit Company store!!


This week Ella's Girls had the honor of working with some of Arielle's fabulous images!! I picked the Tulips set. Thanks Arielle!! I used the single tulip image and paper piece it.

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pink Bazzill CS, Quiet Contrary Mary Mary DP Collection (My Minds Eye); Tulips digi (Wax Fruit Co), Faux Ribbon (Papertrey); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Classic Long Rectangle Nestie (Spellbinders), Tag Trio (Spellbinders), Dots Embossing Folder (Sizzix), Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Copics; Other: Sheer Ribbon, Rhinestones, Button, Floss, Foam Tape

Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what Ella's Girls have been up to this week!!

Happy Stamping!!

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The Pink Elephant Challenge #117

Whimsie Doodles NEW Release + Kathy's Lily Pad Palette

It's time for a NEW RELEASE over at Whimsie Doodles!! Today Whimsie Doodles is releasing 8 NEW images!!

My card features the "She" from the
NEW Stick Couple set!!Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Kraft CS (PTI), Beach House Stripes & Beach House Flowers DP ( Chatterbox); Stamps: Stick Couple digi (Whimsie Doodles); Tools: Classic & Scallop Oval Nesties (Spellbinders), Tags Trio (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Copics; Other: Satin Ribbon, Lace, Pearls, Button, Twine, Foam Tape

To celebrate our August release, we are having a little party with Lily Pad Cards!!

Make sure to head over to Lily Pad Cards to see what their Design Team has created with the August release and how you can win a $15 Gift Certificate to the Whimsie Doodles Online Store!!

Before you go...

Here's a DISCOUNT Code to get 10% off your ENTIRE Purchase!!

Happy Stamping!!

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Whimsie Doodles NEW Release + Kathy's Lily Pad Palette