Hello Everyone!

Something a little different today, you have not seen in a while!  

I always keep my eye out for new and interesting kits and products and one (ok there are many...) of the kits I always keep a close eye is the My Favorite Things Monthly Card Kit!  I feel sometimes I stalker their page, LOL  But they do not offer their kits as a monthly subscription but rather they make a launch announcement! I never stress though if I miss out because they items in the kit can be purchased once their monthly release is live, I love that!

So below are the three cards I made using the contents provided in the kit.

First up I used the Heart Art Stamp Set.  Pulled out some different coordinating card stock and just embossed the image creating the silhouette of the stamp onto my card stock.  It is faint but you can clearly read the image on each of my hearts!  It reminded me of the candy hearts, which I loVe!

Next, I used my distress oxides and created a background to sit behind a large heart our of pattern paper!  I also created a background so I could cut out my sentiment and hearts!

For my last card I created a crossword image using the shaker replenishment and the die!

The best way to stay notified of when they are about to release their next kit is to go to the My Favorite Things Website and sign up for their newsletter!

To see all the crafty step by step details, just click on the video below!

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Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Here today with another design team project for Rubber Stamp Tapestry!  I have used this peg set before but I just love it!  It is called Perfect Layering Circles - yes circles!  Simple Shape - HUGE IMPACT!  LOL...

While creating my card I started to loose my thoughts and was actually able to create two cards!  You will see all this in my video! It is kinda funny, but remember we all create with a process....

Using this simple shape and a sentiment die you can create many Birthday Cards...

For each card, I created a panel using many ink colors.  I wanted my image to be bright and happy, its a Birthday Card!  I then used the die...  here is where we split into two cards!.

I used my die by Simon Says Stamp in both my stamped panel and also a piece of black card stock!  Two looks in an instant!

To see more crafty details click on the video shown below!

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~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

There is nothing better than being part of a blog hop showcasing a unique project I am sure you will instantly fall in love with!

Today I am with Spellbinders and their Blog Hop featuring the Shadowbox Collection by Becca Feeken!  Not going to kid ya, I was kinda intimidated by this collection.  First time working with these types of dies, but now I am addicted!

You can make this frame any size you want! 5 x 7 or 6 x 6, the choice is yours!  For my shadowbox frame I chose the Adjustable Shadowbox Frame with 3/4 inch border! In this collection there are so many accenting dies you can use to accent and embellish your shadow box!

I immediately chose the Flutter Wing Shadowbox Butterflies!  I am a fan of these little creatures!  So many colors and shapes...

I then dug into my stash and used a past Small Die Club Kit for my vines and leaves just to add some interest.

you must give this set a try!  But I know you will be so surprised at the ease and beauty this collection offers!

To celebrate this release, we are giving away a $50 gift certificate to 3 lucky blog readers – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. Giveaway closes on Sunday, February 10th 11:59 pm EDT. Winners will be announced in our blog hop post the following Monday. Winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes.

Click the video below to see ALL (yes this is a long one folks) the crafty details and some tips and tricks along the way!

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Always Remember...

Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

I am back today with Spellbinders showcasing their Glimmer Hot Foil Monthly Card Kit for February 2019!

The February Kit (of course all the others) is perfect to build your stash of Glimmer Plates for your system - they are sentiments with the banner dies to cut them out!  How great is that!

I pulled out my Flourishes Frame Plate for the focal point to sit behind my sentiment.  Gold was the color of choice for this project! Highlighted my images with gold mirror card stock and ivory jewels for more sparkle!

To see all the crafty details just click on the video below!

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Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

I am here today with a design team project for Rubber Stamp Tapestry!  Valentine's Day is fast approaching so this is a perfect opportunity to create a card using the Tapestry Hearts Peg Stamp Set!

Go get many choices within this set - a heart, flower, vine and a branch!

Not sure if it is a habit or...  OK it is a habit that I developed!  LOL  When I create a card using my peg stamp I must also grab for me memento dew drop ink pads...  It's like peanut butter & Jelly!

I stamped my images in the shape of a heart and then added a die sentiment for the final touch!

Check out all the craft details below!

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Always Remember...

Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Let’s “Perk Up and Start the New Year” with Scrapping for Less's January Flavor of the Month Card Kit!

I have a little story to tell…I never drank coffee until I retired about 6 years ago from teaching school…cause who wants a cold cup of what is supposed to be hot coffee?

So now…with my wonderful flavored creamer I enjoy a cup of coffee every morning and especially love drinking my coffee while watching crafty videos on YouTube…so sit back and take a look at our Coffee themed FOTM blog hop this month.

If you have not already snagged your kit please head over to the Flavor of the Month page and scroll down to choose the level of kit you would like! 

Let's get to some inspiration!  Here are three cards I made from the kit!  Stop by my YouTube Channel to see more!

Let's see what you will get in your Scrapping for Less Flavor of the Month Card Kit for January 2019!

​OK now let's get ready to hop along and see some wonderful inspiration!

SFL Blog 
Crystal
Lynnea 
Katie 
Stacy 
LeeAnn
Courtney
It's ME <---> YOU ARE HERE!
GUEST DESIGNER: Amy Tsuruta
GUEST DESIGNER: Kimberly Wiener
GUEST DESIGNER: Kathy Schweinfurth
GUEST DESIGNER: Kristie Marcotte
Christine

​Make sure you also put your name in for that Rafflecopter prize!
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​Thanks again for hopping with us, and Happy Crafting!

​But Always Remember...
Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Today I am back with another design team project for Birch Press Design PLUS a GIVEAWAY! How exciting!  Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and Birch Press has designed a great release to celebrate!
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The Adora Layering Die set is perfect to show someone how special they are with all the hearts to go around!

I knew I wanted to create a distress oxide background, so I grabbed three of my favorite colors and had fun ink smooshing onto my bristol cardstock!  I started with my worn lipstick and then used my aged mahogany.  For some final touches I added some ground espresso splatters…  because when does a background not need those right?
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Once that was completed I set it aside so it could dry.

Now to all the die cutting!  I used my white card stock and cut each of the Adora layers and three sets of my sentiment, we will get to that shortly!
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Once all my die cuts were completed I layered then all together starting with layer B onto layer C and finally layer A onto B and C. I then used one of the dies to create a cut out in my background.

For my sentiment I used the Big Lingo Type HUGS die.  What I love about this die set is you have options…  You get three ways to give HUGS!  An outline, solid, or just the letters, what could be better!
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I layered three of the solid of the sentiments together and then added two of the outlines to the top of the base.  I love this look and the possibilities are endless on how you could dress this sentiment up!

I grabbed my liquid adhesive and adhered my background panel to my standard A2 size card base and then set my Adora Mandela in the cut out.  I love this look…  These dies create an illusion to the eye, is the focal point going into the card or coming out of the card?...

I then adhered my sentiment to the bottom right hand corner.

Click on the video below to see all the crafty details!

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~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

I am back today to show another Episode in my Simplicity Card Making Series!  We are up to Episode 9!

Remember, we do not need to have all the fancy tools and gadgets to make beautiful cards anyone would cherish!  

We just need scissors, pattern paper, adhesive, maybe a stamp set and ink but the most important item we need is our own imagination!

​So let's get back to the basics and create dome beautiful cards!

Click on the video below to see all the crafty details!

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~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

I am back with another 5 Card - 1 Kit video using the Simon Says Stamp Card Kit for January 2019!

I absolutely loved this kit and had a great time making my cards!  There are a few happy penquins and a few snowball fights along the way...

Below are just a few of the cards that I made from this kit, but as always there is a video to see them all!

Just some of the products I used today in these projects...

SSS Snow Much Stamp Set 
SSS Dot Scalloped Border Die 
SSS Fine Detail WHITE Embossing Powder 
White Gel Pens 
Darice White Pom-Poms 

Click the video below to see all the crafty details!

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Always Remember...

Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!
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I am back with another project, but this time I am going to use their Circle Burst stencil!  I knew when I saw this stencil, there were going to be a lot of big and shiny balloons to celebrate a birthday!

​I grabbed three of my distress oxide inks in spiced marmalade, worn lipstick and peacock feathers and my distress blending brushes and got my card stock panel ready for my stencil.

I made sure I taped my panel down so it would not shift while I was applying my ink through the stencil.  Using my blending brushes I made sure I always went in the same direction which provided a shadow along one side of my balloons. Make sure they overlap to give a sense of the center balloon is in front of the other two!
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I pulled out my black fine liner pen and added my strings and bows to my balloons and a highlight mark with my white gel pen!

​For my sentiment I used the Birthday Sugar Script die.  This is a great large and bold sentiment to help the celebration shine! I used black card stock for the background die and a shimmer card stock for the sentiment itself!

I popped my sentiment up using my double-sided foam tape and placed along the bottom edge of my card design with enough space to set my other two sentiments above and below to finish my wish!

​I used my liquid adhesive to secure my panel to my standard A2 size top folding card base (4 1/4 inch x 5 1/2 inch).

Click the video below if you must see all the crafty details!

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Always Remember...
 
Be Inspired, Be Creative, ENJOY and SHARE what you create today!
~ Desiree