Friday, January 31, 2014

January 12 TAGS of 2014 with Tim Holtz!! ;)

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Hello!!
Stopping in to share a FUN Tag I made for the Tim Holtz January 12 Tags of 2014 Challenge!!
This month we were inspired by this Tag created by Tim Holtz!!
I decided it would be FUN to Create a Heart and use the Valentine's Embossing Plate to Emboss the heart and then cover it using the foil sheets!! I LOVE the AWESOME technique and the FUN look you get!! I added some Distress Paint in Aged Mahogany and then some Black Archival Ink and then added some stamping using Festive Berries Distress Ink and some Aged Mahogany Distess Paint for shading then some Distress Rock Candy Glitter just to make the Hearts even more SPECIAL!! I also used some of my other Tim Holtz Stamps to add some stamping and texture to my Background!! Added some May Arts ribbon and my tag was finished!! I LOVE IT and I can't wait to display it with my Valentine's Day Decor!!



THANKS so much for Stopping by and I hope you have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!  ;)

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA.  ;)

Paper Sweeties with CQC# 226 Challenge!! ;)

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(Edited to add that after posting this I was Featured Over on the Paper Sweeties Blog as their Featured Fan!! So EXCITED and Totally Unexpected!! THANKS SO MUCH for the Feature and the Sweet little Badge for my Blog!! =)

Hello!!
I'm here to share a card I made for the ColourQ Challenge #226!! I am NEW to these ADORABLE little stamps from Paper Sweeties and I have been having a BLAST using them!! I was the winner of their $100.00 December MEGA GIVEAWAY!! SO EXCITING!! Infact a couple weeks ago I shared the FUN with my nieces and boy did we have a FUN day FULL of creating Paper Dolls!! I didn't think to take any pictures as we were traveling and it was a last minute idea, but next time I'll take some to share!! ;) I wanted to use the SWEET Little Cupcake that is from a set that was released this month!! Cupcakes are an ADDICTION for me!! I even had them at our wedding!! Hello, who can resist such perfection in it's own little wrapper!!?? I went with the Inspiration Photos Colors and I added some interest by using a MFT Bacground Die-namics for a little bit of texture!! I used Tea Dye Distress Ink to accent the pattern edges!! I then die cut some layering circles from a coordinating red and Kraft card stock and inked the edges too!! The Kraft circle was a stitched circle from MFT and after inking it I sprayed it with some Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Sea Shore and then splattered some water too to add some water drops because the Distress Ink reacts to water!! I wanted some subtle interest so it wasn't so bare behind that SWEET little cupcake!! I stamped my sentiment and added my paper pieced Cupcake with some foam tape!! I added some Distress Rock Candy Glitter to the top of the Cupcake and I gave the Flower some dimension with glitter paper leaves and a sequin with a pearl in the center all poped up with some rolled Glue Dots!! LOVE this Sweet Image!! It's almost cute enough to eat don't ya think!!?? ;)
 
 
 
Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you'll come back to see my other projects for today!!??

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA  ;)

LOVE Banner with Penny Black Challenge!! ;)

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Hello!!
Sharing another card for the Penny Black Challenge on their blog!!

 
 
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I wanted to use some of my NEW Hero Arts Ink Daubers and I thought it would be FUN to use the BRIGHT colors for a LOVE Card!! I used the Ultra Pink, Lemon Yellow, and Lime Green colors!!  I cut a strip for my card front and then used the LOVE subway inspired stamp and stamped down the front of the panel!! I used versa mark ink and heat embossed it with Ranger Ultra Fine Gold Embossing Powder!! I LOVE the way it looks!! I then water colored with my Ink Daubers and let it dry!! To make it pop I backed the panel with a Black mat and attached it to my card base with foam tape!! I then took the heart string die and used some sticky backed tape on some vellum to create several heart strings!! I cut some from just plain vellum too!! Then I covered them with Distress Rock Candy Glitter and used the same Ink Daubers to tint the glitter!! I LOVE it!! If you've ever worked with vellum, you know it doesn't hold up well to getting wet!! So by adding the Sticky Double sided Glue sheet it makes a barrier so the vellum doesn't actually get wet just the glitter does. Once I had them on my card they got lost so I decided to ink the edges of the hearts in black and it was just what they needed to pop of that background!! I plan on trying this Glittered Vellum technique again with some other die cuts!! YUMMY!!  ;) I attached the heart strings going down the stamped front panel and my card was finished!  I LOVE the colors and the FUN design!!

THANKS so much for stopping by and have a Fabulous Weekend!!

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)

Sending LOVE with Penny Black!! ;)

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Hello!!
WoW!! What a week!! I have been batteling my computer for awhile now and wouldn't ya know it the week my husband is out of town on business it would die leaving my with no way to post on my BLOG all week!! So thankfully he's back today and I can get caught up!! YIPPEE!!
Okay first off a Card I made for the Penny Black Challenge on their blog, ending today!! I have a really SWEET Card I made using one of my FAVORITE Holiday Stamp sets from this year called Christmas Harmony and I thought it would be FUN to use it for a LOVE card and make it read less Holiday Inspired and more Late Winter/Early Spring Inspired!! Let's see what you think!!??

 

So don't you just LOVE that SWEET Bird Image!!?? I actually cut part away from the pretty swirls and greenery and stamped the music swirl in the background for a place for it to rest!! I was thinking it could represent a LOVE SONG that the bird is singing!!?? ;)
I used papers from the Crate Paper 6x6 pad and then picked my Faber-Castel Water Color Pencils to match!! I water colored the bird and then added some layered pieces to add some dimension!! I also used the Heart String Die and paper pieced it to match as well!! I added some Distress Rock Candy Glitter and it finished it off nicely!! I decided to use the Love word die from the set Love and Joy and I die cut it from black!! Over all I LOVE the way it turned out and if I didn't know I would never guess I used mostly Holiday Products to create it either!! ;) YIPPEE, I LOVE being able to get more out of my products!! ;)
THANKS so much for stopping by and I hope you'll come back to see more of my posts for today!!??
Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!
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COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA.  ;)

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Exciting Publications from 2013!! =)

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Hello!!
I hope your having an AMAZING Hump Day!!??
I wanted to share some of my recently Published Cards with you today!!
I made my first Publication Submissions for the November CARDS Magazine and had a Card picked up!! I was so totally EXCITED and I haven't looked back!! =)

I then submitted again for the December CARDS Magazine and had two cards picked up!! Even more EXCITED!! =)



They also picked up this card for the CREATE: Christmas Cards Magazine and I couldn't be more EXCITED about making it into issue!!
 
I have more to come this year and I can't wait to share!! =) YIPPEE!!
So if you're still wondering if the On-Line Issues are worth a look please go and check them out!!
I too still wish I could have the Printed Magazine in my hands because I used to look at them more, but I'm getting used to the on-line versions and soon it will be the Normal I suppose!!
THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and sharing in my EXCITEMENT!!
I'll be back to share some cards I've been working on for a few challenges soon!!
Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Monday Mood Board #25 with WPlus9!! =)

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Hello!!
Wow!! I have been BUSY today!! =) Gotta LOVE when the Creative Gods are on your side!! WINK~ WINK!!
Anyway, TOLTALLY in LOVE with the WPlus9 Monday Mood Board #25 Challenge Photo!! These are among some of my FAVORITE Colors!! =) So I just HAD to play along!!
I decided to use a MFT Background Die and I used Kraft, Mustard and some Art Glitter in Moondust!! LOVE the way it turned out!! I used the Memento LUXE ink in Gray Flannel to ink my pieces and to stamp and then Clear Emboss the feathers!! I then used my Faber-Castell Aquarelle Water Color Pencils in Yellow, Gold and Silver!! I added some watercolor splatters and in real life the subtle shimmer is really neat and adds alot to the over all look of the card!! I used the WPlus9 Fanciful Feathers Stamps and coordinating dies!! I stamped the black sentiment and then added foam tape to the feathers!! I added a Vintage Button and my card was finished!! 




THANKS so much for stopping by and have a Fabulous Week!!
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA =)

Stenciled with Online Card Classes Card 2!!

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Hello!!
I wanted to stop in today to share a Couple different cards I have made for the Stenciled Online Card Class!! I used one of my FAVORITE Prima Stencils to create a REALLY BEAUTIFUL Layered Background using Distress Inks!! I wanted a FUN Valentine's Color Palette so I worked with Spun Sugar, Picked Raspberry and Victorian Velvet for my Second Card and I really LOVE the way it came together!! I used the Same Stencil only I rotated it slightly each time to accomplish a REALLY FUN 3-D looking Pattern!! I added one of the New MFT Double Layered Heart and Word Dies for a FUN addition to my card that didn't compete or cover up too much of my BEAUTIFUL Background!! Here is my first card for today!!



THANKS so much for stopping by and have a Fabulous Weekend!!

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA =)

Stenciled with Online Card Classes Card 1!! =)

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Hello!!
I wanted to stop in today to share a Couple different cards I have made for the Stenciled Online Card Class!! I haven't  been able to play along yet with this AMAZING Class, but today I have had some time to play and man am I having a BLAST!! I have always LOVED stencils and have mostly used them on my Multi-Media Projects (i.e. Canvas and such)!! I used my FAVORITE Prima Stencils to create some REALLY BEAUTIFUL Layered Backgrounds using Distress Inks!! I wanted a FUN Valentine's Color Palette so I worked with Spun Sugar and Picked Raspberry for my First Card and I really LOVE the way it came together!! I added one of the New MFT Double Layered Heart and Word Dies for a FUN addition to my card that didn't compete or cover up too much of  my BEAUTIFUL Background!! Here is my first card for today!!

 
 
THANKS so much for stopping by and have a Fabulous Weekend!!

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Paper Trey Ink January Blog Hop!! =)

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Hello!!
Hope your Weekend is off to a GREAT Start!!??
I'm stopping in to share a SWEET Congrats on your New Baby Girl Card I made for a dear friend!! The Pedal Pusher Stamp Set is just too CUTE!! I just LOVE this Bicycle image and the coordinating dies along with all of the other AWESOME add-ons you can use to create a Perfect card for so many occasions!!
I went ALL Pink though and I LOVE the look of the bicycle embossed on kraft cardstock!! The BEAUTIFUL Trim is from A Gilded Life and WOW do they have some of the PRETTIEST ribbon and trims you'll ever see!! Go check it out if you've never been, you'll be HAPPY you did!!  =)
 

Anyway, THANKS so much for stopping by today and have a Fabulous Weekend!!

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA  =)

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

JustRite Challenge #112!! =)

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Hello!!
I'm here to share the FUN card I made for the
 JustRite Friday Challenge #112!!  We were challenged to use the colors and this picture for our Inspiration!!
I decided to create a Card with LOTS of layers and different techniques!!
I decided to use the Holly Frame Background Stamp and I colored it with my Tim Holtz Distress Markers and then sprayed it with a Peach Pearl Tattered Angles Glimmer Mist and stamped it onto my Oatmeal Cardstock!! It turned out so NEAT!! After it was dry I then took some Tattered Rose Distress Ink and inked the whole background!! I then cut around the scalloped edge and inked the edges of the whole piece with some Tea Dyed Distress Ink!! Next I Die Cut the Lacey Tiers Die from some Teal Glitter Paper and inked it with the Tea Dye Ink too!! I backed it with a kraft Cardstock that was also inked!! I added some Pearls and then I wanted to make my Felt Flowers for the center of the card using the Jewel Flowers and Flourishes Dies!! I layered several of the flowers and then added the leaves for a pretty little cluster design!! I added some May Arts Burlap Twine behind them and I LOVE the way it turned out!! I added some Vintage Buttons for the centers!!
I also stamped my sentiment from the Celebrate Today Vintage Labels Four Stamp Set onto some Vellum and heat embossed it then cut it out and added to the Lacey Tiers die cut strip!!
Here is my finished Card!!

This card turned out so BEAUTIFUL and the Pictures just don't show its AMAZING Shine and Sparkle in real life!! I used a Melon Berry and Red Felt from PTI and in real life they blend so well with the background!! Anyway, if you're wanting more Breath Taking Inspiration I hope you'll go and check out all of the other entries!! You'll be GLAD you did!!
THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

COUNTRY-HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA  =)

Monday, January 20, 2014

A "LOVE" Train for a couple Challenges!! =)

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Hello!!

Stopping in really FAST to share a SWEET little Valentine's Day Card I made for SWEET Beckett!! He has ALWAYS Loved trains and when I saw this Penny Black Mimi's Playground Stamp Set, I knew it was the PERFECT set for for me!! =)  I even got it for a steal at Joann's with my 50% coupon which makes it even more PERFECT!! I thought it would be FUN to use my Tim Holtz Distress Markers and Water Color it as if it were a painting!! I stamped it in Black VersaFine Ink on some Tim Holtz Distress Water Color Paper and I just LOVE the Results!! I colored it in and then I went over some of the areas with a Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen after I used a white gel pen to add some areas in white and added some depth of light!! Then to make it even more FUN I added some 3mm wiggly eyes!! I really LOVE the way these add life to this Sweet Image!! I die cut some Scalloped edges and then I die cut the Penny Black I LOVE YOU Die from some WPlus9 Black Cardstock and added it to the bottom of my card!! I just know he is going to LOVE this card and it will hold a SPECIAL place on his shelf as a reminder of how much I LOVE him and his LOVE for Trains!! Here it is in all it FUN-NESS!! =)


Hopefully you can see the shimmer of the Wink of Stella and how much depth and FUN it adds to the Image!!??
 
Isn't it just going to be PERFECT for Valentine's Day!!??
I'm also entering this into a couple Challenges!!

 I'm entering this into the Penny Black Sending Hugs Challenge on their Blog!! You have until the end of the month to enter for your chance to win some AWESOME Penny Black Goodies!! YIPPEE!!


Also this Colour Q Challenge!! I thought the color combo was a PERFECT fit for this image and I really LOVE the way it turned out using them!! =)

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)

Just ALITTLE bit of LOVE!! =)

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Good Morning!!??

Hopefully, you had an AMAZING Weekend!!??
We sure did!! It was almost 70 here in S.W Nebraska and that for January is almost unheard of!! In fact they said it was 1965 the last time we had temps like this in January and it looks like our weather will be like this ALL WEEK!! YIPPEE!! So we spent most of the day outside yesterday and we got alot done!! We put up our Basketball Hoop and took down all of the Christmas Decorations!! Beckett and Greyson had so much FUN playing in our New Yard and I'm looking forward to all of the AMAZING New memories we are going to be making in it!! I thought I'd share a Picture and a video!! =) (ie. loading will be up soon)

Photo: Beau and Greyson enjoying the nice summer'ish Winter Day outside!! Best Buds til' the end!! ;) So THANKFUL to the people who dropped her off in our part of the country, when she became our dog!! She's the sweetest dog and just LOVES the boys!! ;) Have a Fabulous Week!!
 
This is Greyson with our SWEET Beau!! She was left out in the country to fend for herself by her owners!! (They tried to shoot her leaving a nice shooting mark across the back of her head/neck) She made it to our house and we were able to rescue her!! After surgery and getting spade she has been the BEST addition to our family!! =)  She just LOVES the boys and we thought Jazz was the only dog who could SMILE, but Beau does too!! Must be a sign!! Anyway thanks for letting me share!!
 
I wanted to also share another Masculine Valentine's Day Card using some of my NEW Paper Smooches Products!! I'll be linking it up for the PSS Challenge this week too!!
 
I decided to make a CHALKBOARD Inspired Valentine and I kept it very Simple and Clean to help with the more Masculine design I was going for!!
Here it is in all of it's chalkiness!! =)

 
 
I used the Paper Smooches Love Struck and Sweet Hearts Stamp Sets along with the coordinating Love Struck and Hearts Dies!! =)
I'll be back with more ideas for Masculine Valentine's Day Cards using you're PS Products!!
 
THANKS so much for stopping by and have a FABULOUS Week!!
 
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)
 
 

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Masculine Valentine's with Paper Smooches!! =)

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HELLO!!

Hope your weekend is off to a GREAT Start!!??
I'm back to share another card in my installment of Masculine Valentine's Day Cards using the New Stamps and Dies from Paper Smooches!! SWOON~SO in LOVE with these!! =)
So  I wanted to play around with the idea of white space and a 3-D Arrow Design on a Diagonal!! This is a real trend right now, so I wanted to embrace it!!
Here is what I came up with!!

 
 
I stamped the two different Arrow Images from the Paper Smooches Love Struck Stamp Set onto different patterned papers and then fussy cut them and pieced them together!! I added them to my card front panel making sure to only add glue to the center arrow image leaving the feathers unglued so I could pop them up for a FUN 3-D effect!! This way they look even more like they are flying through the  air!! I stamped my sentiment so that the  arrows were pointing in the same direction as my arrows and I LOVE the way it turned out!! =)
Any guy would LOVE to get a card with 3-D Flying Arrows on it right!!??
Hope you have a FABULOUS WEEKEND and I'll be back to share a couple more ideas for making Masculine Valentine's Day Cards for the men/boys in your life!!
I'm also linking this up to the PSS Challenge!!
 
 
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA  =)