Thursday, October 29, 2015

Poppystamps Challenge #13 - Trick or Treats!!

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Hello!!
Well its been awhile since I've posted, but I was able to create some today and I decided it would be FUN to Play along with the Poppystamps Challenge #13 - Trick or Treats!! I started with the 1221 Stitched Landscape Border Die Set!! I then decided to Die Cut the                           I used the 1254 Alpine House Collection Die Set along with the coordinating 1265 Alpine House Roofs and Backgrounds Die Set!! I wanted to make the underneath Light Layer Shimmery and to look more like Glass!! So I used my Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Marker and then coated it with some Clear Embossing Powder!! I LOVE the way it turned out and looks once it was layered with all of the other Layers!! I also thought it would be FUN to add a Red Front Door so I cut an extra house and added the Door!! I Inked around the Edges and the Windows for added depth and detail!! I layered the Trees and the Fence and then Die Cut some of the Pumpkins to add by the Front door of the House!! I cut a Moon with a Glittered 31 in it from some Patterned Paper and then added that to a Patterned Paper Background that I covered with some Vellum to make it alittle less harsh!! I hope you like it, because I LOVE LOVE LOVE the way it turned out and it felt SO GOOD to be able to create something!!


* A PERSONAL UPDATE!! *
Things have BEEN SO CRAZY here!! If you follow me on any of my Social Media sites you already know that I have been Diagnosed with Rectal Adenocarcinoma Stage 2 or Early 3 because I have a Few Lymph Nodes that are Inflamed!! Which at my age is SUPER RARE!! UUGGHH, go figure that I'd be one of the "LUCKY", 0.05% or (1 out of 2,000) people to have this type of Cancer at my Age!!  =( What can I say except that I am SO BLESSED that it was found early and HOPEFULLY with my team of AMAZING Heath Care Providers I'll also be able to say that I'm one of the "LUCKY" Survivors of  this type of Rare Cancer too!!?? Time will tell as I have started my Treatments!! I KNOW its NOT going to be FUN, but I keep telling myself I can make it through this!! My first Stage of this Battle will be 8 Weeks of Chemo and Radiation Therapy!! I'll be getting Treatments 5 Days a Week for ALL 8 Weeks!! Then I'll have 8 Weeks off to rest and then I'll have a Radical Surgery and then another 8 Weeks off to heal!! Then at that point we'll reevaluate where my Cancer is and I'll be doing more Chemo!! Hopefully NOT as much, but it could be another 8 Weeks of Chemo Treatments!! FEW!! That just SCARES me thinking about it ALL!! I'm trying to just think about EACH Step though and making it through each one as they come!! The GOOD thing to look forward too is that I'll be ending my First Stage right around the time of Beckett's Christmas Break from School!! So I'll be able to just Rest and ENJOY the Holidays with my Family and NOT having to do ANY Treatments!! =) That will be SUCH A BLESSING!! =) I'll be sharing updates occasionally and I TRULY APPRECIATE ALL of your THOUGHTS and PRAYERS!! More than you'll EVER KNOW!!
THANKS FOR BEING SO AMAZING and for stopping by my Blog!!
Hope you have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)

Sunday, October 18, 2015

the Last Paper Smooches SPARKS Anything Goes Challenge!! =)

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I'm stopping in to share my Official Last Post as Part of the Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge DT!! That makes me SO SAD to actually type!! I wanted to create a Holiday Card and I decided to use some of the New Paper Smooches Products!! I used the New Wreath Builder Dies, the New Merry Christmas Die and my Favorite Poinsettia Die!! I layered the Wreath Builder Die Cuts ontop of each other after adding Glitter to the Thinner of the Two Die Cut Pieces!! I just LOVE the way they look!! Then created the Main Wreath Shape!! I Die Cut the Merry Christmas Die Cut 3 times from Distress Water Color Paper and Glued them together to create a Thicker Die Cut Word!! I had originally thought I was going to do some Water Coloring to the Base of my card and as I got going I decided not too so you could totally just use regular Cardstock to Die Cut the Sentiment!! I then Die Cut the Poinsettia Pieces from Red Felt and some Lace Fabric and Layered them together!! SQUEAL!! I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this Die Set and ALL of the Possibilities!!  =) I added some May Arts Burlap Twine and a Vintage Button!! To add alittle more Color I decided to ad some Red Pretty Pink Posh Sequins with some Red Seed Beads to the Centers!! I think its the PERFECT Finishing touch to this Festive Holiday Card!!??  =) What do you think!!??


I hope you'll stop by the other AMAZING Paper Smooches SPARKS DT Members' Blogs and leave them some LOVE!!
Larissa Heskett--you're here!!
Don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details. This Challenge ENDS October 24th!! I cannot wait to see what you make--I actually can't wait to see what you Create!! THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)

Friday, October 16, 2015

Paper Sweeties October 2015 Release Rewind!! =)

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Hello!!
I'm here for the Paper Sweeties October Release Party Rewind!!  Today we are Showcasing ALL of *NEW* October Products that are available NOW at the  Paper Sweeties Boutique!!
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I've made a Sweet Little Scene for my Card today and I just LOVE these New Sets!!
I hope you'll stop by to see what the rest of the AMAZING DT Team has created!!
Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Nancy Penir
We’d also LOVE for you to play along with the October Inspiration Challenge at Paper Sweeties – for a chance to win a shopping spree in the boutique along with a Guest Designer invitation to join us for the next challenge!  What beautiful inspiration we have this month — will you create a card, layout, sweet treat or something else?
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Have you seen our newest KIT OF THE MONTH?
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The October Kit is inspired by Fall!!  You can purchase the kits one month at a time OR subscribe to the Kit of the Month CLUB to save $$ each month!!
GOING, GOING … GONE!  A few of our stamp sets have been added to our RETIRING SOON page … check it out and get your favorites at a 40% DISCOUNT before they are gone forever!  (Limited quantities … available while supplies last). 
THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and I hope you
Have a Fabulous Week!!
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA  =) 

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Newton's Nook Designs October "Holiday Release" ~ "Fox Hollow"!! =)

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Welcome to the October Release!! We are sharing the Newton's Nook Designs Holiday Release with the Sweet New Set called "Fox Hollow" Plus a Coordinating "Fox Hollow" Die Set being Showcased today!! You're going to just LOVE these Images and there are SO MANY ways you're going to be able to use them!!
Fox Hollow - Winter Foxes Photopolymer Stamp Set by Newton's Nook DesignsFox Hollow Die Set by Newton's Nook Designs
Would you like to win the new “Fox Hollow” stamp set?
This prize will be given away to ONE lucky winner!
Here's how to win: 
Comment on the NND Blog and Design Team and Guest Blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective blog release posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Thursday, October 15th at 9pm CST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, October 16th. 
Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:
THANKS SO MCUH for stopping by and I hope you Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA  =)

Paper Sweeties October 2015 Release Party!! =)

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Hello!!
I'm here for the Paper Sweeties Cotober Release Party!!  Today we are Showcasing ALL of *NEW* October Product being Released at the  Paper Sweeties Boutique!!

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SQUEAL!! Aren't these New Sets just AMAZING!!?? I KNOW you're going to LOVE LOVE LOVE them!! For today I've made some Sweet Little Gift Tags!! PERFECT for the Gift Giving Season!!
 
I hope you'll stop by to see what the rest of the AMAZING DT Team has created!!
Nancy Penir
We’d also LOVE for you to play along with the October Inspiration Challenge at Paper Sweeties – for a chance to win a shopping spree in the boutique along with a Guest Designer invitation to join us for the next challenge!  What beautiful inspiration we have this month — will you create a card, layout, sweet treat or something else?
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Have you seen our newest KIT OF THE MONTH?
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The October Kit is inspired by Fall!!  You can purchase the kits one month at a time OR subscribe to the Kit of the Month CLUB to save $$ each month!!
GOING, GOING … GONE!  A few of our stamp sets have been added to our RETIRING SOON page … check it out and get your favorites at a 40% DISCOUNT before they are gone forever!  (Limited quantities … available while supplies last). 
THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and I hope you'll stop back by tomorrow for a look at the Paper Sweeties October Release Party!!
Have a Fabulous Week!!
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA  =) 

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Newton's Nook Designs October "Holiday Release" ~ "Christmas Cuddles"!! =)

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Hello!!
Welcome to the October Release!! We are sharing the Newton's Nook Designs Holiday Release with the Sweet New Set called "Christmas Cuddles" Plus a Coordinating "Christmas Cuddles" Die Set being Showcased today!! You're going to just LOVE these Images and there are SO MANY ways you're going to be able to use them!!
I thought it would be FUN to create a Holiday Scene with a Row of Packages!! I just LOVE LOVE LOVE to Mask and that is what I've done here in order to create my Scene!! I wanted to go with a more Masculine Design beings I figured this would be a Card that I'd give to my Husband for Christmas!! So I went with the Dark Patterned Paper and took the Colors from that!! I've used Tea Dye, Peeled Paint, Hickory Smoke, Barn Door, Pumice Stone and Black Soot Distress Markers!! I added some Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Marker to the Bows and then used a Landscape Trio Stitched Border Die from Mama Elephant!! I Stamped and Embossed the Sentiment onto a Stitched Tag Die from Petty Pink Posh and then added a Stamped and Embossed the Heart Image with some WoW Red Glitter Embossing Powder!! In real life it is SO BEAUTIFUL!! To finish it off I added a May Arts Black Twine Bundle and a Vintage Rusty Jingle Bell!! I just LOVE the way it turned out!!  =)
Would you like to win the new “Christmas Cuddles” stamp set?
This prize will be given away to ONE lucky winner!
Here's how to win: 
Comment on the NND Blog and Design Team and Guest Blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective blog release posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Thursday, October 15th at 9pm CST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, October 16th. 
Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:
THANKS SO MCUH for stopping by and I hope you'll come back tomorrow for the Showcase of the New "Fox Hollow" Stamp Set and Dies!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA  =)

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Paper Sweeties October Release ~ Countdown!! =)

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Hello!!
I'm here to share the 1 Day of the October *NEW* Product Release at Paper Sweeties!!
I've used the New Stitched Tags #2 Stamp Set, and the Coordinating Sweet Cuts Stitched Tags #2 Die Set, the The Reason For the Season Stamp Set along with the Do You See What I See Stamp Set!! I also added one of my FAVORITE c which are a STAPLE for my Crafting this time of Year!! =) I White Embossed the Images onto some Distress Water Color Paper and then used my Distress Markers to Water Color them!! I added some Distress Rock Candy Glitter to the Star and then used a Red Glitter Marker to Color the Bow and the Christmas Block Letters on the Stamped and Embossed Sentiment!! I LOVE the way it came together!!
I hope you'll stop by the rest of the AMAZING Paper Sweeties DT Blogs to see what they have created!!
Nancy Penir
We’d also LOVE for you to play along with the October Inspiration Challenge at Paper Sweeties – for a chance to win a shopping spree in the boutique along with a Guest Designer invitation to join us for the next challenge!  What beautiful inspiration we have this month — will you create a card, layout, sweet treat or something else?
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Have you seen our newest KIT OF THE MONTH?
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The October Kit is inspired by Fall!!  You can purchase the kits one month at a time OR subscribe to the Kit of the Month CLUB to save $$ each month!!
GOING, GOING … GONE!  A few of our stamp sets have been added to our RETIRING SOON page … check it out and get your favorites at a 40% DISCOUNT before they are gone forever!  (Limited quantities … available while supplies last). 
THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and I hope you'll stop back by tomorrow for a look at the Paper Sweeties October Release Party!!
Have a Fabulous Week!!
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA  =) 

Newton's Nook Designs October "Holiday Release" - "Festive Flamingos"!! =)

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Welcome to the Second day of the October Release!! We are sharing the Newton's Nook Designs Holiday Release with the Sweet New Set called "Festive Flamingo" being showcased today!!
Festive Flamingos 3x4 photopolymer Christmas stamp set by Newton's Nook Designs
I've created a "Festive Flamingos" Holiday Shaker Card for today!! I wanted to use the "Happy Holidays" Sentiment along with the "from our Flock to yours" Sentiment so I could also use ALL of the Flamingo Images together!! I had to do some Masking for the Flamingos and I cut the "Happy Holidays" Stamp in half so I could have it be one long Sentiment!! I just LOVE the way it turned out though!!  =) I use my Distress Markers to Water Color my Images after Stamping and Embossing them onto Distress Water Color Paper!! Then after everything was dry I Fussy Cut the Image out!! I added it to a FUN Patterned Paper that looked like a Sunset/Sunrise and then added some Die Cut Pieces that could resemble Sand!! I used some Martha Stewart Coarse Glitter, American Crafts Lizzy Glitter (in Gold and Flecks) and some Crystal Clear Pretty Pink Posh Sequins in both 4mm & 6mm sizes!! I wanted the Shaker material to be Neutral so the Images/Scene would POP!! I did Stamp and Emboss a few Snowflakes in Hero Arts White Embossing Powder just to add to the Holiday Theme!! I added Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Marker to the Hats, Scarf, Beaks and the Wreath and Bow and then I also added some WOW Fine Detail Embossing Powder to make them all Shine!! I Real Life it just REALLY adds to the whole Image!!
Would you like to win the new “Festive Flamingos” stamp set?
This prize will be given away to ONE lucky winner!
Here's how to win: 

Comment on the NND Blog and Design Team and Guest Blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective blog release posts. Make sure to check out each of their blogs and comment for your chance to win. You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning! You have until Thursday, October 15th at 9pm CST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, October 16th. 
Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:
THANKS SO MCUH for stopping by and I hope you'll come back tomorrow for the Showcase of the New "Christmas Cuddles + Die" Stamp Set!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)