Wool Felt Stitched Mitten with Paper Smooches!! =)

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HELLO!!
I'm stopping in to share this SWEET Card I created using some of my FAVORITE Paper Smooches Products!! I'm playing along with the December Challenge!! I was inspired by the Trees and the Image made me think of wanting to be Cozy and Warm, not COLD!! So I decided to use some Wool Felt!!

I used the Mitten Die Set and Die Cut the Mitten from some Cream Wool Felt!! Then used a BEAUTIFUL Patterned Wool Felt for the Cuff of the Mitten!! I used the Heart Stitched Detail Die from the Set to Die Cut some Mint Green and Brown Felt to create my Stitched Tree Design!! I Die Cut the Star from the Decorate a Tree Die Set from some Pale Yellow Felt and used it to Top off the Tree!! I used the Bows Die Set and Die Cut it from some Gold Paper layering two to create a 3-D Bow!! The FUN New Deco Edge Dies Set was used to Die Cut some Mint Green Felt and a Stitched Detail to the Cream Cardstock piece!! I LOVE how those details add a touch of Whimsy!! The Sentiment was Stamped and Embossed from the Holiday Cheer Stamp Set using some Brown Embossing Powder!! Some Pretty Pink Posh Gold Sequins and some Mini Gold Stars were added to finish off the Card!!
THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and I hope you have a FABULOUS Weekend!!

I'm also Linking up to

Word Art Wednesday Challenge #314-#315


Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes


Work It Wednesday: New

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA    =)

Calling All Sistahs December Challenge CAS08!!

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HELLO!! =)
I'm here today for the New Challenge over on the Calling All Sistahs Blog!!
EVERY Month on the 18th we'll be sharing a New Inspiration Challenge Photo!!
Lets take a look at the NEW Calling All Sistahs December Encouragement Challenge CAS08!!

I've used the Sugar Plum Fairy
Joy
Ballerina Fri Die Set

I Started by Stamping and Embossing the Noel Sentiment from the Joy Stamp Set!! I Masked the Snowflake off to Emboss it in White!! Then added some Lucky Clover Distress Ink!! I Stamped and Embossed the Ballerina from the Sugar Plum Fairy Stamp Set using some Red WoW Glitter Embossing Powder!! I used the coordinating Ballerina Fri Die Set!! I Stamped and Embossed a Few of the Smaller Snowflakes in the Background and Splattered some Snow Summit and Black Diamond ColoriQue Ink in the Background!! Adhered my Sentiment Panel and the Ballerina with Foam Tap and my Card was done!!

Each month, on the 18th we will have an inspiration photo and challenge to spark your creativity.  You can use the photo or the colors or both to create your card to encourage, bless or lift the spirits of the recipient.  Then link up here by June 13th for your chance to win a $25 gift code from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps to use in their online store!!  You can use any product you wish, but if you are chosen and your card has a stamp or die from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps, your prize will be doubled!!!!!!

Rules:

1. Make an Encouragement Card using the Inspiration Photo or Color Collection or Both.
2. Link up by 12am EST on the 13th to be eligible to WIN.
3. Any products welcomed.  You are not required to use CAS-ual Fridays Stamps on your card, but if you do and your card is chosen, Michele will double your prize!!

 

 Don't forget to use coupon code encourage17 at checkout for 15% off your order!! =)

                THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today and I hope you'll join for the Calling All Sistahs December Encouragement Challenge CAS08!!
I CAN'T WAIT to see what you create!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA    =)

December Calling All Sistahs Reminder Post!!!

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HELLO!!
I'm here today for the Calling All Sistahs Reminder Blog Post!!

It's the 17th which means it time for our monthly reminder to get the girls checked and in case you missed my crafty news earlier, I have been asked to join the Encouragement Squad at CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!! There is a code below where you can get 15% off your purchase of stamps or dies so be sure to take advantage of that!!  =)

Now back to the reminder, Breast Cancer can be beaten if caught early so please get your Mammograms!!  I lost my Mother-In-Law 3 Years ago to Breast Cancer, so I KNOW how IMPORTANT it is to find it EARLY!! You can also help by purchasing any of the Calling All Sistahs line where 50% of the proceeds go to help research for a cure!!

Today I've created a SWEET Card with a Winter Feel!!

I've used the

Word Ribbon

Joy
Sugar Plum Fairy
Ruffled Ribbon Fri Dies

 I wanted a BEAUTIFUL Sparkling Snowflake background, so I Stamped and Embossed the Snowflake Images from both the Joy and Sugar Plum Fairy Stamp Sets, then I Embossed them with WoW Glitter Embossing Powder!! I added some Shine and Dimension to several of the Snowflake Centers using Pretty Pink Posh Snowflake Sequins and some Tonic Studios Nuvo Glitter Drops!! I Stamped and Embossed the Word Ribbon Image and then Die Cut it out using the Ruffled Ribbon Fri Dies! I uses WoW Gold Pearl Glitter Embossing Powder and I just LOVE the look against those Snowflakes!! I Embossed some Cardstock using the same WoW Gold Pearl Glitter Embossing Powder and then Die Cut the Ribbon Die from Studio Katia!! I added a Star Sequin , and Snowflake Sequin and  the same Tonic Studios Nuvo Drops to finish it all off!!

Don't forget to use coupon code encourage17 at checkout for 15% off your order!! =)

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today and PLEASE CHECK yourself!!
Early Detection is the BEST Prevention!! I hope you'll join us tomorrow for the Calling All Sistahs December Challenge!!Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!  
   
I'm also linking up to the

Inspired by All the Things #76


Word Art Wednesday Challenge #312-#313

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)

Hot Cocoa Kind of Day w/ Newton's Nook Designs!! =)

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HELLO!!
I'm up on the Newton's Nook Designs Blog today with a YUMMY Holiday Hot Cocoa Card!!
I'm also paying along with the WINTER Coffee Lovers Blog Hop too! If you haven't linked up to this fun hop, make sure you pop over to play along!! There are so many AWESOME Prizes up for grabs, from SEVERAL AMAZING Sponsors including one from Newton's Nook Designs!!

 

 

 

The weather is getting COLDER!! One thing we like to do at our house on Cold Days is get warmed up with a YUMMY Cup of Hot Chocolate!! DELICIOUS!!  =)

I just LOVE LOVE LOVE the NEW Cup of Cocoa Stamp Set!! This set has a whole bunch of FUN Mug images!! I knew I wanted to create my own Patterned Paper!! I used almost all of the Images to Stamped and Emboss all over the background using Black Onyx Ink and Clear Embossing Powder!! I added some ColoiQue Black Diamond Ink Splatters to add some Texture!! Then I chose to Highlight the BEAUTIFUL Snowflake Mug in the center of my card!! I used Copic Markers in (R22, R29 & R89) to Color the Mug to match the Plaid Lawn Fawn Paper I used for the Waffle Flower Scalloped Circle Die Cut Frame!! A little Studio Katia Crystal Gem was added to the Center of the Snowflake on the Mug for some added Sparkle!! For the center of the Frame I used Tumbled Glass Distress Ink to add a POP of Color and Distressed it with some Water Splatters!! I Stamped and Embossed Three Snowflake Images form the Sweater Weather Stamp Set with some Lawn Fawn White Embossing Powder!! The Largest Snowflake actually matches the Snowflake on the Mug!! ;) I added the "It's a Hot Chocolate kind of day" sentiment also from the Cup of Cocoa Stamp Set and Embossing it in Lawn Fawn White Embossing Powder on a little Reverse Confetti Midnight Cardstock banner cut from the Frames & Flags Die Set!! To Finish my Card of I used Tonic Studios Aqua Glitter Pen to color the Cool Whipped Topping and add some Nuvo Drops in Berry Red and Sunlit Meadow Glitter Drops!!  I LOVE the look of the Black and White Background with the POP of colors!!

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by I hope you feel INSPIRED and have ENJOYED my Card Idea for today!! Make sure you head over to the Coffee Lover's Blog to find out how you can link up your card to play along -- There are a TONS of Prizes, including one from Newton's Nook Designs!!

Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

 

I'm also Linking up to the

Word Art Wednesday Challenge ~ Anything Goes

 

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Christmas/Winter Holidays

 

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES

LARISSA   =)

Winter Coffee Lover Blog Hop w/ Newton's Nook Designs!! =)

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HELLO & HAPPY Monday!!

Today I'm playing along with the WINTER Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!!

There are going to be TONS of fun Prizes too - 

including a $25 store credit from Newton's Nook Designs!!

You can head over to the Coffee Lovers Blog for more details on how to play along! 

 

Here's what I created:

With the Holiday Season upon us I like to try and find ways to make Gifts that I can give not just for the Holidays, but throughout the year using my MOST beloved Stamped Images!! If you follow me you know I also LOVE to make Jewelry, so why not combine the two!!??

I Started by Die Cutting the Cup of Cocoa Die Set from some Grafix Shrink Film and then Stamped the Image from the Cup of Cocoa Stamp Set using MFT Hybrid Black Ink and used my Copic Markers to Color the pieces!! I used a Heat Gun to Shrink them and then I used the Quick Dry Aleene's Jewelry & Metal Glue to add the Metal 8mm Earring Rounds onto the backs of both pair!! In hind Sight, I'd use a Smaller Earring Round, but that's all I had on hand!!

For the Tag I used the Fancy Edges Tag Die Set!! I layered the Scalloped Tops for a FUN Design using Reverse Confetti Avocado Card Stock!! I Die Cut some of the other pieces for the Special Pieces in order to add the Earrings to the Tags so they are Supported well!! I Stamped and Embossed the Sentiments from the Newton's Candy Cane Stamp Set on the bottom of my Tags!! I plan on giving them as gifts to one if my SWEET Friends who just LOVES Coffee!!

 

If you haven't checked out this set yet, here's an image

of the Cup of Cocoa Stamp Set:

 

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by I hope you feel INSPIRED and have ENJOYED my Gift Idea for today, sharing other ways you can use those beloved Stamps of yours!! Make sure you head over to the Coffee Lover's Blog to find out how you can link up your card to play along -- There are a TONS of Prizes, including one from Newton's Nook Designs!!

Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

 

I'm also linking up to

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Gift It

 

Word Art Wednesday Challenge ~ Anything Goes

 

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Christmas/Winter Holidays

 

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES

LARISSA   =)

 

Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop w/ Paper Sweeties!! =)

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HELLO!!
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I'm here with the Coffee Lovers Winter Blog Hop using some pretty SWEET Paper Sweeties Products!! I've used the AWESOME Image and Sentiment from the But First Coffee Stamp Set, along with the Circle Scalloped Frame Die!!

I Stamped and Embossed the Images to create a Patterned Paper Card Base!! ColoriQue Black Diamond Ink Splatters add to the Design!! I Die Cut the Patterned Paper from the Circle Scalloped Frame Die!! Inking the Center of the Frame with some Tumbled Glass Distress Ink!! THe Main Image was Stamped and Embossed and Colored with Copic Markers!! Then I added some Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen and Morning Dew Nuvo Drops!! Some Red Berry and Mustard Nuvo Drops where added for a Visual Triangle!! A few Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Star Sequins finish off the Design!!
Paper Sweeties is one of the AMAZING Sponsors!! 
Graciously donating a SUPER SPONSOR PRIZE:

 
 and a FLASH SPONSOR PRIZE:

I CAN'T WAIT to see what you create!!
THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and I hope you have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA     =)

Deck the Halls with Inky Paws Blog Hop w/ Newton's Nook Designs!! =)

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HELLO!!

Welcome to the Deck the Halls with Inky Paws Blog Hop!! You're in for a "REAL" Treat today as there are SEVERAL Special Designers joining us to give you some EXTRA Inspiration for those last minute Holiday Projects, plus a SPECIAL Die Set with Purchase for a limited time!!

I have SEVERAL Projects to share,  so lets jump right in!! =)

My First Project today uses the Newton's Nook Designs "Snowfall Stencil" and the "All Aboard for Christmas" Stamp Set and the coordinating "All Aboard for Christmas" Die Set!!

Here's a look at the entire Set!!

If you MISSED the Release Week of this Set FULL of AMAZING Inspiration, here's the Link!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this SWEET Set and think there are SO MANY ways you could use it!!  

 

I Stamped and Embossed the Images and Die Cut them using the coordinating Die Set!! I wanted to create a FUN Scene so I masked the Track area and used Gathered Twigs Distress Ink, to ink it up!! For the Sky I used Tumbled Glass Distress Ink to Ink my Sky and then inked the "Snowfall Stencil" for the look of Falling Snow again using Tumbled Glass Distress Ink!! Some Water Droplets add texture and then I added some ColoriQue Snow Summit Ink Splatters for Snow!! I created the Railroad by Die Cutting a MFT Fence Die from some Distress Watercolor Paper and Inking it with Ground Espresso Distress Ink!! I cut part of the Fence away to create a Symmetrical Track!! I LOVE the way it looks and its exactly the right Scale for the Images!! I Colored the Images with Copic Markers added some Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen, then used some Morning Dew Nuvo Drops for some added Dimension!!  

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    I'm SUPER BLESSED to have an AMAZINGLY Talented Lil' Crafting Buddy!!

He WANTED to create a Project for the Blog Hop today too!!   =)

He's as EXCITED as I am to get the AWESOME New Products each Month and likes to create Cards right along beside me!! He's ALWAYS SO HAPPY and likes to send HAPPY Mail with the Cards he creates!! So I just had to share this Card Greyson made using the  "All Aboard for Christmas" Stamp Set!! He does it ALL!! He Stamped it using the Misti Stamping Tool and Colored it in using my Copic Markers!!   =)  He even Autographed this one, so his Teacher will know he made it!! She'll be getting this Card with her Christmas Gift!! SHSHSH!! 

Here he is holding a DT Package I received FULL of the Release Products, and Coloring his Card!! The last Picture is the Finished Card!! I may be Bias, but not bad for a 4 yr. old, right!!??  ;)

My Second Card for today is one I had in mind after being INSPIRED by a Video I saw Stephanie Klauck shared showcasing a Card Design Francine had made!!

I've used the "Winter Woofs" Set!! Here's a look at the entire Set and a Link for even more Inspiration using it!!

 

Isn't it FUN!!?? I knew I wanted to create a Ice Skating Pond for the Puppy to be on and I used SEVERAL NND Products to build my Design!! The Sweet Dog is from the "Winter Woofs" Stamp Set and I've used the coordinating "Winter Woofs" Die Set!! I Stamped and Embossed the Image and colored with Copic Markers!! It's hard to see in the photo, but I added some Tonic Studio Aqua Shimmer Pen for some Sparkle to the Scarf and the Blades of the Ice Skates!! I've used the "Whispering Pines" Stamp Set to create my Forest Background!! Inking the Images with Distress Oxide Inks in several Colors (Peeled Paint, Lucky Clover, Mustard Seed, and Vintage Photo) to get a Dimensional look to the Trees, then I Embossed them with Clear Embossing Powder!! I used the Sky Borders Die Set to create the look of a Fluffy Snow Edge surrounding the Pond!! I Stamped and Embossed my Sentiment from the Winter Woofs Stamp Set onto one of the NEW Flag Dies from the Frames & Flags Die Set!! I Stamped and Embossed the Snow Flakes also from this Set and added some Studio Katia Crystals to the Centers for some Sparkle!! Some Water Droplets and ColoriQue Snow Summit Ink Splatters add to the Snowy Feel!! For one finishing touch to my Ice Skating Pond I Die Cut the Stitched Heart Trail Die from the Lawn Fawn Set into the Clear Embossed Ice Skating Pond!! I wanted it to look as though the Puppy had created it with his Ice Skates in the Ice while Ice Skating!! SQUEAL!! I just LOVE LOVE LOVE the way it looks and its the little details like this that I think finish off a FUN Scene!!

 

Enter to Win Deck the Halls with Inky Paws Hop Prizes!! 

We will be choosing two lucky winners to win a $20 store credit for Newton's Nook Designs online shop! To enter, just leave comments on the Design Team Member and Special Guest blogs (see list below)! Two winners will be chosen at random from the collective blogs in the blog hop. 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 Sunday, December 10th at 9 pm EST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the NND blog on Monday, December 11th.

Deck the Halls with Inky Paws Blog Hop List:

Newton's Nook Designs Amy Tsuruta
Kay Miller
Yoonsun Hur
Michelle Short
Nina-Marie Trapani
Amanda Bodine
Holly Endress
Ellen Haxelmans
Larissa Heskett  <----You are hereSamantha Mann
Juliana Michaels
Naki Rager
Maria Russell
Jennifer Timko
Tatiana Trafimovich

 

Deck the Halls with Inky Paws Special!! 

Newton's Nook Designs is also releasing a NEW Exclusive Peppermint Die Set today! This fun new die set will only be available at Newton's Nook Designs shop and you can get it for FREE this week with a $50 purchase! Offer is valid until Friday, December 15th, or while supplies last. This new die set is also available for purchase for $8.99.

For an EXTRA SPECIAL Set of Projects for your last minute Gift Giving Ideas, I've made some CUTE Earrings using the NEW Peppermint Die Set that is FREE with any $50.00 purchase or can be Purchased for $8.99!! If you follow me you know I also LOVE LOVE LOVE to make Jewelry!! So I created two pairs of Earring and a SWEET way to present them as a Gift!!

 

 

I Started by Die Cutting the Peppermint Die Set from some Shrink Plastic and then used my Copic Markers to Color the pieces!! I used a Heat Gun to Shrink them and then glued them together using E-6000 Glue!! I used the Quick Dry Aleene's Jewelry & Metal Glue to add the Candy Wrapper Edges onto the one pair of Earrings and the Metal 8mm Earring Rounds onto the backs of both pair!!

For the Tags I used the Fancy Edges Tag Die Set!! I layered the Scalloped Tops for a FUN Design!! I Die Cut some of the other pieces for the Special Pieces in order to add the Earrings to the Tags so they are Supported well!! I Stamped and Embossed the Sentiments from the Newton's Candy Cane Stamp Set on the bottom of my Tags!! I plan on giving them as gifts for my Nieces!!

 

I hope you feel INSPIRED and have ENJOYED the Projects I've shared today!!??

I've LINKED to all of the NND Products I've used and they are available in the Newton's Nook Designs Shop!! I hope you'll HOP along for more AMAZING Inspiration and chances to WIN!!

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

 

I'm also linking up to

CAS-ual  Fridays Challenge #188 ~ Winter Blues

 

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Gift It

 

Word Art Wednesday Challenge ~ Anything Goes

 

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge ~ Icy Inspiration

 

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES

LARISSA   =)