Friday, March 30, 2018

Toucan Love w/ Newton's Nook Designs!! =)

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HELLO & HAPPY FRIDAY!!  
I'm up on the Newton's Nook Designs Blog today sharing this SWEET Toucan Love Card!!
I Started by Stamping and Embossing all of my Images from the Toucan Party Stamp Set and colored them with fun bright colors, using my Copic Markers!! For my background I Stamped and Embossed a bunch of the toucans from the Toucan Party Stamp Set randomly around the card then I added some ColorQue by Lisa Marie Jimenez Black Diamond ink splatter!! Some Tonic Studios Nuvo Drops and Pretty Pink Posh Star Sequins finish off the Background Design!!
 I Die Cut all of the Images out using the coordinating Toucan Party Die Set and added them onto a Waffle Flower Scalloped Die Cut from MFT Yellow Gingham Patterned Paper that I layered with a Black Cardstock Circle and a Distress Tumbled Glass Inked Circle to create a SWEET Scene!! To Finish of the Images, I added some Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen to their beaks and the Flowers then coated their Beaks with some Morning Dew Nuvo Drops and just some Dots of Morning Dew Nuvo Drops to the Centers of the Flowers and I just LOVE how it looks!!
I created a custom sentiment using the word "toucan" from the Toucan Party Stamp Set along with the word "love" from the Sending Hugs Stamp Set and White Heat Embossed it onto a Black Cardstock Banner using the Frames & Flags Die Set!!
 
THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today!! I Hope you have a FABULOUS and BLESSED EASTER WEEKEND!! 
 
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LARISSA    =)

A Couple Challenge w/ Winnie & Walter!! =)

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HELLO!!
I'm stopping in to share a couple cards that I have made for the W&W Rerun #28 Challenge and the March Color Combo Challenge w/ Heather!!

I was inspired by both the Card Shay made and the Card that Caren made!! I wanted to Stamp and Mask to create my own Design!! I also used Water Color to color my Images!! I've used the BEAUTIFUL In Bloom: Addie's Garden and In Boom: Anna's Flora along with the Essentials: Noelle Cutaways Die Set!! Then sentiment was Stamped and Embossed using the Big, the Bold, and the Happy Stamp Set!! A Few Studio Katia Iridescent Crystals finishes off the Designs!!
 
I also made this Card that was inspired by the Card that Kate made!! I wanted to create a Rainbow of Fireworks in the Sky and I Stamped and Embossed the Sentiment at the bottom of the Card!! I used the Sparkle Stamp Set along with the Essentials Audrey Cutaways Die Set!! The Sentiment is from the Party Stamp Set!! I used a RAINBOW of Embossing Powders and a WoW Gold Glitter Embossing Powder!! Then I added some Iridescent Crystals from Studio Katia for the Centers!! I REALLY LOVE the Sparkle of this Card in real Life and I plan on giving it to my Father-In-Law for his Birthday which is close to the 4th of July!! 
 
THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and have a FABULOUS and BLESSED EASTER WEEK/WEEKEND!! 

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LARISSA   =)

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Cards Greyson and I created for a Couple Challenges!! =)

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HELLO!!
I'm here today to share a couple cards for the
Reverse Confetti Sketch for You to Try Sketch # 58!!
I was creating my card when my 5 yr. old Greyson asked if he could create a Card for the Challenge too!!?? I said "SURE, why not"!! He was pretty EXCITED with the idea that he could WIN!! ;)
So lets start with Greyson's Card!!
He used the Reverse Confetti ABC Cover Panel Die and the NEW Honey Bear Stamp Set and the coordinating Honey Bear Die Set!! He also used the Circle N- Scallops Die Set and the Stitched Flag Trio Die Set!! He Stamped and Embossed all of the Images and colored them with Copic Markers!! Then we Die Cut them out using the coordinating Die Set!! Added some Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen and some White and Black Gel Pen Details!! I LOVE the way it turned out and he plans on giving this to his teacher at his Pre-School Graduation coming up in May!! =(
I'm SO NOT READY for him to Graduate and to be heading to Kindergarten next Fall!! I'm gonna MISS my Crafting Buddy!!


Here's my Card and I'm also playing along with the Color Throwdown Challenge #486!!
 
I've used the SWEET Hippity Hoppity Stamp Set and the coordinating Hippity Hoppity Dies along with the NEW  Stitched Rays Cover Panel Die and the Circle N- Scallops Die Set and the Stitched Flag Trio Die Set!! I Stamped and Embossed all of the Images and colored them with Copic Markers!! Then I Die Cut them out using the coordinating Die Set!! I added some Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen, Morning Dew Nuvo Drops and some White and Black Gel Pen Details!! I LOVE the way it turned out!! 

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today and I hope you have a FABULOUS and BLESSED EASTER WEEK/WEEKEND!!

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LARISSA    =)

Greyson and I playing along w/ Paper Smooches and a couple other Challenges!! =)

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HELLO!!
Greyson and I are paying long with the Paper Smooches March Sketch Challenge along with a couple other Challenges!! SO EXCITED to share what we've both created!!  =)

First up is Greyson's Card!! (He's 5 yrs. old if you're New to my Blog)

I think this kid is PRETTY Talented!! (I might be a little bias??  ;) His FAVORITE thing these days is to color with Rainbow Colors and I think he's got this trend down!!?? What do you think!!??
He's used the We Adore You Stamp Set along with the coordinating We Adore You Icons Die Set and the Fun and Flirty Stamp Set!! We Stamped and Embossed the Image and then he colored it using Prisma Colored Pencils and we added some Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen and Morning Dew Nuvo Drops for some Sparkle and Dimension and some Black and White Gel Pen Details along with some Rainbow Patterned Paper by Lawn Fawn and some Studio Katia Iridescent Crystals!! He Stamped the a happy hello sentiment in Grout Grey Ink and ten I helped him Splatter some ColoriQue Ink Splatters by Lisa Marie Jimenez in Black Diamond!! The I Miss Your Face sentiment was Embossed onto Black Cardstock using White Embossing Powder!!

Next is the Card I created!!
I've used the Dainty Flowers Die and the Gift Tags 2 Die Set along with the Courteous Cuties Stamp Set the Courteous Cuties 2 Stamp Set and the coordinating Courteous Cuties Icons Die Set!! I Stamped and Embossed the Bee Image and Colored it with Copic Markers!! I added some Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen and some Morning Dew Nuvo Drops for the Wings!! I also Colored the Flower Die Cut with Copic Markers and added some Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen!! I Layered 3 Die Cuts together!! I stamped and FUN Honey Comb inspired background using the What's the Buzz Sentiment in some Grout Grey Ink and then added some ColoriQue by Lisa Marie Jimenez Ink Splatters in Black Diamond!! I added a Strip of Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper to the bottom of the Card and Stamped and Embossed the Hello Hone Sentiment in White Embossing Powder on Black Cardstock!! I adhered the Tag with a Black mini clothespin and added a Yellow Twine Bow!!

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today and I hope you have a FABULOUS and BLESSED EASTER WEEK/WEEKEND!!

I'm also linking up

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Word Art Wednesday Challenge #328-#329: Anything Goes


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LARISSA    =)

Monday, March 19, 2018

DIY Jar Vases for Spring Flowers, with ColoriQue by Lisa Marie Jimenez!! =)

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HELLO!!
Happy Monday my BEAUTIFUL Friends!!
Who's READY for SPRING!!?? (See my hand raised; Me, Me, Me)
It's Snowing as I write this post, but I'm hoping to INSPIRED you to make it feel more like Spring with a Few DIY Jar Vases that could be used for any Occasion!! I'll be using mine as our Center Pieces for our Easter Celebration!!
I'm up over on the Lisa Marie Jimenez Blog for ColoriQue!! You can find my Post here.
I'm sharing a few Sneak Peeks and I hope you'll go visit to find out more about how I created them!!


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

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LARISSA   =)

Sunday, March 18, 2018

Calling All Sistahs March Encouragement Challenge CAS11!!

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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 Project I've made for the NEW Calling All Sistahs March Encouragement Challenge CAS11!!

 
I've used the  along with the Friendly Flowers Fri-Des Set!!

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 March Encouragement Challenge CAS11!!
I CAN'T WAIT to see what you create!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

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LARISSA   =)

Saturday, March 17, 2018

March Calling All Sistahs Reminder Blog 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!! 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!!
 
SQUEAL!! LOVING how this turned out this!! I've used the
 
 
 
 
Don't forget to use coupon code: cas-comfort 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 NEW Calling All Sistahs March Challenge!! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! 


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LARISSA   =)

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Paper Sweeties March 2018 Blast from the Past Favorites Day 3!! =)

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HELLO!! 
I'm here with Paper Sweeties for the
Paper Sweeties March 2018 Blast from the Past Favorites Day 3!!
Let's take a look at the Products I chose to FEATURE today!!
I've used the
PS-104
PS-60
 
 
I hope you'll stop by to see what the rest of the AMAZING DT have created!!
Michelle Bala
Nancy Salkeld

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!
 
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)

Newton's Nook Designs March Release 2018 ~ Day 4 ~ Birthday Essentials!! =)

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                            Hello!!
                                     SQUEAL!!
                                     I'm here with Day 4, the final day of the
               Newton's Nook Designs March Release 2018!!
                          Today we're showcasing the NEW  
                         "Birthday Essentials" Stamp Set!!
                  Let's take a look at this AWESOME New Set!!  
For my first card today, I just wanted to put the focus on just the AMAZING Sentiments in this Set!! Two of my FAVORITE things are Rainbow Colors and Sparkle!! ;) So of course I HAD to combine them for my Card!! I've used the NND Frames & Flags Die Set for the base of my Card design and then Die Cut some of the Rainbow Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper!! I Die Cut the Center Panel and added a light layer of some Tumbled Glass Distress Ink!! I'm ADDICTED to the WoW Glitter Embossing Powders so I've used several to Emboss the BEAUTIFUL "Celebrate" Sentiment to create a Rainbow!! I then Stamped the "It's You Day" Sentiment in between each of the Celebrate Sentiment using some MFT Grout Grey Ink!! I adhered it all onto a MFT Grey Grout Cardstock A2 Sized Card Base!!
For my last Card today I wanted to showcase the AWESOME New "Holding Happiness" Stamp Set along with the AMAZING Sentiment form the "Birthday Essentials" Stamp Set!! I think its FUN to highlight just certain parts of an Image!! So I Stamped and Embossed the Images onto some Distress Watercolor Paper and then I watercolored the Images using Distress Inks in Spun Sugar and Hickory Smoke!! I added some Spun Sugar Spatters and some ColoriQue by Lisa Marie Jimenez splatters in Black Diamond Ink!! For the Top of my Card I Die Cut the NND Frames & Flags Die Set from Black Cardstock to create my Scalloped Edge and then I Die Cut the Stitched Banner Die from some MFT Grey Grout Cardstock!! I Stamped and Embossed the Sentiment onto it and adhered it to the Right Side of the card!! A Few Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Sequins finish of the Design!!
 
Would you like to win the Birthday Essentials Stamp Set!!??
This stamp set will be given away to ONE lucky winner!! 
Here's how to win: 
Comment on the NND blog and Design Team blogs (see list below)! The winner will be chosen at random from the collective reveal 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 March 15th at 9pm EST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, March 16th. 
 THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today!! I hope you feel inspired and are as EXCITED about the NEW Release as I am!!?? The New Products will be available in the Newton's Nook Designs Store on Friday March16th!!                         SQUEAL!! Who's EXCITED!!??  ;)                    
Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!
 
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA  =)