Thursday, May 31, 2018

Spring + Summer Coffee Lovers Bloghop w/ CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!! =)

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HELLO!!  
Sharing another Card for the Spring + Summer Coffee Lovers Bloghop!!
I'm using some of my FAVORITE CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Products!! 

I took my Color Inspiration from the NEW Color Throwdown Challenge #495!! 


I Started by Stamping and Embossing the Heart to Heart Background Stamp with White Embossing Powder onto my Cardbase!! I Stamped and Embossed the Images from the Serendipi-Tea Stamp Set and used the coordinating Tea Pot Fri-Dies!! Then used Copic Markers to Color them!! I added some Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen to the Hearts and then added some White Gel Pen Details and some Morning Dew Nuvo Drops to the Coffee inside the Cup!! I Stamped and Embossed the Sentiment using some WoW Embossing Powder in Gold Pearl Sparkling Embossing Powder on a Black Banner and then added some to the Rim of the Pot using a Quicky Glue Pen and heat set!! I added some ColoriQue Black Diamond Ink Splatters and several Pretty Pink Posh Jewels to finish off the background!! A Strip of Gold Foiled Patterned Paper was added along with a Black Scalloped Trim to finish off the Design!!
   
THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today!! I hope you
have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!

I'm linking up



COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Spring + Summer Coffee Lovers Bloghop w/ Paper Sweeties!! =)

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HELLO!! 
Sharing another Card for the Spring + Summer Coffee Lovers Bloghop!!
I'm using some of my FAVORITE Paper Sweeties Products!! 
I started by Stamping and Embossing the Images from the You Warm My Heart Stamp Set and a Flower Image from the Sending Sweet Thoughts Stamp Set onto my Cardbase to create a Bold Design!! Then I Stamped the COFFEE word in MFT Grout Grey Ink to finish off the Background Stamping!! I splattered some ColoriQue Black Diamond Ink and added some Studio Katia Iridescent Crystals along with some Tonic Studio Nuvo Drops to finish off the Design!! For the Focal Point I Die Cut the Circle Scalloped Frames Die 3 times from some Distress Watercolor Paper and once from some Plaid Patterned Paper!! I Inked the Center with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink and added Water Splatters!! Then Adhered my Images that were Die Cut using the coordinating You Warm My Heart Dies and colored with Copic Markers!! I Stamped and Embossed the Flower Image also from the Sending Sweet Thoughts Stamp Set and Die Cut it out using the coordinating Sending Sweet Thoughts Die Set!! I Stamped and Embossed the Sentiment with White Embossing Powder onto a Black Banner and adhered it onto the bottom of the Circle Scalloped Frame and my Card was finished!! I LOVE the way it turned out!!  


 Paper Sweeties is also offering 10% off your entire full-price purchase coupon that you can use during the hop to get yourself some new goodies at a discount!!

I'm also Linking up 


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LARISSA     =)

Monday, May 28, 2018

Spring + Summer Coffee Lovers Bloghop w/ Newton's Nook Designs!! =)

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HELLO!! 
Sharing my FIRST Card for the Spring + Summer Coffee Lovers Bloghop!!
I'm using some of my FAVORITE Newton's Nook Designs Products and I LOVE the way my Card turned out!!

I've used Images from the Sending Hugs Stamp Set and the coordinating Sending Hugs Die Set, the Frozen Friends Stamp Setthe Bunny Hop Stamp Set, and the Newton's Support Stamp Set, and the Cup of Cocoa Stamp Set along with the the Essential Alphabet Dies and the NEW Frameworks Die Set were used to create the Coffee Window!! I wanted to create a FUN Background with my Sentiment!! I LOVE the way it turned out!! I thought the "Stay Strong" Sentiment was PERFECT, so I stamped it randomly onto my Background using some MFT Grout Grey Ink!! Then I Stamped and Embossed the other Images randomly to fill in the Space!! I added the Steam Image to the Little Cups using MFT Grout Grey Ink and then I added some ColoriQue Black Diamond Ink Splatters and a few Tonic Studio Nuvo Drops along with some Pretty Pink Posh Rose Gold Jewels!! I Die Cut seven Frames from some Gina K Designs Black Onyx Cardstock and then created the COFFEE Window by Embossing the Frame Image onto some Gina K Design White Cardstock and then I Cut the Image out and Die Cut the COFFEE Letters out of the center of the Frame!! Then I adhered two of the Black Frame ontop of the Coffee Die Cut panel and 5 of the Frames on the bottom side to create a raised Window!! I Stamped and Embossed the Kitty Image and the Cup Image colored them with Copic Markers and Adhered them to the from of the Frame!!
This card makes me SMILE and I HOPE it'll make someone else SMILE too!!

I also just wanted to mention quick that they're having a SALE this weekend at Newton's Nook Designs if you want to check it out!

I'm also Linking up 



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LARISSA     =)

Unicorn Blooms Birthday Card using Reverse Confetti Products!! =)

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SQUEAL!!
Stopping in to share a Card I've made using the Reverse Confetti Banner In Bloom Stamp Set and the coordinating Banner In Bloom Die Set along with my FAVORITE Lacy Scallop Frame Die Set and Images from the Unicorn Wishes Stamp Set and the coordinating Unicorn Wishes Die Set!! I'm playing along with the NEW Stock your Stash Challenge!! The theme was Birthday and I needed a SPECIAL Card for a SWEET Friend!! So I wanted it to have a Magical, but Grown Up feel!! 

I started by Stamping and Embossing the Flower Cluster Images to create a FUN Background!! After Coloring the Images with Copic Markers I added some Gold Paint Splatters!! I Die Cut the Lacy Scallop Frame Die Set from some Reverse Confetti Midnight Cardstock!! I Stamping and Embossing the Banner In Bloom Image and Die Cutting it out!! Colored it with Copic Markers and then Embossed the Sentiment with some ColorBox Gold Glitter Embossing Powder!! I wanted the Flowers to REALLY POP so I added some Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen!! In real Life its just SO BEAUTIFUL with the way that it Shimmers when the Light Hits it!! =) Next I Stamped and Embossed two Unicorn Images and Die Cut it out using the coordinating Dies!! I wanted some Dimension so I Decided to Fussy Cut the Nose, Mane and Tail, the Horn and the heart so I could layer them on top of the Unicorn Image for a 3-D look!! I even cut an extra flower from the Banner In Bloom Image so I could add a Flower to the Unicorns Ear!! I used Tonic Studio Aqua Shimmer Pen and some Nuvo Drops for even more Sparkle and Dimension!! I Die Cut a Scallop Lace Circle and Inked it with some Tumbled Glass Distress Ink and water splatters!! Created my Scene and my Card was Done!! 

I'm also linking up 






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LARISSA    =)



Friday, May 18, 2018

Calling All Sistahs May Encouragement Challenge CAS13!!

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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 AllSistahs May Encouragement Challenge CAS13!!




I've used the Heart to Heart Stamp Set and the Peace and Comfort Stamp Set!! I wanted to use Therm O Web Deco Foils to mimic the BEAUTIFUL colors of the Inspiration photo!! So the Lapis Watercolor Foil was the PERFECT Choice!! For the first Card I Stamped and Embossed the Heart to Heart Stamp onto some Distress Watercolor Paper!! Then I layered the Lapis Watercolor Foil over the the Stamped and Embossed Image and ran it through my Laminating Machine!! Then I Stamped and Embosssed the Sentiment onto another piece of Distress Watercolor Paper and trimmed it down!! I added some ColoriQue Black Diamond Ink Splatters and added some Tonic Studios Nuvo Drops that coordinated with the Lapis Watercolor Foil!! In Real Life it looks so AWESOME!! For the Next Card I used the Negative of the Foil after I removed it from the Heart to Heart Piece!! Its one thing I LOVE about Foiling!! You can create 2 Cards (or More) with one Technique!! 
I Die Cut a Piece of Deco Foil Toner Paper to fit the size of an A2 Card!!  Then placed the Negative Foil Piece over the Toner Paper and ran it through the Laminating Machine!! I created the same Sentiment piece and adhered it to the Card!! To finish both cards off I trimmed a thin strip of Gina K Designs Black Cardstock and adhered it to the edge of the Foiled strips to make them POP!! 

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 May Encouragement Challenge CAS13!!
CAN'T WAIT to see what you create!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Newton's Nook Designs May Release 2018 ~ "Newton Loves Boxes" & "Newton's Donut"!! =)

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                           Hello!!
                               SQUEAL!!
                                     I'm here with Day 4 of the 
               Newton's Nook Designs May Release 2018!! 
                            Today we're showcasing the NEW  
        Newton Loves Boxes” Stamp Set + coordinating 
"Newton Loves BoxesDie Set and "Newton’s Donut" Stamp Set + coordinating "Newton’s Donut" Die Set!! 
                  Let's take a look at the AWESOME New Products!!

For my First Card I saw an Inspiration Photo with a cat in a Box in a pool and the Sentiment said "This SUCKS"!! HEHEHEHE!! I wanted to do something Similar, but for a Graduation Card!! I used an MFT Rays Stencil for my background using Scattered Straw and Tumbled Glass Distress Inks!! For the Waves, I've Die Cut them using the NND Sea Borders Die Set!! Three from Cardstock and one from Vellum!! Then used Distress Inks in Ocean and Faded Jeans!! I Stamped and Embossed the Image and used Copic Markers to color them in!! I wanted some writting on the Box so I Stamped and Embossed the "In the Sea" from the "Tranquil Tides" Stamp Set!! Then added some Sunglasses from the "Newton's Summer Vacation" Stamp Set!! I added a few Mini Stars to the Lenses and added some Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen and Morning Dew Nuvo Drops for even more Sparkle and Dimension!! In real life they are SO FUN!! I Stamped and Embossed the Sentiment form the "Message In a Bottle" Stamp Set in both Black and White to make it POP off the Card!! The Anchor was made using Shrink Plastic!! I Stamped the Anchor Image onto Shrink Plastic and then Die Cut it out using the "Message In a Bottle" Die Set which is from the same Set!! The Bird is from the "Newton's Birdbath" Stamp Set!! A few Pretty Pink Posh Crystal Clear Sequins with Morning Dew Nuvo Drops added to the Center finish off my Card Design!! 
I hope this makes you SMILE as much as it did me!!?? 

I wanted to make a FUN Shaker Card!! I thought a Box of Half a Dozen Donuts would be PERFECT!! I started by Die Cutting the Frame for the Donut Box!! Then I Stamped and Embossed the Images and colored them in using Copic Markers!! I added Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen and then Morning Dew Nuvo Drops to the Frosting!! I adhered them inside the Box once they were dry and added some Honeybee Stamps Sprinkle Confetti!! It's SO PERFECT for this Set!! I also added a Box from the "Papa Bear" Stamp Set and then used an Action Waubbler to Newton so it looks like he's Dangling from the Box of Donuts!! I Inked the Card Base with Tumbled Glass Distress Ink and added some ColoriQue Black Diamond Ink Splatter and Stamped ad Embossed the Sentiment!! Such a FUN Card that could be used for any occasion, or just because!! 


For my last Card, I Stamped and Embossed a FUN Black and White Background using the Donut Image!! Then I added some ColoriQue Black Diamond Ink Splatters!! I Die Cut the Circle Dies (one from White and one from Black Gina K Designs Cardstock) Then I Stamped and Embossed my Sentiment!! I also Stamped and Embossed the Newton Image and 2 Bows from the "Papa Bear" Stamp Set (showcased yesterday)!! I used the coordinating Dies to Die Cut them out after coloring them with Copic Markers!! I added Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen and then Morning Dew Nuvo Drops to the Frosting!! I used an Action Waubbler to Newton so it looks like he's Dangling from the Circle and to finish it off I added more Tonic Studios Nuvo Drops in a Rainbow of Colors!!  

Would you like to win the Newton Loves Boxes” 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 May 17th at 9pm EST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, May 18th. 
Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today!! I CAN'T WAIT to share the rest of the Release with you!!
The New Products will be available on Friday May 18th!! 

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA     =)