2019 World Card Making Day Challenge and Giveaway with CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!!

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HELLO CRAFTY FRIENDS!!  

I'm here today with CAS-ual Fridays Stamps for a FUN 
2019 World Card Making Day Challenge!! 

We're CELEBRATING this AMAZING Community of Card Makers with a Challenge and an AMAZING Prize Package!! I hope you'll join us and Play along for a chance to WIN!!

I started by Die Cutting a Piece of the NEW Therm O Web Deco Foil Flock Sheets in Pink Carnation that I adhered to some Cardstock using the Easy Cut Adhesive Sheets and then ran it through my Die Cutting Machine to Burnish it!! I then used the Heart A2 Panel Fri-Die to Die Cut the Flock and I just LOVE the Texture!! I used some Distress Oxide Ink in Picked Raspberry to ink up the edges and I LOVE the way it makes the whole Panel POP!! 

Next I cut a Piece of Patterned Paper to go behind the Panel!! I've been HOARDING this Patterned Paper and thought this would make for the PERFECT card to send to a Friend I'm thinking about, who just lost her mother unexpectedly a few weeks ago!! I wanted to send another card to let her know I've been thinking about her and that she's in my thoughts and prayers!! I Stamped and Embossed the sentiment from the Peaceful Garden Stamp Set onto a Banner Strip and Embossed with some WoW Neutral Shimmer Glitter Embossing Powder!! I LOVE the way it SPARKLES!! 

I added Foam Tape that I cut down onto the back of the Heart A2 Panel and then adhered it the the Patterned Paper!! Added some more Foam Tape to the Banner along with some Twine that I tied into a Bow!! Then adhered it onto the Panel!! A sprinkling of Pretty Pink Posh Iridescent Gems finishes off the Design!! 

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today and I hope you'll join in the FUN for a Chance to both be INSPIRED, and to WIN some AWESOME Prizes!! 
HAPPY World Card Making Day!!

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES 
LARISSA   =) 

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Spring Release Week ~ 5 NEW Stencils!!

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HELLO!!
Welcome to Day 2 of the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Spring Release Week!!
Today we're showcasing the NEW Stencils!! There are 5 NEW Designs ~ Curtis Stencil, Starlequin Stencil, Tin Roof Stencil, Modern Petals Stencil and Bold Trellis Stencil!! 
SQUEAL!! Aren't they AWESOME!!?? I just LOVE ALL of the possibilities and the AMAZING Designs!! 

I've used the BEAUTIFUL Tin Roof Stencil to Ink onto some White Cardstock with Picked Raspberry Distress Ink!! Then I used Spun Sugar Distress Ink for a Tone on Tone look!! I Die Cut an Inside Out Stitched Circle for a Window and Stamped and Embossed my Sentiment from the Peaceful Garden Stamp Set at the bottom of the Card!!

I wanted a BEAUTIFUL Floral Cluster for the Left hand side of the Window so I Die Cut White Cardstock and used Distress Inks to Ink them!! I used the Garden Fri-Dies!! Scatter Straw and Carved Pumpkin were used for the Flowers, Spun Sugar and Picked Raspberry for the little Blooms, Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn for the Leaves!! Then I added some Studio Katia Irridescent Crystals for the center of the Larger Flowers and scattered a few around the Cluster!! I used Blizzard Glitter Nuvo Drops for the Center of the Little Blooms and thing the Sparkle finishes of the Designs!! I adhered the Panel to a Die Cut Scalloped Frame Die Cut from some Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper with Foam Tape for some Dimension and I LOVE the way it turned out!! 

I've used the BEAUTIFUL Starlequin Stencil to Ink onto some White Cardstock with Peacock Feathers Distress Ink!! Then I used Tumbled Glass Distress Ink for a Tone on Tone look!! I Die Cut an Inside Out Stitched Circle for a Window and Stamped and Embossed my Sentiment from the BushyTailed Stamp Set inside the Stenciled Window!!

I wanted a BEAUTIFUL Floral Cluster for the Left hand side of the Window so I Die Cut White Cardstock and used Distress Inks to Ink them!! I used the Garden Fri-Dies!! Scatter Straw and Carved Pumpkin were used for the Flowers, Tumbled Glass and Peacock Feathers was used for the little Blooms, Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn for the Leaves!! Then I added some Studio Katia Irridescent Crystals for the center of the Larger Flowers and scattered a few around the Cluster!! I used Blizzard Glitter Nuvo Drops for the Center of the Little Blooms and thing the Sparkle finishes of the Designs!! I adhered the Panel to a Die Cut Scalloped Frame Die Cut from some Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper with Foam Tape for some Dimension and I LOVE the way it turned out!! 

For TONS of AMAZING Inspiration make sure you stop by the rest of the AMAZING DT Blogs to see what they've created!! Also make sure to visit the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Blog for a chance to WIN and shop the NEW Products in the CFS Shop!! You can also use my  discount code LARISSASENTME to SAVE 15%!! WHOOP WHOOP!! 

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today and I hope you'll come back tomorrow for a look at the NEW Stencils!! You're gonna LOVE them!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES

LARISSA   =) 

CAS-ual Fridays Stamps & Coffee Loving Cardmakers Collaboration Blog Hop!!

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Hello Crafty Friends!!
Happy Friday!!
Today I'm here with CAS-ual Fridays Stamps and the Coffee Loving Cardmakers Blog DT to share some Coffee Themed inspiration!! You also have a chance to WIN 1 of 3 $25.00 Gift Certificates to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Store!!

So Grab a Cup of your FAVORITE Beverage and Hop Along with us!!
You should be coming here from Nora Noll's Blog!!
(if not just Click the Links below to Hop along)

I started by creating a BEAUTIFUL Fall Background!! I didn't have the Patterned Paper I wanted, so I created my own using the Falling Leaves Stencil from Newton's Nook Designs and some Distress Inks!! (Candie Apple, Barn Door, Carved Pumpkin, Rusty Hinge, Mustard Seed, Peeled Paint and Forest Moss) I Embossed over the Leaves with some WoW Ultra Fine Clear Embossing Powder and then I was able to apple Tumbled Glass Distress Ink over my entire background!! Then I Die Cut 3 Circles, one from Dark Brown Woodgrain Patterned Paper, One from Kraft Cardstock and one from White Cardstock!! I inked the background of the White Cardstock Circle with Tumbled lass Distress Ink to make it match my Background!! Then adhered them all together!! 

I used the CAS-ual Fridays Coffee Cup Fri-Dies to Die Cut my Coffee Mug from some Patterned Paper!! I inked the edges with some Hickoy Smoke Distress Ink to make it POP off the background and used Copic Markers to Color the Coffee inside of the Cup!! Then added some Tonic Studios Morning Dew Nuvo Drops over the top to make it look more like Coffee!! I wanted to add a Sunflower so I Stamped and Embossed the Flower form the Pretty Posies Stamp Set and then used the coordinating Posies Fri-Dies to Die Cut it out!! I Colored it with Copic Markers and then added some Morning Dew Nuvo Drops to the center of the Flower for a more realistic look!! The Leaves were Stamped and Embossed using the Peaceful Garden Stamp Set and colored with Copic Markers before I Die Cut them out using the Garden Fri-Die Set!! I Stamped and Embossed the Sentiment onto a Dark Brown Woodgrain Patterned Paper Banner using the "Happy Thoughts" Sentiment also from the Peaceful Garden Stamp Set in WoW White Embossing Powder!! I LOVE the way it turned out!! FALL is my FAVORITE Season, so this just makes me HAPPY!! 😄

THANKS SO MUCH for joining us today!! I hope you'll hop along and comment to WIN 1 of 3 $25.00 Gift Certificates to the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Store!! Commenting to close on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 11:55 pm pacific.  Winners to be posted on the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps + Coffee Loving Cardmakers blog on Saturday, October 27th.
Just follow the links below!!

Happy Hopping!! 

Your next stop will be Shona Chambers Blog !!

An InLinkz Link-up

Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)

June 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!!

I started by creating my background!! I LOVE that stencils can add interest, without distracting away from the Images!! I used a Stencil from MFT and Spun Sugar Distress Ink!! Then I added some more Distress Ink to blend out the Stenciled design alittle bit!! Water droplets add even more texture!! Then to finish it off I added some ColoriQue Black Diamond Ink Splatters!! I Die Cut the Ruffled Ribbon from some Text Patterned Paper and layered it with 5 more Die Cuts to add some dimension!! I used some Cream cardstock to blend with the base color of the Patterned Paper!! Then I Stamped and Embossed the Flower Images from the Best Day Ever!! I used Copic Markers to color them in and cut the out using the coordinating Best Day Ever Fri-Dies!! I added some Studio Katia Iridescent Crystals to the Center of the Flowers!! I Die Cut the Leaves from some Distress Inked Cardstock using the Garden Fri Dies!! I Stamped and Embossed the BEAUTIFUL Sentiment on the bottom of the card using Peaceful Garden!! To finish off my design, I added a few more 

Studio Katia Iridescent Crystals!! 

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 June Challenge CAS14!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! 

I'm also linking up

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Frame It

Word Art Wednesday #338-#339 Challenge: Anything Goes

30 Day Coloring Challenge w/ The Daily Marker

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES

LARISSA   =)