CAS-ual Fridays Stamps July Release ~ Partly Cloudy Stencil!!

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Hello Crafty Friends!! 

I'm here for Day 3 of the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps July Release!! Today I'm showcasing the NEW Partly Cloudy  Stencil and I just LOVE this NEW Stencil and ALL of the Possibilities!! 

Here's a Look at the NEW Partly Cloudy Stencil!!

Here's the Project I've created for today!! 

I Started by Die Cutting a Panel for my Focal Point Stenciled Scene!! I Placed the Stencil over the Panel and Inked the Cloud Borders using Salvaged Patina Distress Ink!! Then I Inked the Sun using Fossilized Amber, Carved Pumpkin and Rusty Hinge Distress Oxide Inks!! I created a FUN Layered Sun my rotating the Stencil and I LOVE how it looks!! 

Next I Inked the Rainbow!! I wanted it too look like it was coming from behind the Clouds, so I had to do some Masking with Purple Tape in order to extend some of the Rainbow Arches!! I think it was worth the extra work and LOVE how it came out!! I Inked with Festive Berries, Carved Pumpkin, Mustard Seed and Mowed Lawn Distress Inks!! 

I Stamped and Embossed the Sentiment from the Pretty Posies Stamp Set and then added some Trinity Stamps Fairy Rocks Rhinestones for some Sparkle!! Then I adhered the Stenciled Panel to a Sunny Studios Stamps Gingham Patterned Paper Panel and adhered the entire Panel to an A2 White Cardstock Cardbase!! 

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today!! I hope I've INSPIRED You!!?? Come back again tomorrow for a look at the NEW Falling Leaves Stencil!! 

Don't forget to visit the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Blog for a chance to WIN and to check out ALL of the other AMAZING DT Creations!! 

Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! 

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   =)

Michele's 50th Birthday Blog Hop Celebration!! =)

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HELLO and HAPPY FRIDAY!! 

I'm here today as part of an AMAZING 50th Birthday Blog Hop Celebration for the one and only Michele Gross Owner Extraordinar of CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!! 

I've created a BEAUTIFUL Card for her today using some of my FAVORITE CAS-ual Fridays Products!! 

You should have came from the TALENTED Laurel Beard's Blog, if not please start at the beginning!! You can find the entire list on the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps Blog!! 

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the NEW Somebunny Stamp Set and just HAD to use it for my Card!! I wanted to make it more Feminine and add some Beauty so I paired it with the Pretty Posies Stamp Set and used the coordinating Posies Fri Dies!! I also used some of the Leaves from the Peace & Comfort Stamp Set!! I Stamped and Embossed ALL of the Elements and then colored them with my Copic Markers!! Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen and Morning Dew Nuvo Drops add Sparkle and Texture!! I used Distress Inks in Tumbled Glass and Bundled Sage to Ink up my Cardbase!! Stamped and Embossed the Sentiment and added some ColoriQue Black Diamond Ink Splatters and then some Therm O Web iCraft Iridescent Glitter Spray!! In person the Sparkle is AWESOME!! I layered the Elements with 3-D Foam Tape and then added a few Pretty Pink Posh Sequins with Morning Dew Nuvo Drops added to the centers of the Sequins to tie it all together!! I LOVE the way it turned out and think its the PERFECT Card for Michele on her 50th Birthday!! What do you think!!??   ;)

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today, your next stop is the 

AWESOME Angel Rivera's Blog!! I hope you'll hope along for chances to WIN, be INSPIRED  and to WISH Michele a VERY HAPPY 50th Birthday!! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! 

I'm also Linking up

Color Throwdown Challenge #489

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Sparkle and Shine

Word Art Wednesday Challenge: #330-#331 Anything Goes

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES

LARISSA    =)

Calling All Sistahs April Encouragement Challenge CAS12!!

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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 April Encouragement Challenge CAS12!!

I'm LONGING for SPRING!! We've still been getting snow and I want Flowers!! So for my Card I decided to use the BEAUTIFUL Pretty Posie Stamp Set and the coordinating Posies Fri Dies along with the Sentiment form the Bomb Diggity Stamp Set!! I Stamped and Embossed all of the Images and colored them with Copic Markers and then added some Tonic Studios Aqua Shimmer Pen along with some Morning Dew Nuvo Drops!! For the Base of my Card I used a Stencil to create the Blue Pattern with some Stormy Sky Distress Ink and then added some ColoriQue Black Diamond Ink Splatters!! A few Studio Katia Iridescent Drops finish it off!!

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 April Encouragement Challenge CAS12!!
I CAN'T WAIT to see what you create!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

                                                                  I'm also linking up

Work It Wednesday: Mom

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Sparkle and Shine

Word Art Wednesday Challenge: #330-#331 Anything Goes

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)

Calling All Sistahs Encouragement Card Challenge CAS02!! =)

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HELLO & HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!! =)
I'm here today for the Second New Challenge over on the Calling All Sistahs Blog!!
EVERY Month on the 18th we'll be sharing a New Inspiration Challenge Photo!!

SQUEAL!! How BEAUTIFUL is this New Calling All Sistahs Encouragement Card Challenge CAS02 Inspiration Photo!!?? There are NO Product or Genre Restrictions!!
You'll also have a chance to WIN!! =)
 So I HOPE You'll Join us EACH Month!!??
 I don't know about you, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Colors so that's where I took my start for this Card!!

 

I used the BEAUTIFUL Pretty Posies Stamp Set and  the coordinating Pretty Posies Die Set!! I Stamped and Embossed the Images onto Distress Watercolor Paper!! Then I Die Cut them out!! I Watercolored them using some Distress Inks!! I Die Cut a Tag from the Tag Buddies Fri-Die Set, for my Focal Point Base then Stamped and Embossed a Sentiment form the BE Stamp Set!! I added it all to a Watercolored Background that I added some White and Blue Splatters!! I thought this elements drew in the Paint theme from the Inspiration Photo!!?? Then I added some Specrturm Noir Glitter Pen to the Flowers and some Tonic Studio Morning Dew Nuvo Drops to the Centers of the Flowers!! Some Sparkle Gel Pen Details and a Blue Ribbon Bow to Finish off the Tag!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the way it turned out and I CAN'T WAIT to see what you create for the Challenge!!

 

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 Second Calling All Sistahs Encouragement Card June Challenge CAS02!! I CAN'T WAIT to see what you create!!
I hope you have a FABULOUS WEEKEND/WEEK!!

 

COUNTRY HUG-N-KISSES
LARISSA    =)

CAS01 May Challege!! =)

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HELLO!!
I'm here today for the FIRST New Challenge over on the Calling All Sistahs Blog!!
EVERY Month on the 18th we'll be sharing a New Inspiration Challenge Photo!!


There are NO Product or Genre Restrictions!! You'll also have a chance to WIN!! =)
 So I HOPE You'll Join us EACH Month!!
Here's my Card for our First Challenge!!

Now I'll be Honest, I'm going ALITTLE Rouge!! LOL!! I took my Colors from the background of the Challenge Photo!! I've used the Pretty Posies Stamp Set and  the coordinating Pretty Posies Die 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 FIRST Calling All Sistahs May Challenge!! I CAN'T WAIT to see what you create!!
I hope you have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

I'm also linking up to the

Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday Challenge!!


Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: A Bit of Sparkle!!

COUNTRY HUG-N-KISSES
LARISSA    =)

Calling All Sistahs Reminder Card!! =)

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HELLO!!
Happy Wednesday!!
I'm here today for the FIRST 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!!

I've made a BEAUTIFUL Card for today showcasing the Floating Stamp Set, the Word Ribbon Stamp Set, Pretty Posies Stamp Set and Pretty Posies Die Set the Ruffled Ribbon Die and the CAS Sistahood Sparke Sequin Mix!! I wanted to create a BEAUTIFUL Shaker Card and here's what I cam up with!! =)

I Stamped and Embossed the Word Ribbon Stamp Set Image onto my Card Base and then used Spun Sugar and Picked Raspberry Distress Inks to ink over the Image!! I then Die Cut the Ruffled Ribbon Die from the Card Front and some Fun Foam to create my Shaker!! I backed the Card Front with acetate and then adhered the Fun Foam!! I added some of the BEAUTIFUL CAS Sistahood Sparke Sequin Mix!! I Stamped and Embossed the Floating Stamp Set Image and Fussy Cut some of the Flower Images for Embellishments!!  Then I Stamped and Embossed the Pretty Posies Stamp Set Image and then Die Cut it using the coordinating Pretty Posies Die Set!! I Colored the Flower Images with Copic Markers and the added some Pearl Gems to the Centers of them!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the way it turned out!
I hope you'll join us in REMINDING those AMAZING Sistahs around us to do their Monthly Exams!!

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 us tomorrow for the FIRST Calling All Sistahs May Challenge!! I hope you have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

I'm also linking up to the

Simon Says Stamp Work It Wednesday Challenge!!


Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: A Bit of Sparkle!!

COUNTRY HUG-N-KISSES
LARISSA    =)

Paper Sweeties February Release Rewind ~ Sweet Baby!!! :-)

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Hello!!
I'm here to share my last project for the Paper Sweetie February Release Rewind!! I thought it would be SWEET to make a Welcome Sweet Baby Card!! So I used the New Pretty Posies, Garden Time and the Bouncing Baby Stamp Sets along with the coordinating Pretty Posies ssweet Cuts Die Set!!! I thought it would be FUN to create a scene using the Elephant and having the Flower Pot be the Podium and then I added a Flower and the Sign!! I LOVE the way it turned out!!!  :-)

I hope you'll stop by and check out the rest of the Projects shared by the AMAZING DT!!
                                                 Annette Witherspoon

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Jill Norwood 
Jinny Newlin *special Guest Designer*

Julie Tucker-Wolek

Larissa Heskett 
Lysa Rohrer 
Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and I hope you have a Fabulous Week!!!

I also wanted to share that Paper Sweeties is smack-dab in the middle of their first-ever Design Team Call.  Be sure to check out the link for all the details, and good luck!

Thanks, as always, for your continued visits and comments!! Big HUGS and Blessings on you all!!

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA :-)

Paper Sweeties February Release Party ~ Sweet Treat Tag & Flower Pin!! =)

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Hello!!
I hope you had an AMAZING Valentine's Day!!??  =) I sure did!! We got to ENJOY the Day with my Family as we Celebrated Hadley's Baptism!!

I'm here to share another Project that I've made for the
Paper Sweeties February Release Party!!
There are Two Stamp Sets and then the two coordinating Sweet Cuts Die Sets being release TONIGHT they are the Pretty Posies Stamp Set and the coordinating Pretty Posies Sweet Cuts Die Set and then the Garden Time Stamp Set and the coordinating Garden Time Sweet Cuts Die Set!! I hope you've enjoyed the Inspiration so far and I can't wait to show you more!!  
 

We always host a SUPER Sweet Cupcake Swap during Spring Break and I usually make Sweet Little Tags to go along with my Cupcakes each year!! So when I saw these Sweet Flower Dies from the Pretty Posies Sweet Cuts Die Set I just KNEW I wanted to make some Felt Flower Pins to put on a Tag and then I also found these Wooden Forks during the Holiday's so I picked them up and I just can't wait to give these away along with my YUMMY Cupcakes!! I stamped my sentiment from the Sweetie Pie Stamp Set in two different Ink colors and then Embossed it with Ranger Ink Ultra Fine Clear Embossing Powder!! I added some Vintage Buttons and then some of the Gold Flower Sequins along with a Red Seed Bead to the center of the buttons for a really NEAT Finish to my Felt Flowers!! I added a Felt back and a Pin and attached it to the Tag!!

I hope you'll go and see what the rest of the AMAZING DT has created and that you'll leave them some LOVE!! ;)

Annette Witherspoon

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Jill Norwood 
Jinny Newlin *special Guest Designer*

Julie Tucker-Wolek

Larissa Heskett 
Lysa Rohrer 
Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by today and I hope you'll stop back by tomorrow for a look at the Paper Sweeties February Release Rewind!! Have a Fabulous Weekend!!
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA  ;)