Birthday Brew Heart Shaped Card w/ Newton's Nook Designs!!

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HELLO CRAFTY FRIENDS!! 

I'm up on the Newton's Nook Designs Blog today to share this SWEET Heart Shaped Birthday Brew Card!!
I'm also playing along with the Newton's Nook Designs 1st Challenge for 2024 ~ #214 Warm & Cozy Theme!! 

There's still time to play along for a chance to WIN!! 
Deadline to enter is Friday, January 19, 2024 at Midnight CST. The winners will be announced on the NND Blog the following Monday, Jan. 22, 2024!! 
I Started by Stamping and Embossing the NEW Heartfelt Coffee Stamp Set Image onto some White Cardstock using Versa Fine Black Onyx Ink and WoW Clear Gloss Embossing Powder!!
Then I Colored with Copic Markers!! 

Red: R00, R14 & R37    Yellow: Y00, Y13 & YR23
Green: YG40, YG45 & G19  Turquoise: BG10, BG45 & BG49
Purple: V000, V14 & V09      Brown: E40, E43 & E47       Cream: E42      Orange: YR00, YR18 & YR68      

Pink: RV00, RV63 & RV66       
Grey: N0 & N3     Black: N0, N3 & N8

Then I Die Cut the Image out using the coordinating Heart Frames Die Set!!

I Die Cut 2 more of the Heart Frames Die Set from some Turquoise Cardstock and Scored one of them across the top of the Heart to create the Shaped Cardbase!!

Then I Stamped and Embossed the "Birthday Brew" Sentiment also from the NEW Heartfelt Coffee Stamp Set onto a Flag Banner Die Cut from some Vellum using the Banner Trio Die Set!! I adhered it to the center of the Heart Card Front then added some Trinity Stamps Fairy Rocks Rhinestones for some added Sparkle and Shine!! 

Here's a look at the Inside of the Card!! There's plenty of room to leave a SPECIAL handwritten message or to add a Coffee Gift Card if you're sending a Gift too!! 

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

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA 💖

October 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!!

Supercalifragilistic

Ruffled Ribbon Fri-Die

I wanted to CELEBRATE Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a BEAUTIFUL and SOFT Card!! So when I found this Pink Vellum in my stash I KNEW I had to use it!! I also wanted to a =dd some Flowers as they make me HAPPY and I LOVE the POP of Color coming from the Ribbon!! I Die Cut the Ribbon into my Card Front and backed it using the Floral Patterned Paper!! Then I adhered the Pink Vellum over top after I Stamped and Embossed the Sentiment!! A few Pretty Pink Posh Pink Jewels finishes off my Design!! 

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 October Challenge CAS18!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! 

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES

LARISSA   =)

February Paper Smooches Challenge ~ Heartfelt Gratitude Card!! =)

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HELLO!!
I'm SO EXCITED to be here today!! This is the First Paper Smooches Challenge I've been able to play along with since the END of my Chemo/Radiation/Surgery!! It's left me with NO energy and just doing my normal everyday activities, plus keeping up with my Design Team commitments has left me NO time/energy to create anything else for my FAVORITE Challenges!! So I'm SO EXCITED to say that I actually have some energy coming back and was able to make a Couple Projects to share for this Months AWESOME February Paper Smooches Challenge!!
This month's challenge is... LOVE!! 
I had SO MANY Ideas in my head, but alas had to narrow it down to just a Few!!

 

                                         

For my first Card I was INSPIRED by the idea of having something layered in a Heart!! So I decided to use the Heart Frame Die as my Focal Image!! Instead of using the Frame I just cut it away so I use just the Row of Hearts!! I Die Cut several from some White Cardstock and then several from some Simple Stories Blooms and Grow Patterned Paper!! I wanted the Heart to be Wood Grained and I Die Cut it using a Hero Arts Layering Die Set (using the 3 largest Heart in the Set) I also knew I wanted a Stamped background to play off of the Folk Art Feel!! So I used the Pocket Swirl Detail Stamp from the Denim & Daisies Stamp Set and stamped it in Light Blue Hero Arts Chalk Ink!! Then I took some Small Hearts from both the Love-Struck Stamp Set and the Needle Little Love Stamp Set!! I wanted some Dots too so I used a couple Tri Dot Images from both the Lovely Thoughts Stamp Set and the Blossoming Buds Stamp Set then a Single Dot Image from the Holly Jolly Stamp Set!! I also Stamped, Embossed my Sentiment and an Arrow from the Love-Struck Stamp Set and used the Coordinating Love-Struck Die Set to Die Cut the Arrow out!! After Stamping the background I decided to add a Piece of Vellum to Mute it a little and then I thought I needed something so I decided to add some Black Acrylic Paint Splatters on top of the Vellum and I LOVE the way it looks!! So much Dimension without a lot of bulk!! I added the Heart Focal Image on top with some Foam Tape!! Then added the Stamped and Embossed Sentiment Strip!! I added a Burlap Twined Button to the Center of the Arrow and my Card was done!! SQUEAL!! I just LOVE LOVE LOVE the way it turned out and hope you do too!!??  =)
THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
I'm also linking up to the

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes!!  =)
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)

May Essentials by Ellen Pin-Sights Challenge Guest Designer!! =)

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Hello!!
I'm here to share the New May Essentials by Ellen Pin-Sights Challenge as a Guest Designer!! SQUEAL!! You have NO IDEA how EXCITED I was when Laurel Beard emailed and asked me to Join them clear back in March!! It ALWAYS AMAZES me just how MUCH Planning, Work and Effort goes into Hosting these Challenges each Month so I just wanted to give Laurel and Ellen Hutson a HUGE THANK YOU for ALL of the Hard Work, the Guest Designer Invitation and the chances to WIN!! It MEANS ALOT!! =) I'm SO EXCITED to share my Card with you today and I'll have a couple more to share as the Challenge goes on!! =) So I was INSPIRED by the Flowers and the Color of the Lipstick (??) Quote that says "She LOVED Life and it LOVED her Right Back"!! That's also how I came up with the Sentiment I used for my Card!!

I've used Essentials by Ellen Vellum for my Card today and instead of Stamping and Embossing the Flowers onto it, I used the Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps, Bohemian Garden by Julie Ebersole and the Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps, Thankful by Julie Ebersole  to Trace my Floral Bouquet Design and then Debossed the Design into the Vellum!! You have to be some what careful not to Puncture through he Vellum when doing this Technique, but in REAL Life it is SO WORTH the results!! =) I just LOVE LOVE LOVE the look and that I can get MORE use out of my Clear Stamps!! SQUEAL!! =) I recently took the Clear and Sheer Class from Online Card Classes and that is where I got my Inspiration for this Technique!!

I used my Zig Clear Color Real Brush Markers to Watercolor on the Backside of the Vellum!! You could use Copic Markers or your Alcohol Inks too!! I really like the look and the results I got using the Zig Clear Color Real Brush Markers though!! I Stamped and Embossed the Sentiment from the Essentials by Ellen Clear Stamps, Fancy Thanks by Julie Ebersole using WoW Super Fine Embossing Powder over VersaFine Black Onyx Ink and then Die Cut the Essentials by Ellen Designer Dies, Totally Fabulous by Julie Ebersole from some Black Cardstock and again from some Black Adhesive Fun Foam!! I adhered them together and adhered it to my Card Front!! A few Sparkling Clear Sequins from Pretty Pink Posh finishes of my Card!! 

I hope you JOIN in on the FUN over on the Ellen Hutson Classroom Blog for a chance to WIN a $50.00 Gift Certificate to the Ellen Hutson Store!! SQUEAL!! =)

 

If you're not familiar with the Essentials by Ellen Pin-Sights Challenge its a Monthly Inspirational Challenge based on a Pinterest Inspired Photo that is located on the CLASSroom Blog!! A random Challenge participant will receive a $50 Gift Certificate to the Ellen Hutson Store!!  To be eligible, to WIN you MUST use Essentials by Ellen Products and use the Photo Badge as Inspiration for your Project!! There will be an inlinkz on the Challenge Post where you can Submit your Entry!!

THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and I hope you have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!
I CAN'T WAIT to see what you create for the New May Essentials by Ellen Pin-Sights Challenge!!
COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA  =)

Newton's Nook Designs January Release ~ Darling Duos & Darling Hearts!! =)

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Hello!!

Welcome to the Second Day of the Newton's Nook Designs January Release!! Today we are showcasing the New "Darling Duos" Stamp Set and the Coordinating "Darling Hearts" Die   Set!!

I'm REALY EXCITED about the Card I have to share today!! It was a REALLY FUN Design to create and I LOVE that you like it as much as I do!!?? I wanted to Stamp and Emboss my Image onto some Vellum and use it to create the Window for my Shaker!! I wanted the coloring on the Image to be SUPER SOFT!! So I colored on the Cardstock Heart Die Cut and then placed the Embossed Image over the top and the Soft Look that you get with the Coloring!! I then created a FUN Shaker behind!!

Would you like to win “Darling Duos”!!?
This 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 blog release 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, January 14th at 9pm CST to comment  -- winners will be announced on the blog post on Friday, January 15th!!

 

Check out all the awesome Design Team Blogs below to enter:

Newton's Nook Designs

Lydia Evans

Larissa Heskett

Samantha Mann

Crafty Math-Chick

Jess Gerstner

Stephanie Muzzulin

Danielle Pandeline

Nina-Marie Trapani

Kimberly Rendino

Yukari Yoshioka

I hope you've ENJOYED my Projects today!!?? THANKS SO MUCH for stopping by and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES

LARISSA   =)

Gradient Challenge with Vanessa ~ Winnie & Walter !st Birthday Bash Challenges!! =)

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HELLO!!
I wanted to share this picture of our Sunrise here in Nebraska this morning!! It reminded me of this Challenge so I just had to share it with all of you!! =)
I wanted to stop in and share a few cards I have been creating for the Winnie & Walter 1st Birthday Bash Celebration!! =) I'm actually NEW to them, but I had purchased 2 of their Bold Sentiment Stamp Sets during the Holiday Sales so when I saw the FUN Challenges they were having I just KNEW I had to try and play along!! I made this card for the Gradient Challenge with Vanessa!!  I stamped my Sentiment using Versa-Fine Black Onyx Ink and then used Hero Arts Clear Embossing Powder to Emboss it onto a strip of Vellum!! I have been taking the Clean and Simple Card Making 4 with OnlineCardClasses.com and Jennifer McGuire shared a REALLY FUN Stitching Technique where she did some stitching to add Dimension!! I thought it would be FUN to try this idea on a Sentiment rather than an Image and I LOVE the way it turned out!! I also thought it would be FUN to do it in the Winnie & Walter Colors kinda mimicking a Rainbow Design!! I reversed the order though, just because I knew I wanted to have my stitched sentiment and some confetti coming from the Right side of my card and I thought having the Darker colors on the left side would help to balance out my card!! I think it did too!!?? I used the W&W The Big, the Bold, and the Happy Stamp Set!!

I used a Piercing Tool to pierce a design and then used Embroidery Thread to follow my design!! I then embossed some Hearts and some Confetti and then I used Distress Ink in the Peacock Feathers, Peeled Paint, Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade, and Picked Raspberry!! I used a Gradient affect for each of the colors and then sprinkled some water onto the panel to add extra dimension!!

I added some of my Pretty Pink Posh 4mm Sequins and a few Clear Crystal Sequins in both 4mm & 6mm Simon Says Stamp!! Then I added my Stitched Vellum Sentiment Panel to my Card Base and added really thin Black Cardstock Strips for a seamless Design!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the way it turned out!! I'd also like to try this only next time trying to add just a touch of the Distress Ink Colors for a more clean look!! =)

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

COUNTRY HUGS-N-KISSES
LARISSA   =)