Masculine Monday

It's time for Masculine Monday over at SSINKspiration!!  Masculine cards are always a little hard to create SO...we have some ideas for you today!

Here is my card...

I love the Bombs Away Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set for masculine cards!  And the best part about it is it's on SALE starting TODAY!

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SALE PRICE: $9.76

(That's 30% OFF!)

Be sure to check out the SSINKspiration main blog today to see a few more ideas for this masculine cards you have to make!

Can You Case It? #38: Designer's Choice

This week over at Can You Case It? it's Designers Choice!  That means that you can decide what you want to create, post it, link up and you are entered to WIN!  I hope you will join us this week!

Here is my card this week...

This is a card that I created for a swap that we did during convention back in July.  It was rather simple to create!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Make sure you head on over to the Can You Case It? main blog to see what the other designers have created for you today!!

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Blackberry Bliss, Smokey Slate, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Well Worded, Dude You're Welcome, Chevron Background

Ink: Smokey Slate, Blackberry Bliss

Marker: Rich Razzleberry Blendabilities

Tools: Paper Snips

Embellishments: Rhinestone Jewels

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals

SSINKspiration: March Color Challenge

Hello March!  Can you believe it?!  

Well it's time for another Color Challenge over at SSINKspiration!  

This month we have some fun colors to work with...

And here is my card...

I love using the Positively Chevron Background Stamp!  It has been neglected for way too long on my shelves...but I broke it out again this weekend and played for a while!

Also, I bet you are wondering where that cute "thanks" sentiment came from.  Well it came from the new Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit.  All of the stamps in this kit are super cute!  Just click on the link below to see more information!

Please don't forget to stop by the SSINKspiration blog today to see what the other Design Team Members created with this color combination.  You won't want to miss these fun cards!!

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Smokey Slate, Marina Mist, Naturals White, Perfect Plum Core-dinations, Rose Red

Stamp Sets: Positively Chevron Background, Hip Hip Hooray, Petite Petals

Inks: Marina Mist, Perfect Plum, Rose Red, Basic Black

Punch: Petite Petals

Embellishments: Candy Dots - Brights

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals

Purchase these and other items at my online store!

Positively Chevron

$13.95

Petite Petals Clear-Mount Bundle

$21.25

Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit

$19.95

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Hiding In My Craft Room #121: Use a Critter

This week over at HIMCR we are using Critters!  All you have to include on your card or scrapbook page is a cute little animal! 

 

I went with the elephant from Stampin' Up!' Zoo Babies Stamp Set.

 

 

 

I just love him!  One of my favorite things to do is to stamp him on scrap paper, cut out his ear and then pop it up!

 

Wouldn't you just love receiving this card in the mail after you had a cute little baby boy?!

 

Make sure you stop by the HIMCR blog today to see what other little critters the Design Team Members are using!  And don't forget to play along!  Link up your creation to the main blog and you could win a fun Cricut Cartridge!

 

 

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Smokey Slate, Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight Core'dinations

Stamp Sets: Zoo Babies, Chevron Background

Inks: Basic Gray, Smokey Slate

Big Shot: Circles Collection Framelits Dies, Alphabet Press Embossing Folder

Tools: Paper Snips, Sanding Block

Embellishments: Jewels (non-SU)

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals

 

Order these supplies at my Stampin' Up! store.

Hiding In My Craft Room #117: Women's Birthday

Over at HIMCR today we are showcasing Birthday Cards for the women in our lives.

 

This was a pretty easy theme for me.  I have a ton of My Mind's Eye embellishments that I love!  So I picked out the ones that had pink in them and used some on this card... 

 

 

 

Make sure you visit the HIMCR main blog today to see all of our birthday cards, even a few from the new design team members!!   You won't want to miss them!

 

 

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Melon Mambo (SU), Smokey Slate (SU), Whisper White (SU)

DSP: Brights Stack (SU)

Stamp Sets: Remembering Your Birthday (SU), Valentine Defined (SU), Chevron Background (SU)

Inks: Melon Mambo (SU), Basic Gray (SU), Regal Rose (SU), Smokey Slate (SU)

Big Shot: Deco Label Collection Framelits Dies (SU)

Embellishments: Brads (MME)

Adhesives: Snail (SU), Dimensionals (SU)

 

Purchase these SU products HERE!

Practical Scrappers: Frugal Finds - Kids Craft Supplies

Today over at Practical Scrappers we are becoming kids again!  We decided to break out some of the craft supplies in our houses that are meant for our children. 

 

Frugal Finds: Kids Craft Supplies

 

My craft supply was crayons...

 

3 of my favorite colors: blue green, red violet and purple.

 

 

And here is my card...

 

 

I used the Chevron Background Stamp with Smokey Slate ink on Whisper White Cardstock.  I then used my crayons to color in the white space.  I love the colorful background that the crayons created!

 

 

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Smokey Slate, Whisper White, Pink Passion (Retired)

Stamp Sets: Chevron Background Stamp, Label Love

Inks: Smokey Slate, Melon Mambo, Elegant Eggplant

Punch: Artisan Label, 3/4" Circle

Tools: Paper Snips

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals

Other: Crayons

 

 Purchase these SU products HERE!

Pracitcal Scrappers: Specialty Team Blog Hop

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  So excited that you are going on the Practial Scrappers Specialty Team Blog Hop.  We are showing you our Chevron today.  Hope you like it! 

Scrapbook Pal has graciously offered to sponsor this hop and we are going to be giving away a $25 gift certificate to their store!

www.ScrapbookPal.com offers low prices and free shipping on orders over $25 in the contiguous US . Excellent customer service along with same day shipping!

Details on how to enter are located below the blog hop list!

 

 

Here is my Chevron project...

 

 

I love the new Chevron Background Stamp by Stampin' Up!  It's awesome for card bases!  For this card I stamped it on Crumb Cake paper using Crumb Cake ink.  Then I used a sponge to add a little Crumb Cake ink around the edges!  I love this look...one of my favorites!

 

 

Supplies Used (All SU)

Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Yippie-Skippie, Chevron Background

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Crumb Cake

Punch: 1-3/4" Circle

Tools: Paper Snips, Sponge

Embellishments: Gingham Garden Washi Tape, Witches Brew Washi Tape, Designer Buttons - Brights and Subtles, Baker's Twine - Whisper White, This & That Epic Day Stickers

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

 

Purchase these products HERE!

 

Blog Hop List

Practical Scrappers

Kim Ryden ***You Are Here***

Alison Day

Dawn Carlyle

Bev Code

Michelle James

Jennifer Haggerty

Becci Manies
Charity Hotrum

Laura Cox
Michelle John

Christine Meyer

Kerri Yarus

To be entered to win the $25 gift certificate to Scrapbook Pal you can do any/all of the following:

1)Become a follower here at Practical Scrappers

2)Like our facebook page

3)Like the Scrapbook Pal facebook page

4)Leave us a comment here

Entries will be taken thru Sunday July 28th at 11:59 PM CST. A winner will be announced early next week!

Thanks for popping in today and enjoy the hop! Your next stop is Alison!

 

 

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