Stamp-a-Stack

Hi Crafters,
I was uploading my photos today and realized that I never showed you the cards I made at a recent card making event I attended. The event was called Stamp-a-stack. We started at 9am and crafted all day creating 24 Christmas cards by the end. We made 12 different designs with 2 of each design. It was a fabulous day I can't wait to do it again next year! The event was put on by Kelly from My Stamping Studio and two of her friends. Each lady created 4 of the designs and had all our layers cut out for us so all we had to do was stamp and assemble! Since there are a lot of pictures to show I will break it up into smaller posts over the next little while. Here are three of the cards we created that day.

I wish I could take creative credit for these fabulous cards but like I said all the hard work was done for us that day! I love that all the cards were very simple (they had to be we really only had 15 minutes per card)! It just goes to show simple can be great!!! Have you ever gone to anything like this in your area? If so and you have pictures leave me a link I would love to see them! 

Are you inspired yet?

Happy Crafting!

Tara

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #35

Hello Crafters,

It's time for another Birthday Sundaes challenge! Today our challenge is to create a birthday card with a tree and a birthday sentiment on the front of your card! As soon as I read this challenge I knew just the tree I wanted to use! Here is my card inspiration for you this week...

I have been so inspired so much by the amazing cards that my fellow DT member Samantha makes using her pearl pens that I have been trying to use mine more lately. I tried a technique I have seen her use this week by framing my entire card with pearl pen dots. I really like the effect. It is clear I need more practice but I think I pulled it off okay :) Thanks for the amazing inspiration Samantha!

Card Details:

A2 Size card

Cardstock: Recollections + Staples

Cricut cut: Sweethearts cartridge cut @ 3.5"

Sentiment stamp: Hero Arts

White pearl pen

Glossy accents

Ribbon: Offray

I Hope you can join us this week too! Check out the Birthday Sundaes blog for the rest of the DT creations!

Happy Crafting!
Tara



Justwordz DT Friday!

Hi Everyone,
Today is a special day not only because it is Justwordz DT day but it is also Remembrance Day here in Canada. It is in honour of Remembrance Day that I created my card that I am sharing today. I just googled poppy colouring pages (actually spell it the non-Canadian way without the 'u' for better search results...I have learned from experience, lol) The one I choose to use was from this link. It worked perfectly for the front of my card! I coloured it up with my Prisma coloured pencils and Gamsol then used glossy accents on the flowers with a black pearl pen for the centre. The red 'gems' in the top corner are also a pearl pen.

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections/Staples

Sentiment Stamp: Justwordz Everyday Sentiments Set

Ribbon: Offray

Thanks for stopping by today and don't forget to check out the rest of the Justwordz design team. Plus Kim has a fabulous giveaway going on right now that you will want to get in on. All the info. is on the Justwordz blog.

Have a great Remembrance Day my fellow Canadians and happy Friday to everyone!
Tara

Too Much Fun!

Hi Crafters,
I had so much fun with the Bugaboo image that I coloured for my last Birthday Sundaes post that I decided to play around with Gus a bit too! I justed the same layout as I did with him on a card I made a while ago but tried some different papers and spruced it up a bit. Today I am just showing you just the first with more to come.....

Details:

A2 Size card

Cardstock: scrap pile except Staples Brand white for my base

Patterned papers: again scrap pile

Digital Stamp + sentiment: Bugaboo

Ribbons: Offray

Embrodery floss + Buttons: my stash

Glossy Accents: his glasses

Prisma Coloured pencils + Gamsol

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

http://quirkycrafts.blogspot.com/ Challenge #23 - Attitude (Gus totally has attitude)!

My Memories Suite Giveaway Winner

The winner of the My Memories Suite giveaway is...

Jessica M. said "What great pages! This software looks really neat! My favourite item from the digital scrapbook website is "Moments and memories" word pack. Thanks for the chance to win!"

Jessica M. j_mari33 at hotmail dot com

Congrats Jessica!!! I'll be emailing you shortly with more info.

Happy Crafting!
Tara

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #34

Hello Crafters and Happy Sunday,
It's time for another Birthday Sundaes challenge! Today our challenge is super simple, create a birthday card and include a birthday sentiment on your card front! We also have a special treat for you this week if you participate and follow all the rules (see the Birthday Sundaes blog for complete list for rules). Today is one of our DT members Birthday and she is sponsoring us this week with a fabulous prize! Happy Birthday Tracey! The prize Tracey is supplying, a huge assortment of Kaisercraft Christmas supplies.



Here is my inspiration for you this week...

Oh ya I did three! I was just having so much fun with this image!

Details:

A2 Size cards

Cardstock: scrap pile except Staples Brand white for my bases

Patterned papers: again scrap pile

Digital Stamp + sentiment: Bugaboo

Ribbons: Offray

Punches: Fiskers, Creative Memories corner punch

Pearls: Dollarama

Glossy Accents: her glasses

Liquid snow: icing

Stickles: hat pom pom

Prisma Coloured pencils + Gamsol

Hope you can join us this week too! Check out the Birthday Sundaes blog for the rest of the DT creations (you are in for a treat this week)!

Happy Crafting!

Tara

Justwordz Stamp Release Blog Hop!

Hi everyone and welcome to the Justwordz Stamp Release Blog Hop. Today Kim is officially releasing her two newest sets of stamps and all I can say is WOW she has really out done herself with these sets! There is a Christmas set and a Party time set. If you have just happened upon my blog today and would like to start at the beginning of the blog hop then head on over to Justwordz. Here are the two sets in full...

(remember you can click on the picture to see it bigger and really get a look at all those words on there)

Today we also have another treat for you. Kim's niece Sheryl has just set up shop selling digital stamps at Redonkulous Designs! (Yup talent clearly runs in that family)! Each of the DT has a set of Kim's stamps and we were rewarded with a chance to work with some of Sheryl's digis. I was so excited I actually made two cards but one will have to be saved for another day...I know it is killing me not to show you too! It took me forever to decided which card to share but since this week I have been noticing Christmas ads everywhere and actually as I am writing a Simpson's Christmas special is on tv, I figured why not kick off the Christmas card making season in style! So here is it.....

I really wish you could see all the sparkle and shine on this card...the picture just don't capture it!

Details:

Cardstock: Recollections and Staples Brand

Patterned Paper: DCWV

Digital Stamp:  RedonkulousDesigns

Cricut Cuts: Snowflakes, Accent Essentials

Sentiment: Justwordz Christmas Sentiments Set

Ribbon: Offray

Bling: clear baubles

Prisma coloured pencils + gamsol

Glossy Accents

Stickles

White embossing powder + heat gun

Jelly Roll white pen

Fiskers edge punch

I have actually gone crazy making Christmas cards lately and I can't wait to share more! I have been so busy I haven't even stopped to take pictures lol, but don't worry they are coming soon!

One last thing before I send you on your way...I have a giveaway going on and I would really love to have you enter. Click here to be taken to the post. Good Luck! You are also going to want to make sure you check out the Justwordz blog as there are all kinds of wonderful prizes, a challenge and some fabulous inspiration to be seen there today and always!

Now I am sending you off to visit Samantha

Here is a list of the entire op in case you get side tracked along the way.
Kim
Alina
Tara (you are here)
Samantha
Leah Ann
Kristin
Heather
Corry
Cecelia

Have a wonderful weekend everyone and happy crafting!
Tara