May Arts & Hero Arts Blog Week Project

                 

Yay...it's Friday and it's my turn on the May Arts Blog using some fun new stamps from Hero Arts.

Here's a peek at my projects

                                                    

Two sweet journals from one set of stamps...Click here to go to the MA blog and leave me a comment for a chance to win some Hero Arts Stamps and May Arts Ribbon.

I have a printable tutorial link there for you as well in case you'd like to make some of your own.

May Arts/Hero Arts Blog Week Giveaway Part 2

                    

Have you visited the newly revamped May Arts Blog yet?  It is a thing of beauty and this week it's even more beautiful with lots of DT projects by the May Arts Design Team.  I'm not sure what day my project will be up but I'll give you a heads up when it is.  Be sure to pop over to the Hero Arts blog, too, because they've got some awesome projects and even more giveaways!

It's time for giveaway #2...that's another chance to get in on some goodies.   The Ribbon Lady is throwing in 2 rolls of ribbon...your choice as well. 

 

                                         
Thanks for stopping in and don't forget...I've got a giveaway too...check out the sidebar link.

A RAK and A Cutie Pie

If you haven't been to Sue's Stamping Stuff, you really need to take a trip over there and see what this talented lady  "cooks" up on a regular basis.  Sue is one talented stamper (just take a gander at her House Mouse DT samples!) and a baker of cookies (woman after my own heart) but even more than that, she's just one nice thoughtful human being. 

When she read about my bum knee, she sent me a gorgeous (!) card which I'll show you in a minute but also a whole bunch of uber cute stamped images!  How fun!  Wanna see what I did with one of them?  It's from Lili of the Valley (LOTV) and just super adorable. 

                                               

Didn't I tell you?  I found the stamp sheets only at Simon Says Stamp but no individuals (insert sad face).  This little Cutie Pie will be in my Etsy shop.

Now for the awesome RAK from Sue:

Didn't I tell you?!

My card is for the Sketch Challenge at Our Creative Corner (OCCC)

Thanks so much for all of your lovely comments and don't forget to hop over to May Arts and Hero Arts because it's.......

P.S.
I'm about to give the blog an overhaul in appearance and maybe a name change to the name of my Etsy Store.   Has anyone changed their blog name and had trouble getting your posts transferred?


                                                 

Have You Heard? It's May Arts/Hero Arts Blog Week!!!

It's here!  Hero Arts and May Arts have combined to bring you a fabulous week of stamp and ribbon inspiration!

There are prizes to be won so be sure to check out both sites and see what the Design Teams have created to inspire you this holiday season.

Here's a sneak peek at my projects....

Have you figured out what it is?  Hop on over to May Arts blog and check it out.  Be sure to leave me a comment and tell me what you think.  Then pop in here and find out how to win!

                                                     

Are You Ready? It's HERE!! The Hero Arts/May Arts Blog Week!!

                             

All of us over at May Arts have been so excited to announce to you our upcoming blog week with Hero Arts! Stamps & Ribbon just seem to go together like peanut butter & jelly, spaghetti & meatballs, bread & butter......well you get the idea. :)

All week long we will be posting projects that combine May Arts Ribbon & Hero Arts Stamps. We will also be having a fantastic giveaway coming up on Tuesday!

Here's a sneak peek of the what we have up for grabs:

Have we piqued your interest yet?  :-)  Be sure to head over to the May Arts blog and the May Arts Facebook  page for information on how you can win!

Want to know more about Hero Arts? They were kind enough to forward this bio:

Hero Arts is a family run business, a green business, and our wood block, Cling, and PolyCLEAR stamps are all proudly made right here in the USA! (You can learn more about the company HERE.) At Hero Arts we are dedicated to our customers, passionate about our community, and grateful to be a part of the wonderful and thriving craft of stamping. Visit the Hero Arts Blog and website to join the community and find creative inspiration every day!

So be sure to keep checking in for a fun filled week of crafty inspiration!


                                      

MMSC74 - May All Your Wishes Come True

Sorry I haven't been around much this week...my days have been filled with doctor visits and tests (came out fine) and a bad reaction to a drug that was supposed to help my knee...NOT!  It gave me chest pain for two days.  Thankfully, that has passed so I'm going to get a cortisone shot in the knee Friday instead of the meds.  I'm beginning to think alot of meds do more harm than good sometimes. 

I will post the Foodie Friday pic as soon as it comes out of the oven and cools a bit...sorry to keep you waiting but I promise it will worth a trip back.

In the meantime, I have a card for the Midnight Madness Challenge (MMSC74) this week. 

I chose the simpler version of the sketch.  I had to lay the card down because I used Crystal Effects and glitter on the tree and the DP has glittery trees as well so glare was an issue.

Head on over and play along...there's always a cool prize and someone has to win, right?  

Supplies:

Paper - PTI Kraft, Scarlet Jewel, Ripe Avocado, DP (from my stash)

Stamps - Hero Arts Wishes Come True

Ink - Versamark, Copic markers

Accessories- dimensionals, Spellbinders Circle dies, sewing machine, Crystal Effects, Art Institute Pearl Glitter

Check back for Foodie Friday!!

Off the Wall Mojo Monday

I love the colors of the Off the Wall Craftiness challenge (OTWC27) so much, I had to make another.  I decided to pair it with the Mojo Monday 159 sketch.  This card took way longer than it should have because I was trying to make iwth work with dark brown and it just didn't want to do that.  Have you ever had that happen?  It's frustrating, but once I gave in and moved to the kraft, it came together quickly.

I used that pot of shimmer colors I got at JoAnn's again...tried to see if I could capture it.

 

Supplies:

Paper - Kraft (unknown), Bazzill linen, SU (retired DP)

Stamps - Hero Arts Swirl Christmas (CL469), Papertrey Holiday Tags

Ink - Versafine Sea Breeze, Sahara Sand

Accessories - Hero Arts Hues - Prism, May Arts double faced satin, MS sticker, dimensionals, Metallic rubons, Spellbinders die 

Here are the colors this week:

Hero Arts May All Your Wishes Come True Gift Bag

Hero Arts has started new month long challenges!   What's cool is that winners are announced in two groups so both the early and late submitters have an opportunity to win. 

This month's theme is Everything Autumn and and the technique challenge is Simple Gift Bags with any theme.

I just got a couple of awesome HA Christmas sets so decided to pair one with one of my kraft bags.  Quick and easy!  I stitched the DP and the strip on the bag top before applying.

I stamped the tree image twice then cut out the layers on the tree for dimension, added some sparkly Stickles and done!

Supplies:

Stamps - Hero Arts Wishes Come True

Paper - Bazzill Textured, Basic Grey DP

Ink - Tim Holtz Fired Brick, Copic markers

Accessories - kraft bag, sewing machine, SB circle dies