Simply...SueAnn

Happy Monday!

I created this card for my friend SueAnn, who truly IS simply amazing:)

Today is her birthday and while I intended to mail this off last week, here it still sits on my desk. *hanging head in shame*

SueAnn is a superwoman. She's funny, smart, loving, and oodles of fun! She's like the awesome mom we all WISH we had. She's an incredible cook, artist, and crafter. She makes me want to schedule play dates with HER! 

I really hope she's being celebrated in a HUGE way today. She deserves all the best:) 

Happy Birthday girly! (((big hugs)))

Flower die is the Chloe Stem by Memory Box. Sentiment stamp is from WPlus9. Background patterned paper is by Papertrey Ink. Ruffled patterned paper is The Sweetest Thing Tangerine by My Minds Eye. Large rosette lace flower with pearl is by Prima. Small paper rose, ivory ruffled lace, and pearl dots by Wild Orchid Crafts. 

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Long time no challenge

Hi friends:) 

Impromptu post coming at you this afternoon.

It's been a long time since I've participated in any challenges so when I happened upon this one hosted by Avery Elle, I decided to give it a shot! (isn't that the cutest name you've ever seen? A.E.I. ♥.U.)

I love a simple ombre with the best of them, but I wanted to use it in a different way (isn't that what a "challenge" is all about?). 

I decided to stamp a focal wreath using a gradient of colors beginning with pale yellow and working up to a dark pinkish red. Stamps used are from the Bottle It Up set that I recently received in the mail. 

I have to mention that AE's white cardstock is my favorite. Hands down. It's so stinkin' SMOOTH!

Wanna see what inspired my color choices?

Photo credit

It's hard to see, but I also created that mottled button by stippling matching copic markers onto a white button. It's really pretty in real life. Card base is a really pretty color called Cashmere by WPlus9. 

There are some beautiful samples on the blog for this particular challenge. You should check them out:)

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Rejoice!

Happy Wednesday :) 

I'm glad Spring is theoretically here in the northeast, but the extra 4 inches of snow we received last night on top of what we already had does not SEEM Spring-like at all. *pout*

I'm sharing a card I created using the new Cross & Vines stamp from Denami. 

In fact, the whole team is sharing projects made with this elegant stamp!

The simple elegance of this cross stamp is that is doesn't need much to make it shine. A few flowers from the Elegant Floral Circle, colored like lilies and cut out, and a few leafy springs from the Elegant Floral Petit Fours set dress the cross up. I also hand drew a "frame" around the stamp and cut it out to enlarge the look of the cross. I used the large Rejoice sentiment because I love that script-y font. A simple gold cord and I called it done. 

Because this is the second spotlight post of the month, we are having a hop AND the stamp is on sale for 10% off! 

If you travel along this mini hop leaving a comment on each DT member's blog, you have a grand chance at wining this Cross & Vines stamp as well! (if you purchase it on sale this week but end up winning it, your money will be refunded)

DeNami blog 

Lisa Petrella
Deb Wabbe
Wendy Elliot
Emily Keaton
Lisa Elton
Pattie Goldman
Dana Seymour (You are here)
Tammy Hobbs

Thanks for stopping by, Good luck!

XOXO

Inspired by...Kim

Hello friends!

It's been a week since my last post and a lot has been happening here in my world. I turned 37...*smile*, my youngest joined the school musical, we had 4 days with weather above freezing, and I've been cooking and baking up a storm at home.

What's been happening with you? 

Today the Denami DT is sharing projects based on one of YOUR cards.

This month it's Kim! Check out her original card here: Kim's card

I really liked the striped turquoise frame around her card so I kept that theme, and the black twine she used inspired me to make my own frame for the little Woodland Friends stamp. I used the exact same stamp, only I separated the critters into their own cubbies:)

I liked Kim's use of the Balloon Trio so I kept that as well. Because I wanted the sentiment to fit into my cut frame I used a different Happy Birthday stamp.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's creations, along with a NEW one by Kim herself at the Denami Blog today!

If you'd like to submit some of YOUR own creations to be considered for the "Inspired By" feature, click here. 

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Hoppy spring:)

Well upstate NY may be in the middle of a blizzard currently, but we had 2 days above freezing in the past three weeks so Spring is on it's way! 

And that makes me happy happy happy. 

Or "hoppy" as the case may be:)

This week's Product Spotlight is the darling 4-stamp set of Cuddly Pals which include a kitten, bunny, mouse, and puppy. 

This set comes in wood mounted or cling and is on sale for 10% off all week!

I simply stamped the bunny three times in pink ink on lighter pink cardstock and then colored them in with a white gel pen. The sentiment seemed like the perfect fit! And nestled in among those bunnies are some stark white buttons and pink twine as well. 

Be sure to check out the Denami Blog to see some super-cute samples by the DT. Those girls are so clever and creative I tell ya!

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Sneak Peek--Wait for it...

Today is the last day of the Casual Friday Stamps sneak peeks and this set will knock your socks off! *grin* 

It's called Wait For It, and has words words words that are perfect for creating cards that are clever, funny, and one-of-a-kind.

It has a few sentiments that come from a popular TV show here in the states.

Can you guess where this line comes from?

"It's going to be...wait for it...LEGENDARY!"

*giggle*

Of course it has lots of other options, clearly, as you can see above.

Wanna see how I created this fun background?

I found a large circular stamp from my Big Thanks set, and flipped it upside down onto my acrylic block. Then I inked this back side up with fun colors of pigment ink and repeat stamped it, making sure to layer the colors.  I then added the thin strips of white cardstock to frame it and stamped my sentiment in black. 

Be sure to check out the blog for all the amazing samples by the DT and to leave a comment for a chance to win!

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Sneak Peek-Casual Comfort

Hello hello!

I'm back today not only with a peek at another new set releasing at Casual Friday Stamps (Casual Comfort), but also at a matching fri-die set called Casual Trees!

These will be for sale in the store on March 12th.

I have to admit I squealed with delight when Michele shared the prototype images with us. I mean, what's not to love about these beautiful leafy/vine-like/tree/seaweed images??? And then we get a matching fri-die set too? *be still my heart*

The mix-n-match sentiments in this set are perfect for sympathy, love, and comfort. 

There are so many combos you can use to say the perfect thing. 

Be sure to check out what the rest of the DT did because you will be amazed. 

I know I was.

And don't forget to leave a comment on the CFS blog for a chance to win as well.

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

Fuzzy Critters Blog Hop

(My sneak peek post of a new Casual Fridays Stamps set is below this post!)

Welcome to the Fuzzy Friends Blog Hop! 

I hope you are getting some great inspiration and leaving comments to potentially win a $20 gift certificate! 

The full list of participants is on the Denami Blog, and I'm right after the talented Stacy if you are following along.

I kept things simple this month but at least I made two cards, right? 

Perhaps I'm in a CAS mood. *shrug*

I was thinking this would be a cute baby announcement if you included a photo on the inside. Change the colors and make it girly or change the animals too!

Products used: Giraffe, Small side-view Sheep, Safari animals, Little Duck, Our New Little One. 

This card is for my BFF, Mary because we HAVE been friends forever:) 

Or at least since the third grade! *chuckle* 

She prefers CAS cards, and I almost left off the ribbon but added it in anyway. 

Products used: Gingham Background, Little Hedgehog, Friends Forever. 

Don't forget to leave a comment for a chance to win one of two $20 GC to the Denami Store.

Now onto Lyndal's blog!

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO

CFS Sneak Peek!

I am loving this sweet new set called CLOVER that is perfect for St. Patrick's Day, but also good for occasions year 'round! 

It will actually be released tonight at the Casual Friday Stamps store so you have time to create some fun things with it:)

For lots of inspiring ideas by the DT, check out the blog and be sure to leave a comment for a potential win! *wink*

Thanks for stopping by,

XOXO