100% Christmas Spirit

Digi image and sentiment:  From the Heart Stamps 'Christmas Spirit Birdbrain'.  Cardstock:  Textured red, SU teal, Martha Stewart DP.  Ink:  Copics,  Accessories:  baker's twine, PTI dotted grosgrain ribbon, jingle bells.

Just a reminder that we are almost halfway through December (can you believe it?) which means you only have a little over two weeks left to use this month's hilarious 'Christmas Spirit Birdbrain' digi on a project to earn the next Stamp of the Month for free! This digi is free with any $10 purchase at From the Heart Stamps.   Be sure to post your project HERE to be eligible.

Challenges include:
1)  Tuesday Morning Sketches #279 with extra BINGO challenge:  I used jingle bells, glitter DP, and ribbon.

2)  Color Throwdown #322:  fun vintage color combo of teal, green, red, and pink.

Don't you love the sentiment?  'Powered by 100% all natural Christmas Spirit (and caffeine, of course)'.  That is SO me!

Happy holidays to all!  I will be back in 2015 -- now it's time to make like the Birdbrain and get busy with our holiday prep!

Deck the Halls

Digi:  From the Heart Stamps 'Trimming the Birdhouse'.  Cardstock:  GP110white, SU grey, Basic Grey 'Wassail', K&Co.  'Let it Snow', DCWV 'Twinkle Glints'.  Ink:  Copics.  Accessories:  SU Word Window punch, fine glitter.

It's time for more inspiration from I {Heart} Sketches courtesy of From the Heart Stamps! 

Here is our sketch and  inspiration board with optional twist for this week's challenge:

For my card, I used sketch #90, the elegant color combo, and the added twist of using scraps to showcase this fun snowman image 'Trimming the Birdhouse'.

Challenges entered:
1)  Just Inspirational 'Anything with Wings'
2)  Pile it On 'Christmas Holiday'
 3)  4 Crafty Chicks 'Animals'
4)  Crafts 4 Eternity 'Winter'

Be sure to stop by the FTHS blog to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.

  

Bring It!

Digi image:  From the Heart Stamps 'No Snow Birdbrain'.  Cardstock:  SU Chocolate Chip, GP110 white, Magnolia snowflake DP, Paper Studio 'Happy Hootin' Holidays' dots, DCWV 'Twinkle Glints'.  Ink:  Copics.  Accessories:  Martha Stewart snowflake punches, SU fine glitter.

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop!

Our theme this month is Christmas or any other Winter Holiday.

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!

If you have arrived from Imke's Creations, you are in the right place.  If not, why don’t you start on the From the Heart Stamps blog, so you don’t miss anything.

For my project, I went with every child's favorite winter holiday (besides Christmas, of course):  the SNOW Day!  When I first saw this new digi, 'No Snow Birdbrain', I knew I had to craft this cutie!

Challenges entered include:
1) Merry Monday #137 'Feathered Friends':  a fine feathered Birdbrain!
2) Tuesday Morning Sketches #278;  sketch
3)  Just Inspirational 'Snowflakes':  both on DP, punches, and theme!
4)  Just Inspirational monthly challenge 'For the Boys':  a rare masculine card!
5)  Color Throwdown Color Combo:  silver, gold, dark brown, white
6)  Pile It On #48 'Sprinkle It' :  glitter, LOTS of glitter

Now head over to Jo Edward's and admire her creation!

Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday December 8th, 6 am EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday December 10th.

Tag, You're It!

Digi image and sentiment:  From the Heart Stamps 'Catching Flakes'.  Cardstock:  Neenah white 65lb, We R Memory Keepers 'Winter Frost', DCWV ' Twinkle Glints'.  Ink:  Copics.  Accessorites:  SU glitter, white flocking.

It's time for more inspiration from I {Heart} Sketches courtesy of From the Heart Stamps! 

Here is our sketch and  inspiration board with optional twist for this week's challenge:

For my card, I used sketch #89, the cool color comb, and the added twist of using a tag to showcase this fun snowman image 'Catching Flakes'.

Challenges entered:
1)  Pile it On #48 Sprinkle It:  used glitter AND flocking!
2)  Sweet Stampin' Let it Snow: Snowman, snowflakes on image and DP
3) Creative Knockouts #65 All That Glitters:  Loose glitter for the snow and glitter pen for the snowflakes
4)  Clear It Out Challenge Winter Wishes:  snowflakes on the image and DP (which was part of my hoarded stash from last year's holiday shopping!)

Stop by From  the Heart Stamps to see all the adorable new and revamped snow people digis!

 

Be sure to stop by the FTHS blog to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.

  

Rustic Holly Jolly Christmas

Digi image:  From the Heart Stamps 'Holly Jolly Christmas'.  Cardstock:  Textured Red, SU Grey, GP 110 white, Basic Grey DP 'Wassail'.  Ink:  Copics, Stardust glitter accents.

It's time for more inspiration from I {Heart} Sketches courtesy of From the Heart Stamps! 

Here is our sketch and  inspiration board with optional twist for this week's challenge:

For my card, I used sketch #88 and the rustic color combo to showcase this fun image 'Holly Jolly Christmas.  To be honest, I completely missed the twist for this week -- woodgrain would have been the perfect accent!

 

Be sure to stop by the FTHS blog to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.

  

Smiles Across the Miles

Image:  SU 'Little Boys'.  Cardstock:  Textured red, 'Fair Skies' DP.  Ink:  copics.  Accessories:  clear button.

 

Thanks to Vickie for sending this fun image for our monthly image swap on Splitcoaststampers!  This image was fun to color and try new techniques (see the dog's coat?  First time I tried this, in case you couldn't tell).  The most difficult part was finding a coordinating sentiment, so I decided on 'sending smiles across the miles' from Papertrey.

Sketch is courtesy of Tuesday Morning Sketch challenge #276.  I rotated the sketch to coordinate with my image; it's such a versatile sketch that it works either direction! 

Warm Friendship

Digi image:  From the Heart Stamps 'Faithful Friends Friendship'.  Cardstock:  SU  Chocolate Chip, PTI Antique Vanilla, Prima DP 'Madeline'.  Ink:  Copics.  Accessories:  Prima flowers, brads of unknown origin. 

It's time for more inspiration from I {Heart} Sketches courtesy of From the Heart Stamps! 

Here is our sketch and  inspiration board with optional twist for this week's challenge:

For my card, I used the sketch #87 and elegant color combo (the rusts are her hair highlights) to showcase this new adorable image 'Faithful Friends Friendship'.

 

Be sure to stop by the FTHS blog to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.

  

Angel Joy

Digi image:  From the Heart Stamps 'Faithful Friends Angel Joy'.  Cardstock:  GP110 white, textured silver, GCD 'Scandinavia Jul' DP.  Ink:  Copics.  Accessories:  clear button, silver glitter, silver-edged ribbon, clear glitter.

Just a reminder that we are halfway through November (can you believe it?) which means you only have a little over two weeks left to use this month's adorable 'Angel Joy' digi on a project to earn the December Stamp of the Month for free!  Be sure to post your project HERE to be eligible.

Challenges include:

1.  Sketch is courtesy of Freshly Made Sketches #162.

 

2.  Theme and color combo inspiration thanks to Merry Monday #134.

3. Crafty Ribbons Challenge:  Christmas Creations with Ribbon #106

4.  Going Grey With Scrap-Creations Challenge: Make it Sparkle.  Lots of sparkle here:  the grey cardstock shines, the DP has glitter accents as does the ribbon, and I added glitter to the angel's wings, the sentiment 'Joy', and the back of the clear button.  My craft room now has sparkles EVERYwhere!

Purrfect Birthday

Digi image and sentiment:  From the Heart Stamps 'Kitten Surprise'.  Cardstock:  Textured black, GP110 white, Basic Grey 'Wassail', DCWV 'Immortal Love', DMD 'Carefree Autumn'. Ink:  Copics.

It's time for more inspiration from I {Heart} Sketches courtesy of From the Heart Stamps! 

Here is our sketch and  inspiration board with optional twist for this week's challenge:

For my card, I used the sketch #86 and elegant color combo to showcase this new adorable image 'Kitten Image'.

Be sure to stop by the FTHS blog to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.

  

Faithful Friends Blog Hop

Digi image:  From the Heart Stamps 'Faithful Friends (Free Hugs)'.  Cardstock:  textured black from unknown source, DP:  DCWV 'Juniper Berry Stack', GP110 white.  Ink:  Copics.  Accessories:  baker's twine.

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop!

Our theme this month is Faithful Friends and our designers are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects.

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!

If you have arrived from Imke's Creations, you are in the right place, if not why don’t you start on the From the Heart Stamps blog, so you don’t miss anything.

My project showcases 'Free Hugs'.  Here is the inside with sentiments:

It also is inspired by these challenges:

1)  Sunday Stamps Sketch Challenge #88
2)  Color Throwdown color combo challenge #317 (ctd317)
3)  Simon Says 'Thinking of You' challenge
 

Now head over to Jo Edward's and see her beautiful creation.

Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday November 10th, 6 am EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday November 12th.

Snow Buddies

Digi image:  From the Heart Stamps 'Winter Friends'.  Cardstock:  GP110 white, SU solids.  DP:  DCWV 'Mariposa', snowflake DP unknown origin.  Ink: Copics.  Accessories:  Stardust glitter pen, SU glitter.
 

It's time for more inspiration from I{Heart} Sketches courtesy of From the Heart Stamps! 

 

Here is our sketch and  inspiration board with optional twist for this week's challenge:

 

For my card, I chose to use the sketch, the color combo, and the mod DP style for my gate fold card.  The biggest issue I have with gate fold cards is their inability to remain closed.  To improve this issue, I created a flap between the DP and base and also used ribbon to secure the closure:

 

This card is also entered in Bearly Mine Design's Christmas Card Challenge. 

 

Be sure to stop by the FTHS blog to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.

  

Knit Happens

Digi image and sentiment:  From the Heart Stamps 'Birdbrain Winter Scarf'.  Cardstock:  GP110 white, Basic Grey 'Perhaps' and 'Sultry'.  Ink:  Copics.

It's time for more inspiration from Heart} Sketches courtesy of From the Heart Stamps! 

Here is our sketch and  inspiration board with optional twist for this week's challenge: 

For my card, I went with the sketch, CAS (my favorite style!), and color combo.  'Birdbrain with Winter Scarf' has another perfect sentiment, but I couldn't quite fit it on the card corner:  "My gauge was fine until my third glass of wine".  Too funny! 

Be sure to stop by the FTHS blog to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.

  

A Little Pick-me-up

Digi image and sentiment:  From the Heart Stamps ' Birdbrain Needs Coffee'.  Cardstock:  GP 110 white, K&Co. DP 'Sweet Nectar'.  Ink:  Copics.  Accessories:  Nestabilities circles, Stardust glitter pen. 

It's time for more inspiration from I {Heart} Sketches courtesy of From the Heart Stamps! 

Here is our inspiration board and optional twist for this week's challenge: 

 

 

For my card featuring 'Birdbrain Needs Coffee' (I can relate!), I chose to go with the inspiration palette and Sketch challenge #49:

 

Be sure to stop by the FTHS blog to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.

  

Thanks a Bushel!

Digi image:  From the Heart Stamps 'Apple Market'.  Cardstock:  textured brown, GP 110 white, Simple Stories DP 'Summer Fresh'.  Ink:  Copics.

Just a reminder that we are halfway through October (can you believe it?) which means you only have a little over two weeks left to use this month's adorable 'Apple Market' digi on a project to earn the November Stamp of the Month for free!  Be sure to post your project HERE to be eligible.

Sketch inspiration is courtesy of Sweet Sunday Sketch #239.

Bright Fall Days

Digi image: From the Heart Stamps 'Raking Leaves Birdbrains'. Digi sentiment:  FTHS 'Shine (Faithful Friends)'.  Cardstock:  SU solids, Paper Studio, GP110 white.  Ink:  Copics.  Accessories:  glitter tape.

It's time for more inspiration from I {Heart} Sketches courtesy of From the Heart Stamps! 

We have a new feature this week with Sketch 83-- an inspiration board to go along with the sketch and optional twist:

In addition to the awesome sketch, I was inspired to go with the autumn theme and perfect color palette.

 

Be sure to stop by the FTHS blog to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.

 

 

 

Owl Always Be There For You

Digi image:  From the Heart Stamps 'Smiling Owls'.  Cardstock:  kraft, DCWV 'Mariposa' and 'La Creme'.  Ink:  Copics.  Accessories:  twine, washi tape, glitter card tape.  Tools:  Nestabilities, circle punch.

It's time for more inspiration from I {Heart} Sketches courtesy of From the Heart Stamps! 

We have a new feature this week with Sketch 82-- an inspiration board to go along with the sketch and optional twist:

 

I decided to go with these adorable 'Smiling Owls' digi as well as the beautiful autumn color palette and twist.  Finally a reason to use that washi tape I've been collecting!

 

Be sure to stop by the FTHS blog to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.

 

 

 

Think Pink Blog Hop

Image:  From the Heart Stamps' digi image and sentiment: 'Super Birdbrain'.  Cardstock:  black textured base, GP 110 white, DCWV 'Uptown Flair' DP.  Ink:  Copics.  Accessories:  slot punch, Nestabilities circles, white sheer ribbon.

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop! 

Our theme this month is “Think Pink” and our designers are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects.

My card above features the June stamp of the month, 'Super Birdbrain'.  Originally dedicated to dads for Father's Day, she can also be clothed in pink to honor breast cancer warriors and survivors.

The sketch inspiration is courtesy of  Sweet Sunday Sketch #238.

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!

If you have arrived from Imke, you are in the right place.  If not, start on the From the Heart Stamps blog, so you don’t miss anything.

Now head over to Jo's and see what she has created!

Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday October 6th, EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday October 8th.

Hurray!

I am now an official member of the fun and talented

From the Heart Stamps Design Team!

 

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for our Think Pink blog hop!

Friends by the Garden Gate

Images:  Impression Obsession, Papertry 'Mailbox Greetings, Through the Trees'.  Paper:  SU Old Olive.  Ink:  Copics, Real Red.  Accessories:  embossing powder.

 I'm part of a great group of gals on Splitcoaststampers who have a monthly image swap.  This is the May image, so you can tell that I'm the slacker of the group!  Let's just say that summer was not the carefree time I imagined it would be....

The bonus challenge for this month hosted by Susanne was to decorate this seasonal gate.  I decided to go in a little different direction and let the gate be the decoration for the background scenery.  The gate swings open to reveal this:

 

here's hoping for a calm and healthy Fall so I can catch up on June through September!