Cards

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Halloween Blog Hop

Good morning! 

It’s time for the DeNami Halloween Blog Hop! I’ve been looking forward to this one for a while- there are just so many great DeNami Halloween stamps! In fact, I created so many cards, I had to limit what I put into this post and posted one on Friday {click here for the post}.

If you started the hop from the beginning, you should be coming from Deb’s blog. If you are just now starting, or got lost along the way, you can always head to the DeNami blog for the list of all the participants.
My first card showcases the new Halloween Kitty, along with the Boo {from the Halloween stamp set} and the Teeny Star Background. In addition, I used some WASHI TAPE. I’m in love with washi now….did you hear the news? DeNami is going to start carrying it soon! *happy dance*
scroll below for the complete supply list

Once again, I used my Sew Easy supplies {click here for my guide}. I think it looks great on cards, especially Halloween ones! There’s something about that black thread that brings the card together.

I know there’s quite a few more stops left, so I’ll wrap this up. Your next stop: Lisa Elton’s blog! Lisa is such a sweetheart and always has beautiful projects- I can’t wait to see what she made!

Have fun with the rest of the hop, I hope you were inspired by my card. Don’t forget to leave comments on each stop for your highest chance of snagging one of the $20 gift certificates! 

 
NOT LISTED: wrinkle ribbon, scallop notecard, washi tape, marcasite rhinestones

Halloween Candy Corn Basket

Hello! 
I have to say, I’m excited I’m finally getting around to posting this card. I created it a couple weeks ago, but it got lost in the massive amount of cards/ projects I’ve been creating recently. So many cards, so little time! 
Recently, I saw a lot of the Candy Corn being sold while I was processing orders and I suddenly felt the urge to use it again. After trying to think of a creative way to use this little stamp, I thought it would be perfect with the Medium Spring Basket. I am SO thrilled with how it turned out!

I couldn’t resist pulling out my Sew Easy supplies again {click here for my guide}. I know I’ve mentioned it before, but I am in love with sewing on my cards. It’s massively time consuming, but so therapeutic! I’ll have a card using the new roller I bought coming up soon….

If you want a chance to enter one of four $25 gift certificates, don’t forget about the Birthday Blog Giveaways I’m hosting. There’s only a little bit of time to enter….hurry and get your entries in!
Have you started making your Halloween cards yet? If so, what sorts of stamps did you use?  I’ll be back here on Sunday for the DeNami Halloween Blog Hop– it will be full of lots of inspiration! Hope to see you then!

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Christmas in October?

Hi there!
This is going to be a short post….I’m fighting a sickness bug and shouldn’t even be on the computer. However, I just couldn’t let another day go by without bringing you another card using the current 10 Minute Craft Dash colors. Oh how I love this color combo!
My card today features all DeNami Design stamps/ products. I wanted to do something a little different and went the route of creating a Christmas card with these colors. I’m so happy with how it turned out!
 Time it took to create: 8 minutes 9 seconds
Don’t you just love the Berry Vine Sprig? I haven’t played with it too much {yet!}, but I just puffy heart it. It would be great for Thanksgiving cards, everyday cards…..it’s a good one to have!

I hope YOU come join us in the 10 Minute Craft Dash. There are still four days left to enter– hurry and get your entries in. Oh, did I mention there’s a great prize? *wink*

Thanks for visiting!

World Card Making Day

  
 Hello! 
For my crafty friends, I’m sure you know that Monday was officially World Card Making Day. All over blog land, people are celebrating this weekend and I thought I would join in on the fun. After all, it’s a party already over here {with my blog birthday giveaways} and I thought I would continue with the theme.
My card today features many of my favorite things: pink, scallops, aqua, polka dots and ribbon. Each of these in itself are great, but bring them together and you have a winning combo. 
Recently, I’ve had a lot of friends that have had birthdays, so I’ve needed to stock up on my birthday card stash. Thankfully, since I have a nice {and pretty} calendar, it is easy to make sure I stay on top of it.

What are you all up to this weekend? Crafty friends: are you participating in World Card Making Day? If so, leave a comment with your creation and I’ll check it out!
Thanks for stopping by, have a great rest of your Saturday!
 
NOT LISTED: green ribbon/ cardstock, patterned papers, scallop dies

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Last Call for the Craft Dash #3!

Hi there!
Just a quick little post today. I wanted to remind you all that TODAY is the last day to enter your crafty creations into the current 10 Minute Craft Dash! I couldn’t resist creating one more card using these colors. After all, with Fall here now, we’ll be going into more rich and warm colors soon. I had to take advantage of the bright, happy colors a little bit more!
I pulled out my DeNami stamps for this card. I just love how easy it is to create cards using our stamps in a short amount time. The days of me spending hours on cards is quickly going by the wayside. 10 minute cards are the way to go!
 Time it took to create: 8 minutes 8 seconds
Go and grab some stamps and some hot pink, green and yellow products and get crafty with me! Can’t wait to see what you create for the 10 Minute Craft Dash!

First Birthday

Hi there!
Last week, my “niece” had her West coast 1st birthday party. Since one of my sisters just got married last year, and the other is still single, I haven’t been graced with a real niece…..yet. However, my honorary niece is just about like family. I love her so much and honestly, when she returns home, I’ll be so sad.
I wanted to create a special card for her, so I got out just about all of my favorite things: pink, scallops, polka dots and cute embellishments. I mean, if I was having a birthday, these are things I would love seeing on a card I received. :)

I think there is something about the Elephant and birthdays that go together in my mind. {Remember this card I created last week?} I decided to incorporate the number one into the card. I’m so happy with how it turned out! You could EASILY use this Elephant with any number 1 through 9- just imagine all the possibilities!

That’s going to wrap up this post. I’ll be back tomorrow with a card for the 10 Minute Craft Dash #3. Don’t forget, there’s only ONE more day to submit!

NOT LISTED: aqua pearls, hot pink satin ribbon, scallop border punch, green cardstock, patterned paper

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Lemonade Friends

Good morning!
I hope you all had a great weekend. Mine started out pretty good and then my back and neck started to act up. Thank goodness I have a chiropractor/ massage therapy appointment tonight!
Since we have our 10 Minute Craft Dash Challenge #3 running right now {sponsored by Lawn Fawn}, I thought I would share another card I created with the colors we are featuring right now. I just love how happy these ones are!
  Time it took to create: 9 minutes 30 seconds
I have to say that these little stamps are just adorable and I have so much fun playing with them! Curious as to where I got the yummy bright yellow ribbon? Wait for it…..Walmart! While I was picking up my perscriptions recently, I had some extra time and browsed the craft section. Imagine my delight when I saw this ribbon, along with a few other colors I *needed*. :)
This challenge still has a few days left- hurry and get your entries in! The winner receives their choice of any Lawn Fawn set AND you get a badge that you can proudly display on your blog. Come join us in the fun and be sure to let your friends know as well!
Thanks for stopping by today, I hope your Monday is off to a great start!
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Birthday Blog Hop

Hello and happy Friday! 
Today is a special day- it’s my mom’s birthday! She is such a special lady and I wanted to do something that would surprise her and show how much she is loved. My idea? To throw a surprise blog hop in her honor! 
 
I’ve gathered a few of the DeNami DT, along with some previous DT members and some of the most avid DeNami fans for this special occasion. If you started the hop at the beginning, you should be coming for Laurie Willison’s blog. If you got lost along the way, or just started, I have the complete list on the DeNami blog.{You’ll want to check out each post- these gals are SO talented!}
Mom, {don’t worry, I actually wrote in the card, too!}
I hope you were surprised and felt loved by this small act of how amazing and special you are. You inspire so many people with your creativity, love, passion for life, energy, kindness and zeal for the Lord. Thank you for always being true to who you are and for continuing to show Christ’s love to me (and the family), along with the DeNami customers. Love you. ♥ 

Did you happen to notice there are five sets of balloons? There are five of us kids, so I thought that would be a fun little way to incorporate that into the card. :) 
This is the last stop in the hop- I hope you all were inspired by the various birthday creations. Thank you to those who joined along and to those who have left my mom some birthday love on the DeNami blog. 
Have a fabulous rest of your Friday, talk with you all soon! 

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Friendly Halloween

Good morning! 
I’m so bummed I wasn’t able to post Friday or Saturday- I had some things I wanted to share! Alas, the computer I edit photos on decided to act up and I couldn’t do anything. Thankfully, it has decided to cooperate (for now) and I was able to clear out some old files- hopefully we are good for a little while!
I was doing a little blog hopping over the weekend and saw the latest Retro Sketches #29 posted. I just couldn’t resist joining in on this one! Here’s the sketch and what I came up with: 
I saw a few of the samples highlighted Halloween stamps and I was inspired to do the same. This year, over at DeNami Design, we released the adorable Friendly Mummy and I just had to use him. I’m not a fan of scary or grotesque images, but the cute ones I absolutely LOVE!
 
This card is super simple, but I actually enjoy the clean and simplistic design. Sometimes less is more, right? I wanted to brighten up the card with a pop of color, so I added in the orange twine and orange button. Two easy additions that really make the card, in my opinion. 

I hope you enjoyed the card today. I’ll be back either later today or tomorrow (hopefully) with the highlights of the latest 10 Minute Craft Dash. Talk with you all soon!

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Thanks A Bunch + Instagram

Hi there!
Today I have a sweet and simple card to share that I made using the current 10 Minute Craft Dash #2 colors (and of course, it took less than 10 minutes). It’s amazing how much can be accomplished in such a short amount of time- just take a look at some of the entries we’ve received already!
Time it took to create: 7 minutes 3 seconds
Lately, I’ve had to rely on a lot of people to help me with various things, due to the accident. I’m still not fully over my anxiety over driving, so my family and friends have been chauffeuring me around to my various appointments. This little card design will come in handy when I give people thank you cards for all they have done.

Would you believe that I only used TWO stamps on this card? Both of these stamps are so versatile and perfect all year round. (complete supply list below) 

I hope you’ll join along in the 10 Minute Craft Dash! There’s still five days left to enter AND we have an awesome prize this time around. Also, be sure to check out the amazing samples our special designers created- they will blow you away!

In closing, for those who are on Instagram and participate….join along in the hashtag fun!