Monday 29 February 2016

SparkleNSprinkle March Reveal!

Welcome to Sparkle N Sprinkle's
 March 1 New Reveal Blog Hop!

We have Three new stamp sets to share with you today.  These new sets are 20% off until March 3.  So once you finish the blog hop, head on over to the store and start shopping.  All of the new sets are available on cling mounted rubber or as a digital image.  


The sets are:

Honey Bees 775 (digi version DIGI775)
Lucky Charm 776  (digi version DIGI776)
 Donna's Stylin' Sayings 777  (digi version DIGI777)


On March 3rd, ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be selected from the comments left on the Designers' blogs listed below. Please leave a comment with each Designer in order to be eligible for the Grand Prize.  You never know who the Mystery Designer will be that has the winning comment.

The Grand Prize Winner, which will be announced on the SNS Facebook page and on the SNS Blog, will receive ALL of the new stamp sets released this month (or the digi versions, if preferred).


The Blog Hop order this month is:

Jess {you are here!}
Eret
Diane
Chris
Belinda
Anne
Shona
Marie

(*Tip: if you have difficulty with a particular link, try clicking on the Designer's blog title to send you to their Home page.)



We hope you enjoy the New Reveal Blog Hop as much as we do.  Thanks for joining us and remember to comment on each of the Designers' blogs to be eligible for the Grand Prize.  
 Wonder who the Mystery Host will be this month????


The Sparkle N Sprinkle Creative Challenge also begins today.  There are lots of prizes and recognition badges.  Come check out how you can become a SNS Featured Artist as well.  The theme is always Anything Goes using Loose Glitter, Embossing Powder, and/or Flock.


Have you checked out the SNS YouTube Channel featuring Demo Donna?  If not, then you are in for a real treat.  Subscribe today to get all the latest Demo Donna tips and techniques!







Hello friends!

I just LOVED all the new releases this month so it was hard to choose my Reveal Project! After much deliberation,  I chose the Honey Bees {775} Stamp set!



To start the base of this card, I grabbed my honeycomb embossing folder and inked it up with Versamark {VM-001} and placed my yellow cardstock in.  Then I ran it through my my Big Shot to emboss and ink at the same time.  I took my Gold Detail Embossing Powder {EP168} , sprinkled it over the embossed cardstock and heat set for a fun background.  While I was at it, I made a few different backgrounds, inking both sides of the folder and using some White Detail Embossing Powder {EP298} as well. Now I'm prepped for more projects :)





As you can see, I was also playing with the Honey Bees stamps and the Gold Detail Embossing Powder {EP168} to makes some fun backgrounds!  Next, I went to work coloring my image and sentiments!  I stamped the hive image with Memento Black {ME-900} ink and colored with my Twin Touch markers. I added an extra "bee" from the stamps using Versamark and Black Detail Embossing Powder {EP171}. To finish off the panel, I stamped the Honeycomb stamp across the top with Versamark and sprinkled on Fleur De Lis Enamel Embossing Powder {EP465}  (heat setting of course!)  I also did the same to make the sentiment (Versamark + Fleur de Lis).  I used my corner rounder on all my panels (except the sentiment, which I just trimmed into a banner).  All of my layers were adhered using 1/2" Tear-ific Tape {SAT04}


I'm just loving the Color Coordinates Pinecone Cardstock {98121} brown to mat my layers. I accented the card with Tan Mon Ami Gabby 1/8" Pull Ribbon {MONR06} (another personal fave).  Before I attached all the layers, I added a strip of Dark Brown Triple Gold 1.5" Mon Ami Gabby Pull Ribbon {MONR33} across the background using 1/2" Tear-ific Tape {SAT04}. I popped the sentiment and image panel up using Foam Squares {01615}



Finally, to finish the inside, I layered my yellow cardstock on a piece of the Pinecone Cardstock.  I stamped the honeycomb and bee image in the corner with Versamark and used Black Detail Embossing Powder.


I think this is such a fun set, don't you? The next stop on our blog hop is Eret and you can find her blog here.  

Good luck!
Until next time,
Jess

Friday 26 February 2016

Disco Party Time!

Hello friends!

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I'm back on the SparkleNSprinkle Blog this week with a fun creation using a Digital-Only release!  I used the Disco Party {DIGI3124m} Stamp Set to make this card.  I printed off the perfectly colored image and the fun sayings, then went to work!

I decided to make a Step-Card as I already had a base ready to go from a previous project! If you don't have this die at home, you can actually purchase some ready to go Step Card Bases here!

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To add some pizzazz and pop to the fun image, I grabbed our fun Neon Glitters {GS-10} & Glue Pen {quicky} and went to work!  The technique is simple - apply the glue pen in the areas where you want the glitter and quickly sprinkle on the glitter!  I also did a quick squiggle around my "Let's Boogie" sentiment and added the Electrified! Glitter {G1135}.

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To decorate the card, I added some leftover "embellishments" from my previous project using Disco Girlfriends {DIGI774j}. Everything was adhered with Tear-ific Tape {SAT-04}.  I love how well it holds everything in place!  It's an amazing adhesive.

For the final added dimension, I used a fun "pop-up" spring to make the Disco Girl move and shake!  She truly is ready to boogie!

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I hope you love this fun card!  The digi images are just perfect for those of us who aren't the greatest at coloring ;)

Until next time,

Jess

Monday 22 February 2016

MHKDesigns - Monthly Inspiration Post - Sneak Peek!


Hello friends!


I'm over at the MHKDesigns Blog today with a February Inspiration Post for you!

Here's a little teaser:





Be sure to head on over to the blog to check out the FULL post!

Until next time,

Sunday 21 February 2016

MHKDesigns February Challenge!

Hello friends!


I'm so excited to be a part of this amazing Design Team!  Here is our MHKDesigns February Challenge:


Here is my project:






I used the following stamp set to create this pretty card:

Tulip of Thanks
Tulip of Thanks Digital Stamp Set




These digis print out absolutely beautifully!  They are also super easy to size and build together. 

I hope you will come out an play along this month!

Until next time

Saturday 20 February 2016

MHKDesigns February Reveal - Day 5 - Easter Blessings

Welcome to Day 5 of the MHKDesigns February Reveal!

Our Stamp Set today is called "Easter Blessings".



Here is what I created:


I also used Digital Paper - Gingham Pastels, Going Gingham Lilac to make the background.

You have a chance to win this set OR the ENTIRE RELEASE! Here's what you'll need to do...

1. Comment on the MHKDesigns blog.
2. Comment on each DT member's blog.
3. Join our MHKDesigners and Friends Facebook group and comment there.

Mynn will be choosing comments randomly from all these places after the release is over, and the authors of those comments will be our winners!  So, the best way to win is to comment every day!  We LOVE the feedback you give us! :)  Here's the list of blogs for you to visit each day...

Alicia | Asha | Donna | Judy | Jerrie | Jessica | Lilian



Michele | Mynn | NanaConnie | Rocky | Sathya | Shawna


WOW!  Wasn't that fun? Be sure to comment on all of our Designer blogs for your chance to win free stuff from MHKDesigns Etsy shop!

See you next time!



Friday 19 February 2016

MHKDesigns February Reveal - Day 4 - Bunny Love

Welcome to Day 2 of the MHKDesigns February Reveal!

Our Stamp Set today is called "Bunny Love".


Here is what I created:


You have a chance to win this set OR the ENTIRE RELEASE! Here's what you'll need to do...

1. Comment on the MHKDesigns blog.
2. Comment on each DT member's blog.
3. Join our MHKDesigners and Friends Facebook group and comment there.

Mynn will be choosing comments randomly from all these places after the release is over, and the authors of those comments will be our winners!  So, the best way to win is to comment every day!  We LOVE the feedback you give us! :)  Here's the list of blogs for you to visit each day...

Alicia | Asha | Donna | Judy | Jerrie | Jessica | Lilian



Michele | Mynn | NanaConnie | Rocky | Sathya | Shawna


Be sure to check back tomorrow for another great reveal!!

Creative Corner Challenges - Coffee or Tea

Hello friends!


Welcome to another week at Creative Corner Challenges!


Our theme this week is all about Coffee & Tea!

Here is what I created:


I used 2 stamp sets from SparkleNSprinkle to make this card - Espresso Yourself and Journal Mixed Media!

We had no sponsor, so we were able to use whatever we wanted!

Hope to see you come and create.


Until next time,


Jess

Thursday 18 February 2016

MHKDesigns February Reveal - Day 3 - He Is Risen

Welcome to Day 3 of the MHKDesigns February Reveal!

Our Stamp Set today is called "He Is Risen".


Here is what I created:




You have a chance to win this set OR the ENTIRE RELEASE! Here's what you'll need to do...

1. Comment on the MHKDesigns blog.
2. Comment on each DT member's blog.
3. Join our MHKDesigners and Friends Facebook group and comment there.

Mynn will be choosing comments randomly from all these places after the release is over, and the authors of those comments will be our winners!  So, the best way to win is to comment every day!  We LOVE the feedback you give us! :)  Here's the list of blogs for you to visit each day...

Alicia | Asha | Donna | Judy | Jerrie | Jessica | Lilian

Michele | Mynn | NanaConnie | Rocky | Sathya | Shawna


Be sure to come back tomorrow to see our next Release!



Wednesday 17 February 2016

MHKDesigns February Reveal - Day 2 - Purr-fect

Welcome to Day 2 of the MHKDesigns February Reveal!

Our Stamp Set today is called "Purr-fect" (isn't that cute?).


Here is what I created:



You have a chance to win this set OR the ENTIRE RELEASE! Here's what you'll need to do...

1. Comment on the MHKDesigns blog.
2. Comment on each DT member's blog.
3. Join our MHKDesigners and Friends Facebook group and comment there.

Mynn will be choosing comments randomly from all these places after the release is over, and the authors of those comments will be our winners!  So, the best way to win is to comment every day!  We LOVE the feedback you give us! :)  Here's the list of blogs for you to visit each day...

Alicia | Asha | Donna | Judy | Jerrie | Jessica | Lilian


Michele | Mynn | NanaConnie | Rocky | Sathya | Shawna


Be sure to come back tomorrow to check out another great release!  I'm just loving all these images, aren't you?



Tuesday 16 February 2016

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #149


Hello crafty peeps!


Here is our sketch this week at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge:



Here is what I created:


I finally got a chance to play with the Charlotte Paperpack from Close to My Heart. It worked perfectly for this sketch. I added an embossed sentiment in Gold Embossing Powder on vellum paper. I think it turned out beautifully!

I hope you will come out and play along this week!

Jess

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #147

Hello friends!

It's time for another great sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge!

Here is the sketch:




Here is what I created:



I do hope to see your creations entered this week!  Push yourself out of your comfort zone and play along!

Until next time,

Jess

MHKDesigns February Reveal - Day 1 - Birds & Branches

Welcome to our first February Reveal for MHKDesigns!

Our first reveal Stamp Set is called "Birds & Branches".


Here is what I created:


I also used the Digital Paper - Worn & Weathered Whites, White Weathered Wood to make this card. I printed it out on Glossy White cardstock.  They are simply gorgeous!


Be sure to check back tomorrow to see another great reveal!  We have 5 days of reveals in total! I can't wait to see what the rest of the design team creates!


Friday 12 February 2016

SparkleNSprinkle - All About the Neons!

Hello Glitter Groupies!


I'm back again with another fun card featuring the new NEON glitters!  You can find me on the SparkleNSprinkle Blog as well :)



I used these funky ladies again - can you tell I'm loving them!  Using the Disco Girlfriends Digital Stamp {DIGI744}, I printed them off and cut them the size. I used glossy paper to add some extra dimension.

I stamped the sentiment from Disco Girlfriends {774} onto some white cardstock using Versamark {VM001}Ink and sprinkled on Blueberry Embossing Powder {EP240}.  I punched out the sentiment with a circle punch and layered onto some patterned paper.



To add some extra pizazz, I stamped the peace sign from the set with Versamark.  I then sprinkled on Stickum Powder {EP300}, heat set and then added the Exulted Pink Neon Glitter {G1132}.  To finish the edges, I used 2 strips of 1/2" Tearific Tape {SAT04}  and sprinkled on the Exulted Pink Neon Glitter {G1132}, burnishing in well.


I attached all the layers using the 1/2" Tearific Tape {SAT04} and the cardbase was made from the Strawberry Cardstock {98104}.

To finish the inside of the card, I combined the sentiments to make one large one.  I added 2 strips of 1/2" Tear-ific Tape and sprinkled on the Energized Orange {G1133} Neon Glitter.  Then I attached the sentiment!




I hope you enjoyed this card!  See you next time!


Jess