Scrap 'N Stamp ~ Stick & Shine Merry Fun!

 

Join me over on the Scrap 'N Stamp Facebook page on Sunday at 8pm ET.

We're going to be playing with the new Penny Black "Stick & Shine" products and creating some sparkly cards!

Hope you'll join me over there!

~ Ally ~

Scrap N' Stamp ~ Penny Black Hop ~ Sending Christmas Cuddles

TGIF everyone! I hope you're week has gone well and you've taken a minute or two to get crafty!

Today I'm joining the Scrap N' Stamp design team and we're sharing some Penny Black inspiration over on Instagram today!

I chose to feature the adorable "Owl-ways Merry" stamp set today!  I stamped my sweet image using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloured them up using Copic Markers.  I fussy cut out my little owls and applied some Cosmic Shimmer - Fluffy Stuff on some of the Holly leaves to look like snow.

To create my background, I used some Catherine Pooler "Cove Blue" and "Tranquil" inks and dabbed them down a piece of watercolor paper.  I patted it with my paint brush until I got the final desired layering of colour.

Then for my card base, I used some "Cove Blue" ink and used a soft brush to apply an even coat around the edges.  Then I took the same ink and added the small sprig of Holly stamped image from the "Nature's Garland" stamp set.  I always love a tone-on-tone look.

Make sure you check out the entire Instagram Hop because you can WIN a gift certificate to the Scrap N' Stamp shop just for leaving a comment! 

Start HERE and good luck!

~ Ally ~

Spring is in the Air!

Hello and welcome to another fun Saturday Challenge for Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!  We can't wait for you to play along and share your amazing krafty kreations!

This week our hostess is Krafty Girl, Melanie and your challenge is....
SPRING!

I chose to use the adorable “Fawn’d of You” stamp set for this week’s challenge.  Rubber boots certainly say “Spring” to me!

I paired it with a bunch of soft Springy coloured pattered papers too!

Each and every Saturday we post a brand new challenge for the week and you are welcome to enter as many times as you like! These must be new creations and you are welcome to use any stamp, however using a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp will earn you double entries! Each submission will enter you into the monthly draw of a $40 gift voucher to the krafty shop!

We've also got a brand new sketch to inspire you for the month of March! You don't have to use it but it's there for you to use if you need a little kick start....feel free to use it any time!

There are two ways to enter our challenges! 1) you can link up your entries at the bottom of this post and 2) share your KKS creations in our Krafty Friends facebook group! We can't wait to see what you create!

Also don't miss this weekend's FRUGAL FRIDAY SPECIALS!  We've got a selection of stamp sets on SALE 40% OFF this weekend only and while supplies last!

Happy creating everyone!!

~ Ally ~


stamps: KKS (Fawn’d of You)
cardstock: Recollections (110# White), SU! (Bermuda Bay)
inks: KKS (Marvellous Mocha, Mossy Meadow) 
patterned papers: Penny Black (Painted Blooms 6x6)
dies: MFT (Grassy Edges, Rolling Hills, Simply Hello & Love You Dienamics), Spellbinders (On The Edges – PageMaps)
other: thread.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Fishy Kisses!

Hello everyone!  I hope you’re having a fabulous week!  I’m here today with the Krafty Girls from Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps playing along with today’s newest KKS Wonderful Wednesday challenge!

Like all Wonderful Wednesday challenges, this challenge is an ANYTHING GOES challenge!  Awesome right?  Come and share your Kraftin’ Kimmie kreations!

Today I’m showcasing one of the newest release stamps sets, “Mermaid Friends”.  It’s got two adorable mermaids on it, each with a fun ocean friend.  I chose to use the mermaid with her dolphin friend for my card and the cute “Fishy Kisses” sentiment also included with this collection.

Copics: Y00, Y02, Y15, Y17, E000, E00, E11, R00, R02, N0, N2, BV00, BV01, BV04, BV02

Here’s a little close up of her kissin’ her finny friend. I used some Prismacolor Pencil to add some hair and fin details…

Make sure you check out the rest of my fellow designer blogs today and check out what they’re all sharing…

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Ally ~

Supplies:
stamps: Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps (Mermaid Friends)
cardstock:  Recollections (White 110#), Bazzill (Pansy)
patterned paper: NitWit Collections (Snow Princess 8x8), My Favorite Things (Country Fair Plaid 6x6), Penny Black (Gentle Whisper 6x6)
inks:  Memento (Tuxedo Black, Elderberry), Copic Markers, Prismacolor Pencils (Goldenrod)
dies:  Spellbinders (Floral Ovals), Pretty Pink Posh (Mini Tags)
pearl brad:  My Mind’s Eye (Lost & Found)
ribbon: Flourishes (Seam Binding Ribbon)
star sticker: Basic Grey (Basics)
sequins: CraftMedley
twine: Bead Landing
other: thread.

Sending Peony Love!

Hello Power Poppy fans!  I hope you’re having a fabulous Friday!

Today is the first Friday in May so that means a brand new Power & Spark Challenge over on the Power Poppy Blog! This month’s theme is April Showers Bring... "May Flowers” and what that means is that you have to create a card using at least one bloom on it and share with us on the blog.  Super easy challenge this month.

For further Power & Spark Challenge details, click here.

So blooms it is!  I chose to use the newly release digital stamp, “Peony Love”. This new digital stamp set includes two stunning peony images and 2 awesome sentiments.

And here it is… I chose to keep my card super simple today and just focus on the blooms…

Copics: YR01, YR02, R02, YG21, YG23, YG95, BV31, BV23

I also pulled in my clear stamp set, “Potted Primroses” and stamped out a little greeting for my banner.

For my card design today, I took a cue from the CAS(E) This Sketch challenge for this week and flip flopped my version... click the image below to take you to their blog.

 Now, off you go and check out what the amazing Bloom Brigade has put together for you today using some blooms…

Allison Cope – you are here!
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Julie Koerber
Katie Sims
Stacy Morgan
Power Poppy Blog
 
Thanks for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoy the creative journey today!
 
~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Power Poppy

Supplies:
stamps: Power Poppy (Peony Love, Potted Primroses)
cardstock:  Recollections White & Black Cardstock
patterned paper: Penny Black (Painted Blooms 6x6)
ink: Versafine (Black Onyx), Copic Markers
die: My Favorite Things (Stitched Ovals), Simon Says Stamp (Sending)
sequins: Pretty Pink Posh (Metallic Gold 4mm).

Power Poppy: Inspire Me Monday Tutorial!

Howdy all!  Join me on the Power Poppy Blog today for Inspire Me Monday.  I’m sharing a fun video tutorial on how to make a fun Pop-Up Box Card!  I had a ball making them!

Check it out HERE!

Have a great Monday!

~ Ally ~


Sponsored by:  Power Poppy

Supplies:
Tulip Birthday
stamps: Power Poppy (Dynamic Duos: Peonies & Tulips, Short Stacks, My English Rose)
cardstock:  Recollections #110 White Cardstock, Bazzill (Sawdust)
patterned paper: Penny Black (Painted Blooms)
ink: Memento (Grey Flannel), Copic Markers, Sakura (Glaze Pen)
die: MFT (Stitched Ovals), Spellbinders (Scalloped Circles, Ribbon Banners), Cheery Lynn Designs (Polynesian Sails Mini, Expandable Tiny Borders), Pretty Pink Posh (Picket Fence)
corner rounder:  EKSuccess.

Love Roses
stamps: Power Poppy (My English Rose, Azalea)
cardstock:  Recollections #110 White Cardstock, Bazzill (Marshmallow), Vellum
patterned paper: Penny Black (Gentle Whisper)
ink: Memento (Grey Flannel), Simon Says Stamp (Twirling Tutu), Copic Markers, Versamark, Sakura (Glaze Pen)
die: MFT (Stitched Circles, Stitched Ovals), Cheery Lynn Designs (Polynesian Sails Mini, Expandable Tiny Borders), Pretty Pink Posh (Picket Fence)
embossing powder:  Micheal's (clear)
corner rounder:  EKSuccess.

Happy Birthday SugarPea Designs!

Howdy all!  Happy Friday!

Today I’m celebrating one of my favorite stamp companies today… SugarPea Designs!  And they’re celebrating their 2nd birthday… hooray!

To celebrate they have a little contest on where all you have to do is create a birthday card!  Yup… it’s a simple as that.  And today is the last day to enter your card (I’ve had this card in pieces on my desk for 3 days! OY!) Click here for more contest details.


And here is my birthday card creation…

I used the current SugarSketch as well today... SPDSS44:

I used their adorable “ Fairy Sweet” stamp set and here is a close up of all the shimmer on her wings and wand…

Happiest of Birthday to you SugarPea Designs!!!

~ Ally ~

stamps:  SugarPea Designs (Fairy Sweet)
patterned papers: Penny Black (Painted Blooms 6x6)
inks:  Memento (Tuxedo Black), Copic Markers
sequins:  Pretty Pink Posh (Sparkling Clear 4mm, 6mm)
dies: Spellbinders (Classic Scalloped Circles)
cardstock:  Recollections (110lb White)

My Final Additions to the Dirt Pile

Sadly my 6 month stint has come to end with the Dirty Girls this month. But do not despair… this month’s theme is the ultimate theme!  If you aren’t a member of the Splitcoaststampers Fan Club, this is your month to join! Click here to find out more.

Here’s some sneak peeks of my Dirty Girl cards for this month…

Hope to see you over at Splitcoast this month!  Come and play along!

~ Ally ~

May Your Holidays Sparkle... with PageMaps!

It's the first of the month so its time for another fabulous issue of PageMaps™!  For this month, Becky Fleck is sharing some new and fabulous card sketches, just in time for starting your holiday cards!  Here is the sketch I was given:

 

I chose to use Becky's newest stamp set, Winter's Blossoms, made by Penny Black:

I just love all her wonderful holiday inspired stamps!

 

For my decorative edge, I used Becky's Spellbinder's set, On The Edge.  It's jam packed full of cool edges for your cards!

To create the snowflakes, I die cut them out of the kraft cardstock and then pieced all the little details back on to the sparkly silver glitter paper!  I added a few pearls too. I just love how it turned out.  In real life, it's so sparkly!

I hope you'll take a moment and check out all the fabulous new PageMaps today!

~ Ally ~


Supplies:
stamps: Penny Black
cardstock: Bazzill
glitter cardstock: American Crafts
die cut shapes: Spellbinders
ink: Versamark, Memento, Copic
pearls: Micheals
other: mica, Glossy Accents.