You're Superfly!

Howdy everyone!  It's Friday and I'm making a quick stop over at the PageMaps site today to share my card creation for April 2014!

Here is the fun sketch that Becky gave to me to create with...

And here is my completed card...

I began my card by stamping the gorgeous array of feathers from the new Power Poppy stamp collection, "Marcella's Mixtape Vol. 1".  Then I created this feathery featured circle grid of friends using my Silhouette machine and added some fun pearls and glittery buttons!

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope my card inspires you to grab some stamps and make a card today!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Power Poppy

Supplies:
stamps: Power Poppy (Marcella's Mixtape Vol. 1)
cardstock:  Bazzill, Flourishes Classic White
die cut shapes:  Silhouette
ink: Memento
buttons: Queen & Co.
tools:  Silhouette
gems:  Doodlebug
other: thread.

It's Almost FRIDAY!

Howdy all!  Today is my first official day joining the StampNation Dream Team and we've got a challenge for you!!!  And it's a real "FUN" one!

Come and join us for Challenge #123 and CAS-ual Friday Stamps...

 

My challenge card is pictured on the top right in the center and I got the chance to design with the fab stamp set, "Wallflower"!  And boy... did I have a ball with this set of stamps!

You could win a $25 gift certificate to shop in the CAS-ual Friday's shop!

I hope you'll join us there! Happy stamping! 

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  CAS-ual Friday Stamps

Guest Designing with StampNation!!

I am so lucky this month to be joining Catherine Pooler from CatherinePooler.com in her stamping forum, StampNation!

If you haven't heard of StampNation yet... well... let me tell ya... it's FABULOUS!!  Especially if you are new to the stamping and paper crafting world. Catherine has over 400 unique and extremely informative videos telling you all about the latest and greatest in the stamping industry!  From cool techniques, the newest products and trendy projects... she's the bomb!!  To find out a little bit more, please see Catherine's introductory video to StampNation here!

I will be joining my fellow April Guest designer, Amy Kolling, and the StampNation Dream Team (Catherine, Maureen, Kristy, Heather, Iwona, Tristan and Kimie) for an amazing and fun filled month of some extra exciting challenges and some amazing sponsors!

Here's a little sneak peek of the project I'm sharing tomorrow...

Come and join me at StampNation!  I'd love to see you there!

~ Ally ~

We're Power Poppy Hopping!

Are you here for the Power Poppy party?!  Alrighty... let's celebrate the first official release with a fabulous look at some more amazing creations from the Bloom Brigade!

Before we get started, here's a look at the first four inspirational stamp creations from Marcy...

Azaleas

Springtime Love

Good Thoughts: Renewal

Marcella's Mixtape Vol. 1

And now let's celebrate... WORD UP!

I wanted to create super fun and "party" card so I pulled out some funky papers and had fun with lots of bright colours!

I always love an interactive card so pull on the ribbons at the top and VOILA... a fun message is revealed!

I left the secret message part blank for future birthday messages!

Here's a quick look at the tag...

Now... it's time to visit and celebrate with another Bloom Brigade member...

Allison Cope  -- you are here!
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Danielle Kennedy
Dawn Burnworth
Dina Kowal
Julie Koerber
Kathy Jones
Katie Sims
Leslie Miller
Stacy Morgan
Tosha Leyendekker

Happy hopping everyone!

~ Ally ~

Sponsored by:  Power Poppy

Supplies:
stamps: Power Poppy (Marcella's Mixtape Vol. 1)
cardstock:  Bazzill, Flourishes
patterned papers: Echo Park (That's My Boy)
die cut shapes:  Spellbinders
ink:  Memento, Copic Markers
silver twine, ribbon: Flourishes
tools:   Scor-Pal
button:  Queen & Co.
brads:  Making Memories
gems:  Doodlebug
other:  Stickles, thread.