Get out those scraps!

I did a couple of card sets using up some of my scraps and wanted to share them with you! I absolutely LOVE how quick and easy it was to make these...




Supplies: Sassafrass Lass Paper - Sunshine Broadcast; Papertrey Ink Cardstock - Vintage Cream; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Antique Linen; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Hampton Arts Border Background Stamp; Ali Edwards Stamp Sets - Loving Words, Sentimentally Ali & Simply You; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems




Supplies: Sassafras Lass Paper - Sunshine Broadcast; Papertrey Ink Cardstock - Kraft; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Antique Linen; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Unity Stamp - Baby Boy Plaid; Ali Edwards Stamp Sets - Simply You, Sentimentally Ali, Cake & Candles, Favorite Memories & Loving Words; Fiskars Star Punches; Making Memories Star Brads

We all have tons of scraps hanging around, so you should definitely pull yours out and make up some sets whenever you get the chance to. It's always nice to have extra cards on hand for when you need to grab one and go right? ;)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Sassy Lil' Sketches 9/29 Reveal!

Hi friends!! It's time for another sketch reveal over at Sassy Lil' Sketches! The sketch this week is really awesome...






Supplies: Pink Paislee 6x6 Paper Pad - Queen Bee; Papertrey Ink Cardstock - Vintage Cream; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Studio G Stamp; Cuttlebug; Quickutz Sunburst Die; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems

I'm really happy with how my card turned out! Seriously though, you can give me a banner and some butterflies together absolutely anytime and I'm a happy girl. ;)

So what do you think of the sketch? If you love it and create a card with it, you'll be in the drawing for a great prize from our September sponsor, Authentique Paper! Just visit the Sassy Lil' Sketches blog to link up your project by October 5th. There are 4 card sketches this month and you can enter any or all of them for a chance to win. Just be sure you link up your card at the correct sketch! The link for this week's sketch can be found here on the SLS blog.

Thanks for coming by today...I hope you were inspired! :)

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Wee Memories - Use Patterned Paper
Flutter By Wednesdays - Anything Goes

Field Trip

Last week I saw a sketch over at Pretty Little Studio's blog and fell in love with it! The simple look of it really appealed to me and I wanted to make a layout with it asap, so last night, I pulled out some papers and got to work...



Supplies: Pink Paislee Hometown Summer Paper - Sunnyside Lane & Heatwave (Left over from my Artful Delight April Kit!); BoBunny Double Dot Cardstock - Chiffon; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Fiskars Circle Punch; Fiskars Star Punch; EK Success Scallop Photo Corner Punch; American Crafts Thickers - Daiquiri; Jillibean Soup Corrugated Flower; Authentique Diction Word Stickers

Is that cute or what?? I had these pictures of a field trip Madison went on last year that I had already cut down for an earlier layout and then ended up not using them. Well they were just perfect for this sketch! Isn't it funny how things happen sometimes? ;)

Thanks for popping in today!! Have a great afternoon...

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Pretty Little Studio - Weekly Sketch Challenge
The Paper Variety - Time To Click Your Heels
Wee Memories - Patterned Paper

Artful Delight Blog Hop! (Day 3)

Hi there friends!! Welcome to the third and final day of the Artful Delight birthday blog hop! For a reminder on how it all works, or if today is your first visit, please visit my day 1 and day 2 posts to read all about it and catch up...

So, for today we have a color challenge for you! It's all about creating with pink, white and kraft...


Supplies Used From The Artful Delight September Kit: Crate Paper Farmhouse Paper - Handpicked
Other Supplies Used: Papertrey Ink Kraft Cardstock; Bazzill White Cardstock; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Studio G Stamp; EK Success Dotted Scallop Border Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; Basic Grey Pearls

I decided to do a set of mini notecards for this challenge. It seems like I'm always needing a small little card for something or another, so I try to make up little sets like this as often as possible, and this was perfect for that!

So our last challenge is super easy to create with right? If you decide to make a project with these colors, be sure to link it up over at Artful Delight for your chance to win! Just upload your project in the linky tool on the blog (look in the sidebar once you're there) and label your entry with the challenge you are playing along with and your name. The challenges will remain open to play along with until September 30th and then all winners and prizes will be announced on Artful Delight's blog that evening.

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Since today is our last day of the hop, we wanted to share the reveal of the October scrapbooking and card kits with you! Let me tell you that they both look amazing...

-- Scrapbooking Kit --

BoBunny Et Cetera Collection (1 sheet each)
Extra
Watermark
Stamped

Coordinating 12x12 Cardstock (1 sheet each)
Gingerbread Dot
Chiffon Journal
Decaf Dot
Coffee Stripe

Pink Paislee Nantucket Collection (1 sheet each)
Jumbo Shrimp
Clam Chowder
Clam Bake
Crab Cakes

FabScraps Heritage Collection (1 sheet each)
Floral
Script 2

Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Collection (1 sheet each)
Pearl
Hattie

Embellishments (Colors/Sizes May Vary Per Kit)
BoBunny Et Cetera Combo Sticker Sheet
Elle's Studio Blank Pennants
Melissa Frances Pink Hydrangea Embellishments
Melissa Frances Newstand Medium Frame Resin Embellishment (1)
Bazzill Basics Clear Self Adhesive Jewels
May Arts Crochet Ribbon - Ivory (1 1/2 ft)
Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Collection Tags (5)
Prima Classic Lace Crocheted Flowers (2)
Handmade Scallop Felt Border (4)
Handmade Felt Key (1)
Handmade Scallop Square (1)
Handmade Felt Rolled Roses (5)

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-- Card Kit --

BoBunny Et Cetera Collection (2 6x6 sheets each)
Extra
Watermark
Stamped

Coordinating 12x12 Cardstock (1 sheet each)
Gingerbread Dot
Chiffon Journal
Decaf Dot
Coffee Stripe

Pink Paislee Nantucket Collection (2 6x6 sheets each)
Jumbo Shrimp
Clam Chowder
Clam Bake
Crab Cakes

FabScraps Heritage Collection (2 6x6 sheets each)
Floral
Script 2

Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Collection (2 6x6 sheets each)
Pearl
Hattie

Embellishments (Colors/Sizes May Vary Per Kit)
Bo Bunny Et Cetera Combo Sticker Sheet
Elle's Studio Blank Pennants
Melissa Frances Pink Hydrangea Embellishments
Bazzill Basics Clear Self Adhesive Jewels
Really Reasonable Ribbon Baby Blue Seam Binding (1 yd)
Really Reasonable Ribbon Light Pink Seam Binding (1 yd)
Really Reasonable Ribbon Ivory Seam Binding (1 yd)
Really Reasonable Ribbon Ivory Satin Ribbon (3 yds)
Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Collection Tags (5)
EK Success 3-D Dots Foam Adhesive
Inkadinkado Stamp Set - Personal Impressions
American Crafts Buttons - Neutrals
Handmade Scallop Felt Border (4)
Handmade Felt Key (1)
Handmade Scallop Square (1)
Handmade Felt Rolled Roses (5)

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Thank you all SO much for hopping/playing along with us these past 3 days. It's been such a fabulous time! I've gotten so many sweet comments and even a few new followers and I'm completely thrilled. I'm sure Leeanne is too because you all have made her birthday blog hop a great success! We really appreciate your enthusiasm and support for Artful Delight and all of the delightful designers. :)

Ok, now it's time to go get hopping and check out the gorgeous projects all of the DT members have created to inspire you for today's challenge. Make sure to leave everyone some love for your chance to win some goodies too! You're headed to Marlene's blog next...

Artful Delight Blog Hop! (Day 2)

Welcome to day 2 of the Artful Delight blog hop!! For a reminder on how it all works, or if today is your first visit, please visit yesterday's post to read all about it...

For today's challenge, we have a game of Tic Tac Toe!!

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight September Kit: Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup Paper - Milk; Bazzill Cardstock - Cheddar; Sunflower Embellishment (Created By Leeanne)
Other Supplies USed: Bazzill Kraft Cardstock; Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Walnut Stain & Antique Linen; Studio G Stamp; Hero Arts Background Stamp - Friend Definition; EK Success Border Punch - Dotted Scallop

I went with the bottom row of the board (Use Kraft/Fall Theme/Use a Border Punch) and kept it all pretty simple, and just love how it turned out! Sometimes simple can really go a long way. :) Plus, when you keep things simple, they are really easy to duplicate. A great thing to remember for any of you planning on making Christmas cards this year!

So do you have an idea in mind for something you can create for our Tic Tac Toe challenge?? If so, you can link up your project at Artful Delight for your chance to win the grand prize!! Just upload your project in the linky tool on the blog (look in the sidebar once you're there) and label your entry with the challenge you are playing along with and your name. The challenges will remain open to play along with until September 30th and then all winners and prizes will be announced on Artful Delight's blog that evening.

Ok, time to get hopping! All of the DT blogs are filled with inspiration for you using today's challenge. Also, make sure you leave some love for everyone for your chance to win some goodies. ;) From here, you'll head to Marlene's blog...

Thanks for stopping by again today! I'll see you all tomorrow morning for the last day of our challenge and the reveal of the amazing Artful Delight October kit!!

Artful Delight Blog Hop! (Day 1)

Good morning friends! I'd like to welcome you to Artful Delight's very first blog hop!! Today is Leeanne's birthday and what better way to celebrate that than with games and prizes, right? ;) We hope you can play along!



Here's how it will work. For the next three days we will have a different challenge each day. You can choose to play along with any or all of the challenges for your chance to win our GRAND PRIZE!!! Each morning the new challenge will be posted and all of the designers will have some awesome inspiration for you, so be sure to hop along to their blogs and remember to leave some comments. Just a hint for you...random commenters will be chosen for a chance to win prizes, so you never know if it might be you! :)

Who wants to know what the GRAND PRIZE is? Are you ready for it……..the winner of the grand prize will receive a 6 month subscription to Artful Delight kits!!!! All you have to do it play along with the challenges. Just upload your project in the linky tool on Artful Delight's blog (look in the sidebar once you're there) for your chance to win. Please label your entry with the challenge you are playing along with and your name. The challenges will remain open to play along with until September 30th and then all winners and prizes will be announced on Artful Delight's blog that evening.

We will be also be announcing the new Delightful Designers today and we're all very excited for you to meet them! Each of the current designers will introduce you to a new DT member and also post a little bio about them. Please be sure to leave those ladies some warm welcomes, ok? ;)

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So, now that you know how everything will work, let's move on to today's challenge! We have a terrific sketch for you, created by fellow DT member Debbie...








Supplies Used From The Artful Delight September Kit: Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup Paper - Apple Cider & Sharp Cheddar Cheese; Bazzill Cardstock - Barkley; American Crafts Thickers - Paperback
Other Supplies Used: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Brown; Fiskars Circle Punches; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Heart Confetti Punch; Basic Grey Buttons

I veered away from the sketch just a little bit but I'm hoping you can see the general idea of it in my layout. I actually find that this happens to me alot of the time, but I'm completely fine with it because it shows you just how versatile sketches can be! Always remember that no matter what kind of sketch you start with, you can always put your own little spin on it and create something totally unique. ;)

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Now it's time for me to introduce you to a new Artful Delight Designer! I'm very pleased to have you meet Marlene...



"Hi, my name is Marlene. I’m 27 years old, have been married for 8 years and have two wonderful little boys. I fell in love with papercrafting when I was pregnant with my first son and saw all of the beautiful things that could be done - it's been 7 years since then! I love my Cricut Expression and Design Studio. I use them for almost EVERY project; together they have expanded my creativity level. Along with them, I love to use sketches, chipboard, inks, bling – stickles & pearls, my Signo White Pen, digital sentiments, and lots of layers on most of my creations. However, if I had to describe my crafting style, I'd say its Simple & Clean. Papercrafting has not only provided me with a creative outlet but also a way to find tranquilty and great satisfaction when I see my projects come to life. I enjoy sharing all my work with everyone thru my blog, Scrappin Cookie."

Pretty cool right? I can't wait to see what Marlene will do with the Artful Delight kits. :) She's your next stop on the hop, so be sure to visit her blog and leave her some love!!

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Oh and just one last thing before you go...to celebrate Leeanne's birthday even more, she's decided to have a little sale for all of you!! You can use either of these coupon codes to save some money this week...

34% off of any 3, 6 or 12 month subscription - BDAYBASH
15% off of any purchase above $23 - BDAYBASH15

How fantastic is that?? Just another reason Artful Delight rocks!! ;) Ok, go get hoppin' and have FUN!!! I'll see you tomorrow morning with a new challenge...

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
Simon Says Stamp - Use Dies and/or Punches

Some stamps to share...

I found two more amazing Hero Arts stamps at Michaels recently that I just have to share with you. The first one is really awesome! It totally reminds me of days past and I can see sooooo many uses for it...


Supplies: Papertrey Ink Kraft Cardstock; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Hero Arts Stamp - ; Misc. Ali Edwards Stamps

It's totally fabulous right?? I kept these cards really simple to show off the stamp and love how they look! I can't wait to try this stamp out on some layouts and backgrounds. ;)

Ok, this second stamp really jumped out at me because my mother-in-law just looooooves Peacocks, and when I saw this stamp, I instantly knew she'd love it! I made her a set of cards like this one with it...


Supplies: Papertrey Ink Vintage Cream Cardstock; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Broken China; Hero Arts Stamp - Peacock; Misc. Ali Edwards Stamp Sets; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems

And guess what? I was right...she LOVED them!! Don't you just love it when such a little thing can make someone else so happy? I sure do. :) So, let me ask you...is there someone out there that you could make smile today with a little handmade gift? If so, go get creative and share it with them!! You'll feel fabulous for doing it, I promise...

By the way, be sure to stop by tomorrow morning for the beginning of the 3-day long Artful Delight blog hop!! There will be tons of inspiration and challenges you can enter for some fabulous prizes, so you don't want to miss it! ;)

Sassy Lil' Sketches 9/15 Reveal!

It's time for another reveal day over at Sassy Lil' Sketches! I really love the look of this sketch and think it could be used in so many different ways...






Supplies: Sassafras Lass 6x6 Paper Pad - Indie Girl; Papertrey Ink Cardstock - Vintage Cream; Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan; Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Studio G Stamp; Fiskars Scallop Sentiment Border Punch; I-Rock; I-Rock Clear Gems; Bazzill Flower; BoBunny Button; Twine

Isn't that great? I also think this would be a great sketch to use for multiple cards, which could be a fabulous idea for those of you starting on your Christmas cards! ;)

If you are inspired by the sketch and want to create a card of your own using it, you can be in the running to win a great prize from our September sponsor, which is Authentique Paper!! Anyone who has seen this company's products knows how amazing they are and any prize from them would have to be just awesome. ;) You have until October 5th to get your card uploaded...

You can use any of the card sketches posted in the month of September to enter to win, but be sure you link up your card with the correct sketch post. For this week's sketch, you can visit the Sassy Lil' Sketches blog here. You should definitely check out all of the other DT cards while you're there too because they all rocked the sketch!

Some cards to share...

Hi there! I've got a couple of cards to share with you today that I made to go along with The Paper Variety's birthday celebration. They had a bunch of different challenges that you could play along with to try your hand at winning a yummy prize and I just had to go for it!



This first card is for the "Favorite Company" challenge. My all-time favorite scrappy company is October Afternoon. I absolutely LOVE their papers and can't seem to stop buying them, and buying them, and buying them, lol! Oh well...I say that if you love something that much, you should try to keep extras on hand at all times, right? :)



This card is for the "Favorite Color" challenge. My favorite color lately is grey...any and all shades of it! I picked up this Bazzill cardstock a couple of months ago and then won some Sassafras Lass goodies recently. Included was this sheet of paper that had different shades of grey in it and one of them matched the cardstock perfectly! It was meant to be. :)

So that's it from me today. Hopefully I'll get some more scrappy time open in my schedule soon!

Hands On (Artful Delight)

Before I get to today's post, I'd like to take a moment to remember those people who tragically lost their lives on 9/11/01. I can still remember that day so vividly, as I'm sure alot of us can, and it was such a sad day for our country. For anyone who lost a loved one or friend that day, may God bless you and give you comfort.

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Now I'd like to share a layout with you that I created using the September kit from Artful Delight. I am having so much fun with this kit!!

Supplies Used From The Artful Delight September Kit: Crate Paper Farmhouse Paper - Produce, Cross Stitch, Countryside & Homemade; Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup Paper - Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Other Supplies Used: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Ali Edwards Stamp Set - Favorite Memories; Fiskars Triangle Punch; Fiskars Butterfly Punch; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch; Doodlebug Jack & Jill Alphabet Stickers - Bonbon; Basic Grey Button

This is one of those rare times that I came up with the design all by myself. I almost always start creating with a sketch or by doing some scraplifting...it's just what seems to work best for me. This time though, I had an idea of doing the border of little banners and started there. I had no idea what other papers I'd use or what pics would work...it was crazy! It worked out great though, so maybe I should try this process more often. ;)

Have you picked up a kit for yourself yet? If not, I'd definitely recommend getting one quickly if you're planning to, before they sell out! The kit is packed of fabulous goodies and I promise you'll love it...

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I'm entering this layout in the following challenges...
The Paper Variety - Use Stamping
Creating Keepsakes - Use Word Strips
Flutter By Wednesday - Use A Butterfly

Sweet (Artful Delight)

Gooooood morning friends!! Today I have a layout to share with you using the September kit from Artful Delight and also using our sketch for this month...






Supplies Used From The Artful Delight September Kit: Crate Paper Farmhouse Paper - Apple Pie, Farmer's Market & Handpicked; Crate Paper Farmhouse Chipboard Shapes; Colorbox Cat's Eye Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan
Other Supplies Used: Craft Smart Ink - Chocolate Brown; Martha Stewart Butterfly Punches; Misc. Button

I took inspiration from the horizontal lines on the sketch but instead turned my page and used some vertical paper strips there. I love that sketches are so versatile and make it really easy to create something completely your own! I think it turned out great and I really love my page. :)

So have you been able to snag a kit for yourself yet? If not, you should act fast because you'll definitely love it!!

Artful Delight September Reveal!

Wow, can it really be September already?? That's just crazy! It's kind of awesome though because it means it's time to reveal a new Artful Delight kit and this one is amazing and full of new product!! Look at all this yumminess...



Crate Paper - Farmhouse (12x12 - 1 each)
Countryside
Apple Pie
Cross Stitch
Cupboard
Farmer's Market
Handpicked
Homemade
Produce

Jillibean Soup - Apple Cheddar Soup (12x12 - 1 each)
Bite Size Bits
Apple Cider
Milk
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Green Peppercorns

Bazzill Coordinating Cardstock (12x12 - 1 each)
Festive
Walnut
Cheddar
Barkley

Embellishments (Size & Color May Vary)
Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup Labels
American Crafts Paperback Thickers
Cat's Eye Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan
Recolleections Mulberry Paper Rose Leaves (6)
Crate Paper Farmhouse Collection Accent Cuts
Crate Paper Farmhouse Collection Chipboard Shapes
Crate Paper Farmhouse Collection Border Stickers
Reasonable Ribbon Crochet Lace (approx 2 ft)
Reasonable Ribbon 1.5" Jute (approx 2 ft)
Reasonable Ribbon Dark Brown Twine (approx 3 yds)

Exclusive AD Embellishments by Debbie
2 Flowers
4 Cardstock Buttons
1 Journal Tag
1 Cardstock Pumpkin
1 Scallop Circle

Exclusive AD Embellishments by Leeanne
1 Doilie
2 Sunflowers

There's also another fabulous card kit this month, which is completely packed with goodies! Check this out...



Crate Paper - Farmhouse (6x6 - 2 each)
Countryside
Apple Pie
Cupboard
Farmer's Market
Handpicked
Homemade
Produce

Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup (6x6 - 2 each)
Apple Cider
Milk
Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Green Peppercorns

Bazzill Coordinating Cardstock (8 1/2x11 - 4 each)
Walnut
Cheddar
Barkley

Embellishments (Size & Color May Vary)
Jillibean Soup Accent Die Cut labels (3)
Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup Labels
Inkadinkado Stamp Set - Autumn Foliage
Cat's Eye Colorbox Chalk Ink - Chestnut Roan
EK Success 3-D Dots - Square Dimensional Adhesive
Recollections Mulberry Paper Rose Leaves (3)
Crate Paper Farmhouse Collection Chipboard Shapes
Crate Paper Farmhouse Collection Border Stickers
EAD Designs Fall Stickerz
Reasonable Ribbon Crochet Lace (approx 2 ft)
Reasonable Ribbon 1.5" Jute (approx 2 ft)
Reasonable Ribbon Dark Brown Twine (approx 3 yds)

Exclusive AD Embellishments by Debbie
2 Flowers
4 Cardstock Buttons
1 Journal Tag
1 Cardstock Pumpkin
1 Scallop Circle

Exclusive AD Embellishments by Leeanne
1 Doilie
1 Sunflower

Amazing right?? Either one of these would be amazing to have so if you think you might want one, make sure you act fast! I'm sure these babies will sell out in no time...

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Another cool thing happening at Artful Delight this month is that we'll be having a birthday blog hop/celebration!



It's Leeanne's birthday this month so we'll be celebrating that and also introducing you to the brand new Artful Delight DT! It's going to be a ton of fun and something you definitely don't want to miss (and psssssst...there will be PRIZES!). ;)

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Also, don't forget that we're having a sketch challenge...



Fellow DT member Debbie has created another great sketch for us and if you play along, you'll be entered to win October's kit for FREE! That totally rocks right?

Thanks for popping in today...have an awesome one!