Time for Christmas cards!

Well folks, it's that time of year again. Anyone planning to make some handmade Christmas cards this year who hasn't gotten started before now (like me, lol) better get going! I made this one just a few minutes ago...




Supplies: Pink Paislee 6x6 Paper Pad - Old School; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain; Inkadinkado Stamp; Fiskars Circle Punches

I used an awesome sketch made by Aphra Bolyer, which is actually a layout sketch but turned out to be great for my card! It's the challenge posted over at The Paper Variety's blog this week if you'd like to check it out...

Ok, I'm off to make more cards during football! Go Saints. ;)

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I'm entering this card in the following challenges...
The Paper Variety - Sketch
Wee Memories - Favorite Technique (Punches)
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

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