tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66309774317320066132024-03-16T17:35:53.805-04:00Marlena is Faithfully CraftingMarlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.comBlogger2847125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-21163527165924536052024-03-09T01:00:00.013-05:002024-03-12T04:24:58.237-04:00DT INkspirational Clean & Simple<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTcpWQNuHQmhGYDSqVbKRrq_W6Naarhmm_fVgJ9xXN9cBbFX0u-P-M2sda4IMuGodynWdUG8YvfKBPs-He3FuBdYBaNhooO6E8kwnV_HLb4_abQREUQ4_v50zBtQR6LSJ_amcXJneCqY06X7IrTerxajLLzIy7nS2zsW_8HjyO7Fy32KVkotRGvZ9YzBo/s1500/IMG_9188.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1126" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTcpWQNuHQmhGYDSqVbKRrq_W6Naarhmm_fVgJ9xXN9cBbFX0u-P-M2sda4IMuGodynWdUG8YvfKBPs-He3FuBdYBaNhooO6E8kwnV_HLb4_abQREUQ4_v50zBtQR6LSJ_amcXJneCqY06X7IrTerxajLLzIy7nS2zsW_8HjyO7Fy32KVkotRGvZ9YzBo/w300-h400/IMG_9188.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><i>The Greetery Wrapped in Love/Sentiment Additions, Glitterific on cardstock, Brutus Monroe Cardstock</i><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://marlenaisfaithfullycrafting.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGdQln9ygmhhsJAtertkJdYFAi5Tvple2jPRJUgHWTkO3w1cG8WQreUya6aB3Q9qG5kJIstniyTMM-ZIpLvR5xpBIMUkE39pZfvrs24BetLdr7B0CyPoVOcv8dQXM1qvKfOtV1JaV17SvgHE-NhD6myJ-jgooBRWX5RyimjR0ga5xh8HfdFADf1osHSu4" width="320" /></a></div><br /><i>(optional: Feature a Balloon)</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i><span>It's a Clean and Simple, or CAS as many say, with the option of featuring a Balloon.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love CAS cards, and they are perfect to try out a new stamp or die!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This CAS card I created, was the perfect opportunity to try this Greetery set in my stash.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It made for a quick thank you card which I put in the mail right away.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for your sweet visit; please join us at the challenge blog!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p></div>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-31044005187245729682024-02-10T01:00:00.014-05:002024-02-10T01:00:00.351-05:00DT INkspirational Hearts<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit6tea9eQxyr0RZoVehwaASPJAsUWyiYXee5fCoXbQEvnm_dp-4FU-OeuT9wKNZ3WYzJOP3KCiY-GW3EbH4cV1palqNP7hTlIcmx7WUHtI52ngM6HrCpJQ2L0FE4VbrNfER5qta3G4Fgm-si-UZhUH2yNQUuIUGR-Tgd3zPBiIQCx-kPqY8SGevyxpCn0/s1500/IMG_4979.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1126" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit6tea9eQxyr0RZoVehwaASPJAsUWyiYXee5fCoXbQEvnm_dp-4FU-OeuT9wKNZ3WYzJOP3KCiY-GW3EbH4cV1palqNP7hTlIcmx7WUHtI52ngM6HrCpJQ2L0FE4VbrNfER5qta3G4Fgm-si-UZhUH2yNQUuIUGR-Tgd3zPBiIQCx-kPqY8SGevyxpCn0/w300-h400/IMG_4979.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The Greetery Hearts at Home: Clock & Sweater dies, Pink & Main Beautiful Slimline/Stitched Slimline, Concord & 9th Nectar Cardstock, Brutus Monroe Sidewalk&Slate Cardstock, Lil' Inkers Out of Business) Perfect Palette Hearts, Tonic Studio Mirror Cardstock</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZC_gABG01jjzM1LT3__hE72qMKF7IVkyqsePiia9PE1CqyGAkYOrKAt5-ErFELPLKEDJg7o4bHq0YQKZ1zRExj-9_X4fgKK0Q67zfh1E_97HYucBQZYOjHY90kVGl3eCuupBHKEpa0-rhp3S4A27wgWzN5Pcur3preUHuDtolY2UtYfOQnmm7ge7kRPIW/s320/%23309.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I adore these dies from The Greetery, and I used them to create a slimline wedding card for my nephew's fiance's shower.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcXVQGNzKbyRObKz7I9xZUmfyYtQJCLgO1x9nt02Vr6cNi4k9UAc5nl1y6GME05YcI2m5gYsiIy_qncironnXW08brUutZRUZS7RrRY-ibyRhZPw4--UqbauYD8zCz5Og5Xf7zGlP1SjeW8CWoRUl1rzuNyyY1eX8Fl6w4MY_2__ayJBsnSIDg740OwU/s1500/IMG_4980.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1126" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjcXVQGNzKbyRObKz7I9xZUmfyYtQJCLgO1x9nt02Vr6cNi4k9UAc5nl1y6GME05YcI2m5gYsiIy_qncironnXW08brUutZRUZS7RrRY-ibyRhZPw4--UqbauYD8zCz5Og5Xf7zGlP1SjeW8CWoRUl1rzuNyyY1eX8Fl6w4MY_2__ayJBsnSIDg740OwU/s320/IMG_4980.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Now it's your turn! Please visit the challenge blog to see my talented teammates' work and join us with your unique take~</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-91809043178192922272024-02-07T06:47:00.000-05:002024-02-07T06:47:09.943-05:00Inside Pop Up Desk<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I really got into creating a pop up for my nephew.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I used Lawn Fawn products and a burst of balloons that was a birthday incentive from Simon Says Stamp!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you so much SIMON SAYS!!!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-71GUSn_qxf2aCrPRT_C6LHRYDeGntkdrjBFyBGcbflVwS-PBBfeUDlbc8__HS4bhbCtmR-Ts6PsXMWeV5waBJXi4sQGhJhZiFbJBzKtBxvm3HBRL7syCk5FLTpRNrQKJ_vvN1uwC-TpQzUnENsPdvsoxtDg6BBG8i5di5MQbIL9o_Qw1YGa1gJtfQ0U/s1444/IMG_0182.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1444" data-original-width="1117" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-71GUSn_qxf2aCrPRT_C6LHRYDeGntkdrjBFyBGcbflVwS-PBBfeUDlbc8__HS4bhbCtmR-Ts6PsXMWeV5waBJXi4sQGhJhZiFbJBzKtBxvm3HBRL7syCk5FLTpRNrQKJ_vvN1uwC-TpQzUnENsPdvsoxtDg6BBG8i5di5MQbIL9o_Qw1YGa1gJtfQ0U/w310-h400/IMG_0182.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Simon Says Stamp Festive Balloons, Lawn Fawn Pop Up Desk/Virtual Friends, The Greetery Tear Strip Tags, My Favorite Things Wonky Stitched Circles, Winnie & Walter (out of business) Hugs</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-113/" target="_blank">Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's the thing...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">when I thought I was done and could mail it (can it travel across the US within a day?!!! ) :/, I was shocked to see the front was blank.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">oh gosh. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">right.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">OK, quick fun sentiment dies and patterned paper to the rescue ;).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRGuncJ-SbCNRavgpBfs8xUNb6XX2SxfcOCuRSsHD-sRnIL8dSwKE7MNtUj7MzHvKupLiVivlvjgLF6Dc7Feu7ZJo7gT5NL_fomtbREMIF8yMK-B94TOthcAmZGzmEnLImhKgmI3Y613IKqhTmQqk9ix_TVX4FZk0tNef9lLxPIwrQ8auy9eqeA8U2rI/s1500/IMG_0183.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1126" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRGuncJ-SbCNRavgpBfs8xUNb6XX2SxfcOCuRSsHD-sRnIL8dSwKE7MNtUj7MzHvKupLiVivlvjgLF6Dc7Feu7ZJo7gT5NL_fomtbREMIF8yMK-B94TOthcAmZGzmEnLImhKgmI3Y613IKqhTmQqk9ix_TVX4FZk0tNef9lLxPIwrQ8auy9eqeA8U2rI/w300-h400/IMG_0183.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>American Crafts Damask Love Patterened Paper ,Winnie & Walter (out of business) Hugs & birthday sentiment dies</i></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ok, so it's late at this point (it was late before I even stuck it in an envi),</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">but I hope the kid will understand. ;)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for visiting~</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-73688578833107654312024-01-31T06:19:00.003-05:002024-01-31T06:19:42.146-05:00Deepest Sympathy<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My husband requested a sympathy card for a coworker.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe-tlNTVaB6RPVrNqQyva_fAoKRWvH1cf6ozWnPJ8zV57zSqZEAmidPw1Bn8DLtqY_b-8jKFmH1bvNvCsfDICoQz_pGIcaUWwcwtFqrltzvFRxpI6_bELILceM3_T4E8ihuCDBUxuty5Dv3q4QVoTnlXz_PsDnYW2jAThUB7Z1DEKkRgf13-5z-pHD9MU/s1365/IMG_9217.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="1126" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe-tlNTVaB6RPVrNqQyva_fAoKRWvH1cf6ozWnPJ8zV57zSqZEAmidPw1Bn8DLtqY_b-8jKFmH1bvNvCsfDICoQz_pGIcaUWwcwtFqrltzvFRxpI6_bELILceM3_T4E8ihuCDBUxuty5Dv3q4QVoTnlXz_PsDnYW2jAThUB7Z1DEKkRgf13-5z-pHD9MU/w330-h400/IMG_9217.JPG" width="330" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Alcohol Inks, Spellbinders Hot Foil Plate & Die set, Papertrey Ink Happy Trails Dragonfly, Erin Lee Creative Black Glossy Cardstock, Avery Elle Wonky Stitches, Silver Cardstock</i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I had this panel of green, gold and blue alcohol inks.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It adds a lovely texture and base, and I was hoping it would "lightly" create a mood for a sympathy card.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-add-some-texture/" style="background-color: white; color: #21bb55; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Simon Says (Wednesday): Add Some Texture</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I propped it on silver cardstock and added a strip of a hot foiled sentiment.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/01/sparkle-andor-shine.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Double D Challenges: Sparkle and/or Shine</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Silver cardstock main base, gold alcohol inks and Hot Foiled sentiment)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://daranddiane.blogspot.com/2024/01/sparkle-andor-shine.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh1fDELHIwbrQeYcHdC8i7hW0CGilavAVnmqzekPwlHIr8_52I_ec98STlh0OozHhuCowgINl_CswLm9F3h8RRXF4Zd5hnDj4Nnnx5TLUjhmkm09-axvWZHjuZ-nx8UtpBINMD2Pd0Wnrkr0-wqEAi6EkadUch1ApQTXM5_VHY0-kFt2VrikGZRSACxA/s320/Collage.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for your sweet visit today!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-7274824425223616452024-01-30T00:56:00.002-05:002024-01-30T00:58:25.729-05:00Happy Birthday from The Burger Family<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I created this for my youngest because these characters feel like family. ;)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixB6nHxgWceErUfPVd0OebTPzWujgLJ0bmmP-YYyMCc3MrgBJIfobu5osefDcm_ao8dPtZS-Ph26Uozk0qTbwf-4V1nM4EOOKV2eW7-N7HtQW0ajTAAld5XgS1sW_tLtRa-S3Ja94nJ5roVsy_0Fm4PvDTkfxtFgb4BalmyuLxO_11nrJlwuw9Qs0gcG0/s1126/IMG_9893.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1101" data-original-width="1126" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixB6nHxgWceErUfPVd0OebTPzWujgLJ0bmmP-YYyMCc3MrgBJIfobu5osefDcm_ao8dPtZS-Ph26Uozk0qTbwf-4V1nM4EOOKV2eW7-N7HtQW0ajTAAld5XgS1sW_tLtRa-S3Ja94nJ5roVsy_0Fm4PvDTkfxtFgb4BalmyuLxO_11nrJlwuw9Qs0gcG0/w400-h391/IMG_9893.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Kindred Stamps Burger Family, Scoring Board, Happy Birthday Sentiment, Pretty Pink Posh Sentiment die (behind banner die), Simon Says Stamp Streamer Ribbon dies, Copics, Alcohol inks (strip below the sentiment)</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's the inside; I even added a single light. ;)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCcTQdkgU2iBYvY0MXfuQxzY6nN3wCBod7AAVpJORJ_glv96WvPI_pNLc9W6rm8UQKJ1hCcABqxparkutqzvNZCN6LJWdrj7xfSXYnOTsnvOUGYzTAl51pLG4XYEheex8nyk40Sv9Rf6Xjed2LtzKomkqFYE7OwyI7BXA6G5uUYWrzoE5V6wGZZfEcEYA/s1357/IMG_9894.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCcTQdkgU2iBYvY0MXfuQxzY6nN3wCBod7AAVpJORJ_glv96WvPI_pNLc9W6rm8UQKJ1hCcABqxparkutqzvNZCN6LJWdrj7xfSXYnOTsnvOUGYzTAl51pLG4XYEheex8nyk40Sv9Rf6Xjed2LtzKomkqFYE7OwyI7BXA6G5uUYWrzoE5V6wGZZfEcEYA/s320/IMG_9894.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Erin Lee Creative You Got This Hot Foil Sentiment, Pear Blossom Press One Light</i> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I used a tool to push the light on, since my nails are JACKED at the moment.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I added scoring so that the characters are closer together, and to add some texture.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-add-some-texture/" target="_blank">Simon Says (Wednesday): Add Some Texture</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I scored three lines in between each character...</span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">and folded them with two "hills" and one "valley".</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWKEsA3f3BV8cuqrKhjO3w7AKk4OW7FL1HBFd6DHHp5n9_ccBYR3vZGl7V9MoO-eqIQ4oxj8RYSMYsUoJanLP45rMQvLWkby4i5DKABTFL8dUsf5DmM9P5H2xrc2piPIh4DI1MpiLbv_CfNNZgXotooqphJodVs0MgB-u3ezFgHIcoi9KSa9wPo1hZHog/s2016/IMG_9851.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWKEsA3f3BV8cuqrKhjO3w7AKk4OW7FL1HBFd6DHHp5n9_ccBYR3vZGl7V9MoO-eqIQ4oxj8RYSMYsUoJanLP45rMQvLWkby4i5DKABTFL8dUsf5DmM9P5H2xrc2piPIh4DI1MpiLbv_CfNNZgXotooqphJodVs0MgB-u3ezFgHIcoi9KSa9wPo1hZHog/s320/IMG_9851.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">That's it! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I enjoyed using these stamps for the first time and completing something in time to hand over to my daughter on her special day.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for your sweet visit!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-26224119383987173972024-01-27T01:00:00.031-05:002024-01-27T01:00:00.139-05:00DT Designer Choice Paper Piecing<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational~</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi757nDXBvkel1vYTM1A-pu-YZ_7OPLi742hwzUME8IO9m8ZXnsEuqD_6UFwFDhQtp2kNDUJZcFF3Y_LJXbihFPLDmMini9Xmj4TFju0WI1nfHL8zCVeGRvl7pvgYdyELGsD0PJU2Pntj_S3aOHzZJvGaSWomNMAAmSSiEHcjbTavMGpUKPDHb3dRkF1GQ/s1500/IMG_9625.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1126" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi757nDXBvkel1vYTM1A-pu-YZ_7OPLi742hwzUME8IO9m8ZXnsEuqD_6UFwFDhQtp2kNDUJZcFF3Y_LJXbihFPLDmMini9Xmj4TFju0WI1nfHL8zCVeGRvl7pvgYdyELGsD0PJU2Pntj_S3aOHzZJvGaSWomNMAAmSSiEHcjbTavMGpUKPDHb3dRkF1GQ/w300-h400/IMG_9625.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Picket Fence Studios Boys of All Seasons, Avery Elle Harvest Collection Paper Pad, Sizzix Tim Holtz Retro TV die</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This time the prompt is Marina's choice, and she chose paper piecing!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicfielnrfUtM5L14_SIQkpqqomluX-uJLJLZUfbHas-FJA8E_CQ4_1UcIGvQNkCCLosV13YQ2FK6Rw-J3CfAdrBFHOQlrkx8TUkdpN4ZpASTROFfsgwtdQj3xWDZSKeYg9NRW-ygx6BExujs-zCgSlFCaf2IyvM1PovVEck5Yzj2xNrAH7JhZxk2OeRQbh/s320/%23308.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I stamped and die cut this image from Picket Fence Studios, and colored his face and hair.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">As I was debating a color for his shirt, I decided this would be the card I paper pieced.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I stamped mostly the bottom of the image on patterned paper from Avery Elle, and fussy cut.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRs33fk0KpnUlaWu5dmJCwE66zInRKioau-zoTbBZDn_qNUbJpDTtpHI4KGUC5rSKzJK_OUs4Ope8fv4Lyh8zWm-R5oCjwTWS6IQgpq734ih9NOt8Pxbihyphenhyphenz-QL4DutGuYA9YDlfV7Dd5qAiEdd2Ezqu9wDO8Zs0vdBFAKxfqt7OGPm0W8YZlvrs8YpoA/s1500/IMG_9626.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1126" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRs33fk0KpnUlaWu5dmJCwE66zInRKioau-zoTbBZDn_qNUbJpDTtpHI4KGUC5rSKzJK_OUs4Ope8fv4Lyh8zWm-R5oCjwTWS6IQgpq734ih9NOt8Pxbihyphenhyphenz-QL4DutGuYA9YDlfV7Dd5qAiEdd2Ezqu9wDO8Zs0vdBFAKxfqt7OGPm0W8YZlvrs8YpoA/s320/IMG_9626.JPG" width="240" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please visit our challenge blog to see what my talented teammates paper pieced and join us with your unique creation~</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-71665936468750018932024-01-25T10:14:00.006-05:002024-01-25T10:14:58.447-05:00Make A Wish Beautiful Slimline<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE6lWCmlW7EQPLtHPOcs6o7fP_4oammKK0bA7onBS4nvueOXdvsuM1UxUUVXhEziOV8_mBUOpifCk4n6xTPHEC0C4Bql_zfD5SUiw_-Z7E7Q_ONPH-osgXiRHOIwyEXsf6c4Qvkh4ut9-v3hDW6H0cVVU4Io7FRiFaLI2vkjajze8rmdlmOgQlPcMu8nI/s1280/IMG_7229.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1277" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE6lWCmlW7EQPLtHPOcs6o7fP_4oammKK0bA7onBS4nvueOXdvsuM1UxUUVXhEziOV8_mBUOpifCk4n6xTPHEC0C4Bql_zfD5SUiw_-Z7E7Q_ONPH-osgXiRHOIwyEXsf6c4Qvkh4ut9-v3hDW6H0cVVU4Io7FRiFaLI2vkjajze8rmdlmOgQlPcMu8nI/w399-h400/IMG_7229.jpg" width="399" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i> Stamplorations Make a Wish sentiment die, Spellbinders The Birthday Celebrations and Pastel Glimmer Foil, Pink and Main Beautiful Slimline, Tonic Studio Mirror Cardstock, Erin Lee Creative White Glossy Cardstock</i></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love blues and I'm originally an island girl, so this picturesque challenge has me smitten!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://colorfuloptions.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-2024.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="640" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-KoWuZDGrTGqs6p_IBPmhrnezYt7iFOQszxWG60_nxJIAZbYbXmsGtFkrU-EfxLhIZ2WjwBQaU087HarrSiD6K68tqvnXXv9Fdxf8PMGlnE4ot6ZBZwkghurbbab7vmaMDsK3ASKpB-vhyphenhyphen2XkhufgiqFt6u8QoTpApdDP-xUBA1YM69kMbWU5ZXp6bAmV/s320/CO_BlueLagoon_01_2024.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Blue pastel Glimmer foil and Tonic Studios Marina Mist Mirror shimmers different shades when you hold it to the light.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">These cardstocks are so calming when observed straight on</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> (subtle and one colour like the sound of the wind).</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-255-inspired-by-words.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlb64N_nMqZdSiIPpedWYjY4hSNmviTN-dbymmF58b0pspW-sYtkrKq9gmcneCISZsLxWEPsWYjNxUKtIN0CyS32L2SKIMb_zZklWXgEY6dLwBNDZ38QomftvkmUi2sq4L5b6SV1l_2ojEiyujzK74B7Rhz6g9EhmSgbQ3OhWWtkStf7UrCEXEnQrGXwwt/s320/WhatsApp%20Image%202024-01-17%20at%2011.04.10%20AM.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I used a Stamplorations sentiment which is one of my faves...big and bold and ALL CONNECTED.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">There aren't tiny specks to search for with this sentiment die.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for your sweet visit today~</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-81044799333557099872024-01-19T12:58:00.005-05:002024-01-19T13:00:29.028-05:00Cozy Coffee & Snowflake<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw4HUl2r5keCqnMcdrPYdrWp-NW6KC3dzssMeK6kr8A_niPbTg-2Atsyc5kmUoRK_d0Ra7nO8VSry_Hbo6xHlNKk04WqpFAkerJeVfrWQwGL1GOcVenu4bER_3Q_RrWsPUJ5Wxch2H-lZJQgErh2s-VH2GHX1PcVfHSOitlCJ2FGQSrh39R07DzC28oNM/s1341/IMG_9663.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1341" data-original-width="1124" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw4HUl2r5keCqnMcdrPYdrWp-NW6KC3dzssMeK6kr8A_niPbTg-2Atsyc5kmUoRK_d0Ra7nO8VSry_Hbo6xHlNKk04WqpFAkerJeVfrWQwGL1GOcVenu4bER_3Q_RrWsPUJ5Wxch2H-lZJQgErh2s-VH2GHX1PcVfHSOitlCJ2FGQSrh39R07DzC28oNM/w335-h400/IMG_9663.jpg" width="335" /></a></div><i><div style="text-align: center;"><i>The Stamp Market Season's Snowflake, Stamplorations All You Need is Coffee, Gina K Last Minute Labels (Christmas sentiment), Hero Arts Graphic Flower (snowflake center), Avery Elle Double Stiched Rectangles</i></div></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxtGwaHiodhoXFvnFFaD8ts7YIV6vc_3wQR3Wt-DxKKFvr9j3qh8ORbG3n4jBGhQZRYrutaZK82K13efVYBQzxx9UnRWAEYIOYuFQ577Di9VkbiGFUGGCbWVzSXYMZ8KSG1tJsy9US_Lj7AIUpMHZUssAQ_YT7CGbWsIRGIDEoUoN2qruwUmU_DlB5Pg0/s1280/IMG_9662.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1126" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxtGwaHiodhoXFvnFFaD8ts7YIV6vc_3wQR3Wt-DxKKFvr9j3qh8ORbG3n4jBGhQZRYrutaZK82K13efVYBQzxx9UnRWAEYIOYuFQ577Di9VkbiGFUGGCbWVzSXYMZ8KSG1tJsy9US_Lj7AIUpMHZUssAQ_YT7CGbWsIRGIDEoUoN2qruwUmU_DlB5Pg0/s320/IMG_9662.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I had fun pulling together cozy colors and images for a graphic creation.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The following challenges gave me inspiration:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/just-us-girls-710-moodboard-week.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="314" data-original-width="320" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_gcA-A2RrxFWOWYJXu_IutieHgFjlhMC31yaUMboAqWtuWij620mHzOnF7qhoxwf1sVyCQl4dvbEUBnyp9OjIEp8inB-V0PNNugX079mLFCTVNVVWn5g0DyZOw_tfFxqF4NEsAJIJQLAGTY0h-TjGPCOoCgo2K3MgWiJJfvwQhRaUOhBt1mDOWu2Nuv-i/s320/Moodboard710.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;">I love the greys and cream and coffee image!</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://caffeinatedchristmascardchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/caffeinated-christmas-card-challenge-25.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xQ0duqL2IB9k2ebA8UnURmq9dGa2fNYroAB_MIbzIRKk6zmvYe38NGxY5aXljwassx7mIQ5UdCi4aP4epi_y0wqHVw3cOrk6q3UPrkgAi1_YffIImW79XMWGj8YnwdIPxkE1hfuNjN11F-T2GMX3j_MZO_ZakB2IKN8_6DIKyQSyNzJ9G-2Jhr2O634/s320/challenge%2025%20202401.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This challenge had me reach for this bold simple snowflake, and match it with a coffee image and sentiment (vertically placed).</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for your sweet visit today!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-81580701300919484142024-01-18T12:15:00.001-05:002024-01-18T12:15:16.387-05:00Happy Birthday Green Copper<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0LnYeMtVwSWsc48J8meAS0Q6hRTiQ9QvHUkc3gjQHO5jiBVRbZJBj60VnKPHimTNQiOi3Z1mi6rQnrgyi4eYWXPiPg_fH9uoV0azezCgz5V-5kexYANxNuHhJnLEd3t_FRuZQIlBf2lfCI3MT27Nmpm04xTboLxY-QQsg_fgNw67HZNXghqknrRcc-dc/s1325/IMG_9627.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1325" data-original-width="1126" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0LnYeMtVwSWsc48J8meAS0Q6hRTiQ9QvHUkc3gjQHO5jiBVRbZJBj60VnKPHimTNQiOi3Z1mi6rQnrgyi4eYWXPiPg_fH9uoV0azezCgz5V-5kexYANxNuHhJnLEd3t_FRuZQIlBf2lfCI3MT27Nmpm04xTboLxY-QQsg_fgNw67HZNXghqknrRcc-dc/w340-h400/IMG_9627.JPG" width="340" /></a></div><br /> <i>Hero Arts Color Layering Graphic Flowers/Glow Girl sentiment, Monstera Leaf Embossing Folder</i><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Challenges give me a starting point and a deadline...and I need a masculine card next month!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I dug out a couple of older Hero Arts sets for their challenge "Everything Old is New Again".</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The graphic flower set is perfect for a masculine card, and the Glow Girl sentiment seemed to fit.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://heroarts.com/blogs/hero-arts-blog/stay-crafty-with-a-blog-named-hero-january-2024-challenge" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="159" data-original-width="800" height="80" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1420/5382/files/Jan2024_staycrafty_1510.jpg?v=1703741766" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Copper and Green are perfect for a masculine card as well!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I embossed a Darice Monstera Leaf with an embossing folder and edged the panel with Versamark ink.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I then used a mini sponge to apply more Versamark ink sporadically on the panel. The embossing powder I used was copper.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://colorhuesthecolorchallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/color-hues-79-copper-and-green.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="326" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRClJzJOBC_q1Li4F81OO-qWb7wMsuuixsdVfoYBme0-lkOniD1d3ek49wTYTpBWc2NVPm9_BDhB8Y2uE9lHp39k3RcX5HiqWuB6f_0YkRptJK-BnVZ2FcOr0ikWuMdUQ1KPaQMO6pH1Txpz20BpqHeNSB0esUUKdEzUIzwkbMU2ns2LsLZGL1TYjjDVM/s320/CH%20%2379%20Copper%20and%20Green.001.jpeg" width="261" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for your sweet visit today!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-5229996533270546602024-01-16T11:57:00.000-05:002024-01-16T11:57:34.826-05:00Well Groomed Tag Garland<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I found the cutest cat/dog paper that's called Well Groomed from Graphic 45.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My daughter is a vet tech, and I created this banner for her awesome boss, for year round décor.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8cZcoM40vYrNcYkpVm3IXvoZsEzjHkfUjNlyaS6XtAB8pSvHjPP_n0HXZqRo9njHzQnUgToMzmfLaF6oHiAqG-G-cLZgiLQGRloi2UYi-kecx81OL8lY5pxUqGm3wYieADFVRp0b82Ng-OkSbLSf_ioQMENFJI_XuQ7KDu-FMs2WOYlFBBg47kGqOGGc/s1500/IMG_8499.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1126" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8cZcoM40vYrNcYkpVm3IXvoZsEzjHkfUjNlyaS6XtAB8pSvHjPP_n0HXZqRo9njHzQnUgToMzmfLaF6oHiAqG-G-cLZgiLQGRloi2UYi-kecx81OL8lY5pxUqGm3wYieADFVRp0b82Ng-OkSbLSf_ioQMENFJI_XuQ7KDu-FMs2WOYlFBBg47kGqOGGc/w300-h400/IMG_8499.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"> </span><i style="font-family: trebuchet;">Graphic 45 Well Groomed, Hero Arts Rounded Rectangles, <span style="background-color: white;">Poppy Stamps Main Street Tags, Reverse Confetti (out of business)Hang Ups tag toppers</span></i></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Here's one cutie, and I couldn't pick just one...so I cut ALL the characters I could with Poppy Stamps Main Street Tags.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVKVupWhN1PePE10lDGPRrfjMsvs4LgChhekzS1Vx0-_XTj8ASFow_TamiTqZltYV915C8jgJiD-LPfGeyXo0GylmZRbaK1jJBiS8dXM7tCPgBdz4A8xC76SLGdGTr-Yv9Y4-lfPSYTkmkcYqTM4PJ-YchIJcef-FcGpapygx42412WNOL9SCP72Yplzk/s1438/IMG_9231.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1438" data-original-width="1051" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVKVupWhN1PePE10lDGPRrfjMsvs4LgChhekzS1Vx0-_XTj8ASFow_TamiTqZltYV915C8jgJiD-LPfGeyXo0GylmZRbaK1jJBiS8dXM7tCPgBdz4A8xC76SLGdGTr-Yv9Y4-lfPSYTkmkcYqTM4PJ-YchIJcef-FcGpapygx42412WNOL9SCP72Yplzk/s320/IMG_9231.jpg" width="234" /></a></i></span></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></i></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">I added fun ribbon that should wear nicely over the years.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-cute-critters/" target="_blank">Simon Says (Wednesday): Cute Critters</a></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;">Thank you for your sweet visit!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></p>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-72116116515043210552024-01-13T01:00:00.030-05:002024-01-24T06:25:20.859-05:00DT INkspirational Use Stencils<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFo18WtFsvu-D0P9uPOkR_IYlst7aekig0tRoimgf-72cVWTLG0f2oHwMohLD8cUG5wAJnKNgL6Q_GV3CeTM3pncB92L09Ai0jBUgABKI2SFH_gAVScIVNkUhbz8KLl4C_YclFu8jzNKftfHZQkPCe3n_-UPt8zbXBX94AqpwyFtv5v4iiZUE05hArYfI/s1466/IMG_9415.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1466" data-original-width="1118" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFo18WtFsvu-D0P9uPOkR_IYlst7aekig0tRoimgf-72cVWTLG0f2oHwMohLD8cUG5wAJnKNgL6Q_GV3CeTM3pncB92L09Ai0jBUgABKI2SFH_gAVScIVNkUhbz8KLl4C_YclFu8jzNKftfHZQkPCe3n_-UPt8zbXBX94AqpwyFtv5v4iiZUE05hArYfI/w305-h400/IMG_9415.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><i>The Ton Stamps Grouped Fresh Pansies Layering Stencils and dies, Riley and Company Sentiment, Honey Bee Stamps Chicken Coop remnant (sentiment arch panel), Birch Press Stargazer Layer B, Brutus Monroe Heather Cardstock</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our prompt is stencils with an optional twist of more than one.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I chose The Ton Stamps Grouped Fresh Pansies, and die cut with the matching dies.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi-iHaHMO3qtwpWwnPcmJIQcqKY4rvv6_JmTDkt-nJVkpgGwPL2fKldQZEeWrmh6NKNO8EfsgMK8FBVphtoLBt6bfxMgq7JjCuD4bxAhKQ6anFDmFbpVhpkGyyOBUN3tiZ25ZWYsWCpwtnY3aYFPW1FMdjMSnVqUOkBd7BoZHCxelx6DmhccRotQUvsZec" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please join us with your unique take!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Also, I used the colors from this challenge:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/01/color-throwdown-challenge-775.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRrvrYIioLybm9uNB0qjD3yEI_rvZtlLpEo06gKiLJ58r0PbaqBpzxdH9gLgPuDZFWLAlL0R7fFxXh_TrstjFcHOFDHlzqnuZOCoTW6imIOQ6pD1MXst7mj0U2oV5u8UVdIabKKn5orgRmvDcjQHyvQODFELmJB8m9P86CaXOCOFpwk0Hz8EkDyiTQ-Pfs/w200-h200/775%20pink,%20purple,%20green%20011024.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for your sweet visit!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-71356041707678876402024-01-12T15:04:00.002-05:002024-01-12T15:04:51.061-05:00Holiday Blocks in Throwdown Colors<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I had to dive in with these Holiday Blocks, because I've seen so many wonderful creations using them!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUPjXugNagZGjeU8iA5bjYRNe6aWPV1ySAq0j6HlsPbWwufWMVJUFXXZqkhps-01hxbm_iQVLTgLofvVa6ZNi5dPQoVNG8WOjw0Nwv_3Xgb-2dZNLS6KXEHkywuYIKB-o6J7jKNJcD_-iH_5x2CBQHo1bBPnTE14m_mg4D9PkK1UyRQNczD1vDGjcNzHI/s1197/IMG_9479.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1197" data-original-width="1126" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUPjXugNagZGjeU8iA5bjYRNe6aWPV1ySAq0j6HlsPbWwufWMVJUFXXZqkhps-01hxbm_iQVLTgLofvVa6ZNi5dPQoVNG8WOjw0Nwv_3Xgb-2dZNLS6KXEHkywuYIKB-o6J7jKNJcD_-iH_5x2CBQHo1bBPnTE14m_mg4D9PkK1UyRQNczD1vDGjcNzHI/w376-h400/IMG_9479.JPG" width="376" /></a></div><i>Tim Holtz Sizzix Holiday Blocks, My Favorite Things Sweet Celebrations sentiment</i><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/just-us-girls-709-word-week.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="199" data-original-width="320" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpGud4z6d_aOLWA6zxBAv_oXaZFj9-KaHgCo6kLTt-kK9pKZqdUPAgk1TsEulu5tQSKfZXXsSCd_Kpl0QQ_hK35J81KLrMv_Lv5FUwqjH0a8RT7sN78XE0H3boIOQt7m4NzxPp2NL8f0hv80bsTigH6mBhCTE8-0TQi9x9tHfCzQvE4hlIfjXdYSR3mY89/s320/WordWeek709.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">There's a bit of sparkle in the right hand corner, with glitter paper.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXlFQJ8D7DDLQvVs4LUXFq09X-4tW_PH0uQYpY_du390Iq5oJnw1NE92u9yKPBo1j83Y9MZbPxSX2BLynSxnjU4y1dxKhzNIxFQ4-MW4xk1uBCLLQg5yAVXQZvjZx6vPWNeLl9dSF3u5_tMFFUqedJpFoe2KGdMBGwGJ6bHO0ofePsRmhvJ7QYuBua9E8/s1954/IMG_9490.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1954" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXlFQJ8D7DDLQvVs4LUXFq09X-4tW_PH0uQYpY_du390Iq5oJnw1NE92u9yKPBo1j83Y9MZbPxSX2BLynSxnjU4y1dxKhzNIxFQ4-MW4xk1uBCLLQg5yAVXQZvjZx6vPWNeLl9dSF3u5_tMFFUqedJpFoe2KGdMBGwGJ6bHO0ofePsRmhvJ7QYuBua9E8/s320/IMG_9490.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I feel dies like these are great with a few colors:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://colorthrowdown.blogspot.com/2024/01/color-throwdown-challenge-775.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRrvrYIioLybm9uNB0qjD3yEI_rvZtlLpEo06gKiLJ58r0PbaqBpzxdH9gLgPuDZFWLAlL0R7fFxXh_TrstjFcHOFDHlzqnuZOCoTW6imIOQ6pD1MXst7mj0U2oV5u8UVdIabKKn5orgRmvDcjQHyvQODFELmJB8m9P86CaXOCOFpwk0Hz8EkDyiTQ-Pfs/s320/775%20pink,%20purple,%20green%20011024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thankyou for your sweet visit~</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /> </i></p>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-16109351748162547052024-01-07T09:50:00.002-05:002024-01-07T09:50:32.927-05:00Fa La La Toaster<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I created this for my middle daughter who my husband nicknamed Toast. ;)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgreR0lPDjOj4oEzNnTHkSZXkTHxKwfX4wJAVtADRkQAlM1nNmCwCY7KtH8_ac5P-ysenO1JOSC_F45pAmn8DMGy3Sad2kuSBUMtvlbNPdSNYn1Z2G0DlmXB8siaUZXcAhAS919NaMNjWlYQWilWqcQ4eutQD_joGMDgdtParrylY5dvF0_0rDdKUaiAzk/s1345/IMG_9014.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1345" data-original-width="1126" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgreR0lPDjOj4oEzNnTHkSZXkTHxKwfX4wJAVtADRkQAlM1nNmCwCY7KtH8_ac5P-ysenO1JOSC_F45pAmn8DMGy3Sad2kuSBUMtvlbNPdSNYn1Z2G0DlmXB8siaUZXcAhAS919NaMNjWlYQWilWqcQ4eutQD_joGMDgdtParrylY5dvF0_0rDdKUaiAzk/w335-h400/IMG_9014.JPG" width="335" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Brutus Monroe Toaster Sentiments/Let's Do Brunch, Spellbinders Holiday Sentiments Series 2 Glimmer Plate, Nuvo Drops and Glitterific acrylics for shimmer and texture, Darice snowflakes and Papertrey Ink Winter Penquin snowflakes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1U_7uIOmO9ClrGT3vFcSIMByTCbukXdmePJ_SRzDJiKhiWvrXyvmXQmHiYjJFCEApM-PB3DJtUi6Zg0TlMCM_f7SfsD2lJZe1tMD5iVDD9hyphenhyphenn5S83TMBJkGH6T6UcId6xJ1is0i8ASAJAr1Lj8hgsVoFAerieRUyyVGiI-l3KDawDkRYCzIl0o7JOC3M/s1357/IMG_9013.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1357" data-original-width="1126" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1U_7uIOmO9ClrGT3vFcSIMByTCbukXdmePJ_SRzDJiKhiWvrXyvmXQmHiYjJFCEApM-PB3DJtUi6Zg0TlMCM_f7SfsD2lJZe1tMD5iVDD9hyphenhyphenn5S83TMBJkGH6T6UcId6xJ1is0i8ASAJAr1Lj8hgsVoFAerieRUyyVGiI-l3KDawDkRYCzIl0o7JOC3M/s320/IMG_9013.JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=34162" style="color: #007cbb; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">Simon Says (Monday): A New Start</span></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(breakfast starts every new day)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I specifically got these dies so I could make "Toast" this 3D card. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here are two challenges using "new" as a prompt:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-something-new-8/" style="color: #21bb55;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Simon Says (Wednesday): Something New</span></a></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">(new dies)</span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2024/01/challenge-254-new-introducing-new.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje6YF0g9bGO1ZmNSDGJDERveiy35z1GzToQa4V9yq5cFLXiVXtkWmTTEPUeifwHCygBmSo9aISWwb1s3uxWIU8p3Bcg3BNNllqx9Qrl75py3elKLxk2HuJ3krjHFXkJA4NXHY5yJIYVj9CLCUft-Le12bSvVYNQISG53B4XoF1v7MNVO1yGeOyYcwo5rur/s1600/254.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for your sweet visit!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><p></p>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-26971505122845100912024-01-07T09:42:00.001-05:002024-01-07T09:42:21.543-05:00Matchbox Gift Holder<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Created for my youngest...she's fire!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm so proud of her, because she's super courageous when it comes to defending others.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqreZTirJ55lvjpj_rHr-PZoahW90DMKo3KH3Bv2O0smdiI1eJ_MyojzjmCk7p34s3rMoHYDTm1Xss3RkN5VnZd1HSZqEcrpeuC0bug1hONf3a8OLBBYnoEbQlnEMc2S1BuQ6OxX8ZzsrxGV4AEUpsGXPRW0-9j-6h_0QmtuYALEQ2xEee0j81D-tiGmg/s1500/IMG_9010.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1348" data-original-width="1500" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqreZTirJ55lvjpj_rHr-PZoahW90DMKo3KH3Bv2O0smdiI1eJ_MyojzjmCk7p34s3rMoHYDTm1Xss3RkN5VnZd1HSZqEcrpeuC0bug1hONf3a8OLBBYnoEbQlnEMc2S1BuQ6OxX8ZzsrxGV4AEUpsGXPRW0-9j-6h_0QmtuYALEQ2xEee0j81D-tiGmg/w400-h360/IMG_9010.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Concord & 9th Perfect Matchbox dies, Brutus Monroe Neon Glow Paper Pad</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">She asked for money for Christmas (yes, she's a practical adult now with real bills).</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So I used this amazing die set to gift her $$$.</span></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVkxdZOCqp38EdY742fow5UMrd2AdNLg79EMCKpEXCfMm6CZQXxo5DDrgb_DCQ30BmKgTRmdHwHcSdZBTi1hZoxzZjkYBrxQTpKuSs7bzZYRCEdKoBTwPi3r-lDPlPbVsnrEZLzqG-sRjCbJIKbvXVBHoMur6IRH3rKnT5NXScQ8SDqDnmTs2Y3KQTeqA/s1500/IMG_9011.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1466" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVkxdZOCqp38EdY742fow5UMrd2AdNLg79EMCKpEXCfMm6CZQXxo5DDrgb_DCQ30BmKgTRmdHwHcSdZBTi1hZoxzZjkYBrxQTpKuSs7bzZYRCEdKoBTwPi3r-lDPlPbVsnrEZLzqG-sRjCbJIKbvXVBHoMur6IRH3rKnT5NXScQ8SDqDnmTs2Y3KQTeqA/s320/IMG_9011.JPG" width="313" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=34162" style="color: #007cbb; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">Simon Says (Monday): A New Start</span></span></a></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">(fire always deems the need for a new start)</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-something-new-8/" style="color: #21bb55;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Simon Says (Wednesday): Something New</span></a></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">(new dies)</span></p></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I appreciate you and your sweet visit!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-69722911578148888782024-01-03T17:38:00.003-05:002024-01-03T17:43:46.076-05:00Tell Me You Love Breakfast Without Telling Me...<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I had to get these Breakfast Bunch dies from Brutus Monroe, to create this for my future son-in-law.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I made ornaments for his small tree years ago, and he can add this to the bunch!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2v9sqo8xH5Do0LPGzmWN6OSGqkDUsnXOiUZ7SIorHsCBY1Jjw9ja4IHyCyEgw8B96Myq1-Tm52JLzixbUiZPdZp-zrinINlZDNx_gEX_Xr3FsxkQy5s7wNqqTcDoTti3oDWP9xMRa7c7vZb8EW-pBtQjKJcpyT_M4gy7UUUQdQSxPATQ6bpJAxbEvpho/s1500/IMG_9009.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1126" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2v9sqo8xH5Do0LPGzmWN6OSGqkDUsnXOiUZ7SIorHsCBY1Jjw9ja4IHyCyEgw8B96Myq1-Tm52JLzixbUiZPdZp-zrinINlZDNx_gEX_Xr3FsxkQy5s7wNqqTcDoTti3oDWP9xMRa7c7vZb8EW-pBtQjKJcpyT_M4gy7UUUQdQSxPATQ6bpJAxbEvpho/w300-h400/IMG_9009.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> Brutus Monroe Breakfast Bunch/Faux Honey Glaze, Papertrey Ink Winter Penguin(retired?), Reverse Confetti (no longer in business) round tag, vellum, Tonic Studios Rustic Dusk mirror stock<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You've got to play with this Faux Honey Glaze...it's SO FUN.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Waffles with syrup, bacon and eggs can start a day:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=34162" target="_blank"><span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Simon Says (Monday): A New Start</span></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px;" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-something-new-8/" target="_blank">Simon Says (Wednesday): Something New</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;">(new dies)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I appreciate your sweet visit today~</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-63340571465780533542024-01-02T13:36:00.007-05:002024-01-02T13:37:17.404-05:00ALL YEAR LONG<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm excited to share the gifts I created for all my lil' nieces and nephews.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Every year I try to come up with something that fits multiple ages and the Lord laid on my heart this design.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I had to include lights too!!!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzcU3S_10p_MXkCPo8nfMNc9IXq3JHi-vTP78Z2Rt9KGhaig4VB8tR2k-P3DRAg8WHp2w8cwKXGESPrOInPKj3hQq_1qTs0fmFBSne8wFf-L05u0GJ-svjbwchliUOvJ7ne6UyFlNndqUVQWWsMkfRM34UpGcDctAzizYNEW0k8ozr9B1p0C0_vuubnYo/s1347/IMG_9021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1347" data-original-width="1124" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzcU3S_10p_MXkCPo8nfMNc9IXq3JHi-vTP78Z2Rt9KGhaig4VB8tR2k-P3DRAg8WHp2w8cwKXGESPrOInPKj3hQq_1qTs0fmFBSne8wFf-L05u0GJ-svjbwchliUOvJ7ne6UyFlNndqUVQWWsMkfRM34UpGcDctAzizYNEW0k8ozr9B1p0C0_vuubnYo/w334-h400/IMG_9021.jpg" width="334" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lawn Fawn Platform Pop up, Tim Holtz Christmas Cookies dies, Papertrey Ink Jesus sentiment die/A Thrill of Hope sentiment, Pear Blossom Press EZ Light</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3uf8IRVrf0dR4zKRoT8FXkmIao2bu1Dhh-9Sy-4VJbnuUhrSOQEGiQ7d-VzAPImBH6a46EduBFhEh73AsR58A7mhRNoLc4DXtaa0Jy6mkDKwUwUHRsQwR0jcRDEYh2hCx7hyp2BnWPCygjUcrqGqA4LuR4DUv_EmSeJ4KpaN8EZm8UFc3nSnN-1MFih4/s1500/IMG_9020.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1126" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3uf8IRVrf0dR4zKRoT8FXkmIao2bu1Dhh-9Sy-4VJbnuUhrSOQEGiQ7d-VzAPImBH6a46EduBFhEh73AsR58A7mhRNoLc4DXtaa0Jy6mkDKwUwUHRsQwR0jcRDEYh2hCx7hyp2BnWPCygjUcrqGqA4LuR4DUv_EmSeJ4KpaN8EZm8UFc3nSnN-1MFih4/s320/IMG_9020.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /> <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The first three colors of this challenge:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://sundaystamps.blogspot.com/2023/12/ssc325-winter-warmth.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFC0hzTduX6q58OOkMPPr14wSTspgXS11Wt9M8Oo222BDL8h0gw4MM1k-TuluCaWMlUSsld1eiqKveczJEL5_wdYr0aDJ5VDBvwVuf4d4z3y4d1kPtD-g0eSQiMouoKhWhhX2nxEjLXDNWrQN7P3D45IOhk9juaPfF03a0oC6MT0Ys6mSmPzUSt_B10l4/s320/SSC325.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Here's a new challenge I came across:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://carabbiemomentsofcraft.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-253-its-wrap.html" target="_blank">Creative Moments Challenge #253 It's a Wrap</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">and since </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I believe every start with Jesus is a new start, I felt appropriate for the following challenge:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=34162" target="_blank">Simon Says (Monday): A New Start</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for your sweet visit!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></div>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-37714040677579233922023-12-31T11:57:00.001-05:002023-12-31T11:57:06.650-05:00Merry Christmas Star and Strips<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes scraps sit near me and they just LOOK GOOD together~</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wsdiRpQytyH2B90Y-uZl2lPlzhHK8hHEiGVROEZ33t7yGDUjrahFJHsp2JD2VOgm-6LlqbCgC9X-HJg0JSZYs6oaL7tcbV2B3vh7yPbxqW71u-aPQstutQc6iFqC0Rce0PvUBKZiOAg0r24AxFKXsQx6fnVD7GA4B_GfPjelyn-VEWbnJuBFibXq/s1280/IMG_1995.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1251" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wsdiRpQytyH2B90Y-uZl2lPlzhHK8hHEiGVROEZ33t7yGDUjrahFJHsp2JD2VOgm-6LlqbCgC9X-HJg0JSZYs6oaL7tcbV2B3vh7yPbxqW71u-aPQstutQc6iFqC0Rce0PvUBKZiOAg0r24AxFKXsQx6fnVD7GA4B_GfPjelyn-VEWbnJuBFibXq/w391-h400/IMG_1995.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i> The Ton Stamps Easy Expressions Holiday, My Favorite Things Star die, American Crafts Maggie Holmes Sunny Days Patterned Paper</i></div><p></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I didn't gather them to mingle; they did it on their own. ;)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-181-christmas.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqz1rppdgyHJm2k2Ij2O7305thAiii4C3H5rdMxQekMR0NHWJm_s4_Pc9jbqu4x-jBKBZ3OBt1hlLrUb8DWaFhJa3wIGULtP16fnAN0qakE6-fPnCyU0lWjbhbHQphopmFf6oj1pfU-mMR0BkVt5lfVXf7v6c9jVWXmFcxd4CNFRyME-fjpUjtD_h6Og/s320/%23181.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for your sweet visit!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-4518252142157176142023-12-30T01:00:00.025-05:002023-12-30T01:00:00.196-05:00INkspirational DT Mood Board<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidFXczXpLLbd6fE4ap7nMKbtvU0qOz-aYYqcGsPoVjjY6cWXSuza7WaBzYTGDajfG1_9Zvyolk4R6a7eJK5GoJzAGkOBLMCRkMQqshnaimHepozT4elnpBqP2zzSIi3_3oPxEL34cV3D5EhJG8AnUcLFMiUrGaQRfdCrYXHE-7Oimso67B0aFdupUG/s1430/IMG_7506%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1430" data-original-width="1125" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidFXczXpLLbd6fE4ap7nMKbtvU0qOz-aYYqcGsPoVjjY6cWXSuza7WaBzYTGDajfG1_9Zvyolk4R6a7eJK5GoJzAGkOBLMCRkMQqshnaimHepozT4elnpBqP2zzSIi3_3oPxEL34cV3D5EhJG8AnUcLFMiUrGaQRfdCrYXHE-7Oimso67B0aFdupUG/w315-h400/IMG_7506%20(2).jpg" width="315" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><i>The Greetery Tear Strip Tags, Photo Play Little One, Pink & Main Beautiful Slimline dies, The Stamp Market Tall Tag Die, gold washi</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="304" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikoRNxtyeq231uEcFkBCJ1MrzFAsj4Lhm_ftd5w93_r09ZarliPZeaadREGYeWntLbMf9QS5KBcULspLvE7QDoeHV-BTBxdezQQ6-_s0NwlrEmfyhpCstLeoxFyOj22Dn8dn-9iMtlvmftJs71PKwMfyNBzW8AP0LuE4bijRTpWlTJq4K_h5-s3Z890A/s320/%23306.png" width="243" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I adore this gorgeous mood board that's mostly black and white with gold accents.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It reminded me of this Photo Play paper pad, so I cut a tag with a bit of gold washi on top~</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please join us with your unique creation!</span></p>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-9804073075189561212023-12-16T01:00:00.016-05:002023-12-16T01:00:00.239-05:00INkspirational DT Celebrate<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's time for a new challenge at INk!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUodVUj4Cl1BrMKsJ_qEpXRo-CUcj_YCUOIZM4jA-9R3g4pQIFu0-9QKYRsghrxlLHA5GBWY9ayZeH-XxTpKzRvybVzoLsqqMNAiul7KojMwb9JvZCmo28fWVGtr7oZJ5lBdlxoNz6Hp-PYzJc5NoFzl4DFODGnyVYD5bArz7QLj9MRblKKMdpngJ/s1463/IMG_6976.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1463" data-original-width="1125" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUodVUj4Cl1BrMKsJ_qEpXRo-CUcj_YCUOIZM4jA-9R3g4pQIFu0-9QKYRsghrxlLHA5GBWY9ayZeH-XxTpKzRvybVzoLsqqMNAiul7KojMwb9JvZCmo28fWVGtr7oZJ5lBdlxoNz6Hp-PYzJc5NoFzl4DFODGnyVYD5bArz7QLj9MRblKKMdpngJ/w308-h400/IMG_6976.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Erin Lee Creative Bold Holiday Greetings, The Ton Stamps Pyrotechnics, Avery Elle Wonky Stitches</i></div> <p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nothing says Celebrate like fireworks!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I believe this is my only stamp set with fireworks (I believe I have an embossing folder too).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was a well done stamp set by The Ton Stamps (even the name of the set is cool).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw2ByWbspUE6uxuaQ5GLa7RGf0B9EVRUUD5acyl6iu3RxCRVNTm00ZMs1SCQdjNkVTJKnU7WAfV8gugiEh-dAO7vqA1hefl2Jj-fl6cTBh6B91Ta3PtMH4t-1lghhWLBLWBkE2upMFW-C2jnzs4EjUvpIe0jHlL6TpuesyAwupEy4DM51LMJUlfPRkmA/s320/%23305.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please see what my talented team mates created and join us with your unique creation~</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-41622430367701200992023-12-15T12:27:00.002-05:002023-12-15T12:31:35.677-05:00Mixin' Up Tags for Clients<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love coming up with gifts for my girlies' worlds!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is a design I came up with using many companies</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> (several no longer in business).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The ones that still are, are Brutus Monroe (cardstock), Honey Bee Stamps (Spring Cottage Village dies), Sizzix (white floral framelit), and The Ton Stamps (Confetti Borders on the tags), and Simon Says Stamp (Christmas Cheer sentiment on smaller tag).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9EPeBq1WnSI7UZAlLvTJIuUl7Me-cTtUv_-rFY0Hj8gr-ppv_9qFm0-koOMe15zX06IwPxtTMFYFNnSpJ1fRHNT2a_TnLOcVJaFNL3KInPMm_fsA4FsbsryNrYos4WFnwq1pVEL2hklxGmsqNaByLp9H7-2QGAA2XhnfLXCHOG5B-6U_Jx2zBz1Hbyg/s1500/IMG_8319.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1126" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9EPeBq1WnSI7UZAlLvTJIuUl7Me-cTtUv_-rFY0Hj8gr-ppv_9qFm0-koOMe15zX06IwPxtTMFYFNnSpJ1fRHNT2a_TnLOcVJaFNL3KInPMm_fsA4FsbsryNrYos4WFnwq1pVEL2hklxGmsqNaByLp9H7-2QGAA2XhnfLXCHOG5B-6U_Jx2zBz1Hbyg/w300-h400/IMG_8319.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Sizzix 665655 Olivia Rose Framelits, Honey Bee Stamps Spring Cottage Village, Brutus Monroe cardstock (Midnight, Slate, Mustard Seed, Harvest), The Ton Stamps Confetti Borders, Simon Says Stamp Christmas Cheer sentiment, Technique Tuesday Mixin' Up sentiment (no longer in business), Reverse Confetti Round tag (no longer in business), Ellen Hutson Modern Tags (no longer in business)</i></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's a shot of them attached to quality whisks I found at the At Home store (they are just a few dollars, but got five stars).</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This candy whisk theme was popular in Pinterest, so I can't call out a particular pin, but I loved the idea</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> (and had the Mixin' Up set still in my stash).</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I found candy to match the color scheme too!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;">Yes, I'm particular that way. ;)</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyphenhyphenP2N_UD2_dk56udwaTmlGPZWyt78H7jtjEakwmga9MPxtLvuL0xqaLNxb3eiwfbBp_qyjkAgIO_ZRsvBuZqtUvPnr_gJQkSx0eIrarNizoyO_WtL4jIaYGa3eIQUrTThvCrD74GHuZdsVYSA0Zp0uvn8zJ5EYs_rc8_Vio4wPkn4VU4vK32rmNe1SBk/s1500/IMG_8320.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1126" data-original-width="1500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghyphenhyphenP2N_UD2_dk56udwaTmlGPZWyt78H7jtjEakwmga9MPxtLvuL0xqaLNxb3eiwfbBp_qyjkAgIO_ZRsvBuZqtUvPnr_gJQkSx0eIrarNizoyO_WtL4jIaYGa3eIQUrTThvCrD74GHuZdsVYSA0Zp0uvn8zJ5EYs_rc8_Vio4wPkn4VU4vK32rmNe1SBk/s320/IMG_8320.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=33822" style="background-color: white; color: #21bb55; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Simon Says (Monday): Use Dies</span></a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://just-add-ink.blogspot.com/2023/12/just-add-ink-683choose-two.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizEsuWdnXXaR5noR4qTv0fGQbFmeH3aXVRy4oMiJDQyd25C6eqGIL4p4v9at-l7i7PqtqOtrXy_hP0UggxFDjPPFhtZ-hbWHSbwegmX2VQDouB0zvtbbiFSx3NU5cCZ9g-r6s0cAdcyRtz_AmzGNfSdJueeIDfJ1_Zq0STibIOBqMAbq7Y6vWsJUPh5Po/s320/%23683.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I entered this challenge with "ornaments" and "presents" in mind, since these are gifts. I added ribbon for the recipients to use these as ornaments on their tree, as well.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for your sweet visit today!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-70507493691428226652023-12-15T08:09:00.002-05:002023-12-15T08:11:04.429-05:00Milkshake Woot & Glitter Panel<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I've got glitter glue and Acrylic panels laying about </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">(I'll do several splashes on days I feel like painting), </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">and this one called for a wintery treat.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrc4yPukGgyVvf_xx9K22AXvy6WOJRbt8hYciGjcmWYXoH-lMw9YMP8jdP76s-xO8aFsoVmNsPQaNI_SmtXMUoncaC263nRshRaG-SXy5UiIed03lDJ0ZV79iVy7AUViWXxXEBsV-ayEKvnDGrNYi_4-OWw9V6QFwBtnJyzuKc40jPLR3TQopwHnN1GH4/s1470/IMG_7441.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1470" data-original-width="1125" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrc4yPukGgyVvf_xx9K22AXvy6WOJRbt8hYciGjcmWYXoH-lMw9YMP8jdP76s-xO8aFsoVmNsPQaNI_SmtXMUoncaC263nRshRaG-SXy5UiIed03lDJ0ZV79iVy7AUViWXxXEBsV-ayEKvnDGrNYi_4-OWw9V6QFwBtnJyzuKc40jPLR3TQopwHnN1GH4/w306-h400/IMG_7441.jpg" width="306" /></a></p><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><i>Doodlebug Odds & Ends So Much Pun milkshake, CZ Design Woot sentiment die, My Favorite Things Square Frame dies/Horizontal Stitched Strips, Acrylic Paint and Tropical Breeze glitter glue</i></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of wintery treat, have you tried frozen custard?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Oh my stars.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I had a coffee flavored one yesterday, and saw the sign that their last day is on the 16th.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Looks like I got my treat just in time!</span></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://timeoutchallenges.blogspot.com/2023/12/challenge-253-sparkly.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBDTuNaz00oMciCfGoK-UEtQiAwQKVFWQnMFjMEtlJ9fQ73-2-7s_uDmlZgPaOfy2l3FEybOdhheRGbqNexxkp7sSB1OInKyEHWSHvB9NZxNlEcGMKX-Sa436Vgrkqsb3YkwNI-FM9Rgt5RV3j-HGEW3Ksl7AtEoguI-etwgyzDHYAPOgSeBpx4y7qCrhO" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=33822" style="background-color: white; color: #21bb55; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-style: normal;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Simon Says (Monday): Use Dies</span></a></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">(I love finishing off panels with dies like this: My Favorite things Horizontal Stitched Strips.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Square frames are also My Favorite Things.</span></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I got this fun glitter glue in a clearance aisle (usually you'll find these tubes in the children section).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I prefer glitter glues and acrylics to actual glitter; they don't shed easily and add thickness to panels.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for your sweet visit!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="font-style: italic; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><p></p>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-86245751439734806912023-12-13T07:09:00.000-05:002023-12-13T07:09:45.081-05:00City Skyline Mostly Primary Colors<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Found these pieces in my scrap pile and felt inspired:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjquUfa3o2-J9UQ-mCfWbjVX9unUT1C1f1CtT08a4_HRzxhANuRvjFXGzoZprJqWhxHAkFxJUbZ2g4ntPg1JeSjOT3f3_e9K8aYmSBKHKNHU8zWyixHSTiHWa1z4Us6nKjGFYZ0qg7w6pELAYx6ON-TgNX0hpoMR_kQ_jE_0P2tY3EJftjd868aPckf0uU/s1500/IMG_5600.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1286" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjquUfa3o2-J9UQ-mCfWbjVX9unUT1C1f1CtT08a4_HRzxhANuRvjFXGzoZprJqWhxHAkFxJUbZ2g4ntPg1JeSjOT3f3_e9K8aYmSBKHKNHU8zWyixHSTiHWa1z4Us6nKjGFYZ0qg7w6pELAYx6ON-TgNX0hpoMR_kQ_jE_0P2tY3EJftjd868aPckf0uU/w343-h400/IMG_5600.JPG" width="343" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWF6QfsRap5ZnF8VHlXIJgnPmcqKtF-yASxIQ61JPmd0nh2suDK_LBziq11ZXVNZEVSNfjAI1dDSWktb5DYa_pFxyGfj8pggUouQdXeRR7_iXOzb0PECsSwOvXVvjp7tH2Ysco_RfJlzFUoWmoxI1AyTd5pv2jeXSuBDdT4csvu6wutIDSiW8mis0XG1I/s1500/IMG_5601.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1126" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWF6QfsRap5ZnF8VHlXIJgnPmcqKtF-yASxIQ61JPmd0nh2suDK_LBziq11ZXVNZEVSNfjAI1dDSWktb5DYa_pFxyGfj8pggUouQdXeRR7_iXOzb0PECsSwOvXVvjp7tH2Ysco_RfJlzFUoWmoxI1AyTd5pv2jeXSuBDdT4csvu6wutIDSiW8mis0XG1I/s320/IMG_5601.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=33822" target="_blank">Simon Says (Monday): Use Dies</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-use-craft-dies/" target="_blank">Simon Says (Wednesday): Use Craft Dies</a></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for your sweet visit~</span></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-36871905787495498222023-12-05T23:26:00.000-05:002023-12-05T23:26:00.013-05:00You're Fancy Shoe Salvaged Piece<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Always keep your stamped scraps; you might be inspired!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqy7RtPw15zw8olBBxThQlXP3jrufWwyVTaopC2IAW5gbfXgjeWGNtIpMrfnuKM0LEjdmo7THcci3mJeReUGfU-PXA94JtETPLPTYzCv4Glw8BqdEM_4bFCjKqaSQlwwOQbcE9Hj0YhI2pnwFpaAnAUcKIEGVBx2JPuioZXW-uZxsiva-hX7SXaom8QD0/s1500/IMG_7687.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1186" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqy7RtPw15zw8olBBxThQlXP3jrufWwyVTaopC2IAW5gbfXgjeWGNtIpMrfnuKM0LEjdmo7THcci3mJeReUGfU-PXA94JtETPLPTYzCv4Glw8BqdEM_4bFCjKqaSQlwwOQbcE9Hj0YhI2pnwFpaAnAUcKIEGVBx2JPuioZXW-uZxsiva-hX7SXaom8QD0/w316-h400/IMG_7687.JPG" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>The Ton Stamps Shoe Wardrobe 2nd Edition Outline, Hero Arts </i><i>Abstract Lineocut</i><i> Bold Prints , Versamark Ink, Copper embossing powder</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This yellow panel already had the jazzy lines (Hero Arts Abstract Lineocut).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I just inked up The Ton Shoe Wardrobe's fabulous images along the edge.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I die cut a rectangle opening and copper embossed the sentiment with Versamark Ink and powder.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBhu9DHcuHczsPA8Q3bJCq2BWAAa8oVsO40e9Oy1RZf_zs2yfoZQZPOMIVoaH1tE4d06oxbgngdrpZliQEXXgdCoXo8i7r6d5fYPe0Fn6-BvcyfxIlHb5gcRv8LSlex305UXZyXcZj2AFhlhiAzEUuWrWV7oHn5-0PtIKoK2kWvFGjZPo8K6r6EtHpw10/s1500/IMG_7688.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1352" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBhu9DHcuHczsPA8Q3bJCq2BWAAa8oVsO40e9Oy1RZf_zs2yfoZQZPOMIVoaH1tE4d06oxbgngdrpZliQEXXgdCoXo8i7r6d5fYPe0Fn6-BvcyfxIlHb5gcRv8LSlex305UXZyXcZj2AFhlhiAzEUuWrWV7oHn5-0PtIKoK2kWvFGjZPo8K6r6EtHpw10/s320/IMG_7688.JPG" width="288" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-112/" target="_blank">Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes</a></span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for your sweet visit today!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-7380709917606291812023-12-05T23:20:00.002-05:002023-12-05T23:20:58.184-05:00Not Enough Sentiments<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I created a card for my nephew with all the foiling, all the candles, (Erin Lee Creative's Solid Plate let me use the opposite sections on black), </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEfnaUao2QAP3nGFDbo3tiA1CYfKeut8L3xMR838kfODha-pD0QlUO5_FtM6rUeAG0tKNkIZgaWC8DWIVJFCx7gGcbH-7Api4jNc-mV50cCxBTHGGcdr_NSANVxErNJPyoAH5WFT9eCLriQB7zmx9tsUIMvKSz0iB7GMqcIvByFuNlqIC9YqgaabUIdgY/s1500/IMG_8138.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1126" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEfnaUao2QAP3nGFDbo3tiA1CYfKeut8L3xMR838kfODha-pD0QlUO5_FtM6rUeAG0tKNkIZgaWC8DWIVJFCx7gGcbH-7Api4jNc-mV50cCxBTHGGcdr_NSANVxErNJPyoAH5WFT9eCLriQB7zmx9tsUIMvKSz0iB7GMqcIvByFuNlqIC9YqgaabUIdgY/w300-h400/IMG_8138.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Spellbinders So Many Candles Glimmer Foil, Erin Lee Creative You Got This Foil die/Solid Hot Foil Plate, square sequins</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">and all the sentiments.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgETdoREfgwMUWQtXs2xugt2FcodZDXoLr6QBmyHel660tfUWtWHj6WtlOkCO48VOsOco6IX74E493FrHSAFuRVGbTKL4pFNQC4bM_qhJro6IZPodR5wtVR-EerkyVIFlbEVlNqZDCKy9Xy5Ztcw86mPlNzEhjikZXTQHLZt8G2Y46T4jfANqzBjgRENck/s1434/IMG_8139.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1434" data-original-width="1126" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgETdoREfgwMUWQtXs2xugt2FcodZDXoLr6QBmyHel660tfUWtWHj6WtlOkCO48VOsOco6IX74E493FrHSAFuRVGbTKL4pFNQC4bM_qhJro6IZPodR5wtVR-EerkyVIFlbEVlNqZDCKy9Xy5Ztcw86mPlNzEhjikZXTQHLZt8G2Y46T4jfANqzBjgRENck/s320/IMG_8139.JPG" width="251" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><i>The Ton Stamps Fill It In 2nd Edition, My Favorite Things Stamps Universal Money Loops dies, Honey Bee Stamps Inside Thankful sentiments</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">He's all grown up and I couldn't stop with one sentiment (loops are for the money I had to grab before sending). </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/simon-says-anything-goes-112/" target="_blank">Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes</a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://happylittlestampers.blogspot.com/2023/12/hls-december-birthday-challenge.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjilNNGHQ1C22AVACtDKGOschG_ooE-p6XBx2QJ7FpRzLw9YELiIxpPQeCo5joXFtDxO0hjKxooCVSZ2tPIm2liExzvqBDuTLGtQEJDdaB6ZFy1akdAf68yf3w-5XzEdCYffo41TN3LcD6pMag3b0vDYrWfoiJC0qmpnJc4RI0LipRbreVgz6Zp0tnjmA=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for your sweet visit!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630977431732006613.post-76763240615735142512023-12-02T01:00:00.040-05:002023-12-02T01:00:00.129-05:00INkspirational DT Glitter<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrnRKJ2cGj6ptN_PBCsXN4Ka_Bt5oW1kYnRe1VVvz9VV0veDeZJKw5tieOz0-6jiVGKCNYmP9b7TV5cu67-nddf39lB2hpH9H6VqtT_SC01FNJMnu7ZMOjQxTlJFwQ31nzKfgwjRckfUXGfOpEfzovb2_ehMpWW_81aiXa7glHq_N3KwwB0kl6XKNh/s1406/IMG_7050.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1406" data-original-width="1122" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrnRKJ2cGj6ptN_PBCsXN4Ka_Bt5oW1kYnRe1VVvz9VV0veDeZJKw5tieOz0-6jiVGKCNYmP9b7TV5cu67-nddf39lB2hpH9H6VqtT_SC01FNJMnu7ZMOjQxTlJFwQ31nzKfgwjRckfUXGfOpEfzovb2_ehMpWW_81aiXa7glHq_N3KwwB0kl6XKNh/w319-h400/IMG_7050.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i> The Ton Stamps Flawless, Pink & Main Stitched Slimline dies, FolkArt Glitterific paint, Sakura Gelly Roll</i></div><p></p><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's time for a new INkspirational challenge!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It's designer Pia's choice and her prompt is Glitter~</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://inkspirationalchallenges.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAVAj0UuWYdSX_J2g1b79kL615L6rFkdqc_XX3pSSxA6Vz0dH-pZAYrbVsCI_PLN5hWI1wpH1n1yMh92ScxZP2cxJeNP_w2GZgj7fN_4qFPg9pbemKqcwvOg38L_5eh54Td9DTzcpK9idsrEHhvk40X-RH6M7mbUffHOklX9FOt97IRpUjOKX1R1mMjw/s320/%23304.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I added a Sakura Gelly Roll Stardust layer to one of the Copic colored pans in the makeup palette, and there's Glitterific Acrylic paint in the background.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was sent to my nephew's beautiful wife (who loves makeup palettes).</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love that we can gift our creations, it's one of the perks of being a creative!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please join us with your unique design~</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Marlena M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.com2