A new challenge...

It's time for a new challenge over at DeNami Design!  I am really excited to say that I am staying on with DeNami for another term as Contributing Designer!  Go check out the latest news about the 2012 Spring/Summer Design Team!  

DeNami's first challenge is a fun one!  It's "the Anything goes challenge!"  All you have to do is stop back to the DeNami blog and link up any creation you have that uses at least ONE DeNami stamp! 

My challenge was a CAS card using patterned paper.  Here is my card...

This DeNami Hello Friend sentiment is one of my favorites!  I had to showcase this stamp with a few pieces of fun patterned paper.  Now it's your turn!  Go create something fun and come back and share!

Thank you so much for coming by!  Have a great day!

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...woodgrain.  I do!  Backgrounds, embossing etc...and now this heart!  Clear and Simple stamps just came out with a new Heart set....a must have for backgrounds and a so much more!  Included in the set is this woodgrain stamp...

I want to put this heart on every card....kinda like my Linen impression plate addiction...except maybe you can see I didn't use that here!  GASP!  I know, right?

Here is the super fun set so you can see the whole thing, Hearts Plus...

My most favorite part about this set, is those little hearts coordinates with THIS fantastic die set...

...which also comes with a stamp set....outlines for EACH heart!  LOVe! 

You might be wondering about that text background?  Well it come from this set, Quotes II...

Ok enough enabling today!  Hope you are having a fantastic weekend so far!  I am pretty sure I will be back with lots more of this CSS release!  If you want to check out the whole release, you can go HERE to see everything!  Have a great day!

CAS-ual Fridays Challenge #34

It's a fun week over at CAS-ual Fridays!  First off, we are back from a holiday break with a new challenge! Secondly?  The prize is super fun!  Check out the CAS-ual Fridays blog for the details!  I am sure that Simon Says Stamp has something to do with it and a little bit of info about a Guest DT spot!  Just sayin'!

Here is this weeks challenge...

....just use some chipboard in your CAS creation!  

Here is mine for the week...

I used some chipboard Thickers!  I hoard them.  I've said it out loud before and I am ok with it!  So, I thought...why not?  And I do have to say I am happy with the results!  Love this new Stitches and Swirls from PTI!  So fun!

That's it for today!  Go check out the CAS-ual Blog to see all the other creations for the week and when you are done with that, go do a little shopping over at Simon Says Stamp!  They have LOTS of fun stuff and the most amazing service and FAST shipping!!

Thanks for coming by today!  Have a wonderful Friday!

Clear and Simple Critters Collection Release

I can't lie. I have been pretty excited for today to get here! This release for Clear and Simple has to be my favorite so far! And? It's a huge release. There is so much to see that you must check out every DT blog plus the CSS blog to see it all!  I will have a list of links for you at the bottom of this post!

I have one particular item to share with you and then I will give you some more info on the rest of the release. Ok so here it is! CSS has available today, the cutest most fun dies ever! They are called "Build-A-Critter" dies! Each set includes 2 animals you can "build".   They are dies to make each Critter the the size of an A2 card.  So they are big dies and super fun!!  Today I used the Owl/Kitty die set.  This set includes the base owl body die that you need for all the Build-A-Critter sets.  It also includes all the dies needed to build the owl, the kitty and a branch and leaf!  SO cute!  And clear as mud right?  hehe!  I have pictures to share so you can see all the details!

First off, here are the Owl/Kitty Build-A-Critter dies available today at CSS...

There is the main owl body that is the base for all the Build-A-Critters.  Then you have eyes, nose and feet for the owl, a tail to add on for the kitty, and a branch and leaf!

Here is my little creation...

It's a felt owl!!  I am just really excited about this little guy!  And so are my kids! They are fighting over him! my 7 year old says he looks like an Angry bird!  I am pretty sure he is going to disappear from my craft room when I am not looking!  So here are some pics on how I made him! 

This just shows the dies and how I cut out the felt for each piece.  The dies include 2 eyes and 2 feet...this makes the cutting process so much easier!  

I just laid all the pieces out so I could see how I would assemble him.  Super easy!  You can also get an idea of the size by the marks on the scor-pal!

I hand stitched him together, adding batting to his tummy, eyes and then inside his whole body!  

Here you can see how puffy he is!  Isn't he so fun?!

I am thinking the possibilities are endless for these dies!  Cards, party favors, plush toys, ornaments for the tree and my daughter has already asked to make her own set of paper dolls....aka Paper Critters!

Here are the other sets that being released today too!

This first one includes all the dies to add to the base die to make a bat and a bee!  How stinkin' cute are these?

And this one is the Fox/Raccoon set!  I can't wait to make one of each of these Critters out of felt! When I do, I will definitely come back and share!

 Now you must stop over to the Clear and Simple blog to see the WHOLE release!  This is just the start! There are Little Critter stamps in 2 sizes, plus another set of dies!  There are AMAZING heart dies with outline stamps!  Some Valentines stamps, St Patty's day stamps.  There are party favor box dies, backgrounds, Alphabet stamps.....see?  LOTS!  Go check it out HERE!!

Here are the links to the design team...

Lori Tecler

Dana Grothaus

Laura O'Donnell

Tracy Schultz

Kim Duran

Stephany Zerbe

Amber Daigre

Laura Bassen

CSS

I can't wait to hear what you think!  I am so glad you could come by today! Stay tuned because I have been pretty busy with this release and I have lots more samples to share this month!  :)  Hope you have a great day!

Clear and Simple Sneak Peeks!

Hi friends! I have a fun post for you today! I am here with a sneak peek of a new Clear and Simple stamp set! I also have a couple sneak peek links to share as well! The DT girls are getting busy with LOTS of adorable new things that will be available on January 5th!! 

Here is a quick card using one of the new sets...

This set is packed with sentiments and super cute little critters!  Very versatile for sure!  Go check out these other links to see some more sneak peeks...

Laura-You MUST check out this owl card!!

CSS Background Basics-Adorable!!

CSS Party Favors-These are going to be AWESOME to have in your craft stash!

Lori-The cutest be ever!

Steph-Some amazing CAS cards!  

Laura-These boxes are FAB!  

I will be back if I can find some more links!  I know the DT girls are busy getting things ready!  Don't forget to come back on Thursday!  I can't wait to share that project with you!!

Have a great day!