Challenge #2 - Pink By Design 2nd Year Anniversary PARTY

OK,

So I made some good use out of my dry time

on Challenge #1

and got busy working on a Christmas Card

for Challenge #2 - Favorite Holiday

I started by inking the Small Hexagons 

(my favorite PBD Stamp thus far...)

using 3 ink shades:

TH Distress -forest moss-

TH Distress -barn door-

Quick Quotes - Green with Envy

The bottom layer is the exact size of the stamp

and then the middle and top layers were trimmed to 

give a layered effect.

The sentiment inside the circle tag, is from the Mini Wrappers stamp set.

I used a circle stamp from my jillibean Dutch Mustard Soup set by Unity Stamp Co.

to give a border around the sentiment.

I then punched it out using my 2" round punch.

The red twine is from doodlebug designs and 

the green twine is from K Andrew.

 

I also used some 3D Foam Squares for each layer

to give a nice touch of dimension!

The base card stock is Core'dinations Pearl (cream color)

Keep Crafting 

:O) 

Jessica

♪ Showcase at the Shaque ♪ 13 Q&A's on the 13th w/ June's Guest: Heather Lynn

I am ecstatic to bring you a new monthly series here at my blog!!!  

On the 13th of each month, I will be inviting a Guest to SHOWCASE!  

There will be a series of 13 questions that they will answer in hopes to make new connections 

across Cyber Space and Blog Land 

as well as teach you a few fun facts about themselves 

that you may not know.

For my first guest, I am honored to have the Sweet and Talented, Heather Lynn!

Please join me in Welcoming Heather and leaving her some love!!!

1. What’s your name?   

Heather Lynn, HL, Mommy..lol

2. What is the name and link of your blog?  How long have you been blogging?  

Random Recipes, Paper Crafts, and Photos by HL
http://heathernovinger.blogspot.com,
and I started my blog I think in 2010 but I hardly posted anything until this year.

3. What is your favorite craft to work with (type, technique, style)? 

I like crafts of all kinds but my favorite is scrapbooking. I love mini albums! I think my style is all over the place.. Love to try new things!!

4. Do you have other hobbies?  

I love to cook, bake, and photography.

5. How did you get started in the Craft World?
I started scrapbooking after I had my twins in 2003. My brother had given me some money for my birthday and told me I had to spend it on ME. So I went into Michael's and walked around for a while and came across a scrapbook kit, bought it, took it home, and got started.
One of the best decisions I have ever made! ;)

6. Where are you from?  

Lebanon, Missouri but now I live in between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio

7. If you could give a tip to a new crafter/blogger, what would it be?  

New at crafts or blogging? Just jump right in! You can make wonderful friends and the inspiration is limitless!!

8. Name some things that you have learned this year, that you are glad you learned?  

Hot glue works best for rolled flowers, how to use a scoreboard to make rosettes, not to let your kids eat rings and meatballs in the living room on light colored carpet..lol  And that the crafting/blogging community is full of  fun, talented, and giving people! 

9. Do you have anything personal you wish to share with the readers? 

I am a mom of 5 beautiful children so I don't have time to come by and visit all of my favorite blogs every day but I will come by every chance I get! I enjoy seeing everyone's projects and getting ideas for my own. :)

10. What are your future ambitions?  

I would LOVE to teach scrapbooking/card/Cricut classes..I love teaching people tips and tricks I have learned.

11. What challenges have you faced, but conquered in crafting?  

Time...finding time to craft can be tough with children, including a baby. So sometimes I have to let the house go a little so I can get my crafty time in.

12.  When told you would be interviewed for this Guest Post, what question were you hoping to be asked?  

What is my favorite embellishments to use on my projects?

13.  What answer would you give to the unasked question?  

OWLS!!
Love them! I use owl stickers, owl die cuts, wooden owls, punched owls, stamped owls...
Any kind of owl I can find!

Here is the wonderful project Heather created

for her Showcase at the Shaque

S.T.U.N.N.I.N.G
isn't it?

Stop over to Heather Lynn's Blog to read all the
yummy details
on how this beauty was created!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  

Now, I get to show you SOME of my 
"Personal Favorite Projects"

my Guest has created!
(in no particular order)

It is no surprise that I love creations using Unity and Ippity stamps,
so of course I had to highlight a project Heather created
using them...LOL
Isn't that Washi tape design GREAT?
See Heather Lynn's original post ~HERE~

for full details

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

I guess if you know me, you also know how much
I love altering things.  Well, Heather did a FABULOUS
job altering this TREASURE
(her amazing $1 bargain find...can you believe it?)
I am sharing the unaltered organizer and you
will have to go

See Heather Lynn's original post ~HERE~
for the finished project!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Heather Lynn loves her some Getting Cricky with K Andrew stamps.
and I am a fan of awesome shapes and layers on cards.
I just had to share this adorable card!
See Heather Lynn's original post ~HERE~

I also want to do a quick REMINDER
about
Heather Lynn's Upcoming Blog Hop
MARK YOUR CALENDARS

to Heather Lynn

for being my June Guest

on

Showcase at the Shaque

13 Q&A's on the 13th

I hope to have a guest on the 13th of every month

and would love to 

have my Blends join me.

If you are interested in being 

Showcased at the Shaque

please send me an email at strgazrblueyes22477@yahoo.com

with the following details:

1. Your name and Blog address

2. Which months work for you to be showcased (at least 3 top picks)

{right now I am accepting Guests starting as soon as July}

3. A picture of a NEW project you have created

to share on your Showcase Post

4. Any questions or comments you may have regarding this opportunity

5. Please put Showcase at the Shaque in the subject line of your email

:O)

♪  ♪  ♪  ♪  ♪  ♪  ♪

AS
ALWAYS,

REMEMBER
to

KEEP CRAFTING

:O) 

Jessica S

Helping Beckie at Just B Creative Crazy and Praying for Marisa!

I am so blessed to be able
to share blogs
with my sweet Blend

Beckie of Just B Creative Crazy
again today.

A lot of times when I think of Beckie, I think
of all the cards she has made
that are Uplifting and Put a Smile on your Face!

I only hope that she is experiencing ALL positive "side effects"
during her move.
Hugs Beckie!!!

Today I am also blessed to take part in
a Card Drive that I found on a
friend from HS's Facebook Wall!
Thanks Shalin for announcing this today!
The cards will
be mailed to a sweet young
girl by the name of
Marisa Kay
at the Akron Children's Hospital.
Please feel free to visit
Marisa's FB page to read more
about her unique story
and to get involved in sending
your Get Well Wishes!

 If you are interested in mailing a card
to Marisa Kay, here is the mailing address
Marisa Vincent
1 Perkins Square
Akron, OH 44302
Floor 3 Room 3631
You can also take time to create an eCard
and send it directly to the hospital, too.
Here is the link for that
Akron Children's Hospital eCard

And here is my

card to send to this sweet little girl!

The card was created using the following:
Base - Navy textured card stock (4x4)

Sun image - Unity KOM {FOLLOW your own}

TH Distress Ink (Barn Door)
fussy cut and reduced size to fit in corner of card

Whale - Create A Critter cartridge (2 1/2")

Sentiment - Splash-tastic Summer by K. Andrew Designs

inked with VersaMagic Cloud White and embossed with Whispers Opaque embossing powder

Waves - created using a broken piece of a wooden doll house (my kids demolished it, but I knew I would find a use for the roof top pieces...LOL)

Sprayed it with Krylon Glitter Blast - Twilight Sky

Bow - Twinery Twine (charcoal)

This card was made for the sole purpose of helping others!

No challenges will be entered with this card, but it is sure

to make me feel like a winner, knowing

I helped Beckie at her Blog

and helped Marisa by making her smile!

Keep Crafting 

:O) 

Jessica