Happy Howlidays!

Hi friends! I have a card for some of my fave challenges today. Curtain Call has a fab inspiration, Christmas Countdown, and the Retro Sketches layout was just my style!

It's also challenge time at There She Goes - this week we're making Christmas cards using critters! I had to ink up the adorable Pugalicious, I just love this little guy!

Here's the inside...

Despite my happy card, I do have some sad news to share. Jessica has made the difficult decision to close There She Goes and focus on her beautiful family. I have so loved being a part of this team - I always wanted to be a Trendsetter and can't thank Jessica and Jessie enough for letting me join this amazing group of women!

Head on over to the TSG Blog to see some gorgeous inspiration from the design team! 

Stamps: Pugalicious (There She Goes) Paper: Reflections Christmas (Echo Park) Ink: Brown Memento Dies: Flags, Pierced Circles, Dainty Bows (MFT) Other: Twine, Rhinestones, Copics

Merry Christ-moose, Nordic Borders and Nice Rack Blog Hop!

We at TSG love our holiday sets, and we love our animals, too…so whenever they can combine, we are THRILLED.  The new Merry Christ-moose set from Torico is no exception!

Merry Christ-moose is a 4x8 set that includes a total of 18 stamps and will sell for $18. It will be released on Saturday, November 30th at 11pmEST.

Made to go along with the Merry Christ-moose stamp set, Nice Rack has all those sentiments that may be a little bit naughty, but are definitely nice.

Nice Rack is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 7 stamps and will sell for $9. It will be released on Saturday, November 30th at 11pmEST.

Torico has also created this GORGEOUS Nordic Borders set as well, which will add a finished, homey feel to any of your creations. 

Nordic Borders is a 2x6 set that includes a total of 3 stamps and will see for $3. It will be released on Saturday, November 30th at 11pmEST.

I started by stamping my card base with gorgeous stamps from Nordic Borders in white ink. I added some of the snowflakes from Merry Christ-moose as well. I love this adorable image! Torico is amazing!

Inside I've used the fun Nice Rack set - love it! 

Would you like to win the new Merry Christ-moose/Nice Rack/ Nordic Borders sets? Here is what you need to do-visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post. 

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, November 30th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Be Merry Blog Hop Challenge

Good morning! It's time for the third day of sneak peeks for There She Goes!

Our second set from new illustrator Danielle Lounds finds us celebrating the holidays with her unique style of combining handwritten sentiments, with super cute images.

Be Merry is a 4x8 set that includes a total of 9 stamps and will sell for $18.00. It will be released on Saturday, November 30th at 11pm EST.

I wanted to do something a little different for my card today. I stamped the ornament, then trimmed it out with a craft knife. Behind I created a little acetate pocket filled with sequins, snowflakes and glitter. Of course they all fall to the bottom when it's standing like this, here's a different angle..

Did you spot that double scallop border under the ribbon? So simple to do with the Snowman Soup die.

 Just cut, then reposition the paper, secure with tape and cut again. You can make it any width you choose!

The inside is really simple, mostly showing off the paper I wanted to peek through the window.

Would you like to win the new Be Merry stamp set? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post. 

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, November 30th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Stamps: Be Merry (There She Goes) Paper: 25th and Pine (Basic Grey) Ink: Black Dies: Snowman Soup (TSG) Other: Ribbon, Sequins, Glitter, Picket Fence Marker

'Tis the Season Blog Hop Challenge

This is my second post today - for my Fresh Squeezed Stamps teaser post, please click here.

Welcome! It's day two of teasers for There She Goes!

A full set of fun from artist Wendy Leach, 'Tis the Season features our favorite sock goblin, but lots of other winter accessories to go along with it! This whimsical and fun holiday set is sure to be a favorite.

Tis the Season is a 6x8 set that includes a total of 12 stamps and will sell for $24. It will be released on Saturday, November 30th at 11pm EST.

I've used the large ornament and tree images to create a card and matching tag...

You'll spot that Snowman Soup die again (and tomorrow I'll show you a new way to use it!) I just love the size of those scallops.

I stitched a diagonal panel onto the background of my card. Coloured with copics, and it's hard to see in the photo, but I dotted the ornaments with a glaze pen.

Inside I've used a tag layer, and I also created a matching tag...

Would you like to win the new ‘Tis the Season set? Here is what you need to do-visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, November 30th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Stamps: 'Tis the Season (There She Goes) Paper: 'Tis the Season (Echo Park) Ink: Red, Green (MFT) Dies: Snowman Soup (TSG) Tags (MFT) Other: Glaze Pen, Copics, Flat Sequins, Button, Twine

Dare To Jump Blog Hop Challenge - win!

*For my November release Fresh Squeezed Stamps teaser post, please click here*

It's time for November teasers at There She Goes! 

This winter sports silhouette stamp is perfect for the winter enthusiast in your life. Not only will it make amazing cards, but it will ROCK for scrapbooking, too.

Dare To Jump is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 9 stamps and will sell for $15.00. It will be released on Saturday, November 30th at 11pm EST.

I knew exactly what I wanted to do as soon as I saw this set! I've heat embossed the figure skater using a sparkly gold embossing powder (no stray glitter, yay!)

The oval is sponged, I've used the Snowman Soup dies for the scalloped edge and finished with some stitching.

Here's the inside...

Would you like to win the new Dare to Jump  stamp set? Here is what you need to do-visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post. 

You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, November 30th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

  

Stamps: Dare to Jump (There She Goes) Paper: Polka Dot Party (AC) Ink: Black Licorice, Kraft (MFT) Versamagic Dies: Snowman Soup Dies (TSG) Ovals, Pretty Posies (MFT) Other: Button, Twine, Sewing Machine, Embossing Powder

Square File Folder Card with Hidden Magnetic Closure - Video!

Hi friends! I have another file folder card and video tutorial to share today using the Envelope Punch Board from W R Memory Keepers. I've seen so many regular sized file cards with this tool, but I wanted to make a square version AND include a hidden magnetic closure, here's what I came up with...

I love the little tabs at the top just begging you to open the card!

My stamps today are from There She Goes, Season's Greetings. It's There She Goes Again week and the Trendsetters are all sharing creations made with some fab Christmas sets. Be sure to go visit and see all the amazing inspiration!

I just love that vintage Santa! I coloured with copics, fussy cut and added stickles accents on the robe trim and the stars. I'm playing along with the Merry Monday challenge to use trees and bling (does glitter count as bling?! I hope so!)

Here's the video on how to make this card base...

View full size on You Tube here.

Here's the inside of my card...

Christmas sentiments don't get any more perfect than that!

Thank you for visiting - if this is your first time, I'd love if you'd become a follower and like my facebook page (links in the sidebar) I'll be having a giveaway for followers very soon!

  

Stamps: Season's Greetings (There She Goes) Paper: Reflections Christmas (Echo Park) Ink: Memento Black, Kraft (MFT) Dies: Let it Snowflake, Pierced Circles, Simply Scallops Medium (MFT)  Other: Ribbon (SU) Magnetic Snaps (Basic Grey) Copics, Stickles

Wildflower Thanks

Hello! It's There She Goes Challenge time, and this week Tracy M. has challenged us to make thank you or thanksgiving cards. I've used Give Thanks from the last release for my card.

Can you spot another product from the last release? That scalloped border is from the Snowman Soup dies - I'll be using it as a border a lot, it's the perfect size!

I stamped the leaves in a very dark brown and fussy cut. The sentiment is heat embossed on the flag in a similar colour to the paper - I think you might see more tone on tone embossing from me, I kinda like it! The papers are Wildflower by Carta Bella and I LOVE them. So unique!

The layout is the fab Deconstructed Sketch 126.

Here's the inside...

I really love that silhouette image,especially stamped off the edge like this. Bold and beautiful!

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a NEW card or project using this week’s challenge theme, Thanks or Thanksgiving, and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (November 18th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the lookout to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG233 so we can check out your beautiful work!

Stamps: Give Thanks (There She Goes) Paper: Wildflower (Carta Bella) Ink: Hot Fudge (MFT) Versamagic Dies: Snowman Soup Dies (TSG) Stitched Journalling Card (Lawn Fawn) Flags (MFT) Other: Twine, Button, Sequins, Grapefruit Embossing Powder (AC)

Pattern Power!

Hi there! I'm back tonight with a card for the There She Goes challenge. It's my turn to host this week, and I'm challenging you to use pattern power! Use both Stripes AND dots on your card today. 

I love mixing and matching patterned papers. Today I've used what I think might be my fave collection this year, Persimmon by Basic Grey.

I coloured the cute owl from You're a Hoot in neutral tones. Instead of using my machine, I used the fun In Stitches set to stamp all my stitching on this card. I'm also playing along with the Paper Players Wildlife challenge.

Here's the inside...

I love that little silhouette image! 

To be eligible for the giveaway, create a NEW card or project using the Pattern Power challenge, and then go to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (November 11th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the lookout to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :) 


You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG232 so we can check out your beautiful work! 
  

Stamps: You're a Hoot, In Sitches (There She Goes) Paper: Persimmon (Basic Grey) Ink: Tangy Orange, Kraft, Hot Fudge (MFT) Vintage Photo Distress Ink (Ranger) Dies: Blueprints 6 (MFT)Other: Copics, Twill, Twine, Sequins

So Thankful

Happy Monday! I'm starting the week with a card full of thankfulness. The There She Goes challenge this week is to use leaves!

I've used the newly released Happy Fall stamp set today. I was inspired by the City Crafter Challenge to use Pumpkins, and the JUGS challenge which is this gorgeous photo...

I coloured with copics, adding lots of piercing, sponging and distressing.

Here's the inside...

How sweet is that little pinecone? I hope you'll join us over at the There She Goes Blog this week for your chance to win a little something-something to go shopping with!

Stamps: Happy Fall (There She Goes) Paper: Textile (Teresa Collins for MME) Ink: Memento Dies: Leaves, Flags (MFT) Other: Piercing Tool, Copics, Sewing Machine, Sequins, Button, Twine