Graduation Set - DeNami Product Spotlight Blog Hop

Hi there!

I am back with some more Graduation Inspiration since my last post on Monday!  

Today DeNami Designs is spotlighting the Graduation Cling stamp set. You get a 10% savings for one week only! It's also a Design Team Blog Hop and I am your LAST STOP on the HOP! Hopefully you have hopped along the way and left a comment for your chance to win this stamp! If you are just wondering in, no problem, you can find the list below!

Starting with a Sky Blue card base (on sale), I added a piece of striped designer paper at the top and rounded the bottom corners. I then stamped out the various images from the Graduation Cling stamp set using Tuxedo Black, Satin Red Versafine, and Deep Lagoon Versafine inks.  I used a 3/4 and 1 inch circle punch for the images and arranged them along the middle around the die-cut star.  I stamped and colored the Graduation Owl inside the Demi Dot Circle Frame.  Finally I added the Small Congratulations sentiment in the lower right corner of the card. 

Now don't forget to leave a comment before you go! You could be the proud new owner of this stamp set!!!

• DeNami Design Blog
• Lisa P.
• Deb
• Wendy
• Emily
• Lisa E.
• Kanani
• Dana
• Tammy {You Are Here}

All DeNami cardstock, ribbon, and glassine bags are on sale. It's a great time to stock up and save. 
Thank you for stopping by!
~Tammy~

The Kraft Journal #122 Celebrations - Graduation Card

Good Monday Morning!

For today's "Celebrations" challenge at The Kraft Journal, I chose to make a graduation card.  It's that time of year for Grads and Dads. It sure seems like time is just flying right on by! I started with a Brown Kraft Cover Weight cardstock as the base onto which I added my pieced patterned papers from my stash of scraps. 

I added a gray die-cut trim to the left side of the card front next adding a doily to go underneath the Grungy Stained Hangtag which has a layer of Vintage Dictionary Pages and stamped images from DeNami Designs.  I used the Graduation Owl which has been colored with Copics and the Cling Graduation Set.  The sentiment Congrats is from the Thoughtful Greeting Stamp Set. 

I  further embellished the tag by adding some buttons and a paper bloom. My final finishing touch includes adding a length of Natural Twill Tape which I tied off in a bow embellished with a button and Natural Hemp Cord.

Please be sure to head over to the The Kraft Journal to check out the projects by the other gals.  We hope to see your Celebrations creations in the gallery this week for your chance to be featured on our "Feature me Friday" post as well as be entered to win a $15.00 gift voucher from The Kraft Outlet store.

I am joining in at The Ribbon Carousel - Celebrations, D.L. Art Thankful Thursday - Linky Party, Sunday {Fun}day - Linky Party

Have a magnificent Monday!

~Tammy~

DeNami Designs Fresh Florals Blog Hop

Hi and Welcome to DeNami Designs May Blog Hop!

If you are joining us today and following the blog hop order, you should have arrived from Linda Carpenter's Blog .  If you just wandered in, thanks for visiting me!!!!  You will want to be sure to start at the DeNami Design Blog, because you won't want to miss the wonderful inspiration AND you also don't want to miss out on YOUR chance to win a DeNami Designs Mini Shopping Spree.  2 very lucky commenters will win $20.00 gift certificates to DeNami Designs.  How fun is that!?!?! So show some love to all those talented crafters participating in today's hop and you could be a winner!

Starting with a cream card base, I added my distressed stamped patterned paper. I created this by bleach stamping using the Elegant Floral stamp and Mini Swirl Flourish stamp. Before applying to the card base, I distressed the edges for a shabby feel. I created two square focal panels and I used the Large Scallop Circle, Garden Bouquet which I have masked the stem and bow. From the Love Sentiments stamp set, I added the You're Special to the lower right in the circle.

I used the Elegant Floral Arch in the lower left panel. A row of DeNami Boutique Buttons was added which has been threaded with twine. A final embellishing touch was adding a pretty flower and leaves. 

Thanks for hopping along today! Remember to leave a comment along the way on each participant's blog for your chance to win a mini shopping spree from DeNami Designs. 2 very lucky commenters will win $20.00 gift certificates. 

You have until May 20, 2013, 11:59 PST to leave comments on all the blogs to be eligible for the gift certificates. Your next stop is: 

Miss Ruza

I am adding to Simon Says Stamp - Flower Power 

Hope you have a wonderful rest of your day!

~Tammy~

10 Minute Craft Dash - Thinking of You!

Hi!

{If you're looking for my Waltzingmouse Blog Hop post click here}

It's been awhile since I have participated in a challenge let alone the 10 Minute Craft Dash. I have not had a lot of crafty time lately. I intended to do some sorting and cleaning in my crafty space, but whenever I walk in I would rather...well...craft then sort or clean, so that is what I did. 

I love to layer, use multiple stamps, piece my backgrounds with patterned paper, but I have to let all that go when I take this challenge. I have not yet found the quick grove to add all those things under 10.  So, I started with a basic layout in my head and pulled my supplies for that. It's the only way I can remotely pull this challenge off each time. I am a slow crafter. 

So here are the supplies I started with:

Here is the finished work space: 

So here's the funny thing...I got a little cocky this time. I was so excited that I nearly finished my card in  7 minutes I just had to add "more", so I had to dig out my flowers and heat up the ol' glue gun.  The hysterical part was I had to cut the flowers off the wire, so wouldn't you know that it went flying behind the desk, and there I was on my hands and knees looking for this lost rosebud (which I am sure would not be a pretty sight anyone walking in my room about that time) and do you think I could find it...NO....so I cut another and darn if the same thing doesn't happen again...you would think I learned my lesson from the first time. When it comes to my embellishments, I do not like any unaccounted for little pretties. :-)))) So that pushed my time with less than 1 minute to spare! Silly me! Another reason to have all possible supplies pulled!! :-))

I started with a lavender card base onto which I added my patterned paper. Next the doily was added to the center followed by adhering a strip of patterned paper to the center.  I then die-cut my label and stamped the frame and sentiment and added to the center.  After examining the buttons I pulled, I tried to find two as close in color and size as possible, but most crafters know that is nearly impossible. Since I was really good on time at this point, I decided to add some button twine before adhering them in place. 

Lastly, as I have explained enters the flowers. The stamps I used on this card is Waltzingmouse Stamps: Compact Sentiments and Vintage Labels 10.

Final time to completion was: 9:23

Here is the color graphic for the challenge.

Something else that I have been up to is making snack bags for baseball. Here is a close-up. It's not in me to handover a plain brown bag! :-)  

I used DeNami Designs: All Star Chickie Stamp Set, Sports Balls Stamp Set, and All Star Greeting Stamp Set.  The Glove was cut using my cricut. 

Thanks for letting me share my quick make with you. 

~Tammy~

Waltzingmouse Blog Party - May Teacher Appreciation

Hi all!  I am joining in for this months Waltzingmouse Blog Party! The theme this month is Teacher Appreciation.  

Here is what I have created for today's hop.

On a Buff Ivory card base, I layered my pieced patterned papers which are all from my scrap pile.  I die-cut a gingham apple using my Cricut which I have added to the center of  the stamped Labels 1 die using Very Vintage Labels 1.  I framed the apple focal image, using a die-cut from Decorative Labels 1.

I took a length of black satin ribbon and wrapped it around the left side of the card front and tied in a bow embellishing with a button and adding a triple twine bow. Lastly, I stamped my sentiment from Fancy Phrases to a banner and added to upper right of the card face. 

That's it for me today, I hope you are inspired to play along with the WMS Blog Party!

I am also linking up to Sunday {Fun}day Linky Party, Shopping our Stash - Scrap Attack, D. L. Art Thankful Thursday Linky Party.

Thank you for popping by! 

~Tammy~

Paper Sweeties May Post Release and Rewind

Hi!

So glad you stopped by for one more creation of the Paper Sweeties May Release!  Today's post will feature the new stamps along with an image from a previous release set. 

Now, Miss Emma is where I began this card as she has a brand new outfit from the new release "Live Love and Grow".  Her little table is from I'm Having a Tea Party. The potted flower and sweet sentiment is also from "Live Love and Grow"

Please be sure to stop by the Paper Sweeties Blog and the rest of this talented team to see one more Paper Sweeties creation!  

Paper Sweeties blog

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Jeanne Jachna

Maria Patrick

Pattie Goldman 

Andrea Ewen 

Lori Hairson

Michelle Bala

I am joining in at Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes.

I hope you have enjoyed looking at the new creations for Paper Sweeties the last few days! I hope you have a wonderful and blessed day!

~Tammy~

The Kraft Journal - Mini Twine Pompom tutorial

Hi!

{This is my third post today, please click here for the DeNami Pinspired Post and Paper Sweeties Release click here.}

It's my turn to do a tutorial at The Kraft Journal.  This will be my last one for awhile as I am taking a few months off starting in June.  

I am going to share with you how to make pom pom's out of Baker's Twine that can be purchased from The Kraft Outlet.  

Let's get started shall we?

You only need a few supplies, but I am going to also give a supply list for the final card.

For the pompom's you will need

Baker's Twine from The Kraft Outlet

A Fork

Scissors

Products for Final Card

Brown Craft Cover Weight Cardstock

Jenni Bowlin Memo Book

Tim Holtz Journaling Tickets

Crayons

Patterned Paper

Stamps

Button

To start, wrap the Baker's Twine around the fork tines several times. I am demonstrating mini pompoms here, so I only used two of the four fork tines. {Say that 10 times fast :-)))} Depending on how big you want the pompoms depends on how many to use. 

After you have wrapped it around multiple times, tie the twine in the middle and make sure it's tight. 

After you pull it off the fork, you want to double check and make sure it's good and secure by pulling on the ends. 

Next you will put your scissors through the loops at the end and cut. 

Repeat on the other side.

Now fluff your pompoms.

Below is a card I created using the pompoms. 

A close-Up!

I hope you feel inspired to make a few pompom's of your own. If you do, I would love for you to drop me a comment. I would love to see your fabulous work. 

I am joining in at Sunday {Fun}day #9 - Linky Party and D.L. Art Thankful Thursday - May Linky Party

Thank you for stopping by today!  Your visit makes my day!

~Tammy~

Recipe}

Stamps:  Paper Sweeties: You are the most wonderful, So Proud of You

Paper: CS: The Kraft Journal, Patterned Paper: Recollections 

Ink: Momento: Tuxedo Black

Other: Crayons, Twine: The Kraft Outlet, Jenni Bowlin Memo Book: The Kraft Journal, Tim Holtz Journaling Ticket: The Kraft Journal, Button, DeNami Designs

DeNami May Pin-spired #2

Hello There....This is my second post of the day, for my Paper Sweeties Release Post please click here.

Are you enjoying the DeNami Pin-spired post?  I for one am really enjoying them both creating and seeing how the other talented ladies were inspired by the Pin-spired photos.

Here is what I created....

Here is the inspiration photo...

I started by creating some paper rosettes. Although, it's not showing up in the photograph, I stamped the  various cardstocks with images from Petite Fours: Heart Stamp Set and Mini Starlet stamp to create a tone on tone background. I used the same images for the center of the rosettes adding a Boutique Button and gem to the center of the stitched heart on the red rosette. 

I stamped the Large Scallop Circle on pink cardstock adding the Heart Flower Trio circle to the inside rounding the upper right corner. The Small Happy Birthday sentiment was stamped in a half circle that was tucked above the Heart Flower Trio.  

Be sure to check out a few of my teammates who have created something fabulous with this "Pin-spired" photo.

Emily

Kanani

Lisa E.

You won't want to miss their takes!

~Tammy~

Paper Sweeties May Release Party

Hi there!

Today is the day that you can purchase Paper Sweeties newest sets.  Hopefully you have hopped around the last two days to gain some inspiration from the team.  We will be showcasing more from the sets today.  Check back tomorrow as we will have a rewind post that will include new mixed in with some of the older sets. 

Here is what I have for you today!  This is a twofer! :-) I used two of the new sets on today's card.

Today I am using Fun Shapes and Sending Springtime.  I stamped the various shapes on patterned paper and fussy cut and created a banner which I embellished with some buttons and twine.   I stamped and paper pieced the birdhouse and sweet bird. Sending Springtime Smiles was stamped on some banner pieces and added to the lower left corner. 

Please don't forget to stop by the Paper Sweeties blog, as well as the rest of the team's blog to see what they created for you. 

Paper Sweeties blog

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Jeanne Jachna

Maria Patrick

Pattie Goldman 

Andrea Ewen 

Lori Hairson

Michelle Bala

We will be back tomorrow with one more creation, so I hope to see you back here!  

~Tammy~

Paper Sweeties May Release Day 2

Hi there and welcome to Day 2 of the Paper Sweeties May release! I am going to continue on with a set I showed you yesterday, but today I put a masculine spin to it. I love how versatile this set is. Now, anyone who has visited me on the ol' blog here knows I do not care to make masculine cards and I refer to them as the "Dreaded Man Card" or "DMC".  As stated before, I love those I make them for, but I am just partial to my pinks, aquas, buttons, ribbons, and bows. :-))))

Here is what I have for you today!

So as you can see, I still added my buttons as well as some ribbon! :-)  I created a tag by building my own focal statement from "You are the most WONDERFUL" sentiment set. I just simply stacked them on my acrylic block and stamped. I distressed the edges of the tag adding an eyelet border in red and a chipboard glittered star. For a more masculine feel, I tied a knot in my ribbon.

I added some washi tape and buttons with twine to the top left side of the card front and two pennant banners to the upper right to complete this masculine card. 

Hop on over to the Paper Sweeties blog to see the creations from the rest of the talented design team.  You can also find the list here to visit their blogs and leave them some love.

Paper Sweeties blog

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Jeanne Jachna

Maria Patrick

Pattie Goldman 

Andrea Ewen 

Lori Hairson

Michelle Bala

I am joining in at Sunday {Fun}day Linky Party. 

See you tomorrow for more of the May Paper Sweeties release. 

~Tammy~

Paper Sweeties May Release - Day 1

{This is my second post of the day: Click here for The Kraft Journal's new Challenge Post!}

Welcome to Day 1 of the Paper Sweeties May Sneak Peek Preview!  From May 13 through May 15th the Design Team will be sharing sneaks of the new stamps that will be available May 15th.

I have a card perfect for Mother's Day to share with you today! 

I am using the soon to be released "You are the most WONDERFUL" and it comes with interchangeable sentiments. A versatile set and one that will be seeing a lot of ink on my part! :-)

I started with a cream card base onto which I layered a piece of aqua cardstock with distressed edges and a layer of elegant patterned paper from Cupcake Cards and Crafts.  I added a doily to the center embellishing with buttons and pretty blooms.

I took a length of vintage seam binding and wrapped it horizontally around the card front and tied in a fussy bow embellished with an aqua button.

Please be sure to head over to the Paper Sweeties Blog to see what the other talented ladies have created for the upcoming release! You can also find a complete list below, so be sure to leave them some love.

Paper Sweeties blog

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Jeanne Jachna

Maria Patrick

Pattie Goldman 

Andrea Ewen 

Lori Hairson

Michelle Bala

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!  See you tomorrow for Day Two of the peeks!

~Tammy~

The Kraft Journal 121 - Red, White OR Blue - Happy Birthday

Happy Monday Morning to you!

{For The Ribbon Reel Post please click here.}

For today's "Red, White, OR Blue" challenge at The Kraft Journal, I went with the color RED. Red looks fantastic with Kraft, but so does, Black and Kraft and White and Kraft.... well anything looks great with Kraft. :-)  For today's card, I started with a Kraft Cover weight card base onto which I added the red and white stripe patterned paper. I die-cut an oval using a Floral Oval Nestabilities die out of red card stock and placed it in the center. 

Next I cut various lengths of banners and stamped sentiments from Paper Sweeties Enjoy Your Day in red ink. I have lots of paper flowers in my stash, so I thought it would be fun to add a row along the center. To complete the look, I  tied a double bow by using a length of Natural Twill Tape which I further embellished with a button and Red and White Baker's Twine. 

Please be sure to head over to the The Kraft Journal to check out the projects by the other gals.  We hope to see your Red, White, OR Blue creations in the gallery this week for your chance to be featured on our "Feature me Friday" post as well as be entered to win a $15.00 gift voucher from The Kraft Outlet store.  Be sure to stop back by on Wednesday as I am on The Kraft Journal blog with a fun little tutorial for you.  

Inspiration for this card was found at the Cardabilities Blog.

I hope you have a Marvelous Monday!

~Tammy~

The Ribbon Reel #53 - Spring Joy and a "Green" recycled card...

Hi!

It's a new challenge at The Ribbon Reel and Debbie is our host.  You are asked to use the colors in the inspiration photo plus a bunny and of course ribbon! 

The Ribbon Reel Supplies used:

10mm Yellow Small Check Gingham Ribbon

Ivory Button Twine

This is recycling at it's best: I had started a card for a challenge a month ago and due to a family emergency my "extra for fun" crafting time has been put on the back burner a bit, so I never completed the card.  I had the row of stamped flowers started along the bottom and that is where I stopped. The original card was going to have them stamped at the top as well as the sides, so when I saw the current challenge for The Ribbon Reel I was delighted to be able to use this card.  

I have several "green" things on this card. I cut the frame from a cereal box using my cricut and painted with acrylic paint and sanded the edges. I also cut the bunny image using my cricut and running through my Xyron to create a sticker to apply the glitter. Next I used a brown paper bag to cut my banner and layered all on the green patterned paper that was in my "scrap" pile. Finishing touches include adding, ribbon, buttons, twine and the sentiment Spring Joy from Paper Sweeties Jelly Bean Time. 

How about this darling inspiration photo!!!!

Please head over to The Ribbon Reel Challenge Blog to see what the other talented ladies have created for you.  We hope you join us in the gallery over the next two weeks for your chance to win some Ribbon Reel goodness. 

Thank you for visiting me!

~Tammy~

May each new day ease the burden of your sorrow...a sympathy card

Hello~

I don't often make sympathy cards because they are very difficult for me to make. Because it's such a raw emotion, I usually have to seek inspiration to get started when I am in need of one. My heart is always aching for the intended recipient. 

I embossed a panel from Pink Pirouette cardstock to compliment the beautiful flourish in the focal image. I stamped, die-cut, embossed my focal image using a woodgrain impression plate. I inked the edges slightly using a tea stain die. I added a strip of floral patterned paper down the center finishing off with some rustic twine, a bow and button. 

For my inspiration, I turned to the Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger. Although it's a picture of Petit Fours, I took away the beautiful colors and used the oval woodgrain mat as my inspiration. 

I am also sharing this at Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes!

Thank you for stopping by!   

~Tammy~

You Make My Life Brighter

Hi Folks!

I am going to share a card where I use a mix of stamps from various companies. I know some crafters do not like to do this, but I like getting full use of my supplies and mixing and matching can put together a pretty neat card! 

I created a card that shows appreciation for a teacher. 

I started with some fun school bus paper which I added to my card base. I rounded the top right corner. Using a Notebook Rubber Cling Stamp by Stampabilities stamped in a light blue ink on white cardstock.  I trimmed it out and rounded the corners and placed on an angle. I stamped You Make My Life Brighter from Paper Smooches Giddy Bug set. 

Next I grabbed a stamp from Unity's Smarty Pants set and stamped it with black ink on a blue die-cut that I had in my stash of cuts that obviously didn't make the cut on a previous make. When this happens, I keep a ziplock bag of the misfits to use for a future project. :-)

I die-cut an apple using my cricut and added for a decorative touch.  An Easy Peasy card to show a teacher they have made an impact!

Further inspiration was found from Mojo Monday's 292 Sketch. 

Also linking up to Sunday {Fun}day Linky Party #9!

I hope you have a Fantastic Friday! 

~Tammy~