Happy St. Patrick's Day (full reveal)

Hey there,

About a week ago, I shared a sneak peek of my card for Trendy Twine. In case you missed it, here it is in it's entirety. 

The Limeade Trendy Twine is perfect for your Spring Projects! 

One of my favorite things to do is use beautiful colored twine as a backdrop behind a negative. I think it  looks so pretty on a card and definitely gives lots of visual interest.

The stamps and dies I used are from Jaded Blossom. The Circular layered die is from PTI. 

I hope you enjoyed this card today!

Here is the Limeade Trendy Twine that can be found at Annie's Paper Boutique here.

Have a GREAT day!

~Tammy~

St. Patrick Day Greetings

Monday Greetings to you!

It's time for a new challenge at The Kraft Journal!  This week we want to see your St. Patrick Creations!

For my card, I started with a base of Brown Kraft cardstock onto which I added a layer of Vintage Dictionary Pages and a strip of patterned paper from my stash. I die-cut a scallop border from a shimmery green textured cardstock and added that where the paper met. I then wrapped a length of Spring Green Hemp Cord from the Bright Hemp Cord collection around the card several times for added texture.

I printed a vintage image onto Buff Ivory cardstock and cut it out and placed it onto a kraft pocket.  Using a die from My Creative Time, a paper rosette was created from the same shimmery green textured cardstock as the scallop border and I die-cut a scallop circle also from My Creative Time from Buff Ivory cardstock adding to the center. Next I created a Happy St. Patrick's sentiment banner from Brown Kraft cardstock adding another layer to the rosette. The sentiment is from Jaded Blossom Lucky Treats set. I created a fluffy bow from Aqua Mist Seam Binding adding an embellishment to the center. Lastly, I then layered the embellished bow onto two silk leaves. The leaves were white silk leaves that you can find in the bridal section of most craft stores and I spritzed them with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist.

So that is it! I hope you have enjoyed my vintage St. Patrick's Day card.  We hope to see your St. Patrick's creations in the gallery this week for your chance to be showcased in the "Feature me Friday" post as well as be entered to win a $15.00 gift voucher to The Kraft Outlet store.

I am sharing at Curtain Call: Lucky

Simon Says Stamp - A Hint of Clover
Have a fabulous day!
~Tammy~

Wishing you the luckiest...

Good Saturday Morning to you!

{So honored that Jill at Every Day is An Occasion featured this card. You can read it here}

I have a St. Patrick's Day card to share with you today. I just didn't get a chance to make and send St. Patrick's Day cards this year. I know not many send cards for this occasion, but I always try to. Since my recovery, I have been playing catch up on other things and design team assignments. I am still going to PT and I usually don't feel so crafty or great after that workout. :-( This number I am sharing today won't get mailed, but will be hand-delivered, so here is my last minute throw together!

 I seriously just dug through my snippet/scrap pile which is ridiculous because I refuse to throw out a single piece since I can always use the smallest paper for anything. Case in point, the buckle on the hat. I try and use up my scraps first  if I can for most of my projects before cutting into something new which in the end does nothing but make more left-over scraps! :-)))

I used a brand new set that was just released from My Creative Time: I'm a Lucky Girl Stamp Set and Coordinating dies.  

Inspiration for this card was found at ColourQ

I am going to share additionally at: Just Be Creative - March Linky Party, Sunday {Fun}day - March Linky Party, Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes, D.L. Art - March Linky Challenge, Die-cuttin Divas - Luck of the Irish.

I hope you have a fabulous weekend. I will be back tomorrow with another post for Paper Sweeties.

Happy Crafting!

~Tammy~

DeNami Product Spotlight - Irish Chickies

Hi There!

The DeNami design Team is featuring the stamp Irish Chickies today. The stamp we are spotlighting today will be given away to one lucky commenter, so don't forget to leave some love to each of the gals at the end of this post.  

Get set to get your St. Patrick Cards and projects started. You can add this fabulous stamp to your shopping cart and receive a 10% savings for one week only. If you purchase this stamp and are the lucky winner next week, DeNami will refund you the purchase price. You win either way! 

I started with a Kraft cardbase onto which I added a piece of black cardstock and distressed the edges. Next I layered a slightly smaller piece of green polka-dot patterned paper also distressing the edges. In the upper right corner, I added the sentiment. For visual interest, I added some kraft and black patterned paper to the card front. Emerald and White Baker's Twine was wrapped around the patterned paper anchored with a lucky green button.  

I stamped the Irish Chickies inside a white circle which I colored using Copics adding a thin piece of stripped ribbon and the green polka-dot patterned paper to the bottom of the circle. Finishing touches include adding more buttons to the focal point. 

Go check out what the other ladies created with this stamp and don't forget to comment for your chance to win this stamp!

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DeNami Blog

Lisa Petrella
Deb Wabbe
Wendy Elliot
Emily Keaton
Lisa Elton
Pattie Goldman
Dana Seymour

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I hope you have a GREAT day!

~Tammy~

Candy Holder Tutorial over on DeNami!

Hi!

Join me on the DeNami Design Blog today as I show you how to make these treat holders. Luckily this was complete before my injury! :-)

Let me know what you think~

Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT day!

~Tammy~

Good Luck - Waltzingmouse Blog Party - March

Hello~

{Edit to note that this was card given the Quasar Award at Papercraft Star on 3/19/13}

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I have a quick post for the Waltzingmouse Blog party. The theme this month is LUCK!

Here is my card!

Lots of distressing and fun with Washi! :-)  I started with a Lunch Bag Kraft card base brushing some white paint along the edges. I distressed the edges of my patterned paper and added to the card base tucking a doily behind the top layer. Another doily was added to the center adhering some bookprint washi tape. From Fancy Phrases, the sentiment and frame was stamped using Olympia Green Ink. 

A Green clover was cut, embellished with a button and sugar coated with some chunky glitter for a decorative touch and placed on a scallop circle cut out from vintage book print. 

A final finishing touch was adding some Natural hemp twine to the top of the card tying in a double bow. I hope you are inspired to play along with the WMS Blog Party!

I am also joining in over at Papercraft Star - Green. Sunday {Funday} 7 - Linky Party. Little Scrap Pieces - Luck of the Irish, Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

The Irish are known for their blessings! Here is one I love and like to share!

May the road rise up to meet you,

May the wind be always at your back,

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

The rain fall safe upon your fields.

And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

I will see you back later for the new Ribbon Reel Challenge. 

~Tammy~

The Kraft Journal 112 - Lucky Green

It's Monday! Another challenge for The Kraft Journal in underway. This week our theme is "Lucky Green".  I used the darling vintage image from The Graphic's Fairy as my starting point.  This girl can't resist anything vintage or shabby! I started by piecing together my patterned papers from my never ending scrap pile onto Lunch Bag Kraft Cardstock.  I added a portion of a doily to the bottom half of the card front.  I took a White Library Card and added a touch of vintage ink to the edges for a bit of a distressed look. I stamped the Good Luck sentiment from Paper Sweeties So Sweet of You set in the upper left corner.  Next I added a die-cut shamrock just below the sentiment adding the vintage image over top of the White Library Card.

I then took a length of Natural Twill Tape and wrapped around the card front and tied off with a button and Natural Hemp Cord.  A final finishing touch was a paper star border at the top which was created from Buff Ivory and green cardstock.

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 Lucky Green Project 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 also joining in the fun at: Sunday {Fun}day 7 - Anything Goes Linky Party, Great Impression - Going Green, Simon Says Stamp - A bit o green! DL Art Thankful Thursday Linky Party, The Ribbon Carousel - Spring is in the Air, CardMakin' Mama's - Green

Have a Marvelous Monday!

~Tammy~

Happy St. Patrick's Day~ Whew got one made!

Happy Wednesday!

I don't think I have every been quite this behind with my St. Patrick's Day cards. I know many don't make them, but I usually make a few for close friends and family. I can honestly say that my 2013 has been a super busy one, so my free play time has been sparse.

Having said that...I have a card I made quickly, and I mean quickly...not 10 minute craft dash quickly, but quick for this girl. I didn't have a lot of spare time, so I seriously rummaged through my scrap pile as I am determined to reduce my load there and here is what I came up with!

I started by coloring the DeNami Designs Shamrock Chickies with Copics as well as colored pencils and mineral spirits. I die-cut them out using Labels 25 by Spellbinders. Next I cut a pennant banner and added it horizontally and layered my Chickies on top. I created a pennant banner at the top in Rainbow colors and tied off with some Green and White Baker's Twine. The buttons are from DeNami Designs   Tutti Fruitti and Sweetheart Boutique Button collections.  One last finishing touch was adding three Prima Flowers with green pearl centers. 

So there you have it folks. I think it took me longer to write the post! 

Further inspiration was found at Playing in Paradise - Green - Lucky or Irish Challenge. Craftin' Desert Diva's- Linky Party! Paper Playtime - Anything Goes

Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

~Tammy~

DeNami Sneak Peek: CHICKIES

Hello~

{This is my second post of the day..For The Kraft Journal Crimp and Fold Challenge You can click here.}

Welcome to Day 2 of the DeNami Designs 2013 Spring Release Sneak Peeks! Teammate, Emily Keaton, and I will be giving you a little sneaky peeky sampling of some of the new Chickie Stamps to be released January 10th. 

DeNami is known for their Chickie Stamps and this release is no exception in total Chickie Cuteness.  

So let's get started with the peeks!  My first project features the new Cupid Chickie which is nestled inside of the F185 Love Circle and I53 Medium Dot Circle.  Hugs & Kisses is a new sentiment to be released and I have layered it on a Gingham Background which is actually  a new background stamp to be released!!!! You will notice it at the bottom of my card as well! LOVE IT!!! And WHO doesn't love Washi Tape??? The Red and White Heart Washi Tape in the DeNami Design store is perfect for your Valentine projects! 

My next card features Shamrock Chickies.  Are they not adorable?  The Polka Dot Butterfly you see in the background has been stamped using Versamark ink for a tone-on-tone appearance.  I took a length of melon twine from the Summer Pack and wrapped it around the card front and tied off in a double bow. 

My final creation will bring you right into Easter and features the Hatching Chickie Border. These little cuties are playful and would put a smile on anyones face.   Just below the Hatching Chickie Border, I added the Spring Greetings sentiment which will be part of the new release. 

I hope you have enjoyed my little sampling of sneak peeks for the new Chickie line. You will want to see the crafty goodness Emily has for you. 

But no sneak peek is complete without a giveaway right???  For your chance to win some Brand New DeNami goodies of your own be sure to:

1. Leave a comment on this post!
2. Visit Emily's Blog and leave a comment there and when DONE go to.....
3. DeNami Designs Blog and leave a comment where you find ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON MORE CHANCES TO WIN!

Thanks for visiting me today! Good Luck!

~Tammy~

Sweet Little Irish Girl

Hi There!

**This Card was Featured on the CARDS Create Blog 3/15/12**

I was in a creative mood this morning and I came across this darling little image in my embellishment pile and I couldn't believe I didn't make a card with her to send out this year. I have sent my St. Patrick mailings, so I will have to put this in my keep box for next year and I can say I am one prepared! :-)))

I cherish making cards with vintage images, so when I come across one  I like I save it.

Here is what I have to share today!

I started with a Kraft card base and layered with a couple of patterns of paper.  Across the top, I die cut some cork I had in my stash for some visual interest and texture. Before moving onto focal image and embellishing, I tied a fussy seam binding bow on my lower panel adding a button and twine. 

Now the fun part of embellishing! I used some foam dots to add some dimension to my focal image adding some lace trim and buttons. I had the diecut Shamrock leftover from another make so I added to the upper right corner adding a vintage button to the center. I just think an Irish card needs a bit of GOLD don't You, so to complete my card, I added a gold glittered star of course embellished with a button!!!! Anyone who knows me knows I love my buttons! 

I am Joining in The Kraft Journal: Luck O The Irish

Pixie's Crafty Snippet Challenge: All Snippets

DYSU - Go Green

Thanks for Stopping by!

~Tammy~

Go Green Take Two!

Good Monday Morning To you!

**This Card was featured on the CARDS/Create blog 3/15/12**

Since my last Go Green post, I decided to make another St. Patrick's Card. I always send St. Patty's cards out to friends and relatives, so I realized as I was preparing my cards for mailing this week I needed one more anyway.

So here goes.

I started with a White card base and layered another piece of trimmed card stock and rounded the corners. I diecut a shamrock in the center and used the negative and diagonally layered some saddle stitched shamrock grosgrain ribbon underneath. Stamped my sentiment below and finished off by embellishing with some buttons by DeNami Designs.

Joining in at DYSU- Go Green!

Thank you to all who left sweet comments on my last go green post! You do make a girl feel good when she isn't feeling good. Sometimes those sketches and visions just don't come out like we thought. I will say it did look a little better in person than in pics. 

I hope you have a great week!

~Tammy~

{Recipe}

Stamps: Sentiment: DeNami Designs

Paper: CS: Stampin' UP!

Ink: Momento
Other: Dies: Sizzix, Ribbon: Michael's, Buttons: DeNami Designs

Go Green

Hi!

Do you ever create something and think that just didn't turn out at all how I envisioned it. Well that is what I am sharing with you today. I have read where people delete post or throwing out their "uglies" etc. Not me, and well, that is a crime and a waste of paper and this is after all is a "go green" post...ha. Seriously, I am all about the good and the ugly. I show the pretty and the not so pretty too. I hope we all accept we are all human. This may not have been my favorite card I have made, but I know someone will appreciate it because I have made it for them. It so did not turn out like I wanted or come together like I thought, but oh well...it's only paper and like I said someone will appreciate being thought of.

I started the card with a Kraft card base and framing with a layer of cream card stock and toped with a distressed green polk a dot patterned paper. I adorned an off-white crochet trim across the card front. I then wrapped a length of silk ribbon, vertically, around the left half of the card front and embellished it with a green button. 

My focal images were then stamped on the die cuts and then adhered to the card face and now ready for mailing for hopefully a smile on a relative's face. Added to note they are not blurred just looks that way in the picture because of the patterned paper choices which thought would look cool with the matching stamps. Ha! See vision in head does not always match on paper. {smile} However, it does look better in person. 

I am going to go ahead and join in at DYSU - Go Green (Although I don't think this card stacks up...ha)

I hope you have a great weekend!

~Tammy~

{Recipe}

Stamps: TAC, Celtic Images: Sentiment: DeNami Designs

Paper: CS: Stampin' UP!, PP: Scraps

Ink: Momento
Other: Dies: PTI, embellishments: Buttons: PTI, Ribbon: TAC, Crochet Trim: Hobby Lobby, Twine: Joanne's

Welcome Spring

Hi-Ya!

Is it starting to look like Spring in your part of the world?  We are seeing small signs here.

My focal images and sentiment are from Wilson Designs Stamps. The frame from Simply Silhouettes fit perfectly in my Large Scalloped Spellbinders die.

Sorry I am keeping this short as we have a busy day and I just wanted to pop on and share my card. Home Improvement projects calling and then hopefully a little fun!

I am playing along with the following challenges.

Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge with a Twist.  (I used Kraft, I know not very exciting, but I heart Kraft)

Just Us Girls Challenge: Sketch

Pixie's Crafty Snippet Challenge. All papers including card was was from my scrap box.

Thanks for stopping by for a visit!

~Tammy~

{Recipe}

Stamps:  Wilson Designs: Spring Silhouettes, Lacey Lovelies, Simply Silhouettes, Skipping Stones Designs

Paper: CS: Stampin' UP!, PP: Scraps, but Stampin' UP! 

Ink: PTI: Kraft, Stampin' UP!: Old Olive 
Other: Dies: Spellbinders, Punches: Stampin' UP!, Flower: Michael's, Twine: Joannes

Happy St. Patrick's Day - Already!!! :-)

Hi!

I have been working on Valentine's Day cards, but thought I would get a small jump start on my St. Patrick's Day cards. Yes, I am one of those that send St. Patrick's cards out! :-)

Here is my card for today:

I used DeNami Designs Decorative Crest in my background by stamping it on Kraft card stock.  Next I used the Shamrock from The Saint Patrick's petit fours set to create a background in the center of my die cut doily. (Sorry, I was unable to properly link the products due to the DeNami Website being down)

I added some layers on the right side of my card using patterned paper and seam binding.  I die cut a Shamrock from the same patterned paper and added my stamped darling little Leprechaun hat to the center and applied as my focal image to the center of the doily.  A sentiment panel is added to lower left to make this greeting complete.

Below is a side view to give a better vision the distressing, dimension and the subtle background stamping. 

I am going to add this to the current DeNami Designs Theme Challenge: Anything Goes 

Thanks for visiting with me today!

~Tammy~

{Recipe}

Stamps:  DeNami Designs

Paper: CS: Stampin' UP!, PP: stash

Ink: Momento, PTI: Vintage Tea Stain Duo
Other: Dies: PTI, Sizzix, My Favorite Things, Punches: EK Success,  Tim Holtz Distress tool, Copics,