CardMaker and Crafter's Companion blog hop

Hi everyone!  CardMaker Magazine and Crafter's Companion are teaming up today for a fabulous blog hop! I am using the adorable stamp set from Makey Bakey called Christmas Carol and 2 Spectrum Noir marker sets (the Reds and Warm Grays)!

I wasn't familiar with Spectrum Noir markers, but they work very similar to Copic markers so I was able to use them with no problem.  What I like about these sets is they come with 6 markers in the same family, so there is no guess work on what colors blend with each other.

I will admit when starting to color the mouse I was a bit stumped.  So I looked at the stamp set packaging and copied it exactly!  That's not really cheating, is it?  LOL!

There will be a giveaway with this hop!

Crafter’s Companion is offering two Christmas prize packs which will include a stamp, 2 six-marker sets and an embossing folder along with a digital 1-year subscription to CardMaker! 

The giveaway will be hosted on Crafter's Companion FaceBook page.

 Check out and "Like" their page for all the details!

Here is a list of who is hopping today:

CardMaker

Kendra Wietstock

Mary Dawn Quirindongo

Stacy Morgan

Khristen Foss

Laurel Beard

Chrissie Tobas

Alice Golden

Stacy Harper Watson

Denise Coulter
Christiana Reuling

Michelle Woerner - You are here!

Roxanne O'Brien

Trena Brannon

Leah Lucescu

Rosemary Dennis

Tenia Nelson

Stephanie Severin

Jennifer Ingle

Latisha Yoast

Taylor Usry

Crafter’s Companion

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop!  Your next stop is Roxanne O'Brien!

Supplies used: Spectrum Noir markers and Christmas Carols stamp set from Crafter's Companion; white cardstock from Gina K. Designs; Mini Red Poinsettia flowers from Petaloo; Tuxedo Black Memento ink from Tsukineko; Home for the Holidays 6x6 paper pad from Doodlebug Designs; Enamel dots from My Mind's Eye; Multi Mono liquid glue and 3D foam tabs from Tombow USA;

CardMaker and Prima Marketing showcase

Hi everyone!  CardMaker Magazine and Prima are teaming up today for some crafting fun! Check out the CardMaker Blog for all the creations from our Design Team!

The products I am using are from the Anna Marie collection.  I absolutely LOVE this collection and want to thank Prima for sending me these lovelies to work with!

 The Prima team also have creations over on their blog too, so be sure to check it out.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Supplies used: Anna Marie patterned papers, brads, Sugar Dots and wooden butterfly from Prima Marketing Inc.; ivory cardstock from Gina K. Designs; Standard Circles LG (#S4-114) and Standard Circles SM (#S4-116) die templates from Spellbinders™ Paper Arts; 3D adhesive foam squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®.

Fabulous Stamped Frames blog hop

Hi everyone!  Welcome to a special blog hop!  Today several members of the CardMaker Blog team and Gina K. Designs team are showcasing stamps used in Melanie Muenchinger's newest book Fabulous Stamped Frames, published by Annie's. This card making tutorial book features 36 projects using seven of Melanie's bold and line art frame stamp sets from Gina K. Designs.  These versatile sets each contain a frame stamp large enough to fill an A2 card front, which can be rotated portrait or landscape style, along with coordinating images and sentiments, that allow both beginners and advanced crafters to enjoy endless design possibilities for year-round themes, occasions and styles. Not all sets are needed to get a ton of instruction and ideas from this book!
Melanie challenged us to each put our own spin on one of the sets, so we hope you enjoy what you see today!  She and Gina will be sharing videos as well to show more of the book and some of the stamps in action.

My card uses the set, Fun Year Round. I love the circles in this set and the little image stamps really makes it versatile.  I partially inked frame and filled the circles with a combo of stamped images and paper pieced circles.  The sentiment was cut out from the pattern paper.

Fun Year Round set:

All seven sets frame stamp sets are all on sale for the first time ever, 20% off for a limited time!  Take this opportunity to stock up on your faves or complete your collection.  Now through Sunday night at 12 PM Central.

There is also a prize up for grabs! 
A gift certificate to use on any sets, templates, digital paper or studio cut files in Melanie's line of Gina K. Designs products.  To enter, leave a comment on the blogs in our hop today.   One commenter will be randomly chosen and posted Friday on Gina's Blog.  The more comments you leave, the more chances you have to win.  Finally, all seven sets frame stamp sets are all on sale for the first time ever. Take this opportunity to stock up on your favorites or complete your collection.  See full details for the prize and the sale on Gina's blog.

Here is the list of hoppers today!

Melanie Muenchinger

Gina Krupsky

Cathy Tidwell

Debbie Corbari

Latisha Yoast

Lee Murphy

Michelle Woerner -You are here!

AJ Otto

Sean Fetterman

Tami Mayberry

Theresa Momber

Christine Okken

Beth Silaika

Brooke Smith  

 I'll leave you with a close up picture.  Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop!

 

 

CardMaker/Gina K Spring Parade Blog Hop

Hi everyone!  Welcome to the CardMaker Magazine/Gina K Designs Spring Parade blog hop!  The CardMaker magazine blog team has joined forces with the Gina K Designs team for a fun hop featuring the new Shine On stamp TV kit.  It's SO fun to be hopping with the CardMaker team again!!

Here is the stamp set, total cuteness, right?!

 

If you came from Laurie's blog you are in the right place.  If not, you can hop over to CardMaker's blog for the complete list of the participants.  My card uses some of the new pattern paper, Spring Parade and the cute little birdie from the stamp set.  LOVE this little bird with the rain boots!

Gina has a $50 Gift Certificate available to one lucky commenter over on her blog, so be sure to hop over there and leave her a comment to be entered to win!

The next stop on the hop is to the fabulous Christine Okken!  Check out what springtime goodness she has for you.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop!  Here is a close up picture.

I'm a calendar girl!!

Hi everyone!!  OK, now don't get all crazy on me - I didn't pose in a bikini on a motorcycle!  I am in CardMaker's 2013 calendar!!  I am sooo excited - this calendar is BEAUTIFUL!  It features 12 card designs for every occasion with full page material list and step by step instructions at the end to make each.  There are six designers who contributed to the calendar, each with 2 cards.

Meet Miss June (which is kinda cool cause my birthday is in June):

This card features the Gina K Designs, All Occasion Tags stamp set, Spellbinders Grommet Tags and Labels Twenty and the gorgeous paper is from GCD Studios. 

Meet Miss September!

This card features the Gina K Designs sets, Branching Out and Framed Greetings as well as a ton of Spellbinders dies, Circles, Lacey Circles, Scalloped circles and Blossom Two Nestabilities!

These calendars are $8.95 and will be available in some major book stores very soon, but you can get yours now at Annie's. Thank you CardMaker for this amazing opportunity!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Final CardMaker blog post -faux letterpress technique

Hi everyone!  I am taking a break from crafting to enjoy the last couple of weeks of summer with my family.  But I did want to let you know my final blog post on the CardMaker Blog team is up today!  My article is about the Faux Letterpress technique, so if you can, hop on over there and check it out.  

Here is a sneak peek of my card:

Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you in September!

CardMaker Blog Hop: Summer Dreams

Hi everyone!  Welcome to today's CardMaker blog hop!  The theme is Summer Dreams and the blog team was asked to make cards reminiscent of ice cream trucks!  How fun, right?  Almost the entire country (even Portland -yay) is sweltering hot, so some ice cream is in order right about now! 

I couldn't resist this yummy ice cream cone!  I made it a double decker with Chocolate and Vanilla flavors which are my sons favorite! 

 Check out the other girl's blogs and see what ice cream goodness they have for you today!

CardMaker Blog, Brooke

Kimberly Crawford

Carolyn King

Colleen Schaan

Anya Schrier

Trudy Sjolander

Michelle Woerner -you are here!

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop!!

Card Deets:

Stamps - Perfect in Every Way (now retired, Unity Stamp Co)

Ink - Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko)
Paper - Cherry, Vanilla and Ocean Cardstock (A|Muse Studios)
Pattern Paper - Nostalgia 6x6 pad (My Mind's Eye)
Accessories - Classic Ovals and Scalloped Ovals SM and Standard Circles and Scalloped Circles SM Nestabilities (Spellbinders), silver pearls (Recollections), Embossing folders, copic markers, yellow grosgrain ribbon

Always and Forever

Hi everyone!  Over the next couple days, I thought I would share a couple of the cards I posted over on the CardMaker blog from April and May.  On the day my post went live I posted a sneak peek of my card, but I know not everyone has the chance to click over and look, so I thought I would recap them here.  Also, I am knee deep in doing CHA projects and recovering from a stomach bug, so don't have anything new to share!

This card was my very first blog post with the blog team which was posted on April 13th.  My assignment was to write about my favorite product and I chose to combine my 2 favorites -Spellbinders™ die templates and bling which equals - Want2Scrap Nestabling™!  Here is my card which uses a lovely wedding cake image from the stamp set With This Ring, from Gina K Designs.

Here is a step by step showing my process to adhere the Nestabling.  The first thing I do is take the Nestabling out of the package and lay them over my die cut to get a feel for which size I should use and for exact placement.

A tip for sticking them down is to gently peel one off at the top and stick it to the top of your die cut. Then slowly work your way down lightly tapping it as you go. You can adjust it as you work your way down for a perfect fit.

I love how easy and convenient Nestabling is!  They add just that extra little touch to the Spellbinders Labels shapes you already have!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Supplies used: Cardstock and To Have and To Hold stamp set from Gina K. Designs; Picadilly 6 x 6 paper pad from BasicGrey; Nestabling™ Labels Eleven Silver Rhinestones from Want2Scrap; Memento ink pad from Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko; Nestabilities™ Labels Eleven die templates (#S4-246) and Flowers Impressabilities™ embossing folder (#I2-1004) from Spellbinders™ Paper Arts; red rhinestones from Pizzazz Aplenty; Copic® markers (R22, R05, R14, G24, W1) from Imagination International Inc.; gel pen from Sakura of America; mulberry flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts; corner rounder punch from Creative Memories; E-Z Runner adhesive applicator and foam squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™.

CardMaker blog: VIP remake

Hi everyone!  I have a post over on the CardMaker blog today that shows you how I remade my very first published card with CardMaker!  It's part of the "Outside of the Box" series of articles showcasing older published cards remade using current supplies.  Please check it out if you have a chance and let me know what you think!

Here is the originally published card in the January 2010 issue.  

And here is a sneak peek of my remake.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!  Oh and stay tuned, my Blogaversary was a couple days ago and I will be having a nice giveaway here in the next few days!!

CardMaker Blog Hop: He's All That

Hi everyone!  Welcome to today's CardMaker blog hop!  The theme is He’s All That, and the blog team was asked to make masculine cards. With all the graduations going on right now, I made a masculine graduation card! 

Whenever I think of masculine cards I always think of stars and brown tones first.  So it's no surprise I went with both on this card.  I thought I would have some fun with my star die cuts with a sort of peek-a-boo opening at the bottom.  To make this, first I cut off 1.25" from the bottom of the card, next I cut off another 1/2" which would be my opening.  Gluing down the stars was a bit tricky, so I temporarily adhered my card to my grid mat and made sure everything was lining up perfectly.  There is a lot going on at the bottom, so I added some scored lines all across the top to sort of balance things out.

 Check out the other girl's blogs and see what masculine projects they have for you today!

CardMaker Blog, Brooke

Kimberly Crawford

Carolyn King

Colleen Schaan

Anya Schrie

Trudy Sjolander

Michelle Woerner -you are here!

 

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop!!

Card Deets:

Stamps - Con-grad-ulations (A|Muse Studios)

Ink - French Roast (A|Muse Studios)
Paper - Latte, French Roast, Cherry and Petite Polka Dot Cherry Cardstock (A|Muse Studios)
Accessories - S4-092 Stars Five Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Scor-Pal, Red Rhinestones (Want2Scrap)

My day on CardMaker blog -get inspired

Hi everyone!  It's my day over on the CardMaker blog for my U Inspire Me post!  Hop on over there if you have a moment and check it out and let me know what you think.  I was inspired to make some note cards by this fabulous table setting from Martha Stewart!

Thanks for stopping by and come back tomorrow for Day 3 of the Gina K Designs release inspiration blog hop -we'll be showcasing the fabulous Stamp TV Kit!

 

Woweee, that's me on the cover

Hi everyone!  I am excited to share that I am on the COVER of CardMaker magazine's July issue!  Woohoo!  Those of you who have followed me for awhile may remember that back in March of 2010 I made the cover of CARDS Spring UK version.  But I never was able to get a copy and it just didn't feel real, kwim?  So really this feels like my first cover and having it be CARDMAKER makes it even more special. 

Here is the cover, my card is on the left and my friend Glenda's card is on the right.  I am double excited to share the cover with Glenda.  I had the chance to meet her last year and she is a really sweet person.  AND this is her first cover too :-)

My card uses washi tape (my favorite place to shop for washi tape is Chickydoodle on Etsy) and a Gina K Designs sentiment!  I love how fun and fresh this cover looks.  I am really excited!

Thanks for letting me share my news.  Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

My day on the CardMaker blog

Hi everyone!  I have a post up on the CardMaker blog today.  I blogged about one of my favorite techniques.  Can you guess what it is by this snippet?  Check it out if you have a chance!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

CardMaker Blog Hop: What A Difference You've Made

Hi everyone!  Welcome to today's CardMaker blog hop!  The theme is What A Difference You've Made, and the blog team was asked to make a card thanking a teacher or mentor in your life.  Well, some of you may know that this is Teacher's Appreciation Week and I took this opportunity to make a card for each of my son's teachers.

 

My cards use the stamp set Back To School from Gina K Designs -this set has some cute images and the perfect sentiment I was looking for!  I bought a Starbucks gift card to tuck into each card, cause who doesn't like a little Starbucks to start your day?!

 and here is the second one

I am the last stop on this hop!  So if you just joined with me, be sure to head over to the CardMaker blog and catch it from the beginning!  You will want to see how each of the girls thanked a teacher or mentor in their life!

CardMaker blog

Kimberly Crawford

Carolyn King

Colleen Schaan

Anya Schrier

Trudy Sjolander

Michelle Woerner -you are here

 

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop!!

 

Card Deets:

Stamps - Back to School (Gina K Designs)
Paper - PL White, Ivory and Red Hot cardstock and Poppy Prints pattern paper (Gina K Designs); On the Bright Side ONE 6x6 pad (My Mind's Eye)
Accessories - S4-114 Standard Circles LG, S4-124 Classic Scalloped Circles LG and S4-116 Standard Circles SM (Spellbinders), Red grosgrain ribbon, Glossy Accents (Ranger), Copic markers, Sakura silver star glitter pen, red rhinestones and silver cord (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), mulberry flower (Wild Orchid Crafts) 

My day over on the CardMaker blog

Hi everyone!!  Today I have a blog post over on the CardMaker Blog!  Please head on over, check it out and leave me some love if you can.

My article focuses on one of my favorite tips, and I think you'll like it.  Here is a sneak peek of my card.

CardMaker blog hop: Rock Stars

Hi everyone!  Welcome to the CardMaker blog hop!  Today's theme is Rock Stars.  The blog team was asked to make a card inspired by a SONG.  With Earth Day right around the corner (Sunday the 22nd), I chose the song Big Yellow Taxi (AKA Paved Paradise) originally released in 1970 by Joni Mitchell and remade by the Counting Crows in 2003.  Joni was inspired to write this when she visited Hawaii, drew back the curtains in her hotel room and saw beautiful green mountains in the distance. Then, looked down and saw a parking lot as far as the eye could see.

My card uses the stamp set, Eco Chic by Unity Stamp Co.  I stamped the tree, cut it out and colored it with Copic markers.  Now don't get all excited, I don't have the coloring skills of Colleen, but hey -not many do!  lol!  I used green and blues colors in keeping with the colors of the Earth, and of course there are lots of Spellbinder die templates.

I am the last stop on this hop!  So if you just joined with me, be sure to head over to the CardMaker blog and catch it from the beginning!  You will want to see how each of the girls was a Rock Star!

CardMaker blog

Kimberly Crawford

Carolyn King

Colleen Schaan

Anya Schrier

Trudy Sjolander

Michelle Woerner -you are here

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the hop!  I'll leave you with a close up picture.

Card Deets:

Stamps - Eco Chic (Unity Stamp Co)
Paper - PL White cardstock (Gina K Designs); On the Bright Side 6x6 pad (My Mind's Eye)
Accessories - E8-007 Classic Edges One, S4-310 Labels Eighteen, S4-127 Classic Scalloped Squares LG, S4-126 Classic Squares LG (Spellbinders), Dusty Olive Seam binding ribbon (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), 3mm and 4mm Orange rhinestones (Pizzazz Aplenty), Copic markers