True Love Blooms

Happy Tuesday!  I believe today is a good day for some color!

OK, if you love to color these Crafter's Companion Colorista Background stamps are perfect for that. I found myself in a hypnotic state when using this stamp.  I stamped it using my Misti, it was the easiest way to use this big stamp.  I then used a whole assortment of Spectrum Noir Markers to color this bad boy (including: BT3, CR3, ES9, LY1-3, OR1, LG1-2, CT1, CG2, CG2-3, GT!, HB2, BT7 & 9, TB9 and BP6).

I framed the card with a couple layers of Cardstock and added a sentiment to the front.  Perfect, easy and mesmerizing.  I hope you agree!

Thanks for the visit today!

THD Monday

I am up on the THD blog today using these fun products:

N&T Beach Day
American Crafts Everyday 6X6 pad
We R Memory Keepers- NL Embossing- Quilted
Ranger Ink Distressed- Picked Raspberry
Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool

Come visit me and see what I have made!!!  :)

Easel Card

Hi Friends!  Tomorrow is the the big day over on HSN; the launch and release of lots of amazing new Crafter's Companion Products.  Don't miss it!  You can find the details here along with all the products and more sneak peaks!

Meanwhile, I wanted to share this super cool Easel Card with you. These are fun card bases that are already scored to make some fun atypical card shapes, easels, side step, gate fold and more.  

For this I took the De'sire Easel card base and cut into the 4 corners uing my De'sire Lace Corner Die.  It was so pretty and I took some pink cardstock behind it to make the cuts pop.  Then I used the Create a Card Circle Die (from the last release and cut it a few different times, first into the base and then into the Red Shimmer Cardstock, then into the DP and cut out the middle, to create this layered look.  I finished it off by adding the Sara Davies Glamour Ribbon and a butterfly pin.  So pretty.  The following are going to be new in tomorrow's release- Easel Card, Lace Corner Die, Glamour collection.  

I hope you enjoyed this card AND hope to see you at the big release tomorrow. 

THD Challenge 14- get it while it's hot!

We're celebrating the anniversary of The Heart Desires Store and the THD Challenge this month with a hop where you could be a winner! Can't believe it has been a year already!!!    At the same time we're going to start something new for the challenge, so strap in folks and enjoy the ride!

Here is this month's challenge photo- swoon! 

Here is my first take on the challenge: 

For this card I started with a white base and embossed using the  Carta Bella Anchors Away Stencil.  I came in with a some Ranger distress ink in orange and yellow and the Ranger Mini Ink Blending Too.  Once I had the base I took these Memory box waves, also added blue distress ink.  Next I cut out the C9 Heartstrings Die, I set aside the innards for later and used the negative heart shape to set this beach lovers scene.  The final touch was the wood boat from Studio Calico.  This is a no stamping card for me my friends, such a rarity!

Now, you are gonna want to head over to THD blog and check out all the fun creations and join this hop and challenge because missing out is not an option.  Here is a quick snippet of the rules: 

HOP RULES

• There are up to 3 opportunities to win a $20 gift certificate to the store.
• Leave a comment on this post on the blog, IG, and/or FB.  You must be a THD follower of each platform you comment on for your vote to count.
• Enter the challenge for an additional chance to win a $10 gift certificate. Don't forget to link back to the challenge in your personal post.
• Winners will be randomly selected from the eligible entries and announced August 2 so you have plenty of time to comment and enter.

HOP BONUS

• Some of the DT will be offering up prizes on their own social media platforms. Visit the DT for more details.

CHALLENGE RULES

• NEW:  A randomly selected participant each month will receive a $10 gift certificate to the store. Who doesn't like an excuse to shop?!
• NEW:  If you would like to be a guest designer on the blog, please add GD next to your name when you enter.
• Don't worry. We'll still be choosing our favorites.
• Challenges will run from the first Wednesday to the last day of each month. 
• Enter up to 3 times and combine with no more than 5 challenges, including ours. 
• Include the challenge inspiration pic or link in your post. 
• The challenge winner will be invited to be a future guest designer. 
• Most importantly, have fun!!!!

When you post your entries, feel free to tag us on social media!

#thdchallenge, #theheartdesiresstore

 Thanks for visiting and Happy Summer! 

Encouragement- Love Cynthia Style

Happy Weekend!  Like always I am so glad for rest and crafting!

Today I have a fun encouragement card to share with you. 

I created this by stamping the sweet girl from Love Cynthia on watercolor paper.  Then I used my Zigs to color her up nice and sweet.  The paper is from Doodlebug Spring Things Collection.  (LOVE the froggy paper!) I used my MFT dies to create that fun curved edge along the bottom.  Lastly I used the PTI cloud to create the mood and finally is the sweet sentiment. 

Entering this into: 

Simon Says Wed. Anything Goes

Thanks for visiting!

No Coffee....

No Workie!  Are you with me?!

Yep, that's pretty much how I get to work every morning.  Fueled by coffee

Here is my next card for the Coffee Lovers Hop!

This card features some fun Art Impressions stamps.  I had fun coloring with my Copics.  The DP is die cut using and Avery Elle die and I added some sequins for a final touch.

Thanks for the visit!

What is....

....red and green and perks you up in the morning?

Give up?

Here are a few hints:

Still not sure?

Here is one more hint: 

OK, head on over to the THD blog to find out what this is all about!