House of Card BLOG HOP

Hi friends!  Can you believe we've come to the end of our third term here at House of Cards?!  We are saying a fond farewell to some of our DT members and feel so grateful to those staying on.  To say goodbye and thank you, we're celebrating with a blog hop!  This hop will run FROM June 1ST AT 6:00 AM CST THROUGH June 15TH AT NOON CST,  ANY CARD STYLE is welcome and we've got a gorgeous photo inspiration for your crafting enjoyment!  You should of gotten here from Daen'Y's blog. If you want to start at the beginning click here.

Here's our photo inspiration~

Here is my take on the inspiration piece.  I went a little outside the lines on this one.  LOL I love these birds from Tim Holtz. I'm also joining in on the 30 day color challenge at The Daily Marker. 

So, are you ready to get hopping?!  Yep, it's time, but first we've got some fabulous sponsors to share with you!  Make sure you leave a comment at each person's blog along the way because the prizes are hidden and we'll be doing random drawings from the blogs where they are hiding! :)  After you're done, make a creation to share with us here, too, for another chance to win!

Here are all of our fabulous sponsors.

Our team will be using a variety of products

from these amazing companies!

Deedee's Digis
Prize: Gift Card to the online store.

The name says it all!  If you're looking for wholesome digital "stamps" and papers that will make you smile, this is the place to shop!  We have a variety of sets for any occasion and any crafter.  Stop by to check them out today!

Eclectic Anthology
Prize: $50 gift voucher to the shop.

Eclectic Anthology is your source for commercial use, royalty free, printable antique and vintage digital graphics.  Much of what you'll see is exclusive to our site and can't be found anywhere else, but we also have some public domain graphics as well.  Everything has been professionally edited and retouched for maximum quality and expert clarity.

Great Impressions
Prize: Prize Package

Great Impressions was founded in 1984 by Ken and Deone Mackenzie.  With a love for stamping, the company grew.  The result is a quality rubber stamp in either wood mount or stickable mount backing for all your stamping needs.  Great Impressions' goal is to provide the highest quality stamps and to inspire creativity!  Please check out our online store to see over 1,000 stamp designs today!  We know you'll find something that will leave a "Great Impression" on you!

Here are the stamps you could win!

(Three total--flower, leaf, and sentiment)

Inspired By Stamping

Prize: Gift Card to Store

Inspired by Stamping is a boutique online craft store based in Australia and was founded by Joanna Munster in July 2011. Our commitment is to bring you the highest quality in paper crafting supplies. We design & manufacture the highest quality of photopolymer stamps that bring superior stamping to all crafters. Whether you're just starting out in card making or a "seasoned scrapper", you'll find that our stamps and products are a great addition to your collection.

Stitchy Bear
Prize: $10 gift voucher to the shop.

We are proud to say that we have been in business, serving our customers since 2010.
We have a very large and talented group of Digital Creators who sell their products in our store and who regularly upload new products. You will find something new almost daily.

Now get to hoppin'!  Your next stop is Donna N. blog!  Don't forget to link up a project with us after completing the hop for an extra chance to win a mystery prize from one of our fabulous sponsors, too!  

Go forth and be crafty~

House of Cards Challenge and a VIDEO

Hey peeps.  It's the first of the month.  Man, how did we get to May already?  It's time for the monthly challenge over at House of Cards.  This month's challenge is a very pretty one.  If you have never tried the bokeh effect it is super easy and always has great results.  Let's take a peek at my card and then I'll show you a video.

House of Cards Butterflies and Color Combo Challenge.

Hey peeps.  It's the first of the month!  Yup, time for another House of Cards challenge.  This month our challenge is a two part challenge.  You can follow the color combo and or the theme.  Let me show you the inspiration piece.

I decided to take inspiration for both and made this card. I love the whimsical touch of adding the butterfly to my card.  It worked perfectly with this beautiful ribbon and sassy colored image. 

Here's a little closeup of my colored image.  I think she's so sassy!  LOL  I hope you'll take the time and join in on our challenge.  I can't wait to see what you come up with.


Go forth and be crafty~

Get Your Enamel Dots Out

Hey peeps.  I hope your wintery days are coming to an end.  Here is Georgia the cold weather is just beginning to end and spring is in the air.  Finally I think I might be able to open up my windows and let some fresh air in. 

It is the first of the month so you all know it's time for another challenge over at House Of Cards.  This month's theme is to use your enamel dots.  You can use any color you want.  Also, if you've made your own enamel dots we would love to hear from you.  

Here is a link to a post I had where I made my own enamel dots.  I used the enamel dots I made on this tag.  They were super easy to make and you can make them sooo many colors.  That's what I love about making them myself. 

 

Now it's your turn to show us how you use your enamel dots.  They are everywhere now and they are used in so many different ways.  So please join in on the fun.  Make sure to link your card up over at House of Cards so we can leave you some love.

Go forth and be crafty~

House of Cards Love Challenge

Hey peeps.  It's a new month so you know what that means.  It's challenge time over at House of Cards.  Your projects from last month were STUNNING!  You guys are so darn talented.  The theme this month of course is....

Here is my card for this month's love challenge.  I keep it really simple so the sentiment could be the star of my card.  This card is for my #1 fan MY HUBBY!  He has always been my biggest cheerleader in all my stamping madness.

I gotta run peeps.  I have a ton of projects I'm working on for my hubby's upcoming retirement.  I'm up to my elbows in paper, glitter, glue and ribbon.  See everyone soon.

Go forth and be crafty~

House Of Cards Glitter Challenge - I'm on the DT!!!

Hey everyone.  I hope you all are ready for a fantastic and fabulous year.  Mine is starting off rather well I must say.  I have a HUGE announcement to make.  I'm on the House of Cards Design Team.  Woot, woot!!!  I am so happy to be designing cards for this amazing team.  The challenges they share each month are amazing and the design team members are ubber talented.  

Here is the challenge inspiration.  You all know, I love me some glitter so this challenge started off the new year fabulously. And this color combination might just be my new fav.

Here is my first card as a HOC design team member.

I made my own glitter background by using some red line tape to make some stripes and then layered on different colors of glitter. I will say that I'm now glittered up for the evening.  LOL  The sentiment is from Simon Says Stamp.  I hope you will head on over to the HOC blog and check out what the other members have for you. 

Hugs and love~

Hey Rudolph~ House of Cards DT Call

Hey peeps.  I hope everyone is doing well this wonderful Sunday.  I've finished with most of my holiday cards.  Now I'm just making the ones for my hubby and kids.  I found out that House of Cards was having a DT call so I said I decided to knock two projects out at once.  Gotta do that sometimes when you are in crunch mode.  LOL

Here is the inspiration piece from House of Cards.  This is such a lovely pic.  Really wish my house would look at festive all year long.  LOL I have to say I'm partial to this color combo since my family room is done in the same color scheme.

Here is my card using the above photo for inspiration.

I finally broke down and downloaded a flying reindeer to my Silhouette.  This Echo Park image was 1/2 price last week.  Now I'm wondering why I didn't do this when I first started making cards.  LOL  So super easy to make multiple cards in a snap.  The sentiment is from Simon Says Stamps Big Holiday Wishes stamp set.  I used the SSS Falling Snow stencil along with some embossing paste to make the snow.  I added some moonshine sequin onto my card as well.  I mean you need a touch of sparkle to every holiday card. ;-) To finish up my card I used some silver metallic string.

Well, wish me luck peeps.  I gotta run.  Still have to make a Christmas tree out of little boxes for some gift to my hubby.  I'll catch you guys back here soon!

Hugs and love~

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