Friday, November 8, 2013

Sweet Stamp Shop: Designer Spotlight #5

Hello, friends!  I just wanted to direct you over to the Sweet Stamp Shop for my special edition of "Designer Spotlight."  Today I feature none other than the super amazing Cath Edvalson of the Moxie Fab World! 

Hosted byI'm sure you have heard the news (posted HERE) that Cath will no longer be part of the editorial team of Paper Crafts Magazine (soon to become an all-digital Paper Crafts and Scrapbooking). 

The crafting world has been rocked by this news, but it is obvious through the hundreds of comments left for her that she is loved and will be missed!

Be sure to hop over to the Sweet Stamp Shop to see my post dedicated to the Ultimate Moxie Fabber, Cath Edvalson!



Before I go, just let me remind you that the November Stamp Release is coming quickly...be sure to sign on to follow the Sweet Stamp Shop Facebook Event Page HERE!



Thanks for stopping by,
Judy

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

CASology #69: BROWN

Hello, friends!  Tuesday has arrived, and that means a new cue at CASology!  This week we are once again sponsored by Cindy Coutts at Cindy Blancett Designs



My brown card uses lots of Hero Arts "Latte," one of my favorite brown tones!


Materials Used:
Stamps: Hero Arts "Cuckoo"
Inks: Hero Arts "Latte" chalk ink, black dye ink
Other: Darice "Wood Grain" embossing folder, MS scoring board, black pearl   


I can't wait to see how you interpret the cue this week.  Be sure to link up your card by 4:00 p.m. CDT on Sunday, and check out the inspiring work by our Guest Designer and Design Team members, too...you are sure to be delighted!


Guest Designer: Bev
Thanks for stopping by!
Judy

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Happy Birthday, Tracey!


Hello, friends!  I am so happy to be stopping by today in order to share a birthday card for the amazingly talented and extra super sweet Tracey McNeely on the occasion of her birthday!

Be sure to check out Joyce's blog, "Cards-by-the-Sea" where a Birthday "Linky Party" has been arranged in honor of Tracey.  You can link up a card there, too, if you so desire!

I am lucky enough to be on the CASology Design Team with Tracey, and she has been nothing less than kind, supportive and inspirational to me since we first "met" online!  She even sends me the sweetest e-mails related to comments I leave at her blog posts...isn't that just going the extra mile?  That's the kind of lady she is...no wonder so many people admire and love her! 

Personally, I have dubbed her "Queen of the Stitched Rectangle Die" because she does such amazing work with those things! (She is the reason I bought mine, thank you very much!)

So, of course, I HAD to use layers of stitched rectangles on her birthday card!

All stamps by Hero Arts

Tracey, I wish you all the best, today on your birthday, and every day of the year.  Thank you for being such an inspirational woman, not just in card-making but in all aspects of life.  I'm so happy to have found you in our "blogging world!"  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

   :)
 Judy

Friday, November 1, 2013

A Sweet Chance to Win!

Hello, friends!  Just stopping by with a quick announcement...there is some exciting news over at the Sweet Stamp Shop that I just had to share! 

Nicole, owner and primary designer for the Sweet Stamp Shop has brought on a new friend and stamp designer, Alyssa Bennett!  (Check out the post at the Sweet Stamp Shop for the full story...so sweet!) 

Just wait until you see how adorable her designs are...you will NEED to add these stamps to your stash, for sure! 

But wait, there's more! 

There is still a chance to WIN one of her debut stamp sets...be sure to check out the post HERE at the Sweet Stamp Shop!

Thanks for stopping by,
Judy

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

CASology #68: BLACK

Hello, friends!  We're back with another cue at CASology, just in time for Halloween!



I know Halloween is not celebrated globally, but we are gearing up for the big day in my parts...and I love it!  My card is a clean and simple example of how "white space" doesn't necessarily have to be white!

Materials Used:
Stamps: Sweet Stamp Shop ghost, Hero Arts sentiment
Inks:  black dye ink, Copic markers, white embossing powder
Other: Martha Stewart fence punch, patterned paper


Obviously this cue can be used for any holiday, any reason...I can't wait to see how it inspires YOU!

Be sure to link up your card by 4:00 p.m. CDT on Sunday.  While you're at it, check out the amazing creations by our Guest Designer and Design Team members, too...you are sure to be delighted!


Jen Wills
Guest Designer: Kristie

Thanks for stopping by!
Judy

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Sweet Stamp Shop: Designer Spotlight #4

Hello, friends!  I am thrilled to be up at the Sweet Stamp Shop today with my fourth installment of "Designer Spotlight."  Please be sure to check out the full details HERE!

516karolynlonconbiopicThis time around I have the honor of spotlighting a very well-know card artist...Karolyn Loncon of My Paper Therapy!  You must check out her blog because once you do you will fall in love with her work and immediately sign on to follow her (like I did)!  Check out this recent feature at Paper Crafter's Library where you can learn a bit more about her and see her awesome work.  This marvelously inspiring lady is on the current design team for Paper Smooches (and has even designed some of their stamps and dies), and has an amazing list of accomplishments.  Karolyn has many wins at the various Moxie Fab World challenges and has been on a variety of design teams.  She has also been published multiple times in a variety of card magazines...and if you happen to read Paper Crafts Magazine you likely saw her adorable red typewriter card on the cover of the November/December issue!  To top it all off, she was named in Paper Crafts Magazine Stamping Royalty in 2011 and Paper Crafts Magazine Gallery Idol Top 10 in 2013. Yes, it's true.  Amazing!

Karolyn shared an amazing card -- and an interview -- today at the Sweet Stamp Shop and I encourage you to go check it out! 

In the meantime, I couldn't help but CASE one of her awesome creations using my own stash of Sweet Stamp Shop stamps. 

Have you ever seen this cute card by Karolyn?

Karolyn - Blog Hop Free Spirits Stamps


It totally reminded me of the "Happy Hour" set from the October release at the Sweet Stamp Shop.  Here is my shameless CASE of Karolyn's card using my stash:


Yes, I changed the colors up a bit, but I stuck with the general card layout and the polka dots...perfect for a bubbly glass!

While I was at it I made another card, this time without floss but with some dry embossing:



Of course I had to add ultra fine glitter to both cards...see?




And here they are together!


Isn't Karolyn amazing?  I'm so thrilled that she allowed me to spotlight her today at the Sweet Stamp Shop ... do go check out the full post to see her awesome work and hear what she had to say in our interview!  Check in to Karolyn's blog HERE, too...you won't be disappointed!

And, as always, thank you to my wonderful followers.  (Welcome to my newest followers, too...so glad to have you!)  So glad you stopped by today!
Judy


Tuesday, October 22, 2013

CASology #67: COUNTRY

Hello, friends!  Another Tuesday, another cue word at CASology!  I have been enjoying the beautiful entries for the many fall-themed cues at CASology in the past few weeks, and this week could lead you down that path, too! 


It could actually lead you in many different directions...that's the beauty of a cue word...just take it and run with it!

This week we are sponsored by 7 Kids College Fund...be sure to check out all the details at the CASology blog!

OK, so here's how this went for me.  I had so many thoughts for this cue I had a very hard time actually making a card!  I adore the "country" style of decorating, and I wanted to go with a French country or folk art country style design.  But then my mind went to patriotic thoughts, and I wanted to make a card for Any Hero at Operation Write Home.  Then I thought of country music.  Then I thought of the rural country landscape and farms and cows and sheep.  Goodness, so many options!

I finally made two cards, both using country-style design elements (e.g., gingham, cream/blue, berry wreaths, floral dry embossing, lacy border punch, country hearts, jute, raffia, etc.).



(All stamps by Papertrey Ink and Studio G)


I look forward to seeing what COUNTRY means to you.  Be sure to upload your projects by 4:00 p.m. on Sunday to play along!  While you're at it, check out the awesome cards this week by our Design Team and two fabulous Guest Designers, too!


Jen Wills
Guest Designers: Hannelie and Lori

Thanks for stopping by, I do appreciate your visits!
Judy