Fall Fun with Dreamweaver Stencils and Art Glitter

Ready to be sparkly? This month is our annual collaboration between Dreamweaver Stencils and Art Glitter, and we promise double the glitter and double the fun! Follow the trail of bling all of this month on the Art Glitter blog, and the Dream It Up! blog. Play along with the monthly challenge of "Awesome in Autumn" and link your creations to the linkytool on the Dream It Up! Thursday posts for a chance to win some stupendous stencils and glamorous glitter! As if that wasn't cool enough, Art Glitter is offering a 20% discount this month if you use the code DW20!

I went with a Halloween color theme this week and incorporated the adorable Open Owl stencil with one of our brand new Dreamweaver dies!  My Owl was done with the double glitter technique using Art Glitter Crystal as well as colors from the Court Jester and Glitter Garden kits.

Here's a closer look at the cute little Halloween Owl:

He's perched on a branch that I created by cutting the Large Leafless Tree die and then snipping off most of the branches so I could turn it sideways to make a branch.  I also added a touch more glitter to the branches with my Quickie Glue pen.

My background paper as well as the sticker words are from Echo Park's Chillingsworth Manor Collection.  (Note I managed to add some glitter to the stickers as well!)

Check out this week's awesomeness which includes our super sparkly guest designer and previous Dream Team member...

Kristi Parker

Dream It Up! 

Laura Drahozal 

Lyn Bernatovich 

Pam Hornschu 

Heidi Erickson 

Louise Healy  

Cyndi Bundy

Art Glitter 

Skipping Stones Farwell

Greetings from CHA!  I am hangin' with my peeps this week so I thought the sentiment on this card was perfect!  The sentiment and cute chicks are part of the set Chick Chat from Skipping Stones Design...one of my favorite SSD sets!

Its with a sad heart that I say farewell today to SSD.  Heather is taking some time off from her company for more family time.  Be sure though to check in the store and stock up on your favorite sets before they are temporarily retired!

Cat's Pajamas Sneak Peeks Day 5

Are you ready for another Sneak Peek from the Winter Release from The Cat's Pajamas?   There's tons of cuteness happening today so be sure to check out the Sneak Peek Day 5 thread over on SCS!

AND the Black Friday special is still hopping today!

It's our 10th Anniversary and we've decided to give a little something back this year. So on Black Friday and Saturday you can purchase all our NEW Limited Edition stamp sets and dies EARLY. Yup, that's before the official release. AND we'll give you FREE shipping in the US and FREE International Shipping on all orders over $65. Happy Anniversary from us to you!

So...without further ado here's my card for today...

What's better than one swanky bunny?  Well 2 swanky bunnies of course! These little cuties are the stars of the new set "Merry Everything".  I've colored them with my Spectrum Noir markers in shades to match this fun Echo Park paper.

Here's a closer shot at the little love bunnies :)  And along the bottom of this shot you'll see I pulled out one of my favorite older TCP Cut Ups dies...Inside Pinking.

Across the top of the tag on my card I used two of the segments of the new Toppers Cut Ups die...they fit together perfectly for layering!  I've also added a star from the new Star die under my button.

Here's what I used for this card:

Challenge List:

Spectrum Noir: animals

Make It Monday: linky party

Inspire me Friday: anything goes

Skipping Stones Design Sketch Challenge #155

Happy Tuesday!  Are you ready for a new sketch from Skiping Stones?  Well here it is in all its cuteness!  We hope you'll join us this week at the SSD blog for a chance to win!

For my card today I used one of the November Feature sets, Christmas Song.  Its such a lovely set, kinda music meets vintage.  I chose the tree from the set and heat embossed it with Vintage Olive embossing Tinsel from Stampendous.  Its was the perfect touch and perfect color match to my Echo Park papers that I picked: Christmas This & That.

Hope you enjoy!  Be sure to visit my teammates' blogs to see their creations as well and check back later today for a special post!!

-Cyndi

Feature Friday with Skipping Stones

Good morning!  Its my turn for Feature Friday over at Skipping Stones Design!  And since its Breast Cancer Awareness Month I thought I'd pull out my Bra's Volume 3 set for today.  Yes, there are 3 sets of these adorable bras and each has multiple bras plus funny and inspirational sayings.

I paper pieced my bra with paper from Echo Park's For the Record 2 Tailored collection and added a bitty bow to the front.  Easy peasy card just to showcase the adorable bra!

Thanks for popping in today!  Don't forget our challenge this week which you can enter HERE through Monday night!

Its Stampendous and May Arts week!

Its Collaboration time again at Stampendous and May Arts!  We have loved the collabs in the past and couldn't wait to do this again.  May Arts has the most beautiful yummy ribbon ever!  I was lucky enough to receive lots of fun textures and patterns and I chose Halloween of course, especially since today is October 1st!

I created a layout for today using a variety of Halloween stamps and ribbons.  My picture is of my youngest daughter and one of her friends when they did a bit of zombie makeup one day.

I started by spraying my background cardstock with Squeezed Orange, Pure Sunshine and Crushed Grape Dylusions ink sprays.  I then pulled out an od Tattered Angels stencil and sprayed Black Marble through that in random spots.

Along the edges of my page I stamped Tin Panel and embossed that with Aged Black Embossing Enamel.  I also added a portion of the Beware Gate in the bottom left also in Aged Black.

Next I cut some papers from the Chillingsworth Manor paper collection by Echo Park.  I edged one in Pewter Distress Stain from Tim Holtz.  The other I embossed the edge with Aged Black.  I also stamped Raven Background and embossed that with Clear Detail Black on a separate piece of cardstock.  I added Aged Black, Aged Spice Enamel and Trick or Treat Color Fragments to the edges using my Versamark pad and Heat gun.

My final touches were a few stickers from the EP paper pack and of course lots of fun ribbon!  I used a mesh black, large Orange and Black plaid, and satin black on black striped.  These were added with a touch of glue and then taped over to the back.

NOW I feel ready for a month of Halloween!  I hope you'll check back at the Stampendous blog each day for more inspiration and a list of the players for each day.  There are always fun prizes to be had!  

Here's today's list of players:

StampendousImpressions Blog

Cyndi Bundy

Wendy Jordan

May Arts Blog

Skipping Stones Design Blog Hop

Its  Blog Hop and New Release day at Skipping Stones Design today...  

If you arrived here from Stephanie's Blog then you are right on track.  If not and you just happened by then start at the Skipping Stones Design Blog so you don't miss a thing!

Our newest stamp set on the block this month is called Cheers!  And it is a must have for those who love the humorous SSD sets!

We also have a new challenge for you for the week using sketch #146 which we all used for our projects today.  I kept my card CAS today to match the CAS style of the sketch below:

Here's my take on the sketch using the adorable new Cheers! set.  I used part of the long border of drinks and paired that with one of the many sentiments in the set.  

My papers are from echo Park's For the Record 2 Tailored collection and I colored my drinks to match using my Spectrum Noir markers.

SN Colors used: 

CR6, CR5, CG3, CG2, DG3, DR5

IG2, IG1, GB1

I distressed all my papers with Tim Holtz Distress inks in Squeezed Lemonade, Worn Lipstick, and shabby Shutter.  Dies for main panel were Labels 4 & Labels 5 from Spellbinders.

I used this week's color challenge from ColourQ for my palette:

OK, now its time to start hopping again!  From here head ver to Laura's Blog!  (If you get lost head back to the SSD blog for the complete hop order)

Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge

It is time for another Sweet ‘N Sassy Digi Challenge!!

This week's challenge is...

"Pop-Up Card"

  There are different Pop-Up cards you can create. Make one of any Pop-Up you like!

 Just a few things to keep in mind as you play....

Please use digital images ONLY for the challenge.

~You don't have to use SNSS digi images to play along but we sure do love when you do!

~When uploading to online galleries, please use keyword SNSDC70.

 For my card I chose Rhubarb's Candycane to be my pop up image on the inside.  I used This Tutorial from Split Coast Stampers for the mechanics of my card.

Here's what the front of the card looks like.  I used SNSS Christmas Sentiments for the sentiment panel.

My papers are by Echo Park and I colored my image to match using my Spectrum Noir markers.  The border die is from Lifestyle Crafts.

No peeking...

I'm playing along with another The Cat's Pajamas month long challenge today.  This one was a technique challenge...to use Washi tape!   I pulled out my new little Peeking set and colored him with my Spectrum Noirs and did some paper piecing on the present and bow.

                                  

Here he is a bit closer in all his cuteness...

I'm loving the washi tape... I just ordered some from Bella Blvd that I couldn't resist including this cute dotty red which just happens to match the red dot pattern in the new Very Merry Christmas collection from Echo Park.

At the bottom of the card I added another long strip of the Washi tape and a green border die cut with TCP Inside Pinking CutUps die.  My sentiment is from the same Peeking set and green twill is by Creative Impressions.

Challenge List:

The Cat's Pajamas: washi tape

Pile It On: I Spy something with a "p" (present)

The Paper Shelter: anything goes

Emerald Fairies:punches and dies

Stamp n Doodle: loads of layers

A Gem of a challenge: animals or teddies

Challenge Up your life: Christmas in August

Skipping Stones Design Challenge #142

Good morning my lovelies!  Today it's time for a new (well its really a re-run) sketch challenge at Skipping Stones Design.  Here's the sketch for the week if you'd like to play along:

And this week we are featuring the set Heartsong 2.  I stamped one of the little birds and some leaves in Sepia versafine ink and then colored him using Spectrum Noir markers.  My papers are from Echo Park's So Happy Together collection.

So, don't you want to join our challenge this week?  Head over and link up YOUR take on this week’s sketch.  Remember, this must be a new project, entered in no more than 5 challenges, and we must be able to see the inspiration or have an explanation from you as to how you were inspire. Oh, and you don’t have to use our stamps, but we LOVE it when you do!  One winner will be chosen randomly from all participants and will win a FREE set of choice! Good luck!!!

Thanks for flying by...Cyndi

Skipping Stones Design Blog Hop and Release!

Its New Release day at Skipping Stones Design and we are having a Blog Hop to celebrate!  This month is the release of Bra's Vol#3 a set you don't want to miss!

If you hopped here from my pal Tenia's blog then you are right where you should be!

We are doing a rewind on a sketch challenges all this month and this week it this cutie for you to work with:

For my card today I used some fun bright happy colors from the So Happy Together collection from Echo Park, cause let's face it....aren't bright fun bras the happiest?

Be sure to hop along with us today AND be sure to enter the challenge this week...you don't have to use an SSD set to play but we love when you do!

OK, so now head to the fabulous Stephanie's blog, but if you got lost along the way here;s the hop order:

Katie G

Wendy P.

Annette

JoAnn

Karen

Tenia

Cyndi---you are here

Stephanie

Challenge List:
Skipping Stones Design: sketch (DT)
Divas by Design: for a female
Crafty Catz: anything goes
Make it Monday: linky party
Fairytale Challenge Blog:friends

Sweet 'n Sassy Rhubarb

Good morning Friday!  Its time for another Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge!

BUT I hate to share my card today because the photo is AWFUL!!  My memory card reader that fits in my mac is totally busted so I had to do a pic on my phone last night and the lighting and clarity are terrible!  I am sooooo sorry!  I am off to buy a new one this afternoon after work!

This week the challenge is "Beary Special" and I pulled out Rhubarb's Ice Cream Cone.  (See, I'm still trying to beat this awful heat wave LOL)  I just love little Rhubarb in all shapes and styles and this one is no exception!  He's been colored with my Spectrum Noir markers:

EB4, TN5, TN3, TN2, TN1

BP7, BP5, BP3

GB7, GB4

My colors are based on the Echo Park Summer Days paper collection and I used some fun Core'dinations cardstock for this one!  I used Angel Orchid from the Vintage Collection for the mat and border.  On the border I cut it with a Tim Holtz Bracket die, then embossed a skinny strip and sanded it.  All other edges were sanded as well.  CS base is Mantis from the Core Essentials line.  (This has to be my favorite ever green cs!)

OK, want to know the deets on this week's challenge?

Use a bear image(s)/element(s) for your creation!

Just a few things to keep in mind as you play.... 

Please use digital images ONLY for the challenge.

~You don't have to use SNS digi images to play along but we sure do love when you do!

~When uploading to online galleries, please use keyword SNSDC65.

Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge/Blog Hop and New Relase!

Its time for a little Christmas in July at Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge today!  We are blog hopping to showcase the brand new Christmas images, so if you arrived here from the awesome Ceal's Blog then you are right where you should be.  If not, start over at the SNSDC blog to catch the whole thing!!

For my card I picked the new Santa Owl digi stamp...Isn't he a hoot?  I paired him with the Wintertime collection from Echo Park and colored him with my Spectrum Noir markers.

BTW, its a Christmas in July theme this week for our challenge and we hope you play along!

Whooooo loves you?  Ho ho ho.

I also added a snowflake border sticker from the elements sheet, a punched snowflake, some ribbon and sewing.  The tag inserted into the front pocket is also from the EP collection.

OK, so you want to see more awesome new Christmas creations and the rest of the new digis?  From here head over to the oh so talented  Melinda's Blog to see what she's created!  And here's the whole hop order of you get lost!

• Cathy Wallington
• Ceal Pritchett
• Cyndi Bundy
• Melinda Gleissner
• Patricia Hays
• Stephanie Serrano
• Stephanie Wright
• Wendy Jordan
• Korin Sutherland

Sweet 'n Sassy Summer

Just a little extra post for you today since I didn't have anything scheduled :)  Since its soooo hot out I'm bringing you a tropical hello with Palm (Coconut) Tree and Sunshine digi stamps from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!  

I just had to color these in bright fun colors with my Spectrum Noir markers to match some old but loved Echo Park papers from the Splash and Summer Days collections.

Sentiment is also from the Sunshine digi stamp collection from SNSS.  Ribbon from Bo Bunny, and edges were inked with Versacolor pads from Tsukineko  (Canary, Celadon, and Lime)

I used this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch for my layout.

And don't forget you still have a few days left to play along with this weeks Fun Fold Challenge at SNSDC!  Then this Friday is new release and Blog Hop day!!

Challenge List:

Sweet Sunday Sketch: layout

Pile it On: Kick back and Relax!

Crafty Bloggers Network: anything goes

Inspire me Friday: anything goes

Totally Papercrafts: lots of layers

Skipping Stones Design Blog Hop!

Welcome to Skipping Stones Design Sketch Challenge #115 and the release of Silly Cats 2!  If you just arrived from Shannan's blog then you are in the right place!  If you just happened by my blog then start at the beginning of the blog hop at Skipping Stones Design.

Oh my goodness, this set has the most unbelievably adorable sentiments!  I can't pick a fav, but for today I just had to use the "does this card make my butt look big?" one!  Snort!  I stuck pretty close to the sketch this time, and you can view the sketch at the bottom of my post if you want to play along with us!

My papers are all from A Walk in the Park by Echo Park.  Nesting Frame 3 die (behind the kitty) is from Lifestyle Crafts, as is the Nesting Scallops circle die.  My ribbon and button are both from Bo Bunny.

Here's a better look at this sassy little feline.  Is he cute or what?  That look is priceless and one I often get from all of my cats!  Below is the closeup of the ribbon treatment, tied off with some Tangerine twine.

And heres a peek from the side so you can see all the dimension going on.  I used Crafty Power Tape from 3L Scrapbook Adhesives for all the popped up pieces.  Its great cause I can cut a large piece for the large mat or a small bit for behind the kitty's tail.  ALSO, it comes in black or white!

Here's this week's sketch:

OK, so be sure to hop along and leave all the designers some love!  I am honored to be a guest this month at SSD along with Barb Turpin and sketch artist Kazan Clark!  Today's sketch (along with the rest of the sketches we are using this month were designed by Kazan)  

From here head over to Taylor's blog!

Here's the hop order in case you get lost:

Wendy J

Karen

Kazan

Shannan

Cyndi (me!!)

Taylor

Kandi

Barb

Wendy P

Stephanie

Jingle

JoAnn

Katie

Other challenges I'm entering:

Crafts and Me: new image

Scrapbook Sisters: anything goes

CES Challenges: 3 or more layers

Moving along with the Times: cute critters

Crafters Companion: anything goes