CASEing Kelly Blog Hop +Giveaways

         Wishing You,  Look On The Bright Side,  Beautiful

 

Today's very special blog hop is in honor of Kelly Latevola.  Kelly has highlighted many artists on her blog column called CASEing Genius.  She shares projects, an interview, and also creates a project of her own that is inspired by that week's genius.  Kelly included me in that list of 'geniuses' and you can see my interview {HERE}  Today we {all of her past 'geniuses'} are saying 'Thank You' for loving and sharing our work with others.  She has made us feel special and we want to do the same for her!

 

We have each chosen three of Kelly's projects as inspiration and, as she does, created an original project inspired by them.  You can see the three I have chosen above.  I love Kelly's use of vibrant color, unique lines, and bold black accents.

 

 

 I have chosen to stamp and emboss the new Amaryllis stamp set from WPlus9.  I did a lot of masking to create my bouquet.  Then, I added color with distress inks.  I mimicked the diagonals of Kelly's butterfly card and the slanted sentiment.  I added a bold black word like her 'beautiful' card. 

 

Enjoy The Hop!

What is a blog hop without some fun prizes?! Leave a comment by 11:59 pm EDT on Thursday, October 29th along each stop in the hop to increase your chances of winning a prize from one of our sponsors: a2z Scrapbooking, Altenew, Create a Smile Stamps, Dee's Artsy Impressions, djkardkreations, Hero Arts, Ink Road, Lia Stampz and Simon Says Stamp,! Winners will be notified by email after October 29th.

 

a2z Scrapbooking

Amy Tsuruta

Ardyth Percy Robb

Brandi Hall

Char Kochensparger

Cindy Chiu

Darnell Knauss

Dawn Turley

Debra James

Deepti Malik

Donna Idlet

Elizabeth Campau

Ellen Haxelmans

Heather Ruwe

Jennifer Loftfield

Joan Bardee

 Kara Vrabel 

Kara-Lynne

Kathy Wade

Katie Gehring

Kristie Goulet

Kristina Beagle

Kymona Tracey

Laura Jane

Leigh Penner

Lin Brandyberry

Linda Trace

Lindsay Amrhein

Lydia Evans

Maria Sabina Raita

Marika Rahtu

Martha Lucia Gomez

Michele Cunningham

Michele Ferguson

Michelle Lupton

Michelle Williams

Monica Maier

Niki G.

Nina-Marie Trapani

Rubeena Naz

Shelly Kurth

Taunya Butler

Thordis Dogg
Vera Yates
 

VersaMark Ink Pad

Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Peacock Feathers

Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Shabby Shutters

WPlus9 Design Studio Clear Stamps, Amaryllis

WPlus9 Design Studio Dies, Flower Doodles

Ranger Embossing Powder, White

Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Festive Berries

Ranger Distress Ink Pad, Spiced Marmalade

Doodlebug Sprinkles, Beetle Black Dot

*Affiliate links used

Giveaway Winner Announced

 

Congratulations Kristie!!

You have been randomly selected to win this

WPlus9 Ink Splat stamp set!

 

 

Please email me at

kandr_designs @ yahoo . com

so that I can get that set in the mail to you ASAP!

 

Thanks so much to everyone that left such kind comments!

 

12 Kits Of Occasions {August 2014} + GIVEAWAY

 

Hello and welcome to the August 2014 12 Kits Of Occasions project share.

This month is my turn to host and the theme is BIRTHDAY!

I put together a bright, fun kit focused on pattern, shape, and color. 

I included die cuts that I turn to when making birthday cards: flowers, balloons, numbers, hearts.....

I also purchased 12 Ink Splat stamp sets, one for each group member and one for YOU!
I also chose a Guest Designer for this month,
Alanna from Alanna's Spot In The World. 
Make sure to stop by and see what she has made with the kit!

Here are my projects:

 

 

 

 

GIVEAWAY

Leave a comment on this blog post for a chance to win

this WPlus9 stamp set, Ink Splats.

Leave your comment by midnight EST on September 2, 2014 and I will choose one comment at random to win this set.  Open internationally!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Good luck!

 

Check out the 12 Kits Blog to see what everyone else has done with their kits. Check out a complete list of kit contents {here} make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom.

  

Renee

Kelly

Jessica

Jeanne

Kim

Joyce

Tracey

Marybeth

Sharron

Cathy

Paper Smooches: Anything Goes



WPlus9 August 2014 Release {Day 2} + GIVEAWAY

WPlus9 August 2014 Release

 

Welcome back for Day 2 of the WPlus9 August 2014 Release.

If you haven't already stop by the WPlus9 Design Blog to see images of the entire release.

Leave a comment while you're there to enter her giveaway.

Now that you've seen it all, what's your favorite?

 

Today I have a set to share {and GIVEAWAY!!} that is so unique;

 I loved it from the minute I saw it!  Immediately I thought of my friend, Jackie!

 

WPlus9 Supplies

Stamps: Lucky Stars {available 8/5/14}// Ink: PURECOLOR Dye Ink Refills Bloomsberry, Sweet Nectar, Wild Honey, Mojito, Ocean Drive, Lake House //Cardstock: White, Black

 

This first card uses the same technique I shared yesterday using PURECOLOR Dye Ink Refills and a stencil.  Seems sweet and innocent enough, right?

 

 

But when you look a little closer you will see what I mean.

The sentiments are so funny and perfect for making cards for your best friends!

 

 

Lucky Stars

Available 8/5/14

$14 USD

 

 

My friend, Jackie and I text each other quite often.

I thought it would be fun to create a card featuring text messages

back and forth between us for her upcoming birthday.

 

Kara: "I Can Always Count On You..."

Kara: "Especially When I Need An Alibi"

Kara: "We're A Special Kind Of Crazy"

Jackie: "SERIOUSLY!"

 

She would agree! Lol!

 

 

Since the theme is stars I created my starry sky using the

pastel marbling technique that I have shared several times before.

{check it out here in case you missed it}

WPlus9 Supplies

Stamps: Lucky Stars {available 8/5/14} // Dies: Conversation Bubbles //Cardstock: White, Black, Ballet Slippers, Sweet Gelato

 

I hope you have enjoyed this set as much as I have.

Dawn has been kind enough to allow me to host a GIVEAWAY on my blog!

She is offering up one Lucky Stars set to one of you.

All you have to do is leave a comment here on this post by midnight on August 4, 2014 and I will randomly choose one winner and pass your information on to Dawn so she can get the set out to you.

Good Luck! 

 

Want to see more? 

Dawn is also featuring this set today on the WPlus9 Design Blog

Maureen has a peek at Flora & Fauna 2 and a GIVEAWAY.

 

 

Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes

 

CAS-ology: Rainbow

Seize The Cupcake {July Kit Revisited}

 

Thank you so much to your kind congratulations and excitement over the changes we have been making to our 12 Kits project.  I'm so excited that one of you will win some great supplies too!

You still have time to enter the giveaway and the prize is pretty great!

                   

 

Make sure you follow this link and leave a comment on this post to be entered.

The contest closes on August 7, 2013 at 11:59 PM EDT.

 

 

 

In the meantime, I haven't been able to put this kit down!

I have a bonus project for you on the 12 Kits blog using the July kit.

Come check it out!

 

 

100 Weeks of Inspiration Challenge Winner

 

Thanks so much to all of you who played along with my 100 Weeks of Inspiration Challenge!

Before I announce the winner of the $10 gift certificate I have one more FIF inspired card.  This one was inspired by a scrapbook page that Pearl made.

 

Without further ado.......

The winner is.................................

{I had Ryan choose}

 

Jill!!

See Jill's beautiful project here. 

 

Jill, please email me and let me know what your favorite stamp company is.

 kandr_designs at yahoo dot com

 

 

Check out all of the other beautiful entries into the challenge.

Have a great weekend!

 

Michelle

Leigh

Elena

Lynn

Joyce

Heather

Arlene

Vicki

Kristie

Anya

 

Cardstock: PTI Soft Stone, Melon Berry
Stamps: ME Trifecta
Ink: PTI Melon Berry, Summer Sunrise, Sweet Blush
Dies: PTI Seeing Stars
Other: Corner Rounder Punch