Sunday, September 18, 2016

Birthday September Sundays

This Week's Birthday Card


Simon Says Stamp Sequins
Simon Says Stamp, It's No Secret stamp set
My Favorite Things Zig Zag stitched rectangle dies
Present from tape roll in the 2016 Simon Says Stamp Card Kit
Simon Says Stamp Stitched Banner dies
Pattern Papers from scraps



Enjoy the rest of your day.
:) Janis
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Saturday, September 17, 2016

Guest Designer at Sketch Saturday #430

Happy Saturday, everyone! I'm really excited because I get to Guest Design for Sketch Saturday ALL MONTH!  You know how much I love me some card sketches! It's such an honor to be able to Guest Design there.

Sketch Saturday #430



My Design Team Project



Sketch Saturday #430
Cricut die cut from Woodland Whimsy Animals cartridge
Image adhered with foam tape
DCWV Violet Leaf stack
Purple Sequins
Simon Says Stamp Uplifting Thoughts



Hope you'll come link up at Sketch Saturday.
Enjoy the rest of your day.
:) Janis
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Friday, September 16, 2016

Ch# 138 All Tags

Happy Friday, everyone!
Today starts a brand new challenge theme at my PDE Linky Party blog!
(Pause Dream Enjoy ... PDE Linky Party.... Get it?)

PDE Linky Party Theme

Ch# 138 All Tags






My PDE Linky Party Project



Sil ID# 50940 Set of 4 Tags
I created an internal offset in the Silhouette software
Image adhered with foam tape
Jaded Blossom, Let's Talk Turkey stamp set
Echo Park, The Story of Fall 6x6 paper pad
Gold Sequins



Click here to link up
:) Janis
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Thursday, September 15, 2016

Close To My Heart Cricut Flower Market Baby Scrapbook Layout

Hi, everyone!
Have you guys checked out the new
Close To My Heart Cricut Flower Market Cartridge?
There are lots of flowers, but there are also lots of other easy die cuts too!
Check out the official CTMH video below showcasing a baby scrapbook layout and coordinating card using Key 10 on the Cricut Flower Market Cartridge.




We are expecting our third grandbaby sometime around end of October / beginning of November. This will be our third grandson! After watching the CTMH video above, I decided to create a layout for the newest little guy.


CTMH Cricut Flower Market Cartridge
"Hello Darling" stamp from the Flower Market Cartridge Bundle
Sapphire cardstock and ink
CTMH Cricut Art Philosophy for the tab above the photo
Pattern papers & cardboard element from CTMH Magical Workshop Kit (retired)
CTMH retired stamp set for dots stamp
Heart punch



Thank you so much for stopping by to visit with me!

Submitted
Unicorn Ch - happy birth day
Crafty Girls - anything goes


Enjoy the rest of your day.
:) Janis

Craftaholics R Us Ch# 1 - Boy Birthday Cards

Craftaholics R Us 

Ch# 1 Boy Birthday Cards


My Design Team Project




Precolored Digi Image from Stinkin Cute at Silhouette Store
Image adhered with foam tape
Echo Park, All About A Boy 6x6 paper pad
Simon Says Stamp, It's No Secret stamp set
Linen Thread


:) Janis
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Paper Play Sketches Ch# 15

Hi, everyone!  Today starts a brand new sketch challenge at Paper Play Sketches!

Paper Play Sketches Ch# 15 




My Design Team Project



Cricut Teddy Bear Parade catridge
DCWV The Guy Stack
foam tape to adhered image

My Xyron makes everything so easy!



 


Be sure to come by and submit your project

:) Janis
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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Miss Kate Cuttables Monthly Challenge - September

Hi, everyone!

It's time for the next challenge over at Miss Kate Cuttables. 
There is a new MKC challenge each month over in the Facebook group. 
The challenge will run from the 2nd Tuesday through the 4th Tuesday of each month. Winners will be announce, in the group, Friday of challenge end week.

September's Challenge

Travel



The only requirements for the challenge is to follow the theme of the month and use a Miss Kate Cuttables' file in your creation, including any / all freebies you have.

Miss Kate Cuttables Files Used

My Project




In the Silhouette Software, I welded 2 copies of the stamp base together to create a top folding card.  The Miss Kate Cuttables cut files layered effortlessly, and I think this scene turned out fabulous. I copied the blue background on the front adding it again on the inside. I also used the title phrase, Tropical Paradise, on the inside after cutting it out and layering the pieces. There is still plenty of room to write a short message to the recipient on the inside. 

Head on over to the Facebook Group to join in on the challenge!!
Enjoy the rest of your day.



Sunny Day Ch# 14 Always Anything Goes

Sunny Day Crafting 

Ch# 14 Always Anything Goes


My Design Team Project



Cricut Cartridge Woodland Whimsy Animals
Image adhered with foam tape
Simon Says Stamp Sparkle and Shine stamp set
My Creative Time Stitched Grass dies
My Creative Time Stitched Tab die 
Various Sequins
DCWV The Butterfly Garden Stack
Kraft card base

Love my card?
Find it in my Etsy shop.



I'd love you to play along with us!
Link up your project at Sunny Day Crafting
:) Janis
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Monday, September 12, 2016

Crisp, Cool Days of Autumn

Hi, everyone! I am loving this cool weather and the golden leaves covering the mountainsides and roads. Glorious!

I'm also looking to join another Design Team. If you know of a team that is looking to increase their team, please let me know. Thanks!

Today's Box Card

:) Janis
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Sunday, September 11, 2016

Back to School Series #6

Today's Back to School Card


DCWV Textured Card Base, Pastel Box of Cards & Envelopes
Sequins
Simon Says Stamp, Happy Days stamp set
This & That Graceful 12x12 Collection
&
Echo Park, A Boy's Life 12x12 Collection
&
Doodlebug Design, Back to School, 6x6 paper pad
My Favorite Things, Stitched Circle dies


Enjoy the rest of your day.
:) Janis
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Birthday September Sundays

Hi, everyone! For the Sundays in September, I'll be posting Birthday Cards!

Weekly Birthday Card


BoBunny #ForeverYoung 6x6 paper pad
My Creative Time Stitched Tab die
Simon Says Stamp Sequins



:) Janis
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Saturday, September 10, 2016

Guest Designer at Sketch Saturday #429

Happy Saturday, everyone! I'm really excited because I get to Guest Design for Sketch Saturday ALL MONTH!  You know how much I love me some card sketches! It's such an honor to be able to Guest Design there. Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp!! 

Sketch Saturday #429



My Design Team Project



I pulled out my Simon Says Stamp May 2016 Card Kit to create this card.


White card base
Beautiful Bright Pink, Green, Yellow, and Blue cardstock

Happy Days stamp set for clouds and sun
Images cut out with metal dies (not part of the kit)

Images adhered with foam tape
Cheeks colored in

Sequins adhered with tiny glue dots (I sprinkled some on the card and adhered them down where they landed)

Simon Says Stamp Uplifting Thoughts stamp set (not part of the kit)
Glitter pen to accent cloud and sun (not part of the kit)




Submitted


Little Scrap Pieces - show it off Saturday


Enjoy the rest of your day.
:) Janis
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Back to School Series #5

Today's Back to School Card


Kraft card base
Simon Says Stamp, Stitched banner dies
Linen Thread
Button
Jaded Blossom, Hello Hello stamp set
Echo Park, A Boy's Life 12x12 Collection


Submitted


Little Scrap Pieces - show it off Saturday



Enjoy the rest of your day.
:) Janis
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Friday, September 9, 2016

Back to School Series #4

Today's Back to School Card


Jaded Blossom, Hello Hello stamp set
This & That Graceful 12x12 Collection
&
Echo Park, A Boy's Life 12x12 Collection
Sequins



:) Janis
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Ch# 137 - All Cards

Happy Friday, everyone!
Today starts a brand new challenge at my PDE Linky Party blog!

PDE Linky Party Theme

Ch# 137 All Cards




My PDE Linky Party Project


Kraft Card Base
foam tape to adhere image
Echo Park The Story of Fall 6x6 paper pad
sequins
punched out sentiment
Jaded Blossom, Hello Hello stamp set




:) Janis
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Thursday, September 8, 2016

Back To School Series #3

Today's Back to School Card


Kraft Card Base
Red Sequins
Jaded Blossom, Happy Summer stamp set
Doodlebug Design, Back to School 6x6 pad


Enjoy the rest of your day.
:) Janis
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If You Give a Crafter a Cookie Ch#52

The new Challenge at If You Give a Crafter a Cookie is this cookie photo....



Our sponsor for this challenge... 


My Design Team Project



Sil ID# 65188 Folded Card for Teacher
DCWV My Sunshine Stack
CTMH & Kraft cardstock
Tim Holtz Walnut Stain distress ink around some edges
Foam tape to adhere pencils and writing paper to card
DL Art Yellow ribbon



Link up your projects inspired by the cookie photo at

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie!

:) Janis
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