Tuesday, June 28, 2016

SugarPea Designs - Celebrate

Good morning everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for an inspiration post on the SugarPea Designs Blog.



I used the new SugarCuts - Birthday Journal Card to make a quick and easy birthday card today.  I simply die cut the balloons, strings, and bow from cardstock and adhered them to some pretty paper from the It's A Celebration Paper Pad.  I added some sequins from the Sea Spray Sparkly Shaker Selection and my card was finished! 

Be sure to stop by the SugarPea Designs Blog for more inspiration from the DT.  

Thanks so much for stopping by.


Hugs, Anita

Friday, June 24, 2016

SugarPea Designs - June Sweet Peeks Day 5

Good morning and welcome to Day 5 of the SugarPea Designs June Product Release.


Today we're sharing peeks of the Gift Greetings stamp set and the SugarCut - Gift Card Holder die.   This is such a perfect duo for making quick and easy cards or gift card holders!  I used the SugarCuts - Zig Zag Stitched Rectangles to die cut the soft pink pp and then simply adhered the gift card holder onto the card.  I added a little bow that I die cut using the SugarCut - Birthday Journal Card die, and a few pearls.


Here's a peek at the new June products I used today:

 



The entire June Product Release will be available for purchase this Friday, June 24th at 6PM EST in the SugarPea Designs Store.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Be sure to join us tomorrow for more peeks!

Hugs, Anita


Your Next Stamp - Sketch and Color Challenge #42

Happy Friday everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for our new Sketch and Color Challenge over on the Your Next Stamp Blog.


I used the adorable Mini Snorkel Fun Fishy stamp.  I colored the fish with copics and then diecut him using the coordinating die.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die to cut the green pattern paper and a watercolor panel.  I used distress inks to make the watery background.  I cut a piece of vellum with the Scallop Edge Die and then used white embossing powder to add a sentiment from the Keepin' It Reel stamp set.  I added some Glossy Accents to the goggles and then added a few sparkly gumdrops to finish my card. 




To enter the challenge you need to follow the sketch and/or the inspiration photo.  Be sure to stop by the Your Next Stamp Blog to read the challenge details and to see the fabulous projects by the rest of the DT!

On a sad note, this is my last post for Your Next Stamp.  I'm stepping down from the design team so I can spend more time with my family this summer.  I want to thank Karen for having me on her team for the last couple of years.  Karen (and the rest of the team) are amazing and I've enjoyed this team so much! 

Thank you so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Hugs, Anita

Thursday, June 23, 2016

SugarPea Designs - June Sweet Peeks Day 4

Good morning and welcome to Day 2 of the SugarPea Designs June Product Release.


I used the SugarCuts - Zig Zag Stitched Rectangle to cut one of the pretty papers from the It's A Celebration Paper Pad.  Then I used the SugarCut - Birthday Journal Card die to cut the scalloped white panel, the balloons, and the little bow.  I watercolored the balloons with distress inks and used foam dots to adhere them to the card front.  I used the HB2U set to stamp the sentiment and then die cut it using the SugarCuts - Zig Zag Stitched Circles die.


Here's a peek at the new June products I used today:
 



The entire June Product Release will be available for purchase this Friday, June 24th at 6PM EST in the SugarPea Designs Store.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Be sure to join us tomorrow for more peeks!

Hugs, Anita

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

SugarPea Designs - June Sweet Peeks Day 3

Good morning and welcome to Day 3 of the SugarPea Designs June Product Release.



 
Today we're giving you a peek at the adorable Smitten Kitten stamp set.  These kitties are so cute and of course the sentiments are just the sweetest!  Once again I used one of the pretty papers from the It's A Celebration Paper Pad.  Have I mentioned how much I love the colors and patterns in this pad lol?  I colored the kitten and her bed with copies and then die cut them using the coordinating SugarCut - Smitten Kitten die.  I used the SugarCut - Zig Zag Stitched Circle die and adhered the kitty with foam dots.  I cut the banner with the SugarCut - Party Banner Duo die and stamped the sentiment on a banner I die cut using the SugarCut - Stitched Flags die.
 
 
Here's a peek at the June products I used today:
 
 
 
 
The entire June Product Release will be available for purchase this Friday, June 24th at 6PM EST in the SugarPea Designs Store.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Be sure to join us tomorrow for more peeks!

Hugs, Anita

Your Next Stamp - June Feature Day

Good morning!  Today is Feature Day over on the Your Next Stamp Blog, which means that the team is sharing new samples featuring the YNS products.  Our theme this month is "summer" with yellow being our primary color.


I used the cute birds and birdbath from the Word Critters Collection - Gardening Birds stamps to create my card.  I started by using the Stitched Rectangle Die Set to cut my pattern paper, white cardstock, and green cardstock.  Then I cut the landscape with the Forest Friends Scene Die.  I colored the images with copics and diecut them with the Word Critters Collection - Gardening Birds Die set.  The sentiment is from the from Word Critters Collection - Spring Birds stamp set.  Lastly, I added a few of the Magical Pastel Sparkly Gumdrops to finish my card. 





Stop by the Your Next Stamp Blog to see what the rest of the DT is sharing today.  If you leave a comment on the YNS Blog you may be the lucky winner of a stamp set of your choice!

Thank you for stopping by.


Hugs, Anita

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

SugarPea Designs - June Sweet Peeks Day 2

Good morning and welcome to Day 2 of the SugarPea Designs June Product Release.



I used one of the pretty papers from the It's A Celebration Paper Pad - love the colors in this pad!  Then I used the SugarCut - Summer Scoop die to cut the ice cream and cherry.  I used the Summer Scoops stamp set to stamp the colors on the ice cream and also the sentiment.  I added some Glossy Accents to the cherry for lots of shine.  Another quick and easy card to send to a friend "just because"!



Here's a peek at the new June products I used today:


 



The entire June Product Release will be available for purchase this Friday, June 24th at 6PM EST in the SugarPea Designs Store.

Thank you so much for stopping by.  Be sure to join us tomorrow for more peeks!

Hugs, Anita

Monday, June 20, 2016

SugarPea Designs - June Sweet Peeks Day 1


Good morning and welcome to Day 1 of the SugarPea Designs June Product Release.  


I started my card by using one of the pretty papers from the It's A Celebration Paper Pad.  Then I used the SugarCuts - Celebrate die with bright pink cardstock to cut the celebrate sentiment.  I stamped a sentiment from the Celebrate All The Things clear stamp set onto a tag that I cut using the banner from SugarCuts - Gift Tag die and embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder.  I added some sequins from the Sea Spray Sparkly Shaker Selection for some sparkle and my card was done!  So perfect when you need to whip up a quick and easy card! 


Here's a peek at the new June products I used today:


 


 
Would you like to win the new Celebrate All The Things stamp set?  Just leave a comment on the SugarPea Designs Blog - you have all week to comment.  Winners during the June Product Release will be announced on Sunday, June 26th. 

Our team has some amazing projects to inspire you.  You can visit each of the designers blogs for details on their projects.  Be sure to leave a comment on each blog for an extra entry to win today's prize! 


Anita Madden  (You're Here)
 
The entire June Product Release will be available for purchase this Friday, June 24th at 6PM EST in the SugarPea Designs Store.

Thank you for stopping by!  Be sure to join us tomorrow for more peeks!
 
Hugs, Anita

Sunday, June 19, 2016

Oceans Of Love

Good morning everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card that I made for The Greeting Farm.   



I love mermaids so I used the sweet Sealia to make a shaker card.  I colored her with copics and then fussy-cut her.  I cut a piece of watercolor paper and used distress inks to create a watery background.  I adhered Sealia to the watercolor paper and glued a few sequins on the background.  Then I placed a sheet of acetate over the watercolor panel and used silver washi tape to tape three sides of the acetate to the watercolor panel.  I added some sequins to the "pouch" that I created and then used washi tape to close the top of the pouch.  Then I simply adhered the shaker pouch to the front of my card.  This is a really quick and easy way to make a shaker card.

Copics Used:
Skin - E13, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20
Hair - E29, E27, E23, E21
Body - YR18, YR09, YR07, YR04, YR02
Shells - BG18, BG57, BG53, Y18, Y15, Y13, Y11, R14, R12, R11, R00

Distress Inks Used:
Peacock Feathers and Mermaid Lagoon

Are you signed up to receive The Greeting Farm newsletter?  If so, you may have already seen my card in their most recent "Here's A Tip" newsletter.  If you haven't signed up yet, be sure to do so.  Anyway, I thought I'd pop on here and share my card with those that may not have already seen it.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  The Greeting Farm - Sealia
Paper:  Neenah; watercolor paper
Other:  Copics, Distress Inks, Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen, Liquid Pearls, acetate, sequins, beads, washi tape     

Birthday Elephant

Good morning everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for the Camp Create Wonderful Watercolor challenge over on the My Favorite Things Blog.




I used this cute elephant and balloons from the BB Adorable Elephants stamp set.  I cut a panel of watercolor paper and then used some distress inks and water to create the inky background.  I stamped the elephant and balloons on watercolor paper and then used distress inks to color them.  I diecut them using the coordinating Die-namics BB Adorable Elephants.  I diecut the sentiment with the Die-namics Fishtail Flags Layers STAX.  I adhered the elephant, balloons, and sentiments using foam dots for some dimension.  Then I added a few sequins to give my card some sparkle. 

Yay!!!  I earned the Wonderful Watercolor badge! 


Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  My Favorite Things - BB Adorable Elephants
Paper:  Watercolor
Other:  Distress Inks, MFT Die-namics BB Adorable Elephants, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flags Layers STAX, WOW white embossing powder, sequins



Saturday, June 18, 2016

I Like You Beary Much

Good morning everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for the Camp Create's Delightful Die Cutting over on the My Favorite Things Blog.


I used the adorable bear and trees from the Forest Friends stamp set.  I colored the bear and trees with copics and then die cut them using the coordinating Die-namics Forest Friends.  I used the Die-namics Wonky Stitched Rectangle STAX to cut my card front and then used the Die-namics Stitched Circle STAX die to cut the opening.  I sponged some blue ink on my card and then I used the Die-namics Fresh Cut Grass to die cut the grass.  I adhered the front panel to my card using foam tape and then adhered the cute bear in the opening.  I used the Die-namics Fishtail Flags Layers STAX to die cut the sentiment and then finished my card by adhering the trees and sentiment to the front of the card. 


I earned the Delightful Die Cutting badge!  I hope to find some time to play along and earn some more of the badges over the next few days.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Hugs, Anita

Stamp:  My Favorite Things - Forest Friends
Paper:  Neenah
Other:  Copics, black glaze pen, MFT Die-namics:  Forest Friends, Wonky Stitched Rectangle STAX, Stitched Circle STAX, Fresh Cut Grass, Fishtail Flags Layers STAX
 

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Your Next Stamp

Good morning everyone!  Today I'm sharing a card I made for our Summer Fun Series over on the Your Next Stamp Blog.



I used the Vacation Phoebe stamp set for my card.  I colored the sweet little Phoebe and her passport with copics and then diecut them using the coordinating dies.  I used the Stitched Rectangle Die to cut a white cardstock panel for the front of my card.  Then I used the Circles with Stitching and Piercing Marks Die to cut a piece of watercolor paper.  I used distress inks to color the circle and then flicked on some water to create some lighter spots in the ink.  Once dry, I stamped the Island Silhouette onto the watercolor paper.  I used the Fancy Aloha die to add the sentiment.  Lastly, I added a few sparkly gumdrops to finish my card.  

Be sure to stop by the Your Next Stamp Blog to see some more Summer Fun projects by the DT!






Thank you so much for stopping by!

Hugs, Anita

Stamps:  Your Next Stamp - Vacation Phoebe and Island Silhouette
Paper:  Neenah; Watercolor
Other:  Copics, Distress inks, YNS Vacation Phoebe Dies, YNS Stitched Rectangle Dies, YNS Circles with Stitching and Piercing Marks Dies, YNS Fancy Aloha Die, YNS sparkly gumdrops