World Card Making Day Blog Hop!!!

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World Card Making Day Blog Hop!

 

 

Hello!!  Glad you found time today to hop along on the Crafter's Companion WCMD Blog Hop! 

 

 



I made this fun card to share using my Frou Frou EZMount™ Stamp Set - Shoppe.  I stamped out the images with Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto a sheet of Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock.  And then I colored them with my Spectrum Noir Markers in  Dogs - DR5, BG1, BG2, BG3, Girl - FS1, FS4, BG1, BG2, BG3, BF6, BG10, DR5, DR6, PP2, CG2, IG1, Sentiment - IG1.

 

 



I embossed a sheet of 6" x 6" Printable Snow White Cardstock using my 6" X 6" Embossalicious Embossing Folder - Gun Metal.  Then I pulled out a scalloped edge die and cut out the center of the embossed sheet. I added some pattern paper and washi tape to the base of the card and then centered the die cut and embossed sheet over them.  I adhered it to the card with double sided adhesive squares to give extra dimension.

 

Now for some good news...

 

Crafter's Companion has got a fun contest for you, and an exclusive coupon: today only (Saturday, 5th October 2013) use the coupon WCMDFB to receive $10 off a $30 order! This is a crafter's holiday... so why not treat yourself to something from your wish list? Visit our website today!
Several of our designers have created cards to share with you, to share some crafty inspiration! Hop over to the Crafter's Companion Blog and see the list of participating designers then hop around to see what they've been working on, then head back to the Crafter's Companion Blog and link up your own projects for a chance to WIN a stamp set of your choice from Crafter's Companion!

How do you win a stamp set? It's easy! Just share as many projects as you like (please make sure you have used at least one Crafter's Companion US product on each entry), created to celebrate World Card Making day (which means they have to be NEW, and posted today or after) and link them on the Crafter's Companion Blog! That's it! You have until Tuesday 9th October to add your link - they will pick one winner and post the announcement on Wednesday 10th October.

 

But wait....that isn't all the good news...

 

If you follow my blog and leave a comment, your name with be thrown in the hat to win four Memento Dye Ink pads - Rhubarb Stalk, Northern Pine, Dandelion and Rose Bud from ME! 

 

 



Same rules apply - you have until October 9th to comment and my winner will be announced on Wednesday, October 10th here on my blog.  (my giveaway is open to everyone)

 

Thanks for hopping along today.  Now hop on over to Denise's Blog to continue the hop.  (Or head to the Crafter's Companion Blog)

 

Have fun today!!  Until next time...happy scrapping!

 

Stacy

Crafter's Companion September Embossing Challenge

Have you entered the Crafter's Companion Embossing Challenge this month?  There is a fantastic prize of a $30 voucher to the Crafter's Companion online store and there is the opportunity to be their Guest Designer for the rest of the year!!  A position which includes some yummy goodies.  SO if you haven't already joined in the challenge you better hurry up!!  Here is what they have to say on the Crafter's Companion challenge site:

"Have you always wanted to be part of our team?  This month we’re doing something a little special, and our design team will be choosing TWO lucky people to be our Challenge Team guest for October, November, and December!  You will receive a package of goodies from either Crafter’s Companion UK or Crafter’s Companion USA (we will be choosing one person from the UK/Europe, and one from the USA) and have your work showcased here on our blog for three months (you will make one card per month)."

 



Here is a card to inspire you.  I made this beauty with my 6" X 6" Embossalicious Embossing Folder - Gun Metal.  (Yes I'm still an embossing diva!! ha)  I used it to emboss this teal green cardstock and then sanded it lightly to help the pattern show up better.

 



I stamped out the hibiscus from the Sheena's Floral Fantasy EZMount Stamp Set - Wild Rose & Hibiscus with Memento ink in Tuxedo Black and then colored it with my Spectrum Noir markers in  PP2, PP4, PP5, LG1, LG4, LG5, GB1, and GB3.  I just love the soft colors and bling on this card!

Thanks for visiting here today.  Now rush to your scrappy area and get busy making your challenge project!!  ha

Until next time...happy scrapping!

Stacy

A Life Full of Giggles.

Okay ladies, it is that time again that I ask you to look at my layout and if you like it to go vote for me in the Colorful Creations - So You Think You Can Scrap challenge today.  We are down to the last 4 ladies.  Two will be eliminated after voting ends on Thursday.  And then it will be the FINAL week! 

 

I started with some new papers I purchased last week at my LSS from MME - Find Your Wings and Fly collection.  I pulled out one of my new 6" X 6" Embossalicious Embossing Folder - Gun Metal and embossed the paper to mat my photo.  I love the extra texture it gives to my layout. 

 

 



These embossing folders are great. They are made of a nice thick plastic and are hinged by two 1 inch pieces of plastic.  This leaves a nice 4 inch opening where you can  run longer pieces of paper through and emboss your own borders or tags.  Another thing I really like is that you can rotate them and have the design going whichever way you like on your paper.  They easily work in most embossing machines.  I've used them in a Cuttlebug, a Big Shot and in my eBosser with fabulous results.  They all produce deep clean impressions without any tearing. (If you run into a tear issue with thicker or coarse card stock you can lightly mist your paper with water and then emboss it.  Your design should now turn out perfectly.

 

Splitcoaststampers has done a product focus on the Embossalicious Embossing Folders.  You should go check it out and see what they have to say about these awesome folders!

 

 



I layered papers under the photo for my matting and then I used a doily that I made with my Martha Stewart Circle punch.  You can tell from my previous layouts that I'm obsessing over this Circle punch because there is a doily in pretty much every layout! lol

 

I would love to make it to the final week of the So You Think You Can Scrap challenge so if you have the chance (and if you like my layout).  Please vote.

 

Until next time...happy scrapping!

 

Stacy