Tag: TGIFchallenge

This Little Piggy Found Zen

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This little piggy is happy it’s Friday!

Today’s card was inspired by #tgifc113 and the fact that the “This Little Piggy” stamp set was sitting on my desk, begging to be used today.
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So if you’ve never tried the Bokeh technique, I’ll show you how I did this one (there are a few different techniques, but this one is the easiest for me). I started with a piece of Pool Party card stock and sponged Pool Party, Tempting Turquoise, Bermuda Bay and Island Indigo in circular motions on the top. It won’t look pretty at this point. Never fear~ It gets better!

Next I took a Window Sheet and punched different sizes of circles in it. You could also use the circle framelit dies and your big shot. Lay this over the top of your dried, sponged card and apply plenty of Whisper White Ink with a sponge dauber. Remember to make some of the circles go off the edge of your paper!

 

I like to find a circle stamp (or two) in some of my other stamp sets to add a few stamped circles after the sponging too. This little circle was pulled from the “Sweet Home” set, but any will work. IMG_4593 Next I stamped the happy pig on top using Night of Navy ink and also stamped it on Powder Pink card stock to cut out. I don’t mind a little fussy cutting to make this cute guy really pop off the card. FullSizeRender 7

The flower was stamped/cut out from Daffodil Delight and as I wanted to keep it clean and simple today, I simply added a few of the new Glitter Enamel Dots in keeping with the Bokeh theme:

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Ready to try your hand at the Bokeh technique? Thanks for shopping for the supplies in my Stampin’ Store!  Remember to use my host code (posted in the right column) if you are ordering less than $150 as I draw a name for a free gift each month from friends who use the code. If you order over $150, you get to choose Stampin’ Rewards with your order!

Wood Words and TGIF Sketch

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It’s a lovely day to send a card! This one is going to my friend Isabel who placed an order on my website (and ordered this stamp set):

It was inspired by the #TGIFC111 sketch:

Order the supplies to create your own and I’ll send you a thank you card as well! Just click on the products:
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Wood Words Clear-Mount Bundle

$46.75

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack

$10.00

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.00

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50

Whisper White Uninked Craft Stampin’ Pad & Refill

$9.50

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

$5.00

Heat Tool

$30.00

Big Shot

$110.00

Night Of Navy 1/2" Gingham Ribbon

$7.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00


Make time to send a card to a friend today!

The Cherry to My Sundae

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Is it Ice Cream season yet? Mother Nature can’t make up her mind in Utah this week, but Cool Treats are always in season when paper crafting:

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Get this Cool Treats Bundle for 10% off when you order it before May 31st! 

I followed the sketch from TGIF Challenge #108 for this card…it’s sweet and simple:

 

Product List

Cool Treats Photopolymer Stamp Set

$27.00
Frozen Treats Framelits Dies

$27.00
Tasty Treats Specialty Designer Series Paper

$13.00
Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

$8.00
Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$8.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

$9.00
Silver Foil Sheets

$4.00
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

$6.50
Big Shot

$110.00
Stampin' Dimensionals

$4.00
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive

$7.00

Falling For You: Love and Valentines Day

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Ready for Valentines Day? Here’s a little inspiration to get you going:

This worked so well with the TGIF Sketch Challenge this week:

Perhaps you don’t have one special person yet: Don’t fret! This could also be a wedding or anniversary card, just by switching out the greeting (also included in the stamp set) and it’s fun that there are matching sentiments for each greeting to put on the inside (or as a “tag line” under the flourishing font of the main greeting). 
Product List
Falling For You Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Very Vanilla 8-1/2

Tip Top Taupe 8-1/2

Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad

Soft Sky 8-1/2

Lace Doilies

Blushing Bride Glimmer Paper

Very Vanilla 1/4

Falling Petals Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

Sweetheart Punch

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Ready to create some unique decor for Valentine’s Day? Come to my Valentine Sampler Class on January 31st! 

Autumn Consolation

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When I don’t know what to say at the loss of a loved one, I can at least create a beautiful card to convey the feelings of sympathy…
This is for a sweet sister that I serve with in the Payson L.D.S. Temple who lost her mother yesterday and it started with the TGIF sketch this morning:

The copper embossing over the copper foil is so elegant and autumnal! It feels good to create something to express love and support for a friend and I’m grateful I had the time to make it today. 
Product List
Moroccan Designer Series Paper

Vintage Leaves Photopolymer Bundle

Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set

Copper Foil Sheets

Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder

Versamark Pad

Dapper Denim 8-1/2

Cajun Craze 8-1/2

Very Vanilla 8-1/2

Big Shot

Heat Tool

Watermelon Banner: Sweet Summer Stamping

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Summer is slowing down, but the produce is perfect! We are swimming in peaches and apricots and I’ve enjoyed some delectable watermelon, too…and it’s a fruit, so completely guilt-free.

I was inspired by my friend Jeanna’s Summer & Sunshine framed art on her blog a few weeks ago and thus, when the TGIF “CASE your Fave” challenge came up, her craftiness was the first thing I thought of. And I love banners, so this was the brain-child that resulted:

They are super simple to create and I did a Facebook Live video to demonstrate how:
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Did you know I am LIVE on FB almost every Monday at 12:30 PM (MST)? I would love to have you join me in real time, so come on over and like my Creative Juice page!

To order supplies to create this project, visit my Stampin’ Store and use the hostess code in the right column to get a hand-crafted Thank You from me.

You Light Up My Life

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Wanted an opportunity to create a card with the new Pun Intended Hostess set from the 2016-17 Catalog, so the TGIF Challenge seemed like a perfect chance to get my fingers inky!

Here’s the sketch challenge:

And my take on it:
It’s a delightfully whimsical stamp set and these lightbulbs just made me smile as I was creating! The only way to get your hands on it is to host a party and did you know I also do virtual parties on Facebook? You don’t have to clean your house or make a treat…just sit in your comfy clothes and party with friends for 30 minutes! It’s as easy as it sounds so email me today to set a time!
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Birthday Card: Challenge Accepted

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Couldn’t resist the TGIF challenge this week because I have a LOT of fabulous “It’s My Party” Designer Series Paper that needs to be used up and what better way than to color block?
Here is the card (demonstrated live on my FB page during Lunch with Loni today):

 And a birthday card (just like a lady) needs a little bling, so of course I used the gold glimmer paper for the numbers!

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DID YOU KNOW? I am live on FB each Monday at lunchtime (12:30 MST) sharing crafty stuff with you like this card? And you can also find me on Periscope a few times each week (working on making a set time there, too).

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Thankful Fall Wreath Card

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Glad I had a moment to stamp today because the challenges at TGIF and Friday Mashup were a perfect pairing:

Though I’m not blogging as much, I’m sharing DAILY on my Facebook page Creative Juice by Loni and often on Instagram!  Support a small business by ordering your crafting supplies (including those used for this card) from my Stampin’ Store 🙂
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A Gift Bag for the New Mr. & Mrs.

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Is your refrigerator covered with wedding invitations like mine? 
You need to make a few of these to have on hand: Just drop in a gift and go! 

I’m kind of in love with the new Mint Macaron In-Color for 2015-2016: It’s so elegant! Paired with the new Tip-Top Taupe (another new In-Color) it’s a perfect marriage of color (pun intended). The gorgeous Dotted Lace trim comes in all 5 of the new hues, too. I picked up the handled-bag at the dollar store, but everything else can be found in my online store.

And if you don’t have the Bow Builder Punch, order it immediately. Seriously.

Serendipity that this coincides with the #TGIFC08 challenge and co-ordinates with their colors, too:

Thanks for checking in and wishing you wonderful weddings!

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