DeNami Blog Hop: Bright Blossoms

You should be arriving here from Greta's Blog.  If not, start at the beginning of the hop by going to the DeNami Blog. 

I used the whimsical wreath stamp as my "Bright Blossom" for the hop.  I always try to use a stamp someone else might not use, so we can showcase LOTS of DeNami stamps!   The summer flower leaves set was stamped in green and colored in with a copic marker. I added some big buttons to the center and twine, that's it. Easy! 

Your next stop on the hop is to visit sweet Leah and her talented mom. 

Make sure you leave them both a comment, and one one every stop along the way. You have a chance to win!

DeNami Product Spotlight Blog Hop: Wavy Stem Trio

DeNami Product Spotlight: Wavy Stem Trio 

Remember, it's 10% for one week only!

The Wavy Stem Trio Stamps is super versatile.  Make sure you visit the DeNami Blog to see all of the ways the design team used it!  I topped my stems with some bright buttons.  Added the Hello Friend saying, perfect for any occasion.  Some pretty patterned paper and a strip of orange cardstock help ground the stems a bit.  Added some twine and corner rounded the top corner.  

Your Next Stop is to visit Emily Keaton.

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Emily Keaton
Lisa Elton
Pattie Goldman
Tammy Hobbs

DeNami April Blog Hop: Buttons and Bows

DeNami April Blog Hop: Buttons and Bows!

Two of my favorite things!
You should be arriving here from Rachel's Blog. If not, go to the DeNami Blog.

I was 100% Inspired by this card made by Lynn.  I stumbled across it on Pinterest and I couldn't imagine anything better to do with buttons and bows, so I totally CASED it!  Thanks Lynn for the gorgeous card!

I did my best to change it up a bit and make it my own, just barely.  I found a piece of patterned polka dot paper and embossed it using the Circle Interlock Embossing Folder.  I taped a piece of ribbon flat down the center. I strung buttons onto some twine using a dental floss threader - BEST WAY EVER!  Tied the floss in a knot on the back.  Tied the ribbon in a big bow and used ATG tape to stick it down.  Happy Birthday was stamped in Grey onto the cardstock base.  It was SO easy! 

Your next stop on the hop is LINDA.  Make sure to leave her a sweet comment and one on every step along the way - you have a chance to win a DeNami Gift Certificate.

DeNami Inspired by Kim

You can see Kim's original card and post here.  It's a fun one! 

I chose to change up the stamps and keep most of the remainder of the card similar.  I used the Hoppy birthday frog stamp.    I added a piece of bakers twine and pink button around the white cardstock.  Yellow dotted paper behind the white cardstock ontop of the chevron card.  I colored the image in with copics and added sequins. Quick and simple!   Make sure to visit the DeNami blog for all of the great cards by the design team.  AND link up your DeNami cards - you may be chosen next for "Inspired By"

10 Minute Crash Dash #29

Paulina at Pretty Pink Posh has totally revamped her blog  - its FAB!  I can't wait to see what she has planned for her new store!  She has a fun new Challenge - to use buttons on a project and keep it under 10 minutes. I found a few extra minutes to play along today.  

I wanted to use buttons on this card, but the more I messed with it the more I hated the multiple buttons. SO, this card has 1 single lonely button.  I stamped Holiday Cheer in versamark and embossed in white powder.  I stamped the leaves and cut them out as fast as I could and put foam tape behind them.   I was able to place them where I wanted quickly and changed my mind a few times on where they looked best.  This card looks so simple, but I think it is one of the more time consuming ones I've made for the craft dash.  I finished this card is 9 minutes and 10 seconds.  

DeNami ELEGANT Sneak Peek

It's an exciting time! Sneak Peek Time at DeNami! 

Hopefully you are following along with all of the fun at the DeNami Blog.

My 1st card showcases the gorgeous peacock feathers! Aren't they stunning? I stamped them using a black memento ink and colored with copics. I went back over them with a quickie glue pen and some extra fine glitter to give them some shine.  Thank you stamped in black onto a white cardstock strip.  I tried to make a perfect line with my marker, it was a near fail, but I'm going with it anyway.

The next two Christmas cards actually use the exact same stamp, I just used it differently to show how versatile it is.  The most common way is to stamp the entire image onto white cardstock like I did below.  The above card just uses the floral image and I left off the sentiment.  I was able to mask a different Merry Christmas stamp and stamped it in red onto the white cardstock.  Added some twine and rhinestones.  

How pretty are the new solid leaf images? They are BIG CLING images and stamp out so beautifully.  I chose to stamp them in fall colors and added a thinking of you sentiment. This could easily be used as a Thanksgiving or fall card if you choose.  The sentiment fits perfectly into the new Elegant Word Plate -- another one of my favorites!

I know, I always say that I love the new stamps, but I REALLY do love the new DeNami stamps this season.  Anyone have a favorite?  They are all so pretty and what a versatile and unique collection! Chickies, leaves, Christmas, Elegant, florals!!

DeNami Product Spotlight: Easter Blessings

DeNami Product Spotlight: Easter Blessings.

This stamp is on sale for one week only - 10% off!

Visit the DeNami Blog to see all of the pretty Easter cards.

I wanted to showcase the pretty Easter Blessings sentiment off. So I chose to leave the bunnies and eggs of of this card.  I framed it with the elegant square frame.  Added a few coordination buttons, and a few stamps, EASY! 

Supplies: Cardstock- Aquamarine, Lavender, Petal Pink and White.

Ink: Jade Brillance, Spring Pansy,  Pixie Dust Versamagic,

Stamps: Easter Blessings, Elegant Square Frame, berry wreath,  garden accents.

DeNami Beautiful BUTTONS blog hop

Welcome to the DeNami Beautiful Buttons Blog Hop.  You should be arriving from Andrea's blog, if not you can start from the beginning of the hop at the DeNami Blog.
This theme was so easy, since I love to use buttons.  I wanted to do something super creative, but failed at numerous attempts....so I took the easy way out and added some buttons to the centers of the DeNami Daisy Stamp.  Not too original by any means, but this is one of my favorite ways to use buttons.  I even tried to not use purple on this card, but somehow it happened, I seem to be in a purple rut! 
Your next stop on the hop is Michele at Studio MSG.... my fellow DeNami DT Girl.  Make sure to leave Michele an awesome comment, she is one of the sweetest commenters out in blog land.   Actually, leave a comment on every blog along the hop --- you have the chance to win a $20 Gift Certificate to DeNami Designs!!! 
Supplies:
Stamps: Polka Dot Background, Large Daisy
Cardstock: Lavender, Celery, Charcoal.
Ink: Versafine Smokey Grey
Misc: 5/8 Amethyst Ribbon, Buttons, Twinery Twine, copic marker

DeNami Color Challenge #3- Laurie

DeNami Color Challenge #3 - by Laurie.  This color challenge was a tough one for me.  For some reason I just have a hard time putting red and pink together.  I think my card finally turned out okay, but this was a challenge for sure!! I'm excited to see what other people can do with these colors, and make it look so easy!  $25 DeNami Gift Certificate is up for grabs... so get inky!  Notice the lady bug on the center of the bow?  That is a pink button with a ladybug circle.  Looks like a cute little brad.  One of my new "fads" is finding small stamps I can fit onto a button.

DeNami Supplies:
Stamps: Bitty Bugs, Grass out of the Easter Set, wavy stem trio.
Cardstock: Red, Lime, Strawberry Freeze, and Cream
Ink: Versafine Black, Lime
Misc: Red Buttons, Bubblegum Buttons, 5/8 Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Quickie Glue Pen, Extra Fine Glitter, Tombow Markers