DeNami Pin-spired #11

It's time for another Pin-Spired post.  Make sure to stop by the DeNami Blog to see the other creations made by the Design Team.

Didn't Paulina pick a super fun Citrus photo!  DeNami has a great selection of fruit stamps.  I stamped then on a diagonal and added the stitched border in between the rows. I scored a section on the white cardstock and added Happy Birthday!  I'm hoarding the gorgeous chevron ribbon, but thought it looked great on this citrus birthday card.  I know, why buy it if you aren't going to use it!

A few of my Favorite Things.....

 

Today DeNami is sharing a few of my favorite crafty things. I also shared a few easy storage ideas - visit the DeNami Blog for more pictures.  ATG Tape Gun, Quickie Glue Pen, Glitter, Chocolate Glitter Ribbon and the polka dot background stamp.  This card uses all of my favorite things... plus 2 stamps. I added the Happy Valentines Day sentiment and heart chickie.  Quick little Valentine's Day wish - this will be sent to my 1 year old nephew.  I added texture using a SU embossing folder, otherwise everything is from DeNami.  Happy Friday!!!

DeNami Elephant

The DeNami Design Team is Spotlighting this Cute Elephant on the DeNami Blog Today.  Head over and check out my fellow DT girls creations... such a fun variety!

I love how easy it is to stamp and cut out the elephant. NO coloring needed. I used the Mesh Cuttlebug Embossing Folder to give her some extra texture.  She is so in love she is tooting out hearts from her trunk.  How amazing is the new teeny heart background?  Turns ordinary white cardstock into pretty patterned paper.  I snuck a sweet little sentiment on the front and accented it with a little tiny red rhinestone.
This card could easily be changed into a birthday card, or even a baby shower card.... just change up the color.
Valentines Day is less than a month away!  Do you make Valentines Cards?  I try to send cards to my immediate family, but my goal is to send out more this year.   It's amazing how good it feel's to get a hand made card in the mail.  I was so happy to find a Thank-You card from Paulina in my mail yesterday.  It is sitting on my window sill in my kitchen... so I smile often.   I think sometimes I get so caught up in the making of cards, I slack on actually sending them out.  

Stamps: Teeny Heart Background, Elephant, Teeny Heart, Mini Heart. Love Stamp Set.
Cardstock: White, Red, Petal Pink
Ink: Versafine Black and Satin Red
Misc: Red Rhinestone, 5/8 Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Scalloped Circle Punch, Circle Punch, Mesh Embossing Folder, Pink Marker.

Happy 1st Birthday

I have a quick little invitation or birthday card to share with  you today.   Super simple, so they would be easy to reproduce.  I love how the elephant has his trunk tilted just right.... perfect to put a number on!   Or a cake, cupcake, flower, fruit..... you get the idea. 

Supplies:
Stamps: elephant, happy birthday from this set, dot frame.

Ink: Versafine Deep Lagoon and Habanero and Black

Cardstock: DeNami Sky Blue, Tangerine, Lime, PTI White, Basic Grey Patterned Paper.

Other: Scalloped Circle Punch.

DeNami Simply Scallops Blog Hop

Welcome to the January DeNami Blog Hop -- Simply Scallops.  Such a fun and diverse theme, I can't wait to see what other participants make.  I'm sandwiched right in between two of my fellow DeNami DT members... so hopefully you've just came from Ayana's Blog and if not, you can start from the beginning at the DeNami Blog. 

Your next stop is to visit Michele at Studio MSG.  Make sure to leave comments on every blog... you have a chance to win a $20 DeNami Gift Certificate.

I made a bunch of cards in December, and this fun scalloped button border was left on my table.  I thought it was a perfect start to my scalloped themed card.  The Whimsical Oval Frame  is a perfect fit around the turtle with presents stamp. Amethyst cardstock was stamped with the medium polka dot stamp using Versamark.  I used the double embossed border punch to create the scalloped border and added DeNami buttons.

Stamps: Whimsical Oval Frame, Medium Polka Dots, Turtle with presents.
Cardstock: Amethyst, White, Lime.
Ink: Versafine Imperial Purple, Versamark, Versafine Black.
Misc: Double Embossed Border Punch, Tombo Markers, Scalloped Oval Punch, DeNami Buttons.

Rainbows & Clouds

When I received my box of DeNami stamps, this is the 1st card I made. Perfect to send someone some sunshine. Since I live in Vegas, I normally have extra to share.  I really wanted the rainbow to shine.... glue pad and some gorgeous DeNami glitter did the job.  I also made the clouds fluffy using crystal lacquer and fun fluff. 

 

How cute is the chickie riding in the hot air balloon? So much braver than me, I'd NEVER do that!!!  The helicopter and blimp are also flying high in the clouds today.  I had a lot of fun coloring them and adding glitter.  I love the ripped paper look for sand, and snow, and now grass.... so easy!

Sending You Sunshine Card:

Stamps: Rainbow, Cloud, Sending You Sunshine

Ink: Versafine Black and Deep Lagoon

Cardstock: Kraft and White

Misc: Robin's Egg Ribbon, Extra Fine Glitter, Quickie Glue Pen, Essential Glue Pad, Crystal Lacquer, Fun Flock, Tombow Markers, and Foam Tape

Flying High Card: 

Stamps: Helicopter, Cloud, Chickie in Balloon,

Ink: Versafine Black, and Deep Lagoon

Cardstock: White, Lime, and Sky Blue

Misc: Quickie Glue Pen, Extra Fine Glitter, Tombow Markers, Foam Tape

DeNami TAG Blog Hop

 

Welcome to the DeNami Blog Hop!!  I am 1st on the list, so hopefully you came directly from the DeNami Design Blog. 

I chose to make a Christmas Tag, since I am in need of some for a few gifts.  I love the cute little penguin stamp, so that is where I started.   Red/Turquoise/White is such a fun color combo.  I had to use some pretty turquoise felt with my new PTI dies... adds such nice texture.

Your Next Stop along the hop is my fellow DeNami DT girl, super talented, and one of the most gracious commenters out there --- Michele Gross.

Stamps: Merry Christmas Circle, Penguin, Dot Background, Harlequin Border

Ink: Versafine Red & Black

Cardstock: White, Red, PTI Turquoise

Misc: DeNami Button, Red 5/8 Ribbon, Twine, Tombow Markers, Scallop Punch, PTI die & felt, Extra fine Glitter, Quickie glue pen.

Blue Christmas - Wee Memories Challenge

DeNami Design is sponsoring the Wee Memories Challenge this week.  The lucky winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to DeNami.  Holiday Music is the theme this week.  I Googled Popular Christmas songs and found "Blue Christmas" by Elvis.  I paired the navy blue cardstock with the metallic silver paper. Such an elegant color combo.  I had fun glitzing up the Leafy Tree Scene with glitter & rhinestones.  I don't emboss very often, I'd forgotten how amazing the DeNami embossing powder is.  Such detail, it melts perfectly and is SO shiny.  Hope you get a chance to play along, I'm excited to see what other songs can be used as inspiration.

Falling Leaves & Owls for OTWC #35

Such a gorgeous color combo this week at OTWC #35.  The colors scream autumn to me, so I pulled out an older DeNami stamp to create some background paper.  The Grapevine Stamp is being discontinued, and is on sale if you "need" it.  I added some color with the Large Dot Swirl stamp and Toffee Versafine Ink.  The Owl Trio was a perfect accent, along with some twine, and textured Basic Grey paper thanks to my new embossing folder.  Laurie uses this SU folder amazingly, so I had to have it!  I tried cutting through the embossed paper with my paper cutter, and it wripped. Love it when accidents like that turn out good... just the right amount of texture needed. 
Hope everyone had a great weekend.  We did a little shopping, lots of Christmas Decorating, and stayed home and enjoyed our weekend together.  Most of the neighborhood kids were out of town, so it was nice and quiet around her.  Saw Tangled.... pretty cute movie. My 6 year old laughed and cried.

DeNami Elegant Floral Arch - Featured Product

It's time for the Featured Product at the DeNami Blog.  The Elegant Floral Arch is the chosen stamp. Such a gorgeous, versatile stamp.  I feel like my card resembles a "Paulina" style card.  So, a special thanks to Paulina for her wonderful inspiration.  I didn't really CASE a certain card, just her style in general.  Make sure you visit the DeNami Blog to see the other creations made by the Design Team.

Stamps: Elegant Floral Arch, Elegant Floral Leaf Sprig, and Happy Birthday.
Ink: Versafine Sepia, Versafine Deep Lagoon, Versamark.
Cardstock: DeNami Cream & Kraft, PTI Olive, and SU In Color.
Misc: Copic Markers, Robin's Egg Rhinestones.

2 Sketches 4 You OTWC #28 Challenge

 

 It's been a few weeks since I've participated in a 2 Sketches 4 You sketch - so I made it a priority to make time today.  I used Kazan's Sketch #63 with the colors from Off The Wall Craftiness #28.  Somehow the sweet little DeNami Turkey made it onto this card too... just can't get enough of him!   He fits perfectly inside of the Give Thanks Circle Stamp.  The Citrone glitter looks so cute on his feathery wings... love it!

Wee Memories Tutti Frutti Challenge

I couldn't resists participating in the Wee Memories Challenge this week - Tutti Frutti Challenge.  DeNami has a big selection of fruit stamps, so I narrowed it down to the: apple basket stamp & apple and pear set for this card.  I added some pretty Red DeNami buttons and twine, and 5/8 emerald grosgrain ribbon.  Perfect fall card for anyone.... especially those hard working teachers in our lives!!

DeNami Ribbon Challenge

Such a fun Challenge at the DeNami Blog --- Ribbon!  I love ribbon, but I wanted to use it in a different way than I normally do..... so I came up with this fun ribbon tree.  I used my handy ATG gun to create a tall triangle shape and just started piling and twisting on the ribbon --- Paulina has an awesome video on her blog using the same technique.  Check it out if you need some instruction.   I kept the remainder of the card fairly simple: red buttons, Gold Glittered Star, and tiny glittered stars in the background.   Thanks for stopping by --- make sure you visit the DeNami Blog for more inspiration from the DeNami DT and participate in the challenge.  You have until Oct. 15th to create a project with ribbon.
Supplies:
Cardstock: Red, White, Gold, Brown
Stamps: Mini Star
Misc: Glue Pad, Gold Glitter, 5/8 Emerald Grosgrain Ribbon, Red Buttons, SU Star Punch,  ATG Tape, Quickie Glue Pen

Happy Thanksgiving = DeNami Style

Wee Memories Challenge #23 is to use 2 of the following: Orange - Twine - Scallops. I managed to incorporate all 3 onto this card.  I ordered some baking twine from etsy - but it hasn't arrived yet, so I tied a little twine onto my Sand Button. Yesterday was the 1st day of fall - and it's still HOT in Vegas - so I thought it would be fun to act like it is fall here... so Happy Thanksgiving!  I used all of my DeNami goodies for this card.  I just kept stamping until my background paper looked complete. Love how all of these stamps go together.  Ann noticed that my card works perfect for the Everything But the Kitchen Sink Challenge this week - thanks Ann!!
Supplies:
Stamps: Autumn Stamp Set,  Happy Thanksgiving,  Elegant Floral Leaf Sprig, Mini Starlet, Stitched Rectangle.
Ink: Versafine Sepia, Toffee & Habanero.
Cardstock: Cream, Kraft & Orange.
Misc: Sand Button, 5/8 Grosgrain Ribbon, PTI Twine, Fiskars Punch.

2 Sketches 4 You #60 - Birthday Penguin

2 Sketches 4 You - Laura's Sketch #60 is the sketch I used for this card.  This is another pre-stamped circle I found yesterday while purging out my craft clutter.  I thought it would be perfect to use for this sketch, and I was so excited when I found this Basic Grey balloon paper that matched.  I added a touch of PTI ink grosgrain ribbon and a button to add some texture.  Crystal Lacquer on the balloon the penguin is holding.
DeNami stamps used: Polka dot background,  penguin with balloon,  medium birthday circle, medium double circle.

Still loving the Glitter Ribbon

Today I have one more DeNami card using the new floral images.   Black, silver, and white... perfect combo for a wedding card.  I used the ultimate glue pad and silver glitter on the silver cardstock.  Black ink and extra fine glitter on the oval shape.  One silver rhinestone & silver glitter ribbon finishes it off.  For the background stamp I used the elegant floral blossom and the elegant floral arch stamp for the main image.

Elegant DeNami Floral Card

Yikes this is an awful picture... I think the card base is actually navy, but it sure looks like black.  Oh well, you can see the pretty stamped portions, sparkly ribbon and bling... that's what counts anyway-right?
I love the glitter ribbon that DeNami carries.... such a fun way to add texture and sparkle to your card.  I used the silver here.... along with some extra fine glitter and silver rhinestones.  No need for coloring, so this is a quickie.   Focal image is the Elegant Floral Circle, and the image on the white strip is the elegant floral blossom - both from DeNami Designs.

Put your sunglasses on... this one is bright!

 

I don't exactly know what kind of mood I was in when I created this card - but it is bright!  Turquoise, Purple, Tangerine Cardstock & Hot Pink ribbon - all from DeNami.  I absolutely adore these new floral stamps, I could probably use them on almost every card!  I added some Xtra fine glitter to accent the flowers, and then a touch of bling with rhinestones for the center. The focal image I used is the elegant floral circle.  The elegant floral vine is stamped in Versafine Purple along the side of the card base... just to add some texture.  I have a few more cards using these same stamps... I'll post them tomorrow.  Thanks for stopping by, I feel like most of my blogging friends are at CHA.... yep, I'm a little jealous. 

DeNami Featured Product Challenge- Owl Petit Fours

DeNami featured product is the Owl Stamp Set.  Such a fun little set of owls, perfect for so many occassions.  Fun to color, perfect for boys and girls of any age.  Graduation, thinking of you, thank-you, birthday, anniversary, friendship.... just to name a few!  

DeNami Supplies:

Stamps: Owl Petit Fours, You're a hoot, Owl Trio, and Polka dot background.
Ink: Versafine Sepia and Versafine Majestic blue.

Cardstock: Navy, White, Kraft, and Tangerine.

Misc: 3/8 Baby Blue Grosgrain Ribbon, Oval Scalloped & Oval Marvy Punches.  Tombow Markers.

DeNami Sketch Challenge - Jenny

I must give credit to my daughter for this card. She just turned 6 a few weeks ago.  I let her stamp with me, and she made the card below.  I LOVE how she thought to stack the cheerleading chicks up into a pyramid.  I told her I thought it was such a good idea, and she looked at me like -duh? That is how they do it on tv.  Silly mom.
Jenny chose a great sketch for us to use - so go ahead and join us!!

DeNami Supplies:
Stamps: Cheerleader Chickie, All Star Greeting Set.
Cardstock: Lime, Magenta, Tangerine, Aquamarine, White.
Ink: Versafine Black, Cherry Pink Impress
Misc: 5/8 hot pink grosgrain ribbon, harvest button, rhinestone, extra fine glitter, quickie glue pen, twine, tombow markers.