DeNami Product Spotlight: Apples & Pears Stamp Set

DeNami Product Spotlight: Apples & Pears Stamp Set.

My kids have amazing teachers!  I always make sure they know how much we appreciate them.  This is a simple thank you that would work for any occasion.

I stamped the solid apple in Red Versafine and the outline apple stamped in black and colored in with green copic markers.  It looked a bit too checkerboard like so I added the elegant floral leaf sprig.  I sponged lime green around the edges too.  The Thank You banner has lime green gingham in the background and was stapled on using Red Staples.

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 Photo Tutorial - Pocket Cards

Simple pocket card photo tutorial on the DeNami Blog Today.  If you need step by step photos and instructions - visit the blog today!  Hoping you all had a fun Valentines Day and wishing you all a fabulous weekend!  We get a long 4 days off here in Vegas!

DeNami Thoughtful Thank You's Blog Hop

 Welcome to the November DeNami Blog Hop: Thoughtful Thank You's. 

You should be arriving from my friend Amy's blog, if not, visit the DeNami Blog to get back on track. 

I've never used washi tape... until today... and I'm loving it!!  DeNami has an amazing collection of it -- check it out!!

The washi tape I used: pink chevron, teal chevron, and black stripes directly onto a white card.  I added black 5/8 grosgrain ribbon.   Upright Thank You sentiment stamped in black onto the white card base.  I used a corner rounder on the upper right corner.  Literally, you could recreate this card in under 5 minutes, but it's perfect for a quick thank-you.

 Next stop on the hop is to visit the talented TAMMY.   Make sure to leave everyone a comment along the way... you have a chance to win a DeNami Gift Certificate. 

DeNami SIMPLE ELEGANCE Sneak Peek

Welcome to the Simple Elegance Sneak Peek!! You must visit the DeNami Blog and my fellow Design Team Girls Blogs.... Deanna and Deb.  Leave a comment on each blog --- you will have the chance to win the above giveaway!! 

My 1st card uses a new Poinsettia Vine Stamp Set.  I used the large and small stamp to create some patterned paper.  I colored it and added a quick bow.  I didn't want to cover up those gorgeous new stamps!!

Stamps: Poinsettia Vines Stamp Set
Ink: Versafine Black
Cardstock: Sage, Kraft, Cream
Misc: 5/8 Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Markers.

Stamps: Leafy Squares Stamp Set,
Ink: Versafine Black, Versamark
Cardstock: Cream
Misc: Gold Glitter, Quickie Glue Pen, Markers, Retired DeNami Ribbon.

Stamps: Ornamental Centerpieces Stamp Set, Retro Borders, Upright Thank You,  Polka dot background.
Ink: Cherry Pink Impress, Versafine Deep Lagoon, Spring Pansy Versamagic.
Cardstock: White, Sky Blue, Amethyst, Magenta
Misc: Rhinestones, markers, foam tape.

Stamps: Leafy Squares Stamp Set, Thinking of you, Medium Polka Dot background, flower from Spring Flower Set.
Ink: Pixie Dust Versamagic, Spring Pansy Versamagic, Aloe Vera Versamagic, Versafine Smoky Grey.
Cardstock: White, Lavender
Misc: 5/8 Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Twine, Button, Extra fine glitter, quickie glue pen.

DeNami Thank You for JUGS #139

Just Us Girls Sketch Challenge JUGS #139

I saw this super "do-able" sketch and decided to give it a shot.

If you've read my blog for any length of time... you know I am a confessed paper hoarder.  I've had this Beautiful Blooms PaperTrey Ink Paper Pad for quite some time. I use it once in awhile, and this seemed to be the perfect sketch for layered patterned paper.   I added a quick embossed DeNami Thank you saying, rhinestones, and twine.  Quick and simple!!

CFC #39 Paper Piecing and YCU #6 Sketch

I used the Young Crafters Unite Sketch and CAS-ual Fridays Love Ya to Pieces for this card.

I love this sketch... nice and simple.  I stamped the leafy vine stamp in white ink onto black cardstock. I stamped the large daisy with versamark and embossed with white powder, and black into on to the yellow cardstock for the smaller daisy.  Finished off with a rhinestone and sentiment.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day.  The kids had fun at school and we had a nice dinner at home.  I'm spoiled- roses, new nike's , and starbucks mug.

DeNami Sketch Challenge #11.  I just had to flip it - otherwise it's exact.

Man, I wish I could take better photos...someday I will figure it out! This card is so much prettier in real life.  I embossed the sentiment and  cherry blossom stamp with copper embossing powder. It seemed to coordinate so well with this gorgeous coral ribbon. It's fun to add color with ribbon, this is fairly neutral otherwise.  We are headed to the east coast for Spring Break. I can't wait to see the cherry blossoms blooming!  Hoping this sketch inspires you to grab a DeNami stamp and share your creation with us!  The Design Team girls would love to see you participate with us! PLUS you have a chance to win a gift certificate to DeNami. 

Stamps: Cherry Blossom Garland and Brushed Thank You. 

Cardstock: Cream, Kraft,  Chocolate Satin.

Misc: 5/8 Coral Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Chunky Glitter. Copper Embossing Powder, Versamark, heat gun. Crystal Lacquer. 

DeNami Theme Challenge: ANYTHING GOES

Sometimes it is fun to be challenged, other times it's just nice to create what you want... today is that day!  You can participate in the DeNami Theme Challenge: Anything Goes! Just make sure to use a DeNami stamp and link up your creations to the DeNami Blog.

I just got this gorgeous new Pink Ink pad from DeNami, so I "had" to use it on my card.  I also picked up this new stamp when I was at the Vegas Stamp Show a few months back, it was time to give it a try. I stamped the large bamboo leaf in the Pixie Dust pink color, added the sentiment and then went back and used a quickie glue pen to add some Extra fine glitter.  I planned on putting a big black bow on the top, but it covered up too much of the pretty pink stamping, so I left in off.  Hope it isn't too boring, it is SO pretty in person with all of the glitter on it.

The Young Crafters Unite Challenge is Clean and Simple --- so this card works perfectly for it. 

Supplies:

Stamps: Large Bamboo Leaf, Thank You

Cardstock: White and Black
ink: Versamagic Pixie Dust and Versafine Black.

Extra fine glitter and quickie glue pen.

DeNami Product Spotlight: Upright Thank You

Welcome to the LAST Product Spotlight --- for this year anyway!!

It's the super fun and unique upright THANK-YOU sentiment. Perfect to use on all of the Christmas Thank-You cards we all need to send out.   The stamp is 10% for this week only.

I cleaned out my craft stash this summer and passed most of my extra supplies and card kits along to stamping friends and cards for soldiers.  This was one card that I had already cut, it just needed some stamping.  I think the card was from the DeNami classes 3 or so years ago. Yes, I am a hoarder! It did work perfectly with this upright thank you stamp though... perfect fit!  I added some leaf stamping to coordinate with the background paper.  Added some black rhinestones and black ribbon. You must stop by the DeNami Blog and see how the other Design Team Ladies used this fun stamp.
Stamps: Upright Thank You,  Leaf from the Elegant Floral Set, Leaf from Whimsical Set.
Paper: Cream, Black,  Chandler Sampler Pack,
Ink: Black & Toffee
Misc: Black Rhinestones,  5/8 sheer black ribbon.

DeNami Product Spotlight: Apple

DeNami Product Spotlight is the Small Apple Image. 

10% off for one week!
Perfect for just about every occasion.... especially teachers! 

I stuck with a traditional apple colored theme for my simple thank you.  Perfect note for a well deserved teacher!!  Make sure you visit the DeNami Blog for even more inspiration!

Supplies:
Stamps: Small Apple, small dot square frame, large dot swirls,  assorted greetings stamp set.
Cardstock DeNami Red, Black & White.
Ink: Versafine Black, Versafine Red & Lime Versacolor
Misc: Lime 5/8 ribbon and black 3/8 ribbon, tombow markers.

DeNami Mini Cards Blog Hop

Welcome to the DeNami Blog Hop --- Mini Cards.  

Hopefully you are hopping from Pam's blog... if not you can start HERE.

Pretty sure my kids start school in about 20 days.... which means new teachers.   How cute would this little note look sitting on a teachers desk.  Nothing fancy, just the thought is what makes a little card like this special.  Sometimes I feel the pressure to make the "perfect" card, but then find myself procrastinating and never getting around to doing it. What a shame, no excuse with these cute little Mini Cards.  Grab some small stamps, scraps, and go for it!  My card measures 3 1/4 wide by 3 3/4 tall. 

As you are hopping along, make sure you leave a comment on EVERY blog -- you have a chance to win a $20 DeNami Gift Certificate!

Your next stop on the hop is Tina's Blog --- this is her 2nd blog hop EVER -- so leave her some love!

Stamps; Small Apple, Thankful for you, Apples & Pears Set, Leaf from the Elegant Floral Set. 

Misc: Red, Leaf Green, White, Lime Cardstock.  Tombow Markers, Versafine Black Ink Pad.

DeNami Sketch Challenge #8

It's time for another fun DeNami Sketch Challenge.  I tried to make it fairly simple so everyone would want to play along.... so excited to see what you do with the sketch!  Also, a warm welcome to Dana... she is joining the DeNami Design team for the month of May.

3 of us Design Team girls used the same sentiment this month.... hello friend. So I changed mine to a Thank-You just to give you a different saying to look at.  Great minds think alike!!  I love these pretty little shells, so I went with soft sea colors... sand, water, shells, I love the beach!
Supplies:
Stamps: Thank-You, Seashells Stamp Set, Large Dot Swirls.
Ink: Versafine Sepia,  Sea Breeze Versamagic.
Cardstock: Kraft, Cream,  must be a discontinued green paper from DeNami- sorry!
Misc: 5/8 baby blue ribbon, twine, copic & tombow markers, buttons, scallop punch.

Card Aisle Inspiration --- Laurie's Challenge

Laurie has a fun challenge for us on her blog.  I chose to use a Thank-You card that I purchased from Michael's.  I found a pack of 8 of these for $1.  My sister loves yellow, so I bought them to give to her. 

I used Stampin Up textured yellow paper that I received as a gift from a SU stampin buddy in CA.  Thanks again friend! Embossed the DeNami Cherry Blossom Garland  using versamark and white powder. Grey scrap mounted onto a white piece of cardstock with the contempo thank you stamp.  It's Monday, and my MOJO is lagging, so my card looks almost exactly the same as the inspirational card..  No creativity needed on this one.  Thanks again to Laurie for hosting this fun challenge, it inspired me to make a card this afternoon!

Get Sketchy #37 - DeNami Thank You

The Get Sketchy sketch this week has a perfect way to use buttons, SO I had to give it a try.  As always, I am trying to use some of my patterned paper up - this is some fun glittery embossed paper from DCWV Whimsy Stack I bought last spring at JoAnn's.  Oh, and I love the way the ribbon looks like a sun behind the circles... so FUN!

Supplies:
Stamps: DeNami Thank You Circle, Double Circle, Flower from the Easter Sunday Set.
Cardstock: PTI Melon Berry & New Leaf
Patterned Paper: DCWV Whimsy Stack
Misc: DeNami Buttons & PTI Satin Ribbon, Quickie Glue Pen & Extra fine glitter. Marvy Scalloped Circle Punch.

Papertrey Ink - February Blog Hop

Papertrey Ink February Blog Hop.... So excited to participate this month, since I forgot last month! The challenge this month was to find inspiration from one of the PTI designers.... easy task! I am always referring back to Dawn's blog for her great color combo's and striking layouts. I somehow managed to "copy" this card more than just inspired. I did use different inks, and a different stamp set. I also added the polka dots next to the saying at the bottom, otherwise it is just like Dawn's. Didn't want to mess up her awesome card! I have tried for 1/2 hour to add a picture of Dawn's card, but I can't figure it out, technical problems. SO Sorry! This is my 1st time using the new PTI Dot Spot set, loving it so far. I added the Thank You saying from Giga Guide Lines, and the same Denami polka dot border I used yesterday. DeNami & PTI buttons. PTI twine, raspberry fizz, berry sorbet, chamomile & lavender moon ink. Spellbinders dies made it super fast & easy... cut and then stamp, love those clear stamps!!!