DeNami Product Spotlight: Winter Wreath

DeNami Product Spotlight: Winter Wreath.

I think this stamp may be one you would see on the shelf and pass along, not knowing how you would use it.  Well, no you know there are lots of ways to dress this wreath up - check out the DeNami Blog for more ideas!

The Winter Wreath was stamped in Versamark and embossed with silver. Happy Holidays was also stamped using Versamark ink and embossed in white.  I added a little bow of twine to the top of the wreath. I seem to use this embossing folder the most lately : Circle Interlock.  The best part, it only cost me $5!  Don't forget the fun new sequins I seem to be using on atleast 1/2 of my projects now.  You can find all sorts of fun colors of sequins in Paulina's New Shop. 

DeNami Razzle Dazzle Blop Hop

Welcome to the December Blog Hop - RAZZLE DAZZLE!

You should be arriving from Larissa's Blog.  If not, you might want to start at the beginning of the hop by visiting the DeNami Blog.

When I heard the blog hop this month was going to be "razzle and dazzle" I immediately knew I was going to use some pretty DeNami Glitter!  I started off my embossing the Seasons Greetings sentiment in gold.  Then  I used the elegant holly set with the Essential Glue Pad to make the leaves green and the holly red.  I added the strips of gold glittered ribbon at the bottom of the card.  I was inspired by Deb's pretty Christmas tags.

Your next stop on the hop is to visit Tenia.  I'm sure she has something Dazzly for you to see - make sure to leave her a comment and one on every blog along the way.  You have a chance to win a DeNami Gift Certificate! 

DeNami Pin-Spired Christmas Card

Another fabulous inspiration photo from Pinterest.  Visit the DeNami Blog for more Pin-spired projects.

Gold- Red - and Rich Chocolate Color Combo ---- what's not to love?  I embossed the ornament trio using versarmark pad and gold embossing powder.  I added some of my new sequins that I bought from Paulina at Pretty Pink Posh.  I stamped and embossed the elegant word plate in gold. Merry Christmas was stamped using Versafine Sepia into the center of the frame. I cut the frame out and foam taped it onto the red cardstock.  

I hope you are inspired to create your own Pin-Spired Project!  Christmas is only a few weeks away!

Muse Challenge #43 Snowflakes

This is the pretty inspiration  card this week at the Muse Challenge.  

I was instantly inspired to stamp and emboss in white onto purple cardstock.  That is exactly what I did!  I grabbed a bunch of pretty DeNami Snowflake stamps and stamped them in versamark and embossed in white.  I added rhinestones to the centers and used my finger to dab some white ink around the snowflakes.  PTI die and accent stamp and then the Merry Christmas stamped in Versafine Grey. Matted a few times with some cardstock to look like the original card.  SO simple, I love it when my idea turns out as planned. 

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.  

10 Minute Craft Dash Challenge #28

10 Minute Craft Dash Challenge #28

I love Paulina's color combos she chooses for her challenges.  I just seem to run out of time to participate.  I'm on it this time!  These colors worked perfectly for a Christmas Card.  I colored the Whimsical Tree image with copics and added some red glitter to the trees and extra fine glitter to the stars. I picked this stamp because it's an "all in one" and thought it would save on time.  I used a chevron embossing folder on the turquoise layer to add some dimension.  

My time was 8 Minutes and 29 Seconds. 

I had a hard time taking a photo of this card. I did cut out the trees and foam taped them up to give them more dimension.

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!!

Craft Dash and Play Date Christmas

One Card - Two Challenges. I haven't done that in FOREVER!

10 minute craft dash #8  and The Play Date Cafe Challenge #161

Time spent on the card 8 minutes and 15 seconds.  My coloring isn't perfect... I was feeling the pressure!
I used some DeNami stamps to create a festive Christmas and New Years card -- and made sure to use a bit of pink here and there so I could play along in the Play Date Cafe Challenge. Stamps Used Christmas New Years Greeting, berry vine sprig and decorative border. 

Tuesday Trigger Card

Tuesday Trigger Time! Amazing what one little picture can inspire you to create. I'm so glad I took the time to participate in this challenge. 

Where have I been hiding?  I honestly don't think I've ever used gold and silver together on a card.  I normally would do Gold OR Silver... but both?  I've been missing out!!
I stamped the large ornament using versamark and embossed in gold.  I used a stamp from the ornamental centerpiece set to pretty up the ornament.  One embossed in white, and one in gold.  I used a quickie glue pen to add some shimmery glitter to the stamped image and a rhinestone center.  Merry Christmas was also stamped in versamark and embossed using gold embossing powder.

DeNami Product Spotlight: Medium Pine

It's time for the very last Product Spotlight of 2012.

It's a perfect stamp for Christmas --- Medium Pine. 

I stamped the Medium Pine Tree using Versamark onto navy cardstock and embossed it with clear embossing powder. The holiday cheer sentiment was stamped in Silver and I added some teeny stars around it. I tied a bow using the silver edged ribbon around the navy cardstock and adhered it to the white card front.  Super quick and easy!
Make sure you visit the DeNami Blog to see how the other design team girls used this stamp.

DeNami Pretty Packaging Blog Hop

Welcome to the DeNami Pretty Packaging Blog Hop!

Hopefully you are arriving from Tenia's Blog.  If not, you might want to start at the beginning so you don't miss anyone!  

I have had this kraft wrapping paper for years --- time to pretty it up!

I stamped snowflakes and snowmen onto the paper, then I wrapped the gift up.  I made a coordinating gift tag with the snowmen and a circle stamp/diecut.  Pretty Purple ribbon makes it girly for my 8 year old.

Your next stop on the hop is to visit Greta.
Leave comments at each stop for a chance to win one of TWO $20 gift certificates to Denami!

Stamps: Ornamental Centerpiece Set,  Winter Fun Stamp Set, Large Scallop Circle.

Ink Pads: Versafine Majestic Blue & Deep Lagoon.  SU purple for snowman on package.

Misc: Markers, Extra Fine Glitter, Quickie Glue Pen, Sky Blue Cardstock. 5/8 Purple Ribbon.

DeNami Product Spotlight: Holly Lantern

DeNami Product Spotlight: Holly Lantern. If you purchase it within the next week - it's only $4.90!!

I stamped the Christmas Holly Vine a few times across the top of the cream cardstock.  Then I went back and added the  Holly Lantern  below it.  Seasons Greetings stamped in Versafine Red. Twine tied around the base of the card. A bit of markers added the color to make this card festive.  Cardstocks used: cream, green and red. 

10 Minute Craft Dash Challenge #7

Prize: $20 DeNami gift certificate 

Colors: Sky Blue, Navy Blue, Kraft 

Since Thanksgiving is in a few days, I'm onto the next holiday.  Christmas will be here before we know it! I stamped a Merry Christmas sentiment in Versafine Majestic Blue in the center of the Sky Blue Cardstock.  (I apologize that the saying is retired, I didn't realize it until I started to type up this post.) I stamped the berry vine stamp in Versafine Sepia around the saying.  This stamp is 10% off for one more day!  I used a light blue marker to fill in the leaves of the vine stamp, then used the quickie glue pen to fill in a bit, and dumped extra fine glitter over the card.  Added a bit of elegant bling.  Finished off with a navy blue 5/8 grosgrain bow.  I love these 10 minute craft dashes!  I must make a better effort to complete more of them.  A HUGE thanks to Paulina for hosting this challenge and letting me play along this week!

Time spent: 6 minutes and 24 seconds.

 Thanks to DeNami Design for sponsoring the Craft Dash this week.  You could win a $20 Gift Cert.!

DeNami Product Spotlight: Berry Vine

Product Spotlight: Berry Vine.

I know I say this every time ... but isn't this a gorgeous stamp!?

I stamped the Berry Vine stamp in Versafine Olympia Green onto Sage cardstock.  It is a gorgeous image alone, but it is even better all prettied up with some glitter.  I used gamma green and cranberry glitter with a quickie glue pen.   I die cut a cream piece of cardstock and added the Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season using Versafine Crimson Red Ink.   I used the quickie glue pen to trace around the outside of the die cut to add some gold glitter.  Layered onto a large square burgundy card and kraft layer.   I think it would be pretty to frame, and change out the sentiment for a photo.  Thanks for stopping by!

DeNami Classic Christmas

Thanks to those of you on Facebook that wanted to see us use this pretty Classic Christmas Stamp Set!!  Paulina made some SUPER cute treat boxes... I love the pattern she stamped using this set.
 I stamped the pinecone in Versafine Sepia and the Evergreen Sprig and holly  leaves in Versafine Moss. The  holly berries looked "weird" stamped in the traditional red tones, so I changed it up and went with gold glitter.  This stuff A-MAZING in person!! I used the glue pad to stamp the berries and then sprinkled on the glitter.  SO pretty!  Merry Christmas Circle also stamped in Versafine Sepia.  Cardstock used: Kraft, Cream, Hunter, Chocolate, Irridescent Gold and Sage.

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 Gift Wrapping Blog Hop -December

Welcome to the DeNami  GIFT WRAPPING Blog Hop.

You should be arriving from Barbara's Blog.... if not, you can start at the beginning by visiting the DeNami Blog.

I cheated a bit, I wrapped my gift using some fun striped foil paper.  I figure the tag I made is busy enough, so a "boring" base would be okay.  I added ribbon and a jingle bell too. 

Here is the close up of the tag.  Isn't the Penguin saying Merry Christmas just the cutest!!!   I made this tag last Christmas and never got around to using it.   

  Thanks for stopping by.....  The next stop on the hop is LINDA. 

DeNami Product Spotlight: Small Pine Sprig

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Christmas is about a month away, so it's time to get your projects and cards DONE!   Are you ready?
This Small Pine Sprig Stamp is easy to stamp - no coloring needed so its quick!  I added some red glittery berries with Crystal Lacquer.  They look like little rhinestones is real life.  Make sure you stop by the DeNami Blog and see what other ideas the DT came up with.
Supplies:
Stamps: Small Pine Sprig, Merry Christmas
Ink: Versafine Red, Aloe Vera Chalk, Olympia Green
Cardstock: Hunter Green & White
Misc: Red Glitter, Crystal Lacquer

DeNami Blog Hop: Anything but a card

Welcome to the November DeNami Blog Hop: Anything but a card.  I think this will be one of my favorite themes so far.... I can't wait to see what everyone else made along the hop.  Make sure you leave a comment on every blog, you have a chance to win a DeNami Gift Certificate!!

You should be arriving from Emily's Blog, if not you can start at the beginning of the hop by visiting the DeNami Blog. 

I had so much fun using the large mitten a few weeks ago, I couldn't wait to try out the stocking!
Basic Directions:  I embossed 6 stockings using versarmark & white embossing powder.  I cut out all of them and did some basic stamping to add some pattern to them.  Large Circles & Scalloped Circles thanks to my spellbinders dies and added some texture using a new SU embossing folder. I added a bow, ribbon, and button and strung them all together.  Easy, perfect decoration for anywhere in your home.  I made a few extra of these... they will be perfect gift tags for presents or gift bags.
Your next stop along the hop is to visit one of DeNami's biggest fans ----TINA !  Guaranteed to show you something fun and fabulous!
Supplies: Stamps 3 line border, polka dot background, stocking
Cardstock: Lime, Chocolate, Red, Kraft
Misc: Versamark, Versafine Red, White embossing powder, white button, twinery twine, su ef, Red Polka dot ribbon, Spellbinder Dies.

Product Spotlight: Large Mitten

Don't you just love the DeNami Product Spotlights? Such a fun way to see multiple ways to use 1 stamp. Grab this large mitten now, it's 10% off for 1 week!  Make sure you visit the DeNami Blog and see the other creations made by the Design Team. 

Since the mitten is large, I chose to use it to decorate a bag for Christmas.  I embossed the mitten using Versamark and white embossing powder, & added a few snowflakes for interest. I used my handy ATG tape to adhere the cotton balls onto the mittens, they are so fuzzy and soft in real life.  My 7 year old actually put the cotton on, she wanted it to be really puffy.  A simple string of bakers twine holds the mittens onto the bag.  

Stamps: Large Mitten, Snowflakes, Holly, Dots

Ink: Versamark

Misc: White embossing powder, bakers twine, gift bag, tissue paper.