August DeNami Blog Hop: Sweet & Simple!

Welcome to the August DeNami Blog Hop: Sweet & Simple!

You should be arriving from C'es La-Vie Designs.  If not, start at the beginning by visiting the DeNami Blog.

Normally I craft when my kids are at school.  Since they are off of school right now they helped me come up with the idea of decorating a candy bar for this blog hop. "Sweet" to them is definitely candy and ice cream!  I grabbed a full sized twix bar because I loved the pretty gold ends.  I stamped the new ornate flourish in blue onto white cardstock.  I then added the leaf image from the solid rose accent set in Champange ink.  I stamped a Thinking of you sentiment onto a white cardstock tag and tied it on with curly gold ribbon.  ATG tape is super strong so I taped the cardstock and just wrapped it around the twix... easy!!
Thanks for hopping by.  Now you get to go visit Thia! 

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 Challenge #20

I can't believe Paulina is hosting her 20th Craft Dash!

Colors: Hot Pink, Tangerine, Gray

I completed this card is 8 minutes and 38 seconds. 

I spent half of that time messing around with adhering the sequins. 

 Next time I will use crystal lacquer to attach them!

I stamped the chevron border at an angle using grey ink.  I stamped the medium solid and small solid hibiscus flowers onto white cardstock and cut around them quickly.  I used foam tape to pop them onto the card quick.  I stamped the sending you sunshine sentiment using grey.  This is my 1st time using sequins.  I've seen Paulina do some amazing things with them!  I'm hoping I will get the hang of it soon.

Sequins purchased from Avery Elle using my gift certificate I won previously - thanks to the Craft Dash & Paulina!

Challenge runs from Wednesday, June 19- June 29th.

Prize: $20 DeNami gift certificate 

Retro Sketches RS #32

Here is my card for Retro Sketches #32   

I've always loved this Cherry Blossom Garland stamp.  I've posted a few others you can see here and here.  Seems to be the perfect fall floral stamp.  I stamped it using Versafine Sepia, colored in with copics, added colored pearls and then finished it off with some gold glitter.    Thinking of you was embossed in gold. A few cardstock layers later and a bit of PTI ribbon and I was done.   

We are FINALLY cooling off here in Vegas.  It was in the 60's this morning, my kids put on hoodies to go to school.  Supposed to get up to 80's... perfect!!

DeNami August Blog Hop: Bright, Bold, & Beautiful

Welcome to the DeNami Blog Hop: Bright, Bold & Beautiful!

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

Sometimes the smallest stamps can really make a statement... like this small tropical plant image.  I stamped it 4 times with the stem pointed to the inside of the 2" white cardstock square. A fun little design, with 1 stamp!! I  glued a bright button to the center of each.  I added the Thinking of you sentiment in the center of the card. Cardstock colors are Amethyst and Desert Orange.  5/8 Grosgrain Ribbon in Hot Pink. Ink: Versafine Habanero and Cherry Pink Impress.

Your next stop on the hop is guaranteed

 to be a good one.... Tammy!!! 

This card is also perfect for the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge.... SQUARE Cards!!!

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.