Friday, March 15, 2024

I Am Roses March 2024 Challenge: ANYTHING GOES!

It's the 15th of the month, and we have a brand new I Am Roses ANYTHING GOES Challenge!

Here is the breakdown for the $30 Prize requirement:

Below (10) Participants = (3) WINNERS 
(10) Participants = (4) WINNERS 
(15+) Participants = (5) WINNERS 

Please tell your friends and share this challenge. We would love to see more projects from everyone!

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I needed a "hello" card so I combined some wood cutouts from Diamond Press with the gorgeous flowers from I Am Roses. I used a pink Posca Paint Pen to paint the word hello and white acrylic paint for the wood frame. The paper is from Doodlebug Design.
 

The large two-tone pink flowers are the R43 Peony. I then added white cherry blossoms, S11 yellow small flowers, S10 pink small flowers, and tiny leaves. To finish off the card, I added pink Doodlebug Design enamel dots.


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Here is the current prize structure!!

Below (10) Participants = (3) WINNERS 
(10) Participants = (4) WINNERS 
(15+) Participants = (5) WINNERS 

Isn't it fantastic!! If that's not motivation to enter then we don't know what is. I can't wait to see your creations using I Am Roses Flowers.
 
March 2024 IAR Challenge

*Contest Details/Rules:
  • Contest runs March 15th - April 8th (Ends 11:59PM PST)
  • Theme: "Anything Goes"
  • Minimum (3) I Am Roses Products
  • One project submission per participant
  • Five winners will be chosen
  • Participants will upload their project to their blog or forum, Label it “Mar IAR Challenge
  • Participants will add a direct link to their project using the InLinkz tool provided. (*if you are unable to use the tool, leave a comment to this blog post and leave a direct link to your project)
  • Must Subscribe/or be a Follower of the IAR Challenge Blog
  • Winners will be announced alongside the next NEW monthly challenge on the 15th

    Prize Requirements:

    Below (10) Participants = (3) WINNERS 
    (10) Participants = (4) WINNERS 
    (15+) Participants = (5) WINNERS 

    Prizes up for grabs:

    $30 Voucher

Remember, you have until April 8th to link up your project on the IAR Blog. Be sure to use a minimum of 3 I Am Roses products on your card to qualify for a prize. I can't wait to see what you make!

Hugs,
Rosie

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Jaded Blossom: March 2024 New Release BLOG HOP!

Happy Wednesday friends! Welcome to Jaded Blossom's March 2024 New Release Blog Hop! If you're here from Lee-Ann's Blog you're in the right place. If you're just passing through start at the beginning because you don't want to miss a thing. I also have the complete line up at the bottom.

Today, I created a volleyball card with a jumping gnome! To create my gnome, I used Gnome Dies, Gnome Dies: Leg Add Ons, Gnome Dies: Sport Add Ons 1, and Gnome Dies: Sport Add Ons 2
 

The net paper is from an older Karen Foster Design Sports 6x6 Paper Pad. I trimmed the paper, and added thin white cardstock strips to the top and bottom to form the net. The card base was inked up using Distress Oxide Ink. I raised the gnome and volleyball on foam tape for extra dimension. The sentiment is from the new Have A Ball Gnomie Stamp Set


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And of course we have to have a deal for you right?

Regular Price for the Release Package is $155.99

FREEBIE OFFER: Go Team Stencil
1) Free with orders $50 or more (before tax/shipping)
2) Order MUST contain at least 1 new release item
3) Freebie offer is Wednesday and Thursday Only, while supplies last

BLOG CANDY

1 Lucky Winner will get to pick a stamp set of their choice!
Just leave a comment on all the blogs along the hop!
The more blogs you comment on the more chances you have to win!

Now on to the HOP....

Just in case you get lost here is the Entire Line Up:

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Jaded Blossom March 2024 Release: SNEAK PEEK DAY 2

Happy Tuesday friends! Today, we are on Day 2 of Sneak Peeks for the Jaded Blossom March 2024 Release. You can grab the "Gotta Have It Now Package" for a discounted amount. If you wait until the release goes live, the bundle price will go up.

There have been a lot of requests for Sport Add Ons to the gnomes, and Jaded Blossom really delivered this month! For Day 2, we are showcasing the new Gnome Dies: Sport Add Ons 2 along with the Have A Ball Gnomie Stamp Set + Outline Dies. My niece and her fiance are very much into golf so I went with a golf theme today. I did some creative coloring to give my gnome a face and neck, and turn him into a young man. 


I used the body shape from Gnome Dies, and colored in the face and neck as show in the below photo.

I cut around the bottom of the face and neck before gluing the body die on top of the beard area. I used hair from Girl Gnome Dies and part of the mustache die from Gnome Dies to create his hair. His little nose is part of the binocular die in the Gnome Dies: Outdoor Add Ons. His arms were created using the leg die in the new set Gnome Dies: Sport Add Ons 2. To create his shorts, I cut two shorts and layered them on top of each other so I could create a top portion with a belt. The belt strap was created using the lacross stick handle from Gnome Dies: Sport Add Ons 1. The buckle is a piece from the trophy die. The belt loops are the little stripes for the bowling pin. The grassy areas were created using Border Dies 2.

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We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $139.99

March 2024 Release will include:

2 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets
2 - New Dies
2 - New Outline Dies
1- Stencil
1- Stencil Freebie
Ala Carte Items available on Thursday 12am EST 

NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!
No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. 
*Freebie Stamp- Free While Supplies Last.*

Regular price for the release package is $155.99

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Today we are revealing 1 New Die, 1 New Stamp, 1 Outline Die,
and our FREEBIE offer! 

Gnome Dies: Sport Add Ons 2 $39.99

Have a Ball Gnomie Stamp Set $15.99

Have a Ball Gnomie Outline Dies $16.99

Freebie Stencil Offer - Go Team Stencil
(please see photo for details on how to get the freebie)

Monday, March 4, 2024

Jaded Blossom March 2024 Release: SNEAK PEEK DAY 1

Happy Monday Friends! Today, we are on Day 1 of Sneak Peeks for the Jaded Blossom March 2024 Release. You can grab the "Gotta Have It Now Package" for a discounted amount. If you wait until the release goes live, the bundle price will go up.

There have been a lot of requests for Sport Add Ons to the gnomes, and Jaded Blossom really delivered this month! Today, we are showcasing the new Gnome Dies: Sport Add Ons 1 along with the Root For The Gnome Team Stamp Set + Outline Dies. There is also a brand new Game Day Stencil. For my card, I decided to make a bowling gnome. 


To create my gnome, I used the body shape from Gnome Dies. I colored in the bottom hat portion to create the face. I then made the body by using the nutcracker hat from Gnome Dies: Christmas Add Ons 3 and glued that where his beard would normally go. Then I trimmed off the outer parts of the beard and the shoes. His arms and legs were created using the Gnome Dies: Leg Add Ons. The boots are from Gnome Dies: Christmas Add Ons 1.

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We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $139.99

March 2024 Release will include:

2 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets
2 - New Dies
2 - New Outline Dies
1- Stencil
1- Stencil Freebie
Ala Carte Items available on Thursday 12am EST 

NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS!
No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. 
*Freebie Stamp- Free While Supplies Last.*

Regular price for the release package is $155.99

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Today, we are revealing 1 New Die, 1 New Stamp, 1 Outline Die and 1 Stencil.

Gnome Dies Sport Add ons 1: $39.99



Sunday, March 3, 2024

Jaded Blossom March 2024 Challenge: ANYTHING GOES!

Happy Sunday friends! It's the first Sunday of the month and that means we have a brand new challenge at Jaded Blossom. But first, I wanted to let you know that Jaded Blossom is bringing back the MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT! Every month, Jaded Blossom will pick a product to highlight with a special discount. For the month of March, we are spotlighting the CLOVER CLUSTER Stamp Set and Outline Dies. There is even a bundle deal to purchase both for a bigger discount!

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 Our next challenge is ...

ANYTHING GOES!
(must use at least 1 JB product)

Challenge Guidelines: 
1) Project must be new for this challenge, no back-linking
2) Project must have a Jaded Blossom stamp or die somewhere on it. 
3) Only one entry per person
4) Link it up on the Jaded Blossom Blog by Saturday, 04/06/2024

You don't have to have a blog to play along. You can load your card to the Jaded Blossom's Garden of Creativity Facebook Group and then add your link from Facebook. There are instructions HERE to help you!

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Today, I combined the CLOVER CLUSTER Stamp Set and Outline Dies with several of the Gnome Dies to create this whimsical St. Patrick's Day card. Isn't he adorable?! The large gold horseshoe, 4 leaf clovers, and "Good Luck" sentiment are all from the Clover Cluster set.


The grassy knoll was created using the grass die in the Mushroom Dies Set. To create the gnome, I used the following dies: Gnome Dies(body, ears, nose, hands), Gnome Dies 2(hair using mustache die, mustache, beard), Gnome Dies: Leg Add Ons(legs), Gnome Dies: St. Patrick's Day Add Ons(hat and gold clover on hat), and Gnome Dies: Christmas Add Ons 2(shoes).
 
 

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This month's prize for a randomly selected winner is:


We hope you play along in the
March 2024 Challenge for a chance to win a FREE Stamp Set! Be sure to check out the Jaded Blossom Store to grab all your favorite products! They also have various Cutting Dies to make party favors along with Favor Bags and Boxes.
 
Hugs, 
Rosie

Friday, March 1, 2024

Jaded Blossom: CLOVER CLUSTER MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT

Happy Friday everyone! It's the first of the month and Jaded Blossom is bringing back the MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT! Every month, Jaded Blossom will pick a product to highlight with a special discount. For the month of March, we are spotlighting the CLOVER CLUSTER Stamp Set and Outline Dies. There is even a bundle deal to purchase both for a bigger discount! 


I love that this set has a large image that works well with embossing. Not only can I create a card quickly without much coloring, but I feel gold embossing is just so special and elegant. I stamped the image and sentiment on green cardstock with Versamark Embossing Ink and used Ranger Superfine Gold Embossing Powder.


After I heat embossed the image and sentiment, I used a gold Posca paint pen to color in some of the areas. Then I added a strip of gold washi tape.


Last year, I gold-embossed this image on watercolor paper and used Zig watercolor markers and a gold paint pen to color in the image.


Remember, you have until March 2nd to play along in the current Jaded Blossom STENCIL Challenge for a chance at winning a free stamp set! You don't have to have a blog to play along. You can load your card to the Jaded Blossom's Garden of Creativity Facebook Group and then add your link from Facebook. There are instructions HERE to help you!

And be sure to check out the Jaded Blossom Store for all your stamps and gift giving supplies. They have various Cutting Dies to make party favors along with Favor Bags and Boxes. 
 
Have a great weekend!
Rosie

Friday, February 23, 2024

Conie Fong: CAT FAMILY WITH HEART

Happy Friday friends! I'm so excited for the new venture Conie Fong is trying out. If you haven't seen yet, Conie has created a drawing YouTube Channel with FREE videos walking you step-by-step on how to draw simple images. Her channel is called DRAW WITH CONIE. If you have ever been interested in drawing or need an activity to keep the kids entertained, then head over and Subscribe! She is also loading these images into her ConieFongArt Etsy Store so you can purchase the digital line art to color if you don't want to draw them.

Today's card features the Cat Family with Heart digital line art from the Cat Family Bundle. I printed it on Xpress It Blending Card in the bottom right corner, then cut the paper down to 4.25 x 11 so I could score it in half to create an A2 card (4.25 x 5.5). I colored the cat family with Copic Markers.


I used paper and a sentiment strip from Doodlebug Design Pretty Kitty 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some Doodlebug Design Rainbow Hearts Shape Sprinkles.


I hope you grab some images from Conie Fong and share your creations in the Conie Fong Art and Design Facebook Group. Conie also created a separate group to share your drawings if you give them a try. Head over and join the Draw With Conie Facebook Group to share your drawings. We would love to Ooooh and Aaaaah over your work!

Hugs,
Rosie

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The Greeting Farm February 2024 Stamp Feature Day 3: MINI-REMIX SPRING

Happy Thursday friends! We are on the last day of Stamp Features for the February 2024 New Release at The Greeting Farm. This month, TGF introduced 3 new stamp sets which are all available now for purchase. Claudette, Joni and I are on The Greeting Farm Blog showcasing the new release.

Our next set called MINI-REMIX SPRING comes with two Ians and two Anyas enjoying some fresh air, catching bugs and butterflies, and gardening. Aren't they the cutest?! I knew I wanted to create a scene card to feature all 4 of them. I found this awesome free outdoor landscape printable that was the perfect match!


This set comes with several accessory stamps that I was able to include on the card: the butterflies, grasshopper (left bottom corner), and the flowers. I stamped the elements directly onto the printed paper and used gel pens to color them.


Be sure to head over to The Greeting Farm Store and grab your favorites. You're going to LOVE them all! And please join The Greeting Farm Fan Page to share you creations. We would love to see them!

Hugs,
Rosie

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The Greeting Farm February 2024 Stamp Feature Day 2: BIRTHDAY BEARS

Happy Wednesday friends! We are on Day 2 of Stamp Features for the February 2024 New Release at The Greeting Farm. This month, TGF introduced 3 new stamp sets which are all available now for purchase. Claudette, Joni and I are on The Greeting Farm Blog showcasing the new release.

At The Greeting Farm, nothing is better than receiving birthday wishes from adorable, chubby bears! It's a beary awesome party! BIRTHDAY BEARS comes with two bear images, 2 sentiments, and 3 accessory stamps. I used some Jaded Blossom Dies to create a background scene that would fit both bear images.

I raised the grassy knoll, tree trunk, and both bear images on foam tape for extra dimension. The sentiment is part of the stamp set.

Be sure to head over to The Greeting Farm Store and grab your favorites. You're going to LOVE them all! And please join The Greeting Farm Fan Page to share you creations. We would love to see them! See you back here tomorrow for day 3 of Stamp Features!

Hugs,
Rosie

Monday, February 19, 2024

The Greeting Farm February 2024 Stamp Feature Day 1: ANYA IN THAILAND

Happy Tuesday friends! We are on Day 1 of Stamp Features for the February 2024 New Release at The Greeting Farm. This month, TGF introduced 3 new stamp sets which are all available now for purchase. Claudette, Joni and I are on The Greeting Farm Blog showcasing the new release.

Today's set called ANYA IN THAILAND has our gorgeous Anya traveling again. She's wearing a traditional thai dress, eating pho, visiting Buddha, and admiring the beautiful elephants. 


I found some digital paper on Etsy to use as my background. Then, I heat embossed one of the sentiments in gold at the top of the card.


Be sure to head over to The Greeting Farm Store and grab your favorites. You're going to LOVE them all! And please join The Greeting Farm Fan Page to share you creations. We would love to see them! See you back here tomorrow for day 2 of Stamp Features!

Hugs,
Rosie

Friday, February 16, 2024

Jaded Blossom + I Am Roses: HAPPY EASTER WALL HANGING

Happy Friday everyone! I'm back today with my latest project for Jaded Blossom with gorgeous paper flowers from I Am Roses! I have a bunch of these black/white fabric chalkboard frames from the Dollar Tree. They also just put out their Easter stuff and I bought several Wood Bead Garlands which I cut apart to separate the beads. I combined them to create this cute Easter Wall Hanging. 


I wanted to create a scene on the chalkboard area that matched the shape so I pulled out my heat gun and a butter knife and went to work separating the chalkboard area from the fabric frame. That was a process let me tell ya! I traced the shape onto white cardstock so I could create the cloud background. Then I used the grass die in the Mushroom Die Set and cut two grassy knolls. The Easter Eggs are from the Wheelbarrow Dies: Easter Add Ons. Those adorable bunnies are from the Chubby Bunny Die Set. I wanted little heart noses for the bunnies so I used the small heart dies in the Build A Booth: Valentine Add Ons. The sentiment is from the Carrots For Sale Stamp Set.

After I created the scene on the white cardstock, I glued it to the black chalkboard area. Then I added flowers from I Am Roses. The large flower is the R43 unicorn peony, followed by S3-15 white cherry blossoms, S10 small yellow flowers, R2 mini soft pink roses, and tiny green leaves. The frame came with a twine hanger which I took out of the holes to add on the beads.



Remember, you have until March 2nd to play along in the Jaded Blossom STENCIL Challenge for a chance at winning a free stamp set! You don't have to have a blog to play along. You can load your card to the Jaded Blossom's Garden of Creativity Facebook Group and then add your link from Facebook. There are instructions HERE to help you!

And be sure to check out the Jaded Blossom Store for all your stamps and gift giving supplies. They have various Cutting Dies to make party favors along with Favor Bags and Boxes. 
 
I Am Roses is also having a February Anything Goes Challenge. You must use at least 3 IAR products to qualify, and have until March 8th to link up your project.
 
Have a great weekend!
Rosie