Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Conie Fong: CHRISTMAS PRESENT GNOME

 Happy Wednesday friends! Today, I'm sharing a card using one of Conie Fong's digital images called Christmas Present Gnome and Sentiment Bundle. I LOVE Conie's gnomes and this one is just the sweetest! I printed the image on Xpress It Blending Card and colored him with Copic markers.

COPICS:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11
Hair: N4
Red: R24, R27, R29, R39, R59
Green: YG26, G24, G46, G28
White: C0, C1, C3
Gold Gel Pen
Liquid Applique
White Pom Pom

I used a scallop border die from My Favorite Things on some paper I bought at Hobby Lobby for the top part of the card. Then I added red/white twine around the decorative paper before adhering to the card. I found some red jingle bells in my stash and tied 3 together. I glued them to the card and added a smaller bell on top of the larger bells to hide the middle hole.  


I hope this inspires you to color up some of Conie's images. They really are a lot of fun! Be sure to join us in the Conie Fong Art and Design Group to share your creations. We would LOVE to support and encourage your crafting journey!

Hugs,
Rosie

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

TLC Designs: NOVEMBER MIX & MATCH HOP + DIGITAL SALE!

Happy Tuesday friends! Today, I'm sharing my card for the November Mix and Match Hop. My DT Sisters have an Instagram Hop going on right now. Head over to the TLC Designs Instagram Page for all the details and Hop list. I've also included some information below. 
 

To top off the week, TLC Designs is having a CYBER WEEK SALE! All digital products are 50% off from November 28th, 8am EST until December 5th, 8am EST. Grab all your fave digis NOW!

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The Design Team was challenged to combine the newly released stamps with products previously released to give you inspiration on how the TLC stamps and dies can be mixed together.

For my card today, I combined the new Jingle Time Digital Stamp Set with the pre-colored images that are included in the Chilly Fun Slimline Stock Paper Pack. I love that TLC included a sheet of pre-colored images in the Chilly Fun pack. It makes creating cards easy and fun! 


 For this slimline scene card, I cut the shape of the background 3 times from white cardstock using the largest die in the Zinnia Slimline Die Set. I inked up some clouds on the 1st white background. Then I tore the other 2 white die-cuts to create snowy mountain layers and an icy pond. The sentiment is from the new Warm & Fuzzy Unicorn Stamp Set. I raised the middle snow layer and the fairy on foam tape for extra dimension. The trees and fairy were colored with Copic Markers. The additional characters are digitally colored images from the Chilly Fun Paper Pack.


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Here are some of the details on the Mix and Match Hop:

Welcome to TLC Designs November 2022 Mix and Match Hop on Instagram!!  The team is excited to show how well ALL the products from @tlcdesignsshop mix and match together for endless creative options.  From unique and creative dies, to beautiful stamps and stencils —TLC Designs has it ALL! You can hop along with us for your chance to win a $20.00 card to the TLC Designs store. The hop will end on December 5th @ 11:59 PM PST. Winners will be announced on the @tlcdesignsshop blog and Instagram by December 10th 2022.

Be sure to head to the TLC Designs Shop Instagram Page for all the Hop links and details! Remember To Live Creatively (TLC), and have fun hopping!

Rosie

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Jaded Blossom Black Friday Release and SALE!

 Happy Saturday friends! It's time for the Black Friday Release and Sale over at Jaded Blossom! Here is a link to the STORE for those of you eager to shop!

Jaded Blossom has released eight fun new items for Black Friday! Over the past couple of days, I've showcased the Gnome Dies: Hanukkah Add Ons with the Happy Hanukkah Stamps, and the Gnome Dies: Church Add Ons with the Christmas Blessings Stamps.

Today, I'm sharing a Wine Tag I created using the Gnome Dies with the new Gnome Dies: New Years Add Ons. Above the gnome I stamped one of the sentiments from the Happy New Year Stamp Set. Isn't he the cutest?!!


 Instead of wine, my gnome is delivering Sparkling Cider.



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And here is a look at our Black Friday sale.


TICKET RAFFLE

 Also the return of the Golden Ticket

Our design team has made some wonderful projects using the new items! They will be sharing their projects between Wednesday and Sunday (on different days). Make sure to check them all out. Links below..  

 
Have a great weekend, and be sure to snatch up these awesome deals!!
 
Hugs,
Rosie

Friday, November 25, 2022

Jaded Blossom Black Friday Release & Sale!

 Happy Friday friends! I hope you had a relaxing and fun Thanksgiving yesterday! It's time for the Black Friday Release and Sale over at Jaded Blossom! Here is a link to the STORE for those of you eager to shop!

Jaded Blossom has released eight fun new items for Black Friday! On Wednesday I showcased the Gnome Dies: Hanukkah Add Ons with the Happy Hanukkah Stamps. You can check out that post HERE.

Today, I'm sharing a large tag I created using the new Gnome Dies: Church Add Ons with the Christmas Blessings Stamp Set. I found this Angel ornament at Target and I thought this tag would go perfectly with her.
 

By using the Scallop Caddy Die, I can create a larger tag to fit the girl gnome and a sentiment. I used the Girl Gnome Dies to create the gnome body. The hat is from the Gnome Dies: Spring Add Ons. I heat embossed the sentiment from Christmas Blessings on red cardstock to go along the bottom of the tag. The crosses and the angel are from the Gnome Dies: Church Add Ons.
 

Since this is a large tag, I have room to write a Scripture on the back of the tag along with the name of the recipient.


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And here is a look at our Black Friday sale.


TICKET RAFFLE

 Also the return of the Golden Ticket

Our design team has made some wonderful projects using the new items! They will be sharing their projects between Wednesday and Sunday (on different days). Make sure to check them all out. Links below..  

 
I'll be back tomorrow to share my last project for this release using the Gnome Dies: New Years Add Ons with the Happy New Year Stamps.
 
Hugs,
Rosie

Thursday, November 24, 2022

I Am Roses SALE + Conie Fong Sunflower Pumpkin Gnome

 HAPPY THANKSGIVING friends! I hope you are enjoying some great food and wonderful company. We are celebrating with my hubby's family which is always a lot of fun. I'll definitely be wearing something stretchy today, haha!

Since it's Thanksgiving, I'm posting a card using the gorgeous flowers from I Am Roses with an adorable digital image from Conie Fong called SUNFLOWER PUMPKIN GNOME. Isn't he just the sweetest gnome ever?! And he worked out perfectly for this holiday. 


I printed this cute gnome on Xpress It Blending Card and colored him with Copic Markers.

COPICS:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11, E13
Hair: N2, N4
Green: G85, G94, G99, BG96
Shoes: E43, E44, E77, E79
Pumpkins: YR15, YR02, YR04, YR07, YR09, E19, E43, E44, E79
Sunflower Leaves: Y11, Y13, YR21, YR23, YR24
Sunflower Middle: E42, E44, E47, E49, G94, G99, YR23

 For the flowers, I used an R43 orange peony as my focal point. Next, I added white cherry blossoms, followed by S10 green small flowers and orange small flowers. Finally, I added in L0-2 Tiny Green Leaves.


The decorative paper is from PhotoPlay Gnome For The Holidays 6x6 Paper Pad. The little sentiment square is from Doodlebug Design. I used a Circle Scallop Die from Jaded Blossom to frame the image.


To top off Thanksgiving, I Am Roses is having a SALE! Now is the time to stock up on these fabulous flowers!! Use Coupon Code: NOVSALE15


Remember, you have until DECEMBER 8th to link up your project to the current ANYTHING GOES Challenge. 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, November 23, 2022

Jaded Blossom Black Friday Release & Sale!

 Hey Everyone! It's time for the Black Friday Release and Sale over at Jaded Blossom!  

Here is a link to the STORE for those of you eager to shop! 

Jaded Blossom has released eight fun new items for Black Friday! The first couple of sets I'm showcasing today are the Gnome Dies: Hanukkah Add Ons with the Happy Hanukkah Stamps. I created a bag topper for these chocolate coins.


I used shiny gold cardstock with some dark blue cardstock. These dies work with the Gnome Dies, but since I was creating a bag topper I just used the die pieces on their own. 


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And here is a look at our Black Friday sale.


TICKET RAFFLE

 Also the return of the Golden Ticket

Our design team has made some wonderful projects using the new items! Make sure to check them all out. Links below..  

 
I'll be back on later in the week to share my other two projects featuring the Church Add Ons and the New Years Add Ons.
 
Hugs,
Rosie

Sunday, November 20, 2022

Conie Fong: Have A Very Gnome Christmas!

 Happy Sunday friends! I'm working on some Christmas cards over the weekend, and thought it would be fun to combine several Conie Fong Digis onto one card to create a scene. I used 3 different digi sets: Christmas Gnomes Bundle (gnomes with presents), Christmas Stocking Bundle (pine cone branch), and Christmas Tree Gnome (sentiment).


I recently saw some Christmas Bokeh digital papers on Creative Fabrica, and decided they would make a fantastic background. I did all my layering in MS Word. I just copied the paper into a word document. Next, I used the PNG file of the pine cone branch from the Christmas Stocking Bundle, and copy/pasted into the same word document. Once I click on LAYOUT, then WRAP TEXT, then click IN FRONT OF TEXT, I can move the digital image over the Bokeh paper and place it where I want it. I also turned it a little so it would fit across the top of the Bokeh paper. I did the same with the sentiment and overlayed it on top of the Bokeh paper. Next, I printed the design onto Copic Xpress It Blending Card, cut it to 4" x 5.25", and colored the pine cone branch with Copic markers. 


Next, I printed the gnomes from the Christmas Gnomes Bundle at about 2 inches tall and fussy cut all 3 of them out. I colored each one with Copic Markers. Next, I cut pieces of white/gold twine and glued a piece behind each gnome hat. I added foam tape to the back of each gnome, and adhered to my card. I trimmed the twine and glued the top of it to the pine cone branch. Then I tied 3 twine bows and added them to the top. 

I had a lot of fun creating this card, but coloring those tiny gnomes with my bad eyesight was a struggle, LOL! Next time, I would create a bigger card....maybe 5x7 so I can make the gnomes larger. I hope this inspires you to mix and match some of Conie's digis to create some of your own awesome scenes!

Hugs,
Rosie

Thursday, November 17, 2022

The Greeting Farm November Stamp Feature Day 3: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOUSE

 Happy Friday everyone! We are on our last day of Stamp Features for the November 2022 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. Don't forget about the TGF Blog Hop where 1 lucky person will take home all 3 stamp sets!

This next set is called HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOUSE and features the cutest ballerina mouse ever, along with cupcakes and several large sentiment stamps. I created a CAS A2 card with all 3 cupcakes and the birthday sentiment.


COPICS:
Mouse: C1, C3, C5, R20
Skirt: BG11, BG32, BG72
Pink: R81, R83, R85
Mint: BG11, BG32, BG34, BG72, BG75
Yellow: Y11, Y21, YR23

I stamped the images on Copic Xpress It Blending Card and colored them with Copic markers. Then I fussy cut them out, and added them to the card on foam tape. 

 
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! Have a great weekend!

Hugs,
Rosie

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

The Greeting Farm November Release Stamp Feature Day 2: HEHE KITTIES

 Happy Thursday everyone! We are on Day 2 of Stamp Features for the November 2022 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. Don't forget about the TGF Blog Hop where 1 lucky person will take home all 3 stamp sets!

This next set is called HEHE KITTIES, and features 9 mischievous and funny cats.This set is a must have for all our cat lovers! Their facial expressions are perfect for a variety of cards....even those snarky ones, LOL! I wanted to use several of the kitties at once so I created a Birthday Waterfall Card using the new Diamond Press Waterfall Kit!

 
It even has a gift card holder at the end! It's the perfect all-in-one card! Here are pictures of each panel.
 
 




Be su
re 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

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

The Greeting Farm November Stamp Feature Day 1: ANYA IN S. KOREA

 Happy Wednesday everyone! We are on Day 1 of Stamp Features for the November 2022 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. Don't forget about the TGF Blog Hop where 1 lucky person will take home all 3 stamp sets!

Anya is back to traveling, and this month she's in South Korea. This next set called ANYA IN S. KOREA features Anya wearing a traditional Hanbok, and comes with several fabulous accessory stamps. I am so in LOVE with this set, especially since I am half Korean!! I think Marie did an awesome job representing Korean culture in a stamp set. 

 
I found these awesome Korean Digital Papers on Etsy. They were the perfect fit! The red frame is a die from Diamond Press. The corner die is from Whimsy Stamps. I raised the frame, Anya, and the sentiment on foam tape for dimension. 


I colored Anya to match a photo of me in my Hanbok that was taken 15 years ago. 


COPICS:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11, E13
Hair: C3, C9, Black
Blue: B34, B37, B39
Red: R24, R27, R29, R59
White: C0, C3
Additional colors: G21, Y15

 
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

I Am Roses November 2022 Challenge: ANYTHING GOES!

 It's the 15th of the month, and we are back with 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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 Today I created a Thank You card using a slimline card base and sentiment panel from a Diamond Press Card Kit. To kick it up a notch, I added gorgeous I Am Roses flowers around the sentiment. 
 

 The large white flowers are R-43 Peonies. I love to use these flowers as my focal point. I then surrounded them with cherry blossoms and some of the smaller flowers.
 
 
To finish off the card, I added die-cut leaves from Diamond Press, along with IAR white leaves and IAR mini green leaves. 
 

 
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There is a new 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.
 
NOVEMBER IAR Challenge

*Contest Details/Rules:
  • Contest runs November 15th - December 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 “November 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

    New 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 December 8th to link up your project. 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