Giveaway Winner...JOY Pine Branch Card

Hello and welcome,

I've contacted the winner of the November giveaway and am waiting to here from her! I'll give her a few days to respond since she lives in the Netherlands (hint, hint as to who it is!). While I can't mail her the prize since I won't mail outside the USA, I can mail it to someone she chooses as a gift from her or someone who will send it too her. I'll put her name here when I hear from her...

UPDATED: I've had to pick a new winner due to not hearing from the first one chosen so

KREATIVE KRISTIE

won the Altenew cardinal stamp set! Congratulations Kristie! It's going into the mail ASAP!

One of my many Christmas cards, this one will go to my brother in Nevada. I used the Concord  & 9th JOY stamp set for the large JOY sentiment done in Tsukineko Delicata Golden Glitz then over stamped with Versamark ink and clear embossing powder heat set over it to keep that gold glitz front and center! I used Stampin' Up Definitely Decorative Pinecone in Stampin' Up Glorious Green ink for the evergreen needles and Stampin' Up Close to Cocoa pine cones and splatters. I used a Hero Arts sentiment from the Heavens Rejoice set to go around the JOY and just masked using my MISTI to over stamp it in Stampin' Up Ruby Red ink. I used the Wink of Stella pen in green glitter to draw my own pine needles over the stamped ones because I just gotta add glimmer to every card! (He'll never even notice it, I'm sure!). I mounted it on a Gina K Designs kraft card base to finish it.

Thanks so much for stopping by and God bless!
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CHALLENGES:
Addicted to Stamps & More Challenge #221-Anything Goes
Merry Monday Christmas Challenge #224: Masculine Christmas
The Male Room Challenge #39 Theme- ???Scapes (Going out on a limb here ;) ESCAPE to the woods! My husband always escapes to the woods when he needs peace, quiet, joy!)
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: O Christmas Tree
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

November Giveaway... Blue Bird Birthday

Altenew's winter cardinal stamp set... I have an extra for my November giveaway! See below!

Hello and welcome,

November has come and I can't believe we're so close to the holidays now! I wanted to use my new Altenew Winter Cardinal stamp/die set in the non-traditional way so I made him blue! I think he kind of looks like a bluejay/Stellar's jay, except their heads are mostly black rather than just the mask. I used some Hero Arts, Gina K Designs and Stampin' Up inks for all the blues onto Gina K Designs heavy base weight card stock.  I used my Spectrum Noir shimmer pen on the dark areas of the bird. The background is an experiment with Brushos in yellows and greens. The branch (and bird) is die cut from the same combo stamp and die set from some Gina K Designs dark brown card stock. The sentiment is a combination of Papertrey Ink and Hero Arts. I added Nuvo drops in glossy black!

You can see the shimmer of the glitter pen on this photo.

Now on to the giveaway! I have the Altenew Winter Cardinal stamp set to giveaway because I accidentally bought two of them! Lucky you! See giveaway instructions below! I'll mail this out the Monday after Thanksgiving to the winner so they can get their own cardinal cards done for Christmas!

This is my used Altenew set but winner will receive the new set when it comes in the mail!

This giveaway will run through November 24th, Thanksgiving Day and I will pick a winner on November 25th!

To win all you have to do is:

1. Comment on this post below for one entry.

2. Comment and/or like giveaway photo on my Instagram account for one entry (Alaska.Kris)

3. Comment and/or like giveaway post on my Facebook page for one entry. (Alaska Forget Me Not Designs)

4. BONUS ENTRY: For a bonus (4th) entry, repost on your blog, Instagram account or Facebook page about my giveaway and leave the link in the comments on this post only.

That is four entries total per person. You have until midnight Alaska time November 24th to do one or all four ways of entering for this giveaway. I will pick a winner and contact them on November 25th. Sorry USA entries only due to shipping costs.

I would love it if you followed me on all my social media but it isn't required for the monthly giveaways. I make cards for the love of creating and love to follow, like and comment on the blogs and other social media accounts of those who love to do the same. That is all.

Thanks so much for stopping by and God bless!
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CHALLENGES:
Happy Little Stampers November Challenge: Anything Goes with Dies
Seize the Birthday Challenge: Stencils (I didn't do this topping)
30 Day Coloring Challenge

Birthday Wishes Bird... October Giveaway Winner!

Hello and welcome,

I'm still waiting for the October giveaway winner to contact me... so you may still have a chance at winning it if I don't hear from her by Thursday, October 27th! I've emailed her and am waiting to hear from her!

*******UPDATED: WINNER IS MARIE FLAYER AKA NJSTAMPING QUEEN********

This card was hard to come by because I'm terrible at multi-layer stamping! It took several tries to figure out how to do it for me! Personally, I do light to dark in stamping... lightest ink is the bottom layer (the most solid layer) with darkest ink on top (usually the sketchiest details). That's probably how you're supposed to do it anyway but I needed to learn that for myself by doing it multiple times!

This card combines three different stamps from Hero Arts (bird), Altenew (branch) and Papertrey Ink (sentiment). And inks from Hero Arts, Stampin' Up, Ranger and Gina K designs. It was worth the effort because I think it turned out very nice for a fellow co-worker/friend!

I'll let you know next weekend if I have to pick another winner! It could be you! ;)
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CHALLENGES:
Seize the Birthday: Anything Goes (without the topping of Lots of Leaves)
Addicted to Stamps Challenge #216: Anything Goes

October Giveaway Starts Today... Hello from Alaska!

Hello and welcome!

Happy October! I can't believe so much of this year has just flown by! I've been playing with distress inks to make some galaxy cards! And because I live in Alaska I've made them Alaska themed!

My card uses lots of Ranger distress inks and Perfect Pearls spray for the shimmery background and Simon Says Stamp die cut star! The mountain scene is an older Great Impressions stamp that I love to use on Alaska type cards! It's not Denali by any means, but it reminds me of Alaska! I backed the mountain scene with glitter black cardstock and foam mounted it to a Gina K Designs heavy weight cardstock. The HELLO and "from" is from Winnie and Walter "The Big, the Bold and the Happy" set. I wrote the word ALASKA because I don't have a stamp... yet! I decided to keep the background with color and the mountain scene just black and white or it would be too busy with both of them colored. I used Judikins diamond glaze on the star and sprinkled dark blue glitter on it before it dried for a little extra sparkle.

I've had requests from customers for Alaska themed cards and so I will continue with that venue for awhile!

GIVEAWAY*GIVEAWAY*GIVEAWAY*GIVEAWAY

Spellbinders Lacey Circles dies (5), assortment of stamps including Dot, Dot, Dot from Stampin' Up.

This giveaway will run through October 18th and I will pick a winner on October 19th!

To win all you have to do is:

1. Comment on this post below for one entry.

2. Comment and/or like giveaway photo on my Instagram account for one entry (Alaska.Kris)

3. Comment and/or like giveaway post on my Facebook page for one entry. (Alaska Forget Me Not Designs)

4. BONUS ENTRY: For a bonus (4th) entry, repost on your blog, Instagram account or Facebook page about my giveaway and leave the link in the comments on this post only.

That is four entries total per person. You have until midnight Alaska time October 18th to do one or all four ways of entering for this giveaway. I will pick a winner and contact them on October 19th. Sorry USA entries only due to shipping costs.

I would love it if you followed me on all my social media but it isn't required for the monthly giveaways. I make cards for the love of creating and love to follow, like and comment on the blogs and other social media accounts of those who love to do the same. That is all.

Thanks so much for stopping by and God bless!

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CHALLENGES:

Great Impressions October Challenge: Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamps & More: Clean and Simple
Aud Sentiment Challenge Blog: Anything Goes & a Sentiment

Giveaway Winner... "I Moosed You" card

Hello and welcome!

The August giveaway winner is...

PEGGY ORMASEN

who liked and shared my Facebook post about the giveaway! Congratulations Peggy! (I happen to know Peggy from when we lived in Haines, Alaska so this thrills me for her to have won!)

My September giveaway will start Labor Day weekend so stay tuned!

My card today is another "Alaska" themed card I made to sell at the local Palmer, Alaska Friday Fling art fair. I had requests for cards with Alaska scenes on them so this is one of many I've done! This has a painted panel of blue metallic acrylic paint! I stamped the Misty Mountain Rubber Stamps "Moose collage" stamp in Hero Arts white pigment ink after the paint dried. It took some time for the ink to dry but eventually did! I used a thin strip of black glitter tape to offset if from the Gina K Designs base weight white card stock. I stamped (an unknown company)  "I moosed you" sentiment in Gina K Desings Blue Denim ink.

Thanks so much for stopping by and God bless!
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CHALLENGES:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Make for the Border
CAS-ual Fridays Challenge: Time to Color (blue painted background)
Addicted to Stamps: Make Your Mark (painted background)

July Giveaway Winner...and Motorcycle Masculine Cards!

Hello and welcome!

I have the July giveaway winner to announce and some masculine cards to share with you!

First off, the winner of the July giveaway is none other than...

SIMPLYNEADERS

who liked my Instagram post about the giveaway! Yes, it's that easy to enter my monthly giveaways! Be sure to stick around for the August giveaway that starts August 1st!!

My cards have definite masculine tendencies to them from a FABULOUS kit by Close to My Heart called "URBAN" that I won from a blog hop! I don't use patterned paper very often but I adore the paper in this kit! The stamp set is AWESOME to say the  least! So grungy and rad for both boys and men! It has some extra fun pieces like the buttons (second card from top) and twine (not shown on any card) besides the paper pack and it's hard to choose which side of the paper to use since both sides are the bomb! The "Stoked", arrows in circles, >>>>>>, "one way", "or another" arrows, criss-cross border, "boys will be boys" and "EPIC" are all stamps in this kit! The motorcycle stamp is not from the kit but one I purchased in my local stamp shop and it's by Deep Red called "Hardtail Motorcycle". It went perfectly with this whole kit and I will be using it with this paper in the future!

Thanks so much for stopping by and God bless!

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CHALLENGES:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Add Some Texture (first card embossing)

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Things With Wings (motorcycles feel like you're flying!)

Seize the Birthday (no topping but all these I consider fun birthday cards!)

July Giveaway Ends Tomorrow at Midnight... Musical Bird Birthday

Hello and welcome~

Just a head's up that tomorrow, July 18th, is the last day to enter my July giveaway! Go to this post to enter and see the prizes! You have until midnight Alaska time to enter! Good luck!

I'll enter the details about the card above a little later this week!

Thanks for stopping by and God bless!
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July Giveaway Starts Today... Best Wishes Bird!

Hello and welcome!
Happy Independence Day... probably a day late as I am writing this the evening of July 4th!

This is hopefully a quick post about the July giveaway (see how to enter below) and a quick card that's for sale at the arts and crafts fair called Friday Fling in Palmer, Alaska!

My card is pretty simple in that it has some blue glitter washi tape on the side and a simple stamped image from the set by WPlus9 called "It's a New Day". I colored it with Zig Clean Color Brush Pens and it was a practice piece for using these and getting blending down. Not sure I accomplished the correct blending but I am practicing! I left the branch uncolored to give the bird center stage and you can't see by this photo but he's sparkly with Wink of Stella glitter pen. I added a sentiment from the set that is mislabeled and it was from a blog hop I won a lot of stamps in so I'll have to add the company name when I find out! If you recognize the set please leave me a comment below and tell me (and that will be an entry into the giveaway too!!). I, of course, used Gina K Designs base weight card stock as my base for this card!

July giveaway: Heidi Swapp stencil; Technique Tuesday: Learn Something by Ali Edwards stamp set; Gossamer Blue stamp set from January 2014 main kit; Quickutz/Lifestyle Crafts Dainty Doily 4" x 4" die; and multi-color sequins.

This giveaway will run through July 18th and I will pick a winner on July 19th!

To win all you have to do is:

1. Comment on this post below for one entry.

2. Comment and/or like giveaway photo on my Instagram account for one entry (Alaska.Kris)

3. Comment and/or like giveaway post on my Facebook page for one entry. (Alaska Forget Me Not Designs)

4. BONUS ENTRY: For a bonus (4th) entry, repost on your blog, Instagram account or Facebook page about my giveaway and leave the link in the comments on this post only.

That is four entries total per person. You have until midnight Alaska time July 18th to do one or all four ways of entering for this giveaway. I will pick a winner and contact them on July 19th. Sorry USA entries only due to shipping costs.

I would love it if you followed me on all my social media but it isn't required for the monthly giveaways. I make cards for the love of creating and love to follow, like and comment on the blogs and other social media accounts of those who love to do the same. That is all.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless!

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CHALLENGES:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Red, White and/or Blue

Seize the Birthday: Birds, Bees & Butterflies
CAS Mix Up Card Challenge: Stamping, Markers, & Your Choice (glitter & washi tape)
Addicted to CAS: Challenge #91 Fly
The Daily Marker: 30 Day Color Challenge

June Giveaway Starts Today & Father's Day Pine Branches!

Hello and welcome!

I'm home from my two weeks vacation down south in California and Nevada! I had a FABULOUS time with family and even got to bring my 7 year old grandson, Logan, home to Alaska for a one month visit! That has made his Grandpa and I very happy!

My cards today are a few of the Father's Day cards I'm getting ready to sell at the Palmer, Alaska Friday Fling and Colony Days celebration this weekend! I painted with acrylics the pine branches and pine cones using the One Stroke method of painting on Gina K Designs kraft card stock. Then I spattered two of the card fronts with some brown and black distress ink over the painting. I inked two of the cards sides with brown distress ink and stamped the sentiments with Technique Tuesdays "Swanky Sentiments" set. The third [top] card I didn't spatter or ink the sides... it's a one layer card. On the bottom card I used I used Ranger's Glossy Accents to make the sentiment look highlighted and look 3D.

I'm a little late in starting this month's giveaway but I'll make it run for two weeks so there's plenty of time to enter! Here's the giveaway picture and description:

JUNE GIVEAWAY: Studio Calico "Message in a Bottle" stamp set (one stamp missing), Sizzix/Stampin' Up Finial Press embossing folder, Stampin' Up Stamp a-ma-jig (used but still very functional), Creative Memories Scallop corner punch, QuicKutz Nesting Dies Inverted Ovals (8 dies).

Studio Calico "Message in a Bottle"

This giveaway will run through June 20th and I will pick a winner on June 21st!

To win all you have to do is:

1. Comment on this post below for one entry.

2. Comment and/or like giveaway photo on my Instagram account for one entry (Alaska.Kris)

3. Comment and/or like giveaway post on my Facebook page for one entry. (Alaska Forget Me Not Designs)

4. BONUS ENTRY: For a bonus (4th) entry, repost on your blog, Instagram account or Facebook page about my giveaway and leave the link in the comments on this post only.

That is four entries total per person. You have until midnight Alaska time June 20th to do one or all four ways of entering for this giveaway. I will pick a winner and contact them on June 21st. Sorry USA entries only due to shipping costs.

I would love it if you followed me on all my social media but it isn't required for the monthly giveaways. I make cards for the love of creating and love to follow, like and comment on the blogs and other social media accounts of those who love to do the same. That is all.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

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CHALLENGES:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Mask It! (Glossy Accents masked from spatters)

Addicted To Stamps and More: Anything Goes
The Paper Players PP298: Father's Day
The Male Room: Father's Day

 

GIVEAWAY Ending May 14th! Eagles and Father's Day

Hello and welcome!

Just a quick reminder about there's only five more days to enter my giveaway! Read all about the giveaway on the May 1st giveaway post here!  Here's a photo to remind you what's in the giveaway!

I'm in the process of making lots of Father's Day cards to sell at the Friday Fling arts and crafts fairs every Friday during the summer in downtown Palmer, Alaska! (Since the Fling hasn't started yet I couldn't get any Mother's Days cards created for it!) So I start out with the (Deep Red) eagle above and used my Zig Clean Color Real Brush pens to color only the beak and eye the brilliant yellow! To give some depth and "life" to them I covered the beak and eye in Glossy Accents... the white "gleam" in the eye is actually the reflection of the light from the window onto the Glossy Accents! Both the base weight white and kraft card stock are from Gina K Designs. I splattered some Ranger distress black paint and Vintage Photo distress ink over the cards to also add some interest. You probably can't see but I did a few dots of Glossy Accents over the cards as well. The sentiments are in Ranger black ink (stamp set info coming soon!).

Thanks for stopping by and God bless!
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CHALLENGES:
The Male Room: Shakespeare (“Yet looks he like a king; behold! His eye, As bright as is the eagle’s, lightens forth Controlling majesty.” [ Richard II – III, 3])

April Giveaway Winner... Butterfly & Creativity

Hello and welcome!

Just a quick blog post today! I decided to photograph my cards outside to get more natural light on them instead of fake light like all winter long! It's finally warming up here (in the 50's during the day... yes, that's warm to Alaskans!) and I'm doing a lot more outside chores!

I got this Ranger kit (on sale and with a coupon!) that included the new Distress crayons, the stamp set and some watercolor card stock and made this card! I was just testing the crayons on this piece of card stock and blending them with a brush (I find your finger works better for this but that will be a different post!). After playing around with them in rainbow order I decided to stamp the butterfly from the stamp set and the sentiment in Versafine black ink. I spattered some ink over it as well for that artsy look! I mounted a piece of blue card stock on a Gina K Designs white heavy base weight card stock and adhered the colored piece to black card stock and then to the base. Adding black pearls finished the piece nicely!

And now the winner of the April giveaway is

MOOSEYMARES on Instagram

Since Mooseymares doesn't live in the USA they have opted to "gift" the giveaway to a friend in Minnesota! What a superb idea! So since my giveaway is for USA only and you comment, like or tag the giveaway post and win I'll send it to someone you want in the USA! Sweet idea, Gabriel!

I'll start my May giveaway on May 1st so stay tuned!

Thanks for stopping by and God bless!
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CHALLENGES:
Creative with Stamps Challenge #1: Butterfly
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Butterfly Beauty
Happy Little Stampers: Wings

APRIL GIVEAWAY... Brushos and Birds

Hello and welcome! Happy April Fool's Day!

For Christmas I buy my own card making supplies and my husband buys his own books or art supplies... it's a win-win situation... we both get what we really want! I got some Brushos and they are FABULOUS to work with and fun to watch! Such fine powders and heavy pigments mean you'll never get the same look twice!

First, I used a large sheet of watercolor paper and lightly tapped some Brushos in turquoise, ultramarine blue and purple and then sprayed with a mister filled with Perfect Pearls spray for shimmer. I let dry and cut the panel in half to use on two cards.

On the first card, I used a large bird die from Memory Box "Birds of a Feather" set and cut from Gina K Designs layering weight black card stock several times and adhered them together to make a thick embellishment. I stamped with Stampin' Up "Delight in Life" using my MISTI to get it clearly seen on the textured watercolor paper. I also used a couple of Hero Arts hearts from the "Prayers" set to stamp over the dot in the "i" and off to the side and below in the music staff. Then I die cut music notes from Die-Namics "Musical Notes" set out of black foam. I adhered these with Ranger multi medium in matte finish. I used Wink of Stella pen all over the bird diecut for sparkle.

For my second card, I diecut the bird from black craft foam and used it as a stamp, a la Jennifer McGuire, again using my MISTI stamp tool to get a good impression by stamping several times in the exact same place. (I love my MISTI!!) You can see the difference in cards in that the stamped bird image has some of the Brushos showing through it although not much. I didn't use the Wink of Stella pen for shimmer... that shimmer is from the Perfect Pearls being sprayed on it. The sentiment is from Winnie & Walter's "The Big, The Bold and The Happy" set. I used Gina K Designs base weight card stock for both cards bases.

I'll definitely be experimenting with more Brushos!!

An update on the MARCH giveaway... the winner never contacted me so I chose another winner

BBGRLDEZIGNS

is the new March winner and I've already sent along her goodies! I always give one week for the winner to contact me before choosing another so be sure to follow me in one way so you know if I choose YOU as the next winner!

Here is what you'll receive if you win April's giveaway...

Waffle Flower "RAIN CHECK" stamps, Freckled Fawn FUN paper clips and FRAMES wood chips embellishments, October Afternoon SUMMERTIME pillow puffy stickers, and Sizzix BRANCH WITH LEAVES die.

This giveaway will run through April 15th and I will pick a winner on April 16th!

To win all you have to do is:

1. Comment on this post below for one entry.

2. Comment and/or like giveaway photo on my Instagram account for one entry (Alaska.Kris)

3. Comment and/or like giveaway post on my Facebook page for one entry. (Alaska Forget Me Not Designs)

4. BONUS ENTRY: For a bonus (4th) entry, repost on your blog, Instagram account or Facebook page about my giveaway and leave the link in the comments on this post only.

That is four entries total per person. You have until midnight Alaska time April 15th to do one or all four ways of entering for this giveaway. I will pick a winner and contact them on April 16th. Sorry USA entries only due to shipping costs.

I would love it if you followed me on all my social media but it isn't required for the monthly giveaways. I make cards for the love of creating and love to follow, like and comment on the blogs and other social media accounts of those who love to do the same. That is all...

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a blessed day!

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CHALLENGES:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes

MARCH GIVEAWAY WINNER.... You're out of this world & Prayers!

Simon Says Stamp "Prayers" stamp set in Ranger Archival jet black over unknown company hydrangea stamp colored with Ranger distress markers on Gina K Design layering weight card stock trimmed and mounted on heavy weight card stock with Stampin' Up green card stock strip along the side and glittered up with Wink of Stella clear pen.

Hero Arts "Smile" background stamp in Memento Luxe Teal Zeal ink on Gina K Design heavy weight card stock. Studio Calico "Rocket" stamp in Ranger archival jet black ink  over masked Lily Bee Design "Persnickety Collection" Polaroid stamp, colored simply with Copics, Helmet coated with Glossy Accents. Other star and dot stamps added to fill in.

Hello and welcome!

I'm so sorry to be late announcing the winner of the March giveaway... life gets so busy sometimes! The winner is none other than...

MAKEUPOBSESSEDGIRL 25 aka ABAYNEY

A big CONGRATULATIONS to MAKEUPOBSESSEDGIRL25 aka ABAYNEY (on Instagram) and I thank you for being a part of my blogging life!

Next giveaway starts April 1st! Stay tuned for entering that...

A quick description of the cards above! On the first one, I'm still using the PRAYERS set that I won from Jennifer McGuire's blog to make those cards that are the hardest to make... sympathy or distressing news type of cards. The details are under the captions of the products used but I must say that this stamp set makes it easier to put cards together quickly with the sentiments that express heartfelt meaning.

This second card I sent to my grandson when I sent a box of clothes and books to him recently! I loved these three sets when I won them in a blog hop and wanted to put them all together into one card especially for him... because he is indeed, out of this world! (And I get to see him and my oldest daughter in May in California!!!)

Thanks for sticking with my on this one! Have a blessed day!
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CHALLENGES:
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Use Some Lucky Stars

Sending prayers (thanks Jennifer McGuire!)... and giveaway reminder!

Stampin' Up "Thoughts & Prayers", Simon Says Stamp "Prayers", Fiskars butterfly punch, Gina K Designs base weight card stock, Hero Arts Cup O' Joe ink, miscellaneous pearls

Stampin' Up  "Upsy Daisy", Simon Says Stamp "Prayers", Fiskars butterfly punch, Gina K Designs base weight card stock, Hero Arts Soft Granite ink

 Hello and welcome!

My days off seem to go by so fast but I did get time to use the Simon Says Stamp "Prayers" set that I won from Jennifer McGuire's blog and a new to me technique that I probably saw on her blog too! These cards were made by coloring with distress markers and spritzing with water then stamping. It's a great way to get a variety of colors quickly without ink pads! I love the watercolor look too!

Just a quick reminder that the giveaway ends on March 15 Alaska time!! Here's a reminder of what's in the giveaway... (but make sure you comment on the giveaway post!)

March giveaway includes: Heidi Swapp "Sugar Chic" 6x6 and (not shown) Basic Grey "Fiction" 6x6 paper packs (not full packs, some pages missing); We R Memory Keepers Nesting Inverted Rectangles (7 dies); Studio Calico Gumball stamp set from "Sandlot" kit;  and one Close To My Heart 1" square acrylic block.

Thanks for joining me today and have a blessed day!
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Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Bit O Green

GIVEAWAY WINNER... and Lasting Hearts Card Drive

Butterfly: Stampin Up; Ink: Ranger distress; Sentiments: Papertrey Ink & Hero Arts; Card stock: Gina K Designs

 
Hello and welcome,

Thanks for joining me today! I've made a dozen cards to send to the Lasting Hearts Card Drive (read more about it here on Jennifer McGuire's blog) and I'm getting them ready for the mail. Here's a few of them that I'll be sending along

Coneflower: Stampin Up; Sentiments: Winnie & Walter; Ink: Ranger distress markers; Card stock: Gina K Designs; Butterfly: Fiskars

Tree: Stampin Up; Sentiment: Winnie & Walter; Ink: Stampin' Up; Butterfly: Fiskars; Card stock: Gina K Designs

And Random.org choose the WINNER of the February giveaway:

CAROL CASAVANT

I also "know" Carol from Instagram as momgram69! CONGRATULATIONS CAROL!! I've contacted you for your mailing address so I can get these goodies to you! Stay tuned on March 1st for the next giveaway!

Remember, if you follow my blog, Instagram account or art business Facebook page you'll automatically get notified of posts including the giveaway posts!

Thanks everyone and God bless your day!