Trick or Treat!

Hi there!  Today I have a card using some new goodies!  I couldn't resist ordering Lisa Johnson's Primitive Pumpkins from MFT.  I was inspired by the layout of this card here.  I added distress inks to the sides of all of my papers and added some burlap twine embellishments. I also added some chunky glitter around the text circle, but it is hard to see in this photo.  I created a mas for the large background circle and sponged distress ink just around the perimeter.

Have a great Sunday!

Emily

Got Snow?

Hello! Here are a couple of "snowy" cards I made this week.  The first card uses stamps from MFT.  They are OLD, OLD, OLD and I don't think they even sell that set anymore, but I love the little penguins.
The second card uses stamps from Unity's December 2010 KOTM.  Love that snowman!

Got snow?  We have snow, with more on the way this weekend. I don't think we are supposed to get a lot this go around.  I LOVE snow. I love walking in it, driving in it, and watching it fall from my comfy couch out the window! It makes me feel peaceful and at ease. When it snows, it seems like everything and everyone slows down a bit.  That is definitely not all bad, in today's fast paced, high energy society. 

What are your thoughts on snow? Like or not like?  Love or loathe?  Let me know!

Emily

EIC114-Inspired by beautiful beads!

Hello!  Time for another Etsy Inspired Challenge.  These week the shop for your inspiration in Happy Day Designs.  They have some GORGEOUS jewelry to inspire you.  I was inspired by the green and red beads below.  I used stamps by MFT and the paper is from Echo Park.  The felt snowflake and stitched ribbon is stuff from my stash!

This week our sponsor is Whiff Of Joy stamps.  If you play along this week, make sure you link your creation to the EIC blog HERE.  Two random winners will be chosen next Friday.One person will win THIS beautiful necklace from Happy Day Designs, and another will win a free Whiff of Joy stamp.

Go get creative and crafty!

Emily

EIC82-Just a few of MY FAVORITE THINGS!

This week's Etsy shop for your inspiration is Until It Ends Studios.  They have some really cute charms and jewelry for your inspiration.  I know I am loving the little mushroom charm bracelets with all of their different expressions!

Our sponsor this week is My Favorite Things.  There are so many fabulous stamps to drool over in their shop, but I decided to use the Hooga Booga,set for my card-inspired by the little whimsical mushrooms and bright colors!
Please remember to use keyword EIC82 when  uploading to online galleries.  Also remember to link your card back to the EIC blog HERE.  A random winner will be picked next Friday to win a fabulous ribbon pack from MFT and these 3 stamp sets:  Thinking of Hoo, Who's That Chocoholic, & Love at First Sight!

This month we welcome Lori and Savannah as our guest designers.  You will be dazzled by their fabulous projects!

Emily

Pure Innocence Birthday Girl

For today's What ToUse challenge on SCS, we were to use some of our new purchases on our card.  I have to admit I have been on quite the spending benge lately!  Here is what I used that is new to my stash:

MFT PI stamps
Amy Butler paper flowers from K&Co
My Mind's Eye DP
MS punch

This also is for this week's MFT Wednesday stamp club challenge, to use a Pure Innocence stamp.
I colored my girl with Prisma pencils and paper pieced her dress and shoes with the MME DP.

Thanks for stopping by!

Emilly

Out of This World!

I made this card for yesterday's sketch challenge over on SCS.  I used stamps from MFT's Love Machine and DP from Sassafrass Lass's Monstrosity collection.  I thought it looked cute with that robot.  Lot's of little guys in the family, so I need to come up with a couple more boy themed Valentine.  I also am going to make 36 treat bags using this image for my guy's Valentine parties at school!!!! Wish me luck! LOL!  I will post a photo next week of the treat bags!

Thanks for stopping by!

Emily

Hope Your Holidays Are A Hoot!

Hello!  I was so excited to ink up this Christmas Owls set from MFT.  I have had it for quite some time, but was saving it for the holiday season!  I used the color challenge over on SCS-artichoke, red and brown with a neutral.  Love those colors for Christmas and it seemed the perfect combo for these two feathered friends!  I added some glitter to the fur on the hats and the ornaments.  The image is colored with copics.  I bought the felt star at hobby lobby and added a hemp bow to the center.

Thanks for stopping by!  I am busy with hubby decorating the inside and outside of the house for the holidays!  I {heart} this time of year!

Emily