A LimeLight sketch!

This week the Etsy Inspired DT is participating in the Limelight Papercrafts sketch challenge!  How fun is that!  This is Limelight Papercraft Challenge #32 (LLPC32 for online galleries).  The focus is RIBBON.  I LOVE the awesome silk ribbon that Mandy carries.  I will definitely be purchasing more of this ribbon!  I used some burgundy silk ribbon, some Jillibean Soup DP from the Ministrone collection and a burgundy Jillibean Soup bean seed flower.  My card base is kraft.  I altered the sketch a bit, but was inspired by the photo of the sketch below!  Make sure you check out everyone's cards for the sketch.  The links are below for both the Etsy DT and the Limelight DT!

Here is the sketch!  Winner receives Paislee Tinsel Town Ribbons.

EtsyInspired DT as Guest DT's for Limelight Papercrafts Challenge!

Ashley
Emily
Heather
Jackie
Joy
Kerry
Kristen
Shannon
Tiffany
De
Limelight Papercrafts DT

Jennifer
Lisa
Ryann
Sarah
Amy
Lee
Mandy

Limelight Papercrafts Blog (LINK YOUR PROJECTS HERE!)

The Paper Maniac is ALL about saying Thanks this week!

This was a "thank you" gift for my son's substitute teacher, who had been in his class for the first part of the year while his teacher was on maternity leave.

Card Ingredients

 Paper:  Neenah Solar White, DP October Afternoon-Cherry Hill collection

Stamps:  MFT

Ink:  Memento Rich Cooca

Accessories:  ribbon American Crafts, button from Harvest collection, apple gift bucket from Target $ spot

This week the Paper Maniac is showcasing thank you cards.  I decided to make a thank you gift and card for my son's substitute teacher.  I just love the whimsical apple paper from October Afternoon, which is perfect for your favorite teacher! Check out the Paper Maniac blog for more awesome ideas from the DT!

Have a great Wednesday!

Emily

Halloween Hauntings with Artful INKables!

Card Ingredients

Stamps:  Artful INKables Halloween Hauntings set

Paper:  Really Rust, black, white, DP retired SU

Ink:  Memento tuxedo black, really rust, pumpkin pie, yoyo yellow

Accessories:  black grosgrain ribbon

Hello!  Today's card uses my favorite Halloween set of ALL time from Artful INKables!  I can not get enough of this set and find myself pulling this one out all of the time!  I stamped the haunted house in black ink and then sponged the yellow and oranges around it for the sky.  I sponged black on the bottom for the ground.  I stamped and then cut out my ghost image and popped him up with dimensionals so he looks as though he is floating out of the window.

Make sure that you check out the AI site for some fabulous stamps! Also...make sure that you check out the blog hop on Oct. 15!  Two new sets are being released that will blow you away!

Emily

Etsy Inspired handbags! EIC57

This week's Etsy shop for your inspiration is Kharliebug's.   There are some adorable hand bags for your inspiration this week.  I chose the bag above for my inspiration.  It reminded me of this year's in colors (SU), only in muted tones.

 

Card Ingredients

Paper:  Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Razzleberry Lemonade DP

Ink:  Crushed Curry, Razzleberry Lemonade

Stamps:  Of The Earth (hostess) SU

Accessories:  Razzleberry Lemonade ribbon, eyelet border punch, square and scallop square punch

Remember to use keyword EIC57  when uploading to online galleries.  Next Friday, Ashley will pick a random winner from the entries.  If you decide to play please upload and link your card HERE.  Want to know what the prize is?  The wonderful Mandy of Limelight is offering a prize of Cosmo Cricket's 6x6 nutmeg pad, and chipboard sheet!  Can't wait to get my hands on that stuff!  Want to know what else...if you buy something from Kharliebug's, you will get 5 entries!!!!!

Now show us you stuff and go be Etsy Inspired!

Emily

My Earthy Circle Card!

Card Ingredients

Paper:  Whisper White, SU Delicate Dots DP, die cut from Fancy Pants All Fall collection

Accessories:  ribbon from Michael's, button from my stash, hemp twine from Hobby Lobby, Paper piercing tool, distressing tool

Go to embellish to check out this great challenge and tips for making circle cards!

Emily

No Images at The Paper Maniac this week!

Card Ingredients

Paper:  Neenah Solar White, Nikki Sivils North Pole Nights

Ink:  Tuxedo Black Memento

Stamp:  Artful Inkables Holiday Treats and Tails

Accessories:  Oval punches SU, May Arts fuchsia/olive reversible ribbon

This week at the Paper Maniac the challenge is NOT to use a stamped image.  There are soooo many wonderful papers in the Paper Maniac store, that it is easy to make a quick card with paper as the main focus. I used paper from Nikki Sivils North Pole Nights for this card.  I only used one piece of paper and mounted it on my Neenah white cardstock.  It looks like I used several,  but nope...only one!  I tied some scrumptious may arts reversible satin ribbon at the top (this ribbon is INCREDIBLE) and added a stamped sentiment.  This is an easy peasy card to make with a few supplies.  Go grab some fabulous DP and ribbon from the PM store and make your no image-quickie card!

Make sure you are a subscriber to the PM newsletter, so that you can take advantage of new product and coupons!!!

Emily

Pillow CAS!

 

For today's CAS over on SCS, we were to be inspired by pillows and throws.  You can find out more about the challenge HERE.  My base is Tangerine Tango.  The stamp is from the set Garden Silhouettes and I tied some chocolate chip satin ribbon at the top.  A quickie card this morning!  I worked last night, so now am off to get a few hours of sleep.  Hope you have a happy stamping day!

Emily

SPARKLE with Artful INKables!

Hello!  Today's card features stamps from Artful INKables new set Holiday Treats and Tails. The current challenge at AI is to use sparkle on your card!  I used some rhinestones on my sentiment and I sprayed my card with Glimmer Mist, but it is hard to see in this photo.  I missed my window of opportunity for photo taking with the brief sunshine we had today!
The DP is from Fancy Pants and I colored the image with prisma pencils and blended with OMS. 
I hope you can participate in the challenge!  Here are the details!

* You are not required to use AI stamps, but if you have them, we'd love to see you use them!
**IF YOU USE AI STAMPS, YOU GET 2 ENTRIES FOR YOUR CREATION! JUST ENTER YOUR NAME/LINK TWICE ON MR. LINKY!!!

* You have until Monday, October 12, 2009, midnight Pacific Standard Time to link your creation to this post. A winner will be chosen Tuesday, October 13, 2009 to win a GRAB BAG of AI STAMPS!

* When posting your link, please post the link directly to your creation- so if it's on your blog, please link it directly to the specific post with your creation.

* If uploading to SCS or PCP, please add the keyword AIC04

Can't wait to see what you come up with! Tell your friends!

HUGE Sale on UNITY IN STORE KITS!

Now is your chance to own one of Unity's August or September Store kits for only $27.00!  That is the deal of the century, but better act fast...this sale only lasts until noon central tomorrow!  Click HERE to go to the Paper Maniac store!

Card Ingredients

Paper:  Tangerine Tango,white, DP imaginesce

stamp:  Unity Stamp Company

Ink:  tuxedo black memento, kiwi kiss, tangerine tango

Accessories:  buttons from my stash, green bling, black satin ribbon-offray, gingham is from HL (i think)

Today is Friday, so that means it is Friends With Flair at Unity.  Lots of inspiration today!  Go check it out on the Unity blog HERE.

This was my submission for Unity's Bachelor contest.  We were to use something that sparkles, one piece of DP, and two buttons.  Really love how this one turned out!  I {heart} fall and Halloween!  I can't get enough fall and Halloween stamps!  Have a great weekend!

Emily