Friday, June 14, 2013

Color Challenge #193 - with Just Us Girls


Yee Haw - It's SUMMER!  What a WONDERFUL time to enjoy the JOURNEY!


And WHAT a colorful journey, it is!


 I LOVE these colors, this challenge, and ANY excuse to play with these
stamps from the ever darling, Tim Holtz...  YEE HAW, is RIGHT!


If you're intrigued by the use of these lovely colors, I hope you'll give yourself
some time to visit the blogs of the TALENTED JugHEADS, my friends and
partners of challenge fun and INSPIRATION, week after crafty week...!

Tangii
Nancy 

Wouldn't it be a hoot to link up with US for inspiration and oodles of crafty FUN!?!

Hope to see ya' round, now!

Yipee kai yai yeh!


Supplies - 

C/S - Wplus9 Design Studio
Ink - Ranger/Tim Holtz ; Staz On; Wplus9 Design Studio
Seam Bias - Wright's
Paper Star - October Afternoon

Friday, June 7, 2013

Washi Tape fun with Just Us Girls & Modes4u GIVE AWAY!


Hey, darlin' friends!  It's a sticky situation at Just Us Girls headquarters this week!



WE are not only PLAYING with Washi Tape, but we're GIVING it AWAY as well!

~ LUCKY, all of us!~


The generous folks at modes4u.com, have kindly shared some of their wonderful
Washi Tape with US, so that we can create masterpieces and INSPIRE you to do the same!

Here's some background info on modes4u, in case you aren't familiar with them!

Modes4u is an online shop for cute stationery, fabrics, Bento lunch boxes, DIY clay sets, Re-Ment miniature toys and accessories, which are imported from Japan and the USA. The company based in Hong Kong was founded in 2007 by Managing Director Sandra Boch and always stocks several thousand kawaii products. Modes4u is an official San-X online retailer offering free international shipping for purchases over EUR 60 / US$78 / ₤ 54.
The online shop is especially active in the field of social media, having more than 60,000 Fans on Facebook, over 4,000 followers on Twitter and an English and German company blog

Sounds like a win - win to me!  ALL the girls are doin' it, so LET'S check 'em out,
and then see if you can get crafty with us and PLAY along, for MULTIPLE chances to win!


Be sure to check out ALL of the goodness at the JUGS challenge site 
and then ink up, tape UP and LINK up!  We can't WAIT!

Thanks, for clicking on by!


Supplies - 

C/S - Wplus9 Design Studio
D/P & Elements - October Afternoon
Stamps - Wplus9 Design Studio
Ink - S/U!
Washi Tape - modes4u


Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Wplus9 Design Studio - June/July Release 2013 - GROUP post!


It thrills me to be a part of Wplus9 Design Studio, on too many levels to possibly express.
It's been YEARS, and Dawn Woleslagle feels like family to me.  I've ridden the waves of
her many, MANY stamp and product releases, and it continues to be a surprising RUSH
of joy and satisfaction.  {I LOVE her vision, her OUTPUT and her constant drive!} So,
I must sound QUITE repetitive, but HONESTLY, is there a higher compliment to Wplus9,
than to declare that everything just gets BETTER with time?!?  I'm SO happy to be involved
with ANOTHER group release  - there is just SOMETHING about seeing the team come
forth with their best of Dawn's products...   AND this is the DAY! 


So, here I go!  SCRAPBOOK PAGE goodness with Wplus9 Design Studio!

 

I LOVE showcasing Dawn's products through different media, especially scrapbooking!


It means and extra amount to me, personally, because stamping was my first "thing!"
QUICKLY, followed by scrapbooking.  When I was new to scrapbooking, I avidly
signed up for classes and bought PRODUCT like there was no tomorrow!  But, as
I hoarded collected supplies - I kept THINKING, why can't I stamp ON my pages?
Local stores carried BOTH stamps and scrapbooking products, but rarely, did the
two "mix."  Finally, I found a class on "stamping in on your scrapbook pages", but
I was devastated, when the first sentence from the instructor's mouth was, "the secret
to stamping on your scrapbook pages is...  there is no secret."


I was CRUSHED.  We "copied" a page she had done, with some stamping here and
there, but it was NOT what I craved.  In the years that followed, I combined the two
AS MUCH AS I POSSIBLY could, and even taught classes AT the same store! 


 I find that Dawn's stamps {AND dies!} translate, flawlessly from card making to scrapbooking! 
They are FUN and easy to use, the various sizes and dimension make them SO useful to customize
backbrounds, create EMBELLISHMENTS and TELL THE STORY!  In this case - the story is
about "Auntie Cow", our beloved friend, and I am DELIGHTED with the results! 


The "secret" to enhancing scrapbook pages with stamping is....  GREAT STAMPS!
And GREAT materials!  Wplus9 Design Studio is ALL that, my friends!  ALL THAT!


I hope you think so, too!  But, for MORE inspiration, you will DEFINITELY want to
check out DAWN'S BLOG, and the rest of the Wplus9 Deisgn Studio Team!  THEY
are SOOOOOOO talented and inspiring - it's like the PERFECT storm of creativity!


Thank you, SO MUCH, for sharing the excitement of Wplus9 Design Studio with YOU!
I hope you'll treat yourself to some SHOPPING - I KNOW you deserve it! 

Yee Haw!

Supplies - 

C/S - Wplus9 Design Studio {All, except yellow, and caramel background paper}
D/P - October Afternoon
Stamps - Wplus9 Design Studio
Ink - Wplus9 Design Studio; S/U!
Stick Pin and Chrystal Bead - Michael's
Dies - Wplus9 Design Studio

Monday, June 3, 2013

Wplus9 Design Studio - The BIG reveal!


It's UP and it's LIVE, babies!  All of the stampalicious images from this, latest, 
release from Wplus9: CHECK OUT DARLING DAWN'S blog, for every bit of
stampy swag that you can dream of, to top your cupcakes, go with your milk and ___?
PLANT in your garden?  PUT on your TABLE top - you NAME it..., she's got so
many incredible stamps this round...   YOU MUST check it out for YOURSELF!



And then get READY for tomorrow!  I can't resist giving you a lil' peek at what I have
to share, to wrap up this SUPER release event!   TOMORROW, we get to see exactly what 
ALL of the DESIGNY, Wplus9 Design Studio babes will be showcasing in their efforts for 
one last hurrah - the GROUP post! Just to make sure your ordering fingers are stretched
and ready to drop goodies in your Wplus9 cart - THAT'S right!  
Stamps go on SALE, 12am June 5th...  YIPEEEEEE!






Wplus9 Design Studio - June/July Release Day 3


Thanks to Dawn W., and Wplus9 Design Studio - I'm VIVIDLY recalling 
the roots of my deep LOVE of stamping.  Beautiful, MARVELOUS images, 
mine to ink and place as I see fit! SO many possibilities for the creative and
inky-minded....  It's truly a celebration, in my corner of the woods, as I have
been positively LOST in love for stamping & ALL of my glorious supplies!


So, this card, should come as no surprise...  I'm HAPPY!  For me...!  For YOU!
 Of COURSE!  I'm stamping with, and SOON you'll be able to get your hands on these 
babies, too!  YIPEEEEE!  Much, much, ever so MUCH to swoon about!  

 
 I got my WESTERN on, with some of Dawn's latest, Background and Borders 1
and Strictly Sentiments 2...  With a tad bit of help from Milk and Cookies and even
and oldie but goodie, a tiny star from Kisses and Cuddles!  {You NEVER know 
what kind of usefulness Dawn's stamps can have - just let your crafting mojo TAKE
you, and sure as shootin', DAWN HAS DESIGNED a STAMP TO HELP you! 


 Psst!  I also added a flower accent from Fresh Cut Florals, BEHIND the lil' star image, stamped 
within a gorgeous border from Background and Borders 1...   I GOT inky, my friends - I'm NOT 
gonna lie!  Feel free to inquire if you need any more information about supplies used! 


For some WAY diverse use of Dawn's amazing stamps, the value of my
MARVELOUS sistas of Wplus9 should not be taken lightly!  I love 
to learn and be inspired by EVERYONE!  I hope you'll give yourself permission
to peruse the showcase!  It's safe to say, we've ALL gotten pretty inky!


WHATEVER you do, don't forget there is still a chance to win
new stamps at Dawn's blog!  Tomorrow we will be revealing
these stamp sets in their entirety - which is HUGE fun!  And
that begins the time for you to sharpen your pencils, flex your
credit cards and get ready to purchase any OR all of the new
sets and dies - START YOUR ENGINES! Too much fun! 

Thanks for letting me gush!  You'll be glad I didn't let my
inky fingers get involved in the photography, but I WILL say,
it has been a LOT of fun, doing my best to showcase these new
stamps in a fun, crafty light!  Thanks for letting me
GO THERE!  {LOL}



Supplies - 

C/S - Wplus9 Design Studio {ALL!}
Ink - Wplus9 Design Studio; S/U!
Stamps - Wplus9 Design Studio
Die Cut Shapes - Wplus9 Design Studio
Ribbon - May Arts






Saturday, June 1, 2013

Wplus9 Design Studio - June/July 2013 Release {Day 2}


Welcome back, friends!  Super excited to have your company here, 
for the second day of glorious stamp & tell with my FAVORITE {!} 
stamp company of all time - Wplus NINE


 It IS a super SWEET time to be joining us for this DELIGHTFUL offering!  
Sweets & Treats, coordinating dies and Sweets & Treats fillers are SO much
fun to stamp with - I just MAY have sprained my sweet tooth in the process!


FLAWLESS registration and limitless combining is JUST a fingerprint in the frosting, 
but DON'T take my word for it!  AS always, Dawn is serving the MASSES on her blog,
with all of the sinfully delicious details, SAMPLES to swoon for and USEFUL tips and
steps to ensure ANY level of stamper, scrapper, card maker, crafter, designer & artist, 
EVERY bit of inky possibility and THEN some!  Suffice it to say, I enjoyed creating 
with this set, in a raw, joyful, FIRST TIME I EVER KNEW STAMPS COULD BE 
REGISTERED TOGETHER kind of way - it was THAT much fun to make this card! 


 So MUCH fun - I HAD to make another!  

Fresh Cut Florals & Dies - ANOTHER to die for combo!  


I felt romantic and girly - just STAMPING with it!  LOOKING at it = SWOON!  
Some of these images include 3 separate steps {4! if you count the stem!} and
my stamp - lovin' heart can NOT get enough of this set and all of it's "action"!  


Once again, there is a real INVENTORY of materials, available in the Wplus9 store, 
much of which I cannot imagine my stamp room/creative process or OUTPUT, withOUT!  
So, try not to short out your keyboard if you are drooling over some of the older sets/images
featured in this card... It's MOSTLY about the Fresh Cut Florals - TRULY!  Delicious!

SPEAKING of drooling...  {LOL} My darling upon DARLING fellow Wplus9ettes
are BUSY, amazing and MAKING this release shine, somehow brighter than EVER! 
CHECK them out for the MOST outrageous creative splendor....  G'head!  



And, as ALWAYS - I'll be thinking of YOU! 
{I really will!}

THANKS for stopping by!  Hope to see you, again, tomorrow
for MORE stamp sets/die cut goodness! 

Ciao!


Supplies - 

C/S - Wplus9 Design Studio
Stamps - Wplus9 Design Studio
Ink - (White Craft) Wplus9 Design Studio; S/U!; Staz On
Dies - Wplus9 Design Studio
Embossing powder - S/U!
Doily - Wilton

Friday, May 31, 2013

Sketch Challenge and Wplus 9 Design Studio RELEASE party - Day 1


Oh, my GOODNESS, am I glad to see you!  I have MUCH to gush about
and YOU are just the crafty-crafter I was hoping to talk to - Yee Haw!


It's SUCH a yummy time to be a rabid stamper/crafter/card maker, extraordinaire!
Wplus9 Design Studio is CRANKING out the AMAZING stamps and dies that
SO many have grown to rely on, for the HIGHEST of quality, and the darlingest
of design...  AND it is the FIRST night of the newest release, so I am EXTRA giddy
and swoony over Dawn's latest designs...  PLUS, I'm hostessing this week's sketch
challenge over at Just Us Girls, so I'm BESIDE myself with crafty joy!  

Here's the sketch we are working from!  Check it OUT and PLAY with us


 And while you're considering the fun - PLEASE check out the rest of the
JUGS team!  They have spared no expense, this week!  Ideas-o-plenty!


{I LOVE this sport!}


....  And COOKIES & milk????  OMG - is this NEW set from Wplus9 fun!?!
Honeys!  BABIES & sweetHEARTS - I haven't even BEGUN to get the
ink dancing, but this card was SO much fun, and SO easy to create with
these darling images...   Well, I got HUNGY, again!  Tee Hee  So MUCH
fun and SO much possibility...  I cannot WAIT to see how the rest of the
Wplus9 cuties have dazzled with some of the newest stamps...


Luckily, this is only the first day of the release, so PREPARE to join
us for the next 4 days of GOODNESS...  ALL the juicy {no pun intended}
details are available on Dawn's blog, PLUS, ample chances to win!  The 
generosity of my FRIEND...  Honestly, NEVER ceases to amaze me! 



Of course, STAMPS are not the only treat for your eyeballs...  LOTS of die
shapes, to compliment AND enhance the stamps, PLUS new INK!!!!!
Yum-O!

This card features MOSTLY new stamps and dies, but OF course, I
couldn't resist, digging in the VAULT of fabulosity, that is my, PERSONAL
collection of Wplus9 Design products.  Treat yourself to a relaxing cruise
through the isles of the Wplus9 store - you'll be making a list and CHECKING
the balance on your credit card...  So that when these babies go on sale in a few
days, YOU can be READY!  Trust me - you'll want MORE!!!!!



Check out the sentiment - it's REALLY true!  We ARE just better together!
Enabling and ALL!

Thanks for checking in with me!  Can't wait to see your take of this week's
JUGS sketch, and using Wplus9 Design Studio stamps, whenever possible!

~No pressure~

But remember, "WE'RE JUST BETTER, TOGETHER!"

'Nuff said.. {!}

Happy STAMPING!

Supplies - 

C/S - Wplus9 Design Studio {All except cocoa brown, which is S/U!}
Stamps - Wplus9 Design Studio
Ink - Wplus9 Design Studio {Lake House; White}; Staz On; S/U!
Dies - Wplus9 Design Studio
Acrylic Paint - Liquitex
Heavy Transparency - Hambly Studios




Saturday, May 25, 2013

Photo Inspiration Challenge with Just Us Girls!


WHAT'S NOT TO LOVE about a GORGEOUS photo for inspiration?

 

Honey, BABIES, sweethearts...  Sweet tooth alert!

{Doesn't THAT look divine?}

So, here's what I made! 


ANDDDDDDDD.....  SURPRISE birthday greetings to our beloved,
Vicki!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, darlin'!  {Yes, I AM screaming!} We
are so excited to be sharing a JUGified birthday celebration with our
super talented and completely beloved friend...   I'm SO honored to
call her MY friend...   DEAR friend, indeed - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!



This delicious, GORGEOUS and completely inspired photo is
 brought to you by our darling, Marisa!
Not only is she TALENTED, prolific and sweet...   But she has some,
SERIOUSLY great taste in eye candy!  Uh, er..  CAKE!  Yumm-O!

 Check out ALL of my dear friends, from Just Us Girls... 
Your ONE stop shop for challenge inspiration, darling
crafter friends and ALL that is artistic and delightful...
PLUS, we love to be inspired RIGHT back from YOU!


I hope you'll give yourself the gift of inspiration and FUN! 
Check out the crafty ladies of Just Us Girls and make something! 
We'd LOVE to check it/you OUT! 


Hope your Memorial Day is full of the BEST things,
good friends, FAMILY, tribute to our servicemen and women,
past and present!  And LOTS and LOTS of extra time to
make fun STUFF!  {Our country NEEDS you!}  LOL

Enjoy!


Supplies - 

D/P - Crate Paper
C/S - S/U!
Stamps - Wplus9 Design Studio
Ink - S/U!; Versafine; Wplus9 Design Studio
Embossing Folder - Sizzix
Flowers - Jolee's
Letter Stamps - Tim Holtz
Perfect Pearls - Ranger

Friday, May 17, 2013

Scrapbook/Creative Retreat Inspiration meets COLOR challenge with Just Us Gals!


Greetings from sparkly Ukiah, CALIFORNIA!!!!!  I'm talking to you, LIVE,
from a wonderful crafty/scrapbooky retreat - one HAPPY way to be sharing
with you all, my latest creation for Just Us Girls!  {We're a COLORFUL crew!}


I love a good color challenge that FORCES me to step away from my deep
need for literal translation/reality, so a limited palette REALLY does make
me reach - for - IT!  And this one DELIGHTED me with the outcome! But,
speaking of delight... CHECK out my crafty cohorts of JUGS fame!


{Aren't they the DARLINGEST!?!}

But don't hate me because I have such crafty and talented friends...


Hate me because... 


I have LOTS and LOTS of talented and crafty friends! 


And SOMETIMES, we even get together and PLAY!!!!!! 

Wish YOU were here, too!  Hope you get some SERIOUS crafty time,
WHEREVER you are!  And hope to see your lovely work in the mix
with Just Us Girls this week!   Enjoy!

Supplies - 

C/S - Wplus9 Design Studio; S/U!
Stamps - Wplus9 Design Studio
Ink - CTMH
Twine - My Stash
Sand - My friend Claire's STASH! 

Friday, May 10, 2013

Creating Cards with White Ink - Faux Chalkboard Technique


Just Us Girls are enjoying our usual rotation of challenge premises: it's TECHNIQUE time! 
This week, our dearer than dear, Tangii, is hosting this timely and FUN challenge, and YOU
 are invited to play with US!  Have you SEEN all the fun looks with chalk on Pinterest and
even in your local GROCERY store!  The look is SMOKIN' hot and we're translating the
satisfaction of creating a faux chalkboard/use of white ink, into paper-crafty delight!


Opaque white ink is one of the BEST developments in the crafting world, ever!
Why don't you get inky with us!


I'm sure you have your favorite, but my fave WHITE craft ink  is from Wplus9 Design Studio
 - the most perfect ratio of ink, pad and perfection!  It's my go-to stamping ink! ~ LOVE!~


I save my older, white pads for distressing backgrounds, such as this yummy
hounds-tooth texture ...  What's that I said?   WHITE ink - God's gift to crafters!


Other tools to love {HOARD!} - CHALK pencils!  {Yes, please!}


And straight, crafting/pigment ink, direct to black cardstock...
 purrrrr, purrrrrrr AND meowwwww!  {Me LIKEY!}


What about YOU?  Are you sold yet?  Need more stimuli?  And assortment of gorgeous
ideas and inspiration-a-plenty...   Check out the BEAUTY and talent of the Just Us Girl's
team!  They are, simply, BRINGIN' it, my friends!   CHECK 'em OUT!!!!!




Here's to a super delightful crafty day in YOUR future!
We'd love to have you share your beautiful work with us,
and THANK YOU for allowing us to create and entice
with YOU in mind!  Stamp ON, friends!


Supplies - 

C/S - Wplus9; Stampin' Up!
D/P - Allison Kreft Designs
Stamps - Wplus9 Design Studio
Ink - Wplus9 Design Studio, S/U!
Ribbon - S/U!
Button - Buttons Galore & More
Die Cut - Wplus9 Design Studio