Instyle Stamps Blog Hop!

It's Blog Hop time at Instyle Stamps! Yay! If you are following the hop, you should have just left Cathy's Blog if not you can always start from the ISS Blog. This hop our theme was giving thanks. I made some goodie bags with thank you notes for some friends who have been helping me plan a party. I cut the bags with my cricut and used the Willows Digi image from ISS for the thank you cards. I added some dots around the willows to make them look full and added a frame using a ruler and pen.
Thanks for stopping by! Your next stop is Barbara's Blog, hope you have fun!

Supplies:
Image: Willows by Instyle Stamps
Paper: scraps
Coloring: prisma pencils
Misc: cricut, Memento Ink, sponge, ribbon

Crafty Sentiments Male Card/Project

Hello everyone it's Thursday again and that means another CS Challenge! This week our challenge is to make a male oriented card/project. I tend to make my projects for me so when I have to make a bday card for a male I tend to get stumped. I tried to keep my card as simple as possible...since most men don't like girly stuff. :) I used the newly released Mike acrylic stamp and colored him with copics and prisma markers. Thanks for stopping by! To enter your card and see the rest of the design team's creations check out the Crafty Sentiments Blog!

Supplies:
Image: Mike by Crafty Sentiments
Paper: From the lovely Virginia
Coloring:copics, prisma markers/pencils
Misc:ribbon from stash, Christmas stamps, buttons

Gigi Notebook

Hello everyone!
I just wanted to share a $1 notebook I altered . Isn't Gigi adorable? I took the front and back cover of the notebook and glued AC paper on and then adhered the colored Gigi and bow onto the front cover. Very simple yet Gigi makes the notebook look fab. Don't forget ISS is still having a stamp dollar sale at the ISS Store! Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Image: Gigi by Instyle Stamps
Paper: AC
Coloring: copics, prisma markers/colors
Misc: ribbon, thickers from stash

*SALE* at ISS! $1.00 Stamps!!!!

Instyle Stamps is having a sale! Here is the info:

We're having Dollar Daze here at InStyle Stamps. We have over 40 stamps on sale for only $1.00. That's right, only $1.00.

We have a variety of everything. From our popular anime stamps, to even some cute Ava's. You can't go wrong for $1.00.

And with every purchase, no matter the size, you will get an extra stamp of our choice for free. That's a value of $6.95!

Go get something now because at these prices it won't last. The sale ends November 1st. *WHILE QUANTITIES LAST*

Thanks for stopping by.

Introducing Sylvester

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Today ISS is introducing Sylvester. Isn't he a cutie? I had this elegant paper for a while and decided to make a card with him but still thought something was missing so I dressed Sylvester up and gave him a bow tie. He is so handsome...lol. All the new releases being showed this week will be available on Friday at the ISS Store. For more creations featuring Sylvester, check out the ISS Blog.

Supplies:
Image: Sylvester by Instyle Stamps
Paper: DCWV
Misc: MM brads, ribbon from stash
Coloring: copics, prismas

Crafty Sentiments Blog Hop!

Happy Thursday Everyone! Crafty Sentiments is releasing 4 new adorable stamps and to celebrate we are having a blog hop. Two lucky people will win 1 new release stamp. All you have to to is joing the blog hop and leave a comment at the Crafty Sentiments Blog when you are done. You should have arrived from Jo's Blog if not you can go back to the Crafty Sentiments Blog and start there. We were told to create anything but a card so I thought it would be nice if new release Amy with letter was visiting a friend.

I stamped the rooftop with a MS Stamp and added some glitter to the roof edges. I printed out one of the new release digi papers to cover all four sides of the house. I love that green.

I got the template from Paperpasttimes. As you can see the house opens from the top. I had so much fun making this house for Amy. I hope you all like it!

Here is a preview of some of the newly released digi papers, aren't the gorgeous? Okay, on to your next stop, Heather's Blog.

Image: Amy with Letter by Crafty Sentiments
Paper: Digi Christmas paper by Crafty Sentiments
Misc: Template from Paper Pasttimes, MS Glitter, MS Stamp
Coloring: Prisma markers/Copics

ISS Inspiration Challenge

Hello everyone, happy Wednesday. This week we are having sneak peeks of new releases over at the ISS Blog so make sure you stop by to get some eye candy. Below is the inspiration picture we have used...kind of spooky hu? I used some of the colors in the picture and the pumpkins. To enter your card and have a look at what the rest of the design team created check out the ISS Blog.

I embossed some grunge paper and went over it with back ink and added 3d pumpkins to the Easter Basket (available as a digi), I also had some orange lace so I added a strip to the card.
Thanks for stopping by!

Image: Easter Basket By Instyle Stamps
Paper: Grungepaper, misc cardstock
Coloring: Prisma markers/copics
Misc: MS Stamp, recollection stickers, lace from stash

ISS Color Challenge

Here is my project for the ISS Color Challenge...(See ISS Challenge post here)Woo-hoo, I'm so glad Fall is here. I really don't like hot weather. I made a Thanksgiving layout using Digi stamp William available here. I used some fall stickers I bought last year and ta-da...a premade layout. Thanks for stopping by. If you enter this challenge you get a chance to win 2 ISS images of your choice. Happy Crafting !

Supplies:

Image: William by Instyle Stamps

Paper: DCWV

Misc: AC Thickers, Recollection stickers

Coloring: Copics/ Prisma markers & pencils

Crafty Sentiments All White Challenge

Oh wow, this week we are having a very interesting challenge over at Crafty Sentiments. We were told to make an all white card/project except for the stamp image. I thought it was going to be difficult but it was super easy and I loved the finished look. I think my card looks very elegant because its all white. To enter your project and see the rest of the Design Team's creations check out the Crafty Sentiments Blog! Thanks for stopping by!

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Supplies:
Image: Lulu by Crafty Sentiments (available as an acrylic stamp)
Paper: Scraps
Coloring: Prisma Markers & Pencils/Copic Markers
Misc: Ribbon from stash, pin from HL HS chipboard, Studio G Glitter, Stampedous Embossing Powder

Instyle Stamps Color Challenge

Hello everyone today over at Instyle Stamps we are having a color challenge and I have to say the colors are gorgeous! Here is the picture we are using. You can use one two or all of the colors shown on the picture. My internet is being funky for some reason so I will be putting up my color inspiration project later on. To check out what the members of the design team created check out the Instyle Stamps Blog! Thanks for stopping by!

Crafty Sentiments Fall Color Challenge

Hi everyone, today Crafty Sentiments has a new challenge for you to try. The challenge is to use fall colors on your projects. Here I used Sally-Ann available as a clear stamp at Crafty Sentiments. I love these colors, they're so pretty. Hope you get a chance to play with us. To enter your creation and to check out the lovely creations from the rest of the design team check out the Crafty Sentiments Blog. Thanks for stopping by!

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Supplies:

Image: Sally-Ann available as a clear stamp at Crafty Sentiments

Paper: from a goodie package I got from Virginia of ISS

Coloring: Copics and prisma markers

Misc: HS stamp, bling from stash

Instyle Stamps Sketch Challenge

Hi everyone, I can't believe it's October already! Wow, time is going by so fast. Instyle Stamps has a sketch for you to try. You can enter a card, scrapbook layout or any project as long as it follows the sketch. Here is my interpretation and below is the sketch we used. Remember if you play along you have a chance of winning two ISS images of your choice.

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I used digi image Dandelion Chloe for this card and kept it pretty simple. I embossed a piece of cardstock and then used some black ink on it. I ruffled the ribbon by hand and added some faux stitching around the card. Thanks for stopping by. To enter your card and check out more creations from the design team go to the Instyle Stamps Blog. Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Image: Dandelion Chloe by Instyle Stamps
Paper: Scrap Cardstock
Misc: ribbon & flowers from stash
Coloring: copics, prisma markers/pencils

Crafty Sentiments Use a Border Punch Challenge

Hello everyone, today Crafty Sentiments wants you to use a border punch on your card/project. Come on over and join us! I made a Christmas tag using Daisy available as an acrylic stamp over at Crafty Sentiments. I used a MS lace punch for the challenge, to enter your card and see the rest of the design team's creations you can visit the Crafty Sentiments Blog. Happy Crafting!

Supplies:
Image: Daisy available as a clear stamp at Crafty Sentiments
Paper: DCWV Holiday Collection Christmas Stack
Misc: MS lace punch, prima bling, ribbon from stash
Coloring: copics, prisma markers/pencils

Reuse and Recycle

Hello everyone, I just wanted to share a project I made from a bag of buttons I had recently purchased. You can find them at your local craft store for about $5 each ($3 with coupons). I thought the little bag was really cute and decided to reuse it instead of throwing it away. Here is the bag before:

And here it is after:

Thanks for stopping by, hope you find some things around the house you can reuse for your paper crafts! I used digi image Tracy by Instyle Stamps.

Supplies:
Image: Tracy by Instyle Stamps
Paper: DCWV
Coloring: Copics, prismas
Misc: Prima flowers, ribbon from stash, Want 2 Scrap pearls

It's Blog Hop Time!

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all have had a great week. Today Instyle Stamps is having it's monthly blog hop. If you're following the hop you should have just left Kristine's Blog , if not you can start from the ISS Blog. Our theme this hop is Fall/Autum. I used Janice (available in digi form) and made her 3x her size. I colored her with copic markers and prisma pencils. Janice may not look like she is ready for fall on the outside but inside her card she has included some delicious fall dessert recipes for you to try. My friend moved to Chicago a few months ago and she had been asking me to send her a recipe of a dish she loved so I thought it would be nice to send her a card with some fall recipes for her to try out also. The little pocket is very easy to make. You just score the two sides of your cardstock and adhere to your card.

I used Glue Arts Raise n's to add dimension to Janice and Glue Arts Ribbon adhesive to apply my ribbon. I'm telling you this ribbon adhesive is great, just be careful when you're handling it because the stickiness can get you if you're not careful. :) The Raise n's are very easy to use, you just peel and stick them to your project.

Your next stop is Robin's Blog. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to vote for your favorite project!

Other ISS Events going on:

• ISS is hosting a birthday bash for OWH for more info and a chance to win go here.

• Glue Arts Week: for a chance to win some Glue Arts Adhesives go here.

• If you leave a comment on this blog or any Instyle Stamps DT blog featuring an ISS project you will be entered to win a digi image from ISS. Good luck!

Supplies:
Image: Janice by Instyle Stamps
Paper: October Afternoon
Adhesives: Glue Arts 3D Combo Pack, Glue Glider Pro (Perma-tac), Glue Arts Ribbon Adhesive
Coloring: copics, prisma markers & pencils
Misc: Heidi Swapp chipboard letters, prima bling, ribbon from stash