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Bombshell Hump Day Hop Round 10

Good Morning Sistahs!

Don't you just love Hump Day?  There's nothin' like some good hoppin' to get you over the hump and ready for the weekend.  This week's challenge was harder for me than I thought it was going to be. Grrrr.  But, if it were easy, it couldn't be called a challenge right?  

SINGLE LADIES

Nope, not Beyonce style...I mean layers.  You've got it, this week's challenge is to make a card using only the card base; one layer.  Use stencils, airbrush, drawings and the like; add anything that tickles your fancy except more paper.  Why should layers have all the fun?

Here's my take on the challenge using the Hawaiian Girl set:

 

I had to fight every urge I had to not add layers!  I wanted to pop the turtle up, but...that would mean more paper, which means....another layer.  I wanted to pop up the oyster, but again that would mean an extra layer.  Hmph!  So instead I chose to use my old stand by embellishment; Glossy Accents.  Woo Hoo! It didn't add as much depth as I would have liked, but it definitely made things pop. Here's a close up:

 

See how just a little bit of gloss creates another dimension of fabulousness?  (That's a technical term by the way. *giggle)  Once I was done, I waited for everything to dry then added the Glimmer Mist to give the water a sparkly texture.

Now that you've seen what I have to offer, make sure you stop by and check out what the rest of the beauties have come up with. Don't forget....there's still time to enter Ms. November's challenge.

Kathi

Ms. November - Mary G.

Gabby

Miss Magoo

Lyss

Kas

Thanks for stoppin' by!

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Happy Kitchen Sink Monday!

Good Morning Sistahs!

Welcome to another Kitchen Sink Monday!  My new sets arrived this week and let me tell you....they are a BLAST to play with.  Choosing which set to use was probably the hardest part about this week's card.  I opted to use the Multi-Step Gift set for this week's creation.

The recipe is as follows:

Present
Step 1: Pink Pirouette
Step 2: Regal Rose
Step 3: Rose Red
Step 4: Riding Hood Red

Ribbon
Step 1: Certainly Celery
Step 2: Wild Wasabi
Step 3: Garden Green
Step 4: Handsome Hunter

The paper is from sei's holiday line and I absolutely LOVE it.  

Don't forget you can save 10% on this fabulous new set by using the code ANGELA10KSS when you check out. 

Now quick, check out what the rest of the Crew has created for you today:

MARIA * CONNIE * JULIE * LISA

LYNN * MAKIKO

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Welcome Ms. November - Mary G.

Good Morning Sistahs!

I am so stinkin' excited to welcome Mary G. as Ms. November.  (Insert loud cheering and applause.)  With this great title, comes great responsibility.  Yep, you guessed it, she has to host a challenge.  I have a feeling that this challenge is going to last the whole month, because it's a good one!

Her challenge: create a card using a song (or music) as your inspiration.

Here's what I came up with:

 

Yep, I have had this Beyonce song stuck in my head for the past few days, and I just HAD to create a card using this song.  Once you see the video, you'll know what I mean.

Beyonce - Single Ladies (New)
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See what I mean? I decided to use the Bombshell Angel set to recreate this fab video.  Do you think I captured the essence of Single Ladies?  I used Copics to color them in and the middle girl is popped up on foam squares to give it a little dimension.

Now that you've checked out my creation, be sure you swing by the other Bombshells and see what they've created for you.

Ms. November - Mary G.
Glittery Katie
Nicole
Jacquie
Terra

Please make sure you give Mary and warm wonderful Bombshell Welcome!
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Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge with Lisa!

Good Morning Sistahs!

Before I get started, I would like to take the opportunity to bid a fond farewell to two of our departing crew members, Lori and Dee.  They are both amazingly talented and it has been an honor to work with both of them over the past year.  

Now...on with the show! 

 

It's the first Monday of the month, and you know what that means...Yep! Another crew challenge. Woo Hoo!  Our FABULOUSLY WONDERFUL host is the ever talented Lisa.  Here's her sketch:

 

And here's my take on the challenge:

I used 3-Step Holly & Mistletoe to create this card.  The Holly was stamped using Certainly Celery, Garden Green, then Handsome Hunter and the berries were done with Regal Rose, Rose Red, and Riding Hood Red.

Today is also a very special day because it's also Kitchen Sink EARLY Release day.  Unfortunately I didn't receive my stamps in time to create anything using the stamps from the new release, but please take a second to check out these new sets.  They are PERFECT for the holidays.

Multi Step Build a Garland

Multi Step Pine Trees

Multi Step Gift

Multi Step Hanukkah

Multi Step Christmas Lights Mini

Multi Step Ornament & starts Mini

Maria is SO WONDERFUL that she is offering a fabulous Early Bird Special to the Crew's loyal blog followers:

Day before the release: KSS - Early Bird Special: Nov. 2 from midnight to midnight EST: All orders over $50 will get FREE SHIPPING

International Orders: Free Shipping on orders (stamps only) over $60

Don't forget, you can use my Coupon Code: ANGELA10KSS to receive 10% off your order.

Now, quick...blop on over and see what the rest of the crew has come up with:

MARIA * CONNIE * JULIE

LISA * LYNN * MAKIKO

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Bombshell Hump Day Hop Round 8

Good Morning Sistahs!

Well, it's snowing here in beautiful Colorado, and the best part of it all?  I don't have to go to work.  Woo Hoo!  We're on fall break, and I'm glad that I'm not having to drive anywhere if I don't need to. *grin

Welcome back for another episode of the Bombshell Hump Day Hop.  Today's challenge is:

OH MARTHA!

Yep, good ol' Martha Stewart. Ya either love her or ya don't, but no matter how ya feel about her, you can always count on her for some fun crafting ideas. This week's challenge is to use her Coffin Template to create your own Coffin and do it up Bombshell Style! (The link can be found on Martha's website HERE.)

And here's what I came up with:

 

I decided to stamp images from the Sugar Skull set AND the Calavera Fiesta set.  I used some old Skull and Crossbone paper I had to line the inside of the bottom of the coffin and IMHO think it turned out smashing.  (Just to give you an idea of how big Martha's Coffin is, it is holding an entire bag of plan M&Ms.)  I embossed each image with white EP and decided to use glitter to fill in the images on the lid, and leave the calavera on the side empty.  Well....what do you think?  You likey?

Here's a shot of it from the top with the lid on.
 

Okay, now it's time to see what everyone else has created.  Make sure you leave a comment on each blog along the way so you're entered into our Monthly Giveaway!

Lyss
Terra
Kas
Miss Magoo
Sarah K
Glittery Katie
Gabby
Nicole
Kathi
We also have joining us...for our first ever "Open to Everyone Hop"  (Who I am affectionately calling our Hop-along. *giggle)KelliInky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Happy Kitchen Sink Monday!

Good Morning Sistahs!

I love this crisp fall weather we're having here in Colorado.  I get to hang out under my electric blanket and snuggle in for some good old fashioned blopping, (blog hopping.)  October is one heck of a busy month for  me and it has gone by so incredibly fast.  I can't believe we're in our last week and Halloween is merely days away. (Good thing I have my costume!)  With that being said, I realized that I haven't made a Halloween card with the new Multi Step Pumpkins set.  *gasp  So I decided that now was the perfect time to whip up a card using this FABULOUS set and the 1/2 Pint Playful Alphabet set. Behold:

 

Aren't these pumpkins the greatest?  They look so shiny!  Here is the color palette I used for these pumpkins: 

Step 1: PTI Lemon Tart
Step 2: PTI Summer Sun
Step 3: PTI Orange Zest
Step 4: SU! Pumpkin Pie
Step 5: SU! Really Rust

I used my Scor-pal to create a little bit of texture behind the main panel, and totally lucked out when I found this retired SU! Halloween paper.  Let me tell you, it felt GREAT to use some of my "older" supplies.*giggle

Now it's time for you to check out what the rest of the wickedly talented Crew has created for you today.

MARIA * CONNIE * DEE * JULIE * LISA

LORI * LYNN * MAKIKO

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

The Greeting Farm Friday

Good Morning Sistahs!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hate to make it short and sweet, but I'm headed out of town today for a performance.  

Here's my submission for today's Greeting Farm Friday post:

 

You may recognize this one from an earlier post, but I finally decided what I was going to put in the bucket...SOCKS!  Yep!  They have the cutest socks for $1.00 at Target!! Gotta love the dollar bins. *giggle

Now, blop on over and see what the rest of the Greeting Farm Friday girls have in store for you.

NICOLE CARISA

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Bombshell Hump Day Hop Round 7

Good Morning Sistahs!

Welcome to another Hump Day Hop with the Bombshell Beauties.

I Fall to Pieces

This week's challenge is to do some paper piecing. This challenge is perfect for those leftover scraps of DP that you just can't throw away. Now you can put them to good use! Instead of hoarding these precious pieces, stamp your favorite image directly onto the paper and cut it out. Voila! You have the perfect patterned paper to compliment your favorite Bombshell stamp.

Well, I decided NOT to use DP for my piecing because there was enough detail in the Madonna Woodcut set that I didn't feel the need to use it.  I instead used glitter to add details. What do you think?

 

I stamped this image 3 separate times, first on the gold cardstock, then the turquoise, and finally on white so I could color the gown and skeleton. After I cut out the gold piece, I cut out the turquoise pice for her veil and decided to add gold glitter to highlight the stars.  This was definitely a FUN challenge for me, so I hope you like what I came up with. *giggle 

Now, it's time to check out what the rest of the Bombshells came up with:

Miss Magoo
Terra
Jacquie (Ms.October!)
Kas
Gabby
Glittery Katie

Be sure to leave a comment on each and every blog so you are entered to win a fabulous prize package.
Thanks for stoppin' by!Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Happy Kitchen Sink Monday!

Good Morning Sistahs!

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!  I'm going to have to say that this is my favorite time of year.  I feel like I'm surrounded by such beautiful colors....Wow!  Okay, enough about the seasons...*giggle  On with the show.

I am LOVING the newest releases from Kitchen Sink Stamps.  They are all so amazing and allow such beautiful images to come to life.  Today's card uses the Multi-Step Giant Sunflower set.  Is it not just the best?

 

This layout is from Taylor's Cupcake challenge, and I knew this sunflower would be right at home as the focal point of this card.

Step 1: Barely Banana
Step 2: Summer Sun
Step 3: So Saffron
Step 4: Creamy Caramel
Step 5: Close to Cocoa

After I stamped all the layers, I decided to go over the So Saffron layer with my Spica pens to give it just a little more sparkle.  It's hard to see it, so I zoomed right on it and captured a bit of the magic for you.

 

The Spica pens add just enough color and sparkle to give the image some nice depth. Wouldn't you agree?

Now that you've shared in my joy, it's time to see what the rest of the gals have created for you today.

MARIA * CONNIE * DEE * JULIE * LISA

LORI * LYNN * MAKIKO

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Bombshell Hump Day Hop Round 6

Good Morning Sistahs!

Before we get started, please join me in wishing my baby boy a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  He's 18 years old today and I can hardly believe it.  Where did the time go?  Seems like just yesterday he was starting Kindergarten and now we're knee deep in his senior year.  Wow!

Okay...now on with the show!

Welcome to another fabulous week of the Bombshell Hump Day Hop!  This week's challenge is a doozy!  I hope you can relate and that we inspire you to use some of your unused goodies.

What was I thinking?

We've all done it; made one of those purchases that just seem perfect in the middle of a store with a coupon in hand. Then, when you get home, you look at it and say, "What was I thinking?" Well, that's the challenge for this week. Pull out that purchase you made, and let's get it on a card and out of your stash. It might be ribbon, DP or an embellishment, but whaterver it is, get it out and use it! And if you're so inclined, share the story behind the purchase.

Here is my item that I just had to have.

The moment I saw them in the store, I just knew I was going to do something brilliant and great with them.  Then...every time I tried to pull them out and use them, they just never seemed to be right.  Well, their moment has finally come.  They made it out of the plastic and onto some cardstock.

 

I used the Sugar Skull set from the latest Bombshell release.  I absolutely LOVE Dia de los Muertos and this set is a MUST HAVE!  I colored the skulls in with my Copics and then covered the skull with holographic glitter so they look sugared. (You can see it better if you click on the image to make it larger.)  The crowns were placed on the black cardstock, and the skulls were popped up in front of them.  I just knew I would finally find a home for these fabulous crowns. *giggle

Now it's time to check out what the rest of the Bombshell Beauties came up with for this week's challenge.

Kas
Miss Magoo
Jacquie (Ms.October!)
Gabby
Sarah K
Glittery Katie
Lyss
Kathi
Terra
Nicole
I hope you have a Wonderful Wednesday!
Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'