My Digital Studio Challenge- Photo Shapes

Happy Monday! It's another great week to get excited about My Digital Studio!  This week's challenge is a PHOTO challenge.  We're working with Photo Shapes.  If you've followed my Digital journey you know how "Square" I really am!

It's RARE that I ever put a photo into any other shape other than a rectangle or square.  This is EXACTLY why I love these challenges every week.  We are always challenging ourselves. This was really outside my comfort zone but I knew exactly what I wanted to do.  

With geometrical shapes being so fun and trendy I thought I would use a traingle a for my photo.  I headed to my punches and chose a triangle punch.  Right there in my resoure palatte it says, "Fill with Photo!"  SO simple. 

From there it was just adding my layers and embellishments.  A simple layout but it showcases Mr. Squirrel pretty darn good!

Now it's your turn.  Find a shape that you want and fill it with you favorite photo.  

Check out Heathers Blog to see what she did with her photo shapes.  She always knocks my socks off!

Make sure to check out our Facebook Challenge Group. Ah-Mazing stuff shared. 

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Fun Envelope Project

Once the actual envelope was created the decorating part was a piece of cake.  At first glance you might think this project is difficult.  Not at all. The great thing about being shabby is it has that messy look.  I like to call this weathered…. Any way you put it, I like it. 

I started by adding layers of Designer Series Paper, lace, then more DSP.  You can see I have a few layers of Washi Tape too. I like the image stamped on the Label Framelit as it really pops up.  

The doily was sponged, then sponged more and then lightly coated with a shimmer mist.  The entire front is shimmered with two different types.  I love my shimmer paints and mists.  The last piece was the Bakers Twine on the arrow clip. I love these clips as they add so much character to a card. 

Remember, not all buttons have to be threaded.  A naked button is totally okay.  You can see my "ink splatters" on the base of the card. I used Whisper White ink and my Splatter image from the March Paper Pumpkin.  I love this image.   It sits on my desk for easy access.  

Overall, this project would be perfect to stuff a gift card inside the envelope with a sweet message or I think I could even stuff a few chocolates in it.  Hmm!

Stamp set: Paper Pumpkin- March & April  Cardstock: Crumb Cake Textured-Retired Ink:  Early Espresso, Whisper White

Accessories:  Smooch Spritz Gold (119968), Smooch Spritz Vanilla Shimmer (100625), , Basic Rhinestones (119246), Glue Gun, Cute Clips (129389), Lable Framelits (125598), Natural Buttons (127554), Victoria Lace (118481), Petite Curly Punch, This & That DSP (130814), This & That Washi Tape (131269), Tea Doily (129399), Bakers Twine White (124262), 

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We Have a WINNER!

I think we are all WINNERS.. but I have to share my fun card I made members of my team this month.  It's the BOMB diggity.  Being a card maker I really do love sending cards.  It puts a BIG smile on my face.  I wanted to make something a little different this month so I mixed up a few stamp sets.  

This month I used our new Photopolymer stamp set Bombs Away Birthday.  You can see it HERE.  

I used my Take a Ticket Wheel (126941) and made a few tickets to add to the card.  I covered the "bomb" and placed "Winner" over it symbolizing that they "Are the Bomb!"  I also used My Digital Studio and my e-Cutter to create the White Label that the Bomb Image sits on.  Check out the full supply list below.  

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Stampin by the Sea is a just that. We have a fun Facebook Group where we share and enjoy our creative journey together.  I LOVE IT!!  Click HERE and you can learn more about becoming a part of this community.  

Stamp set: Bombs Away Birthday (#133411)  Blue Ribbon (#125981) Cardstock:  Sahara Sand, Whisper White Ink: Sahara Sand, Real Red, Basic Black

Accessories: Summer Smooches (125409), Basic Rhinestones (119246), Tea Doily (#129399), My Digital Studio (130646), Ticket Duo Builder (#126883), 7/16" Natural Trim Ribbon (129287)

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Delicate Feathers

I think I have finally used up ALL of my Boutique Boxes in the Spring Mini Catalog. I had used all of the die cut feathers and I loved them SO much because they went so well with the Fine Feathers stamp set.  What I had left were these adorable little die cut doilies. 

I placed all the doilies on the Very Vanilla cardstock and adhered these using my glue gun because they were so delicate. It's why I love them so much too. Just GIRLIE! 

You can see the little Kraft polka dot Petite Curly Punch in the top left corner by the feathers? That was one of the boxes I decided to punch.  The large scallop by that too is from the kit.  This is what I call getting a lot of use from the Boutique Boxes Kit.  It's a GREAT kit and doesn't have much time left with us.  Order your's today!! 

Stamp set: Fine Feathers (126517) Tiny Tags (118592)  Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Sahara Sand Ink: Sahara Sand, Summer Starfruit

Accessories:  Linen Thread (104199), Natural Buttons (119743), Boutique Boxes (129306)

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Seriously! It’s May!

Did April SWISH by for you? Actually, lets be REAL… did Jan, Feb, Mar, & April SWISH by for you? It did for me.  They always say that time flys when you are having fun and that is the TRUTH!  

Lots of exciting things going on.  I'm SO excited with the new products that will be coming in the new catalog. Speaking of the new catalog… Just an FYI for my customers who purchase through my Online Store—->  You will be receiving your BRAND new catalog in the Mail no later than May 31st.  Seriously, that is EXCITING!!  Just beware, your online orders excludes our FREE digital downloads.

If you haven't placed an order with me now is a GREAT time.  Check out my Rewards Zone and receive DOUBLE points until Saturday, May 4th! WOOT!  

Okay, let's talk Paper Pumpkin for a minute. 

I almost fell on the concrete when I opened my package this month.  The stamp images this month just put the biggest smile on my face and scared me a little.  You see, the saying "I love your GUTS" is something I've been saying for quite a few years.  

Long ago my bestie said that to me and I laughed so hard and it made me smile.  I loved that expression and we've been saying it to each other for years.  I never hear it used and thought it was so unique.  To see it on a stamp image just blew me away.  

So why was I scared? I thought maybe Stampin' Up! bugged my house.  Ha ha ha!  Who knows what the next stamp image  could be.  Now you should be scared. 

Many of the elements on this card are from the Paper Pumpkin Kit.  The Blue wavy DSP and the Quote bubble are just too cute.  I added the First Edition DSP and just did a crazy stitch around the paper for extra flare as well as added the Honeycomb Textured embossing folder.  

Tip: When stamping on the bubble stickers let the ink dry.  If you look closely I have a little smudge aournd the espresso ink.  You will want to let it dry good before you touch it and set it on your project.  

The last thing I added was the Linen Thread and Rhinestones. Love the extra addition of the two.  

So….. If you haven't joined Paper Pumpkin yet I think you should give it a try.  While the projects are SUPER DUPER simple, the exclusive stamp images are truly priceless.  I am SO SO thankful I signed up for this month.  These images cannot be purchased else where.  

Make sure to sign up before the 10th of May so you can get on board with this great program.  

P.S. You won't know what you are getting in the mail… it's a suprise. That's the best part of the entire thing.  If you have a young kids who like to craft, get them involved. My 10 year old LOVES this!  She gets together with her friend and they craft TOGETHER! How sweet is this?? Seriously, 19.95! You can't beat it!  Join Paper Pumpkin TODAY!!

P.S.S. There *might* be a month where you don't like the images. That's OKAY!  This makes a perfect gift for a pre-teen and up!  It's PERFECT to re-gift! 

Stamp set: Paper Pumpkin- April  Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso Ink: Early Espresso, Marina Mist

Accessories:   Linen Thread (104199), Honeycomb Texture Embossing Folder (129378), Basic Rhinestones (119246), Stitching

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