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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'

Happy Kitchen Sink Release Day!

Good Morning Sistahs!

Today is a super fun sneak peek day for you my loyal blog readers!  That's right, you are seeing the new sets in action before they are available to the public.  Don'tcha just love it?  Maria loves to reward our readers with extra perks, so...you get to see the sneak peeks, free shipping on orders OVER $50 (today only), AND you get to use my discount code on top of it all.  Isn't Maria the greatest?

Here's my creation from the newest release:

 

This tree is part of the Multi Step Trees set.  Isn't this tree the coolest?  Here are my ink recipes.

Tree:

Step 1: So Saffron

Step 2: More Mustard

Step 3: Really Rust

The tree trunk uses my favorite brown combo:

Step 1: Creamy Caramel

Step 2: Close to Cocoa

Step 3: Chocolate Chip

So, I recently acquired some Glimmer Mists and decided I wanted to use some on my creation for you today.  I love the look, but I'm not diggin' on the splotches. (Any suggestions?)  I do like the way it turned out though.  Go figure. *giggle

The sentiment comes from another one of my favorite sets, 3-Step Turkey Trot.

Here are the other sets being released tomorrow:

Multi Step Big Leaves (Pre Order)

Multi Step Harvest

and Multi Step Trees

Don't forget to use my code to get a discount: ANGELA10KSS when you check out.  Oh, and there's still plenty of time to participate in this month's Crew Challenge. Now quick like a bunny...check out what the rest of the Kitchen Sink Crew has in store for you!

MARIA * CONNIE * DEE * JULIE * LISA

LORI * LYNN * MAKIKO

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin',

TGI - Greeting Farm Friday!

Good Morning Sistahs!

Sorry my post is up so late...I haven't forgotten about you, it's just that The Boy was up late using the computer for homework, and I didn't get to get my post ready until this morning.  

So I have had this Dahlia image forever, and I have been wanting to put her on a card for the longest.  FINALLY she makes her TGF Friday debut:

 

I made this card for my friend Neec, her birthday is Monday...and I love creating things for special occasions.

Sorry so short, but be sure you check out what the rest of the gals have come up with today.

NICOLE CARISA

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Welcome Ms. October!

Good Morning Sistahs!

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood.  *giggle It's also the first Hump Day Hop for the month of October, which means....(drumroll)....we get to play along with Ms. October's challenge! (Cymbals crashing!) Woo Hoo!  And what better way to kick off October, than to have a color challenge. Oh yeah.

Jacquie loves Halloween, so her challenge was to use Orange, Black, Green & Purple (optional) on this month's project. So here's what I came up with....

 

I really wanted to make the diablo red, but decided that purple would do the job just as well.  What do you think?  I found this awesome bucket at Target for $1 and the moment I brought it home, I knew EXACTLY what I was going to do with it.  Well, I knew I would be using it for today's challenge anyway. *giggle  I also managed to use each and every color, right down to the M&Ms.  (*insert Happy Dance here.)

Here's a closeup of the diablo:

 

I colored him with my Copics and put Glossy Accents on his monocle and other eye.  He looks like he's about to get into some big trouble doesn't he?

Okay, I've taken enough of your time, make sure to stop by and welcome Jacquie, then blop on over and check out what the rest of the Bombshells have come up with for you today.

Jacquie (Ms. October)
Kas
Kathi
Miss Magoo
Terra
Stephanie
Gabby
Nicole

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge with Me!

Good Morning Sistahs!

Happy Kitchen Sink Monday.  Since this is the first Monday of the month it's time for the Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge and I'm your hostess!  Yay!

 

It's Easy as 1, 2, 3

Your challenge, should you choose to accept it is:

Use 1 pop-dot, 2 embellishments (of your choice), and 3 stamped images.  You can use as many layers of paper you'd like, and if you chose ribbon as your embellishment, you can use more than one piece of it.

This challenge was harder for me than I thought it was going to be.  Just as I'd reach for a piece of ribbon, I'd remembered that I'd already used Glossy Accents and Dew Drops.  I kept trying to add more things.  So as "easy" as it sounds, just wait until you start assembling. *giggle

Here's my card:

My 1 Pop-Dot is behind my owl, the 2 embellishments are Glossy Accents (on the moon) and Dew Drops, and the 3 images are the moon, the branch and the owl.  Whew...

I hope everyone is LOVING the new releases as much as I am.  They are just so stinkin' cute!! I used Multi-Step Owl & Autumn Moon, (which BTW is sold out, so you should totally pre-order them so you don't miss out once they're in stock again.) 

Be sure to head on over to see what the rest of the Kitchen Sink Crew has created for you!

MARIA * CONNIE * DEE * JULIE * LISA

LORI * LYNN * MAKIKO

And, once you've created your own masterpiece, be sure to link it up here. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin',