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My Crafty Friends Monday- 2015 Holiday Catalogue Edition: Lighthearted Leaves

Posted on August 31, 2015September 3, 2015 by Josee

Welcome "My Crafty Friends Monday"!

Starting this week, I will be featuring NEW stamp sets from the NEW 2015 Holiday Catalogue! Available to order from on September 1st!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Each Monday, I like to feature different projects that have inspired me and I know they'll inspire you too!

Each project was created by different & amazingly talented stampers- make sure you check out their blogs for more details and to check out their other amazing projects!!

This week's featured stamp set is the NEW "Lighthearted Leaves" (available Sept 1st!!) This can be found on page 44 of the NEW 2015 Holiday Catalogue (139712 Photopolymer) and coordinates with the Leaflets Framelits Dies (138283)

Lynn Hoyt- her blog

I just love the colors on Lynn's card and the way she used the Boho Chic embossing folder in the background. So pretty!

Windy Ellard- her blog

I just love the inking technique Windy used on the larger leaf. Gorgeous!

Kimberly VanDiepen- her blog

Kimberly's card really stood out, I just love all the layering and that color combination. Lovely!

Darlene MacCallum- her blog

I love Darlene's idea to color in the leaf and then she used Crystal Effects on top. So pretty!

Diane Sisneros- her blog

Love all the shine on this card- so pretty!

Kathie Durgan- her blog

Not only do I love this color combo, but I love that it's not a traditional color combo I would think of using when it comes to using leaves. With the layers, the leaf being colored in and the color combo, this card really pops! Love it!

Thank you to all these amazing stampers for allowing me to share their creations!

Love these ideas? You can purchase this stamp set through my ONLINE STORE !

I hope you've enjoyed this week's "My Crafty Friends Monday" Make sure you visit the talented artist's featured on this post! Thanks for stopping by today!

Were you featured here? Here's a badge you can add to your blog if you choose!

August Hostess Code to use: T4EXXBMV

Earn FREE stamps! Use this monthly Hostess Code to earn JO JO POINTS for every $40 you spend (before taxes & shipping)!

Click here to learn more about this Loyalty Program!

>>How to use the hostess code:

a. Enter your items into cart
b. At Check out- Look under the "Special Offers" box (bottom left)
c. Enter HOSTESS CODE in box and hit apply, then complete your order

d. After you receive your order confirmation, keep track of your JO JO POINTS earned on your JO JO POINTS Tracking Sheet! Earn 1 JO JO POINT for every $40 you spend before taxes and shipping!

e. Once you have 10 JO JO POINTS, email me your Tracking Sheet and choice of photopolymer or clear-mount stamp set FREE!!

NOTE: If your order is over $200, do not use the Hostess Code so that you to claim the Stampin' Rewards (more FREE items!) on your order! You will still earn JO JO POINTS on that order!

My Crafty Friends Monday- 121

Posted on August 24, 2015August 24, 2015 by Josee

Welcome to week 121! of "My Crafty Friends Monday!"

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Each Monday, I like to feature different projects that have inspired me and I know they'll inspire you too!

Each project was created by different & amazingly talented stampers- make sure you check out their blogs for more details and to check out their other amazing projects!!

(**Note…don't worry- I've contacted each of these stampers and allowed them to decline if they choose.)

This week's featured stamp set is "Talented Trio " page 48 of the 2015-2016 Annual Catalogue (138750 Photopolymer)

Dawn Ferguson- her blog

This photo is of the inside of Dawn's pop-up card. Love it! Love the way she used Sheltering Tree for the background too.

Michelle Zindorf- her blog

Love this card by Michelle! Love the background and of course the little piece of artwork on the easle!

Lydia Fielder- her blog

Lydia did an amazing job watercoloring this card!

Ginger Toivonen- her blog

Love all the splatters of color on this card by Ginger! So much fun and perfect for the girl painting!

Stampin' Up- on Pinterest

I love the clean look of this card and the way the ballerina is framed. So pretty!

Love these ideas? You can purchase this stamp set through my ONLINE STORE !

I hope you've enjoyed this week's "My Crafty Friends Monday" Make sure you visit the talented artist's featured on this post! Thanks for stopping by today!

Were you featured here? Here's a badge you can add to your blog is you choose!

August Hostess Code to use: T4EXXBMV

Earn FREE stamps! Use this monthly Hostess Code to earn JO JO POINTS for every $40 you spend (before taxes & shipping)!

Click here to learn more about this Loyalty Program!

>>How to use the hostess code:

a. Enter your items into cart
b. At Check out- Look under the "Special Offers" box (bottom left)
c. Enter HOSTESS CODE in box and hit apply, then complete your order

d. After you receive your order confirmation, keep track of your JO JO POINTS earned on your JO JO POINTS Tracking Sheet! Earn 1 JO JO POINT for every $40 you spend before taxes and shipping!

e. Once you have 10 JO JO POINTS, email me your Tracking Sheet and choice of photopolymer or clear-mount stamp set FREE!!

NOTE: If your order is over $200, do not use the Hostess Code so that you to claim the Stampin' Rewards (more FREE items!) on your order! You will still earn JO JO POINTS on that order!

My Crafty Friends Monday- 120

Posted on August 17, 2015August 17, 2015 by Josee

Welcome to week 120! of "My Crafty Friends Monday!"

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Each Monday, I like to feature different projects that have inspired me and I know they'll inspire you too!

Each project was created by different & amazingly talented stampers- make sure you check out their blogs for more details and to check out their other amazing projects!!

(**Note…don't worry- I've contacted each of these stampers and allowed them to decline if they choose.)

This week's featured stamp set is "Gift From the Garden" page 81 of the 2015-2016 Annual Catalogue (138718 Wood, 139356 Clear) and coordinates with the Washi Label Punch

Christine Miller- her blog

Love the pop of red on this card by Christine and the whole way the card is put together using the Circle Card Thinlits. So cute!

Mikaela Titheridge- her blog

Mikaela had several beautiful cards using this stamp set, but what really got my attention was this super cute gift set! Love it! and a great idea too!

Nicole Tugrul- her blog

I love the way Nicole put this card together- love the layering and so cute with the cutout pots and pearls and the color combo is perfect for this stamp set too.

Tina Rappe- her blog

I love Tina's color combo on this card and the way the sentiment is stamped in two colors.

Carolina Evans- her blog

Love, love love this one! I just love the way Carolina created a background with the stamps from the set and the color combo is gorgeous!

Love these ideas? You can purchase this stamp set through my ONLINE STORE !

I hope you've enjoyed this week's "My Crafty Friends Monday" Make sure you visit the talented artist's featured on this post! Thanks for stopping by today!

Were you featured here? Here's a badge you can add to your blog is you choose!

August Hostess Code to use: T4EXXBMV

Earn FREE stamps! Use this monthly Hostess Code to earn JO JO POINTS for every $40 you spend (before taxes & shipping)!

Click here to learn more about this Loyalty Program!

>>How to use the hostess code:

a. Enter your items into cart
b. At Check out- Look under the "Special Offers" box (bottom left)
c. Enter HOSTESS CODE in box and hit apply, then complete your order

d. After you receive your order confirmation, keep track of your JO JO POINTS earned on your JO JO POINTS Tracking Sheet! Earn 1 JO JO POINT for every $40 you spend before taxes and shipping!

e. Once you have 10 JO JO POINTS, email me your Tracking Sheet and choice of photopolymer or clear-mount stamp set FREE!!

NOTE: If your order is over $200, do not use the Hostess Code so that you to claim the Stampin' Rewards (more FREE items!) on your order! You will still earn JO JO POINTS on that order!

My Crafty Friends Monday- 119

Posted on August 10, 2015August 10, 2015 by Josee

Welcome to week 119! of "My Crafty Friends Monday!"

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Each Monday, I like to feature different projects that have inspired me and I know they'll inspire you too!

Each project was created by different & amazingly talented stampers- make sure you check out their blogs for more details and to check out their other amazing projects!!

(**Note…don't worry- I've contacted each of these stampers and allowed them to decline if they choose.)

This week's featured stamp set is "Watercolor Wishes" on page 80 of the 2015-2016 Annual Catalogue. This stamp set is actually ONLY available as part of the Watercolor Wishes Card Kit on page 155 or here in the store 140406 and totally worth the kit price!!

Mary Fish- her blog

Although this is one was not created by Mary herself, but rather was a card from Rachel at Stampin' Up, I had to share it because it is just one of the amazing cards you can make with this kit! So pretty! and it's always worth sharing Mary's blog because she has alot of amazing cards to share

Diana Gibbs- her blog

Love this one by Diana using the kit supplies.

Robin Messenheimer- her blog

This is a great card by Robin, showing you how you can take the kit samples and make them your own by using a different sentiment or adding ribbon!

Brian King- his blog

Love the colour combo on Brian's card and the colored hearts in the DSP! This is a great way to use the stamp set included with the kit!

Love these ideas? You can purchase this stamp set through my ONLINE STORE !

I hope you've enjoyed this week's "My Crafty Friends Monday" Make sure you visit the talented artist's featured on this post! Thanks for stopping by today!

Were you featured here? Here's a badge you can add to your blog is you choose!

August Hostess Code to use: T4EXXBMV

Earn FREE stamps! Use this monthly Hostess Code to earn JO JO POINTS for every $40 you spend (before taxes & shipping)!

Click here to learn more about this updated Loyalty Program!

>>How to use the hostess code:

a. Enter your items into cart
b. At Check out- Look under the "Special Offers" box (bottom left)
c. Enter HOSTESS CODE in box and hit apply, then complete your order

d. After you receive your order confirmation, keep track of your JO JO POINTS earned on your JO JO POINTS Tracking Sheet! Earn 1 JO JO POINT for every $40 you spend before taxes and shipping!

e. Once you have 10 JO JO POINTS, email me your Tracking Sheet and choice of photopolymer or clear-mount stamp set FREE!!

NOTE: If your order is over $200, do not use the Hostess Code so that you to claim the Stampin' Rewards (more FREE items!) on your order! You will still earn JO JO POINTS on that order!

My Crafty Friends Monday- 118

Posted on August 3, 2015August 24, 2015 by Josee

Welcome to week 118! of "My Crafty Friends Monday!"

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Each Monday, I like to feature different projects that have inspired me and I know they'll inspire you too!

Each project was created by different & amazingly talented stampers- make sure you check out their blogs for more details and to check out their other amazing projects!!

(**Note…don't worry- I've contacted each of these stampers and allowed them to decline if they choose.)

This week's featured stamp set is "The Wilderness Awaits" page 86 of the Annual Catalogue (138962 Wood,139365 Clear)

I have to say, when I was searching for cards using this set, I came across some amazingly talented stampers and super gorgeous cards!

Carolina Evans- her blog

I absolutely LOVE what Caroline did with this card- that fox is coloured amazingly and I just love the way the head is 3D!

Michelle Zindorf- her blog

If you have ever seen Michelle's artwork, you know what an amazing artist she is! This card was only one of her gorgeous samples using this stamp set. Check out her blog for more!!

Julie Gearinger- her blog

This card by Julie really stood out in the search- the colours just pop and I LOVE the background she created and just the way the whole card is put together!

Kim Tolton- her blog

This card by Kim is amazing! Her watercolouring and mixture of stamp sets along with the dog stamp from the featured stamp set is just gorgeous!!

Love these ideas? You can purchase this stamp set through my ONLINE STORE !

I hope you've enjoyed this week's "My Crafty Friends Monday" Make sure you visit the talented artist's featured on this post! Thanks for stopping by today!

Were you featured here? Here's a badge you can add to your blog is you choose!

August Hostess Code to use: T4EXXBMV

Earn FREE stamps! Use this monthly Hostess Code to earn JO JO POINTS for every $40 you spend (before taxes & shipping)!

Click here to learn more about this updated Loyalty Program!

>>How to use the hostess code:

a. Enter your items into cart
b. At Check out- Look under the "Special Offers" box (bottom left)
c. Enter HOSTESS CODE in box and hit apply, then complete your order

d. After you receive your order confirmation, keep track of your JO JO POINTS earned on your JO JO POINTS Tracking Sheet! Earn 1 JO JO POINT for every $40 you spend before taxes and shipping!

e. Once you have 10 JO JO POINTS, email me your Tracking Sheet and choice of photopolymer or clear-mount stamp set FREE!!

NOTE: If your order is over $200, do not use the Hostess Code so that you to claim the Stampin' Rewards (more FREE items!) on your order! You will still earn JO JO POINTS on that order!