A little of this and a little of that...

Blogger Note: I was reminded that in order to be elgiable for one of the challenges I entered, that my project can only be entered into 3 challenges, not 5....OOPPPPPS! I never even thought about my card being in too many challenges! Well, it is what it is, I'm not elgiable, but I'm still proud of myslef for acomplishing something I've never been able to do and I had fun....that's all that counts in the end isn't it? Besides, I knew I didn't have any chance of winning that particular challenge in the first place, so really, I'm okay with the bad news :)

WHEW!, that was some drama on Wednesdays post wasn't it?? I knew y'all would understand exactly why I was frustrated...us crafty gals stick together, lol ;)   I called my soon to be Daughter-in-law and told her to swing by on her way home from work one night this week and pick them up.If I see a check at some point in my life from this then I'll consider myself lucky....

 

Now for todays post!! I did something that I'm considering quite a feat. Patting myself on the back even, lol!! I always see gals entering one card into multiple projects and always wonder how they do that. I can never get things to fall into place creatively like that....well, until today that is!!

 

Here's the list of challenges I'm entering:

 

The Shabby Tea Room

 

 

Sweet Stamp Shop

 

 

Paper Sweeties

 

 

Lawnscaping Challenge

 

 

 

Jo's Scrapshack

 

 

 

Yup, you counted right...5 challenges!!

 

Hey, I'm just as astounded as you are, but the challenge Gods have aligned the stars and it all works out! Ready to see my little card? Ohh wiat, first I better tell you the rules....

• The Shabby Tea Room, Paper Sweeties & Jo's Scrapshack are pretty self explanatory, picture inspiration and sketches
• Sweet Stamp Shop is a "use what you have" challenge. They also have a sketch & inspiration picture you have the option to use if you want. But basically you can make anything you want as long as you use your stash, no fair buying anything new!!
• Lawnscaping is asking us to use our favorite things this time around. It can be paper, stamps, embellies...whatever crafty element that floats your boat ;)

 

Alright, now it's time to see my card, lol...

 

 I used the summer theme, colors and flowers from The Shabby Tea Room's picture, I used stamps and patterned papers from my stash for the Sweet Stamp Shop requirement (pic to follow...you have to show your stash), I followed the sketches provided by Jo's Scrapshack and Paper Sweeties and to finish it all off I used stamps from 4 of my favorite stamp companies (DeNami, Paper Sweeties, Lawn Fawn & Sweet Stamp Shop), ribbon, patterned paper, Momento inks, Copic markers and punches (drool) per Lawnscapings requirement. Can't you just hear Julie Andrews singing These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things...hehehe! Not too bad though, hunh?? Ohh and for those of you "in the know" when it comes to my fave DeNami stamp, I did go back and forth about using the polka dot background, but opted for my 2nd fave, the gingham background, because it just looked better in this instance ;)

 

Here's my stash pics for The Sweet Stamp Shop:

 

Here's my collection of Paper Sweeties, Lawn Fawn & Sweet Stamp Shop stamps. Y'all have seen my DeNami collection that's almost 500 strong at this point, lol! Too much to take pictures of again, but the link is still at the top of the page under the DeNami Collections tab. Feel free to add yours too!!

My stash of patterned paper packs is slowly taking over my little rolling cart...I think I may need an intervention. At least the Sweet Stamp Shop challenge is making me use some of it up ;)

 

Well that's it for me...what a long post!!! I will see you back here on Sunday for the Krazy for Kraft blog hop hosted by DeNami and on Monday I have a super fun announcement!! Have a great and safe weekend! :)

Birthday Celebration!!!!

 Guess what...DeNami Addict is turning 2!!!

 

I can't believe that I've been doing all of this for 2 years...wow! I don't even want to think about all of the time and money it has cost to run this blog...I'd probably have a small stroke! It's kind of a money pit and pretty much a thankless job since I rarely receive comments, but I love running the Addict blog and hope that you enjoy visiting with me now and again! I'm passionate about keeping small business' going and when you have one like DeNami Design it's easy to be extra passionate. The Nakamura family is amazing, the product they produce is top notch quality and there's nothing to not love about the sweet images of their stamps!!

 In celebration of this months most festive occasion, I thought a little fun was in order! ;) Not only is DeNami Addict celebrating a birthday this month, I am too (we won't discuss my age...I'm way old, let's just leave it there, hehehe)! With all that in mind, I decided to have a fun birthday themed challenge giveaway!

 

 

I thought it would be fun for everyone to make a card that is always great to have on hand at any given time...a birthday card! If you'd like to join in on all the fun all you have to do is make a birthday themed card or project and link it up at the bottom of this post. At the end of the month I will select a random winner for a DeNami Design gift ceritficate!

 

 

 



For this challenge, there is only two requirements:

1) Create a new card/project based off of the theme/palette/sketch.
You don't have to use  DeNami stamps or other DeNami products, but if you have some, we'd sure love to see them!! You may enter 1 card/project and please link this challenge along  in your post.

2) Upload a photo of your card or project to your blog OR if you don't have a blog, you can upload your card to an online gallery (i.e. www.splitcoaststampers.com, www.flickr.com, etc.) then come post the direct link / url to your photo in the link widget box below. Please do not leave your links in the comments section.

*if you have never linked up a project before, it's quite easy. Click on the "add your link" button below. A small window will pop up asking for your "URL". That's where you paste in the blog / Flicker / Splitcoast Stamper address where your card can be found. It will also ask for your name and e-mail address. After submitting that info it will bring up another window where you can select the picture of the card/project you're entering. It may or may not give you a third window concerning Facebook...you can just click "skip" there if you'd like. That's all there is to it...easy peasy, promise ;)

After the challenge ends, I will randomly select one person to receive a $25.00 DeNami gift certificate!

Challenge ends July 31st at 11:59 PM central time.

October challenge winner....

Hello everyone, I have an important announcement to make...well, make that 2 important announcements, lol. First off, as we start this holiday season, I realize that things get overwhelming and we ladies are running around like crazed rabid animals trying to get everything completed for the perfect Thanksgiving feast and the perfect Hallmark Christmas. The zombie apocalypse has nothing on a woman preparing for the holiday season! With this in mind, I have decided to postpone the challenges here on the Addict blog for November and December. I will however, be here as usual bringing you my creations and hopefully some inspiration.

The 2nd announcement and the one that I'm sure ya'll are most interested in is the winner of the October challenge. Ohh my goodness, you gals brought my little sketch to a whole new level!! Just gorgeous creations and as usual, ya'll have made choosing the winner way difficult!! After narrowing it down and asking for help, it was decided that Barb is our winner. 

 This card is simply stunning and even I never thought to do a layout like this and it was my own sketch! I really loved seeing what you gals did with it, I loved each and every design! Barb, don't forget to snatch your winners badge and you can contact Paulina over at DeNami and she will be sure to send you your gift certificate.

Thank you to everyone that played and helped spread the word about our little challenge. You gals are so wonderful!!

Pumpkin trio

Hi everyone! I just wanted to pop in with a quick reminder about the current sketch challenge right here on the Addict blog. Have you entered yet....there's still time!!

This challenge ends Saturday, November 10th @ 11:59 pm cst

Need some more inspiration (there's more inspiration here)....

 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you enter in the challenge :)

DeNami Addict Challenge #6

Happy Monday everyone...are you ready for another challenge??  In reorganizing my little doodles, ideas and sketches that I have dozens upon dozens of on napkins, paper scraps and post it's (what a mess), I came across a little sketch  I thought you all might like to play with. As you can see from the cards I've made it's EXTREMELY versatile. Just 3 basic elements that can be re-sized, reordered and just plain ole fun! I hope you have as much fun creating with it as I did!

A little inspiration to get you started...

 Stamps used: med bold hibiscus, sm bold hibiscus, lg. leaves, lg leaves solid, scroll, hello friend

Stamps used: friendly ghost, three houses, teeny star, halloween stamp set, modern borders

Stamps used: friends, starry burst (cling)

Stamps used: medium polka dot background, Mimi's bubble bath

 Stamps used: thinking of you cling, berry vine sprig cling, berry vine cling

For this challenge, there is only two requirements:

1) Create a new card/project based off of the theme/palette/sketch.
You don't have to use  DeNami stamps or other DeNami products, but if you have some, we'd sure love to see them!! You may enter up to 3 projects and please link this challenge along  in your post.

2) Upload a photo of your card or project to your blog OR if you don't have a blog, you can upload your card to an online gallery (i.e. www.splitcoaststampers.com, www.flickr.com, etc.) then come post the direct link / url to your photo in the link widget box below. Please do not leave your links in the comments section.

After the challenge ends, we will select one person who created an honor worthy creation to be featured as a "Top Chick ". In addition, this lucky person will win a $15 DeNami Design online gift certificate!

Challenge ends Saturday, November 12th, 2012 11:59pm central time.

DeNami Addict Challenge #5

Blogger note: if you are looking for the DeNami hop post, it's two down...thanks!

Hello everyone, can you believe that our button challenge is already over? Where did the time go? August just flew right by didn't it?

This month we have a really fun color palette for you to work with...

We are once again pleased to be able to bring you another challenge and it's being sponsored by DeNami Design. They are offering up a gift certificate to one lucky winner!

Here are a few cards that I hope will spark a little insperation for you...

DeNami stamps: Ornamental Flowers stamp set, Elegant Floral Leaf Sprig, medium Double Circle & meduim Thinking Of You

DeNami stamps: Rosevine Flowers stamp set, Classic Leaves stamp set, Teeny Swiss Dot, Polka Dot Background



DeNami stamps: Sweetheart Mimi, Teeny Heart Background, Small Heart Outline

Stamps used: Tulips, Thinking Of You, Polka Dot Background

DeNami stamps: rosevine heart, Heartfelt Greetings stamp set

For this challenge, there is only two requirements:

1) Create a new card/project based off of the theme/palette/sketch.
You don't have to use  DeNami stamps or other DeNami products, but if you have some, we'd sure love to see them!! You may enter up to 3 projects and please link this challenge along  in your post.

2) Upload a photo of your card or project to your blog OR if you don't have a blog, you can upload your card to an online gallery (i.e. www.splitcoaststampers.com, www.flickr.com, etc.) then come post the direct link / url to your photo in the link widget box below. Please do not leave your links in the comments section.

After the challenge ends, we will select one person who created an honor worthy creation to be featured as a "Top Chick ". In addition, one of these lucky people will win a $15 DeNami Design online gift certificate!

Challenge ends Saturday, October 6th at 11:59 PM central time.

Button challenge winner...

If you're looking for Wendy's hop card, please click here!

Wow, I am just over the top about all the wonderful entries we received on our button challenge! Wasn't that a fun theme? Who doesn't love a pretty little button and did you ever imagine that they could be used in so many different ways?

Our button challenge winner is....

Stacy

Don't you just love how creatively she used her buttons? Congratulations, Stacy and don't forget to grab your adorable chickie badge! You can either send an e-mail to me or DeNami and we will get you hooked up on your prize.

Again, you ladies make it so hard to choose! All of you are so talented and I just love your creations. I wish I could just pick all of you!

I'll be back shortly with the announcement for the new challenge that starts today! Thanks for playing along with us here on DeNami Addict!

DeNami Addict Challenge #4

If you're looking for Wendy's blog hop card, click HERE :)

Welcome to the August DeNami Addict Challenge! I'm super excited about this one, when I was deciding on themes and sketches I just knew I had to have one of my favorite things included! This months theme...BUTTONS! Who doesn't love some yummy colorful and versatile buttons, right?

We are being sponsored by the uber fantastic DeNami Design!! They are offering up a gift certificate to our winner.

How about a little inspiration...

Stamps used: polka dot elephant, teeny swiss dot, mini open button, small solid button

Stamps used: small cloud, sending you sunshine sentiment

Stamps used: holiday greetings set

Stamps used: telephone chickie, a little message for you sentiment, teeny heart, teeny heart background

Stamp used: sending you sunshine sentiment

Stamps used: small cloud, wavy stem trio, mini grass

(Side note: all of the buttons I used are from DeNami Design)

Here's a couple from Wendy too...

Stamps used: rosebud trio, fancy flutters, ladybug

Stamp used: wavy stem trio

For this challenge, there is only two requirements:

1) Create a card/project based off of the theme/palette/sketch.
You don't have to use  DeNami stamps or other DeNami products, but if you have some, we'd sure love to see them!! You may enter up to 3 projects and please link this challenge in your post.

2) Upload a photo of your card or project to your blog OR if you don't have a blog, you can upload your card to an online gallery (i.e. www.splitcoaststampers.com, www.flickr.com, etc.) then come post the direct link / url to your photo in the link widget box below. Please do not leave your links in the comments section.

After the challenge ends, we will select one person who created an honor worthy creation to be featured as a "Top Chick ". In addition, one of these lucky people will win a $15 DeNami Design online gift certificate!

Challenge ends Saturday, September 8th at 11:59 PM central time.