Another Dare 2B Artzy post

Hi friends!!!

I am back with another card using Dare 2B Artzy!

Stop on over to the Dare 2B Artzy blog to check out my 2nd card Watercolor Love.

I tried something a little different for me on this one.

I started by “stamping” a little bit of my Distress Oxides onto a crafting mat. Then, taking a water brush I grabbed some of the ink and applied it to my watercolor cardstock.

And then, I stamped the image and sentiment on top of that once the oxide color was dry. I backed the white cardstock with some great designer paper and applied it to the card base. Then applied some sequins.

Another quick and fun card with the Love is in the Air stamp set!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Michelle

Challenges:

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge - Anything Goes 

Hello dear crafty friends!!!

It has been quite some time since I last posted.

So let me catch you up :) 

I was on 2 design teams - Penny's Paper Craft Challenge and Little Miss Muffet. 

Between work and other stuff I decided to resign my "position" on the Penny's team. Then

 shortly after the beginning of 2019 - Barbara @ Little Miss Muffet decided to take a sabbatical, thus leave me with no design team work at all. 

Then in March - my oldest cat Abby became sick. She had been my buddy for 14years. She was actually a Christmas present from my son & husband 15yrs prior. We took her to the vet and it was not a good visit. Thus - we had to leave there to put her in the hospital to see if there was anything they could do for her there. Then the very next day March 23rd - we had to let her go. 

She was my "crafting buddy" for the last 12 years - always wanting to be in my crafting room when ever I was in there. I would always have to make sure not to step on her, because she was always close by.  So I think I kind of fell into a bit of a crafting depression if you will. Like - why should I be crafty - no design team work - no Abby to be by my side to keep me company.

Then summer came and we all know how busy summer can be. Then a wonderful friend said hey - do you want to design a couple of cards for the Dare 2 Be Artzy blog and I thought why not.

So here we are!!!

This is my first card 

I just wanted a quick CAS card for a "Hi" or "How are You".

Started making this CAS card by stamping directly onto my kraft cardstock base. Then using colored pencils, carefully colored in the image and added a sentiment. Sweet, simple and no fuss :)

Hope you like it !!

Have a great day!  I’ll be sharing another card with this stamp set next Sunday!

Michelle

Carnival Time @ LMMS

Have you checked out the great Carnival stamps over at LMMS?

If not - you really must stop by soon! You only have until midnight April first to get in on the great stamps. Also, make sure you stop by the LMMS Facebook page and check out the rest of the DT to see what they have been up to w/these amazing stamps! You won't be disappointed :)

After being "off" for a month and not creating anything at all, it felt good to be back at it. I can't wait to create more with the different stamps in the this collection. Here is my card:

Isn't she ADORABLE!!!

Stamp: Swings 'n Slides Cotton Candy 

Paper: Carta Bella Toybox 

Color Medium: Copics

Other Supplies:  LMMS Party Banner Diecut, Your Next Stamp twine, Lawn Fawn Small Stitched Rectangle die, atyou Spica 02 Lemon & 09 Sky Blue, Wink of Stella Clear

Make sure and get on over before this sale is GONE!!!

Thanks for stopping by today :)

Michelle 

Come One, Come All !!!!!

Come one, come all! Lyn and the Design Team are proudly presenting a limited event here at Little Miss Muffet Stamp this week. They have been having a party with these stamps and we know you will, too. Step right up and join the fun!

There are fifteen rubber stamps in the series and all with a carnival theme. You can purchase them individually or buy five and receive a sixth ONE FREE.
Plus don't miss out on FREE shipping on all US orders.

The event ends midnight, Central Daylight Time, on April 1st. (NO joke!)

Check out some of the DT wonderful cards so far!

I will be posting my card later in the week. 

I have had a rough couple of weeks. I have been sick with nasty cough for about over 2 weeks. And I think I might finally be getting better. And this past Saturday - we had to put down our eldest cat Abby as she had some major health issues come up. We got her from the Humane Society approx 17 yrs ago. She was about 10 weeks and the tiniest little thing :) She's been my baby girl all these years and my craft room buddy. I miss her deeply.   

So please make sure to check back later in the week for my card using these stamps!! I can't wait to get back into the swing of things again.

Thanks for stopping by!

Michelle 

Last Hours @ LMMS

Hi LMMS Fan!

This is from Barbara @ LMMS

Today is officially the LAST DAY before I close the doors. Everything is still 60% off clearance and you have until tonight, January 31 at 11:59pm Central Time, to snatch up these incredible prices. Just so you know, the shipping rates from USPS increased this last weekend but if the system overcharges for it then be sure to know that I'll refund any excess amount.

Remember there are FIVE freebies! With any purchase, you'll receive four new digital stamps - the Dragon Pack and Polka Dot Pals Adios. These are only available through this promotion. Plus with any purchase of at least TWO Make it Crafty stamps, you'll receive an additional FREE Make it Crafty rubber stamp. 

Make sure you sign up for the newsletter. I'll use this list for any future announcements. You'll also occasionally find inspiration in the Little Miss Muffet Stamps Facebook Group. Please pop in and share your creations too - I would love to see them.

Thank you for your support,
Adios amigos,
Barbara

Here is another one of my favorite LMMS cards :)

Enjoy!!

Michelle

SALE at LMMS

I just wanted let all my LMMS fans know - 

 today is the last day to redeem points before they all expire.
Anyone who places an order today will receive an extra BONUS 150 POINTS.
But those points, and all other points, need to be redeemed by

 tonight, Thursday, January 17 at 8:00pm CT.
Everything in-stock is ON SALE and up to 60% off.
That includes rubber stamps, metal dies, booklets, screen door refills, Balsa Wood and stencils.

ALSO -

Here is the pre-order selection - limited time only!
These will only be available until January 23, 10:00 pm CT.

 

 I have made a card today using PDP Lisa. Isn't she adorable!!!

 

I will update you later on the products I used as I misplaced the paper I wrote them all down on!

 

Happy crafting everyone!!!

 

Michelle 

 

 

 

 

Sad news at LMMS

This message is from Barbara (from her Facebook post)

It's been a fantastic eight years and every minute has been an adventure. However, it looks like I'm past due for a well-earned sabbatical and I'm going to take it. As the artist and owner behind Little Miss Muffet Stamps, I'm going to be on hiatus for an extended time and re-center. I would like give a heartfelt thank you to all my Design Team members and customers for all the support, their inspiration and bringing my images to life. You're all amazing!

You'll see some rubber stamps are on sale right now. However, I'd recommend you start grabbing your favorites now before the inventory is gone. If you want me to hold an order and combine shipping, just add a note on the check-out page and I can do that for you.

And on that note - 

Clearance Sale at Little Miss Muffet Stamps

Everything to Clear Out 

All products in-stock are ON SALE! This week save up to 60% off on rubber stamps, metal dies, booklets and more. Lots of inventory and it all needs to go. First come, first serve when orders are packaged.

Reward Points - Don't forget to use those reward points that you've been earning with each purchase. View them in the My Account section of the store and make your selections. All reward points will expire Thursday, January 17 at 8:00pm CT.

Bonus - There are 3 NEW PRE-ORDER rubber stamps available for purchase until January 23, 10:00pm CT. They're so cute! (All orders that include a pre-order stamp will be packaged but held until pre-order items arrive and shipped together.)

I hope to be posting cards with some of those new pre-order stamps soon!

I LOVE the Polka Dot Pals and that is why I started following and then being luck enough to design for LMMS. There are a few left in rubber available on the site. Here is a 'flashback' to a card using one of the PDP I LOVE so much :)

Michelle 

Happy 2019!!!!!

Happy 1st Monday of 2019 :)

 

I hope this finds everyone well!! I have been on a hiatus the last couple of weeks.

My last post was on Dec 20 and I decided to take a little 'rest' for the rest of the year.

With the holidays, my husband having surgery on his hand and us both being sick I needed a little break.

 

But now I am back and I thought my 1st post of the new year should be to visit my favorite card of 2018!

 

And here it is!!!!

 

This was such a fun image to create with. I had the image colored before I even began to think about my card layout. Then I came across this paper and I think it went perfectly with my colored image.

 

 

We have had such a weird winter here in the northwest. Not much snow, and then when we do get some - it warms up and melts. Right now it's 38 and raining! I actually can't wait for the day when the grandkids can make snow angels just like in this image:) It's so much fun playing the snow!!

 

Well - stayed tuned later in the week for my post form Little Miss Muffet Stamps!

 

Until then - happy crafting!!!!

 

 

Michelle