LIFE...

Hi,

Today I finally found the other project I made using a Raindrop Echo Designs digital Stamp.  For this project I used one of the stamps in the Inspirational Sentiments set.  This is a hybrid project since the background is a digital paper that I printed with only a portion of the quote.  I also used the stamp to make a digital cut file.

For the background I stamped some doilies with a Maya Road stamp and use some home made glimmer mist to add shine.  On the parts I cut using my Cricut (the flower and two of the words) I used glossy accents to add more dimension.

I really love to find different uses for my digital stamps.  I think they are extremely versatile and with a little imagination you can create something really nice.  I still need to mat this quote and it will be placed on a frame.  Don't worry. I will take a pic of it and share it with you ;)

DYSU # 46 A HINT OF BLUE

Hey everyone! Welcome back to a new challenge at Do You Stack Up?! I'm so glad you could join us! This week we want to see a Splash of Blue on your project!

Our Sponsors:

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Robyn’s Fetish Winner’s Choice of EITHER 5 digital stamps OR 4 digital stamps and 1 paper pack 

Raindrop Echo Designs Winner’s Choice of 4 Digi Sentiment Sets 

For my card I used a digital stamp from Raindrop Echo Design Christmas Sentiments.  Love that set!!  I added some sparkle to the sentiment but for some reason my camera is not working properly and this is the best pic I could get.

The trees are stitched you know I love stitching!!.

I couldn't resist the urge to play a little more with another set from Raindrop Echo Design.  I will have to show you the project I made later since shame to meeeee I could't find it :(  

Here are a few pics of my working area, Can you see how much fun I have been having lately?

And here is a photo of my assistant Merengue.  She only helps in making the mess bigger :(  But God, she loves to chew stamps :(  Crazy cat!!

Have a great day and hope to see you playing with us this week.

Besitos,

Joan

She Celebrates Life

Hi Friends,

I just got from a crop birthday of one of my friends.  We had a great time laughing and making cards, What better way to spend a day with your friends?  

This is the card I made my friend.  The image is the digital stamp Rosie Frames #2 from Dilli Beans Stamps.  I discovered this store yesterday browsing blogs and was instantly in love with this framed girls.

To paint it I used distress inks, watercolor pencils, India ink and a fine line pen.

I didn't use any embellishment on the card since I love so much the image I wanted it to stand alone.  Here you have a full view of the card.  For sure, I will be buying these girls since I love them and they looks perfect for mixed media projects.

Enjoy what's left of your Sunday.  I am going to take a little nap and then prepare my thing for a new week full of challenges and not so fun things to do ;)

DYSY #45 INSPIRED BY SONG

Hi everyone! Welcome back to a new challenge here at Do You Stack Up?! With the holidays just around the corner, I love using music to set the mood. So, this week, we want your projects to be Inspired by a Song! Please be sure to let us know in your post what your song is. ;)

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JLJ Designs $10 Gift Certificate

Hi!,

My card for today is based THE VIDEO from British got talent where Susan Boyle auditioned with the song I dreamed a dream from Les Miserable.   There is a quote of C.S. Lewis I love that says “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream”.  Dreams are a wonderful part of  my life.  They are the force that keeps me going and fighting.  Some of my dreams have become a reality and others has been shattered along the way, always with a purpose and always because God had something better for me.  

So today I show you this piece I made which will be framed and displayed at my home as a reminder that even when I reach a dream, I need to find another one just to keep going.

Thanks for the visit and have a great day!!

DYSU #44 TEAL

Hey, hey! It's time for a new challenge at Do You Stack Up?! We have a fun and easy challenge this week. We want to see some Teal on your project. You can use a little or a lot!

This week's Sponsors:

6 Copic Ciao Markers (North/South America), Martha Stewart punch (rest of the world)

Winner’s Choice of 4 Digis

Winner’s Choice of 1 Stamp Set 

And here my card:

For today's card I used the digital stamp Trimming the Tree from Stretch and Bubbles.  

For the background I painted a piece of white cardstock with DI in Broken China and stamped the script background with water.  The image was printed on different cardstock and DP and paper pieced.  Then I added some rhinestones, pearls and stickles to give the card some shine and dimension.

The background stamp is French Script from Stampin Up and the stars and little ornament is from the set Ornate Ornaments from Lawn Fawn.   

This is my completed card:

Hope you have a wonderful day and participate in this week challenge ;)

Besitos,

Joan

DYSU # 43 HALLOWEEN

Hey everyone! So glad to have you with us again at Do You Stack Up?! This week we are getting in gear to celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year! That's right... we want to see your Halloween creations!

This week's Sponsors:

Stitchy Bear $10 Gift Voucher for Stitchy Stamps, Gingerloft or Reeces

Prairie Fairy $15 Gift Certificate

Sassy Cheryl’s $5 Gift Certificate 

Para esta semana tuve la oportunidad de utilizar una imagen de Sassy Cheryl llamada Candy Corn Girl.  Para mi proyecto decidí utilizar un file de SVG Cuts y hacer una cajita en forma de dulce de maíz.  

I had the opportunity to work this week with a wonderful Sassy Cheryl’s image Candy Corn Girl.  I have always love Sassy’s images because they are so whimsy they always made me smile.  So I decided to use a recent SVG file I bought from SVG Cuts to make a cute candy corn box.  

Espero que tengan un buen  día y no se olviden de participar y dejar sus comentarios que me tanto alegran la vida ;)

I hope you have a great day.  Don’t forget to participate and leave me your sweet comments ;)

Christmas Pop Up Card Tutorial and Giveaway

Hi!!

Hola, Bienvenidas a mi blog  Aquí les muestro unas fotos más detalladas de la tarjeta para la cual tienen el tutorial en el blog Do It Yourself or Not. 

Welcome to my blog!!  Here are more detailed pictures of my finished project from the tutorial at Do It Yourself or not.  I love these Pop Up cards!!  And I hope that you can make your own.  

Para esta tarjeta usé una imagen digital de Stretch and Bubbles llamada Trees with bird.  /  For this card I used the digital stamps Trees with Birds from Stretch and Bubbles.

Aquí les muestro el exterior de la tarjeta.  Quería que la imagen fuera el foco de atención de la tarjeta por lo que estampé unas palabras en el fondo, pero hice el árbol grande y lo decore  con un marcador y diferentes técnicas. 

Here is the card front, I used the image and stamped a few words on the background.  I wanted the image to be the focus of the card so I made it bid and decorated it with tons of doodling and fun techniques.

Alyson, la dueña de S&B ha sido bien generosa y está patrocinando mi primer tutorial.  Estaré sorteando la imagen digital utilizada para esta tarjeta a 4 de mis seguidoras que dejen su comentario en esta entrada.  En adición, para las que traten la tarjeta y me envíen el link para ver la misma estaré sorteando esta tarjeta junto con su sobre decorado ;)  Tienen hasta el 31 de octubre para dejar sus comentarios y tener la oportunidad de participar en el sorteo. /  Alyson, the owner of S&B has been so kind to sponsor my first tutorial.  I will be giving away the digital stamp used for this card to 4 random winners that are my followers and leave a comment on this entry.  

Also, for those who try the card and leave me a comment with the link, I will be giving drawing this card which will include a matching envelope ;)  You have until October 31 to leave your comment and participate in the drawing. 

Y aquí el interior de la tarjeta.  Para el tutorial de cómo hacer la misma visita el blog Do It Yourself or Not.  Pronto estaré preparando un documento con las instrucciones en español.  Si te interesan, déjame un comentario con tu dirección de e-mail para hacértelo llegar tan pronto este listo.

And here the card interior.  For the tutorial, please visit the Do itYourself or not Blog.

Espero que les guste y que traten de hacer la tarjeta.  Me encantaría que me dejen un link a su foto si deciden tratar la misma.  Que tengan un buen día y no olviden subscribirse y comentar para participar en el sorteo de la imagen.  

I hope you like my card and that you try the tutorial.  I would love to see a photo of your card if you decide to make it, so leave me a link to the photo ;).  Don’t forget to subscribe and comment in order to participate in the drawing.

Que tengan un buen día!  /  Have a Great day!

DYSU # 41 USE YOUR SCRAPS

Hola a todos!!  Para el reto de esta semana en Do You Stack Up?! Queremos ver creaciones utilizando tus retazos de papel!!

Hey everyone! So glad to have you back this week at Do You Stack Up?! This week we want you to Use Your Scraps!


Our Sponsors:

A Day for Daisies

Just Some Lines

Pink Cat Studio

Para mi tarjeta de esta semana utilicé mis retazos de la colección Off Beat de Basic Grey.  Utilicé la imagen digital Pretty Birds in Tree de Pink Cat Studio. 

For this week card I used my scraps from the Basic Grey Off Beat Collection.  I used the digital stamp Pretty Birds in Tree of Pink Cat Studio.  

El sentimiento es de uno de las colecciones nuevas de frases en español de Latina Crafter.   

The quote is from one of the new Spanish Collection from Latina Crafter. 

Que pasen un buen día!  /  Have a great day!

DYSU #39 SWIRLS

Nota:  La entrada de hoy va a ser solo en ingles porque no me siento bien.  Disculpen los inconvenientes!!  Cualquier duda me escriben ;)

Welcome back to a new challenge here at Do You Stack Up?! This week we want to see your Swirls!

Our Sponsors:

Dearie Dolls

Crafty Individuals

Stitchy Bears

And here is my card.  I got to play with a stamp from Stitchy Bear name Drivers Ed.  I just love this image and could't resist the urge to add a Christmas tree.  I only imagine this super cute granny carrying her tree from the city to her home.

On a next post I will show you the inside which is super cool too.  For today this will be all since I am not feeling very well and just want to rest.  

Have a great day!!!

Hugs and kisses,

Joan