Monday, December 28, 2020

Freshly Made Sketches 466

 


There came a point earlier in the month, where my entire focus was getting Christmas cards mailed & non-holiday cards took a back burner. I’m trying to get caught back up on my “to send out” list. This sketch from Freshly Made Sketches has been brewing in the back of my head for a few days. 

Stamp: Hang in there Lawn Fawn
Copics

Until next time!
~ Misti


Wednesday, December 23, 2020

The Flower Challenge

 


The December Flower Challenge is almost closed!  Eeek!  It seemed like I had plenty of time & then didn’t! Lol 

Stamp: The Poinsettia Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous
C/s: white, red
Copics, yellow Nuvo Crystal drops, gold sequins

Until next time!
~Misti

Saturday, December 19, 2020

SSS Wednesday Challenge

 

The Simon Says Challenge Wednesday Challenge theme is — Christmas Critters.  I love this House Mouse image from Stampendous.  I added gold metallic paint to the tops of the ornaments & glossy accents to the ornament bulbs. 


Stamp: Holiday Hedgehog Stampendous sentiment SSS

C/s: white, black, red

Copics, metallic gold paint, glossy accents, oval punches


Until next time!

~Misti


Saturday, December 12, 2020

Happiest of Holidays


 I combined the Penny Black’s Saturday challenge with Rebecca’s VSN challenge.  


The background is shaving cream with alcohol inks.  I added glossy accents to the berries.  

Stamp: A Thorny Affair Penny Black


Until next time!

~Misti

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Let it Snow


 The current Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge theme is ~ Let it snow.  I also combined it with my VSN challenge on SCS


I used Retro Flakes & Bold Tidings 3 stamp sets both by Tim Holtz & Stampers Anonymous.  


Until next time!

~Misti

Monday, December 7, 2020

HMFMC #330 Sparkle


It's time for another chalenge for the House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge.  You won't want to miss this one!!!  It's a bit different than some of the others... this time the challenge lasts for 4 weeks  AND there are 4 prizes!!!  WOW!!!  The challenge is all about Sparkle.  It would be great for some holiday cards  BUT... if you've finished with your holiday cards, you can add sparkle to any kind of card as long as it has a House Mouse, Happy Hoppers or Gruffies image.  


Stamp: this cute little guy is from a mini clear set from Stampendous



 We have FOUR Super generoussponsors

 for our 4wk chall last one for 2020


Our first generous sponsor is 


The winner will be given a fabulous set of 10 Mini Clear Stamps!
Assortment may vary.

 
Here is a a collage of gorgeous cards made by the Stampendous team using the mini stamps. 




Stampendous is now the official rubber stamp licensee of House-Mouse Designs®.  Visit the store at www.STAMPENDOUS.com 

For lots more inspiration from Stampendous, be sure to check out their other sites; STAMPENDOUS! Blog,  
Find Stampendous! on Pinterest and Facebook.  



Our second generous sponsor is 



Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

Simon Says Stamp has been in business since 2002, offering you the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Altered Art, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world. Stock includes over 100,000+ items along with the latest and greatest releases from the Simon Says Stamp brand Hero Arts, Tim Holtz, Lawn Fawn, Copics, House-Mouse Designs and so much more. With such an amazing variety and awesome deals on shipping, it’s always good timing to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store!

Our third generous sponsor is 



We are also thrilled to be welcoming back our AWESOME sponsor,
the Official Mousey Family, House-Mouse Designs(R)
 

HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site! Eeeeek!!  


Our Fourth generous sponsor is 



One Lucky Winner will receive a 
$6 Voucher to spend @ Di's Digi Stamps

Bio.
I have been drawing since a child and studied graphics at College many years ago, I now work as a Medical photographer part time but my love was always drawing. I started cardmaking about 4yrs ago when I bought my daughter a cardmaking kit which we did together, but I’m afraid I got the bug! My daughter preferred scrapbooking. I then started looking online at other blogs and this then became my passion and I loved sharing my cards with like minded people.  I love stamping and loved finding images, but sometimes I could not find what I wanted so I started to draw myself.  This has become my second addiction and have never looked back.  I love making new images and its just fabulous to see others take them and make them into beautiful works of art. Long may it continue.  

A BIG thank you to ALL our generous sponsors for your continued support  throughout 2020 

Thursday, December 3, 2020

Cardz 4 Galz Snowman

 

There’s a née challenge up at Cardz 4 Galz— the theme is snowmen.  We’ve had a cold snap here in north Texas, we haven’t had snow, thankfully, but it’s too cold! Come join us with your snowmen! 


Stamps: Blueprint Snowman Tim Holt

Copics


Until next time!

~Misti

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

SSS Monday Challenge — Merry Christmas

 

I don’t know why I forget about using alcohol ink on yupo paper.  I love the results!!  Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge nudged me to pull out my reinkers & play!  I made enough for 3 different cards! 


I used sailboat blue & denim both Ranger alcohol inks. 

Yupo paper 

The die is Holiday Frame wafer die SSS


Until next time!

~Misti

Monday, November 30, 2020

Mid Way Reminder HMFMC #329

 


You still have a bit more time to join us for the House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge -- Christmas or Anything Goes.  


I added glossy accents to cover this ornament, it's hard to see in the photo, but in real life, it has a glass like look.  

This "Candy Ornament" stamp was given to me by Stampendous... I'm using it because I love it.


Please use any House-Mouse, Happy Hopper or Gruffie image 

 so join the fun!  Please use  a House-MouseDesigns(R)
  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.
http://www.house-mouse.com/images/banner120_02.jpg


Generously Sponsored  by;

We are also thrilled to be welcoming back our AWESOME sponsor,
the Official Mousey Family, House-Mouse Designs(R)
 

HMD is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site! Eeeeek!!  


Many thanks to our generous Sponsor for their continued support.  

Monday, November 23, 2020

HMFMC #329 Christmas

 


It's time for another challenge over at House Mouse & Friends Monday challenge blog. The theme this time is Christmas or Anything Goes.  I "think" I'm finished with the Christmas cards I need for this year.  But every time I say that, I think of someone else that I want to send a card to.  This may be the start of next year's stash.  One thing I realized this year, was I need to make more flat cards.  The cost of postage to mail cards that have thick bows or embellishments adds up quickly!  


We are Sponsored by





HMD
 is offering a Lucky player a $20 Gift Certificate to go shopping at the official House-Mouse Designs(R) site! Eeeeek!! 

 

Stamps: To Santa House Mouse Stampendous


**Disclaimer, sometimes I receive free stamps from Stampendous, but I only use the ones I like.  


Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Cardz 4 Galz 135 Cute Christmas

 


It's time for a new theme challenge at Cardz 4 Galz ~ Cute Christmas!  It's hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that it's almost time to be mailing out Christmas card!   I have done a much better job this year at working on them ahead of time.  I'm hoping I'm not making Christmas cards for several more weeks.  How about you?  Do you send out very many cards?  Are you finished with yours?   I hope you'll join us for this challenge.


Stamps: Candy Cane Dreams House Mouse Stampendous

Copics


Until next time!

~Misti


Quick Recovery

 

For the current 2 Crafty Critter Crazies.  We have an archery mom that is recovering from surgery.  She's at home for awhile, with kids doing school at home & she's trying to work & recover.  

Stamps: Doggy Kisses Art Impressions

copics


Until next time!

~Misti

Monday, November 16, 2020

HMFMC #328 Midway Reminder

 


Stamps: Hungry Snowman House Mouse Stampendous
copics, wink of Stella glitter pen, twine, snowflake punch, red rhinestone

Eeeeekkkkk!!! It's the mid-way reminder

'ANYTHING GOES'

with the option of USE A PUNCH OR A DIE

Hosted by our Talented Teamie APRIL

so join the fun!  Please use  a House-MouseDesigns(R)
  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.
http://www.house-mouse.com/images/banner120_02.jpg


                                
We are Sponsored by

The winner will be given a fabulous set of 10 Mini Clear Stamps!
Assortment may vary.

 
Here is a a collage of gorgeous cards made by the Stampendous team using the mini stamps. 





Stampendous is now the official rubber stamp licensee of House-Mouse Designs®.  Visit the store at www.STAMPENDOUS.com 

For lots more inspiration from Stampendous, be sure to check out their other sites; STAMPENDOUS! Blog,  
Find Stampendous! on Pinterest and Facebook.  

Our Second Generous Sponsor is 

 We are very happy to welcome back Heidi and her team at:


Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

Simon Says Stamp has been in business since 2002, offering you the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Altered Art, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world. Stock includes over 100,000+ items along with the latest and greatest releases from the Simon Says Stamp brand Hero Arts, Tim Holtz, Lawn Fawn, Copics, House-Mouse Designs and so much more. With such an amazing variety and awesome deals on shipping, it’s always good timing to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store!

Many thanks to our generous Sponsors for their continued support.
  


Sunday, November 15, 2020

Growing in Unity Blog Hop

 




I have two teenage boys, who both have December birthdays.  I had this card sitting on a pile on my desk & both of them came in & thought the card surely must be for them.  I told them no & they didn't believe me.  They thought I was trying to keep it a surprise.  Later, I had an envelope addressed & had it sitting next to the card.  They realized that the card really wasn't for them.  So now, they both begging me to make them one like it.  This "Say it Big" stamp set for Unity makes it easy to make birthday cards!  


Make sure you go to the next blog in the hop.



1. Misti - https://misti-acardaday.blogspot.com/    <---  You are here


Tuesday, November 10, 2020

So Grateful



 


It's Falliday Fest time on SCS.  I combined my card for Kathy’s Falliday Fest Challenge with Penny Black's Saturday tic-tac-toe challenge. 


For the Penny Black challenge I went across the middle— lots of layers, Penny Black stamped image & embossing. 


Stamps: Hello Pumpkin Penny black

Until next time!

~Misti



Monday, November 9, 2020

HMFMC #328 punches/Dies

 

It’s Monday!!  Welcome back to HMFMC #328 the theme is Anything Goes with the option theme of  Use a die or a punch and is hosted by our talented team mate April


Stamp: Kitty Cast Stampendous
Wonky stitch die Avery Elle, oval punches

Occasionally I receive free stamps from Stampendous, like this one, but I only use the ones I like. 

Come join us!!!

 Please use  a House-MouseDesigns(R)
  House-Mouse Friends /Happy Hoppers, or, Gruffies image stamped/decoupage or CD rom.
http://www.house-mouse.com/images/banner120_02.jpg


                                
We are Sponsored by

The winner will be given a fabulous set of 10 Mini Clear Stamps!
Assortment may vary.

 
Here is a a collage of gorgeous cards made by the Stampendous team using the mini stamps. 





Stampendous is now the official rubber stamp licensee of House-Mouse Designs®.  Visit the store at www.STAMPENDOUS.com 

For lots more inspiration from Stampendous, be sure to check out their other sites; STAMPENDOUS! Blog,  
Find Stampendous! on Pinterest and Facebook.  

Our Second Generous Sponsor is 

 We are very happy to welcome back Heidi and her team at:


Winner will receive a RANDOM ASSORTMENT of Premium Dye Ink Pads

Simon Says Stamp has been in business since 2002, offering you the best selection of Rubber Stamps, Altered Art, Scrapbooking, Artist Trading Cards and Paper Crafting Supplies in the world. Stock includes over 100,000+ items along with the latest and greatest releases from the Simon Says Stamp brand Hero Arts, Tim Holtz, Lawn Fawn, Copics, House-Mouse Designs and so much more. With such an amazing variety and awesome deals on shipping, it’s always good timing to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp store!

Many thanks to our generous Sponsors for their continued support.