Hi there!  Another day means another Lawn Fawn sneak peek!!  Today we are featuring a new set called "Fly Free".  This is a fairly small set, and I would daresay that I used all the stamps in it. ;)

I went with some teeny, clean & simple cards for this stamp set.  I think they are so cute to hang on packages, or just set around your house in their teeny tiny size!  Here are my cards:

Hi there!  Today brings another Lawn Fawn sneak peek!  Yay!  Today we are sharing a new Valentine's set with you!  It is super cute and full of puns...you will just love it!

Here is my card using My Silly Valentine:

I have written about this before, but the texture in GCD Studios patterned paper is to die for!!  I just adore it!  A lot of the techniques that I have done in the past are about this textured paper, and I have yet another one for you!!  This month, I want to show you how stamping on this textured paper makes for a different and beautiful looking image!  I used the new GCD Studios "Joyful Peace" collection for my cards today...and they were just perfect for the stamps!!  

First up, gather the few supplies you will need.  I have a piece of textured patterned paper, the stamp I want to use on a clear block, and the ink I want to use.
 Ink the stamp up so it has an even, thick layer of ink on it.  I choose to use Clearsnap pigment ink (chestnut) when doing this technique.  This is because it doesn't dry super quickly, so you have enough time to get it on the paper.  And on the textured paper...it actually does dry pretty quickly when you are done stamping.  Be sure to add even, but fairly heavy pressure to the stamp when you are stamping it to the paper. 
 This is what the stamping looks like when you are done.  Doesn't the texture give it such an amazing look and feel?  I just love it! 
After that, design and decorate your card.  Here is what I came up with using this fabulous stamped image above.
Notice that I have also stamped the sentiment onto patterned paper using Vanilla Cream pigment ink.  This paper is the backside of a GCD Studios patterned paper, so there isn't as much texture.

Here is another card using the same technique!
So, I challenge you to break out your favorite textured GCD Studios paper, and your favorite stamps...and try this technique out!  It definitely works on a silhoutted image better than any other type, so try to stick with that type of stamped image.  This technique also works with clear stamps, so don't feel like you need to use rubber stamps.  It works wonderfully with both types!! ♥♥♥

Until later,
~Lea L.

P.S.  All stamps on these cards are from the Taylored Expressions "Christmas Blessings" set.

Hi everyone!!  Today starts the Lawn Fawn sneak peek, and up first is a new item that Lawn Fawn is introducing.  It is called "Lawn Trimmings", and they are the cutest little packages of ribbons and trims all bundled together!  They are super cute!

Here is my card using the Lawn Trimmings!

Happy black Friday, everyone!  I hope that today means you also had an amazing Thanksgiving as well!  Sorry I have been so sparse...just been getting ready to go to Kenya.  Can you believe that my flight leaves Missoula tomorrow at 8:10am?!  I am so excited, and a little nervous.  But, I know it is going to be amazing.

Today I have my card for CPS Sketch 194 to share with you.  We were sponsored by Kitchen Sink Stamps this week, so I broke out one of their fun sentiment sets!!

{Sigh} I just love that sentiment...even though I am not a fan of winter, I always welcome the spirit of Christmas in my life.  The birth of my Savior....a time to reflect on that....a time to be with family and friends....giving & receiving...such a wonderful time of the year.  I will be in Kenya for a large part of the "getting ready" holiday time...and I think it is just going to be amazing.  I think it is going to put a lot of things into perspective for me.  And I know that I am going to be blessed and changed beyond measure.  Can you believe that I leave in less than 9 days?  Wow.

Today I have my card for CPS Sketch #193.  I also happened to come upon the mother load of Cricut challenges the other day...which is awesome!  My card also fits the current "Cooking with Cricut" Holiday challenge. 

....tee hee!  While I like to think that, it is also just the title of one of my cards to share with you today! So, how have you been on this fine Tuesday?  It has been gloomy and gray out all day long....so I holed up in my room drinking some hot peppermint coffee and making some cards.  Mmmm....like a little bit of heaven.  :)

I have been working on a lot of things in advance, trying to get ready for my trip to Kenya.  But today I wanted to make a couple cards to share with you TODAY!  Tee hee!  It is funny how your style tends to change over the years.  Today I went back to my card roots, and did up two cards that have zero stamping on them.  I used to be so SCARED of stamping!! And now you would be hard pressed to find a card on my blog that doesn't have stamping of some sort on it...until today. :)

First off, both cards fit Crazy 4 Challenges #63, which is an easy one this week...to create a Christmas card.  This first card also uses Twisted Cards sketch #33...which is an awesome clean & simple sketch if you are searching for one this week.  Be sure to check it out!  

Happy Thursday!!  I hope that your week has been a wonderful one so far, and that it is even better now that we are so close to the weekend!

I have my card for CPS #192 to share with you today.  CPS is being sponsored by Paper Pretties this week, and they let me pick out a cute little set to make my card with.  I just LOVE the cute little bird nest, and there are a couple more sentiments that fit it perfectly in the set.  This one just fit on my card better than the others! My card also uses some of the newest Glitz Design product from the Hoopla collection.  LOVE it!  The tulle...and new addition to Glitz this time around.  Isn't it fabulous?!

Hi all!  Sorry I haven't been around...been a little bit busy with some things.  All good things though...I promise.  I will catch you up after my card!

I got a card done this evening that I want to share with you.  I used 365 Cards: Sunday Sketch, OTWC #32 color challenge, and OCC "Attitude of Gratitude" challenges as inspiration to get it done! Here is my card:

...an Autumn colored any occasion card!  Happy Thursday, everyone!!  I hope that you are having a great day, and getting excited for the weekend!!

Today I have my card for CPS #191.  We were sponsored by Stampin' Up courtesy of Catherine Pooler, and she sent me a little goodie bag to make my card with.  This is what I came up with!

Happy Wednesday!  Today is the last sneak peek before the latest Lawn Fawn stamp release!! Today we have a new alphabet set to share with you, and I chose to use it with "Harvest Season" again.  I am just in a Thanksgiving mode right now!  I am pretty sure I used every single leaf stamp in the set, and both of the cute flourishes!  The best part...Jessie's ABCs goes so well with all of the different Lawn Fawn stamp sets...so it is definitely a must have!

I used FTL #114 from the Clean & Simple Stamping blog...such a great sketch!  It is supposed to be a single layer card...but I did change that part up a little.  And added a bow.  Tee hee! :)
Don't forget that I am also giving away two 6x6 sets of GCD Studio's "Christmas Sleigh" patterned papers!  Go to THIS POST and leave me a comment!  Two winners will be picked this coming Friday!!

On this third day of sharing my gratitude, I have to bring up this guy- the little bro.  Even though there are times I want to either strangle him or smack him upside the head for things he says and does...I take a step back and realize that I have been there and done that.  He is just starting to spread his wings and find his own path in this world, and that is a good thing!
That is his good friend, Tara, that he met at Carroll this year.  Isn't she a darling?!!  This was after the freshman scrimmage that I drove over for.  It was nice to get to watch him play a little bit of football that day!  Here is another cute photo of him:
He is such a goof...and I wouldn't have it any other way! I love him to pieces!

Well, I better get going for now!  I hope that the middle of the week brings you happiness! ♥♥♥

Until later,
~Lea L.

Happy Tuesday, everyone!!  Today I have another card to share with you using a new Lawn Fawn stamp set that will release this week.  It is called "Hats Off to You", and it is so super cute and versatile.  There are about a million things you can do with it!  And while I didn't combine it with "Critters in the Snow", it compliments the set very well! ;)

I used Taylored Expression Sketch #132 for my card, as it fit perfectly with what I wanted to do with the stamp set.  I did combine this new set with one of the small leaves from "Harvest Season".

**This is post #2 for the day....please scroll down to see my Lawn Fawn "Critters in the Snow" sneak peek!!** 

Happy November everyone!!  Can you believe that Christmas is just a little under 2 months away!  Craziness, I tell you.  Well, today I have an inexpensive and easy gift that you can make for your neighbors, co-workers, or acquaintances.  This little set goes perfectly with the fun and whimsical colors and patterns in the GCD Studios "Christmas Sleigh" paper collection...which is what I used here!



Adding the ingredients into the pretty cellophane was very easy!  Just cut a piece, and curve it into your cup.  Add 4 tablespoons of cocoa mix, 4 mini candy canes broken up with a hammer, and a hand full of mini marshmallows.  Tie it all up with some ribbon, and then cut the top off in order to even it out.  I added some tissue paper into the bottom of my cup so that the cocoa mixture would sit higher in it, as it is a pretty deep cup.  Then make a cute little tag and card to match, and you have a super easy gift to give out that the receiver is sure to love!!

GCD Studios is also doing a giveaway on the blog!  One lucky person is going to win both of the latest GCD Studios Christmas paper collections, "Christmas Sleigh" & "Joyful Peace".  So, head on over to THIS POST and leave a comment.  But wait before you go...I am going to give you another chance of winning a prize!!  Leave a comment on my post here, and two lucky winners will receive a 6x6 paper set of "Christmas Sleigh"!!  This will be perfect for some holiday card making!!  I will draw a winner this Friday...so get to commenting!!

Enjoy this November, and I hope you have a wonderful time creating all those fabulous handmade gifts this time of year!  ♥♥♥

Until later,
~Lea L.

P.S.  All stamps used on this project are from Lawn Fawn's "Bows and Holly" set.

Happy November 1st, everyone!!  The beginning of the month means it is time to share some projects with the Lawn Fawn new releases!!  This set, "Critters in the Snow" is SUPER cute and I think you are going to love it.

Here is my card that I did using the set.  This is a little one, coming in at 4x4 in size!  It also uses the "Frosties" set, which I think coordinates perfectly with it!!  This little thing was a bit of a bugger to photograph, so sorry for the not so perfect job!