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Inky Impressions Sizzling Summer Blog Hop! NEW RELEASES!

It's time for the Inky Impressions Sizzling Summer Blog Hop! Nicole (our Inky Boss) really outdid herself this time!  I can't tell you how excited I am to be showing you one of the SIX - count 'em SIX new Inky Impressions stamps!  Today we are proud to bring you:

Angelica The Bride

Angelica's New Puppy

Christopher Mowing

Gardening Lili

Independence Day Lili

Sassy Lili

If you started here at my blog, I highly recommend you go back to Inky Inspirational Blog, and, to quote Julie Andrews in the Sound of Music - start at the very beginning, it's a very good place to start!

Today I am featuring the absolutely darling Gardening Lili.  Now since I'm a girl that doesn't mind digging in the dirt, I think Lili and I are kindred spirits.  I believe that while she thoroughly enjoys being featured on a card, she probably prefers to be used on something a little "garden functional", if you get my dirt, I mean drift.  That being said, I decided to feature Miss Lili on a seed packet.  Take a look. . .

I started with this wonderful seed packet template from Fine Gardening. . .

After making the folds on the dotted lines, I chose some wonderful pattern paper from Cosmo Cricket called Garden Variety and layered it under Miss Lili and her garden.  I then inserted a seed packet. . .

And, as you can see from my first picture, I then tied some coordinating twine from The Twinery which allowed for the seed packet to be easily opened.  It's a super fun project and would be awesome for garden store gift card as well!  

Now I love that you've been allowing me to "dish the dirt" - but it's time to head on over to see the fabulous stamping queen, Jackie Rakoski!  Check out Jackie's Blog to see her new Inky creation!

Oh, and one last "seed" of information. . .there is an AWESOME INKY prize package waiting for one lucky Inky lover!  Make sure you leave a comment at each stop along the way because the prize package is INKY amazing!  The winner will receive:

Both of the oldie but goodie stamps:
Nickie's Birdie
Hula LiLi

Their choice of one of the new images out of the 6 newbies - Angelica the Bride, Angelica's New Puppy, Christopher Mowing, Gardening Lili, Independence Day Lili or Sassy Lili

As well as the following embellishments:

1 package of Turtle Charms
1 package of Wicker Daisy Basket Charms
1 package of Flower Heart Charms
1 package of 4mm flat back Pearls- Bubblicious
1 package of 4mm flat back Pearls- Golden Yellow
1 package of 5mm flat back Pearl Hearts- Bright White

You seriously don't want to miss out!  Be sure to leave a comment on my post!  You never know - I may be the Inkette with the "pay dirt"!  Inky Hugs!

Inky Impression Release Day - Coming Tomorrow!

Hold on to your Inky hats!  The newest releases from Inky Impressions will be showcased tomorrow morning in our Inky Blog Hop!  You won't want to miss all the new stamps and the creations from the Inkettes!  See you tomorrow morning!

 

Luau Oopsie!

Yes, it's Monday - not last Thursday, but Monday - as in four days late!  You see I was in charge of the Inky Impressions Inspiration blog for last Thursday.  I posted my project on time, but failed to post about here!  My sweet friend and Inky co-Boss, Jackie, gently kicked me in the pants and reminded me that I also needed to post my project on my own blog!  Duh!  

Now in my own defense, I am in the craziness of the final days of the legislature.  LONG days and nights doesn't even to begin to describe it.  So hopefully Nicole (Inky Boss) and Jackie will forgive my absentminded, overworked brain. 

Enough!  Let's see the project!

This is a super simple project!  I started with Hulu Lili (aka Luau Lili).  I stamped her in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored her with Copic Markers.  Then, using the ever fabulous Jumbo Banner Die-Namics from My Favorite Things, I cut four of the large triangles. . .

Followed by four smaller triangles. . .

Then coordinating banner tops. . .

I then used the Die-Namics by the Letters Uppercase, also from MFT and cut the word LUAU.  I made "lei" type flowers to match Lili from the Die-Namics Royal Rose Die, but I didn't make them as tight as they are supposed to be.  I wanted to leave room for a felt brad center which doubled as my "connector" for the panels. . .

I added enough ribbon on the ends so it could be adjusted for hanging.  And, here it's is - ready for the party!

I hope you enjoyed a look at my project!  If you did, leave me some love! See you next time with another Inky Impressions Inspiration!

 

Inky Impressions Challenge - sponsored by Teresa Collins Designs

Wow! Can you believe it?  It's already Wednesday again and that means it's time for another Inky Impressions Challenge!  This week we are sponsored by the ever fabulous Teresa Collins Designs!

A bit about her company:

Teresa Collins Designs is a company dedicated to helping its customers live a creative life because Teresa Collins believes that crafting is more than pretty papers and products. Her products are always designed to “tell a story” with each product designed to help crafters enjoy creating for the beginner to the advanced crafter. Her products are known for their sophistication and timeless design elements. Teresa is a well known industry leader who is passionate about helping others to preserve their keepsake memories. You will find Teresa traveling around the world sharing her knowledge and passion for living a creative life. Her products can be found through retailers throughout the world designed with you and the importance of your memories in mind.

Teresa Collins Designs has sent us an amazing package filled with all sorts of goodies including a 6x6 paper pad, stickers, brads, rhinestones and a fabrication kit! Be sure to enter into our challenge this week for a chance to win these amazing goodies!  This weeks' challenge is Thank You Cards!

I chose Beach Bound Lili from Inky Impressions to use as the image for my "Summer Fun" thank you note. . .

While my card doesn't say "Thank You" on the outside, it will on the inside.  I made this in anticipation of a lake trip we have coming up soon.  I am going to include this card with a little thank you gift for our hosts!  I started with the sketch challenge and the color challenge from Splitcoast Stampers.  I stamped Lili in Memento Tuxedo Black and colored her with Copic markers.  I highlighted her dress and swim ring with Spicas.  Here's a close up. . .

I so hope you will join us this week for our challenge! 

Here are the details:  We will award a $10 Gift Credit to one lucky winner each month. This winner will be selected from those entries through the course of the month who use one of our Inky Images. Each and every week one lucky challenge participant will receive a free digi no matter what image they use! If that wasn't enough we will also be selecting a Top 3! Just be sure to follow the current theme, add your creation below, and link back to this post to be entered to win some fun prizes!

A Special Book Written by a Special Friend - You Could WIN!

Good morning girls!  I'm sure most you have heard by now that one of my super fabulous stamping friends has written a book!  Melanie Muenchinger created an amazing book entitled, "A Year of Flowers"- Creatively Stamped Cards for Every Occasion.  It's a wonderful book full of pictures, designs and tutorials, featuring the best-selling A Year of Flowers Stamp Set, which was created by Melanie for Gina K Designs.  Take a look. . .

I recently ordered a copy of this book and fell in love!  So much so that I want to share a copy with you!  Just leave a comment on this post, telling me what flower is your favorite!  Please do so by midnight on Saturday, May 12th.  A random winner will be chosen on Mother's Day (Sunday, May 13th).  Good luck! 

The Tassel Is Worth The Hassle! MFTWSC70

Good afternoon friends!  I am on the first of five (so far) cards for the upcoming season of high school and college graduations.  I chose the My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club sketch to start.  Here's the sketch. . .

And here's my card for our sweet friend Cheyanna. . .

Here's a close-up of the fabulous a' la modes "Grad Girl" stamp set from My Favorite Things. . .

And here's a peek at the inside. . .

Well, I'm off to tackle grad card #2!  See you again soon! 

Inky Impressions Challenge - sponsored by Crafty Ribbon

Good morning friends!  It's time for another Inky Impressions Challenge!  Today Nicole challenged the Inkettes to use "Lots of Ribbon"!  Well, how appropriate, since our challenge today is being sponsored by Crafty Ribbon.  Have you ever seen the amount of ribbon this company has to offer?  Holy cow!  

Today I started with the Splitcoast Stampers Sketch Challenge and chose Nicholas' Firefly Frenzy.  Take a look. . .

This stamp and sentiment are by far one of my favorite Inky's.  Since I never had a boy, I am living a bit vicariously through these stamps.  Doesn't Nicholas just look like a big mess?  Can't you imagine him coming in the house after a day of playing outside and being all sticky, sweating and smelly? 

I stamped him in Memento Tuxedo Black and colored him with copics.  For an added touch, I covered the glass jar with 3D Lacquer to make it shine.  Here's a close-up:

Now don't just sit there - come join us this week!  We'd love to have you!  Here are the details:

We will award a $10 Gift Credit to one lucky winner each month. This winner will be selected from those entries through the course of the month who use one of our Inky Images. Each and every week one lucky challenge participant will receive a free digi no matter what image they use! If that wasn't enough we will also be selecting a Top 3! Just be sure to follow the current theme, add your creation below, and link back to this post to be entered to win some fun prizes!

An Inkciting Day!

Have you all heard the news?  Take a look. . .

 

Inky Impressions Design Team - May/August

 

That's right!  What started out as just a four month stint, has turned into EIGHT!  I am SO thrilled to be joining the Inkettes again for the next session!  And there are some wonderful INKY things coming your way!  Stay tuned!

Inky Impressions Challenge - Anything Goes!

Howdy friends!  Have you taken a look at the Inky Impressions Challenge this week?  Holy cow!  Just look at all those entries!  Over 100 and counting!  Come join us!  This week is by far one of my favs - ANYTHING GOES!  Yep - create anything!  Card, project, use a sketch, color challenge - whatever you choose - just make sure you post your creation HERE for your chance to win!

As many of you know, I am hobbling along this week after rolling my ankle last Sunday.  So in the spirit of "rolling along". . .I chose to ink up Spunky Scooter Lili from Inky Impressions!  Take a look!

 

I started with another fabulous Sweet Sunday Sketch from the fabulous Karen Giron.  I coupled the sketch with the Splitcoast Stampers Color Challenge to use More Mustard, Early Espresso and Pool Party.  I stamped Lili in Memento Tuxedo Black (my go-to ink) and colored her with Copics.  I added a little bling-a-ding-ding to highlight her scooter and borrowed a sentiment from My Favorite Things. . .here's a close-up. . .

I hope you will take the time to join us this week!  After all, how often do you get the chance to create where ANYTHING GOES?  What are you waiting for? Get rollin'!

 

Inky Impressions Challenge - Happy Birthday!

If today is your birthday, then you have no choice but join the gals for the Inky Impressions Challenge!  Wanna know why?  Because the theme this week is Happy Birthday! 

Now as y'all know, I'm an Okie and we have lots of cowboys and cowgirls here.  So it should come as no surprise that my birthday creation for the challenge features one of the cutest cowboys in the land - Deputy Christopher.  Take a look see. . .

I started with the wonderful Sketch for You To Try from the fabulous stamping diva, Jen del Muro.  Jen offers her sketch challenge one a month and I usually hovering over my computer waiting for it to post on the first Saturday of the month.  I stamped Christopher in Memento Tuxedo Black and colored him with Copics.  Don't you just love the pattern paper collection?  It's called Sasparilla and it's from October Afternoon.  Just to make sure everyone in town can see it, I added some Spica marker highlights to Christopher's badge. . .

I so hope you'll take time away from the ponderosa today and join me and the other Inky gals for our challenge!  Here are the details!

We will award a $10 Gift Credit to one lucky winner each month. This winner will be selected from those entries through the course of the month who use one of our Inky Images. Each and every week one lucky challenge participant will receive a free digi no matter what image they use! If that wasn't enough we will also be selecting a Top 3! Just be sure to follow the current theme, add your creation below, and link back to this post to be entered to win some fun prizes!