Inspired Stamps Blog Hop

 Hello everyone and welcome to the Inspired Stamps Blog Hop.  Today the DT was asked to make a set of Christmas cards.  My cards were made using the music staff from the Sing For Joy set and the sentiments from Vintage Christmas set.  Please be sure to leave a comment to be eligible to win a stamp (either HLO Christmas Boy or HLO Christmas Girl).  One commenter will be chosen from each of the DT blogs to win their choice and one commenter from the Inspired Stamps Blog will be chosen to receive BOTH the HLO Christmas Boy  AND the HLO Christmas Girl stamps.  So leave each of us some kind words to eligible.

On each of the cards I used kraft as the card base.  I used Spellbinder pendant die to make the tree,  baker's twine, a button and the same dp.  I also used the open scallop on each of the cards.

 On this card, I used the Joy to the World sentiment and made a 4.25 X 5.5 inch vertical card.

 On this card, I used the Merry Christmas sentiment and made a horizontal 4.25 X 5.5 inch card.

For this card I folded an A2 size card and cut with the largest Spellbinder lacey scallop die. I used a circle die to cut the dp.  I attached the Oh Holy Night! sentiment to dp and cut excess to match angle of circle.
I hope you enjoyed my creations using the Sing for Joy and Vintage Christmas sets.  Be sure to leave a comment to be eligible to win and visit Kary's Blog next. 

If you found me without starting at the beginning of this Hop be sure to go to the Inspired Stamps Blog, be sure to leave a comment at each stop to increase your chances of winning a prize. 

Have a Blesssed day!

Inspired Stamps-DT Thursday

 Hello everyone.  It is Thursday, so time for another DT post.  This week I used two sets, Choir boy/Angel and Sing for Joy.  I made a rosette and added the circle to the top.  I added a few leaves (cut from Cricut).  I used a piece of twill tape and washi tape (black with lace) for interest.

Here is the full front of card with dp from MME. I colored the choir boy and used the Sizzix pop up die to added scripture Psalm 47:6.  I stamped the music notes in background.  I think pop up cards are fun for the recipient, a little unexpected surprise.  Thank you for stopping by today and please stop by on Friday for my 12 weeks of Christmas tutorial.  This is week three, if you like to make handmade Christmas gifts for Sunday school teachers, school teachers, friends and family be sure to check out all the tutorials at Inspired Stamps blog.  Also be sure to check out the other DT members for their beautiful creations this week.

Inspired Stamps September Release

 Hello Everyone,

It is release week for Inspired Stamps and here is a sneak peak at two of the stamp sets I have had the privilege to work with this week, they and the entire release will be available Friday, September 16th at noon in the Inspired Stamps store.  The two new sets are called Choir Angel (HLO)  and Sing for Joy.  The angel's parts are all separate so you can make him any way you would like.  I made him like he was floating in the clouds, singing praise unto the Lord.

Open view with 2 Samuel 22:50 from Sing for Joy set.  The music strip on the front of the card is also from the Sing for Joy set.  The rest of the images are from the Choir Angel set.

Here is a close up of that sweet Choir Angel.  I used Stickles on his wings and halo and colored him with Copic markers.  I sponged clouds in background using a mask.

Card details:

Stamps: Choir Angel (HLO), Sing for Joy, Inspired Stamps

Paper: White cardstock, Wausau; Hawaiian Shores, PTI

Tools: Lacey ovals, Spellbinders; open scalloped border punch, Fiskars; circle punch, oval punch lg. Fiskars; word window punch, SU!; music embossing folder, Cuttlebug

Techniques: asymmetrical gate fold, embossed large side with embossing folder, inked cloud background behind angel, colored angel with Copic markers.

Embellishments: gem stones colored with Copics, turquoise grosgrain ribbon (source unknown), Stickles for wings and halo 

Please be sure to visit the other DT members blogs for each day this week two DT members will showcase two new releases.  Thank you for visiting and please let me know what you think of my card and these two new releases by leaving me a comment. 

I have another announcement, last week Antoinette said she would give away 2 prizes to two random comment givers, but she changed her mind and chose 8 winners!!!!  SaraMac you are the winner from my blog, congratulations!  You need to select from the inspired stamps store your favorite His Little One character (new release HLOs included) and contact Antoinette by Friday, September 16 11:59pm with your choice and mailing address.  Congratulations again Sara and thank you for leaving me a comment.

God Bless and have a great day!