Crafty Gals Corner - Owner & DT Coordinator

Crafty Gals Corner - Owner & DT Coordinator
January 2015 - Current

Faery Ink DT

Faery Ink DT
January 2015 - Current

Conie Fong Art & Design Coordinator

Conie Fong Art & Design Coordinator
January 2016 - Current

MoonFlower DT

MoonFlower DT
March 2016 - October 2016

Paper Temptress DT

Paper Temptress DT
October 2015 - June 2016

Sassy Studio Designs FB Coodinator & DT

Sassy Studio Designs FB Coodinator & DT
April 2015 - February 2016

Ching Chou Kuik FB DT

Ching Chou Kuik FB DT
September 2015 - April 2016

GDT - April 2015

GDT - March & April 2015

Saturday, February 28, 2015

HIMCR Challenge # 189: Any Holiday

Are you ready for another challenge over at Hiding in My Craftroom!?

This week's challenge is Any Holiday. Who is already stashing up Christmas Cards for this year?! I know I sure am so that I don't have to do a mad dash come the beginning of December. I must say I'm pretty proud of myself as a I already have a nice little stash going. This one is getting added to the stack. I really like the way this one came out!


Our sponsor this week is: Sami Stamps
The giveaways is: $12 Gift Certificate



Here is what I created with Winter Cocoa Cup



The following items were used to create this card:
Blue, White Cardstock - Stash
Heavenly White 80# Cardstock - Paper Temptress
*I do all my marker coloring on this! It's fantastic!*
Snowflake Punch - Studio G
Circle Diecut - Picot Cirlces Spellbinders
Sentiment - Computer Generated
Sentiment Oval Punches - Stamping Up!
Silver Ribbon - Stash
Stardust Gelly Roll Pen
Spectrum Noir Markers

If you need some inspiration for this challenge head on over to Hiding in My Craftroom to check out what the other team members came up with as well! Now it's your turn! Join in the fun and don't forget to link your project to HIMCR Challenge # 189: Any Holiday!


Friday, February 27, 2015

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #8: Fancy Folds

HELLO FRIENDS!

Today is Friday, which means I'm providing you with a mid-week inspiration!

So there's a great challenge going on over at Crafty Gals Corner! We have a challenge that begins every  WEDNESDAY! More often then not there are MULTIPLE SPONSORS PER WEEK! So there's plenty of chances to win! 

This week's challenge at Crafty Gals Corner is Fancy Folds!!!! :)
All you have to do is make a project that has some fancy folds - like a box, card, or some other project.


For this challenge we have TWO wonderful sponsors:

Prize: $12 Gift Certificate

AND

Prize: 2 Digital Images/3 Images if you use an image from TSB

I made two cards this week. One featuring each sponsor!

This one is Umbrella Love - Sami Stamps. For my Fancy Fold I chose to do an Easel Card. These are so much fun, I really need to do more of these! 





This was such a fun card to make! I paper pieced the umbrella to match with the rest of the purple cardstock I used. I hand cut my own little clouds and used the Dew Drop Inks to daub around it to create a sky. 

Supplies used to make this card:
Purple, Green, & Blue  Cardstock - Stash
Heavenly White 80# Cardstock - Paper Temptress
* I do all my coloring on this!!*
Rhinestones - Stash
Rhinestone Swirl - Recollections
Heart Punch - Studio G
Sentiment - Computer Generated
Spectrum Noir Markers

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Since this is a Fancy Fold Challenge I decided I was going to make a type of a card that I've never made before! A Joy Fold! These are soo cute!




Supplies used to make this card:
Pink, Chevron, White Cardstock - Stash
Heavenly White 80# Cardstock - Paper Temptress
* I do all my coloring on this!!*
Swiss Dots - Cuttlebug Folder
Sentiment - Computer Generated
Spectrum Noir Markers

Thanks for stopping by today! Go ahead and head on over to Crafty Gals Corner, and join in on our challenge! You have until Tuesday at 12:00pm to enter!

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Clear it Out Challenges #67: Animals & Stripes

Happy Tuesday fellow crafters!

IT'S CHALLENGE TIME!
  It's time for another challenge over at Clear it Out Challenges!
The goal with these challenges is to clear out your stash, you know the stuff you've been holding on to, or things that you just don't know what to do with? As well as have fun!

This week’s challenge:

Theme: Animals
Stash: Striped Papers

Our sponsor this week is:
Prize: $10 Gift Certificate 




The image, banner, and striped paper are all part of this image pack from the Doodle Pantry. I decided that this set would make a great 4th of July card, and I turned it into a Twisted Easel card as well! These are so much fun, I don't know why I don't make more of these!

The following items were used to create this card:
Red, White, Blue Cardstock - Stash
Black Twine
Gunmetal Gray Brads

I hope you all enjoy it!

If you need some inspiration for this challenge head on over to Clear it Out Challenges to check out what the other team members came up with as well! Now it's your turn! Join in the fun and don't forget to link your project to Clear It Out Challenges # 67: Animals & Stripes!

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Faery Ink - February FB Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends!

It's time for another monthly Facebook challenge over at the Faery Ink Facebook Page

This month's challenge is Shimmer, Sparkle, Shine.


So here is what I created for this Challenge:








I used this cute little image called "Autumn Rose Love Potion #9" and you can find it, and plenty of other adorable images, at the Faery Ink Shop.

I used the following items to create this card:
Black Cardstock - Stash
Red Glittery Cardstock - Recollections
Vintage Silver Lustre - Paper Temptress
Heavenly White 80# - Paper Temptress
*I do all my coloring on this fantastic cardstock!*
Heart Punch - Studio G
Sentiment - Computer Generated
Sentiment Punches - Stampin Up!
Black Twine
Rhinestone Swirl - Recollections
Silver Gel Pen
Gellyroll Stardust Pen
Glossy Accents
Spectrum Noir Markers

Thanks for stopping by today & stay tuned for my inspirational post and a New Release at the beginning of March at the Faery Ink Challenge Blog.

~Until then~


Saturday, February 21, 2015

HIMCR Challenge # 188: Eraser Technique

Are you ready for another challenge over at Hiding in My Craftroom!?

The challenge this week is a technique challenge, Using Erasers! I have never done this technique before but it's quite easy. Check it out HERE 




Our sponsor this week is: Scrapper's Delights


The giveaways is: 3 Digital Images 

Here is what I created with one of the Genie's!






I felt super stumped this week with the challenged, this was my final take on it. I used the eraser technique on the Palace. 

The following items were used to create this card:
Blue, Tan, Yellow, Gold Cardstock - Stash
Heavenly White 80# Cardstock - Paper Temptress
*I do all my marker coloring on this! It's fantastic!*
Palace - Paper Dolls Dress Up
Circut Explore
Shimmer Mist - For the night sky
Spectrum Noir Markers

If you need some inspiration for this challenge head on over to Hiding in My Craftroom to check out what the other team members came up with as well! Now it's your turn! Join in the fun and don't forget to link your project to HIMCR Challenge # 187: Erasers!

Before I sign off here, I also wanted to announce the blog hop winner!



Congratulations! E-mail me at samantha.h.aguilera(at)gmail.com to claim your blog hop prize. Thanks to all of you who hopped along and left some me some sweet comments!



Friday, February 20, 2015

Crafty Gals Corner Challenge #7: Bingo!

HELLO FRIENDS!

Today is Friday, which means I'm providing you with a mid-week inspiration!

So there's a great challenge going on over at Crafty Gals Corner! We have a challenge that begins every  WEDNESDAY! More often then not there are MULTIPLE SPONSORS PER WEEK! So there's plenty of chances to win! 

This week's challenge at Crafty Gals Corner is Bingo!!!! :)



Use the chart above to create a fun filled project!

For this challenge we have TWO wonderful sponsors:

Prize: $10 Gift Certificate



Prize: 3 Digital Images or 1 Set of your choice!


I made these cards as part of a Valentine's Day Swap! I like how they all came out! :) I used the combo: Pearls, Bows, Rhinestones!







Supplies used to make this card:
Purple, Pink, Red  Cardstock - Stash

Brads - Stash
Twine - Stash
Rhinestones - Stash
Sentiment - Computer Generated
Sentiment Punches - Stamping Up!
 Silhouette Cameo Design Studio

I used the Silhouette Design Studio to combine all the layers from the stamp set and then added the conversation wording to the hearts. I cut the lid again to make it pop out a little more. Overall, I really like how these jars came out!

Thanks for stopping by today! Go ahead and head on over to Crafty Gals Corner, and join in on our challenge! You have until Tuesday at 12:00pm to enter!

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Clear it Out Challenge #65: Any Holiday

Happy Tuesday fellow crafters!

IT'S CHALLENGE TIME!
  It's time for another challenge over at Clear it Out Challenges!
The goal with these challenges is to clear out your stash, you know the stuff you've been holding on to, or things that you just don't know what to do with? As well as have fun!

This week’s challenge:

Theme: Any Holiday
Stash: Gold 

Our sponsor this week is:
Prize: $20 Gift Certificate 

I used this darling little image called "Spring Flowers" by Conie Fong






I haven't quite decided if this is going to be an Easter Card or a Mother's Day card because I think it can go both ways. I just love this image, and I think she is just darling! I really like the way the gold and purple contrasted and this whole thing turned out better than what I originally planned on. Don't you just love it when that happens?

The following items were used to create this card:
Purple Cardstock - Stash
Gold Cardstock - Recollections
Heavenly White 80# Cardstock - Paper Temptress
* I do all my marker coloring on this, it's amazing!*
Butterfly Punch - Martha Stewart
Labels 4 Elegant - Spellbinders
Labels 4 - Spellbinders
Spectrum Noir Markers 

I hope you all enjoy it!

If you need some inspiration for this challenge head on over to Clear it Out Challenges to check out what the other team members came up with as well! Now it's your turn! Join in the fun and don't forget to link your project to Clear It Out Challenges # 65: Any Holiday!

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Karleigh Sue Sexy Challenge: Mi Amor

Hello Crafty Friends!!

So today is the debut of the first ever Karleigh Sue Sexy Challenges! I warn you, these images are pretty sexy and little risque!

On the 1st of every month there will be a brand new challenge over at Karleigh Sue
On the 15th of every month there will be a Sexy Challenge. ;)

For the Sexy Challenge this month, I created a card for my husband's birthday in a couple of day. I think he'll like it ;).

This is made using the image called "Sweet Cherry Pie"




Supplies used to make this card:
Red Cardstock - The Paper Temptress
White Iridescent Cardstock - The Paper Temptress
Heavenly White 80# - Paper Temptress
*I do almost ALL of my coloring on this paper!*

Cream Ribbon - Stash
Sentiment - Computer Generated
Heart shape card - Silhouette Cut File
Spectrum Noir Markers


Also, be sure to check out their Fan Facebook Page



Saturday, February 14, 2015

Karleigh Sue DT!

Another quick, and exciting announcement!!

I am officially allowed to say that I've made the Karleigh Sue Design Team!!


They have two challenges a month.
On the first of the month they have their regualr challenges and on the 15th of the month they have their Sexy challenges! I'm excited to say that I'm going to be on both teams! :D

Here's something that I created, and used as my DT entry for their team. It's a sexy little thing, so beware! :) 


I made this card for the Hubby for Valentine's Day. Needless to say he loved it. If you want to see more about the card, please check out the original blog post here.

Stay tuned to see my first sexy challenge card that I made for my hubby's birthday that will debut tomorrow!




HIMCR Challenge #187: Super Scraps Saturday + Blog Hop

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!



Are you ready for another challenge & Special Valentine's Day Blog Hop over at Hiding in My Craftroom!?!?!




Our sponsor this week is: Little Miss Muffet Stamps


The giveaways is: $6 gift certificate



Here is what I created using Coriander as Goldilocks:



Not quite sure what I'm going to do with card yet, hence there's no sentiment :)

The following items were used to create this card:
Yellow, Blue, White Cardstock - Stash
Heavenly White Cardstock - Paper Temptress 
*I do all my coloring on this! It's fantastic!*
Labels 18 -  Spellbinders 
Spectrum Noir Markers

If you need some inspiration for this challenge head on over to Hiding in My Craftroom to check out what the other team members came up with as well! Now it's your turn! Join in the fun and don't forget to link your project to HIMCR Challenge # 187: Super Scrap Saturday

So I also there said there was a blog hop right?! Well, yes there is! Just for you and especially for Valentine's Day. The girls and I are in a giving mood and decided to give y'all some CANDY!

To be eligible for MY prize please leave a comment below, and become a follower of my blog. The candy you COULD win is:


Please hop along to the next person and show them some love!

---------------------->Samantha <------You are here

Visiting the Hiding in my Craftroom page and let Laurie know that you left a comment on everyone else's blog to be eligible to win an EXTRA prize on her blog!