Design Team Friday PBD

Hiya and  it's another design team Friday for PinkByDesign. This time I made a "regular" card and a super simple gift card with the "leftovers". I used the Argyle stamp from PinkByDesign that is EASILY repeatable. Although ALL polymer stamps are "see through" I LOVE to use my stamp-a-ma-jig to help me with placement. I KNOW that other crafters are awesome at lining things up perfectly, but I am not one of them! LOL ...Anyhoozle...I used the MUST HAVE stamp set called Our Mothers for my cards. And if you are reading this...you HAVE to be thankful for YOUR "life giver"...which is what I call my Mommy...HAHAHAHA ...head over to Sarah's blog to see what the other awesome members of her Design Team came up with!!!!

♥ Nikki ♥

Throwback Thursday

Hello! It's challenge time again! This time we were to  create 'Any" 3-D project meaning, treat bags, toppers, gift bags, a set of gift cards, or a set of cards... etc..... This time you can pick a cartridge of your choice {make it an oldie though} and I blew the dust off my Sesame Street Font cartridge. ;) I created my own "patterned paper" using the 2 stamp from Emma's set called Follow Your Dreams. You can see all her awesome stamp sets HERE in her store. This little treat bag is going to my friend Trina's lil' guy. But mostly it's a treat for me cuz then she has to deal with a toddler on a sugar high! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA I crack me up!!!!

Ok...head to Emma's Blog to see what everyone else made AND to play along!!! I look forward to seeing your creations! Happy Crafting!

♥ Nikki ♥

If friends were flowers...

Here is my card for the Scrapping Cottage today. I used the Garden Pot Bunny die. I cut it once from white cardstock and used my ink blending tools and distress inks to color it.

The sentiment is from the Life's a Garden set from PinkByDesign. The patterned paper is from the Hello Luscious collection from Basic Grey.

Happy Easter!

♥ Nikki ♥

MY CREATIVE TIME'S APRIL RELEASE BLOG HOP

It's hoppy time again! We are hoppin' to show off Emma's new stamps!!!! All the cards I made are using the My Little Firecracker set. My liberty bell came from the Stand and Salute cartridge.

I cut it in white cardstock and heat embossed the bell. Here is my next one....

My firecracker is from the Stand and Salute cartridge too..The face is from Boy Mates from PeachyKeenStamps.com.

And here is that card I made the other day in case you didn't see it....

Again...all my cards were made with the My Little Firecracker set....ALL sets are available HERE in Emma's store.

Next stop on the hop is ABBY...if you get lost...follow the list below

Nikki http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/

Abby http://www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com/

Linda http://www.krazyquilling.com/

Katie http://www.craftingwithkatie.com/

Glora http://glorascrafts.blogspot.com/

Leanne http://createdbyleanne.blogspot.com/

Vicky http://luvmygypsy.blogspot.com/

Tanner http://www.mrcricutcrazy.com/

Sneaky Peekie!!! :o)

The mail dude brought me Emma's new stamps that will be available for purchase on Friday. So, I just HAD to get inky and play a little bit! I just made a REALLY quick and simple card...But for more masculine cards, I tend to think that simple is best. ;)

If you have the Stars cuttlebug folder...you're gonna wanna bust it out when you see this set! CAUUUTTEEE!!!! Ok....See ya tomorrow peeps! WOO HOO It's American Idol night!!!

♥ Nikki ♥

PeachyKeen Challenge 50!!!

Today is our 50th challenge!!! WOW! Here are the details...

THE CHALLENGE

Sketch Challenge w/ A TWIST

• Create a card based on the layout provided and use METALLIC accents somewhere in your project (can include metallic paper, glitter, paint, etc.)
• Project must include basic elements AND TWIST from provided sketch
• Link up your creation before May 3rd

For my card I used  PK-273 Faceless Flowers -12 Petal Daisy. I stamped them with embossing ink and heat set with gold embossing powder. I then added color with distress inks in broken china and scattered straw. The sentiment is from  PK-781 Party Girl Lulee.

Now, hop over to the Challenge Blog to see what you can WIN when you play along!!! AND to see what all the other awesome design team ladies made!!! :)

♥ Nikki ♥

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Monday peeps! I LOVE how this card turned out!!! :o) I stamped the Lace background stamp from PinkByDesign with a smokey grey ink. I then used my blending tools and distress inks in worn lipstick and pumice stone to get this shabby look. I used my Martha Stewart 3 in 1 butterfly punch for the butterflies that I used the same stamping technique on. I also gave them a good misting of perfect pearls in the perfect pearl {white} color. You can see the shine a little better here...

The sentiment is from Emma's set called Mom You Rock. I hope you like this one as much as I do! ;) I have a brand new chalk ink pad just waiting to get used...so, I'm off to get my inkin' on!

♥ Nikki ♥