Owl Always Be There For You

Digi image:  From the Heart Stamps 'Smiling Owls'.  Cardstock:  kraft, DCWV 'Mariposa' and 'La Creme'.  Ink:  Copics.  Accessories:  twine, washi tape, glitter card tape.  Tools:  Nestabilities, circle punch.

It's time for more inspiration from I {Heart} Sketches courtesy of From the Heart Stamps! 

We have a new feature this week with Sketch 82-- an inspiration board to go along with the sketch and optional twist:

 

I decided to go with these adorable 'Smiling Owls' digi as well as the beautiful autumn color palette and twist.  Finally a reason to use that washi tape I've been collecting!

 

Be sure to stop by the FTHS blog to join in the fun! Everyone who enters a card featuring a FTHS image wins a $1 credit to the store.

 

 

 

Think Pink Blog Hop

Image:  From the Heart Stamps' digi image and sentiment: 'Super Birdbrain'.  Cardstock:  black textured base, GP 110 white, DCWV 'Uptown Flair' DP.  Ink:  Copics.  Accessories:  slot punch, Nestabilities circles, white sheer ribbon.

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop! 

Our theme this month is “Think Pink” and our designers are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects.

My card above features the June stamp of the month, 'Super Birdbrain'.  Originally dedicated to dads for Father's Day, she can also be clothed in pink to honor breast cancer warriors and survivors.

The sketch inspiration is courtesy of  Sweet Sunday Sketch #238.

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!

If you have arrived from Imke, you are in the right place.  If not, start on the From the Heart Stamps blog, so you don’t miss anything.

Now head over to Jo's and see what she has created!

Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday October 6th, EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday October 8th.

Hurray!

I am now an official member of the fun and talented

From the Heart Stamps Design Team!

 

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for our Think Pink blog hop!

Friends by the Garden Gate

Images:  Impression Obsession, Papertry 'Mailbox Greetings, Through the Trees'.  Paper:  SU Old Olive.  Ink:  Copics, Real Red.  Accessories:  embossing powder.

 I'm part of a great group of gals on Splitcoaststampers who have a monthly image swap.  This is the May image, so you can tell that I'm the slacker of the group!  Let's just say that summer was not the carefree time I imagined it would be....

The bonus challenge for this month hosted by Susanne was to decorate this seasonal gate.  I decided to go in a little different direction and let the gate be the decoration for the background scenery.  The gate swings open to reveal this:

 

here's hoping for a calm and healthy Fall so I can catch up on June through September!

 

Hogs and Kisses for Fall

Digi image:  From the Heart Stamps 'Pumpkin Pigwit'.  Cardstock:  SU solids, GP white 100, Paper studio DP.  Ink:  Copics.  Raffia.

The weather has been scorching here, so I am definitely dreaming of cooler days and beautiful Fall colors!

 

'Pumpkin Pigwit', the August stamp of the month, is also in the Autumn spirit.  He was free for joining the July challenge; be sure to join the stamp of the of the month challenge so you are eligible to receive the September image!

 

Sketch inspiration is courtesy of  I {heart} sketch #76 with a clean and simple theme.

 

Here's hoping for Fall weather to show soon!

Winter Blessings in July

Digi image and sentiment:  FTHS 'Winter Friends'.  Ink:  Copics.  Cardstock:  GP110, Really Red, DP unknown source.  Embellishments:  Sakura glitter pen, Martha Stewart "Snow' glitter.

Welcome to Christmas in July!  The temperatures have been pleasantly cool, but not quite this cool!

 

I had to show off this adorable digi, the July edition of From the Heart Stamps' Stamp of the Month, Winter Friends.  Check out this fun challenge HERE and learn how you can receive a free digi each month.

 

The sketch is courtesy of I {heart} sketches #74, but I didn't quite complete the card in time to enter that challenge.  Running a week behind is the story of my summer!

 

Wishing you cooler weather and good friends!

Super!

Digi image:  From the heart Stamps 'Super Birdbrain'.  Cardstock:  Riding Hood Red,  Neenah White, DP unknown source.  Ink:  Copics.

 June brings us another fun Stamp of the Month courtesy of From the Heart Stamps!  Doesn't the patriotic DP I found in my hoard go well with 'Super Birdbrain'?

 

The set also includes several sentiments; I went with this multi-purpose saying:

 

The sketch is courtesy of Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #224.

 

Be sure to join the fun at the Stamp of the Month challenge and you will earn the July stamp for free!