i like you a lot

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Hi Everyone,


I have a fun card today. I am using 3 different unity stamps that I won last week and I just thought I would have a little midnight fun, before I hit the hay!!  I met up with my nephews Mother in law yesterday for breakfast she was in town, we have spoken on the phone before and  we chat on line, but it was nice to meet her in person and have breakfast downtown.  We went to one of my old haunts, I forgot how good the food is there.  She was with a friend that she has known for a long time, there were here visiting her daughter who is going to college at the University.

The hubs has been sick for ten days and I am just praying I do not get it, and that he gets better soon.

I hope you like it.

Stamp: Unity
Ink: versamark onyx black
Copic and Shinhan markers



Challenges:
Unity: FWF
http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/2015/01/brrrr-its-cold-out-there-come-enter-our.html


Have a blessed day, Diana

ARTFULLY SENT? DO YOU NEED IT? DO YOU WANT IT?

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Hi Friends,

I am sharing this video with you so you can see some super cards made with the artfully sent cartridge

Contact me if you are interested in purchasing this cartridge it comes with 3-D sized stamps and one being an alphabet set (a $60 in stamp set alone)  a pack of white daisy cardstock value 9.95. Then the cartridge- that is like getting the cartridge for $30 -- wow!!! how can you lose and to top that off, if you order in the month of January you can get "note taken for $10, a $34 value and you can also get the stamp of the month for an extra $5. ( a 17.95 value).  If you order any of the cricut cartridge collection from me or have an order totally $99 before shipping and taxes   I will give you personally from me, an A stamp of your choice from the current annual inspirations or the current seasonal expressions catalog. ( it will be mailed separately

I am sorry if I sound like a commercial, but this is a pretty neat cartridge.

                        http://dianalarson.ctmh.com 


Have a blessed day, Diana

Mojo Monday on Wedneday

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Hi Everyone,

Here is the mojo sketch. This is the week we are challenge to do the skinny sketch. I chose the vertical, which is 3.5 wide by 5.5 tall the patterned paper I used is Basic grey "Lucille"  you would think I have no other 6x6 paper pad, but this just seems to last forever. I have had it for two years now and I am using it quite a bit.

The colors on the card are a little more subdued in person.


 Here is  a close up of the sentiment.

I have added some sequins for pizazz.

The stamped sentiment and sequins are from Verve. It is my $2.00 card in my Etsy store Etsy.com/shop/DLART  for today only and then after  midnight, if it does not sell, it will go up to the regular price.
Mojo Sketch and Scripture medley. Leave a comment  I may make another one just like it (or similar) and give it away...You never know you may be the lucky winner.

Challenges:
 Mojo



Have a blessed day.Diana

Happy Tuesday!

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Hi Friends,

Four more days and this month is over. I saw Michael Jr. Sunday night. He was pretty funny. He is very generous he donated quite a bit to our WOW (World outreach week)  at our church. I have six minutes to be out of the house, so my post is very quick. 

On to my card

I used aqua mist and stampers select white card stock. I used some washi tape to hold the banner on I wrapped the thread in front and then added another piece of washi tape to secure it. The die and stamp set arr from PTI.  The thread I used is a very fine nylon filament, and YES!!!! it was hard to see it, to make the sequin banner.

I thought I would show you a sneak  first and If you want to  see the rest you will come visit.

Here is the full card. I feel like I'm on cloud 9 being in love.  Do you? The You reminds me of puffy clouds in the sky and the sequins are reflections of sunlight glistening through the  clouds and the aqua and white are cloud like in color.

Supplies used:
PTI Cardstock: stamper's select, aqua mist
sentiment: You are my
sequins

Versamark onyx black  ink

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http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/?p=2385



Have a blessed day, Diana

PTI January 2015 Blog Hop

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Hi Friends,

Can you believe This month is almost over. I have tickets to see a Michael J. tonight. 

I am looking forward to that. But I got to get this post in quick because I have to leave here in a little bit.

I used pure poppy, hibiscus burst, Tag die and a bunch of scraps. I like the bold look of the white tag against the  deep red. The twine is from my ETSY store.

Supplies used:
PTI Cardstock: stamper's select pure poppy hibiscus burst, hibiscus burst prints
sentiment: movers and shapers sentiments

Versamark onyx black  ink

  challenges:
http://avenue613.blogspot.com/2015/01/challenge-108-anything-goes-woptional.html


Have a blessed day, Diana

Winner of the DL.ART THANKFUL THURSDAY #148 RED CHALLENGE

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Good Evening Friends,

The winner of the #148 DL.ART THANKFUL THURSDAY " RED and/or Thank you " challenge today IS....

First of all,  I loved seeing all the  cards and projects  that were submitted for the DL.ART THANKFUL THURSDAY "RED/thank you  challenge  #148, you all did a great job.   It was so nice to see so many great projects in one spot. I was honored to have them on my blog.

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The winner  of #148 gets :

Prize:

FROM MY WONDERFUL SPONSOR

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CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the DL.ART THANKFUL THURSDAY #148  CHALLENGE.
There were 49---entries.

I used  Random.org to select the winner and
The winner is: #25
CONGRATULATIONS!!!--Beth F.
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My contact information is at the top of my blog

Have a blessed day, Diana

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!

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Hi Everyone,


I have a fun card today. I am using the 6x6 paper pad Basic Grey "Lucille". I have had this for 2 years and I have one more embellishment to go and about 8 more SDP sheets to go.
After all your comments last week on the paper scrap saving---- I decided to throw some of the smaller scraps out unless they are white, because those you can always stamp on.

Anyway here is my card for today.

I hope you like it.  Check back later I will announce the winner of the #148 challenge RED

Stamp: Unity
Ink: versamark onyx black
My stash: yarn



Challenges:
Unity: FWF
Unity be Inspired challenge


Have a blessed day, Diana

DL.ART THANKFUL THURSDAY CHALLENGE#149 "VALENTINES DAY "

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Hi Friends, 
Well,  Valentines day is just around the corner.  Do you have a Valentine you need to make a card for or a treat box, bag etc.? Here is your chance to make one and the incentive is you may win a prize.  I look forward to seeing what you enter

Welcome to  

DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge #149

THEME:  (Valentines day)/..... alternative thank you

 I thought I would share the inside of the card with  you first. Because it is amazing , the cricut explore cuts these intricate details so well. Makes designing card almost effortless.
I used my envelope board to make a matching envelope. This is an odd size card. It is 1/2 the size of an A2.

Here is a close up of the inside I used stickles on the heart




The cartridge I used is Artfully sent cartridge, you can purchase that through my CTMH on line store.
I used two different stamp sets.
One is from the CTMH stamp of the month "This moment"

 Those are the stamped images on the front of the card

and the other is from "Big Hug"
That is the sentiment on the inside.
My card stock is CTMH white daisy and cranberry. I knew at Christmas I would be needing a lot of red, because Valentines Day coming up, so I ordered a lot.

I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

The challenge will open at 9:00 am January 22, 2015 and

 will be open until 11:55 pm PST  February 10, 2015.   ( it is a little longer than usual)
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Prize:

6 X 6 paper

twine red white from my 
ETSY.com store

embellishment

Challenges:

Have a blessed day Diana

Happy Tuesday and MOJO Monday

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Hi everyone,

Happy Tuesday !! 8:00 pm and I am just now getting in to my art room. It has been a long day, but wonderful.

 I needed some cards like this to send to people that are hurting and need prayer. I will probably make a few more of these, they came together pretty easily. The stamps and stamped image are from Verve. I used Tombow markers to color the butterfly. I flipped the sketch and moved the butterfly down because that will be the writing area (I can do that, it is my card (he he) and the sketch is just for inspiration) The  card base is PTI vintage cream and the embossing folder is cuttlebug swirls. The DSP is K & company. The twine is from my ETSY store.

I really like how my card came out. It was a great way to unwind and relax. Now I will go put my feet up. I hope you like my card.

Challenges:
MOJO

Have a blessed day, Diana

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge #243 "Snowmen"

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 Happy Monday and welcome to another Monday challenge!

Challenge #243 Snowmen

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I printed the little snowmen with the Explore then cut them. I made 3 layers of the word so it would have dimension, then I popped it up with foam tape. I added stickles here and there for a little sparkle. I had wanted this cartridge forever and I was so thrilled when they re-released it, that I jumped on it. I only have the digital version though. The colors that these printed out as, are the colors right from the book. When I set up the phrase to be printed it combined the words and its shadow and this is what I came up with. I like it I think it looks real artsy!! Hope you like

I will leave you with this one question--- What is your favorite part of winter?

Supplies used.

White card stock

Holly jolly cricut cartridge

Stickles : Crystal

DCWV

INK: CTMH chocolate

 

Have a blessed day, Diana

BBTB2 "Phrase" challenge

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Hi Friends,
Welcome to the BBTB2 challenge. Our DT sister Michelle has chosen the challenge this week, she has challenged us to create a card, layout or project using  " A phrase or word" as the theme.
You must use a cricut cartridge with any die cut. That is it!! and have fun.

I printed the little snowmen with the Explore then cut them. I made 3 layers of the word so it would have dimension, then I popped it up with foam tape. I added stickles here and there for a little sparkle. I had wanted this cartridge forever and I was so thrilled when they re-released it, that I jumped on it. I only have the digital version though. The colors that these printed out as, are the colors right from the book. When I set up the phrase to be printed it combined the words and its shadow and this is what I came up with. I like it I think it looks real artsy!! Hope you like
I will leave you with this one question--- What is your favorite part of winter?

Supplies used.
White card stock
Holly jolly cricut cartridge
Stickles : Crystal
DCWV
INK: CTMH chocolate

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Challenges:
http://avenue613.blogspot.com/2015/01/challenge-107-anything-goes-optional.html

Have a blessed day, looking forward to see what you create. Diana

Happy Sunday and a butterfly

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Happy Sunday,

I wanted to share a "blast from the past"  I made this a couple of years ago for my mom. She loved it. With the pink it is so feminine and pretty and I thought it was perfect for mothers day.

I made the resin butterfly with Creative inspiration paints. I came across this photo and thought I might like to make another. This was super easy and quick to make, the box that is.  The resin butterfly was easy also, it just took some patience waiting for it to dry, so I could use it.

Supplies:

DCWV- mariposa

vellum

SVGCUTS

rhinestones from CIP

I loved making this.

Have a blessed day, Diana

Without You

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Hi Everyone,


I have a fun card today. I am using the 6x6 paper pad American Crafts XOXO. I can't believe how many cards you can get out of a single pad like this and there are always those little bitty scrap pieces. Let me ask you this. What is the smallest scrap size you save, just in case?  You know what I am talking about. You look at the little piece of paper 1" x 2" and you say to yourself, should I keep it? or should I throw it out? Or do you save a whole scrap box of paper 12" x12" x8 thinking you will use all those scraps  and then when it is full, just throw the whole thing out?

Anyway here is my card for today.

After I glued the buttons down with the Xtreme adhesive I realized it looks like they spell BOO, unfortunately I used the Xtreme adhesive there is no getting them off now without ripping the paper
(pssssst...  don't tell anyone), so I will just go with mixing the two holidays.


Stamp: Unity
Ink: CTMY Cranberry
buttons: my stash
Ribbon: offray
Sequins: Verve
Tombow: Xtreme adhesive

Challenges:
Tuesday Morning sketches
Unity
Double click

Have a blessed day, Diana

WEEK #2 DL.ART THANKFUL THURSDAY CHALLENGE #148 RED

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Hi Friends, 
Well, we have a week under our belt for 2015. Have you kept up with your goals? Hopefully one of your goals was to enter my challenge every chance you can. I look forward to them.

Welcome to week #2 of the

DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge #148

THEME:  (Anything with Red)/..... alternative thank you

My designer papers are Basic grey "Lucille". The sentiment is from VERVE my sponsor. I used Versamark onyx black ink. The sentiment is from Faith Medley 2 (sorry its is sold out- long wait). The gorgeous red ribbon is from my friend Karen at LSP. I used a vintage cream cardstock.

I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

The challenge will open at 9:00 am January 8 2015 and

 will be open until 11:55 pm PST  January 20, 2015. 

Prize:

From my wonderful sponsor

Here is the sketch I used for my card I flipped it counter clockwise

Challenges:
MOJO: sketch
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http://3girljam.blogspot.com/2015/01/january-2015-challenge-anything-goes.html

Have a blessed day Diana

In all your ways

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Hi Everyone,
Another quick post, I am back to my regular schedule now. Basically I did not get home until 7:00 pm last night. It was a long day, and another fairly busy one today.  My personal trainer really made me work out harder this time and I had already  warmed up and worked out for an hour before seeing him. I think I will be  a little sore tomorrow. I am really looking forward to this year. We had quite a few losses last year,  it  makes you appreciate the family and friends you have, that much more. I  few goals this year, I will reveal them at the proper time. One for sure is to come visit you all more, especially now that my computer is running smoother.

I needed to make a card to send to a friend and I thought this would be perfect. The heart is made from a foam sheet, my very own "FOAM sticker.

My card stock is classic kraft PTI, the stamped image is from Verve, the designer paper is from Heartfelt creations.

This card reminds me of spring.

Challenges:

MOJO

WAW

DCD

Have a blessed day, Diana

Sending Hedgehugs

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Hi Everyone,
A quick post, I am back to my regular schedule now.  Did you notice I am able to comment more. I removed a lot of "STUFF" from my computer, the hubs gave me a few ideas... I did them, but I can't remember what they were. Any way the computer is working pretty good now.

I needed to make a card to send to a friend and I thought this would be perfect. The heart is made from a foam sheet, my very own "FOAM sticker.

My card stock is Vintage cream PTI, the stamps and paper are from Lawn fawn, the red marker  is SHIN-HAN from my CTMH store the sequin is from Verve

This card reminds me of spring.

Challenges:

MOJO

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Have a blessed day, Diana

Happy MOJO Monday!!

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Hi everyone,

Monday again, Yeah!!  I got my MOJO going really late, but still better late on Monday than not get it going until Tuesday.  I noticed a lot of red out there right now I guess everyone is gearing up for Valentines. I know I am. Here is my Valentines and MOJO card for today Here is the sketch

The reason for all the pictures: I am trying to get the sequins to sparkle,  I love them, I hope they are still in style. It was really funny the centers of the sequins were in the package so I made use of them and added them to a few of the flower centers.

  Aren't the hearts adorable I die cut them, then stamped them with CTMH cranberry ink and popped them up with foam tape

Here it is straight on. I also inked the edges of the panel in front  and the heart to have it stand apart from the background prints
The DP is AC XOXO card stock
All my stamped images and die cuts are from VERVE, Wings of love

Challenges:
MOJO

Have a blessed day, Diana

BBTB2~ "Snowflake" challenge

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Hi Friends,
Welcome to the BBTB2 challenge. Our DT sister Michelle has chosen the challenge this week, she has challenged us to create a card, layout or project using  " A Snowflake" as the theme.
You must use a cricut cartridge with any die cut. That is it!! and have fun.

I have to say, I was working outside the box on this one (Pun intended). This was a super easy project. Because I made the boxes so small to open them on top would just rip the snowflake so, these would open on the side when you remove the twine. When I make them in the larger size you can open them by separating the snowflake from one side of the box to the other. This is a great size as a favor box. I cut two from one 12 x 12 sheet.

Supplies used.
Tags bags boxes and more 2
Stickles : Crystal
Core'dinations -Kraft core

Twine: from my ETSY store

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Challenges:

Have a blessed day, looking forward to see what you create. Diana