The Craft's Meow September Blog Hop

Hello friends!  Today the The Craft's Meow DT is having an "Anything Goes" themed blog hop.

I used the stamp set Chalkboard Birthday and incorporated the ghosting technique using Distress inks and water.

A white cardstock panel was sponged generously using Distress inks. Once I was satisfied with the coverage, I laid a stencil from Judikins and misted the panel with water. Simply set aside and the pattern will appear as it drives (you can speed this up with a heat gun). 

 

Below is step by step of "how-to" from a blog post I had on the TCM Blog yesterday.

First I sponged some Distress inks onto a white cardstock panel using distress inks and gathered a stencil and water spritzer.

Place the stencil on the inked cardstock panel and spray the panel with water.

Gently roll a paper towel roll over the stencil/panel to absorb the water.

Lift the stencil and finish the card as desired. I added one of the sentiments from Chalkboard Birthday

Here is The Craft's Meow stamp sets I used on my cards:

 

Here is the stamp set I used:

PRIZE GIVEAWAY:

This time we are having a special challenge for YOU with a $15 TCM gift certificate up for grabs!! You have a week to link up to your newly created "anything goes" TCM card/projects to the TCM Blog  :)

Deadline to be eligible for prize is

8:00 PST, Tuesday September 15th

 

Your next stop is my sweet friend Jessica Fick!!  

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings, 

The Craft's Meow August Release Blog Hop

Today is The Craft's Meow August Release Design Team Blog Hop! I hope you stopped by from Gayatri's blog. If not, I would love for you to join us from the start at The Craft's Meow Blog because someone is going to win the entire collection of new releases and it could be you! 

Today I have a card to share using Nina Brackett's newest set Folk Art Blooms:

Love the solid floral images in this set. I stamped mine using Clearsnap ink and sprayed some Dylusions on the card base before adding the flowers I had fussy cut.

 

For this next card, I used new set (illustrated by Clare Buswell) Dream Catcher which is August's Gift with $60 purchase...

  I created the background by applying various distress inks to a white piece of cardstock. Then I set a stencil over it and misted with water, roll a paper towel over it and voila....instant pattern!!  After that I stamped and embossed the image :)

 

Would you like to win these new TCM stamps???

 To have the BEST CHANCE TO WIN the entire collection of new releases,

pay a visit to our designer's blogs, leave a comment where you can and cross your fingers

all by 8 pm PDT, Friday August 23rd.

One random winner will be chosen from one of the blogs on the hop.   

Speaking of the hop, it's time to send you on to

Jessica's blog!

I know she will have beautiful inspiration for you!   

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings,

 

The Craft's Meow Preview ~ Dream Catcher

  It's day 4 of previews for some new stamp sets which will soon be available through The Craft's Meow on August 21.  All the designers' projects can be seen over on TCM's company blog along with their links for more details, so be sure to check them out.  Today we are featuring the new free with purchase of $60 or more set Dream Catcher, illustrated by Clare Buswell. It is also available for purchase for $15.

 
I used Dylusions ink spray for the background and the focal point was created using Distress inks, water, stencils and some embossing. Quite a few steps, but due to a smudge I needed to fussy cut it a bit :)

I'll be back tomorrow forThe Craft's Meow August Blog Hop!  Remember...this set will be given away to a
lucky commenter from the TCM blog. 

Deadline to leave comments each evening is 8 pm PST.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings, 

The Craft's Meow Preview: Folk Art Blooms and Jar of Sunshine

  It's day 3 of previews for some new stamp sets which will soon be available through The Craft's Meow on August 21.  All the designers' projects can be seen over on TCM's company blog along with their links for more details, so be sure to check them out.  Today we are featuring two stamp sets designed by Nina Brackett, first up is Folk Art Blooms:

Love the bold flowers in this stamp set!! I stamped on Sweet Corn cardstock using Clearsnap ink. The sentiment is from the new Cottage Garden.

Next is this sweet set (also designed by Nina) called Jar of Sunshine:

I die cut my jar using a coordinating Spellbinders die and stamped it using Memento Nautical Blue. The patterned paper is Graphic 45 French Country and added a bit of Want2Scrap bling.

I'll be back tomorrow with another card from The Craft's Meow August stamp set release!  This is such a great release and I had so much fun playing with all of the new sets! Remember...one of each of these stamp sets will be given away to a
lucky commenter from the TCM blog. 

Deadline to leave comments each evening is 8 pm PST.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings, 

The Craft's Meow Preview: Choose Hope

 Today is the second day of previews for six new stamp sets which will soon be available through The Craft's Meow on August 21.  All the designers' projects can be seen over on TCM's company blog along with their links for more details, so be sure to check them out.  Today we are featuring a stamp set designed by Angelica Suarez, Choose Hope:

I sprayed a piece of aqua cardstock with Dylusions Squeezed Orange ink spray and layered some patterned paper scraps to frame my sentiment. It was stamped using Memento Luxe Tangelo ink and embossed with clear embossing powder. 

Quite out of my normal design, but I love it!!! :)

 

The colors were inspired by the CAS-ual Fridays challenge:

I'll be back tomorrow with another card from The Craft's Meow August stamp set release!  This is such a great release and I had so much fun playing with all of the new sets! Remember...one of each of these stamp sets will be given away to a
lucky commenter from the TCM blog. 

Deadline to leave comments each evening is 8 pm PST.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings,

 

The Craft's Meow Preview: Potted Garden and Cottage Garden

 Today starts the previews for six new stamp sets which will soon be available through The Craft's Meow on August 21.  All the designers' projects can be seen over on TCM's company blog along with their links for more details, so be sure to check them out.  Today we are featuring two stamp sets, first one designed by our own Clare Buswell, Potted Garden:

I stamped the image using Versafine Oynx Black ink and embossed it with clear embossing powder. The tulips were coloring using Copics and I paper pieced the pot. The background patterned paper was embossed using an embossing folder.

Next is another set by Clare Buswell called Cottage Garden:

 I die cut a piece of white cardstock and stamped and embossed the bench image (using the same ink as mentioned above) and then stamped the garden images/sentiment. While still in the die, I sponged gently using Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts large daubers and Memento ink.

 

I'll be back tomorrow with another card from The Craft's Meow August stamp set release!  This is such a great release and I had so much fun playing with all of the new sets! Remember...one of each of these stamp sets will be given away to a
lucky commenter from the TCM blog. 

Deadline to leave comments each evening is 8 pm PST.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings, 

The Craft's Meow - Masculine Card

The Craft's Meow is having a series of themed blog hops in lieu of the regular April release. Have no fear...amazing stuff is coming!!!

Today's theme is Father's Day or Masculine Card:

   I used the stamp set Geometric Foundations and stamped the multiple arrow image repeatedly using Bamboo Leaves, Desert Sand, Potter's Clay and Expresso Truffle. The sentiment was double stamped as well, a second time using Desert Sand to create a shadow effect.

Here is the stamp set I used:

 

 

And The Craft's Meow is also giving you 21% discount for all orders until 21st of April.

Enter code

April21

at checkout to receive your 

21%

Discount!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings, 

The Craft's Meow - Feminine Card

The Craft's Meow is having a series of themed blog hops in lieu of the regular April release. Have no fear...amazing stuff is coming!!!

Today's theme is Mother's Day or Feminine Card:

   I used the stamp set Stitched Flowers and Stitched Sentiments, pairing the stamps with Teresa Collins patterned paper.  Love this new pad She Said, He Said. I stamped/embossed the images Versafine Oynx Black and clear embossing powder before coloring with Copics.

Here are the sets I used:

  

And The Craft's Meow is also giving you 21% discount for all orders until 21st of April.

Enter code

April21

at checkout to receive your 

21%

Discount!!!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings, 

TCM: Card for a Child

 Today I have a card to share that I made for a child using The Craft's Meow stamps: Birthday Pun.

I used the stencil Mini Honeycomb and spritzed Dylusions Squeezed Orange onto a panel of white cardstock. After it had dried I stamped the birthday sentiment repeatedly before adding the die cut focal point.

Here is the stamp set I used:

 Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings,

TCM Friendship Blog Hop

 Hello friends!  Today the The Craft's Meow DT is having a blog hop to share projects created with the theme of friendship!

 I used the stamp set In Tandem:

The background was stenciled and I stamped the image and sentiments using Versafine Oynx Black and embossed with clear embossing powder.  I had a slight smudge at the top added some Want2Scrap Swirls bling.

Here is the stamp I used:

  Your next stop is the creative Jennifer Cuthbertson!! 

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings, 

TCM March Release Blog Hop

Today is The Craft's Meow March Release Design Team Blog Hop! I hope you stopped by from Jen's Blog. If not, I would love for you to join us from the start at The Craft's Meow Blog because someone is going to win the entire collection of new releases and it could be you ! 

Today I have two cards to share with you today! First is a card using the new Birthday Pun stamp set:

I used Memento inks (Rich Cocoa, Peanut Brittle and Desert Sand) and applied some Desert Sand ink to a embossed panel of Ivory cardstock.  I wanted to give this a county feel so added a bit of burlap.

My next card uses the adorable new set Sweet Birthday:

I love how quickly I can put together a card using this cute set!  I simply stamped the hats using Memento Tangelo, Dandelion and Bahama Blue and added the sentiment using Love Letter.  Quick and easy!!!

We are excited about our brand new TCM Gallery

and we would love to invite YOU to join us there. The inspiration there alone is AMAZING....definitely a go to place to be inspired!!

www.thecraftsmeowgalleryonline.com 

Would you like to win these new TCM stamps???

 To have the BEST CHANCE TO WIN the entire collection of new releases,

pay a visit to our designer's blogs,

leave a comment where you can and cross your fingers

all by 8 pm PST, Saturday March 23rd.

One random winner will be chosen from one of the blogs

on the hop.  

The Craft's Meow March Guest Designer is Stacey Schafer and can't wait to see what she has to share using these gorgeous new sets!!

Speaking of the hop, it's time to send you on to

Jennifer's blog!

I know she will have beautiful inspiration for you!  

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Blessings,