Baby it's hot outside...

Hi everyone and welcome to another wonderful DeNami Design blog hop. The fun theme this month is SUMMER! Here in St. Louis we are on our 10th straight day of triple digit heat, not just a little over 100 either, we're talking between 105 and 108 everyday! We also haven't seen a drop of rain in well over a month...I say summer is definitely in full swing!

Here are the particulars that ya need to know...

When: The blog hop starts on July 8th at 6 AM, PST. However, you have until July 9th, 2012, 11:59 pm PST, to leave comments on all the blogs (to be eligible for a prize).
Why: To be inspired by fun DeNami Design creations and also the chance to win mini shopping sprees on the DeNami Design website!

Prizes: We are giving away THREE $20 gift certificates to our website! We'll be giving away one gift certificate to a random participant (DT members not eligible) and then we'll also be giving away TWO gift certificates to TWO people who comment along the hop!

Now then, you should have arrived here from Carol Hartery's blog, if not, don't worry, you can always get right back on track by visiting the DeNami Design blog where Paulina has listed all the participants in order :)

Well, here's what I came up with for summer...

I was lucky enough to get my goodies from the new release in time for this hop! I just can't resist this little chickie swinging in a tree...he's uber adorable! I wanted the chickie and tree to stand out but still wanted a "full scene" so I decided to add a little green, blue and yellow chalk to complete the summer scene.

Before you run off to visit the next blog I want to remind you that the current challenge I'm running on the DeNami Addict blog ends tonight so hurry and get your cards submitted. Remember, you don't have to use a DeNami stamp. Now off you go to visit with the Princess of DeNami herself, Paulina Nakamura. I'm betting she has something amazing whipped up for this hop. :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Blog Hops, Birthdays & Fathers Day, ohh my!

Welcome to another WONDERFUL DeNami Design blog hop!! Are ya having fun so far...I'm betting you are! HA! Don't ya just love that little graphic...from the chevron background to the adorable chickies...too dang cute!!

Here's all the info on prizes and what-nots...

When: The blog hop starts on June 10th at 6 AM, PST. However, you have until June 11, 2012, 11:59 pm PST, to leave comments on all the blogs (to be eligible for a prize).
Why: To be inspired by fun DeNami Design creations and also the chance to win mini shopping sprees on the DeNami Design website!

Prizes: We are giving away THREE $20 gift certificates to our website! We'll be giving away one gift certificate to a random participant (DT members not eligible) and then we'll also be giving away TWO gift certificates to TWO people who comment along the hop!

You should have arrived here from the  super talented, Emily's blog. Isn't she amazing...always makes such wonderful creations! If you didn't arrive from her blog, don't worry, you can find the list of participents on the DeNami blog and get yourself back on track!

On December 21st it will be 10 years since I lost my Daddy. But I am very lucky to have a wonderful Father-in-law that is a great Father figure and someone that I do not consider an "in-law" in any way shape or form. He's a simple kinda guy so I decided to make a "simple kinda card". This little card actually started out to be his birthday card but I screwed up and used the wrong sentiment...I still think he'll love it no matter weather he gets it for his birthday or for Fathers Day :)

I used the new cling Happy Father's Day sentiment, one of my favorite border stamps (three line border), a new cling border and the new armchair chickie...he's sooooo cute!!

Now off you go to visit with another talented gal, Linda. I'm betting she has something yummy for your eyecandy viewing pleasure!

DeNami Design May Blog Hop - pretty pastels

Gosh, I really look forward to DeNami's blog hops each month, so much fun and inspiration to be had!
And this month is no different...

Here's all the info you need:

When: The blog hop starts on May 20th at 6 AM, PST. However, you have until May 21, 2012, 11:59 pm PST, to leave comments on all the blogs (to be eligible for a prize).

Prizes: We are giving away THREE $20 gift certificates to our website! We'll be giving away one gift certificate to a random participant (DT members not eligible) and then we'll also be giving away TWO gift certificates to TWO people who comment along the hop!

You should have arrived here from the fabulous Lisa Petrella's blog. If not, don't worry, you can always go to the DeNami Design blog to get back on track!!

I know Mother's day is over, but I created this with both my Mother and the hop in mind...

I just LOVE the Mimi stamps, don't you...she's so flirty, fun and elegant all at the same time!! For the sentiment, I actually used the new "Happy Mother's Day" cling stamp. I simply masked off the stamp with clear tape before inking it up. I have always used DeNami's cardstock but recently purchased the iridescent strawberry freeze. Ohh my, it's so pretty!! There was no way to capture it here in this picture, but what it lends this little card is wonderful!! I paired it with some kraft and cream cardstocks along with ivory & pink grosgrain ribbon. I wish you could see how soft and pretty this looks in person. 

That's it for me today, it's time to visit with the very talented Pattie Goldman. Remember to leave those comments along the way so that you will be eligible for the randomly drawn gift certificates!!

PS: One more thing...Did you hear that Wendy & I are now hosting our own monthly challenges over on our DeNami Addict blog. Our first challenge ends on June 11th, we'd love to see you there!! The current challenge over at DeNami Design ends May 28th.

Looking for a little inspiration??

Did ya'll know that besides this personal blog, I'm partners with my BFF on another blog called DeNami Addict? We both wanted to show our addiction love for all things DeNami and started a little blog to post all of our DeNami Design creations. If you are looking for a little inspiration, check it out!! And don't forget to check out the DeNami Design web site for even more inspiration!!

Here's some of the inspiring ideas you'll find there....

Hope ya'll have a great day!!

Ravishing Ribbons.....

Hello everyone and welcome to the April DeNami Design blog hop! This month's theme is none other than....

~~RAVISHING RIBBONS~~

Isn't that a great theme? Here's all the info you need to get yourself started along this wonderful hop...

When: The blog hop starts on April 15 at 6 AM, PST. However, you have until April 16, 2012, 11:59 pm PST, to leave comments on all the blogs (to be eligible for a prize).

Prizes: We are giving away THREE $20 gift certificates to our website! We'll be giving away one gift certificate to a random participant (DT members not eligible) and then we'll also be giving away TWO gift certificates to TWO people who comment along the hop!

I'm your first stop, but if for some reason you get lost along the way, the list of participants are on the DeNami Design blog to help you get back on track.

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I wanted to do something different than what I've done in the past. So, with that in mind, I crawled out of my "place a piece of ribbon across a panel and add a bow" box and came up with this....

The ribbon on the red panel was ran through the corners and met in the middle. I tied it off in a little knot leaving the ends long, then tucked another length of ribbon under it and tied a bow. The two corner pieces on the white panel are separate and if you look closely, you can see the tiny bows I made and attached to the fan handles. The fans are actually stamped (using the masking technique) and colored in using a vibrant red Tombow marker. I added a little Onyx glitter to give them some bling.

Well I hope you enjoyed my creation. It's time for you to move along and visit with the UBERLY talented and newest DeNami DT member, EMILY Keaton. I can not wait to see what amazing project she has in store for us!! Remember, if you get lost, just head back to the DeNami blog to get back on track and don't forget to leave comments for your chance to win a great prize!!

Sometimes you win some and sometimes you just don't...

I decided to take my card making skills up a notch and entered a few into a magazine call. As expected, I got my "thanks but no thanks" e-mails on all four. However, that is not going to stop me. They get thousand of submissions for each publication and I'm just a small fish in the pond. Someday I will be picked but until then, I'm just gonna keep swimming!

I just love the black / cream color combo. The stamps are a clear set by 7 Gypsies. The inks are Memento Vintage Sepia, Antique Linen & Bundled Sage Distress inks.

Happy Spring!

Hello everyone and welcome to the 3rd Lawnscaping Blog Hop! I'm so happy to be able to participate once again. This hop is being sponcered by the wonderful Lawn Fawn stamp company and Sweet Stamp Shop!!

Heres all the info:

When: The blog hop starts on April 6th at 12:01 AM, EST. Everyone will have until Sunday, April 8th at 11:59 pm EST to leave comments on all the blogs to be eligible for a prize! The winners will be announced on Monday, April 9th.

THEME: SPRING! Whatever says Spring to you. Is it flowers? Foliage? Bright colors? Create any project you like (card, scrapbook page, home decor, altered art)

Prizes: We will have sponsors for the hop! So we will be offering prizes from our sponsors in addition to other prize packs up for grabs! Two prizes will go to two random hop participants (DT members not eligible) and then THREE prizes will go to three random people who comment along the hop! The specific prizes will be mentioned on the Lawnscaping page, which will be the start of the hop! Sweet Stamp Shop Stamps, May Arts ribbon and Lawn Fawn Stamps are a few prizes that are up for grabs.

You should have arrived here at my blog from Jenny Stucky's blog. If you didn't and have gotten lost on the way, don't worry...there's a list of participents on the Lawnscaping blog. Just head there to get back on track :)

Well, when I think of spring, I think of flowers starting to bloom and the birds singing sweetly in the early morning light....

I just puffy heart L O V E Lawn Fawns new Gnome Sweet Gnome set. Flamingos are my thing. I even loved flamingos before they got all retro and cool again (even have a tattoo of one...shhh). I stamped and fussy cut some clouds the ran them through my Cuttle bug for dry embossing and finished them off with a little dusting of chalk. I stamped the "flower" stems using the Lawn Fawn Petiete Florals set, then masked them off and stamped the grass from Gnome Sweet Gnome in 3 shades of green ink. I then stamped (using masks again) the flamingos for my flowers. The fussy cut birds flying around are from Gnome Sweet Gnome also. The string for the bow on the center flamingo is from Lawn Fawn also...I saved it from the packaging when I got my order! I love how they tie the sets together with a pretty little bow :)

I hope you liked my card, and hope you have had a great time joining us for the hop. Are you worn out yet...only 6 more to go. So grab ya a cuppa Joe and prepare to see some more wonderful creations!! Now off you go to visit with Ayana Posadas!