Sketch Challenge from Repeat Impressions

Today, Wendy owner of Repeat Impressions has a sketch challenge for us.  Want to win a great gift certificate?  Just join with us in the challenge.  Here is the sketch Wendy has provided for us:

Here is my card that may provide a jump start idea for you

 

I used one of Wendy's new stamps called Dress Form from her new series called Pairings.  And here are the other Design Team Members who have made cards to inspire you:

Cheri 

Deonna 
Joy ~  you are here
Joyce 
Karen 
Kecia 

After you make your project, post it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and she will have a random drawing.

Thanks for looking at my card, I appreciate your comments.  Have a Happy stamping day!

REPEAT IMPRESSIONS RELEASE CELEBRATION

Today we're making it official and celebrating the release of Repeat Impressions newest stamp series called Pairings. We're having a blog hop to introduce you to all the new images... plus give you an opportunity to win some great blog candy!

This time there are three ways to win! So play a little or play a lot!

#1. Leave a comment on today's blog hop post at The House That Stamps Built and you will automatically be eligible to win a $25 Repeat Impressions Gift Certificate.

#2. Leave a comment here and on any (or all) of the Rock Star blogs and you will automatically be eligible to win a pair of tickets for Free Admission to any StampScrapArtTour Rubber Stamp Convention anywhere, anytime, in 2013. Each Rock Star will be giving away a pair of tickets so the more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have to win!

#3. Pin It To Win It! Visit Repeat Impressions on Pinterest and become a follower if you aren't already.  Then go to the board titled "Pairings Blog Hop" and repin your favorite Rock Star card creation to a board on your own Pinterest page. Be sure to keep the Repeat Impressions tag in your description. One lucky pinner will win an unmounted set of the stamps used in the card that they pinned.

You must complete this hop and comment and/or pin no later than 12pm noon eastern time on Sunday, May 12th. The blog candy winners will be announced on the Repeat impressions blog, The House That Stamps Built, on Monday, May 13th.

Here are a few of my cards:

Here are the links to the Rock Star blogs...

Cheri 
Deonna 
Joy ~  you are here
Joyce 
Karen 
Kecia 

Can't wait or don't want to play along? All these stamps are available now for purchase. Click on the Pairings link at the top of the main page of the Repeat Impressions website to see all these new stamps and more in their online store.

Creative Belli Challenge

This week Darcie owner of the Creative Belli Challenge has challenged us to make a Mother's Day Card.  This will be going to my mom's best friend, who was like a mother to us kids when we were young.

I used stamps abd ribbon from Papertrey Ink, with paper from October Afternoon called Woodland Park.

Here are some of the Design Team Members who have made cards to inspire you.  Take a look, leave a comment and then make a card and upload it on Darcie's blog, Creative Belli Challenge.  We sure would like to see what you created.

• Darsie Bruno
• Ceal Pritchett
• Joy Hadden
• Robin Parker

Thank you for looking at my card and leaving comments.  Have a HAPPY stamping day.

Repeat Impressions Designer's Choice Challenge

As some of you know every two weeks Wendy allows a member of the Design Team to challenge followers.  And this week I get to challenge you to make a Masculine card.  Something would be good for  a man/boy.  So there is my card:

This one uses the images called Harley and Born to Ride  from the Big Boy Toys Series. Here is the list of Design Team members who would like to challenge you to make a masculine card and post it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built.  She will randomly pick a name to win a great gift certificate from Repeat Impressions.

Cheri

Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Deonna

Thank you for looking at my card, have a happy stamping day!

Repeat Impressions Stamp of the Week - Bench

Good morning!  I recently took an online card class and the emphasis was on masculine cards - which I have so very few of and needed some ideas.  So I'm taking this opportunity to use some Repeat Impressions Stamps to use some techniques we learned.  So this week the Stamp of the Week is called Bench from the Gardening category.  Here is my Masculine card.

Here is the list of Rock Star Designers who have made cards to inspire you.

Joy  - you are here
Kecia
Joyce

Now you can own this stamp at 50% off.  Just go to Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and get the code there and when you order it from Repeat Impressions you can put that code in the special instructions blank.

Thank you for looking at my card.  Have a HAPPY stamping day.

Repeat Impressions Sketch Time Challenge!

Today Wendy owner of Repeat Impressions challenged us with this sketch:

I love working with her sketches - they are always challenging and get me going on making a card or scrapbook layout.  So here is my card:

I really enjoy this Raggedy Ann and Andy stamp.    It is easy to color and so cute!  I ended up using some scraps of paper in my huge scrap pile -- and the Happy Birthday sentiment is from the Quartet Compliments Series.  Raggedy Ann and Andy are pop dotted on the spellbinders die cuts.

Here is the list of Rock Star Designers who made projects.  We are hoping they inspire you to join in the challenge and take a chance at being that randomly drawn name that wins a nice gift certificate.

Cheri

Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy
Deonna

Thanks for looking at my card and commenting.  Have a HAPPY stamping day!

Repeat Impressions Designer's Choice Challenge

Today Deonna, one of the Repeat Impressions Design Team members has challenged us to make a shaped card - no squares or rectangles.  I like changing up a little and doing something a little different.  Here is my card:

I'm a big one for handwritten invitations to events and I've made these for a granddaughter's birthday party --- and the theme will be ---- CUPCAKES!!  We are going to let the little girls decorate their own with all kinds of sprinkles, candles and candy! The inside stamp is also from Repeat Impressions. The Cupcake image is from Wendy's new stamp series.  You are really going to enjoy this series.

Here are the other members who have made projects to inspire you.

Cheri

Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy
Deonna

Now - Deonna wants to challenge you - make a card and link it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built.  You could be the randomly chosen winner of a nice gift certificate from Repeat Impressions.  Go ahead - what are you waiting for -------- show us what you can do!

Creative Belli Spring Challenge

Darsie, owner of the challenge blog, Creative Belli Challenge has challenged us to make a project that shows spring! It is in full swing in East Texas. In fact, we have had a couple of days near 90 -- so our spring may be going away in the next few weeks and it will be summer!! Our spring is so short, there really is reason to celebrate when the days are nice.  Here is my card:

The stamps are from Repeat Impressions and the frames are from Spellbinders.  Here is the list of other Creative Belli Designers who wanted to inspire you to make a card celebrating Spring and link it on the Creative Belli Blog.

• Darsie Bruno
• Ceal Pritchett
• Joy Hadden
• Robin Parker

Thank you for looking at my card and leaving comments.  Have a HAPPY stamping day.

Stamp TV Celebrates Spring

Today Carolina from Stamp TV challenges us  to celebrate spring by making a card.  If you have come from my friend, Geri's blog, you are right on target. Her card was beautiful!!! To start at the beginning go here to Stamp TV.  Here are my cards:

 I made washi tape from Gina K's Spring Parade paper pack.  Her papers are of such high quality and bright colors that it is easy to make washi tape from them!  I saw a tutorial and it is really easy.  I used one of the stamps from the Spring Parade StampTV kit.

Here is the next one:

Stamps are from the Spring Parade kit and the tiny flower is from my favorite stamp set called Stamp It Big.   The cardstock is Sweet Mango in the Spring Parade Kit as well as the tiny white brads.


Now hop onto  Karen's  blog, you will love her card.  Thank you for looking at my card.  Have a HAPPY stamping day.

Repeat Impressions Stamp of the Week.

This week Wendy owner of Repeat Impressions is allowing us to buy this stamp at 40% off regular price.  The stamp is called Bird Song.

To get the special price, just go to Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and get a special code and when you order all you have to do is enter that code in the special instructions blank. 

Here is the list of Design Team members who made a card to inspire you. 

Joy  - you are here
Christy
Kecia
Joyce

Thank you for looking at my card - have a happy stamping day!

Stamp of the Week - Kayaker

Today Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions is offering the stamp called Kayaker at 50% off for 1 week.  Here is a card I made:

I used an embossing folder and put the image on the bottom of panel.  Here are some members of the Design Team who have made projects using the Kayaker image.

Joy  - you are here
Christy
Kecia
Joyce

Remember just go to Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and get the code there, then go to Repeat Impressions and when you check out put that code into the special instructions blank. 

Thank you for looking at my card, have a HAPPY stamping day.

Repeat Impression Sketch Time

Today is Sketch Day at Repeat Impressions.  Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions drew this for us:

And here is my card:

I used Dragon Fly and a Thank you sentiment.  Now, Wendy would like to challenge you to use her sketch to make a card and post it on her blog, The House That Stamps Built.  Remember Wendy will have a random drawing of names who have submitted cards and will choose a random name who will receive a great gift certificate from Repeat Impressions.

Here is the list of Design Team members - check them out for some inspiration. 

Cheri

Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy
Deonna




Thanks for looking at my card - have a HAPPY stamping day.

Repeat Impressions Designers Choice Challenge

Today Christy one of the Repeat Impressions Design Team members challenged us to make a CAS card - now some say CAS is Clean and Simple, some say Clean and Stamped and I even heard it called Clean and Space (meaning lots of white space showing) -- So however you take it, here is a card I made:

Not much white space, but pretty simple.  I used the Butterfly and Celebrate Spring stamp.  The butterflies are stamped in versamark and I used some Copic markers on the flowers.  Took me about 10 minutes to make.

Now Christy wants to challenge YOU -- make a CAS card, post it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built.  If you have some Repeat Impressions stamps - inspire us with them.  You don't have to use Repeat Impressions stamps, but if you do, your name will be put in twice for a randomly drawn winner for any one unmounted sheet of stamps of their choice from Repeat Impression!

Here are the Design Team members - check out what they have done to inspire you:

Cheri

Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy
Deonna




Thank you for looking at my card.  I appreciate your comments - have a HAPPY stamping day

 

Creative Belli Challenge

WOW! Where did March go?  Can you believe that 1/4 of the year is already over?  Oh my, I better start on my Christmas cards!  It is time for a challenge from Darcie Bruno, owner of the Creative Belli Challenge -- This time we are challenged to make a card using pastel colors --- easy for me - I love the light pinks and blues and greens.  Here is my card:

Now, it is your turn - Darcie wants to see what you can do with some pastels.  Make a project - doesn't have to be a card - and post it on her blog, Creative Belli Challenge.  Here are the Design Team members who have made projects to inspire you.

• Darsie Bruno
• Ceal Pritchett
• Joy Hadden
• Robin Parker

Thank you for looking at my card and leaving comments.  Have a HAPPY stamping day.

Stamp TV Sketch Blog Hop

Tonite Carolina from Stamp TV has challenged us to a sketch blog hop. If you have just come from Kays blog, you are right on target. She always has pretty cards!  To start at the beginning of the hop go here (Stamp TV) here is the sketch she asked us to follow:

And here is my card:

 

I used the GKD stamps sets:Poster Board Sentiments,  Seasonal Labels, and Festive Labels(frame). The cardstock is Lovely Lavender and Black Onyx,  card base is GKD Pure Luxury White and the black brads are from a Stamp TV Kit.

Now hop on to Geri's blog, she has a real surprise in store for you. 

Make sure to leave a comment as you go along because we will choose a random comment and that stamper will win a grab bag of Gina K. Designs products! Look for the announcement on Tuesday, April 16.  

Thank you for looking at my card - have a happy stamping day!

Repeat Impressions Stamp of the Week

This week Wendy is having a 50% off sale on a special stamp.  This stamp is called "Baby" and is so cute!  So much can be done with this stamp - it would be a great one to paper piece.  Here is the card I made:

Remember to get this at the special price, go to Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and get the special code she has given, then go to Repeat Impressions and put that code in the special instructions blank.  Before you know it, you will be stamping away with this cutie!  I am going to use this at Christmas for my newest granddaughter's first Christmas.  I plan to use red and green.

Here are some others who have made cards to inspire you.
Joy  - you are here
Christy
Kecia
Joyce

Thanks for looking at my card. Have a happy stamping day.

What If Wednesday with Repeat Impressions

Every other Wednesday Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions challenges us with a sketch.  This is her sketch for today:

And here is my take on it.  I turned the sketch.

I used the sentiment Thinking of You and a few scraps of paper that I just really love.

Here is the list of Rock Star Designers who have made cards to inspire you because we want to see what you would do with Wendy's sketch.  Make a card using this sketch and post it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and she will draw a random name who will get a really nice gift certificate from Repeat Impressions.

Cheri

Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy
Deonna

Creative Belli Challenge

Hi - fellow crafters!  Today Darcie owner of Creative Belli Challenge asked us to do an Easter card to inspire you and challenge you to show us your Easter Cards - I'm looking forward to getting some fresh new ideas from you guys.  Be sure to make a card and post it on Darcie's blog, Creative Belli Challenge.

Here is my card:

I used some Spellbinders Dies, a Papertrey Ink Die and stamp.

Here are the other members of the Creative Belli Design Team - get some inspiration from them and then show us your Easter project!

• Darsie Bruno
• Ceal Pritchett
• Joy Hadden
• Robin Parker

I'm looking forward to seeing what you create!  Have a HAPPY stamping day!

Repeat Impressions Designer's Choice Challenge

This week Geri, one of the Rock Stars from Repeat Impressions challenged the rest of us to make a card with spring flowers - in East Texas spring is in full bloom! Dogwood, azaleas, daffodils and tulips are popping up all over!

So to celebrate I used the Repeat Impressions image called Daffodils.  It is a gorgeous stamp with lots of possibilities of coloring or paper piecing.  This is also the card I sent to Wendy, owner of Repeat Impression as a birthday card.   HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WENDY!   Here it is:

Here is the list of Rock Star Designers who made projects to inspire you.

Cheri

Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy
Deonna

and Geri would like to challenge you to make a card that shows off a spring bouquet.  Make one and post it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and you could be the randomly chosen name to receive a fabulous gift certificate. 

Thank you for looking at my card.  Have a HAPPY stamping day.

Stamp TV Blog Hop with GLITTER

Carolina, hop coordinator with Stamp TV challenged us to make a CAS card using only glitter as our embellishment --- and believe me - that is a challenge for me, because I love ribbon, buttons and flowers - so this took a little thinking for me.  If you have come from Geri's blog then you are at the right spot.  Didn't she have the sweetest card!   You might like to start at the beginning which is right here.

Make sure to leave a comment as you go along because we will choose a random comment and that stamper will win a grab bag of Gina K. Designs products! Look for the announcement on Tuesday, April 2.

Here is my card.

I used the Scooter Diva and the card is going to my little sister who rides a red scooter - I know she will get a big kick out of it!  I also used Gina K's cloud technique found here.

Now pop along to Karen's  blog.  I know you will get a lot of inspiration from her.

Thanks for hopping with us tonight - have a HAPPY stamping day.

Stamp of the Week is Pussy Willows

You are going to love the stamp that Wendy, owner of Repeat Impressions has picked for Stamp of the Week!  It reveals her sense of humor.  It is called Pussy Willows and here is my card:

Remember you can get this stamp for 50% off for one week.  Just go to Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built and get the special code there then put that code into the Special Instructions blank when you check out at Repeat Impressions.

Check out what these Rock Stars did with the stamp.

Joy  - you are here
Christy
Kecia
Joyce

That's all for now -- get your stamp ordered and have a HAPPY stamping day!

Sketch Day at Repeat Impressions

Today is Sketch Day at Repeat Impressions, Wendy, the owner drew this sketch for the Design Team to follow

and here is my card:

I used the image called Spring Blossoms.  Spring is coming here to East Texas and you can see it all around - dogwoods are blooming, azaleas are budding and the daffodils have been out so long that they are now all fading.

It would be great for you to do a project using the sketch and link it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built.  She will have a random drawing for a nice gift certificate from Repeat Impressions -- and the whole team would like to see what you could do -- you don't have to use Repeat Impressions stamps, but we would love for you to use them.

Here is a list of Rock Star Design Team members who have made projects to inspire you.  Take a look at theirs and then let us see yours --- thanks!

Cheri
Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy
Deonna 

Thank you for looking at my card -- have a HAPPY stamping day!

Repeat Impressions Challenge from Karen

Karen, one of the Repeat Impressions Design Team Rock Stars challenged us to make a card using a brayer or sponge technique.  New territory for me -- I decided to use a sponge for the background of the flower vine.  Here is my card:

I used Repeat Impressions'  Flowering Vine and Thinking of You sentiment.  Here is the list of Rock Star Designers - After taking a look at their projects, make a project and link it on Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built.  Wendy will award a randomly drawn name a very nice gift certificate.

Cheri
Joy  - you are here
Karen
Kecia
Joyce
Geri
Christy
Deonna

Thank you for looking at my card - have a HAPPY stamping day.

Creative Belli Challenge

Good morning!  Darcie owner of the Creative Belli Challenge asked us to make a project using green or a St. Patrick's theme.  So here is my card:

The stamps and the paper are from Papertrey Ink.  Now Darcie would like to see what you can create.  Make a project and link it on her blog, Creative Belli Challenge.  Here is the list of designers who made cards to inspire you - remember it can be a scrapbook page, card, 3-D project or anything else that uses Darcie's theme of something St. Patricks or use the color green.

• Darsie Bruno
• Ceal Pritchett
• Joy Hadden
• Robin Parker

Thanks for looking at my card - have a HAPPY stamping day.

Stamp TV Inspirational Blog Hop

Carolina has arranged for an Inspirational Blog Hop today and our inspiration comes from the talented Lori.  Isn't it cute?  If you have just come from Lori's blog then you are at the right spot.  I'm always in awe of what she creates. You should begin at the start of the hop so that you will not miss any of the projects the CSS Design Team wants to show you and the beginning is right here at Stamp TV.

Here is Lori's inspirational pic

Here is my card:

I used my favorite Stamp It Big Stamp set with GKD Bubble Gum Pink, Innocent Pink and White cardstocks.  The ribbon is some vintage ribbon purchased at Brimfield Antique Market.

Now pop on over to Geri's  blog and she will wow you with the colors she has chosen to use to inspire you.  

Thanks for looking at my card - have a HAPPY stamping day!