Digi Designs Challenge - Monochromatic

Hi Everyone,
It's great to be back at Digi Designs Challenge Blog.  We have a great challenge for you.  Monochromatic.  Everything has to be tonal.  I found this a challenge for me so I hope this pushes you all as well.

My card is using the "Wendy" image.  She is colored with Promarkers and inked with Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Vintage Photo.  The papers are from Bo Bunny 6x6 paper pad - Et Cetera & Weekend Market Collection.  The Cattail and Leafy flourish dies are from Die-Namites.  TFL!

 

The rules are simple. A maximum of 3 entries per person and creations must be NEW. Otherwise, as long as you follow our theme of MONOCHROMATIC there are no product or image restrictions. Remember, that if you do use an image from DI'S DIGI STAMPS or any CandiBean stamp, you have a chance to win 2 images from DI'S DIGI STAMPS in addition to the sponsor prize. Sponsor prizes are CRAFTER'S COMPANION UK and SVG ATTIC. Entries must be received by 11:55pm EST on Friday, August 14, 2015! Have fun and can’t wait to see what you create!! 

Be sure to check out what the rest of the DT created.

Die-Namites with Leafy Flourish & Spring Doily

Happy Sunday Everyone!
Today I want to show you a card I did using 2 Die-Namite Dies.  First I used the Spring Doily.  One of my favs BTW.  I sprayed the doily with Glimmer Mist and Adirondack Color Wash.  The second one is Leafy Flourish.  Another one of my favs.  I diecut the Leafy Flourish 4 times.  I put it under and over my Spring Doily die cut.

 

 

 

 

The papers are from Creative Imaginations 6x6 paper pad - Song Birds.  Beautiful papers.  The super big flower is from Prima.  The smaller flowers and leaves are from I Am Roses.  They are colored with distress inks.  The branches and butterfly are from the Dollar Store.  The butterfly is colored with distress inks.  TFL and enjoy the rest of your weekend.  Be sure to check out The Die-Namites Blog for awe inspiring creations using the Die-Namites Dies.

 

 

 

Die-Namites Man Week/Father's Day Card with Tina

Hi Everyone,
Today is Day 4 for Man Week.  By now you've seen what other team mates have created.  Are you blown away like I am.  Father's Day is right around the corner. 

Today I am sharing with you a card I made using the Cattails Die from Die-Namites. 

 

 

The papers are from Echo Park 6x6 paper pad - Reflections.  They are a great masculine set of papers.  I cut out one of the clocks and used Tim Holtz Idea-ology mini gears and game spinners to create a realistic clock. 

 

 

I used a dollar store butterfly and distress markers with a waterbrush to give the butterfly colors to match the papers.  The floss is from We R Memory Keepers - Slate.  The star button is from Jillibean Soup - Cool Beans. 

 

 

For my sentiment I used distress ink on my mat with water and passed the paper over the ink.  Then I printed the sentiment.  TFL!

 

Die-Namites with Multiple Dies

Happy Sunday Everyone!
I'd like to end with the week with a card I did using multiple dies from Die-Namites.  I went crazy and used 3.  The dies used are the following.

Cattails

 

 

I used a Derwent Inktense pencil with a waterbrush to add some shading.

 

I used the Spring Doily

 

 

I used distress inks with water on a mat and blended the colors.

 

 

I used the Leafy Flourish on green cardstock.

  

 

The papers are so soft and pretty from Bo Bunny 6x6 paper pad - Country Garden Collection.  The butterflies are from the local dollar store.  The flowers and leaves are from I Am Roses.  I used distress ink with water to mix the colors on the sentiment. TFL!

 

 

If you haven't come here from the Die-Namites blog then be sure to check out the inspiration from the rest of the team.

Die-Namites and Craftwell Blog Hop with Tina Guigui

We are so excited for this weeks match-up

Die~Namites Dies and Craftwell
 

Welcome to Day Five of our Blog Hop.

 We have an AWESOME prize package up for grabs!

 

 

Here are the Rules:* One comment per blog per person blog post
to be in the running for the giveaway.

*winner will be chosen randomly

Today it's Tina sharing with you my Happy Birthday card.  I used a cardstock with the "Decor Circles" embossing folder.  I sanded it down to get a distressed look.

 

I used the "Small Ivy" die from Die-Namites. 

 

 

The papers are from MME 6x6 paper pads - Record It!  The flowers and leaves are from I Am Roses.  I used foam adhesives for the diecut and a hotgun for all the flowers and leaves.  TFL!

 

Die-Namites With Caterpillar Branch

Hi Everyone,
It's starting to feel more like Spring.  Which inspired me to create something Springy.  What could be more Springy than Caterpillars.  For my card I used the die Caterpillar Branch from Die-Namites. 

I passed two different papers.  One pink and one green. 

The green cut was used as a base and the pink one I cut out every flower and paper pierced it to the green.  I distressed the pink flowers.

And then I used brads for the center of my flowers.  The brads are also used to hold the cut out to my paper, so I used no adhesive.

 

And here is the finished card.  The papers are from Prima 6x6 paper pad - Melody.  The flowers are from I am Roses. The leaves stem is from the local Dollar Store.  TFL!

 

 

 

May Sketch Challege at Die-Namites

Hi Everyone,
Once again we have a wonderful sketch challenge over at Die-Namites Blog.  Tonya has created a wonderful sketch for inspiration.  I have used her sketch for my card.

 The Concept
Branches Galore Die

 

 

The Vision

 

 

 

 

The Work Of Art

  

 

Priceless

 

For my card I used the Branches Galore die.  The papers are from Echo Park 6x6 paper pad - Here and Now.  The flowers are from Prima.  The leafy accessories are from my local dollar store.  TFL!

 

To enter the May Sketch Challenge at Die-Namites Blog go here.  The following are the rules and info to enter.  Good luck.

 

Here is the sketch

 

TO ENTER the Die~Namites Dies May Sketch Challenge YOU MUST:

1. Use at least one Die~Namites Die in your creation.
2. Use the SKETCH! It can be interpreted (loosely or exactly) as a card, layout or altered piece!
3. Incorporate the DARE into your creation.
4. Mention the Die~Namites Die you used in your blog post.
5. Link back to the Die~Namites Die.
6. You have until the last day of the month to post your creation on your blog and link up to this post. **PLEASE add a link to your direct post, not your entire blog.*

Each participant will receive one entry into our random drawing

for each entry into the challenge.

Finally a random winner will be chosen from eligible participants for a $25 Gift Certificate to Die~Namites Dies.



 

Die-Namites Blog Hopping With Tombow

Hello and Welcome to the Tombow USA and Die-Namites Blog Hop!

You probably got here from Jennie Garcia but if you stumbled across my blog go the Tombow USA Blog to start!

For my card I used many products from Tombow adhesives.  I used the Extreme Permanent Adhesive, Adhesive dots, 3D Foam Tabs and the Aqua Mono Liquid Glue.  If you have a tough time deciding with adhesives to use on your project Tombow is top of the line.  Some adhesives give some wear and tear but even after a long time it holds up.  Here is a photo of the products I used.

For the rest of my card I used the Small Ivy die and Butterfly Cascade from Die-Namites.  I actually used the negative cut of the Butterfly Cascade for my card.  Die-Namites have a wide vareity of dies that will meet your every demand so be sure to check them out. 

 

 

The papers are from Doodlebug Design 6x6 paper pad - Flower Box.  The mesh, twigs and butterfly are from my local dollar store.  I used a Promarker from Letraset to color the mesh green.  The flower is a mixture.  The large one is from Prima and the small one is from I Am Roses.

To win, visit and comment on the participating blog posts. You have until April 28 at 11:59 EST to comment. A winner will be picked randomly and announced on April 29 2015.

The Tombow USA prize includes: The Tombow Xtreme Permanent Adhesive, NEW Tombow Foam Tape, NEW Tombow Adhesive Dots and the Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue.

The Die-Namites prize is: a $25.00 Gift Certificate.

Remember to “Like” Tombow USA and Die-Namites on Facebook!

 

YOUR NEXT STOP IS Jennifer Priest

Here is the line up in case you get lost.

Tombow USA Blog

Martha Lucía Gómez

Beth Watson

Pam Bray

Daniella Hayes

Erin Reed

Jennie Garcia

Tina Guigui

Jennifer Priest

Peggy Lee Baker

Latrice Murphy

Lynne Forsythe

Die-Namites Dies Blog

April Sketch Challenge At The Die-Namites Challenge Blog

Hi Everyone,
It's Tina today showing you another creation using the Die~Namites April Sketch Challenge.

I am so happy with the results. With Spring finally here I wanted to make an earthy card and once that was done I knew it was for my mother for Mother's Day. Can you believe it will be next month?

I used the "Small Ivy" die.

Love the effect it created around my flowers. I cut it into two parts using it around the flowers. The burlap sack I had was from a package from Coffee Beans. I am so happy I kept that. I used sand paper and a crumper to create a woodsy paper background. The flowers are a mixture of the Prima and I Am Roses. The stems are from the local dollar store. They come in handy sometimes. I used Adirondack Color Wash spray because I needed a big orange flower.

Here are the results. TFL and have a wonderful weekend.

April Sketch Challenge at The Die-Namites Blog

April Sketch Challenge

Hi Die~Namites Fans!!

Today is the reveal of this month's Sketch Challenge and Dare!

A BIG THANK YOU to Tonya Gibbs for

creating this month's sketch!

We thought this month we would mix things up a bit with a

Color DARE.

Spring is ALMOST here

so how about some
BRIGHT and CHEERY colors!

 

Here is the rules to play along!!

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TO ENTER the Die~Namites Dies April Sketch Challenge YOU MUST:

1. Use at least one Die~Namites Die in your creation.
2. Use the SKETCH! It can be interpreted (loosely or exactly) as a card, layout or altered piece!
3. Incorporate the DARE into your creation.
4. Mention the Die~Namites Die you used in your blog post.
5. Link back to the Die~Namites Die.
6. You have until the last day of the month to post your creation on your blog and link up to this post. **PLEASE add a link to your direct post, not your entire blog.*

 

Each participant will receive one entry into our random drawing

for each entry into the challenge.

A random winner will be chosen from eligible participants for a

$25 Gift Certificate to Die~Namites Dies

Spring Watercan for Die-Namites

Hi Everyone,
It's Tina again. First I want to wish everyone Happy Holidays! It's Easter and Passover at the same time this year.

Today I am super excited to show you my card using "Spring Watercan".  Be sure to check out the Die-Namites Blog.  There is always lots of inspiration and wonderful examples on how to use the dies.  If you haven't used a Die-Namites die then you should definately get them.  It's precise cutting the first time and the paper doesn't get stuck in the die.

It is a die that can used for any type of card or project. I curled the flowers a bit so it looks like they are popping out a bit. For my card I went all Prima. From the papers to the flower and bling. The paper is Optimist 6x6. The flower is Symphony Blend Amoroso Pink. The bling is Say It In Crystals. Lastly my favorite butterlies are from the local dollar store. TFL!

Tulip Garden by TIna on the Die-Namites Blog

Hello Everyone!
It's Tina today on the Die-Namites blog. I am super excited because today is my first post. I look forward to bringing you inspiration and getting to know you all.

Today I am sharing a card that is using the Tulip Garden die.

For my card I used plain cardstock with the Tulip garden die, I then used a pattern paper for the second layer to add dimension. I then used the other side of the pattern paper to create a border which was the waste after cutting with the die. The papers are from Authentique 6X6 paper pad: Favorite. The butterflies are from the local dollar store. I used distress ink from Ranger. TLF!

Exciting News - Die-Namites

Hi Everyone,
I made the Die-Namites DT! Whoot!  It's so hard keeping news like that secret. LOL. 

I am super excited to be working with such a talented team.  Lynne Forsythe is our DT coordinator, followed by Martha Lucia Gomez, Pam Bray, Erin Reed & Peggy Lee Baker.  Please give a warm welcome to the new team at the Die-Namites Blog.  I look forward to getting to know everyone at the Die-Namites community.  Now that the news is out I can't wait to start creating.  Be sure to come back and see what wonderful product we have in store.