NEW Memory Box Merry and Bright…

July 6, 2013July 6, 2013 Pam Sparks21 Comments

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Another nostalgic Christmas scene that brings back memories of growing up in the city. Oh I had fun creating this card! When I first saw the new release I spent hours pouring over what I could do with them all! When they got here, I had to adjust a little but in the end, I’m so happy with everything I’ve made so far! I hope they inspire you and add creative energy to your day! : )

*** This is one of the cards I’ll be teaching in Sacramento, CA the weekend of August 3rd and 4th! It would be so awesome to meet you! If you’re in the area join us for some creating fun!*** HERE is the store newsletter with all the class info…

I used a lot of dies and a new stamps too… I’ll link to them all below. White card-stock for the card base, Memory Box Licorice, Granny Smith, Lagoon, Raspberry card-stocks, silver card-stock and Doodlebug Glitter paper for the snow and stars.

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Inside, I had to add the new Gift Bag die and the top hat from the Holiday Hats dies. OH and that Washi Tape Stripes and have yourself a Merry little Christmas are both NEW stamps from Memory Box too! Awesome!

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Can you tell I’m excited to share?!!! yea! I’ll be back on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons with more cards for this class.

I sure appreciate your visits and comments! I’m working away here and not getting back to everyone as good as I usually do but your words always bring a smile to my face and encouragement to my heart to keep working away! ❤ Thank you!

***Click over to the Memory Box blog, HERE and comment for chances to win on the blog blitz posts! ***

Supplies I used on this card…

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cards · Christmas · Easel · Memory Box · Multi Easel · Poppystamps · Winter

Memory Box and Poppystamps dies Christmas Easel Scene…

July 2, 2013August 6, 2013 Pam Sparks29 Comments

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I’m posting over on the Memory Box blog today… NEW release Blog Blitz time! Be sure to click over and comment on all the posts, this week and next, for chances to win!

Where to begin…I heart everything about this Scene! Fabulous dies from Memory Box and Poppystamps…Thistle, Raspberry, Water, Juniper, Licorice and Dove Gray card-stocks, all make for a charming Christmas scene!

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I created a Multi Easel, Easel card that folds down flat to mail. It’s 5 1/2 inches square.

New dies I used…
Grand Merry Christmas 98680
Snowflake Burst 98719 (the snowflakes behind the acetate in the window)
Classic Staircase 98665
Frosted Christmas Tree 98668
Bare Sapling 98666 (behind the acetate in the window)
Festive Lights 98662
Christmas Lights Set 98650
Train Set 98710
Christmas Stockings 98727

Dies from past releases…
Graceful Chandelier 98493
Fabulous Phlox 98511 (the branch for the stair garland)
Penne Frame 98387
Poppystamps – Large Hayward Chair stamp
Poppystamps – Large Hayward Chair die
Poppystamps – Small Madison Window
Poppystamps – Plush Curtains

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Lots of pictures to share so you can get a good idea how to put this card together… I love having this style easel card sitting out for all to enjoy. Some other posts where I share cards I’ve made like this… videos too… HERE, HERE and HERE.

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I used acetate in the window to imitate glass. I applied glue gloss (link below) to the tree while the cut was still in the die, removed the cut and then embossed the glue areas with Judikins white diamond embossing powder.

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Easy to feel the spirit of the season (even in July) when creating with Memory Box and Poppystamps dies! This release is awesome!

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Thanks for stopping by and sticking with me through this long post!

Supplies I used to make this card…

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cards · Class · Classes · Memory Box · Poppystamps · Step card

Memory Box Marvelous Bridge step card…

June 30, 2013 Pam Sparks13 Comments

I had fun creating this step card for one of my classes in Ottumwa, Iowa! It’s a city with a lot of bridges and hot air balloon festivities too! I do have a few class kits left for purchase if any of you are interested. They come with complete instructions, die cuts for three cards and I can stamp the sentiments for you if you’d like too. I would mail priority with delivery confirmation. Email tab is under my blog header.

The Marvelous Bridge die is so cool! I teamed it up with the new Dancing Butterflies die, Balloon die, Puffy Clouds and the Grand Old Oak tree. Then from Poppystamps dies, I used the Picket Fence and Grassland dies.

Memory Box Dill, Granny Smith, Water, Licorice, Vanilla Bean, Dove Gray, Kraft, Raspberry and White card-stock. Currant Distressed Dots paper.

So glad you stopped by! Happy Memory Box creating!

p.s. tomorrow the Memory Box design team starts showing the new Fall and Christmas release over on the Outside the Box, Memory Box blog, HERE

Supplies I used to make this card…

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Birthday · cards · copics · Magnolia · rubber stamps · Summer

Magnolia, Tilda’s Town Challenges – Birthday!

June 28, 2013June 28, 2013 Pam Sparks29 Comments

It’s my week to be up at Tilda’s Town Challenges! We’re celebrating! Birthday is the theme this week. I love this Tilda With Lace Flag! So cute! I added the Freedom background stamp, Liberty Banner and Happy Birthday stamp, all available at Tilda’s Town.com!

Click over to Tilda’s Town Challenges, HERE and enjoy the inspiration from the Design Team and enter the weekly challenge! We’d love to have you! Each week there is a random winner, chosen by Inlinkz, for a $10 gift certificate to Tilda’s Town.com!

Tilda’s Town is a most magical shop specializing in Magnolia Stamps. Over 1,100 stamps in stock at all times. Tilda’s Town offers FREE worldwide shipping on every order, every day. You can also save up to an additional 20% on your purchase by using one of the famous coupon codes. Shop at Tilda’s Town.com and live the magic.

Linking to some other challenges too…
Lovely hÄnglar and Sweet Magnolia – favorite colors (kraft and red)
Totally Tilda – Going for a Song (Star Spangled Banner)
Simon Says Stamp – Anything Goes

Happy 4th to the USA! A birthday of sorts! : ) Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for stopping! Thank you for all the wonderful comments… sure is encouraging and I love hearing from you!

Blog Hop · cards · copics · Perfect Layers Tools

Perfect Paper Crafting and Tiddly Inks Blog Hop!

June 24, 2013June 24, 2013 Pam Sparks68 Comments

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So glad you clicked over to my blog today! I know… a switch from die cutting to coloring this cutie Tiddly Inks image called ‘Hopping By’ and using my Perfect Layers tools that I love! Perfect Layers every time! I used 1/16th, 1/8th, 5/16th and then the complete width of the ruler on the orange piece! lol Links below and in the sidebar… be sure to use the coupon code sparks5% to get a discount!

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