Sharing some special order cards...

Hi ya!

Recently, I had a request for some Anniversary cards.

Thought I'd share what I made.

I love doing orders like this, because I can use any products that I have on hand. I can mix and match, use retired or discontinued items, old papers, you get it, right?

Anyhow, here are six Anniversary cards I created in about two hours one evening.

This one uses the Beautiful Blooms Stampin'Up! image, and a

computer generated sentiment.

Memory Box heart die, Stampin'Up! embossing folder, and Michael's $1 sentiment stamp.

Memory Box Die, Our Daily Bread Designs Sentiment.

Memory Box die, Computer generated sentiment.

Crafter's Companion Stamps, Amuse sentiment.

Heartfelt Creations Papers, Michael's $1 sentiment stamp, Martha Stewart Butterfly punch.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs and grins,

Patti J.

October Sketch Challenge at The House that Stamps Built

Hello!

So glad you stopped by today!

It's time for a new Sketch Challenge at The House that Stamps Built!

Here is the sketch that we were given to create with:

I didn't flip this one, but I wanted to!

Here's what I created, using these Repeat Impressions Stamps:

910-E Mouse and Cheese
104-H Take Time...

This was an easy sketch to work with!

Now, it's your turn!

Come on over and join us in our Sketch Challenge!  

Remember, you don't HAVE to use Repeat Impressions Stamps, 

but if you do, you have double the chance of winning!
I can't wait to see your beautiful cards using this photo!!!

Check out my sidebar to see how you can save money on your RI orders!

Now, it's time to see what my DT friends have created!

Cheri    Deonna    Joy     Laurie    Kathy    Heather   Shirley

Happy Hopping!

Hope you link up a card this week!

Hugs and Smiles!

Patti J.

October Photo Challenge at The House that Stamps Built

Hello!

So glad you stopped by today!

It's time for a new Photo Inspiration challenge at The House that Stamps Built!

Here is the photo that we were given for inspiration:

I almost didn't get this one done!  Had my card made, posted to the group wall, and blog post written, and realized it was for the November challenge!  EEKS!  Silly me!  So....here is what I managed

to put together for the October challenge.  Hope you aren't laughing to hard!  I think my

brain was just on overload this week.

Here is what I made today, using these Repeat Impressions Stamps:

1139-F Halloween

2310 Tall Pumpkin

2327 Thoughtful

806-G Jack O'Lantern Cat

2308-E Bats

2319-I Haunted Tree 306-G Cat Back

512-H Apple Basket

Now, it's your turn!

Come on over and join us in our Photo Inspiration Challenge!  If I

can do it, you can do it!!!

Remember, you don't HAVE to use Repeat Impressions Stamps, 

but if you do, you have double the chance of winning!

I can't wait to see your beautiful cards using this photo!!!

Check out my sidebar to see how you can save money on your RI orders!

Now, it's time to see what my DT friends have created!

Laurie     Cheri    Deonna    Joy     Kathy    Heather    Shirley

Happy Hopping!

Hope you link up a card this week!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Project of the Week at The House that Stamps Built

Hello!

It's my turn to share the Project of the Week for Repeat Impressions and I have a 

quick, easy card today. I call this a Peek-a-boo card. I'm sure there is a technical name for it,

but this is what I think of when I see it!

Today, I'll be using these Repeat Impressions Stamps:

8801-O Swinging Penguin

8803-F Coolest Christmas

Let's get started!

Create your 4.25" x 11" card base. Score at 5.5".

Cut a piece of designer paper 5.25 x 4" and adhere to card front.

Cut a white panel 5.5" tall by about 3.5" wide

Stamp focal panel, and color as desired.

Cut a strip out of the center, going just to your focal image.

Use detail scissors or Xacto knife to trim top and bottom of image.

Adhere white focal panel to card front using dimensional foam.

Add sentiment (for my sentiment, I stamped and cut apart the words, and popped

them up with foam strips).

Give it a try!  If you do, stop by and let us know, so we can come see your beautiful creation!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs,

Patti J.

Designer Choice Challenge at The House that Stamps Built

Hello!

I hope you are enjoying your week - Happy Wednesday!

It’s challenge day at The House that Stamps Built, and we have a new Designer’s Choice Challenge for you. I am your hostess today, and my challenge is: "Food Theme". Please join in our challenge, and create something using the theme:

"Food".

Here's what I made using these Repeat Impressions Stamps:

9310-E Yummy

502-L Donuts

Just look at the detail in this beautiful image!!!

And now it’s your turn!

We hope you will create a card that has a focus on the DCC Food theme, and enter it in our challenge at The House that Stamps Built!  Remember, your creation does not have to be made with Repeat Impressions stamps, but if you would like to include our designs we would love to see them!  Plus, there’s an added bonus… you will get an additional entry in our random.org drawing for using our stamps in your submissions!

One lucky person this month will win a $25 Repeat Impressions Gift Certificate!

Check out my sidebar to see how you can save money on your RI orders!

Now, it's time to see what my DT friends have created!

Cheri    Deonna    Joy     Laurie     Kathy    Heather   Shirley

Happy Hopping!

Hope you link up a card this week!

Itty Bitty Blog Candy Blogaverary Winner!

Hi everyone!

October 2nd was my 8th Blogaversary!

Today, I have a winner to announce, but first, I have some very pretty cards

to share.  Pam Sparks is one of the most creative folks I know. She lives

in Iowa, and does a lot of classes there for Memory Box.  Pam happened

to have a few kits left over and my friend Shirley and I each bought

a kit.  I was blessed twice!  Once with the three beautiful cards that we

made, and once with the creative day that Shirley and I had when we got

together to make these cards!

Here they are:

Are these not adorable?  I love every one of them!

Going to add a bit of glittery snow here and there before I mail them, but my, oh my,

I had such fun with these - thanks Pam!!!

Drum Roll Please.....

My 1st blog post was on the 2nd of the month, and I have been blogging for 8 years,

so...

8 of you will get to choose 2 stamps each from Repeat Impressions!

Congratulations to:

Ionabunny

Regina

Cheryl W.

Lori K.

Judy I.

Sherry

Sandy

Lisa 808

Thanks for reading my blog!

Would you ladies please email me with your two stamp choices, AND your

mailing address?  My email is: mamagilliam at gmail dot com

Have a great day!!!

Keep smiling :)

Patti J.

Color Challenge at The House that Stamps Built

Good morning!

I'm back with a new challenge for Repeat Impressions

Our challenge this week is a color challenge - look at the fun colors Wendy

gave us to work with:

And, here's what I made using these Repeat Impressions Stamps:

2304 I - Jack-o-lanterns

2322 G - Black Cat

2316 G - Boo

2308 E - Bats

2317 D - Tombstone

I don't make many Halloween cards, but these colors just seemed to call for using

some fun Halloween stamps!  I created an easel card, with a focal panel of vellum.

A little LED candle was placed behind the image, and voila!

Here you can see the side of the easel a little bit...

And, here is a close up of the focal panel with the light behind it. I stamped on the

front of the panel, and colored on the back side.

Here is the card with lights out - what fun!!!

Here is a glimpse of what the card looks like on the underside.

The BOO is popped up, to hold the easel up on the card.

Hope you like it!

Now it’s your turn! Create a card using the colors above, and link it up at The House that Stamps Built. Remember, your creation does not have to be made with Repeat Impressions stamps, but if you would like to include our designs we would love to see them! Plus, there’s an added bonus… you will get an additional entry in our random.org drawing for using our stamps in your submissions!

Check out my sidebar to see how you can save money on your RI orders!

Now, it's time to see what my fellow Rock Stars have created!

We are so excited - we have added a new Rock Star to our family - please

drop by and give Shirley a warm welcome!!!

Cheri    Deonna    Joy     Laurie    Kathy    Heather   Shirley

Happy Hopping!

Hope you link up a card this week!

Patti J. 

Happy Blogaversary to me!!!

Wow!

Can you believe that my blog is 8 years old today?

This post is #1,445 - yikes!

* * * * *

Some of you have been with me from the get-go, offering encouragement when needed, 

offering kind words about creations that were not deserving (hee hee),

but mostly, offering friendships.

I feel so blessed...

Paper Crafting and blogging have brought so many of you into my life that I'd never

have had a chance to know otherwise.

I have friends in nearly every country, and nearly every state in the US.

When we travel, my hubby tries very hard to be sure that I get to meet a fellow paper crafter.

My very dearest friend, Shirley, was my first paper crafting teacher.

I remember eight years ago, getting my very first blog follower. It is humbling

to know that there are so many of you that take time from your busy days

to drop by and see what I've been up to.

* * * * *

To say thank you, I'm going to be giving away some 'Itty Bitty' blog candy.

All you need to do, is leave me a comment (please include your email so I can find you)

on this blog post.  

You do NOT have to be a follower of my blog to win.

If you ARE a follower, be sure to leave a second comment, telling me you're a follower.

You will have two chances to win!

When commenting with your email, type it in this fashion: mamagilliam at gmail dot com

This will help with spamming!

I'll keep this open all week, and will announce winner(s) next Monday!!!

* * * * *

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs and smiles,

Patti J.