Sheetload of Cards October '09 Sneak Peeks

Have you downloaded your FREE copy of the September '09 SheetLoad of Cards yet?! If not, head on over today and see what our artists did with their stamps from JessicaLynnOriginal.

The new issue will be out tomorrow, October 1st, and you can get a sneak peek at the new issue over on the SheetLoad Blog today.

Here are sneak peeks at the creations I have in the upcoming issue.

Paper Maniac Inspirations: Brads and Buttons, Oh my!

This week at Paper Maniac, the DT members are showcasing brads and buttons. Buttons are actually one of my fave embellishments to add to cards. Not only do they add so much dimension, they also add so much texture. My mother-in-law was kind enough to give me a jarful of vintage buttons that she kept in an old Gerber baby food jar (way back when my hubby was still a wee little one).

For my creation today, I followed no particular sketch, but actually came up with this all on my own! I was so proud of myself when this card came together so quickly. Quick is good for me since it takes hours for me to come up with one card - anyone else out there like mwah? I used a stamp from Papertrey Ink (Birds) as my focal point encased in a frame cut out using Spellbinders Labels One. The die cut butterfly is dry embossed with the script embossing folder and adorned with some white vintage buttons. For the antennae, I used some metal wire for some dimension. I used some designer paper from Jillibean Soup (Olive Oil-Minestrone Collection and Thin Zucchini - Minestrone Collection). I layered the Olive Oil Jillibean Soup designer paper using Neenah 80# cardstock. For the scalloped border, I used the following maroon bazzill cardstock for contrast and used the Stampin' Up slit punch for the scallops. I used the crop-a-dile to punch out holes in the scallops. I finished it off with 7/8 inch wide grossgrain cream ribbon found here.








Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Birds)
Paper/Cardstock: The Paper Company (Baby Blue), Neenah (80 # Natural White), Bazzill Multi-packs (Maroon cardstock), Jillibean Soup (Kraft cardstock), Jillibean Soup (Olive Oil, Thin Zucchini- Minestrone Collection)
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Antique Linen), Stampin' Up (Close to Cocoa)
Accessories/Tools: 5/8” Cream Grossgrain Ribbon, Provocraft (Cuttlebug Script Embossing Folder), Vintage Buttons, Spellbinders (Labels 1, Classic Squares, Nested Butterfly), Wire, Crop-a-dile, Small Corner Rounder

Digiments: September Release - It's here!!!

The moment you've been waiting for...Feast your eyes on 5 brand new series for the month of September: Birthday Expressions, Faith, Favorites, Get Well, and About You.

I really hope you got a chance to stop by the Digiments blog every day this past week for some special contests: Stamping for a Cause (download 2 free digiments, enter a card(s) to win), and leaving one comment for each sneak peek post. All winners will be announced today!!! Good luck to all those who participated. I hope you enjoyed seeing all of the DT's fabulous creations along the way.

Just before you go...here are all of my samples:

Stamping for a Cause

Faith

Favorite Aunt

Birthday Love

Well, what are you waiting for??? Head on over to the Digiments blog to check out the entire September release. Remember, for every full set of digiments that is sold, half of the proceeds, $7.50, will go to Tina Fussell's (aka Travelingmama) efforts to help the children of Morocco. Read about her mission here.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

Digiments September Release: Sneak Peek Day 3 - Birthday Love

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TGIF!!! Alas, today marks the last day for sneak peeks...I was on a roll using inspiration from Shannan's gallery that I decided to case another card - cased from the "Quite a Pear" card. I usually like to put more layers on my cards, but I am really loving how clean and simple this is. Changes I made: (1) sticker embellie instead of a stamp; (2) used scraps of patterned paper instead of one whole piece of patterned paper; (3) used string instead of twill ribbon; (4) digital stamp used for sentiment.

The digiment, "Birthday Love", used on the card is part of the Birthday Expressions series. For a 3D effect I popped up the sticker embellie and covered it with Aleene's paper glaze. The bottom of the top layer is finished off using a Fiskars border punch (apron lace).

Now that you have seen all of the wonderful creations from the DT members, make sure to come back tomorrow to get your own set of digiments to play with...who knows you might just win a set!!!!

Digital Stamps: Digiments (Birthday Expressions)

Patterened Paper: Sassafrass Lass Wee Bundle (Sunshine Lollipop)

Cardstock: Unkown (White, Kraft, Dark Brown)

Accessories: String, Aleene's Paper Glaze, Fiskars Apron Lace Punch, Small Corner Rounder

Digiments September Release: Sneak Peek Day 2 - Favorite Aunt

This card is my original design today. The digiment  is part of the Favorites series. I decided to pair the digiment with a swirly butterfly stamped image. I recently won some blog candy from my friend Lauri Ingram (Paperville). I was so surprised when she sent me an email informing me that I had won! Woo Hoo! She sent me 3 different clear stamp sets from Hot off the Press - Silhouettes and Shadows, Flights of Fancy and Mix your Messages. They are totally my style of stamps! Wasn't that so nice of her to offer blog candy from her stash!!! Thanks so much Lauri!

I stamped the swirly butterfly using Palette Ink (Burnt Umber). Then I stamped just the butterfly on kraft cardstock and popped it up to give the illusion of flying and added a little bit of glitter glue on the wing swirls. The patterned papers are from Me and My Big Ideas paper stack. I added some cross-stitching at the top (hand stitched) and added a lace border on the bottom of the card. To give it more of a vintage feel, I sponged Creamy Caramel around the edges of the card. Instead of printing the digiment directly on paper or the card base, I created a tag that hangs from a string and satin ribbon. The tag has also been sponged with Creamy Caramel ink.

This is going to my aunt whose birthday is in October. I will most likely send her a matching set of cards as a birthday gift.

A FEW REMINDERS...

Don't miss the special contests Michelle is hosting on the store blog...so make sure to go back to the Digiments blog for each of the sneak peeks (Day 1 and Day 2) to win some fabulous prizes! All you have to do is leave a comment for each post. Also, don't forget the "Stamping for a Cause" contests from September 21 and 22 where you can download free digiments and enter your card(s) to win. You can find both posts here and here. The winners will be announced on Saturday.

I hope you have been enjoying all of the DT samples so far (make your rounds and leave some lovin'). We have one more day till release day so stay tuned tomorrow for more deliciousness.

Digital Stamp: Digiments (Favorites)
Stamps: Hot Off The Press (Silhouettes and Shadows)
Patterned Paper: Me and My Big Ideas
Cardstock: Kraft, White
Ink: Palette (Burnt Umber), Stampin' Up (Creamy Caramel)
Accessories: Sewing Thread, Martha Stewart Lace Punch, Paper Piercer, Pink Satin Ribbon, String, Small Corner Rounder, Crop-a-Dile

Digiments September Release: Sneak Peek Day 1 - Faith

I have been so on the roll with "casing" that I decided to case one of Jessica Knutsen's fabulous cards. Click here too see Jessica's card. The digiments is part of the Faith series. I didn't use the chipboard pieces she uses on her card, but decided to use just patterned paper for the digiment tag and added a pink crochet fleurette embellished with some bling for added texture. Have you noticed something about the patterned paper I have been using??? I've been using dp from the Sassfrass Lass Wee Bundle (Sunshine Lollipop collection). These papers are double sided so it is so easy to coordinate. Gotta love that!!!

Remember, more sneak peeks to come on Thursday and Friday. Sale for the new digiments begins on Saturday! Stay tuned for more prizes!!!

Visit Digiments today for more sneak peeks from the other DT members!

Digital Stamps: Digiments (Faith)
Patterned Paper: Sassafrass Lass Wee Bundle (Sunshine Lollipop)
Cardstock: Unkown (White, Kraft, Brown)
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Antique Linen)
Accessories: Stampin" Up (Paper Piercer), Pink Crochet Fleurette, Pink Rhinestone Gem

Digiments Gives Back! Stamping for a Cause...

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Sorry I am posting this a little late...better late than never, right???

Have you missed Digiments lately??? The DT took a little break this summer and we are back in full crafting mode to show you fabulous samples for the new release on Saturday, September 26.

Michelle is hosting a special challenge this week called "Stamping for a Cause". A few weeks back, she found out about a special program that one of our very own, Tina Fussell (aka TravelingMama) put together for the children of Morrocco - read more about Tina's mission here. Michelle was so moved by Tina's individual efforts that she decided to make a charitable donation - for each set of digiments sold, 50% of the profits from the sale will go directly towards Tina's cause. Wouldn't it make you feel good to donate to such a special cause?

Download the free digiments and enter a card to win a fab prize, click here and here ... You have until Friday to enter your card. The winner will be announced on Saturday.

I created a card using the "Featured Stamper" challenge on SCS: FS136 (Shannan Steubner). I chose to case this card. Things I changed: (1) used a digital stamp instead of a regular stamp; (2) I replaced her quilted rectangles with just simple rectangles hand sewn in the middle, and (3) I used just a regular rectangle as a layer piece instead of a scalloped layer. Shannan's sample turned out so beautiful compared to my measley card, but her gallery gives me so much inspiration. She is a very talented crafter!

Make sure to stop by the next couple of days to take a sneak peek at the wonderful DT creations we have in store for you. Plus more prizes to win!!!

Come back now, ya hear???






Digital Stamps: Digiments (Stamps for a Cause Freebie Challenge)
Patterned Paper: Sassafrass Lass Wee Bundle (Sunshine Lollipop)
Cardstock: Unkown (White, Black)
Accessories: Offray Ribbon (Pink Satin), Crop-a-Dile, Prima Flower, Button, Crochet Thread, Stampin' Up (Paper Piercer), Sewing Thread