Embellish Challenge: Birds

Doesn't it feel good when your creative juices are flowing, especially after a serious break? It's so fun. So, I haven't done a challenge in... well forever (forever = 4 months). I thought I'd try out the latest Embellish challenge.

And here's what I came up with using several PCD sets.

1. Make card from cardstock.
2. Cut kraft paper slightly smaller, stamp birch background from Carved Love.
3. Sew around edge.
4. Adhere fabric tape and tie bow.
5. Adhere cardstock.
6. Die cut shape, stamp bird and sentiment.

Stamps: Carved Love, Nature's Wonder, Christmas Wonder (Practicing Creativity)
Cardstock: Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink)
Ribbon: Dark Chocolate Swiss Dot (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Blue Bayou (Stampin' Up), Burnt Umber (Palette)

Well happy Tuesday!

Carved Love and Another Year Winners

I wanted to jump over here an announce the winners from last week's release of  Another Year and Carved Love! But first... I have to tell you it snowed here! It snowed a lot. I randomly woke up at 3:30 this morning, and I looked outside... all white. So fun.

Okay but back to the winners:

Carved Love

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

7 

Timestamp: 2011-01-10 22:31:42 UTC

 Lee Anne said...
Wow! I'm so excited about this set...I've never seen anything like it! I'd love it to make Valentines for my family & friends this year - it's probably my favorite time to craft...a little less pressure! Thanks for the chance to win!


Another Year

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

11 

Timestamp: 2011-01-10 22:32:57 UTC

Lee said...
Ooh can"t wait to get my hands on this stamp set. I'm like you, one can never have enough birthday stamp sayings!!!

January 4, 2011 10:37 AM

And the winner of both sets:

Here are your random numbers:

28 

Timestamp: 2011-01-10 22:34:01 UTC

jen said...
Happy Birthday to Practicing Creativity- and congrats!!
loving the peeks!

Congratulations! Email me at Courtney@practicingcreativitydesigns.com with your address!

Happy Snow Day!

Introducting Another Year and Carved Love

Another Year

Carved Love

 

Both sets are now available at our store, Practicing Creativity Designs. 

Each set is $13. Free Shipping with orders of $50 or more within the US. 

All other orders are a flat rate of $4 in the US and a flat rate of $6 for all international orders!

Thank you for joining along with us as we celebrate our first year! We couldn't have done it without you!

Introducing Carved Love

I'm so excited to show you this stamp set today! I hope you enjoyed yesterday's peek of Another Year. I so enjoyed reading all of your comments! If you haven't already checked out yesterday's post there's still time to comment and win!

Today, it's all about love. Let's get right to it. Here's a set of cards I made using Carved Love. I went for a more masculine look with these cards. I really love how easy it is to make guy cards with this super fun set.

And I have a video for you all about Carved Love.

You can also view it here on YouTube.

And check out what the design team has created:

Karen

 

Karen created this super cute card showing the classic use of Carved Love. Don't you love how cute that heart is?

Dana

 

Dana shows off how you can use this set to customize your cards! Did I mention it has an entire alphabet along with that birch background? And don't you love that embossed background? So cute!

Paulina

 Paulina made this super cute card with the birch background and the hearts. I just love how she paired them up.

Go check out these girl's blogs for more details on all their fabulous cards! 

Carved Love will be available January 6 at 12:01am (aka tonight at midnight)!

Before you leave, leave a comment and we'll be giving away Carved Love. I'd love to hear who your favorite person is to make Valentine's Day cards for.