Take Two Week {Day 4}

Wow, can you believe it's already Thursday? I've had so much fun this week creating for Take Two with Lisa Arana and I hope you're enjoying it, too! Today, we've chosen A Simple Christmas (which happens to be on sale right now for only $11.25, down from $25.00 so it's a steal). I bought my set last year when it was released and never inked it up so we decided it needed some love. Today, I used it in a non-holiday way. The banner itself and the postal mark has a couple of holiday-themed images and words but I chose non-traditional holiday colours to transform the stamps. I also used a birthday sentiment from Happily Ever After to make this a masculine birthday card. I have a couple of friends who celebrate their birthdays close to the Christmas holiday so this will be stored in my stash for them! My favourite image in A Simple Christmas is the giant postcard because it's 3.75" x 5.5" and makes a full-size card. The banner is so pretty and you could easily paper piece your favourite patterns from the flags to make a completely unique one. I always love using non-holiday stamps in holiday ways and vice-versa. This set could certainly do that.

Lisa and I are giving away all five stamp sets showcased this week, thanks to the generosity of Angela Magnuson and Unity Stamp Company. Lisa is also giving away two of her incredible watermarks which we both use on our photos. You have until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, March 24th to comment on all ten posts this week for your chance to win seven prizes! We will announce the winners on both of our blogs on Monday, March 26, 2012. Thank you for stopping by again and I'll see you tomorrow for the Take Two Finale. Now it's time to hop on over to Lisa's blog for her take on A Simple Christmas!

Sources: SU Natural White cardstock; SU Night of Navy, Kiwi Kiss & More Mustard inks; Unity Stamp Co. A Simple Christmas & Happily Ever After; foam tape

Lil' Inker Designs March Release Blog Hop {Day 3}

This is my second post of the day. CLICK HERE or scroll down for my Take Two Week {Day 3} post.

Welcome to {Day 3} of the Lil' Inker Designs March Release Blog Hop! If you've arrived from Jen's blog, you are on the right track. If not, start at Laura's blog so you don't miss a thing. The more you hop this week, the better your chances of winning a $10 gift certificate to the Lil' Inker Store or Funny Bunnies which is the release we are showcasing today and tomorrow! I used the flower bunny, along with the large rainbow die as well as the wispy grass stamp from a previous 2 Cute Ink release called Cutie Cat. Can you imagine all the cute animals from this collection playing together? Adorable!

Clicking on the graphic below will take you to the Lil' Inker Store where you can purchase this cute stamp set today! :)

Thanks for stopping by today! I will see you again on Friday with more inspiration for this release. Now it's time for you to head on over to Teresa's blog!

Sources: SU Crumb Cake, Natural White, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi & Certainly Celery cardstock; Lil' Inker Designs Funny Bunnies, Cutie Cat, Rainbows & Clouds dies; My Favorite Things Fresh Cut Grass die; Memento Tuxedo Black ink; SU Wild Wasabi ink; Marvy-Uchia 1/8" long reach circle punch; May Arts purple burlap string; foam tape

Take Two Week {Day 3}

Welcome to {Day 3} of Take Two with Lisa Arana! It's mid-week and we are thrilled with your reception of the inspiration we're providing this week using stamps from Unity Stamp Company and {ippity}. Yesterday, we shared an {ippity} set and today we are sharing another one of our favourites Shine, Shine, Shine. If I had to pick only one talent of Lisa's (and there are many) that I greatly admire, it would have to be her use of patterned paper. Wouldn't you agree? So here I'm channelling my inner Lisa. LOL I recently got addicted to buying 6x6 pads of patterned paper and I'm proud of myself for cutting into them pretty much right away instead of just hoarding them to admire! I love that this {ippity} set is full of encouragement. I made the pleated at the top of the card using the Lil' Inker Designs Fringe Flower die. This card would make a great pick-me-up for any friend who's feeling down. You have a chance to win Shine, Shine, Shine if you comment all week long on my blog and Lisa's blog!

Now head on over to Lisa's blog to see her take on Shine, Shine, Shine!

Sources: SU Natural White cardstock; My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline - Dilly Dally; {ippity} by Unity Stamp Co. Shine, Shine, Shine; Memento Tuxedo Black ink; Lil' Inker Designs Fringe Flower die; foam tape; We R Memory Keepers corner chomper