I'm sure you're familiar with the talented and sweet Jennifer McGuire right? Well, if you're not make sure to hop on over to her blog and be prepared to be inspired by all her stamping techniques. A few months back she released a series of posts all about her favorite crafty things. I entered her giveaway and was pleasantly surprised to have actually won one! Weeks later, I received a fun prize pack in the mail which included this fun stamp set from Kelly Purkey. The front and center "MERCI" stamp stood out to me and I knew I had to use it right away. But with what? I dug into my stash and pulled out these ANCIENT gems: Remember, these Jolee's By You embellishments that were sold in craft stores back in the day? These Eiffel Tower designs would make the perfect compliment to Kelly's stamp! After a little heat embossing and some other layered embellishments, I now had three new Thank you cards to add to my collection. You can never have enough birthday or Thank You cards! Thanks again for the great prize, Jennifer! Supplies: Stamp: Kelly Purkey Simon Says Stamp | Patterned Paper: K&Company | Embellishments: Jolee's By You, Parcel by EK Success | Embossing Materials: Inkadinkado | Punch: EK ... Continue Reading...
Guest Posting at A Peek Into My Paradise
I'm guest posting today A Peek Into My Paradise with a new "Use Your Stash" challenge using paper scraps and circle punches to make some handmade cards. Come on over and see some tips and tricks to these bad boys! :) ... Continue Reading...
A Whole Bunch of Thank Yous
At the end of the year, we see lots of recap posts from bloggers showing off their favorite or most popular posts. Consider this mine! Instead of recapping all the great things shared on Spotofteadesigns.com (like our pregnancy announcement, beautiful baby shower, the addition of two cute cousins, or the birth of our daughter), I'm going to show you a bunch of thanks! Feel free to click on any of the images or text underneath to see more about them! Thank you for attending our baby shower and for all the beautiful gifts! Elephant themed thank yous for all the gifts once Brielle arrived. Thank You Stationery Set for A Mom To Be Featuring K&Company Mini Paper Pads Thank you for celebrating our big day with us, September 2012 Thank You Cards created by Elizabeth Barboza, as featured on Handmade With Love Heat Embossed Owl Themed Wedding Shower Thank You Set for Miss Alliecat Thanking Alliecat for throwing me a fun bachelorette weekend July 2012 Pink Elephant Thank You Card Stationery Set for Ana Thank to our Bridal Party for all their support in planning and being part of our special day! Thank you to all the friends and family who showered me at my Bridal ... Continue Reading...