You know, I've always said that Karen Dedman (owner of Your Next Stamp) is the one of the sweetest peopl in the stamping industry. Do you want further proof? She has scheduled this release EXCLUSIVELY to celebrate one Carter Burrage's 11th birthday! Isn't that awesome of her? And since I'm his mom, Karen thought I should be the first and only person on this blog hop to wish him a "Happy Birthday!" (She doesn't want any of the other participating designers to steal my thunder and make me look lame in front of my own kid.) So, Happy Birthday, Carter! I love you!
Moving right along... Have you been hopping in order and leaving comments everywhere you go so that you have the best chances of winning the $25 YNS Gift Certificate? Oh, good. That makes everything so much easier. Then I don't have to tell you that the hop starts at the oh-so-crafty KYMONA's blog, and that you should have came this way via the super-talented SUE. I can just go straight to the cards.
First, I decided to shake it up with the frightfully delightful new TRICKY TONIC stamp set and coordinating dies. Take a look-see:
I don't know what it is about me, but every design team I'm on, I seem to get assigned the stamp sets with adult beverages. Isn't that weird? Do you think I have a reputation of some sort?
(I suppose the martini siggy might have something to do with it. No matter, I LOVE adult beverage sets, and TRICKY TONIC is one of the most fab I've seen in a long time. Even if I wasn't on the DT, I'd be snapping this one up in a jiffy! If these drinks tasted as good as they look, I'd be on a bender until Halloween, for sure. Good thing they don't, as I have the aforementioned 11 year old. Plus, stamping and drinking don't mix. Everything just gets a little... sloppy. What's not sloppy? These fun images:
Next up: I have a VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. Are you paying attention? Good. Because you're hearing it here, first. PICKLES are the new pineapples! Don't believe me? Just take a look at this savory new stamp set, DILL-IGHTFUL, complete with coordinating dies:
I love this whole family, but I do believe the lil' gherkin is my favorite...
They're so cute, I just want to eat 'em up!
I'll add additional info about my cards and products used after the linky-list so that those of you who are anxious to keep hopping can do so. Next stop on the hop is that oh-so-amazing and thoughtful gal I was talking about earlier, YNS's founder/owner/fearless leader -- KAREN!
TRICKY TONIC card:
- This card measure 5"x5".
- The shaker was made using YNS's Circle dies, and Halloween Mix sequins from Pretty Pink Posh.
- The panels behind the drinks were made with the same YNS Circle dies, and the Circles Stitching Marks die set.
- I used Key Lime Translucent Art Glitter to create the "sugared" rim on the martini glass.
- The skeleton mug has a couple of 4 mm Silly Eyes from Pretty Pink Posh.
- The black gumdrops are from YNS's brand new SPELLBOUND gumdrops.
- Patterned paper is from Doodlebug Design's Halloween Parade 6"x6" pad.
DILL-IGHTFUL card:
- This card measures 3.5" x 4.75" -- not a standard size, but large enough for a short little note. :)
- The image layer was created by using YNS's Stitched Rectangles die set.
- I sponged Tumbled Glass Distress Ink on the part of the background layer, then made a "floor" for the pickles to stand on with a piece of gingham washi tape from Doodlebug Designs.
- The pickles are popped up on foam boosters, as is the image layer.
- The pickles were colored in with Copic Markers, then "dotted" with a colorless blender to give them a bumpy looking texture. I also highlighted some bumps with a Signo Opaque White pen.
Oh my gosh, I'm just a giggling!! These sets are stinking fun and your designs are a match made in crafty heaven, my friend! Love!!!
Posted by: Amy Rohl | September 06, 2015 at 07:24 AM
Your cards are fantastic! I just love your composition on the Halloween card and the addition of the googly eyes. Love the round shaker element you added, just a fun and bright card! Your pickle card is so much fun and your colouring is amazing! I love the makeup you added to the mom pickle. So much fun!
Posted by: KariLynn L | September 06, 2015 at 07:52 AM
Cute card !!!
Posted by: NatQuebec | September 06, 2015 at 07:52 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARTER!!! Fabulous and super fun cards Carole! Thanks for all the sweet comments, you're pretty awesome yourself! xo
Posted by: Karen | September 06, 2015 at 08:38 AM
Just the cutest! Amazing design with so many lovely details!
Posted by: Nancy Ward | September 06, 2015 at 08:45 AM
Super cute cards! Love the shaker card! And then the fun dill pickle card! Love your coloring!
Posted by: Kendra | September 06, 2015 at 09:18 AM
So cute! Loving the pickle cards. ^_^
Posted by: Shari Arbogast | September 06, 2015 at 09:34 AM
What a FAB-BOO-lous shaker card Carole!!! LOVE the glittery (salty) rim on the glass! I agree - pickles are definitely the rage and I MUST have them. Happy birthday to your Carter!
Posted by: Danielle Vincent | September 06, 2015 at 09:46 AM
Great job! The pickles make me laugh!
Posted by: Avra | September 06, 2015 at 09:47 AM
Very cute cards!!!
Posted by: Renae | September 06, 2015 at 10:33 AM
These are so fun! Both are cute! Love that shaker card!
Posted by: KT Fit Kitty | September 06, 2015 at 11:10 AM
Great cards. Love the shaker!
Posted by: irene grau | September 06, 2015 at 11:25 AM
Love that shaker! GREAT colors and adorable layout! The pickles....well, they are just so fun. Love these cards ♥
Posted by: Brandi R | September 06, 2015 at 11:40 AM
Oh I love the sparkly shaker card! As for those pickles, you've made them look wonderful!
Posted by: Indy | September 06, 2015 at 11:47 AM
the background paper on the first card kind of vibrates. The sequins fit right in. Great card.
The pickles are darling.
thanks for sharing some fun cards.
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | September 06, 2015 at 12:02 PM
Striking and cute creations, what super fun!!!
Posted by: Vinita Jain | September 06, 2015 at 12:41 PM
Super cute cards!!!! Love the coloring!!
Posted by: Yvonne C. | September 06, 2015 at 12:42 PM
Cute cards! Your coloring is awesome!
Posted by: 10s4funmom | September 06, 2015 at 04:13 PM
Great cards. Love the shaker.
Posted by: McStamper (Gilda) | September 06, 2015 at 04:20 PM
Your skull cup is really spooky with the googly eyes. Love it. Hugz
Posted by: ionabunny | September 06, 2015 at 05:00 PM
Great cards! That pickle card just cracked me up!!! Lovin the pickles!
Posted by: F Bond | September 06, 2015 at 05:57 PM
I also love adult beverage stamps so tell everyone to dill with it! Hahaha
Posted by: Christine M | September 06, 2015 at 06:13 PM
These cards couldn't get any more perfect! I love every single thing about them especially those color choices! Outstanding vibrancy and those pickles are super cute too! Superb job!
Posted by: Charity Chamberlain | September 06, 2015 at 07:27 PM
Cute Projects.
Posted by: Ruby Marchand | September 06, 2015 at 07:49 PM
Oh, those pickles are just too cute! And you've got a whole little family of them; super cute!
Posted by: Heather Mills | September 06, 2015 at 09:02 PM
Really cute and fun stamp sets and cards.
Posted by: Sandra Schroeder | September 06, 2015 at 09:59 PM
Great Cards! They are both so much fun!
Posted by: Marlene | September 06, 2015 at 10:07 PM
Awesome cards! Love the shaker card with the fun martini!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | September 06, 2015 at 10:18 PM
Those gerkins make me laugh everytime! Great idea to use them for a congrats card. The sentiment is so cool also ;o))) Happy crafting!
Posted by: Maike | September 07, 2015 at 03:57 AM
LOL!! "Pickles are the new pineapples" My husband will be relieved to hear that - he haaates pineapples (he goes green in the face just seeing one, I kid you not).
I love your cards! They are so fun and cute! I must say the pickles-card is my fave, tho - it's just awesome! :D
Posted by: Zarah | September 07, 2015 at 05:40 AM
Those pickles are hysterical!
Posted by: D.AnnC | September 07, 2015 at 12:13 PM
Best pickle stamps EVER! So much fun!
Really liking those Tricky Tonics! Your shaker card is awesome. I love how you got all those colors to work!
Posted by: Blue Kube | September 07, 2015 at 07:28 PM
love your pickles--great coloring!
Posted by: chark | September 07, 2015 at 07:50 PM
pineapples are out, pickles are in? :) love the cards!
Posted by: Amy | September 08, 2015 at 01:37 AM
Hihihiiii These are so cute! Love the shaker card and how colorful it is. :-D
Posted by: Milka | September 08, 2015 at 02:21 AM
Happy Birthday Carter!!! Hope you have a great day, at least as great as your Mom's cards! They are both fantastic! I love the images and colouring! Thanks for sharing!!! :)
Posted by: Jane Z. | September 08, 2015 at 02:01 PM
WONDERFUL, DELIGHTFUL and SUPER FUN cards - each one is so cute and does such a great job of showcasing the wonderful products from YNS!!!
Posted by: Taunya Butler | September 08, 2015 at 06:38 PM
Fun and colorful cards.
Posted by: Sue D | September 08, 2015 at 09:19 PM
Smiling all over my face in seeing these fun, fresh, fabulous cards! The pickles are hilarious!
~c
Posted by: c | September 08, 2015 at 09:41 PM