I made two very different projects to share. As many of you know, our house was flooded during a big storm earlier this month. I made a set of thank you cards to show our appreciation to all those who helped us out (and continue to help us out!). I used the new Friends and Neighbors - Inside and Out set for the sentiments. The ark image is from the Inspired Hearts cartridge - and was just perfect considering our circumstances! Paper is from My Mind's Eye and I added some Sky Blue crinkle ribbon (from My Craft Spot) for the water and to make a coordinating bow as well.
And here is the Friends and Neighbors - Inside and Out stamp set:
I used the new Happy Haunting stamp set for my second project - a fun Halloween gift bag!
I used Wrap It Up for the bag, image and tag. The other little sentiment tags were cut by hand. I added some smokey black and deep purple crinkle ribbon from the Hocus Pocus ribbon collection at My Craft Spot. I frayed the ribbon for a spookier look as well and ran the transparency used for the window through my Cuttlebug, using the Swiss Dots folder. I also added a purple button (from a set given to me by my sweet friend Carri from DoubleClick Connections) and a bit of green embroidery floss as well. Aren't the stamps so fun - and just perfect for Halloween crafting!
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Do you see the fun MS Drippy Goo border? I used Glossy Accents on the handle and border to add a bit more detail. |
There are also two more stamp sets being released at My Craft Spot today - Candy Corn Kisses:
And Happy Fall:
These new stamps sets are all available today at My Craft Spot! And don't forget that Kimberly offers free shipping to Canada and the US. While you are at My Craft Spot, be sure to check out the delightful assortment of crinkle ribbon and baker's twine too!
***BLOG HOP PRIZE***
Kimberly has very generously donated her new Friends and Neighbors - Inside and Out stamp set for me to give away. All you need to do is leave a comment on this post to be entered to win! So easy - and so fun! I will draw a winner at random on Tuesday.
Please check out the rest of the projects, starting with Kimberly at My Craft Spot. Be sure to leave comments along the way to have a chance at winning on each blog! Here's the list of My Craft Spot design team members to help you:
Kate (That's me!)
Kate, I love both of the projects you did. What a perfect stamp set for your card!! Wow, I think it was made just for you!! I also see crinkly ribbon!!
ReplyDeleteLoving the bag and the color!! You did a fantastic job on both!!
Hope it is getting easier with the house!! All do with August birthdays?? My husbands is Monday!
Laurie
Great projects Kate! Cute fold on the Noah's Ark card! Thanks for the chance to win! :)Amy
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So sorry you had a house flood! I am in RI and we are preparing for Irene's arrival this weekend...I am dreading the possibilities she will bring...not the least of which may be a flooded basement...have been through that before, and don't want to do it again....I love your projects...that halloween box is so cute! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHope everything is getting better with your house. Wishing you lots of luck and happiness! I love your projects. I am in LOVE with the drippy goo on the Halloween box. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHaving so much fun on the blog hop!
Hugs, Jenni
http://mylollipopgarden.blogspot.com
Beautiful projects, Kate!! I love your super cute Noahs Ark card - so sorry you had your basement flood!!
ReplyDeleteYour witch treat box is fantastic! I love how you added the witch and the combination of ribbons and string is spooky cute!
Kimberly
Awesome projects Kate!! you did an excellent showcasing the new stamp sets!
ReplyDeleteTFS and for the chance to win :)
jessica
chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com
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Amazing projects!! I just love what you did with the new stamp sets!! TFS!!
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I love the Noah's arc! I got this cart to use for Children's Church and I love the idea you've used here.
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Great projects. Thanks for sharing. We are bracing for a lot of flooding here in Philadelphia with the arrival of Irene.
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Your projects are Awesome! TFS and thanks for the chance to win! I am now a new follower!
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The thank you card and gift bag are super adorable. Love the adorable design of both of them. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat card and gift bag! Your projects have been great all week!
ReplyDeleteO wow i didn't know about your house being flooded, if there is anything you need let me know!! Great card and treat bag!! Thanks for the chance to win!!
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So sorry for the wrath of Mother Nature flooding you had to experience. Great way to thank your neighbors with the Noah's Ark image card. Thanks for chance to win.
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"Sunshine HoneyBee"
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Love the projects that I have seen.... just adorable.
ReplyDeleteLove the cute projects!!!!
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Cricutcrazygurr.blogspot.com
Fabulous job Kate!! You did great showcasing all her stamps and such an enabler...want them all! LOL! TFS and for a chance to win!
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http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
I so loved your card from the family and friend stamp set.... the blue crinkle ribbon for the water is just perfect!!! Thanks for sharing your work this week so inspiring!
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slschario.blogspot.com
All of the projects this week have been awesome. Thanks for sharing and enabling LOL
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear about the house flood, but it really can be amazing of all those who come to help when times are tough. It was so thoughtful to make the thank you card for those who helped. I love the card, the ribbon for the water is so neat, and the way the card opens is so fun!!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute gift bag, all the spooky details are so fun! :)
Love all of your projects. Great work this week.
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Wow your card will be love by your dear friends. How nice of your to send them out to all the people who helped you. God is so good to have blessed you a helping hand. The Friends and Neighbors stamp came at a perfect time.
ReplyDeleteI love your entire hunted house gift bag. You stated in your blog that you frayed the ribbon for a spookier look. Q: What did you mean by frayed.
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This is such a wonderful hop! I just love your ark card! All of the projects are fantastic, but you don't often see anything with the inspired heart cartridge. Love that! Thanks for the chance to win! http://cricutcouple.blogspot.com
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ReplyDeleteI'm soo sorry to hear about the flooding!
I've LOVED all your projects during this release week! Love how your Thank You card opens up. And your Halloween Gift Bag is fabulous! Great Job!
Kate I love your Noah's Ark cards - so apt!
ReplyDeleteGreat colour and accents with the ribbon and twine on your halloween box.Fab projects all week.
Jayne x
BEAUTIFUL projects! I love that bag. So awesome! And the card is beautiful. Hugs- Glora
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What a beautiful card and I LOVE the bag! The witch shilouette is so neat! Thanks for the chance and for all the great projects you showed all week long!
ReplyDeleteThese projects look fabulous! Great job!
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Oh so sorry to hear about your house flood! We had our entire finished basement flood in 2001, it was terrible, but like you, we found the generosity and outpouring of love from our neighbors just overwhelming!
ReplyDeleteYour projects are great!
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america57@comcast.net
Great card design for when it rains it pour, Ive never tried that design but will now after seeing what you have done.
ReplyDeleteLove the gift bag too.
Thanks for the chance to win some awesome blog candy.
Claire
http://threewaterscreations.blogspot.com/
Love it! Super cute colors together! Love Halloween. TFS CallyAnn(follower)
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I loved how your card opened. I get tired of the plain ones and always looking for a different type. Great job! I don't have Wrap it Up cart, but now I see that I should get it!!! Just so adorable. tfs Tami
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Love the noah's ark theme...super creative. Love your halloween project as well...love it. tfs
ReplyDeleteLove the bag! Cool transparency idea wsith the cuttlebug!
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I so TOTALLY understand about the flood! Our basement flooded a few months ago...with sewage. UGH! Anyway, I love the Friends and Neighbors set! SO COOL!!! TFS!
ReplyDeleteKristin
http://www.scrappingmamahen.blogspot.com
Love your projects, and really love the colors on the first card, the friends and neighbor set really is versatile!
ReplyDeleteWow! I am so inspired by all the projects on this blog hop. They are just amazing!!!! The stamp sets are already great but you guys make them out to be "must haves" by making such gorgeous crafts!! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteReally delightful projects! And these new stamp sets are going to rock my creativity!!! I mean just the name Candy Corn Kisses has me running for orange and yellow cardstock!! Thanks so much for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteLove your projects you've done this week and thanks for the great give away!
ReplyDeleteKate I love the projects you did. All the perfect details and colours.
ReplyDeleteI am loving both of your projects!! That Noah's Ark is perfect for the new sentiment and your witchy bag is great!!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects and thanks for all the projects this week too.
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Wonderful job on both projects, I am so sorry to hear about your house flooding. You poor girl. Glad you have some great friends that were able to help.
ReplyDeleteThat friend card is so sweet. Love that witch bag!! great job.
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Fabulous projects!! Thanks for sharing them with us!! Have a fabulous weekend!!
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great cards,,inside and out!!!
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Darling card, Kate ! I love the gift bag...it's adorable !!
ReplyDeletelove it
ReplyDeleteGreat projects!! And I think this stamp set may be a new favorite! Thanks for the opportunity to win and I hope things get better for you at your house.
ReplyDeleteLaurie
scrapsbysissy.blogspot.com
Your bag is so much fun! I also love how you used the ark on your cards-I use that cart so much!! Great fun with the lovely stamps!!!
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Man that is horrible thing to go through! Your Noah's card is so adorable and your Halloween gift bag is perfect! You are so talented and you showcased the sets well! :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and I love the Fall holidays. The new stamp sets are sooo awesome. TFS your projects.
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous projects!
ReplyDeleteI love these stamps and I love the projects you have made with them! Can't wait until I get my hands on these stamps to start my own projects!!
ReplyDeletelove it all!
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Oh my goodness -- you ladies are such artists!! Everything is just beautiful!! TFS...
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Love the Halloween release! Too cute!
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cute projects. tfs.
ReplyDeleteGreat projects. The storm one really is a perfect fit. Glad you're okay.
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oh kate I hate to hear that your house flooded. so sorry. but being the sweet person you are you are so appreciative of who ever gives you a hand. how thoughtful of you to make everyone who helped a thank you card. your projects are so cute I love halloween so of course that bag rocks. hugs and hope things get better for you friend.
ReplyDeleteCute projects, I especially love the Noah's card. Glad you are okay.
ReplyDeletelove the cards. great job.
ReplyDeleteWhat prefect projects, Kate! I love the thank you card and the gift bag. I LOVE Kimberly's Crinkle Ribbon, too!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Saundra
Luvscrappingtogether at gmail dot com
Your treat bad and card look great.
ReplyDeleteThe new stamps look fun.
Chris.Pickul@hotmail.com
Your cards are so cute!
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Great projects, the card is perfect for your situation. I hope things are getting sorted now, my house was flooded some years ago so I know exactly how you must feel.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win.
Kim xXx
I love this! Thats such a sweet idea to do for all the help you got!! That stamp is the best sentiment I've seen.. so fitting for your cards.
ReplyDeleteHi Sweetie! You did such an awesome job! Those flood cards are absolutely perfect for the situation. Couldn't have been done any better. What a perfect stamp set! Thanks for the chance to win, my friend. :0)
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http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com
Thanks Kate for sharing... my fav is the friends and neighbors - love it... something you can use all year long
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have a great night
Kimberly
leokc34@gamil.com
Wonderful projects! Thanks so much for the chance to win this lovely stampset
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I LOVE both Projects Kate! My Favorite is the Halloween Bag! It looks so cool! I think it's wonderful that you made the card for friends and neighbors who have been so kind to help you guys out! I hope things will be back to normal soon! :o)
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luva luva luva the witch bag! Super cute! aidensmom 2005 at aol dot com
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Kate! Those stamps could not have been anymore perfect for the thank you cards! The ark is perfect too! They are beautiful, beautiful cards! I love your halloween treat bags too! The drippy goo and glossy accents looks great and I love the way you frayed the ribbon! I'm going to have to try that!! Great job this week :)
ReplyDeleteFriends and Neighbors is an adorable set! Such great projects too....love those thank you's!
ReplyDeleteAll your projects are wicked awesome! Love the stamp set too! :-) Thanks for sharing!
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I love the Friends and Neighbors set, your projects are wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
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I love the way your card opens up. I'd love to have all those stamp sets.
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These are super cute projects! Love the sentiment on the first project and love how fun and spooky your Halloween ones are! So glad you enjoyed the buttons! Thanks for the shout-out!
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