October 2015 ~ Crystal Thompson

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Snow!

It's snowing here in Pinedale, and its going to keep coming through out the weekend. This insipired me to play along with Share Joy Challenge from Taylored Expressions.

http://sharejoychallenge.blogspot.com/

Recently I made an order from TE and received this awesome "snow" die. So I am using it!

I am taking the circle idea from the sketch along with the plum punch, and buttercream frosting colors.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Crystal

It's your day!

Hi there! I been meaning to play along a little more on some challenges but visitors have just been way to much fun! Today I am playing along with Share Joy Challenge from Taylored Expressions.

http://sharejoychallenge.blogspot.com/

Here is my take on both the color and sketch challenge!

Thanks for stopping by!

Crystal

The last Papersmooches card

Hi there! It's been a few days since posting something. I've had my mom here and I been enjoying her company. However knowing that this is the last challenge on the Paper Smooches Sparks challenge blog, I've decided to play along.

http://papersmoochessparks.blogspot.com/

The blog has a sketch challenge:

Here is my take:

The sentiment if from Paper Smooches Spiritual Sampler.

It's been fun playing along with this challenge blog. Hope to win their last blog post on Sparks.

Take care and stay warm!

Crystal

Thursday, October 22, 2015

Nautical Thanks

Hi there! Crystal here hosting the blog, Quick Quotes has several new lines of gorgeous papers debuting this fall and today I get to show you Anchors Aweigh!

This is what I've created for you:

This card was made using Anchors Aweigh 101, 107 and 106. The blue inking smudge technique I showed you earlier this month. (October 13)

Isn't this a beautiful collection?!

Quick Quotes Products Used:
Anchors Aweigh 101
Anchors Aweigh 106
Anchors Aweigh 107

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Don't forget to play on our weekly challenge for your chance to win a Quick Quotes gift certificate!

Crystal

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Fall card with Ink Smooshing Chalking Inks

Hi there! Crystal here hosting the blog, Quick Quotes has some of the industry's best chalking inks and today I want to show you a new technique you can do with Powder Puff Chalking Inks.

Let's get started!1. Assemble the colors you would like and a non-stick surface such as a mat or an acetate sheet.

2. Stamp your inks on your surface

3. Spray the inks with water.

4. "Smooch" your paper onto the ink/water blend.

5. Add your sentiment and finishing touches.

The leaves on this card were also "smooshed" with Powder Puff Chalking Inks.

Quick Quotes Products Used:

Fuchsia PowderPuff Chalking Inks
Sunset PowderPuff Chalking Inks
Coral PowderPuff Chalking Inks
Rusty Nail PowderPuff Chalking Inks

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Don't forget to play on our weekly challenge for your chance to win a Quick Quotes gift certificate!

Crystal

Monday, October 12, 2015

Photo Inspiration Linky Party at Craftin Desert Divas

Hi there! Welcome back, hope you had a great weekend! Today I am inviting you to come play at Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party.

This time the theme is "Favorite Color Combo"

One lucky winner will get a stamp set from Craftin Desert Divas.

~AND~

One lucky winner will get a $25.00 gift certificate for regular priced files from Too Cute by Jessica.

Now for my project:

For this card I used the following Craftin' Desert Divas goodies:

Autumn Wishes

This was a super easy card to make! Can't wait to see what you create! You can link HERE.

Thanks for stopping by today, have a blessed week!

PS. Please go to my face book page for giveaways and more fun inspiration! HERE to go!

Saturday, October 10, 2015

Runway Inspired

Happy Saturday! Today I made a card for the Runway Inspired Challenge! I been eyeing this challenge for a while and just didnt feel like I could win. So I am braving up and playing along for the first time.

Here is my take:

The blue is the top, black belt and the colors on the skirt.

You can play too here: http://runwayinspired.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by!

Crystal

Emilio de la Morena

Here is my take:

I challenged myselft to use one stamp set. The blue is the top, black belt and the colors on the skirt.

You can play too here: http://runwayinspired.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by!

Crystal

Monday, October 5, 2015

i luv fall

Hi! Here today with my second card made with a wonderful fall theme.

This card was made with Lawn Fawn "Into the woods" colored with copics and stamped with MFT inks.

I am entering this card to the following challenges:
I am entering this card to the following challenges:

http://lawnscaping.blogspot.com/

and

http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

and Virginia's View Challenge
http://virginiasviewchallenge.blogspot.ca/

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Crystal

dream

Happy Monday! Hope you had a fabulous weekend! I have a fun card I made to stay inside and stay warm.

This card is made with Lawn Fawn "Dream" stamps colored with copics and added some wink of stella.

I am entering this card to the following challenges:

http://lawnscaping.blogspot.com/

and

http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by!

Crystal

Nautical cards featuring Anchors Aweigh!

Hi there! Crystal here hosting the blog, Quick Quotes has several new lines of gorgeous papers debuting this fall and today I get to show you Anchors Aweigh!

This is what I've created for you:

This card features Anchors Aweigh in 107 for the background. The ribbon is Anchors Aweigh 101.

This card is also using Anchors Aweigh 107 for the background. The square is in Anchors Aweigh 106, Banner in AA 101 and bow in AA 107.

Isn't this a beautiful collection?!

Quick Quotes Products Used:
Anchors Aweigh 101

Anchors Aweigh 106
Anchors Aweigh 107

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Don't forget to play on our weekly challenge for your chance to win a Quick Quotes gift certificate!

Crystal