Once Upon a Time - The Alley Way Stamps

Hello everyone!  Today i'm sharing with you a card made with super cute set called Once Upon a Time.   This fun set is FREE when you spend $40.00 or more (after discount) during the month of January.  

I created the background using a stencil i made with my Silhouette Cameo.  The castle was colored with Copic Markers.  For the sentiment, i inked each row separately then combined them into 2 rows, instead of 4 originally.  Few gemstones added to finish the look.  Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful day!

P.S: I'm hosting a small give away on Thursday.  See you then!

Supplies:
Stamps: The Alley Way Stamps (Once Upon a Time)

I'm linking this to CMC Copic Challenge Group #84

Runway Inspired Challenge #50 - Mathew Williamson

This is my second post for today.  Please scroll down for BE Inspired Challenge #45 post.

I'm sharing with you a card i made for RIC #50 and CAS-ual Friday #125.

The colors are inspired by RIC #50 and the sentiment is by CEF #125... encouragement to be the best.

On RIC's image, I love how the bold, green color is offset by the lovely soft flowers on her jacket.  To mimic the translucent look of those flowers, i used vellum for mine.  I used my Cameo to cut the flower and the sunburst stencil.  I then sponged the pattern on my card.  The sentiment is by Avery Elle (Handwritten Notes)

Just in case you're wondering, the stencil was made using stencil blank from Hobby Lobby.  And the settings were as following: blade=3, speed=2, thickness=33, double cut.

Here's my card:

I'm also linking this card to Artistic Inspirations #72

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Hope you have a wonderful day!!

BE Inspired 45

Hello,

Today i'm sharing a card i made for BIC #45.

Inspired by the lovely colors on these balloons, so i used my trusted color source: Copic :).  All the stamps are from the set Wish BIG.  I stamped the front balloon first, masked it and stamped the 2 balloons on the back.  

 Here's my card:

I'm linking this card to CASology Week 76: Party, and Artistic Inspirations #72

Thank you for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day!

The Alley Way Stamps - January Blog Hop

Good morning everyone,

The Alley Way Stamps is turning 3 and we are celebrating all month long.  For this blog hop, our DT members are showcasing samples of the fabulous sets that are available for purchase tonight at 10pm TAWS TIME (MST).

It's not a blog hop without a prize right?  A lucky winner will be randomly chosen from any of the design team blogs and TAWS blog to win ALL 3 NEW SETS.  Here're what to do:

1. Comment on The Alley Way Stamps Blog
2. Comment on Design Team Blogs (see below)
3. Post about it on Facebook or your blog
4. Like us on Facebook
5. Follow us on YouTube
6. Follow us on Pinterest

Leave a comment for each that you do.  You have until 9pm TAWS TIME (MST) to leave your comments.  Please check back tomorrow on TAWS blog to see if you are the winner.

This fun mini set, Once Upon a Time is FREE when you spend $40.00 or more during the month of January!  Nothing to do but shop... this little guy will be added to your package.

Also, to celebrate TAWS birthday, we are giving away stamp sets on all DT blogs through out the week of January 05 - January 12.  Please come join us!!

Now let's get to the inspiration.  I created a birthday invitation and a place card using the set Enchanted.  I adore this little dragon.  Isn't he cute?  I colored him with Copic markers.  The borders are made with the stars stamp (also from Enchanted set).  I used Alphabet Soup to to make the name on the place card and the header on the invitation.

A closed up look at the dragon:

Supplies:
Stamps: The Alley Way Stamps (Enchanted, Alphabet Soup), Lil' Inker Designs (You're Invited)

I'm linking this project to Simon Says... Something New, CASology Week 76: Party, and Artistic Inspirations #72 challenges.

Thank you so much for visiting, your comments are greatly appreciated.  Now  LET'S GET HOPPING!!

 

The Alley Way Stamps - January 2014 Release Sneak Peek

Hello everyone,

I'm here to share my first post with The Alley Way Stamps.  This is a sneak peek of the upcoming release set called Flower Doodles.  I used Copic markers to color the flowers.  Here's the list of Copic colors: Y08, G14, B05, B00, R29, V09, V04, RV19, and RV13.

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day!

The Alley Way Stamps - Design Team

Good morning everyone!

I received THE exciting news few days ago, and was so eager to share with you... Today is the day.  Alison at The Alley Way Stamps has offered me a spot on her Design Team.  THANK YOU, Alison.

Without previous DT experience, this is such an honor for me to join a group of super talented ladies.  They have been so kind and welcoming.  I can't wait to start in January 2014.  You can see the announcement of the new Design Team on TAWS blog today.   Thank you for stopping by and sharing this wonderful news with me.  Hope you have a fabulous Sunday!

Runway Inspired Challenge #47 - Alberta Ferretti

Hello ladies,

Have you seen the inpirational picture for this week's challenge at Runway Inpired Challenge?  It's gorgeous.  I couldn't help but play along.  This card is made for RIC#47 and Simon Says... Keep It Clean and Simple

I used Copic markers to make the stripes and the flowers are from Fresh Cut Florals set.  Thanks for stopping by... hope you have a fabulous week!

Here's my card:

Copic Birthday Card

Hello and how's everyone doing?

This week was a bit chaotic at my house.  My little boy broke his baby tooth right after Halloween.  Between trips to dentist, to his annual allergy test, and picking up the other son from school, i had no time for crafting.  I took 2 days off work but was still on the go the entire time.

I'm sharing a birthday card i made for a little girl.  I started coloring this a week ago, and just quickly finished it by stamping the floral background this morning.  Here it is...

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a wonderful weekend!!

I'm submitting this card to Simon Says... Keep It Clean and Simple and MarkerPOP Anything Goes Challenges

Guest Designing - YAY

Hello everyone,

I'm so excited to be this week's guest designer at CAS(E) this Sketch.  Thank you, Chrissy for this opportunity.  This awesome sketch is by Karolyn.  Please head over to CAS(E) this Sketch to see the wonderful creations of their DT.

Here's my take on the sketch:

I'm submitting this card to Simon Says Wednesday Challenge

Thanks for visiting!

Give Away Winner

Happy Friday everyone!

Just a quick post to announce the winner of the PTI give away.  The winner is Renee.  Congrats Renee!  please email me at PiecesByEmily@yahoo.com with your address.  I also updated the original post with the announcement.

I'm seriously still recovering from Halloween.  I'll come back later with couple new cards.

Have a wonderful day!
Emily