Holiday Greetings :: Tifany DeGough

Good Morning!

 

We have even more Christmas inspiration to share with you- this time for designer Tifany DeGough!

 

Check out what she created with a bunch of different sentiment stamps- amazing!

 

 

She combined sentiments from Christmas Bells, Country Christmas, Essential Holiday Elegance, Ornaments, Prancer, AND Shine On to create this fun card!

 

Run over to her blog

Ink Blots by TRD

to learn more about how she created this card!

 

We'll see you back here tomorrow with another post by our Guest Designer, Virginia Lu!

Sweet Trio :: Guest Designer :: Diane Noble

It's Friiiiiday! Whoo hoo!

Today I am thrilled to share a trio of gorgeous, gorgeous projects by the ever-so-talented and genuine Diane Noble.

I am always in awe of our Guest Designers and how generous they are with their time, talent and energy in creating beautiful works of art for our blog. 

Diane is not only one of the nicest, most thoughtful and inspiring people I've met in the Blogosphere, but she does fantastic work. I was so touched by the thoughtfulness and soul Diane has weaved into each project. Just keep reading more below (in Diane's words) and you'll see exactly what I mean! 

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I am a retired educator and I live near Kansas City, Missouri, with my pastor husband.  We have an empty nest now so I’m at a stage in life where I can enjoy my favorite hobby—paper crafting.  I love creating 3-D projects, including mini albums and mixed media art, but my favorite craft is card-making.  

As a pastor’s wife, I have many opportunities to send cards to encourage people and to let them know we are praying for them.  What I enjoy most though is sending cards for no special reason other than to let someone know I was thinking of them.  

My design style varies since I try to fit the style to the images I’m using, but I love the shabby chic look for paper crafting and home décor.  I try to participate in online card design challenges because they help me get out of my box and try new techniques, color schemes or design layouts.  

I’ve had over 120 cards published in crafting magazines, and currently serve on two design teams.  I was also honored to be asked to be a guest designer for Market Street Stamps.  I recently discovered MSS and am already hooked on the fun, whimsical images. 

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Enjoy the Journey Mini Album  

Measuring 4” x 4” this mini album is jam-packed with fun spots for photos or journaling.  It contains 14 pages, including interactive elements, and showcases 24 images from MSS sets.  I love mini albums and try to create ones that could fit anyone’s tastes.  This could record fun trip memories, or could be a mini journal about some significant life experiences.  I want to keep it to record some highlights of my life—important moments and special memories. The last 2 pages will record some of my faith experiences and ways God has answered prayer. (Angelica's note: you will DEFINITELY want to check out the GORGEOUS inside pages on Diane's Blog! They are must-see!)

MSS Sets Used:  

• Bon Voyage
• Cane Background
• Compass
• Home Sweet Home
• Simple Joys
• Vintage Notepad Background

Other Materials Used:

• My Mind’s Eye / Indie Chic “Citron” 6 x 6 designer pack
• Crochet lace, buttons, rhinestones, designer brads, linen thread, craft envelope
• Punches/Dies: 1-3/8” circle punch, Hearts and Brackets die (Stampin’ Up!), Beautiful Wings   embosslit die (SU), Two Tags die (SU), wide oval punch (SU), Martha Stewart edge punch, 
• Zutter Bind-It-All and binding tools
• Copic Markers, Memento Ink (Tuxedo Black, and London Fog) by Tsukineko

Enjoy Special Moments Card

I know so many women who live life at a very hectic pace…young moms who are constantly on the go.  This card invites the recipient to sit, relax and enjoy all of life’s special moments.  If only for the brief moments taken to sit and read the special message inside, I hope to bring encouragement and refreshment with this creation.  These delightfully warm, vibrant patterned papers give a slightly shabby chic ambiance to the card. The card measures 5-1/4” square.  The image has been paper pieced, and for a touch of realism, the tag string is inserted in a tiny hole, and covered with the paper pieced tea portion of the image.  (This card coordinates with the “Enjoy the Journey” mini album).  

(Angelica's note: see more photos on Diane's Blog! simply gorgeous!)

MSS Sets Used:

• Enjoy Today
• Simple Joys

Other Materials Used:

• Crochet lace, mini market tag (office supply store), buttons, hemp twine
• Patterned Paper—My Mind’s Eye / Indie Chic “Citron” 6 x 6 paper pack

Market Street Stamps Storage Bin (Altered Art)

This 6-1/2” x 9” x 4-1/2” cardboard storage bin is perfect for storing all my new Market Street Stamps! I purchased CD jewel cases to hold each stamp set. The stamps cling to the inside of the case.  I cut the labels and the pictures from the stamp set packaging to identify each case of stamps.  This is perfect for my growing collection of my favorite fun, whimsical sets from Market Street Stamps. 

MSS Stamps Used:
• Gone Campin'

Other Materials:

• Stampin’ Up!: cardstock, patterned paper (retired) and ribbons
• Rhinestones 
• Copic markers
• CD Jewel cases from Staples
• Mini cardboard file case 

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Thank you SO much for visiting today and thank you SO much to DIANE for her incredible, incredible projects! PLEASE head over to her blog for lots more photos - they are amazing!!

Have a great weekend, guys!!

Market Fresh Kits :: Daydreamin' :: Card Sneak Peeks

Hello and welcome to day #2 of our MAY MARKET FRESH Sneak Peeks!

Today each of our Market Fresh Girls are brining you cards that are BEYOND gorgeous, and SO very inspiring! If you're more into scrapbooking, be sure to check out our post from YESTERDAY and see what beauties they've created!

Stephanie Washburn puts together a gorgeous assortment of papers, embellishments, and trims each month and then designs an exclusive stamp to go with them - JUST FOR YOU! 

Our kits have several price options, making the commitment less intimidating and easier on the budget.

Just think of all the time, money, and frustration of shopping each month at several stores...you could eliminate it completely by signing up for our kits!

There are 8 sheets of double-sided 12x12 papers, 3 sheets of 12x12 matching heavyweight cardstock, TONS of embellishments, letters, and pretty trims plus an exclusive stamp every single month. 

The best part is everything goes SO well together but is varied enough for interest and to give you that "electic-creative-genius" look. 

So, enough talk, let's see what inspiration the Market Fresh team has for you!

After you've visited all of the blogs, be sure to come back here, and tell us which project you loved the best so far! Thanks so much for visiting tonight! See you back here tomorrow for the reveal! :)

Market Fresh Kits :: On the Bright Side :: Card Sneak Peeks

Happy Friday Everyone!! 

We're back with MORE peeks today from our NEWEST

Market Fresh Kit :: On the Bright Side!

And you know what? 

Our Market Fresh girls really DID take it to the bright side with these incredibly sweet, bright and cheery cards.

You do not want to miss the details - click each designer peek below to visit their blog and see the full cards!

Did you know we're giving away THREE kits this month? 

YUP! We are - check the details below:

GIVEAWAY!

Would you love to win one of these kits? 

Or, maybe you're already a kit club member and would LOVE to win a FREE month on your subscription?!

HERE'S HOW YOU CAN WIN: 

• Leave a comment  on each designer's blog between today and Saturday.
• Each designer will draw one random winner on Sunday and winners will be announced on Monday on the Market Street Stamps Blog!

Easy peasy! Good luck and see you back here tomorrow for the FULL REVEAL! xo Angelica