Joyous Scene

Hello Crafty Friends,

Today starts another challenge at The Male Room.  The challenge these next two weeks are appropriately themed! Before I reveal the challenge here is my card for today, enjoy!

A simple winter scene using a monochromatic
color scheme to create a serene and quite design.

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Challenge TMR#50

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The festive plaid PP was used for a pop of color and vibrancy.
A simple sentiment only adds to the simplicity of the design.

Well, that should do it for me! I do invite you to join our challenge at The Male Room in these coming weeks. I am looking forward to seeing what you create. Also, thank you so much for stopping by my little corner of the internet. I do appreciate every visit and if you aren't already a follower, I invite to join me in my adventures at TheGrandStampede. So until next time, take care and happy crafting.

All the best,
Shawna

Stitched Tea Party

Hello, and welcome back to TheGrandStampede!

And welcome to day three of the MHK Designs release. I am here to share the new 'Stitched Tea Party' digi stamp set. Here is my card for today, enjoy! 

For me, the Stitched Tea Party set had to be well... stitched!

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All new eclectic stamps and sentiments

now available at MHKDesigns Etsy Store. 

Stitched Tea Party

And now, let's talk about how to get this new set OR the entire release for FREE! Here's what you'll need to do...

• Comment on MHKDesigns blog.
• Comment on each DT member's blog.
• Join our MHKDesigners and Friends Facebook group and comment there.

Mynn will be choosing comments randomly from all these places after the release is over, and the authors of those comments will be our winners! So, the best way to win is to comment every day! 

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Dry embossing the color band with a stitching folder adds to the
stitching theme of the card. 

Above: Shading the teapot gives it a sense of dimension and depth.

Below: The sentiment is so sweet for this type of card.  Notice the highlighted word 'tea' having the same color as the stitched center flower and petals on the teapot.  I also wanted to highlight the close-up of the stitched flower. All you have to do is some paper piercing and then stitch. 

MHKDesigners Blog List

MHKDesigns

Mynn Kitchen

Asha Martins

Donna Thielker

Jerrie Mead

Jessica Kaiser

Judy VanZandt

Katie Skiff

Leah Cornelius

Lorie Ames

NanaConnie

Ruza Rebel

Sathya Sankaran

Almost done!---->Shawna Standish<---- you are here

Rocky Crafter

Thanks for stopping by today, friends! We will be back tomorrow with another *NEW* set to share from the MHKDesigns Etsy shop! Don't forget to get all your commenting in for your chance to WIN, and please do join our monthly challenge, as well! Until tomorrow, happy stamping! 

All the Best,

Realistic Roses

Hello again, and welcome to day two of MHKDesigns release with TheGrandStampede!

It is that time again at MHK Designs. Our new December release is out and I am here to share the new 'Realistic Roses' digi stamp set. Here is my card for today, enjoy! 

Look at those roses! This stamp set is absolutely amazing. Roses are a very verstile image.
In this case it made for a wonderful sympathy card. 

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All new eclectic stamps and sentiments

now available at MHKDesigns Etsy Store. 

Realistic Roses Digital Stamp Set

And now, let's talk about how to get this new set OR the entire release for FREE! Here's what you'll need to do...

• Comment on MHKDesigns blog.
• Comment on each DT member's blog.
• Join our MHKDesigners and Friends Facebook group and comment there.

Mynn will be choosing comments randomly from all these places after the release is over, and the authors of those comments will be our winners! So, the best way to win is to comment every day! 

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I was doing a bit of research on the color symbolism of roses.
Upon further research, I realized red is an acceptable color for a sympathy card.

I added an extra page to the card for another added layer.
Also, when scribing a note you will not see the writing on the outside of the card. 

MHKDesigners Blog List

MHKDesigns

Mynn Kitchen

Asha Martins

Donna Thielker

Jerrie Mead

Jessica Kaiser

Judy VanZandt

Katie Skiff

Leah Cornelius

Lorie Ames

NanaConnie

Ruza Rebel

Sathya Sankaran

Almost done!---->Shawna Standish<---- you are here

Rocky Crafter

Thanks for stopping by today, friends! We will be back tomorrow with another *NEW* set to share from the MHKDesigns Etsy shop! Don't forget to get all your commenting in for your chance to WIN, and please do join our monthly challenge, as well! Until tomorrow, happy stamping! 

All the Best,

Other supplies used:
Beginnings & Endings stamp set

Pretty Petunias

Hello, and welcome to TheGrandStampede!

It is that time again at MHK Designs. Our new December release is out and I am here to share the new 'Pretty Petunias' digi stamp set. Here is my card for today, enjoy!

The gradation for this card was all done using photo editing software. The banner was also done
using the same software. But I think what makes this card so beautiful is the dry embossing on the cards base.

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All new eclectic stamps and sentiments

now available at MHKDesigns Etsy Store. 

Pretty Petunias Digital Stamp Set

And now, let's talk about how to get this new set OR the entire release for FREE! Here's what you'll need to do...

• Comment on MHKDesigns blog.
• Comment on each DT member's blog.
• Join our MHKDesigners and Friends Facebook group and comment there.

Mynn will be choosing comments randomly from all these places after the release is over, and the authors of those comments will be our winners! So, the best way to win is to comment every day! 

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The black frame really sets off the black sentiment.

 What a pretty image from such a pretty set.

MHKDesigners Blog List

MHKDesigns

Mynn Kitchen

Asha Martins

Donna Thielker

Jerrie Mead

Jessica Kaiser

Judy VanZandt

Katie Skiff

Leah Cornelius

Lorie Ames

NanaConnie

Ruza Rebel

Sathya Sankaran

Almost done!---->Shawna Standish<---- you are here

Rocky Crafter

Thanks for stopping by today, friends! We will be back tomorrow with another *NEW* set to share from the MHKDesigns Etsy shop! Don't forget to get all your commenting in for your chance to WIN, and please do join our monthly challenge, as well! Until tomorrow, happy stamping! 

All the Best,

Shaker Ornament

Hello All, 

Our tree is up and the countdown to Christmas begins. For today I made an ornament for the tree and just when you think you can't put another ornament on the tree, you do! Oh yeah,  PINspirational is starting a new challenge today! Here is my ornament I made for today's challenge, enjoy!

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Sponsors for this challenge

The Cutting Cafe

Prize: 2 sets from The Cutting Cafe

And now for our challenge pin!

Challenge #180
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Well, that should do it for me. I hope you have a great day and thank you so much for stopping by my little byte of the internet. I do hope you will join us at PINspirational. It should be fun! Until then take care and happy crafting.

All the best,

Shawna

Festive Wreath

Hello Readers,

For today I am playing along with Freshly Made Sketches. Here is my card for today, enjoy!

Challenges Entered:
Freshly Made Sketches: FMS265

Well that should do it for me!! Thank you so much for stopping by and do appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to spend time with me. We will see you soon, but until then take care and happy stamping.


All the best,
Shawna

HOC Bloghop

Hi everyone!  Can you believe we've are at the end of our fourth term here at House of Cards?!  Unfortunately we are saying a fond farewell to some of our DT members and fortunately we are so happy to those staying on.  To say goodbye and thank you, we're celebrating with a blog hop!  

This hop will run FROM December 1ST AT 6:00 AM CST THROUGH December 15TH AT NOON CST,  ANY CARD STYLE is welcome and we've got a gorgeous photo inspiration for your crafting enjoyment!

***PRIZE WINNERS FROM THE BLOG HOP WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON THE 20TH OF DECEMBER. CARD WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED NEXT MONTH ON THE 15TH, AS PER THE USUAL HERE AT HOC.  THANK YOU!***

BEFORE WE START--we'd like you all to know that this blog hop is also a DT CALL!!! We're looking for crafters comfortable in any card making style and it might just be YOU!  You will be contacted by December 20th  to know if you've made the team. :)   Each DT member will just be in charge of one card/project per month plus commenting.  If you're interested in working with us a HOC for a six month term from January through June of 2017, please email Mynn at onastampageATgmailDOTcom with the following information:   

• A link to your blog.
• Attached cards showing your style--3 maximum.
• A brief description as to why you'd like to join the team at House of Cards.
• Any major life happenings you KNOW you have coming up in your life from January-June 2017 that might interfere with your DT responsibilities.

Please email Mynn at onastampageATgmailDOTcom if you have any other questions!  And now...

Here is the photo inspiration~

So, are you ready to get hopping?! Yep, it's time, but first we've got some fabulous sponsors to share with you! Make sure you leave a comment at each person's blog along the way because the prizes are hidden and we'll be doing random drawings from the blogs where they are hiding! :) After you're done, make a creation to share with us here, too, for another chance to win!

Here are all of our fabulous sponsors.
Our team will be using a variety of products
from these amazing companies!

Beccy's Place

Prize: 1 stamp set or 3 single images

Cute as a Button

Prize: 3 single images

Great Impressions

Prize: Prize Package

MHKDesigns

Prize: Any three products of your choice!

You should have arrived here from Ruza's Blog.

I have decided to use two of our sponsors for this hop, Beccy's Place and Great Impressions. Here are my cards for today, enjoy!

sponsor for the holly plant image:

Beccy's Place

This card was created using Becky's Place holly plant from the set - Blessings of the Season. 
The sentiment was in my digi stamp stash and not sure where it came from.  
However, it seemed fitting for this design. 

I used the colors from the inspiration photo. I noticed the stark white against 
the yellow'ish wall. This element was used for my card.

It is so hard to capture with a photo but I used a cotton ball and dry embossing to give the vase a bit of dimension. Run your fingers across the vase and you feel it pop up. 

AND...

sponsor for the wreath and sentiment images:

Great Impressions

This inspiration photo shows a beautifully decorated hearth.
This horizontal element is what I wanted to accentuate for this design.  

Again the manilla color against the stark white remains the theme for this card too. Bits of holly peek out and framing our sponsored wreath and sentiment images called
 - Stylistic Wreath (wreath) and Magical Day (sentiment).

Below you will find detailed photos of the wreath image. I wanted to maintain the color palette from the photo inspiration throughout the card. So I stamped and colored the wreath using red to create a no line image. I decided to break up the sentiment for balance.
The bow had to have a bit of sparkle and the single enamel dot adds just enough color to bring your attention back to the border of the same color.

And now, here's your hop order~

House of Cards Challenge Blog

Mynn

Cohenna

Donna

Em

Heather

 Jane 

Judy

Karen 

Katarina 

Katy 

Leslie 

Linda 

Merethe

Michele 

Paula 

Rocky 

Rosi 

Ruza

You're here ---> Shawna<---You're here

Shirley

Steph 

Sue N. 

Susan 

Tina 

Toni

Now get to hoppin'!  

Your next stop is Shirley's Blog!  

Don't forget to link up a project with us after completing the hop for an extra chance to win a mystery prize from one of our fabulous sponsors, too! HUGS and happy stamping to you all!

Thanks to all of you who have said such wonderful things about all the projects I have done over this past term. I am happy to announce that I will be remaining on the team for the next term. I am so excited to see the upcoming challenges and the inspiration it will provide. So until time, take care and happy stamping!!

All the best,
Shawna