Autumn Hayride

It's time for a new {PIN}Spirational Challenge...

The Sponsor for this challenge is Deedee's Digis... THANK YOU!

Here's the photo to {PIN}Spire us:

I used an image donated by Deedee's Digis for my card:

Thanks for stopping  by my blog today!

Image: Deedee's Digis (precolored)
Cardstock: Recollections Black and Stampin' UP! Cherry Cobbler
Designer Paper: from my scrap file
Embellishments: Brads from an unknown vendor

Fall Is In the Air

MelonHeadz Friends has a new challenge today...

September 28 - October 11

Theme: Fall Is In the Air

I hope you'll participate!

I used an image from the MelonHeadz Illustrating Feeling Witchy Bundle to make my card...

Here's the inside:

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Image: MelonHeadz Illustrating Feeling Witchy Bundle
Ink: Copic Markers and Zig Wink of Zella Marker
Cardstock: Recollections Black and Stampin' UP! Pumpkin Pie
Designer Paper: from my scrap file
Embellishment: Fall Ribbon from an unknown vendor

It's a Cardmaker Blog Hop

Oh my! Can you believe it? JessicaLynnOriginal is being recognized by CardMaker magazine! That is SOOOOO exciting! And as part of the celebration, there's a BLOG HOP today, which is probably why you're here on my blog. If you came from MARIA'S BLOG, then you're at the right place. If you just  jumped in here (because you love me) then you'll want to go back to the BEGINNING and hop all the way through.... because............


FOR THIS HOP!! There will be a FREE DIGITAL STAMP for all - anyone can visit www.jessicalynnoriginal.com and download that digital stamp. We ask that you please comment on each blog. We will pick one winner for a $50 Gift Card good for ANYTHING at our website. The only rule is they need to comment on each blog in the hop.

Didn't I tell you this is exciting!?!?!?

I love Christmas so I decided to use two JessicaLynnOriginal stamps/sets to make my card - both with a Christmas theme: Brentwood Owl Merry Christmas Santa and Reindeer (on the front of my card) and Christmas Celebrate the Season with Santa (on the inside of my card).

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! 

Be sure to HOP on over to JENNIE'S BLOG - she's the next one on the blog hop. And don't forget to comment on each blog post in the hop so you will be in the drawing for that $50 JessicaLynnOriginal gift card that will be given away.

Oh, and one last thing... don't forget to go to the JessicaLynnOriginal store and get your free digi today!

Images: JessicaLynnOriginal
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Dew Drop Rocket Red, Copic Markers, and Zig Wink of Stella Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black and Stampin' UP! Cherry Cobbler
Designer Paper: Paper Studio Winter Wonderland Paper Pad
Embellishments: American Crafts Ribbon and Michael's Rhinestones

Flowers for Your Birthday

The Mystery Image card swap was hosted by Darlene this time and she sent an adorable birthday image for us to use. THANK YOU, Darlene!

Image: Hero Arts  Bouquets of Wishes

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Image: Hero Arts Bouquets of Wishes stamped with Marvy Matchcables Ink and colored with Copic Markers and Zig Wink of Stella Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black and Stampin' UP! Lavender Lace
Designer Paper: DCWV Happy Birthday Cream, Paper Pizazz Lavender Rosebuds and Polka Dots from an unknown vendor
Embellishments: Buttons Galore Button and Stampin' UP! Grosgrain Ribbon

Pumpkin Leaves

The new One Stitch at a Time Challenge is going to be FABULOUS - you are going to want to play along... because it is................

Anything Goes with Leaves

This is your chance to ink up those autumn images with colorful leaves, or the last flowers of summer, or get a jump start on holly cards for Christmas. It truly is ANYTHING GOES... so long as there is a leaf (or more) on it.

Challenge # 246

September 20 - October 3

Theme: Anything Goes with Leaves

You have a chance of winning this prize:

Here's the card I made:

Image: Crafty Girl Creations Pumpkin 2

from Stitchy Bear's Digi Outlet

Here's the Inside:

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Image: StitchyBear Digi Outlet "Pumpkin 2" colored with Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black and Stampin' UP! Pumpkin Pie
Designer Paper: DCWV Pumpkin  Patch Paper Stack
Embellishments: Michael's Rhinestones

A Latte Fun

It's time for a new challenge at Sweet Stampin'...

September 19 - 25

Theme: Embossing

I used a fun Sizzix Tim Holtz Embossing Folder for my card:

Here's the inside:

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
I hope you'll participate in the Sweet Stampin' Embossing Challenge.

Image: CC Designs Latte Kiki Larue
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black and Kraft and Stampin' UP! Early Espresso
Designer Paper: from my scrap file
Embellishments: Gems from an unknown vendor

Tutti Fruity

NOTE: I have two blog posts today, this one and the {PIN}Spirational Challenge one that follows it, so be sure to keep scrolling. You won't want to miss the fun at the challenge!

...Dueling Darlings...

After taking a couple of months off for a break, the Dueling Darlings are ready to duel again. YAY! And we have some new duelers who have joined us, too... Welcome Tracie, Shelly, and Suzy!!!

Kelly and I are the hostesses this time - so we put our heads together and came up with the theme...

Tutti Fruity

Here's what was in the kit that I sent to the Dazzlers:

Stamps  (Recollections 110# White CS with Memento Tuxedo Black ink)

Image – Penny Black “Hedgy Gift”

Sentiment – Riley “Apples Are Dangerous”

Designer Paper

DCWV My Sunshine Stack

Embellishments

Darice Rhinestones

Hobby Lobby Decorative Trim Ribbon

Hobby Lobby Natural Hemp Cord

Recollections Apple Brads

Sew-ology Apple Button

Spare Parts Apple Shank Button

Paper Clip from an unknown vendor

Here's the card I made:

Here's the inside:

We also are giving the Dueling Darlings a little challenge... we've asked them to share a favorite fruity recipe on their blog posts.

Hmmm... I guess one of my favorites is "Snickering Apple Salad."

8 ounce of Cool Whip (thawed)

small box of instant pudding (Vanilla or White Chocolate)

4 – 6 Snickers candy bars (chopped into bite size pieces)

4 – 6 Apples (chopped into bite size pieces)

Mix together and refrigerate until chilled. 

Keep in cooler at the picnic until time to serve.

NOTE: This recipe does NOT include milk!

Be sure to check out what the other Dueling Darlings created - both the Divas (with Kelly's kit) and the Dazzlers (with my kit). You can find links to their blogs in my left sidebar.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

The only thing I used on my card that wasn't in the kit was the Recollections Black Cardstock and Stampin' UP! Green Galore Cardstock.

Looking Cool

Are you ready for a new challenge? I hope so because the {PIN}Spirational Challenge Blog has a new one and I'm sure hoping you'll play along.

Challenge #149

September 15 - 28

Here's the {PI}Spirational Photo:

The sponsors are:

All Dressed Up

and

Little Blue Button Stamps

Thank you, sponsors! We appreciate you!!!

Here's the card I made (using the "Emo Boy" digi donated by Little Blue Button Stamps)...

Here's the inside:

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Image: Little Blue Button Stamps - Emo Boy
Ink: Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black and Stampin' UP! More Mustard
Designer Paper: American Crafts Here & There Paper Pad and Pink Paislee Hello Sunshine Paper Pad
Embellishments: Michael's Enamel Dots and Michael's Enamel Dots

Try Something New

For quite a while now I've thought I wanted to try the technique where you ink up an embossing folder before using it to emboss a piece of cardstock. Today is the day!

What motivated me to do it today? The new MelonHeadz Friends Challenge did!

September 14 - 27

Theme: Try Something New

See, I just HAD to do it!

But SHEESH! I did it wrong. I am pretty sure I inked the wrong side of the embossing folder... but not to worry. I used it anyway. LOL!

Here's my card:

Images: MelonHeadz Illustrating Valentine's Day Pups

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

I can't wait to see what "new" things you try when you participate in the MelonHeadz Friends Challenge.

Images: MelonHeadz Illustrating Valentine's Day Pups

Ink: Copic Markers

Cardstock: Recollections Black, Kraft, and Red

Embellishment: Martha Stewart Ribbon

It's a JLO Digi Weekend

Do you know Digi?

This is the weekend to find out! Digis are quick, resizable and take up no physical space! For this weekend only, all digital stamps at JessicaLynnOriginal.com are on sale for only $1.00! If you’ve been wanting to try crafting with digis, now is the time!

Follow along on this hop to see some of the creative uses for these versatile stamps.

If you’ve come from Chrissy’s blog, you’re in the right place!

Oh, and if you’re confused, and don’t know where the hop started, go HERE.


I've use three different JessicaLynnOriginal digi images to make cards to show you... so keep scrolling!

Titanosaurus Rex

Image: JessicaLynnOriginal Titanosaurus Rex colored with Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black and Stampin' UP! Pumpkin Pie
Designer Paper: DCWV Boyhood Paper Stack
Embellishment: Stampin' UP! Grosgrain Ribbon

Designer Travel Handbag

Image: JessicaLynnOriginal Designer Travel Handbag colored with Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black and Stampin' UP! Buckaroo Blue
Designer Paper: Momenta Travel Paper Pad
Embellishment: Recollections Airplane Brad

Lost in the Forest Skunk

Image: JessicaLynnOriginal Lost in the Forest Skunk colored with Copic Markers
Cardstock: Recollections Black and White
Designer Paper: Recollections Black & White Paper Pad
Embellishments: A vintage Button and Ribbon from an unknown vendor






Now, keep on hopping - over to Maria's blog. And when you get finished be sure to go to the JessicaLynnOriginal store to get a $1 digi (or two or more) before the sale ends. 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!