Thursday, September 23, 2010

September Mid-Month Color Challenge for More Paper Than Shoes

Here is my creation of the September Challenge requiring you use the colors olive green, pink and rose. I love this vintage look paper that I have so I used that because it actually had all the colors in it and than I accented using all 3 colors in my challenge. I hope you enjoy.


I hope you will stop by frequently to see the new challenges that I participate in monthly.




Wednesday, September 15, 2010

More Paper Than Shoes Hang Tag Creative Team Call for members

More Paper Than Shoes Forum Hang Tag Calls
Hang Tag Creative Team
More Paper Than Shoes Forum is on the search for new Creative Team members.
Do you have a passion for creating hang tags?
Then send in your application!
Requirements:
• create a minimum of 2 creations per month using the requirements provided using any product of your choosing. You may have the opportunity to create additional tags during each month depending on what swaps are going on & what you might enjoy participating in.
• you must have a blog/if you don’t have a blog don’t worry it is simple to create, I will help you with that it is not a problem.
• must be able to commit to/and participate in various events the forum provides. This is a wonderful group of ladies on this forum and you will have a lot of fun.
• promote your hang tag projects on your blog and on the forum, this will get your creative side out to the world.
• You must also spread and share the love on fellow creative team members challenges.
• you will be given a link for a photobucket to upload each reveal to the forum.
Compensation:
You will not receive any type of financial payment of compensation. This is strictly for pure fun and love of the hobby! We do have some games to participate in and also a lottery that is pulled on the 1st of every month that you can also participate in and possibly win whatever is in the pot for that month.
How to Apply:
Please provide me with the following information:
• Your full name, email address, and a photo of yourself
• A link to your blog (we will work on that if you don’t have one)
• A list of any design teams you may belong to.
• a tag or 2 that best displays your creative style.
• A little intro telling me why you would like to be a part of More Paper Than Shoes Creative Team.
Please send your application to: designsfrommyheart@ymail.com be sure to put Creative Team in Subject line. Only those selected will be contacted via email.
Deadline is October 15, with new team announcement within a few days of the deadline. And you will need to be ready to create 2 hang tags for the November Challenge!
I can’t wait to see your handmade creations.
Denise

Saturday, September 11, 2010

My Little Cinnamon



My american cocker spaniel that I rescued from a horrible cocker spaniel rescue in Maryland was with us for 2 1/2 yrs. He ended up with a tumor on his esophagus. We had a surgeon remove it and even did chemo for him to save him, but in the end the tumor was growing back as he was going through the chemo and we didn't know. So I know that this day is a day of remembering the 9/11 attacks, but 3 yrs ago today is the day I had to put my beautiful Cinnamon to sleep. He would have hung on as long as I would let him, but I had to let him go so he wouldn't suffer any longer. I miss him so much, the pain is unbearable some times. And even though I still have 4 other rescues, he is greatly missed. He was very good and you could tell he was happy to have a family and a forever home that he needed so desperately. It is so horrible to think his family gave him up to a rescue group and they placed him in a horrible shelter that was dark, cold and wet with no lights on and no bedding or blankets on the concrete floors, and then to love him and lose him in 2 1/2 yrs just devastated me. I know everyone tells me at least we gave him a good home for the years we had him, but it wasn't enough for me. Loves & Hugs, I know you are no longer suffering.

Birthday Card

Birthday Card

Birthday Card

Birthday Card

Birthday Card


Attached are 5 birthday cards that will be going to the teddy bear shop that I frequent. The owner is so kind as to let me place them in her store free of charge. Now that is great. We met in 2001 and have been friends ever since. I also have some halloween to make for her. They have a big Halloween Party in the town the first weekend in October so I need to get creating. Thanks for stopping by for a visit.

My September Challenge for the Creative Team of MPTS


Here is a photo of my design for September. The challenge is for the MPTS Design Team, but I wanted to do the challenge for the Hang Tag Creative Team. The challenge for the Design Team was rustic, rusty bucket, metal, twine and torn paper. Enjoy. I hope everyone has a great weekend.

Friday, September 10, 2010

More Paper Than Shoes Hang Tag Creative Team

"I have joined More Paper Than Shoes Hang Tag Creative team! I am very excited to be a member of this very creative team. I hope you will take some time to visit our forum at http://morepaperthanshoes.proboards.com. You can find me under "dee7676". It is a great place to get inspired! You can also search MPTS on Etsy to find other members' handmade creations." If you enjoy creating hang tags, please contact me if you would like to be a part of this wonderful team of ladies that are friendly, creative, helpful and a lot of fun to socialize with. We have  a few openings to be filled for the creative hang tag team. I hope to hear from you soon. You can also contact me on my blog or email at designsfrommyheart@ymail.com. I am so excited to meet you.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Check out my Friend Nicole's Blog

http://nicoleeccles.blogspot.com/2010/09/giveaway-time-again.html#comments

She has some wonderful items for sale on her etsy shop.

Monday, September 6, 2010

My October Challenge for MPTS


Here is my completed tag for MPTS October Challenge. I hope you like it.




This is a beautiful Witchy Halloween Hang/Gift Tag. It is 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 with K and Co flocked card stock with black spiders and has been embossed using a sizzix spiderweb embossing folder.  I have added a handmade felt flower sprinkled with glitter and a skull head for a brad & a purple ribbon for attaching to a gift, purple stickles for the wart on her nose and around the rim of her hat. She is surrounded by flying bats & purple glittered stars and her little friendly gray mouse is sitting by her side. This tag would be great for anyone that loves Halloween. If anyone is interested in purchasing it please let me know. Thanks for stopping by.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

More Paper Than Shoes Hang Tag Creative Team

"I have joined More Paper Than Shoes Hang Tag Creative team! I am very excited to be a member of this very creative team. I hope you will take some time to visit our forum at http://morepaperthanshoes.proboards.com. You can find me under "dee7676". It is a great place to get inspired! You can also search MPTS on Etsy to find other members' handmade creations." If you enjoy creating hang tags, please contact me if you would like to be a part of this wonderful team of ladies that are friendly, creative, helpful and a lot of fun to socialize with. We have  a few openings to be filled for the creative hang tag team. I hope to hear from you soon. You can also contact me on my blog or email at designsfrommyheart@ymail.com. I am so excited to meet you.