A Fun Scarecrow to Celebrate Fall!

I made this card using the DRS Designs new stamps! I colored this scarecrow image with copic markers and gel pens. For the background, I embossed white paisleys using an easy background stamp. These stamps are so easy to use and you can make your own patterned paper with time! How awesome is that!I stamped this sentiment on white paper then sponged the edges to make it look distressed. Thanks for popping in and I hope you will stop by DRS Designs and check out all of the new images for fall!

Stamps Used: Paisley Background, Large Scarecrow,Scarecrows and cornrows

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The Most Lovely time of the Year...

I love autumn...beautiful colors ,great smells and the weather is FINALLY out of the 90's! I made this card with some gorgeous autumn stamps from DRS DESIGNS and I used a sketch from  Card Pattern Challenge... that DRS happens to be sponsoring this week If you play along... you will have a chance to win a $10 gift certificate AND you can get these gorgeous Autumn stamps for your very own! Thanks for popping in!!!

Stamps Used...small leaf silhouette,medium leaf silhouette,turning swirling autumn

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Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge... Take 2!

Oh I LOVE this stamp!This in one of the new Halloween releases from DRS. I made the frog into a girl... because glittery kissy lips on a frog are the BEST! I used the sketch from the midnight madness blog and here is my creation! I embossed the green paper with a spider web and I stamped the eye background with craft ink on black card stock. Then I colored my froggy and cut her out and stuck her onto the orange card stock that is also embossed. I tried to make this card Clean and simple...that is a toughie for me... I hope you like my creation...

Make sure to check out the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 76 post to get all of the details on how you can enter to WIN a $20 Gift Voucher from DRS Designs! Also make sure to keep check back later this week to see what the rest of the team has created with the wonderful sketches and DRS Designs stamps.


Stamps Used:Witchy Frog Brew, Spooky Eye Background

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Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 76...and the OTHER holiday!!!

This is the card I made for the MMSC#76...and I LOVE it! We could choose clean and simple (which I will show y'all tomorrow)... or FANCY! Well... today I chose FANCY! I used the bell background and embossed it with gold glitter EP. Then I used the Jingle all the way sentiment and embossed that with red glitter EP. And that tiny bow??? I tied that myself!!!Then I followed the sketch and here is my card!

Make sure to check out the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 76 post to get all of the details on how you can enter to WIN a $20 Gift Voucher from DRS Designs! Also make sure to keep check back later this week to see what the rest of the team has created with the wonderful sketches and DRS Designs stamps.

Stamps Used: jingle bell background, Jingle all the way sentiment

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Time for a Little Bit Of PRECIOUS!!!

I am from the south where everything is "precious." Look at that precious dog,... I love your new car, it is precious,...those little cupcakes are precious!!! Yikes... But this PRECIOUS PUMPKIN??? Y'all... is IS precious!!! I stamped him 3 times and cut him out. then, I brayered a background and adhered him onto the cardstock. next, I used my white gel pen for highlights and added some cute little cheeks on this PRECIOUS little guy. I mounted the whole thin onto black cardstock and added the greeting and here is my card! Make sure you stop by DRS Designs to check out the rest of the new releases... they are SURE to be PRECIOUS!!!

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A Quick and Fun Christmas Ornament...WITH STAMPS!!!

By: Dawn Knight

Halloween is coming and DRS has just released a TON of really awesome stamps... but guess what else is coming too? Christmas... and it is NOT that far away. Today, I am gonna show you this really simple ornament that i made using STAMPS, RIBBON and a STYRAFOAM ball...(and of course, Stickles!)

I stamped and embossed the snowflake stamp three times and then i cut it out... i made some deeper cuts as you can see here to make the flakes stand out

Then, i glued them to the ball and added some pins to make sure they would adhere.I glued 2 snowflakes together for the top and adhered them the same way. next I stamped and embossed this snowflake and cut it out and glued and pinned it and added it where the ribbon crossed.

I got out the box of stickles and added them where my pins were and that hid the holes. I added a loop of the same ribbon and pinned it to the top and here is my ornament... EASY!!!

Stamps... they are not just for cards!Tthanks for popping in!!!

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HALLOWEEN PARTY INVITE...DRS STYLE!!!

I love love love this stamp. What a super fun Halloween party invite! I brayered the background on NON glossy card stock and this is what I got...so I KNEW this stamp would be perfect on this background! I stamped the image and then I colored the cauldron in with a glossy black embossing pen. For the moon, i punched a circle on scrap card stock and sponged gold ink and then removed the mask. I decided that the sky was a little bit empty... so I knew that bats were in order... and here is my card! quick enough to make alot of them for a huge Halloween party... but a great looking invite just the same... and that is what it is all about... right! Thanks for popping in!

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A Double Embossed Card... Cool AND Easy!!!

By: Dawn Knight

One day at a time indeed... but lately, several have been piling up on me all at the same time! Thank goodness for my escape... STAMPING! I learned this double embossing technique and I knew that I could not wait to showcase one of DRS Designs wonderful sentiment stamps in the frame that it made. I chose One Day at a Time to remind me of... well... just that. I stamped the leaves around the outside edges to incorporate the black into my color combo and add some texture. Then, ribbon, bling and flowers to complete the look. thanks for popping in and I hope everyone has a cheerful weekend!   

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A Snowman With the Ho Ho Man

By: Dawn Knight

Love this Image! I adore Snowmen and I wanted to use another color besides green and red and Santa is sporting enough of those colors, So I went with the blue to show off Snowy a little bit too! I wanted to decorate the inside of the card as well, so I used some die cut snowflakes and stars in the corner for a little bit of interest also!

For Santa's beard,only liquid applique would do. In the past, I always heated it wet,but someone told me to wait and heat it up when it is dry. I got a flatter and more even result... Pretty neat! 

I used an embossing folder for the snowflakes and sponged this gorgeous blue over it to make the snowflakes show up a little bit more. Then some macthing ribbon and a fun snowflake... and here is my creation! Thanks for stopping by! 

Stamps used:Wintertime Buddies, Merry Christmas Arc

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And Yet, ANOTHER Take on This Super Fun Stamp!

This stamp cracked me up when I saw it! I think I was the only kid that was TERRIFIED of the Jolly Fat Man... and would NOT go near him at all!!! Forget bribing me with presents, candy or any of that. I still get a little freaked at the mall...so, I can totally relate to this stamp! I stamped the Santa hat in the background and colored the top of it in with a red copic marker. Then I stamped the saying and mounted it on green... and added the poinsettias. Quick, simple and FLAT to mail! Check out the NEW RELEASE of DRS Stamps here and thanks for popping in!!! 

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In The Heat of The Noon Day Sun!!!!

August in the South is  HOT!!! Just HOT!!! So instead of complaining, I thought...why not make the best of it!!! I took the AUGUST stamp and colored it 2 times. then I cut it out and stuck it together to make the sun. Next, I used a die cut and popped it up for the center of the sun. I found some flowers that looked tropical and matched my sun and added them to the bottom. I arranged all of this on a blue background that reminds me of the beautiful Carolina sky and here is my card with of course the PERFECT SENTIMENT!Thank so much for stopping in and keep COOL, Y'all! 

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A Fun Thank You Card!

By: Dawn Knight

We usually don't like to use patterned paper here at DRS DESIGNS because we can create it with all of the wonderful background stamps that we have available... BUT... I have sinned. I couldn't help myself... so I thought with the addition of lace and this awesome sentiment from DRS DESIGNS new releases... no one would mine... that much! Anyway... I thought this would be a cute way to thank someone...like that friend you can ALWAYS count on... for everything and anything...they are PRICELESS.Thanks for stopping in today and make sure to take a look at the new release... there is a wonderful variety of stamps available... so start shopping!

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Christmas In July at Tuesday Morning Sketches!

By: Dawn Knight

Ahhhh... Christmas in July!!! I love the idea of snow and shopping and cozy fireplaces! I also thought that this peek into a Christmas Scene would be perfect for for this theme! I used an embossing folder to make the siding on my house and then I stamped and colored the image. I used a square punch to make the grid and I attached an acetate sheet to create the window. The "snow" is a punch and here is my scene!  Thanks so much for stopping in and be sure to check out Tuesday Morning Sketches!

 Stamps: Ornaments Galore

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Walk on the Wild Side... INDEED!!!

By: Dawn Knight

Well...I was looking through my DRS Designs stamps and I just HAD to create with this super smiley elephant. She said she wanted a pedicure and a bow. The earrings were my idea! Anyway... I followed the sketch that by now you ALL must know about and I this is my creation. I HAD to use the sentiment because ... well it is PRECIOUS and just fits perfectly! And how could I not ink this little lady one more time before she went back into the stamp binder?

So... why don't you play along? You have a chance to win some awesome stamps and i think sketchs are a great way to get the mojo flowing! So... what are ya waiting for? Join us... There is still time and the prizes are wonderful! Thanks for popping in!

Stamps Used: Jungle Jim the Elephant and Walk on the Wild Side Greeting

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Play along with our Sketch Challenge to WIN!!!

Wanna win some goodies? Come one... its easy and FUN! Just follow this sketch challenge and you will have a chance to win one of the 2 prize packs being offered from DRS Designs.Here are the deets:

Create a card or other papercraft creation using the sketch above. DRS Designs stamps are not required, but if you do have some we would love to see you use them for the challenge. Click here to bring you to the original post so you can add your card to the InLinkz Box. You have until 11:59pm ET on July 26th, and then we'll pick 2 winners from all of the participants who can choose either the beach or golf stamp package as their prize!

I only used a sentiment for my card and that is ANOTHER challenge for me... but with all of the wonderful Sentiments from DRS... it really is easy to make a lovely card to say exactly what you need it to!Thanks for much for stopping in and we cant wait to see what YOU create!

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I Like it A LATTE!!!

By: Dawn Knight

I am never happy with the weather. I live in the south... and for the last 847 days in a row.... it was over 90. With like 1000% humidity. Well, then it cooled off to like the 80's... and yeah... I am really in the mood for a latte... a HOT one. I keep my home COLD... and when it is hot outside... no problem. Well, when is cools off... I freeze! But don't tell my family that because they will probably turn the air off! I came across this card that is made with all DRS Designs stamps! It really put me in the mood for one of these delicious HOT latte's now... and to share it with a friend WOULD be espresso-ly wonderful! I colored this image with copic markers and used a glitter pen in the steam. I made the card a fun shape... but it will still fit an A2 envie! Thanks for stopping in...and don't complain about the weather like I do sometimes... just adjust your Latte... they are yummy iced too!

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SNOWFLAKES??? In June???

A Big Congratulations goes to - The Paper Princess (comment #3)

Ramona has won the Large Filigree Snowflake that I used here!!!

(Don't forget to email us with your name and address: info@drsdesigns.com)

For this card, I used the large filigree snowflake stamp. I stamped it onto white shimmery card stock and then I mounted it onto purple. I did some dry embossing and sponging. I sprayed the whole card front with glitter mist spray and then I adhered the bow. I think these would be lovely and elegant Christmas cards. This was QUICK and the over all look is so pretty! Thanks for popping in...

Wanna know how to win some awesome stamps???Would you like a chance to win a fabulous DRS Designs stamp!

All you have to do is leave a comment on this post, then check back tomorrow to see if you won! Even if you don't win today, you can comment the rest of the month for even more chances!

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Mad... ABOUT PLAID, Baby!!!

Congratulations Jane P.
(Comment #57)

You are the winner of today's Stamp of the Day! Yippee!
Be sure to contact DRS Designs (info@drsdesigns.com) within 7 days with your name and mailing info to claim your prize.

The stamp that Jane P. won is the large original plaid background stamp. That's right... all that gorgeous plaid in the background is done with a stamp... it is not designer paper. That means that you will NEVER have to go to the store to get the paper that matches just right... you can make it!!! What I did was stamp the blue vertically and the green horizontally and This is the look that I got! How totally awesome is that?AND it is so simple to do... I love that I can make my own paper to match! I also used the Girly Swirly Birthday Cake stamp... it is one of my FAVES!

Would you like a chance to win a fabulous DRS Designs stamp too?All you have to do is leave a comment on this post, then check back tomorrow to see if you won! Even if you don't win today, you can comment the rest of the month for even more chances!

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Leaving a comment on our blog is easy. Simply scroll down to the end of today's post and click on the link that says 'comments' (once we have some comments, it will say 15 comments, 26 comments etc). That will open a new window where you can read through the comments left by others or simply scroll to the bottom. There you will find a box where you can enter your comment. If you have a google account, you can enter your user name or password or you can leave the comment using the Anonymous choice. Then click publish your comment and you're all set! Thanks for playing and good luck!

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Are You Ready For A Test?

Congratulations to Kimberly S.! She is the winner of Yesterdays Stamp a Day Give Away. She has won Birthday Test that is featured on today's card!
(Don't forget to contact us (info@drsdesigns.com) with your name and address info within 7 days so we can send your prize!)

I made this fun birthday card by stamping and coloring the image. I added some fun dots for texture. Then, to make my background paper match perfectly, I punched out the brown dots and adhered them in a random pattern and then trimmed what hung over... and here is my card...

Would you like a chance to win a fabulous DRS Designs stamp like ?!?! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post, then check back tomorrow to see if you won! Even if you don't win today, you can comment the rest of the month for even more chances!Thanks so much for stopping by and good luck to you!

Not sure how to leave a comment?
Leaving a comment on our blog is easy. Simply scroll down to the end of today's post and click on the link that says 'comments' (once we have some comments, it will say 15 comments, 26 comments etc). That will open a new window where you can read through the comments left by others or simply scroll to the bottom. There you will find a box where you can enter your comment. If you have a google account, you can enter your username or password or you can leave the comment using the Anonymous choice. Then click publish your comment and you're all set! Thanks for playing and good luck!

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Way To Go ,Graduate!

I love these new Graduation Images from DRS Designs. I used the Brushstroke mortarboard and stamped it in a random pattern to make it look like there were a bunch of them thrown into the air. then I colored it with copics and added a red tassel, because when I graduated 100 years ago, those were my high school colors.Next, I stamped and colored the Congratulations Graduate image and colored it the same way and mounted it on red... added some dots for flair... and here is my card! It is graduation time and these stamps from DRS DESIGNS are just perfect.Thanks for stopping in!

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