Fireflies at the beach!

Well hello there Fireflies! I'm so excited about the August challenge.... it's "A day at the beach!"  (You can find more info about the challenge here.)  Being as I moved from California to Idaho about a decade ago, it's been a while since I've seen the beach.  (Insert sad face here.)  But with the challenge for Firefly Crafts, I can remember what it was like to be there! (smile) So, here's my project:

Items Used:

   

I ADORE the wooden embellishments from Firefly, they are so awesome and add just a touch of whimsey.  I used a ceramic plate and my Distress Ink minis and literally just rubbed them on the plate, then i spritzed it with water and laid the yardstick on it, squished it around a little and then pulled it up and set it to dry.  Once dry (well mostly dry, because I'm totally impatient like that) I stamped some words using a stamp from Kitchen Sink (also found in the Firefly Craft store, but out of stock at the moment) .  

I rarely do the mixed media type of cards, so this is WAY outside of my comfort zone.  I'll have to keep practicing! ha ha ha 

Happy crafting Fireflies!!! 

Firefly Anything Goes Challenge

Hey fireflies!!!! Here for the very first Anything Goes challenge?  Well here's my little card made with TGF latte Anya.  She's so stinking cute!

Here are the items I used:

   

Thanks for stopping by and buzz on over to www.fireflycrafts.net and check out all of the super cool stuff there.  Then, make a card using anything from the shop (or a brand we carry) as the main component and add it to the Facebook group album for the anything goes challenge! 

Hope to have you join us.... have a crafty day! 

Sniffle... my last day.... sigh...

How is it Friday already????? Wow, I can't even believe it's my last day in Growing In Unity. It's been a fun week, but I'm not going to get all sentimental on you..... sniff sniff..... so, let's get to business.

You know how much I love Phyllis Harris stamps???.... Nod your head.... yeah... you know I love them.... Well, why would I not choose to use one for my last showcase project?  That would be pure craziness! This set is called "Your Wings Exist," and it's on sale for under $10!!!!!!!! You better hurry and grab one before they are all gone!
Here's my card:

Supplies:

   


So, I may have gone a little flower crazy, but is that even really a bad thing? Ha ha ha ha I love making shaker cards these days, although I will admit there is quite a learning curve and it takes a while to work out in your head just how you're going to make it all work they way you want to.  With that being said, I totally love this card and I hope that the wonderful woman I send it to will love it as well!
It's been a fun week and thank you all for commenting and stopping by.  I really appreciate it all. Please feel free to follow my blog, I'd love to have you all here!
Happy crafting everyone!!!

Growing in Unity Day 1

Hello there Unity Crafters!!!!! Today marks my very first day in the Growing in Unity event.  Today I'm featuring a card that I made using the set {Jar Full of} Sweetness.  Those of you who know me, know that I'm completely addicted to apothecary jars and have lots of them filled with all sorts of candies on my countertop.  I adore them and i'll never stop collecting them.  So, when I saw this set, I knew I HAD TO HAVE it straight away!

I'm very new to making shaker cards but I thought it would be perfect to have the little sequins I purchased from Firefly Crafts inside the jars to make it look like little candies in there!

I also used a few of the flowers I purchased from Firefly Crafts as well, they are made by Wild Orchid and they are absolutely perfect!


   



I hope you enjoyed this card today and it inspired you to make something crafty! Surf the Unity site and find a cute stamp and get with it! he he he! See you all tomorrow!
Have a Crafty Day!

Tic Tac Toe

Ok, so you all know the game right... X's, O's... make a line or a diagonal..... well crafters do that too, but we up the stakes a bit!  He he he!!! The Challenge over at the Firefly Crafts Blog for July/August is Tic Tac Toe! Here's the board:

I chose Ribbon/Orange/Easel because, well, just because! hahahah!  So here's my creation:

This is what it looks like closed:

...and the side view when it's open.

This was a super fun card to make.  The image is by C.C. Designs; Roberto's Rascals Swinging'. These little ones just look so happy! The sentiments are from The Greeting Farm Friends and Love set and Avery Elle Cake and Candles clear stamp set.  

Hop on over to the Firefly Crafts Blog and see what's Buzzing over there, Like them on Facebook, Follow them on Instagram, Pin them on Pinterest, and any other way you want to show some Firefly love!  Don't forget to check the store often as they are constantly adding new items! 

Thanks everyone for stopping by, have a crafty day! 

Firefly Pixie Bee Heidi

I made this little card for the Firefly Crafts blog today for my DT project. I just love this sweet little "Bee" from C.C. Designs.  She's named Swiss Pixie Bee Heidi and I think she's the cutest thing ever!!!  Here, check her out yourself:

...and the inside of the card:

Did you see that incredible wooden embellishment????? I think they are my new favorite thing to work with!  You can even stain them with inks and paint them with watercolors! So cool.  You can check out all the different ones we have in the store here. 

Card Recipe:  I used a lot of papers so I can't even remember what's on there, mostly BoBunny though.
Copics: Skin: E000, 00, 21, 11, 04
Hair: E77, 29, 25, 21, Y13
Yellow: Y00, 02, 13, 15, 17, 38
Black: 100, W9, 7, 5, 3, 1
Flower: RV52, 55, 63

Well I hope that this sweet little Pixie Bee Heidi inspires you!  Don't forget to enter our "Anything With Wings" challenge going on this month the Firefly Crafts Blog!  The prize is AWESOME! See you soon in the forest!

Happy release day!

Hey there KKS people!  It's release hop day! I'm so excited!!!! Have you fallen in love with the new release yet?  I sure have!  My favorite though is Floatin' Fiona!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was a Krafty Guest DT this month and got Fiona a little early! Woohoo!  (Insert Jammie doing cartwheels in her living room here!) Anyway, here's my creation with little miss Floatin' Fiona.

The papers are from Echo Park, My Mind's eye and Stampin' Up! 

the wooden embellishments I bought at Firefly Crafts online store (I just LOVE THEM)

And my list of Copics is as follows: 

Skin: E000, 00, 21,11,04, R20

Hair: 100, W9, 7, 5, 3, 1

Inflatable: BG78, 49, 45, G00

Yellow: Y15, 13, 21, 00

Red: R39, 29, 24, 22, 20 

In other good news: Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps has a whole new look to the web site!! To celebrate the new Krafty Shop, she has gifts for YOU!!! EVERY order placed this weekend will receive a special little extra something in their package!!! Could be a stamp, maybe buttons, sequins, enamel dots, flowers, brads....who knows! ?!?!  It'll be a fun SURPRISE!!! She just wants to say THANK YOU for being such an amazing and loyal customer to Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!!!

Happy Kraftin' everyone! 

A little Bee for Firefly

Hello crafty friends! I'm here bringing you a little buzzy bee for inspiration on the Firefly Crafts Blog today.  This stamp is from Paper Nest Dolls and is called Bee Happy Emma. Isn't she just a doll?!?!?! 

 The inside looks like this:

Card Recipe: 

Copic Markers: Skin: E04, E11, E21, E00, E000, R20

Hair: E29, E25, E21

Black: 100, W9, W7, W5, W3, W1

Yellow: Y,17, Y15, Y13, Y21, Y00

Blue: B29, B24, B34, B32, C1

Wink of Stella: Gold

Papers: BoBunny, Echo Park, Su!

Bakers Twine: Recollections

I hope that this little card inspires you. Keep checking back on the Firefly blog, as there is so much going on in the forest! As always, hop on over to our Firefly Crafts Store to pick up Bee Happy Emma  and all of her adorable friends! 

See you soon! ~ DT Jammie