I shared this on my Instagram page earlier but wanted to share it here to with those that aren't on my social media! It's bymarianandrew and I think it really sums up Mother's Day (just need to add in step moms and adoptive moms as those tend to get forgotten by many). Huge ((((hugs)))) to everyone whether this day is a joy or a struggle ❤️❤️❤️.
Lastly a reminder about the SSS sale I posted that started Friday and ends tonight at 11:59pm EST:
Click HERE <-------click! to shop Simon Says Stamp and this weekend save $20 off purchases of $100 or more with the code THKUMOM - or save $5 off orders of $5 or more with the code SUBFVE
Today's post is part of a nearly month long series to celebrate Picket Fence Studios first birthday!! I've been a fan of their stamps and dies and ermagerd their Life Changing Blender Brushes really ARE life changing. I use them all the time and they've made a MASSIVE difference - I reach for my inks to do quick blended backgrounds way more often now that I have those brushes.
Anywho - I have a card and video to share AND a big giveaway too!!
I used Picket Fence's Rose Bouquet stamp set and gold heat embossed it onto water-colour paper. I then watercolored it with Distress Ink Re-inkers in really bright colors. I was inspired by the patterned papers from Doodlebug's Hello 6x6 pack - yes I used some patterned paper again!!
I get asked a lot about where to purchase the supplies I use in my videos and blog posts. I list all the supplies I use at the end of my posts (below) or in the description box directly below my video on YouTube.
Compensated affiliate links used when possible at no extra cost to you. Affiliate linking is what keeps my blog and YouTube channel up and running and enables me to work from home and provide for my children! I appreciate your support more than words can say! I occasionally receive product for free from stores/manufacturer with no obligation on my part to use/review - I only use and share what I personally love. Everything else I purchase myself!
OK now for the GIVEAWAY info!!
PicketFence is generously offering a $100 gift certificate to their store for one of you!!! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post to enter (please only one comment per person to keep things fair!!) and I'll use random.org to pick a random comment on May 15th! Comments close Tuesday May 14th at 11:59pm CST. Giveaway is open to everyone - please make sure you're using an e-mail address that you check frequently as that's what I'll use to contact the winner!
Thanks for stopping by and good luck!! ❤️❤️❤️
GIVEAWAY has now closed. Congrats to Samantha R for winning a $100 gc to Picket Fence Studios! I've forwarded on your e-mail to their team for them to send it to you!! Thank you all for participating and stay tuned for future giveaways!
Click HERE <-------click! to shop Simon Says Stamp and this weekend save $20 off purchases of $100 or more with the code THKUMOM - or save $5 off orders of $5 or more with the code SUBFVE
If you'd like to mail a card to be featured in an upcoming Happy Mail Haul video here's my mailing address:
Amy Rysavy
Box 1041 MARTENSVILLE PO
Martensville, SK
S0K 2T0
Canada
May Theme: Father's Day (or just Masculine-Themed cards) June Theme: Thank You/Teacher (school's out!) July Theme: Water (ocean/beach/underwater etc)
(((a note about the themes - if you have ideas/suggestions for future themes feel free to post them in the comments below!)))
(A repost of some important info!!)
Like I mention in all the Happy Mail Haul videos - I am not strict with the themes.. The post can be notoriously slow especially getting to me here in Canada, so I like to share everything that shows up in my PO Box the previous month regardless! If you ever want to check out previous months Happy Mail Haul videos you can find them all here:
If you want to send ahead and mail cards for multiple themes in the same package I am totally OK with that. It helps if you add a sticky note or something to mark what month each card is for. Please do not send more than 2 cards for each theme (so there are the 3 upcoming months therefore 6 cards in total). I cannot accept large packages/boxes of cards. I don't have anywhere to store large amounts plus it takes up a lot of my time to film/edit/upload these videos and limiting the submissions to 2 per person ensures it's fair for everyone. Thank you for understanding!
If you are interested in donating your cards there are MANY charities and organizations out there. You would need to do your own research to find a cause/group/organization that works for you and what you want to do! Everything from local nursing homes/palliative care units/Ronald McDonald Houses to charities to cards for troops is out there - LOTS to choose from!
Also if you haven't sent in a card before but want to go ahead! I love seeing what y'all are making, and being able to share it with the rest of my audience. We all have to start somewhere ;). Also again there's no need to send gifts or anything like that. I more than appreciate the thought, and I read all the letters I receive (I can't respond to them but I read and keep all of them!).
For those reading/watching - I would love if you'd take the time to leave comments/questions/etc for those that sent in something in the comments below and I know those that sent in would love to read them!
Hey everyone!! I am finally sounding better (and feeling better - still not 100% back to normal but I'm WAY better than I was) and wanted to make some cards with some of MFT's newest release! In case you missed it you can check out their May release HERE <-------click!
I created 2 backgrounds using several Distress Oxide Sprays on water-colour paper. I die cut them using various dies from the Watermelon Slice set, and die cut the seeds from Tonic's Black Velvet Satin card stock (they look like the real deal in real life!).
I get asked a lot about where to purchase the supplies I use in my videos and blog posts. I list all the supplies I use at the end of my posts (below) or in the description box directly below my video on YouTube.
Compensated affiliate links used when possible at no extra cost to you. Affiliate linking is what keeps my blog and YouTube channel up and running and enables me to work from home and provide for my children! I appreciate your support more than words can say! I occasionally receive product for free from stores/manufacturer with no obligation on my part to use/review - I only use and share what I personally love. Everything else I purchase myself!
Hey all! I'm back with another video! I am trying to do a Sunday clean up here in my office (albeit slowly - I'm still struggling with bronchitis so I get tired out practically immediately - but I'm most definitely on the mend so I'll take what I can get) and have Waffle Flower's May Release sitting here. I decided to film a quick Release & Review video showing the new products and my random thoughts and inspirations since I'm now somewhat buried under other tasks and no energy!!
If you missed my earlier post that's part of the blog hop for this release you can check it all out here:
And as always y'all can watch in HD over on YouTube HERE <------click!
And links to everything I showed in the video are below! Have a fabulous day everyone!! ❤️❤️❤️
I get asked a lot about where to purchase the supplies I use in my videos and blog posts. I list all the supplies I use at the end of my posts (below) or in the description box directly below my video on YouTube.
Compensated affiliate links used when possible at no extra cost to you. Affiliate linking is what keeps my blog and YouTube channel up and running and enables me to work from home and provide for my children! I appreciate your support more than words can say! I occasionally receive product for free from stores/manufacturer with no obligation on my part to use/review - I only use and share what I personally love. Everything else I purchase myself!
I'm part of a blog hop today to celebrate the release - if you didn't get here from Anna's blog you can start at the beginning HERE. I'll also have links to the other stops as well as giveaway info lower down in the post!
I couldn't resist the new Go Girl stamps and dies - there is SO many ways you can personalize and customize them!! Since I'm still getting over a horrible chest cold I kept things simpler today:
I used up a bunch of scraps of card stock and die cut everything with the new Go Girl dies. I stamped their faces onto card stock with Tea Dye Distress Oxide ink and fussy cut them with scissors. I stamped the different lip options with Festive Berries Oxide ink, then assembled them directly onto the cards and bookmarks.
I get asked a lot about where to purchase the supplies I use in my videos and blog posts. I list all the supplies I use at the end of my posts (below) or in the description box directly below my video on YouTube.
Compensated affiliate links used when possible at no extra cost to you. Affiliate linking is what keeps my blog and YouTube channel up and running and enables me to work from home and provide for my children! I appreciate your support more than words can say! I occasionally receive product for free from stores/manufacturer with no obligation on my part to use/review - I only use and share what I personally love. Everything else I purchase myself!
Now for the GIVEAWAY!
To celebrate the blog hop, Waffle Flower is giving away a $25 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners!!
You can leave comment on my blog and along the hop by 11:59pm ET on 5/8/19 for your chances to win. Winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the posts on this blog hop and will be announced on the Waffle Flower blog on 5/9/2019.
I don't sound AS bad as I have all week, so I finished the voiceover on this video. I'm the host of this week's Color Throwdown challenge and wanted to get my card and video up!!
I get asked a lot about where to purchase the supplies I use in my videos and blog posts. I list all the supplies I use at the end of my posts (below) or in the description box directly below my video on YouTube.
Compensated affiliate links used when possible at no extra cost to you. Affiliate linking is what keeps my blog and YouTube channel up and running and enables me to work from home and provide for my children! I appreciate your support more than words can say! I occasionally receive product for free from stores/manufacturer with no obligation on my part to use/review - I only use and share what I personally love. Everything else I purchase myself!
Ugggghhhhhh. Sorry for the lack of videos this week. I am dealing with bronchitis and my voice is practically non-existent. I filmed the video for today's post a few days ago but it's taking me longer to do everything as I'm pretty tired. Trying to rest and recuperate isn't easy when there's 5 kids lol! I'm getting there though - and it's also nowhere NEAR as bad as it was back before Christmas (I actually ended up with slight permanent hearing damage in one ear from that bout of sickness - it was rough). So at least there's that!!
Anywho - I was sent Studio Katia's March/April Release (I am honestly not sure when this was released but somewhat recently - and of course right now I'm rather foggy on all details) and filmed a Release & Review as I get a lot of requests. PLUS there's a big give-away (worth over $200!) at the end of the post!
I get asked a lot about where to purchase the supplies I use in my videos and blog posts. I list all the supplies I use at the end of my posts (below) or in the description box directly below my video on YouTube.
Compensated affiliate links used when possible at no extra cost to you. Affiliate linking is what keeps my blog and YouTube channel up and running and enables me to work from home and provide for my children! I appreciate your support more than words can say! I occasionally receive product for free from stores/manufacturer with no obligation on my part to use/review - I only use and share what I personally love. Everything else I purchase myself!
Now for the GIVEAWAY!!!
I have a collection of brand new + gently used Studio Katia stamps, wafer dies, stencil and embellishments worth over $200 to give to one of you!
To be entered all you need to do is follow the steps in the Rafflecopter widget below (please make sure you're using a current e-mail address that you check frequently (I don't keep/see any person info other than the winner's e-mail address) as that's what I use to contact the winner!).
I have an affiliate relationship with Simon Says Stamp and they sponsor my blog. Affiliate links and this sponsorship help keep this blog and my social media running (and food on the table etc!), and affiliate links are at NO additional cost to the consumer. Please see my Disclosure/FYI statement below in the sidebar for additional info! ❤️
