Happy World Card Marking Day! It’s a Monster Mash!

Posted on October 4, 2014 by justtyra

First — Happy World Card Making Day!

What an awesome day for card makers to hop to different blogs, make new friends and celebrate everything about card making! I’m marking the occasion by celebrating Sweet Stamp Shop’s Release TODAY of Monster Mash:

Use Monster Mash for family cards, new baby cards and of course Halloween – HELLO! Here is my take on this fun set. I used a little watercolor on these fun Monsters:

My watercoloring did not give me the same results as my copics but I think that adds a little character to these peculiar little monsters.

See that adorable yellow monster? Today the Sweet Stamp Shop is offering it a a digital FREEBIE!!!

If you make ANY purchase in the Sweet Stamp Shop this weekend, and leave a comment “FREEBIE” this cute monster will be emailed to you!! Also please let the Sweet Stamp know that “Tyra sent you.” I would so appreciate it!

Funny Side Note: this card barely made it to press this week! Between being responsible for kiddie pick up and drop off this week when my husband was out of town, extra early starts for special work projects, the occasional child grabbing a monster or two when I wasn’t looking, and I think one time I actually fell asleep coloring a set and messed up the whole page! So this card was a miracle to make this week! This post is a celebration in and of itself! I know many of you can relate?

Take care and enjoy World Card Making Day!

xo, Tyra

Clique Kits Design Team Showcase!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by justtyra

I have amazing news to share! I’m excited to announce that I have joined the Clique Kits Design Team! I’ve been sitting on this news for some time now, but word is officially out! Here is a sneak peak at one of my first projects as part of the Clique Kits Design Team!

And OH My Goodness! It’s a LAYOUT. Attention fellow cardmakers: Clique Kits is a terrific kit club featuring fun stuff sure to inspire both card makers and memory keepers alike. Prior to joining the design team, I have been a subscriber for almost 3 months now and I haven’t been disappointed.

BUT what really sets Clique Kits a part from other kit clubs is the feeling of community among fellow paper crafters. Clique Kits hosts a Facebook Group exclusively for subscribers and a monthly blog share (check out my previous posts here, here and here).

Of course Clique Kits is super social on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram

Last but not least, please visit the DT Showcase and check out my other DTeamies! Take care and thanks for stopping by!

Tyra

Coffee Lovers Blog Hop, Late to the Party

Posted on September 30, 2014 by justtyra

I’m playing along in the Coffee Lover’s Blog Hop! (Better late than never — right?) A special thanks to Chaitali, at Cuts, Crops and Creativity for hosting such a fabulous event!

Do you see the stars around that cute cup from the Sweet Stamp Shop? That’s how I feel when I have a chance to pick up coffee in the morning! Coffee makes everything okay, doesn’t it? Last, but not least, here a little “coffee trivia” from me:

Q: When did you start drinking coffee?

A: Maybe just over a 1 1/2 years ago! I have a 3-5 cup/week habit! (Including coffee brewed at home)

Q: What is favorite brand (you can name up to three).

A: Well, this is how my coffee habit formed. My husband discovered this special little brand called “Highlander Grog” from a fine little coffee shop here in Indianapolis. I believe there are hints of caramel and hazelnut in this blend. We are always stocked with a bag (or two) of this deliciousness. If I can’t get my hand on this, I will go for the Hazelnut flavored coffee at Panera Bread Co.

Q: What is the most amazing coffee that you had? Remember where and when?

A: See the question above. Seriously! This love started when my husband brought home a freshly brewed cup of this goodness on a Saturday.

Q: If I don’t drink my needed coffee, I will…

A: Shed one sad tear! (smile)

Thanks so much for dropping by! xo, Tyra

Kit Haul! Sweet Stamp Shop’s On Cherry Street Kit, Part 1

Posted on September 26, 2014 by justtyra

As many of you know I design for Sweet Stamp Shop and I’m primarily a card maker, however I wanted to share today my latest haul from Sweet Stamp Shop — The Ahoy Kit from the On Cherry Street Line, a collection of paper goods (and stamps of course) for pocket style memory keeping.

It’s gorgeous, isn’t it? Check back later this weekend for a layout I created using this fun line and my thoughts on why this kit is great for card makers looking to jump back into memory keeping / scrapbooking. Thanks so much for stopping by! xo, Tyra

P.S. The Day To Day kit was just released this week! It’s next on my list 🙂

Clique Kits September Blog Share

Posted on September 24, 2014 by justtyra

Happy Wednesday!

I’m excited to once again join Clique Kits and the monthly blog share!

I was inspired by one of my favorite color combinations, grey and yellow, to create the cards below! If you are a card maker, you will be ecstatic at the beautiful color combinations as well as the flair and die cut phrases included in this months kit! This month’s challenge was to be daring, however I think I focused on the lovely quote’s black and yellow graphic as my source of inspiration:

And here is my second card, where I mixed and matched components of this month’s kit to create a card I will give to my husband. I’ll probably sneak it into his work bag 🙂

Thanks so much for stopping by! Your next stop is Danielle!

September Line-up
Clique Kits
Gia
Jody
Erica
Lacey
Stephanie
Rosann
> Tyra <
Danielle
Charity
Cassandra
Sarah
Alisha
Mariah

Chickaniddy September Sketch

Posted on September 18, 2014 by justtyra

*This is my second post for today, scroll on down for more paper crafting goodness*

Today I’m featured on the Chickaniddy Blog using this month’s sketch and Scrumptious Paper Collection (guys, it really is scrumptious).

I created a card using a scrapbook layout sketch as my source of inspiration.

And a peek at what I created:

Head over to the Chickaniddy Blog for the full reveal. One more day ’til Friday! Yeah!

Trendy but Traditional: Guest Post with Craftwell

Posted on September 18, 2014 by justtyra

Today I am once again a guest on the Craftwell blog today, sharing a traditional card and tag set using the super trendy Stay Connected die set. Take a peek:

Head on over to the blog to see the full reveal! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Pattern Play Reveal

Posted on September 17, 2014 by justtyra

Today I’m sharing two cards created using the easy Pattern Play technique I shared on the Sweet Stamp Shop Blog yesterday.

Here is the full reveal of the inspiration behind my “too much, says who” card:

Rhonda was randomly chosen to receive the cards featured with this comment:

Yay Rhonda! Please email me at tyra (dot) nd (dash) 97 (at) hotmail (dot) com.

By the way – the sentiment set is from the Sparkle and Shine set.

And, as promised, here is my second card using the same technique:

I could sure use an extra large cup of coffee right now! Thanks so very much for stopping by!

xo, Tyra

September Pinspiration with Chickaniddy!

Posted on September 12, 2014 by justtyra

Happy Friday! Today I’m featured on the Chickaniddy Blog where I have created a project inspired this image:

Here is a sneak of what I created:

If you have a moment check out the full post over at Chickaniddy! Stop by tomorrow for more crafty goodness.

Hugs,

Tyra

A little more Awesome News….And a release

Posted on September 9, 2014 by justtyra

Hey There,

I’ve been gone a little while, enjoying college football, which included two trips to Notre Dame, so my blog has been a little quiet while I enjoyed the company of friends, fall and football.

Now that I am back I have even MORE crafty news to share! I am joining the Sweet Stamp Shop again as a Design Team Member!

And today happens to be Sweet Stamp Shop’s Release Day, featuring new sets HERE.

If you are stopping by from the Sweet Blog, I have more cheesy goodness to share with you:

And how about a gift tag?

This card and tag makes the perfect set for a foodie gift! Thanks so much for visiting! I look forward to bringing you more calorie free sweetness from the Sweet Stamp Shop very soon!