Designing with the Sweet Stamp Shop: January Release

Posted on January 16, 2014 by justtyra

Hello, it’s Tyra and I’m here to share one of the fun projects I created using stamps from the Sweet Stamp Shop’s January Release.

Sweet Code: TSD10 for 10% off between now and February 1st!

Check out the cute fox:

I used my die cutting machine to cut out some word bubbles and added these cheeky sayings inspired by this crazy funky song. Thank you, Ylvis.

And there is one more:

I love the Just The Basics sentiment set used to create this card!

For more projects from myself and the rest of the Sweet Design Team click here.

Designing With the Sweet Stamp Shop: CAS Plus

Posted on January 15, 2014 by justtyra

It’s been while since I popped in. I will blame it on the recent snow invasion here in the US Midwest and a week of snow days for both school and work. So we are behind in this household! In any case, I wanted to pop in and share a few sneaks and bonus looks at what I have designed for the Sweet Stamp Shop. I am hosting a new series, “CAS Plus” where I (try my best) to show how to use I design elements on CAS (Clean and Simple) cards.

Last week I shared how I love using do-it-yourself journaling cards. Here is one look at one of the cards I created:

Today I’m sharing on the blog a few tips on using washi tape. Check out how I stamped a sentiment right on top of washi using (Staz-On ink):

Tip: using decorative edge scissors to give a distressed but consistent clean cut to the edges of your washi tape strips. I love how I found a new use for an old staple 🙂

Check back tomorrow for another project I created using the super cute January Release! Thanks for much for stopping by the blog.

Than so much for stopping by!

xo-Tyra

SEI January Inspiration Challenge

Posted on January 1, 2014 by justtyra

Hi It’s Tyra and I’m hosting the SEI Inspiration Challenge where this month’s inspiration is Gratitude. Here is a sneak:

Head on over to the blog and check out the entire card and my inspiration for this card. Happy New Years and thanks for stopping by!! — Tyra

Designing with the Sweet Stamp Shop: CAS Plus

Posted on December 19, 2013 by justtyra

Today I created a few cards featured over at the Sweet Stamp Shop as part of my new Series “CAS Plus” where I’m sharing fun CAS-friendly techniques. Click here for more. In the meantime, check out this card I created using the latest release:

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Lots of stamping on patterned paper here along with a fun embellishment to the cute little washing machine. Would laundry be fun if all we had to clean were glitter? Well, that’s all for me. Thanks so much for stopping by! xo – Tyra

Designing with Sweet Stamp Shop: Holiday Greetings

Posted on November 29, 2013 by justtyra

Head on over to the Sweet Stamp Shop for more on the technique I used to create these fun cards below. Take care and I hope you are enjoying the Thanksgiving Holiday! xo, Tyra

A little bit of Awesome

Posted on October 19, 2013 by justtyra

Hi I’m checking in to share with you a little bit of awesome:

First, I was nominated for a Liebster Blog Award by the very talented Mayuri of the blog Candles In The Garden. Thank you so very much Mayuri! The Liebster Blog Award rules vary but are usually given to favorite blogs or bloggers with 200 followers or less. In turn, I can give this award to five other bloggers who inspire me. There are so many who inspire me, but for now, I will focus on a few. They are:

So to all of you — you truly rock 🙂

Check out my first post with PaperHaus Magazine. I got into the spirit of the season of giving and gratitude, creating tags perfect for host/hostess gifts. Check out one of the gift tags I created:

Check out the full post here.

I created a fun birthday card featured in the October edition of Life. Paper. Scrapbook. Here is a direct link to the October Issue.

Last, but not least, I was published in the November/December issue of Paper Crafts Magazine. Paper Crafts is offering a sneak peek here.

Whew! That’s all for now. I hear the kids and the husband calling my name, so I better go. Take care and have a wonderful weekend! xo- Tyra

So Awesome

Posted on October 5, 2013 by justtyra

Today, I’m playing along with the Moxie Fab World Challenge: Metal, Wood & Cork. I thought to myself “metal, wood and cork? what in the world will I create?” I ended up creating a super simple card that I love — from the texture of the paper to the shiny metal clip, the faux cork tape and the wood heart. This card makes a great masculine card. I think I’ll save it for the husband:

Thanks so much for stopping by! Take care, xo — Tyra

Happy Monday!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by justtyra

Happy Monday!

How was your weekend? I spent time cheering on my favorite college team on a brisk almost fall day. Can you guess what stadium this is?

I also wanted to share a new post for my “Just Add Ink” feature over at the Sweet Stamp Shop: Big Pattern Small Scale. Please check it out if you have time! Here is a sneak of the card I created for the post:

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Take care and thanks for stopping by! xo, Tyra

Happy Monday!

Posted on September 16, 2013 by justtyra

Happy Monday! Today I’m sharing a few fun ways you can get creative with stamps over at the Sweet Stamp Shop. Please stop by!

Also check out some of the cards I created for the September Release. Quick tip: don’t forget to stamp your envelopes with a little stamp to complement your card as a nice finishing touch. I created the envelopes above to match the September Release cards. Take care and thanks for stopping by! xo- Tyra

Making a Difference

Posted on August 10, 2013 by justtyra

Today I’m playing along (at the last possible minute — ha!) with the latest Curtain Call Challenge: Watermelon Wonder:

Love those colors! So airy and light.

I created this card:

The butterfly is from a set of burlap stickers by Little Yellow Bicycle, stamped with distressed ink in ripe persimmon. I wrapped the die cut flower around the card and accented with sequins and a little feathered ribbon. The beautiful sentiment is from Flourishes. Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend! xo- Tyra