Thursday, October 31, 2013

Happy Halloween...... & some news

*Note: this is my second post for today. 
Please scroll down to see the card I made for the Fresh Squeezed Stamps October Release.
Thanks!

I have a couple of cards to share today, as well as some news.

To start, I want to share the card that I made for CAS(E) This Sketch #52 by Karolyn Loncon:


And being Halloween and all, I couldn't resist making a card for the occasion.


I used some Teresa Collins patterned paper for my background. The rest of my supplies are from Papertrey Ink. I love how that notched die with the stars cut out of it looks in black, layered over the orange card stock!

Visit CAS(E) this Sketch to see the rest of the DT's takes on the sketch and to play along, if you'd like. You have until Thursday, November 7th to link up your card.


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Next, I just want to take a moment to thank Ryann & Shannon from Fresh Squeezed Stamps for letting me design for them for the past four months! I've really enjoyed my Design Team term with them and look forward to seeing what the next DT will do with their fun supplies!

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And, while one door closes, another one opens....

I was beyond thrilled to get an email a few weeks ago from Jen Del Muro asking me if I would be interested in joining her Confetti Crew at Reverse Confetti!






In honour of this announcement, I made a card using my Forever Fall stamp set
which sums up how grateful I am for the opportunities I've been given 
to serve on such fabulous design teams.



I used some new Fancy Pants patterned paper as my background.
I layered my die cut over top, on which I stamped the sentiment in black.
For the heart, I did something new for me.... I used Perfect Pearls. I stamped the heart in their medium and then brushed the Perfect Pearls over top.
I was really pleased with how well it matched the patterned paper!

Here's a little close-up of the shine:


So, thanks again, Jen, for asking me to join your Confetti Crew!
And, Jen is announcing the new team members on the Reverse Confetti Blog today, 
so please go and check it out.

I'm also linking up these cards for this week's Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Anything Goes.

Thanks for looking!

27 comments:

Alanna said...

Your Halloween card is so much fun. And congrats on your new DT gig at Reverse Confetti. How fun!

Unknown said...

Congrats on your new design team! So excited for you! Love your cards.

Joni Andaya said...

Congratulations Leigh!!! Oh both of your cards are lovely :)

Annheidel said...

Cute cards! Congrats on the Reverse Confetti design team. I love their stamps. :)

Tracey McNeely said...

Leigh i am so excited for you! Congratulations, you will be an awesome addition to the team!!

craftmates said...

Beautiful cards Leigh! Congratulations on the design team! Looking forward to your creations- Irma

Jennifer K said...

Congratulations on the new design team gig!

Miriam Prantner said...

I love that star pennant die, great cards and CONGRATULATIONS!

Kim S said...

Such a day for you - farewells, hellos and fabulous cards!!

Mandy LaCroix said...

LOVE your Halloween card! -- (love all your work!) :)

Luanne said...

Congrats Leigh! That's wonderful!! I love your Halloween card too.. ;)

cm said...

Congrats on your new role at RC! Looking forward to seeing your fabulous creations (and a Canadian on the DT is such an added bonus for me, a 'fan' of yours in Alberta!).
c

~amy~ said...

Fun post! congrats!

Anonymous said...

Congrats, Leigh!! You are a gifted designer and will be amazing in your newest endeavor! :)

Erin said...

WONDERFUL news, Leigh! Congratulations!

Lindsey said...

Yay! Huge congrats to you, Leigh!

Joyce said...

Congratulations on your new DT position. I know you will do a fabulous job. I love your style, so I'm sure that your new position will cost me a lot of money (in a good way!)

Caryn said...

Hey leigh - well done on your new DT post! :ove the cards too - your Halloween one is especially gorgeous and I just ordered that banner die too so I'm thrilled to see it in action!!
have a great weekend xxx

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

2 fabulous cards - I really love your style and congrats on your new DT spot.
Caroline xxx

Kara said...

congrats!

Emily Leiphart said...

Congrats, Leigh! Love both your cards. Thanks so much for playing along with the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!

Betty said...

Beautiful card Leigh and I love your blog :-). Hugs, Betty

Heather said...

Both fabulous card Leigh, I love your chevron backing paper - lovely image and 'thanks' panel!!

Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
hugs
Heather xx

karen h said...

Congrats on the Reverse Confetti DT!

Love the CASe card - what a perfect use of the Star Banner die!

Chrissy Larson said...

Congrats!! The only problem is...now you are going to make me buy more stamps. ;) Gorgeous cards, Leigh!

Wida said...

congrats on your great news! looking forward to seeing you put the Leigh spin on this modern stamps!

Cindy Lee said...

Congratulations Leigh! Btw, I saw you being featured on Scrapbook Trends! Way to go gal!!!