Thursday, August 31, 2023

August Winner & Future Prize Announcement

It's August Winners Time & Future Prize Announcement

Thank you EVERYONE for your kind comments and answering my "Make Crafty Friends Q & A" I love reading your responses because everyone is so AWESOME and SWEET! 
 Mr. Random Picked Blog Post number 26 out of 52 which was this post Titled: It's Penguining to Look A Lot Like Christmas
  
  There were 6 comments on this blog post Mr. Random Chose 2  of  6 which was Denise Bryant with this comment 



 There were 56 comments on the Instagram Post and Mr. Random Chose #50 @createtocraft Kristin Bost

    The Winners are: Denise Bryant & @createtocraft Kristin Bost

Congratulations Ladies! Please email me at meghan.kennihan@gmail.com with your snail mail address to claim your prizes by September 10th or I will do a re-draw!
 
Please keep the kind comments coming and share with your friends!

Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @MadeByMeghanK and tag your friends! Look for the graphics below. I will be choosing a WINNER from the blog commenters for the prize on the right sidebar (July Blog Giveaway) AND a WINNER from Instagram Commenters for the prize on the graphic below (July Instagram Giveaway)
That is TWO WINNERS and YES, if Mr. Random chooses you twice you get BOTH!

August's Prize for Kristin:

August Prize for Denise:

I am going to be doing RANDOM GIVEAWAYS throughout the Holiday Season September-December on both my BLOG and Instagram so keep your eye out!



Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Beach Tags

Hi Crafty Friends,
Have you seen the August Release from Pixi Dust Designs? It's filled with summer activities like the beach and camping. I am showing off the new Beach Day Slimline Die with these tropical tags. I used  Pixi Dust Designs Tag B with plain colored card stock for all the dies then I inked the edges of the sand with Distress Oxide Walnut Stain and splattered the both tags with Copic Opaque White Paint.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you go to the beach in the summer? Which one?
A: Me? Pentwater, Michigan




PLEASE USE MY LINKS to grab these awesome Goodies! Don't forget to subscribe, follow, and comment on my blog AND Instagram @MadeByMeghanK for your chance to win my August Prize (see right side panel)

Supplies:
Pixi Dust Designs Beach Day Slimline Dies
Pixi Dust Designs Tag B
Various Colors Cardstock
Distress Oxide Walnut Stain Ink
Copic White Paint

Challenges:
Digi Choose Day #34 Anything Goes
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2334
D.L Art August Linky Challenge

Newton's Perfect Pumpkin & Candy Corn

Hi Crafty Friends,
Halloween is coming! I can't wait to decorate in a few days! I made STRIPED Halloween cards for Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge #205 Stripes. One features Newton's Nook Newton's Perfect Pumpkin Stamp Set and one features Newton's Nook Candy Corn Stamp Set. 

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which one is your favorite?
A: Me? I like the candy corn one because the sentiment is so funny

Card #1: Newton's Perfect Pumpkin

Card #2: Candy Corn


Supplies:
Newton's Nook Candy Corn Stamp Set
Newton's Nook Perfect Pumpkin Stamp Set

Challenges:
Digi Choose Day #34 Anything Goes
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2334
Inky Paws Challenge #205: Stripes
Park Hopping is My Happy Place Inspired By Six Flags Fright Night




Monday, August 28, 2023

Hey Beautiful, What's Up?

Hi Crafty Friends,
I have a gorgeous stenciled rainbow card using Maker Forte Layering Rainbow Stencil and The Greeting Farm's Miss Anya Jeans.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite colors of the rainbow (ROYGBIV)
A: Me? Red


Supplies:
The Greeting Farm Miss Anya Jeans
Maker Forte Layering Rainbow Stencil
Waffleflower A7 Lacey Scallop Dies

Don't forget to subscribe, follow, and comment on my blog AND Instagram @MadeByMeghanK for your chance to win my August Prize (see right panel)

Challenges:
Pammie's Inky Pinkies #2334
Colorful Options Rainbow
D.L Art Linky Challenge August


Sunday, August 27, 2023

Pink Baseball Tee

Hi Crafty Friends,
Here is my entry for the Craft Roulette Challenge #178. Project: A Lady's Card; Color: Candy (Cotton Candy); Element: Plant (flower on the pocket); Random: Tie Dye (center of the shirt).

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you own any tie dye clothing?
A: Me? Yes, I have a purple tie dye hoodie


Supplies:
Papertrey Ink Baseball Tee Die
Birch Press Hello Die

Challenges:
Not 2 Shabby Moodboard Inspired by the gingham and pink
D.L Art August Linky Challenge




Pumpkin Spice Latte

 Hi Crafty Friends,
I am getting ready for Pumpkin Spice Season with this PSL card for the Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge #205 Stripes and Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Delicious Drinks.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you like Pumpkin Spice Lattes?
A: Me? Of Course!

Supplies:
Newton's Nook Pumpkin Latte Stamp Set

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Delicious Drinks
Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge #205 Stripes


Frightfully Adorable

Hi Crafty Friends,
Ink N' Splatter has the most AMAZING Halloween release! I am showing off the Little Boy Boos Stamp Set with this cute werewolf and animal track stenciled background.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite werewolf movie?
A: Me? Twilight


Supplies:
Ink N' Splatter Little Boy Boos Halloween Stamp Set
Sweet Sentiments Animal Track Stencil

Don't forget to subscribe, follow, and comment on my blog AND Instagram @MadeByMeghanK for your chance to win my August Prize (see right side panel) 

Challenges:
Park Hopping is My Happy Place Inspired by Six Flags Fright Night

Saturday, August 26, 2023

You're a Friend Like No One Elf

Hi Crafty Friends,
My Favorite Things has the CUTEST Elf stamp set called Santa's Elves. I used it to create for the the MFT Sketch Challenge #660 (I flipped it), Color Challenge #218, and Ready Set Christmas Challenge. I was also inspired by the Christmas Kickstart Challenge Just Elfin' Around. and the vintage colors are perfect for Jingle Belles Challenge The Spirit of Christmas Past.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Which is your favorite?
A: Me? I like the elf with the tree.

Card #1: Elf with Tree & Ornament


Card #2: Elf with Present & Stocking


Card #3: Elf with Bell & Stocking


Challenges:
Art Impressions#358: All Wrapped Up
My Favorite Things Color Challenge #218
My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge #660
My Favorite Things Ready Set Christmas
Christmas Kickstart Challenge Just Elfin' Around
ABC Christmas Challenge P is for Present
Park Hopping is My Happy Place Inspired by Santa's Village
Jingle Belles Rock Challenge The Spirit of Christmas Past


Christmas Polar Bear Friends

Hi Crafty Friends,
Rubbernecker is getting you ready for Christmas early this year with darling stamps, dies, stencils, and papers. I am inspiring you to start stocking your stash of Christmas cards with this card highlighting the darling Polar Bears and Winter Animal Paper Pad.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: What is your favorite holiday, not Christmas?
A: Me? Halloween




Supplies:

 

PLEASE USE MY LINKS to grab these awesome Goodies! Don't forget to subscribe, follow, and comment on my blog AND Instagram @MadeByMeghanK for your chance to win my August Prize 

Challenges:
Polkadoodles #34 Anything Goes(see right side panel)  
D.L Art August Linky Challenge
Park Hopping is My Happy Place Inspired by Polar Bear Shores at Sea World

Pumpkin Patch

Hi Crafty Friends,
The NEW Release at Not 2 Shabby called Fall is Coming is full of fall cuteness. One of my favorite items is the Pumpkin Patch Stencil. I used it along with the pumpkins from the I Love Fall Shabby Snips Die Set.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Do you carve pumpkins for Halloween?
A: Me? Yes, it's  fun way to get creative!



Supplies:
Not 2 Shabby Cute Fall Fox Stamp Set
Not 2 Shabby Trip to the Orchard Ephemera
Not 2 Shabby Enamel Dots
Not 2 Shabby Trip to the Orchard 6x6 Paper Pad
Not 2 Shabby I Love Fall Shabby Snips Die Set
Not 2 Shabby Pumpkin Patch Stencil

PLEASE use the links above or below to get your goodies!

Don't forget to subscribe, follow, and comment on my blog AND Instagram @MadeByMeghanK for your chance to win my August Prize (see right side panel)

Challenges:

Polkadoodles #34 Anything Goes
Park Hopping is My Happy Place Inspired by Bengston's Pumpkin & Fall Festival

Friday, August 25, 2023

A Perfect Day Shared with a Friend

Hi Crafty Friends,
I am joining the Hello Bluebird Challenge today with a darling summer scene using the Hello Bluebird Ocean Scene Dies and Seaside Girls Stamp Set. I used the mood board below. #hellobluebirdsummerchallenge2023


Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Have you been to a seaside this summer?
A: Me? No


Supplies:
Hello Bluebird Seaside Girls
Hello Bluebird Ocean Scene Die

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Bright and Cheerful
Word Art Wednesday Weeks 609-610
As You Like It Challenge Favorite Animal and Why? Seagulls! Because my favorite Disney character is the seagull from the Little Mermaid! Such a goof ball!

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Hey, Gull Friend

Hi Crafty Friends,
I made two beach scenes for the Heffy Doodle "Sweet Summer" Challenge using the You Go Gull! Stamp Set. My scene dies are Pixi Dust Designs Beach Day Slimline Dies and Hello Bluebird Ocean Scene Dies. These are the cutest seagulls ever and I wouldn't mind them raiding my beach day.

Make Crafty Friends Q & A:
Q: Have you ever fed seagulls?
A: Me? Yes and one becomes a million REALLY FAST

Card #1: Buoy Meets Gull




Card #2: Hey Gull Friend


Supplies:
Heffy Doodle You Go Gull Stamp Set
Pixi Dust Designs Beach Day Slimline Dies
Hello Bluebird Ocean Scene Dies

Challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Bright and Cheerful
Digi Choose Day #33
Word Art Wednesday Weeks 609-610
Inspiration Station #52 Inspired by the colors and sky, outdoor scene
Colorful Options Challenge Rainbow
As You Like It Challenge Favorite Animal and Why? Seagulls! Because my favorite Disney character is the seagull from the Little Mermaid! Such a goof ball!