Fussy and Fancy Riley

Good morning and welcome to another design team challenge for Riley and Company!  My take on our Fussy and Fancy Challenge is to make a card with some fancy folds!

This card is called a diagonal double pocket card.  I used this tutorial on Splitcoaststampers.  

The stamps I have used are all about my serious love for coffee!  I have used How Do I Take My Coffee, Single Coffee Cup and Mister Coffee.  All of these stamps can be found at the Riley and Company Store.

Make sure you head on over to The Ink Spot and be sure to check out the rest of the design team's lovely creations!

Heather    Angji    Steph       Joy
  Kelly             Monica          Sandye

Have a great week!

Masculine!

Good morning!  Normally you see lots of cards made with a flair that says it's for a woman.  Well, not today!  Today the Riley and Company design team would like to show you some masculine cards!  

For my card I have used a Riley and Company image called Tool Time Riley.  You can find it HERE at the Riley and Company store.  There is a great story behind the scraps of paper that I used.  I have to say thank you to my daughter for going to a birthday party and getting some nice paper to make a friend a scrapbook.  I used the coordinated scraps from that to spread across this card.

Check out the design team samples both on their blogs and at The Ink Spot:

Heather    Angji    Steph       Joy
  Kelly             Monica          Sandye

Have a great week!

Thanks to screwy internet last night I am a little bit late in posting this morning....thanks for checking in anyway!

It's time for another Riley and Company and Cornish Heritage Farm challenge!  Make sure you check out The Ink Spot, the home of our design team where we have six great stamp lines in one fun place!  This time our challenge is called HUG!

Here's my card:

I have used Funny Bones sentiment called Coffee is a Hug.  You can find it HERE in the Riley and Company Store.  The background I made using a bronze spritzer, and the paper waves came from some scraps I had in my drawer from other projects!

Check out the projects from our talented design team as well:

Heather    Angji    Steph       Joy
  Kelly             Monica          Sandye

Have a great week!

 

April Fools

Good Morning!  It's time again for the DT challenge at The Ink Spot!

It is my turn to host!  Woohoo!  Since it is close to April Fool's Day (and my birthday!)  I have challenged the team to make a funny card!

Here's mine:

I have used Funny Bones sentiment called Shiny that can be found HERE at the Riley and Company Store.

 

Some of you may have seen this card in the Secret Facebook page for the Tickle My Funny Bones Card Club members.  If you are signed up for the  club you will be added to the Facebook page!  Don't miss all the exciting samples from the design team and club members!  Details for signing up can be found HERE.

Please head on over to the rest of the design team's blogs and check out all the amusing things they have to offer.  It will be a great way to start your day!

Heather    Angji    Steph       Joy
  Kelly             Monica          Sandye

Have an amazing week!

It is so exciting to be back for another challenge at the Ink Spot, where there are six great stamp lines in one fun place! 

Joy has challenged the design team to come up with a card or project that incorporates Valentine's Day, but that is non-traditional.

For my card I have used an image from Riley and Company called Shoveling Snow Riley.  You can find that HERE.  The sentiment is from Cornish Heritage Farms, and you can find that one HERE.  There.  Not too sappy, and definitely non-traditional! LOL

I would like to add this cards to the following challenges:

Dream Valley Challenges - Valentine's
Craft Your Passion - Anything goes
The Ribbon Girl - Love

Make sure you head on over to the rest of the design team's blogs and see what they have to offer:

Frances          Heather       Steph       Joy

 Kelli             Monica          Sandye    

 

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

Animal Antics at the Ink Spot!

Welcome to a new week!  For me this is the first day of the week because my job allowed me the holiday off.  It was a much needed day to play catch up around the house.  I finally got the rest of the holiday decorations packed away and the floors swept and the groceries shopped for.  Phew!

To start off my week I was lucky to have Kelly challenge The Ink Spot design team to make a card with an animal on it.  Extra points if it is funny!  How did I do?

For this card I have used Ice Fishing Riley and Percy from the Riley and Company Stamp Line.  I have also put that together with a sentiment called I Swear It Will Be Funny from the Funny Bones Stamp Line.  The background was made from my paper scraps using a technique called Bargello that I found on Splitcoaststampers.  I really like how it comes out, and it is super easy to make.  

 Splurge on your time and make sure you head on over to the rest of the DT blogs, and check out their projects:

Frances          Heather       Steph       Joy

 Kelli             Monica          Sandye    

 

Also make sure you like us on Facebook to keep up with the new happenings!

I would like to add this card to the following challenges:
Crafting From the Heart - anything goes
Craft Your Passion - anything goes
Card and Scrap - blue and white

Have a great week!

New Year, New Changes!

This is so exciting!  New, big things are coming to blogland!  Check it out:

Tanya, who is the owner of Riley and Company, recently closed her bricks and mortar stamp store, so that she could spend more time with her online companies which included

 Riley and Company (Riley; Funny Bones & Inspirations) and Cornish Heritage Farms. 

In the past Riley and Company and Cornish Heritage Farms have had two different Design Teams.  From the January 1st, 2016 the two Design Teams have been combined and this blog will be our new home!

If you check out this blog you will also notice some changes!!!!!!!! 

First up we have a new name ..... The Ink Spot and Frances has prettied the blog up a little with a new banner etc so check it out!

But wait there is more!!!!!!

If you read the wording under the Title on our blog header it says .... Six great stamp lines in one fun place!

Well you know about Riley and Company; Funny Bones; Inspirations; Cornish Heritage Farms; Thomas Kinkade .... what's the other one?????

Introducing .......

Prickley Pear Stamps 

the web site will be opening soon so you can order.

So, phew!  That was a lot of changes, but I am very excited to be a part of this talented team of ladies to show off all these stamp lines!  Make sure you check out Facebook as well for upcoming info!
 

Now, on to the card!  In honor of combining the design teams Heather has challenged us to combine the stamp lines.  Make a card or project that uses a Cornish Heritage Farm stamp along with a Riley and Company stamp.

For my card I have used a Riley and Company stamp called Cheerleader Sophie and combined it with Cornish Heritage Farm sentiment digi All Star.

Don't forget to check out the awesome inspiration from the rest of the design team: 

Frances          Heather       Steph       Joy

 Kelli             Monica          Sandye    

 I would like to add this card to the following challenges:

 Come and Get It - something new (new design team, new stamps!)
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - anything goes
Sweet Stampin' - something new (new digi!)

Have a great week!

 

Christmas Card and Last post of 2015

It's 3 days until Christmas. Are you ready?! I am hosting the Christmas design team challenge on the Riley and Company blog.

For my card I have used the sentiment called Santa is a Man and paired it with the image called Antlers Riley. You can find both of these stamps at the Riley and Company Store. 

Be sure to check out of the rest of the design team's projects: 

Frances          Heather              Joy

Kelli             Monica     Sandye          Vera 

Have a great week and Merry Christmas!!!!

Oops! A day late!

Eek!  I thought I had this scheduled to post and I blew it!  So sorry to my followers and teammates.

Today, well yesterday, is National Brownie Day, so for our challenge this week include something on your card that relates to a Brownie. This could include: the color brown; chocolate image or sentiment; cupcakes etc.  Frances is so creative when she makes up her challenges!

For my card I have used Funny Bones sentiment called No Excuse and used it on some brown paper.  You can find the stamp HERE at the Riley and Company Store.  

Here is the outside of the card:

and here is the inside of the card:

Make sure you check out the rest of the design team blogs and their creation for our Brownie Challenge:

Frances          Heather            Joy

Kelli             Monica     Sandye          Vera 

I hope you have a wonderful week!

Welcome!  Didn't you just love all the new Funnybones stamps that we just showcased?  I think they really pair well with a lot of the existing Riley and Company stamps.

Monica has challenged the Riley and Company design team to make a card for the upcoming holiday.  THANKSGIVING!

Here is the card I made for this with Funnybones stamp Annual Tradition.  You can find that stamp HERE at the Riley and Company Store.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

One Stitch at a Time - Give thanks 

My Sheri Crafts - Thanksgiving

 

Have a great week, and Happy Thanksgiving!

 

November Release Day 5

Good morning!  

Welcome to the final day of:

Inspiration Week with the Design Team

All week the Design Team has been sharing creations they have made using the new stamps.

There are 17 Funny Bones stamps and 9 Inspiration stamps.  These stamps are available to purchase on the Riley and Company website on Friday 13th November!  TODAY!

Today I am showing you a new sentiment called Age is just a Number.

When you are finished here, please head on over to the rest of the Design Teams' blogs and leave them some love!  

Frances          Heather          Joy

Kelli             Monica     Sandye          Vera 

I hope you have enjoyed the week of inspiration!  Have a great time shopping for your new stamps!

November Release Day 4

Good morning!  Welcome to Day 4!

The Riley and Company Design Team are celebrating the new stamp release by bringing you .....

Inspiration Week with the Design Team

All week the Design Team will be sharing creations they have made using the new stamps.

There are 17 Funny Bones stamps and 9 Inspiration stamps.  These stamps are available to purchase on the Riley and Company website on Friday 13th November!  Tomorrow!

Today I am showing you a new sentiment called When Life Gives You Lemons.

When you are finished here, please head on over to the rest of the Design Teams' blogs and leave them some love!  

Frances          Heather          Joy

Kelli             Monica     Sandye          Vera 

Don't forget to come back tomorrow for more Inspiration with the Design Team! 

November Release Day 3

Good morning!  Welcome to Day 3!

The Riley and Company Design Team are celebrating the new stamp release by bringing you .....

Inspiration Week with the Design Team

All week the Design Team will be sharing creations they have made using the new stamps.

There are 17 Funny Bones stamps and 9 Inspiration stamps.  These stamps are available to purchase on the Riley and Company website on Friday 13th November!

Today I am showing you two new sentiments.  One is called When Someone Asks What I did over the Weekend.  I have paired that with Retro Folk Phone Doris.

The second new sentiment is called Believe There is Good.  I have paired this one with Riley stamp Bunny Hugs.

When you are finished here, please head on over to the rest of the Design Teams' blogs and leave them some love!  

Frances          Heather          Joy

Kelli             Monica     Sandye          Vera 

Don't forget to come back tomorrow for more Inspiration with the Design Team! 

November Release Day 2

Good morning!  Welcome to Day 2!

The Riley and Company Design Team are celebrating the new stamp release by bringing you .....

Inspiration Week with the Design Team

All week the Design Team will be sharing creations they have made using the new stamps.

There are 17 Funny Bones stamps and 9 Inspiration stamps.  These stamps are available to purchase on the Riley and Company website on Friday 13th November!

Today I am showing you a new Inspiration sentiment called  Be Strong When You Are Weak.

When you are finished here, please head on over to the rest of the Design Teams' blogs and leave them some love!  

Frances          Heather          Joy

Kelli             Monica     Sandye          Vera 

Don't forget to come back tomorrow for more Inspiration with the Design Team! 

Anything Goes

Hello!  We are right in the middle of our Riley and Company Inspiration Week With the Design Team!  There will be some new Funny Bones Stamps and Inspirations stamps released at the end of the week.  I hope you join us for some sneak peeks this week!  Check back in a few hours to see today's post.

Right now I'd like to show you a card I have made for the Riley and Company Design Team challenge.  Joy has challenged us to make anything!  That's right, Anything Goes!  For my card I have used the Diet Riley stamp with the sentiment called DIET.   You can find these stamps at the Riley and Company Store.

I would like to add this card to the following challenges:

Crafting With Friends - anything goes

Simply Papercraft - anything goes

Artistic Inspirations - anything goes with a feminine twist

Have a great week, and don't forget to stop back by for some sneak peeks at the new stamps!

Release Week Day 1

Good morning!  

The Riley and Company Design Team are celebrating the new stamp release by bringing you .....

Inspiration Week with the Design Team

All week the Design Team will be sharing creations they have made using the new stamps.

There are 17 Funny Bones stamps and 9 Inspiration stamps.  These stamps are available to purchase on the Riley and Company website on Friday 13th November!

Today I am showing you two new sentiments!  The first one is called You Can Do This

The second sentiment is called  I'm Not So Sure About Inner Child.  I have paired this one with an existing Riley stamp that is called In The Lion's Mouth.

When you are finished here, please head on over to the rest of the Design Teams' blogs and leave them some love!  

Frances          Heather          Joy

Kelli             Monica     Sandye          Vera 

Don't forget to come back tomorrow for more Inspiration with the Design Team! 

Halloween!

Hello!  It's time for another Riley and Company Design Team Challenge!  This time Sandye has challenged us to come up with a Halloween themed card or project.

I have used two different stamps from the Riley and Company Store.  You can find Skully HERE, and the sentiment called Hanging Cobwebs can be found HERE.

Make sure you head on over to the rest of the design team's blogs and check out what they have to offer.

Frances          Heather           Joy

Kelli             Monica     Sandye          Vera 

Have a great week, and I wish you a spooky Halloween!

Happy Fall

Good morning!  I can't believe that it's fall already!  Jackie has challenged the design team at Riley and Company to come up with a fall themed card to celebrate.  Here's mine:

I have used some paper scraps that I had around and some some round durables with Tractor Riley.  You can find Tractor Riley HERE  at the Riley and Company Store.

Make sure you head to the other design team members' blogs to see what they have made for our challenge:

Frances          Heather             Joy

Kelli             Monica     Sandye          Vera 

Have a great week!

More September Release Funnybones!

Hello again!  Just a quick post to show you a couple of the new Funnybones at Riley and Company.  

This card used Retro Folks Helen and Alice that you can find HERE at the Riley and Company Store.  The new Funnybones sentiment used is called Left Over Wine and you can find that HERE.

This card uses another Retro Folk called Walter.  The Funnybones stamp I paired it with is called Hops.  

  Don't forget to head on over to the Riley and Company Store to see all of the new release stamps and do some shopping!

Have a great week!

COFFEE!!!!!

It's that time again already!  Time for our Riley and Company Design Team challenge on the Riley and Company blog.  This time our challenge is hosted by Monica.  She said seeing as how it is National Coffee Day we should have some coffee themed cards.  

I thought this was the perfect time to showcase one of Riley and Company's newest stamps just released this month.  It is called I Drank Coffee and you can find it HERE at the Riley and Company store.

I have paired it with Midge with Coffee.  You can find that image HERE.  The papers I have used come from Close to My Heart.  I also used the Big Shot to cut out all the circles.  

Here is the front of the card:

and here is the inside:

I have a few more cards to show you from the new stamp release, so check back in the next few days for more Funnybones stamps!  While you are waiting you can shop for them at the Riley and Company Store!

Have a great week!