Thinking Of You

Good Morning!  

This card will be entered into the My Favorite Things, Sketch Challenge. 

I kept this card nice and simple and flat....easy to mail!

I used the MFT stamp and dies, Sweet Roses and Dotted Scallop Border die.

PTI Fabulous Frames, cropped.

Black Amalgam ink.

Hero Arts Everyday Sayings.
Swiss Dots Embossing Folder.
White Embossing Powder.



This next card will be entered into the My Favorite Things, Color Challenge.

I made a pretty little floral wreath using the My Favorite Things 

stamp and dies from the Polynesian Paradise set.

Layered Spellbinders Standard Circle dies to create a ring.

Black Amalgam ink.

Orange Glitter Paper.

Copic Markers.

Fun Foam.

MFT Homespun Gingham Designer Paper.

Adhesive Pearls colored with Copic Markers.

WOS.

Just a little bit of dimension.



This last card will be entered Paper Smooches, Happy Challenge.

And nothing makes me happier than flowers in Spring!
I guess I am in a wreath making mood lol.

I used the Paper Smooches products;

Foliage 1, 2 and 3 dies.

Sentimental Sampler stamps.

MFT Products; 

Polynesian Paradise stamp and dies.

Wonky Stitched Rectangles dies, 1 cropped into a square.

Copic Markers.

Adhesive Rhinestones--these things really sparkle!

(Dang!  That pink die cut has some beautiful Designer Paper on the back--glued it wrong!  LOL)

Inside.



Thanks for stopping by!

Hope you are all well!

Baby Tim

Good Morning!

Today's card will be entered into the Challenge at Simon Says Wednesday, A Bit Of Sparkle.

This is a picture of my son-in-law, Tim around a year old.  You remember Tim, the Father To Be.  :)

 

 

 

Apparently this is when his love affair with Cardigans began!    I used the Papertrey Ink products; Polka Dot Parade #4, Love & Marriage, Fabulous Frames and the Designer Paper, Men Of Life.  Inks in Marina Mist and Pool Party.

 

 

 

 

 



 Penny Black Heart Strings die.  Sheer Blue Ribbon, Heart Button and Twine accents.  I had these little wooden stars which I painted blue and then doused in Glitter.  I dressed up the Teddy Bear using the Impression Obsession Retro Masculine die set, hat and bow tie--which Tim also loves. 

Here is the card I made a while ago for Lori.  It was about 2 weeks before her father and I even knew she was pregnant.  So cute!

 

Now I just have to make one for Hank, the dog.....and maybe in four short weeks we will know WHO will be next. 

 

Thanks for stopping by.

 

Enjoy~~



Baby JOY

Back once more!

This project was a true labor of LOVE!

I am entering it in the Challenges at; Papertrey Ink, Photo Finish and Simon Says Wednesday, For A Special Lady/Gal.

 

 

This is my baby almost 33 years ago.  It was Lori's 1st birthday and she sang along with us all.  So happy, so JOYful!  And I hadn't messed with her bangs as yet lol.  I used the Papertrey Ink products; Polka Dot Parade #4, Love & Marriage, Fabulous Frames and the Simple Valentine Designer Paper.  Inks in Pink Pirouette and Rose Red.

 

 

 

My favorite word, for my most favorite girl.....JOY!  Pure JOY! 

 

Penny Black Heart Strings die, how appropriate.  Sheer Pink Ribbon, Heart Button and Twine accents.  Using Pink Craft paint I painted my wooden letters.   

 

 

 

 

Oh that precious, precious face!

 

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

 

EnJOY~~



Papertrey Ink September 2016 Blog Hop

Good afternoon.....almost forgot to post....phew! 

Papertrey Ink September 2016 Blog Hop

 

 

Here's what I came up with:

 

 

 

 

I used the Fabulous Frames die and the sentiment from the Friendship Jar Fall Fillers stamp set, both by Papertrey Ink.  Paper Smooches Foliage 3 die and pinecone image from Gina K Designs, Peace And Joy stamp set.

 



 

Black, White and Kraft card stock.  Image colored with Copic Markers, Black Licorice ink.  Sizzix Tags And Labels Framelits die, which I layered in all 3 colors.  Eyelet, Jute Twine and Crystal Drops in Ebony for accents. 

 

Loved this inspirational photo.   It's good to be back in the craft room.

 

Thanks for hopping by!

 

Enjoy~~



Hello Lupines

Good Morning!  Happy weekend!

Today's card will be entered into the Challenges at Papertrey Ink, Shadowing With Copic Markers and Stamping Sensations, Feature A Creature.

 

I used the Papertrey Ink stamp and die sets, Flower Favorites and Fabulous Frames.  I stamped the flowers in 3 different purples, yet it does not show the gradient.  I also added clear glitter embossing powder on top to give it a lovely sheen.  Swiss Dots Embossing Folder. 

 

Using the Die-Versions Curly Words Hello die I cut a couple of layers of purple card stock.  After adding it to the base I took a Copic Marker and created my shadow.  THEN I doused the whole Fabulous Frame in Heat And Stick Powder and Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.  This sucker SPARKLES!  Tucked my Lupines inside, added the butterfly die cut and some Crystal Drops in Wisteria Purple.  Sheer Green Ribbon, square purple button and Baker's Twine for accent.

 

VERY hard to see the shadow, but it is there!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Enjoy~~



Twisted Triple Stamping

Good Morning!

A few years ago my BFF Judy Woodland introduced us to that Triple Stamping Technique via this VIDEO from Stampin' With Frenchie.

Now, Melanie Muenchinger has put her little twist on the technique.....literally!  Check out her VIDEO.

Here's Melanie's card, which I CASED!

 

Here is my card:

 

 

I used the Gina K Designs stamp sets, A Year Of Flowers 2, Enjoy The Sunshine and Fabulous Frames.  I stamped along with Mel and her fabulous video, it was pretty fun!

 

Images colored with Copic Markers.  Vellum strip for stamped sentiment.  Check out Mel's VIDEO, super easy and packs a WOW!

 

This card will be entered into the Challenges at;

 

Simon Says Monday, Beautiful Butterfly 

Simon Says Wednesday, Make It Girlie

Double D, April Showers Bring May Flowers 





Pearl & Silver

Good evening! 

This card will be entered into the Challenges at Mod Squad, Pearl & Silver, in recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, hosted by a dear friend Joyce Erb,  CAS-ual Fridays, Precious Metals, and Simon Says Wednesday,  Thinking Of You.

 

I used the Gina K Designs stamp sets, Fabulous Frames and Stately Flowers 8, both illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger.  The flower was embossed in silver and stamped on to Vellum, which I fussy cut out.  The border of the frame was colored with a light grey Copic Marker.  I hi-lighted the dotted lines with a Sakura Clear Star Glitter Pen.  4 large Adhesive Pearls for accent.

 

 

I must say, after making this card late yesterday, I slept fine....I mean all of that empty white space did not keep me awake!  lol  You know what a challenge a CAS card is for me.  But, I  actually like this.  Who'd a thunk?!?!

 

I am mailing it off to Joyce Erb's good friend, Roxanne.....if you are participating in the Mod Squad challenge perhaps you could contact Joyce and get her address as well.  Wouldn't it be so nice for Roxanne to get some Happy Mail?

 

Thanks so much for dropping by!

 

Enjoy~~



Fall Bookmarks

Good Afternoon!

Wednesday our humidity moved out and that sweet cool air from Canada came through, it feels heavenly!  And with just that little switch I began to think of Fall and all it brings.  Cooler temps, rustic golds, back to school and pie....okay my bookmarks have nothing to do with pie.  But I love baking in the Fall!  ;)

These will be entered into a few Challenges; Mod Squad, The Wing's The Thing, hosted by my Online BFF Judy Woodland, check out her blog!   Stamp TV, Get Out The Tissue, hosted by another dear and talented friend Joyce Erb, check out her blog as well.  And for the Challenge at Simon Says Wednesday Sparkle & Shine.

 

I used Gina K Designs stamp sets, Autumn Beauty, Fabulous Frame and Harvest Of Wishes.  I stamped the sunflower image directly to a large piece of tissue paper many times.  Cutting the large panel into two 2" x 6" pieces, which I then glued down to pieces of chipboard measuring the same.  Punched a hole in the top of each, adding eyelets and Baker's Twine.  I then stamped the sunflower two more times and fussy cut them out.  Colored with Copic Markers.  Stamped my 'winged thing' to the top and colored that image as well, then I added a good dousing of Stickles for my sparkle and shine.  Added the perfect Fall sentiment and a lone flourish.    

 

I really love how the tissue paper holds a stamped image and the texture it adds, especially if you leave some of the bubbles and crinkles.  FUN technique!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.....hope the weather is good to you!

 

Enjoy~~



Birthday Blessings

Good Sunday Morning.......Happy Easter!

Today's card was made for 2 Challenges at Stamp TV, Color and Sketch and for the Simon Says Wednesday, Happy Birthday.


The Challenge colors were Blue & Orange, not a Broncos Fan, but I love these colors on a card!

STV SKETCH

 

 

I love the clean look to this card, probably because of the wonderful sketch.  Designer Papers from my stash.  I used the Fabulous Frames stamp set by Gina K Designs.  Spellbinders Classic and Hearts Circle dies.  I stamped the large butterfly image twice, once on the circle die cut and once on white card stock.  I colored the bottom image in a light orange using Copic Markers and then using more orange colors for the image that I fussy cut out.  I also added glitter using Versa Mark ink, Heat & Stick Powder and Dazzling Diamonds.  It is spectacular in real life.  I then popped it up on 3D pop dots for dimension.  I also stamped a small, colored, butterfly on the inside and added a notched border of orange designer paper to the top for accents.  

 

Sentiment stamped in Tuxedo Black ink.  I was going to add some pearls or enamel brads, but I like how it turned out without them.  Simple.  Clean.

 

Check out all of the Challenges, still plenty of time to play in each one.

 

Have a wonderful day, with friends, with family, and some inner peace.

 

Enjoy~~

 





Let's All Enjoy Spring

Well as I write this post the sun is shining and the air is a bit warmer.....but I fear it will not last.  So for today, right now, I say.....HAPPY SPRING!  Cuz it totally feels like it!

***update*** I was totally right, 2 days of rain!  C'mon May Flowers!!!

This card is for the Challenges at Mod Squad, Tic-Tac-Toe and Simon Says Monday, Pastels.

Mod Squad Tic-Tac-Toe

 

 

Last Column Top To Bottom;  Piercing, Coloring, Pearls

 

 

This is the first time I have made a card using this stamp set, Fabulous Frames, YAY!!!  I even had to buy a very large acrylic block....yeah I know, some day I will purchase the MISTI  ;)  Sentiment from Basket Blessings, both by Gina K Designs.  Image colored with Copic Markers and a bit of Sakura Glaze Pen.  Pretty pink polka dot designer paper from my stash.  Striped Enamel Pearls, Ribbon, and a Corner Punch, which has been pierced (but looks a little wonky so I will have to fix it), used for accents.  Inks in Blushing Bride and Wild Wasabi.  

 

 

Perfect time of year to color such a lovely flower!

 

Hope you all enjoy some wonderful weather!

 

Enjoy~~