Ahoy!

Good Morning!

I keep forgetting to mention that I have finally added a Pin It Button to my Blog.   So if you see something you would like to save for Inspiration on your Pinterest Board, feel free to do so.  Just hover over the image and a Pin It Button should appear in the top left corner.  :)

Today's card will be entered into the Challenge at Inspired By Stamping , IBSIC87.  You can choose any of 3 challenges or ALL three....I chose the Color Challenge, white, blue, red, and tan.

I am sending this card off to a young man who will be turning 13 on November 27th, Alex LeFevre, he is disabled and here is what his Mom posted on Face Book:

Facebook friends, I have a favor to ask. Alex is turning 13 this year. In years past, he has had lots of friends to a big birthday party....and he loved it. At 13, well, other kids 'grow out' of that sort of thing....and even if we did i...t, the party stuff, while still appropriate for Alex, would not really be fun for his fellow 13 year olds. Alas, I am not trying to be depressing, and he will still have a party BUT, and here is where you could come in... could you send him a card on his birthday? In it, can you put WHERE you are located so we can pin it on a map and get in a little geography at the same time (hehe!) Maybe even a fun fact about your town or state. His birthday is November 27, so there is lots of time! Thank you tons!

Alex LeFevre
16 Howe Street
Williamstown, Vermont 05679

Perhaps you would like to bring a smile to this young man's face too!  Thanks so much!

And here is Alex's card:

 

I used the Pirates and Background Basic IV stamp sets from Inspired By Stamping.  I made the porthole by placing 2 Spellbinders Classic Circle Dies together.  Added 4 Philip head screw brads to make it look real.  lol  I also added texture using a Wood Grain Embossing Folder.   The sentiment portion is popped up on dimensional dots and I added some thin Jute Twine to each end, to 'tie it all together'  :)

 

I will add some information about my beloved Chatham and Cape Cod.  Of course I will mention that I am 'living on the elbow' so he can tell where I live when he looks at a map of Massachusetts.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Enjoy~~



JOY

Back Again! 

This card will be entered into the PTI Challenge, Stamping Ombre Backgrounds.



Again, not having the correct style stamp I improvised by using one of the 'road' stamps from a City Scene.....now you can see it right?  lol  I used Colorbox inks, Lemon Grass and Moss Green, Memento Ink, Pear Tart and 2 Stampin' Up! inks, Garden Green and Always Artichoke to create my ombre background.  The JOY is a One Liner Die Cut, 2 layered together, I colored the top one a deeper red using a Copic Marker.  Added a diagonal criss cross of red ribbon, Spellbinders die; Lacy Square, Copic colored Adhesive Pearls and a bit of Sakura Red Glitter Pen to hi-light the berries on the Designer Paper.

A perfect little card to help spread some Christmas Joy!

Thanks so much for coming by, I appreciate you doing so!

Enjoy~~

Wishing You Joy

Good Morning!

Today's card will be entered into the Challenge at Sketch Saturday and the Challenges at Simon Says Monday, Ornaments, and Simon Says Wednesday, We're Seeing Stars! 

And here is my card:

 

 

This card uses lots of Designer Papers from DCWV, Holiday Glitzy Glitter.  The ornament and star dies are by Sizzix, the banner is by MFT Blueprints # 12 die.  The sentiment is from Gina K Designs, Wishing You Joy.  Stampin' Up! Ink, Cajun Craze and some Baker's Twine accent.  Darice Embossing Folder for background texture.  

 

This was a fun card to put together.  It sparkles and shines and makes me happy!

 

May you always find something that makes you happy!

 

Enjoy~~





For Your Hurting Hearts

Good Morning!  Heading out early to meet my daughter at The Cape Cod Canal to have a nice long walk and a nice long talk.  Can. Not. Wait.

This card will be entered into the Challenge at My Favorite Things, Sketch and at the Challenge at Simon Says Wednesday, Thinking Of You.

 

I must say this has been one of my most favorite sketches and favorite cards (even though it is a sympathy card) that I have made recently.  Let's see what you all think!

 

 

I used the Flourishes stamp sets, Anemones and Lots Of Thoughts.  Pure Luxury Card Stock, Cranberry Tart.   Designer Papers by Echo Park.  Image colored with Copic Markers and each flower center has some Liquid Pearls in Flamingo added.  Some pretty pink ribbon, chipboard button (I finally know what to do with them now) pink button, thin Jute Twine and Adhesive Rhinestones. 

 

I hope this card brings some comfort.  One of my Crafty Chics Group Member just lost her Mom.  :(

 

Thanks for coming by, hope you're getting your craft on!

 

Enjoy~~  







You're Swell

Back Again! 

This card will be entered into the Challenge at Reverse Confetti, November Sketch and for the Challenge at CASology, Sea. 

 

And here is my Card:

 

 

I used the Happy Harbor stamp set from Reverse Confetti, super cute!  Pure Luxury card stock in Turquoise Sea and White, Designer Papers by Echo Park, A Perfect Summer.  I love that little anchor border stamp, it is just perfect!  The larger anchor ain't so bad either.  I punched a hole in the top and added a pretty  blue eyelet.  All stamped in Distress Ink, Broken China.  The sentiment is a great match for the Sea Challenge....well it's swell!  I also added some corner punches to frame this clean and simple sketch.  In hindsight I think I should have used an embossing folder on the white background, perhaps even just the Swiss Dots to add some texture....*snap*

 

Thanks for stopping by, appreciate you doing so.  The Reverse Confetti Sketch Challenge is open til November 29th, still plenty of time to play along!

 

Enjoy~~





Partial Die Cutting

Good Morning!  Hope all is well in your corner of the world!

Today's card will be entered into the Challenge over at PTI, Partial Die Cutting, Curtain Call, Boho Bright and Simon Says Wednesday, Thinking Of You.  I liked to preface this by saying that it would totally HELP if I had the correct types of dies to do this technique.  Oy Vay!

 

I used Papertrey Ink's Tag-It's #2 stamps and Lovely Layers stamps and die sets.   The card stock is Pure Luxury Wild Orchid, and some fun designer papers I found in my stash by Basic Grey, Sweet Threads.   Using the 2 scalloped flower dies I cut some bright colored papers by American Crafts, Stars And Stripes.  I glued them on to white card stock cutting it out using the Spellbinder's Grommet Tags die, creating the partial die cuts.   Added a bit of Baker's Twine and some Adhesive Pearls colored with Copic Markers.  Not really caring for this card, I then created a matching envelop, topped with a flower die cut and stamp, adding more Baker's Twine.....it's all about diversion.  lol 

 

This will make an okay gift card, tossed aside once the present is in hand.....well at least that is the plan!  HA!

 

Thanks so much for popping by....oh and if you have some time on your crafting hands you may want to keep reading. 

 

This last part is all about the Challenge I am Hosting over at Mod Squad Blog.  Just another diversion!  ;)

 





This week I am hosting the Mod Squad Blog Challenge!!!

 

Here are all the details, hope you play along, there is a FABULOUS prize involved!!!

 

Grandma's Attic.....So Grab A Doily!

 

 

Good Morning Crafters!  I am excited to be hosting the new Mod Squad Challenge!  For today's Challenge I want you to incorporate a Doily into your card or project.  It can be in a subtle way, which I have chosen, or in a big bold way, your choice!  Just make sure we can see at least a peek!

 

My first card only measures 4.25 x 4.25 inches.

 

 

 

I used the Gina K Designs stamp set, All Occasion Tags, an oldie but a goodie!  The card stock is Pure Luxury Wild Orchid, by GKD and the Designer Paper is Dots And Stripes, by American Crafts.  The Doily I used is bright and white and really stands out.  Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Spellbinders die, EK Success Butterfly Trio Punch (top layer punched out on Vellum) and a few Adhesive Rhinestones complete this card. 

 

 

My second card is a little bit more elaborate.

 

 

This card uses the Gina K Designs stamp set Mistletoe Memories, just perfect for the Holiday Season!  Card stock is GKD Pure Luxury Asparagus and Passionate Pink. 

 

I've added lots of little accents, Adhesive Pearls, Flamingo Liquid Pearls, Chipboard Button, Button, Twine, Corner Punch, Doily, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Pink and White Gingham Ribbon, Sizzix Die, Branch With Leaves, and Chunky White Glitter for snow.

 

So climb up to your Nana's attic or open up that wonderful crafty accent drawer and pull out a Doily!

 

Please head on over to the Mod Squad Blog and check out the Challenge AND the prize!!!

 

Thanks so much for coming by!

 

Enjoy~~

 

 



Thankful

Such a powerful word! 

Today's project was inspired by Chiaki Haverstick's Thankful Banner.  It is a MUST see.  The link will take you to her project page, as I am sure there are other pretty creations to craft!

My project will be entered into the Scor Pal Challenge, More Than One Score, Family/Thanksgiving and for the Stamp TV Challenge, Set From The Past.

*****  update *****  I guess I also have to mention where the score lines are for the Scor Pal Challenge: 

3 3/4" x 12"  card stock score at 2 3/4"  5 1/2"  8 1/4" and 11"
3 3/4" x 11"  card stock score at 2 3/4"  5 1/2" and 8 1/4"

 

The instructions were very easy to follow, the FUN part was adding all the layers and decorating it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies Used:

 

Gina K Designs stamp sets and cut files:  Harvest Of Wishes, Spring Blessings, So Grateful, Warm Spring Wishes. I used my Cameo to cut out all letters.  Swiss Doss Embossing Folder.  Hole Punch, sheer ribbon, pop dots, adhesive pearls, Stickles and Copic Markers.  Sizzix die, Branch With Leaves.  Designer Papers; Deja Views, Global Treks and DCWV, Shimmer Stack. 

 

I really enjoyed making this project.  Chiaki's is fantastic! 

 

Top View:

 

I hope you have lots of things to be thankful for, today and always.  I know I do!

 

Thanks so much for coming by.

 

Enjoy~~