Happy Birthday & Celebrate

 Back Again!

This 1st card will be entered into the following Challenges:

My Favorite Things, Color.

Simon Says Monday, Fabulous Florals.

Dies R Us, Anything Goes.

The Sisterhood Of Crafters, Butterflies, Dragonflies and Bees.

 I used the My Favorite Things Products:

Spread Your Wings stamp and die sets.

Flowers In Bloom stamp set.

Essential Sentiments stamp set.

 Copic Markers.

Tuxedo Black and Tempting Turquoise inks.

Clear and White Embossing Powder.

Signo White Gel Pen.

 Inside.

This next card will be entered into the Challenge at 

Pinkfresh Studio

I made a Side Flap Card, Video shown HERE.

I used the Pinkfresh Studio Products:

Floral Notes stamp set, inside sentiment.

Garden Wreath die set.

Scripted Greetings die set.

Essential Folk Edge Square die set, 

inside I did some partial die cutting to make it a rectangle shape.

Keeping It Real Designer Paper.

Gold Foiled Paper.

Tuxedo Black ink.

Mini Gold Sequins.

Thanks so much for coming by!

Enjoy~~

Let The Celebration Begin

 Good Afternoon!

This card will be entered into the following Challenges:

My Favorite Things, Sketch.

 

Dies R Us, Anything Goes.

I used the My Favorite Things Products:

Sweet Celebration stamp set, cropped.

Cross Stitched Rectangles die.

Fine Finish Edge die, inside.

Rainbow Grid Designer Paper.

Copic Markers.

Tuxedo Black and Tempting Turquoise inks.

Clear Embossing Powder.

Vellum.

Foam Dot.

Mini Sequins.

WOS.

Signo White Gel Pen.

Double D, Creatures Under/In The Sea

 Good Morning! 

A brand new Challenge is up and running over at the Double D Challenge Blog. 

Here is your Inspiration Tile:

Creatures Under/In The Sea

Here is my card:

 I used the Hero Arts stamp and die set, Need A Hand?

Sentiment from Simon Says Sail Away stamp set.

MFT Wonky Stitched Rectangles die.

Amalgam Black and Pacific Point inks.

Stenciled background.

Copic Markers.

White Embossing Powder.

Vellum.

 I adore this sentiment!

 

Inside.

Hug die by Gina K Designs, cropped.

Please come on over to the Double D Blog and join in all of the FUN!

You'll be glad you did as there is always a pretty prize up for grabs!

Here's the prize for this Challenge: 

Thanks for stopping by!

Enjoy~~

Penny Makes A Card (and video)

 Good Morning! 

Today we have a Guest Designer, 4 1/2 year old, Penny!

Penny is an avid crafter and loves to play, read and swim.

She is also my gardening apprentice.  

Today she'll make a card and show you her thought process, 

she even made a short little video for you all to follow along 

with her creative process.

Sit back and enjoy!

This card will be entered into the 

Simon Says Kids Only Vacation Challenge, Anything Goes.

She is one colorful crafter!

Penny used the Simon Says stamp set, Wild Cuddly Critters.

Tuxedo Black ink.

Dies R Us Butterfly #2 set dies.

Crayola Markers.

She also did a little ink blending.  

She's all about the die cutting!

Loves to crank the handle.

Using the Misti like a Pro!

  She designed this card for her big cousin Kaitlyn who just turned 8!

Enjoy her video where she shows you how 

to color your 'center-ments'

And don't be afraid to use a lot of your favorite color PINK!

To make it so bright and beautiful.

Ahhhh.

PERFECT!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Enjoy~~

Fairy Shaker

Good Morning! 

This card will be entered into the following Challenges: 

My Favorite Things, Sketch.

Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes.

Allsorts, Flora and Fauna with Anything Goes Option.

Dies R Us, Anything Goes.

Can You Handle The Pressure?, Anything Goes, Wings Optional.

The Sisterhood Of Crafters, Add Layers.

This is a mini slimline card....I'm coming around! ;) 

I used the My Favorite Things Products;

Fairy Happy stamp and die sets.

Tuxedo Black ink.

I created the shaker parts using the Pink Fresh Studio 

Folk Edge Square dies, layered 4 times.

Acetate.

Mini Sequins and Glitter.

Fun Foam.

Foam Dots.

Swirls Embossing Folder.

Copic Markers.

Clear Embossing Powder.

Sakura Glitter Pen.

WOS.

Wee of dimension.

Thanks for flying by!

Enjoy~~

I Want To Be.......

 Good Morning! 

This card will be entered into the following Challenges:

Simon Says Monday, Inspired By A Movie, The Little Mermaid.

Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes.

Dies R Us, Anything Goes.

The Sisterhood Of Crafters, Add Layers.

The Card Concept, By The Sea, Overall Concept.

 I used the Gina K Designs Scallop Stencil from the Ocean Minded Kit.

Distress Oxide inks in; Cracked Pistachio, Faded Jeans, Iced Spruce and Peeled Paint.

Heidi Swapp Colrshine in White.

Essentials By Ellen, Mermaid's Tail stamp and die sets.

Spellbinders Standard Circle dies to create a frame.

 Gold Embossing Powder.

Tempting Turquoise ink.

Sequins in Blue and Green.

Adhesive Pearls. 

It's the perfect sentiment for a long Holiday weekend

 when you live in a tourist town lol

 Inside.

 That bit of dimension I love.

Thanks for swimming by!

Enjoy~~

Happy Birthday Rainbow Slimline

 Good Morning! 

This card will be entered into the following Challenges:

My Favorite Things, Slimline--Rainbows.

Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes.

The Sisterhood Of Crafters, Add Layers.

I used the My Favorite Things products;

Sugar Coated Sentiments stamp set.

Make A Wish stamp set.

Cupcake And Sprinkles dies.

Happy Birthday Circle Frame die.

Strips of colored card stock to create my rainbow background.

Tuxedo Black ink.

Clear Embossing Powder.

Vellum.

Sequins.

Foam Dots.

Matching Envelope.

Inks in; 

Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi and tempting Turquoise.

Inside.

I'm still not a great fan of Slimline cards, 

but perhaps I am starting to warm up to them.

You're so sweet to stop on by!

Enjoy~~