Happy Mail

Back again!

This card will be entered into the Challenge at Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes!

We are hoping that Lori and Tim and Penny and Hank 

are moving back to their house in a matter of days!  

Fingers crossed!  It's been a looooooong 5 1/2 months for them all.  

I used the Casual Friday products; Happy Mail and Casual Comfort, stamps and dies.

Inks in; Antique Linen, Amalgam Black, Not Quite Navy, Old Olive, Timber Brown and Wild Wasabi.

Glitter Paper.

Sakura Glitter Pen.

WOS.

Sequins.

Thanks so much for popping in!

Be well!

Is That A Chip On Your Shoulder.....

Happy Wednesday!

I am hosting this week's Challenge at The Mod Squad Challenge !  Come join in all of the fun and play along!

Challenge
This week's Challenge is, 

Is That A Chip On Your Shoulder.....Or Card?

 

Incorporate chipboard into your project.  It could be a store bought chipboard accent or you could make your own by die or fussy cutting several layers of the same image and stacking them.  Your choice!

 

Remember if you do not follow the challenge, your entry will not qualify for the prize.  

  This Weeks Sponsor is CAS-ual Fridays Stamps

 

All the stamps and Fri-Dies are designed by Michele , and are based on her love for Clean And Simple design, hence the CAS in CAS-ual. However, they will delight any stamper's style! Whether you are a CAS enthusiast or a lover of Utterly Adorable Layers, you will have a blast getting inky with them. 
The stamps are made in the USA of the finest clear photopolymer, and the coordinating line of wafer thin dies are also made in the USA.

  2 Prizes
2 - $15 Gift Certificate each to the STORE 

 

Here is my project:

 

 

I used the Happy Mail stamp set and matching Mailbox die from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps.  I also used the Casual Comfort stamp set to create my grassy lawn.  I die cut the mailbox out of Ivory card stock and then again in Brown, Silver and Red Glitter card stocks, layering them to create a nice sturdy chipboard element.  My envelopes were die cut 3 times, twice in Ivory and once in White card stocks.  I then layered them all together, colored the top ones with Copic Markers and then jazzed them all up with some Dazzling Diamonds glitter.  I think this creates the happiest of Happy Mail!

 

Sentiment and grass stamped in Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz and Old Olive inks.

 

There is quite a thickness to this card.

 

So put on your thinking caps, grab your most favorite dies or sharpest scissors and get a move on!

 

This is my last 'official' Challenge Post for The Mod Squad Challenge Blog.  I have loved the past year working along with this AMAZING Design Team and hosting these Challenges, but it's time to give someone else a chance and I really just want to play along!  Thanks for all of your kindness and support it is greatly appreciated!  Don't worry I'm really not going anywhere.  Thank so much!  xoxo

 

Come play along at the Mod Squad Challenge Blog!

Thankful

Happy Wednesday!

I'm hosting this week's Challenge at the Mod Squad Blog.  Come join in all of the fun and play along!

Challenge

This week's Challenge is, 

 

THANKFUL

 

You may make a Thanksgiving card or a thank you card,

just create a project that represents being thankful to you.

I have made Thank You cards.

 

Remember if you do not follow the challenge, your entry will not qualify for the prize.  

  This Weeks Sponsor is CAS-ual Fridays Stamps

 

All the stamps and Fri-Dies are designed by Michele , and are based on her love for Clean And Simple design, hence the CAS in CAS-ual. However, they will delight any stamper's style! Whether you are a CAS enthusiast or a lover of Utterly Adorable Layers, you will have a blast getting inky with them. 
The stamps are made in the USA of the finest clear photopolymer, and the coordinating line of wafer thin dies are also made in the USA.

  2 Prizes
2 - $15 Gift Certificate each to the STORE 

 

 

Here is my 1st card

 

 

 I chose a very simple design.  I stamped my image from the Casual Comfort stamp set by CAS-ual Fridays Stamps.  I used ink in Pacific Point and stamped it 3 times without re-inking my stamp.  Using a Perfect Pearls Mist in Turquoise I spritzed it all over the card front.  I then cut the Casual Trees die in Deep Blue, Light Blue and Pale Blue card stocks.  I layered the cuts over my stamped images.

 



 

Stamping my sentiment from Wonderful Words in Black Licorice ink.

 

 

My 2nd card

 

 

I created this card in the exact same manner, only using shades of Pink.  I also used Glimmer Mist in Crimson (apparently I had a wee bit of a clog).

 

I may make a few more of these simple little cards and place them in a box for gift giving.

 

Thanks so much for popping in!

 

Enjoy~~

 

Head on over to the Mod Squad Blog and play along.

 

 2 fabulous prizes up for grabs from CAS-ual Fridays Stamps!

ABC, Anything But A Card

Happy Wednesday!

I am hosting this week's Mod Squad Challenge!  Come join in all of the fun and play along!

Challenge
This week's Challenge is, 

ABC, Anything But A Card

You may make a box, a bookmark, tags, layout, etc.

Just don't make a card! 

 

Remember if you do not follow the challenge, your entry will not qualify for the prize.  

  This Weeks Sponsor is CAS-ual Fridays Stamps

 

All the stamps and Fri-Dies are designed by Michele , and are based on her love for Clean And Simple design, hence the CAS in CAS-ual. However, they will delight any stamper's style! Whether you are a CAS enthusiast or a lover of Utterly Adorable Layers, you will have a blast getting inky with them. 
The stamps are made in the USA of the finest clear photopolymer, and the coordinating line of wafer thin dies are also made in the USA.

  2 Prizes
2 - $15 Gift Certificate each to the STORE 

 

Here's my 1st set of bookmarks

 

 

 

Here's my 2nd set of bookmarks

 

 

 

Each design uses the beautiful CAS-ual Fridays Stamps, Casual Comfort, Girlfriend and Wonderful Words.  I started with pre-cut Bookmarks measuring 2" x 6".  Stamped flower images in Black Licorice ink and colored with Copic Markers.  Other images and sentiments stamped in Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo and Wild Wasabi inks.  I added  eyelets and thick twine in corresponding colors.  Of course, I gave these to my Mom and her favorite Gal Pals aka my Crazy Aunties.  They loved them!

 

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

 

Thanks so much for coming by!

 

Enjoy~~

What's That You Say?

Happy Wednesday!

I'm hosting this week's Challenge at the Mod Squad Blog!  Come on over and join in all of the fun and play along!

Challenge
This week's Challenge is, 

 

 

What's That You Say? 

To use a sentiment as your focal point.
 

 

Remember if you do not follow the challenge, your entry will not qualify for the prize.  

  This Weeks Sponsor is CAS-ual Fridays Stamps

 

All the stamps and Fri-Dies are designed by Michele , and are based on her love for Clean And Simple design, hence the CAS in CAS-ual. However, they will delight any stamper's style! Whether you are a CAS enthusiast or a lover of Utterly Adorable Layers, you will have a blast getting inky with them. 
The stamps are made in the USA of the finest clear photopolymer, and the coordinating line of wafer thin dies are also made in the USA.

  2 Prizes
2 - $15 Gift Certificate each to the STORE 

 

 

Here's my 1st card

 

 

I saw a beautiful card on Pinterest by Yoonsun Hur and wanted to try my hand at it.  I used the sentiment from Wonderful Words and the Lotus Flower image from Mon Ami with matching die Mon Ami Fleur.  To create my background I used a damp sponge paint brush and just painted on some Daffodil Delight ink, moving back and forth across my card stock.  Flower colored with Copic Markers, sentiment stamped in Black Licorice ink.  Crystal Drops in Dandelion Yellow and mini Adhesive Rhinestones for accents. 

 

My 2nd card

 

 

 

This card uses the Casual Comfort image and sentiments from Mon Ami and the Love Ya die.  I stamped my images in Pink Pirouette ink and centered my smaller sentiment.  Then lining up my Love Ya die I cut that from my stamped background, making sure I kept every little bit of die cut, positive and negative.  Then I cut the Love Ya die 4 more times from pale pink card stock. 

 

 

 

I adhered my background panel to a layer of pale pink card stock and then to my card stock base.  This makes it much easier to layer the die cut parts back into the negative space.  Make sure you layer the stamped cut last.

 

 

 

 

It adds a nice POP to the card.

 

 

 

 

A strip of Designer Paper and a few randomly (wink, wink) placed sequins for accents.

 

 

So let's see AND hear what your cards have to say!

 

 

 

You'll find all the info you need to know at the Mod Squad Blog

Sew Easy

Happy Wednesday!

I am hosting this week's Challenge over at the Mod Squad Blog! 

Come join in all of the fun and play along!

Challenge

This week's Challenge is, 

 

Sew Easy

 

You must use some type of stitching on your card.  It could be from a sewing machine, or a stitched die of some sort, or even creating a hand stitched look using a white gel pen, the choice is yours.  Please label what you have used for my poor old eyes......don't make me put on my 'crafting glasses'.

Remember if you do not follow the challenge, your entry will not qualify for the prize.  

 
 This Weeks Sponsor is CAS-ual Fridays Stamps

 

All the stamps and Fri-Dies are designed by Michele , and are based on her love for Clean And Simple design, hence the CAS in CAS-ual. However, they will delight any stamper's style! Whether you are a CAS enthusiast or a lover of Utterly Adorable Layers, you will have a blast getting inky with them. 
The stamps are made in the USA of the finest clear photopolymer, and the coordinating line of wafer thin dies are also made in the USA.

  2 Prizes
2 - $15 Gift Certificate each to the STORE

 

 

Here is my first project:

 

 

I used the beautiful CAS-ual Fridays Stamps, Curtis Background

 and Casual Comfort, and matching die set, Casual Trees.   This is a double layered Stitched Tag.  Inks in Pirouette Pink and Black Licorice.  Gingham Ribbon, Baker's Twine and Pink Adhesive Rhinestones as accents.

 

2nd Project

 

 

 

My background was created using the same stamp, Curtis Background  and ink colors.  Once mounted on black card stock I whipped out my Janome Mini sewing machine and stitched all around the edges in a deep pink thread.  Sentiment from the 3 In A Row stamp set.  I also made chipboard hearts using the matching Tic Tac Toe die.  Half a Doily, Heart Button, Baker's Twine and Pink Adhesive Rhinestone for accents.

 

 

Hope you find some time to join in the Challenge!

 

Thanks for coming by!

 

Enjoy~~

 

 

 

 

Retiform Technique

Happy Wednesday! 

I am hosting this week's Challenge over at the Mod Squad Blog.

Now don't be scared by the title.....give it a try, I think you'll find you LOVE it!

Challenge

Retiform Challenge 

Retiform:  :  composed of crossing lines and interstices :

This is achieved by placing down paper (copy paper / post-it-notes) and then sponging ink on to different sections of the card stock, moving the paper as you go, to create colorful little sections.

This Weeks Sponsor is CAS-ual Fridays Stamps

All the stamps and Fri-Dies are designed by Michele , and are based on her love for Clean And Simple design, hence the CAS in CAS-ual. However, they will delight any stamper's style! Whether you are a CAS enthusiast or a lover of Utterly Adorable Layers, you will have a blast getting inky with them. 

The stamps are made in the USA of the finest clear photopolymer, and the coordinating line of wafer thin dies are also made in the USA.

  2 Prizes

2 - $15 Gift Certificate each to the STORE

 

 

Using inks in Wild Wasabi and Tempting Turquoise I created my retiform lines.  This technique makes little 'windows' of color, perfect for stamping and showcasing images and words. The stamp set is Wonderful Words.  Stamping in Black Licorice ink I just filled in all of the lovely little windows.  Sheer Ribbon for accent.

 

 

 

This time using Distress inks in Antique Linen, Peeled Paint and Wild Honey I created my retiform lines.  I used several stamp sets for this card; Casual Comfort, Girlfriend and 3 In A Row.  Inside I used the heart die from  Tic-Tac-Toe.  All images and sentiments stamped in Black Licorice ink.  A little Black and White Gingham Ribbon threaded through a Spellbinders Ribbon Buckle die for accent.

Don't be afraid to try new things....as we used to say to the kids when they were little, take a 'no-thank you bite'.  Try it once and if you don't like it just say, no thank you! 





Wonderful Words





Casual Comfort

 

Girlfriend






3 In A Row

 

  

Tic Tac Toe



So head on over to the Mod Squad Blog and check out all of the details! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Enjoy~~

 

It IS Easy Being Green!

Happy Wednesday!

I'm hosting the Challenge at The Mod Squad Blog.  Hope you find some time to play along!

Challenge.....It IS Being GREEN!

The challenge this week...is to make a card that incorporates all shades of GREEN.  You may also use neutral colors in Black, White and Kraft.....but that's it!

This Weeks Sponsor is CAS-ual Fridays Stamps

All the stamps and Fri-Dies are designed by Michele , and are based on her love for Clean And Simple design, hence the CAS in CAS-ual. However, they will delight any stamper's style! Whether you are a CAS enthusiast or a lover of Utterly Adorable Layers, you will have a blast getting inky with them. 

The stamps are made in the USA of the finest clear photopolymer, and the coordinating line of wafer thin dies are also made in the USA.

  2 Prizes

2 - $15 Gift Certificate each to the STORE

1st Card

 

I used the fabulous stamp set, Casual Comfort on this card.  Inks in Garden Green and Pear Pizzazz.  3 small Adhesive Rhinestones for accents.

 

2nd Card

 



This card also uses the Casual Comfort stamp set and the matching dies Casual Trees.  I inlaid the die cut for this card.  Inks also in Garden Green and Pear Pizzazz.   One large Adhesive Rhinestone and a wee bit of Ribbon for accents.

 



 

 

Casual Comfort



 

Casual Trees



Come check it out!!!

Sending Love, Prayers And Strength

Good Morning!

Just a little card to share with you today.  I will be entering it into the following Challenges; Simon Says Monday, Upcycle, Double D, Red And White, and Dies R Us, Use Red And Dies.

I am also posting this at CAS-ual Fridays Stamps, where you can leave a card in a gallery for the Cox Family.  You may read about their story HERE.  This is not a Challenge but just a little Gallery to express care and concern.  Please participate, you know what a generous lot we as card makers are!

 

I grabbed this Rice Pilaf box out of our recycling bin, knew I could make some chipboard die cuts out of it. 

 

I used the CAS-ual Fridays Stamps  products; Girlfriend Stamps and Friendly Flowers Dies, and Casual Comfort Stamps.  Designer Paper is Crimson from American Crafts.

 

I just made a bunch of die cut flower pieces and then stamped and assembled.  Quite fun to make a garden appear out of the recycling bin!  I stamped the words onto a flower die in Real Red ink, love how it fits right in.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.  The days are getting longer, it is still bright at 5:30 here....YAY!

 

Enjoy~~