Blessed Birthday

Back one more time!

This card will be entered into the 

Simon Says Monday Challenge, Easter/Spring.

I used the Altenew Paint A Flower Daffodil stamp set yet again.

There's just something so happy and spring like about them!

MFT Wonky Stitiched Rectangles, layered 4 times to create a frame.

Amalgam Black ink.

Clear Embossing Powder.

Copic Markers.

PTI Counting My Blessings 'blessed' die, layered 4 times.

Black and White Gingham Designer Paper and Ribbon.

Pink Fresh Studios Glacier Jewels.

WOS.

And finally this card will be entered into the 

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge, Happy Birthday.

I used the Altenew Magnolias For Her stamp set.

Amalgam Black ink.

Copic Markers.

Heidi Swapp Colorshine in Sweet Mint.

Gina K Designs Poster Board Sentiments.

Black and White Gingham Ribbon.

Sakura Glaze Pen.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Enjoy~~

Always Remember

 Good Morning!

Just having a little fun playing in the Craft Room!

This card will be entered into the following Challenges:

Simon Says Monday, Love/Hearts.

Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes.

Dies R Us, Anything Goes.

Hero Arts, Add A Heart.

I used the Gina K Designs Products;

Hugs And Wildflowers, stamp and dies.

Poster Board Sentiments.

Scripty Encouragement.

Amalgam Black ink.

Bermuda Bay and Wild Wasabi inks.

Clear Embossing Powder.

MFT Dotted Scallop and Notched Border dies.

Spellbinders Heart die.

Heart Button.

Adhesive Rhinestone.

Ribbon Tab.

Thin Ribbon.

Fun Foam.

Foam Dots.

Inlaid Butterfly Punch.

This was so much fun to make, just adding layer after layer!

Thanks so much for popping in!

Enjoy~~

Floral Thoughts

Good Morning!

A day off from work makes for a great day in the craft room!

My first card will be entered into the Challenges at; Altenew and Simon Says Wednesday, Layer It Up.

I did a little water coloring on this card.  I used the Altenew products; Beautiful Day (stamp and die sets) sentiment from their Magnolias For Her set.

Flowers have been layered using Foam Squares, I doubled them up on the

bottom right flower to make it POP even more. 

Lots of craft paint platters, glitter and sequins for accents.  

Raven Black ink.

My next card will be entered into the Challenges at; Simon Says Monday, Tag It

and Stamp TV, Kindness.

A simple masculine card full of thoughtful love and kindness.  I used the Gina K Designs stamp sets; On My Mind, Poster Board Sentiments and Mommy To Be Diva (little heart).

MFT dies;  Notched Border, Stitched Traditional Tags.

PTI Designer Paper, Argyle Socks.

Ribbon.

Enamel Dots.

Corner Punch.

Inks in; Garden Green, Night Of Navy, Pink Pirouette.

Thanks for popping in.....back to the craft room!

Enjoy~~

Birthday Wishes For Garrett

Hello!

My dear friend Barbara Campbell made a fantastic masculine card the other day for a sweet young man who will be turning 16 on February 29th, a Leap Year baby!  His name is Garrett and you can read about his story here:  Cards For Garrett.

This is the card I will be mailing out to wish Garrett a VERY Happy Birthday!  I am entering this card in the Challenge at ScrapyLand, Anything Goes!

If you would like to send some Happy Mail, here is Garrett's address:

Garrett Brown
61 West Vineyard Rd
Hayesville, NC 28904

 

I used several stamp sets from Gina K Designs; All Occasion Tags, Poster Board Sentiments, Pretty Patterns 2, and Simple Numbers.  Spellbinders Classic Circle dies, MFT Sun, Moon & Stars and Vertical Frame die sets and a Star paper punch. 

 

I layered a smaller star die on 2 of the larger stars to create that open star look.  Cut out a bunch of different sized stars in different Designer Papers.  Swiss Dots Embossing Folder on a few of them to add some texture.  Baker's Twine for accent.

 

Inside I stamped this inspirational quote and his birthday date.





At last count they had received over 900 birthday cards from across the globe, how fantastic!  I know as card makers we are a generous lot, so if you have one little birthday card hanging around, won't you please send it?  Thank you!

And thanks to one of my most favorite people, Barb, for letting me know about this card drive!

Hope you all have a HAPPY day!

Enjoy~~

Determination & Strength

Good Sunday Morning!  Hopefully another beautiful day.  I am going to do a few chores, laundry, grocery shop etc, make some of my world famous Chowdah (insert Boston accent here!).....okay house famous.....and pick my Mom up and spend the afternoon with her.

What an awesome day!  xoxo

Today's card is for the Simon Says Monday Challenge, Stencils & Stamps. 

 

Looking through my crafting drawers I found these long forgotten 'masks' aka stencils that I probably just had to have, way back when.  I do know that they were marked down though!  ;)  So I figured this would be a great time to actually use one!  I took one of the larger ones and placed it on some white card stock and then I carefully sponged a light pink ink over it.  It really came out nicely and makes for a wonderful background.  (I know, too bad I covered most of it up lol).  I have this beautiful wood mounted stamp from Inkadinkado, it is full of encouraging words......LOVE it!  I took several different Sakura Glitter and Glaze pens and just 'doodled' over some of the stamp's doodles.  Layered stamped square card stock on a pale pink and then using a Spellbinders Lacy Square die layered them all together.  I also laced a piece of pink ribbon throughout the 'lacy' die, and tied a bow. 

 

On the inside I also stamped this sentiment from Gina K Designs, Poster Board Sentiments.  I think the 2 stamps go hand in hand, and compliment each other nicely.

 



 

I will be sending this card to my Niece, Robyn.  She's fighting a battle and is kicking cancer's butt!  All prayers and well wishes are welcomed!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by, you know I appreciate you!

 

Enjoy~~





A Little Sketchy

Today's card is for the MIUM Sketch Challenge over at Stamp TV AND the Simon Says Monday Challenge, Say It With Stamps, where the sentiment/phrase shines through!

I chose to turn the Sketch on it's side, and here is what I came up with:

 

I used the Poster Board Sentiments stamp set from Gina K Designs.   The Designer Paper is from S-E-I, Dill Blossom......love the colors this paper pack has to offer.  I cut the flower out with a Sizzix folded die, that cuts AND embosses at once, Old Country Bloom.  I am so happy I FINALLY remembered to use my Scor-Bug Embossing Tool.  So quick and easy, I just placed the orange card stock on my scoring pad and lined the tool up in the groove where you would normally use your bone folder/scoring tool.  Adds such a nice even border.  Easy Peasy!  I cropped the FRIEND off  one of the stamps and made it into a little tag.  Added a button and some twine to complete the card.

 

 

PLENTY of time still left to play on BOTH Challenges.  I suggest you check them out!

 

And as always........ENJOY!!!  

Back To School

Good Morning!  Happy Friday!

Tis the season for Back To School.   I kind of miss the days of back to school shopping, the anticipation of what the school year will bring.  It's a great time of year to get back in the swing of things, even if I have no one going back to school.  A time for schedules and discipline, I kind of like it!  I need boundaries.  lol

Today's card will be entered in the Curtain Call Back To School Challenge.

Gina K Designs stamp sets used; Falling For You, Poster Board Sentiments & Simple Numbers.   Background paper embossed with the Alphabet Cuttlebug folder.  Another apple cut using the Silhouette Cameo.

Hope you all get back into some kind or routine or rhythm!

Enjoy~~

3 in 1

Good Morning!  It's the Friday before the loooooooooooong weekend......LOVE it! 

Today's card will be entered into the following Challenges:  Stamp TV STV13MON34, Touch Of Gold  and  the Simon Says Get Dotty.

I did go lightly with the dots......using the Swiss Dots Embossing Folder on the flag banner.  There are also dots on the punched butterfly (EK Success 3 layer Punch) and a few on the stamped sentiment which is embossed in gold and a Gina K Designs stamp, Poster Board Sentiment.

Other Supplies;  Trade Winds designer paper from DCWV (which has this lovely embossed gold vine and flower design), gold ribbon, gold adhesive rhinestones.

Have an exceptionally fantastic labor Day weekend!  Let the FUN begin!

***  oh and did any of you wonder about my title?  Well I was going to also enter it into the Craft's Meow August Sketch Challenge.....BUT when I went to link it up this morning, it appeared to me that I was only ONE YEAR late......DOH!  It was for August alright.....August 2012......still a good sketch though! ***

Enjoy!  :)