Playing this Weekend.

     This week, my DH stopped at the book store and surprised me with a magazine packed full of fun!  It has stamps, papers, die cuts, and an assortment of ideas! It even has some blank cards and envies! I used this kit  to create my card for this weeks TMS #448. 

     This is the sketch that needs to be followed, and I did so using stitched circle dies, from Gina Marie, an embossing folder by Sizzix, Intense Black ink from Hero Arts, with Copic markers.  For embellishments, I used a satin bow and some Nuvo Drops.

     I find it funny that I can not find the maker of the stamp set included.  That seems a wee bit odd to me, as you would think they would love the shout out.  The magazine is called Make Special Cards.

     Well, my thermometer peaked at 87, here yesterday.  It felt so nice and all of the trees rushed to blossom.  Today is is barely 40 and the heater is pumping away.  I guess we need to be happy that we are not getting the mid-west blizzard!  Have a great day!

Headed to the Beach!

     I had recently started on some Father's Day cards and one of them is beachy.  I would like to enter this over at the Shopping Our Stash Challenge #349, called Headed to the Beach.

     Recently I have been excited to use metallic card stock.  I guess because I have not been buying it one sheet at a time, and waiting for a coupon to do so.  I have purchased large packages on HSN and do not regret it one bit!  My designer paper is From Carta Bella called Ahoy There.  My dies are from Darice, and were cut from scraps, with one of them being textured card from Bazzill.  The sentiment is from a stamp set from My Sentiments Exactly, Father's Day Innies and Outies, and stamped in Midnight Muse ink from SU.  I used a hole punch on some gold to make my rivets, and tied twine for my anchors.

     Want to shout out that we are having a couple of  warm days, finally!  I am sure it will be short lived, as Sunday is suppose to dip back down.  My bones just want to feel warm!  Glad you visited and hope you have a great
weekend!

B+W+1

     Today I would like to share a card I recently created for my DD's birthday.  Since this winter has been insane, I finally got to give it to her, this past weekend.  Her BD was early February!  Yikes!

     This card uses almost all things that have no info.  The corset stamp I created the background with, was from a collection I bought years ago, and is unmounted.  The die cuts are all from Ebay, as are the tiny, pre-tied bows I added.  My daughter sentiment and it's frame are from Anna Griffin, with the funny sentiment being from Art Impressions.  I added tiny opaque gems as studs.  Sorry that is not more informative.

     I will be adding this to the Shopping Our Stash Challenge #348, which is Black & White plus 1 color.  Mine is pink!

     I appreciate the visit, and I hope to see you again soon!  Have a great weekend!

A Birthday Creation

   
     Today I have a birthday card to share with you.  I had great fun making this one with things that have all been laying around.  I started with a layer of designer paper from Making Memories.  I then cut a slightly smaller white panel and stenciled it with butterflies.  My stencil is from the Dollar Tree, and used dirty sponges of blue and orange.  The ink is anyone's guess....LOL. 

     Next I found a die cut from Diamond Press, which I had made earlier , and added the Let's Celebrate.  My flower die cuts are from Simon Says Stamp called Fresh Daisies.  They were cut from a left over scrap of the blue, the stems colored, and the dots added with a white gel pen.  My Happy Birthday is from the Sunshine Sayings stamp set by SU!.  I added some matching blue sequins for bling.

     I would like to enter this over at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, which is Happy Birthday!

     That is it for this morning.  Hope your day is wonderful!  It is Friday, so that is always a good sign!

Celebrate!

     Happy Thursday, my crafty friends!  Today I have a card that I would like to enter in this weeks Double D Challenge, which is called the "Twine Challenge".  It is just what it says.  Use twine on your project.

     My card was created a bit ago, but it was never posted.  I remember finding this lovely piece of double sided, designer paper in my stash. (My friend Carol told me the name...Soho Garden by American Crafts)  I adored the color combo and I went with it!  I also used a deckle edge panel and cut a hole in it with a SB circle die, to let the paper show through.  A banner was cut for the top and the bakers twine bow was added.  My stamps are from Stampin Up! set called "Beautiful You".  I water colored my image with a water brush and inks.  A bit of shine was added to the puddle.

     Yesterday we survived horrid winds and today we are back to frigid temps.  Is it really April?  I have seen the "S" word in the extended forecast quit a few times into next week.  Today is the parade for Villanova, for their National Championship, Opening day for the Phillies, and a real good day to either join the fun or avoid Philadelphia!  I think I will get my thrills by TV.

TMS #447

     This week I have a card for the Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #447.  I sat and pondered this one and decided to do something cute and happy.  When I stepped back and reviewed this card, I decided I will save this for one of the zillion kids birthday cards I am asked to make.  There is that big old blank spot in the right hand corner, where I can stick an age die cut!  Besides, who does not love a unicorn?

     My card base is black with a layer of gifted card stock, from my friend Carol.  I love the texture and color.   Next I added an oval from MFT called inside out stitched ovals. There were 2 strips of lime green gingham dp added, from my scrap bin.  My castle was bought on Ebay, so I am unsure of the maker.  That was cut from a pewter metallic card stock.  Then we get to the Unicorn and sentiment, which were both stamped from The Greeting Farm set called Magical Friends.  I colored with Copic markers and used Diamond Stickles for sparkle.   The last embellishment was gems added to my sentiment.

     I hope you like what I came up with, and am happy you stopped by.  This morning I got to post since the fog is too thick for me to drive to work yet.  Hoping it lifts soon!

Happy Easter!

     May the joy of springtime fill you with a refreshed feeling and fill your days with happiness!  Enjoying my family today, and I will see you again soon.

Grateful

     A few posts ago I wrote about purchasing those great 12x12 sheets of card stock, with the ATC size cut aparts on one side.  This card was created using one such piece.  Sorry to say I do not remember who made this one, but I do know how pretty you can make them with a few embellishments.

     I started with a grey Bazzill, textured card base.  The next layer is white card with an assortment of Washi stripes.  I then popped up the cut apart piece, and began to embellish.  My base diecut is Harrington Vine from Memory Box.  I used an older die from SU for the blue leaves and my yellow flowers are a mini punch, also from SU!  I sugared up some of the flowers with Stickles an added pearls for my flower centers. 

     I decided to enter this card in Shopping Our Stash #347 No Ink.  (That sentiment was pre printed on the panel.)

     This is one of those cards where you just let your mind go crazy and do it's thing.  Hope you have a great Tuesday and thanks for the visit.

Just Wing It!

     Well we made it through Nor-Easter #4 with 15.2 inches.  Come on Spring, it is your turn, now!  I keep cards that I have made and not posted in a file on my desktop, and I found this card with a hummer that I never used.  OMGosh older stamps, scraps from my bin and these great die cuts.  Love it!

     My stamps are from SU!  The stitched square and hummer are from Gina Marie.  Inks are SU!, and coordinate with my designer scraps.  The hummer was washed in areas with Unicorn White ink from Hero Arts and when dry, I added some fancy Stickles.

     This will be entered over at Double D Challenges for their Just Wing It challenge.

     Hope all is well in your little part of the world.  Be cool and I will see you again soon!

Something a Little Different!

     Happy snowy hump day!  Phew.  The storms just keep on coming, and they are hard to figure out.  Oh well, it means more craft time.  This morning I got to create for the Tuesday Morning Sketches #445.  This lovely sketch was created for us by Janice Melton. 

   
     This card started with a plain white base and a layer of Tiny Checks paper by MFT.  For some reason I have been obsessed by foils lately, so I used a die I could layer with gold, and I was pleased.  I also broke down and gave in to some Anna Griffin die cuts, so I decided to use them today, also.  The only other addition are some lavender gems.

     The best thing is that I have another Easter card completed.  I feel like I am so behind!  Thanks for stopping by.

Working with Gray!

   
     Hi everyone.  I am sitting here waiting for our 3rd Nor-Easter to hit, in the last 2 weeks.  The skys are gray and gloomy.  I saw this challenge over on my friend blog and decided it was quite fitting for this crazy weather.  Double D Challenges is hosting "When Skies are Gray".  Perfect, right?

     Let me explain the gray....Hubby took me to a stamp show this past weekend which ended up being kind of a bust.  There were only about a dozen vendors and the lines were out the door.  Could not even spend time enjoying what was there. Let's not even talk about the entrance fee for hubby and I.  Anyway since I could not get most things on my list, I decided to try some new hybrid inks from IO.  The had a show special of buy 4 pads and get 5th free.  I was lacking in Gray ink so I bought 4  shades: fog, mist, taupe and shadow.  I got bubble gum pink free.

   
     Okay, on to my tag!  I started with a Gina Marie fishtail banner, I stamped around the edge with a Stamps by Judith shell stubby.  Next there was some Washi added.  My stamps are from a gorgeous ocean theme stamp set by Sheena Douglass, and her Sea View Collection. I fussy cut the compass rose and popped it up with foam tape.  I added some recollections stars and a dark cord tie on.  The ink color used was Shadow.

    Thanks for coming by.  I just love visitors!

Storm After Storm!

      For all of my east coast friend, be safe as we enter into our second of the last 7 days.  They are calling for 10-16 inches, and praying the power stays on.  We have the promise of storm #3 arriving the end of this weekend.  March has truly come in like a lion!

     I decided to at least post for my Tuesday Morning Sketches Challenge #443.  I grabbed some stamps that are super old and brand new, some left over circle bits, and some inks and Copics to pull this card together.

     The bunny I bought in an animal set on Ebay.  My grass stamp is Art Impressions.  The large bloom is from the old D.O.T.S. Co., and my little butterflies are a stubby stamp from Stamps by Judith.  My circles we leftovers on my desk, as well as the spiked edge one which were insides from dies.  My ink is SU! Primrose Petals.  I just drag things from everywhere!  Oh, and my yellow card stock is Bazzill with a layer of unknown designer paper.  There is a satin bow and Nuvo Drops as embellishments.

     Glad to get this posted, and I hope you enjoy what you see.  Thanks for popping by!