Birthday Wishes

 

Hello and happy Sunday, doing a quick  drive by post to share another birthday card. I used sketch inspiration from  challenge  Atlantic Hearts challenge #542 , papers from a Pebbles paper pad, several Sizzix die sets and enamel dots for the flower centers. Another card done and going postal in tomorrow’s mail!

Thank you for your visit, wishing you and yours a wonderful week.  

PoolSide

 

Hello nd happy New Year’s Eve! Doing a quick drive by to shale another LO using some pictures from our Vegas trip.  I used sketch  inspiration from Sketch N Scrap challenge # 262, misc. papers and stickers from my stash. I added a few Recollections faux pearls and some Tim Holtz small talk stickers. I am in the home stretch for completing my scrapbook layout goal for the year.

Thank you for your visit, I hope you will return soon, continue to be safe and Happy New Year!

CIU #268 - Happy New Year

 

Hello Friday and almost New Year! Today’s project share is a card that I put together for the Cut it Up challenge blog.  The theme for challenge #269 is Happy New Year and we have two sponsors;  The Cutting Cafe and Leslie, the CA Scrapper one of our design team members has donated some new crafting supplies.

When putting my card together I used sketch inspiration from Sketch N Scrap card challenge #232. I used a  digital file from The Cutting Cafe, papers from DCWV and Craft Smith papers. Finished the card by adding a few Spellbinders gold embellishments. I did a little coloring using color  pencils, still a lot of work to be done!

I hope you will visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more inspiration, create and share your project for a chance to win some crafting goodness. The challenge starts today and ends Wednesday, January 11, 2023 and you have the chance to win prizes from two sponsors.

Thank you for your visit, stay safe, Happy New Year and hurry back soon.

MemoryDex Card Share

 Hello and happy Tuesday, today I am doing a quick drive by post to share a memorydex card that I created as part of a twelve day creating challenge.  I am running a little behind but I do plan to finish though! I used a Spellbinders basket die, a Momenta poinsettia die and greenery die and I cut the pinecone with the Cricut.  I added some diamond dotz to the centers and used a TH sticker for the sentiment.  I am sharing this project for the Winter/Christmas themed challenge over at Die Cut Divas and the Anything Goes challenge #689 over at Tuesday Morning Sketches.  I really like how it turned out, the papers are from a K & Co mat stack.

Thank you for your visit, hope you will return soon.

CIU #267 - Christmas

 Hello and happy Friday, lots going on this weekend; hope I can get it all done.  Today's project share is my project for the Cut it Up challenge blog, the theme for for challenge #267 is Christmas!  The challenge sponsor is Pink and Main, they are offering a $20 gift certificate.

When putting my card together I used sketch inspiration from Sketch N Scrap card sketch #231 and papers from Paper Studio and DCWV.  The sentiment is a Kaiser Craft stamp, used a Sizzix die set to cut the frame for the sentiment and the poinsettia is a Paper Studio sticker.  Another card done and ready and will be going postal this weekend! I am also sharing this card for the Anything Goes Christmas challenge #473 over at Use Your Stuff.

Now that you've seen my card, I hope you will visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more design team inspiration. Create and share your own Christmas themed project using a die for a chance to win some crafting goodness from our sponsor. The challenge starts today and ends Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at noon EST.

Thank you for your visit, take care and hurry back soon.

Be Merry

 Hello and happy cold Wednesday morning, I'm doing another quick drive by post to share another card. This card uses sketch inspiration form Atlantic Hearts challenge #503 and a piece of pattern paper from an old Martha Stewart mat pad, some Recollections silver foil paper for the bow, an unbranded die to cut the bow and a stamped sentiment.  I like how this super cute card came together once I got the paper to work for the bow, thinking about it now I should have tried adding a little water to wet the fibers. I even have another die that would have cut the bow already assembled, that's what happens when you have way too much stuff in your stash!  Oh well lesson learned for next time.

Thank you for your visit, stay safe and hurry back soon.

It's Cold Outside

 Hello and happy Friday, hoping to get my Christmas cards done and in the mail by Monday!  Today's project share is a card created using sketch inspiration from Tuesday Morning Sketches challenge #687, a Darice snowflake embossing folder, and snowflakes cut using  the December 25 Cricut cartridge.  I used a Cardz TV stamp set for the sentiment and finished by the card by adding a few miscellaneous embellishments.

Thank you for your visit, I hope you will return soon.

Wednesday Musings

 

Hello and happy Wednesday, doing a quick drive by post to share another holiday card. I put this card together using sketch inspiration from Atlantic Hearts challenge #502, Recollections papers, Sizzix and Spellbinders dies, a sticker for the sentiment and a few gems on the wreath and this card was done. As simple as it may seem it did take a few twists and turns before I decided it was done!

Thank you for your visit I hope you will return soon.

Holiday Greetings

 

Hello and happy Sunday, the start to a new week and the pace for everything seems to be picking up.  Today's project share is two cards that I created using sketch inspiration from Try Stampin' on Tuesday challenge #584.  I'm just trying to use more of my stash items that have been sitting for quite sometime; the pattern papers came from a K&Co photo mat pad.  The strip behind the banner die was cut using some DCWV Glitzy pastel paper, a stitched banner die, two different letter set dies for the sentiment added some enamel dots and these cards were done.  I will be sharing these non-traditional colored holiday cards with some kids that recently suffered a loss of a parent.

Thank you for your visit, take care and hurry back soon.

CIU #266 - Winter

 Hello and happy Friday, so much going on that I just feel like I can't keep up.  Thankful for continued blessings and do overs.  Today's project share is  a shaker card that I created for the Cut it Up challenge blog Winter themed challenge.  The sponsor for challenge #266 is Oddball Art.

When putting my card together I used the Christmas Unicorn digital image from our sponsor, added only a little bit of coloring with pencils and glitter pens.  I used some DCWV glittered paper for the frame,  misc. sequins for the mix,  a few enamel dots and a sentiment stamp from Cardz TV.  I think the card came together nicely but it could have used a little more sequins!

Please visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more Winter inspired projects, create and share your own project.  You could win a $10 coupon code from Oddball Art, the challenge starts today and ends  Wednesday, December 14 at noon EST.

Thank you for your visit, continue to be safe and hurry back soon.

Sunday Musings

 

Hello and happy Sunday evening, I am back to share my second post for today.  Today has been a movie watching pajama day with a little playing! I created this card using sketch inspiration from Tuesday Morning Sketches challenge #685; Doodlebug pattern papers, and the From My Kitchen Cricut cartridge for the ginger. I stamped the face with a Peachy Keen stamp, a white gel pen and some enamel dots.

Thank you for your visit, hurry back soon!

Happy Holidays

 Hello and happy Sunday, the start of a new week and the end of a holiday weekend! Lots going on but still lots to be thankful for and hopeful for God’s continued grace and mercy.  Todays card share is another signature clean and simple card created with inspiration from Try Stampin’ on Tuesday sketch #583. I used DCWV card base and papers papers a Cottage Cutz skate die and some gems. The  sentiment is a Cardz TV stamp and the stitched circle was cut using an unbranded die.

Thank you for your visit, continue to be safe and hurry back soon.

Black Friday Musings

 

Hello and happy Friday after Thanksgiving, hope you had a wonderful time with family and friends.  I had a lowkey day and spent a good portion of the day watching Netflix!  Today's card share is one created using paper scraps from other projects and sketch inspiration from Sketch N Scrap card sketch #230.  The pattern paper pieces are from an old Recollections 12x12 paper pad, used a punch for the circle and Santa sticker is from Crafter's Square, finished it by adding a few enamel dots and the card was done.

Thank you for your visit, continue to be safe as you enjoy your long weekend; hope you will visit again soon.

Thanks

 

Hello and happy cold Tuesday, doing a quick drive by to share a mini slimline card.  I used sketch inspiration from Atlantic Hearts challenge #500, papers from the Simple Stores Fall farmhouse collection, the Sizzix Sidekick Autumn thinlit die set and a Recollection flower and enamel dots.  I am also sharing this card for the Tic Tac Toe Challenge #188, I used the middle  column  a thankful sentiment, free space and any color.

Thank you for your visit, hope you'll return soon; wishing you and yours a safe and wonderful holiday.

Saturday Musings

 

Hello and happy Saturday night! I'm doing a quick drive by post of a card that I put together earlier today.  I created this card for the crafty dare challenge where I had to use distress inking (around the edges), embossing (dot folder) and snow which I cut with my cricut.  The snowman is a Darice die and the sentiment is from a Cardz TV stamp set.  I sam sharing this card for challenge 471 Winter/Snow over at Use Your Stuff.

Thank you for your visit, take care and hurry back.

CIU 265 - Coffee

 Hello Friday, it’s  coffee time let the weekend begin!  Today’s card share was put together for the Cut it Up challenge blog, the theme is coffee and the challenge sponsor is STAMPlorations.

So much going on, its getting harder to find time to relax and play. I recently started drinking coffee, not a good thing!  The coffee cup is a digital image from the sponsor and the sketch inspiration came from one of the OWH sketches.  The papers are from the My Mind's Eye On the Bright Side 6x6 paper pad, the sentiment is from a CTMH set, finished the card by adding a few gems.  I had mixed feelings about the end result but I needed to get it done, may need to use a different paper for the alcohol markers.

I hope you will visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more coffee inspired projects, create and share your own project.  You have a chance to win some crafty goodness from STAMPlorations,  the challenge starts today and ends Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at noon EST. 

Thank you for your visit, wishing you and yours a wonderful weekend! Take care and hurry back soon.

Tuesday Musings

 

Hello and happy cool chilly Tuesday, today's card share is another signature clean and simple card inspired by this month's card sketch over at Stick it Down.  I am trying to finish using some of my 6x6 paper pads so that I can try to use some of my scraps before tossing them.  I used papers from one of the Ki Memories pads, a dot embossing folder, some dies, a sticker for the sentiment and some enamel dot. This card is going postal later today so it won't be sitting around long!

Thank you for your visit and comments, hope you will return soon.

Christmas Cardinal

 

Hello and happy Thursday, mild weather temperatures with a forecast for some rain overnight.  Doing a quick drive by post to share another holiday card.  I used an older  Sizzix bigz die for the bird. some pattern paper from a Honey Bee 6x6 paper pad, some sparkly red buttons, a stamped sentiment.  I even did some inking and added a few pieces of snow!  I am not really into mixed media, it takes a lot of effort and practice to get it just right when you don't normally do it.  I am sharing this card for the Shopping Our Stash challenge #483 Buttons, Bows, Eyelets, Brads and Ribbon.

Thank you for your visit, be safe and hurry back again sonon.

Monday Musings

 

Hello and happy Monday night, I'm doing this drive by post to share one of the cards that I created over the weekend,  In all things give thanks is such an impactful statement and sometimes we forget to do just that.  I have been intentionally try to live a thankful and grateful life even during the storms.  This card uses one of the Operation Write Home sketches and more papers from the DCWV Farmstead Harvest 6x6 paper pad, a Kaiser stamp for the sentiment and a few gems and this card was done.  I used a punch for the squares and it did take some work to get the placement right!  I am sharing this card for the The Paper Players challenge #616 - Give Thanks.

Thank you for your visit, take care and hurry back soon.

CIU #264 - Thanks or Thanksgiving

 Hello and happy Friday, let the weekend begin!  Today's card share is for the Cut it Up challenge blog, challenge #264 is Thanks/Thanksgiving and the challenge sponsor is Lawn Fawn.

I went back to my signature clean and simple card using sketch inspiration from Try Stampin' on Tuesday sketch #581. I used more  papers are from the DCWV Farmstead Harvest 6x6 paper stack, used a CTMH stamp for the sentiment and finished the card by adding a few Bo Bunny faux pearl gems. Another card done and ready to go postal,

Now that you’ve seen my card I hope you will visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more inspiration. Create  and share your Thanks/Thanksgiving project for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate from our sponsor. The challenge starts today and ends Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at noon EST.

Thank for your visit, don’t forget to adjust your clocks this weekend and hurry back soon!