Hello Friday

Hello and welcome to the weekend, more seasonal temps in the forecast today with the possibility of more rain.  Yesterday we had a lightning and rain storm which resulted in outside sports events being postponed.  Today is my DH's birthday so I am sharing one of the cards that I made for him.  I used sketch inspiration from sketch #279 from Atlantic Hearts, some paper scraps that have been in my stash for years.  I think the paper may be from WeR Memory Keepers but I'm not sure, but I really like the patterns but it makes it hard to see the other layered strips!  I cut the word DAD using the Create-a-Critter 2 Cricut cartridge, added a stamped sentiment and a wood veneer heart and this card was done.  I am also sharing this card for the Anything Goes Challenge #63 over at  Cardz TV.

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Thinking of You

Hello and happy Wednesday, another hot day here in the Commonwealth!  Today I am doing another quick drive by post as I meant to share this card earlier but as life would have it I didn't.  Today's card is one that I put together for an online crop hosted by Sketch N Scrap.  I used pattern paper from the Teresa Collins Urban Market 6x6 pad and a Paper Studio stamp for the sentiment.  I used the Richard Garay Make Amazing Happen, Amazing Blooms stamp/die set for the flower.  I'm sharing this card for the Anything Goes challenge over at the Make~Motivate~Connect Linkup Party #3 which is a new series host by Christina Thomas on her blog.  I am also sharing this card for the Anything Goes challenge #62 over at Cardz TV.

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Congrats, Congrats, Congrats

Hello and happy Sunday, doing a quick driveby post as there's lots to be done!  My heart is happy and  I'm feeling emotional as today baby girl will be baptized at church this morning.   We continue to celebrate her with a pool party/cookout  this evening.  Today's project share is a card that I made for her using sketch inspiration from sketch #128 over at Sketch N Scrap.  The pattern papers came from the AC Spring 6x6 paper pad, a Jolee sticker, a  half doily leftover from a LO that I am currently working on,  a stamped sentiment and a few faux pearls from Recollections  finishes off this card.  I am also sharing this card for the Anything Goes Challenge #62 over at Cardz TV.

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Cut it Up #155 - ABCs or 123s

Hello and happy Friday, it's the weekend and there's lots to be done!  Today I'm sharing my latest design team project for the Cut it Up challenge blog.  The challenge is ABCs and or 123s,  your project can include either or both.  Keeping with the school themed cards I made a graduation card which I know I will need  lots of them for 2019.  I used pattern paper from  the WeR Memory Keepers Hall Pass 6x6 paper pad, the Days and Dates Cricut cartridge for the number and the Wrap It Up cartridge for the cap.  I finished off this card by adding a small wood veneer star to the cap.

 I hope you will head on over to the Cut It Up challenge blog for more inspiration and that you participate in our ABCs and or 123s challenge.  You have the chance to win a gift certificate from Heartfelt Creations  or  SVG Attic.  You have until Wednesday,  September 5, 2018 noon EST to share your project.

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Back to School

Hello and happy Wednesday, less rain in today's forecast.  Where does the time go, I need more hours in my days!  Today's project share is a card that I created for my daughter as it her last year of high school so I wanted something a little more grown up for her.  These are exciting, bittersweet  and emotional times for us.  When putting the card together I looked at several different sketches but decided to just go my own way using miscellaneous papers, a Paper Studio embossing folder for the bricks, diecuts from the Teen Scene and Wild Card 2 Cricut Cartridges, stamped the sentiment and added a piece of washi tape.  I'm sharing this card for the Back to School challenges over at Die Cuttin' Divas and Bitten by the Bug2.

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Love You Tons

Hello and happy Sunday, doing a quick drive by post.  Today's project share is a card using sketch inspiration from Fall to Layout #84 over at Palm Trees and Pogo Sticks.  The pattern piece of paper came from the Teresa Collins Urban Market 6x6 paper pad, the  Lawn Fawn love you tons stamp set and a Recollections enamel heart sticker.  I cut the scallop edge with the cricut Accent Essentials  cartridge and I used  a  Promarker to color the elephants.  Although I have had the stamp set for several years this was my first time using it!   I am sharing this card for the Anything Goes Challenge #61 over at  Cardz TV.

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Happy 75th Anniversary

Hello and happy Saturday evening, I have had  a busy day but still wanted to share my latest completed LO.  Today's project uses sketch inspiration from sketch #158 from Sketch N Scrap.  The LO uses only scraps of paper with the exception of the base.  I cut the title using the Phrases cricut cartrridge and unbranded dies for the heart and #75.   The  LO came together quickly since I gathered everything and put a kit together,, something I need to do more.  I am sharing this LO for challenge #366 - Use Die Cuts over at Hiding in my Craft Room.

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Birthday Love

Hello and happy Thursday, higher temps in today's forecast; enjoying the break from the rain and thunderstorms.  Today I am sharing a birthday card I created using a sketch from Sketch N Scrap.  I am participating in their online Slice of Summer Crop which is being hosted on their facebook page.  I have three more challenges to complete by the end of the month.  I used papers from the Graphic 45 Celebrate 6x6 paper pad, Spellbinders Shapeabilities Bordered dies for the sentiment, Crafter's Companion and CC Designs for the balloons and heart.  I'm sharing this card for the Birthday Wishes challenge #382 over at Die Cuttin' Divas,  and the Anything Goes challenge #60 over at Cardz TV.

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Tuesday Musings

Hello and happy Tuesday, looking forward to nice temps and no rain today.  I'm doing a drive by post of a card that I'm sharing for the August CAS Christmas card challenge.  I purchased the die cut file from My Scrap Chick, it was really easy to put together and I just heat embossed the sentiment and added the gem star from my stash.  Another clean and simple card done and ready to go postal!

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Happy Happy Happy

Hello and happy Sunday, doing a quick  post as I need to get some things done before church. Yesterday, I was out and about so I am hoping for more down time today!  Today I am sharing a card that I put together using inspiration from the August sketch challenge #381 over at Die Cuttin' Divas.  I used more paper from the Happier paper pad, just one more card and this pad is done!   I used a Recollections die for the unicorn but wasn't happy with the embossing so I used the back instead, this was my first time using this die so I might try a different sandwich the next time.  I used an unbranded die for the squares, a Cardz TV stamp for the sentiment and some K&Co stickers.  It is hard to see but I did add some Wink of Stella to the unicorn.  I am sharing this card for the Anything Goes Challenge #60 over at Cardz TV and the Super Scraps challenge #365 over at  Hiding in my Craft Room.

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Thinking of You

Hello and happy Saturday, it seems like forever since I blogged.  Today I am sharing a card that I created using sketch inspiration from card sketch #127 from Sketch N Scrap.  The paper scraps came from the My Mind's Eye Happier 6x6 paper pad which is almost empty!   I used the Sizzix Thinlit Wildflower die set for the flower(added dimension by stacking 6 cuts of the die), an unbranded die for the scallop circles edge, the sentiment stamp and pearls are from Recollections.  This is one of those cards that look better in person!  I'm sharing this card for the August Technique challenge over at Try Stampin' on Tuesday and the Anything Goes challenge #59 over at Cardz TV.

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

Cut it Up #154 - Favorite Color

Hello and happy Friday, welcome to the weekend!

Today I am sharing my design team project for your favorite color challenge over at  the Cut it Up challenge blog and our sponsor for this challenge is Inkon3.  One of my favorite colors is red so when I saw this  door card on their website I knew I wanted to use it.  The card come together rather quickly, I just used some of my paper scraps to cut the card with my cameo, assembled it,  added a few gems, stamped a sentiment and my card was done!  This is one of their free files and it also includes the envelope.   I hope you'll head on over to the Cut it Up challenge blog for more inspiration and the opportunity to win some crafty goodness from our sponsor.  The challenge starts today and ends on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 noon  (est).

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Happy Birthday Felisa

Hello and happy Thursday, the sun is peeking out but there is a slight chance of more rain this afternoon.  Today I am sharing the card that I created for one of my scrappin'  besties for her birthday.  Shame on me for not making sure she received it in time for her birthday but I know she understands!  When putting this card together I used sketch inspiration from sketch #125 from Sketch N Scrap, paper from the Ki Memories Growing Garden 6x6 paper pad, a flower from a Pebbles sticker pack and a few Studio G tiny gems.  I'm sharing this card for the August challenge over at Always Happy Birthday.  Thank you for your visit and I hope you have a terrific Thursday.

Hello August

National Civil Rights Museum Greensboro NC

Good morning and happy Wednesday, I feel like I haven't blogged in forever but sometimes this thing called life gets in the way!  We have more rain in the forecast for our area today, we really need some sunshine as the ground is really soggy.  Today I am not sharing a project but a few of the pictures that were taken at the family reunion this past weekend, I will be working on a LO soon as time permits.  We were in Greensboro and Winston Salem, North Carolina for the Clack, Perry, Henderson for the 26th reunion.  

Tiana, Destiny & Esperanza

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