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.

Sunday Musings

 

Hello and happy early Sunday morning, doing a quick drive by post that I meant to share yesterday.  Today’s card was created using sketch inspiration from Atlantic Hearts challenge #498, papers from the Simple Stories Vintage Bliss 6x6 paper pad, a Unity Stamp die for the sentiment, a Sizzix dotted oval die and some Paper Studio enamel dots. I like how this card came together and it will be going postal tomorrow.

Thank you for your visit, be safe and have a wonderful week.

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!

Thursday Musings

 Hello and happy Thursday, doing a quick drive by post to share a recently created card.  Sketch inspiration for this card came from Atlantic Hearts challenge #497, papers from an older Recollections paper pad Sizzix dies for the snowflakes and snowman, a hero arts stamp for the sentiment and some Gina Marie Designs enamel dots.

Thank you for your visit, I hope you'll return soon; I will be sharing my DT project for the Cut it Up challenge blog tomorrow.   Take care.

Last Game

 

Hello and happy Tuesday, nice Fall temps with a forecast of possible rain in the next few days.  Today I am doing a quick drive by post to share a layout using a picture that has been sitting on my desk for some time.  I wasn't going to scrap it because I didn't like the color but such as it is, not sure what happened as I think it was one of the last pictures from my selphy printer.  The picture is one of my daughter and I at a college football game, I decided to add the journaling on the back since it is personal and somewhat emotional.  I used sketch inspiration from Sketch N Scrap #259, the base of the LO is from a Paper Studio paper pack; the pattern paper is a two-sided sheet from Recollections that I picked up from Michaels recently. The other miscellaneous dies, stickers, enamel dots and papers came from my stash.

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

CIU 263 - Halloween

 Hello and happy Friday, let the weekend begin!  Today's card was created for the Cut it Up challenge blog.  The theme for challenge #263 is Halloween and the sponsor is DRS Designs.

I chose to use this adorable pumpkin from our sponsor, I colored it using some alcohol markers; I don't think I'll ever master coloring!  I used papers from the Love Nicole Happy Haunting 6x6 paper pad, a Stephanie Barnard Sizzix dotted oval die set some Jilli Bean Soup enamel stars and a Create Indie stamp for the sentiment. I received that stamp set from one of my scrappin' besties many years ago!  I stamped the sentiment with some pigment white ink, the stamp and ink has been in my stash sitting unused!  Decluttering and organizing has become my life's work.  I am sharing this card for the Shopping Our Stash challenge #456 -Frightfully Delighful/Halloween.

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 Halloween project for a chance to win some crafty goodness from our sponsor.  The challenge starts today and ends Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at noon EST.

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

Thursday Musings

 

Hello cool Fall Thursday morning!  I actually started this post yesterday morning but here I am finishing it when I should be asleep! This thing called "life" won't allow me as much play time, I don't know why but it seems to be taking a toll and I can't figure out how to balance everything!  Today's card share is a signature clean and simple card created using sketch inspiration from Atlantic Hearts challenge #495, papers from a DCWV Farmstead Harvest 6x6 paper stack, a circle die, one of the dies from the Sizzix Wildflower die set and a Hero Art stamp for the sentiment.  I am sharing this card for the Use Your Stuff challenge #469 Die cuts.

Thank you for your visit; I hope you will come again soon.

Cut it Up - We Love Our Sponsors

 Hello Friday, today over at the Cut it Up challenge blog we are thanking our challenge sponsors. I made cards for two of our sponsors, thankful and grateful for their support.

DRS Designs

For this card I used one of the sponsors designs that I colored with alcohol markers. Papers  from my stash, distress oxide ink,  a stitched oval die and some Paper Studio stars. Tuesday Morning Sketches #679 for sketch inspiration.

Newton’s Nook Designs

For this card I used Newton’s Nook Daffodils stamp, some Doodlebug Designs papers, a stitched rectangle die sett from Pink & Main, a Sizzix banner die for the sentiment and some Bo Bunny enamel dots.

Now that you have seen my cards, I hope you will visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more gratitude cards from the design team.

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

CIU #262 - BIG

 

Hello, happy Friday and welcome to the weekend!  Today's project share is my latest design team card for the Cut it Up challenge blog.  The theme for challenge #262 is BIG and our sponsor is Oddball Art.

I created a mini slimline card using a 6x6 card base and some glittered pattern paper from the DCWV Fun in the Sun paper stack.  The large focal point was a digital image provided by the challenge sponsor is the flower that I colored with alcohol markers.  I cut the banner, stem and sentiment using dies from my stash; finished the card by adding a gem in the flower's center.  I'm sharing this card for the challenge sketch #678 over at Tuesday Morning Sketches.

Now that you've seen my project I hope you will head over to the Cut it Up challenge blog for more inspiration. Create and share your project using a BIG focal point for a chance to win some crafty goodness from our challenge sponsor. The challenge starts today and ends Wednesday, October 19 at noon EST.

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

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

 

Hello Tuesday, doing a quick drive by post to share a memorydex card created in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month.  My BCA crafting stash is limited so it seems I reach for the same items each October.  I created this card using a Unity Stamp set and a few flower die cuts made with a Sizzix die.  I can't remember the manufacturer of the pattern paper but I do know that it is from a Girl Power line.  This is just a reminder to make sure you be active participant in your breast health. I will be joining other participants in the Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk later this month, if you'd like to make a donation you can do it here https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?fr_id=102946&pg=personal&px=58142731.

Take care and have a terrific Tuesday, hurry back soon.

World Card Making Day

 

Hello Sunday, WCMD was actually yesterday but I didn't take the time to post as I was busy trying to get as much play time in as possible!  The weekend really goes by way too fast, I can never get as much done as I plan!  Today's project share is a card created using sketch inspiration from Atlantic Hearts sketch #492, papers from the Recollections When Life Gives You Lemons paper pad, a Fiskars stamp for the sentiment, a Sizzix die for the coffee cup and some CTMH sequins.  I made the clip board using one of my unbranded dies.  Another card done and ready to go postal soon!

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

Hello Sunday

 

Hello Sunday and the start to a new week, first full week of Fall.  I'm up doing a quick drive by to share a card that I created using sketch inspiration from Sketch N Scrap card sketch #225.  This Fall themed card contains items from DCWV, Simple Stories, Recollections, cut the spider web using the Create-a-Critter cartridge and I think the wheel barrow is a Crafter's Companion die.  I shared this card for last week's @craftydares challenge where you were to use a spider web, a pumpkin and leaves. Another card done but I have to step up my LO game as I have just a few more days before this quarter ends!

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

CIU #261 - Rainbow

 

Hello Friday and welcome weekend, lots to do but depending on the weather I might just relax!  Today's project share is my latest design team project for the Cut it Up challenge blog, the theme for challenge #261 is Rainbow and the sponsor is Pink & Main.

For my card I decided to create a shaker and I feel like I stepped out of my comfort zone, seems like I have so much going on with this card.  I used the rainbow die set from our challenge sponsor along with an embossing folder from my stash and a stamped sentiment, I created a shaker pouch and added the rainbow to the acetate and used a circle die to cut the embossed layer.

Now that you’ve seen my project I hope you will head over to the Cut it Up challenge blog for more inspiration. Create and share your project using a rainbow for a chance to win some crafting goodness from Pink and Main. The challenge starts today and ends Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at noon EST.

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

First Day of Fall

 

Hello and happy Thursday, the first day of Fall!  I'm  doing a quick drive by post to share another card.  I used sketch inspiration from Stick it Down September Card Sketch.  I used some misc. papers from my stash, I think the pattern papers are from an old Stampin' Up paper share, as it was all that I had left.  I cut the little koala bear using the Create-a-Critter Cricut cartridge and used a Woodware stamp set for the sentiment.  Another card done and ready to go when I need one!

Thank you for your visit, I hope you return soon; tomorrow I will be sharing my design team project for the Cut it Up challenge blog.

Hello Fall

 

Happy Sunday, stopping in to do a quick drive by post as I have some chores I need to complete.  Today's card share is one created using sketch inspiration from a Mojo Monday sketch, papers from DCWV Autumn Stroll 6x6 paper stack, an Art Impressions stamp that I colored with alcohol markers, used a Simple Stories stamp for the sentiment and finished it by adding a few Gina Marie enamel dots. I cut  the circles using circle and stitched circle dies.   I am sharing this card for the Tic-Tac-Toe challenge #179, first column (Fall, plaid and die cutting).

Thank you for your visit, hurry back soon!

You Are a Treat

 

Hello and happy Saturday evening, doing a quick drive by post to share another card.   Created this card using sketch  inspiration from Try Stampin’ on Tuesday sketch #572, a piece of pattern paper from Pebbles Girl Squad 6x6 paper pad which finished this pad with the exception of a few cut aparts. I cut the ice cream cone using a Sizzix die and the oval, using a Spellbinders die, the sentiment is a Studio 29 Designs stamp and the enamel dots are from Pink & Main.

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

Happy Birthday

 

Hello and happy Tuesday, today I am sharing two birthday to one of my nephew's he turns 21 today.  I finished this card on Sunday but have yet to put it in the mail; shame on me.  I am not a colorist but I did pull out some of my alcohol markers to color the image, which is a Unity stamp, I stenciled the circles with some distress inks.  I heat embossed the sentiment which is a Cardz TV stamp.

Thank you for your visit and I hope you'll return again soon.

CIU #260 - So Proud of You

 

Wow, where does the time, it's not that I haven't been creating but sharing on my blog seem to have fallen behind.  Today I am sharing my design team project for the Cut it Up challenge blog.  The theme for challenge #260 is So Proud of You and the sponsor is The Cutting Cafe.

Using the SVG card file from our sponsor I cut the card and layers using my Silhouette Cameo.  I used random sheets of papers from my stash, some Prma flowers and a micron pen for some faux stitching and this card was done!  I struggled with getting a good picture, it is cloudy outside not sure if you can see the sentiment - on a job well done!

Now that you've seen my project I hope you will head over to the Cut it Up challenge blog for more design team inspiration, create and share your So Proud of You project using a die.  The challenge starts today and ends Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 12 noon EST.

Thank you for your visit, have a wonderful weekend!

Happy Birthday

 

Hello and happy Wednesday, two family members  and one friend birthday today.  I'm sharing a card that I created for my daughter to give to her dad made using some stamps that I hadn't used before.  My stash seems to keep growing at a rate that isn't good for my space.  I used the Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous Breatstrokes stamp set, some distress oxide inks, cut the word dad using the Cricut Beyond Birthdays cartridge, a Woodware stamp; finished by adding some enamel dots.  I was pleased how the card came out, now to try to use up more of my accumulated stash.

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

Back to School

 

Hello and happy sunny Monday, doing a quick drive by post to share another card that I created using one of the Mojo Monday sketch challenges.  I used pattern paper from Paper Studio and My Favorite Things,. I cut the clipboard using the Fabulous Finds Cricut cartridge and the sentiment using the Designer's Calendar cartridge.  Embellished with stickers and enamel stars.  I am sharing this card for the Back to Books challenge #477 over at Shopping Our Stash and the Tic-Tac-Toe challenge #176 bottom row across - Checks/gingham, Back to School Theme and Yellow).

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

CIU #259 - Grandparent’s Day

 Hello and happy Friday. Today’s project share is my design team project  for the Cur it Up challenge challenge #259. The theme is Grandparent’s Day, we have two sponsors Lawn Fawn and The ScrapRoom.

For my project I created a card using sketch inspiration from Tuesday Morning Sketches #673. I used papers from DCWV Indian Summer matstacks, the October Celebrations Cricut cartridge, and a Lawn Fawn die. Spellbinders dies for the ovals, some twine  for the bow and a few enamel dots, card done and ready to go postal next month.

Please visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more design team inspiration, create and share your themed project  for a chance to win some crafty goodies from our sponsors.  The challenge starts today and ends Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at noon EST.

Thank you for your visit, enjoy your weekend; I hope that you will visit again soon.

Smile

 

Hello and happy Monday, doing a quick drive by post to share another card.  I created this card using sketch inspiration from Sketch N Scrap card sketch #223, pattern papers from the Pink and Main Pen Pals 6x6 paper pad, a WeR MemoryKeepers camera die, a Love Nicole stamp for the sentiment and a few enamel dots.

Thank you for your visit, I hope you'll return soon.

Thankful for Family

 

Hello and happy Wednesday, just stopping in to do a quick  post to share a layout that I put together using sketch inspiration from Sketch N Scrap sketch # 254.  Pulled the papers from several page kits and 12x12 pads.  I used a a STAMPlorations die to cut the title and some stickers for the sub-title, embellishments all of have been in my stash for quite sometime.  The pictures were taken during a recent trip for a family member's celebration of life.  Another memory documented with a layout!

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Happy Birthday

 

Hello and happy Tuesday and Happy Birthday to one of my scrappin' BFFs Rachelle!  I'm happy to report she received it on time, the mail can be a little unpredictable sometimes.  I was pleased with the outcome, and it received high marks from her as well.  I used mostly scraps of paper to cut the brush using a die, I used a Stephanie Bernard's stitched oval die for the velum, a Pink Bow Ties stamp for the sentiment, added a few gems and it was done!  I am on a personal quest to use more of  the stash of goodies that have been sitting unused. I am sharing this card for the Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge #174; pink, patterned paper and die cuts.

Thank you for your visit, wishing you and yours a pleasant day.

CIU #258 - All About Me

 Hello and happy Friday, so looking forward to the weekend!  Today's project share is my design team project for the Cut it Up challenge blog.  The theme for challenge #258 is All About Me; the challenge sponsor is STAMPlorations.

I created my layout using photos taken last Saturday morning during the weekly GirlTrek Super HERo Saturday walk.  We walked in the Museum District in the city and I took a few pictures along the way that has some personal meaning/relation to me.  I used pattern papers from the Vicki Boutin's Color Study 12x12 paper pad and other random papers from my stash.  I cut the flowers using a Momenta die set and the title using some Sizzix dies, finished the LO by adding some journaling and some star gems.

 Now that you've seen my project I hope you will visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more design team inspiration. Create and share your own All About Me project using a die for  a chance to win a $20 gift code from our sponsor.  The challenge starts today and ends Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at noon EST.

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

Hello Thursday

 Hello Thursday and Happy Little Friday, stopping in to do a quick drive by post.  Today's card share is one that was created using sketch inspiration from Tuesday Morning Sketches, and papers from the Pebbles Girl Squad 6x6 pad (this pad is almost done)!  I tried my hand at making an origami envelope, added a button and large sentiment that I cut with an unbranded die and this card was done.  It will be going postal today, sure hope it arrives to it's destination in time. 

Thank you for your visit, hope you'll come back again soon!

Happy Birthday

 

Hello and happy Tuesday, I'm stopping by to share a birthday card that I created using sketch inspiration from Atlantic Hearts challenge #484 and some random papers from my stash, I think they may be from DCWV.  I used a Spellbinder's die for the cupcake and an unbranded die for the sentiment; finished the card by adding a few Jillibean Soup star gems.  I like it when a card comes together nicely especially since I have lots of birthdays this month so I will be sharing more birthday cards soon!

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

Sunday Musings

 Hello and happy early Sunday morning, today’s drive by  post is an encouragement card. The card uses sketch inspiration from sketch  #565 over at Try Stampin on Tuesday. The paper came from the Love Nicole Time Machine 6x6 paper pad, a Studio G stamp for the sentiment and a WeR MemoryKeepers star die. I am so over this paper pad but it is my go to pad when I make male cards. This signature clean and simple card is going postal to a young solder in the Army going through a rough time.

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

CIU #257 - Treat Box or Bag

 

Hello and happy Friday, hoping we'll be getting some relief from the heatwave soon.  Today's project share is my design team project for the Cut it Up challenge blog.  We were to create a treat bag or box for challenge #257 and the sponsor is Newton's Nook.

I created a Christmas treat bag using a Pink and Main die, paper from the Recollections Festivus 12x12 paper pad.  The die came with the tag so I just used a Big Picture stamp for the sentiment and a piece of ribbon from my stash; added some gift bag filler and this project was done.  The bag can hold small gifts (jewelry, lip balms, hand sanitizer) or food items.

Now that you've seen my project, I hope you will visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more design team inspiration, create and share a treat bag or box using a die.  You could win a $20 gift credit from our challenge sponsor, it starts today and ends Wednesday, August 10 at noon est.

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Tuesday Musings

 

Hello and happy Tuesday evening, doing a quick drive by post to share another card. Today’s card uses sketch inspiration from Atlantic Hearts #482, paper from the Pink & Main Pen Pals 6x6 paper pad, circle dies, a Hero Arts stamp for the sentiment and a few Paper Studio gems. Another card done and going postal soon.

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CIU #256 - Summer Lovin'

 Hello and happy Friday, welcome to the weekend!  Today's card share is my latest design team project for the Cut it Up challenge blog.  The theme for challenge #256 is Summer Lovin' and the sponsor is Your Next Stamp.

When putting this card together I used sketch inspiration from Try Stampin' on Tuesday  challenge #564,  papers from the Photoplay Summer Daydreams 6x6 paper pad, the Doodlecharms Cricut cartridge for the popsicle, an unbranded die for the sentiment and a Recollections gem.  This card came together nicely even though I labored over the paper choices!

Now you should visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more inspiration, create and share your Summer Lovin' project using a die.  You could win a $20 gift code from Your Next Stamp, the challenge starts today and ends Wednesday, July  27, 2022 at noon EST.

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