CIU #309 - Clean and Simple

 

Hello Friday, today's project share is my latest design team project for the Cut it Up challenge blog.  The theme  for challenge #309 is Clean and Simple, even though  this is my signature crafting style this wasn't an easy create. 

As my stash of unused items continue to grow I decided to use some dies that I recently purchased from Scrapbook.com, one of their recent bundles. I used the fruit slice cover plate die and the sentiment die with the  outline.  The dies do all the work, nothing else needed!

Now that you've seen my Clean and Simple project, I hope you will visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more inspiration.  Create and share your Clean and Simple project using a die. The challenge starts today and ends Wednesday, August 8, 2024 noon PST.

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Monday Musings

 Hello Monday, doing a quick drive by to post to share a card that has been waiting to be used for some time.   I have had this little die set in my stash for at least two years and this was my first time using it; I really need to resume my no craft shopping ban.  I have way too much stuff sitting around waiting to be used.  In addition to the die set I used mostly scraps of paper and a stamped sentiment from Crafter' Square (picked it up from Dollar Tree on Saturday and used it on this project that was waiting to be finished.

I  am sharing this card for the Anything Goes challenges 657-658 over at Word Art Wednesday and NBUS challenge #64.

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Thinking of You

 Hello and happy Tuesday, doing a quick drive by post to share another card; I really need to work on some layouts as I am so behind this month.  Today's card uses sketch inspiration from Atlantic Hearts sketch challenge #586, dies from Crafter's Companion, paper and gems from Violet Studios.  The stamped sentiment is a Hero Arts stamps; another card done and ready to go postal when needed.

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CIU #308 - Christmas in July

 Hello and happy Friday, let the weekend begin!  Today I am sharing my design team project for the Cut it Up challenge blog.  The theme for challenge #308 is Christmas in July.  When putting my card together I u plaid piece of pattern paper from a Park Lane 6x8 pad (picked it up n clearance last year, the paper used from the sentiment came from the same pad, i used a Sizzix die set for the letters and the TH Sizzix Christmas Minis Thinlit Die set for the Santa.  Finished the card by using some TH mica stain to add some splatter.  I did get the inspiration for this card from the internet.

Thank you for your visit, hope you will visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more inspiration.  Create and share your Christmas themed project using a die.  The challenge starts today and ends Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at noon PST.

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Tuesday Musings

 

Hello Tuesday, doing a quick drive by post to share another 4th of July card that I put together last week.  I meant to share it on the 4th but as life would have it I didn't get a chance to create the post.  I have several dies in my stash that I hadn't used yet so I decided to use the postage stamp die and some paper scraps  from the Pebbles  Americana 6x6 pad.  The die did most of the work so I just added a stamped sentiment, a few star gems and attached it the card base with some dimensional adhesive tape.  I am sharing this card for the inaugural challenge over at A Cut Above and the Shopping Our Stash challenge #525 never before used stuff which in this case was the postage stamp die. I had never used it because I didn't purchase anything else to go along with it.  Maybe one day I'll get some of the accompanying items but for now I'll use it! I like how this card came out; I have already started working on my next project using this die.

Thank you for your visit, take care and hurry back soon. Friday is post day for the Cut it Up challenge blog!

Christmas in July

 Hello Sunday, another week and chance to do and be better.  I am doing a quick drive by post to share a card created using sketch inspiration from Atlantic Hearts Sketch challenge #584.All items used have been in my stash for at least two years, the pattern paper came from an American Crafts 6x6  pad called Hot Cocoa and the focal die was ordered online and the label die was from Sizzix.   I used a sticker for the sentiment and added some enamel dots.

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Enjoy the Little Things

 Hello and happy Wednesday and let the mini vacay begin!  Today is my last day at work this week but that doesn't mean I'll be resting and relaxing.  We made plans to paint and try to get my play space in order so I can free up the dining room.

Today's card share was created using sketch inspiration from Tuesday Morning Sketches #763, pulled papers from two different Recollections 6x6 paper pads and a small gold scrap from my stash of paper scraps.  The cupcake was created using a Crafter's Companion stamp and die set, this was my first time using it and it was a process.  I'm not sure when I'll use it again even though it has an ice cream cone on it too, its the trying to find the different inks that made it a long process!  The stamped sentiment is from another Crafter's Companion set, finished by adding a few gems and I like it! I'm sharing this card for the Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes challenge 655-656.

Thank you for your visit, take care and be safe and enjoy the upcoming holiday.  Hurry back soon!

Memory Dex Monday

 

Hello Monday, looking forward to some down time this holiday week.  This past weekend was full of some unexpected challenges but I'm grateful for God's grace and mercy.  Today's project share is my monthly memory dex card.  When putting this card together I used dies, buttons, twine, stamps, my Cricut and the last scrap piece of paper from that 12 x 12 sheet (I think I used that one sheet of paper on four projects).  This little card used lots of randomness but came out quite cute!  I am sharing this project over on IG for the @2Crafters1Design bear themed challenge and the button challenge over at Shopping Our Stash.

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CIU #306 -- Critters

 Hello Friday and let the weekend begin, another really busy week so I am operating on fumes!  Today's project share is my project for the Cut it Up challenge blog where the theme is critters (real or fantasy).  I struggled with this as I wasn't sure whether you could consider a butterfly a critter, I know that it is an insect. I needed a sympathy card so I just went with it.  

I used sketch inspiration from Atlantic Hearts challenge 583 along with random papers, dies, gems and a stamped sentiment.  Another signature clean and simple card done and will be going postal tomorrow along with some other handmade greeting cards.

I hope you will visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more design inspiration, create and share your critter themed project; don't forget to use a die.  The challenge starts today and ends Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at noon PST.

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Smile

 Hello and happy Tuesday, doing a quick drive by post to share another card.  Today's card was created using sketch inspiration from sketch inspiration #649 over at Try a Sketch on Tuesday.  I created this card for the camera themed challenge hosted by 2Crafters1Design over on IG. I just used some random papers from my scrap stash, a camera embossing folder, some camera embellishments, dies from my stash and some TH mica stain for the splatter.

Thank you for your visit, take care and hurry back soon!  It's National Catfish Day so I might have some for lunch or dinner!

Thursday Musings

 Hello and happy little Friday! Doing a quick drive by post to share a card I put together this week using the Concord  & 9th H2Hello die set.  No, I didn't need to add anything to my crafting stash but when I saw this die set I added it to my wish list!  Since this was my first time using the die and I wasn't creating for a specific person I just used some random papers from my stash, the sentiment is a part of the die set so I just added a few gems and this card was done. I hope to sit down and cut some more cups soon for future projects.  I am sharing this card for the Anything Goes challenge #653 over at Word Art Wednesday and the monthly challenge over at Never Before Used Stuff .

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Father's Day

 Hello Sunday and happy Father's Day!  Doing a quick drive by post as I need to get ready for my road trip to spend some time with  my dad., church starts in a little over two hours.  Today's card share is one created using sketch inspiration from Try a Sketch on Tuesday #648.  I didn't believe that I didn't really have a car die so I had to pull out one of my electronic cutters; the car came from the Groovy Times Cricut cartridge, used paint for the lines on the road, a few star gems and a stamped sentiment from Newton's Nook.  

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Saturday Musings

 

Hello early Saturday morning, it has been a rough week and it continues today.  Today's card share is one that I created using sketch inspiration from Tuesday Morning Sketches #760.  The animal print sheet of paper came an American Crafts 6x6 paper pad that has been in my stash for a while. As a matter of fact most of the items used have been in my stash for some years!

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CIU #306 - Feeling Blue

 Hello and happy Friday, another busy weekend ahead.  Today's project share is another signature clean and simple card created for the Cut it Up challenge blog.  The theme for challenge #306 is Feeling Blue, use blue as the dominate color.  I used random shades of blue paper and some never before used flower dies from Coco & Reno (Spring Folk Art), added a few gems and thee card was done.  I am sharing this card for challenge #63 over at Never Before Used Stuff.  I don't remember how long I've had those dies but I was inspired to pull them out after watching a YT video where the creator used a stencil with similar flower designs.

I hope you will visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more inspiration, create and share your Feeling Blue project; don't forget to use a die.  The challenge starts today and ends Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at noon PST.

Thank you for your visit, wishing you and yours a wonderful weekend; I hope you'll visit again soon.

Sunday Musings

 

Hello Sunday, doing a quick afternoon drive by post to share a  card.  Today's card share is a celebrate card that I created using sketch inspiration from card sketch #267 over at Sketch N Scrap.  I used papers from an old My Mind's Eye 6x6 paper pad, I think I have one more project and that pad will be done!  I used dies to cut the circle, start and sentiment, added a few pearls gems and the card was done! I shared this card for the 2Crafters1Design challenge over on IG.

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Seek Sweetness

Hello and happy Saturday morning; just finished a four mile walk so I am taking a few minutes to plan out the rest of my day!  Today's card share was created using sketch inspiration from Atlantic Hearts challenge #580.  I used papers from scrapbook.com paper pads, a stitched circle die, two different die sets for the fruits, a sentiment from an old Studio 29 stamp set and finished by adding a few sequins.  I like how the card came together and it will be going postal soon!  I shared this card for this week's Crafty Dares challenge hosted on IG.

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Saturday Musings

 

Hello June and happy Saturday morning, got a full schedule today so I'm doing a quick drive by post. Today's card was created using sketch inspiration from Tuesday Morning Sketches #758 and all things Violet Studio.  On a recent trip to JoAnn's the Violet Studio items were on sale buy two and get three free, of course I can't pass up a sale!  I picked up four of the 6x6 paper pads and one package of gems so that is what I used papers, a cut apart for the sentiment and some gems and this card was done!

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CIU #305 - Anything Goes

 

Hello and happy Friday, let the weekend begin!  Today's project share is a layout created for the Cut it Up challenge blog.  The theme for challenge #305 is Anything Goes and I decided to share a layout since memory documenting is what I like to do.

Earlier this month we celebrated hospital week at my job, so I decided to document what we did in our building everyday.  Monday we had doughnuts and coffee, I used Sizzix dies to cut those two items.  This was the first year where we celebrated in what has been stated in such a grand way with lots of food and fun. I used the cricut for the pizza and another die set for the drink.  I am doing very well with my layouts for this quarter!

Please head over tot he Cut it Up challenge blog for more design team inspiration, create and share your project using a die cut.  The challenge starts today and ends Wednesday,  June 12, 2024 at noon PST.

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Celebrate Everyday

 

Hello Monday, happy Memorial Day.  Today's card share is one created using sketch inspiration from  challenge #647 over at Try a Sketch on Tuesday.  I used a leftover piece of pattern paper from a recent project, a piece of  washi tape another scrap piece of paper and a Paper Studio gemstone start (last one in the package).  Finished the card by adding stamped sentiment and a few more stars and this card was done!

Thank you for your visit, wishing you a yours a wonderful week; I hope you'll return soon.

Congrats

 

Hello and happy Thursday, it has been another week of not being able to get anything shared on my blog.  Today's project share is a card created usking sketch inspiration from Tuesday Morning Sketches challenge #757.  I used mostly paper scraps, a Darice embossing folder, a Globeland die for the owl and a Sizzix die for the sentiment.  I will be sharing this card for the 2crafter1design YT and IG challenge, this week's theme is graduation.

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Sunday Musings

 

Hello Sunday, a new week and almost time to get back to work!  It has been raining all weekend so I haven't been as productive! I am doing a quick drive by post as I meant to share yesterday but time just got away.  I created this Father's Day card using sketch inspiration from Atlantic Hearts challenge #577 and papers from two of the DCWV paper stacks.  The sentiment and the hat are from two different Fun Stampers Journey stamp sets, finished by adding some Recollections gems. 

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CIU #304 -Send Me Flowers

 Hello and happy Friday, let the weekend begin; it has been a long work week.  Today's card share is my latest design team project for the Cut it Up  challenge blog, the theme for challenge #304 is Send Me Flowers.  

When putting my card together I used a piece of paper that has been sitting on my desk for while for the base, cut the flowers using the Sizzix Bold Flowers die set and paper scraps from my stash. Finished the card by adding a stamped sentiment  a Woodware stamp set and a few gems. I'm sharing this card for the monthly Anything Goes challenge #123 over at Crafts Galore.

I hope you will visit the  Cut it Up challenge blog for  more design team inspiration, create and share your flower project (don't forget to use a die). The challenge starts today and ends Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at noon PST.

Thank you for your visit, have a wonderful weekend and hurry back soon!

Thursday Musings

 

Wow, it has been a while since my last post, life has just been lifing!  Today's drive by card share was created using sketch inspiration form Sketch N Scrap card challenge #265.  I used papers and a sticker from the Echo Park Oh Happy Day paper kit. The sentiment came from the Brushed Messages  stamp set from Stampendous; finished by adding a few enamel dots and the card was done.

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Sunday Musings

 

More morning, more National Scrapbooking Day projects loading!  Doing a quick drive by to share a Mother's Day card created using sketch inspiration from Tuesday Morning Sketches #755.  The papers came from Recollections paper pads, the tulip and butterfly dies came from GlobeLand, cut the vellum oval using a Sizzix (Stephanie Barnard) die, finished the card by adding a stamped sentiment and some gems.  I'm sharing this card for the Mother's Day challenge #520 over at Shopping Our Stash and the 2Crafters1 Design challenge over on IG.

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National Scrapbook Day

 Hello Saturday, doing a quick drive by post to share my first make for National Scrapbook Day.  I created this card this morning using sketch inspiration from Atlantic Hearts challenge #575 and mostly scraps of paper from a Simple Stories 6x6 paper pad, this may be the last project using papers from this pad; I'm not sure I can do anything else with the remaining scraps!  This card is done and will be going postal today!

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CIU #303 - Add a Sentiment

 Hello and happy Friday and National Scrapbooking Weekend! Today's project share is my design team project for  the Cut it Up challenge blog.  The theme for challenge #303 is Add a Sentiment, the challenge starts today and ends, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at noon PST. 

When putting my card together I used sketch inspiration from  this month sketch from the Stick it Down (FB) group. The one piece of  pattern paper is from an American Crafts Spring 6x6 pad, I used a Sizzix border die, a flower die and a word die for the sentiment.  Finished the card by adding some Recollections gems and some TH Ranger distress black soot distress spray stain for the splatters!  I'm sharing this card for the Cardz 4 Galz challenge #224, Mother's Day or  any other celebration.

I hope you will visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more inspiration, create and share your project. Don't forget to use a die!

Thank you for your visit, enjoy your weekend and hurry back soon!

Happy Retirement

 

Hello and happy Tuesday, doing a quick drive by post to share a retirement card that I created for a co-workert whose last day is today.  I didn't remember until this morning so I had to hurry and get something together before work, I used sketch inspiration from Sketch N Scrap card challenge #263, papers from an older Authentique 6x6 pad, a flowers from the Market Blooms series stamp set from scrapbook.com sentiment stamp from Cardz TV.  Finished this super cute card by adding a small Bo Bunny enamel heart!

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Don't Forget to Fly

 

Hello and happy Saturday, it has been a minute since I shared; lots going on!  Today's drive by post is a card created using sketch inspiration form Atlantic Hearts sketch challenge #574.  I used mostly scraps of paper, a Sizzix embossing folder and die set for the bird and a TH stamps for the sentiment.  The mini enamel heart is from Bunny and the gold thread is from Hobby Lobby.  Another signature card done and ready to go postal.

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CIU #302 - Starts with the Letter B

 

Hello and happy Friday, looking forward to the weekend!  Today's project is for the Cut it Up challenge blog; the theme for challenge #302 is starts with the letter B.  I chose the word books and I created a layout.

When putting my layout together I used papers from an old Dear Lizzy She's Magic 12x12 paper pad.  I also used one of the cut-a-parts from the pad, cut the owl and books using a die set; used several alphabet stickers or the title.  This is one of my projects where I don't think the picture does it justice; it looks better in person.  I created this layout because I recently started a challenge where I am going back to one of my favorite past times, reading books; I love to turn pages; don't care to read books my electronic devices.  I'm sharing this project for the Anything Goes challenge #254 over at Crafty Gals Corner.

I hope you will visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more starts with a B inspiration, create and share your project.  The challenge starts today and ends Wednesday,  May 1, 2024 at noon PST.

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Wednesday Musings

 

Hello Wednesday morning, doing a quick drive by post as I have been up since 3:30 am and I want to go back to bed.  Today's project share is a card that I put together for the @2crafters1design and @satmornmakes over on YT and  IG.  I am late posting but since I started it I just finished, last week's challenge was umbrella; I used the Spellbinder's umbrella die that had been sitting in my stash unused for probably a year.  I just pulled some random papers together from my stash, stamped a sentiment from a Fiskars stamp set and added a few Stampin' Up gems and this card was finally done.  I'm sharing this card for the Anything Goes challenge #75 over at The Creative Crafters and the April challenge over at A Perfect Time to Craft.

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Thinking of You

 

Hello Sunday, the start of a new week; best wishes for a wonderfully blessed week.  Today's project share is a card created using sketch inspiration from Atlantic Hearts challenge 572.  I just used miscellaneous leftover papers that were sitting on my desk waiting to be used. I used a Sizzix die set to cut the focal point, a Martha Stewart butterfly punch and a Love Nicole die set for the sentiment.  Another card done,  it will be going postal this week.

Thank you for your visit, wishing you and yours a wonderful week.  I hope you'll visit again soon.

In My Thoughts

 

Hello Thursday, it has been cloudy with sprinkles of rain for most of the day here.  I worked from home today and managed to get my 30 minute walk done before the rain started.  Today's project share is a card created using sketch inspiration from Tuesday Morning Sketches challenge #752  The pattern papers are some of the last scraps from the Simple Stories Vintage Bliss 6x6 paper pad, used a scrapbook.com die to cut the flower and a Spellbinders stamps for the sentiment. This is the second sympathy card that I have needed this week, need to add some to my stash.

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Sunday Musings

 

Hello and happy Sunday evening, doing a quick drive by post to share a card that I put together using sketch inspiration from Try a Sketch on Tuesday #644, pattern paper and the bunny die is from scrapbook.com.  All other papers came from my scraps stash, I used a Simple Stories stamp for the sentiment and not one that came with the bunny.  I'm also sharing this card for the Spring Has Spring challenge over at Shopping Our Stash #518.

Thank you for your visit, wishing you and your family a wonderful week.  I hope you'll return soon!

CIU #301 - 3-2-1

 

Hello and happy Friday, let the weekend begin!  Today' project share is my latest design team project for the Cut it Up challenge blog.  The theme for challenge #301 is 3 - 2 - 1 ( 3 gems, 2 die cuts and 1 sentiment).

Not sure why this was a struggle for me but after a few attempts I decided to share this thank you card.   I used  3 Stampin' Up gems, a gift bag die and I stamped the sentiment on a stitched rectangle die cut.  I failed miserably at not adding items to my stash, this was my first time using the bag die, I did use  papers from the My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose 6x6 paper pad, it has been in my stash for a very long time. The sentiment is from a Spellbinders stamp set.

I hope you will visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more inspiration, create and share your 3-2-1 themed project.  The  challenge starts today and ends on Wednesday,  April 17, 2024 at noon PST.

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Happy Easter

 Good morning, wishing you a wonderful day filled with the blessings of love and happiness!  Today's project share is a card that I put together using sketch inspiration from Tuesday Morning Sketches #750.  I wanted to use a recently created tag that was sitting on my desk so I decided to use it and a another die instead of the oval.  Everything used on the card has been on my stash for some time, this was my first time using the splatter embossing folder.  I shared this card over on IG for the @craftydares, @2crafters1design and the @satmorn challenges. I am also sharing this card for the Spring has Sprung challenge #518 over at Shopping Our Stash.  

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Palm Sunday

 Hello and happy Palm Sunday, today's card share is another Easter card created using sketch inspiration from Sketch N Scrap card sketch #262.  I used mostly paper scraps, an embossing folder, an EK Success edge punch, cut the basket using an Echo Park die and a KS Crafts die set for the remaining die cuts. Added a stamped sentiment and a few gems and this card was done, I had a hard time getting a good picture; it does look better in person!

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CIU #300 - Happy Birthday

 

 

Hello Friday and let the weekend begin!  Today at the Cut it Up challenge blog we are celebrating our 300th challenge by sharing our birthday themed projects.

When creating my project I decided to step out of my comfort zone by doing some things a little different from my usual clean and simple style. So off to YT University for some ideas that included using some of my unused stash!  I created the background by inking some clouds, adding some word stamping and finally  some splatter.  I used some TH salvaged patina distress ink and splatter.  I even made my own cloud stencil. Cut the balloons, added some burlap twine, made a bow and added to the card with some adhesive foam. The word happy was leftover from a previous project, added a few gems and the card was done!  I am sharing this card for the Anything Goes challenge #121 over at Crafts Galore  and the monthly challenge over at Die Cut Divas.

I hope that you will visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more design team inspiration  as we have some guest designers that have joined us for our 300th challenge.  Create and share your birthday themed project, the challenge starts today and ends Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at noon PST.

Thanks for your visit,  take care and hurry back soon.

Hello Spring

 Hello Thursday afternoon, doing a quick drive by post to share another card.  Today's card uses sketch inspiration from Try a Sketch on Tuesday, challenge #643, miscellaneous papers and items that were sitting on my desk within arms reach.  I cut the pots using a Cottage Cutz die, the watering can and tulip are Echo Park dies and the sentiment stamp is from an unbranded set.  Finished the card by adding a few gems and it is now ready to go postal; no Spring temps in our forecast!

Thank you for your visit, take care and hurry back soon.  Tomorrow the Cut it Up challenge  starts and we are celebrating our 300th challenge so head on over for some awesome birthday creations inspiration!

Friday Musings

 

Hello Friday, let the weekend begin!  For some reason I am really struggling with daylight savings time.  I'm doing a quick post to share a card that I created using sketch inspiration from Sketch N Scrap card sketch #261.  The pattern papers came from the Sparkleberry Ink 6x6 paper pad from Michaels.  The flower and sentiment came from a Pink and Main stamp and die set, finished by adding some Paper Studio gems.

Thank you for your visit, continue to be safe and enjoy your weekend!  I hope you will return soon.

MFT Monday

 

Hello Monday, doing a quick drive by post.  I am sharing a card for the March Monday MFT challenge being hosted on YT.  I don't have a YT channel so I will just share over on IG.  I don't have a lot of My Favorite Things products in my stash but I wanted to play along in an effort to use what I have!  I used sketch inspiration from Try A Sketch on Tuesday challenge #642 and misc. papers from my scrap stash.  I used the Full Support die and the Crush Cancer stamp set from My Favorite Things, finished by adding some bling.   This card will go into my stash to be used later.

Thank you for your visit, wishing you and yours a wonderful week.  I hope you will visit again soon.

CIU #299 - Colors of Spring

 

Hello Friday, let the weekend begin.  Today's project share is my design team project for the Cut it Up challenge blog. I created this mini slim line card for the Colors of Spring challenge #299.

When putting this card I used a Spellbinders embossing folder called Bubble Wrap, it has been in my stash for many years and this was my first time using it.  I am having a hard time parting with stuff even though I am not  or haven't used them.  The remaining die cuts came  from the Spellbinders Open House Door Die Collection.  Finishing by adding some gems in the flower centers.  I am sharing this card for challenge #164 Cozy over at Crafting Happiness and challenge #60 over at Never Before Used Stuff.

Please visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more inspiration, create and share your Colors of Spring project.  The challenge starts today and ends on March 20, 2024 at noon PST.

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Wednesday Musings

 Hello Wednesday, I have been trying to share for the last few days but as life would have it I am just squeezing in the time.  Today's card share was created using inspiration from Atlantic Hearts sketch challenge #567 and more miscellaneous papers from my many scraps.  I cut the clover using the Create a Critter  2 Cricut cartridge, used a Fiskars stamp for the sentiment and finished by adding some sequins.  I am sharing this card for the It's Not Easy Being Green challenge #516 over at Shopping Our Stash.

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You're a Classic

 

It's Saturday night and I am back with my second share of the day.  This card was created using inspiration from one of the design team members over on Just Us Girls, the theme for challenge #716 was to CASE a one of their design team members.  Again I reached for papers that was used from recent projects with the exception of the vinyl that I used for the records.  Now that I am thinking about I do have some mirrored cardstock that I could have used.  The stamp and die set is an unbranded set that I had in my stash.  I also embossed the white layer with a sheet music folder which is hard to see in the picture even though I did ink it lightly.  This is one of those cards that look better in person.  I also shred this card for the music themed challenge hosted by 2crafters1 design over on YT and IG.

Continue to be safe and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

It's Your Happy Day

 

Hello Saturday, it's pouring buckets of rain so I will only go out as necessary!  Hopefully I can get a lot of play time in and schedule some blog post.  I'm doing a quick post to share a card that I created using sketch inspiration from Try a Sketch on Tuesday challenge #641.  I used mostly random papers from my scrap stash, the pattern piece came from a Pink Fresh Studio 6x6 paper pad.  I shared this card on IG for the @craftydares challenge which was to include some embossing and a cupcake.   Another card done, using my stash and ready to go postal soon.

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Happy Birthday Hank

 Hello and happy Sunday, doing a quick drive by post to share a card that I put together for my neighbor across the street.  I used sketch inspiration from Tuesday Morning Sketches challenge #745, paper from the Hey Mister My Mind's Eye 6x6 paper pad and a Sizzix stamp set for the sentiment.  I stamped and cut the hat using a Fun Stampers Journey Father's Day set.  In shopping my stash I used two items that had never been used!

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CIU #298 - Dots and/or Stripes

Hello and happy Friday, the end of the month is approaching and I have to get some layouts completed.  Today's project share is my design team submission for the Cut it Up challenge blog.  The theme for challenge #298 is dots and or stripes.

When putting this 8 1/2x11 layout together I used papers that I picked up from JoAnn's recently, I cut the star studded circle using my Silhouette with some foil paper from Michaels.  The title is a wood veneer Momenta sticker, added a few other embellishments and it was done. The picture on the layout  of my daughter and I wearing our holiday pajamas from 2022.

I hope you will visit the Cut it Up challenge blog for more design team inspiration.  Create and share your Dots and/or Stripes project, don't forget to include a die.  The challenge starts today and ends, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at noon PST. 

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Happy Birthday Cheryl

 It's Tuesday and I'm already looking forward to Friday!  I'm doing a drive by post to share a birthday card created using sketch inspiration from Atlantic Hearts #565 and mostly paper from my scrap stash.  I am sending this card to one of my scrapping friends, she can easily add a sentiment and bling and share it with somone else if she likes. I used a Sizzix die to cut the flowers and the leaves were in my waiting to be use stack.  Another card done and  going postal late!

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Love is a Wonderful Thing

 

Hello Friday, let the weekend begin; doing a quick drive by post as I am ready for bed.  Today I am sharing a card that I created for a IG challenge for #craftydares.  This week's dare was to use a doily, the color pink and a butterfly.  I used  Vicki Boutin papers, a WeR Memorykeepers heart doily die, a Crafter's Companion stamp and die sets, a MS punch for the butterflies and some CTMH gems.  This card doesn't have to just be for Valentine's Day.  I am sharing this card for challenge #743 - Love over at Little Red Wagon and Hearts/Flowers challenge over at Try it on Tuesday.

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Thinking of You

 

Hello and Happy Valentine's Day! I am doing a quick drive by post to share another card, some of my friends are a little under the weather so I wanted to send them some hugs in a card.  I used sketch inspiration from Atlantic Hearts challenge #564, some Paper Studio papers and gems.  The flower is a stamp and die set from Pink and Main;  I used some alcohol markers to color the flower.  Another card done and ready to go postal!

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Monday Musings

 

Hello rainy Monday evening, doing a quick drive by post to share another Valentine's Day card.  I used sketch inspiration from Try a Sketch on Tuesday challenge #640, and some random scrap papers.  Added a dotted oval, some twine and a glittered heart and this card was done!  The sentiment was stamped on the inside of the card.  I'm sharing this card for the Valentine challenge #161 over at the Crafting Happiness challenge blog.

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