~A Neon Christmas Card~

Today's card was inspired by 

Simon Says Stamp We're So Trendy

(Neon,Hexagon,Chevron)

I picked Neon!

and Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #186

(a Pinterest Christmas)

My inspiration is here

Pinterest Neon Penquins

If you made it back...LOL, here's my lil' ole card.

I used my Flourishes Enjoy the Ride set and a Christmas sentiment from a retired JustRite set.


Since I don't have neon inks (YET!!)...I applied splotches with my Elmer's Neon Paint Markers.


The sentiment was inked in the brightest pink I've got: Tim Holtz Picked Raspberry (summer limited edition).


This ought to make some eyes pop on Christmas!



Thanks for stopping by friends~



Supplies:


Stamps:Flourishes Enjoy the Ride,JustRite Simple Blessings
Ink:Ranger Tim Holtz Picked Raspberry (summer limited ed.),Papertrey Ink True Black
Dies:Papertrey Ink Movers and Shakers Spinners Die Collection,Spellbinders Postage Stamp and Scalloped Circles
Paper:Authentique Fresh,Georgia Pacific white,misc. hot pink dp (really old)

~Bee Well~

I wanted to make a simple card for a young man who is facing surgery and a long healing process soon.

Intelligent guy who may enjoy a punny sentiment.

I used Flourishes' bee from Tiny Flowers and Tags and JustRite letters~

for Timeless Tuesday #183.

Butterflies, Bees, Spiders, oh my!

I am also entering this in the Focal Point Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

Lots of great advice going on there!!!

Have a great day~

Stamps: Flourishes Tiny Flowers and Tags,JustRite letters (retired)

Ink: Tsukineko Memento ink tangelo and tuxedo black

Dies: Spellbinders Label Eleven and classic circles

Paper:Authentique Carefree,Georgia Pacific white,black cardstock

Other:brad,Scor-Tape 1/4"

~U R 2 COOL~

I have another card for

CAS-ual Fridays:CFC64

CFC64: Clean And Simple projects featuring things you'd see in the sky

I used my Jenni Bowlin Seal and Bunting for this card.

Clear embossing powder makes the sun shine a bit.

My Lawn Fawn glasses were used to create the COOL. ;)

I am also submitting this to 

Our Craft Lounge Challenge #128:Banner Day.

There is still time to comment there~

Yayyyyy, Friday! ;)

Stamps:Lawn Fawn Clear to see,JustRite Curlz,Jenni Bowlin Seal and Bunting

Paper:DCWV Just Chillin',Georgia Pacific White,black cardstock

Ink:Martha Stewart,Tsukineko Memento Ink tuxedo black,Versamark

Other:Clear embossing powder,pop dots

~Timeless Tuesday and Hydrangea~

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #179

is Christmas in July!

I used my Hydrangea set, and embossed it with silver.

I figured, why not use it for Christmas?

 Retrosketches #22
gave me inspiration for the border placement.

 

I've been stamping like mad since yesterday with all this energy...it's a blessing when the ball gets rolling and I can tangibly create something that I've mulled over.


Circuits are clicking for now~I'm enjoying the marathon crafting. ;)

Thank you for stopping by today!

Stamps: Flourishes Hydrangea,JustRite Simple Blessings

Paper:American Crafts cardstock,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Glitz Paper Layers Vintage Blue,Bazzill silver

Punch:Martha Stewart Linked Trim

Ink:Versamark,Tsukineko Memento Ink Paris Dusk

Other:Whispers silver embossing powder,Want2Scrap bling,Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper

~Bullseye~

This past week of Archery Camp was a blast.

The girlies and I were so blessed to be a part of it!

I made thank you cards for the incredible coaches~I also created one for the new friend I made.

Forgive the dark photos~it was dreary when I photographed these~

I felt they would fit in Laurel's Inspired By #34 Challenge

It's funny, before this week, I would have said, "Those are lovely rosettes"~now, I'm looking for a point of reference to aim for! ;)

Yes, "point of reference,stance,nock,aim..."

I have a STACK of new words to add to my vocab list!

I am also entering this in Simon Says Stamp:Anything Goes

and DYSU #82:For a Friend

for my new friend~

Thanks for stopping by~it's always a pleasure!

Blessings~

Stamps: JustRite You're So Sweet

Ink:Tsukineko Memento Ink Tuxedo Black

Dies:Spellbinders Classic Circles

Other:toothpicks,yellow streamer,Zig red marker,Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper

Adhesive:Scor-Tape 1/4"

Paper:October Afternoon Sidewalks,colored cardstock,Georgia Pacific white

~CAS-ual and Play Date Fox~

I am amazed I used this fox and didn't hoard it~

I think he's the cutest!

He's a canvas sticker from Imaginisce.

*JustRite Simple Blessings,Memento ink paris dusk,corner chomper,Imaginisce sticker (fall colors),BoBunny Ad Lib Vertigo DP,Papertrey Ink Mat Stack 3,Spellbinders classic circles,uniball white pen,Authentique Genuine stack,Georgia Pacific white*

Check out the awesome colors from The Play Date Cafe PDCC123

CAS-ual Fridays CFC 44

CFC44:  It's as Easy as 1-2-3  Create a Clean And Simple project using 
1. A Pattern
2.  An Image
3.  A Sentiment
Sound easy?  Remember to keep it CAS!

I free-handed my squiggles to frame the circle and Mat Stack 3.



I really enjoyed that-I almost feel like an artist! ;)

Thank you for stopping by today, I do appreciate the company. ;)

~CAS-ual Baby Card in Pink~

I wanted to try my baby card in pink this time.

I used my oval stamper instead and a wittle bow.

*JustRite oval stamper,Stampendous Love Buds,Memento Angel Pink and London Fog,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Creative Memories Corner rounder*

CAS-ual Fridays CFC42

~A Little Life~

CAS-ual Fridays CFC42

*Flourishes Tiny Flowers and Tags,Clear and Simple Circus Fun,Memento ink paris dusk and rich cocoa,overalls punch,JustRite clear stamper 1 5/8",Memento marker*

I don't really own baby stamps, so this was a great challenge for me. 

I inked up my JustRite round stamper to create a backdrop for the cute overalls punch.

I masked off part of a sentiment from Clear and Simple's Circus Fun to get "a little", and finished it off with the lovely "LIFE" sentiment.

My Flourishes Tiny Flowers and Tags sentiment "Just for You" was the perfect size to fit in the baby outfit.

Blues are on my mind...

 I was thinking of 

Cure for the Winter Blues Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

I may just try this in pink later. ;)

 CAS-ual Fridays CFC42 

I appreciate you stopping in today!

~U Make Life Sweet~

I used some sweet Throwdown colors to create a card.

 (Unity Make Life Sweet,JustRite Curlz font,Ellison Thin Cuts Happy Birthday balloons,Spellbinders Label Eleven,Bazzill cardstock,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Brilliance red ink,Versamark ink,Stampendous embossing powder,MS twine,Memento rich cocoa marker,Copic and Sharpie pinks,Zig pen for faux stitching,Creative Memories corner rounder)

I used a string of twine for 

CAS-ual Fridays CFC #40

 My colors were inspired by Color Throwdown 179.

~blessings~

~LIM Week 54 Striped Hearts~

This week at Less Is More, Chrissie and Mandi are challenging us to use 

STRIPES on a one-layer card.

I used my Ellison Tipsy Hearts die and used the negative to mask off my JustRite rectangle stamper.

(Sentiment: Basic Grey Tranquil,JustRite stamper,Ellison Tipsy Hearts Die,Memento Ink tuxedo and rose bud,Georgia Pacific white cardstock)

 

I then shaded the edges with the opposing inks.

There are some awesome entries so far...check out the amazing creations!

~CHAIRish~

I really love working with black and white

and puns.

I love puns.

I love chairs too. ;)

CAS-ual Fridays CFC36

Thanks for visiting a bit. ;)

Supplies: My Mind's Eye Stella Rose Hazel 'Memories',JustRite Curlz font,Versamark ink,Whispers black embossing powder,Kaisercraft rhinestones

~2..4..6..8..Who Do We Appreciate?~

Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger:By the Numbers

I pulled out my chipboard pieces 2,4,6,8,

since numbers were on my mind.

(supplies: DCWV Nana's Kids Chipboard Shapes,JustRite Curlz Font,American Crafts AC cardstock neutral stack,Spellbinders Classic circles,Want2scrap bling,punch for little circles,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Bazzill pink,Memento ink)

I used to be a cheerleader once,

many moons ago.

I may not be able to kick up those heels...but I still have spunk. ;)

~A Note Of Thanks~

I wanted to make a "note" for Ren-Yi.

Girlfriend is so busy, but still took the time to mail a stamp I won at her blog. ;)

I used my oldie but goodie Sizzix embossing folder to make this simple card.

My Gelly Roll "X"s helped the treble clef stand out a bit.

Less Is More Theme Week 46 Music

Supplies:

Sizzix Treble Clef embossing folder,JustRite Curlz Font,Sakura Gelly Roll,Brilliance Platinum Planet,Whispers silver embossing powder,American Crafts AC cardstock neutral pack

~Pill Tracker~

I've been forgetful lately about whether or not I took my allergy medicine right before bed.

I know they sell those weekly medicine containers...but I thought I'd DIY the concept. ;)

 I used my Creative Memories Jumbo Blooming Star Pattern to cut out this shape from 3 cereal boxes which I then layered. 

I stamped the Kraft side to make it pretty. 

The fishing line, being clear, was perfect for viewing what day I'm on when I slide the button over.

No more second guessing whether or not I took that pill!

 

Colour Q #114

Supplies:

Creative Memories Jumbo Blooming Star Pattern, ODBD Chickadee die,I Heart Papers Mint Motif Beyond Borders,JustRite Curlz Font,Spellbinders Label Four,Basic Grey Lauderdale DP,VersaMagic cloud white chalk ink,Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink tea dye,MFP twine

~Running With the Crown~

When someone calls me "Queen", facetious or not,

I CLAIM IT AND RUN!  

My husband calls me Queen all the time, LOL.

Hmmmmm

Sometimes he's being a stink;

sometimes he's being sweet.

I'm saving this card for one of the stinker times.

Laurel has a new challenge I stumbled on

Inspired By #1

I was inspired by the letters being separated on each vase. It made me think of placing the letters in each frame of the border.

The royalty aspect?  

Why MOXIE FAB, of course, daaaaahling. ;)

 

Pot Pourri Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

I've had that "N" laying around...

 waiting to be used,along with the crown.

Finally, the colors were inspired by For Your Inspiration Challenge 19.

Purples and gold have been at the back of my mind since eying this gorgeous photo.

I think my husband would appreciate this card in context.

Sassy or kind,I AM his queen, after all.

*wink*

Thank you for stopping in today. ;)

Supplies:

I Heart Papers Mint Motif Beyond Borders,My Mind's Eye Stella Rose Mabel stamps,JustRite Curlz font,Sizzix Tiara #2,Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink mustard,Memento ink sweet plum,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,MS border punch,Want2Scrap bling

~Forget the Scale~

I got inspired by the dreaded "scale" at the back of a hosiery envelope.

I cut it out to save for a card.

This is what popped in my head:

I know I will need to encourage some girlfriend by spring.

That girlfriend could be me!   LOL

I've already put on a few since Thanksgiving...sigh

A couple of challenges helped me get this card done:

Embellish Banners Color Trends

Mojo Monday 218

Be encouraged! ;)

Supplies:

Our Daily Bread Designs You Are the Potter sentiment,JustRite Curlz Font,Dear Lizzy+American Crafts Warble dress,American Crafts AC cardstock neutral pack heavyweight,Staz On green,Memento ink brown ink,MS twine,Creative Imaginations Samantha Walker DP,Spellbinders scalloped ovals

~LIM Green~

Less Is More Week 44-Colour 

GREEN

Chrissie and Mandi are so kind to give us a color to work with for Christmas.

Even though I have quite a few cards made...I didn't think about the "mailable" aspect and thought a few simple cards would be easier to send out.

My image is a second-hand PSX evergreen which I stamped in Versamark and embossed in white. 

I got around the masking technique, by inking in black and stamping off once before stamping over the white trees.

I took a baby wipe and wiped off ink that got on the white embossed areas. 

I kind of like the smeary look.

See my homemade Washi tape?

I learned that from Make It Monday #35 at Nichole's blog!

I know a pattern would be more "washi"ish...but I wanted the sentiment to almost float without disrupting the design.

I love the sheerness of the sentiment.

Have a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by. ;)

Supplies:

PSX evergreen stamp,JustRite Simple Blessings sentiment,Basic Grey Lauderdale DP,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,Versmark ink,Papertrey Ink Premium Dye true black ink,American Crafts AC cardstock,white embossing powder,Staz On green ink

~Enjoy the Journey~

Pink, Yellow, Gray.

Such a fun combo of colors!

I sponged some grey ink (with a makeup sponge) for a frosty effect and inked up with the same color.

Normally, I would make sure to just ink up the letters (even wipe around them with a baby wipe if I slip), but I let the ink surround the sentiment.  

I like the easy Grunge look.

Then, I utilized my JustRite rectangle stamper to extend the lines beyond the sentiment - like stamped postage.

I let the gorgeous DP sentiment peek through the die opening.

PlayDateCafe PDCC106

Thanks for stopping in today. ;)

Info:

Papertrey Ink In the Meadow die,JustRite DIY Monogram Stamper Kit,JustRite Horizontal stamper,7gypsies DP,Staz On Dove Gray ink

~No People Like Snowpeople~

I LOVE SNOWPEOPLE.

I USED to say "I love snowmen".

But then, I met her.

She's modeled after my Great-Aunt Grace who is 93!

Actually, Aunt Grace doesn't wear glasses...but I couldn't resist stamping these for her (Lawn Fawn Clear to See).

 This 3D decoration shouldn't take up too much space in my aunt's room.

 I used Papertrey Ink's Shape-Up Series Snowman Die and stamps.(oooh, I just caught that.)  

I should write to them about changing it to snowpeople...

WINK. ;)

She's anchored to a Papertrey Ink coaster that's been decorated with DP (sanded on the edges to keep it from flipping up).

 I wanted Aunt Grace to see that spool.  

She would appreciate that I recycled that.

She spent MANY volunteer HOURS crafting gifts and delivering flowers to a local hospital (years back when she could).

 Here's a shot of the other side.

I gave the tree a little depth with two sides.

I stamped snowflake "decorations" on the DP part of the tree.

My colors were inspired by Embellish Magazine's Die Cuts Color Trend.

Thank you for peeking in today. ;)

INFO:

Papertrey Ink Shape Up Snowman Accessories stamp set,Papertrey Ink's Shape-Up Series Snowman Die,Papertrey Ink In the Meadow stamps and die for the tree,Lawn Fawn Clear to See stamp set,JustRite Simple Blessings Sentiment,Ellison Thin Cuts Handbag #3,7gypsies DP,Memento inks (desert sand,rich cocoa,sweet plum),Tim Holtz Distress Ink marmalade

~Having You for Parents~

My parents are the best.

They really are.

At the beginning of this month, they took us to Disney World.

I owe them a huge thank you.

Thank You, Mom and Dad

for feeding us... (LOL  ...A LOT!!!!...go for the meal plan but don't over-count)....

keeping us dry (mom thought ahead and packed us ponchos...good thing, too...it rained straight for two days)...

for walking NON-STOP for six days so your grandkids could see ALL DISNEY HAD TO OFFER...

for flying all this way....

and so much more. ;)

I borrowed this sentiment from Pin-interest that I found when I searched for "dad".

I changed it to parents.

The challenges which inspired me:

The Play Date Cafe PDCC104

and JustRite Friday Challenge 061 Get Scrappy.

I didn't use old scraps..but DID show my Justrite Curlz font and my Duncan Scribbles Aloha orchid 3D paint some love (it actually had lost the cover...but once peeling back the dry stuff, there was enough liquid in there to create little beads on my die cut flourish....YAYYYY!).

Oh, just a little tip if you're planning a Disney vacation soon....plan to walk.

  The last time I went...I was 14.  I only remember long lines.

Now...

all I can warn is...

YOU WILL WALK.

But, the child in you will be so distracted by fun...that you'll make it. ;)

 

INFO:

JustRite Curlz font, Duncan Scribbles Aloha orchid 3D paint,My Mind's Eye DP and die cuts,Creative Imaginations DP,Basic Grey DP