~Washi Glow~

Want motivation to use that washi tape?



Take a look at the

Washi Tape Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

I love this funky tape my girlie got me~it has tons of patterns and colors to add to a simple card.



~Go on and glow now~






stamp:Hero Arts Glow Girl
tape:K&Company Section Smash Tape
ink: Hero Arts Neon Pink
paper: Authentique Fresh,Bazzill yellow,Georgia Pacific cardbase
 die: Spellbinders classic circle

thankful

Thankful for this new day~

Thankful for a fresh start~


Thankful for being able to post that I'm thankful~

 I took another try at The Play Date Cafe PDCC #155.

This time, I broke out my Stampendous Aged Ivory Embossing Enamel.

I drew "stitches" across the sentiment die with an embossing pen and sprinkled that magical powder and heated.

I then inked up the cardbase with my damaged Versamark pad 

(read the sidebar about that oopsies...#5 on my list of YOU KNOW WHEN).

I can't bring myself to throw that old Versamark pad away...it was one of my first cardmaker investments!

I am also entering this in the 

Square Punch Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

 I used my square punch to create notched borders on my focal panel.

 I created with dry AND wet embossing for 

DYSU #95: Embossing Wet or Dry.

supplies: Papertrey Ink Count My Blessings die, square punch, Cuttlebug Embossing folder, Zig embossing pen, K&Company SW Nature pad,Georgia Pacific white cardbase, Stampendous Aged Ivory Embossing Enamel,Piggy Tales DP,My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair,Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper

~To My Pro~

Although I missed the deadline for

Make It Monday #65: Background Patterns From Patterned Paper Scraps,

I was so grateful for the inspiration!

It's a great way to tidy up my desk, and bless someone.

I was able to incorporate my favorite panel, the Perfection patterned paper from Authentique, which would fit in the 

Damask and Brocade Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

The other strips have stared back at me for the past few weeks, while scattered across my desk.

I didn't want to hide these striking patterns from myself (out of sight, out of mind).

I'm also plugging this in to Paper Crafts 2012 Gallery Idol.

I figured I'd give it a shot! ;)

This card is for my favorite someone, my husband, who finished up school!
 

I'm proud of him for many reasons, but today he's my hero, because he earned his degree.



After 22 years of serving in the Army, he went back to school to get his B.S. in Business Administration.



It's the goal he has worked toward for the past three years.

I'M SO PROUD OF YOU BABE!!!

Stamps:Papertrey Ink On the Links Stamp set

Inks:Staz on ultramarine for the sentiment (pretreated with Versamark ink first),Memento ink rich cocoa,Ranger Tim Holtz Tea Dye distress ink to edge the card

Paper:Authentique Genuine pack,Teresa Collins Everyday Moments dp,K&Company SW Nature pad,BoBunny Ambrosia Collection,Georgia Pacific white cardstock,BoBunny Country Garden

Tools:Crop-a-Dile corner chomper,Spellbinders scalloped ovals,Creative Memories oval cutter,Sizzix texture plate,Zig pen,Fiskars rotary cutter with deckle blade

~Yellow Window Frames and a Sketch~

I love that there are so many delightful challenges to motivate us to CREATE!

Here is my card :

Here are the challenges:

The Craft's Meow April Sketch

Crafty Friends Challenge #2:Use two die cuts

I used two Sizzix dies to create my windows (I chopped up the lattice).

Inspired By #19

I was inspired by the way those yellow windows popped against the teal.

Doesn't it look like a friendly, fun environment?

Thank you for visiting today-hope you have a chance to create something too!

Supplies: The Craft's Meow Tweet of You, Sizzix/Stampin' Up Bigz Lattice die,Sizzix (Frame,Slide Mounts and Coin Holder die), KandCompany,October Afternoon Sidewalks,Papertrey Ink hawaiian shores ink,Bazzill kraft,BoBunny Country Garden dp

~Step It Up!~

If you've ever wondered what your design would look like CAS vs Layered,

now's the time to test your curiosity!

Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday:Step It Up Layering #62

is hosted by Betsy Veldman.

There is so much to learn from her video!

Here is my CAS:

My layered:

One more time....

CAS

LAYERED:

OK, I'll stop now. ;)

Wasn't that fun?

I might do two every time I stamp!

My colors are from Color Throwdown: 187 

 

I'm also entering my CAS creation at CAS-ual Fridays CFC48 Opposites Attract.

The purple and yellow really complement each other.

Thanks for stopping by to visit, I always appreciate the company.;)

Supplies: Papertrey Ink Year of Flowers Roses,Papertrey Ink Think Big Favorites#2,Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink dusty concord,Memento ink rich cocoa,Memento ink bamboo leaves,Bazzill basics cardstock,BoBunny Country Garden dp,K&Company Nature dp,Martha Stewart border punch,Georgia Pacific white cardstock

 

~Timeless Tuesday Easter~

I've had this beautiful stamped cross sitting on my desk, waiting for a card to be featured on.

I was motivated by Flourishes'

Timeless Tuesday #162

Easter Creation challenge to finish this card.

*Flourishes He is Risen~Memento inks (bahama blue,cottage ivy,tuxedo black)~K&Company SW Nature DP~Uniball gold pen~Spellbinders classic circles~Creative Memories oval cutter~Georgia Pacific cardstock*

I left the image plain, but inked the edges of the oval with Memento cottage ivy.

I thought some circles breaking up the sentiment would draw the eye up.

He is Risen.

Alleluia!!!

~Embrace Life in Tan and Pink~

I kept my card fairly simple today.

*Flourishes Tiny Flowers and Tags,Memento ink tuxedo black,Sizzlet die,Spellbinders Label Eleven,American Crafts Cardstock,American Crafts satin ribbon,K&Company SW Nature pad,October Afternoon Sidewalks DP,Scor-Tape 1/4",Tim Holtz distress tool,Copic R02,Memento marker new sprout,Cuttlebug embossing folder*

I used the sketch from 

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #161.

My colors were drawn from 

Moxie Fab's Tuesday Trigger:Simple Elegance.

I used the neutrals and light pink flowers in my design.

I also tried to keep the lines clean (except for the slight distressing).

The sentiment is tiny...but the impact is great.

AMEN, right?!

I really love using it!

~March Papertrey Blog Hop~

Papertrey Ink's March Blog Hop is today!

Here is my card, based on Nichole's photo.

*Papertrey Ink Wreath for All Seasons (lil' flower),Papertrey Ink Communique Curves sentiment,Papertrey ink Premium dye true black,MS ink,Ranger Tim Holtz distress ink mustard,American Crafts satin ribbon,Georgia Pacific white cardbase,K&Company teal*

I inked the tiny flower from Wreath for All Seasons and had fun.

I've been spotting Forsythia and it's stunning array.

It's hard to get out of my head!

Check out the inspirational photo:

I used some teal cardstock I've had for years (before I was even a cardmaker) to frame my white/yellow design.

I've got some visiting to do...have a beautiful day!

~A Butterfly~

I have such beautiful paper to work with since receiving the generous prize from Linda via Savannah (World Card Making Day Hop).

What a blessing!

I just had to cut out the butterfly from the K&Company SW Nature pad. 

 I touched it up with a Sakura Gelly Roll and "redid" the antennae with skinny strips that I quilled.

I paired it with the sentiment from Flourishes "He is Risen".

 

Some little leaves from Flourishes "Tiny Flowers and Tags" are stamped in a window I cut out.

 Supplies:Flourishes Tiny Flowers and Tags,Flourishes He is Risen,K&Company SW Nature pad,Sakura Gelly Roll,MS fringe scissors,Marth Stewart inks,Memento ink rich cocoa,Ranger Tim Holtz distress ink pine for edging,Georgia Pacific white cardstock

 Tammy is hosting Flourishes Timeless Tuesday #158.

The challenge is country comfort.

I am a city girl at heart, but have lived in the country now for almost 4 years.

When I think of the country, I think of INSECTS!

Butterflies are the prettiest. ;)  

I snuck in the leaves because we have a lot of those too.

 The Play Date Cafe PDCC121

I saw all these colors in the butterfly and paper!

 DYSU Challenge #61:Things With Wings.

Nothing else to share about this card except that I LOVE when I can bust out my fringe scissors. 

It was one of those "gadget" buys that I purchased before I was even a card maker. 

It sat on my shelf, unopened for 6 months or so-I didn't know where to apply it!

It always feels GREAT when I use it and fit it in somewhere.

Thank you for stopping by.