Elegance

I created this card in many steps...I'll include my Hubby's multiple trips to the hardware store to find the right fuse for my laminator.

It's been awhile since I turned it on...and it tends to blow a fuse.

boo.

It became his new obsession (or maybe mine...I lose track, ha!)

 to get the machine up and running again.

I had a couple of projects I wanted to protect; this bookmark/card combo being one of them.

 stamps: The Ton City Girls Book of Life/Timeless Icons  dies: Simon Says Stamp Stitched Dressed Up Tag,Lil' Inker Designs Deco Edge Border, My Favorite Things Lip Balm Window & Frame/Gift Card Grooves  other: Scotch glitter washi tape, Arteza Brush Pens, Copics

My poor husband...I probably didn't need to laminate the bookmark, but once the whole thing snowballed, there was no turning back.

 Here's a zoom of her feet, which you can't see in the first pic.

I don't know why...just go with it, k?

 

I'm submitting this to one of my favorite themes...
 

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

Yay! 

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A Pizza My Heart

I've had this set for awhile now, and I'll be honest...I was nervous to stamp it out.

 

 

There are so many topping choices,

 

 

it's awesome, but overwhelming.

stamps: Lawn Fawn Pizza My Heart  other: Papertrey Ink Kaboom Stencil

The following colors narrowed my image choices to the box and pizza cutter:

 

I'll have fun with the pizzas another time!

I'm also submitting this to the following challenge, because of the second sentiment ;).

Simon Says (Wednesday) Challenge: Have a Heart

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Good Vibes + an Image

I think I've minimized my Good Vibes pile down with all of these cards I've finished, yay!!

 

I got super excited when my die arrived and I went a little nuts, ha!

 

stamps: Concord & 9th Mosaic Turnabout, Santoro Frames  dies: Simon Says Stamp Good Vibes/My Favorite Things Cross Stitched Ovals   other: Nuvo Drops, Copics

Anyhoo, I found a home here...tryna keep the colors and such to 1/3 the surface for

I'm also submitting this to

Simon Says (Monday) Challenge: Alcohol, Drinks, or Inks

(alcohol markers)

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All Kinds of Wonderful

stamps: Unity Stamp Company Summer Girl  die: Avery Elle Dotted Borders  Other: Copics, Nuvo Drops

My youngest turned 18, so I created this for her.

It was an emotional hurdle for me but I think she had a nice day!

I only cried like, three times.

It's okay, I'm good.  ;)

Anyhoo, I used alcohol markers for 

Simon Says (Monday) Challenge: Alcohol, Drinks, or Inks

on this Unity Stamp image.

It represents my groovy daughter who listens to oldies on her own.

(I threw groovy in so she'd cringe) :).

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I'm Here for You

I'm having so much fun with this marble stamp!

stamps: Papertrey Ink Splits: Happy Birthday, Concord& 9th:Marbled Turnabout

I went with pink and Tan colors from the newest Inkspirational Challenge that starts today:

Please join us with your unique creation and interpretation of this lovely photo!

Colorful Good Vibes

 This first card is based off of a sketch at Sunday Stamps, which I flipped 

(design team members' flipped samples helped me out):

 stamps: Winnie & Walter In Bloom: Shirley's Blooms  dies: Simon Says Stamp Good Vibes, Papertrey Ink Brushed Rectangles, Avery Elle Wonky Stitches/Dotted Borders, Technique Tuesday Bubbles on the Border

The second has a heart for 
Simon Says (Wednesday) Challenge: Have a Heart

 

dies: Simon Says Stamp Good Vibes, Technique Tuesday Bubbles on the Border, Ellen Hutson Folk Hearts




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Personalized Balloon Bday

stamps: Kindred Stamps Galactic Adventures the Third, Concord & 9th Marbled Turnabout   dies: Winnie & Walter In a Word: Birthday Cutaway, Avery Elle Letter Balloons/Double Pierced Rectangles  other: Nuvo Drops, Copics

I rarely covet an item straight out of the gate and order on reserve, but the new Concord & 9th Turnabout caught my attention!

Simon Says Stamp Work it Wednesday: 

Try Something New

 

I also picked up this Kindred Stamps set that I've had my eye on for awhile~

The colors I used are pastels and naturals for the following challenge:

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A Thousand Lives

This card is displayed on gorgeous pottery my friend created~

stamps: The Ton City Girl  dies: My Favorite Things Stitched Squares

I colored the image with Copics (alcohol ink markers) for 

Simon Says (Monday) Challenge: Alcohol, Drinks, or Inks

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Thankful We're We

stamps: My Favorite Things Because You  dies: Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings

 

 

 

 

 

Check out the yummy, cozy plaid inspiration at Inspired by Laurel:

 

 

 

 

 The sweet words here (friends you roll with) are an inspiration:

 

 

 

 

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Awesome Wave

stamps: The Ton Wave  dies: Avery Elle Wonky Stitches

I inked up The Ton Stamps Wave for Simon Says Stamp (Wednesday): Clean & Simple

and 

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Winter Snowflake

It's winter white and I need some bright colors in my life...

dies: Simon Says Stamp Winter Snow Wafer die, Technique Tuesday Sparkle & Shine  other: Nuvo Drops

 

 

 

 Most of this card were scraps~it's nice to find a home for them ;)

There's mostly white space for the following CAS challenge:

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Ring in Good Vibes

This is a ring in the new year kind of card:

stamps: Sunny Studio Holiday Style, Concord and 9th Mosaic Turnabout  dies: Sunny Studio Holiday Style,Simon Says Stamp Good Vibes

I silver embossed the new-to-me Concord and 9th Mosaic Turnabout stamp for

Simon Says (Monday): Use Something New

and I was inspired by the simple blue/white colors of 

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Kraft Embroidery Hoop

Practical Publishing's Christmas Cross Stitch set, My Favorite Things Stitched Squares, Nuvo Drops

There's a new challenge up at Inkspirational!

I reached for a 
set that caught my eye in Practical Publishing.

I love the Embroidery hoop die and cross stitch designs that came with it~

I'm also linking this up to 

 


Please join us with your unique creation!

First Pom Pom Wreath

When I first started my blog in 2011...I labeled it "marlenaisfaithfullycrafting" because I didn't know if I'd stick to stamping...

 

 I'm a dabbler of crafting.

 

If you've been to my blog several times in the last couple of months, you'd know I need to take poms to another level, right?

 I aimed for a pom wreath.

 

Here is the result of weeks of labor (breaks for Christmas fervor and sickness)...

 

 

Anyone want to count how many are there?

I meant to do that. ;)

 

I'm sharing this at 

 

Simon Says Stamp Work it Wednesday: 

Try Something New

 

since I've never made a pom wreath before! 

 

I use a pom maker (I have two types)...but I see that Simon Says sells one too. ;)

 

 

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