Shelved Mother's Day Edition

The Greetery Shelved

 

I had already thought about a book themed Mother's Day card for mom, but this Inspired By photo led me to colors!

Thank you for your sweet visit~

DT INk Rain

Brutus Monroe Puddle Jumping dies, Papertrey Ink Geode Layers

It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!

Our newest prompt is Rain, so

I played with these Puddle Jumping dies I picked up a few years ago.

 

We hope you'll join us with your unique take!

Color Hues

 The Ton Stamps Easy Expressions, Stampin Up 1999 Wooden Stamp, Copics

I recently acquired this wooden stamp from a thrift store!

It's such a cool image and an amazing year, to be honest.

That's the year I met Jesus. :)

My life hasn't been the same (in a good way) since that day.

I grew up around many faiths and religions, but when Jesus met me, THAT WAS IT.

He's the real deal and He's never left me nor forsaken me and I would do it all again, given the opportunity.

Speaking of opportunities (sorry there's never a simple segue from  life changing moments and topics)...check out Color Hues.

Thank you for your sweet visit today~

Celebrate Fuchsia & Navy

Stamplorations Bubbles Stencil, Erin Lee Creative Backpack die, Papertrey Ink Celebrate (Customer Appreciation 2016)

Sliding in quick to share a card I wanted to make for Color Hues Fuchsia and Navy (by the way, I realize I don't know how to spell Fuchsia with confidence; ha!).

 

Stamplorations just released stencils (YAY!!) and I was blessed to win a GC, so I grabbed the Bubbles!

I set it to the side and blended on the card front Catherine Pooler Flirty Fuchsia (thank you spellcheck :)! ) and Papertrey Enchanted Evening.  I topped with a backpack already die cut and navy ribbon sitting on my desk (for why tho)...and it came together.

Now I need to blast over there before the challenge ends... 

Happy Birthday Coffee Treats

Embossing Folder, Pretty Pink Posh Eyelet Circles, The Greetery Sweet Tooth die, The Stamp Market Grid die (pots that look like coffee cups)

 

Place dollops (sweet tooth candy from The Greetery) on pots (The Stamp Market Grid die pot) and they look like coffee treats;).

Simon Says (Wednesday): Food and/or Drink

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DT INk Visual Prompt Sketch

 

The Ton Stamps Mass Tags dies/Rose Tags Stencils/Easy Expressions, Tim Holtz Layering Stencil Plaid

It's time for a new challenge at INk!

This time it's a Visual Prompt Sketch~

I had the tiniest tags from different colors whilst playing with the Ton Stamps Rose Tags stencils. These were produced in one craft window(yay!).

 The minute I saw this sketch...I knew they would be perfect!

I went with a square sized card and I wanted to put out there...if you mail a square envelope, it costs more postage (in the US).

I've learned the hard way *twice* ahem (both times returned).

So I either need to use a regular envie or REMEMBER TO put extra postage on my fancy square envelope (which I LOVE the look of).

Just a friend passing that on.... ;)

Please join us with your unique take on this sketch!

Favorite Hello

The Stamp Market Paw Print die, Whimsy Stamps Irreplaceable Friend, Riley and Company Brick Wall

 Here's a sympathy card I created for someone who lost a precious furbaby.

I did a bright sunny monochromatic color (memories are always playful).

Thank you for your sweet visit today~

Happy Birthday Van

The Greetery Happy Hippie Van die, stickers

I finally cracked open this Happy Hippie Van and used it to make a Birthday van for my daughter's special day, so I'm linking to Darnell's NBUS!

Up top is a miniature (doll?) easel set I picked up at a craft store.

I glued all the little pieces down so that her pets wouldn't snack on them. ;)

 

I filled this interactive 3D "not a card" with multiple sentiments for the birthday girl. 

Simon Says (Monday): Not a Card

Erin Lee Creative sentiments, Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Sentiment strips

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Bold Birthday

 Simon Says Stamp Birthday Mail, Reverse Confetti (no longer in business) Layered Mom Confetti Cuts frame, The Stamp Market Ribbon Plaid Cover die

Simon Says (Wednesday): Happy Birthday!

Every birthday, I take advantage of the amazing birthday set at Simon Says Stamp (email subscriber).

I've got three now and I love them so much!

The backdrop was created with the remnants of The Stamp Market Ribbon Plaid Cover Die.

I flipped the coverplate over (after die cutting) and dotted glue before placing on the backdrop.

Have a blessed day~

Monochromatic Boardwalk Thank You

Concord & 9th Boardwalk Stacks, My Favorite Things Cloud Stencil

I tried a monochromatic vibe with Concord & 9th's Boardwalk Stacks on a flat card (vs pop up).

I like it too!

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

I've stenciled the clouds in the backdrop, for a little bit of depth.

 Thank you for your sweet visit today~

DT INk Clean & Simple

Kindred Stamps Emotional Roller Coaster, Copics

It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!

This time it's the word prompt Clean & Simple with an Optional Twist E.

Optional Twist: E is for...Easter, evening, engagement...

Lots of masking for this one!

I've added this inside:

My optional "E" is for the name of the stamp set from Kindred Stamps: Emotional Roller Coaster.

Please join us with your unique take!

I'm also submitting my card to 

*We’d love to see your clean and simple creations shine in more than one place!  If you’re playing along with our Inkspirational challenge, why not also link up your card at the AAA Card Challenge?

 Their new theme of “E stands for…” pairs perfectly with our optional twist (think Easter, eggs, envelopes, engagement, etc!). Their challenge begins on Sunday!*

 Sharing in both challenges is a wonderful way to share your creativity with an even wider community. Happy crafting!

Celebrate Pop Up Boardwalks

Concord & 9th Boardwalk Stacks/Pop-Out Stacks Base

 

My eldest turned 30 ya'll!

I wanted to make a BIG card celebration which challenged me to give Concord & 9th Boardwalk Stacks (and Pop-Out Stacks) a try.

I did some homework and double checked the site multiple times to see what layers on what.  I printed it out too, because then I could lay it beside my project as I went.

SO FUN.

My husband and daughter both said "I can't believe you made this!".

YAY!!

I think every creator wants that reaction. ;)

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

Thank you for your sweet visit today!

CAS Thank You Card Set

 Pooh stickers, Pretty Pink Posh Eyelet Circles & Stitched Hexagon dies, Lawn Fawn Magic Iris Sunflower Add-On die, Simon Says Stamp Stitched Dress Up Tag dies, The Greetery Bow Bookmark die (top portion only)

Ya'll I've been super busy and I'm coming up for air!!!

My youngest is expecting and we had a lovely shower Sunday to celebrate.

I got busy with thank you cards this week and managed to whip up 50 so far (i know right!!!).

I went with various CAS designs to accommodate these Pooh stickers I thought I was using on favors.

However, when the numbers started rising (men were included), I bought honeycomb soap favors that I just had to assemble with the bags and tag included (it was for my sanity, you understand ;)).

 I wanted to make sure these stickers got used, so I brought out some fun dies (listed under the photo...you can make out what's what- I hope!) to showcase the stickers.

done (check) and done (check).

whew!

Simon Says (Wednesday): Anything Goes

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DT INk Visual Prompt

The Ton Stamps Happy Palm, Erin Lee Creative You Got This Foil & Glossy White Cardstock 

It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational and it's swoonworthy!

I love it so much and I'll probably be tucking it in my brain for awhile since Green is such a lovely color palette!

 

Come join us with your unique take!

Sunshine Sunflower Stencil

The Ton Sunflowers Layering Stencil/Postage Party/Postage Nested Dies, Brutus Monroe Puddle Jumping Sentiment die

 

Lots of stencil playing lately...perfect time for Just Us Girls Anything Goes Stencil week and Just Add Ink~

These postage sunflower layering stencils are from The Ton!

It's a trimmed section of the large stenciled and die cut panel.

I also used a Postage Nested die for the patterned paper panel~

Thank you for your sweet visit~

DT INk Use Stencils Optional Plaid

The Ton Stamps Mass Tags dies/Rose Tags stencils, Tim Holtz Layering Stencil Plaid, Spellbinders Bouquet of Flowers bow, Avery Elle Double Stitched Rectangle die

It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!

This time the prompt is Use Stencils with the option of Plaid.

 

I had used birthday money to purchase these mass tags and rose stencils from The Ton, and had to play in several colors.

I love that the tags stay attached, so that they can stay together until I need one!

Found my plaid stencil and layered one up for this challenge!

Please join us with your unique take~

DT INk Visual Prompt

Photo Play Rainbow Critters & Little One Patterned Paper, Newton's Nook Darling Duos Heart die

It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!

This time it's a fun Visual Prompt.

 

I came across Rainbow Critters (Photoplay) Stamps and dies in my stash and had fun playing with all the critters!

I stuck with red and mint and added some sparkly washi to jazz up the strip of black and white pattern.

Please join us with your unique creation~

The One My Soul Loves

The Greetery Boxwood Heart Base and Details die, Verve sentiment

There was a time that I remember (thirty plus years ago...ahem) when red and pink did not play well together.

It was taboo to use both because you picked one or the other.

If I'm remembering that too dramatically, then forgive me! 

ha!

But NOW they are friends (it's been ten years or so that I've seen it encouraged!!).

I love it.

I recently acquired this boxwood heart die from The Greetery, and I matched it with this well loved Verve (out of business) sentiment.

Simon Say Stamp (Wednesday): Add a Heart
 

(I chose Red, Heart and Pink from Time Out Challenges!)

Thank you for your sweet sweet visit today~

DT INkspirational XOXO Bouquet

It's time for a new challenge at INkspirational!

This time the prompt is XOXO, so I'll show you the inside of my card first:

Concord & 9th Burst of Blooms & Pop Up Burst Base, The Stamp Market Say it Simply sentiment, XOXO die

I don't remember featuring the inside of a card first, but it really is the WOW of this card for my aunt who is turning 90 something this month. ;)

The front got some attention too, with a belly band from Concord & 9th's Pop Up Burst Base (what a cool detail they factored into this set! It holds the thick card closed).

I adorned the band with one of the smaller dishes from Hero Arts' Classic Casserole.

I didn't plan this...but I had to sit it up top or down below (because of the blooms sticking out in the middle).

Doesn't that little dish look like it's supposed to line up?

I'm glad that worked out! ha!

Hero Arts Classic Casserole, Unity Stamps Deckle and Stitches 

 

Please join us at the challenge blog with your unique creation!