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

~True Colors~

Teens and Pre-teens have it tough nowadays, don't they?

Good gravy, not only are they bullied ... but NOW it spreads viral.

I had Cyndi Lauper's tribute as a teen.

 Boy, did this song oooze with therapy for me!

My girlies' generation have songs like Britt Nicole's "Headphones;"

she also sings encouragement into their souls(and mine for that matter).

Kids need to hear that they are awesome and accepted, you know?

Simon Says Stamp and Show:Your Favorite

I followed the maze of white from my favorite design in Basic Grey's Lauderdale pack~which left a cool and free result.

I fussy cut the kiss and sentiment "true colors"; then I embossed with my favorite embossing folder to press in the raw edges.

Placing the folder at an angle...I was careful to roll it through my Big Shot and spring back.  I did not follow through all the way, because it would have cracked a corner off of the folder.

 Crafty Friends Challenge #8:Dry Embossing

Fantastic colors and a celebration at the

The Play Date Cafe #154

Wooo hooo! It's their 3Yr Anniversary!

Have a blessed day~

stamps: Verve Words of Wisdom

ink: Memento Ink Rhubarb Stalk

paper: Georgia Pacific white,Basic Grey Lauderdale

embossing folder: Cuttlebug Diamond Plate

~Virtual Stamp Day Sketch~

Sweet 'n Sassy had me on my toes these past few days!

I look forward to their monthly weekend challenges that I can sink my creative teeth into~so to speak. ;)

Challenge #3 is a lovely sketch.

Embellish Paint Color Trends Challenge

I used a glossy accents fabric paint (it was easy to just scribble it around the circle die).


Maybe I'll carve some time out to make another one for this challenge~I love these colors and playing with paint~


Thank you for stopping by today-it's such a blessing to have company~ ;)



stamps:Sweet 'n Sassy The Sea,My Favorite Things Christmas Ornaments Stamp
paper:Papertrey Ink Kraft,Georgia Pacific white,Piggy Tales grey
embossing folder: Cuttlebug Embossing Allegro folder
die: Spellbinders classic circles
ink: Papertrey Ink New Leaf and True Black
other: Fiskars Rotary cutter deckle blade,Tim Holtz distress tool,Crop-a-Dile corner chomper

~Asymmetry~

The Card Design Handbook Challenges are going on at Moxie Fab World...

this card is for the Asymmetry Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

The Spellbinders Label is a scrap piece I stamped on...the rest were added to finish the card.

I put this off because I don't normally design this way (stacking)...but it's better than I had hoped.

I AM thankful...that part was easy. ;)

Blessings~

Supplies:

Paper: My Mind's Eye Six By Six Everyday Flair,Georgia Pacific White cardstock,American Crafts grey,Bazzill orange

 Dies: Spellbinders Label Four,Sweet n' Sassy Season of Change Leaf Die,Papertrey Ink Counting My Blessings Die

Other:Cuttlebug embossing folder,stapler,Copic marker to splatter

Stamp:Jenni Bowlin Ruler Border Clear stamp,Our Craft Lounge Shades of Fall

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Inks Tuxedo black,london fog and tangelo

~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!

~Another MIM #53 Thank You~

 I love a bargain. 

I also love when I can get 2 for 1.

Two Thank You cards, 1 coaster.

Here was the first.

I fit the tree die from Papertrey's In the Meadow on one coaster with the apple die.

They were also roomies in the same embossing folder.

(Papertrey Ink In the Meadow dies and stamp set,Cuttlebug embossing folder,MS twine,Memento ink rich cocoa,Glimmer Mist,American Crafts AC cardstock,corner rounder, Scor-Pal for scoring,1/2" Scor-Tape)

 This is my second submission for

Make It Monday #53 Creative Coasters.

~Spinner Card~

I wanted to do another interactive card for Papertrey's 5th Anniversary Day 10.

 (Papertrey Ink downloaded image, Papertrey Ink In the Meadow sentiment,Memento ink bahama blue,Spellbinders scalloped ovals,Cuttlebug embossing folder,October Afternoon Sidewalks DP,brass plated fastener)

This is a very easy card to put together.  

The fastener was attached to the white card stock which was then adhered to the DP.

I used the cord as a hint to turn the downloaded sentiment.

I chose mostly white based on FYI's challenge #23.

My Valentine just ordered pizza so I gotta scoot!

Happy Valentine's Day. ;)

~Make It Monday PTI Coasters~

I invested in PTI coasters awhile back-I highly recommend the purchase!

This week's Make It Monday #53 is Creative Coasters.

I literally ran to my table while Jennifer Ellefson's tutorial was playing, and spritzed, cut and textured within a couple of minutes!

Here is my card:

(Papertrey Ink Fruit Fusion apple die,Communique Curves Sentiments,DCWV Natural stack,Bazzill cardstock,Memento ink tuxedo black,Cuttlebug embossing folder,Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Pink Bubblegum,quilling paper)


I love perfect strips of cardstock that's been trimmed off of a card.



I folded the DP and cardstock over the base and stapled.


A very easy thank you card!

~Dashing Through~

Another Christmas card....it's really getting to be that time.

We're already feeling the cooler weather.

For the brown card base, I rubbed a Tim Holtz Distress ink Tea Dye on white cardstock.

I used my Spellbinders scalloped circles to create the frame for this image and to emboss the blue "sky".

The sketch is borrowed from Card PatternsSketch 138.

The colors are inspired by PlayDate Cafe PDCC105.

Yummy!!! ;)

Embrace the season...it's coming~ 

Thank you for stopping by. ;)

INFO:

Papertrey Ink In the Meadow stamp and dies,Memento ink,Spellbinders scalloped circles,Versamark ink,copper embossing powder,Cuttlebug embossing folder,Creative Memories corner rounder,Tim Holtz Distress ink

B&W-Splash of Red

You know I love working with black and white. ;)

Another opportunity is waiting at The Play Date Cafe PDCC97 if you love working with black and white also!

Check out the inspiration...

How yummy is that?????

Thanks for stopping by~ ;)

Info:

Tradefish Missing You, Cuttlebug embossing folder,corner rounder,Memento ink,Spellbinders classic circles,Sizzix dies,Tim Holtz Distress ink

Thank You Sign

My husband calls me gadget girl.

I am fascinated by things that move; toys that are neato and multipurpose items.

I had to pray when we test drove a van years ago, because I was visibly "sold" at 14 cup holders and removable seats that drop into the floor.

I'm just not strong enough to resist cool stuff (unless it's beyond our budget, of course). ;)

However, I love when I can make gadgety crafts.

This isn't mind-blowing or anything, but I think it's sorta gadgety.

See the wittle sign????

That's it, just thought it was fun. ;)

It DOES weigh the card forward a bit, so I slapped a magnet on the back to balance it.

I was motivated to color with pencils by

Papertrey's Make It Monday #30 Colored Pencils

challenge and tutorial by Jennifer.

Inspiration also by

~Flourish's Timeless Tuesday #133

I picked SHAPED CARD~PINK~DISTRESSING for my card.

Thank you for stopping by. ;)

Info:

Papertrey Ink All Booked Up, Papertrey Communique Curves Sentiments,Prismacolor Pencils, baby oil to blend,Spellbinders Label Eleven,Spellbinders Scalloped Circles,Basic Grey Lauderdale DP,Mini craft stick,Cuttlebug folder,Magnet strip

Classy AND Stylish

I love this quote from Innovative Stamp Creations.

Moxie Fab's Tuesday Trigger Girly and Gutsy

is classy.

Nothing is more classy than focusing on the best in others, don't you think? ;)

I also did some embossing for Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge Week 20 Emboss It!

The pink and white striped paper was embossed with Sizzix's Texture Fades Brick embossing folder.

The black layer was embossed with a cuttlebug folder.

Thank you for visiting today. ;)

Info:

ISC Friendship for the sentiment,Stampendous Frame Trio Perfectly Clear Stamps, Sizzix Texture Fades Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Basic Grey Lauderdale DP, Memento Ink, Versamark ink, black embossing powder, Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals

Favorite Flower, Some Distressing and a CardPattern

My favorite flower is the Stargazer Lily.

Flourish's Timeless Tuesday #129 challenges you to use YOUR favorite flower.

I added some tearing and a bit of distressing for Just Add Ink JAI79 

-Just Add Tearing/Distressing.

Here is CardPatterns Sketch 126

that I patterned my card after.

I even did a bit of coloring with Copics...because I need the practice. ;)

Thank you for stopping in. ;)

Info:

Stamp: Inkadinkado lily, JustRite You're So Sweet sentiment

Ink: Memento ink

Other: Copics, Autumn Leaves DP, Sizzix oval bookplates, Sizzix/SU lattice die, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Want2Scrap bling

A Doily at the Cafe

Our Daily Bread Designs' Stamping in Time 40 challenges you to use a doily!

I don't have those hanging around, unfortunately.

But, I DO have an embroidery machine that's been neglected for awhile.

It made me a doily. ;)

It's called FSL (free standing lace).  The machine sews it on water soluble stabilizer with whatever thread you choose.

The verse is from ODBD You Will Find Refuge.

I chose the pink to go with this week's Play Date Cafe Challenge PDCC93

Aren't these colors and inspirational photo gorgeous?

Thank you for stopping in today. ;)

Info:

Stamp: ODBD You Will Find Refuge

Ink: MS in,Versamark ink, clear embossing powder

Dies: Sizzix Bookplates oval, Sizzix Branch w/ Leaves,Sizzix/Stampin' Up Bigz Lattice (small pieces)

Embossing: Cuttlebug Embossing Allegro folder

Happy Birthday Sweetie

I finally used the football paper I've had for 4 years.

My husband's birthday is coming up.

The following challenges gave me inspiration:

Just Add Ink's Colour Challenge 78

MFT Wednesday Stamp Club

 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Info: MFT Icing on the Cake, Memento Ink, Spellbinders Classic Circles, Corrugator, Cuttlebug EF

Daisy Keepsake for Me

I hit a few challenges today that motivated me to make something for...

well... me. ;)

No one else would appreciate it as much.

See the Gerbera Daisy header on my blog? 

That's a picture of the flowers my husband gave me one year. ;)

Here's what's left of that gorgeous orange-faded to coral...

all dolled up.

I pressed that flower in a phone book lined with paper towels and laminated it after it was dry.

It's been sitting amongst my crafties for almost 2 years!

Now it's been paired with piercing, a combo of colors, and embossing.

The challenges that motivated me to DO SOMETHING with this daisy:

~ ColourQ Challenge #95

~Our Daily Bread Designs   ODBDSLC69 Piercing

 

~Simply Scrapping Crafts  July Card Challenge - Embossing 

~Moxie World's Fanatical About Botanical

Card Info:

ODBD Scripture Collection 6, Spellbinders Label Eleven, CB embossing folder, Versamark ink, copper embossing powder, MS border punch,S.E.I. Dill Blossom DP,Making Memories Just Chillin' DP,copic marker to line the edges

Cranberry Wreaths and a Chickadee

It really is Christmas in July at my house. ;)  

I am busy making Christmas cards for ODBD's Challenge #38.

I told you in the previous post I would make a card with this Chickadee...

Isn't he precious?

I also strung some "cranberry wreaths" for his decorations with glass beads strung on clear wire.

Those chubby little dudes are the cutest birds.

My colors are inspired by Just Add Ink's Colour Challenge 75.

Check out these scrumptious colors!

Thanks for peeking in and saying hi! ;)

Stamp-ODBD You Will Find Refuge, JustRite Simple Blessings sentiment

Ink: Brilliance red, Tim Holtz Distress ink, Memento ink

Other: ODBD Chickadee die,Cuttlebug folder, MS border punch, Spellbinders scalloped ovals, Sizzix sizzlets tag, Corrugator

Soft Colors and a Thank You

I usually get uncomfortable with soft colors.  

 

 

 

However,

PlayDate Cafe's Challenge 89 had soft beachy colors that drew me in. 

 

I guess since I grew up surrounded by beaches, that is what I know, right? ;)

This is my first time stamping on ribbon!

I used two colors to ink up the background and then I embossed it.

The "cracked glass" embossed circles mimic the gorgeous glass in this inspirational photo.

Look at all the lovelies in this! 

 

 

 

Sigh......I miss the beach. ;(

Info:

Hero Arts/Basic Grey Lauderdale Floral background stamp, Ellison Tim Holtz Rays and Retro Circles embossing folder, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Memento Sand and New Sprout inks, Staz On olive green ink for sentiment, Papertrey Ink Communique Curves Sentiments, Spellbinders classic circles,Making Memories Just Chillin' DP, Creative Memories corner punch

Reinking, Reading Fast, and Working with Groovy Colors!

 This is my second card for Make it Monday #22 Multi-color Stamping with Ink Refills.  

There is a wonderful video to show you how it can be done. 

There are two colors of reinkers in this card (black and brown).

I found out that I didn't have to get the ink on the foam "just right" for this one.  

I just made sure there was black on the top and brown on the bottom in a circle large enough for the stamp to fit in.  

I dabbed the extra ink off and was pleased with the "half and half" shot of this lovely image.

I tried to amp up the color a bit around the image with colors inspired by ColourQ's Challenge #92.  

Check out these groovy colors! ;)

Card Info: PTI All Booked Up, Mat Stack 3 Die, Spellbinders classic circle to cut out window in mat stack 3,Cuttlebug Folder, Staz On Reinkers, MS ink for sentiment, PTI felt, Notch cut with Marvy Circle Punch

Time to Celebrate with Some Embossing Fun

Papercraft's Color Inspiration #6 got me motivated to do this card for my nephew who has a birthday next month.

Making one nephew a rocking card like this had to be matched somehow.  

Thank you Jess Witty for this idea....WOWzers!

Thank you ESPECIALLY for reminding us to heat from UNDER -

NOT ABOVE  

when doing this technique. I am such a newbie, that I would have blown embossing powder ALL OVER my den had she not warned me.  

You sprinkle embossing powders of various colors.  I varied the embossing powders in the image from ODBD TIME and did it the old fashioned way with Versamark Ink.  That is when it hit me to try Jess' way.

I stuck with the colors from Paper Craft's Choice.

Mark's Finest Papers has a Sparkle Challenge.  Hence, the red sparkly embossing powder.

Don't forget ODBD's Anything Goes challenge is this week.

Thank you for peeking in and have a wonderful weekend and July 4th! ;)

Info:  ODBD TIME, Ellison Hello Kitty Frame, Spellbinders Classic Circles, embossing powders: white, black, glitter red, Brilliance red Ink, Versamark Ink, Cuttlebug folder, Scor Pal for blue circle