Weekend Sketch Challenge #91

It's Friday and time for another Weekend Sketch Challenge! This week's sketch is being hosted by Beate, so head on over to her blog to see the sketch and play along! If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword WSC91.

For my card, I used the Everyday Button Bits set from Papertrey Ink. I thought the little grouped flower image would work well with this sketch. The paper is from the July 20th Key Ingredients Kit from Taylored Expressions.

Be sure to see what Beate, Cambria, Jenn, Laurie, Lori, MaryJo and Sharon have created using today's sketch. Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Everyday Button Bits (PTI); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Ripe Avocado (PTI); Paper- July 20th Key Ingredients (Taylored Expressions); Accessories- buttons (PTI), flower (Prima), brad (Making Memories), paper piercer, white gel pen; Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"

Stay Cool

Here is another sneak peek of what's to come this Saturday, August 1st at Paper Pretties! It's an add-on set for the Make a Splash Sophia! You'll love the sentiments and the adorable images that come in this set! I hope you'll join us on Saturday for the release party!

Paper Pretties will be having their monthly Stamping In Your Jammies release party! The party starts at 8 pm EST and will last until 10 pm EST. We will be having three challenges, so be sure to come and play along!! Besides the challenges, chatter and all around fun, we will also be releasing 2 new sets, Aloha Sophia and introducing our new Stamp of the Month. Hope to see you there!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Prettie Wednesday

Two weeks ago, Jodi challenged the Prettie Girls to create a card using our favorite embellishment. Since I usually create pretty simple, not heavily embellished cards, my favorite embellishments are probably ribbon and scoring/embossing or paper piercing. I used all three on this card since I just couldn't decide! :) I thought the scoring went well with the basket in the image.

This is actually a sneak peek of one of the new sets being released by Paper Pretties on Saturday, August 1st!! It's called Everyday Picnic. We hope you'll join us for the release party! I'll have more info for you tomorrow!

In the meantime, stop and see what the rest of Prettie Girls created for Jodi's challenge!

Christi Thorsen
Danielle Lounds
Frances Byrne
Jackie Pedro
Jackie Rakoski
Jana Weaver
Jessica Diedrich
Jessie Rone
Jodi Collins
Julie Masse

SASI Peek

Today I have a little project posted on the Stamp a Sweet Impression (SASI) blog. I'd love it if you'd hop on over and check it out! I hope you like it!

I Love To Read Bookmark

It's been a while since I've made one of these giant paper clip bookmarks and now as Savannah is ready to start kindergarten, she LOVES books and is always making herself bookmarks. I thought I'd make her a "real" bookmark. :)

I used the School For Max set from Stampendous. You can find this set at Stamper's Dream. It's adorable and absolutely perfect for those early school days!

Don't forget to check out the Sales and Specials section! Michelle has lots of stuff in there at great prices! Anytime you're looking for what's new at Stamper's Dream, you can can visit the New Arrivals section. Michelle is always stocking the store with new stuff, so you'll want to check back often!

Thanks for stopping by today! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- School For Max (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Melon Mambo (SU); Accessories- giant paperclip, Copic markers;

Miracles

Here's a card I made using the July 20th Key Ingredients and the Faith and Hope stamp set from Taylored Expressions. I cut the large scalloped oval using the Scallop Nestabilities and kept the paper in the die and sponged around the edges with Crushed Curry ink. The scalloped oval chipboard is part of the July 20th Key Ingredients. I inked it up with Tea Leaves VersaMagic ink and framed the sentiment. As a finishing touch, I added some faux stitching along the sides of the card.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you're having a wonderful start to your week! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Faith and Hope (Taylored Expressions); Ink- Tea Leaves (VersaMagic), Crushed Curry (SU), Onyx Black (Versafine); Paper- July 20th Key Ingredients (Taylored Expressions); Accessories- ribbon and chipboard from Key Ingredients (Taylored Expressions); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Weekend Sketch Challenge #90

It's Friday and time for another Weekend Sketch Challenge! Today's sketch is hosted by Laurie, so head on over to her blog to see the sketch and and play along! If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword WSC90.

For my card, I used the Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series paper along with the Miracles Blossom set from Verve Stamps. I also used the Finial Press embossing folder. . .one of my new favorites!

Be sure to see what beautiful creations Beate, Cambria, Jenn, Laurie, Lori, MaryJo and Sharon have created using today's sketch. Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Miracles Blossom (Verve Stamps); Ink- Onyx Black (Versafine), Melon Mambo, Kiwi Kiss (SU); Paper - Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, Razzleberry Lemonade (SU); Accessories- bling (Darice), oval and scallop oval punches (Marvy Uchida), Rich Razzleberry ribbon, Finial Press embossing folder (SU), blender pen; Finished card measures 4.25" square

We've Moved!

It's been a while since I've made a long card. I used to make them a lot more, but I've gotten away from that for some reason. Anyway, I decided to use the Home Sweet Home set from Paper Pretties. As much as I don't like moving personally, I chose to use happy, bright colors rather than colors that show how I really feel about moving! LOL

Today is Thursday, so don't forget that Danielle's Weekly Challenge is posted today! I always like to check out what Danielle has going on! Thanks for stopping by today! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Home Sweet Home (Paper Pretties); Paper- Delighted Series (My Mind's Eye); Accessories- Copic markers, Oval and Scallop oval punches (Marvy Uchida); Finished card measures 3"x6"

Prettie Wednesday

Two weeks ago, Jessie challenged the Prettie Girls to a sketch challenge. As you probably know, sketch challenges are my favorite!

For my card, I used the Simply Special set from Paper Pretties. I colored the image in using Copic markers and then punched it out using oval and scallop oval Marvy Uchida punches. The paper is from My Mind's Eye.

Be sure to stop by and see what the rest of the Prettie Girls created using this sketch!

Christi Thorsen
Danielle Lounds
Frances Byrne
Jackie Pedro
Jackie Rakoski
Jana Weaver
Jessica Diedrich
Jessie Rone
Jodi Collins
Julie Masse

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Simply Special (Paper Pretties); Ink- Burnt Umber (Palette); Paper- My Mind's Eye, Prism Papers; Accessories- Copic markers, Oval and Scallop oval punches (Marvy Uchida), Dew Drops (The Robin's Nest), paper piercer; Finished card measures 4.25" square

Happy Wishes

Here's a sweet little card using a sweet little image from Penny Black called Cat On the Moon. You can find it at Stamper's Dream. I colored the image in using Copic markers and then cut it out and matted it using Plain and Scallop Circle Nestabilities.

The card came together very quickly. . .I LOVE that. You can find lots of other adorable Penny Black images at Stamper's Dream! Be sure to check out the Sale page and New Arrivals too! I'm sure you'll find something you just have to have! :) Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Cat On the Moon (Penny Black); Paper- So Saffron (SU), Prism Papers, Making Memories; Accessories- Plain and Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Copic markers, tag punch (SU), brads (Making Memories); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Taylored Expressions July 20th Key Ingredients

Now available at Taylored Expressions is the July 20th Key Ingredients Kit! Taylor issued a challenge to half of the Baker's Dozen to use the key ingredients to create a Home Decor item or something you could give as a housewarming gift. Since I've started fulfilling my husband's request of creating framed scrapbook pages to hang on the walls of the entryway in our home, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to add to our collection!

I used a picture from our family vacation last year to Cape Cod for this framed page. The Key Ingredients Kits also comes with chipboard elements and a bottle of Lemon Yellow Liquid Pearls. I used the Liquid Pearls to cover the "sun" part of the chipboard. I stamped the sentiment from the Beach Bum set onto Choice Buttercream cardstock (included in the key ingredients) and punched out the sentiment and attached it to the chipboard circle that fits into the center of the "sun". As far as the photo, I used the Antique photo option on my printer to get just a hint of color so I wouldn't have to worry about the colors in the photo not matching the colors of the patterned paper and cardstock.

I'm excited to see what the other girls created for this challenge, hope you are too! :

Ana Wohlfahrt, Donna Baker, Jodi Collins, Karen Giron, Laura Fredrickson and Taylor VanBruggen

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Beach Bum (Taylored Expressions); Ink- Onyx Black (Versafine); Paper- July 20th Key Ingredients Kit (Taylored Expressions); Accessories- chipboard and Liquid Pearls from July 2oth Key Ingredients Kit (Taylored Expressions), circle punch (SU), paper piercer.

A Few More Pics

I promised I would share some more pictures of Isabelle and her brother and sisters. This is the first I've been able to get to the computer and put a post together!

The kids came to the hospital to see their new little sister and they just LOVED her. Even now, they fight over who's going to hold her next and I'm always chasing them away from the crib when she's sleeping.

Isabelle has two more mommies in her big sisters. They love to put her blanket back on her when she kicks it off and go running with her every cry.

Big brother Isaac is ready to share his toys with her. I have to watch him around the crib because he'll just chuck toys in at her. . .not to hurt her or hit her, but so she can play with them! LOL He's so sweet with her. This picture of him and his little sister just broke my heart. When he first saw her, he just put his cheek up against her and smiled. He still does that and it makes my heart melt each time.

It's taking us some time to adjust (well, me really) since I can't quite move around like I'm used to yet, but things are getting easier every day. Today is Isabelle's first doctor's appointment so I'm anxious to see how she's grown already! Thank you for all the well wishes and congratulations! It was so nice to read all of your comments. . .it was nice to have all my friends checking in on me! :)

All the Fishes in the Sea

Here's a sweet little pillow box treat I created using the Pillow Box die from Stampin' Up. I used the Bubbles stamp set from Our Craft Lounge. I just LOVE that set! I used acetate for the pillow box and some Cosmo Cricket patterned paper to line the inside of the pillow box. I added some Goldfish crackers to the package and it's all set to go! I thought these would make adorable little treats for any kids. . .especially in the summer! Thanks for stopping by today! Hope you're having a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Bubbles (Our Craft Lounge); Ink- New Leaf (PTI), Onyx Black (Versafine); Paper- acetate, Snorkel Collection (Cosmo Cricket), New Leaf (PTI); Accessories- Pillow Box die (SU), circle and scallop circle punches (SU), border punch (EK Success);

Weekend Sketch Challenge #89

It's Friday and you know what that means! Time for another Weekend Sketch Challenge! This week's sketch is hosted by Lori, so head on over to her blog to see the sketch and play along! If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword WSC89.

For my card today, I used the Thinking of You Borders and Centers set from JustRite Stampers. It's one of the newest releases from JustRite and you can find it at Stamper's Dream! I used Copic markers to color in the flowers and the Finial Press Textured Impressions folder from Stampin' Up on some Dusty Durango cardstock and then sanded it.

Be sure to stop and see what gorgeous creations Beate, Cambria, Jenn, Laurie, Lori, MaryJo and Sharon have come up with for today's sketch! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Thinking of You Borders and Centers (JustRite Stampers); Ink- Burnt Umber (Palette); Paper- Wild Asparagus, Kiwi Kiss, Dusty Durango (SU); Accessories- Plain and Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), paper piercer, Dusty Durango marker, Old Olive grosgrain, Finial Press embossing folder (SU); Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"

For Sale

Here's a quick little card I made using the Home Sweet Home set from Paper Pretties. I know it uses a "for sale" sign that you would normally associate with selling a home, but I thought I could use a little card like this to announce a craft garage sale I hope to have real soon! LOL I have so many stamp sets and paper that I've bought over the years that are collecting dust since newer stuff has found it's way home with me. :) I just need to get organized enough to sort through everything and get it ready to go! Anyway, I thought sending a card like this to local stamping friends would be a great way to let them know about the sale when it happens!

Don't forget that today Danielle's Weekly Challenge is posted! If you're looking for a challenge to get you stamping today, head on over to her blog! Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Home Sweet Home (Paper Pretties); Paper- Nana's KIDS Stack (DCWV), Melon Mambo (SU); Accessories- Copic markers, circle punches (Marvy Uchida); Finished card measures 4.25" square

TE Christmas in July Blog Hop

It's Christmas in July at Taylored Expressions and today, members of the Baker's Dozen are featuring Christmas creations or gifts for Christmas that incorporate the rectangular Perfect Packages! The rectangular Perfect Packages are sized perfectly for standard A2-sized card and envelope sets! What's even better is that they fold flat for easy storage until you're ready to use them! I just LOVE them!







For my project today, I almost made a card set with matching envelopes, but I decided to create a homemade holiday gift instead. . . and two versions of that. :) I used the Home Sweet Home set for the outside of the box and a sentiment from the Season's Sweetings set for the inside of the box. I thought this sentiment would be PERFECT for the gift! I also used the Polka Dot Frame Spellbinders set for the frame on the front of the box and Labels Four Nestabilities for the inside.


For the "first version" I made mini cupcakes decorated for Christmas and inserted them into a tray that I made to fit the bottom of the box and the cupcakes. These cupcakes are really simple to make and go further since you can fit half a dozen in each box.


The "second version" is a little more time-consuming. A little while ago, my sweet friend and fellow Baker's Dozen team member, Donna, made these Cupcake Bites that I thought were ADORABLE! I HAD to use them for this project. They are absolutely delicious and really impress people! All of the dipping and freezing takes extra time, but they are definitely worth it for your candy-loving friends! I put a piece of wax paper in the bottom of the box and then added the Christmas-decorated Cupcake Bites.


Both versions make a great Christmas gift, especially wrapped up in this Perfect Package! Be sure to check out what other members of the Baker's Dozen have created for the Christmas in July Blog Hop. . .I know they'll have awesome ideas to share with you!


Taylor VanBruggen
Ana Wohlfahrt
Donna Baker
Jodi Collins
Karen Giron
Karen Motz
Laura Fredrickson
Sankari Wegman
Jami Sibley and
Guest Designer Rachel Sztonyk

Thanks for stopping by today and have a wonderful day!

Prettie Wednesday

Two weeks ago, Danielle challenged the Prettie Girls to create a background using some household item. I chose to use Cling Wrap with the Crinkled Chalks Technique for my background. I used some ocean-colored VersaMagic Chalk inks for my background. I think it came out pretty cool! I used the Make a Splash Sophia from Paper Pretties for my card.

Make sure you stop to see what the rest of the Prettie Girls have created for this challenge!

Christi Thorsen
Danielle Lounds
Frances Byrne
Jackie Pedro
Jackie Rakoski
Jana Weaver
Jessica Diedrich
Jessie Rone
Jodi Collins
Julie Masse

Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Make a Splash (Paper Pretties); Ink- Seashore Chalk Inks (VersaMagic), Onyx Black (Versafine); Paper- Blue Bayou (SU), glossy cs; Accessories- Really Big Brads (Hot Off the Press), Cling Wrap; Finished card measures 4.25" square

Make Life Sweet

Here's a cute little card I made using some Doodlebug Papers and stickers that were part of the Cupcake Key Ingredients at Taylored Expressions. The Cupcake Key Ingredients are no longer available, but you can find these adorable glitter stickers as well as some Sweet Treats Boutique Brads in the store! The sentiment is from the For the Love of Cupcakes set.

Hope you're having a SWEET day! Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- For the Love of Cupcakes (Taylored Expressions); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Doodlebug; Accessories- oval and circle punches (SU), paper piercer, white gel pen, corner rounder, grosgrain from Cupcake Key Ingredients (Taylored Expressions); Finished card measures 4.25" square

Welcome Isabelle!

Here she is! Isabelle Marie Ikach was born at 1:15pm yesterday. She was 8 lbs. 11 oz., 20 1/2 inches long and looked exactly like her two sisters when she came out! :) Mom and Isabelle are doing very well! Isabelle's brother and sisters are coming to see her today for the first time, so we'll share those pictures later! Thanks for checking in!

Stamper's Dream Just Rite Week

This week is JustRite Week at Stamper's Dream. The Dream Team is featuring projects made with the July releases from JustRite!


Today, I'm featuring the 1 3/16" Wood Stamper with 3 Damask Centers and Bonus Font. I just LOVE this set. It makes monogrammed notecards so quick and easy. For this set, I used Valerie's Notecard Box tutorial. It made for a beautiful gift set that I was able to put together very quickly by using coordinating papers and adding a Cuttlebug embossing folder.





Here is the schedule for the week for Dream Team posts. Be sure and check them out!





Monday - Amy, Michelle, Cammie
Tuesday - Laurie, Tosha, Michelle, me
Wednesday - Tosha, Laurie, Michelle
Thursday - Amy, Denise, Cammie, Laurie, Michelle
Friday - Cammie, Kimberly, Michelle, me
Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps: 1 3/16" Wood Stamper with 3 Damask Centers and Bonus Font (JustRite Stampers); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Dusty Durango, Bali Breeze DS (SU); Accessories: circle and scallop circle punches (SU), Birds and Stems Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft); Finished cards measures 5.5"x4.25"

Person to Become

As you're reading this, I'm already at the hospital and have probably already had the baby! I can't believe it really, as I sit here typing this a day earlier. Hopefully my hubby will be posting news and pics for you later today or tomorrow!

Anyway, today I wanted to share with you a card I made using one of the July Viva la Verve Sketches that Amber just rocks with! This sketch called for a twist of distressing! I haven't distressed cards in a while, so it was a nice change of pace for me. I used the Just For You set from the latest Verve release. The patterned paper came from my stash and I believe it's Wild Asparagus.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful week! I have posts scheduled throughout the week for you, so hopefully they will post at their designated times. I'll check back in with you when I get back home! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Just For You (Verve Stamps); Ink- Burnt Umber (Palette), Old Olive, Kiwi Kiss (SU); Paper- Wild Asparagus, Dark Chocolate (PTI); Accessories- Certainly Celery grosgrain (SU), paper piercer, Choc. Chip marker (SU); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Happy Mail

This has been quite a week here at our home! I received some more Happy Mail!





This gift package is from Denise. She sent this ADORABLE ballerina outfit for the baby and this gorgeous card! Denise, you are so very thoughtful. I was still staring at the birthday card you sent and then I got this package from you! THANK YOU!!!!! I LOVE the outfit! :)





I also received this gorgeous and HAPPY HAPPY card from my sweet friend Wendy! I just LOVE the colors! Thank you Wendy, for thinking of me on my birthday! You are so, so sweet!

Well, it's hard to believe that by this time tomorrow I'll be snuggling my new little one! Thank you all for the well wishes for the delivery and for my birthday wishes as well! You sure know how to make a girl feel special! :) My hubby will most likely post news/pics of the baby either tomorrow or Tuesday! Thanks again for everything! Even though posts will go up through the week here (providing the scheduling feature works), I won't be able to check back in until I'm back home. Have a great week! HUGS!

Flower Soft Happy Birthday!

Here's a soft, sweet birthday card I made using some Lemon Flower Soft. I just LOVE how light this color is. It makes the flowers look so soft and delicate. I used the Welcome Baby Cuttlebug folder for the background and stamped Happy Birthday on the space that the folder leaves for a die cut sentiment. As a finishing touch, I used some Lemon Tart buttons.

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you're having a wonderful Sunday! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- A Flower For All Seasons (SU), Everything Happy (Stampendous); Ink- Onyx Black (Versafine); Paper- Lemon Tart (PTI); Accessories- oval punch (Marvy Uchida), Lemon Flower Soft (Flower Soft), Lemon Tart buttons (PTI), Welcome Baby Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft), corner rounder, Copic markers; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

More Happy Mail!

I have been blessed with some Happy Birthday mail! My sweet, sweet friend Pam Speidel sent me this package complete with a Changito card (my favorite little monkey), some ribbon and embellishments! What a wonderful surprise package! Thank you so much, Pam! I just LOVE everything.

The next card is from sweet, sweet Denise. She is just the BEST at sending cards in the mail for no reason. . .and to get one for my birthday too. . .WOW! Thank you, Denise! It's just BEAUTIFUL!

This ADORABLE card is from Karen Motz. This card is delicious enough to eat! Thank you so much for thinking of me, Karen. . .I really appreciate it!

Lastly, I received this adorable cupcake card from Gloria. It is so happy and bright! Thank you, Gloria, for sending some sunshine my way!

Thanks, girls for making my birthday even more special! I really appreciate all of your thoughtfulness! HUGS!

Weekend Sketch Challenge #88

It's Friday and time for another Weekend Sketch Challenge! This week's sketch is hosted by Jenn, so head on over to her blog to see the sketch and play along! If you upload to SCS, please use the keyword WSC88.

For my card today, I used two Verve sets, Everlasting Life and Miracles Blossom. I had a little trouble fitting the two pieces in on the bottom right corner of the card. I almost left them off, but I wanted to be true to the sketch. :)

Be sure to drop by and see what Beate, Jenn, Lori and Sharon have come up with for the sketch. I'm sure they'll be fabulous as always! Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Everylasting Life, Miracles Blossom (Verve Stamps); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss (SU); Paper- Raspberry Tart DS, Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss (SU); Accessories- Certainly Celery and Regal Rose markers, border punch (SU), ribbon (Darice), buttons (PTI), Labels 2 Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Finished card measures 4.25" square

This is the Life!

Here's a fun, happy summer card using a stamp from the Soakin' Up the Sun set from Paper Pretties. I just LOVE this little beach bag image and I thought I'd glitz it up a bit with some glitter! I bet it would be nice and sparkly in the summer sun. :)

Today is Thurday, which means Danielle has another one of her fabulous challenges up! If you're looking for something to kick start your creativity, Danielle's challenge may be just that!

You might also want to check out the Clearance Section on the Paper Pretties website. There's lots of stuff in there and more gets added all the time!

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a super day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Soakin' Up the Sun (Paper Pretties); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper: Prism Papers; Accessories- circle and scallop circle punches (SU); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Prettie Wednesday

Two weeks ago, Jana challenged the Prettie Girls to create a card having to do with moving. . .anything having to do with moving! So, I thought I'd create a "welcome to the neighborhood" card. I used the Home Sweet Home set from Paper Pretties along with some Delighted My Mind's Eye patterned paper.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the Prettie Girls created for this challenge!

Christi Thorsen
Danielle Lounds
Frances Byrne
Jackie Pedro
Jackie Rakoski
Jana Weaver
Jessica Diedrich
Jessie Rone
Jodi Collins
Julie Masse

Thanks for stopping by today! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Home Sweet Home (Paper Pretties); Paper- Delighted (My Mind's Eye), white (Georgia-Pacific); Accessories- Plain and Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Copic markers; Finished card measures 4.25" square

You Are Awesome

Here's a simple little card I made using the Chalk Board Stamp set from Stampendous. You can find it at Stamper's Dream. It makes a great set for any school or child-related project. The crayon child-written look of the sentiments make it perfect for little treats or cards from your child to classmates or teachers.

I used paper from the Nana's KIDS Stack from Die Cut With a View. I added some ribbon, brads and an Apple a Day Sticker from Stampendous for finishing touches.

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Chalk Board set (Stampendous); Ink- Whisper White Craft (SU), Pure Poppy (PTI); Paper- Nana's KIDS Stack (DCWV), Pure Poppy (PTI); Accessories- ribbon (May Arts), brads (Making Memories), Apple a Day Sticker (Stampendous); Finished card measures 4.25" square

WSC87 Winner

And the random winner of Weekend Sketch Challenge #87 is Sandra MacLean. Isn't her card just adorable!?? I just LOVE it! Sandra, please send me your mailing address so I can get a little something in the mail to you!

Thank you all for playing! I really enjoyed ALL of your creations!

Happy Day, Happy Mail!

I can't believe another year has flown by and it's my birthday again! LOL I wanted to share with you some Happy Mail I received earlier this week.

I received this absolutely GORGEOUS card from Donna Baker. I have never seen a more beautiful card. I don't know how well it comes across in a picture, but in real life, this card is absolutely stunning. I believe Donna dry embossed the flowers from the back side of the vellum and colored them in. . .it really is absolutely stunning!

Also in the package was this adorable card and outfit for our newest addition who's due to be here next week! Isn't it just the cutest?

Donna, you are so very thoughtful! Thank you so much for the wonderful package. . .it is appreciated more than you know! Sending you BIG HUGS! I'm so blessed to have you as my friend!

Happy July 4th!

Happy Fourth of July! This is my FAVORITE holiday and I just LOVE celebrating with picnics and fireworks! Hope your day is safe and fun-filled!

I used one of my favorite Stampendous Bee images for this card. I got it a while ago at Stamper's Dream, but it has since flown off the shelves! LOL Michelle does have lots of other adorable Stampendous images, though! I paired this image with patterned paper from the Summer Stack by Die Cut With a View. I thought it would be perfect for the little bee about to dig into his watermelon! I can't wait to dig into some watermelon myself! :)

Have a WONDERFUL day today and thanks so much for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Watermelon Bee (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Summer Stack (DCWV), white (Georgia-Pacific); Accessories- circle and scallop circle punches (Marvy-Uchida), ribbon (Darice), paper piercer; Copic markers; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Weekend Sketch Challenge #87

It's time for another Weekend Sketch Challenge, and today I'm your host! I hope you'll play along! If you do, just post a link to your card using Mr. Linky below. If you upload to SCS, please use keyword WSC87. I look forward to seeing all of your wonderful creations! I'll post a random winner on Tuesday, July 7th. :)



For my card I used the Just Bugz set from Our Craft Lounge. You can also find it at Stamper's Dream! Be sure to check out what Cambria, Lori and Sharon have created using this sketch. I'm sure they'll be fabulous!



Thanks for stopping by today and have a wonderful Fourth of July weekend! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Just Bugz (Our Craft Lounge); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Mother's Day Key Ingredients (Taylored Expressions); Accessories- circle punches (SU), ribbon from Mother's Day Key Ingredients (Taylored Expressions), Copic markers; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

On the Inside

Here's another card using the Stamp of the Month for August at Paper Pretties, Story Time Sophia. You can read about and sign up for the Stamp of the Month Club by following the link above.

For this card, I used the Nana's KIDS Stack from Die Cut With a View. I thought the ABC paper was perfect. I colored the image with Copic markers and added some Melon Mambo ribbon and faux stitching for finishing touches.

Remember, today is Thursday and time for another one of Danielle's fabulous challenges! If you'd like to play along, head on over to her blog to see today's challenge!

Thanks for stopping by today! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Story Time Sophia (Paper Pretties); Paper- Nana's KIDS Stack (DCWV), Melon Mambo (SU); Accessories- Melon Mambo ribbon (SU), paper piercer, white gel pen, Copic markers; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Fuzzy Bear

It's July 1st and time for a Flower Soft Design Team Challenge. This month Jennifer challenged us to think outside the box. I decided that I would use Flower Soft to create a fuzzy bear. I used one of the newest products that Flower Soft is releasing, Polar White Flower Soft (available for purchase July 24th). It's just beautiful! It has an irridescent quality to it! It is absolutely gorgeous as snow, but it works very well with a stuffed bear too!

For more out of the box ideas, please visit the rest of the design team to see their wonderful creations!

AJ Otto, Carole Burrage, Deb Saaranen, Jennifer Buck, Niki Estes, Sharon Johnson, and Valerie Stangle

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Beary Special (Taylored Expressions); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Melon Mambo, Regal Rose (SU); Accessories- Copic marker, buttons (Foofala), oval and scallop oval punches (SU), Heart Blocks Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft), ribbon (Darice), Polar White Flower Soft (Flower Soft); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Prettie Wednesday

Two weeks ago, I challenged the Prettie Girls to create a card using a masking technique. I used the basic masking technique by masking Sophia to add the palm tree from Soakin' Up the Sun behind her. This Sophia is the Stamp of the Month for August from Paper Pretties, called Story Time Sophia. She is adorable! Paper Pretties has also released Give Thanks Sophia today and sentiments to go with her!

Be sure to check out what the other Prettie Girls have created using a masking technique! I know I'm excited to see!

Christi Thorsen
Danielle Lounds
Frances Byrne
Jackie Pedro
Jackie Rakoski
Jana Weaver
Jessica Diedrich
Jessie Rone
Jodi Collins
Julie Masse

Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Story Time Sophia (Paper Pretties); Paper- DCWV; Accessories- Old Olive grosgrain (SU), Copic markers; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"