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"