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