SFYTT 7-10

I made a card based on this sketch...

You can read all about it here.   And the card...

I had a hard time taking a picture of it.  I really like to take pictures outside (the lighting is better) but it is so stinking humid my camera would fog up.  Anyone know a good solution for this?  Basically I had to leave my camera outside for 20 minutes to unfog (is that a word?!)

Stamps: PTI On my couch, CHF backgrounder

Cardstock: SU Not quite navy
Pattern Paper: Basic Grey

Ink: Versamagic aegan blue, tea leaves
Misc: sewing

Have a great evening!

Moxie Fab card

I found this scrapbook layout on the Moxie Fab World blog.  The challenge is to use the layout as inspiration for a card.  You can find all the details under Moxie Fab World: Finding Inspiration in a layout challenge.  Here is the layout... 

I dug into my stash of papers and stamps to create my card.  I got to use some of my backgrounder stamps from Cornish Heritage Farms, which I am sad to report is closing up shop.  I also used a lot of my Versamagic inks which I have fallen in love with - they are the perfect ink for clear stamps; nice and juicy but not too juicy, KWIM?!  And I got to use some of my favorite PTI stamps; the fillable frames and dies - at $5 each, it is a bargain. 

I think it is very Mish-Mash-y looking.  I LOVE Michelle's blog and how she mixes papers I would of never thought to do! 

Now, I better go see what my boys are doing so quietly - never a good sign!

Stamps: PTI fillable frames #1, CHF backgrounders leaves and pretty pattern, SU pocket silhouettes

Cardstock: SU cert. celery, misc from stash
Pattern Paper: PTI pretty pastels, Cosmo early  bird
Ink: Versamagic aegan blue, sage, thatched straw, SU cameo coral

Misc: american crafts ribbon, PTI dies, button, floss

Thanks coach X 4, SCS sketch 288

Hey all!  We are going to an end of the season Teeball party tonight for our youngest.  I made 4 thank you cards for the coach and helpers (my hubby being one of them - shhh, he doesn't know about the cards!).  He has been working OT this weekend so I could get these done.  I used Splitcoast sketch 288 for the card...

Ready for the card?!  I used a TON of stamp sets again and dug into my paper stash - feels good to use it up!

Here they all are - I used different cardstock - trying to use up scraps!

Stamps: PTI Star Prints, A Little Argyle, Daily Designs, Verve circular sayings

Cardstock: SU going grey, riding hood red, misc dark grey

Pattern Paper: paper studio baseball ppr, Moxie America (navy)
Ink: Versamagic Night Sky, Red magic, Cloud White, Colorbox charcoal

Misc: lots of punches and star brads - think they are paper studio

Manly birthday card

Here is another attempt at a male birthday card.  I kept it simple but like the results.  I think distressing really adds to make it manly looking. 

Stamps: WMS free spirit and sentiments

Cardstock: SU white and grey

Ink: Versamagic aegean blue, aspen mist

Misc: SU ribbon, distressing tool

Color throwdown, caardvarks, practicing creativity

Whew!  I decided to make a card to cover three different challenges.  First up, Color Throwndown  is offering up their 100th challenge - very cool.  AND they are giving away a TON of stuff!  It is a color combo I would of never put together but I love the results.  FYI, I didn't have real red so I substituted ruby red.  Next is Caardvarks.  Their requirement is to make a birthday card - no problem!  And lastly, is a sketch from Practicing Creativity.  I think they are a fairly new company.  I don't have any of their stamps but they look yummy!  I used this sketch ...

There are more sketches available to participate in their challenge.  Check out this post for all the info. 

I was pretty excited to use my new MFT banner die and the free alphabet set (used to spell WISH) I got for being one of the first 300 orders on their release night this month.  MFT is celebrating 4 years in business.  Ok, so are you ready for the card?  Me too!  Here it is...

Stamps: MFT 4th bday alphabet set, PTI get to the point sentiments, Inkadinkado circles and spots

Cardstock: SU ruby red,certainly celery, baja breeze, cream, regal rose
Ink: SU ruby red, certainly celery, baja breeze

Pattern Paper: MME Laundry Line

Misc: MFT banner die (don't you LOVE it?), embroidery floss and needle, SU celery ribbon
 
And if you are counting, this is the 3rd post for the day!  I am in a card making groove!

Card patterns sketch 71

WHOA!  Two posts in one day - don't anyone faint!  I based this card on a card patterns sketch...

You can read all about the sketch here.

 

I used some yummy Cosmo Cricket paper for this birthday card.  And I used a TON of stamp sets, did some mixin' and matchin' on this card.  My son has been invited to a combo party at the local pool for his friend and the friend's older sister.  So I HAD to make each of them a card.  This one is for the sister.  I hope she likes it!

Stamps: PTI fillable frames 3, get to the point sentiments, WMS free spirit sentiments, SU birthday whimsy

Cardstock: PTI kraft

Ink: Versamagic ocean depth, red magic, thatched straw

Pattern Paper: Cosmo early bird

Misc: PTI dies, MFT dies, SU ribbon, buttons

MFT sketch

I thought I would play along with the MFT sketch this week.  You can read all about it on here on Splitcoast.  It's a chance to win a $15 MFT gc!  I used the Little Lovesaurus set, which I absolutely love!  Since I have two boys it is a perfect set for me.  I also used the PTI ricrac die, I wish I had the MFT large ricrac die.  It was my first time stamping on felt and it worked like a charm - I used a versamagic chalk ink.  I dug deep in my stash and found some leather paper from Sizzix.  I think I got it free with I bought my beloved BigKick on Ebay.  I love the texture it adds AND it is an adhesive backed paper!

Stamps: MFT Little Lovesaurus

Cardstock: SU old olive, PTI rustic white, Sizzix leather

Ink: Memento olive, versamagic Gingerbread, PTI distress ink

Pattern Paper: Basic Grey

Misc: stitching, MFT and PTI dies, MFT button and felt

Eclipse

I LOVE the Twilight series (team Edward!)  As I child I used to read a lot but in college and then marriage and working full time and having two kids; reading was put on the back burner.  Last year I read the Twilight series (in 10 days!).  And my love of reading was back!  Since I only work part-time during the school year now I have time to read.  I am so thankful to have the time to do it.  Anyway, my sweet hubby took me to dinner and to see Eclipse on Wednesday.  I really enjoyed it - lots more action in this movie and the love triangle heats up (love that tent scene).

Thought I would share a picture of the flowers hubby brought home for me on our date night...

He did good! 

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!