Turkey day thank you

Have you thanked your Thanksgiving Day hostess?  Well, I am about to.  I am popping this baby in the mail tomorrow morning. 

Stamps: SU and Clear Dollar Stamps
Cardstock: PTI
Pattern Paper: PTI
Ink: Versamagic
Misc: SU ribbon, PTI dies

Clean and Simple

Edited to explain: the embossing folder is from Joann's - it is a Sizzix/Basic Grey - you can view it here!

Howdy!  I wanted to share this little number I made for a Splitcoast challenge. 

Stamps: PTI Wreath for all seasons

Cardstock: PTI white

Ink: SU craft artichoke and red ridinghood red

Misc: SU silver and red ridinghood red ribbon, gemstones, circle nestie, BG emboss folder

Happy Birthday - medallion style

I was inspired by this card on Splitcoast.  Isn't it beautiful?  I LOVE the purely pomegranate satin ribbon so I went with that color for the card.  I used MFT's fabulous rolled rose die for the white rose.  I wish the sentiment stood out a little more.  But over all I am happy. 

Enjoy your day!

Stamps: SU medallion, PTI birthday bash sentiments 

Cardstock: PTI white, SU purely pomegranate 

Ink: Versamagic perfect plumeria and Memento black

Misc: ribbon, MFT rolled rose die

Sympathy cards

A friend of mine unfortunately needed a couple of sympathy cards.  I had less than an hour to make these cards (which means they were both the same - hehe!)  It seems when I start with a blank slate I envision one thing but end up with something completely different.  Does this happen to anyone else?!  Ok, enough talk, here is the card...

Not sure if you can see in the picture, the card is sitting on the envelope.  I cut out the pattern paper with the Papertrey Ink envelope die.  I think it really makes a homemade card look sophisticated. 

The paper doily is actually something I picked up in the cake decorating aisle at Hobby Lobby.  I saw Dawn McVey use the paper doily and knew I had to get some and try it out.  I love the look.    

Stamps: SU Very Versatile, WMS Vintage Labels 4
Cardstock: PTI white
Pattern Paper: SU dsp
Ink: SU black craft, Versamagic perfect plumeria
Misc: SU ribbon, spellbinder, paper doily, Martha S. punch, SU punch, PTI envelope die

DTGD and exciting news!

I won a free PTI stamp set by participating in the blog hop on Sunday.  I am so excited!  My card was on NICOLE HEADY's BLOG, how cool is that?!  Now, which set to pick?! 

I have another card for you - finishing up the DTGD challenges on Splitcoast. 

I LOVE this SU stamp set - that little snowman is too adorable!  I added some glitter by using Scor-tape to make my "snow" stand out.  I did some masking too.  I had to get out my trusty stampamajig to pull off the stamping where I had masked.  Don't you love this DCWV paper?!  Hope you have a great day!

Stamps: SU Merry and Bright, PTI holiday button bits(sentiment)
Cardstock: SU Very Vanilla
Pattern paper: DCWV
Ink: SU baja breeze and Memento Rich Cocoa
Misc: Spellbinder Nesties, PTI buttons, emb. floss, Copic, blender pen, scor-tape, glitter

Butterflies and leaves

I made another card for a couple of SCS challenges.  The strange thing about this card?  No sentiment on the front.  I kind of like it.  That way I can put whatever I want on the inside when the time comes to use it!

Stamps: Wplus 9 Woodgrain silhouettes and additions

Cardstock: SU white, so saffron and old olive

Pattern paper: SU sweet slumber dsp (retired)

Ink: Versamark, SU old olive

Misc: emboss powder, punches, buttons, SU so saffron ribbon, MS punch

Shiny Motorcycle

I am participating in some more challenges over at Splitcoast Stampers.  I made this card for my brother.  His birthday is coming up in August and he happens to have a blue Harley so this will be perfect.  I added some stickles to it because he keeps it so clean and shiny!  I wiped some Versamagic wheat ink over the blue paper after it had been run through my Sizzix to make the texture pop - I saw Niki Estes do this on a card and loved it! 

Stamps: SU motorcycle, WMS offbeat backgrounds

Cardstock: SU grey, white and misc blue
Ink: Memento black, Versamagic wheat, Copics
Misc: distressing tool, Sizzix impress plate, stickles

Splitcoast Dirty challenge

I made this card to participate in some challenges over on SCS.  I think it will make a great card for a teacher.  Good to have these in my stock pile for the coming school year. 

Stamps: PTI Everyday button bits and Star Prints (sentiment), SU Woodgrain background, CHF Kim Hughes Making the Grade (apple)

Cardstock: SU Very Vanilla, PTI spring moss and pure poppy 

Ink: Versamagic Jumbo Java, Versamark

Misc: Spellbinder nesties, PTI spring moss ribbon, buttons, emb floss

Birthday butterflies

Morning folks!  Thought I would share a card with you today.  It is based on a card Dawn McVey did a while back (I couldn't find it but here is her blog).  She makes some fun stuff!  This card isn't exactly like hers but similar. 

Stamps: PTI Butterfly Dreams, SU Inspired by Nature

Cardstock: SU very vanilla, black, PTI kraft

Ink: Memento black, green

Misc: SU so saffron ribbon, button, thread, PTI die, Copics, MS butterfly punch

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

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

Birthday wishes

Summer is here folks!  It has been SO hot and humid in MO - it feels like July not May.  So glad tomorrow is the last day of school.  The bus gets pretty miserable when it's this hot with no A/C.  But it's nice and cool in my craft room...

Stamps: PTI daily designs sentiments, fillable frames, Stampabilities, SU Pocket Silhouettes

Cardstock: SU white, black, cert. celery

Ink: Versamark, memento black

Misc: die, emboss powder, ribbon

Boy Birthday card

Between both of my boys we have 4 birthday parties in the next week and a half.  The boy that I made this card for is a huge University of Missouri fan - go Tigers!  So I knew I wanted black and gold for the colors.  This is what I came up with...

Stamps: PTI Star Prints and Say it with Style

Cardstock: SU black, white and Summer Sun

Ink: Memento black, SU Summer Sun

Misc: Star punch

Mother's Day - Card Pattern 62

I FINALLY made a Mother's Day card - which means my Mother-in-law will get hers in the mail on Monday.  Luckily, she is a very laid-back, forgiving MIL!  I used Card Patterns sketch 62.  Here it is...

Not sure if you can tell in the photo I distressed the edges of the circles and pp.  I hand stitched around the edges - I really like the result. 

Stamps: Cherry Blossoms from Stampabilites sentiment from Hero Arts

Cardstock: PTI and SU old olive

Pattern Paper: SU sweet pea

Ink: Memento brown and Copic markers

Misc: SU felt flowers, CM CCS (old school), distressor, needle and thread

You're so sweet

I need a Thank you card for a wonderful family.  Two of the kids ride my bus and they are moving.  The very kind Mom met me at the bus stop to give me a photo box full of scrappy/crafty supplies (she knows I am a scrapbooker).  Wasn't that sweet?!  So, here is the card...

Don't you LOVE the ribbon?!  I totally copied the technique from this blog.  It was really easy and I love the results. 

Stamps: SU Alphabet Soup, PTI Everyday button bits

Cardstock: SU Melon Mambo, PTI Kraft, Rustic White
Pattern Paper: PTI
Ink: Ranger Antique Linen and SU Melon Mambo
Misc: SU ribbon, dies, nesties, punch

CPS 161 & COPIC

Hey there!  Hope you had a great Easter!  I made card for my grandma aka Mimi using the sketch from CPS and I used a flower which was the requirement for Copic Creations blog challenge.  Here is the sketch and my card... 

I wanted to show you a close up of my coloring with Copics.  I used R20, R22 and R32 plus the colorless blender.  I have read there is a learning curve to using Copic makers and this is so true - I am definitely in the beginner phase.  I used SU dsp Raspberry Tart, Pretty in Pink, Cameo Coral and Kiwi Kiss paper.  The stamp set is SU Flowers of Gratitude.  The sentiment is from PTI Daily Designs.  The butterfly punches are from Martha Stewart. 

More COSMO

and SU and PTI and Copics and Nesties!  I even copied the design I used the other day - if it's not broke, don't fix it!  Happy Friday!

THANKS

It seems I always need a Thank you card.  I wanted to use Cosmo Cricket's Garden Variety - I LOVE Cosmo Cricket.  I used SU Flower for all seasons and PTI Daily Design Sentiments.  Copics markers to color and some Spellbinders Nesties.  Happy Hump Day!

Easter - CPS Sketch 157

Thought I would share a couple of Easter cards I've made using a sketch from CPS.  You can see the sketch here.

I used two SU! sets, Forest Friends and Good Egg.  The paper is Very Vanilla cardstock and MME Laundry Line.  I used PTI's egg die to make the egg shapes.  I also used Fiskars Apron Lace - my favorite border punch.  Here is another version of the same card...

For this card I used PTI Aqua Mist paper and ribbon and added a rhinestone from my stash.  Have a great evening!