Woot Woot... It's Friday!!

Doesn't this guy look happy that it is Friday? Guess he doesn't like the little hat on his head!! This owl is from CHF and his hat is from a SU set. The paper is American Crafts... love it!! And SU Regal Rose for the base. Simple card!!

Have a great weekend and thanks for looking!

Details-Paper-SU Regal Rose, Whisper White, So Saffron, American Crafts DP; Stamps-CHF, SU Pun Fun, Ink-Memento Tuxedo Black; Accessories-Copics, Marvy circle punch, May Arts ribbon and Spellbinders

More Owls

I wonder how many different owls I can some up with? Hee hee... I think this is it!! So, speaking of nocturnal animals... I woke up last night at 1:30am and NEVER went back to sleep. I don't know why but I do know that if I don't sleep tonight, I'll cry.

And I know that I love these colors together... pink pirouette and tangerine tango. The card base is Amuse. Very simple card!!

Details-Paper-SU Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Pink Pirouette and Amuse polka dots; Accessories-SU Bright Delight Rub ons, Marvy square punch, American Crafts ribbon, mat pack and paper piercer

Thanks for looking!!

Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge

It's Friday and that means it's time for Taylor's Cupcake Friday Sketch. I loved Taylor's card and the Penny Black image she used... so cute!!!! This is a fantastic sketch and as soon as I saw it I had plans to use this Rubber Outlines Stamp! I love this stamp but b/c it is so big it is rare that I have the opportunity to use it. I substituted this flower button for the circle panel and tied the button onto the SU grosgrain w/ some twine. It is a pretty sparkly card in real life!!

Off to bed... work tomorrow then going out at night w/ Marty and my friend Leah and her husband. Sunday my mom is taking my nephews to the movies and I may tag along before work... any excuse to spend time w/ the little guys!!!

Details-Paper-SU So Saffrom, Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Ivory and Delicate Dots DP; Stamps-Rubber Outlines; Ink-Black Stazon; Accessories-Spica glitter pens, SU Chocolate chip grosgrain, button, Corner Rounder punch, mat pack and paper piercer

Thanks for looking!!

SCS Featured Stamper

Did I mention how excited I was that Mercy Kerin was this week's Featured Stamper on SCS??? Well, I was!! The rules of this challenge are to pick a card from the featured stamper's gallery and create your own but change 2 or more elements.

I chose this card of Mercy's. I changed the colors, the DP and instead of creating a flower, I used a Heidi Swapp ghost flower w/ button center. I kept the layout, piercing and used the same SU stamp.

I just finished a card for a challenge on the SOA site and I hoped to post it today. But my camera batteries are dead, of course!! I feel that my camera has some special power to suck the life out of batteries... they are always dead!! Anyway, they are are recharging now so that post will have to wait.

Alright, off to work... thanks for looking!!

Details-Paper-SU Rose Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, American Crafts DP; Ink-SU Ruby Red; Stamps-SU All Holidays; Accessories-American Crafts ribbon, paper piercer and mat pack, button, Heidi Swapp ghost flower

Double Challenge

I combined Kristina Werner's color challenge #53 w/ Karen Giron's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #19... AND I REALLY wanted to use this DP. Well, the pressure gave me fits!! I LOVED the card that Karen made but I don't think I did this sketch justice:(

Though it is actually a simple card. I flipped the sketch, adhered some DP, ribbon and buttons a sliver of Baja Breeze card stock. Also, Kristina's challenge called for Pacific Blue... this is kind of close! I actually really don't like Pacific Point so really didn't want to use it!!

I am waiting for approval to join the Stamp Out Alzheimers challenges. Off to stamp some more!!

Details-Paper-SU Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Black, DP; Stamps-Amuse; Ink-Memento Tuxedo Black; Accessories-Buttons, May Arts ribbon, Swiss Dots cuttlebug folder

Happy Birthday, Mom!

I made this card for my Mom's birthday. It is very simple... and it turns out that it also fits this week Limited Supplies Challenge over at SCS. The challenge was to use a circle and only one stamp set on the card. I made these circles w/ my trusty Marvy punches and the stamp set is Le Jardin from Lizzie Anne Designs. I put a Creative Imaginations gem in the flower center that I think adds a fun touch!!

I hope everyone is enjoying their Memorial Day weekend!! Marty and I went to Wakefield Lake today and walked/jogged. It was the first time my legs have seen a pace faster than a trot in a while but it felt really good!! We had a barbecue for my mom at my sister's... it was good to see everyone and all the kiddoes!! Tomorrow is a work get together and hopefully stamping at night! Tonight Marty rented the movie "Australia" w/ Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman... didn't get great reviews but Hugh Jackman is in it so it has to be somewhat good:)

Details-Paper-SU Wild Wasabi, Whisper White, Darling Doodles DP; Ink-Memento Tuxedo Black; Stamps-LeJardin by Lizzie Anne Designs; Accessories- Copics, Marvy punches, ribbon, Creative Imagination gem

Thanks for looking!!

Hi

This is another card that I recently sold... I am very proud of myself for using my American Crafts paper!! This was a super simple card that didn't even have any stamping on it!!

I used a corner rounder to make a scalloped piece of Old Olive, adhered it w/ some AC paper on top and ribbon then placed the embelishment... could not have been easier!!

Details-Paper-SU Chocolate Chip, Old Olive and American Crafts DP; Accessories-American Crafts ribbon and embellishment

Thanks for looking!!

Thank You for BEE-ing a Friend

I saw this sketch challenge (SCS226) on Splitcoast and knew I wanted to use my Stampendous bees! I look for any excuse to use these guys though... I love 'em! And I love this American Crafts paper that I have been hoarding forever!!

No new stamping here though!!! I've been working 8 days straight and have been busy most nights after work. I haven't had a chance... this does not make me happy!! Work will not slow down any time soon so I have to figure out a balance!!

What does make me happy is the dinner that Marty just made... shrimp w/ Old Bay seasoning, rice pilaf and asparagus!! Also, I have Tuesday off and I am getting my hair cut on Monday... I am DESPERATE for a haircut!!! I'm not sure what I will do for the haircut but it is definitely time for a highlight to cover the grays that have recently popped up. Luckily, only a few but still....!!

Heading to the annual Heirloom Stamping Convention in a couple weeks... can't wait for that!!!

Details-Paper-SU Rose Red, Baja BReeze, Whisper White, Old Olive and American Crafts DP; Ink-Memento Tuxedo Black; Stamps-SU Love You Much, Stampendous Bees; Accessories-American Crafts ribbon, copics, glitter pen and spellbinders

Thanks for looking!!

Celebrate!

This is one of the cards I recently sold. I used the latest Stamps and Smiles sketch. I like this sketch alot and it's one that I wouldn't have come up w/ on my own! I also love being able to use up alot of paper and ribbon that I've been holding onto!

I have the morning off due to MCAS so I guess that's a cause to celebrate! but I have to go soon to see my afternoon kids. I won't be getting any stamping time in for a few days due to work:( I looked at the SCS sketch challenge today and it's a great one... so hope to be back in a few days with that!!

Details-Paper-SU Bayou Blue, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie and American Crafts DP; Stamps-SU Tag Time; Ink-Memento Tuxedo Black and Colorbox; Accessories-Marvy scalloped punch, piercer, white gel pen, American Crafts ribbon and Copics

Thanks for looking!!

Love this Card!!!

I was a card making fool over the past couple of days!! A girl that I work with ordered 15 cards... and also my friend, Leah, at work bought 3 yesterday!! Very excited though now I have to replenish my stock!!

This is one of my favorites... I will show more tomorrow! Marty and I went hiking today at Mount Wachusett in central-ish MA. It was fun but kind of tough and really muddy and buggy! I'm tired now!

Details-Paper-SU Pink Pirouette, Whisper White and Black, Kaiser DP; Stamps-Stampendous; Ink-Memento Tuxedo Black; Accessories-Creative Imagination gems, copics, May Arts ribbon

Thanks for looking!!

TECC 66

Did that title catch your attention? Probably not:) I have a hard time coming up w/ witty titles... the pressure of a title!!

Anywho, I made this card last night using another great sketch from Taylor VanBruggen. I was able to use a couple scraps that I had however it did pain me to part w/ these buttons!! I am such a button hoarder!

Marty and I were planning on a hike today however the weather predicted rain so we cancelled. Now I am looking out the window to beautiful hiking weather, no rain!! Oh well, I guess we could still go.... after I mosey on down to my LSS to check out their sales:)

Details-Stamps-Amuse; Ink-Mememto Tuxedo Black; Paper-SU Rose Red and Almost Amethyst DP, Whisper White; Accessories-Buttons, spellbinders, copics

Thanks for looking and GO CELTICS!!!!

Cupcake Friday

I am a week behind w/ this sketch... For this card I used Taylor's Friday Cupcake Sketch Challenge. When I saw this sketch I knew that it would go well w/ this stamp from Denami Design. I colored the ice cream as orange, lime and watermelon sherbert... my favorite ice cream flavors!!

Details- Stamps-Denami Design; Paper-SU Whisper White, Almost Amethyst and Certainly Celery DP; Ink-Memento Tuxedo Black; Accessories-Copics, Ribbon, Brads, Doodlebug glitter

Thanks for looking and Happy Scrapbook Day!!

SSC 225

I struggled w/ this card at EVERY turn... but I love the sketch so I really wanted to try it. Measuring and cutting is the WORST part of stamping for me. I'm not really an exact person and directions... well, I tend not to read them which usually gets me into trouble! Anywho, I struggled w/ the measurements of the pieces, then the ribbon wouldn't stay on and I smudged the ink!

BUT I am so happy that I got to use my new Spellbinders!! My mom and I went to Right At Home today... we had gone once before and it is a great store!! My funds were fairly limited today but I couldn't resist them!

Going to try to get in some more stamping tonight... I think Marty and I are going to take a day trip, maybe to Portsmouth... going to enjoy the beautiful weather!!

Details-Paper-SU Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Basic Gray and Charbon DP; Ink-Memento Tuxedo Black,SU Pretty in Pink; Stamps-SU; Accessories-Copics, Tombow markers, Spellbinders and May Arts ribbon

Thanks for looking!!

Love These Colors!!

This week the SCS color challenge was to use Basic Gray, Rose Red and Pink Pirouette. I had this pink pirouette layer already cut and embosseed from a previous card that didn't go as planned... so was never finished!! This is a great color combo... perfect for Valentines Day or any time really!!

My creative juices have been working overtime lately!! I got together w/Pam last night and made 2 more cards that I love!! I'll show this one using a set from Cornish Heritage Farms... it belongs to Pam but she stamped me a bunch of owls and while she was here I used some of the fun accessories as well!!

Thanks for looking!

Details- Paper-SU Pink Pirouette, Rose Red, Basic Gray and Whisper White; Stamps-SU Love You Much; Ink-Memento Tuxedo Black; Accessories-Swiss Dots folder, Copics,May Arts ribbon and corner rounder punch

Paper-SU Creamy Caramel, Baja Breezy, Whisper White and Three Bugs in a Rug DP; Memento Tuxedo Black and SU Chocolate Chip; Stamps-Cornish Heritage Farms; Accessories-Copics

Surprise Stamping

I wasn't expecting to stamp tonight. On Mondays I usually have one of my Irish step classes but I couldn't drag myself there tonight. I have been so tired lately... probably b/c I can't fall asleep at night, keep waking up 3-4 times a night and when I do sleep I have crazy dreams. Didn't help that I worked last night until 11 and had to be back today at 8:30am. I've switched to a smaller cup of coffee in the morning and hope that helps.

Anyway, I made 3 cards tonight... I'll share my favorite. I chose the color for this based on this ribbon. I love it but I hadn't used it until tonight.... and this has turned into a fave color combo!!

I love the way this turned out. Tomorrow night I am stamping w/ Pam... off to sleep, I hope I can!!

Details-Paper-SU Blue Bayou, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie and Whisper White; Stamps-Lizzie Anne Designs and Amuse sentiment; Ink-SU Chocolate Chip and Pumpkin Pie; Accessories-Ribbon, Swiss Dots folder, nestabilities, foam tape

Thanks for looking!!

Not Quite...

I CASE'd this card from a sample I saw at The Scrapbooker's Dream which is my local stamping store. It didn't turn out quite the way I pictured... my cutting is never the neatest and cutting out the flower was no exception!! I do love the colors though and of course siwss dots on kraft paper is one of my favorite combos!!

I'm going to give this to my friend Alison who had her birthday yesterday.

Marty and I took a 3 mile walk today around Wakefield Lake... the weather was perfect for it!! Getting some stamping in before dinner tonight!

Thanks for looking!!

Details-Paper-SU Cameo Coral, Wild Wasabi and Kraft; Accessories-SU ribbon and Lasting Impressions embossing templete and stylus

More Sketches

I made this card the other day also using SSC 224. I used my new set Polka Dot punches... it's a great set!

Unfortunately, all the relaxation I felt yesterday is gone. Today was the busiest day at work that I have ever experienced.... I got home 2 hours ago and I am still all wound up! Hate that!!

Saturday night I am going w/ 2 of my closest friends too dinner... we were thinking of the Melting Pot however I may rethink that given my recent tax woes!! Then Sunday night it's off to work again... to go towards the aforementioned tax woes!!

Thanks for looking!

Details-Paper-SU Whisper White, Kraft, Delicate Dots DP; Stamps-SU polkadot punches; Ink-SU So Saffro, Colorbox chalk ink olive pastel; Accessories-ribbon

Hello Thursday!

I have today off from work and I am loving it! I slept in, visited my parents and got to see my niece, Gracie. Now I am looking at blogs and Facebook and may do some stamping... ahhh, I wish every day was like this!!

I made this card yesterday using the weekly SCS sketch challenge. I liked this sketch and I may make some more cards today using the same sketch.

Thanks for looking!

Details-Stamps-Hero Arts; Paper-SU Whisper White, Kraft, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette; Ink-Memento Tuxedo Black; Accessories-Copics, Amuse gems, Ribbon, Swiss Dots folder and edge distresser

Love Owls

I picked up this paper at my LSS...it is so cute! It is by Three Bugs in a Rug... they have alot of fun paper that I really like!!

I made a bunch of fun cards last night... I have some time between clients today so I am going to see if my creative juices are still flowing!! Thanks for looking!
Details-Paper-SU Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Three Bugs in a Rug DP; Stamps-Maya Road;
Ink-SU Really Rust; Accessories-Spellbinders and SU grosgrain ribbon

Cute!

I made these cards while stamping w/ Pam last week...

I got the ducks stamps on clearance at Joann's. I think they are so cute!! I am trying to use up all the DP I have and not buy more! So far I am doing well!!

Details-
Paper-SU Cameo Coral, Baja Breeze, Darling Doodles DP, Whisper White; Stamps-Hero Arts; Ink-Memento Tuxedo Black; Accessories-SU ribbon, Copics

Paper-SU Whisper White, Basic Gray and Charbon DP; Ink-Memento Tuxedo Black; Stamps-Amure; Accessories-SU ribbon, Copics