Christmas Tag

I normally do not make tags for Christmas presents.  However, I thought I would give it a try this year.  I love the candy cane stamp.  I colored the red with Cherry Cobbler from Stampin up.  Then I used stickles for the glittery effect on the candy cane to bring them to life.  Two tags were created and will be used on the special Christmas gifts for my hubby!

Challenges

Brown Sugar Challenge #125 - Christmas
Eurkea Stamps Challenge#120 Use Glitter
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog #61

Happy New Year!

 

 

We are counting down the last few days of the year, and soon we will be celebrating the start of a brand new year!  Have you started to think about your new year resolutions?    I plan on sitting down to write my new year resolutions soon.  These will be goals for the new year!  What does the new year mean to you?  The new year is a fresh start that will allow me to make my life better in the upcoming year!  Hope you have a wonderful Happy New Year!

 

Challenge:

Freshly Made Sketches #167
Delicious Doodles Challenge #115

Just Blowin' Off Steam

Some days, we love to talk with our closet friend to just blow off some steam!  This adorable stamp set from Gina K. Designs is a cute way to express the appreciation for the open ear of a friend.  The paper is from Gina K. Design, and the tag embellishment was made using the Silhouette Cameo.  I intentional left the inside of the card blank so I could write a personal note to the recipient.

As you can tell, I carried the theme of the card inside with a larger T-Shirt tag.  I  left a T-shirt tag blank to write a short but sweet note.

Challenges:

Tuesday Morning Sketches #280
Crafty Creations Challenge #278 Something to Die For

My first creation with Vinyl-November 14, 2014

I am officially addicted to Vinyl!  I love it!  This is my first creation.  I found the idea on Pinterest and had to try it out!  I bought the white pumpkin from a local farm, found Brown vinyl at Michaels and made my Thanksgiving pumpkin for the festivities! If you have not tried Vinyl, it is a must!

Sewing Theme Birthday!

For my mother's birthday, I have decided to have a sewing theme party!  I created this adorable spool card for her birthday.  Inside, it says to have a "sew" special birthday, and is decorated with sewing form paper.  In addition to the card, I made a few other items for the party.

What is a birthday party without a birthday banner?  Not just a plain birthday banner either, a spool birthday banner with a random sewing needle going through some of the spools of thread! It is all about the details.

Then I took a leap into the unknown:

Pincushion jars filled with her favorite candy.  These were rather easy - so it was a small leap!  You take fabric, draw a circle larger than the top.  Fill with some batting, fold over the material around the top of the jar lid and hot glue, put on the ring of the mason jar, and fill with candy!  It is also a great idea for mini sewing kits too!  Plus it is super fast and easy!  The tutorial for the pincushion jars can be found on this Make it & Love it blog.  Now to the biggest leap of my crafting life....

A sewing machine cake!  I am terrible at icing a cake, so this was a challenge.  My good friend, Angie Tolbert, made the buttons and the spool!  These are super cute!  The cake was made using an 11 x 15 pan.  I cut a template out using the silhouette cameo of a sewing machine.  This was transferred to a cardboard template.  Then place on the cake and cut out!  Next came making the homemade buttercream icing, and working with the icing to make a  semi-smooth icing job!  Next I decorated using a writing gel pen, and Oreo cookies for the turn knobs of the sewing machine.  The needle is actual a cake testing needle which can be removed before cutting the cake.  Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you have a "sew" special day!


Challenges
Brown Sugar Challenge Blog #113 Anything Goes
Creative Fingers Challenge Challenge #50 Anything Goes with Sentiment
Scribble and Scrap Challenge #27

Picture Perfect Birthday! - September 23, 2014

My dear friend, Beth, celebrated her birthday this month.  Of course, I had to make a card for her that was unique.  All you crafters out there in craftland understand where I am coming from on specializing your cards!  Beth is a scrapbooker!  She is also starting to make her own cards and I hope to get her into blogging her crafts soon, and playing contest.  Since I know she scrapbooks and loves her family, I made a birthday card with a scrapbook layout for her! Of course, I had to use camera theme paper because you cannot scrapbook without pictures!  The inside of the card says "Have a Picture Perfect Birthday!"   Happy Birthday, Beth, and to everyone else, thanks for stopping by!

Challenges

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge - Make a Card #9

Fall Wreath

Since last year, I have been contemplating making a fall wreath.  I even went out an bought the Styrofoam wreath a year ago.  I finally sat down and made the wreath and used up some of my stash around the house.  First, I used some orange yarn left over from making a Virginia Tech hat.  I covered the entire wreath in the yarn.

 In the midst of covering the wreath, I started cutting out the leaves using my silhouette cameo.  I believe you could also cut out the leaves with a cricuit or a die cut - if you want to make one. Some of the leaves are made with pattern papers and the other leaves are made of solid paper that I embossed through my Cuttlebug.

  The final touch was my acorns.  Just a nice contrast to the background of leaves.  I embossed the tops of the acorn to make them look more realistic.  Thanks for stopping by!

Challenges:

Crafty Girls Challenge: Challenge 26
Creative Fingers Challenge Anything Goes #48
Dream Valley Challenges: Challenge 90 No Stamps Allowed

You Make Me Smile!

Pinwheels!  This year, I have fallen in love with pinwheels! I have all my pinwheels in flower boxes.  I used that concept to make this card by having a flower background, pinwheels and some sparkle!  Thanks for spinning by!


Challenges:

Sketch Saturday #322
Crafty Creations Challenge - Flower Power
Sister Act Card Challenge #69 Anything Goes

Hold it Together!

I just love this card!  It is one of my favorites that I have created! Do you have someone in your life that you need to thank for helping you hold it together?  If so, make them a card and send it to them!




Challenges:

Moving Along with the Times - Time for a Little Sketch!

Birthday Celebrations!

Who does not need a few birthday cards on hand?  I decided to use the sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches to make a couple of birthday cards for my stash.  I have a few birthdays coming up in August and September!  Which card is your favorite color combo?

Challenges:
Freshly Made Sketches #148
Crafting from the Heart - Anything Goes #31

A Cat's Meow

I like to leave little cards hidden in different places (car, desk, luggage, etc.) for my hubby to find.  I made him this adorable card just to tell him how much I love him.  Inside, it says "you are the Cat's Meow." 

Challenges:
Tuesday Morning Sketches #261
Brown Sugar Challenge #106 Use a Banner
The Squirrel and The Fox #75 Anything Goes

Gopher It!

I made this card for  my husband's birthday.  He has a garden, and every year he spends time chasing away the gopher who tries to eat all of the food he has grown.  It is always funny watching him chasing him away.   I thought it would be so appropriate to have a gopher on his card!  The image is from Whipper Snapper.

Challenges:

Mojo Monday #357
Corrosive Challenge #205 Birthday

First Transcontinental Flight!

I have not posted in awhile.  However, I have been very busy crafting and making some items for others.  This card is for my nephew, Eli.  He is going to fly across the US by himself on his First Transcontinental Flight!  My stepfather wanted to commemorate this event with a card.  I am super excited that he will be visiting his Grandpa!  I am also looking forward to seeing him too!  He is a very smart, young man whose has always appreciated my handmade cards from a young age.

Challenges:
Bearly-Mine Challenges: June 2014  - One for the Boys
Challenges 4 Everybody Challenge 42
Sister Act Card Challenge Anything Goes Challenge #61

Thank U for Teacher

Another teacher card for this year!  I cased this card over at over at SugarPea Designs by Wendy.  Of course, I used a project life card for the paper, and sticker tiles for the card.  I really loved how it turned out!  I stuck with her original paper colors, because they are so perfect!  I used different designer paper, and decided that I did not want to use any ribbon.  Thanks for stopping by!

Challenges:

Crafting by Designs: May Anything Goes
 

Happy Mother's Day from the Little Monkey!

This card was made for one of my co-workers.  Her mother use to refer to her children as the 6 little monkeys.  I thought she would enjoy giving this card to her mother for Mother's Day!  It is unusual, yet really sweet!  Thanks for swinging by!!!

Challenges:

Moving Along with the Times Pretty Pastels
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog Challenge #33

A+ Teacher

It is that time of the year to Thank the teachers who have touched children's lives.  I made a couple of cards which I will be featuring for a co-worker to give to her children's teachers.  This card mimics a chalkboard.  I made sure the chalkboard was dusty and added a bit of faux stitching to make it pop!  Thanks for stopping by! 

Challenges:

Party Time Tuesday #170 Fussy Cutting Challenge
Crafting From the Heart Challenge #16

Removable Bookmark

I made this card with a removable bookmark.  The bookmark is the embellishment on the card.  I thought a removable bookmark paired well with the image!  The image is from The East Wing etsy store.  She is marvelous, and I cannot imagine having all of that hair!  However, I love it!  This will be a great card to send to a friend who loves to read!  Not only do they receive a card, but a bookmark too!

I am dedicating this card to Linda Palmer, my blog friend, who has suddenly passed away!  She always left me such encouraging comments about my cards, and I loved looking at her blog every week.  She could color marvelously!   I am going to miss her because she always provided inspiration for me!  It is a great reminder to not take life for granted.  Cherish everyone around you!

Challenges:

Seize the Sketch #18
Corrosive Challenge #198
Brown Sugar Challenge #91 Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown Challenge #192 Lots of Sparkle

Administrative Day!

This card was created for the Administrative Assistant in our office.  She does a lot of work to keep the office moving smoothly.  I love the Retro feel to this card!  It takes me back to typing class.  One thing which I do not miss is having to type perfectly with those carbon papers.  It is great to have computers now!  However, I still love the look of a typewriter.  The sketch is from Freshly Made Sketches!  It was the perfect sketch to showcase this theme! The designer paper is from Echo Park For the Record!

Challenges:

Freshly Made Sketches #132
Moving Along with the Times: Card Containing the Word "Happy"
Craft Girls Challenge #16 Anything Goes
Scribble and Scrap Challenge & Blog Challenge #16

Easter Celebration

I must apologize for the picture quality since I was using a different camera.  However, I had a great time making these cards.  I thought a cross popping up in this a2 card was perfect!  He is Risen, and this is why we celebrate Easter!  Thanks for stopping by!

Challenges:

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog Creating with Color - Favorite Color: Purple
Crafty Girls Challenges -#15 Anything Goes
Dream Valley Challenges Challenge 79 - Easter

Retro Birthday!

Today, I created a fun Retro birthday card!  I love all the colors and pizzazz of this card!  The Stamp set is from SU Salebration Set.  I thought the background paper paired well with the saying!  If you like the card, please leave me a comment!  Thanks for stopping by!


Challenges:

Sketch Saturday # 304
Crafting by Design - April Anything Goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes #51
Challenges 4 Everyone - Anything Goes #40

Ready for Summer!

Are you ready for summer?  I sure am ready for some nice warm weather and vacation time! I am ready for some pool weather and popsicles!

Snag'em Stamps A Shore Thing Collection Penguin Dude
Sentiment - The Crafts Meow Sweet Taste Summer

Challenges:

Sketch Saturday #303 - Sketch 296
Crafty Creations Challenge #260 - Color Challenge

Hippity Hoppy Easters on its Way!

We have three weeks until Easter.  I colored this Bugaboo Digital Stamp using my copics.  I love how she turned out this time!  It is exciting after this winter to think about a marvelous Easter coming up with flowers blooming!

Image: Bugaboo Digital Image Stamp

Challenges:

Sketch Saturday: Week #303 - Sketch #275

Let Your Dreams Take Flight!

In 2004, I went for a ride in a hot air balloon.  It was such a fun adventure!  It was amazing how crystal clear things on earth sound as you are floating above them.  This balloon ride was a dream come true for my father, who had always wanted to ride in one.  What is your dream?  You should let it take flight!  Do not waste time, Do not let fear hold you back - just go for it!


Challenges:
Case this Sketch #70

Follow your dreams....

I just think this owl from Whipper Snapper Designs is so adorable!  Just love, love his glasses!  He looks so studious!  Thanks for stopping by! 

Challenges:

Tuesday Morning Sketches #242
Paper Crafting Journey Anything Goes

Spring Thank You!

Sometimes it is fun to go back and use an old technique.  It seems lately, I have been enjoying watercolor pencils again.  I also combined three different stamp sets to make this card.  I really love the flowers and will probably make some more cards with this stamp set.  Thanks for springing by!  May you be blessed with some lovely spring weather soon!


Challenges

Freshly Made Sketches #129
Cute Card Thursday Floral Delights
The Paper Shelter #151 Spring Delights

Celebrating you!

Inside of Card:

This was a very fun birthday card to make! One of my favorite aspects about this card is the fact that the inside birthday saying is on a balloon!  It should really surprise the recipient!  Thanks for stopping by!

Challenges:
Mojo Monday #338
Brown Sugar Challenge Anything Goes #86
Party Time Tuesday Anything Goes #165

Hello

Hello everyone!  Today, I made a card with one of my favorite color combos - black and pink!  To top it all off, I just love polka dots!  How about you? I remember in the 80s, I had a black and pink polka dotted outfit that I truly loved along with matching socks.  We use to layer about 2 to 3 pairs of socks and scrunch them down.  How I wish I could go back in time just for a day or two!  Anyway, is there anyone out there that you need to say HELLO too!  If so, call them on the phone or send them a note!  Thanks for stopping by!


Challenges:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2
The Pink Elephant Favorite Color Combo TPE243
Crafting From the Heart Anything Goes Spots or Strips

Freshly Made Sketches #128 - Bunny Card

I am starting to get prepared for Easter even if the weather still says it is winter.  The spring colors just put a step in your walk.  I grabbed this adorable image over at Bugboo Digital Stamps.  She is so adorable with her chick friends, and you will probably see a couple more cards with this image. Thanks for stopping by!

Challenges:
Freshly Made Sketches #128
Crafting From the Heart Anything Goes Spots or Strips
Challenges 4 Everyone Anything Goes #39

Banners, Birthdays and Balloons

Inside of card:

As it rains, snows and sleets outside again, I enjoyed making this clean simple card to put away in my stash of birthday cards for the year.  I colored the balloons inside with SU watercolor markers and the blender pen for the watercolor effect. Thanks for stopping by!

Challenges:
Freshly Made Sketches #127

Mow-rrific Birthday! - March 10, 2014

March is full of birthdays!  I must say that almost all of the birthdays are for men, so I have been churning out the masculine birthday cards lately.  This card is for one of my friends whose birthday is coming up this weekend.  I know he takes pride in keeping his lawn well maintained.  I pulled out an old retired stamp set from My Favorite Things.  I also found in my scrap pattern paper box this cool grass printed paper for the inside of the card.  Hopefully, this card will bring a good smile or laugh!  Thanks for Mowing by today!

Items Used:
Image & Sentiment on Front: My Favorite Things Who's That Guy - I Love you Mower
Sentiment Inside: My Creation on the Computer
Paper: SU Real Red, SU Garden Green; Papertrey Ink White; SU Daffodil; DP - Unknown
Sparkle: Stickles
Grass: Silhouette Cameo

Challenges:

Sketch Saturday #300
Twisted Tuesday Challenge - 2Tc71 Live a Clean, Green Life!
Make it Monday Final Linky Party #182
Paper Crafting Journey: Make is Manly/Boyish

Watts Up? - March 7, 2014

Watts Up?  Are you going to miss the old incandescent light bulbs?  I sure am going to miss them and soon they will be so retro!  The florescent light bulbs are just not the same, and the new LED - well I am getting use to them.  When I saw this cool sketch from Freshly Made Sketches, it had me thinking!  I knew I wanted to use a light bulb, but could not decide on the pattern paper.  Then I struggled with how to layout the sketch.  For three days, I pondered this sketch and just like flicking on the light switch, it all came to light! I hope you enjoy it!  Thanks for stopping by!

Challenges:

Freshly Made Sketches #126
Papertake Weekly Challenge: Anything Goes

Par-Tee! - March 5, 2014

Along with my husband, I have been watching golf on television lately.  Of course, I root for the golfers that I think are good looking!  It is fun because it aggravates my hubby!  Anyway, my nephew's birthday is coming up this month and since he loves golf, I thought a golf theme birthday card would be perfect!  I embossed the white background so it would look like dimples on a golf ball! My nephew looks forward to my handmade cards, he is an artist himself!  Thanks for Swinging by!

Challenges:

Tuesday Morning Sketches #239
Crafting by Design: Month-Long Anything Goes Challenge March
Craft Creations Challenge #258 Happy Birthday
Papertake Weekly Challenge Anything Goes
Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge Blog - Make it Masculine #18
Crafts 4 Eternity R#165 Texture
Divas by Design Let's Hear it for the Boys

Playtime Traveling - March 4, 2014

Do you remember as a child when you were playing it transported you to another place?  You can travel anywhere you want to be just through your imagination.  I remember riding my bike and acting like it was a car.  I would go around in my yard on my bike to the bank, the grocery store, and all those places that the adults in my life went too just through my imagination.   Those times were so much fun and made me happy!  One goal this year is for my husband and I to rent bikes and go for a ride in one of our state parks.   Thanks for traveling by my blog today!  I hope you are blessed in your travels! 

Image & Paper:
Retired image is from MFT WTG Enjoy the Ride
Paper: Simple Stories Summer Fresh



Challenges:
Catered Crops Safe Travels Recipe Swap
Challenges 4 Everyone Challenge #39 Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore Challenge Blog Using a Stamp or Digi Image

Thinking of You - March 3, 2014

We had rain, sleet and snow today with temperatures tonight around 7 degrees.   All day, I hoped to get out of work early due to the weather, but we never closed.  It would have been the perfect craft day!  I feel like a child because I could not wait to get into my craft room tonight to make a card.  Thanks for stopping by and checking out my creation!

Challenges

Mojo Monday #335 Contest
Make it Monday: MIM #181
Scribble and Scrap Blog & Challenge Anything Goes #13

Easter Card - 2/27/2014

So Easter time is actually late this year, April 20th. I like that Easter will be later so the flowers have time to bloom, and perhaps the winter will be gone!  I won this cute digi image  from Handmade Harbour. They have a challenge blog, and it is fun to play along!  You will probably see this image again since I am thinking about coloring it differently for another Easter Card this year.  Thanks for hopping by! 

Challenges:
Sunday Sketch & Stamp #195
The Pink Elephant TPE 239 Pink