For your kindness~

Thought I would share a quick card that I made. I'm always in need of a thank you card! :) Supplies~
Stamps: saying (Papertrey)
cardstock/Ink: chocolate, caribbean, and designer paper
Extra: sheer ribbon, punches, brad, and flower

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Thank you Mom~

I decided to take a little break from commenting, and share a new project with all you. When I first started working on this card, I was having a very hard time with it due to the colors summer sunrise and melon. Don't get me wrong, I really like these colors, but find I need to soften them up. Which I didn't want to do with this one. We call them challenges for a reason, right! Add a couple more colors and some more challenges, and here is what I came up with.
Challenges used:
ABC: thank you
Flutter by: simple but use a butterfly, angel, or fairy
Fab 'n' Funky: no designer paper
Color Cue: white, gray, melon, and summer sunrise
HFOS: something new (yes I'm using Woodgrain again)
Supplies~
Stamps: butterfly, sayings, flowers (WPlus9) and circles and dots (Papertrey)
Cardstock/Ink: white, gray, melon, summer sunrise
Extra: ribbon and glitter

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

A Special flower for that someone special

So I'm a little late today. My husband come home early to help with graduation pictures at school (Kindergarten that is). Then we went to go Lowe's to purchase plants for our back yard (which we started with only dirt when we purchased the house a year ago TODAY). Wow, time does fly. The plan is to plant all of them tomorrow, as long as we don't get rain.
Anyway, on to the card~
Challenges used:
OCC: blooming blossoms
Raise the Bar: Color me happy (love dark pinks, celery green, and black)
Paper Jewels: sewing and buttons (faux sewing for me)
SD: something old (DP)
HFOS: something new (my new stamp set by Wplus9)
Creative Card Crew: April Showers (I used flowers) Supplies~
Stamps: saying (Papertrey) and flowers (Wplus9)
Cardstock/Ink: rose red, black, white, and designer paper
Extra: ribbon, oval punch, needle, black pen, and black button with green rhinestone in middle

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Handy Five: #24

Thanks again to everyone who playing along with me. I had fun seeing what all of you came up with!!! Below are my picks for you're special to me. Lisa:

Libeeti:

Laurie:

Laetitia:

Nana:

Thanks again!

HFOS #26: Look what I got

#26: Look what I got

Time to show off all of the new items you just purchased

within the last week!!!

Here are a couple more details:

1. create any kind of project

2. can be combined with other challenges

3. use any stamps

4. deadline May 5th at midnight

5. add a direct link with INLINKZ (this way we can see what everyone one creates)

6. add a link back to HFOS

7. play as many times as you like

For Mom~

Mother's Day is just around the corner, wow time flies!!! Guess I need to start thinking about making some more cards for all of those moms I know.
Challenges used:
Crafty Creations: make your own paper
Paperminutes: butterflies
Quixotic Challenge: distressing
Unscripted sketches: sketch below
Here is what I came up with:
( it is a new set that I purchased last week by WPlus 9 Design Studio. I'm in love!)

Supplies~

Stamps: wood background, saying, butterfly, flowers, and circle flower design (Woodgrain: WPlus 9)

Cardstock/Ink: white, banana, artichoke, and moss

Extra: pearls, slice machine, flower, and distressed edges

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Where is the sun~

What weather we are having here in the Pacific Northwest, one minute rain and the next sun. Drives me crazy. I would like to see it do just one thing. The only nice thing to come from it, is my card.
Challenges used:
Crafty Ho's: April Showers
Color combo (CC268): ballet, banana, olive, and neutrals
Friday Sketchers: sketch below Here is what I came up with~

Supplies~

Stamps: girl (Pixie Dust Studio) and saying (Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: ballet, banana, olive, black, white, and designer paper

Extra: eyelet, white gel pen, oval punch, paper punch, and ribbon

Also be sure to stop by the Pixie studio, too. Only one more day to try out for their DT spot. Thanks for stopping by!!!

Couldn't Help Myself~

So I decide at the last minute to create something else for the Tiddly Inks. Just couldn't help myself!!!
I also used the following challenges:
DU2D2: flowers
SD: something old
CPS: sketch below Here is what I came up with~

Supplies~

Stamps: fairy (Tiddly Inks) and saying (Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: white, plum pudding, teal, black, designer paper, and copics

Extra: ribbon, white gel pen, and teal rhinestone brad

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Eyelets, Buttons, and Brads, Oh My!~

Monday is here, yeah! Okay, I'm not completely excited, but I do have something to share with all of you (which helps make the day better). With it being Monday and all, it means today is another Crazy Challenge day. When I heard that to challenge was to have eyelets, brads, and buttons on your project, my first thought was how in the world. Then it was decided that you could use any combo of the embellishments (which made life a little easier). Although, my wheels had already been turning with thoughts of how I could get all of them on ONE project. While I hardly do scrapbooking, I decided this challenge was a great way to get a few pages done! So here is what I came up with~
Pictures are not the best, but at least you get the idea. If you look really close, you will see eyelets on the hydrangea.

Supplies~

Stamps: hydrangea (Crafting in Croatia)

Cardstock/Ink: kraft, banana, and designer paper

Extra: buttons, ribbon, brads, and eyelets

Thanks so much for stopping by and hope to see you over at the crazy!!!

Season's Greetings~

Happy Weekend~
Hope all of you are enjoying it! Just a quick post to share with all of you.
Challenges used:
Stamptacular: penguin
Christmas Stampin all year long: die cuts
HFOS: pattern/designer paper
SD: something old (mine is supplies)
and
Eat Sleep Stamp: sketch below
Here is what I came up with~

Supplies:

Stamps: penguin (Pollycrafts)

Cardstock/Ink: designer paper (2 types), red, white, and copics

Extra: nesties, brads, and glitter

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Doggie Wishes~

Sorry for the later post! My dad came into town, and I've been busy with family stuff. But I do have something to share.
Challenges used:
HFOS: designer paper
SD: something old (goggle eyes)
CPS: sketch below
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge: boys
Stamp with Fun: animals
and
Tiddly Inks: anything goes (This is their first challenge, I'm so excited!!! Plus Christy just opened her store, and it is like having Christmas come early. LOVE EVERYTHING!!!)
Here is my card:

Supplies~

Stamps: dog with balloons (Tiddly Inks), birthday saying (Papertrey), patch paper (hand done)

Cardstock/Ink: chocolate, red, blue, white, and designer paper

Extra: white gel pen, goggly eyes, nestie, inked edges, and ribbon

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Birthday Girl~

Look what I have for all of you (another two cards). I'm on a roll, lol!!! I was in need of some girl birthday cards, and thought I would share both of them with you today. Since I hope to have something else for all of you tomorrow (crossing fingers).
Challenges used for both cards:
HFOS: pattern/designer paper at least 2 types
SD: old supply
Little Paper Shop: birthday
and
Magic Crafts: girls

Here is my first card:
used sketch #10 by Sunday Sketch (who is having a bday)

Supplies~
stamps: ladybug and word celebrate (Papertrey)
cardstock/Ink: ruby red, white, navy, and designer paper
Extra: eyelets, white gel pen, scalloped punch, and oval punch

My second card:
used sketch #65 by Sweet Sunday

Supplies~

Stamps: saying happy birthday to you (Papertrey)
Cardstock/Ink: berry sorbet, white, and designer paper
Extra: rhinestone, nestie, paper punch, and ribbon

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Handy Five for #23

Thanks so much to everyone who played along in the digi challenge. I saw some wonderful new images!!! It is always fun seeing what all of you come up with. :)

Now for the top five of HFOS challenge #23~

Wendy H:

Tracy P:

Peggy R:

Vikki:

Spyder:

**I wasn't able to comment on your card Stacy W. Very cute card, thanks for playing along!!!**

HFOS #25: Use up that Stock

#25: Use up that Stock (of pattern/designer paper)
If you are like me, you have tons, I mean

tons of pattern/designer paper! I'm always buying more. So for this

week's challenge, go grab at least 2 different ones and play along!!!

Here are a couple more details:

1. create any kind of project

2. can be combined with other challenges

3. use any stamps

4. deadline April 29th at midnight

5. add a direct link with INLINKZ(this way we can see what everyone one creates)

6. add a link back to HFOS

7. play as many times as you like

Can't wait to see what you come up with!!!

Happy Early Earth Day~

Hello everyone!
Sorry for the quick post today. I did plan on having something a little longer, but got stuck at the school (doing PTA stuff). Which left me with NO craft time this afternoon. Lucky for me, I finished my cards this morning, lol.
Anyway~
I have two cards for all of you!!!
The first one:
Challenges used:
2 Sketches 4 You: sketch below
Crafty Creations: distressing

It uses the cute freebie given by Pixie Dust Studio. Be sure to check out all of there goodies, plus they are also having a DT call.

Supplies~

Stamps: earth with a hat and saying (Pixie Dust Studio)

Cardstock/Ink: not quite navy, white, wasabi, recycled designer paper, and copics: YG13, B67,R32, RV29, Boo,YG17, Y21, Y00

Extra: white gel pen, glitter, square eyelets, nestie, and distressed edges

Onto my second card~

Challenges used:

2 Sketches 4 You: sketch below

Color Cue: white, melon, gray/blue/golden yellow
Btw, both of these challenges are also holding DT calls too!

Supplies~

Stamps: flower and saying (Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: designer paper, gray, and copics: YR24, Ro5, E00, Y21, R02

Extra: silver brads, glitter, paper punch, and melon ribbon

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Sharing the love~

Here is an award that I received back in February

from Janice!!! Now I'm finally passing it along to the following crafters below:Yvonne

Nana

Tip Top

Linda B
Lulu

Kari

Marzelanche

Georgia

Ladies, you always brighten my day!!!

All about Cupcakes~

It is another "Crazy" Monday, LOL! Here are my cards for this week's challenge over at The Crazy Challenge, and it is a yummy one, too. It is all about cupcakes. Be sure to spot by, and check out the sweet creations. Also thanks so much to our sponsor this week: One Stop Cards Crafts


Here are the other DT links:
Nana
Lulu
Kari
Marzelanche
and
Georgia (our newest member)





Now on to my cards:

Challenges used:
Fab n' Funky: neglected stamp (never been used and has been collecting dust since it first came out)


Supplies~
Stamps: cupcake and saying (Whimsie Doodles)
Cardstock/Ink: white, designer paper, chocolate, and copics
Exta: nestie, brads, white gel pen, and crystal effects

Challenges used:
Fab n' Funky: neglected stamp (never been used and has been collecting dust since it first came out)
Friday Sketchers: #98 sketch
Stamp Something: layers


Supplies~
Stamps: cupcake (designed to delight)
Cardstock/Ink: gray, white, designer paper (3 types), red, and copics
Extra: crystal effects and brads

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Spring Friends~

As I told all of you on Friday, I would have something to share today!!! While you are reading this, chances are I'm outside doing yard work. :( I love to be outside, but would rather be playing instead of working. Hopefully it won't take too long, and then I can play!!!

Here is my card for my PIO design spot. Our sponsor this week is Sew Many Stamps.

The challenges used:

PIO: Spring is finally here
Papertake Weekly Challenge: Cutie Pie
ABC: Sparkle
Flutter By Wednesday: Open
Lord Have Mercy: sketch #69
SD: inspire others
The Crazy Challenge: don’t call me flat
Stampavie and More: butterfly





Supplies~

Stamps: girl with owl (Sew Many Cards) and butterfly (Verve Visual)

Cardstock/Ink: designer paper (3 types), white, chocolate, and copics

Extra: ribbon, nestie, inked edges, flower punch, white gel pen, and green rhinestones





Thanks for stopping by!!!

Celebrate the love~

Just a quick post, as my list of thing to do is very very long!!! But don't worry, I have something cooking for Sunday. :) Have a wonderful weekend.


Supplies~

Stamps: hearts, polka dots, and saying: happy anniversary (Papertrey)
Cardstock/Ink: red, hibiscus, white, and designer paper
Extra: ribbon, inked edges, nestie, and heart brads

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

Handy Five (Seven) for HFOS #22

Thanks ladies for playing along with me in HFOS #22! Deanne B:

Crystal:

Rose M:

Purple Jo (loved both but this one was my favorite, very creative)

Cheryl W:

Mary C:

Linda B:

HFOS #24: You're Special to Me

#24: You're Special to Me

Create anything for either that someone

special or with that someone who is special to you.
Here are a couple more details:
1. create any kind of project
2. can be combined with other challenges
3. use any stamps
4. deadline April 22nd at midnight
5. add a direct link with INLINKZ
(this way we can see what everyone one creates)
6. add a link back to HFOS
7. play as many times as you like

Can't wait to see what you come up with!!!

Birthday Greetings~

I was in need of some male birthday cards, and here is what I came up with!


Challenges use:
Creative Card Crew: Birthdays
Tuesday Taggers: Birthdays

Supplies~
Stamps: banner and saying (Papertrey)
Cardstock/Ink: white, navy, orange, baja, red, and designer paper
Extra: buttons

Supplies~

Stamps: numbers and word: celebrate

Cardstock/Ink: designer paper, cocoa, chocolate, and white

Extra: brads and distressed edges

Supplies~
Stamps: gift and saying: happy birthday (Papertrey)

Cardstock/Ink: navy, baja, summer sunrise, white, and designer paper (2 types)

Extra: brads, glitter, and inked edges

Thanks for stopping by!!!