The Paper Gourmet

Christmas Time Again!

2010-11-17T18:33:00.003-05:00

The time has flown by and so much has happened. I have finally decided to climb onto the bandwagon again and have had the card making itch for a few days. Finally today I took the plunge knowing that I will probably have so much fun doing this I won't want to stop. LOL! Here is my first card in FOREVER! I made this card to go with the sketch challenge for 2Sketches4You,
and also for the challenge at Caardvarks. I did enjoy making this card, definitly need to "practice again" LOL! Hope everyone has a great evening! The paper used here was from the paperpack by BoBunny Noel. The chipboard cutout was from the chipboard packet My Minds Eye I believe. Ribbon was also from the ribbon packet by BoBunny Wraps Holly Berry. I stole the fir and berries from a christmas decoration and a few other things from my stash.

2 Sketches 4 You!

2009-08-17T10:07:00.002-04:00

Wow, school is back in session, and my kids were up bright and early this morning and ready for school before I was even downstairs. Gotta love all the excitement. Too bad it doesn't last all year.... I got this cute stamp set from Clear & Simple Stamps. My kids loved all the wii characters....

Just Rite Blog Hop!

2009-08-17T08:14:00.003-04:00

WOW, I have the AWESOME opportunity of joining in on this Fantastic Blog Hop at Just Rite Stamps. This stamp set is fantastic and I loved using it. I had so many ideas in mind, but with getting the 4 older kids ready for school to start today, I wasn't able to spend as much time "playing" as I wanted. LOL! Thanks for joining us at JustRite stamps.

2 Sketches 4 You and The Cutting Cafe!!!

2009-08-10T11:05:00.003-04:00

Wooo Hoooo! School starts next week. The kids will be returning to all their normal activities. And I will have time to stamp again. LOL! This summer has been hectic with moving, and I didn't plan activities with them this summer to leave the time available for all the craziness of moving. They are excited about returning and being with all their friends again. LOL!

This digital stamp from The Cutting Cafe' fits perfectly into my week this week. School will be starting and I will be making cards for their teachers. This card is pretty simple, I just love this bg stamp from the School Days file and I just had to use it.

I hope everyone had a great weekend...

2 Sketches 4 You with May Arts!

2009-08-03T09:55:00.002-04:00

Wow, last weeks was such a fun week. My birthday was on Tuesday, and I had the awesome priviledge to be able to go to Orlando to meet with Kazan, Latisha and Lori. We also were able to meet some other blogger/cardmaking friends there.

This week at 2 Sketches 4 You we are being sponsored by May Arts and I received this wonderful ribbon. What a great quality and beautiful ribbon this is. I loved making these two cards. I have been so busy that making cards has been pushed to the back burner. I can't wait to get back into it again. Only two more weeks till school starts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can I say YEAH! :)

2 Sketches 4 You and Just Right Stamps!

2009-07-27T11:16:00.003-04:00

I had so much fun making this card this week. We were so blessed to be able to use JustRight stamps. I used these fabulous monograms. They are so versatile and can be used for so much. I have so many ideas but no time to do them all.

The Ants Go Marching!

2009-07-20T16:28:00.003-04:00

Another week at 2 Sketches 4 You, and I am so happy to be back and be able to join in again on all the fun.

This week the we were able to use products from Ampersand. You can see more at 2 Sketches 4 You.

Our New Home!

2009-07-15T14:34:00.007-04:00

These last few weeks have been extremely hectic. We just moved into our new house and moving with the five kids home for the summer is not my idea of fun. LOL! But we made it and things are finally beginning to fall back into a routine.

I have to say that the stress of closing on this house that we purchased as a short sale was one that had me in fits most of the time. We never knew when they were going to call and say it was ready to close so packing little by little was virtually impossible. We needed to be out of our other house by the end of the month and finally on the 25th they called and said that all was well and we could close.

Then began the fun of packing as fast as you can and organization gets blown to the wind. Unpacking has been downright challenging. It has taken days to find things that were missing due to them being packed by dh or one of the movers.

Anyway, during all the stress of closing, our anniversary came up, and I completly forgot about it. DH came home bearing a dozen roses and the first thought I had was, "Why is he bringing me roses?". Needless to say, it made up for him forgetting my birthday when we were first married.
These pictures of this beautiful rose was taken by my 11 year old daughter. She took one of them outside and decided to take pictures. I thought they turned out very good.

These last two pictures are of our new house. The first one is from the front and the second one is of the back by the pool. This is the view that I have from my living room. I love being able to sit in the comforts of the a/c while the kids swim. They are enjoying using the pool and having so much room to spread out in.

It is good to be back in contact again, and hope to be able to join in some challenges soon and post some pics of the inside. I still have some more organizing to do first. It seems like a never ending job right now.

2 Sketches 4 You!

2009-06-29T00:01:00.000-04:00

What a fun challenge this week. We have this wonderful sketch by Laura, and we have the awesome opportunity to use the Scor-It. This card was a lot of fun. I hope everyone has a great week and I will be posting pics as soon as my internet connection is working in the new house. Today is my sons 8th birthday, so we will be celebrating that with him today.

Today Is The Day!

2009-06-27T08:13:00.002-04:00

"Today is the day that the Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it!"

I have so much to be thankful for. We have worked so hard to get our new house. It is a short sale and with much prayer and much headache, it is finally a reality. We received the keys on Thurs. and today is the "DAY". We are going to be moving today and will be spending our first night in our new home.

We are so excited. We love the house and I am exhausted from all the work, but it will be worth it. Even though I have many more hours of back-breaking work ahead of me, I am on the down hill climb.

I hope everyone has a great weekend, I will be posting pics soon.

Kazan's Sketch 26 at 2 Sketches 4 You

2009-06-22T10:55:00.002-04:00

Wow, it another great sketch at 2S4Y and another set of great products. We had the privelege of being able to use Starving Artist Stamps, Teresa Collins Paper and the mini Scor-It.

This adorable little goldfish and the bg stamp were from Starving Artist Stamps. the paper was from Teresa Collins and of course all the scored lined were done using the mini Scor-It. What an awesome tool this is.

Thursday of last week was such an exciting day for us. We have been in the process of trying to buy a house. It is a short sale, and it has taken quite a few twists and turns, but finally we received the phone call on Thursday that everything was approved and we will close tomorrow. So y'all know what that means, I will be packing and moving this week. and with the kids home for the summer it is quite a challenge. I know I have been a little out of the loop here, and hope after the move is over it will settle down and we can get back into a normal routine.

Please remember to keep Annie in your prayers!

Thanks,

Get Well Soon!

2009-06-16T14:30:00.004-04:00

When I saw the challenge this week at Raspberry Suite, I just knew I had to try it. What a great color combo. These colors are sage, vintage cream, and black cardstock. This stamp set is one of my favorites. I just love the versatility of these adorable teapots. I love to see teapots setting around and have several different kinds in my kitchen. I used the gingham bg stamp by CHF and stamped it in a cream colored Stazon. The sentiment is stamped using Black Stazon. TFL!

Laura's Sketch and 2S4Y!

2009-06-15T10:10:00.002-04:00

What a great sketch from Laura this week, and we also were able to use some great products by Clear Snaps. The stamp I used is the Mixed Dots roller. I stamped it using black ink and used the Martha Stewart butterfly punch for the butterflies. The top letters were stamped using JustRight Stamps.

I have been having problems with my computer. My mouse on my laptop has gone out and I am using an old mouse that isn't cooperating well. My email is not functioning properly and the only email I am getting is on my I-Phone. So frustrating... It seems I forget how much I rely on my computer until it goes wacky on me. LOL!

I want to request that everyone keeps the daughter of a friend of mine in their prayers. She is 17 months old and was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma that has mastisized in her brain and it is also in her bones. She is going through intense chemo and her and her family need lots of prayer.

I hope everyone has a great week and hopefully I will get time to post later this week.

What a Nightmare!

2009-06-11T20:21:00.004-04:00

I decided to make a card today! Well, it didn't turn out so well. I couldn't find the stamp set I wanted, the kids kept interrupting me and things just weren't going as planned. This is the card that I finally ended up with. I love this paper and the lovely little cupcake. I hope everyone is having a great week.

The Ultimate Card Showdown Week #2 and Exciting News!

2009-06-08T07:58:00.005-04:00

Happy Monday All! Wow, last week was AWESOME at 2S4Y! We had so many play along. There were so many fantastic submissions, it was great getting to see all the wonderful talent.

This wonderful sketch is from Kazan. What a fun sketch to work with. I used Teresa Collins DP for this card. The stitching was done using one of the fun stitches on my machine. I love using it for cards. (Now if I could just actually sew on material! LOL!!!)

Now for the EXCITING NEWS! I am soooooo thrilled to share with you. I submitted a card to Paper Crafts and it was accepted for submission. I can't wait. This is my first time being published and what an exciting adventure for me.

Life is Busy!

2009-06-04T13:12:00.002-04:00

Wow, what a crazy week this has been. We have been waiting for the house to close, but it hasn't yet. The wait is driving me crazy. I have been packing, the kids are home from school for the summer, it isn't the best time of the month for stress anyway and yesterday I had three kids with stomach problems, YUCK!

I have been itching to get back to my blog so I decided to put on this card for the Color Throwdown challenge and also for Timeless Tuesday.

2 Sketches 4 You and The Ultimate Card Showdown!

2009-06-01T08:01:00.004-04:00

Wow, the time has flown by so quickly and it is time for The Ultimate Card Showdown at 2 Sketches 4 You. This will be the ULTIMATE in FUN, so please come join us.

This card is for Laura's sketch this week. What a fun sketch. This card was inspired by summer, my kids are home for the summer now and they are excited about not having to go to school. Things here have gotten extremely hectic with trying to get ready for to move and having 5 little ones "helping". LOL!

Please come join us at 2 Sketches 4 You!!!!!

2 Sketches 4 You!

2009-05-25T10:02:00.002-04:00

This week I had the wonderful opportunity at 2 Sketches 4 You to do the Bonus Sketch. This card was made for this sketch. To see it you can go to the 2 Sketches 4 You blog and join in on their challenge.

Our sponser this week was Starving Artist Stamps, and I really like this adorable rocking horse. I colored it using Prisma markers and I stamped the Harlequin bg stamp from SAS on the pink strip down the middle. The sentiment is also from SAS.

I made a second card using SAS, it was made using papers from K&Co.

Remember to put on your calender to join us at 2S4Y on June 1st for lots of fun and prizes.

A Sketch and The Pink Elephant!

2009-05-25T00:01:00.001-04:00

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! I hope everyone is having a WONDERFUL Memorial Day! We are having a cookout later and other outdoor activities with the kids.

This week at TPE, Robin has a great sketch. This is my take on the sketch. I stitched a half circle and added this sentiment from PI. Then added some rub-ons and the ribbon and primas. Just a quick simple card.

I love these colors from Papertrey Ink. They are so soft and elegant looking.

These last few months have been so hot and dry that things have begin turning brown, and it just hasn't looked the same around here. All the ponds and lakes have been drying out and water animals have been struggling in some areas to stay alive. However, this past week it has rained almost constantly it seems like and it has been such a BIG blessing. We have enjoyed all of the rain. As I was making this card it made me think of all the rain, these colors seem to speak of rainy days. I hope it continues to rain for at least a few more days, we need it...

2009-05-22T22:33:00.002-04:00

I was tagged by Linda, the tag requires that I tell 6 fascinating things about myself. I am not sure if I can come up with 6 "fascinating" things, so I will just tell 6 things about myself.

1. I have 5 kids ages 14, 11, 7, 6, and 2. They are 3 boys and 2 girls.

2. I love coffee (and so does my 2 year old {decaf})!

3. We have two pets.... a parakeet named Toby and a Guinea Pig named Oreo.

4. I dream one day to go on a Cruise.

5. When I was in college we put poppers under the rims of the toilet seats to scare the other dorm girls. It worked!!

6. I have been known to not recognize people I should. One day I needed to go into the city hall and I pulled the stroller from the back of the car. It was a new stroller and I didn't realize that it was attached together with plastic rings. I didn't have scissors or anything to cut it with, and the baby was asleep so I wasn't sure what to do when a lady walked past. I kindly asked her if she had some scissors or something I could use to cut it with and she gave me the strangest look. She of course said no, and went into the building. A few minutes later a young man came out with some scissors. It wasn't until a few days later that I realized I had asked the mayor of our city..... I am still embarassed when I think about it.. but I also laugh, she probably thought I was NUTS!

Just Because!

2009-05-21T19:41:00.007-04:00

I made this card, just because. I found this adorable paper at JoAnns and bought it. It has been in my things and I have been wanting to use it, so I pulled it out and made this card. The little birds were cut from heidi grace dp. The button strip was embossed using my Cuttlebug. I also decided to use one of my favorite color combos.

I hope everyone is having a great week. I know that it gets so busy at this time of year because the kids are having end of the year activities and are so excited about school getting out for the summer, but if you are like me you still try to squeeze in blog and stamping time.

2 Sketches 4 You and BIG News!!!

2009-05-18T09:23:00.015-04:00

We had the awesome privilege of using ShortCuts products this week. I used a vanilla gift card and made it as a tea bag card.. I loved how these cards are so versatile and fun. This first picture is of the card with a tea bag, the second picture is of the card opened.

I just couldn't resist making a second card using these products. This one was made using a black gift card holder from ShortCuts.

Now for the BIG News! 2 Sketches 4 You is hosting the 1st annual Ultimate Card Showdown. Everyone is invited to come and join in the fun. There are some great prizes up for grabs. So bring your MOJO and be ready for a good time.

The Pink Elephant!

2009-05-18T00:01:00.000-04:00

I love Monogram cards, they are so elegant looking. This card was made using a basic white cardstock from Papertrey Ink. I stamped this frame from a Fiskars stamp set using a dark green Stazon. The letter is a piece of chipboard I covered using Martha Stewart glitter and pop dotted it over this fabulous ribbon. Thanks for stopping in a playing with us at TPE!

Card Patterns Sketch and Color Throwdown!

2009-05-14T10:54:00.002-04:00

Wow, what a week. My 7 year old started on Sat with an eye infection, has been to Urgent Care twice and is on three different meds for the infection. They don't really know what caused it but it is being stubborn and not wanting to completely go away. He has been out of school all week. My oldest was home Mon. and Tues. with a stomach bug, so needless to say stamping has been a little on the back burner this week. I made this card for the challenge at Card Patterns and for the color challenge at Color Throwdown. I didn't have any so saffron paper so I used this dp which is the closest I was able to come. The button is also close to So Saffron, but in the pic you can't really tell.

2 Sketches 4 You #26!

2009-05-11T09:53:00.003-04:00

Today is an exciting day for me. This is my first dt card for 2 Sketches 4 You and we were able to use these wonderful digital downloads from The Cutting Cafe.

The Pink Elephant and A Color Challenge!

2009-05-11T00:01:00.000-04:00

Happy Mother's Day to everyone, I sure hope you enjoyed your day yesterday. This card is made for TPE color challenge which is to use light blue, medium blue, and green. This dp fit perfectly and since I wanted to really showcase the paper I kept the card very simple. I sewed around the edges and added this cute sticker and ribbon. The sticker was layered over blue cardstock and I cut around it using my pinking sheers.

ODB and Caardvarks!

2009-05-09T12:54:00.003-04:00

I have been wanting to stamp all week and actually started this card on Thurs. I finally finished it today. I think my mojo is being squished by all the craziness around here.

We have been house hunting and it can be quite a chore, trying to find the right place and it seems my mind has been so consumed with house hunting that my blog has taken quite a hit. I have meen MIA all week and am hoping that things can return to normal.

This card is for the ODB sketch and also for the Caardvarks challenge to use a verse/saying. I used ODB Keep My Lam Burning set and K&Co paper. The ribbon I purchased from No Time To Stamp. This ribbon is AWESOME, if you haven't checked out her site, check it out HERE!

I am sooooo excited!

2009-05-04T10:17:00.002-04:00

I am so excited, I applied to be on the Summer Design Team for 2 Sketches 4 You and they accepted me. I am so happy to be joining this wonderful challenge blog and to be working with such talented people.

The Pink Elephant!

2009-05-04T00:01:00.000-04:00

This weeks challenge at The Pink Elephant is a recipe challenge. The recipe is using scallops, punches, and circles.

I used K&Co dp and all cardstock is by Papertrey Ink. The ribbon and cotton swatch are from No Time To Stamp. I sponged a little around the edges of the image to give it a more vintage feel.

The scalloped edges along the bottom was punched using a Martha Stewart punch and then I added some lace over it. In the top left I used the smallest circle from my nestabilities and layered over it with some buttons.

Thanks for stopping in and I hope you had a great weekend.

The Cuttlebug Spot!

2009-05-02T22:32:00.005-04:00

Hi all, I just realized that I used this same sketch a couple ofweeks ago, it is one of my favorites, so I guess I don't realize how much I use it. The challenge this week is to do a card for Mother's Day.

This dp is from K&Co, and the sticker is also from K & Co. This fabulous ribbon is from No Time to Stamp. Thanks for stopping by.

Awesome Blog Candy!

2009-04-30T17:03:00.001-04:00

Check out this awesome blog candy, HERE!

Strawberry Limeade!

2009-04-28T11:19:00.002-04:00

Summer is almost here and two of my favorite things are strawberries and lemon/limeade. This color combo was from the Color Challenge at SCS, and the sketch is from Card Patterns. I really enjoy sketches and this sketch with this color combo immediatly made me think of something summery. The dp I used here was from K&Co and the red was from a SU paper pack. The strawberries were clear embossed and cut from the same dp and pop dotted over the ribbon.

The Cuttlebug Spot

2009-04-27T09:56:00.000-04:00

The challenge at The Cuttlebug Spot this weeks is tea bag folds. I made this using two different dp's and the top layer is vellum. The pearl brad was added to the center. The white bg paper was embossed with the Swiss Dots folder. I kept this card very simple to show off the the finished product. The bottom layer was made using 8 1" square papers and the top layer was made using 1/2" vellum squares. I folded them into the basic kite fold and layered them. This reminds me so much of a snowflake... LOL!

The Pink Elephant Sketch!

2009-04-27T00:01:00.000-04:00

This week at The Pink Elephant it is a fun sketch. I used one of my favorite color combos on this card, and this paper by Basic Gray is one of my favorites, I love the pattern and decided to use it for the scallops instead of my normal scalloped punces or scalloped ribbon. I sewed the ribbon and added the sticker and buttons. The BG Kraft paper is cuttlebugged using the Swiss Dots folder.

Another Cherry Card!

2009-04-22T18:12:00.004-04:00

Yes, it is another cherry card. I am not sure why but I have been into cherries lately. This stamp set by Tutti Frutti is definitly in my favs. The bg was stamped using the Fiskars set. I made this card for the 2Sketches4You sketch and for the Color Throwdown Challenge.

I've Been Tagged!

2009-04-22T09:57:00.004-04:00

I've been tagged by xiumaiyuki. The challenge is to post the 6th photo from the 6th folder in your photos. I actually had to tweak it a bit because dh takes lots of photos of houses where he works and I didn't think it was appropriate to post photos of other properties so I chose the 6th photo that was a personal photo. This is a photo of dd trying on some new shades from Gymboree.

Simply Trees!

2009-04-21T08:02:00.004-04:00

I made this card for the Caardvarks challenge. These trees are from a Fiskars stamp set I bought at JoAnn's. I used K&Co. Dp and the White Cardstock and Ripe Avocado cardstock are from papertrey Ink. The ribbon I purchased at Michaels on clearance. I am also entering this into the challenge at OCC to recycle. The button was from an old box of sewing things we salvaged. TFL!

A Cake for You!

2009-04-20T10:50:00.001-04:00

This weeks challenge was to use cake or cupcakes. I had this adorable sticker and just couldn't pass up the opportunity to use it. The top note was cut by running the top note die by Sizzix purchased from SU through my cuttlebug. I stitched around the edges and added the ribbon and the sticker, then I added allt he buttons and stamped on the sentiment. TFL!

You, Me, and The Pink Elephant!

2009-04-20T00:01:00.005-04:00

These last two weeks have been so hectic, last week the kids were out for spring break all week, we had so much fun, but I was so busy that there wasn't much time for stamping. The challenge this week was to recycle, and this barrett was recycled two times. First from my daughter who never wanted to wear it, and second from an old card I amde a long time ago, so recycle it I did. LOL! The buttons were recycled from an old sewing box that someone was throwing away and I salvaged it and found all kinds of goodies inside. Hope everyone has a wonderful week.

Yummy Strawberries!

2009-04-17T21:29:00.008-04:00

This weeks has been so busy with the kids being home on Spring Break, and it seems like I haven't really had time to make cards this week. This is a card I made a while back and posted on SCS. I just love these fun strawberries on this card. Hope everyone is having a great week and hope to be more active next week when the kids are back in school.

Coloring Easter Eggs!

2009-04-14T20:29:00.003-04:00

This Easter was so special for Alexa, this was the first time she was able to really enjoy this part of Easter. She was so concentrated on decorating these eggs that she had her little tongue sticking out, just love that little detail of this pic. On Easter we went to my sister-in-laws and she was more interested in the "goggies" than looking for the eggs. LOL!

The Cuttlebug Spot Challenge

2009-04-13T11:00:00.000-04:00

This week for The Cuttlebug Spot it is shaped cards. I have never made a card like this, but found it to be a lot of fun. I found this new paper pack by DCWV La Creme. I just love black and white and so I decided on a black and white card for this one. The outer part of the octagon was made using the largest scalloped octagon from Nestabilities and then layering over that with a smaller octagon shape from my Nesties. The stickers are also from La Creme. I finished it off with a button on the top corner, and now that I am looking at my card, I didn't use my cuttlebug folders at all, LOL, but I did use my cuttlebug for the nesties...

The Pink Elephant and TGF!

2009-04-13T00:01:00.000-04:00

I hope everyone had had a great Easter weekend, and are rested after all the fun activities. My kids are home this week for spring break so they will be enjoying all the free time, and I will enjoy not having to get up early every morning, LOL!

This week we have the privelage of using TGF digital images and I thought this little number was just adorable. It inspired this girlie card, and yes all those little buttons.

I colored the unicorn in using my prismacolor markers and stitched around all the edges. The dp is from Basic Gray.

Card Patterns with Cherries on Top!

2009-04-09T13:25:00.005-04:00

YEAH! I am finally feeling Better, I have been so out of it these last few days, even sleeping has been difficult with this cold.

I am finally able to try to make a card, and I decided to use the sketch at Card Patterns...
If you haven't already checked out their challenges you should, they are AWESOME!

Testing!

2009-04-08T19:07:00.001-04:00

This is a trial post, I am trying to make a signature for my posts.

Shiny Red Cherries and The Pink Elephant!

2009-04-06T00:01:00.002-04:00

One thing that we have seriously lacked close to where I live is a good craft store. I usually go to Michaels, or Wal-Mart, but if I want anything different than what they carry I have had to order it online, so Friday when JoAnn Fabrics opened their Super JoAnn I just had to go see what they had, and I just didn't know what to do with myself I was so happy in there. So many new things to look at the variety was AWESOME! This wonderful ribbon was one of those things I found that I just had to have.... It looks so yummy so this card for today was inspired using this wonderful ribbon.

I embossed the white cardstock using the mesh cuttlebug folder and cut out the SU top note and embossed using the oval scallop nestabilitie. I stamped the cherries from the Tart & Tangy stamp set and cut out the cherries and the leaf and pop dotted them, the cherries have been embossed using liquid embossing so they would be glossy. I also used a Martha Stewart punch for the border on the bottom of the card and added this fabulous ribbon, and I just couldn't resist stitching on the borders of the card.

I have been attacked by this horrible cold that is going around. With five kids it seems as if someone has been sick constantly for the last few weeks and I guess now it is my turn, I guess you can't take care of a housefull of sickies without finally coming down with it yourself. I sure can't wait for the flu/cold season to be over.

Wall Collage!

2009-04-01T11:22:00.010-04:00

This was a fun challenge for me. I decided to make a wall hanging and have used some of the sketches for this. I used K&Co paper and stickers for all of the 4x4 coaster I decorated. There is a mixture of ribbon, buttons and gems on them. This first picture is of all of them hanging together on the wall. I have entered this into several different challenges. The Use It challenge this week is to use scraps, at least two different kinds of ribbon, and punches. This definitly fits into that catergory. It is also going into the Saturday Challenge to use stitching. This is full of fun stitching... One of my favorite techniques.

This panel was made using the sketch at Stamp Something. I love how the stitching came out around the edges.

The next two panels were done using the sketches at 2 Sketches 4 You. I just love playing along with their sketches.

This is also being entered into the challenge at Creative Card Crew, using texure is so fun when making cards, and this is just full of texture, I have added ribbon, buttons, cuttlebugging, and so much more.

The Pink Elephant!

2009-03-30T00:01:00.001-04:00

We were challenged this week to make an Easter card, and this is what I came up with. I have had these Easter stickers for a while and decided to pull them out.

I have been itching to try some of these cool scoring ideas going around and I scored to my hearts content on this card. I scored each line at 1/4" and made this wonderful bg. I also took some green cardtock and folded it, cutting it at intervals to make the grass, then adhered the stickers to the card.
I want to thank everyone who left all the wonderful ideas for my son's birthday. Thank you so much for joining in and helping me come up with some ideas. We have decided to do a treasure hunt. I also wanted to mention that I have posted the winner for the blog candy, please scroll down for the winners name.

Tempting Cupcakes!

2009-03-29T10:19:00.007-04:00

The challenge for The Cuttlebug Spot this week is Double Embossing. This card was made using the double embossing on the main panel and also on the side panel. These colors just struck me this week, not sure why. This card is so bright and cheerful, makes me want to have a party. LOL!

After having two birthdays on Friday, I guess the birthday spirit was riding high. I used the Crazy for Cupcakes stamp set from SU and paper pieced the cupcake papers and the stand. The icing was made using Liquid Applique and the cherries were colored using my Prismacolor markers. I also added the pearl dew drops around the edges.

Unity Blog Hop!

2009-03-28T09:00:00.010-04:00

Welcome everyone that is stopping in to see me. I am so happy you are here.

I made this card this morning using the Unity bg stamp. I stamped using blush blossom SU ink and scored around the edges using the SU scoring tool. I added this K&Co sticker and some ribbon. The butterflies were from a Martha Stewart Butterfly punch I punched from dp and added some pearls for accents. I also pierced a little by the butterflies.

My favorite quote is "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Now here is the link for the next blog. Her name is Lorraine and you can visit her blog HERE she has some wonderful inspiration for you, hope you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again.

Card Details:

Cardstock: White (Papertrey Ink)

DP: K&Co

Stamps: Unity

Sticker: K&Co

Punches: Martha Stewart
Accessories: Ribbon, Pearls

Blog Candy Winner!

2009-03-27T23:11:00.004-04:00

And the winner for the blog candy, chosen by Random.Org is # 52

Ellen Congratulations on winning the blog candy. Please email me your info. at arobledo6@aol.com

Black & White!

2009-03-27T14:21:00.004-04:00

This card is for the Splitcoast Limited Supply Challenge. The challenge is to use only black and white.

I used black and white cardstock from Papertrey Ink and the dp is from La Creme paper pack by DCWV. The scalloped edge is made using a Martha Stewart heart punch. I took a piece of chipboard and added white glitter for the sparkle.

Fluttery Wings!

2009-03-24T11:30:00.005-04:00

The challenge for my blogger group The Rubber Bombshells is to case Michelle. I have cased this card found HERE! I used all Papertrey Ink Cardstock for this card. I love this color combo. The butterflies were punched out using the Martha Stewart Butterfly punch, and I scored the lines onto the white cardstock and paper pierced around the main panel.

The Cuttlebug Spot Challenge #23

2009-03-23T09:32:00.005-04:00

The challenge this week at The Cuttlebug Spot is a theme challenge. Spring is the theme this week, and I made card with this lovely bird from SU. I love this stamp set Always from SU, the little birdie is so cute. I used K&Co. DP and this wonderful ribbon I won from Card Patterns.

This weekend was so full with the blog hop in full swing and all the other normal weekend activities, but what a great weekend. I am glad for the week to start as the kids go back to school and things calm down around here. LOL!

The Pink Elephant!

2009-03-23T05:38:00.004-04:00

The challenge for today is this fun sketch at The Pink Elephant. I found this adorable Martha Stewart punch and just had to use it today. Thinking of spring means that in Florida the weather starts getting very warm and ice cream is definitly on the list.

I used K &Co dp and puched the flowers using one side for the cone and flipping it to use the other side for the ice cream. I cuttlebugged the bg with the Swiss Dots folder and added some dew drops in the corner.

Thanks everyone for stopping it to see me during the blog hop. I hope you had fun.

Accordian Card!

2009-03-22T17:36:00.004-04:00

I made this accordian card for The Pink Elephant. For more details and the complete tutorial you can check it out at The Pink Elephant.

Blog Candy!

2009-03-22T05:51:00.002-04:00

To sign up for my blog candy offered for The Pink Elephant Easter Blog Hop. Click HERE! It will be up for grabs until March 27th.

Ella's Easter Egg Scramble!

2009-03-22T00:01:00.000-04:00

Here is my word for Ella’s Easter Egg Scramble: htg nuge To play this game, if you didn’t arrive here from Lori R's blog, you’ll need to head over to The Pink Elephant and start from the beginning.

Once you have all 8 words unscrambled, send an email with your answers to thepinkelephantblog@... with the subject “Ella’s Easter Egg Scramble” by Sunday night at midnight EST.

Be sure to check out the other games going on this weekend at TPE too! There are some great prizes to be won! Now that you have your word from me, be sure to head over to Carol's to get another scrambled word.

Find Ella!

2009-03-21T00:28:00.003-04:00

Let’s go on a little Easter hunt!

If you didn't come from Lori R's blog hop back over and get the letter from her blog.

Somewhere on the first page of my blog, you will find a picture of Ella’s face with a letter in the corner. Find the 7 other letters on my fellow design team members’ blogs, put them together and email the 8 letter word to thepinkelephantblog@gmail.com with the subject line “Find Ella” by Sunday night at midnight EST.

Now that you have found the hiding letter here, you can hop on over to Carol's blog and "find Ella". Be sure to check out the other games going on this weekend at The Pink Elephant. There are some great prizes to be won!

WECOME TO THE PINK ELEPHANT SPRING BLOG HOP!

2009-03-20T16:54:00.010-04:00

Welcome to The Pink Elephant Blog Hop! I hope you have come ready to have fun! If you haven't come from Lori R's Blog you need to go back to The Pink Elephant and start from the beginning. You won't want to miss the fun things they have to share.

When I woke up this morning I was definitely thinking Spring. LOL! I made this card this morning thinking of the blog hop and wanting something bright and cheerful. The embossed frame around the image I scored using the SU scoring tool. Then I layered Summer Sun under white cardstock that I embossed using my oval Nestabilites. I added the ribbon and the adorable little butterflies from a Martha Stewart punch. I also added some small pearls for some added color.

I am also putting up some blog candy. This blog candy will be posted until March 27th. My oldest son will be turning 14 on the 27th so in order for you to be eligible for the blog candy I would like you to post a comment below with a craft idea, card idea or party idea for a 14 year old boy. Sometimes I just can't think of ideas for older boys, girls come easy but boys are more of a struggle, so I would love for all my blogging friends to help me celebrate his birthday special this year. This blog candy will close on the 27th of March and the winner will be posted on March 28th.

Everything in the photos here is included in this blog candy.

2 sheets of each design shown here of Autumn Leaves Foofala DP.
1 Unity Stamp
1 Studio G Thinking Of You Acrylic Stamp Set
1 Studio G Happy Birthday Acrylic Stamp Set
1 Autumn Leaves Butterfly/Sun Acrylic Stamp Set
1 Easter Acrylic Stamp Set with Clear Block and Ink Pad
1 Stickopotomus Vellum Sticker Pack (Shells)
1 Package Paper Flowers
1 Paperbilities Adhesive tags
1 Creative Imaginations Narratives Sticker Pack
Assortment of Ribbon
3 chipboard coasters
1 Heart Chipbards Book

When you are finished hop on over to Carol's Blog and see what she has to share with you.

The Pink Elephant Easter Blog Hop!

2009-03-20T06:20:00.002-04:00

Please join us tonight at 7 pm EST for The Pink Elephant's Easter Blog Hop. There will be lots of fun things to create, games to play, prizes to win and blog candies to sign up for so hop on over and be prepared to have FUN! See you then!

Four In One!

2009-03-17T12:10:00.005-04:00

I love to combine challenges, they help get me moving to make a card, and today I combined the Color Challenge at Splitcoast, the sketch at Card Patterns, the Timeless Tuesday Challenge and the Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge.

The colors for todays challenge was Real Red, Summer Sun, Kraft, and Basic Black. This Dp fit perfectly here so I couldn't resis pulling it out. Then of course black ribbon for the Timeless Tuesday challenge and Black gems for The Spoonful of Sugar. The sketch was so fun to work with today and I found myself really liking it.

I just had to use my Prismacolor markers that I purchased at Office Depot for 60% off and colored in this cute stamp from Flourishes.

I also wanted to link this card into the blog candy giveaway at Craft Goings On. If you haven't seen this blog candy you have to go check it out!

A Sketch!

2009-03-16T12:18:00.002-04:00

The Cuttlebug Spot has a fun sketch for you this week. I took the sketch and turned it into a tag. This awesome tag was cut using my Cricut and I used black ribbon and stitched it . The cute little bird was paper pieced and the flower was also cut out using dp from the same paper pack. The flourishes were also cut using my Cricut.

Thanks so much for joining us at The Cuttlebug Spot.

Pink Elephant Challenge #6 BUTTONS!

2009-03-16T00:01:00.001-04:00

Yep, you heard right ~ BUTTONS! Buttons are always fun, we can use them on almost anything, they can be plain and they can be fancy.

The challenge at The Pink Elephant this week is to use buttons. I love buttons and so that made this challenge even more fun.

The base of the card was made using Pumpkin Pie and I layered that using some dp. The scallop is from the Cricut. I layered three kinds of ribbon and added the buttons, and yes the pretty bauble on the bow is actually a button that I found in a sewing kit from many years ago. I love this button, and the sticker is from K&Co.

Also, there is a lot of fun planned at The Pink Elephant coming up soon. Please watch for all the exciting games and giveaways coming up. I will also be posting some blog candy soon so remember to keep checking back for more updates.

Soft Ballet!

2009-03-14T12:35:00.005-04:00

I love combining challenges and this one was so fun to do. I combined 4 challenges on this card. The first was the color challenge from The Paper Clip, I used the sketch from CPS, the Inspiration Challenge from Splitcoast and the Glitter Challenge from The Cuttlebug Challenge.

I decided to stay simple on this card and not add a lot of layers so instead of cardstock I used stitching to add the lines on the dp. The dp has the so saffron flowers, I am not sure they show to great in this pic, but I loved the softness of it.

I found these stickers in Wal-Mart and thought immediatly of my daughter. She is 11 now, but has grown up so quickly. When she was little she love ballet and loved wearing all the little ballet outfits and shoes. Now she isn't into like she was when she was smaller but these stickers immediatly brought back all the memories of her wearing them.

I'm a Red Pen, What Are You?

2009-03-12T09:06:00.002-04:00

I was out blogging and found this cute quiz. Check it out it was a lot of fun.

You Are a Red Pen

You have an eagle eye for detail, and this often means you end up finding mistakes in people's work.

You may seem quick to criticize or correct, but you think accuracy and truth is important.

You like to be involved in every project. You feel like you put the polishing touch on things.

You would make a good editor, detective, or accountant. When facts matter, you're the person to call on.

What Office Supply Are You?

Happy Birthday!

2009-03-10T13:52:00.003-04:00

I made this card for the 2Sketches4You sketch. I am not sure if I really like it but wanted to put it on anyway. The paper is from Papertrey Ink, and the chipboard is Company K. THis is a fun girly birthday card. The tags were cut using the Cricut George Cartridge.

Moments in Time!

2009-03-10T09:17:00.007-04:00

I love these sketches by Card Patterns they are so fun to play with. I also combined this sketch with Splitcoast Color Challenge and the Our Creative Corner Challenge. I went with the vintage feel for this card. Originally I began thinking I was going to make an anniversary card, but I ended up with this card. These colors are so great together, and I just love this stamp set, the clocks are so fun to work with. I did lots of sewing on this card as I love the added texture it gives to the card. The rhinestone circle I purchased from Wal-Mart.

I flipped this sketch, but kept it basically the same. The very vanilla paper was sponged using Sahara Sand ink and the scalloped edge was doodled using Martha Stewar Opaque markers, then I rubbed it to give it a more vintage look. I also distressed the edges of the clock the main panel and the scallops. This scalloped edge was actually made using a Martha Stewart Punch.

Card Details:

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Riding Hood Red, Ripe Avocado

Stamps: Time Flies

Accessories: Trinket Pins (ideaology), Muse Tokens(ideaology), Game Spinners(ideaology), antique copper brads (making memories), Clear Creations acetate tags(making memories).Adhesive Rhinestone Accents (Best Occasions), Ribbon (Pure Color)

Tools: Cuttlebug, Sewing Machine, Scallop Punch(Martha Stewart)

Techniques: Distressing, Sponging

2009-03-09T11:25:00.006-04:00

This card is for the Serendipity Challenge at The Cuttlebug Spot. This technique is done by tearing strips of paper and glueing them down, then running it through the cuttlebug and embossing them.

I made this card using La Creme paper. I tore it into strips and attached it onto white cardstock using my adhesive then ran it through the cuttlebug. The stamp set I used was Happy Harmony and I added some glitter to add some sparkle. I also added some pearls to the side of the main image.

Pink Elephant Challenge #5

2009-03-09T00:02:00.001-04:00

The challenge at TPE this week is to use Pink, Green and Brown. These are great colors to put together, and I had lots of fun making this card. I couldn't resist using cardboard on this card. I have seen it on a few cards recently and just love the effect and the texture it adds.

The frame around the verse is actually made using nestabilites. The large oval was cut using the large oval nestabilitie then I embossed around it using the large oval to create a frame effect. I used a smaller oval for the verse and cut around it on Kraft paper to help it stand out a little more, then added some rhinestones.

I also used lots of paper piercing on the top of the card and added a small flower I cut out using my Cricut, layered on top of that with a K&Co. sticker. The leaves are cut out using a Martha Stewart punch.

Lavender and Lace!

2009-03-05T10:26:00.004-05:00

I found this challenge by Whiff of Joy. The challenge for this week is Lavender and Lace. This is my first Whiff of Joy card. I love this image of this little girl. She looks so sweet and innocent.

This card was made using Papertrey Ink Cardstock and DP. I used nestabilties to cut out the scalloped rectangles and colored in the image using Watercolor Crayons from SU.

Masculine Birthday!

2009-03-04T10:58:00.003-05:00

My husband and my oldest sons birthdays are on the 27th of this month and I need to make cards for them. I made this card for my husband.

This card was made using Papertrey Inks Cardstock that I received yesterday. I was so excited when I won a years supply of cardstock from Papertrey Ink on their Anniversary Giveaways, and when the UPS man came yesterday and left me a box full of paper I just knew that I had to use it today.

I love this color combo, and I also love this stamp set that I won from CPS. This stamp set is by Our Daily Bread. The DP on this card was from Basic Gray.

The sketch I used was from 2 Sketches 4 You. I rounded the corners of the card and layered Black cardstock and Kraft cardstock. I also cut out the top part of the lighthouse from white cardstock and sponged it using River Rock Ink from Su. The key I purchased from JoAnn for 40% off.

Card Details:
Cardtock: Black, White, Kraft
DP: Basic Gray
Accessories: Ribbon (Basic), Keys (JoAnn Essentials), Snaps
Stamps: Keep My Lamp Burning (Our Daily Bread)

Wrapped Up Pieces!

2009-03-03T10:34:00.004-05:00

Here is a quick card I made for the SCS Color Challenge. I used the All Wrapped Up stamp set by Flourishes, and paper pieced it using Basic Grey DP. I also cut out the ribbon using Old Olive SU cardtock.

The base of the card is made using Papertrey Ink brown and white cardstock, and layering it with Basic Gray DP. I also used my sewing machine to stitch around it.

The to panel was made using my large rectangle Nestabilites and large rectangles, cutting the scalloped recatangle from Old Olive SU cardstock and the large rectangle from PI White Cardstock. I layered the white on brown and trimmed it to add a little more dimension to the layer.

I also added some ribbon and pearls.

TFL

The Cuttlebug Spot Challenge # 20

2009-03-02T06:47:00.004-05:00

What an exciting post. This is my first post as a DT member for The Cuttlebug Spot. This is a new adventure for me and one that I am enjoying very much.

This is a card with a spring flair to it. I have been very much in the mood for spring and these colors were beckoning me. When I found these papers from Chloe's Closet at Michael's I just coudn't resist.

I used the Top Note from SU and Oval Nestabilities. The ribbon is also from Chloe's Closet. The blue Top Note was run throught he Cuttlebug using the swiss dots folder, and the Orange oval was run with the same folder but with the paper upside down to get a little different texture. The apple was stamped onto white cardstock and cut out then the one half was also run through the cuttlebug.

The Pink Elephant Challenge

2009-03-02T00:01:00.001-05:00

I am very happy and excited to be on the Design Team for The Pink Elephant. This card was made for Challenge #4. Everyone is welcome to come and join in the fun.

The base of this card was made using white cardstock from Papertrey Ink. I layered on top of that using Cranberry Crisp a retired color from SU. I ran it through the Cuttlebug using the Swiss Dots folder to add texture.
I used a scalloped edge punch for the bottom scallops layering Ripe Avocado by Papertrey Ink, and DP by K& CO. For the next layer I used my Sizzix Top Note Die Cut by SU and cut one from Ripe Avocado and the second one from the K&Co. dp, trimming it down a little so I could layer it. On the Top Note layer I used my Nestabilities Oval Dies layering the scalloped under the regular die.
I stamped this beautiful bird from the SU Always stamp set.
I found this beautiful ribbon the other day and just couldn't pass it up. I tied a large bow under the bird.
For the flower I used a flower button that I purchased on sale at Joann fabrics, under the button I added a flower that I cut using my Cricut and added some leaves I cut using the Martha Stewart leaf punch.

He Is My Refuge!

2009-02-26T16:57:00.002-05:00

A couple of weeks ago I was privelaged and won this stamp set for the Anniversary of the CPS challenge. I received it in the mail today, and just had to make a quick card to show off my wonderful prize. This card only took me about 15 minutes. I stamped on the bg Kraft cs using my weathered SU bg. I stamped the main image onto the Kraft paper using Brown Stazon, added the dried flowers and cut out the two birds to add some texture. I also added these wonderful large eyelets using my crop-o-dile. The paper I used was Papertrey Ocean Tides and some Kraft paper I have had for a while.

Blue and Yellow Take Two!

2009-02-23T13:37:00.001-05:00

Blue and yellow, these are colors that I think look so good together. This card was inspired by a bathroom my cousin has decorated blue and yellow, and so here is a card using these two colors and a cup of tea for her and I.. LOL! This sketch was from The Pink Elephant challenge. You are welcome to join them for their fun and inspiring challenges. This stamp set is from Flourishes, and I used liquid embossing to get the glossy look, they are also crackled a little to make them look like older cups. The large flourish is actually a rub-on by K&Co.

Card Details:
Carstock: Not Quite Navy (SU), Lemon tart, White Cardstock (PI)
DP: Poolside (MM)
Accessories: Ribbon, Rub-on (K&Co), Pearls, Rhinestones
Stamps: Flourishes

Shabby Mother's Day!

2009-02-22T11:44:00.001-05:00

I just found this awsome sketch challenge from Card Patterns. I just had to try it. I am a fan of card sketches and this one was right up my ally. I found this awesome Marcella K dp and chipboard and it inspired this card for today. I used a lot of distressing and a lot of sponging on this card. I used the La Frances bg from SU and stamped it onto the dp, sponged it with Creamy Caramel ink and distressed the edges. I then sewed around the edges using my sewing machine. This has definitly become one of my favorites right up there with the cuttlebug. I have to pull it out almost every time I amke a card. The chipboard is also Marcella K and I used liquid embossing to make it stand out a little more.
Card Details:
Carstock: RiverRock (SU)
DP: Ancestory (MarcellaK)
Accessories: Chipboard (Marcella K), Ribbon, Pearls, Primas

Sweetest Gift!

2009-02-20T11:36:00.001-05:00

Well, I am going to a birthday party tonight and needed a birthday card. So I combined the Verve challenge and the Cuttlebug Challenge and came up with this card. I just love this dp. I love the colors and the large polka dots. The Cuttlebug challenge was to emboss acetate, so the tag is acetate embossed with the Happy Birthday cuttlebug folder and the words Happy Birthday were cut out along with one of the small gifts. I had these large colored pearls by K&Co and they matched perfectly.

Card Details:
Cardstock: White (PI), Groovy Guava (SU), Acetate (PI)
DP:
Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes
Accessories: K&Co Pearls, Ribbon
Tools: Cuttlebug, Happy Birthday Embossing Folder

Green Valentine

2009-02-20T09:08:00.001-05:00

I am combining three challenges for this card. The sketch is found at Friday Sketchers, the SCS Limited Supply challenge for today was to use green, and two or three embellishments. My only two embellishments were the ribbon and the flourish rubons. All the flowers, etc. were cut from the DP. The third challenge is from my blogger group and that is to make a Valentine Card using Non-traditional colors.

For the Love of Cards!

2009-02-19T19:04:00.001-05:00

This card is for the Unity Hip Hop Challenge. I only have a couple of Christmas stamps that I ordered around Christmas time, therefore the Christmas theme. I just love this stamp, and had so much fun making this card. I used glitter for the y and paperpierced the holly twig and the ornament. I used liquid applique for the fluffies on the J. As I have mentioned before I am not a seamstress. I don't evern like to sew, but for the love of making cards I just have to sew... So in the process of making this card I decided to stitch along the bottom, needless to say I completly destroyed it and had to fix it.. therefore the paper edging along the bottom.. LOL! I kind of like it though... Also the challenge was to use three of any embilisment and I used 5 gems on the ornament.

Soft and Sweet!

2009-02-19T15:43:00.000-05:00

I need a card for a baby shower this weekend so I decided to make a baby card. I made this card for the SCS Ways to Use It challenge, and decided to also use the sketch from Our Creative Corner. I loved this sketch, and will have to keep it in mind. I did change it around a little, but kept it within the basic sketch. I have had this dp for along time, and as the challenge was for stripes, I decided to pull it out. I have also had these stickers for FOREVER, and just had to use them.

Unique!

2009-02-18T13:30:00.000-05:00

Well, today was the day for me to go to the dentist. I do not enjoy the dentist but it is one of those necessary evils... After the dentist I decided to come home and stamp. Not so sure that was a great idea as you can tell by looking at this card. I had a difficult time getting a picture I do like it much better IRL. This is also not the typical kind of card I make, but I actually kind of like it. It takes me away from the SOSO. I combined three challenges here. One was the Timeless Tuesday challenge using flowers. I added the little branch with the little flower and button for the cute little owl to perch on. Then I used the sketch from A Spoonful of Sugar, and the color challenge from the Color Throwdown. Here are all three challenges combined on one card. I usually layer and layer my papers but today decided to just add one piece of dp to the very vanilla cs. Wow, made my card much simpler.

Card Details:
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Tangerine Tango, Brilliant Blue
DP: Chloes Closet (Making Memories)
Stamps: Studio G, Forest Friends
Accessories: Cording (SU), small twig, flower sitcker (Chloe's Closet), Buttons (Chloe's Closet), Token (ideaology)

He Is My Strength!

2009-02-17T12:09:00.000-05:00

Today I decided to do two challenges in one. I wanted to the sketch from 2sketches4you, and the mellow yellow challenge from the cuttlebug challenge. Since two of my favorite colors right now are yellow and grey I just had to use them together. I used dp from my Amy Butler paper pack and the cardstock I went with Going Gray and Lemon Tart. Love this combo. I used the Verve say I can do all thing throught Christ who strengthens me, and added this cute little butterfly I got at WalMart. Of course I had to use my cuttlebug and added the large dew drops. I am not sure how great this picture came out but couldn't seem to get it right.

Card Details:

Cardstock: Going Gray (SU), Lemon tart (PI), Whisper White (SU)

DP: Amy Butler (K&CO)

Stamps: Verve

Tools: Swiss Dots (Cuttlebug)

Accessories: Dew Drops, Ribbon, Butterfly Sticker (Jolee)

Elegant Thanks!

2009-02-16T11:51:00.002-05:00

Todays card was made for the OCC challenge, the challenge from The Cuttlebug Spot, and the challenge for The Pink Elephant. Love this layout.. So fun to work with and absolutley love BLING. I bought this Amy Butler DP a while back at Michaels and have been wanting to use it, so I pulled it out today and decided to make an elegant thank you card with it.. I think this paper just screams Elegance so Elegant it had to be. Of course I couldn't resist cuttlebugging either, it is one of my favorite things to use. I also used the Papertrey Ink butterfly on vellum for the butterfly. Martha Stewart pearls for the corners and the beautiful rhinestones circle I got at walmart. Grey is quickly becoming one of my favorite colors right up there with yellow. So had to pull that one out today too.

Card Details:
Cardstock: Grey, Very Vanilla (SU)
DP: Amy Butler (K&CO)
Accessories: Pearls (Martha Stewart), Rhinestones,
Stamps: Butterfly Kisses (PI), Amy Butler (K&Co.), Ribbon
Tools: Swiss Dots (cuttlebug), Nesties

High Hopes #17

2009-02-14T12:13:00.002-05:00

I made todays card for the High Hopes Challenge #17. I decided to do a birthday card using the Verve cupcake set. I added some liquid applique to the top of the cupcake and before heating it I applied some glitter by Martha Stewart. After heating it came out looking like this. I like how it gave it a dimensional and sparkly look.

Card Details:
Cardstock: White (PI)
DP: Love Letters (Little Yellow Bicycle)
Stamps: Verve
Accessories: Rhinestones (Marcella K), Autumn Brads, Spring Butterflies (Jolee's Boutique), Ribbon, Chipboard (K&Co), Liquid Applique, Glitter (Martha Stewart)
Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities (Rectangle, Rectangle Scallop)
Technique: Sponging, Liquid Applique, Embossing using Nesties, Sewing

I'm Stretched!

2009-02-13T13:13:00.000-05:00

My card for today will fit into three different challenges. The first is SCS, the challenge was to stretch yourself, OK, monocromatic is DEFINITLY stretching myself... I used Papertrey Ink cardstock for this card. Love these colors... I also stretched myself by not using an image on my card. That is not something I normally do, I usually have an image somewhere on my card.

The second challenge is the Flourishes challenge. To use buttons on your card. In the right top corner I have added two buttons and on top of them I added two rhinestones to add some bling.

The third challenge is the Verve Sketch Challenge. The twist for this week was to use Moncromatic, and therefore making it fit into todays LS challenge also. Thanks for Looking and Hope everyone has a great Valentines Day. Also please hop on over to the Blog Carnival and check out all the wonderful Valentines Day projects.

Elegant Laugh!

2009-02-11T17:31:00.001-05:00

Today I went looking for a corner rounder punch. I have been wanting one, but finding one around here seems almost impossible, so I went to the Scrabook store and got one, while I was there I found this awesome stamp set and this awesome dp, so my card today was inspired from my shopping experience. This is a great sketch posted on SCS. I also have to say that one of my favorite embellishments is rhinestones. They add so much sparkle to a card. I have several favorites but this is then one that I wanted to post in the OCC challenge. It is not hard to create a card around them. I seems like I pull them out for almost every card I make. LOL!

Blog Carnival!

2009-02-10T09:01:00.000-05:00

I was out blurfing when I came up found this website. I love finding out about new products. They are doing a BLOG CARNIVAL sounds like fun. Hop on over and join in.

Rustic Mojo

2009-02-09T15:17:00.000-05:00

Todays card is for the Mojo Monday sketch challenge and for the SCS challenge. I decided to use Rustic Rooster today. LOVE this set, and wanted to ink it up today. For my cut it piece, I cut out a piece of dp and framed the button flower. TFL!

Card Details:

Cardstock: Whisper White, More Mustard

DP: Ancestory

Accessories: Jewels (Martha Stewart) Snaps, Cork Flower (Chloe's Closet) Ribbon, Mesh

Stamps: Rustic Rooster

Hope, Comfort, and Fun!

2009-02-08T14:29:00.001-05:00

So the one thing that I definitly can't do is sew. I try, but not matter what it seems it gets crooked. Todays card was made for the CPS challenge and I really struggled to finish this. I am not sure that I am happy with it still, but decided that enough is enough and gave up on it. I don't really have too much time today as I have a 2 yr. old daughter that is very sick today so I could only work on it in between having to take care of her. The dp I used on this card I purchased at Michaels in a paper pack by Ancestory. I love this line of paper, but it lends toward Shabby which is sometimes very hard for me to do. I used a decorative edge punch by Martha Stewart, and I used scalloped scissors to cut out the heart. The lace was a piece of lace I had in my ribbon stash. I added the prima with the metal accent and pearlized brad. I also added some Company K stickers I had that say Hope, Comfort, and Fun. I added some Martha Stewart pearls and here it is. I also want to say thank you to all those that have left me comments on my blog. All comments are so much appreciated.

I WON!

2009-02-07T12:17:00.000-05:00

I am just so excited. I just found out that I won this WONDERFUL stamp set of ODB, and then just a few minutes later I find out I have won this AWESOME prize from PI. Now, I am running on excitement, and can't say enough about how excited I am. I was eyeing that stamp set and thinking what a great stamp set it is, and that if I was going to win one, I would pick that one, and BAM! Then I find out that I have won this PI paper, and I am just too excited for words... Guess not cause now I am rambling... HE HE! One thing you just can't have enough of is paper, and I LOVE PI paper, I had ordered some and was thinking of ordering more. I love there colors, and now, Well, you know.... OK that's enough rambling... HE HE!

Simple Yet Colorful!

2009-02-06T12:39:00.001-05:00

Today was just one of those days. I started out with a certain card in mind, and it just wasn't happinin', so I started over and went back to the basics, I wanted to do the PI challenge and the SCS challenge, and this is the card I came up with. I didn't have all the cs colors for the PI challenge so I decided to use this wonderful chipboard that I had and the colors seemed perfect, but I couldn't find any dp to match, so I decided to just go simple and let it stand up for itself.

Card Details:

Cardstock: Whisper White

Embellishments: Cardstock (Me & My Big Ideas), Ribbon

Tools: Swiss Dots (Cuttlebug)

Lovebug!

2009-02-05T10:24:00.001-05:00

Today I decided to do mutiple challenges. The three challenges are SCS, CPS101, and the Cuttlebug Challenge.

I love this paper from Company K it just screams shabby..

Card Details:

Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Blue Bayou, Very Vanilla (SU)

DP: Classic K Margo (Company K)

Accessories: Chipboard, Faux Pearls (Martha Stewart), White Primas (Misc), Large Prima (Prima Marketing), Buckle (Misc)

Techniques: Embossing (cuttlebug)

Tools: Top Note (Sizzix SU),

Gifted House Mouse!

2009-02-04T11:35:00.001-05:00

So for the SCS Sketch challenge today I decided to make another card. I have seen these colors together and just loved them so I decided to make a card putting them together. The perfect image for these colors was this House Mouse image that was gifted to me my one of my SCS friends Stacy (AKA Twinshappy).

Card Details:

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Gray, Yellow

Stamps: House Mouse

Accessories: Eyelets, Ribbon

Coffee Polka

2009-02-04T10:05:00.002-05:00

This card was made for the SCS sketch challenge and the Color Throwdown challenge. Last night as I was going trying to go to sleep my brain was going a million miles an hour. I just couldn't go to sleep and the idea of making a card by sewing on the big circles and also by making a panel by sewing on the strips of paper, and couldn't wait to make a card. I love how everything came out except I am not sure about the main image, I am not sure that it matches the rest of
the card, but didn't know what else to do so decided to leave it like it is. For the larger circles I used the 1 3/8 circle punch from SU and did some faux stitching. The strips were cut and stitched on using my sewing machine. THe smaller circles were made using the smallest circle from the circle nesties and faux stitched around those also. I cuttlebugged the small front panel using the swiss dots folder and stamped the cup from Coffee with Friends and cut it out and decorated it using rubons and rhinestones. Added the ribbon and some dangly charms. TFL!

Card Details:
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette (SU)
Stamps: Coffee With Friends (Verve)
Accessories: Ribbon, Charms, Rhinestones, Rubons
Techniques: Stitching, Faux Stitching, Paper piercing, Swiss dots (Cuttlebug)

Swirly Hearts

2009-02-03T18:10:00.002-05:00

Another card for today. This card was made for the Flourishes Challenge, and for the Paper take weekly challenge . I wanted to make a soft card for this challenge and decided to use Pretty in Pink and white. I dry embossed the Whisper White cardstock using my cuttlebug folder and sponged over it with Pretty in Pink ink ot bring out the swirly letters. I embossed the flourishes heart using SU Winter White embossing powder and trimmed it with whisper white paper cut using scalloped scissors. I also used a paper piercer to pierce the scallops. I had this beautiful "Love" rhinestones from Marcella K and added it for the sentiment. I also added the pearls for added accent. I added a pink ribbon at the top. TFL!

Card Details:
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink (SU)
Ink: Pretty in Pink, VersaMark (SU)
Accessories: Love Rhinestones (Marcella K), White Dimensional Pearls (Martha Stewart), Winter White Embossing Powder (SU), Ribbon
Stamps: Lace Heart (Flourishes)

2009-02-03T12:32:00.002-05:00

Todays card is for the CPS sketch challenge. I found this paper and thought it was so pretty and decided to pull it out for this challenge. I love these colors together and this cupcake stamp is from Verve and is just so elegant looking so I wanted to put it with something more elegant. All the dp in this card is from the 6x6 Sabrina paper pack, and gem stickers are also Sabrina. I used a circle nestabilities to guide me when I added the pink gems around the cupcake. TFL!

Card Details:
Cardstock: Basic Black, Whisper White (SU)
DP: Sabrina (Making Memories)
Stamp: Cupcake Affair (Verve)
Chipboard: 5th Avenue (Making Memories)
Accessories: Sabrina Gem Stickers (Making Memories), Primas (Misc.)
Tools: Swiss Dots (Cuttlebug), Scalloped Rectangle (Nestabilities)

Mojo Monday - Scripted Valentines

2009-02-02T14:03:00.001-05:00

Today is another one of those days when I just don't feel well. I am starting to get a cold and have the scratchy throat, headache, just that overall icky feeling and really debated before I began to make this card, but decided to go for it anyway. Hope this cold doesn't last long. This card was made for the Mojo Monday sketch found HERE!

Card Details:
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Purely Pomegranite (SU)
DP: Gentle Hearts (NRN Designs)
Stamps: Hearts of Fire (Verve)
Tools: Cuttlebug, Paper Piercer
Accessories: Brads (Spare Parts), Adhesive Gems (K&Co)

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2009-02-01T07:31:00.000-05:00

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