Just Because!

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.

Shiny Red Cherries and The Pink Elephant!

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.

Tempting Cupcakes!

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!

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

Fluttery Wings!

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 Pink Elephant!

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.

Moments in Time!

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

Pink Elephant Challenge #5

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.