For Unto You...

Hi there!  So excited that it is almost Friday, because my sweet hubby is taking me on a little weekend trip for our 5th anniversary!  It will be so nice to get out of town for a few days.  I will likely have scheduled posts, so it won't feel like a ghost town...I hate that.  The problem is actually making something to share!  Hee.  For today though, I have another Christmas card (I know!!) using the latest Cardpatterns Sketch.  I just bought the Silent Night stamp set from Papertrey Ink and since I am trying to get my Christmas cards done asap, I thought I would ink it up!  Thanks so much for dropping by today, and I hope you have a good one!

Supplies used:
Paper: White Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: Restoration Collection Crate Paper
Stamps: Silent Night Papertrey Ink
Ink: Ripe Avocado, True Black Papertrey Ink; Antique Linen, Vintage Photo Ranger
Embellishment: Jute Button Twine PTI; Silver Glitter Martha Stewart Crafts; Clear Rhinestone Kaisercraft
Tools: Corner Rounder We R Memory Keepers; Large Circle Nestabilities Spellbinders; Linen & Canvas Impression Plate PTI

Hi!

Hey there friend!  I haven't had the chance to create anything today...but I do have another submission card from the last PC call for you.  I am hoping to get to create more soon and catch up on some challenges I have been wanting to play along with.  It seems like Jonathan (he's 2 1/2) has become a little more demanding and I just can't squeeze in the time like I used to. 

Have you signed up to participate in the World Cardmaking Day Blog Tour?  You can find it here.  Well, I am off to chase the little guy!  I hope you have a great day!

Supplies used: 
Paper: Kraft, Rustic White
Patterned Paper: Fly A Kite October Afternoon
Stamps: Up, Up & Away Papertrey Ink; Simply the Best Hero Arts
Ink: Berry Sorbet, Hawaiian Shores, Summer Sunrise, Dark Chocolate Papertrey Ink
Embellishments: Harvest Gold Grosgrain Papertrey Ink
Tools: Lrg Scallop Border Die Papertrey Ink

Blessings of Christmas

Hi!  Thanks for stopping by!  It is rainy, windy and gray here today.  Perfect for crafting I say!  Thought I would play along with the latest 2Sketches4You sketch.  So here it is, yes another Christmas card!  I promise to take a break here soon!  

For my card I used an older collection from Fancy Pants called Christmas Magic.  I bought way too much of it thinking I would use it and well there it sits!  Time to use up this stuff.  I hand cut some of the ornaments out and attached some floss to look like they are hanging.

For the sentiment I used the largest of this set and heat embossed it with white embossing powder.  Finished it off with a big yummy bow!

Supplies:
Paper: Vintage Cream
Patterned Paper: Basic White Paper Pad BasicGrey; Christmas Magic Fancy Pants Designs
Stamps: Joy to All Hero Arts
Ink: Versamark Tsukineko; Antique Linen, Vintage Photo Ranger
Embellishment: Gray Floss DMC; Clear Rhinestones Kaisercraft; Red Grosgrain Ribbon Offray
Tools: White Embossing Powder Hampton Art; Border Punch EK Success

Have A Joyous Holiday!

Hey there friend!  I am slowly recovering from our weekend camping trip we took with little Jonathan.  What fun we had!  I was going to take lots of photos, but I am sure you know how that goes...yeah, none to share!  Boo.  I do have the latest Waltzingmouse Sketch though.  I am still intent on finishing my Christmas cards early this year and I do believe I am well on my way!  Thanks for checking it out.  Have a great start to your week!

Lindsay

Paper: White, Vintage Cream Papertrey Ink

Stamps: Fillable Frames #1 Papertrey Ink; Joyous Holiday Hero Arts

Ink: Chianti ColorBox; Pesto Tsukineko; Antique Linen, Vintage Photo Ranger

Embellishments: Crinkle Ribbon; Mini Roses Michaels; Clear Rhinestones Kaisercraft

Tools: Gold Glimmer Mist Tattered Angels; Distresser Tonic; Fillable Frames #1 Die PTI



Miss U!

Happy Friday dear friend!  I am so excited about this weekend because we are taking the little guy camping!  John and I love camping and I know he will have a blast since he loooves the outdoors.  I planned on having a scheduled post for Saturday and Sunday, but I decided to just take a break for the weekend.  I hope to have some fun camping pics when I return.  Thanks for stopping by and leaving me such sweet comments, you are the best!  I will leave you with this little card and just so you know...I will miss U!

Lindsay

Supplies used:  All Papertrey Ink unless stated otherwise

Paper: Smokey Shadow, Soft Stone

Patterned Paper: 2009 Bitty Dot Basics

Stamps: Polka Dot Basics II

Ink: Orange Zest, Fresh Snow

Embellishment: Green Floss DMC

Tools: Corner Chomper We R Memory Keepers; Apron Lace Border Punch Fiskars

One-of-A-Kind

Hey there!  Thanks for stopping by.  I have a litte card for you from the last Papercrafts call.  This one is from one of the sketches provided.  What's funny is that I find doing the sketches and color swatch a little pointless because seriously there are a total of 4, count em', FOUR projects picked.  So you have to be top of the game.  This is not, but I tried anyway, hee!  Have a good one friend!

Lindsay

Supplies used:
Paper: White Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: 2009 Bitty Dot Basics
Stamps: Beautiful Blooms II, Butterfly Dreams, Friends Ti'l the End
Embellishment: Pure Poppy Satin Ribbon
Tools: Corner Rounder We R Memory Keepers; Butterfly trio punch Martha Stewart Crafts

Joy To All

Good evening!  It is a beautiful day here, and besides working this afternoon I have enjoyed being outside with the kiddo.  I am in love with the Jovial Collection by BasicGrey.  It gives me that extra push to create Christmas cards!  I used Laura's sketch at 2Sketches4You and kept it pretty simple, since a lot of my cards will be going through the mail.  Thank you so much for dropping by!  Have a great one!

Lindsay

Supplies used:
Paper: Vintage Cream Papertrey Ink
Stamps: Joy To All Hero Arts; Bannerific Lawn Fawn
Ink: Versamark Tsukineko; Antique Linen, Vintage Photo Ranger
Embellishment: Rustic Jute Twine Papertrey Ink; Glimmer Mist Tattered Angels; Gold Embossing Powder American Crafts
Tools: Distress Tool Tonic

Merry & Bright

Well hello!  Today has just zoomed by for me and I don't even know where it went!  My 2 1/2 year old slept till 10:30 this morning, so I got a lot of around the house stuff done, but I knew that he wasn't going to go down for his regularly scheduled nap anytime soon.  So, I took him to Wal-mart and then on to Archiver's.  He was a complete peach.  Seriously, this couldn't be the same child that has made me want to pull my hair out all weekend?!  Needless to say, we had a good time and I forced myself to pick up some Hero Arts Christmas stamps and BasicGrey Jovial 6x6 pad.  I say forced because I would rather not by seasonal things when there are so many other bountiful offerings to get!  But I have decided that I will get my cards done before November, I will!  Soooo, what's do you have, you ask?  The latest Waltzingmouse sketch of course, along with the Holiday card challenge over at the Moxie Fab World! 

I punched out 3/4" squares, ink the edges and adhered them to a dark chocolate cardstock strip and mounted it onto the patterned paper strip adhered to my card front.

I added some lace trim and rustic twine and tied a die cut tag to it stamped with a sentiment and a few rhinestones.  Fun and easy!  Thanks so much for stopping today!  Have a good one my friend

Lindsay

Supplies used:
Paper: Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate, Kraft Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: Jovial 6x6 pad BasicGrey
Stamps: Joy To All Hero Arts
Ink: Antique Linen, Vintage Photo Ranger; Pure Poppy Papertrey Ink
Embellishments: Lace Trim; Clear Rhinestones Kaisercraft; Rustic Button Twine Papertrey Ink
Tools: Scallop Tag Die Sizzix; Corner Rounder We R Memory Keepers

Sweet Birthday

Hi there!  Thanks for dropping by!  Here is a card using CardPatterns Sketch #82.  I took some liberties with this one.  Trying to use up some patterned paper that has gotten neglected.  I hoard this stuff till it's coming out my ears and still want more!  Hee.  I know I am not along in this, wink, wink!

 We are hoping the clouds disappear soon and the sun comes out!  But in the meantime we are off to take a nice long bike ride and enjoy the afternoon before this weekend is officially over.  I hope you enjoy it too my friend! 

Lindsay

Supplies:

Paper: Rustic White

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Nook & Pantry

Stamps: Hero Arts Simply the Best; Skipping Stones Designs

Ink: Tsukineko Tuxedo Black; Copic Markers

Tools: Sm, Med Scallop Border Die Papertrey Ink

Embellishment: Button Twine Papertrey Ink; White Paper Doily

Reach For the Sky

Hi friend!  I just love Saturdays!  I have nothing planned today and am looking forward to relaxing, and some cardmaking of course!  I really want to use some of the newest sketches at CardPatterns and Waltzingmouse so I will probably be back with those later.  In the meantime I will post a reject overlooked card from the last Papercrafts call.  I submitted so many cards I lost count, none got picked but you know what?  I am okay with that.  Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!

(feeling too lazy to list supplies)

Happy Wedding Day Tag

Hey there!  Happy Friday!  I am just popping in quick to share a little wedding day tag with ya!  I used my favorite Webster's Pages papers and just had fun with it.  Have anything fun planned this weekend?  We are going to go the orchard to pick up some fall decorations and of course lots of delicious apples!  Can't wait!  Thanks for stopping by friend, you always make my day!

Supplies:
Paper: Large Tag TPC
Patterned Paper: Nature's Storybook Webster's Pages
Stamps: Embellishments, Delightful Dahlia Papertrey Ink
Ink: Antique Linen, Vintage Photo Ranger; Eggplant Tsukineko; Dark Chocolate Papertrey Ink
Embellishment: Lace Trim; Button Twine Papertrey Ink

Time To Celebrate

Hiya!  I am finally getting the chance to play along with Kazan's sketch over at 2Sketches4You.  For my card I used more October Afternoon's Seaside collection.  After I was finished I realized it looked like a 4th of July card!  Oh well, I like it and that's all that matters!  That's all for me, thank you for stopping by!

Lindsay

Supplies:
Paper: Vintage Cream Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: October Afternoon Seaside
Stamps: Fillable Frames #7 Papertrey Ink
Ink: Vintage Photo, Antique Linen Ranger; Versamark Tsukineko
Embellishment: Enchanted Evening Grosgrain Ribbon Papertrey Ink
Tools: Mini Star Punch Marvy Uchida; Black Embossing Powder American Crafts

Adore

Hi there!  Thank you so much for visiting my lil' ol' blog today!  I have a little card I made using my favorite patterned paper, Webster's Pages...I don't think I will get tired of it anytime soon, I love it!  I really wasn't feeling it when I was at my craft table so I just kinda went with the flow of the paper and used a "sentiment" if you would call it that from the paper itself.  A simple generic card for someone special. 

I stumbled upon this nifty shabby challenge blog, might play along sometime, since this seems to be my fav new style.  In other news, I got accepted to the Cardabilities Design Team!  So excited about that!  New sketches are revealed on the 15th and 30th of the month so if you need a sketch to get you going, go check it out.  Well, I believe that is all for me today, have a great one friend!

Lindsay

Supplies used:
Paper: Ripe Avocado Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: Webster's Pages
Ink: Vintage Photo Ranger
Embellishment: Ribbon Making Memories; Button Twine Papertrey Ink; Rhinestones Kaisercraft
Tools: Scallop Border Punch Fiskars

Masculine Happy Birthday

Hi there!  This weekend was and still is a bit rough here at the ranch...I know things will get better, but my mojo really took a dive and I still don't feel like making anything.  I made this card over the weekend for CardPatterns newest sketch.  I was finally able to get my hands on the Seaside 8x8 pad by October Afternoon...sheesh, I can't find them anywhere!  The collection just feels manly, so I went with it.  Thank you friend for stopping by and for your encouraging and uplifting comments.  You make my day!

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Supplies:
Paper: Rustic Cream, Vintage Cream
Patterned Paper: October Afternoon Seaside 8x8 pad
Stamps: Papertrey Ink Masculine Motifs; Lawn Fawn Critters in the Sea
Ink: Papertrey Ink Enchanted Evening, Pure Poppy
Embellishment: Button Twine
Tools: Spellbinders Circle Nesti

Vintage Baby Card-Just Arrived

Hi there friend!  I have no idea why I have been on a baby card making kick...but I have another one for you today.  Thank you for stopping by and taking a look.  I hope to get some stuff done around the house today, we shall see if that actually happens.  Ha.

Supplies:
Paper: Papertrey Ink Kraft
Patterned Paper: Webster's Pages
Stamps: PTI Just the Ticket
Ink: Ranger Distress Vintage Photo, Antique Linen
Embellishment: Prairiebirdboutique Crinkle Seam Binding; Micheals Rosettes; Tattered Angels Chipboard Frame, Glimmer Mist; Lace trim
Tools: Fiskars Scallop border Punch

I Love You So Much

Hi there!  I am so thankful it is Friday, because I don't think I could have taken another day of this week!  Just wanted to share a little card with you.  I hope you have a great afternoon friend. 

Supplies:
Paper: Pure Poppy PTI
Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee Cupid
Stamps: Signature Greetings PTI; Hearts Martha Stewart Crafts
Embellishments: Various Papertrey Ink Buttons, Simply Chartruese Satin Ribbon; Paper Doily; Brown Floss DMC
Tools: Spellbinders Labels 9; EK Success Scallop Dot Punch

B is for Baby

Hi there!  It's hard for me to believe that it is Thursday already!  I managed to get my groove back yesterday so I am a happier woman.  Nothing makes me more grumpy than not being able to create something!  Anywho, I have for your viewing pleasure a little card using the latest Waltzingmouse sketch!  Thank you so much for stopping by.  Have a good one friends!

Supplies used:
Paper: Papertrey Ink Melon Berry, Vellum
Patterned Paper: Webster's Pages Lullaby Lane
Stamps: PTI Mega Mixed Messages, Embellishments
Ink: Ranger Antique Linen, Vintage Photo; PTI True Black
Embellishment: PTI Berry Sorbet Satin Ribbon, Button Twine; Tattered Angels Chipboard; Kaisercraft Rhinestones

With Sympathy

Hey hey friend!  Let me tell you a little story...There once was a girl named Lindsay, who loved to craft and craft and when she awoke one morning realized she didn't have any mojo left!  Um, that was me for the entire holiday weekend up to yesterday.  My poor hubby had to hear me whinning about how I can't seem to put paper and ink together.  So, I asked myself what do you do when your creative brain shuts down?  You play with a sketch.  AHhhhh.  Ohhhhh.  That's better.  The moral of the story?  Sketches are good play with them!  Hee hee.  I used CardPatterns newest sketch for this card and got down with my vintage-y self.  Thanks for humoring me friend.  Have a good one!

Supplies:
Paper: Rustic Cream Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: K & Co. Ancestry.com paper pad
Stamps: Hero Arts Antique Engravings; Papertrey Ink Mega Mixed Messages
Ink: Ranger Antique Linen & Vintage Photo; True Black PTI; Copic Markers
Embellishments: Vintage Cream Vintage Buttons, Button Twine, Vintage Cream Saddle Stitch Ribbon; Tattered Angels Chipboard Frame, Glimmer Mist; Paper Doily
Tools: PTI Med Scallop Die

Thank You

Hey there!  Back to the grind for me!  That's okay though because TiffanyDoodles newest challenge is up and this month it is a color challenge!  You can check out all of the deets here!  For my card I used the Poppy w/Oval image.  Thanks for stopping by my friend.  Have a great one.

Supplies used
Paper:  Vintage Cream, White Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: BasicGrey Nook & Pantry, Basic White
Stamps: TiffanyDoodles Poppy w/Oval; Papertrey Ink Giga Guidlines; Stampers Anonymous Flourish
Ink: Dark Chocolate PTI; Vintage Photo, Antique Linen Ranger; Copic Markers
Embellishments: Kaisercraft Rhinestones
Tools: EK Success Deco Scallop Border Punch; Spellbinders Oval; We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper; Martha Stewart Crafts Butterfly Trio

Masked Luv U

Hey there!  It is Labor Day here in the States and we are just chillin out here today.  So sorry I haven't by to visit yesterday!  We had our little get-together with my family and just enjoyed the beautiful day!  I have a fun little card for you inspired by a card that Kristina Werner did awhile ago using letter stickers to mask, so fun and easy with a nifty look to it.  I really appreciate all of your sweet comments on my cards lately, they mean so much to me! 

P.S. Tomorrow marks Tiffany Doodles 4th challenge!  This one will be a color challenge, so stop back tomorrow for my card!  Oh!  Also, Tiffany Doodles is the sponsor over at Caardvarks, so be sure to play along for a chance to win some digis!

Supplies used:
Paper: Kraft Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: October Afternoon
Ink: Vintage Cream Papertrey Ink
Embellishments: Various Papertrey Ink Vintage Buttons, Simply Chartreuse Satin Ribbon, Jute Button Twine; Paper Doily; Letter Stickers BoBunny
Adhesive: Tombow Mono
Tools: Corner Rounder We R Memory Keepers

Vintage Happy Birthday

Hey there!  How are you this fine Saturday?  Got any plans for this Holiday weekend (my US friends)?  I am excited to get together with my parents and my sisters little family, should be super fun.  I made up a little super girly birthday card and enjoyed every minute just throwing goodies on it.  I used some older Pink Paislee papers and a little Papertrey Chocolate Remix.  I also snuck in the new stamp set Embellishments just released from Papertrey Ink last month.  Oh the love!  Thank you so much for stopping by and for always leaving me such nice comments.  You really make my day!

Lindsay

Supplies:

Paper: Vintage Cream

Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee, Papertrey Ink Chocolate Remix

Stamps: Birthday Bash Sentiments, Embellishments Papertrey Ink; Bird Stampers Anonymous

Ink: Antique Linen, Vintage Photo Ranger; True Black, Pure Poppy PTI

Embellishments: Frame Tattered Angels; Lace; Pure Poppy Vintage Buttons, Fresh Snow Twill, Button Twine PTI

Tools: Deco Scallop Border Punch EK Success

Misc Cards & Happy News!

Hey there!  We made to the best day of the week (imo)!  I have been submitting off and on to Papercrafts for awhile now and finally decided to get serious about contributing to their magazine.  I submitted five cards to their Stamp It! Techniques issue, and lo and behold they requested one!  I was so excited to get that email, I truly wasn't expecting it.  Here are some of the other ones.  Thanks for stopping by friend!  I hope you have a great one.

(Heat Embossing)

(Gradient Stamping)

(Gradient Stamping)

(Coloring)

Don't Fret Dearie

Hiya peeps!  Today I have a special card to share that I made for my sister.  Now, I believe she doesn't read my blog so let's keep our fingers crossed!!  HA!  Her husband and she are doing some major decision making that will effect the coming year and need prayer.  Along with praying there is nothing better than a card to make someone feel like they are thought of and cared about, wouldn't you say?!  So here is a little number using Crate Papers Restoration Line.  I will try not to over use it!  HEE.  Well, I gotta run but I hope you have a wonderful day friends!

Supplies used:
Paper: Vintage Cream Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper: Restoration Crate Paper
Stamps: Scattered Showers, Fancy Flourishes Papertrey Ink; Flights of Fancy Stampers Anonymous
Ink: Tea Dye, Antique Linen, Vintage Photo Ranger
Embellishments: Berry Sorbet Vintage Buttons, Just Button Twine Papertrey Ink; Brown Premium Ribbon American Crafts; Paper Doily
Tools: Mat Stack 3 Die
Adhesive: Glue Glider Pro Glue Arts; Foam Dimensionals

Welcome Baby

Hey there!  I have been very delinquent about playing along with challenges lately!  One of the challenges I have been meaning to play along with but never have, is Sasya's Sketches.  I really like her sketches and her work is just gorgeous, you can check out here.  For my card I used the Webster's Pages Life's Portrait collection, sigh.  Just love it so much.  Thought I would try photographing my cards a little differently using natural light instead of my box.  Thanks so much for dropping by!  Have a good one.

Supplies:
Paper: Vintage Cream PTI
Patterned Paper: Life's Portrait Webster's Pages
Stamps: Mega Mixed Messages PTI
Ink: Antique Linen, Vintage Photo Ranger; Dark Chocolate PTI
Embellishment: Yellow Mini Roses Michaels: Vintage Cream Satin Ribbon PTI; Pearls BasicGrey; Paper Doily; Chipboard Frame Tattered Angels; Letter Stickers Jenni Bowlin
Adhesive: EK Success 3D Dots; Tombow Mono & Multi Glue
Tools: Med Scallop Border Die PTI; Corner Rounder We R Memory Keepers