With Gratitude

Hello, hello!

How is it the end of December?  I have no clue, time just seems to fly!  I hope you had a fabulous Christmas!  We sure did.

I am up with a clean and simple card on The Craft's Meow blog today, and thought I would share it here as well.  With all of the wonderful gifts I have received this year, thank you cards are a must.

To start, I grabbed a fun wintery set, Vintage Snowflakes, and proceeded to create a simple one layer card. Using three of the snowflakes, I stamped them onto the right lower portion of the card base in a wintery ink mix.

To finish it off, I stamped my sentiment from Timeless Tags, and added some pearls to the middle of the snowflakes.

I hope you will get out your winter sets and create something fabulous!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Supplies:
Paper- Georgia Pacific
Stamps- Vintage Snowflakes, Timeless Tags The Craft's Meow
Ink- Blue Sage, Sicilian Blue, Celery Fresh Ink, Tuxedo Black Tsukineko
Embellishments- Pearls Michaels
Tools- Corner Rounder WRMK

Let's Be Merry

Hello, hello!

I just wanted to stop by and say Merry Christmas to you!  I hope that you are able to spend time with your loved ones and enjoy this wonderful time together.  I have a little card to share that I made for my husband this year.

To start, I took Wplus9's Poinsettia Patterns stamp set and used it here on the bottom portion of a white card base.

I then stamped a sentiment from Technique Tuesday's Jingle All the Way set and added a bit of jute twine.

Thank you so much for popping by!

Supplies-
Paper: White Georgia-Pacific
Stamps: Poinsettia Patterns Wplus9, Jingle All the Way Technique Tuesday
Ink: Tuxedo Black Tsukineko, Mojito, Tomato Red Fresh Ink, Lido A-Muse Studio
Embellishment: Twine May Arts

Tuesday Trigger: Sweet Dreams

Hello again!  I am on a roll it would seem, sneaking off to my crafty space whenever I can.  I have another Anniversary card to share inspired by the newest Tuesday Trigger.  What a lovely inspirational picture!  I long for spring and we haven't even gotten through Christmas and New Year's yet!

To start, I took inspiration from the yellow damask bed spread, the aqua bed frame and the flowers on the night stand, as well as that fabulous rug!  The Whimsy Embossing Folder from Lifestyle Crafts fit the rug pattern perfectly.

I stamped the damask pattern in yellow, masking off the top and bottom portion of the panel, then added some leaves and my flowers (Folk Art Florals from Wplus9), stamping my sentiment last.

Here is a looksie at the Trigger.  So lovely!



Thanks for popping by today, I know things are pretty hectic right about now!  I am so ready for Christmas, how bout you?

Supplies-
Paper: White Georgia Pacific, Scarlet PTI
Stamps: Classic Fabric Design, Everyday Sayings Hero Arts, Folk Art Florals Wplus9
Ink: Mojito, Merlot, Island Fresh Ink, Lido A-Muse Studio
Embellishment: Frosted Lace Stickles Ranger
Tools: Whimsy Embossing Folder Lifestyle Crafts

Happy Anniversary

Hello!

Popping in today to share a little card I made recently.  I thoroughly love sharing handmade cards with people and I am so glad I get to do that through my adult bible class at church.  From birthdays to anniversaries, there is always a card that needs to be sent.  From one card maker to another, I am sure you would agree, it's a great feeling to encourage people this way.

For my card today, I chose the Snowflake Trio stamp set from Savvy, stamping it in THE best white ink I have found from Impress Rubber Stamps.  This ink is so vibrant and bold on Kraft and dark colors!  I stamped the snowflakes repeatedly on a Kraft panel.

I then stamped my sentiment from Paper Smooches Good Gab set, and added a punched heart, to which I covered in stickles.

I hope your Christmas preparations are coming along and you are having a great week!

Supplies:
Paper- Oatmeal, Kraft Wplus9, Wax Lips Bazzill Card Shoppe
Stamps- Good Gab Paper Smooches, Snowflake Trio Savvy
Ink- Paperwhite Fresh Ink, Espresso Truffle Tsukineko
Embellishment- Frosted Lace Stickles Ranger
Tools- Double Heart Punch EK Success

RCC75- Holiday Spirit Challenge Reminder

Hi there!  I am back with a little card featuring the latest challenge from The Ribbon Carousel.  There is still time to play this month, and the prize is an amazing Ribbon Carousel!  I know the days are super busy, but hey, it's a great excuse to squeeze in one more Christmas card.

To start, I took a Buttermint card base from Bazzill, and adhere a bit of October Afternoon patterned paper to the bottom portion.  I then stamped my sentiment in a light brown.

Lastly, I stamped a leaf branch image in green and cut it out, adhering the bottom portion and lifting up the edges of the top.  I then tied around some delightful May Arts Twine, finishing it off by rounding the bottom corners of the card.

I have one more little card to share...using green Divine Twine.  I saw this idea from Cristina awhile back and thought I would try it out.  To start, I stamped and embossed my sentiment.  I then die cut the bow and stamped it with it's coordinating stamp.

Die cutting a double circle and wrapping green twine around it, I finished it with burgundy pearls and adhered it to a matching card base using foam.

I hope you decide to throw a Holiday card into the mix, just remember to use something that came off a spool for your project, and you're in the running for that carousel!  Have a great rest of the week!









Supplies:

{Happy Christmas}
Paper- Buttermint Bazzill Card Shoppe
Patterned Paper- Farm Girl October Afternoon
Stamps: Leaf Branch Impress Rubber Stamps, Jingle All the Way Technique Tuesday
Ink: Mojito, Cocoa Fresh Ink
Embellishments: Twine May Arts, Fine Glitter Martha Stewart Crafts
Tools: Corner Rounder We R Memory Keepers

{Peace, Love, Joy}
Paper: Scarlet PTI, White
Stamps: Bells and Boughs PTI
Ink: Versamark Tsukineko, Harvest Fresh Ink
Embellishment: Burgundy Pearls Kaisercraft
Tools: Circle Dies, Bow Die PTI, Corner Rounder WRMK

The Craft's Meow Valentine/Love Blog Hop

Hello!  Today, The Craft's Meow design team are showcasing sets from the shop featuring a Valentine/love theme and you should have made your way from Lin's blog, if not go to The Craft's Meow Blog for more info.  I chose Fun{tache}tic for my card, love this set to bits!  There is a sale on the 9 Love themed stamp sets... 15% off through December 16th. :) The code is Valentine at checkout, so be sure to check it out and pick up your fav!  

To start, I took a Kraft panel and ran it through my Big Shot with the Lifestyle Craft's Linear embossing folder.  I then used the Nesting Star dies and created three negatives from the panel and adhered it straight to my Kraft card base.

I then stamped my sentiment and mustache, cutting out the mustache and popping it up with foam.

I hope you've enjoyed, thanks so much for visiting!  Be sure to check out Nina's blog, she is sure to inspire!  Of course, there's a prize up for grabs!  One lucky person who leaves a comment on the store blog post will win All You Need is Love. The contest goes through December 14th at 9:00 pm Pacific.

 

Supplies:
Paper- Kraft Wplus9
Stamps- Fun{tache}tic The Craft's Meow
Ink: Chocolate Fresh Ink
Tools: Nesting Stars, Linear Embossing Folder Lifestyle Craft's

Congratulations...

Hello!  Are you as busy as I am?  Wowzers, I feel like a crazy lady trying to get things done this month, hence the lonely blog.  But, I managed to squeeze in a little crafty time to make a winter Anniversary card.  I was very much inspired by the latest Tuesday Trigger, Shimmer and Shine.  It has been AGES since I have played along.

To start, I brought out those gorgeous snowflakes, and heat embossed them in gold on a cream panel.  I then adhered it to a gray card base to mimic the silver platter.

To finish it off, I stamped my sentiment in a light gray to match the card base.  Super simple!

Here is a pic of the Trigger:

Thanks so much for popping by!  Oh, before I forget, stop back on the 12th because The Craft's Meow is having a super fun blog hop featuring our Love/Valentine stamps sets!








Supplies:
Paper- Putty, Buttermints Bazzill Card Shoppe
Stamps: Snowflake Trio Savvy Stamps, Damask Doilies Wplus9
Ink: Provincial Gray Fresh Ink, Versamark Tsukineko
Tools: Gold Embossing Powder American Craft's