Happy Father's Day!!

This is my 900th post!!!!!!! Wow!!! I began blogging in 2006 but it was only a handful of posts for a few years and then it became a regular part of my life in 2008.  Here's to 900 more! Woohoo!

I've been on a roll today with making cards so this is a first of 3 posts so that I can get all my cards in before the challenges end.  First up we have a card for my stepdad.  I had such fun making it this morning (don't you wait til the morning of when you need a card? no??  why not?!) I find I work much better under pressure :)

I am sharing this card with The Pink Elephant #152 - Masculine and I Spy Sketches #20 (whose sketch was based off a Lori Boyd card who is the TPE owner!)

Here is my card~

I made an absolute mess while creating this card. First I put together the base of the card and splatted it with Studio Calico Mister Huey's Mists in Manila. Then I masked the image panel with a rectangle and sprayed the mist over it. After that I colored the image, paper pieced the shirt and stamped the sentiment. Next up I cut these tools from MFT Die-namics using silver cardstock from PTI and spritzed them with the mist. Then I had to clean up my huge mess since the mist was everywhere!!

Here's a close up of the tools!

Here is the sketch from I Spy Sketches - I flipped it so I could hang the tools on the bottom of the panel.

TFL!!

Supplies~
Stamps: Moka Tim from Taylored Expressions, Hero Arts sentiment
Paper: PTI cardstock, Basic Grey Granola
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, copics (C9, C7, C5, E11, E00, B99, B97, B95, E59, E57, E55)
Other: ribbon from stash, brads from stash, border punch from Fiskars, MFT tools die-namics, Mister Huey's Manila Mist

Fairy Fae

My 2nd card of the day!

Having images colored ahead of time really makes a difference in getting cards created quicker :)

This is also card #2 using the Basic Grey Scarlet's Letter 6x6 pad. I'm trying to see how many cards I can make from what's left of it! The image is Fairy Fae from Tiddly Inks. I've had her printed out for so long. Happy to finally use her!

I used last Saturday's sketch from Utah Divas International for my card layout. It was perfect to showcase the image as well as include a few other elements, like the embossing and border dies.

Now I'm off to scrap a layout for a few challenges on a Yahoo group!

Supplies~
Image: Fairy Fae by Tiddly Inks
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink
Paper: Basic Grey Scarlet's Letter
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink in Olive Pastel, copics
Other: cuttlebug embossing folder, Scalloped Eyelet Border die from Taylored Expressions, Recollections pearls, Frosted Lace stickles

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day!

I started my day being woken up with doggy kisses from Amber and then I spent the day with my mom :) 

Here is the card I made for her this morning - yes, I'm a last minute girl and work better under pressure LOL!

I used the London Market Project Pantry kit and the Make It Amazing stamp set from Taylored Expressions. Aren't the papers so pretty! I knew they would make a wonderful card for my mom.  

I am entering the card in several challenges:

Clean & Simple Stamping #190

Tuesday Throwdown #97 - Motherly Love

Celebrate the Occasion #62 - Mother's Day

Raise the Bar #104 - Mother's Day 

Stamptacular Sunday #163 - Butterfly Kisses

Here's a pic I had my hubby take of us after we got back from shopping and lunch :)

Trick or Sweet for TE's Blast from the Past hop!

Welcome!

If you are here from Cindy's blog, you are on the right track! If you are just here visiting (Hi!!), please start the hop at Taylor's blog! This is my stop on the hop for the Taylored Expressions Blast from the Past hop. 

This month's theme is Trick or Sweet and we were to make some Halloween related or something sweet :)

I pulled out my Trick or Sweet stamp set and last year's Halloween Project Pantry kit. I used a TE sketch from a few weeks ago (I've shared it below) Everything is from the kit except the gems and what's a Halloween card without using the Martha Stewart drippy goo border punch :)

I finished off the inside with another sentiment from the kit and 2 more cuppies.

This is the sketch that I used - definitely a fun one!

Your next stop on the hop is LESA!

Best Witches for TPV!

As long as I have oodles of stuff strewn around the dining room, I decided to make a card tonight.  I was able to use the card layout from Scrappin-N-Chattin, a yahoo group I belong to and the Threads challenge at The Paper Variety. 

Supply List~
Stamps - cat from my image basket, not sure of the source, sentiment from Taylored Expressions Trick or Sweet set
Paper - cardstock and Echo Park designer paper from a TE Halloween kit from last year
Ink - the image edges were inked in Memento London Fog and the sentiment was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black
Other - Marvy circle and scallop circle punches, zig writer for dots, misc. brads from kit, ric rac from kit, Stampin' Up Modern Label punch, Gold Lame Smooch (hard to see in photo)

Down on the Farm with PaperCutz, a TE sketch & some PCC news!

This week's PaperCutz Challenge is one I had fun with!  The theme is Down on the Farm, we'd like you to create a card, layout or project using something you'd find on a farm - animals, fruits, veggies, farm equipment, scarecrows, etc.  You can enter your creation {HERE} and while you are there check out the rest of the DT's samples!

Do you want to be part of an awesome Design Team? Mary is just wonderful to work with! PCC would like to add 4 new members, you can check out all the details in {THIS POST}

My take on the challenge~

I had fun getting inky on this card. I inked a few of the layers with Colorbox Chestnut Roan chalk ink and I used tissue paper to sponge the same ink onto the image so the piggies would look like they were in mud - so fun!

My card layout is the current Taylored Expression sketch challenge. The stamps on my card are also from TE, Udderly Sweet.

Supply List~
Taylored Expressions Udderly Sweet stamp set
Copic Xpress Blend It cardstock
Colored cardstock (from TE Project Pantry kit)
Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety dp (from TE Project Pantry kit)
Memento Tuxedo Black ink
Colorbox Chestnut Roan chalk ink
Zig .01 writer (to darken the 2nd line of the sentiment)
Making Memories flower & button

TFL!

TE Blast from the Past Hop 14 - Collectors Anonymous!

Good morning and welcome to my stop on the TE Blast from the Past - Collectors Anonymous hop!

If you just happened to stop by and visit, thank you! To enjoy the entire hop, please start {HERE} at Taylor's blog! You will find a full list of participants below.

I couldn't wait to break into some pretties that I've been saving.  I started with the March 2011 Key Ingredients kit which had MME Stella Rose - Gertie papers in it, along with some fabulous wooden buttons.  Crafty Cuppie is the star of my card - it's the first time I've inked this set up!

I tried to add lots of embellishing - the strip along the bottom is some fabulous trim that I got at TE along with Kaisercraft Rhinestones in the corners, on Cuppie's head and doesn't every crafter needs a sheet of rhinestones on their craft table? he he.  I also added some bakers twine to finish off the buttons.  I really had a lot of fun making this card - it felt GOOD to use my supplies!

*P.S. The fabulous card layout is from Sankari, she draws up some awesome sketches for the hops!

Your next stop is LISA - happy hopping!

Birthday Sundaes Challenge #7

Good morning and Happy May 1st!

Today's Birthday Sundaes challenge is the popular Anything Goes Birthday Card! Just remember to include birthday wording somewhere on your card front.

We also have a sponsor this week, Pattie's Creations Digital Images and she generously provided the design team a few images to work with.  I chose to use Tulips in Vase. I just love floral images :) If you play along, you will have the chance to win a $10.00 voucher to Pattie's store!

I really LOVE how this card turned out, especially since it's the first image I've colored since I took the copic classes a few weeks ago.  I colored another card using one of Pattie's images that I bought awhile ago and will share that tomorrow.

I opened one of my MME Stella & Rose 6x6 pads finally! Such pretty papers!! The cardstock is Ocean Tides from Papertrey Ink and I printed the image on Copic Xpress Blend It cardstock.

ETA: The layout of the card is from Papertake Weekly's sketch challenge from this past Tuesday.
Here is the sketch:

We hope to see you join us this week at Birthday Sundaes!

TE Blast from the Past Hop!

Welcome to the Taylored Expressions Blast from the Past Hop!

If you hopped here from Wendy's blog, you are on the right track! If not, please start the hop at Taylor's blog. You will also find a full list of participants below in case you get lost on the way. 

Taylor challenged us to make a Clean and Simple card using any TE set released before February 2011. After numerous attempts to make a springy CAS card I decided to switch gears and create a Christmas card. I used my Sparkle & Cheer set, so pretty and elegant! 

Products Used:
Taylored Expressions Sparkle & Cheer stamp set
cardstock from stash
Rhubarb Stalk & Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Misc. bling from stash (on reindeer, hard to see in pic)
Misc. ribbon from stash
Sizzix embossing folder

Your next stop on the hop is Terri!

Thanks for stopping by!

Going Green for the Blast from the Past Hop!

Are you having fun on the hop?  I hope so, I can't wait to check it out tonight!

Welcome to my stop on the Blast from the Past Hop!  If you're here Karen's awesome blog, then you're right on track. If not, please start HERE at Taylor's blog.

This month we were challenged to use the color green or to go green on our projects.  I went with the color green and I also used Sankari's fabulous sketch!

I used the Udderly Sweet set along with the Garden Variety Project Pantry kit.  I had a lot of fun making this :)  I think the veggie brads just make the card!

The sketch~

Your next stop on the hop is Natalie. There is also a full list of participants below!

TE Blast from the Past Blog Hop!!

{Please scroll down if you are here to see my Flutter By Wednesday post!}

Welcome to my stop on the Taylored Expressions Blast from the Past Blog Hop! I'm so glad to be playing along this month! If you just happened upon here, please start at the TE blog so you don't miss anything! You will find a full list of participants below as well.

I've got two fun creations to share with you all today using the theme 'Love'. The first is a card using a sketch created by the fabulous Sankari! I flipped it to accommodate what I had in mind.

I used the Love Everywhere set, seeing as I have my own lovable dog now I just had to use the pooch from this set! This set happens to be on sale right now too!



Here is my 2nd creation! I used the TE calendar template along with the Love Everywhere set again. I had fun blinging it up with my stickles.



Happy Hopping!

Mom's Christmas Gifts

In addition to gifting my mom a few gift cards, I also altered a picture frame and created a web passwords book.

This is the frame...I forget who made it but I've had it for years, bought it at a scrap store that is no longer in business. The picture is of my sister's dog, Jellybean, and my dog, Amber. Yes, I bought them matching dresses LOL! Trying to get them to pose for a picture was quite the task! Mom loved it!

Paper: Basic Grey Jovial

Other: Basic Grey Pops, Cosmo Cricket letter stickers and misc. letter stickers from my stash

This is the cover of the web passwords book. I covered, inked and embellished the chipboard and then printed THIS template from Taylored Expressions. We haven't decided how to bind it just yet, but she loved it since this shade of green is her favorite!

Paper: Basic Grey Marjolaine

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa

Other: Basic Grey Pops & letter stickers

TFL! Come back tomorrow for the Flutter By Wednesday 'Fluttering into 2011' blog hop!

Gift Card Holders

Just a quick post today sharing the gift card holders I made. They were so fun to create!

This one was created using THIS tutorial on SCS:

These two were created using THIS tutorial:

TFL! Have a great day!

Down on the Farm

I made two cards today yay! You'll see the first one on Tuesday for Party Time Tuesdays!

Here is the second card that I created~it's for a Down on the Farm swap. I just had to sign up so that I could use my Taylored Expressions' Udderly Sweet stamp set & Garden Variety Project Pantry kit for the first time! All of the paper (except the brown) and embellishments are from the kit. I went old school too by using decorative scissors for the 'grass'.

I also tried something new, the Cricut Design Studio. I've had the software for about 2 or 3 years and never used it. I cut the fence from the Wall Decor & More cartridge at 2.75 high & 5.5 wide. It was great to be able to set the exact size - not sure why I waited so long to play around with it!

TFL!!

Best Witches!

I'm running out of time to share my Halloween cards, eek! LOL!

This one was created for this past Saturday's SFYTT sketch, what a great sketch!

Here is the sketch~
I'm also entering this into the following challenges~

Crazy4Challenges #60 - Halloween

Drunken Stampers #39 - Halloween

Card Supplies~

Stamps: Trick or Sweet ~ Taylored Expressions

Paper: Echo Park Paper Company & Prism cardstock (from a TE Project Pantry Kit), image was stamped on Georgia Pacific

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & SU Only Orange

Copics: N0, N7, YG17, Y21, YR16, E27

Other: Cuttlebug Spider Web folder, orange stickles, scattered straw distress stickles (on the broom), big scalloped circles lg nestabilities, bat button is from the TE kit

TFL!

Trick or Sweet!

Halfway through the week, YAY!

Here's a quick post today showing another Halloween card from my crop~

I used a Sweet Stop sketch from a few weeks ago~

and incorporated these challenges~

CRAFT Challenge #73 - Spooky

Dutch Dare #89 - Halloween

Twisted Thursdays - Spots & Dots and things that go bump in the night

Card Supplies~

Stamps: Trick or Sweet ~ Taylored Expressions

Paper: Echo Park Paper Company, Prism cardstock, image stamped on Georgia Pacific

Ink: Memento

Copics: YG17

Other: Smooch Illuminate & Green Apple, buttons from the TE Project Pantry kit, twine, big scalloped circles lg nestabilities

TFL!

I'm back (and have a card to share!)

I'm not quite 100% yet but I'm back! Still coughing up a storm but otherwise am feeling okay finally.

This is the first of 10 cards that I made yesterday at the crop and it's for this week's Paper Cutz Challenge! Create a LO, card or project for Halloween using stars, circles, diamonds or crescents. I've got some circle gems and I used my EK Success star border punch.

While I was at the crop, I did shop LOL! Tim Holtz has some super neat embossing folders out and I got a Halloween set and a Christmas set. The one used above is called Halloween Words, thought it was so cool! The paper (Echo Park Paper Company) and cardstock are from the Taylored Expressions Halloween project pantry kit and the image is from the TE Trick or Sweet set, I was able to make 6 cards altogether using the images from the set. I'll be showing them all week!

I used this sketch from Taylored Expressions~

To play along with this week's Paper Cutz Challenge, please click HERE!

Card Supplies~

Stamps: Trick or Sweet ~Taylored Expressions

Paper: Echo Park Happy Halloween, prism cardstock, image stamped on Georgia Pacific

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & Sweet Plum

Copics: C1, V09

Other: Tim Holtz Halloween Words embossing folder, EK Success star border punch, pumpkin smooch, gems from the TE Project Pantry Kit

TFL!

TE Blast from the Past Hop #3

Welcome to another fun filled Taylored Expressions Blast from the Past Hop!

We have another great sketch from Sankari this month~

My card uses my favorite TE Christmas set ~ Season's Sweetings

My favorite part of this card is the trim on the tree. I finally opened up my sparkly fluff, if you click on the picture you should be able to see the sparkle :)

The paper is from my American Crafts Jolly stack, love the sparkle and shine on the paper....it just doesn't show up well in photos.

I hope you enjoy hopping around today, I can't wait to check it out tonight!

PTT #9

Happy Tuesday!

Today’s PTT challenge is an easy one – the popular Anything Goes Birthday, just remember to include a birthday sentiment/greeting on the front to qualify!

I made this card for my neighbor’s birthday a few weeks ago. She loved it :) You can find a tutorial for easel cards here.

I used the Pet’s Place stamp set and Project Pantry kit from Taylored Expressions for most of the card. I add the stamped greetings from a Verve set, the name escapes me at the moment and I’m not sure where I put my notebook lol

To play along and see some wonderful samples from my team and the July Guest Designer, please check out the Party Time Tuesdays blog for all the details. Links are on my left sidebar as well.

Have a great day!

TE Blast from the Past Hop!

(2nd post for the day - please scroll down for my Party Time Tuesdays card)

Are you enjoying the hop so far?? If you've hopped here from Tina's blog, you are in the right place. If not, please start the hop at Taylor's blog.

I decided to go with a Christmas in July theme for my hop card, I used the very first TE set that I bought - Season's Sweetings.


The sketch by Sankari was perfect for using lots of patterned paper - love this BG paper. Can't wait to see what the new Christmas line will be this year!


I hope you enjoyed your visit, it's time to hop to Shelby's blog now!

In case you get lost on the hop, here is a list of the participants: