RAK- I Love Stamps Memory Dex Cards

I recently changed my swap group to a RAK group. Each month I put out a theme and you can use it or not to send out some fun RAKs. 

Many members of my group like Memory Dex cards so we're also sending out some memory dex cards as RAKs too.

This month the theme for the Memory Dex cards was embossing-either embossing folders or heat embossing. I thought since this was the first month of doing RAK's (random acts of kindness) that I would try to send out a TON!

Here's the memory dex cards I made to send out using the MFT Pure Innocence Crafty Friends stamp. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a super day!

Supplies~

MFT Pure Innocence Crafty Friends Stamp Set, Catherine Pooler Cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, Scrappy Boy Stitched Memory Dex Cards Dies, SU Cardstock, A Muse Scallop Border Die, Crafts-Too Hearts Embossing Folder, White Pen, 

Rainbow Card Swap

I recently participated in a Rainbow Card Swap! I hope that my partner likes this card! It was so fun to create!! Love that little girl!

I'm going to be sad when all this SU Sunshine and Rainbows designer series paper is gone. I regret not getting two packs of it! 

Have a super day and smile!

Supplies~

MFT Pure Innocence I Love You Just The Way You Are Stamp Set, Catherine Pooler Cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, SU Sunshine and Rainbows 6x6 Designer Series Paper, MFT Itty Bitty Basics Stamp Set, MFT A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 1, SU Stitched Shapes Framelits, Gina Marie Designs Enamel Dots, 

November 2022 Tag A Day-Day 29

I am so excited to be doing a Tag A Day in November!! Each day I will share at least one tag and hopefully have a short video up each day sharing them too!! Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you don't miss a thing!!

I do have a series intro video up telling all about this HERE!

And I have a playlist to make it easy to find all my tags HERE!

See all my TAG blog posts HERE!

Today I have a cute little cowgirl for my tag! I used a retired MFT Pure Innocence Cowgirl stamp along with some Carta Bella Giddy Up papers, also retired. My tag is the MFT Do-It-All Gift Tag. I just didn't use the pocket part.

I just adore her!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Smiles~

MFT Pure Innocence Cowgirl Stamp, Catherine Pooler Cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, Carta Bella Giddy Up 6x6 Papers, SU Cardstock, MFT Do-It-All Gift Tag Dies, Ribbon, Rhinestones, Stardust Stickles,

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November 2022 Tag A Day- Day 20

I am so excited to be doing a Tag A Day in November!! Each day I will share at least one tag and hopefully have a short video up each day sharing them too!! Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you don't miss a thing!!

I do have a series intro video up telling all about this HERE!

And I have a playlist to make it easy to find all my tags HERE!

See all my TAG blog posts HERE!

Today I used the MFT Pure Innocence Sweet Summertime stamp set along with some papers from Not 2 Shabby. My tag was made with the Honey Bee Tag Builder dies. 

Isn't she so cute!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Supplies~

MFT Pure Innocence Sweet Summertime Stamp Set and Die, Catherine Pooler Cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, MFT Stitched Scallop Basic Edges Dies, Honey Bee Tag Builder Dies, Not 2 Shabby Watermelon Summer 6x6 Paper Pad, This Calls For Confetti One In A Melon, SU Ribbon, SU Cardstock,

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TE Key Ingredients June 2010 Kit- MFT Stamps

**Edited to add that life happened and Kristie will not have a post up today! Hopefully things will settle down and she'll be able to create next month!**

My friend Kristie and I did a little collab last month using our older Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients Kits. We had so much fun that we decided to do it again this month!! You can see my video from last month HERE! Kristie's post from last month is HERE!

I was running low on mojo so I looked to some sketches to get my creativity going!

First up I used Mojo Monday Sketch #541.

After looking through my stamps I decided on the MFT Pure Innocence stamp, Sunny Smiles. I adore her shirt! It makes me smile!

The next sketch I found was from a challenge blog that is no longer around but I still have their sketches saved in Pinterest as they are great! The Sweet Stop Sketch 70.

I pulled out my MFT Blooming Friendship stamp set to go with this sketch. It's such a cute set!

For my last card I thought this sketch from MFT looked fun! MFT Sketch #551.

I decided to pair this fun sketch with the MFT Adorable Elephants stamp set Love those sweet elephants!

Thanks so much for stopping by and be sure to check out my video HERE sharing all these cards and be sure to visit Kristie and see her creations too!!

Supplies~

Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients Kit June 2010, MFT Pure Innocence Sunny Smiles Stamp Set, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, SU Old Olive Ink, Yellow Scrappers Floss, MFT Blooming Friendship Stamp Set, Catherine Pooler Cardstock, Prismacolor Pencils, Honey Bee Hugs and Kisses Gem Stickers, SU Banner Pick a Punch, MFT Adorable Elephants Stamp Set and Dies, 

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February 2022 SheetLoad of Cards-Thanks a Melon

Hello friends! It's time for another SheetLoad of Cards!! 

Make sure you head over to Call Me Crafty Al's YouTube Channel and become a subscriber so you can download the SheetLoad for yourself!!

You can see my previous SheetLoad of Cards~ HERE!

This month is a special 6x6 Edition which is always good to use those beloved 6x6 paper pads. This SheetLoad makes 6 cards.

I loved this month's sketch but man, I had so many ideas for it that it was hard to narrow it down. If I have time, I plan on creating a few more sets with this month's SheetLoad!!

I finally decided on a cute MFT Pure Innocence girl, Sweet Summertime and some papers that have been in my stash for quite some time. 

All the important info~

See what the YOUTUBE Team created: #SLCTFeb2022

See what the INSTAGRAM Team created: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/slctfeb2022/

If YOU CREATE cards using this month’s SheetLoad, PLEASE USE the following hashtags: #SUYSFeb2022 #ShowUsYourSheetLoad #SheetLoadOfCards

Get more details on how to “Show Us Your SheetLoad”, here: https://youtu.be/8r6JbbGfWmo

Find out how to download the February 2022 SheetLoad of Cards, here: https://youtu.be/wtoxIo7zL4M

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to head to YouTube to watch my video and see what the other collab team members created!!

Supplies~

MFT Sweet Summertime Stamp Set and Die, Catherine Pooler Cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, Pink Paislee 6x6 Hometown Summer Paper Pack, SU Strawberry Slush Cardstock, SU Certainly Celery Cardstock, SU Lovely Lipstick Ink, SU Certainly Celery Ink, SU Red Rhinestone Jewels, 

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Pure Innocence Girl Scout Cards

Next week I am going to be giving a little talk to a group of girl scouts about cardmaking and we will make a few cards.

To begin my presentation I am going to give each girl a card so they can see how it feels to receive a card. 

Years ago I bought several girl scout stamps for when my daughter was in girl scouts so I decided to use the MFT Pure Innocence Girl Scout stamp. This stamp is retired. 

I was SO thankful for my ScanNCut for these cards as it made it so easy to stamp and cut out the 14 girls! I seriously just love that machine!!

I kept the cards simple since I was making so many but I still think they turned out so cute! I can't wait to give them to the girls!!

Have a super wonderful day!!

Supplies~

Pure Innocence Girl Scout Stamp Set, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, ScanNCut, SU Wild Wasabi Cardstock, The Paper Studio 12x12 WJB Collection Paper Stack, MFT A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 1, MFT Blueprints 1, SU Early Espresso Ink, Catherine Pooler Cardstock,

Four on Friday-Embossing Folders

It's time for another Four on Friday! My friend, Alicia and I have a collaboration series called "Four on Friday". Every few Fridays, we will be sharing 4 different projects using the same technique, tool or type of product. To see previous Four on Friday posts, click HERE!

This month we're pulling out our embossing folders to make our four cards!  I *may* have a few to choose from! 

For my first card I just had to color up a cute piggy from a set from La La Land Crafts that I just got called This Little Piggy. So darn adorable and fun!! So many times I reach for an embossing folder I always just emboss white cardstock so today I wanted to do some other colors! I chose a light blue for this Clouds embossing folder to go with my piggy!

Stamps~ La La Land Crafts~ This Little Piggy,
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Mango Melody,
Cardstock~Gina K. Artist Choice, SU Soft Sky, SU Daffodil Delight, SU So Saffron, misc. white cardstock,
Designer Paper~
Other Goodies~ copics, prismacolor pencils, MFT Stitched Oval STAX, Darice Clouds embossing folder, La La Land Crafts Stitched Sun and Clouds dies, Simon Says Stamp Sentiment Labels, Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen,

My second card uses 3 different embossing folders to make a fun background. I went for a fun contrast with the black and then the reds and pinks. 

Stamps~ SU Botanicals for you,
Ink~ C.C. Designs Black Olive,
Cardstock~ scraps of SU cardstock, SU Basic Black,
Designer Paper~
Other Goodies~ SU Fancy Fan embossing folder, SU Garden Trellis embossing folder, SU Square Lattice embossing folder, SU Botanical Builder Framelits, rhinestone, MFT Mini Scalloped Stitched Rectangle STAX,

My next card I used an old kit I had from Paper Makeup Stamps along with some sweet stamps from La La Land Crafts~Afternoon Tea Marci and Tea Time Kittens. I paired a piece of designer paper with some embossed cardstock. The embossing adds just the right touch! 

Stamps~ La La Land Crafts~Afternoon Tea Marci, La La Land Crafts Tea Time Kittens, 
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black,
Cardstock~ Paper Makeup kit,
Designer Paper~ Paper Makeup Kit
Other Goodies~ copics, prismacolor pencils, ribbon, SU Sparkle embossing folder, Sassafras button embellishment from Paper Makeup Kit,

For my last card I decided to ink up a Pure Innocence girl, Peek-a-boo. I fussy cut her out and then put her on a circle that I used my most used embossing folder, Swiss Dots on.

Stamps~MFT~PI Peek-a-boo
Ink~Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Oxide Picked Raspberry, Distress Oxide Salty Ocean,
Cardstock~ SU Gray Granite,
Designer Paper~
Other Goodies~ copics, primsacolor pencils, MFT A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX set 1, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, sequins,

I didn't use my embossing folders in any great creative ways but I do enjoy using them, just need to pull them out more often! Be sure to head on over to Alicia's YouTube Channel to see what amazing projects she created!!

Have a fabulous day!

Make today a beautiful day!

Another image colored up for the 30 Day Coloring Challenge! This Sunflower Girl was colored up for Day 21. Doesn't she just make you smile?

I stamped the sentiment, Make today a beautiful day, on the inside. I think that's something we all need to do each and every day!

Have a wonderful day! and smile!

Stamps~MFT~Pure Innocence~Sunflower Girl,
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Highland Heather,
Cardstock~ SU Highland Heather,
Designer Paper~ Basic Grey~ Euphoria,
Other Goodies~ copics, prismacolor pencils, MFT Stitched Oval STAX, doily, rhinestones,

Think Happy, Be Happy

I colored up this sweet Pure Innocence Freckles for Day 2 of The 30 Day Coloring Challenge. I'm getting a little braver in my coloring and added some stripes to her little top.  Super fun!

Do you ever rediscover a product and then use it on every card for awhile? I feel that's what I did this week with the Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle STAX dies. Oh well, at least they are getting used, right?

Thanks so much for stopping by and be happy!

Stamps~ MFT Pure Innocence Freckles,
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black,
Cardstock~ SU Baked Brown Sugar,
Designer Paper~ BoBunny Very Vintage Double Dot, 
Other Goodies~ copics, prismacolor pencils, MFT Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle STAX, MFT A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX set 1, MFT Blueprints 18, 

I Love Stamps ATC's

In the spirit of trying new things in 2020, I recently signed up for an ATC swap. The theme is "anything goes" so I felt safe to do that. Little did I know that it would take me forever to figure out what to do! 

For those that don't know, an ATC is a work of art that is 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches. Such a little area but I think they look fun to swap! I've made a few in the past for some swaps but I didn't fully embrace it so hopefully this time I'll enjoy the process more.

I finally decided on using a set from My Favorite Things in the Pure Innocence line called Crafty Friends. I thought it just seemed appropriate. 

I colored her with copics and prismacolor pencils. The shirts were paper pieced. 

I hope that everyone who receives one likes it!!

Have a super crafty day!

Stamps~ MFT Pure Innocence Crafty Friends,
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Poppy Parade,
Cardstock~ SU Poppy Parade,
Designer Paper~ Basic Grey Konnichiwa,
Other Goodies~ copics, prismacolor pencils, MFT Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle,

Merry Wishes

I still felt like making some more holiday cards so I decided to just go with it and start a stash for next year--or until the desire leaves me to make them! hehe!

Today's card uses an older Pure Innocence stamp from My Favorite Things called Presents for You. 

Hope you have an amazing day!

Stamps~ MFT Pure Innocence Presents for You,
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, C.C. Designs Black Olive,
Cardstock~ Hammerhill Color Copy Digital Cover, SU Rococo Rose,
Designer Paper~ TAC Merry Wishes,
Other Goodies~ copics, MFT Stitched Oval STAX, Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen,

Four on Friday- 6x6 paper pad

It's time again for another Four on Friday!! My friend, Alicia and I have a new collaboration series called "Four on Friday". Every few Fridays, we will be sharing 4 different projects using the same technique, tool or type of product. To see previous Four on Friday posts, click HERE!

This month we are sharing 4 different projects using one 6x6 paper pad. Several years ago when I was starting to sell Stampin' Up, again, I was going to offer classes so I bought 2 6x6 paper pads, A Little Foxy. Needless to say the classes never happened and I still have those paper pads so today I'm using one of them for my projects!

My first card uses stamps from La La Land Crafts, Foxy Marci. I chose the gray designer series paper to pair with her so she would stand out. I really like how she just pops off the card!

My second card uses a set from Stampin' Up called Genuine Gems. I just love this sentiment!!

Next I inked up a Pure Innocence stamp from My Favorite Things, Freckles. I have so many stamps from this line and rarely use them. I think I need to fix that! 

For my last card I used the Stampin' Up set, Thankful Thoughts. I can never have too many thank you cards!

Be sure to check out what Alicia made, HERE!! I know they'll be amazing!! 

Smile and have a great day!

Stamps~ La La Land Crafts Foxy Marci, Stampin' Up Genuine Gems, MFT Pure Innocence Freckles, SU Thankful Thoughts
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Calypso Coral, C.C. Designs Black Olive,
Cardstock~ Hammerhill Color Copy Digital Cover, SU Calypso Coral, SU Smoky Slate, SU Whisper White, Copic Xpress-it, SU Pool Party, 
Designer Paper~ SU A Little Foxy Designer Series Paper,
Other Goodies~ copics, SU Enamel Shapes, Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen, MFT A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX set 1, SU Calypso Coral satin ribbon, staple, MFT Mini Scallop Rectangle STAX, pearls, SU Stitched Shapes Framelits, La La Land Crafts Nested Stitched Circles, nestabilities,

My life is sweeter with You in it

Another Sweet Sunday Sketch to share today! This is #59!

I recently splurged a bit on some new My Favorite Things goodies so I couldn't wait to ink up this cutie!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Stamps~ MFT Pure Innocence Sweet Summertime,
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Pumpkin Pie, 
Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-it, SU Pumpkin Pie, misc white, 
Designer Paper~ My Mind's Eye~My Girl,
Other Goodies~ copics, MFT Sweet Summertime die, MFT Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle STAX, MFT Rectangle STAX set 1, Martha Stewart butterfly punch,

Happy Easter!

Yay! I've made it to sketch #50 of the Sweet Sunday Sketches! Only 250 to go!

I decided to ink up a cute Pure Innocence girl, My Basket of Eggs. Another stamp I don't think I've ever inked up. Fun to use these stamps I've had forever! 

Smile and have a happy day!

Stamps~ MFT~Pure Innocence~My Basket of Eggs,
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Wild Wasabi
Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-it, SU Wild Wasabi,
Designer Paper~ Whimsy Funky Flowers patterned papers,
Other Goodies~ copics, MFT Blueprints 6 dies, La La Land Crafts Flower Banner die,

Crafty Friends are the best friends

Crafty friends really are the best friends, right? Love this little Pure Innocence gal from MFT!

Hope you have a chance to get crafty today!! Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps~ MFT~ Pure Innocence Crafty Friends,
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Watermelon Wonder,
Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-it, SU Watermelon Wonder,
Designer Paper~ Lily Bee Design~ Head over Heels,
Other Goodies~ copics, corner rounder, SU retired heart punch,