Sending you thoughts of comfort

Another card to share today from last year when I was on the SCS Dirty Dozen team. The June Fan Club theme was Sunrise, Sunset. My card today uses a sketch that was available. Another twist to the theme that I used was to make a sympathy card to represent an ending.

I used the Stampin' Up set, Suite Seasons for my card.

Thanks for stopping by and have a super day!

Stamps~ Stampin Up- Suite Seasons,

Ink~ SU Rich Razzleberry,

Cardstock~ SU Whisper White, SU Rich Razzleberry, SU Sweet Sugarplum

Designer Paper~ SU Blooms & Bliss DP,

Other Goodies~ SU Layering Circles Framelits, MFT Sentiment Strips dies, SU Basic Pearls, 

Happy Days

Time for another card from last year when I was on the SCS Dirty Dozen team. The Fan Club theme for May 2017 was Let's Go To The Hop. 

For this card I also used a sketch that was provided and the 1950's version of the theme.

Here's what I came up with~

Have a super fabulous kind of day!

Stamps~ Happy Days- Elisabeth Bell

Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Real Red-inside/envie

Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-it, misc white, SU Real Red,

Designer paper~ A muse polka dots,

Other Goodies~ Copics, Signo white pen, La La Land stitched nested circle dies, Wink of Stella silver pen, Crafts-Too Spots embossing folder, SU Real Red Enamel Shapes,

Ellie with Crutches

I just had to get this digi stamp, Ellie with Crutches, from The Paper Nest Dolls because it seemed appropriate with my current situation, although I don't have my arm in a splint, thank goodness!!

I thought it would make a cute get well card! I keep thinking she is some sort of supergirl though because I would not be able to manage crutches with just one arm!! Plus she looks way too cute, yup, she's a supergirl!!

I used a sketch from SCS, SC665~

Thanks so much for stopping by! I think this will be my last card for awhile because it really is hard for me to sit in my craft room for too long with the pain from the ankle. Hopefully I'll recover quickly and be back to creating in no time!
Stamps~ The Paper Nest Dolls~digi~Ellie with Crutches, SU Express Yourself, 
Ink~ SU Dapper Denim, 
Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-it, SU Dapper Denim, 
Designer Paper~ Authentique~ Carefree Collection, 
Other Goodies~ copics, buttons, scrappers floss, 

Magic and Sunshine

A small group of friends and myself are doing a friendly challenge to get us creating a bit more~ 30 in 30 which is 30 projects in 30 days.

Here's my first project/card which uses a cute digi from Craftin Desert Divas called Magic & Sunshine! I adore the little bee that the fairy is holding!!

For my layout I used a sketch from Splitcoaststampers, SC494.

I am also entering this card into the following challenges~

• City Crafter Challenge~ Pretty In Pink
• Dream Valley Challenges~ Anything Goes
• Lil Patch of Crafty Friends~ Anything Goes

Have a happy day and I'll see you soon!!

Stamps~ Craftin Desert Divas~digi~Magic & Sunshine, 
Ink~
Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-It, SU Early Espresso, 
Designer Paper~ Glitz~ Pretty in Pink, 
Other Goodies~ copics, white pen, SU Layering Circles Framelits, Wink of Stella clear pen, stickles, buttons, SU scallop border punch, scrappers floss, 

Stampin' Up Sunday- Wonder of Christmas

For today's Stampin' Up Sunday I decided to use a holiday set, Wonder of Christmas. I really like the angel in the set and it has several sentiments which makes it very versatile. 

This first card isn't a truly 100% SU card as I did use my copics and stickles. I've been having so much creating lately that I decided that I should focus more on the creating and less on the worrying about it all being SU. :)

For this card I used some non-holiday paper because I thought it was just so pretty with the angel. I used the Blooms & Bliss designer paper. I paper pieced her dress. I think it was suppose to be long sleeves but I gave her some short sleeves. 

I used an older SFYTT~

Those who know me are probably a little shocked to see another holiday card, as am I, but truth be told I'm actually enjoying making them this year! 

Stamps~ SU Wonder of Christmas,
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black,
Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-It, SU Rich Razzleberry,
Designer Paper~ SU Blooms & Bliss, 
Other Goodies~ copics, Layering Circles Framelits, stickles, SU Basic Jewels Pearls, 


For my second card I wanted to focus on one of the great sentiments in the set. I used a sketch from SCS~

This was a super easy card to make so it would be easy to replicate, if you were into that--me not so much! LOL! it annoys me to make more than 2 of a single card design.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful Sunday!!

Stamps~ SU Wonder of Christmas,
Ink~ SU Emerald Envy, 
Cardstock~ SU Emerald Envy, SU Whisper White,
Designer Paper~ SU Presents and Pinecones,
Other Goodies~ SU Stitched Shapes Framelits, SU Layering Squares Framelits, SU 2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes, 

Strawberry Swing

Today's card uses another stamp from Whimsy Stamps. This one is Strawberry Swing by Elisabeth Bell. Strawberries sound yummy to me today-too bad I don't have any here to grab!

I used sketch SC507 from SCS for my layout.

I'm entering this into the following challenges~

• Sister Act Card Challenges~ Anything Goes
• Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenges~ Anything Goes
• Through the Craftroom Door~ Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by! I really appreciate it! See you soon!!

Stamps~ Whimsy Stamps-Strawberry Swing,
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, 
Cardstock~ Copic Xpress-It, SU Tempting Turquoise, 
Designer Paper~ Teresa Collins-Tell Your Story
Other Goodies~ copics, rhinestones, Wink of Stella pen

Blended Bloom times 2

When I first saw the new Stampin' Up catalog the first stamp that I fell in love with was Blended Bloom. I just love this flower!! So of course when I got my starter kit this *had* to be the first stamp I inked up!!

I wanted to show the flower two ways--one with very detailed coloring with lots of shading and details and then one with very little details and slight shading. I just always love to see how one stamp can look different with just the way you make the card or color it!!

I had originally had other ideas in mind for the designer paper but when I made THIS card and had it out on my table I thought it would work well with these flowers so that's what I used. :) 

For my first card I used an older sketch from SCS--SC306

For my second card I used an older Sweet Sunday Sketch--SSSC210

Have a simply wonderful day and I hope to see you back here really soon!!

If all else fails, add pink, sparkle and a butterfly!

Stamps~ SU Blended Bloom,
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black,
Cardstock~
Designer Paper~
Other Goodies~ copics, March 2011 Key Ingredients kit, SU Decorative Dots embossing folder, SU Pearls, rhinestones

Sweater Pup

I have a ton of animal stamps but tend to shy away from using them often as coloring them is out of my comfort zone but I thought this year would be a good year to just say what the heck and use them!

This is a digi from Some Odd Girl called Sweater Pup. How fun is he!! 

I colored him with copics and then fussy cut him out. I used Basic Grey's Marjolaine papers with some buttons laced with scrappers floss to complete the card.

My layout is from an older sketch at SCS, SC444.

Hope your day is one that makes you smile!

Daisy

I am just so over the moon happy to announce that I have been asked to join the Sweet Pea Stamps Design Team!! Yay!! I can't wait to share my creations using these awesome stamps with you!!

Today I have the uber cute and sweet, Daisy from Conie Fong. This stamp is available in digi form and in rubber stamp form. I used the digi stamp for my creation today. 

For my layout I used an older sketch from SCS~ SC194

I am entering this card into the following challenges~

• Sister Act Card Challenge~ Anything Goes
• Stampin' for the Weekend~Fairies and Fantasy
• A Creative Romance~ Fairytale or Winged Creations

Be sure to take some time to check out~

• Sweet Pea Stamps Store
• Sweet Pea Stamps Design Team Blog
• Sweet Pea Stamps Facebook Page
• Sweet Pea Stamps Facebook Group
• Monthly Challenge Blog-One Sweet Challenge
• Pinterest Page
• Youtube 

Have a super fabulous day!!

If all else fails-add pink, sparkle and a butterfly!

stamps~ Sweet Pea Stamps-Conie Fong-digi- Daisy
ink~
cardstock~ SU Basic Black, Crafter's Companion white
designer paper~ Bo Bunny-Very Vintage- Double Dots Designs
other goodies~ copics, rhinestones, stickles

copics used for hair for my reference~ E33, E08, R59

Hey Mae

It's time for another challenge over at the CMC Copic Challenge Group!! It's an easy peasy challenge...anything goes as long as you have coloring on your creation with alcohol markers and/or colored pencils!

We are sponsored by MarkerPop this time around!! Sure hope you'll join in the fun!!

I inked up Hey Mae from Some Odd Girl. I just {heart} her!!! I colored her up in autumn colors as it's my favorite season and for the first time in a long time I actually get to experience autumn this year here in Nebraska! The trees are already starting to lose some of their leaves and it's a bit cooler...ohh..I can't wait!!

For my layout I used this week's sketch, SC449, from SCS~

Have an awesome weekend! We're celebrating Matthew's birthday early since it falls on Tuesday this year. Tomorrow we're off to the Amazing Pizza Machine...sounds interesting, no? 

If all else fails-add pink, sparkle and a butterfly! 

stamps~ Some Odd Girl- Hey Mae
ink~ SU Crushed Curry, Memento Tuxedo Black
cardstock~ Cryogen, SU Crushed Curry,
designer paper~ Farmhouse-Sugar Hill
other goodies~ copics, MFT Mini Pennant Die, pearls

copics used~ skin- E00, E02, E11, R20, R30. R35 hair- E53, E55, E57, E59  eyes- YG06, YG07, YG09  clothes- YG63, YG67, YR21, YR23, YR24, E42, E44, E43 boots- E81, E84, E87