One for the Boys ~

I'm starting off the week with one for the boys.  This paper was made with an embossing folder that I haven't even used as such, but I my thought would be great to use for a more manly type card at the time that I got it.  I suppose then that it all worked out fine, at least in my mind anyway....haha!

Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge No. 494
Digital Sentiment - Pink Petticoat
Card Base - Stampin' Up
DP - Authentique/Strong Collection 8x8
Ink - Stampin' Up - Close to Cocoa and Kiwi Kiss
Other Stuff - Embossing folder/ink/dauber/spray mister, burlap string, cork star (CTMH), edge distresser, and white glue.  

Tie Dye Love ~

I finally figured out why I like to make these embossing folder stamped papers so much....I love tie dye!  It must be the old hippie in me coming out, but the colors that came out on this one totally remind me of it.  I made 3 of these papers, so I've got two more cards to make....Happy Saturday!

Digital Sentiment - Pink Petticoat
Card Base - Stampin' Up
DP - Flavia/Peaches & Pomegranates (OLD)!
Other Stuff - Embossing folder/ink/daubers/spray mister, sequins, burlap string, a button, edge distresser, circle nestie, foam tape, and white glue.

 

Thanks a Melon ~

Just a cute little Summer-time thank you card today for you! 

Sorry I didn't have anything for you yesterday, I decided to sleep in a bit, so I hope this happy little face will make up for it.  I'll be around this weekend as well with something more for you, so stop back in if you have a minute, but most importantly....Happy Friday!!!

Sketch Saturday Challenge No. 315
Digital Image - Bugaboo Stamps
Card Base - Stampin' Up
DP - Little Yellow Bicycle/Vintage Summer 6x6
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, seuins, burlap string, a button, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

Dragonflies & Coffee ~

If there's one thing that my blogland friend Carol Dee and I have in common it's dragonflies and coffee.  So when I made this embossing folder stamped paper over the weekend, it was obvious who I was making today's card for!  The large dragonfly is made out of another piece of the stamped cardstock as well, and of course I had to add in some kind of coffee treat so I made this little container, filled it, and made a tiny tag with another little part of the stamped dragonflies too!  It's going in today's mail girlfriend ~ Enjoy!

Digital Sentiment - Create with TLC
Card Base - Stampin' Up
DP - Cosmo Cricket/Tea for Two 6x6
Other Stuff - Embossing folder/ink/daubers/spray mister, cricut/dragonfly, flower & leaf punch, liquid pearls, sequins, circle nestie, burlap string, edge distresser, foam tape, white glue, and vellum for the treat box.

 

Buttons & Bloomers ~

A pretty little vase of flowers to perk you up today!  I did some more playing with embossing folder stamping over the weekend, so now I've got some more papers to play with like this one.  This sketch seemed perfect to not have to cover too much of it up!

Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge No. 493
Digital Image & Sentiment - DigiStamp Boutique
Card Base - Bazzill; Cardstock - Stampin' Up
DP - Crate Paper
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, embossing folder/ink/dauber/spray mister, burlap string, a button, circle nestie, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

 

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Bird! ~

It's a super bird indeed, and perfect for a boy card.  I used lots of scraps and the star paper just seemed to fit too.  It's also a Monday, so let's stir up some super coffee and get to it!

From the Heart Stamps -  June Stamp of the Month Challenge
Digital Image & Sentiment - From the Heart Stamps
Card Base, cardstock, & DP - Scraps!
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, star stamps, sequins, edge distresser, and white glue.

Ahhhh....Saturday! ~

Coffee, a cupcake, and my computer - What more do I need on a Saturday?  I played with embossing folders again this morning.  The checkered background behind her there is what I came up with when I stamped the folder with versamark and then chalked it. I didn't plan on making a red, white, and blue card when I started out but 'tis the season!!

Chalk-Ah-Lot Cafe - No. 61 Challenge - Anything Goes w/chalk

Digital Image & Sentiment - DigiStamp Boutique
Card Base - Bazzil; Indian Corn Blue Cardstock - CTMH
DP - Teresa Collins/Stationery Noted/6x6
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, pastel pencils, embossing folder, blue chalk, circle nestie, burlap string, a button, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.
 

My Alarm Clock and YOU ~

These little cutie bugs, which are part of a new release at Fresh Brewed Designs, have certainly captured my heart and hopefully yours too! I love the eyelashes on this gal, and this paper I found recently seemed like a great choice for this adorable couple ~ notice the coffee cups at the top ;)

Happy Friday-Eve!

Digital Image - Fresh Brewed Designs - Cutie Bugs in Love
Digital Sentiment - Create with TLC
Card Base - Random; Blue Cardstock - CTMH
DP - Little Yellow Bicycle/Feels Like Home 6x6
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, pastel pencils, heart punch, burlap string, a button, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

 
 

Reach for the Stars ~

Who doesn't love to feel special on their birthday, and this one is already on it's way to my very special great Niece Tiffany!  I just had to make something that is pink and pretty, just like her!  

Digital Image - Fresh Brewed Designs-Cutie Bug Gift
Card Base - Bazzil
DP - GCD Studios/Diane Kappa Country Charm 8x8
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, circle nestie, burlap string, a button, foam tape, and white glue.

 

He who is Brave is Free ~

Day 2 of another Cutie Bug from Fresh Brewed Designs all decked out in red, white, and blue and ready to say thanks to a special soldier!

Today begins a new "Anything Goes" challenge at Through the Craft Room Door as well, so be sure to link up your favorite creations this week!

Digital Image - Fresh Brewed Designs - Cutie Bug Flag
Digital Sentiment - Create with TLC
Card Base - Bazzil
DP - Little Yellow Bicycle/Vintage Summer 6x6
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, pastel pencils, sequins, burlap string, heart button, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

 

Lazy Days of Summer ~

Hey there did ya have a delightful weekend? Are you ready for a brand new week?  I've gone "buggy" this week, Cutie Bug's that is, with a new release of them from Fresh Brewed Designs!  Here is Day 1 but check them all out, and hopefully seeing them in action you'll snag a few for yourself too. If you're on Facebook, there are some fun things planned with some games and prizes too!

Digital Image - Fresh Brewed Designs-Cutie Bug Floats
Digital Sentiment - Create with TLC
Card Base - Bazzil; Cardstock - Stampin' Up
DP - Little Yellow Bicycle/Poppy 6x6
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, circle nestie, sequins, burlap string, star button, foam tape, and white glue.

Hot Diggity Dog ~

Have you ever thought of using just part of your digital images, or any stamps for that matter?

Well I printed this one out way too big but decided to turn this mistake into something I could use by just using the lower half of it!  Why not, right?!

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 No. 17 (rotated)
Digital Image (partial) - The Stamping Boutique
Card Base - Stampin' Up
DP - Crate Paper
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, burlap string, heart die cut, a tiny pearl, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

 

Have a Great Dai-sy!

I don't think anyone would be upset that you were late if you gave them daisies, at least I wouldn't be!  They are my fav, and another good reason that I needed this stamp too!

Happy Friday-Eve!!

Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge No. 492
Digital Image & Sentiment - DigiStamp Boutique
Card Base - Stampin' Up
DP - Scraps!
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, oval nestie, vellum, burlap string, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

RV There Yet? ~

We're half way through the week and I don't like camping, but if I could hang out in this cute little camper I just might!  This set is another one from Close to My Heart, and all of the papers and accessories to go with it are so fun too. Thanks to my CTMH rep Ronah for putting this card design and products together, and helping me think outside of the box again!

All products are Close to My Heart, except for the burlap string.
Stamps - Camper Crazy
Papers - Timberline

Shell we Dance?

It's totally turtle Tuesday with another cute Bugaboo image I couldn't resist.  Of course her shoes had to pink ;) and the challenges at Sketch Saturday always seem to work out just perfectly!

Digital Image - Bugaboo Stamps
Digital Sentiment - Pink Petticoat
Card Base - Bazzil
DP - Christine Adolph/Boho 6x6
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, scallop scissor, burlap string, a button, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

 

Life's a Beach ~

You gotta love this gal.  She sure makes me smile anyway.  Yep, another embossing folder stamped background here that I thought would coordinate with her.  Problem is that I just don't want to cover them up, but then you can always put the stamp on top of the spot where you made a mistake!

Happy Monday!

Embossing Folder Stamping Tutorial

Digital Image - Fresh Brewed Designs - Betty
Digital Sentiment - Pink Petticoat
Card Base - Bazzil; Blue Cardstock - CTMH; Pink DP - Christine Adolph/Boho
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, pastel pencils, embossing folder/ink/dauber, watercolor paper, shell charm, tiny pearls, burlap string, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

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Ooh la la ~

Look at me posting on the weekend!  Well I didn't want to

miss out on joining the color Challenge No. 11 at The Card Concept since I've been thinking about it all week, with my simple but shabby chic creation. Like I talked about yesterday, I'm playing with the whole embossing folder stamping, so this is another one that I came up with.  I'd like to get some of that fancy glimmer mist for it, I think that would make me just a little bit happier with it.  I'm on the fence about this one, but everything is better with a little sparkle!

I hope you're having a great weekend, and thanks for stopping by!

Embossing Folder Stamping Tutorial

Digital Sentiment - Pink Petticoat
Card Base - Stampin' Up
Other Stuff - Embossing folder/dauber/ink, doily, burlap string, button, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

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Zing, Zing ~

I tell ya what's amazing is this technique I had to try with embossing folders.  Yep that's homemade paper I just made here with some ink on watercolor paper.  I'm pretty sure I'm going to be experimenting with more of these this weekend, so you'll be seeing the ones that turn out anyways probably next week! 

Embossing folder stamping tutorial.

Happy Weekend!

Papers and ink - Close to My Heart/Smoothie and Lagoon.
Digital Sentiment - Create with TLC
Other Stuff - Circle nestie, Cricut/vellum scallop circle, flower punches, sequins, burlap string, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.

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Like a Good Bra ~

A friend is uplifting and supportive, and I am so lucky to have some pretty special friends in my life.  This was the stamp set of the month in May from Close to My Heart, and this is one of those sentiment sets that will be used often.  I just love this feather paper too.  Let's face it, I just love Close to My Heart....and of course my wonderful friend Ronah who enables me to "have to have it!!"

Happy Friday-Eve!

All products except for the card base, which is Bazzil, and the burlap string, are Close to My Heart.

  

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Sum, sum, Summertime ~

Hot fun in the Summertime....remember that song?  Well we're ready to celebrate over at the Hambo Hoedown with a new challenge for June!  It's time to dig out your bikini and your flip flops and join in on the fun!!

Digital Image - Hambo Stamps - Butterfly Baby
Card Base - Kraft
DP - GCD Studios/Country Charm
Other Stuff - ProMarkers, pastel pencils, round nestie, Cricut Art Philosophy/scallop circle, sequins, burlap string, edge distresser, foam tape, and white glue.