Rose ATC

This is an artist trading card (ATC) I made for a group swap.  The requirements were to use lace, ribbon, or bow, glitter, your choice of image and a green circle.  I forgot about the green circle and glitter until I had completed the cards, so I improvised and slid a punched circle behind the charm and added the glitter to just the exposed section. Sometimes mistakes are what I like best about an art project! 

I printed the rose background paper from Miss Cutiepie Inspiration and Freebies Blog she has a lot of wonderful freebie images! Cardstock, ribbon and glitter is from Stampin' Up. I used Distress Ink in Antique Linen to ink around all the edges of the papers and cardstock. I love the little peace charm. I have had them in my collection for years, do not remember where I got them. I love doing the artist trading cards they are fun little pieces of art! 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a wonderful day  :-)  

Pinwheel Birthday Card

My inspiration for this pinwheel card came from the May 2011 Card Marker Magazine Page 18.  I used Stampin' Up's 1 1/2" Scallop Square punch for my pinwheels.  The pattern papers are from My Mind's Eye Stella Rose Collection - Hazel Papers 6x6 pad.  The buttons and cardstock are Stampin' Up.   

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Easter Card

This is one of my favorite images Scribble Rabbit from Whipper Snapper Designs.  I used Prue Color Pencils from Stampin' Up to color the image. Cardstock and ribbon are Stampin' Up. 

A day without....

I have been really trying to concentrate on 10 minute or less cards here lately.  I am in the process of creating a series of note card sets for a fundraiser and I need 200 + cards, therefore I need nice and simple cards that still look great! This is a classic example of just that!

This is a great image from Unity Stamps!  It could be a day without friends, sisters, or drinks is a day lost! So many meaning with this one! I used Stampin Up papers and inks. Lighting is bad, but the pinks, reds and browns really look great together! 

Life is a matter of moments card!

I love how this card turned out, U used all Stampin Up inks and papers.  The glitter in the flower adds a little extra bling!

Love You Much!

Birds and Bows

It has been a few months since I have blogged.  I have been slacking big time.  What will 2011 bring? Only time will tell, but I hope that 2011 will bring much joy and laughter to everyone!

This is a cute card I made for a swap.  I used the Stampin' Up set Elements of Style, the hummingbird is so sweet, reminds me of my parents who used to feed them so they could sit and watch their beauty from the kitchen and dinning room windows.  The Old Olive and Soft Suede make for a pretty color combination.  All inks, papers and ribbon are Stampin' Up!  

CSAYL #71

This weeks challenge was a Sketch Challenge and Pink Cat Studio Stamps was our sponsor! Look at this fun sketch Maria provided!!  I used it for inspiration, but did not follow it exactly! I do love my card this week!   I choose to work with the adorable image  Lily Ice Skating!

Card stock, ribbon and brads are all Stampin Up and I used my Copic markers to color Lily!

 

Be sure to go check out the CSAYL Blog for all the other wonderful creations! Thanks for stopping by!

CSAYL #70

This weeks challenge was a Stripe Challenge and In Style Stamps was our sponsor!!  We were asked to add anything striped to our card. As you can see I choose to use a Stampin Up designer paper for my stripes!  I had little time to work on this card this week.  I really adore this image and look forward to creating more cards with her when I have more time to spend!

Go check out the other creations on the CSAYL Blog! Thanks for stopping by!

CSAYL Gift Set Challenge #7 - Altered Tin Gift Set

This weeks challenge was to create an Altered Tin. We were asked to alter any type of container and create a matching card. No specific theme except Christmas. I used a Crystal Light container. It will hold lots of fun little items!

Card Stock, Paper, Inks, Ribbon and Brads are all Stampin' Up!  I just love this designer paper, as you can see I used it a lot on my projects here of late!

Be sure to go check out the CSAYL Blog for all the other wonderful creations! Thanks for stopping by!

CSAYL #69

This weeks challenge is a Color Challenge we were asked to use Purple and Silver, what a fun combination!

I just love this image by Pink Cat Studios!  He is one of my favorite snowmen images!  I use Stampin Up pure color pencils to color the nose and birdies. I stamped black snowflakes with Stazon ink onto the glossy silver card stock and then matted vellum over it with black brads on the corners! I used Stampin Up Elegant Eggplant colored card stock, ribbon and glitter.   

Be sure to go check out the CSAYL Blog for all the other wonderful creations! Thanks for stopping by!

CSAYL #68

This weeks challenge was to add something metallic to your card. It can be a charm, paper, brads, embellishments, ribbon, embossing, just as long as it shines! Our sponsor this week is Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps!  Robyn's Fetish  Digital Stamps And More, a division of I Did It Creations, was created and is owned by Robyn Weinrib.  Robyn offers a wonderful variety of digital stamps and digital papers, designed to meet the needs of all digital paper crafting addicts for every occasion.

I had fun with this cute mug image! I used my Copic markers to color the image.  I used a little glitter and Diamond Glaze on the red heart.  I popped the whipped cream up to add a little dimension to the card. Cardstock and paper is from Stampin' Up, but the silver background mat, believe it or not was from a Kleenex box!  When I saw the bright silver inside I know I had to break it down and save it for my cards!  I punched the hearts from it as well!  I love the silver elastic cording, I think it makes a nice finishing touch tied toether with the hearts, candy cane charm and noel tag!

Be sure to go check out the CSAYL Blog for all the other wonderful creations and to read more about the challenge details!  Robyn's Fetish Digital Stamps And More is offering the winner of this challenge 5 digital stamps or 4 digital stamps and 1 paper set of their choice!!

Thanks for stopping by! :-)

CSAYL #67

This weeks challenge is an inspiration challenge and Pink Cat Studio is our sponsor!!  I chose the adorable image below, I thought the tree fit nice with the insperartion photo.  I used my Copic markers to color her.  The papers are all scraps I had from previous projects laying on my desk, so I put them to good use! 

Be Sure to check out the other creations on the CSAYL Blog !  The ladies did a fantastic job once again! Join in and post your challenge card on the group blog! Thanks for stopping by!

CSAYL #66 - Sketch Challenge

The challenge this week was to follow this sketch and to use an image from In Style Stamps our sponsor!!  I picked this adorable "Sandy" image! Click on the link above and check out their wonderful line of digital images, papers and more!

 All papers, card stock and brads are from Stampin' Up and I use my Copic markers to color the image. Check out the other cards created by the design team on the CSAYL Blog.  Thanks for stopping by.

CSAYL Gift Set Challenge #6 - Double Packet Bag

This was a great project this week.  The bag is made from one 12 x 12 piece of Stampin' Up Designer Series paper!! I use a rub-on from Stampin Up too so this was a no stamp project. I love the cordaroy buttons and the white stitch brown ribbon, they were both discontinued but I was sure to buy several containers nad spools before they were gone! :-) It turned out super cute and came together quickly. 

You have to check out the other completed projects on CSALY Blog. You can find the tutorial  HERE as well.  This would make great little office gifts and would hold gifts cards or girft certificates perfectly.  I just cannot believe that October is here already, time sure flies when you are having a blast creating cards and projects! 

Happy Birthday to me!

Wow I had a wonderful day at work today!  We celebrated my birthday! Look at this beautiful basket of goodies I got from my dear friends at work!  I love the colors and the baskets rim is so pretty! They filled it with mini pumpkins, Indian corn, decorative fall squash,  a plant in a nice tin planter complete with a bird in a nest, pumpkin candles, note pad, gift cards and gift certificates, Lotto ticket and the cutest scarecrow that sits on the edge my plants.

I had to laugh when I opened the card...it is one I made and gave to my co-worker Debbie last year in her card refill  pack for her birthday.  About 5 years ago I made her the cutest little lunch tin that held a variety of cards and now every year I "refill" it for her. 

I feel very loved and spoiled to say the least., best news is I get to do it again tomorrow for my REAL birthday with my family!