FMS#718 & TCH124 Birthday Card

Good morning, friends!  I'm stopping by very quickly to share a card for this week's Freshly Made Sketches and The Color Hues Challenge.  

This card will be going to The Creative Kindness Foundation.  I usually send about 10 cards every 2 months.  I'm hoping I can brighten someone day!  

Paper: All from my stash

Accessories: Cricut Maker to cut the flowers and sentiment

Thanks for stopping by,

Inspired by ... Happy Mail

Happy Tuesday, friends!  I'm back again with another card for Cards for Kindness.  It's been a lot of fun making Hello cards.  When I saw this week's Inspired by Challenge inspiration photo, I knew this was another perfect opportunity to make a couple of more happy mail cards.

Supplies:

Paper: All from my stash

Accessories: Envelope, Flowers, Bow and Sentiment all cut with the Cricut Maker, Embossing Folder (Sizzix)

Thanks for taking a peek,



FMS573 ... Vintage Card

Hello friends, Happy Friday!  Today, I'm playing along with the latest challenge at Freshly Made Sketches.  Love this sketch!

Supplies:

Paper: Vintage Memories (DCWV)

Stamp: Bitty Birthday Wishes (MFT)

Ink: Milk Chocolate (MFT)

Accessories: Sequins (Joann), Skinny Strips (MFT), Flower cut with the Cricut Maker

Thanks for taking a peek,



PP556 ... Shaker Flower Card

Happy Tuesday! Today I'm playing along with The Paper Players Tic-Tac-Toe Challenge.  I went with the middle row (friendship, die-cut/punch and shaker).

I wanted to challenge myself and create something different, so I went with a shaker card.  Shaker cards are pretty popular right now, so this was the perfect opportunity to create one.  I'm pretty happy with the result.  

Supplies:

Paper: All from Recollections (Michaels)

Stamp: Banner Day Sentiments (MFT)

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: Banner Flags Die (MFT), Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (SU!),

Sequins (Michaels).  All pieces cut with the Cricut Maker.

Thanks for stopping by,



FMS483 ... One More Mother's Day Card

Hello, Happy Friday!  Today's card sketch is compliments of Freshly Made Sketches,   

Here's a card I made for Mother's Day. 

Supplies:

Paper: Recollections (Michaels)

Stamp: Keep it Simple: Mother Stamp Set (PTI)

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: Cricut Explore Air 2, White Embossing Powder (Hero Arts), Iridescent Sequins (Michaels)

Thanks for popping in today,



PP538 .. Mother's Day Card

Hi! I'm playing along with the ladies at the The Paper Players challenge.  They have a fun sketch this week!

I pulled out a flower die set I haven't used in a while.  It was my very first purchase from Altenew.  It's actually my favorite one.

I loved the sketch so much that I made a second card.

Supplies:

Paper: Dots Stack (DCWV)

Stamp: Keep it Simple: Mother Stamp Set (PTI)

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: Fantasy Floral Die (Altenew), Essential Fishtail Sentiment Strips (MFT), Oval Dies (Spellbinders)

Thanks for visiting,



FMS254...I'm here for you..

Hey everyone,

 

Popping in here to share a card I made using the sketch this week at Freshly Made Sketches. 

 



 

I created another simple card, but I did have a hard time photographing it, and I don't know why..Ugh!

 

 

 Thanks for stopping by.. enjoy your weekend!

 

Paper: Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Crushed Curry, Sweet Pea DSP (SU!);

Stamps: Petite Pairs (SU!);

Ink: Early Espresso (SU!);

Tools & Accessories: Originals Blossom Party Die (SU!)

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HSS246... Birthday Wishes

Hi everyone,

 

Today I am sharing a card I made using the color combo at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

 

 



My card:

 

 

I created a very simple card.  I used Flirty Flamingo for the card base and for the backdrop of the sentiment.  I then used Sweet Sugarplum and Dapper Denim for the pretty flowers.

 

Also sharing: Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes Birthday

 

Thanks for taking a peek,

 

 

 

 

Paper: Whisper White, Flirty Flamingo (SU!);

Stamps: Petite Pairs, Petite Petals (SU!);

Ink: Early Espresso, Sweet Sugarplum, Dapper Denim (SU!);

Tools and Accessories: Rhinestones, circle punches, Bigz Lattice (SU!)

 

PP251...Build a Blossom Birthday

Hey everyone,

 

Just popping in with a quick post inspired by this week's The Paper Players Challenge: 

 



 



My card:

 

I noticed I have a lot of stamp sets I have not used in quite a while, and are just sitting on my shelf collecting dust.  I took out an oldie but goodie stamp from Stampin' Up! called Build a Blossom.  Lately, I've been in the mood to create cards with flowers, so I thought I would take this one out and give it some love.

 

Supplies:

Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Soft Sky, Bella Rose DSP (SU!); Stamps: Build a Blossom (SU!), Fancy Sentiments (IBS); Ink: Early Espresso, Crisp Cantaloupe (SU!); Tools: Build a Blossom Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch 

Also sharing: Inspired by Stamping - Customer Gallery Contest

Thanks for taking a peek,

 

Just Us Girls #286...Photo Inspiration Week

Hey everyone,

 

Today's card was created for this week's Just Us Girls challenge.  This week is Photo Challenge Week:

 

                                      

 

I recently purchased some goodies online, and I just had to break them in.  I'm always on the lookout for flower stamps so I can use my Copic markers (plus it's something I can do during my lunch hour at work).  :)

 

My card:

  

 

I was inspired by all the beautiful flowers from the picture above.  When I was growing up, my mom love to decorate the living room with fresh flowers she would hand pick from our garden.  Even though she is no longer with me, her inspiration lives on.

 

Card Recipe:

 

Stamps: Stampendous Bowl Bouquet, SU! Wonderful Mother

Paper: Blending Card by X-Press It

Ink: Memento Black, Copic markers

Accessories: Pretty in Pink ribbon,

 

Thanks for taking a peek,

 



Colour Me 63

Hey everyone,

 

Colour Me has put together a lovely color combo for this week's challenge, so I just had to play along:

 

                                                  

I followed this awesome sketch I found on Pinterest: 

 

 

 

                                               

 

My card:

 

 

 

I happened to have the Stippled Blossoms stamp set on my desk, so I decided to create another card using this pretty flower.

 

Card Recipe:

 

Stamps: SU! Stippled Blossoms, SU! Wonderful Mother (retired)

Paper: Whisper White, Marina Mist, Sahara Sand, Parisian Breeze DSP

Ink: Early Espresso

Accessories: Very Vanilla seam binding, small pearls

 

Thanks so much for stopping by,

 



 

PP236.. Clean and Simple Card

Hi everyone,

 

Today, I am sharing a  clean and simple card I made following The Paper Players Challenge.

 

                                        

 

I once again went with another Mother's Day card.  These are definitely my favorite cards to make. 

 

 

Card Recipe:

 

Stamps: SU! Wonderful Mother, SU! Flower Shop

Paper: Whisper White, Gumball Green

Ink: Real Red, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie

Accessories: Framed Tulip Embossing Folder, Bird Punch (for the leaves), Sequins, Pearls

 

Thanks for taking a peek,

 

HSS207...Lovely Colors

Hi everyone,

 

I had some time this week to play along with the current Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge.  Such a pretty color combo, don't you think?

 

                                      

 

I couldn't resist but to create another Mother's Day card.  I found the perfect sketch on Pinterest:

 

 

                                               



My card:

 

 

I really like how my card turned out.  And I even enjoyed all the fussy cutting of the flowers and leaves. 

 

Card Recipe:

 

Stamps:  SU! Wonderful Mother. SU! Stippled Blossoms

Paper: Whisper White, Blushing Bride, others are from my stash

Ink: Basic Black, Blackberry Bliss, Wild Wasabi

Accessories: MFT Die-namics Stitched Scallop Edges, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flags Layers Stax, Pearls

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

    

 

 

HSS Sketch Challenge...Early Mother's Day Card

Hi Everyone,

 

I'm here to share a card I made inspired by Hand Stamped Sentiments Sketch Challenge.  I know it's a bit early, but I want to get a head start on Mother's Day cards. 

 

                                                    

 

My card:

 

 

 

I've seen lots of beautiful cards on Pinterest using Black and Calypso Coral color combo, so I wanted to give it a whirl.

 

 

Card Recipe:

 

Stamps: SU! Flower Shop, SU! Wonderful Mother (retired)

Paper: Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Basic Grey, Basic Black

Ink:  Basic Black

Tools: Scallop Trim Border

Accessories: Calypso Coral Seam Binding Ribbon, Black and White Baker's Twine, Pearl, Black and White Washi Tape

 

Thanks for stopping by today,

 

 

 

 



 

Pretty Tulips. The Challenge #22

Hello and Happy Tuesday afternoon,

 

Today's card is for The Challenge, where I used both sketch and colors.  This is definitely a fun sketch, and I know I will be using it in the future.

 

 

                                    

 

My card:

 

 

Card recipe:

 

Stamps: Penny Black Blooming Garden, SU! Petite Pairs

Paper: Whisper White, SU! Patterns Pack

Ink: Memento Basic Black, Copic markers

Accessories: Doily

 

 

Also sharing at Penny Black Saturday Challenge.

 

 

Thanks for visiting,

 



Birthday Wishes, CMCC#52

Hi friends,

 

Happy New Year, Everyone!

 

I have a card to share for this week's Colour Me Challenge, who, by the way, are celebrating their 1st Anniversary!  This week, you can choose any of the past 51 color combos.  I chose challenge #3.  I fell in love with the soft colors:

 

 

     

 

My card:

 

Card Recipe:

Stamps:  SU! Simple Stems & Petite Pairs
Paper:  Whisper White, Smokey Slate, Grey patterned paper from Black & Grey MME Designer Card stock Paper, pink patterned paper from SU! Designer Paper Patterns
Ink: Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, Early Espresso
Accessories & Tools:  Big Shot, Little Leaves Sizzlits, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 circle punches, So Saffron Ribbon

I'm also sharing:
Seize the Birthday - Anything Goes Birthday

  

Thank you for visiting,