PP571 ... Magical Season

Hello friends!  I've got a clean and simple card to share today inspired by the Christmas colors over at 

The Paper Players.

Please note that the black area on the card is actually the reflection of my cell phone.  It's always hard to photograph gold foil, am I right?  :)

   

Supplies:

Paper: Holiday Cheer (The Paper Studio)

Stamp: Magical Season (SU!)

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: Labels Four (Spellbinders), Gold Embossing Powder (Hero Arts)

Thanks for popping in today,



BBTB2 ... Christmas Ornament

Happy Thursday!  Popping in to share a Christmas ornament that I created from a video I watched by Bearly Arts.  They also provided the file.  I'm thinking of making these next year as Christmas gifts.  You can personalize them with the family's last name or any holiday greeting. 

My ornament was inspired by Bitten by the Bug 2 challenge - Christmas/Hanukkah Ornament.

Supplies:

Paper:  All from Recollections (Michaels)

Accessories: Cricut Maker, Silver Cording, Ribbon, Sequins and Bell - all from Michaels

Thanks for stopping by,



Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop

Happy Monday!  I'm playing along for the very first time in the amazing Fall/Winter Coffee Lovers Blog Hop.  I created a fun coffee mug using my Cricut Maker.  

Supplies:

Paper: All from Recollections (Michaels)

Stamp: Modern Petunias (WPlus9)

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: Cricut Maker, Bakers Twine (Michaels)

Thanks for taking a peek,



IB191 ... Thanksgiving Card

Hello!  Popping in with a quick card today.  I came across this fun theme over at Inspired by Challenge.

I was inspired by the cute bear peaking through the pretty flowers.

I don't have any bear stamps in my stash, so I took out my Cricut Maker and cut out a cute bear and a pilgrim's hat. The patterned paper already had some pretty fall flowers, but I added two more.   

Supplies:

Paper: Orchard Harvest (Creative Imaginations)

Stamp: Year Round Messages (Hero Arts)

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: Nesting Rectangle Dies (Hero Arts), Cricut Maker, Sequins (Michaels)

Many thanks for visiting my blog today,



FMS507 & BBTB2 ... Glamour Birthday

Happy Thursday!  Today I'm playing along at Freshly Made Sketches along with another card challenge, Bitten by the Bug - theme this week is Patterned Paper.  

This simple card is for my co-worker, who loves pink, make-up and shoes! 

Supplies:

Paper: Sugar Shoppe (Doodlebug), The Glitter Cardstock (DCWV)

Stamp: Bitty Birthday Wishes (MFT) 

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: Skinny Strips (MFT); Sequins (Michaels); Images cut with my Cricut Maker 

Thanks for stopping by,



FMS505 & BBTB2 ... Happy Halloween

Happy Thursday!  The card I'm sharing today is combined for two challenges - the sketch challenge at Freshly Made Sketches and the theme challenge at Bitten by the Bug 2 "WITCHES AND GHOULS".

Supplies:

Paper: Halloween Town Paper Pad (DCWV)

Stamp: Computer Generated

Accessories: Essential Fishtail Strips (MFT), Infinity Circles (Hero Arts), Cricut Maker (Trick O Treat Bag)

Thanks for taking a peek,



FMS503 ... Christmas Card

Happy Friday!  Today's card was created from the sketch over at Freshly Made Sketches.  

I'm starting a bit early with Christmas cards.  Anybody else?  :)

 

Supplies:

Paper: All from my stash 

Stamp: Elegant Christmas Sentiments (IBS)

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: red sequins (Michaels); the holly berry was cut with the Cricut Maker 

Thanks for taking time to visit,



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,



FMS500 ... It's Your Birthday

Happy Friday!  I'm popping in to share a birthday card for this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge.  They are celebrating their 500th challenge!  Isn't that incredible!  Thank you ladies for keeping this card challenge going.. I've learned so much from all of you.

I dusted off an oldie but goodie stamp set from SU!  Who remembers Fabulous Florets?  It's one of my favorite flower stamp set.  I believe it's one of my first stamps I purchased from SU!  

Supplies:

Paper: Patterned Paper - Designer Series Paper Pattern Stack - Brights Collection (SU!), the rest is from my stash

Stamp: Fabulous Florets (SU!) Bitty Birthday Wishes (MFT)

Ink: Lemon Yellow (Hero Arts), Olive (Altenew), Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: Skinny Strips (MFT), Sequins (Michaels)

Have a great weekend,



FMS 493 ... Hot Air Balloon Birthday

Happy Friday!  I'm playing along with this week's Freshly Made Sketches challenge.  

I dusted off an oldie but goodie stamp set from Stampin' Up.  It's definitely one of my favorites.

Supplies:

Paper:  All from my stash

Stamp: Up,Up & Away (SU)

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT), Mint Macaron (SU), Pink Diamond (Altenew), Bamboo (Altenew)

Accessories: Sequins (Michaels)

Have a great weekend!



PP548 ... A Shaker Cake Topper

Hello!  I hope everyone is enjoying their long holiday weekend.  Today I am sharing a shaker cake topper I created for my friend, who's birthday is today, July 4th.  I'm sharing my 3-D project over at The Paper Players challenge and Just Add Ink challenge.  

Supplies:

Paper:  All from Recollections (Michaels)

Accessories: All elements cut with the Cricut Explore Air 2

Thanks for stopping by,



PP547 ... Birthday Boy

Happy Wednesday!  I have a masculine card to share with you today, inspired by this week's The Paper Players Sketch Challenge.  

My nephew's birthday is just around the corner, so this was perfect timing to make a quick card.  He loves baseball.

Supplies:

Paper: All from Recollections (Michaels)

Stamp: Bitty Birthday Wishes (MFT)

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: Star Embossing Folder (unknown company), Skinny Strips Die (MFT), Baseball Batter Silhouette (Cricut Maker)

Have a great day!



BBTB2 .. Graduation Time

Happy Friday!  I can't believe we are almost done with the month of May!  I want to share a graduation cap  I decorated for my daughter who is graduating this month.  Coincidently, this week over at 

Bitten by the Bug2 challenge, it's all about Graduation, so of course, I want to share.  :)

This was certainly out of my comfort zone!  All flowers are from Cricut Access, except for the purple one.  I purchased the SVG on Etsy.  

Supplies:

Paper: All from Recollections (Michaels)

Accessories: 3D Flower (#M3D7E1, Flower (#M4733C), Rose Template (#MC8B7E1), Leaf (#M3976E), Permanent Vinyl (Cricut)

Thanks for taking a peek,



BBTB2 ... Star Wars Birthday Card

Happy Sunday!  I'm popping in very quickly to share a card I made using this week's at Bitten by the Bug2 challenge.  It's all about Star Wars/May the Fourth Be With You.

This week is a perfect theme for a birthday card, since I have several female family members who are big Star Wars fans.  

Supplies:

Paper: All from Recollections (Michaels)

Stamp: None; Computer Generated

Accessories: Cricut Explore Air 2, Curious Child #M13BB5902, Ballons #MBC37B18, Star #M38153

Thanks for taking a peek,



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,



BBTB2 ... Unicorn Birthday

Hi!  It's been a while I don't post.  I've been very busy working from home, and doing some special requests for family and friends.  I also gave my blog a makeover!  I wanted a fresh, new look, including a new title.   

This week, I made a card for a special little girl.  Bitten by the Bug2 challenge has the perfect theme; Fairy Tales.  Many ideas ran through my head, but in the end, I decided on this adorable unicorn I found in Cricut Access.   

Supplies:

Paper: All from Recollections (Michaels)

Stamp: Birthday Messages (SSS)

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: Cricut Explore Air 2, Unicorn (#M23585AB9), Rainbow (#M40BE3); Iridescent Sequins (Michaels), Scalloped Border (MFT)

Thanks for stopping by,



BBTB2 ... Be Mine, Valentine

Happy Wednesday!  Today I have a really quick and simple card for you.  It was inspired by this week's Bitten by the Bug2 challenge.  It's all about Valentine's Day or hearts.

This card is for my husband.  He's a great guy who supports my crafting hobby!  

Supplies

Paper: All from Recollections (Michaels)

Stamp: Boutique Borders: Valentine Stamp Set (PTI)

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: Cricut Explore Air 2, Bicycle (#M38CCD), Hearts (#MA7DDC41)

Have a great day,