The Paper Players #804

Hello, friends!  I had some free time last night to create a clean and simple card for this week's The Paper Players challenge.  All you need to do is add a bear!  I don't have any bear stamps, so I cut one out using my Cricut Maker.  Since I'm making a bunch of hello cards, I decided to use my Maker to cut out the letters, too.  To add a little pop of color to the card, I added a bow to the bear.  

Supplies:

Paper:  All from my stash

Accessories: Image and Word cut with the Cricut Maker

Thanks for stopping by,



The Paper Players #800

Hello, friends!  I’m joining the party over at The Paper Players Challenge! as they celebrate their 800^th challenge?!  How cool is that?! This week’s sketch is, of course, their very first sketch.  Thank you ladies, for all you do!  

I dusted off a very old die from my stash called Grand Madison Window. I have so many dies that I really need to give them some love to, so hopefully, I can do just that!     

Supplies:

Paper:  All from my stash

Stamp: Simply Said (Waffle Flower)

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: Stitched Blooms (MFT), Grand Madison Window (Poppy Stamps)

Thank you for stopping by,



The Paper Players #795

Hello, friends! I’m stopping by very quickly to share a card for this week’s  The Paper Players  Challenge.   Unfortunately, I don’t have any beach-themed stamps, so I used my Cricut Maker to cut beach images and create a calm, relaxing beach scene.  I hope you enjoy it!  

Supplies:

Paper: All from stash

Stamp: Sweet 16 (MFT)

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Other: Images cut with the Cricut Maker)

Thanks for taking a peek,



PP776 ... Rainbow Wave Birthday Card

Good morning, friends!  Today I'm playing along in the The Paper Players challenge! This week's theme is Colors of the Rainbow.  So many possibilities!

I had a lot of ideas in my head, but I ended up going with a fun rainbow.  I'm donating this card to the Creative Kindness Foundation, through scrapbook.com.

Supplies:

Paper:  All from my stash

Accessories: All cut with the Cricut machine, rhinestones (Amazon)

Thanks for stopping by,



PP735 ... Happy Birthday

Hello friends, Happy Tuesday!  I'm sharing a card for this week's The Paper Players Challenge.  Love this sketch - I know I'll be using it again.

I'm running low in birthday cards, so I thought I would start making some more!

Supplies:

Paper: All from my stash

Ink: Sentiment is computer generated

Accessories: Geometric Pattern and Daisy Flower cut with the Cricut Maker

Thanks for stopping by,



Hello Card!

Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing a hello card for this week's The Paper Players Challenge.  I went down the left hand column (flowers, die cut and lavender).  Also sharing at Inspired By Challenge. I was inspired by the gingham patterns.  

For my card, I used vellum for the leaves, and to my surprise, I like it!  It looks much better in person though.  I've been making a bunch of hello cards for the Creative Kindness Foundation through scrapbook.com., and this one will also be going in the mail this week.

Supplies:

Paper: All from my stash

Accessories: Hello sentiment cut with my Cricut Maker; Flower Focal Die (Waffle Flower); Blue Prints 20 Die-Namics (MFT); Vellum Paper (Recollections)

Thanks for taking a peek,



PP677 ... Hello Friend

Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing a clean and simple card for this week's The Paper Players Challenge.  It's all about Forever Friends.  

 

I'm sending this card to Cards for Kindness, a nonprofit organization that distributes handmade cards to people who are in need of an emotional boost, a smile or a helping hand.     

Supplies:

Paper:  All from my stash

Accessories: Used the Cricut Maker machine for the images and sentiment

Thanks for stopping by,



PP643 ... DAD

Hi friends!  Today I'm playing along with the Paper Players Challenge.  This week, it's all about masculine cards.  

I created a simple card for my dad for Father's Day.  The image reminds of his good old days in the early 60's when he was single and lived in Chicago, all the men used to dress up in suits.  He's 93 years old now, and still holds on to those suits (and among other things!).  I hope he likes my card.  

Supplies:

Paper: All paper is from Bazzill (Joann);

Accessories: All images cut with my Cricut Maker

Thanks for stopping by,



PP632 ... Floral Rainboot

Hi friends!  For today's card, I was inspired by the Clean-and-Simple Challenge over at The Paper Players

Supplies:

Paper: Bazzill (Joann)

Stamp: None; sentiment is cut with the Cricut (vinyl), Image is an SVG (Bearly Art)

Accessories: Blueprints 20 Die-namics (MFT), Cricut Maker

Take care and thanks for stopping by!



PP631 ... Easter Card

Happy Thursday, friends!  I have a simple Easter card to share today.  I'm playing along with this week's The Paper Players challenge.  These colors were just the perfect color combo for my card.

Supplies:

Paper:  All from Bazzill (Joann)

Stamp: Keep it Simple - Easter (Papertrey Ink)

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: Blueprints 20 (MFT), Mini pom-poms (Michaels), Images cut with the Cricut Maker 

Thanks for taking a peek,



PP629 ... Mother's Day Card

Happy Friday, friends! I'm posting a quick share today. The Paper Players has a fun sketch this week.  I went ahead and created a Mother's Day card for a special mom.

Supplies:

Paper: Sugar Shoppe (Doodlebug)

Stamp: Year Round Messages (Hero Arts) 

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: Blueprints 20 (MFT), Orange Sequin (Joann), Images cut with my Cricut Maker

Have a great weekend!



PP597 & Just Add Ink #609

Happy Tuesday, friends!  My card I'm sharing today is combined for two challenges - the sketch challenge at The Paper Player and the theme challenge at Just Add Ink - Flowers.

Supplies:

Paper: All from Recollections (Michaels)

Stamp: Birthday Greetings (MFT)

Ink: Black Licorice (MFT)

Accessories: 4mm Metallic Gold Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh), Sunflower and Leaves (cut with the Cricut Maker)

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful week!



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,



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,



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!