Everything will be ok? Yes, even if we can’t see what OK is yet. What a wonderful quote/greeting for a card. It’s from Really Good Greetings. It’s a new stamp set. I had the card sentiment in mind for a while now, just needed to find the right avenue to create it in. Since returning… [Read More]
Challenges
You CAN Do It
You can. You can do it. And, you will do it. I was going to make my daughter Emily a card to wish her luck today. And, getting back into the stampin’ swing I was sort of at a loss as to what direction to go in. Emily went to an all arts high school…. [Read More]
Happy Birthday Mom
Happy Birthday Mom! Yep, that’s right, today is my mom’s birthday! So, I’ll say it again, Happy Birthday Mom! I ran across a card challenge that inspired me at Paper Craft Crew this week. This is card sketch #51. It was just perfect to try playing around with the printed window sheet from the Quatrefancy… [Read More]
Butterfly Birthday
Butterflies and birthdays, what a nice combination, right? Well, at least in my card that is. Scroll down and check it. Sweet, huh? Thought you’d like it! I created this card for The Paper Players Challenge 151. Loved this sketch! I just had to find time to create something to go with it. I made… [Read More]
Oh, Hello
Oh, Hello. Everyone likes to receive a card, just because, right? That’s what I made today, a card, just because. Just to say, ‘oh, hello’! And, of course, for a card challenge! Today, I’m playing along with Create with Connie & Mary, sketch challenge 257. What a wonderful sketch it is. My take is simple. Pretty much 2 colors,… [Read More]
Friendship
Friends. A friend accepts us as we are, yet helps us to be what we should. Isn’t that a wonderful saying? It’s from the Feels Good Stamp Set that was in the Spring Mini Catalog, but made it into the big book! Yay! I had never even used it. So, I was glad to see… [Read More]
Corny Birthday Wishes
Yes, corny birthday wishes! Lol! It’s for my boss. Her birthday was Sunday, June 23. So, my posting is a day late. I debated whether or not to post her card, but realized it was create for a challenge too. This time for Case this Sketch #33. What a fun, fun sketch! I thought it… [Read More]
Finally, a Day for You!
A day for you? Yes, a birth’day’ for you! In other words Happy Birthday! I just think this set of stamps, Really Good Greetings is way cute. I know. I said it yesterday too. But, I like the casualness of it. Today’s posting is a rather quick card. I love how it turned out though,… [Read More]
Gee, Thanks
What a cute sentiment, right? Gee, thanks. Love it. It’s new from the set, Really Good Greetings. And, they are, really great greetings! This is a must have new set I think. I’ve used it a few times. I made this card to add to my stash of grab’n go cards and for two challenges. One… [Read More]
Summer Sunshine, Welcome
Summer sunshine, welcome? Why, yes. Today is the summer solstice, June 21st. Here in Texas, however, it’s always sunny. And, it always feels like summer! To showcase my homage to summer, I decided to go with Freshly Made Sketches, challenge #91. It was the perfect sketch for a simple card that simply, shines! No pun or… [Read More]
Patriotic Above & Beyond
Above & Beyond. What a great title for a patriot card I created today, don’t you think? Our service men go way beyond what is expected of them, so, my card was created. Also, with a little nudging from SU-Only Challenges #73, Patriotic Projects. Of course, red, white and blue! Additionally, Paper Craft Crew. PCCCS #47 to be… [Read More]
So Grateful
Miss me? Well, I miss posting. A lot has gone on in the past week for me, but, I’m sure that’s the case with a lot of you. I had my Open House this past weekend. It went really well. I’ll work on posting the make’n take we did. It’s really sweet. I still have… [Read More]
Born to Ride
Born to Ride? Who’s born to ride? Well, probably lots of you. But this is for Cheryl, a stampin’ friend of mine. She attends my classes and also comments on my blog. She wondered why I didn’t make a less masculine motorcycle card. Well, this one is for you, Cheryl! And, it’s also for two others as… [Read More]
Live the Life
Live the life you’ve imagined, graduate. I just love some of the new stamps sets that have come out in the new Idea Book & Catalog for 2013-2014! I prefer greetings other than the typical, happy birthday or get well. It’s far more fun to make, and receive a card, just because! Today, the card is… [Read More]
Special Someone Chalk Talk
Aren’t you just SO excited about Stampin’ Up? This weekend the new 2013-2014 Idea Book & Catalog has gone live. You can order from that as well as the previous, 2012-2013 Idea Book & Catalog and even the Spring Mini! Whew. That’s a lot. So, you can really get your Stampin’ Up shoppin’ fill in! Now,… [Read More]
Happiness
Happiness. What a sweet thing, happiness. And, what a sweet thing, this card share for today. I was inspired at 11:30 pm last night, yes, I had to work today, to create this little Happiness card. I wanted to make something for The Paper Players Challenge #147. The challenge said “it’s a great way to… [Read More]
Pinwheel Baby Fun
Pinwheels. Love these fun 3-D additions to a card! Don’t you? Just look at how fun & sweet my card share is today! My inspiration came from two places. The colors for my card, Bashful Blue and Midnight Muse are from Dynamic Duos Color Challenge #54 this week. And, the wonderful layout comes from Technostamper…. [Read More]
Black & White Birthday
Black and white birthday? Yes. But, for no one in particular. Just a fun, interesting card I pulled together for a card challenge over at Seize the Birthday. Challenge #17 ends today and I’m scootin’ in right under the deadline. Whew. This challenge is cool because you can vote on your favorite 3 cards after… [Read More]