Many Awards and A Card

Hi Everyone,

Hope your day is off to a great start!

Well, I have been a crummy blogging friend lately. Over the past month or so, I have recieved many fun blogging and friendship awards, but I have been lagging in posting them and saying thank you to these wonderful ladies.  They are all so sweet and special in so many ways.  Some are team mates, some are blogging friends who lift me up with their kind words, (some are both!)  but all are creative and inspire me each and every day with their generous spirit and talent.  So, today I'm posting a collective thank you...You mean so much to me and you all rock! 

Cheryl

 (Definately see Cheryl...She has Stampin' Up blog candy and it ends today!)

Ali

Leanne

Tanis

Belinda

Some have specific rules for accepting them, but I cannot possibly do them all or think of that many folks to pass them on to, so will just ask you to visit these fab folks and leave them some love on their blogs!

                                                                                                                                                   

Please, if you would like one of these awards for yourself or to pass on to someone who needs their day brightened...Take it and spread the love my blogging friends!  

Finally, my card.  I saw this idea on a blog here, and just loved it.  Simple perfection.  When I recieved this stamp (Spirit and Hand) from Scrolls Work,  I knew I could finally use this idea for inspiration and create my own card. 

  Lovely quote, genius idea. Thank you to where ever it was originally from since this blogger who posted it saved the idea for a while herself.

Have a fabulous day!

Details not listed above-Paper: The Paper Company, Ink: Rubber Stampede

Vintage Thank You

Happy Weekend!

Before I get to my card, I just wanted to give you a little FYI...Cheryl has some awsome Stampin' Up blog candy!  Go to her blog to enter...It's super easy :)

This card today has a lot of texture to it.  I decided to make a vintage looking thank you card using some  stamps from Scrolls Work.  I made a tag using the stamp Ruffled Feathers #4071.  She is stamped in  Onyx Black Versafine ink and then distressed with some Antique brown ink along the edges.The backgound paper was embossed and sanded to bring out the color underneath (I purchased it at a local scrapbook store, but there was no company name on it...It's very unique because the color underneath the black is metallic.)  I added a bit of real lace and paper with a lace pattern.  The layered flower embellishment I assembled myself using prima flowers, beads, text from an old book and a pearl brad.  The thank you sentiment comes from the stamp Personal Holidays #1601.

Thanks for stopping in today and have a great weekend!

This card is linked to the following challenges:

Artful Inkables-Challenge Yourself to go outside of you comfort zone (Vintage for me!)

Creative Card Crew-Thank You

Details not listed above-Ink:Tim Holtz, all other items from my supplies or of unknown origin.

Sneak Peek

Hi Everyone!

Well, here is a sneak peak of my card.  Intrigued?  Head on over to the DRS Designs blog for the full reveal and the Stamp a Day Giveaway! You don't want to miss seeing this cool stamp!

Have a great day!

Stack-O-Books

This is my second post for today...Please scroll down for the current I Love Digi Challenge. ( It matches this card! )

Hey Everyone!

For my Lindsay's Stamp Stuff post today, I thought I would make a card to match my bookmark that I made using this same image from School Rules.  Besides crafting, one of my favorite hobbies is reading, so it's no wonder I like this image so much! 

I took inspiration from this paper for how I wanted to color my books and I love the bright, vibrant look.  So cheerful!

I think this will be the perfect card to send to someone in my book club! 

If you are thinking about buying anything from the Lindsay's Stamp Stuff Shop at My Grafico, this would be the time to do it.  There is a sale going on right now!

Lindsay has a freebie for you on her blog today, so make sure you stop there to see what it is, and drop by the design team blogs below for more crafting inspiration!
Lindsay
Cheryl (DT Coordinator)
Rhonda
Jennifer
Lisa
Rebecka
Maria
LeAnne
Cindi
Margie
Tamara
Micki

Until next time...Happy crafting and happy reading too!

The challenges that this card is linked to are as follows:

Stamp Something- Use a Digi
Whoopsi Daisy-Ribbon and Bows
Our Creative Corner-What Summer Means to You ( Reading! )
Paper Sundaes-Summertime Fun ( Reading! )



Details not listed above-Paper: The Paper Company, DCWV, Nesties, Copic and Bic Mark its, ribbon from my supplies.

Anything but a Card

Hi Eveyone! 

Are you ready to join in the fun, new challenge at I Love Digi?  Let's get right to it...Anything But A Card!

Our sponsor for this challenge is Wink Wink Ink and the prize is three digis!

 

I chose to make one of my favoite things...A bookmark!  I love them and I think they are the perfect thing to pop into a card for someone as a thank you, or include as part of a gift if you are giving someone a book :)

However, I am slightly fearful that these may become obsolete, what with everyone downloading books onto their digital readers...LOL! 

I knew I wanted to make a bookmark the minute I saw this stack of books from the set School Rules by Lindsay's Stamp Stuff.  With that cute apple on the top, I think this would be perfect for a teacher as an end of the year thank you.

The rest of the I Love Digi design team has some fun things to show you.  Visit their blogs and and then link up your Anything but a Card creation at I Love Digi.  I can't wait to see what you make!

Have a great day!

Paul

Poppy

Dee

Bev

Callie

Dawn

Ali

Details not mentioned above-Paper: The Paper Company, Markers: Bic Mark Its, Copic, ribbon from my supplies.

Dad's Day Challenge!

Hi Everyone! 

It's Wednesday and that means I have another challenge for you from My Grafico! 

The challenge this week is inspired by Dad and his fashion sense.  Sound like fun?  Use at least 2 different patterns when making your card. 

Here is what I created...

Aren't the bright colors so fun?  The My Grafico design team is using the set Happy Father's Day by Kelly Medina.  Would you like a chance to win it??  All you have to do is post your card in the Challenge Thread at My Grafico and this could be yours!  Visit the Challenge thread to see what the design team has created this week!

Thanks for stopping by!

 Challenges this card is linked to are as follows:

Reasonable Ribbon-Masculine

Simple Doodles-Anything Goes

Cards for Men-Father's Day

My Time to Craft-Extra Special

Tellens Place-Father's Day

Details not listed above- Paper: The Paper Company, DCWV, Markers: Copic, Bic, Punches: EK Success, Marvy, Nesties, ribbon from my supplies.

F.Y.I.

My Grafico is searching for its new Design Team!  If you have ever wanted to be part of a group of designers, now is the time to apply!  See the flyer below for all the details!

Dogs Have Owners...

EDIT: This is also being linked to the embossing challenge at Meljen's.

Good Morning!

Ack!  Blogger was giving me problems all day yesterday.  I hate it when technology doesn't work.

Well, I'm so glad everything is working again, and I can bring you this card that I made for the Wet/Dry embossing challenge at Caardvarks Challenge Blog!  DRS Designs is the sponsor this month, so grab those embossing supplies and you might be the winner of some DRS Stamps!

For this card I used a Kraft base and embossed a light pink piece of cardstock with some paw prints.  I used all DRS Designs stamps for this card and they are:

Oval Spiro Design (#l160)

Happy Cat Sitting (#D116)

Small Cat Print (#A1006)

Dogs Have Owners (#E776)

I love the Spirograph like stamp.  I colored in every other opening after stamping it to create that effect on the frame. 

I also used some clear embossing powder on the brown paw prints along the bottom.  Don't you just love the sentiment?  So funny!

Other challenges this card is linked to are as follows:

All Sorts Challenge-Strawberries, cream and chocolate

Charisma Cardz-Flowers

Copic Creations-Animals

Delightful Sketches-Texture

Quixotic Challenge-Go Wild

Thanks for visiting today and don't forget to enter the Stamp a Day Giveaway at DRS Designs blog!  For all the details go here!

Details not mentioned above-Paper: The Paper Company, Ink: Stampin' Up, Marker: Copic, Emossing plate: Fiskars, Nesties, Corner Rounder, Ribbon, rhinestones and flowers from my supplies.

Smarty Pants

Good Morning!

How was your weekend?  Mine was good.  I'm going to give myself away as a total geek, but I loved watching the National Spelling Bee on Friday night :)  I look forward to it each year; maybe it's because my own spelling ability is so poor.  Thanks in part to spell check...lol. That's what technology will get ya.  I'm so out of practice and I was actually a decent speller in elementary school. (If you've never seen Spellbound, a documentary about kids and the National Spelling Bee, I highly recommend it. Totally great!)

It's been awhile since I was able to bring you a card made with my stamps from Scrolls Work, so I'm happy to be able to post this one today.

In honor of all those smarty pants kids, I made this card with this cute fella (Garrette #4042) who looks dapper and smart, hence the sentiment. (Charming Girly Quips #1462)

Well, short and sweet from me today... Thanks for stopping by :)

Challenges this is linked to are as follows:

Magical Crafts-Metal Madness

Details not listed above- Paper: DCWV, Georgia Pacific, Nesties, Punches: Stampin' Up, Ink: Versafine, Markers: Bic, Copic, ribbon and brads from my supplies.

Scrapling

Good Morning!

I have to admit, this is a first for me.  I made a Scrapling!   Don't know what a Scrapling is?  It's a tiny card that measures 1 1/4"X 4 1/4" and it's named after that scrap of paper you have left over after cutting a traditional A2 sized card down to a square.

I decided to continue making summer themed cards, and I used Citrus Background (H193) and stamped it all over the base.  I then very casually colored in random fruits, leaving some open.  The cute drink came from Drink Line Up (G173) which I cut out and adhered.  The simple, but great sentiment Enjoy Today (C1145) pretty much sums up what we should all do more often!  Some matching ribbon finishes it off...I even took the photo of this cutie card on my deck outside. (wink)

Thanks for stopping in today, and continue reading below for all the details on the big June giveaway at DRS Designs!

DRS Designs will be giving away one free cling mounted stamp

every day in the month of June!

Here's what you need to do to enter:

Visit the DRS Designs online blog every day during the month of June.

You will be treated to some wonderful cards and projects

brought to you by our fabulous design team!

Simply leave a comment each day before 12 midnight (Eastern Time)

and you will be entered to win a free cling mounted stamp!

Winning entry will be announced the next day on the blog. Winners will have 7 days to contact DRS Designs via e-mail with their full name and address.

After 7 days, another winner will be chosen. Prize will be chosen by DRS Designs from our collection of original rubber stamp designs and will range in price from $7.00 to $10.50.

Participants must be over 21 years of age. One entry per day, per person.

Have Fun and Good Luck!!

Challenges this card is linked to are as follows:
Cupcake Craft-Summer Delights
Stampavie-Summer
Everybody Art Challenge-Summer
Penny's Challenges-Fruit or Veggie
Stamping with the Dragon-Summer

Details not listed above-Paper: The Paper Company, Ink: Stampin' Up, Memento, Markers: Bic Mark its, Punches: Stampin' Up, EK Success and ribbon from my supplies.

Stamp a Day Giveaway!

Good Morning! 

We are in full swing with our month long giveaway at DRS Designs! 

All you have to do is leave a comment on the DRS Designs Blog. Yes, just leave a comment on the blog, and check back the next day to see if you won the stamp of the day!  So Easy! 

Here is a sneak peek of my card...If you want to see it all, go to the DRS Designs blog and don't forget to comment for your chance to win!

A Perfect Summer Day

Good Morning! 

I'm so happy to bring you a bright cheerful card today...And please read to the end of this post for all the DRS Designs giveaway info!

This adorable verse comes from the collection at DRS Designs and its called Broken Mower Greeting (G863) and I thought it would be perfect on a summer themed card. 

The sun is a yellow circle punch that I covered in stamping glitter, and the clouds were made by simply sponging them on a blue background with white pigment ink.  The grass was created buy cutting 2 strips of green paper, stamping them using the Easy Grass Background (E059) and then cutting fringes to simulate the blades of grass. 

The sentiment is highlighted with some yellow chalk sponging and the refreshing drink is from the stamp Drink Lineup (G173)  There are 4 drinks on this stamp, but I just cut this one out after coloring it with my Copics and adhered it to the card.

Thanks for visiting me today and make sure you read further for everything you need to know about winning some stamps from DRS Designs!

DRS Designs will be giving away one free cling mounted stamp

every day in the month of June!

Here's what you need to do to enter:

Visit the DRS Designs online blog every day during the month of June.

You will be treated to some wonderful cards and projects

brought to you by our fabulous design team!

Simply leave a comment each day before 12 midnight (Eastern Time)

and you will be entered to win a free cling mounted stamp!

Winning entry will be announced the next day on the blog. Winners will have 7 days to contact DRS Designs via e-mail with their full name and address.

After 7 days, another winner will be chosen. Prize will be chosen by DRS Designs from our collection of original rubber stamp designs and will range in price from $7.00 to $10.50.

Participants must be over 21 years of age. One entry per day, per person.

Have Fun and Good Luck!!

Challenges this card is linked to are as follows:

Gingersnap Creations-Quote

Details not listed above-Paper: The Paper Company, DCWV, Ink: Stampin' Up, Nesties.

Birds and Branches

Hey Everyone! 

 The card I'm bringing you today is from the set Birds and Branches from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff.  This has great images for the spring and summer months and I did my usual thing, pairing it with traditional stamps.  The feet prints in the background and the "Peep Peep" sentiment came from a new group of stamps I won in some blog candy here.   I decided to keep this card clean and simple, so that I have a "Thinking of You, Cheer Up, Hi or B-day"card on hand when I need it. The Birds and Branches is a great set for a variety of purposes!  I added a subtle sky to the background with some chalk, that's about as fancy as I got for this card!

Thanks for visiting today and make sure you stop by Lindsay's blog for her Thursday Freebie, and check out the fun stuff from the Design Team below!  With that said, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Diane who has joined the Lindsay's Stamp Stuff design team.  We are all looking forward to her fabulous contribution to the group on Thursdays...

Lindsay
Cheryl
Rhonda
Jennifer
Shannon
Margie
Lisa
Melissa
Tamara
Cindi
Rebekah
Diane
LeAnne

Challenges that this post is linked to are as follows:
My Time to Craft-Wild Thing

Details not listed above-Paper: The Paper Company, Ink: Stampin' Up!, Markers: Bic, Copic, Corner rounder and brad from my supplies.

Graduation Time Sketch

Hi Everyone!

Wednesday means it's time for another challenge at the My Grafico Challenge Thread.  This week we have a sketch for you.  Ready?  Grab those My Grafico images or go here for some freebies and play along!  Here is the sketch:

This week you are playing for the set called School Rules by Lindsay's Stamp Stuff.

This is my card using the sketch!  I decided to make a card for my niece who is away at college.  Just a little thinking about you card, to help give her a boost as she prepares for finals!What will you make using this sketch?  We would love to know!Upload your card at the My Grafico Challenge Thread, and check out all of the Design Team creations while you are there. 

Have a great day!

Details not listed above-Paper: The Paper Company, DCWV, Punches: Fiskars, Markers: Bic, Copic, Stamps: PTI, Ribbon from my supplies

Today is the Day!

Hi Everyone!  The day is finally here! 

DRS Designs will be giving away one free cling mounted stamps everyday in the month of June!  Here's what you need to do to enter:

Visit the DRS Designs blog everyday during the month of June.  You will be treated to some wonderful cards and projects brought to you by our fabulous design team.  Simply leave a comment each day before midnight EST and you will be entered to win a free cling mounted stamp.  Winning entry will be announced the next day on the blog.  Winners will have 7 days to contact DRS Designs via email with their full name and address.   After 7 days, another winner will be chosen. Prize will be chosen by DRS Designs from the collection of original rubber stamp designs and will range in price from $7.00-$10.50.  Participants must be over 21 years of age.  One entry per day, per person.

  HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK!