Birthday Card Time…

My hubby’s bro and my gal pal have birthdays on the same day. So imagine the stress that causes a slow card creator, such as myself. Somehow, I was able to get two birthday cards done and both were given to them on their birthday. I was on time…will wonder ever cease?! LOL!

Here’s his card…
The sentiment on the inside…but you have a pretty good view from where you’re standing. I’ve heard this sentiment before and have always thought it to be funny. I didn’t think to put into a card until I was seeking inspiration for a dude’s (masculine card) and my gal pals (including the bday gal) at work suggested this sentiment. I thought it so fitting, I couldn’t pass it up.

Here’s her card…
I recently got my first set of Spellbinders and couldn’t wait to use them. The sentiment on the inside…Hoppy Birthday! This is the first card I’ve done in a long time that I didn’t premeditate; have a plan or idea in mind. I just picked a stamp and got started until it looked like it was done. Somehow the non-method to my madness turned out pretty nice…in my humble opinion.

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~Stuff Used~

His Card
Card Size: 4.25” x 5.5”; Rubber Stamps: Polka Dot Background (Stampabilities); Ink: Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko), Vintage Photo (Ranger), Embossing Ink; Paper: Cream CS (Georgia-Pacific), Brown CS (Hobby Lobby); Accessories: Cream Twill Ribbon, Twine, Brads, Foam Tape, Markers (Copics), Clear Embossing Powder, Clip Art and MT Script Bold Font (Microsoft)

Her Card

Card Size: 4.25” x 4.25”; Rubber Stamps: Grasshopper Fluffles (Stampendous); Ink: Onyx Black (Tsukineko); Paper: White CS (Georgia-Pacific), Kraft and Red CS (Hobby Lobby); Accessories: Ribbon, Nestabilities – Label Two

Candy Corn...Yuck!


I can't stand the taste of candy corn, but it sure does make a pretty picture. LOL!

Dontcha think?



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~Supplies~
Card Size: 3” x 3”; Clear Stamps: Candy Corn (Hampton Art); Ink: Onyx Black (Tsukineko); Paper: White (Georgia-Pacific), Yellow, Orange; Accessories: Scallop Square Punch, Foam Tape, Markers (Copics), Croobie Font (Microsoft)

Your Handwriting = A Font = For Free

If you have ever wanted to see your handwriting as a font, the wait is over. At fontcapture.com, you can create a font from your own handwriting AND it's free! How sweet is that? All you need is a printer and a scanner. I think I'm going to give it a whirl. I'll post it when I do...

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BeeLated BeeDay Wishes…

I made this birthday card for a gal pal of mine who had a birthday day last month. I’ve wanted to use Jen del Muro’s Sketch For You To Try from July for awhile and thought my friend’s birthday was a good occasion to use it

Since I used 3 bee stickers, I used the word “bee” three times in the sentiment. I guess I took the Rule of Three a bit far…LOL!


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~Stuff Used~
Ink: Vintage Photo (Ranger); Paper: Brown, Red CS (Hobby Lobby), Designer Paper (DCWV), Cream CS (Georgia-Pacific); Accessories: Tempus Sans ITC Font, Dimensional Stickers (Michaels), Corner Rounder Punch (EK Success)

U Da Man...

I wanted to make my hubby a lil’ somethin’ somethin’ because he’s really made me proud to be his wife. He’s taking better care of himself…he’s going back to school…he’s finally embraced his inner handy man (involved wood and a drill; very sexy…LOL!)…he’s done so much more. I just wanted to let him know how proud I am of his accomplishments and that I love him.

I got a lil’ extra inspiration from the following SCS challenges:

Clean and Simple Challenge #28 – Masculine Cards

Limited Supply Challenge #234 – Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man

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~Stuff Used~
Card Size: 4.25” x 4.25”; Ink: Distress Inks – Tea Dye (Ranger); Paper: Kraft (Hobby Lobby); Accessories: Chipboard Letter Stickers (American Crafts Thickers – Gift Box), Paper Piercer, Corner Rounder Punch (EK Success)

Warm Thoughts...

I just found out recently that a very sweet lady and co-worker’s health has had her out sick for a couple of weeks. I thought this would be a good opportunity to send her a get well card. I used the SCS Clean and Simple Challenge #25 as the layout is really simple hence the name of the challenge. I had the colors in mind but when I put all the papers together it was kinda boring.

To spice it up a bit…I decided to add some interest by using a wood grain background stamp, added some texture with an embossing folder and dimension with foam tape. I’m happy with how it came out. It’s not overly bright, but it’s cheery. I hope it will put a smile on her face.

Please let me know what you think.

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Supplies:

Card Size: 3 7/8” x 4”; Ink: Tuxedo Black (Tsukinek), Vintage Photo (Ranger); Stamps: Coffee Cafe (The Paper Company Studio); Paper: Chocolate Brown, Mustard, Red, White CS (Georgia-Pacific); Accessories: Markers (Copics: R08, YR04, Y15, C1), Font: Amienne (Microsoft), Ribbon (American Crafts), Distressed Stripes Embossing Folders (Provocraft), Foam Tape

Birthday Mission...

I have a gal pal who will be celebrating her 45th birthday. You know what that means…I was on a mission to create another birthday card. I was inspired by quite a few things when creating this card. First off…It was easy to be inspired by this week’s Clean and Simple Challenge #22 as it was about items with a birthday theme; right on time, if you ask me.

Then, I was inspired by this week’s Sketch Challenge #236. I like the design of it as it is pretty clean and simple. While viewing this challenge’s gallery of others creations, I came across this beautiful card and was immediately inspired by the color combination…so I decided to use it. The inside of the card reads, “You’re twenty with 25 years of experience.” This sentiment was inspired by the gal herself as she has a great sense of humor and I figured she would appreciate it, which she did.

Another gal pal of mine went in together and bought her a gift card to one of her favorite local restaurants. I thought that a good reason to make a matching gift card holder. We also created a mini spa (lotions, body wash, etc) gift basket which included the card and the gift card. Unfortunately, I don’t have a good picture of the basket to share.

I really love how the card turned out AND she loved it too! Mission Accomplished!

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~Stuff Used~
Card Size: 4.25” x 5.5”; Gift Card Size: 4.25” x 7” (open); Ink: Tuxedo Black (Tsukinek); Stamps: Beauty Stems from Here (Inkadinkado); Paper: Navy CS, White CS (Georgia-Pacific), Classic K Bailey (K&Company); Accessories: Markers (Copics: R08, YR04, Y15, YG03 ), Font: Script MT Bold (Microsoft), Glue dots, Ribbon

Challenging...

I was in the mood to be challenged. So, I took on two challenges with the same card.

First up, Kristina Werner's Color Inspiration Challenge #55.

I thought the colors were such an unusual combination that just seemed to work together when I began playing with them. I was happily surprised at how well the colors played together...it was like 4 3-year olds playing peacefully with the same toy without any fighting...possibly a bad analogy, but you get what I mean.

Anyway...next up, Inkspirations Sketch Challenge # 9.

I thought the sketch was quite unique. Granted creating the tag look by hand was a bit tricky and as you can see in my final product...not quite straight...but I think that just adds to the mystique. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

All in all, I like the way my card turned out. You be the judge...what do you think?


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***Materials***
Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5”; Technique: Paper Piercing; Ink: Pearlescent Rust (Tsukinek); Stamps: Chelsea Alphabet (Inkadinkado); Card stock: Gray, Rust, Mustard, Cream (Hobby Lobby); Accessories: Rain Dots (Cloud 9 Design), Piercing tool

Father's Day...


I created these cards for my pop (brown) and my father-in-law (blue). Because I waited ‘til the last minute (no surprise), I had to make them quick and simple which was real easy to do since I used the SCS Clean and Simple Challenge #19 (based on Natasha’s sketch) for the layout.

~Stuff Used~
Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5”; Paper: Heavy Brown & Blue CS (Hobby Lobby), Classic K McKenna & Classic K Bailey (K&Company), Vellum (Hobby Lobby); Accessories: Segoe Script font (Microsoft), Ticket Punch (EK Success), Brads, Metal Letters


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It's all about the Mojo...


Since my mojo has been kick-started in the last couple of days, it’s only right that I participate in a Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge. Here it goes…

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~Stuff Used~
Card Size: 5" x 4.25”; Paper: White CS (Georgia-Pacific), Sage (Hobby Lobby), Classic K McKenna (K&Company); Accessories: 1 3/4” Circle Punches (EK Success), Zots (Therm O Web), Monoadhesive (Tombow), Forte Font (Microsoft), Cornice Edge & Butterfly Punches, Crystal Fine Glitter(Martha Stewart), Quote – author unknown (Quotegarden), Yellow Green Marker (Copic – YG03), Foam Tape