No Sentiment shabby

Happy hump day!

A new challenge goes live today at Simply Scrapping Crafts. 

A no sentiment challenge!

Now, I frequently make cards and leave the sentiment off, but for some reason, being forced into it was hard for me. It took me forever to figure out what I wanted to do! As an added bonus, I actually didn't use ANY stamps...and it was HARD! *chortle*

Deciding on some shabby goodness, this card came together rather quickly with a bunch of things I had lying around my studio.

Come join in the fun for a chance at an amazing prize package of assorted ribbons and trims from MAY ARTS! (I know that SSC is a bit confusing to navigate at at first, so if you have any questions, just let me know by email)

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Patterned paper: Webster's Pages

Cardstock: PTI rustic cream

Ruffled ribbon and lace: May Arts

Felt, button twine, buttons, and dies: PTI

Other: Nestibilities, crochet flowers from Etsy, Maya Road leaf pins, pearl, sewing machine.

Quickie congrats card

Hello!

Sorry for the lack of posting lately.

I'm swamped with wedding invites for a customer right now.

This quick card uses a sentiment from Practicing Creativity Designs, some PP from Webster's Pages, and an embellishment from Prima. All CS is PTI (Fine Linen & Ocean Tides).

I promise to be back with more soon!

*mwah*

CAS-ual Friday!

Hi!
You sure wowed the DT with your sketch cards this past week...WOW! *grin*
Each week it gets harder and harder to choose because SO many of you are entering amazing designs. I really enjoyed all the inspiration you provided for us.

This week's Clean & Simple challenge at CAS-ual Fridays is...

TIC TAC TOE! 

Yep. 

You get to choose how you play (or win). Just use any line across, down or diagonal to choose the elements for your CAS creation!

You can see that I went with ribbon, dies, and felt for my card. 

Isn't it fun?

I love how a CAS card can be clean and sophisticated at the same time. And who can't use a cheery bright yellow card with hints of teal? *wink*

You simply must go check out what the rest of the design team (plus a special guest) has done for their tic tac toe cards!

Our sponsor and guest designer (Girl Friday temp) this week is Tami Mayberry! 

Not only is she playing along with our challenge this week, 

but she will provide an awesome prize to the winner too!

Can't wait to see what you do with this one...INSPIRE ME!

*mwah*

She did it!

 Doing a happy dance

for a friend of mine who was told she can come back to work next school year! 

She was laid off earlier this year and was frantically searching for a job. 

Being a teacher is hard enough, right? 

 I'm so happy for her.

All supplies PTI.

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

CAS-ual Friday!

TGoodnessIF!

And time for another CAS-ual Friday challenge too!

 Last week's graduation cards were so much fun to peruse. 

You all are some clever crafters! I was really inspired by so many entries.

Keep 'm coming folks, because we LOVE seeing what you make and I love finding new blogs! *wink*

This week it's a sketch. Laura's Sketch!

Isn't that fun? 

I turned it and used a computer generated quote to make that smooth hill. 

A MS border punch and a strip of kraft impressed with a PTI impression plate 

and some white gel pen dots finished it off.

But the rest of the DT had some really brilliant ideas, truly. 

So be sure to stop by the CAS-ual Friday's blog and check them all out for inspiration before you play along!

 Our sponsor this week is The Craft's Meow!

They have everything a crafter could want in their store, 

from Maya road chipboard to the new Echo Park papers 

to gorgeous LaBlanche stamps. Delicious stuff!

I can't wait to see what you all come up with for this week's CAS-ual Friday challenge!

Have a good one,

*mwah*

Painting challenge

Good grief why does life seem to get so busy as soon as warmer weather hits? 

I've been CRAZY for the past few days! I need a break already...

Today's card is for the Painting challenge at Simply Scrapping Crafts.

Instead of using actual paint, I used a paintbrush and

 some Ranger Distress ink and "painted" the ink on. 

*smile* 

Stamp is from Unity. 

Ribbon is May Arts, who also happens to be our sponsor this week!

Join us for a yummy prize package of gorgeous May Arts ribbon and trims.

Thanks for stopping by,

CAS-ual Friday!

Oh my goodness!

You challenge players have outdone yourselves! 

We had 242 participants to last week's Clean & Simple BLING challenge at CAS-ual Fridays!

What a turnout. *whew*

I'm still commenting on your work even now!

But today is the beginning of a new challenge...

Yes, it's that time of year, so lets see those graduation cards!

 Pre-school right on through to Graduate school.

 We want to see what you have up your sleeves (or should that be cap and gown?) *chuckle*

The sponsor this week is Market Street Stamps, and they have some really fun sets. 

This card is going out to my bestie, who just graduated with her 

Master of Public Administration from Binghamton University! 

Congrats Mary, I'm so proud of you!

So, celebrate the accomplishments of those you know and love

 by linking your clean and simple graduation card to the CAS-ual Fridays challenge!

Thanks for stopping by friends, it's FRIDAY!

Hat and sentiment by PTI, nestie frame by WaltzingMouse. Twine from the Twinery, and CB folder.

Wordless wedded bliss

It is strange how different Spring Moss looks in different lighting situations.

This wedding card was based on a similar one by the lovely and talented Dawn.

Thanks for stopping by today, 

*mwah*

I love giraffes

Yes, it's true. 

I love giraffes.

But I also love Denami kraft colored buttons too!

 (although they aren't called "kraft" on their site, they match it perfectly)

I made this card for the Denami product spotlight. 

This little giraffe stole my heart and I couldn't resist 

stamping him multiple times. 

And he (or she!) is 10% off this week, so grab him/her while you can!

This card went out to my nephew Nicholas, and his significant other who are expecting again! 

Their first daughter, my great-niece Evelyn, is adorable 

and I like to think I'm not too terribly biased. *wink*

I took a picture of her this past weekend with my phone.

Cute, right? *smile*

Be sure to stop by the Denami Blog and see all the cutie-patootie 

cards made for the Product Spotlight! 

You won't want to miss this giraffe in all his/her glory!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

CAS-ual Friday!

Thank goodness it's Friday!

And that means it's time for another Clean & Simple Challenge 

at the CAS-ual Friday blog! 

Thanks to everyone who played this past week---what a great turnout!

Woo hoo!

This week's challenge is all about the bling.  Yes, BLING!

You all know that I am terrible at actually USING 

the rhinestones that I purchase and hoard, 

and I tried... 

honestly I did. 

Alas, I just could NOT add more than three to my card. 

*sigh* 

I know I know.

I'm working on it.

This BD card goes out to my pal Bobbie, the sweetest paper crafter I know. She turns...29 is it today darling? *wink wink*

Our CAS challenge is sponsored this week by Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker!

We had so many awesome entries this past week 

and I really LOVED checking them out.

 It's so fun to find new blogs and see new designs!

So if you are feeling the sparkle and want to create 

something with shine and glam, 

check out the bling challenge at CAS-ual Fridays.

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have a great weekend!

Trend spotting

Just popping in quickly with a card I created for the

Chevron Chic Challenge at Moxie Fab World.

Cath is so good at spotting trends and the chevron image

seems to be popping up everywhere lately.

I actually have a couple of chevron stamps, but wanted to step outside the BOLD, GRAPHIC chevron to find something a bit more subtle.

so...

I SEWED my chevron stripes! 

*chuckle* 

(and not very well I might add...)

Brown thread on aqua PP looks great, 

but not if I'M the one doing the stitching! LOL

Stamps are from the Kim Hughes collection by 

(the now defunct) Cornish Heritage Farms. All CS, PP, and ribbon/twine by PTI. 

Lace border die by MFT.

 I also tried to simply cut a tiny chevron border freehand, like 

Nichole Heady did with her pinking shears 

(I only use mine on material, NEVER paper *shudder*), 

but it doesn't look anywhere near as good!

Thanks for stopping by today, have a good one!

Sketch challenge

Good morning friends!

How is everyone?

Isn't this card fun? I made it for a sketch challenge at Simply Scrapping Crafts. 

And guess what? 

I DESIGNED THE SKETCH! Woot Woot! Wanna see?

 Fun, huh?

For my card, I used digital stamps from our sponsor,  The Cutting Cafe,

and can I just say how adorable this bicycle is? Love. 

They also sell really nifty cutting files and I can't wait to get my hands on some.

If you feel like joining us and playing with my sketch, 

check out the Card Challenges at Simply Scrapping Crafts! 

The winner of this week's challenge gets three digital files from our sponsor! YAY!

Thanks for stopping by,

Love you all to pieces!

Product challenge

Hi everyone!

Is it raining by you? 

We are so tired of the rain and are longing for some warm sunny weather here. Our small town keeps losing power and it drives me batty! *chuckle*

I wanted to pop in and show you this card I made

 for the product challenge happening over at Denami right now.

 Isn't it cute? 

I based the LO on an older sketch from CPS...one from 2008 I think!

Denami sells lots of cute patterned paper, and I love that they sell it not only 

in individual packs, but combined and cut down to size too. 

You can see here that I am using three different PPs, all from the Paige Sampler Pack. 

The fun textured cardstock (sky blue & magenta) is also from Denami, as is the sentiment stamp and the lime button!

The felt is PTI, and the die I used to make the daisy flower is from MFT (but I think it's out of stock right now).

Go check out what the rest of the DT has created showcasing the fabby PP that Denami carries!

Thanks for stopping by today,

*mwah*

(if your OCD is cringing because of my crooked sentiment, you are not alone! Mine is too. Darn those pop dots.)

CAS-ual Fridays (finally)

Isn't it amazing how dependent we've become on our blogs? *smile* What a relief it is to be ABLE to blog after being denied that privilege for 36 hours!

Today's card is for the CAS-ual Fridays challenge that was supposed to go live early today, but  should be up ASAP. This week's theme is a good one!

Yep, buttons and twine. 

Who doesn't have a ton of both in their arsenal of supplies?! *wink*

I used my GORGEOUS Denami kraft colored buttons for this one and some fun twine from the Twinery.

Denami is actually our sponsor this week and I love showing off their goodies...such good quality, ya know. I just love their kraft buttons! I also love the colors of aqua and terracotta together...such good contrast, don't you think?

Join us for all the fun and hoopala associated with the challenges at CAS-ual Fridays! YOU could be our next winner! EEEEK!

Thanks for stopping by,

*mwah*

Dana

Smile!

I'm posting today with a cute card using Denami's Octopus.

It's Product Spotlight Day and this little guy truly makes me smile!

I paired him with the wavy dots and I think it looks like seaweed a bit, don't you?

Because the Octopus has this cute smile I couldn't resist adding the sentiment from Heartfelt Greetings.

I love Denami's textured CS...I used Amethyst, Lime, and Leaf Green on this card, and a few if Denami's cool lime boutique buttons too!

All this week he is 10% off, so get him while you can! 

Thanks for stopping by,

Goodness

So I got together this past weekend with some other stamping fanatics and online friends and we had a blast!  It was so nice to be with folks who "get" cardmaking and stamping.

Although I spent most of that time chatting and getting acquainted with my supplies, I did manage to get three cards made. *hangs head in shame* yeah...only three.

And this one was the hardest. It just wasn't working for me, so I would put it aside and come back to it later only to discover I couldn't "fix" it. *grumble*

Finally, Tara, genius that she is, suggested stamping the same BG again in white, instead of in a darker ink like I had planned. LOVE the way it looks 3D now...the lighter berry ink underneath and to the right of the white ink makes it look really neat.

Good friends, good food, good conversation + stamps = FABULOUS TIME!

Thanks Tara, Belinda, Jennifer (with the beautiful hair), Pat, and Kirsty for a great time.

Thanks for stopping by today,

*mwah*