20th Anniversary

I have a wonderful husband and wife pair of chiropractors that I work with.  This weekend they are celebrating their 20th wedding Anniversary.  So I made this card for them using some wonderful digis from TLC.  I used more male colors for the card to match the platinum base of the 20th year.

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections; Paper Cuts
Sentiments:  TLC, Create - 20th Anniversary Label; Platinum Anniversary 20
Spellbinders:  Small Circle; Stately Circle
Ribbon:  Offray
Bling:  Michael's
Ink:  Versa Magic

Challenges
Crafty Ribbons - Ch. 89 Anything Goes
Creative Corners - Going on Circles
Glitter 'n Sparkle - Ch. 85 Card for men or male colors
OSAAT - Ch. 213 Keep it Simple

Dare to be Silly

Here is a card that I made using an image from Kenny K and a cute sentiment from TLC.  Alice Chains is quite sassy so I thought for an embellishment a pair of Blue Moon handcuffs was appropriate.  I did a monochromatic purple for this card and distressed the papers to match the chains.  I made this as an easel card.

Patterned Paper:  Paper Studio; Bearly Mine
Cardstock:  Core-dinations; Recollections;  Bazzil
Stamp:  Kenny K - Alice Chains
Sentiment:  TLC, Create (see above for direct link)
Embossing Folder:  Sizzix
Spellbinders:  Small and large circles; Stately Circle
Twine:  Datice
Handcuffs:  Blue Moon

Challenges
Digi Sketch - May 12 Anything Goes
Kenny K - Ch. 172 Male
Paper Pretties - PWC310 Embellish
Creative Knockouts - Ch. 37 Lots of layers

Birthdays it's all about the cake

I have a friend who is a chocoholic so I thought this was the perfect birthday image from Doodle Pantry. It is wonderful to use the pre-colored ones at times when you need a quick card.  The sentiment comes from a great set at TLC that includes two sentiments and two images.

Patterned Paper:  Paper Studio; Sweet Shoppe
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Stamp:  Doodle Pantry - Cake and cookie
Sentiment:  TLC, Create (see above for direct link)
Ribbon:  Michael's and Really Reasonable Ribbon
Border Punch:  Martha Stewart
Spellbinders:  Pennant; Captivating Squares
Flowers:  Recollection

Challenges
Sweet Sunday Sketch - Sketch 219
Doodle Pantry - Ch. 46
Seize the Birthday - Flowers
Incy Wincy - Birthdays
4 Crafty Chicks - Ch. 194 Desserts

Sending you a little prayer

I wanted to make a sympathy card so this is what I came up with.  I used a sentiment from TLC.  I used the new Edges from Spellbinders.

Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Core-dinations
Sentiment:  TLC, Create (see above for direct link)
Spellbinders:  Small circle; pennant; Decorative Edge
Flower:  Wild Orchid Crafts
Bling:  Recollections

Challenges
Mojo - Sketch 345
Brown Sugar - Ch. 93 Pastels
Tuesday Throwdown - Ch. 195 Spring Blossoms
Papertake Weekly - Pretty Pastels
Crafty Sentiments - Flowers
Inky Impressions - Flower Power
QKR- Ch. 87 Anything Goes with Gems/rhinestones

Beautiful the kind of day its going to be

I just love this sketch from Retro Sketches for this week so I had to make a card using it.  The wonderful sentiment is from TLC.  It is a pretty CAS card for me.

Patterned Paper:  Echo Park - Sweet Day
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Beautiful Kind of Day
Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug
Flowers:  Paper Studio

Challenges
Retro Sketch - Sketch 114
Brown Sugar - Ch. 93 Pastels
Tuesday Throwdown - Ch. 195 Spring Blossoms
Papertake Weekly - Pretty Pastels
Crafty Sentiments - Flowers
Inky Impressions - Flower Power

Birthday candles

I made a birthday card using this more masculine image From the Heart and the sentiment from TLC.  I added Crystal Accents and Liquid Applique to give the mug some texture.  The twist challenge was to add felt so I added some circles to coordinate my colors.  I also added some Stickles to the candle.  I never have enough pre-made male birthday cards so now I have one ready to go.

Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey - Shine On
Cardstock:  Core-dinations; Recollectiions
Stamp:  From the Heart - Birthday Brew
Sentiment:  TLC, Create (see above for direct link)
Spellbinders:  Small and large circles; Small and Large Petite Ovals
Die cuts:  Sixxiz circles
Corner Rounder:  Creative Memories
Stickles
Liquid Applique
Crystal Accents

Challenges
From the Heart - Sketch 66 with felt twist
CRAFT - Ch. 258 Birthday
OSAAT - Ch. 212 Use a digi

Congratulations on Graduating High School

I can't believe my baby is going to graduate this year!  I remember him starting school.  Now we will see what his future holds.  For his card I made him one using an image from Saturated Canary and a sentiment from TLC.  I used a Prima flower that had a zipper edge for a more masculine feel.  I made this an easel card and used a button from my stash to make it stand up.

Patterned Paper:  Paper Studio
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollection
Stamp: Saturated Canary - Grad Boy 2013
Sentiment:  TLC, Create (see above for direct link)
Button:  stash
Brads:  Paper Studio
Ribbon:  May Arts
Spellbinders:  Small and Large Petite Ovals; Elegant Oval
Flower:  Prima

Challenges
Sketch N Stash - Ch. 139
Paper Pretties - PWC309 Graduation/School

Nurse Congratulations

I have a friend who's daughter, also named Lisa, was accepted into nursing school.  So I made this card for Lisa.  The image is a pre-colored from the Paper Shelter and the sentiment is from TLC.  I think it is wonderful that she will be doing a four-year nursing degree.  After 24 years, I am glad that I got my bachelor's degree in nursing....well, most days.

Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe - Grandma's Love
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Stamp:  Paper Shelter (see above for direct link)
Sentiment:  TLC, Create (see above for direct link)
Ribbon:  May Arts
Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts
Spellbinders:  Large Rectangle, Large scalloped rectangle, Pennant
Washi tape: Recollections
Button:  Buttons Galore

Challenges
Sunday Sketch & Stamp - Ch. 205
Paper Shelter - Ch. 156 Use that Ribbon
Crafty Ribbons - Ch. 87 Anything Goes
Creative Knockout - Ch. 35 Flowers Galore
Brown Sugar - Ch. 92 Patterned Paper

Mom...you are my hero!

I plan to go visit my Mom tomorrow for her birthday and so I will also take her Mother's Day card.  I used this image from Mo Manning and colored her in bright colors.  The sentiment is from TLC and I inked around the outside of the pennant.

Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Stamp:  Mo Manning - Super birthday
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Mom, you are my hero
Spellbinders:  Small and large petite ovals; Grand Label Four; Pennant
White thread
Buttons:  Dress it Up; LaMode
Ribbon: MayArts
Divine Twine
Ink:  Versa Mark: Magic Red
Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug

Challenges
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Ch. 247
Mo Manning - Ch. 228 CAS
Paper Pretties - PWC308 Mother's Day/Spring
QKR - Ch. 86 Mother's Day
Creative Corners - For Mom

Flute wishes

Today is my sister-in-law's birthday and she is an incredible flute player.  Paper Shelter has this adorable image that I had to get just for her.  The gorgeous sentiment is from TLC and is part of a 10-piece set.  I just loved the colors of the image so I used the pre-colored design.

Patterned Paper: K & Company
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Stamp:  Paper Shelter (see above for direct link)
Sentiment:  TLC, Create (see above for direct link)
Ribbon:  Michael's
Pearls:  Recollections
Spellbinders:  Romantic Rectangles
Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts

Challenges

Paper Shelter - Ch. 156 Use that Ribbon
Crafty Ribbon - Ch. 87
Creative Knockouts - Ch. 35 Flowers Galore
Glitter 'n Sparkle - Ch. 82 Add some ribbon
Inky Impressions - Ch. 157 Anything Goes

MOM

Here is a card that I made for my Mom.  I used one of the new images from Doodle Garden.  The background paper is from TLC.  I usually refer to my Mom and my daughters as the princesses in the family so I thought this would be the perfect paper to use. 

Patterned Paper:  TLC, Create - Pretty, Pretty Princess Paper
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollection
Stamp:  Doodle Pantry (see above for direct link)
Spellbinder:  Small Circle; Stately Circle
Embossing Folder:  Sizzix
Pearls:  Recollection

Challenges
Friday Sketch Challenge -  Sketch 68
Paper Pretties - PWC308 Mother's Day/Spring
ColourQ - Ch. 239

OSAAT - Ch. 210 Anything Goes
stampin' Royalty - Mom

Bold & Shiny

I had this image that I colored a long time ago from Rick St. Dennis, and so I finally put it together.  I added a sentiment from TLC which I thought was appropriate.  I also added a flower from Paper Studio that had some bling.  I love this color combo of Red and Black.

Patterned Paper:  Sweet Shoppe
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Stamp:  Rick St. Dennis - 1960 Coutoure Hat
Spellbinders:  Small and Large Petite Ovals
Ribbon:  Really Reasonable Ribbon
Flower:  Paper Studio

Challenges
Crafty Ribbon - Ch. 87 Anything Goes
Scribble and Scrap - Ch. 17 Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey - Spots and/or stripes
Crafty Girls - Ch. 17 Anything Goes

With love from me to you

I made this card for a special friend using this weeks Mojo sketch. This is a tall and skinny card (wish I was that way, hehe).  The heart is on with pop dots to make it stand up.

Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Stamp:  Verve -Chevron Love
Ink:  Memento, Rich Cocoa
Ribbon:  American Crafts
Heart Die:  Verve -Quartet Heart
Bling:  Mark Richards
Pop dots

Challenges
Mojo - Sketch 343
Dream Valley - Ch. 80 Say it with words
Delightful - Add dimension
Sentimental Sunday - Ch. 204 CAS

Psalm 145

I needed a "pick me up" card so I found this sentiment from TLC.  I used a rainbow of colors to bring in some happiness in the card.  I also added some stitching.

Patterned Paper:  Echo Park - Happy Day
Cardstock:  Bazzil; Recollections
Sentiment:  TLC, Create - Lord is Near
Spellbinders:  Small and large circles
Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug
Flowers:  Prima & Recollection
Thread:  stash
Border Punch:  Martha Stewart
Divine Twine

Challenges
Dream Valley - Ch. 80 Say it with words
Sentimental Sunday - Ch. 204 CAS
Just Inspirational - Monthly rainbow