Sunday, October 28, 2018

Macie's Birthday Card


Today's card is for my niece who will be 12 in a couple weeks!  She is quite the athlete, basketball, select soccer, and softball!  I chose Bubaboo Brat Basketball Girl (couldn't find her in the store), cut out with Lawn Fawn large stitched rectangle die, colored her with copics and clear wink of stella on her ponytail holder.  The layout is for Stella Says Sketch #618.  DP Bo Bunny blueberry stripe and double dots, Scrapin' Sports and More basketballs, and black cs from The Paper studio.  Fiskars scalloped punch and recollections blue gems.

Challenges:

A Gem of A Challenge #230 - ATG
Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #257 - ATG
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge #403 - ATG
Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge Week #43 - ATG
Stella Says Sketch #618
Through The Craft Room Door Oct 23 Challenge - ATG

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Becky's Birthday Card


Hi Blogland friends!  It's been almost 5 months since I've been on here!  I sure have enjoyed the break and SO much has happened!  My daughter got engaged this summer while we were on vacation in the Bahamas!  Their wedding is June 13, 2019!  My husband decided to take early retirement...his last day of work is December 3, 2018!  And even more exciting, my son and daughter in law are expecting our first grandchild in April!  We found out this weekend it's a BOY!!  I'm still on cloud nine:)

On to my card!  My daughter's birthday is on Halloween and she loves wine, so I chose JJ Wine from Bugaboo Stamps (my inspiration came from Dawn's card found here).  I colored her with copics, black wink of stella on the polk a dots, and glossy accents for her glasses, wine glass, and bottle.  The layout is for Stella Says Sketch #617 (I turned it sideways).  I printed and cut out her favorite wine...Barefoot Pinot Grigio for the wine label and the sentiment is computer generated.  I cut the bubbles out on my cameo, orange marmalade distress ink, gems from Hobby Lobby, DP by Martha Stewart Halloween pad and CS from The Paper Studio.

Challenges:

613 Avenue Create Challenge #214
A Gem of A Challenge #228 - ATG
Always Happy Birthday October 2018 - ATG
Crafty Catz Challenge #433 - ATG
Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #255 - ATG
Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge Week #41 - ATG
Stella Says Sketch #617
The Paper Shelter Challenge #358 - Digital Image
Through The Craft Room Door Challenge Week of Oct 16 - ATG
Word Art Wednesday Weeks 356-357 - ATG

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Pete's Birthday Card



It's been a couple weeks since I have posted a card or visited your blogs.  I am kinda taking a break from blogging and card making (only making the necessary ones for family).  We also adopted 2 kitties a month ago.  They are outside kitties and were semi feral, so I've been trying to tame them.  They are coming around and let me pet and scratch them on THEIR terms!  They are SO FUN to watch play!

On to my card...My brother's birthday is tomorrow and he is a huge NASCAR fan.   My inspiration was one I saw on Pinterest!  I bought race car box card file from the Silhouette Store and cut out on my Cameo.  The gears is a stamp I made on my Silhouette Mint using Steampunk Cogs file and different colors of ink.  The checkerboard paper I Googled and the cardstock is from my stash.  The sentiment was computer generated.


Cali is on the left and Trixi is on the right!

Challenges:

Friday, May 11, 2018

Chase's Graduation

Hi Friends!  Sorry I haven't been to your blogs.  Last week we were in PA for some family things.  I spent 2 days at my parents going thru things as we have a buyer for their house.  Oh the memories there and the things you find!  I wish I could ask my mom about several different things...especially who people are in pictures!  Friday was very emotional, as it was the last time I would be in my childhood home.

On to my card!  Our daughter's boyfriend is graduating college tomorrow and this is the card I made for him.  I'm VERY pleased with how it turned out and I'm sure he will LOVE it!  The top right pic is a box I made to put it in.  Most everything was cut on my Cameo or I used a die cut...except the numbers and my friend cut them on her Cricut

Happy Mother's Day to all!

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Anniversary


Today's card is for my brother in law and sister in law's anniversary.  They are going though some rough times and I thought a humorous card would put a smile on their faces.  He found out 2 months ago his cancer returned.  He finished radiation last week and should start chemo in the next couple weeks.  His prognosis looks good, but it is still scary!

Digi Stamp:  Bugaboo Stella Love-Person to Annoy
Design Papers:  Doodlebug Designs Patriotic Picnic
Card Stock:  Bazzill, stash
Die: Stamp of Life large stitched circle
Hearts:  Cut on Cameo
Candy:  Melted ponny beads
Glossy Accents on glasses

Challenges:

Catch The Bug April 2018 Challenge - ATG
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #201 - ATG
Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #228 - ATG
Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge Week 14 - ATG
Sketch Saturday #508
Through The Craft Room Door Week of April 10 Challenge- ATG

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Katie's Birthday


I hope everyone had a nice Easter!  Both my kids were here along with my two grandpups!  It was a wonderful, relaxing weekend!  Us girls did some crafting, my daughter wanted a couple things cut from vinyl, and my DIL made me a pressing pillow to use with my heat press.  

Today's card is for my niece's birthday next month.  She is a freshman in college and is loving college life!  I am so proud of the young lady she is becoming!  I chose GP Jeans girl from Bugaboo, but couldn't find her in the store.


Patterned Paper:  Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid 6x6, The Paper Studio The Basics 12x12
Card Stock:  From Hobby Lobby
Digi Stamp:  Bugaboo
Sentiment:  Made on my Silhouette Mint
Dies:  Lawn Fawn large stitched rectangle, Stamps of Life large stitched circle, SB large circle
Punch:  Fiskars scalloped
Gems:  The Paper Studio


Challenges:

Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Baby Onesies

I finally convinced my hubby that I needed a heat press!  Actually it was my sweet daughter that convinced him!  Both my daughter and daughter in law are school teachers, so I'm sure they will keep me busy making shirts!  And hopefully in the next year or so I will have a grandbaby to make all sorts of adorable things for!  Here are my first creations using the heat press! 


My childhood best friend will welcome her first grandchild sometime in April.  So of course, I thought he would need some adorable onesies to wear!  The "suspender" one is from a tutorial by Melissa at Silhouette School and the bow tie and pocket were a freebie from Silhouette School, too.  The Steelers logo is one I traced in Silhouette Studio and cut out.  I also put their last name on the back.

These next onesies are for a good friend who is welcoming her FIRST granddaughter...she already has three grandsons!  The necklace is a freebie from Kelly at Finding Time to Create.  I used a bow instead of a flower like she used.  The sparkle and initial were inspiration from Pinterest and the unicorn was a Google search.

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Amy's Birthday

It's been almost two weeks since my last post!  My daughter was on Spring Break last week, so we hung out together!  Shopping, lunch out, getting our nails done, and of course, crafting!  The time went by SO fast, but we did enjoy it!  My card today is for my friend Amy's birthday!

Patterned Paper:  Doodlebug Designs Hello Sunshine
Cardstock: Stash
Digi image and sentiment:  From The Heart Stamps (no longer in business)
Spellbinders: large oval and scalloped die
Wink of Stella:  Clear
Stickles:  Yellow
Glossy Accents
Glittered glasses:  Cut on Cameo
Googly eyes:  Stash

Challenges:

Always Happy Birthday - ATG
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #199 - ATG
Crafty Catz Challenge #408 - ATG
Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #225 - ATG
Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge Week 11 - ATG
Sketch Saturday Sketch #505
Through The Craft Room Door Week of March 20 Challenge - ATG
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #326-327 - ATG

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Becky & Chase's Easter

Two days in a row I have a card to post!  I had a hard time getting a good picture for some reason.  I took this one in the sun outside and it is the best of the 3 I tried taking!  This will be for my daughter and her boyfriend.


Patterned Paper:  No name bought it in a pack at Target several years ago
Card Stock: From Hobby Lobby
Sentiment: Stampin' Up! Delightful Dozen
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Stamps of Life: Large stitched circle die
Spellbinders: Large scalloped circle die
Ribbon: Offray
Gems: Recollections

Challenges:


Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Billy & Chelsea's Easter

This is my first post in 10 days.  I have decided to give up my DT spot on QKR Stampede's challenge blog.  It was a hard decision, but one I feel that was right for my at this time.  Today's card is my son and daughter in law's Easter card.


Patterned Paper:  Doodlebug Design bunnyville
Card Stock: The Paper Studio
Digi Stamp: From The Heart Stamps Birdbrain Egg Painting
Ink:  Mustard Seed distress ink
Die:  Lawn Fawn Large Stitched Rectangle
Wink of Stella: Clear and Silver
Glossy Accents
Ribbon:  Offray

Challenges:

613 Avenue Create Challenge #207 - ATG
Brown Sugar Challenge #276 - Spring or Easter
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #197 - ATG
Crafty Catz Challenge #406 - ATG
Cuttlebug Mania Challenge - Ribbons and Bows
Dies R Us Challenge #92 - Use Pastel Colors
Jo's Scrapshack FFC #223 - ATG
Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge Week 9 - ATG
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - ATG
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 Sketch #131
Through The Craft Room Door Week of March 6 Challenge - ATG


Saturday, February 24, 2018

Robin's Birthday

I made this card for my childhood best friend's birthday.  She likes wine...me not so much!  This image is called Birdbrain Wine by From The Heart Stamps...isn't she a hoot?  I colored her with copics and cut out with SB large circle die.  The layout is for MFT Sketch Challenge #373.  DP is from Bugaboo Stamps (couldn't find them in her store), vintage photo distress ink, glossy accents on the wine bottle and glass, clear wink of stella on the grapes, and clear sequins from my stash.  The sentiment came with the image.

Challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge #197 - For a Friend
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #195 - ATG
Crafty Catz Challenge #405 - ATG
Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #222 - ATG
MFT Sketch Challenge #373
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #368 - ATG
Polkadoodles Week 8 Challenge - ATG
Sweet Stampers Challenge #17 - Things With Wings
The Paper Shelter #327 - Things That Fly
Through The Craft Room Door Week of Feb 20 Challenge - ATG

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Sheila's Birthday

It's been a while since I posted a card.   I went to PA last week to be sworn in as co-executor of my Dad's estate.  It was a bittersweet and emotional visit. I did enjoy hanging out with two of my brothers and two nieces.

Today's card is for my SIL's birthday.  I chose JJ Beach from Bugaboo Stamps.  My BIL is having some health issues and I know they are wishing they were sitting on the beach somewhere!  She is colored with copics, cut out with Lawn Fawn large stitched rectangle die, clear wink of stella on her sunglasses and lips, glossy accents on the drinks as well as her sunglasses.  The layout is for Stella Says Sketch #604.  The drink and striped digi paper is from J Laurie Studio on Etsy and the cs is from Craft Smith.  Ribbon from Craft Smart, pearls, colored with copics by Recollections, drink sticker from Jolee's Boutique, and sentiment from Birds Cards (I think...couldn't find it) cut out with SB large circles die and matted with SB large scalloped die.

Challenges:
613 Avenue Create Challenge #206 - ATG
Always Happy Birthday Feb Challenge - C&S
Art Impressions Challenge #226 - ATG
Aud Sentiments Challenge #197 - For a Friend
Catch The Bug February Bingo Challenge (top row)
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #195 - ATG
Crafty Catz Challenge #404 - Use Pretty Ribbon
Jo's Scrap Shack FFC #221 - ATG
Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge Week #7- ATG
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Add a Die
Stella Says Sketch #604
Through The Craft Room Door Week of Feb 20 - ATG
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #322-323 - ATG

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Stefanie's Birthday


Today's card is for a co-work of my daughter's for her birthday.  She loves owls, so I chose  Bugaboo Stamps Cute Owl.  She is colored with copics, cut out with Stamps of Life large stitched circle die, and matted with SB large scalloped circle die.  The layout is for Sketch Saturday #499.  Owl paper by Jillibean Soup, lime green swirls from The Paper Studio birthday extravaganza, Bo Bunny orange citrus double dot, and cs from my stash.  Stampin' Up! banners framelit die, orange enamel dots from Recollections, and gems from my stash.

Challenges:

Catch The Bug Feb 2018 ATG
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #193 - ATG
Crafty Catz Challenge #402 - ATG w/twist One For The Girls
Cuttlebug Mania - Hip Hip Hooray
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #366 - ATG
Sketch Saturday #499
Through The Craft Room Door Week of Feb 6 Challenge - ATG

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Crafting Day

My daughter came for a crafting day yesterday!  She wanted a shirt for the 100th day of school.  She is a math teacher and uses Base 10 math modules.  So she designed her shirt in Silhouette Studio and we cut it out with vinyl.  She is so excited for her students to see it!  The "FriYAY" shirt is one she saw on Etsy and immediately wanted one.  I think they both turned out adorable and she is THRILLED!

We then did a print and cut in Silhouette Studio of Valentine goodies for her students.  All in all we had a very productive day with lots of fun and laughter!


Friday, February 2, 2018

QKR Stampede Challenge #281 - ATG

























Happy Groundhog's Day!  I hope we are well on our way to spring and NOT 6 more weeks of winter!  I am glad to see January behind us and hoping for a better 2018 than how it started!  Today starts a new challenge at QKR Stampede and as always it Anything Goes.  I chose Lion #14212, colored with copics, cut out with Stamps of Life large stitched circle die, and matted with SB large scalloped die.  The layout is for Sketch Saturday Challenge #498.  I used clear wink of stella on the heart around his neck and gold stickles on his crown.  The heart striped paper is from The Paper Studio, red and white heart paper from Bo Bunny, black cs from the Paper Studio, and ribbon from Celebrate It.  I printed the sentiment on my Cameo and cut out with Simon Says Stamp small folded banners die.  The verse on the inside is computer generated and Memory Box cherish border die.

Stop by QKR Stampede's challenge blog to see the AWESOME cards my DT sisters have made and join our fabulous challenge!  The prize for winning is 2 digital images of your choice, but if you use a QKR image you will win 3 digital images of your choice!  Hope to see you there!

Challenges:

Aud Sentiments Challenge #196 - Valentine or Love Sentiment
Brown Sugar Challenge #275 - Valentine Day
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #192 - ATG
Dies R Us Challenge #90 - For the 1 I Love
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #365 - ATG
Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge Week 5 - ATG
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - ATG
Sketch Saturday Challenge #498
Sweet Stampin Challenge - Valentine or Love
Through The Craft Room Door Week of Jan 30 - ATG
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #320-321 - ATG

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Becky & Chase's Valentine

I made this card for my daughter and her boyfriend.  She LOVES pigs, so I thought it was fitting for them.  The image is called "I'm hog wild over you" by Robyn's Fetish.  I couldn't find her store online, so if anyone has any info on her please let me know.  I colored them with copics, cut out with Lawn Fawn large stitched square die, glossy accents on the glass (which the drink is suppose to be a Margarita), and clear wink of stella on the hearts and hair bow.  The layout is for Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 #129.  DP from The Paper Studio and cs from my stash.  Sizzix decorative flourish die, punches from Stampin' Up!, gems from Recollections, and sentiment by Doodle Pantry (not longer open).

Challenges:

Aud Sentinents - Valentine or Love Sentiment
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #192 - ATG
Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #354 - ATG
Hiding In My Craft Room Challenge #337 - Any Holiday
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge #415 - Love and Hearts
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #365 - ATG
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - ATG
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 #129
Through The Craft Room Door Week of Jan 30 - ATG
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #320-321 - ATG

Friday, January 26, 2018

QKR Stampede #280 - ATG


It's time for a new challenge at QKR Stampede.  I chose Cowboy Cactus (but it's really a pencil) #19705.  I colored him with copics, cut out with Lawn Fawn large stitched oval die, silver wink of stella on the band under the eraser, and gold wink of stella for the sheriff badge and belt buckle.  The layout is for Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 #128.  DP is from The Paper Studio and blue cs from my stash.  The sheriff's badge and sentiment were print and cut on my Cameo.  A dark brown piece of leather tied around the bottom (I promise it's there!) and vintage photo distress ink around the image and badge.

Stop by QKR Stampede's challenge blog to see the AWESOME cards my DT sisters have made and join our fabulous challenge!  The prize for winning is 2 digital images of your choice, but if you use a QKR image you will win 3 digital images of your choice!  Hope to see you there!

Challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge #211 - Cool in Blue
Aud Sentiments Challenge #195 - ATG
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #191 - ATG
Crafty Catz Challenge #401 - ATG
Hiding In My Craft Room Challenge #336 - Color It
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #364 - ATG
Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge Week 4 - ATG
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Layer It Up
Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 Sketch #128
The Paper Shelter Challenge #323 - Shades of Blue
Through The Craft Room Door Week of Jan 23 Challenge - ATG



Friday, January 19, 2018

QKR Stampede #279 - ATG


It's time for a new challenge at QKR Stampde and as always it's ATG.  I chose Silly Guy #15604...and he IS silly!  I colored him with copics, cut out with Stamps of Life large stitched circle die, and matted with SB large scalloped die.  The layout is for Tuesday Morning Sketch #436.  CS from my stash, DP from DCWV The Glitter Mat Stack 4.5x6.5 pad.  The star border is a Silhouette Studio file that I cut out on my Cameo.  The sentiment is from Paper & Such Deer Dad set (I couldn't find a link for them) that I heat embossed.  

Stop by QKR Stampede's challenge blog to see the AWESOME cards my DT sisters have made and join our fabulous challenge!  The prize for winning is 2 digital images of your choice, but if you use a QKR image you will win 3 digital images of your choice!  Hope to see you there!

Challenges:


Aud Sentiments Challenge #195 - ATG w/Sentiment
Brown Sugar Challenge #274 - Birthday
Crafting From The Heart Challenge #190 - ATG
Dies R Us Challenge #89 - Kids Kard
Hiding In My Craft Room Challenge #335 - Super Scraps Saturday
Inspiration Destination Challenge #142 - ATG w/twist Wet or Dry Embossing
MFT The Birthday Project - Celebrate Good Times
MFT Color Challenge #85
Paper Creator's Crafts Challenge #65 - ATG
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #363 - ATG
Polkadoodles Crafting Challenge Week 3 - ATG
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Add a Sentiment
Through The Craft Room Door Week of Jan 16 Challenge - ATG
Tuesday Morning Sketch #436
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #318-319 - ATG

Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Rest In Peace Dad

I wanted to let everyone know the reason I haven't been commenting on your posts.  My dad passed away unexpectedly last Monday.  Our hearts are broken, but we are comforted in knowing he didn't suffer and is once again reunited with my mom.  REST IN PEACE DAD...I miss you so much!

Friday, January 5, 2018

QKR Stampede #277 - ATG


Happy New Year everyone!  It's hard to believe we are starting a new year already!  Time sure does fly by!  Our challenges this year at QKR Stampede are going to all be "Anything Goes".  Since most of the country is experience cold and bitter cold I thought I would go with "Anywhere South", although it is cold here in N. Texas, too!  We had 13° on New Years morning!  I colored him with copics, cut out with Stamps of Life large stitched circle die, a mixture of fun flock/flower soft on his hat, and star dust stickles on the snow/ice under his feet.  The layout is for Die Cuttin Divas January Sketch.  DP is Bo Bunny Midnight Frost Collection and cs from Craft Smith blues 12x12 pad.  The sentiment was a freebie from Create with TLC.

Stop by QKR Stampede's challenge blog to see the AWESOME cards my DT sisters have made and join our fabulous challenge!  The prize for winning is 2 digital images of your choice, but if you use a QKR image you will win 3 digital images of your choice!  Hope to see you there!

Challenges:

613 Avenue Create Challenge #204 - ATG w/wist Christmas/Winter
Art Impressions Challenge #223 - ATG
Crafty Catz Challenge #398 - ATG
Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #350 January Sketch
Hiding In My Craft Room Challenge #333 - Freestyle
Inspiration Destination Challenge #141 - ATG
Paper Creator's Crafts Challenge #65 - ATG
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #361 - ATG
Polkadoodles Crafting Week 1 Challenge - ATG
Through The Craft Room Door Week of Jan 2 Challenge - ATG
Word Art Wednesday Challenge #316-317 - ATG