Nature's Beauty Sneak Peek

Happy Friday! August is almost behind us and that means the new holiday Stampin' Up! catalog will be debuting on September 4th. Today I have a sneak peek of a new stamp set called Nature's Beauty and for every set sold $3 will go towards mental health organizations. The set includes images of a rabbit, fox and deer with wonderful grass and tree accents. I made a tag using the rabbit with some grasses and paired it with new patterned paper from the Come To Gather designer series paper. Copic markers were used to color the images and a pair of deckle Fiskar's scissors were used to cut the edges. When adding a sentiment I prefer to have them fit into a shape that can be matted but that doesn't always work. The sentiments seem to stand out better which I like. Luckily I found a For You sentiment in the retired Birthday Blooms stamp set that fit into a 1 1/4" circle and I matted it with a scalloped circle. That's it! Everything was adhered flat and a ribbon added to the top. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your weekend.

Challenges entered:

• Arty Divas: Anything Goes
• As You Like It: Favourite Way to add Text (and why)
• Cute Card Thursday: Anything but a Card

One in a Melon Card

Hello! I hope you're having a wonderful week. Our weather is cooler which has been nice but it's still summer. This time of year you can find watermelon abundantly in the markets. It's a great summer treat to help cool off. I recently purchased the Newton's Melon stamp and was inspired to make this One in a Melon Card as a thank you card. Copic markers were used to color the image and the coordinating die to cut it out. It was paired with some fun patterned papers from my stash. Everything was adhered flat for easy shipping and three sequins added for some sparkle. That's it! Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day.

Challenges entered:

• Addicted to Stamps: Anything Goes
• Crafty Creations: Anything Goes
• Little Red Wagon: Foodie!
• Simon Says: Anything Goes
• Watercooler Wednesday: All About Occasions  

Trick or Treat Card -TMS #518

Happy Tuesday! August is almost over and each day we get closer to Fall which also means Halloween is near. Using this weeks sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches I made this Trick or Treat Card. I send out several cards for Halloween to family and friends, so it's always a good idea to start early. Over the last couple of weeks I've seen several Halloween cards entered into our challenge at Tuesday Morning Sketches and that helped inspire me to get a head start. We would love for you to play along with the sketch challenge and join us this week. Click HERE for all the details and design team inspiration. You have until 8 pm EST on Sunday to link your creation. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day.

Sketch #518:

Newton Autumn Greetings Card

Hello! I have a quick post to share my latest card. It's an Autumn Card to play along with the color challenge at Inky Paws. Are you ready for Autumn? I know I am!!! I'm much happier when there is a cool breeze in the air. For those of you counting down the days there is 33 days until the official start to Fall/Autumn here in the United States.

This Newton Autumn Greetings Card uses two different stamp sets by Newtons's Nook. The main image is from the Autumn Newton Stamp set and the sentiment and gourd image is from the Harvest Tails stamp set. Copic markers were used to color the images and the coordinating dies to cut them out. Distress inks in Tumbled Glass and Peeled Paint were used on the focal panel using the ink smooshing technique. The patterned papers are from the Happy Camper paper pad by We R Memory Keepers and that's it. This card is also entered into the animal challenge at Crafty Sentiments Designs. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Don't Be Sad Card - TMS #517

Happy Tuesday! The weeks keep rolling by and each week we have a new challenge at Tuesday Morning Sketches. This weeks sketch was designed by Debbie Foster and I decided to turn it to accommodate the image I wanted to use. The image is called Sad Stymie by Unity Stamps and it was stamped with black Memento ink. So how will you use this sketch? I can't wait to see your card in the gallery. Click HERE for all the challenge details and design team inspiration. Don't forget to link your card by 8 pm EST on Sunday.

This Don't Be Sad Card was made for my hubby in an attempt to cheer him up. Challenges entered: Alphabet Challenge (K for Kind Thoughts), Krafty Chicks (Masculine) and Southern Girls (Father's Day/Masculine).

Sketch #517:

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Drumming Rabbit Card

Happy Friday! It's back to school time and my niece is in the drum line of her high school band. So I searched for the perfect image and finally found this cute drumming rabbit by LilooboxShop on Etsy. Even though it was meant to be an Easter image it was exactly what I wanted. The image was colored with Copic markers using her school colors and then die cut with a frame die by Taylored Expressions. The patterned papers were gathered from my scrap bin and the Woohoo! sentiment by Paper Smooches added. Everything was adhered flat for easy shipping and that's it. Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a wonderful and crafty weekend!

Challenges entered:

• Aud Sentiments: Animal + Sentiment
• Crafty Animals: Anything Goes with Animal 
• Moving Along with the Times: Back to School
• The Creative Crafters: Anything Goes

Beautiful Day Card

Hello crafty friends! I hope all is well with you. Last week our air conditioning unit of fifteen years had to be replaced and we are still working out the kinks with the new one. It's supposed to be more energy efficient and it runs completely different than our old one. The whole ordeal has my hubby very stressed and when he is stressed I feel the affects.

Anyway, when I saw the challenge title at Simon Says Stamp was Midsummer Blues it really captured how I'm feeling. Even though I may be a little depressed I wanted to make a pretty uplifting card. I think it would make a wonderful birthday or anniversary card. The stamps used are from the Doodle Buds set by W Plus 9 Designs, the background paper is from the Tutti Frutti paper pad by My Mind's Eye (2019) and the pinked frame is by Avery Elle. That's it! So glad you stopped by and I hope you enjoy the rest of your day.

Challenges entered:

• Arty Divas: Anything Goes
• Crafting Happiness: Flowers
• Simon Says: Midsummer Blues
• Watercooler Wednesday: All About Occasions

Ginger Kitty Thanks Card - TMS #516

Welcome back! It's time for the start of another sketch this week at Tuesday Morning Sketches and this weeks sketch is designed by me. I would love for you to play along! As always, the design team has created some wonderful inspiration. To play along just make a card using the sketch and link back to the challenge by 8 pm EST on Sunday. All the challenge details can be found HERE. I hope to see your card in the gallery!

To make this Ginger Kitty Thanks Card I used a stamp set by Unity Stamps called Cat's Meow. Copic markers were used to color the image. I colored the kitty to look like one of the rescued cats at a local shelter called Animal Aid of Tulsa. They are dedicated to helping sick, injured and abused stray dogs and cats in the Tulsa area. Next time I take them a donation I'll include this card. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Challenges entered:

• Dream Valley: Hand Coloured Image
• QKR Stampede: Anything Goes
• Show Us Your Pussies: Furrything Goes

Sketch #516:

Birthday Bird Card - TMS #515

Happy Tuesday! I hope you're staying cool during these hot summer days. If you need an excuse to stay in your craft room then you're in luck because today is the start of another sketch challenge at Tuesday Morning Sketches. The sketch was designed by Melissa Craig and I love the angled square behind the image. We would love for you to join us this week! You have until 8 pm EST on Sunday to link your creation. Click HERE for all the challenge details and design team inspiration.

This Birthday Bird Card features a digital image by Bugaboo Stamps and it was colored with Copic markers. All patterned papers are from the Birthday Wishes paper pad by Echo Park (2015). The birthday sentiment stamp is by Hero Arts and was stamped with Memento black ink. Everything was adhered flat for easy shipping and that's it. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Challenges entered:

• Brown Sugar: Anything Goes
• Catch The Bug: Anything Goes
• Sweet Stampin': Spots and/or Stripes

Sketch #515:

Penguin Watermelon Card

Thanks for stopping by to check out this Penguin Watermelon Card. Watermelon is a loved summer treat here in Oklahoma. My grandparents used to grow them in their garden and sell them in their farm stand. I have many fond memories of summer that involves watermelons. I guess that's why I love this penguin digital image from Whimsy Stamps designed by Crissy Armstrong. Copic markers were used to color the image and then it was die cut with a stitched square die. The sentiment says "Today calls for something sweet" and it's from the retired More Than Words stamp set by Stampin' Up!. All patterned papers are from the Summer Lovin' paper pad by Carta Bella (2014) and that's it. Wishing you a happy and crafty day!

Challenges entered:

• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies: Anything Goes with Critter
• Crafter's Castle: Anything Goes
• Coloring in Scrapland: Everything is OK or Ice Cream
• Cute Card Thursday: Anything Goes
• Just Us Girls: Summer