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  

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!

Butterfly Little Moments Card

Happy Friday! This Butterfly Little Moments Card is probably my last entry into the Inky Paws 100th challenge. I used a former sketch from challenge #46. You can find my original card for this challenge HERE. The mouse and butterfly image is from the Garden Mice stamp set are by Newton's Nook and it was colored with Copic markers. Some pretty butterfly paper from the Sunshine & Good Times/Amy Tangerine paper pad by American Crafts (2017) is one of my favorites and I admit to hoarding it. It was paired with Purple Posey gingham paper which is a new color by Stampin' Up!. A little green twine from The Twinery was added and that's it. Thanks for stopping by and wishing you a wonderful and crafty weekend!

Challenges entered: Creative Fingers (Anything Goes), Inky Paws (100th Challenge) and QKR Stampede (Anything Goes).

May 1, 2017

Nice of You Card

Hello! I have a quick post to share this Nice of You Card that I made for the 100th Challenge at Inky Paws. For this card I revisited Sketch #89 from January 14,2019. For a link to my original card click HERE. This card features an image from the Garden Mice stamp set. The image was colored with Copic markers and then die cut with the coordinating dies. It was fun selecting the patterned papers! The floral and gingham are from the Spring Fling paper pad by Echo Park (2019) and the pink paper is from the Watercolor paper pad by Lawn Fawn. A texture stamp was used on the die cut circle with Pool Party ink by Stampin' Up!. The twine came from the packaging of my last Newton's Nook order. It was just sitting on my craft desk and it seemed appropriate to use it on a card with a Newton's Nook image. Well, that's it! So glad you stopped by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Inky Paws Sketch #89:

Bee Happy Card - TMS #508

Happy Tuesday! It's the middle of June and the official start to summer is almost here. I'm not a hot weather fan, so I will be happy to stay indoors and craft! I hope you're in the crafting mood, because today is the start of another sketch challenge at Tuesday Morning Sketches. I was inspired to create a scene using a new stamp set and coordinating dies by Hello Bluebird called Bee Happy. This weeks sketch was designed by Debbie Foster and I can't wait to see how you use it. For all the challenge details and design team inspiration click HERE. So glad you stopped by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Challenges entered:

• Daring Cardmakers: Come, fly with me!
• Inkspirational: Garden
• The Sisterhood of Crafters: Three B's (Birds, Bees, Butterflies) use any or all

Sketch #508:

Dog House Note Card

Hello! I have a quick post to share my latest card that I made for the anything goes challenge at Catch The Bug. It may have taken me three days to make this Dog House Note Card, but at least I finally finished it. The image is called Dog House by Bugaboo Stamps and it was colored with Copic markers. A mix of patterned papers were used, the floral is from the Patio Party paper pad by American Crafts (2017) and the green gingham is by Recollections. The sentiment and flower were selected from my bin of extras and I punched some green leaves to accent the flower. Everything was adhered flat for easy shipping. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day.  

Sending Sunshine Card - TMS #501

Happy Tuesday and welcome back for the start of a new sketch challenge at Tuesday Morning Sketches. This week features a sketch designed by Melissa Craig. I like to use cute critters on my cards when possible, so I made the focal area a little larger. The digital image is by Craftin Desert Divas and it's called Sending Sunshine. I'm entering my card into the Make My Monday challenge to use Wings. To enter your creation using this weeks sketch you have until Sunday at 8 pm EST. For more details and to see all the wonderful inspiration from the design team click HERE. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Newton's Peeps Easter Card

Good day! There is a sketch challenge at Inky Paws and this Newton's Peeps Easter Card is the card I made using the sketch. All papers are from the new Hoppy Easter paper pad by Doodlebug Design and the Newton's Peeps image was colored with Copic markers then die cut with the coordinating dies. The card came together pretty quickly. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day.

Challenges entered:

• Crafty Catz: Anything Goes/Make Us Smile
• Cute Card Thursday: Easter
• Inky Paws: Sketch
• Krafty Chicks: Chicks/Birds
• Sweet Stampin': Getting Ready for Easter/Spring

Sketch:

Garden Mouse Note Card - TMS #496

It's Tuesday again and that means the start of another challenge at Tuesday Morning Sketches. We have a fun sketch for you this week at it was designed by Melissa Craig. The randomly drawn winner will have the opportunity to be a Guest Designer for an upcoming challenge, so you should definitely play along. For all the challenge details and design team inspiration click HERE. You have until 8pm EST on Sunday to link your creation. I hope to see your card in the gallery!

This Garden Mouse Note Card features a new image from the Garden Mice stamp set by Newton's Nook. Copic markers were used to color the image and then it was die cut with the coordinating die. The patterned paper is from the Hello Easter paper pad by Echo Park (2018) and it was matted to Audrey Blue cardstock from Simon Says Stamp. A few sequins were added for sparkle and that's it. So glad you stopped by and enjoy the rest of your day.

Challenges entered:

• Crafty Friends: Spring
• Sweet Stampers: Easter or Spring
• The Library: Town Mouse and the Country Mouse 

Sketch:

The Library Inspiration Photo:

Sweet Spring Hello Card

Hello! Later today is the "official" start to Spring and our backyard cottontails have been pretty active. The other morning we saw five cottontail rabbits chasing each other in the backyard. Don't be fooled by these cute critters, they have a violent tendency to protect their territory. We caught two fighting on our back porch a couple of nights ago and when the sun came up I noticed bloody paw prints on the porch. I'm hoping the bunny wasn't too injured. 😢 They are cute but they are feisty!

This Sweet Spring Hello Card was made using two different Newton's Nook stamp sets. The rabbit with flowers is from the Woodland Spring stamp set and the other rabbit is from the Bitty Bunnies stamp set. Copic markers were used to color the images and the coordinating dies were used. To create the layers I used the Frames & Flags die set by Newton's Nook. A fancy piece of purple gingham adds some pattern to the card and that's it. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the first day of Spring.

Challenges entered:

• Cardz 4 Galz: March Hares (Rabbits)
• Double D: Gingham
• Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday: Think Spring or add Green
• Inky Paws: Think Spring
• Simon Says Wednesday: Cute
• Unicorn: Spring

Bee-lieve in You Card - TMS #493

Happy Tuesday! This weeks challenge at Tuesday Morning Sketches features a new sketch designed by Melissa Craig. I had a lot of fun making this Bee-lieve in You Card using a stamp by Unity Stamps. Now it's your turn to use this weeks sketch and join the challenge. You have until Sunday at 8 pm EST to link your creation. Click HERE for all the design team inspiration and challenge details.

While cleaning the other day I found a loose piece of yellow gingham paper and after deciding to use the Bee Supportive stamp by Unity it seemed perfect for this card. The kraft bee paper is from the Spring Fling 6x6 paper pad by Pebbles (2015) and everything was matted to a piece of Basic Black cardstock. Using this weeks sketch for the layout made making this card super easy. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Challenges entered:

• Artistic Inspirations: Anything Goes
• Path of Positivity: Anything Positive/Friendship
• The Paper Players: Spring Fever

Sketch:

Purple Lasting Lily Card

Well it's time to say goodbye to the month of February but not before I share this Purple Lasting Lily Card. Purple is my favorite color and the color of amethyst the birthstone for February. This week I received my latest Stampin' Up! order and had to play with the Lasting Lily stamp set which is a freebie for Sale-A-Bration. After stamping the lilies in Gorgeous Grape, Highland Heather and Wild Wasabi for the stems they were die cut with the coordinating Lily dies. The background paper is Highland Heather gingham from the Gingham Gala dsp and it was matted to a piece of Gorgeous Grape cardstock. The cardstock was also used to anchor the bottom of the focal oval. After arranging the group of lilies a strip of Highland Heather cardstock was placed over the stems to add the perfect spot for the sentiment label. The label shape is from the coordinating Lily Framelits Dies. That's it and thanks for stopping by!

Challenges entered:

• Aud Sentiments: Bingo + Sentiment (Patterned Paper/Stamp/Favorite Color)
• Creative Knockouts: Lots of Layers
• Little Red Wagon: LOVE it! (Color Purple)
• Watercooler Wednesday: All About Occasions
• Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes

Reason to Smile Card - TMS #491

Happy Tuesday! This week at Tuesday Morning Sketches we are continuing to feature our favorite sketches of 2018. The sketch this week was chosen by Melissa and it's sketch #441 from last February. Click HERE for the original post and inspiration. The design team has some wonderful and creative inspiration using this sketch, click HERE for all the challenge details. The challenge closes on Sunday at 8 pm EST. I'm looking forward to viewing your creations this week!

When I was considering which floral stamp set to use for this weeks sketch it didn't take me long to decide on Fab Flowers by Lawn Fawn. The papers are from the Carta Bella Flora no. 2 paper pad and the sentiment stamp is by Impression Obsession. Thanks for stopping by and come back again soon.

Challenges entered: Dragonfly Journeys (GaGa for Gingham), Lil Patch of Crafty Friends (Anything Goes) and Path of Positivity (Anything Positive/Optional Love Twist).

Sketch:

Cardinal Joy Card

When Newton's Nook unveiled their November release I knew I had to have the Winter Birds and Poinsettia Blooms stamp sets! So when Black Friday arrived I didn't hesitate to place my order. Then last Friday Ellen Haxelmans posted four stunning cards using the Winter Birds stamp set and I was inspired again by her designs. Tonight I made an inky background and used my new stamp sets to make this Cardinal Joy Card. The layout is from the Inky Paws Sketch #86 Challenge and patterned papers are from the Merry Merry 6 x 6 paper pad by Pebbles (2016). The sentiment was heat embossed and everything was adhered flat for easy shipping. That's it! Enjoy the rest of your day and thanks for stopping by.

Challenges entered:

• Aud Sentiments: Anything Goes + Sentiment
• Inky Paws: Sketch #86
• Simon Says: 'B' us For? (Bird)
• The Crafty Addicts: Anything Christmas
• Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes

Sketch #86:

Just a Note Card with Cat

Hello and happy Monday! Today is National Cat Day and we are certainly a pro cat household. Our cats are a constant source of entertainment and joy. Although, there is a lot of work involved in keeping the litter boxes clean, washing their blankets and providing for all their needs. We wouldn't change a thing... they are our family and life would be boring without them.

This Just a Note Card with Cat was made using the color challenge at Catch The Bug. After selecting the patterned papers and layout, I decided to add stitching for extra detail. The digital Cute Kitty image by Bugaboo Stamps was colored with Copic markers and die cut with a stitched circle die. A retired sentiment from Stampin' Up! was added along with a small butterfly from the Newton's Birdbath stamp set by Newton's Nook. That's it! Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Challenges entered:

• Cardz 4 Galz: Let's Go Digital
• Catch The Bug: Colors
• Sunny Day Crafting: Use an Animal 

Zinnia Bouquet Card

Last week I was digging through a drawer of stamps and found this Zinnia Bouquet by Taylored Expressions which I had never used. I placed it on my craft desk to make sure it got inked up and not forgotten again. This morning I decided to use it on a card. The image was stamped with Memento black ink, colored with Copic markers and then die cut with the coordinating die. Although I only have orange zinnias in my flowerbed I decided to use a mix of orange, pink and yellow. The Enjoy Your Day sentiment is perfect for several different occasions like: birthday, wedding shower, anniversary or Mother's Day. I'm thinking I might send this card to my aunt for her upcoming birthday. To coordinate with the flowers some patterned paper was added from the Painted Blooms paper pad by Penny Black. The woodgrain background paper is from Stampin' Up! Since butterflies love zinnias, I added a little orange embossed butterfly with three small pearl accents and that's it! Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day.

Challenges entered:

• Crafty Gals Corner: 3+ Layers
• Creative Moments: Anything Goes
• Love To Craft: Anything Goes
• Watercooler Wednesday: All About Occasions
• Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes

Home Sweet Home Card

It's Monday! Today I had an unusually early start to my day. I've already been to the grocery store, ran a few errands and made this Home Sweet Home Card. This card was pretty simple to make. The sketch at Sketch Saturday was used for the layout and I used the colored version of the Whimsical Cat image by Bugaboo Stamps. All I had to do was cut the patterned papers, stamp the sentiment (With You I'm Home sentiment kit by Unity Stamps) and assemble the card. Three aqua glimmer dots were added for detail and that's it! So glad you stopped by and enjoy the rest of your day.

Challenges entered:

• Cute N Crafty: Anything Goes
• Lil Patch of Crafty Friends: Anything Goes
• Sketch Saturday: Sketch #528
• Use Your Stuff: Lots of Colour

Three Cups Coffee Card

Hello and happy Thursday! When it comes to coffee... one cup is not enough! I must admit without my morning caffeine fix I'm not much of a conversationalist. My coffee drink of choice is cold brewed coffee but if it's freezing cold outside I'll drink the warm stuff too. This Three Cups Coffee Card features many of my favorite things: a cat, coffee, butterfly, flowers, gingham along with purple and green colors. All stamps on this card are by Newton's Nook. The cat and coffee cups are from the Sending Hugs stamp set, the flowers and leaves are from the Deer Friend stamp set and the little butterfly is from Newton's Birdbath stamp set. Copic markers were used to color the images and the coordinating framelit dies were used along with a Big Shot. The sentiment was created in a Word document and printed. Using a scalloped frame die by Taylored Expressions with black cardstock finishes the card and that's it. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

This Three Cups Coffee Card is entered into the following challenges:

• Coffee Loving Cardmakers: Spring/Summer Blog Hop
• Craftaholics R Us: Gingham
• Simon Says Stamp: Anything Goes
• Watercooler Wednesday: Anything Goes

Happy Easter Card

Happy Easter! I hope you have a lovely day enjoying time with family. This Happy Easter Card is one I made for my grandmother and a neighbor next door. I love Daffodils in Spring! They are such a happy flower and bring smiles with their Spring arrival each year.

The Daffodil image on this card is larger measuring 3.25", so I decided to repeat a layout I previously used on this Easter Penguin Card. It's simple and everything was adhered flat for easy shipping. The image is from the You're Inspiring stamp set by Stampin' Up! and it was colored with a mix of Copic markers and Stampin' Blends markers. An Avery Elle pierced oval and scalloped oval frame were used to die cut the image. The yellow crackle paper is from the Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack by Stampin' Up! and the gingham was a scrap from my stash. The Happy Easter sentiment was added and this card was done. Thanks for stopping by and come back again soon.

Challenges entered:

• As You Like It: Favourite Flower
• Crafty Girls Creations: Anything Goes
• Jo's Scrap Shack: Anything Goes
• Just For Fun Rubber Stamps: Spring Flowers
• Love to Scrap: April Showers bring May Flowers

Tulip Bunny Card

Good day/night depending on where you live! I have a quick post to share my latest handmade card. This Tulip Bunny Card was inspired by several current challenges including a photo inspiration challenge at Catch The Bug. I love the colors in the photo inspiration (see below) and decided to make another card with a bunny. The image is by Bugaboo and it's called Tulip Bunny. Copic markers were used to color the image and then a die cut square was used to cut the image. All the patterned papers are scraps from my craft desk and they required very little cutting. The sentiment is from a Unity Stamp Set called Let's Be Happy. Of course I had to finish it off with a little butterfly and that's it. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

This Tulip Bunny Card is entered into the following challenges:

• Catch The Bug: Photo Inspiration
• Crafty Awesomeness: Colored Image
• Everybody-Art-Challenge: Spring or Pink/Green
• Little Red Wagon: Hippity Hoppity

Catch The Bug March Photo Inspiration