Hello Sunshine Card

Today in Oklahoma it's a warm 91 degrees.  I can definitely tell that summer is almost here.  The sun was my inspiration for the hello sunshine card.  I used the sketch provided by the Freshly Made Sketches challenge and got a little creative with rick rack.  I hope you enjoy my sunny card!!!

Hello Sunshine Card Supplies:  White cardstock, blue cardstock, clouds patterned paper by Paper Pizazz (HOTP-20012), yellow glitter cardstock by Core'dinations (GX-CT250-12, Five Star), computer, printer, metallic medium rick rack by Wrights (429 001, Rainbow),  baby rick rack  by Wrights  (400 086, Canary), Cricut machine (3"circle), ZOTS small adhesive dots, and dimensionals.

Handmade Anniversary Card

The challenge for today is a color challenge from CR84FN.  My first creative thought is not at all what I ended up with.  Funny how that works sometimes.  I had several papers that I could have used but I decided to play with ribbon today.  The picture doesn't really show that the broad ribbon is an ivory shimmer ribbon that I layered with a pale yellow ribbon.  An elegant look is what I was hoping to achieve with this handmade anniversary card.

Handmade Anniversary Card Supplies:  Pale yellow cardstock, gray texture cardstock, gray glitter patterned paper by DCWV (The Linen Closet Matstack, MS-003-00055), random ivory shimmer ribbon, pale yellow ribbon by Offray, gray satin ribbon by Essentials (865-5078), flower Belle Button by Dritz (BB966), Happy Anniversary stamp by Stampabilities (FR1035), and London Fog dye ink by Memento (ME-901).

Handmade Father's Day Card

Only a few days left to make that perfect handmade Father's Day card.  This weeks colourQ challenge features a great mix of colours.  The photo of the tie inspired me to keep the theme manly.  I went to the craft store today and I was trying to find a stamp that reminded me of things my father and I did together and then I saw the tricycle.  My father would push me on my tricycle before I learned to peddle and then he pushed me again when I learned to ride a bike.  When I started thinking about it, my father pushed me through a lot of things in my life.  So, the tricycle stamp came home with me.

Handmade Father's Day Card Supplies:  Navy cardstock, patterned paper by Carolees Creations (12915, Blue Scratch Dots), blue cardstock, lucky limeade cardstock by Stampin' Up!, white cardstock, tricycle stamp by Stampabilities (G1116), black dye ink by Stampabilities, Copic markers (B34, C5, E00), classic stampin' pad in lucky limeade (I water colored part of tricycle), paint brush, computer, printer, lucky limeade twine by Stampin' Up!, and foam tape. 

Polka Dot Birthday Card

Using polka dot patterned paper in your card creations can be a lot of fun.  When I read this weeks CAS-ual Fridays challenge, Sweet Spot CFC56, I knew exactly which polka dot paper to use.  I've been waiting for the right challenge to use this bold polka dot pattern from the Emma's Shoppe Collection by Crate Paper.  This polka dot birthday card is my attempt at the CAS-ual Fridays challenge.

Polka Dot Birthday Card Supplies:  White cardstock, polka dot patterned paper by Crate Paper (ES868), red cardstock, white glitter cardstock, Cricut machine, Cricut cartridge (Straight from the Nest, for red flower), Blossom punch by Stampin' Up!, Boho Blossoms punch by Stampin' Up!, rhinestone brad by The Paper Studio, red net ribbon by Creative Impressions, TPC Studios clear sentiment stamp (Greetings set, ST93416), dusk blue and ocean pigment inks from ink stack by Martha Stewart Crafts, and foam tape.

Fishing Father's Day Card

My father-in-law is the fisherman in our family.  Since I'm pretty sure he won't be looking at my blog I thought I would share the Fishing Father's Day card I made for him.  This card was super simple to make and would be easy to duplicate if you have access to a Hobby Lobby store.

Fishing Father's Day Card Directions:

1. Make card from cream cardstock or use ready made card.  Finished size: 5" x 6 1/2".
2. Trim pebble patterned paper (item #154534, The Paper Studio) 1 1/2" x 6 1/4", trim small fish on blue patterned paper (item #444471) 3 6/16 x 6 1/4", align papers and place a couple of pieces of tape on the back to secure, ink edges, and adhere to card.
3. Trim gray cardstock, trim cream cardstock, ink edges of cream cardstock, layer, and adhere to card.
4. Adhere fishing stickers (SPJJ102 by Jolee's).
5. Stamp Happy Father's Day sentiment (C4666 by Hero Arts) with black ink, layer with gray cardstock, and adhere with foam tape.

All supplies from Hobby Lobby.

You're Amazing Card

I can't believe it's Monday again.  My hubby and I took a few days off last week and for some reason the days seem to go by quicker when you're not at work.  I enjoyed our time off.  But, why is it you're exhausted after vacation?  We took today off to rest after our trip.  To help me relax, I took some time this morning and created this You're Amazing card for the MOJO Monday sketch challenge.

You're Amazing Card Supplies:  Cream cardstock, patterned paper from the Ooh La La designer paper pad by My Mind's Eye (item # OLL6X6), off white cardstock, lucky limeade cardstock by Stampin' Up!, aqua ribbon, 3/4" & 1" circle punches, 1 1/2" & 2 1/2" circles, and filigree design cut with Cricut machine, Mixed Bunch stamp set by Stampin' Up! (125537), classic stampin' pads by Stampin' Up! in lucky limeade, calypso coral, and pool party, You're Amazing sentiment clear stamp by Basic Grey (245-90095), clear rhinestones, and dimensionals.   

You're So Sweet Card

Nothing says summertime like ice cream! So, if you're looking to add a little sweetness to your cards try using this digital stamp from www.brokenboxstock.blogspot.com. The image was perfect for a You're So Sweet Card. This card was made using the sketch for this weeks Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

You're So Sweet Card Supplies: White cardstock, patterned paper by My Mind's Eye (Check Her Out, item # JD1004), red cardstock, pool party cardstock by Stampin' Up!, digital stamp, computer, printer, classic stampin' pads in pool party, calypso coral, and lucky limeade (I used the stamp pads to watercolor the ice cream scoops), paint brush, Copic markers (colorless blender, E00, E15, R29 and R83), colored pencils (golden yellow and harvest gold), corner rounder, decorative corner punch, Fiskars upper crest edge punch, 1 1/4" scalloped circle punch by Marvy, 1" circle punch by EK Success, You're So Sweet sentiment stamp designed by Beth Gunnell, lucky limeade twine by Stampin' Up!, and dimensionals.