Cards

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Be Mine


Yes, I realize that we haven’t even celebrated Christmas yet….I must admit, I’m a little tired of making Christmas cards and wrapping presents. Thought I would take a little break and make some Valentine’s cards to share. Don’t you just love the colors associated with Valentine’s Day? The pinks, reds, purples….all of the yummy colors put together! :)

This “Be Mine” card showcases my first time using Heart Prints from Papertrey. I recently placed an order and couldn’t resist adding this set to my shopping cart. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I thought it would be fun to start making some Valentine projects. When I ordered this set, I also couldn’t resist adding both of the punches that coordinate with this set. I knew I would regret it if I didn’t….who wants to cut a million hearts out?! I am such a lover of paper punches, it doesn’t matter if it’s shapes or borders, I love it all! I’m scared to count how many paper punches I own- the number is quite high!

Did you all have a good weekend? I got some Christmas shopping done when I had a “girls day out” with my mom and sisters on Friday. I still have quite a bit more shopping to do- most likely going to hit the mall tomorrow. With only a couple more people to buy for, I’m hoping it’s going to be painless and easy. {wishful thinking!}

Hope you all have a great week! Try not to stress about the holidays…remember what it’s all about. :)

Stamps: Heart Prints
Paper: White, Dark Chocolate, Spring Moss, Raspberry Fizz, Bitty Dots Basics, Bitty Box Basics
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado, Cherry Pink
Other: brown grosgrain ribbon, heart punch

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Guy Cards

Hello blog friends!

Can you believe there are only 9 days left before Christmas?! I am SO not ready- there are still lots and lots of presents to buy, presents to wrap, cards to make….I must stop before I panic!

The cards I have today are for my personal trainers. Both of these guys have been instrumental in getting me motivated to lose this extra weight. Since we talk while I train, they have learned that I stamp….a LOT! I promised I would make them a card, so I figured Christmas was a good time to do it. :) Can I just say that I have the HARDEST time making guy cards?! I still think this isn’t a “manly” card, but I think it’s as close as I can get. Hopefully they’ll like it!


Have you made a guy card recently? If so, I would love to see a pic! I need some tips and ideas for future guy cards….I know they’re bound to come up again soon!

Take care!

{Blue Dude, You Rock card supplies}
Stamps: Turning A New Leaf, Signature Greetings
Paper: Enchanted Evening, Dark Chocolate, Spring Moss, White, Bitty Box Basics
Ink: Majestic Blue, Fresh Snow
Other: brown grosgrain ribbon, EK Success scallop border punch

{Orange Dude, You Rock card supplies}
Stamps: Turning A New Leaf, Signature Greetings
Paper: Terracota Tile, Dark Chocolate, Brown Kraft, White, Bitty Box Basics
Ink: Habanero, Vintage Sepia
Other: brown grosgrain ribbon, EK Success scallop border punch

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Embellish Snowflakes Color Challenge

Happy Friday, dear friends!

How are you all doing? Today I went to my Christmas lunch for work- that always seems to kick of the holiday season for me. After eating way too much, I hit the gym and then got around to making a few cards. What a perfect way to spend a Friday!

Tonight I have a card made for the Embellish Snowflakes Color Challenge. I thought this one was going to be a piece of cake….boy, was I wrong! I think it’s that creative slump getting to me. {That’s my excuse and I’m sticking by it!} I decided to go outside the regular card and make a pocket card. Isn’t it fun?? I can see sticking a gift card to the bottom of the removable panel- wouldn’t that be a great surprise? Hmmm….I think I’ll play with that idea….

How are your Christmas preparations going? Has the weather changed where you are at? I am *finally* starting to get Christmas presents together. I am finished with one brother, now onto the other five members of the family! {Oh yes, and ALL of my friends. Good grief, I’m now even close to being finished!} As far as the weather in Washington- it’s been freezing! There has been ice in some areas, and some snow in others. For those of you who don’t know, my stamp area is in my garage. Boy is it stinkin’ cold in there! I have a heater, but it really isn’t cutting it anymore. I was planning on making a couple more cards tonight but I just couldn’t stand the cold any longer. :(

As always, I would love to hear from you! Hope you have a great weekend!

Stamps: Signature Christmas, Holiday Treats
Paper: Brown Kraft, White, Dark Chocolate, Aqua Mist, Lemon Tart, Bitty Box Basics
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo
Other: yellow twill ribbon, Martha Stewart snowflake punches, Quickie Glue Pen, Bronze glitter, SU! scallop border punch, corner rounder, white pen

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Raspberry Color Challenge #20


Greetings friends!

I have been such a bad blogger lately-I’m so sorry! I’ve been busy with design team cards and am feeling like I’m in a creative slump. I’m thinking it may be time to take a little break from stamping…..

Tonight I have a card that I created for the Raspberry Suite Color Challenge. When I saw the colors I just about laughed out loud. In the past two weeks, I have made three projects using these exact colors! Isn’t that funny?! Dawn and I must be in a similar mindset. {Okay, I wish…that girlie is SO creative!} This card is on the simple side- like I said before, I’m in a creative slump. :)

On a different note, I have listed quite a few of my craft fair “leftovers” in my Etsy shop. You girls are so incredible- thank you for your recent purchases! It’s been so exciting and also encouraging to see some movement in my little ‘ol Etsy shop. Sadly, that is yet another thing that has been neglected…..however, I think I’m starting to get motivated again….keep on checking back for new items!

Thanks so much for stopping by. Even though I haven’t been very active on the blog, you all are still in my thoughts! Here’s to hoping that I’ll get a little more motivation while I face these horrid “Winter blues”.

Stamps: Turning A New Leaf, Signature Greetings
Paper: Cream, Brown Kraft, Dark Chocolate, Terracota Tile, Bitty Box Basics
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Habanero
Other: SU! scallop border punch, twine, rust button, brown grosgrain ribbon

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24 Days ’til Christmas


Happy December 1st, my dear friends!

I cannot believe how FAST this year has flown. Doesn’t it seem like we were just ringing in 2009?? If life is flashing before my eyes now, I can only imagine what it’ll be like when I’m in my 30’s and 40’s!

Today I am sharing my absolute favorite Christmas card that I have made this year. I love how this one turned out. {I made it two months ago and still love it!} I am so enjoying the pleated ribbon look these days….going to have to do that some more when I start making cards again.

I’m in the home stretch of the craft fair {3 more days}! I’m sure you all will be happy not to hear about it anymore. ;) Yesterday I got my order of 60 more white post it notes….gonna be busy making the covers! I stayed up entirely too late working on more products and also painting a display. For those of you who know me, I am SO not a handy-type girl, so painting was not fun at all. However, if I didn’t paint this display, it would have bugged me the entire time I was at the craft fair…..

Before I close, I just want to remind you all that there are only TWO days left to enter the DeNami Design gift certificate giveaway I’m having. Be sure enter!

Well, that’s a wrap for now. Hope you all have a fantastic day!

Stamps: Signature Christmas, Vintage Labels, Small Solid Circle
Paper: Brown Kraft, Cream, Dark Chocolate, Spring Moss, Pure Poppy
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Satin Red
Other: Brown grosgrain ribbon, decorative pearls, SU! scallop border punch, Martha Stewart scallop edge punch

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Papertrey November Blog Hop


Oh goodness, can you believe it’s the 25th already?! I was busily going about my day yesterday when I realized I only had a couple hours to work on my PTI Blog Hop project! {I work so I can’t create at all hours of the day. Jealous of those of you who can!}

This months challenge was über fun. With the holidays around the corner, who doesn’t need a fun gift tag?! I actually made two tags but decided to post the more “traditional” Christmas one. Since I’ve been doing a TON of non-traditional Christmas color combos, I thought I’d post something different than the norm. I L-O-V-E how this tag turned out- I think I’ll need to make more! There are just some days when I’m totally surprised with what I make….yesterday was one of those days! :)

Well I can’t wait to see what all of you lovely peeps created. You all are so inspiring! Thanks so much for stopping by.

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Raspberry Color Challenge #19

Happy Wednesday!

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and Christmas is exactly one month away?! Thank goodness I don’t have to do much for the festivities tomorrow- I don’t enjoy cooking one bit! This year we are doing something new, we’re going to my aunts house for Thanksgiving. We ALWAYS host it at our house, so this will be a big deal for the family. LOL What is your favorite dish at Thanksgiving dinner? I’m a big fan of the stuffing- can’t get enough! :)

Here’s my card for the Raspberry Suite Color Challenge. I have to admit, I’m not a huge fan of the card. I really wanted to give this color combo another try, but I just won’t have enough time before the deadline. Be sure to let me know your thoughts on this card– don’t worry, it won’t offend me since I don’t care for it too much! ;) Having to consciously use FIVE colors on a card is hard! Did anyone else struggle with this one?

I’ll have another post tonight- can’t miss out on the PTI blog hop!

Hope you have a fabulous morning….I’ll see you again soon!

**I have yet another giveaway posted. What can I say, it’s a time for giving. :)

Stamps: Turning a New Leaf, Basic Backgrounds: Retro, Everday Classics
Paper: White, Dark Chocolate, Spring Moss, Lavender Moon, Raspberry Fizz, Bitty Dots Basics
Ink:Vintage Sepia, Spring Moss, Versamark
Other: Brown grosgrain ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, Moss rhinestones, scallop diamond border punch

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2 Sketches 4 You- Kazan’s Sketch #40

Hello my dear friends!

I hope you are all doing well. I have been keeping quite busy since I returned from my vacation. In between work, picking up relatives from the airport, putting laundry away and creating cards for challenges, I have been a busy little bee.

Today I have a card for the 2S4Y sketch. Isn’t it a fun one?? It wasn’t too terribly hard…you should give it a try! If you do, be sure to let me know- I want to check it out! Since there are SO many entries now, I’m not always able to look at every single one.

I have a few cards ready for the blog….and also some more gift tags! I’ll have a tag for the Papertrey blog hop tomorrow- be sure to stop by again!

Well, I must run. Lots more things to create! :)

For those who haven’t entered yet, be sure to check out the gift certificate that I’m giving away!

Stamps: Take Note, Vintage Labels, Scattered Showers, Dots Background
Paper: Cream, Aqua Mist, Dark Chocolate, Terracotta Tile
Ink: Vintage Sepia
Other: SU! scallop border punch, Aqua & Cream buttons, 2½” scallop circle punch, 2″ scallop circle punch, Brown grosgrain ribbon, Quickie Glue Pen, Bronze glitter

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EBTKS First Sketch Challenge

Greeting from sunny California!

Yes, I have made it to my vacation destination safely. What a glorious sight to wake up to gorgeous blue sky and sunshine! Last night I had the worst night trying to get to sleep. I guess I’m used to the cold…I was so stuffy in the room! It also didn’t help that the bed isn’t very comfortable. :( Since my last trip had the most comfortable bed ever, I was hoping this one would be too! Alas, I’m going to have to figure out how to sleep on an uncomfortable bed.

Today I have a card that uses my new BasicGrey Eskimo Kisses paper. Oh my goodness, isn’t it the cutest thing ever?! I absolutely love the little reindeer, and that plaid is just plain yummy! I bought the 6 x 6 mini paper pack….you’ll be seeing me use it again! This card was so fun to make- it also only uses two stamps! In case you haven’t heard, Everything but the Kitchen Sink {EBTKS}has started doing sketches! This one is super easy….no excuses not to give it a try! Also, they have a $25 gift certificate to 2Peas! How fun is that?!

I hope you enjoyed the card. Before I left, I really wanted to get a couple challenge cards made- so glad I did! Tomorrow I’ll have a new post it note cover that I made! It’s one of my favorites….be sure to come back! :)

Stamps: Medium Double Circle, Happy Holidays Circle
Paper: White, Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush, Bitty Dots Basics, BasicGrey Eskimo Kisses
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Spring Moss, Tea Dye Duo
Other: baby pink grosgrain ribbon, 2½” scallop circle punch, 3″ scallop circle punch, Moss rhinestones, scallop diamond border punch, decorative pearls,

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2 Sketches 4 You- Laura’s Sketch #39


Happy Tuesday my dear blog friends!

Oh goodness, can you tell that I’m super happy today? In just a few short hours I will be on a jet plane to beautiful, sunny California. {At least I’m hoping it’s sunny!} With it being SO gloomy, wet and depressing in Washington, I’m ready for a change of scenery and also some much needed R & R.

You all may think I’m a little silly, but I just HAD to make a few challenge cards before I left. Seriously, with such a stunning sketch by Laura, how could I not partake?! Did you see the amazing card that my friend, Sarah, made? It was absolutely breathtaking! I am so happy she made the 2S4Y DT- she is such a sweetie and her cards just keep getting better and better.

Right now I am so loving this color combo- isn’t it scrumptious? Even though we are heading into Winter, I really couldn’t help but play with these colors. Since today I was super down {because of the weather}, I needed a fun, spring-like card to cheer me up. :) I’m hoping this card can cheer up another person as well….there are so many people that I miss at the moment…who should I send this to??

Hope you all have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!

{Spring Moss Miss You card supplies}
Stamps: Medium Double Circle, Life, Mega Mixed Messages, Take Note,
Paper: White, Brown Kraft, Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss, Bitty Dots Basics
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado, Tea Dye Duo
Other: 2½” scallop circle punch, Moss rhinestones, scallop diamond border punch, twine