This PaperTrey damask set is so fun to use! (Take a look at my card from yesterday.) This card was based off of Taylor’s Cupcake Challenge. I was going to do a cute card, but I just couldn’t resist not playing with these stamps again. :) I have a feeling that you’ll be seeing a lot more of this set in the weeks to come….
I can’t believe that I was able to work on this sketch! Lately I have been swamped at work, so when I get home, all I want to do is sleep! I worked extra hours this week-hours that I would have spent crafting. I’m not complaining though- I’m glad that it’s so busy at work…plus, since I haven’t felt too creative, I probably would have just gotten frustrated with myself. Moving onto the card…I used my new PaperTrey papers and damask stamp set. (This is my first time getting to play with them!) I don’t think I will ever get tired of polka dots, scallops and rhinestones. I’m trying to remember what my old cards used to look like- all I’m coming up with is B-O-R-I-N-G! :) I LOVED this sketch, and couldn’t decide how I wanted to use it. I decided on flipping the sketch upside down- I think it’s fun how easily you can change up the feel of a card just by rotating or flipping! That’s the beauty of creativity!
I just couldn’t resist not trying Kristina’s color challenge again. I wasn’t completely thrilled with my other card, so here’s my other take. I really like this card- I got to use my new PaperTrey stamps! Pair it with scallops and the buttons, and it’s just about perfect. I’ll be posting more pictures soon…I’m stamping with Ginny, so I’m hoping I’ll have lots more to share.
Wow, it’s been forever since I have participated in one of Kristina’s challenges. The past few have been really hard for me…I know they are supposed to stretch you, but I just couldn’t make them work. Plus, I wasn’t too motivated to really try since Kristina had taken the round up down due to her busy schedule. (It was my goal to get up there someday. Yes, it may sound sad, but in my mind that would just be an amazing honor. The next thing better than that would being published in a mag!)
Don’t you just love this color combo? I just got my first PaperTrey order in, and I couldn’t wait to play with all my new papers! I got the cardstock sampler, Bitty Dots paper sampler, buttons, my first clear stamp set, and some other goodies. I was most excited about the buttons and Bitty Dots papers. Aren’t these papers just too cute for words? I already know that I’m going to have to order another pack, and I’m planning on getting some more stamp sets. (Might be a good idea if I get some acrylic blocks first. I can’t even play with my new set yet!)
As much as I love technology, there is nothing that can replace a handmade card. Quite a few of my friends are going through hard times, so I thought I would make some “just because” cards. Even with Facebook, Email, Twitter, etc., there is something about receiving a handwritten note. I have gotten a couple books of postage stamps (before they raise the prices AGAIN!), and am going to make a conscience effort to send more notes this year.
I know that I said I have been going through a “creative slump”, but I just couldn’t resist at least trying Laura’s sketch this week. (Can you say WOW?!) Of course, there was the mental debate about what stamps I should try to use….I have such a hard time making decisions! In the end, the adorable DeNami Design baby stamps won. I love the onesie, and the “Baby” circle is so fun. I love these colors together~ plus they are so different than the normal baby pastel colors.
Hope you enjoy! As usual, can’t wait to see what you ladies come up with this week!
Here is a Easter card that I made using the new DeNami Design chickies. This card is super easy to make, but it’s really cheerful and is sure to bring a smile to the receiver. I love cards like these!
Here is my take on Taylor’s Cupcake Challenge #56. This was such a fun sketch- I had a hard time narrowing down a theme! Lately I have been on a flower kick, so I decided to do more pansies. I used all DeNami Design stamps, and papers were from Bazzill. Seriously, I go through their papers like crazy…they have some of the best colors out there!
Wow, I didn’t realize it had been so long since I have posted a project! I have been super busy with cards, but a lot of them I didn’t think were worthy of putting on the blog….I only want to give you all the best!