Cards

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Scallops & Filigree

I think it’s pretty interesting that I didn’t like these filigree stamps. When I first saw them, I had no idea if or how I would use them. Needless to say, this has definitely changed. I love these stamps- I can’t get enough! I love how they can be elegant, but the cards can still be super simple. I ended up embossing the filigree on this card, and for the centerpiece I added some magenta glitter. It added some color, and also so much fun! I originally was going to try to make this card work for the 2S4Y sketch this week, but I just couldn’t pull it together. I am however happy with the card that I did post.

Today I helped out with a stamp class at a local store. I had so much fun, and the ladies were all so nice! The class was filled and we kept busy with 10 cards in 3 hours. It got a little crazy, but everyone had a good time, and their cards turned out fabulously. Someone asked if I thought about teaching down the road. Right now I’m pretty busy with working, trying to have a personal life (yes, you can laugh), and then trying to make time to create some cards. I have thought about it though, and I would be open to the idea down the road. We’ll see what happens…

Hope you had a fab weekend. As usual, it went by way too quickly for me. I’m not ready to go back to work tomorrow…..that’s life.

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Mojo Monday #72

I was super excited with this weeks sketch from Mojo Monday. It looked so fun, and also the first Monday of each month is contest week! (Seriously, can you believe we are already in February?!) Moving along… I was in need of a birthday card for one of my greatest friends, and her favorite color is purple. Also, with spring coming soon, flowers are on my mind. Hence this purple, pansy/ spring feeling card. I’m really happy with the outcome. The polka dot ribbon and all of the stamps are from DeNami Design.

If you don’t know already, I have posted some blog candy! I will be picking a winner on Friday, so be sure to enter before then! This is my first time with the candy, but I know it won’t be my last! I already have ideas of what I want to do for my next one. *think BIGGER*
Tomorrow I am helping out with a class at a local stamp store. I’m really looking forward to it! The class if filled to the max (17 students), and the cards are really fantastic. My biggest wish right now is to get rid of this little cold that is lingering. I’ve had it for a week, and I’m SO over it.

Hope you all are staying healthy. Don’t forget about Valentine’s Day next Saturday!! I have posted some Valentine cards a few posts back- be sure to check those out too! :)

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2 Sketches 4 You- Kazan’s Sketch #19

Wow, this was a LOOOONG week. With working and being sick and then trying to recover, I have not been feeling up to creating anything. I was so excited about this weeks sketch- it was amazing (as usual). I had this great idea of combining two sketches/ challenges, but after FOUR hours of “creating,” came up with nothing. Yes, nothing! Let’s just say I went to bed feeling defeated, and almost gave up. I decided I would give it one more try, and I’m glad I did! I really like the end result- so girly and yet simple.

This week I posted my first blog candy giveaway. Click here to check out the post. It’s super easy to enter, just let me know what your favorite embellishment is!

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January 2009 Project Parade

I stumbled across the Verve blog not too long ago. They have a great group of designers, and they also have ” Project Parades.” This months theme is “A Kid At Heart.” I don’t make too many kids items, but it’s fun to go back to more basic cards, and some vibrant colors. I knew I wanted to use these DeNami Safari Animals– they are so cute and chubby! I changed up the card to make it look like a tag, but it’s really a card! I also added some Crystal Lacquer to make the animals shiny and also more dimensional….so fun!

Have you made a card recently with a kid theme? If so, send me the link so I can admire! I love looking at others creations- you guys are so inspiring!

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Cupcake Challenge #53


This is the first time I have participated in one of Taylor’s Cupcake Challenges. I really enjoy looking at all of Taylor’s creations- her work is so clean, and she has some great sketches. I had a hard time narrowing what stamps I wanted to use on this challenge, but in the end, I chose the new DeNami filigree stamps. I am constantly in need of a “just because” card….I’ll definitely be making more of these. I love these new stamps so much, I played around with them some more. *see below*

Would definitely make a cute gift set!

I made this as a birthday card for my sister. She loves the damask look, and she also enjoys these colors. In fact, I even stamped some wrapping paper to complete the look- I know she’s going to love it! I can’t wait until she comes home from Canada so I can give it to her!

Baby Card

I’m FINALLY posting the baby card that I made a few weeks back. I really can’t tell you why it took me so long to post- I was just being lazy! This is one of the first baby cards I have made…mainly because not too many of my friends have had kids yet, or are even married. I absolutely love how this card turned out. I am thoroughly addicted to cutting out letters with my Cricut, and then covering the letters in glitter. It looks like the expensive letters from the scrapbook stores, but only at a fraction of the cost! This card in particular is for one of my girlfriends’ sisters. She is expecting her first baby in March, and they are having a baby shower in two weeks. I was so thrilled when they had announced the name they had chosen for the baby- that gives no excuses for not personalizing a card!

Hope you enjoy this card as much as I enjoyed making it! There are a few more baby cards that are in my future, but I think I’m going to wait until I know the names first….doesn’t look complete without it. Have you made any adorable baby cards recently? If so, send me the link! I love seeing the different variations on special occasion cards.

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2 Sketches 4 You- Laura’s Sketch #18

First of all, can you believe I did THREE sketches before Friday?! I have to admit, I surprised myself! Okay, now that I shared my excitement….
Here’s my take on Laura’s sketch at 2 Sketches 4 You. I was a little scared to try this sketch, especially after seeing so many great cards in the gallery! Like I said in an earlier post, I’m addicted to pink, green, brown and paisley…..You will most likely be seeing more in the weeks to come! Seriously, who cannot love these colors?!
I’m so proud of myself for doing a bonus sketch…my very first one! I’m glad that it was Rae’s too- she has amazing work, and evidently amazing sketches too! If you haven’t been to her blog, it’s definitely a MUST SEE! Rae was such a sweetie…while she was on the design team for 2S4Y, she would always comment on my cards. (Rae, if you’re reading this, don’t stop! I love hearing from you!!) This sketch is one of my most favorite- definitely one to keep in mind for future card projects!
Oh, I still haven’t posted my baby card yet! That will come soon- I PROMISE!

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Mojo Monday #71

I have never participated in the “Mojo Monday” sketches…not because the sketches aren’t great…they are wonderful! This week, as soon as I saw this sketch, I knew that I HAD to participate in the fun. Lately, I have been in LOVE with pink, green, brown and paisley! I can’t get enough! (See other posts) These DeNami Design daisy stamps are some of my favorites- they also go along great with the paisley papers!

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Color Challenge #39

Woah…I did two different cards for Kristina’s color challenge this week! As you can see, I LOVE the new DeNami chickies– they can be found here. Also note, I have used more rhinestones. I’m telling ya, I just can’t get enough! I looked online, and saw all sorts of colors that I’m going to get….just can’t justify doing it right now…..I’ll write about why in another post.

Gift Card Holder

This is the gift card holder that I made for Ginny. She is a dear friend of mine, so I wanted to do something special. I had so much fun making this- I got to use my Cricut and lots of different papers. I LOVE how this turned out….I wouldn’t mind receiving a gift like this! ;-) I put a Jamba Juice, Starbucks, Cold Stone Cremery and Target gift card in the different slots- some of the best places on earth!

Here is another pic of the other side of the holder. I think I’m going to make another one of these soon- just can’t say who it’s for yet. (I have a lot of friends who read my blog!) I’ll try to post pictures once I get it made…might be a while. Lately, there have been a LOT of great sketches and color challenges out, I wish I had time to do them all!