Cards

Custom Cards


These are the custom cards that I made for one of my Etsy customers. She is getting married in a few months and wanted to have two thank you cards made for her bridesmaids. Her colors are light yellow and light blue, so I tried to incorporate those colors. These are not my usual colors, but it was fun to work outside of my “comfort zone.” She was thrilled with the end result- yay! She was also in need of a wedding card for her friend. She saw one of my samples and liked the style, so all I had to do customize the words. On the outside it reads “Cinderella should be smiling…”, and on the inside it says “the slipper now fits.” (It’s an inside joke for them.) I really like how it turned out- what do you think?
I have thoroughly enjoyed my first couple weeks on Etsy. I got on the Etsy chat rooms this week and made a bunch of friends! I got a bunch of awesome tips and got lots of hearts in my shop. :) Click here to see my store. I’m constantly adding more things so keep checking back.
Last night I went to a stamp night at my LSS, and had a ton of fun. Lots of laughing, talking, food and stamping. I’ll post what I cam up soon!

Pastel Colors


Lately I’ve been playing with some pastel colors, and it’s been so much fun! Isn’t this a fun color combo? I love these colors together- so yummy! I just bought some more ink pads, so you’ll be seeing some more fun colors soon. :)

Just wanted to show you some of my recent cards……it’s super late and I need to go to sleep!

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Cute Umbrellas

As soon as I saw this cute umbrella from the “Scattered Showers” set that Dawn designed, I knew I had to get it. Also, since I live in rainy Seattle, I thought it was very fitting. I’m loving my new stamp sets, ribbons and papers….can you tell? I made this card in another color combo, but I like the way this one turned out better. Only the best for my blog followers! :)

Like I mentioned before, I have posted some things on Etsy lately. I know some of you have been selling on there for a while, any good tips? My friend, Susan, is a MEGA seller on there. She gave me some awesome tips- I’m just wondering if any of you have some more! If you know me well, you know that I can be impatient. I want to see results…..that’s what keeps me going! I’m continually adding to my store in the hopes that someone, somewhere will be my next sale.

I’ll have more for you soon. I scanned a few cards in, so I have no excuses not to post soon! :)

Unique Baby Card

I made this baby card a while ago. I wish you all could see it in person- it looks so much better than the picture. I used LOTS of paper, but after seeing the end result, it was so worth it. Of course, I had to add some decorative pearls ALL over the card- it adds so much elegance!

What is your new favorite embellishment? Rhinestones? Pearls? Buttons? Speaking of buttons, I got some FAB new containers for mine- I’ll post pictures soon! How do you store yours? I LOVE seeing all the different ways people store their buttons, ribbons, stamps, etc…..If you got a picture of your area, be sure to share! :)

Mothers Day cards

Can you tell what my new favorite set is? Yup, it’s Wishing You! Hopefully you all love it as much as I do- you’re going to be seeing it a lot! :) I knew I needed to get some Mothers Day cards up on my Etsy shop, pronto! I looked at the calender earlier today and couldn’t believe how fast May is sneaking up on us. Sadly, in less than a month, my “baby brother” will be nine….*cue the sad music*

Last night I went to an engagement party for my good friend, Steph. It was such a joyous occasion- they had been dating for quite a while. I am SO happy for the couple and cannot wait to see what’s in store for them. I’m already starting to think of what I want the wedding card to look like! Thankfully, I have some time to get it perfect. :) I have yet to make a wedding card that I am truly proud of- hopefully this will be the one!

Well, that’s a wrap for me tonight. Be sure to check out my Etsy shop if you’re in need of a Mothers Day card, or any other cards! I’ll be posting more soon.

Tulips Galore

Don’t you just love spring? I love the sunshine, flowers and of course, wearing flipflops & big sunglasses! When I first saw this set from Melissa, I fell in love. Who could resist that gorgeous tulip set?! After seeing all of her A-M-A-Z-I-N-G samples, I instantly put the set into my shopping cart. Also, have you seen Dawn’s set? The Scattered Showers set is SO fun! I saw this fabulous idea on Debbie’s blog post– isn’t it genius? I love how this card turned out. Isn’t this a fun color combo? As you can tell, I’m just addicted to pearls at the moment-I’m already on my second pack! I think they add so much elegance to a card. Yes, I still like rhinestones, don’t worry.

I have been on the go a TON lately, so it was so nice to be able to relax and stamp for a while. Granted, I watched more “Monk” than I actually stamped…but I still had fun.

Well, it’s off to bed I go. Let me know what you think of my new sets!

First Etsy Listings


I finally did it…. I listed my first items on Etsy! You can find my store here. I’ll be working on adding some more things before the end of the week. Any requests?
These two cards were the first few that I listed. (The top one has already sold.) I love both of these color combinations- same stamps, but such a stark contrast! You may recognize the design from this previous post.
Hate to cut this short, but I have been staying up much too late these past few nights. I’ve been doing some research on marketing, and of course I have been blog hopping and trying to squeeze in some stamp time. I actually had to get some more supplies today- I have already used my whole package of decorative pearls!
Oh, one more thing, BLOG CANDY coming very soon! I have gradually been getting some fun goodies- I think y’all will enjoy it! :)
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Happy Friday

Have I told you recently how much I ♥ Fridays? I think they are my most favorite day of the week (Just not this upcoming Friday- have to go to the dentist!). Today I was able to spend a LOT of time with my adorable brothers, made dinner and made quite a few cards. Oh, and I also just posted my first things on Etsy! :) I have no idea if they will sell, but it’s worth a shot, right? My Etsy store can be found here.

Tomorrow, if it’s sunny, we are are planning on going to the zoo. I haven’t been there in ages! It’ll be fun to take my brothers- they have been wanting to go for a while. In fact, I have to cut this short so I can look up directions and see what time they open!

Hope you have a fabulous weekend.

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2 Sketches 4 You- Kazan’s Sketch #24

Seems like it’s been a while since I have done a challenge…I HAVE been stamping, but nothing very exciting or blog worthy. :) This is my take on Kazan’s sketch. I have loved using the PTI Guidelines stamp set- can you tell from this post or this post? It’s so easy to use, and there are so many possibilites! Granted, I am horrible at doing the actual lines….I need to get a bigger block- I can only stamp a little at a time!

This morning I woke up to snow. Can I say once again that I’m tired of snow?? I am SO ready for flipflops and sunglasses- I’m over the sweatshirts and scarves! Okay, I really don’t mind them, but I WOULD like some sun!

Oh, I have to tell you all about my new obsession. Twitter. I have no idea why I like it so much, it’s only little updates on people! Do you have one? If so, leave your username so I can look you up!

Snow….in April

The title says it all. Why is there snow in April?! I know that April showers bring May flowers- what does snow bring? I am so over the snow….we have had more than enough this year!

This card was super easy to make- in fact, I made two! I love how versatile this card is. All you need to do is change up the sentiment, and you had a fabulous, hearthfelt card! As you can tell, I’m OBSESSED with all things rounded. I have used a corner rounder before but never this much! I love how it can make a card feel “softer” and more subtle. Speaking of things rounded, I just got the Stampin’ Up scallop border punch- I can’t wait to use it!! I also got another punch, but haven’t decided how I’m going to use it yet. It’s definitely not my normal type of punch- I think you will all be proud that I’m going outside my comfort zone! :)

Well, I’m off to do some stamping and watch some more Monk. I just bought the second season, and I’m half way through already!