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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
Woah…I did two different cards for Kristina’s color challenge this week! As you can see, I LOVE the new DeNamichickies– 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.
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!
I’m so glad that I had a chance to do Kristina’s challenge this week! I am constantly checking on her website to see if she has posted anything new and exciting. I just saw that she had opened an Etsy store- I was thinking of doing the same! I have to do a little more research, but I am seriously thinking of selling the cards that I post on my blog. I normally make my cards for sketches/ challenges, but I have way too many to use for my personal use! Do you sell your cards? If so, which website do you use?
Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating a little bit…it wasn’t exactly a “happy monday“. I was so tired last night, I went up to bed at 8:30! Unfortunately, sleep didn’t come to me until 12:30. I was not too happy about this, and it showed this morning. I’m generally not a morning person, so being around me when I don’t sleep well/ don’t get enough sleep, is not so fun. It also didn’t help that I had a fabulous weekend and wasn’t ready to go back to work. Why do the weekends go by so quickly?! Anyways, I went into work and kept very, very busy. It’s always nice to have lots of things to do- makes the days go by so much faster.
Tonight I went to a movie and dinner with Ginny. Yes, I do spend a lot of time with her– if you really knew her, you would know why! Her personality is so fun, she can make me laugh even when I’m in my most grumpy mood. (Yes, I can be a moody person. I’m trying to work on that.) I’m hoping that having a “girls night” so early in the week will not affect me….it might be too late though, I’m already looking forward to the weekend! I’m planning on lots of cardmaking– I can’t wait!
Above is a card that I made this past weekend. Let me tell you, the picture really doesn’t do it justice. I think this is one of my most favorite cards. It is so simple, and yet it’s stunning. (Yes, I am tooting my own horn- it’s that good!) I am so in love with rhinestones right now, it’s dangerous. If I could get away with it, I would probably put them on every card I make! Speaking of rhinestones, does anyone know where I can get a ton for a good price? or even some nice ones?
One of the things I do first on Monday morning is print of the latest sketch @ 2S4Y. I’m still trying to figure out what I’m going to do this week. Hopefully I have time to do it!
I will post more soon! I still have a few more cards from this weekend that need posting. I also have this CUTE baby card that I made last night. I am SO excited to show you guys! I think it’s the nicest baby card I have ever made! I know, so much suspense…. ;-)
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.
