Friday 28 February 2014

You Are Not Forgotten - MFT Sketch #165

Happy Friday!

Winter looks to be making a come back here in Lethbridge. At least for a few days. A little snow and a lot of cold/windchill. Fantastic. Ugh.

I've got another mixed media card to share with you.
This was actually the first one I created on Wednesday and really like how this one came out too. 
I used the MFT sketch.
Using the modelling paste and stencils is so fun! The only problem is the dry time. Those that know me, know I'm not a patient person....lol. I like to get my cards done in less than 30 minutes. That does NOT happen with modelling paste.

Stamps: Forget Me NotPaper: White, SnoConeInk: Black, SnoCone, Daffodil Delight, Pear PizzazzAccessories: Heidi Swapp Stencil, Liquitex Light Modeling Paste, SnoCone Reinker, Forget Me Not Dies, Corner Chomper, Button, Twine, Dimensionals

Thursday 27 February 2014

Never Forget - SC477

Hello :)

Yesterday was my day off and it was such a blessing!

I've admired all this mixed media that everyone is doing lately and I finally took a little baby step into it.
I picked up some stencils and some modelling paste which I tinted with reinker to create this card for the SCS sketch #477.
While the background was still wet I sprinkled on some glitter.
Stamps: Forget Me NotPaper: SnoCone, WhiteInk: Black, SnoCone, Daffodil Delight, Pear PizzazzAccessories: Heidi Swapp Stencil, Liquitex Light Modelling Paste, SnoCone ReInker, MFT Felt, MFT rolled roses die, MFT royal leaves die, Glitter, MFT Banner Dies, Dimensionals

Wednesday 26 February 2014

You're A Life Saver

Hello :)

Monday afternoon I had some good quiet inky time while home alone.
I really miss my crafting time :(
I don't feel guilty stamping when there isn't anyone at home but when my family is here I prefer to spend it with them ;)

Karen had a wonderful Sweet Sunday Sketch posted and I really wanted to make a card for one of my Assistant Store Managers who has helped me so much.

Tuesday 25 February 2014

Forget Me Not - Dynamic Duos

Good Tuesday morning!

Well looks like I have a full blown cold. I really thought I was going to make it through this winter season unscathed. Darn! LOL!

I have tomorrow off and I think I'll just rest up and sneak in a few cards ;)

Here is another card I created for the Dynamic Duos Challenge.
I just love these bright colours together!
Stamps: Forget Me NotPaper: White, Melon MamboInk: Wild Wasabi, Melon Mambo, Tangerine TangoAccessories: Circle Nestie, Forget Me Not Dies, Sewing, Dimensionals

Monday 24 February 2014

Call Me!

Hello :)

Last week I was able to ink up some new MFT goodies but not all of them. Yesterday I had some time to get inky and couldn't wait to use this new die and stamp set.
So fun!

The colours come from the Dynamic Duos Challenge #91.
Fabulous, right?


Stamps: Friend RequestPaper: White, Black, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Tangerine TangoInk: Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Tangerine Tango,Accessories: Smart Phone Dies, Circle Punch, Dimensionals

Saturday 22 February 2014

Celebrate Your Special Day

Good Saturday Morning

Sure seems weird to not be at work first thing but I'm working the late shift tonight.
Maybe I'll be able to sneak a little inky time in before this afternoon ;)

A few days ago I was able to sit down and rip open some new MFT goodies to create the card below for the MFT sketch and their colour palette challenge.
Stamps: Birthday greetings, Forget Me NotPaper: White, kraft, SnoCone, Lemon DropInk: Kraft, SnoCone, Daffodil Delight, Pear PizzazzAccessories: Spots and dots embossing folder, MFT Dies, Dimensionals

Wednesday 19 February 2014

Waving Hello - SSSC207

Sunday I finally sat down in my craft room and ripped into my new MFT package that arrived on Friday afternoon. So many new goodies that I still need to get inky with! Maybe later today ;)

My quick card below was created using Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch.
Stamps: Go OverboardPaper: White, Red, Crumb CakeInk: BlackAccessories: MFT Let's Get Nautical Dies, Mat pack and Paper Piercer, Fishtail Banner Dies, Dimensionals

Monday 17 February 2014

Doodling Made Easy - TLC469

Hello :)

Today I'm hosting the TLC on SCS. I hope that you'll have a chance to play along!


I've seen a lot of cards on Pinterest lately with a negative die cut and then outlined with a white gel pen.

Here is one of my samples for today :)
Pretty simple technique....place die....trace....cut
Thanks for stopping by today!

Friday 14 February 2014

You Make My Heart Happy

Hello :)

I received the newest MFT release today but I haven't had a chance to get inky since the other day.
This weekend I'll find sometime to do just that!

Thursday morning I played along with the Ways To Use It Challenge #466 on SCS - Red and also the Deconstructed Sketch to create the card below.
Stamps: PI Pretty Pumpkin, PI Happy Heart SnowmanPaper: White, Real Red, Echo Park Head over heels dpInk: Memento blackAccessories: Copic, Heart die, twine, button, dimensionals

Wednesday 12 February 2014

You Make Me Happy - MFT sketch #163

Today was a busy day off!
Brian and I spent the day together looking at houses :)
Hopefully we can decide on something to either buy or build this spring!

I did manage to sneak in a card before picking Chloe up from school too!
Great day!

MFT sketch:

Here's my quick card!
I used some Echo Park designer paper and a MFT sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by!

Friday 7 February 2014

We Make The Perfect Blend - DS137

Wednesday turned out to be a good crafty afternoon for me!
I decided to put off doing the laundry in favour of getting a little inky :)

Jen had posted the Deconstructed Sketch early on Facebook and I totally took advantage of it!
Once again I decided to go with the Taylored Expressions stamp and die set called Joe to Go.
Thanks for stopping by today!

Wednesday 5 February 2014

We Make The Perfect Blend!

Hello :)

Long time no see!
I've thought about just shutting my blog down because I haven't had the time to create like I used to.
BUT
I'm going to start making time to do the things I love.
Spending time with my family, stamping, reading, baking....
It's all about finding that balance :)

Today was the first time in a couple of weeks that I could get into my stamp room.

Looking up a couple of challenges I created the card below.

I ordered from Taylored Expressions weeks ago and this was the first time I opened my package! What a shame! 
Here I've used the fun die and stamp set called Joe To Go.
Thanks for stopping by today!