You're So Vintage

Hello :)

I haven't had much time to get inky this past week. Well if I'm being honest, I did last week but the weather has been AMAZING! That means I need to be outside enjoying it! LOL!

Tomorrow Brian and I are driving Chloe to my sister's house in BC so she can spend the week with them. She's so excited! Brian and I are looking forward to seeing the family too :) Our visit will be short though as we have to turn around the next day and drive back home for work. Bummer! haha!

Here is a card I created using Jen's Deconstructed Sketch a couple of weeks ago.

I've used a new stamp set from Stampin' Up! called That Thing You Did.

I wanted to use some darker colours for once. I've been on light summery colours and I'd forgotten how much I love Chocolate Chip and Pumpkin Pie together! I added a pop of red with the button and itty bits of ink.

Stamps: That Thing You DidPaper: Very Vanilla, Choc chip, Tangelo Twist, SU dspInk: Tangelo Twist, Choc Chip, Real REdAccessories: Button, Twine, Ribbon, Dimensionals, Sewing

Just A Note

Hello!

This week is half way through for me and I cannot wait for the weekend!!!

I have a few plans on Saturday morning and then the rest of the weekend is all about stamping!

Last week I created a card for a couple of challenges.

The Ways To Use It Challenge on SCS - Flowers and also Jen's Deconstructed Sketch Celebration #200.

I chose to use an older sketch #35

Stamps: Botanical SilhouettesPaper: Real Red, Lemon, WhiteInk: Real Red, Old Olive, BlackAccessories: Scallop Die, Sewing, Dimensionals

Happy Birthday to a Wonderful Friend

Well HELLO :)

Sorry for being away and not being a very good blogger.

We just got back from a week long vacation in Vegas....ahhhhh wish I was still there!

Things are going to be a little sporadic for the next few weeks as I'll be packing up to move....a few blocks....lol

Looking forward to our new place and a little more space! This spare room is really tiny or maybe it's because I have so much stuff ;) 

Today while watching the Daytona 500 I created FIVE cards!

I feel sooooooo good!

This first one was created using Jen's Deconstructed Sketch.

I can remember when I bought every.single.new.paper pack.

LOL!

Now I rarely reach for pattern papers.

With embossing folders, mixed media and dies there doesn't seem to be as much need for them.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Get Well Soon

Hello

This morning I was able to create before heading to work.

Sure is nice to have some spare time now.

Snickers is at the vet this morning have surgery on her left ear.

The vet just called and said she's doing well and I can pick her up tomorrow :)

The challenge on SCS Ways To Use It Challenge today is to make a Get Well Card.

I used Jen's Deconstructed Sketch #183 for my layout.

Here I've used a few different MFT dies and stamps.

Thanks for stopping by!

Merry Holidays

Hello!

We are finally getting to my favourite time of year to create cards!

Christmas!

Stamps: Holiday Words from PTIPaper: White, Real Red, wild Wasabi, EP Christmas Cheer DPInk: Wild WasabiAccessories: Mat pack and Paper piercer, Circle nesties, PTI Holly Dies, PTI holiday words die, MFT banner dies, dimensionals

I used this layout from Freshly Made Sketches.

This one below was created for the SCS Ways To Use It Challenge - Favourites.

I used a few of my faves on the card. 

Paper Piercing, Dies, Christmas

Stamps: Wonderful Words Holidays from PTIPaper: White, Wild Wasabi, Real RedInk: Wild WasabiAccessories: Mat pack and Paper piercer, PTI Wonderful Words Holiday, PTI Holly die, Circle Nesties, Dimensionals

The layout comes from Jen's Deconstructed Sketch.

Thanks for stopping by!

Christmas Card Time!

Hello!

Gosh I can't believe it's October already!

The summer flew by so quickly :(

It's time for me to get busy making my Christmas cards!

I've got a couple to share with you today.

First up is this CAS card I created for the Paper Players Sketch last week.

Next is one that I created using Jen's Deconstructed Sketch.

Thanks for stopping by!

You

Hello!!

Gosh it feels like forever since I've posted. Things have been super busy around here but that's summer right? 

We are having such fabulous weather this year. It's hard to stay inside.

Once fall comes winter is right behind and that's when I spend most of my time indoors stamping ;)

Today is Chloe's 15th birthday and we are thinking of heading out to the parks to enjoy the sunshine while hanging out together!

Here is a card I created a few months ago that I found had not been posted here. It was from the Deconstructed Sketch #150 in early May.

Here is a card I created for the MFT sketch #185 a couple of weeks ago.

Stamps: Just The Way You ArePaper: White, Echo Park DPInk: BlackAccessories: Copics, Circle Nesties, Dimensionals

You Are Capable of Wonderful Things - DS154

Good Morning!

Here comes the rain this week! I think it's a good thing because my lawn is already turning brown and it's only June :( We need the moisture!

Last Thursday I played along with Jen's Deconstructed Sketch below:

It's funny how I never created cards without designer paper and now I struggle to use it....lol

Luckily My Mind's Eye makes such pretty paper packs ;)

Stamps: Chalkboard Greetings TooPaper: White, DP Echo Park Summer BlissInk: Bermuda BayAccessories: MFT Bird Die, MFT flag dies, Circle Nesties, Dimensionals

Hello Friend - DS147

Good Morning!

Why is it that the week before vacation always feels like one of the longest of the year?! LOL!

Yesterday before heading into work the late shift I was able to stamp a little...yeah!

Jen's newest sketch:

I sponged some Daffodil Delight onto white cardstock using a stencil. Decided on a few different dies to create a little scene and viola!

Nice and quick CAS card :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Decide What To Be and Go Be It

Hello :)

Thanks for stopping by today!

I haven't stamped in several days and it looks like it might be several more before I do :(

Work has been insane lately! 

Three more weeks and we will be on vacation...I CANNOT WAIT!

Here was Jen's Deconstructed Sketch from last week.

I decided to go spring like!

Stamps: Chalkboard Greetings TooPaper: White, Blush, Green, DPInk: Pear PizzazzAccessories: MFT Hibiscus Flower Die, Button, Mat pack and Paper Piercer, Dimensionals

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

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!

Love You - DS133

Hello and Happy Friday!

I don't know why I'm so excited....lol....I work all weekend! ha!

Yesterday and again today I'm working the late shift, covering off while someone is away, so it gives me a little extra stamping time! I'll take whatever I can get these days.

I'm no longer on the Deconstructed Sketch Team but I will always play along as time allows.

Here was the sketch from yesterday.

I've been using a lot of pastels and soft colours lately and I thought it was time to go a little more bold.

Red and Black perfect for boldness!

Stamps: PI Love You With All My HeartPaper: Red, Black, WhiteInk: BlackAccessories: Stickles, Spots and Dots embossing folder, Red satin ribbon, MFT dies, Sewing, Copics, Dimensionals

May You Find Peace This Day - DS132

Ready for  another edition of Deconstructed Sketch!

Check out this week :)
Sadly, this is my last week on the DS team! What an amazing bunch of ladies I've worked during my time here. Jen has some of the BEST sketches out there and I'll play along as time allows.
This thing called work has really thrown a monkey wrench into my craft time!

Unfortunately, I was in need of a Sympathy card this week. My grandmother passed away on Sunday :(

She lived a long life and has how gone to be with the angels and my grandfather.

Ready to see what the rest of the Deconstructed Crew have created today?!!!

• Arielle Gordon
• Cresta Woodruff
• Jen Shults
• Joni Wilson
• Judy Rozema
• Kadie Ensley
• Kim O'Connell
• Lori Boyd
• Sheri Gilson
• Tracey Pickersgill

Thanks for Everything - DS131

Ready for  another edition of Deconstructed Sketch!

Check out this week :)

Once again I've gone ultra simple as time has definitely not been on my side lately.

Gosh we haven't even decorated our tree!

I'm not too fond of creating shaped cards. Mostly because they cost more to mail. Geez starting next year it's going to cost $1 for a stamp in Canada!!!

Ready to see what the rest of the Deconstructed Crew have created today?!!!

• Arielle Gordon
• Cresta Woodruff
• Jen Shults
• Joni Wilson
• Judy Rozema
• Kadie Ensley
• Kim O'Connell
• Lori Boyd
• Sheri Gilson
• Tracey Pickersgill

Holly Jolly Christmas - DS130

Ready for  another edition of Deconstructed Sketch!

Check out this week :)

I'm wrapping up my Christmas cards....finally!

Now to sit down and address them. It's always good to have a few extras on hand in case you run into someone that you weren't expecting to see ;)

Holiday Hugs Snowman was a fave of my last year and it's always fun to use well loved stamps when you can!

Ready to see what the rest of the Deconstructed Crew have created today?!!!

• Arielle Gordon
• Cresta Woodruff
• Jen Shults
• Joni Wilson
• Judy Rozema
• Kadie Ensley
• Kim O'Connell
• Lori Boyd
• Sheri Gilson
• Tracey Pickersgill

Season's Greetings - DS129

Ready for  another edition of Deconstructed Sketch!

Check out this week :)

Another quick and easy card from me! I love using dies on cards. They can make such a big impact as the poinsettia does here.

Ready to see what the rest of the Deconstructed Crew have created today?!!!

• Arielle Gordon
• Cresta Woodruff
• Jen Shults
• Joni Wilson
• Judy Rozema
• Kadie Ensley
• Kim O'Connell
• Lori Boyd
• Sheri Gilson
• Tracey Pickersgill

Dear Santa - DS128

Ready for  another edition of Deconstructed Sketch!

Check out this week :)

Actually this week we are playing along with last week as it's American Thanksgiving :)

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my American friends. Enjoy your day!

I went super duper simple this week and used a new stamp set from Fresh Squeezed Stamps called Hello December. 

Oh my gosh....the cutest sentiments in this set....hehe!

Thank You For The Gift - DS128

Ready for  another edition of Deconstructed Sketch!

Check out this week :)

I love making thank you cards for all the wonderful gifts we exchange each year. It's time to get those started now. Trying to do them after Christmas is crazy! Better to be prepared, right?

This time I used some PTI dies and stamps to create my card.

Ready to see what the rest of the Deconstructed Crew have created today?!!!

• Arielle Gordon
• Cresta Woodruff
• Jen Shults
• Joni Wilson
• Judy Rozema
• Kadie Ensley
• Kim O'Connell
• Lori Boyd
• Sheri Gilson
• Tracey Pickersgill