Best Wishes

Hello!

We just got back from vacation yesterday and I didn't have time to upload this SU! card before I left.

I really like how this one turned out. 

A little grunge on the background and some pretty floral flowers.

This was for the Freshly Made Sketch and the Colour Throwdown.

Stamps: Blooms & Wishes, Gorgeous Grunge

Paper: White, Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Watercolour Paper

Ink: Pool Party, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Aqua Painter, Botanical Builder Framelits, Dimensonals

You are my Sunshine

Hello!

I have another stretch of cards to share with you today.

On my one or two days off each week I spend a little time in my stamp room. My husband has moved his computer room down beside me so we spend a little more time together ;)

All card supplies will be listed below the cards.

These next two cards were created for the Colour Throwdown Challenge #593.

Stamps: Penned & Painted, Sunshine Sayings

Paper: White, Dapper Denim

Ink: Sweet Sugarplum, Dapper Denim, Cucumber Crush

Accessories: Sunshine Wishes, Die, Dimensionals

Stamps: Flower Patch, Blooms & Wishes, Sunshine Sayings

Paper: White

Ink: Sweet Sugarplum, Dapper Denim, Cucumber Crush, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Taylored Expressions Die, PTI flower dies, Flower Patch Dies, Sponges, Dimensionals

This next one was created for two challenges. The Colour Throwdown #403 and Freshly Made Sketch #247

It's been quite some time since I played with my Copic Markers. With the investment I've made with them I really should be reaching for and using them much more often.

Stamps: PI Birthday Girl

Paper: White, Peekaboo Peach,

Ink: Memento Black

Accessories: Copics, Cloud embossing folder, Sunshine Wishes Dies, Dimensionals

This next one was created for the Paper Players Challenge #305 which was a sketch.

This card was chosen as a favourite last week :)

Stamps: Pun Intended

Paper: Real Red, black, Crushed Curry, Pool Party, White, Flashback DSP

Ink: Black

Accessories: Mat pack and paper piercer, dimensionals

This last one I created yesterday for the Paper Players Tic Tac Toe Challenge #306.

I chose to go with Enamel Dots, Patterned Paper and Die Cuts.

Pulled out my Reverse Confetti stamps and dies again.

Stamps: Butterfly Dreams

Paper: Blushing Bride, White, MME Just Splendid DP

Ink: Soft Sky, Blushing Bride

Accessories: Reverse Confetti Butterfly Dies, MFT Scallop Die, Enamel Dots, Dimensionals

Catching up!

Hello!

It seems that on my days off I try and jump into my craft room and create cards for as many challenges as I can :)

I'll share some that I've made lately. 

Details on the cards will be listed below.

I'm so excited to be a guest for the month of July on SCS with the Colour Challenge girls!

Here's my first card created two weeks ago.

Stamps: Swirly Birds, MFT Go Overboard

Paper: Pacific Point, Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake, Soft Sky, White

Ink: Pacific Point, Wild Wasabi, Crumb Cake, Soft Sky

Accessories: Swirly Scribbles thinlits, MFT Go Overboard Dies, MFT Tag Die, SU twine, Sewing, Dimensionals

Here is one I created for last week's challenge.

Stamps: Garden In Bloom

Paper: Mint Macaron, White, Blooms and Bliss DSP, watercolour paper

Ink: Night of Navy, Flirty Flamingo, Mint Macaron

Accessories: Sewing, Sunshine Wishes Dies, Dimesnionals, Aqua painter

Here is one I created for a Freshly Made Sketch and the Colour Throwdown.

Stamps: Flower Patch, Blooms & Wishes

Paper: Real Red, White

Ink: Real Red,Wild Wasabi

Accessories: SU brick embossing folder, Flower Patch Dies, Dimensionals

This one was created for last week's Color Throwdown using Reverse Confetti Stamps and Dies.

Stamps: Rose Garden

Paper: Wisteria Wonder, White, Watercolor Paper

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Raspberry Ripple, Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight, Black

Accessories: Reverse Confetti Dies, Embossing Powder, Aqua Painter, Dimensionals

Here is one I created using Reverse Confetti dies and stamps for the Paper Players Challenge which were colours last week and also for a Freshly Made Sketch.

Stamps: Butterfly Dreams

Paper: White, Island Indigo

Ink: Island Indigo, Sweet Sugarplum, Mint Macaron

Accessories: Sewing, Spots and Dots EF, Reverse Confetti Butterfly Dies, Dimensionals

Thanks A Latte

Hello :)

I've had a little time to stamp lately and it's been nice! Unfortunately, I am terrible about posting a new card....lol

I created this card for two challenges:

1. Freshly Made Sketch #243
2. Color Throwdown #39

Stamps: Espresso Yourself

Paper: White, Barely Banana, Real Red, Crumb Cake

Ink: Choc chip

Accessories: SugarPea Design Dies, Spots and dots embossing folder, Dimensionals

Adventure Awaits

Happy Wednesday and happy day off for me!

After a few errands and chores around the house I do hope to spend some time stamping with more new SU goods :)

Here is a card I created last week for two challenges:

1. Freshly Made Sketch #240

2. Paper Players Challenge #299 - Colours Dapper Denim, Cherry Cobbler, White

Stamps: Swirly Bird, Places You'll Go

Paper: White, Cherry Cobbler, Dapper Denim

Ink: Dapper Denim, Cherry Cobbler

Accessories: Mat pack and Paper piercer, Dimensionals

You Are Just The Nicest

Oh my goodness I've been away far too long!

Things are slowly settling down for us and I hope to find some stamping time.

I have a HUGE box of new SU! goods that are calling me.

Think I have about 10 new sets along with several other items ranging from inks, papers, dies....you get the idea :)

In the meantime here is a card I created a couple of weeks ago for three challenges:

1. Freshly Made Sketch #238
2. Color Throwdown #394
3. Paper Players # 297 - Tic Tac Toe Challenge(Twine, Die-cut, Girly)

Supplies will be listed below.

Stamps: Swirly Bird, Picture Perfect

Paper: White, Melon Mambo

Ink: Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Marina Mist

Accessories: Swirly Scribbles, Twine, Dimensionals

New SU! goodies!!

Hi :)

Things have been super busy around the Easton homestead.

Between moving, working, doctors, dentist, ortho appointments there just doesn't seem enough time in a day anymore :( 

Yesterday Brian encouraged me to take some ME time and go stamp with some of the SU! goodies that arrived last week.

These are items in the upcoming catty that releases in a couple of weeks.

I played along with two challenges for both of my cards.

Freshly Made Sketch

and

Color Throwdown

This first one uses the new Swirly Bird stamp and Swirly Scribbles dies. The sentiment comes from the hostess set called Gift of Love. Don't you love this new SU! In Colour called Sweet Sugarplum.

Stamps: Swirly Bird, Gift of Love

Paper: Smokey Slate, Sweet Sugarplum, Blush Blossom, White

Ink: Smokey Slate, Sweet Sugarplum, Blush Blossom

Accessories: Swirly Scribbles Thinlits, Sewing, Dimensionals

This one uses the hostess set called Gift of Love and again the new SU! In Color Sweet Sugarplum :)

Stamps: Gift of Love

Paper: White, Sweet Sugarplum, Smokey Slate

Ink: Smokey Slate, Sweet Sugarplum

Accessories: Sewing, Scalloped Die

You Can Do It!

Hello!

My gosh things have been insanely busy around my house.

We are packing to move and trying to find time to stamp on days off has been a bit of a struggle.

I have managed to make a few cards over the last few weeks though.

Usually when I need a little break I head downstairs and sit at my craft table.

My stamping supplies are almost always the last things that get packed and are the first things that get unpacked....lol

Here is a card I created last week for a few challenges:

1. Freshly Made Sketch #232
2. Color Throwdown #388 - Green Blue Yellow White
3. Paper Players #291 - Butterfly Theme

Stamps: Watercolour Wings, Words of Truth

Paper: White, Marina Mist, Lucky Limeade, Watercolour Paper

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Lucky Limeade

Accessories: Aqua Painter, Butterflydies, Brick Wall embossing folder, dimensional

A Happy Hello

A Happy Hello is right!

I've had a busy vacation week. It was mostly a Stay-cation but for the most part I enjoyed my time.

Chloe and I went to Calgary to do a little shopping and had some girl time. It was fun! I got my hair done and lightened it a bit for the summer :)

Then of course I had new stamps waiting for me!

I created the card below using these sweet Reverse Confetti images and dies.

This card was also created for two challenges:

1. Freshly Made Sketch #230

2. Color Throwdown # 386 - Lime Green, Teal and White

Stamps: Rose Garden, Whole Lotta HappyPaper: White, Lucky Limeade, Temp TurquoiseInk: Temp Turquoise, Lucky LimeadeAccessories: Reverse Confetti Rose Garden Dies, Wink of Stella, Dimensionals, SU Brick Wall Embossing Folder

Hello Sweet Friend

Happy Spring!!!

It feels SO good to say that! It helps that it really FEELS like spring too! All weekend we had the windows open and fresh air flowing through the house. 

On Sunday afternoon I squeezed in a little me time and created this card below for THREE challenges!

1. Freshly Made Sketch

2. Paper Players - spring

3. Color Throwdown - Lavender, Red and Green

Stamps: Flower Patch, Six Sided SamplerPaper: White, Lavender LaceInk: Pear Pizzazz, Real Red, Lavender Lace, BlackAccessories: Flow Patch Dies, MFT scallop die, Sewing, Paper Piercer, Dimensionals

Wishing You Sunshine

Happy Sunday!

A little bit of crafty time was squeezed in between today's activities.

Can you tell I like a simple sketch?

Third card made with it....lol

I also combined the Freshly Made Sketch with the Paper Players Challenge this week of Rain or Shine.

Stamps and Dies from Reverse Confetti.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Happy Birthday To My Husband

Hello!

Today is my husband's birthday and unfortunately I have to work so we'll celebrate tomorrow as a family.

I did however make him a card ;)

Over the years he's gotten use to me making him cards that were sort of feminine. Mostly because when I first started stamping all I had were flowers or cute little images.

I don't think he'll be shocked when he gets this with HOT pink on it....lol

Once again I used the Freshly Made Sketch and the Color Throwdown Challenge to create this card.

Stamps: That Thing You Did, Party Balloons, Abstract ArtPaper: Black, White, Coastal CabanaInk: Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo, BlackAccessories: Spritzer Tool, MFT balloon dies, Twine, Dimensionals

Happy Blooming Birthday

Happy March!

I can't believe we are starting our third month of the year. 

Know what the best part is?

I'm on vacation the last week of this month! Yeah!

Yesterday I played along with the Color Throwdown Challenge and the Freshly Made Sketch and created the card below. You can find the links to these challenges sites on the right side of my blog.

This is a SU! only creation :) I love this fun floral stamp set and matching dies. 

Stamps: Flower PatchPaper: Black, White, Coastal CabanaInk: Black, Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo, Watercolour paperAccessories: SU punch, sewing, SU dies, Paint Brush, Dimensionals

With Sympathy

Hello!

Happy weekend!

It's sooooooo nice to be off for two straight days.

Plus....

Tomorrow is the Daytona 500!!

This year will be different as Jeff Gordon will be in the booth calling the race rather than fighting for the win. I'm sure it will seem odd a first lol

This afternoon I headed downstairs to play in a few challenges.

My first card is for a dear friend at work who lost her dad yesterday.

I combined the Freshly Made Sketch and the Color Throwdown Challenge.

My card uses a PTI set called Botanical Silhouettes.

Stamps: Botanical SilhouettesPaper: White, Smoky Slate, Cherry CobblerInk: Smoky Slate, Cherry CobblerAccessories: PTI die, Sewing, Dimensionals

Hello

Hello!

Gosh it's been a busy couple of weeks and no stamping time.

Soon I will but not before I jet off for a 5 day business trip to Ottawa.

I always have mixed feelings about these conferences. On one hand I am able to reconnect with old friends/co-workers but on the other hand I really don't like the hustle and bustle.

Oh well I'm going to make the most of it and take it all in. 

Here is a card I created for the Freshly Made Sketch #220 and the Color Throwdown #376(aqua, pink, white and kraft).

Stamps: Balloon Celebration, Watercolor WashPaper: White, Crumb Cake Ink: Pool Party, Soft Sky, Pink Pirouette, Blushing BrideAccessories: SU Balloon Punch, Twine, Avery Elle Hello Die, Dimensionals

Make A Wish

Hello

Every single day this week I had trouble with blogger. Not sure what the issue was but I'm guessing it was ME ;)

Anyway, I have a card to share with you that I created last weekend for two challenges.

The Freshly Made Sketch and the Colour Throwdown - grey, yellow, green and orange

Links for both challenges sites are located to the right :)

I started with a piece of watercolour paper and some inks. Just blending and spritzing until I liked how they looked together. Careful not to over do it otherwise they become muddy looking. Then I used one of the pretty butterfly dies from SU.

The arrow background was created using an image from Perfect Pennants as was the sentiment.

I'm loving that new Softly Fallen embossing folder from SU too! It hasn't left my desk since it arrived.

Stamps: Perfect PennantsPaper: White, Pear Pizzaz, Ink: Tangelo Twist, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Smoky SlateAccessories: Water brush, Butterfly Framelits, Softly Falling EF, Dimensionals

Happy Birthday Rose

Hello!

Today was my first day off since my new SU! goodies arrived last week.

I'll admit that I probably threw about 4 cards in the garbage before I got to this one.

Not totally loving' it but really didn't want to waste anymore paper....lol

I used the Freshly Made Sketch #218 for my layout.

I started by throwing down some ink on my watercolour paper. Then I did the same on a  small piece so I could die cut using the new Rose Garden Dies from SU! It's hard to tell in the photo but I used the Wink of Stella brush on the dies. Love that new pen from SU!

Stamps: Rose WonderPaper: Smoky Slate, Basic Grey, Watercolor PaperInk: Old Olive, Real Red, Smoky SlateAccessories: Sewing, Aqua Painter, Wink of Stella, Rose Garden Dies, Dimensionals

Dance In the Rain

Hello!

I hope that you had an enjoyable Christmas and were able to spend it with your loved ones.

Ours was quiet as always with just the three of us and the animals :)

Yesterday we did a little Boxing Day shopping but the only thing we walked away with were toys for Oreo....lol

Didn't see anything we really wanted or needed.

I'm hoping today to get in my craft room and start on some nice spring cards! I know we are only in our first week of winter but I'm ready to create something other than snowy cards. How about you?

Here is a card I created a couple of weeks ago for the Freshly Made Sketch. This card was chosen as a fave :)

Stamps and dies are from Reverse Confetti and also MFT.

Peace

Hello!

Gosh can you believe we are only a week away from Christmas?! 

I haven't bought ONE present yet...yikes!

This year has been so hectic! 

I'll be that last minutes shopper next week after work....lol

This morning I dropped Oreo off at the vet to be spayed.

The house was super quiet so I decided to go create one last(I hope) Christmas card.

I used the Freshly Made Sketch #217 and combined it with the Ways to Use It Challenge on SCS - Bring on the Bling.

This is a SU! only card.

Stamps: Wondrous Wreath Paper: White, Real Red, Mossy Meadow Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Mossy Meadow, Real Red Accessories: Christmas Greetings Thinlits, Wonderful Wreath Framelits, Dazzling Diamonds, Two Way Glue Pen, Dimensionals, Red Stickles, Mat Pack and Paper Piercer

Holiday Season

Hello :)

Oh my goodness....did it ever cool off here this weekend....brrrr!

I cracked and let my husband turn the furnace on. Just long enough to take the chill out of the house though.

It's going to warm up again this week and we'll have windows open again :)

That makes me happy!

I was able to get a few stamped cards made this weekend.

This one uses a new stamp set from the SU! Holiday Catty.

LOVE this wreath and can see me using it on a lot of holiday cards this year!

The layout comes from the Freshly Made Sketch.

Stamps: Wondrous WreathPaper: WhiteInk: Pear Pizzazz, Mossy Meadow, Cherry CobblerAccessories: Wonderful Wreath Framelits, Home for the Holidays Enamel Dots, Dimensionals, Paper Piercer