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

Congrats

Hello :)

School has finally come to an end. Yeah! Chloe wrote her Bio 30 exam yesterday and now she can enjoy the summer!

I created this card for her to celebrate her hard work this year.

I combined two challenges:

1. Paper Players Challenge #300 - CAS celebration

2. Color Throwdown Challenge #397

Stamps: Splendid Sunflower by MFT

Paper: Tip Top Taupe, White, Watercolour paper

Ink: So Saffron, Tip Top Taupe, Old Olive

Accessories: Mat pack and paper piercer, button, twine, SU Sunshine Wishes Dies, Watercolor brush, 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

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

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

May Your Day Be Filled With Sunshine

Happy Wednesday!

Although I was off work today I didn't stamp :(

I just couldn't muster the energy to head down and get inky.

I've been exhausted lately and a day of relaxation was in order.

Kick back with a good book!

Here is another card I created last weekend for the Paper Players - Rain or Shine Challenge.

Stamps: MFTPaper: White, Watercolor PaperInk: Black, Distress Inks Accessories: Paint Brush, Mat pack and Paper Piercer, Felt, Dimensionals, MFT Rainbow Die, Reverse Confetti Cloud and Sun Die

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!!

Oh, Hello Chickie

Hello!

Since I still had this cute stamp set out on my desk I decided to create another card using it.

Playing along with the Paper Players  #279 sketch challenge this week.

Such a fun sketch which allowed me to pull out more designer paper. Gosh I remember when I couldn't create a card without it. Now I rarely reach for it. With all the fun embossing folders, painting/distressing techniques and more CAS creating I don't purchase quite so many paper packs.

This is a SU! only card.

Stamps: Honeycomb HappinessPaper: White, Daffodil Delight, Sweet TaffyInk: Versafine, Tangelo Twist, Pool Party, Pink Pirouette, Strawberry Slush, So Saffron, Hello Honey, Accessories: Sewing, Clear EP, Aqua Painter, Paper piercer, Wink of Stella, Dimensionals

Thank You Thank You Thank You

Happy Fall!

The leaves are changing and the cool air is upon us.

Sure makes sleeping at night nice!

Here is a card I created for two challenges:

Paper Players Create a Fall Scene #263

and 

Freshly Made Sketch #204

I chose to use a MFT stamp set called Out on a Limb. I love that I could colour each of the leaves with my SU markers.

Stamps: Out on a LimbPaper: choc chip, pumpkin pie, whiteInk: Choc chip, Old olive, Pumpkin pie, Ruby red, So saffronAccessories: felt, sewing, dimensionals

You Are So Kind

Hello :)

I've been such a bad blogger again.

It's back to school which means that it's one of my crazy busy times at work.

I have created cards I just haven't had much online time.

Here is a card I created a week or so ago for the Paper Players Tic Tac Toe challenge and the Freshly Made Sketch.

I'm happy to say that it was chosen as one of the favourites for the Paper Players Challenge.

This is a SU only card using a colour I don't think I often reach for but really like.

Stamps: Watercolor WingsPaper: White, Mint MacaronInk: Black, Mint MacaronAccessories: SU embossing Folder, Butterfly Thinlits, Paper Piercer, Dimensionals

Paradise Found

Happy Sunday!

Guess what?! Yep another card featuring the smooshing technique!

This one uses Karen's Sweet Sunday sketch again but flipped and also the Paper Players Challenge #258 of Beach Theme.

Stamps: Hula GirlPaper: White, Crumb Cake, Coastal CabanaInk: Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Black, Summer SunAccessories: Copics, Acetate, Water, Reverse Confetti Sun Die, Paper Piercer, Dimensionals

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Holy cow!

Summer is flying by!

I can't believe it's August already.

Today I had the opportunity to play along with a few challenges!

1. Dare To Get Dirty Challenge

2. Paper Players making a square card

3. Sweet Sunday Sketch

I watercoloured a bit of pink and splatters for the background. The butterfly was created by mixing a few colours on a stamping block, spritzing and then smooshing it on a piece of watercolour paper. Once dry I die cut using a SU! framelit.

Stamps: Hip NotesPaper: White, Pretty In Pink, Watercolour Paper, Smoky SlateInk: Pretty In Pink, Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight, Cucumber Crush, Smoky SlateAccessories: Aqua Painter, Butterfly Framelits, Heart Framelits, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!

Thanks a Latte

Hi :)

Having a new puppy in the house means less time in my stamp room.

I forgot how much stuff I have laying around that little chompers like to munch on ;) LOL!

Now I will have to sneak in my stamp room when she's sleeping. 

Snickers was always really good with my stuff but then she wasn't a puppy when I started stamping 10 years ago.

Here's a card I created for the Paper Players Sketch from last week.

I used some older Verve stamps that I still love :)

This one I'll keep in my desk at work for one of the guys.

Stamps: Better With YouPaper: White, Gray, Tangelo Twist, Real Red, WhiteInk: Basic Gray, Memento BlackAccessories: Copics, Nesties, Dimensionals

Hope You're Feeling Special Today

Happy Monday!

Back to work after having the weekend off. 

Always a day of mixed emotions haha!

Excited to see what happened at work and frightened at the same time....

Here are a couple of cards I created yesterday.

I combined the Paper Players Challenge of Pool Party, Island Indigo and Real Red with Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch.

This first one uses a new SU! set called Garden In Bloom. Beautiful 2 step floral set. I can see myself reaching for it often :)

Stamps: Garden In BloomPaper: White, Island Indigo, Real RedInk: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Real Red, BlackAccessories: Paper Piercer, Button, Pool Party Twine, Dimensionals

This one uses a MFT set called Go Overboard. It's such a fun set!

Thanks for stopping by!

Dots!

Hello!

I've been such a bad blogger :(

Getting here to post seems to be a little bit of a stretch and I hope I can find the time to turn that around!

Creating and sharing cards is something that I love to do.

I'll share a couple of cards that I have created in the last little while.

For the Freshly Made Sketch #187.

Stamps: Happy Birthday, EveryonePaper: White, Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush, Cucumber CrushInk: Cucumber Crush, Coastal Cabana, Strawberry SlushAccessories: SU Dots and Stripes Decorative Masks, Sponge Daubers, MFT dies, Dimensionals

Since I still had the SU! Mask on my desk I thought I'd use it for the Paper Players Challenge #246 - sketch.

Hey! I Miss You Already

Hi!

I haven't stamped in days but I plan on changing that this week. Trying to get more in a routine. Brian hooked up my tv and digital box by my stamp table so in the evening when he's busy on his computer in the basement, I can be down there with him! Fun!

Here's another card I created using the pretty colour combo from last week's Paper Players Challenge #240 and also Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch #264.

Stamps: Hi There, Really Good GreetingsPaper: White, Coastal Cabana, Strawberry SlushInk: Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Coastal CabanaAccessories: SU Markers in colours, sewing, dimensionals

Hello :)

Hello!

Feels like I've been down and out for weeks and it's only been two days of feeling yucky!

Hopefully I'm back to myself soon and can continue organizing my new craft space.

Here is a card I created for two challenges:

I'm in love with these SU! colours and stamps!

I was a little late to the party as these are retiring colours in just a few short months :(

I will be stocking up on all three of these for sure!!!

HereI used the new to me set called Flower Patch and Hi There along with the Flower Fair framelits.

Thanks for stopping by!

The Rainbows of Life...

Happy Wednesday!

I'm so excited to be off today because Chloe is on Spring Break and we have some plans to get crafty together!!

She rarely likes to get inky but we are going to give some mixed media and canvas a whirl later today. 

Should be fun!!!

Here is a card I created last weekend using the Freshly Made Sketch #180 and also for the Paper Players Challenge #239 - Die Cuts

Look at all that white space! A card like this used to freak me out but they've grown on me :)