Sunshine :)

Hi!

ahhhhh vacation/time off work is awesome!

We've had some great weather, family time and stamping time! 

Next Monday will come quickly :(

Until then I'll stamp as much as I can!

Here is a card I created last weekend using the Color Throwdown Challenge from last week.

It's a fairly quick CAS card.

I embossed the cloud background on white and popped up some butterflies from Reverse Confetti.

The Sunshine was die cut from SU(4x) and I brushed some Wink of Stella on it for a little sparkle ;)

Stamps: Butterfly Dreams

Paper: White, Pool Party

Ink: Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade

Accessories: Cloud EF, Sunshine Wishes Dies, Reverse Confetti Butterfly Dies, Wink of Stella, Dimensionals

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

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

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!!

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.

Adventure Awaits

Hi!

How about a little change up from all the holiday cards?

One of my assistants is leaving the company tomorrow to move onto a totally different job working for Alberta Health Services. Sounds like a great opportunity and I wanted to wish him luck in his new adventure!

I know how hard it is to make a change and for him he's been with us for 10+ years. Scary and exciting at the same time!

This is a card I created for him using Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch and some cute Reverse Confetti stamps/dies.

Stamps: My WorldPaper: White, BlackInk: Black, Daffodil Delight, Distress MarkersAccessories: Mat pack and Paper piercer, My World Die, Dimensionals

You're Out of This World

Hello!

This has been a crazy week. No free time really :(

Think I need another vacation! LOL!

Lucky for me I still have one more week to take before December!!!

Last Sunday I made a couple of cards using the Freshly Made Sketch #200

This one uses stamps and dies from Reverse Confetti.

I just LOVE this globe die! So many fun sentiments in the set too!

I stamped the dots with one of my fave SU! colours called Strawberry Slush. LOVE the new SU! ink pads....so much better than the old. They are so juicy!

I die cut the globe a few times with different cardstock colours so I could piece it the way I wanted.

Stamps: My World, Background StampsPaper: White, Black, Strawberry Slush, Coastal CabanaInk: Strawberry SlushAccessories: Reverse Confetti, My World Die, Rhinestone, Dimensionals

Adventure Awaits

Happy Monday!

Happy 16th Birthday to our daughter 

Chloe!

Today I'm taking her to Edmonton so her and her friend can see the 5 Seconds of Summer concert.

I'm sure they will have a blast!!

Here is a card I created for her last week.

It was for the Ways To Use It Challenge - Reinkers on SCS.

I cased a card I saw on Pinterest here.

I used some fun Reverse Confetti stamps and dies :)

Stamps: My WorldPaper: White, Watercolour PaperInk: Distress Inks, BlackAccessories: Aqua painter, Reverse Confetti Dies

Wishing You Sunshine

Hello!

I've been lucky to have quite a bit of stampy time this weekend!

If the weather wasn't so nice I'd be down here stamping non-stop but it's nice out and the fresh air is awesome!

I just finished this card for Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch #270.

I used some fun Reverse Confetti Stamps and Dies.

Honey, I love you

Hello and happy Easter weekend!

It's Good Friday and I'm working. That's retail life.

It's going to be busy with everyone coming in for a ham or turkey or fish today.

Looking forward to the busy times actually :)

Makes my day go by faster....lol

The card below was created using the Freshly Made Sketch and was chosen as one of the favourites this past Tuesday :)

I'm loving these cute new stamps from Reverse Confetti!!

This one I made for Brian and left for him on the front seat of his truck when he left for work in the morning.

Son of a Bee Sting...

Hello!

Yesterday I had a little time before heading to work the late shift.

I love having my mornings free!

Here I created a card for the Paper Players Tic Tac Toe Challenge and the Freshly Made Sketch.

I've used some super cute stamps and dies from Reverse Confetti for my card.

Stamps: The Buzz

Dies: Sun 'n Clouds

Thanks for stopping by!!

Thanks for Brightening My Day

Hello!!!!

I'm back! Moved and settling into our new place.

Gosh it feels GREAT to stamp again!

I still have a little unpacking and organizing to do BUT Brian insisted I sit down and create today :)

Last week I received my Reverse Confetti order and I've been itchin' to use it!

Karen's sketch below was used to create my card.

Here I used the Shine Bright stamp set along with some fun dies from Reverse Confetti too!

Eat, Drink & Be Merry {for tomorrow we diet}

Wow only one more week until Christmas Eve!

I am so NOT ready!

Three gifts bought and none wrapped....lol

Looks like I have some work to do!

Here is a card I created on Saturday before heading to work.

I played along with the Dynamic Duos Challenge #83 of Marina Mist and Crumb Cake.

Love the softness of these colours together!

Stamps are from Reverse Confetti.

Stamps: So Stripey, Whole Lotta Dots, Bring On The MerryPaper: White, Marina Mist, Crumb CakeInk: Marina Mist, Crumb CakeAccessories: Reverse Confetti die, Twill Tape, MFT snowflake Die, Button, Twine, Dimensionals

You Are Never Too Old To Be A Rockstar

Hello!

Last week Jen from Reverse Confetti posted a new Color Challenge that runs for a couple of weeks. Being that I'm challenged with gray I decided I must play along ;)

The layout comes from the CAS(E) this Sketch #54.

For the horizontal element I stamped some dots from the Whole Lotta Dots and the sentiment was layered up using  Inner Rockstar.

Stamps: Inner Rockstar, Whole Lotta DotsPaper: White, Enchanted EveningInk: Midnight Muse, Pumpkin Pie, Going GrayAccessories: MFT die, Dimensionals

I Can Always Count On You. Thanks

Happy Saturday!

I've been stuck in a little bit of a stamping rut the last couple of weeks. Not a bad rut but one that had me focused on holiday cards, many of which were red and green. 

So yesterday I posted a note on FB asking people to give me some colour ideas.

First person to post was Katherine Cosimano with dark brown, light grey and bright turquoise.

That colour combo had me hyperventilating....seriously.

Grey? I never use grey or VERY rarely.

BUT I did ask for some help and I'm not one to back down to a challenge ;)

I pulled out some Reverse Confetti stamps and made a card for my husband!

He's always been so supportive and someone I can count on day in and day out.

Stamps: Arrows 'n Elements, Count Your RainbowsPaper: White, Temp Turq, Choc Chip, GreyInk: Going Grey, Temp Turquoise, Choc ChipAccessories: MFT tag die, Twine, Mat pack and Paper piercer, Dimensionals

Double Double Toil & Trouble

Hooray for Friday!

I finally have THREE days off in a row! I'm making up for some time owed and it's going to be wonderful!

There is still a ton of things to do around our house since the move. A few boxes need to be gone through, a search for a few items that I still can't locate and then likely a run to the recycle depot with cardboard.

Not to worry....I'll sneak a little bit of stamping in :)

Here's a Reverse Confetti card I created for two challenges earlier this week.

I love the chalkboard effect and when I first discovered it several months ago I maybe over did it on every card. It's been awhile so I thought it was time to get inky with my white craft ink again!

I stamped several sentiments from the Spooky Sentiments in white craft and heat set before sponging on a bit of the same ink. The pumpkins are from the Spooky Cuties stamp set.

With Halloween just around the corner I thought I better give those Martha punches some love. 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hello Pumpkin - Dynamic Duos #74

Today I'm sharing a CAS card I created for the Dynamic Duos Challenge #74 and some sweet Reverse Confetti stamps.

Stamping the arrows in So Saffron and Calypso Coral then the sentiment and pumpkin too! I inked the stem of the pumpkin with Crumb Cake as it's a neutral.

Stamps: Forever FallPaper: WhiteInk: Calypso Coral, So Saffron, Crumb CakeAccessories: Rhinestones, Dimensionals

Reverse Confetti Blog Hop - Give Thanks

Hello REVERSE CONFETTI Fans! 

It’s the 8^th of the month –Blog Hop time!  Are ya’ll ready to savor some sweet inspiration?  Grab a cuppa and take some time to enjoy this month’s creative Blog Hop from Reverse Confetti.  Last month’s release was all about fall and spooks and today we are inspiring you with projects and cards using those stamps and any other previously released stamps from Reverse Confetti.  Along with the Confetti Crew (our fabulous design team), we’ve also invited some extra friends to join in on the action!  

The hop started over on the Reverse Confetti blog, and you should have made it here from Amy’s blog. It would be worth your while to start at the beginning of the hop, so you don’t miss a thing. We have tons of inspiration for you to see using all of Reverse Confetti’s amazing stamp sets!

My card below was created using the wonderful Forever Fall set.

The wood heart pattern stamped in white craft and a few hearts punched and popped up for dimension.

There are so many wonderful sentiments in this set to be used year round!

I hope you’ve enjoyed hopping with us today. Be sure and hop with us on the 8th of EVERY MONTH for more REVERSE CONFETTI inspiration! Now it’s time to hop on over to Sarah’s blog. If you get lost along the way, you can find the hop order and list of all the participating designers over on the Reverse Confetti blog.

How would you like to win some Reverse Confetti goodies of your very own?  Leave a comment on each stop along the way for a chance to win a $15 gift certificate to REVERSE CONFETTI. Comments are open until Thursday, October 10^th at 2pm CST, and the winner will be announced on the Week in Reverse post on the 11^th over on the Reverse Confetti Blog!

A few things before you hop along though, just to keep you “in the know”…

SKETCH FOR YOU TO TRY (SFYTT)—Play along with us each month for your chance to win the ENTIRE NEXT RELEASE and to be invited to play along with the Confetti Crew as we sneak peek and hop with all the new stamps.  Click HERE for more details and link list.

‘FETTI FINDS—Link your REVERSE CONFETTI creations to the link list posted on the Reverse Confetti blog each Monday.  (Note:  Reverse Confetti stamps are required for ‘Fetti Finds.)  A ‘Fetti Fave will be announced on the Reverse Confetti Blog from that months’ entries.  The ‘FETTI FAVE will receive the ENTIRE NEXT STAMP RELEASE and be invited to play along with the Confetti Crew as we sneak peek and hop with all the new stamps.  Click HERE for more details and link list.

Celebrate the creative side of you!