Hello :)

Holy cow!

September!

Where did the summer go?! 

It's like a switch was flipped this week and suddenly the trees are starting to change and before I know it, we'll be raking leaves.

I actually enjoy fall and welcome it :)

Here is another card I created using the Freshly Made Sketch #200.

Flower dies are from Taylored Expressions and the Hello die is from AveryElle.

Paper: White, Smoky Slate, MME Just Splendid dp,Accessories: Taylored Expressions Friendship Blooms Die, Taylored Expressions Leafy Branch Die, MFT scallop die, Rhinestones, Sewing, AveryElle Hello Die

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.

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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.

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Hope Your Day Is Par-fect!

Hello :)

Hope you are enjoying your weekend!

Ours has been fairly relaxing. Just what I needed after last week at work.

Today I'm hoping to spend most of the day stamping while watching the Nascar race.

Always a GREAT way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

Yesterday I caught up on a few challenges and started creating cards for upcoming ones ;)

Getting ahead is always a must on weekends.

The Freshly Made Sketch #88 was perfect for a Father's Day CAS card I am in need of.

Searching through some old sets I came upon the Taylored Expressions set called Boys Will Be Boys.

As you can see I turned the sketch.

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Happy Father's Day

Happy weekend!!!

It's raining here so this will be the perfect time to do a little spring cleaning around the house.

Actually I have a basement to clean out and a spare room to set because my parents will be here for a visit middle of June!

Of course you know I'll sneak a little bit of stamping at some point ;)

Last weekend I created this card for the Dynamic Duos Challenge #53 Pacific Point/Basic Black

and

Paper Players Challenge #146 of CAS with a masculine theme

Stamp and sentiment is from Taylored Expressions called Boys Will Be Boys

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Get Well Soon - CAS

Sunday afternoon when I was finally able to sit down in my craft room I had a chance to play along with the Featured Stamper on SCS. This is another challenge I love to participate in each week. A few years back when I was lucky enough to be chosen as the Featured Stamper, I remember how excited I was to see so many of my cards being cased. Ever since that day, I've tried to play along weekly.

This week the lucky lady was Robin and the card that helped inspire my card can be found HERE.

I've used some Taylored Expressions stamps and dies to create this CAS card.

Stamps: Oops A DaisyPaper: White, Pink Pirouette, Choc ChipInk: Memento Rich Cocoa,Accessories: Copics, Taylored Expressions Oops A Daisy Die, Mat Pack and Paper Piercer, Rhinestones, Taylored Expressions Elegant Butterfly Die, Dimensionals

Sorry I Missed Your Birthday

I realized last week that I missed one of my co-workers birthdays and well...that just can't happen! Now that everyone knows I create cards I think it's necessary and expected that they receive one. Don't you agree?

I think this card would make a fabulous Mother's Day card as well!

Stamps and dies are from Taylored Expressions set called Oops A Daisy. 

Cute eh?

I used the Cuttlebug Honeycomb embossing folder on the Lemon cardstock. Flowers were stamped in Memento ink and coloured with a few different copics and then die cut. 

Speaking of Mother's Day I have a few card orders already! Best get on those this weekend :)

Thanks for stopping by!

See you tomorrow with my Deconstructed Sketch and also Seize The Birthday challenge cards.

Happy Birthday - Dynamic Duos #47

The Dynamic Duos have a pretty colour combo for us this week :)

Pool Party and Cherry Cobbler Challenge #47

The cool thing about the Dynamic Duos team is that you don't have to use EXACT colours..

Even though I have a lot of Pool Party I decided to use the MFT SnoCone which is a little lighter in colour but just as pretty!

Stamps: Pretty PoppiesPaper: White, Cherry Cobbler, SnoConeInk: Cherry CobblerAccessories: Taylored Expressions Quatrefoil Cutting Plate, Taylored Expressions Elegant Butterflies, MFT border die, White Satin Ribbon, Hot glue gun

Make A Wish - SSSC181

Happy Easter Sunday!

Today we'll be cooking a turkey and all the fixings! Yum!

Can't wait for dinner :)

I hope that you'll have some time soon to play along with the newest Sweet Sunday Sketch!

As you can see by my card I flipped the sketch so I could use my new Taylored Expressions stamp set and die called Oops A Daisy. Also this fabulous Quatrefoil Cutting Plate by TE too!

The designer paper is from EP that Brian picked out at the LSS.

• Dana White
• Jackie Pedro
• Karen Giron
• Karen Motz
• Lori Tecler
• Lynn Put 
• Melissa Hubert
• Sarah-Jane Kale
• Tracy Clemente
• Vicki Burdick

Guest Designer this week is Alyssa Scritchfield.

Friends are Flowers by Taylored Expressions

Hello :)

Hard to believe Spring is only a few days away!

Feels like it's been winter forever.

Now it's not REALLY going to be Spring here in Calgary....just yet but I'm in the flowery mood these days :)

I created this Taylored Expressions card on Sunday.
Casing a card of Helen's here.

Keywords: CAS Taylored Expressions Friendship BloomsStamps: Friendship BloomsPaper: Marina Mist, WhiteInk: Marina Mist, Raspberry Ripple, Daffodil Delight, Lucky LimeadeAccessories: Taylored Expressions dies( Friendship Blooms & leaf), Sewing, Embossing Folder

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Smooches

Happy Wednesday!

Half way through the work week...yeah!

On the weekend I created this card using the Deconstructed Sketch.

Stamps are from Taylored Expressions.

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Christmas Tags

Good Tuesday Morning!

Today I have a set of little gift tags that I created with scraps of designer paper that were on my table.

Kraft cardstock was cut using the Tag, You're It Die from MFT. Some pieces of Echo Park designer paper was sewn to some Riding Hood Red cardstock. The corners were rounded with the Corner Chomper.

The tree was cut with the Taylored Expressions Trim The Tree Die and green felt.

Some ribbon, twill, buttons and linen thread finish them off.

Thanks for stopping by today!!!

You Warm My Heart

Hello :)

Have you been playing along with the VSN challenges that were posted on Friday evening on SCS?

Yesterday I managed to get them completed and I'll share them this week.

I think this is my favourite so I'll start with it....lol

This was the first challenge I believe.

To make something warm and cozy and all bundled up. With an added twist of using felt.

I reached for one of my favourite PI girls and the Taylored Expressions Tree Die.

Fun!

Thanks for stopping by today!

I plan on doing a lot of stamping and watching TV today.

Race Day, Football and Hockey tonight!

Go Gordon, Go Eskimos and Go Oilers!

Warmest Wishes for a Glowing Holiday Tag

Hello and happy weekend!

I was tickled pink to receive an email from Frances earlier this week asking if I'd like to join the Crazy 4 Challenges team!

Things have finally settled down for me and I have a lot more spare time to do design team stuff so I jumped at the chance!

For those of you that haven't played along with the C4C team before please check them out.

This week we were challenged to Wrap It Up!

With the holidays fast approaching, let's see how you'll give a gift that personal touch.

Like boxes, tags, bags, gift card holders....you get the idea :)

I decided to create a gift tag.

Here I have used several different products from PTI, MFT and Taylored Expressions.

The tag began with a piece of kraft cardstock cut with the PTI Favor It Box #3. I cut off the bottom/side piece as I obviously was not creating a box ;)

I layered on some pattern papers from Echo Park's Season's Greetings.

The rosette was created by hand as I don't have a die for that...yet!

The sweet little felt bird was cut using the MFT Contempo Birdcage.

Sentiment comes from the Taylored Expressions Tag Treats.

Some sewing, dimensionals and ribbon finish it off.

Now that you've had a chance to see what I created this week I hope you'll join us!

Thanks for stopping by today!

It's Pink - HYCCT1128

Hello :)

Last week Jami emailed asking if I'd be interested in make a sample for her challenge that she was hosting for a Hope You Can Cling To Challenge on SCS.

Of course I jumped onboard right away!

Jami's challenge was to create a holiday/winter/Christmas card with any shade of pink!

If you play along and upload to SCS please be sure to use keyword HYCCT1128

I love making non-traditional holiday cards and decided to make two.

My first card uses a new A la Carte from Taylored Expressions called Snow.

Stamps: Snow A la Carte; Cardstock: White, Intense Prism Pink, Echo Park DP; Inks: Memento Black; Accessories: Scalloped Edge, Copics, Glitter, Snowflake Punch, White Sparkly Candy Dot, Dimensionals

My second card is a pretty quick and simple one with no stamping but I was able to use one of my new Taylored Expressions Dies called Trim The Tree. It's pretty in pink isn't it?!

Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, White, Echo Park DP; Accessories: Trim The Tree Die, Sewing Machine, Buttons, Twine, Dimensionals, Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you'll play along with the Hope You Can Cling To Challenges!

We Are Friends Forever, in Sunshine and in Shade

Good Morning!

I forgot to write up my blog post before heading to the Oiler vs Flames game last night.

We had a blast!!

Sat right behind the goalie in first row. Freaky when those pucks are flying at you. I'll admit to flinching a few time ;)

This card below was made using Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch.

Instead of using a banner in the top left corner I went with some flat bottom clouds from MFT.

The image is an old fave of mine from Taylored Expressions called Branching Out.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Have a GREAT day!

Get Well Soon

Hello :)

Last week's Crazy 4 Challenges was a FUN one!

Bingo!

You had to choose a line of three in a row and go with it.

The line I chose had a Square Card, 2 Designer Papers and Die Cuts.

Using some pretty designer papers and a stamp set from Taylored Expressions, I created this card.

Stamp set is called Embrace Beauty.

Thanks for stopping by!

Friendship Blooms TESC143

Hi everyone

I'm back with one last Taylored Expression card.

I created this card using Taylor's TESC143 sketch that you can find in the TE forum on SCS.

Stamps: Friendship Blooms; Cardstock: White, Lemon, DP; Inks: Old Olive, Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Barely Banana; Accessories: Circle Nestie, White Ribbon, Friendship Blooms Dies, Dimensionals

Let's see what the gang created today:

• Jami Sibley
• Lori Craig
  
• Melissa Sauls
• Monika Davis
• Rachel Sztonyk
• Taylor VanBruggen
• Tracy Clemente
• Guest Designers: Pattie, Colleen

Thanks for stopping by....I hope you have a great weekend!

Baby Fresh

Good Morning!

Are you as glad as I am that it's almost the weekend?

This week has felt super long and been super exhausting!

Not that my weekend will be any less busy but I'll be doing fun things.

Like going to the Calgary Stampede!!! Yeehaw!

Today the TE sketch crew are sharing samples made with the TESC142 which was drawn up by Lori!

You can find all the details on Taylor's blog and in the Taylored Expressions forum on SCS.

I tried thinking outside the box this week.

I created this sweet baby card using the Hangin' Out set.

Want to see what the girls have created? I'm sure you do ;)

• Jami Sibley
• Lori Craig
• Melissa Sauls
• Monika Davis
• Rachel Sztonyk
• Taylor VanBruggen
• Tracy Clemente
• Guest Designers: Cindy

Thanks for stopping by today!!!

Home is Where My Heart Is

Good Friday Morning!

Hope that you've had a great week.

It's been another busy one for me and the weekend doesn't look like it's going to slow down either....lol

This week the TESC141 had nice clean, crisp lines.

For my card I've used the Taylored Expressions set called Love Everywhere.

Let's see what the girl's have come up with this week....I know it'll be GREAT!

• Jami Sibley
• Lisa Hjulberg
• Lori Craig
• Monika Davis
• Rachel Sztonyk
• Taylor VanBruggen
• Tracy Clemente
• Guest Designers: Jasmin & Kathi

Taylor has a special going on right now.....check it out!

Did you know you can get the stamps that I used on my sketch sample for FREE? Taylor has a great deal for new subscribers to the Key Ingredients kit club and you can read all about it below:

• Enroll in a 6 month Key Ingredients Subscription with payment to be charged to your credit or debit card monthly and receive your choice of one of the following Mini or Petite stamp sets FREE: Crafty Expressions, Beary Special Accessories, You're my Type Upper, You're my Type Lower & #'s, A Little Love, Moka Olivia, Moka Charlotte,Capture my Heart, Collectors Anonymous, Summer Wreath. Click HERE to take advantage of this special offer if you live in the US or Canada, or click HERE if you live outside of North America.

• Enroll in a 6 month Key Ingredients Subscription with one payment upfront and choose a FREE stamp set (Full-size, Mini or Petite) from this list: Miniature Motifs,Borderlicious, Fashionista, Bakery Business, Trick or Sweet II, Sweet Indulgence, Love Everywhere, Tweet Hearts, Luxurious Labels, Sweet Occasions, Crafty Expressions,Beary Special Accessories, You're my Type Upper, You're my Type Lower & #'s, A Little Love, Moka Olivia, Moka Charlotte, Capture my Heart, Collectors Anonymous,Summer Wreath. Click HERE for inspiration using these sets. Click HERE to take advantage of this special offer if you live in the US or Canada, or click HERE if you live outside of North America.

PLEASE NOTE: When purchasing your subscription DO NOT add the FREE stamp set to your cart. Instead, leave a comment at checkout indicating the stamp set of your choice and we'll make sure it gets included with your first KI shipment. These special offers are only good for new subscribers and they run through June 30th.