Miss You

Today was BEAUTIFUL outside!

Sunny shine and blue skies!

SPRING!

Here's a card I created last week with the Lily Die I received from MFT last month. First chance I've had to play with it.

I used more of that modelling paste along with some re-inkers to create a nice bright background!

Stamps: Wish You Were HerePaper: White, Daffodil Delight, Gumball GreenInk: Black, Daffodil DelightAccessories: Heidi Swapp Stencil, Liquitex Light Modeling Paste, MFT Lily Die, Gumball Green Ribbon, Dimensionals

You Are Capable of Wonderful Things

Happy Weekend!

Spring SEEMS like it's here in Lethbridge! I can't complain because we've had a fantastic winter really. Snow rarely stayed longer than a few days and this week we are expecting the temps to be in the 70's!

Brian stopped at the craft store in Calgary and picked me up a bunch of new supplies so I could give this Mixed Media a little more of a go. As much as I love trying new things....patience making a card is not one of my best qualities. I typically like to spend less than 30 minutes on one card. With the drying time between applications on the card below I managed to do a LOT of work around the house....lol

Jackie shared a tutorial on SCS on Layered Gesso Backgrounds. I mostly followed it ;)

Stamps: Chalkboard Greetings Too, Pretty PoppiesPaper: White, Black,LemonInk: Black VersafineAccessories: Gesso, Modelling Paste, Sponges, Martha Stewart Acrylic Paint in Couscous, Glitter, Heidi Swapp Stencil, Circle Nesties, MFT Royal Roses Die, MFT Flourish Die, Dimensionals

Let's Make Some Waves - FMS130

Hello!

Wow was it nice to have a couple of days off during the week. I didn't get as much stamping done as I had hoped but that's okay :)

Here's a card I created using the Freshly Made Sketch from this week.

I used the super sweet Sailor Girl from MFT along with a die from the Go Overboard dienamics.

Stamps: PI Sailor Girl, Western BackgroundsPaper: White, Pacific Point, Choc ChipInk: Memento Black, Pacific PointAccessories: MFT Go Overboard Dies, Mat pack and Paper Piercer, Copis, Pacific Point Ribbon, Dimensionals

Hello, Sunshine

I LOVE days off during the week!

I can get SO much more done around the house which gives me more crafty time ;)

Today I was able to play along with the Splitcoast Stampers sketch!

This was the first time I have inked up this sweet new image from MFT called Sunflower Sweetheart.

Stamps: Sunflower SweetheartPaper: white, blush, DPInk: Memento blackAccessories: Copics, Mat pack and Paper piercer, Rhinestones, Dimensionals

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're A Life Saver - MFT Sketch #169

Hello :)

Since I still had the Go Overboard stamp and dies on my desk I decided to use them again for the MFT sketch #169 this week.

I created the card below for one of my assistant store managers. She's always there covering for me and seems that when something big happens it's on her shift....lol

Stamps: Go OverboardPaper: White, Kraft, SnoCone, RedInk: BlackAccessories: MFT waves die, MFT Go Overboard Dies, MFT Well Worn Dies, Rhinestones, Mat pack and Paper piercer, Dimensionals

You Keep Me Anchored - FMS129

Today I ended up spending most of the day at work. It would be okay if it wasn't my day off....lol

We are in the middle of a huge renovation and I want to be there as often as I can to keep in the loop! Things change SO fast in only a few short hours....

Freshly Made Sketches posted their new sketch today!

I had a piece of yellow cardstock on my table and really wanted to use it. This might be a little of an unusual colour combo for a nautical card but who says I have to use the usual? 

Thanks for stopping by!

Hello Friend

Hello :)

We are trying to plan a family vacation for after Easter but we can't seem to agree where we will go....lol

One minute it's Florida and the next it's California.

I think we've ruled Vegas out as we can always stop there on our way through if we go to California.

I know we'll figure something out....we always do!

While the laundry was in the dryer I took advantage of a little free time to create this card below.

Two challenges in one!

I am loving these colours! It's been awhile since I last coloured with my copics and I felt a bit rusty!

Stamps: Being Cute Is What I Do, Fall FoliagePaper: White, Aqua, Pale Plum, Rich RazzleberryInk: Memento Black, Rich RazzleberryAccessories: Heidi Swapp Circle Stencil, Distress Crackle Paint, Sewing, Rhinestone, MFT Butterfly Dies, Copics, Cirlce Nesties, Dimensionals

Have Big Dreams - DD95

Things have been so busy lately that I haven't had much crafty time :(

I do have a couple of days off this week but have to go to work for a couple of hours each day.

Bummer.

Some way....some how....I'll find some crafty time!

Tonight while waiting for Brian to come home I snuck into my craft room to create a card for the Dynamic Duos Challenge below.

I used a few new to me supplies from MFT.

Love these colours together! Fun!

Stamps: Chalkboard Greetings, Party Balloons, Watercolor BackdropsPaper: WhiteInk: Soft Sky, Rich Razzleberry, Pale Plum, BlackAccessories: MFT Party Balloon Dies, Twine, Dimensionals

Make Today Wonderful

Yesterday I had the morning off and was able to do a little stamping. Always a fun way to start the day off!

I'm missing Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketches and was thrilled to be able to play along with the girls while playing along with the Ways To Use It Challenge - Buttons on SCS as well.

With it being SPRING now....lol....even though we got snow yesterday....I wanted to use some happy and upbeat colours!

I stamped the wood grain background stamp from MFT's Western Backgrounds in Versamark on the red cardstock. The sentiment panel was first stamped with Pretty Poppies script in Daffodil Delight and over stamped with a sentiment from Simply Fabulous in black ink.

Stamps: Western Backgrounds, Simply Fabulous, Pretty PoppiesPaper: White, Lemon, RedInk: Versamark, Black, Daffodil DelightAccessories: MFT Doily Die, Button, Twine, Mat pack and Paper Piercer, Dimensonals

Thanks for stopping by!

Thinking Of You - FMS128

Hi :)

Tonight I had hoped to be stamping with some new MFT goodies that I ordered yesterday BUT that darn FedEx guy went to the WRONG address today so I received an email saying I was unavailable and they'd deliver tomorrow. UGH! Tomorrow is NO good....lol. I want my stamps. NOW!

So instead of sitting around crabby I decided to stamp anyway :)

Using the Freshly Made Sketch above I created a couple of cards.

Here is one of them using the MFT Peaceful Wildflowers stamps and dies.

Thanks for stopping by!

Fringe ~ TLC473

Hello!

It's my turn to host the TLC on SCS :)

These fringe cards seem to be all the rage lately!!!

So let's give them a go shall we!?!

You Float My Boat

Hello :)

It's almost the weekend! Yeah!

This weekend we are heading to Montana for a little get away and I can't wait!!!

I do hope to get a little stamping in at some point too ;)

Monday I was off and had so much to do but was able to get in the stamp room for about an hour or so. At this point I take whatever I can....lol

I finally inked up the super cute Sailor Girl from MFT!

Stamps: Sailor GirlPaper: Grey, Vanilla, EP dpInk: Memento BlackAccessories: Circle nesties, Copics, MFT flag die, Dimensionals

Fabulous!

Hello :)

A quick CAS card I created for the Featured Stamper Challenge #370 on SCS yesterday.

Stamped the poppies in Soft Sky and Lucky Limeade. The sentiment came from the Simply Fabulous Sayings from MFT.

Happy Birthday

Hello!

Last night it was quiet in the house.

Chloe was hanging with her friend and Brian is working in Calgary so it was just me to find something to do to pass the time.

What better way to do that than stamp?! Right?

The Freshly Made Sketch was a perfect starting point.

Time to pull out on of my favourite stamp and dies.

Splendid Sunflower

Thanks for stopping by!!

Miss You

Good Monday Morning!

Wow our weather sure has changed....lol

Was close to -40 with windchill and tomorrow it's going to be 4C(about 40F). Pretty big swing, eh? 

Anyway, I'm onto spring...even if it's in my head....lol

Joan is hosting the TLC's 9th Anniversary Challenge on SCS today.

Wet or Dry embossing on vellum.

Here's my sample for her challenge.

You Are Not Forgotten - MFT Sketch #165

Happy Friday!

Winter looks to be making a come back here in Lethbridge. At least for a few days. A little snow and a lot of cold/windchill. Fantastic. Ugh.

I've got another mixed media card to share with you.

This was actually the first one I created on Wednesday and really like how this one came out too. 

I used the MFT sketch.

Using the modelling paste and stencils is so fun! The only problem is the dry time. Those that know me, know I'm not a patient person....lol. I like to get my cards done in less than 30 minutes. That does NOT happen with modelling paste.

Stamps: Forget Me NotPaper: White, SnoConeInk: Black, SnoCone, Daffodil Delight, Pear PizzazzAccessories: Heidi Swapp Stencil, Liquitex Light Modeling Paste, SnoCone Reinker, Forget Me Not Dies, Corner Chomper, Button, Twine, Dimensionals

Never Forget - SC477

Hello :)

Yesterday was my day off and it was such a blessing!

I've admired all this mixed media that everyone is doing lately and I finally took a little baby step into it.

I picked up some stencils and some modelling paste which I tinted with reinker to create this card for the SCS sketch #477.

While the background was still wet I sprinkled on some glitter.

Stamps: Forget Me NotPaper: SnoCone, WhiteInk: Black, SnoCone, Daffodil Delight, Pear PizzazzAccessories: Heidi Swapp Stencil, Liquitex Light Modelling Paste, SnoCone ReInker, MFT Felt, MFT rolled roses die, MFT royal leaves die, Glitter, MFT Banner Dies, Dimensionals

You're A Life Saver

Hello :)

Monday afternoon I had some good quiet inky time while home alone.

I really miss my crafting time :(

I don't feel guilty stamping when there isn't anyone at home but when my family is here I prefer to spend it with them ;)

Karen had a wonderful Sweet Sunday Sketch posted and I really wanted to make a card for one of my Assistant Store Managers who has helped me so much.

Forget Me Not - Dynamic Duos

Good Tuesday morning!

Well looks like I have a full blown cold. I really thought I was going to make it through this winter season unscathed. Darn! LOL!

I have tomorrow off and I think I'll just rest up and sneak in a few cards ;)

Here is another card I created for the Dynamic Duos Challenge.

I just love these bright colours together!

Stamps: Forget Me NotPaper: White, Melon MamboInk: Wild Wasabi, Melon Mambo, Tangerine TangoAccessories: Circle Nestie, Forget Me Not Dies, Sewing, Dimensionals

Call Me!

Hello :)

Last week I was able to ink up some new MFT goodies but not all of them. Yesterday I had some time to get inky and couldn't wait to use this new die and stamp set.

So fun!

The colours come from the Dynamic Duos Challenge #91.

Fabulous, right?

Stamps: Friend RequestPaper: White, Black, Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Tangerine TangoInk: Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Tangerine Tango,Accessories: Smart Phone Dies, Circle Punch, Dimensionals

Celebrate Your Special Day

Good Saturday Morning

Sure seems weird to not be at work first thing but I'm working the late shift tonight.

Maybe I'll be able to sneak a little inky time in before this afternoon ;)

A few days ago I was able to sit down and rip open some new MFT goodies to create the card below for the MFT sketch and their colour palette challenge.

Stamps: Birthday greetings, Forget Me NotPaper: White, kraft, SnoCone, Lemon DropInk: Kraft, SnoCone, Daffodil Delight, Pear PizzazzAccessories: Spots and dots embossing folder, MFT Dies, Dimensionals

Waving Hello - SSSC207

Sunday I finally sat down in my craft room and ripped into my new MFT package that arrived on Friday afternoon. So many new goodies that I still need to get inky with! Maybe later today ;)

My quick card below was created using Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch.

Stamps: Go OverboardPaper: White, Red, Crumb CakeInk: BlackAccessories: MFT Let's Get Nautical Dies, Mat pack and Paper Piercer, Fishtail Banner Dies, Dimensionals

Doodling Made Easy - TLC469

Hello :)

Today I'm hosting the TLC on SCS. I hope that you'll have a chance to play along!

Doodling Made Easy

I've seen a lot of cards on Pinterest lately with a negative die cut and then outlined with a white gel pen.

Here is one of my samples for today :)

Pretty simple technique....place die....trace....cut

Thanks for stopping by today!

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

You Make Me Happy - MFT sketch #163

Today was a busy day off!

Brian and I spent the day together looking at houses :)

Hopefully we can decide on something to either buy or build this spring!

I did manage to sneak in a card before picking Chloe up from school too!

Great day!

MFT sketch:

Here's my quick card!

I used some Echo Park designer paper and a MFT sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by!

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!

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.

Thanks for stopping by today!