Be Strong

Happy Monday!

We had a great weekend but it's back to work today.

I can't wait to see what "surprises" I will find after being away for two days....lol

Last night after dinner I finished a card I had started earlier in the day.

This time I got messy with some mixed media!

Always fun!

Using Iwona's Saturday Sketchbook #122 I created the card below.

There is something about this colour that I find soooooooo soothing.

Stamps: Clearly Sentimental About Audrey HepburnPaper: White, Snocone, VellumInk: SnoConeAccessories: Gesso, Light Modelling Paste, MFT scallop die, MFT butterfly die, Stencil, Martha Paint, Glitter, Sewing, Dimensionals

Let the Sun Shine - WT482

Happy Saturday!

It's extra happy because I have the day off with Brian :)

We aren't sure what we'll do just yet. I feel like I have a million things I'd like to do but know that's not possible ha!

There are a few clouds in the sky but this is Lethbridge and it's almost always windy so I'm keeping my fingers crossed they'll blow away!

On Thursday before heading into work I managed to make a card for the Ways To Use It Challenge on SCS.

Let the Sun Shine it said.

OK!

Stamps: The Great OutdoorsPaper: White, YellowInk: BlackAccessories: Felt, Circle Nesties, MFT sun die, Sequins, MFT flat bottom clouds, MFT Flag dies, Dimensionals

If Friends Were Flowers, I'd Pick You

Hello :)

Even though work and home has been super busy for me lately I have managed to make several cards in the past few days :) That makes me happy!

Here is another card I created using the Mojo Sketch below.

I have always loved the Dream Big stamp set from Verve. Now I need to order the dies so I don't have to hand cut the flowers anymore.

Stamps: Dream BigPaper: White, Echo Park Summer Bliss DPInk: BlackAccessories: Corner Chomper, Leaf Die, Button, Twine, Dimensionals, Sewing

Life Happens Over Coffee

Hi!

I love having Monday's off. It doesn't happen too often but it's so nice :)

Today I was able to play along with the Mojo348 sketch.

It's been SO long!

I created a couple of cards using the sketch and here's the first one using Verve's Better With You set.

Stamps: Better With YouPaper: White, Lemon, RedInk: Black, Barely BananaAccessories: Copics, Sewing, Corner Chomper, Dimensionals

May Your Day Be Filled With Sunshine

Hello :)

I'm really loving these MFT dies and stamps. I've always adored anything with nature or where I can create a scene....fun!

The layout comes from the Sweet Sunday Sketch #220

Stamps: Blue Skies AheadPaper: White, Snocone, LemonInk: Black, SnoCone, Daffodil Delight, Pear PizzazzAccessories: MFT Cloud Coverup die, MFT sun die, Circle nesties, MFT flag dies, Mat pack and Paper piercer, Sponges, Embossing pad, White Felt, Dimensionals

Happy Birthday

Hello :)

I'm off today and my plans are to sneak in a little stampy time if possible. It's supposed to be nice out and I have several chores I need to do around the house first :( Bummer, right? LOL

Last week I finally had the chance to case a card of Jackie Pedro's that I fell in love with. I can't find the original card but trust me when I say hers was GORGEOUS!

I used a different stamp, die and stencil but the idea was totally Jackie's.

Loved playing with mixed media again!

Stamps: Birthday GreetingsPaper: White, Crumb Cake,Ink: Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, Kraft, Daffodil DelightAccessories: MFT stencil, Modelling Paste, Distress Crackle, MFT Sunflower Die, Corner Chomper, Dimensionals

Hello :)

Hello :)

Long time no see! Things have been SUPER crazy busy at work and my crafting time has taken a back burner the past couple of weeks.

Writing up blog posts seem to take time that I don't have and I normally just upload to my SCS gallery instead.

I do have a few cards to share that I created for various challenges.

I'll list the supplies below each picture.

Stamps: Go OverboardPaper: White, Kraft, Aqua Mist, MME dpInk: Pool PartyAccessories: MFT Go Overboard Dies, Pool Party Twine, Sewing, Mat pack and Paper piercer, MFT Flag Dies, Dimensionals

Stamps: MFTPaper: White, Aqua Mist, Rose Red, MME DPInk: BlackAccessories: MFT dies, sewing, dimensionals

Stamps: Go OverboardPaper: White, Red, Blue, KraftInk: BlackAccessories: MFT Go Overboard Dies, MFT Flag Dies, Red Twine, Mat pack and Paper Piercer, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!

A Little Birthday Wish - SSSC217

Happy Weekend!

Or

Is it? LOL....busy one for me!

I can't wait until Wednesday when I have a day off and can get inky again!

For now I have this card below that I created last weekend using Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch.

Cheer Up

Things are about to get insanely busy for me over the next week or so!

Whoa! 

So happy I got what little stamping in on Sunday that I did :)

Makes me happy!

Here is another card using the Freshly Made Sketch below.

Nothing But Blue Skies Ahead - FMS133

It felt great to get a little creative today!

Over a week since I've gotten inky and I think I was a little rusty....lol

A great starting point is always the Freshly Made Sketch!

While we were on vacation my MFT order finally arrived. Yeah!

I was able to use the Cloud Cover Up Die along with a sentiment from the CS-Blue Skies Ahead.

Thanks for stopping by!

Miss You - MFTWSC172

Hello!!

Here is one last card I made before hitting the road!

Hoping that when I return from vacation I have the latest MFT release waiting for me. Normally it arrives within a day or two of ordering but this time it was well over a week and a half before I left and nothing :( 

Very disappointing.

MFT sketch:

Thanks for stopping by!

You Are Amazing - FMS132

Hello :)

Here's hoping that today we are enjoying some beautiful California weather!

I've needed this vacation so much....haha!

This is another card I created last week for the Freshly Made Sketch you see below:

As you can see I am loving YELLOW right now. Must be that spring is in the air!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hello Friend - DS147

Good Morning!

Why is it that the week before vacation always feels like one of the longest of the year?! LOL!

Yesterday before heading into work the late shift I was able to stamp a little...yeah!

Jen's newest sketch:

I sponged some Daffodil Delight onto white cardstock using a stencil. Decided on a few different dies to create a little scene and viola!

Nice and quick CAS card :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Miss You - Sweet Sunday Sketch #215

The card below was created using Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch and a sweet PI that I ordered from MFT last month.

I ordered on Tuesday night but the newest release did not arrive yet :( 

Bummer too since I pay a lot for shipping.

I expect faster service....especially since I had the weekend off and it would have been nice to create with new goodies.

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.