Happy Looks Good On You...SMILE

Hello :)

Happy weekend! 

Not so much for me. We have inventory at work on Monday and still so much to do :(

Hope you are able to enjoy the weekend though!

This was a card I created a couple of weekends ago for the Featured Stamper Challenge #387 on SCS.

Stamps: SmilePaper: Aqua Mist, Black, White, MME dpInk: BlackAccessories: Sequins, Circle Nesties, Felt, MFT flower dies, Dimensionals

A Rainbow Is A Promise

Happy Tuesday!!

I haven't stamped in ages or at least it feels that way. Work really has been getting in the way lately. Bummer.

Maybe tonight or tomorrow I'll sneak into my craft room.

I created the card below using the Freshly Made Sketch.

I used a variety of cardstock scraps and dies to create this fun card!

Stamps: The Great OutdoorsPaper: White, red, orange, yellow, blue, purple, greenInk: BlackAccessories: MFT rainbow die, MFT cloud coverup die, paper piercer, dimensionals

Have a Lovely Birthday

Hello :)

I hope this summer finds you enjoying beautiful weather!

We've been very lucky here with blue skies and sunshine lately. 

The rain a few weeks ago has brought a millions of mosquitoes though :(

Oh well! LOL!

Last week I created this birthday card below using the MFT sketch and also the Paper Players tic tac toe challenge.

On Saturday I found out my card was chosen as the Queen of Clean by Sandy at the Paper Players!

Sweet!

Stamps: Birthday GreetingsPaper: White, SnoCone, Certainly CeleryInk: BlackAccessories: MFT dies, Rhinestones, Ribbon, Paper Piercer, Dimensionals

Family Photos

Happy Friday!

Happy 4th of July to all of my American friends!

Hope you have a wonderful day spending it with your family.

Speaking of family....

I wanted to share a couple of photos from our family photo shoot outdoors a couple of days a go.

One of my friends took all of our photos and is in the process of editing but he's shared a few with us so far.

After having pictures taken outdoors we will NEVER do those boring indoor ones ever again....haha!

We went to 4 different locations to get all of our shots....so fun!

I love all of them but the last one is my favourite so far. Lethbridge is a very windy city and for about one minute it died down and we weren't swatting our hair out of our faces ;)

You Are My Favorite Reason to SMILE

Hello :)

Today we celebrate our 20th Wedding Anniversary.

It hasn't always been easy but it's always been worth it!

Later today we are heading outdoors for a family photo shoot! Can't wait!

Happy Anniversary Brian!

Love you!

Last night I had a little bit of trouble sleeping because I'd slept during the day trying to fight off a migraine.

What better way to pass the time then stamping!

I had created this watercolour background using some distress inks, watercolour paper and my Mr. Mister on the craft mat.

So I decided to ink up this little cutie from MFT in the same colours.

Pretty quick and simple card!

Cheer Up!

Hello :)

Earlier this week I worked a late shift a work which meant I had some crafty time in the morning. When I stamp before going to work I feel energized! Not sure why but it's always fun!

This card used the SCS colour challenge and the Paper Players Sketch.

I inked up this little PI cutie and coloured with some copic markers. A little stitching to the center panel for interest and it's complete!

Stamps: Pretty Pumpkin, Blue Skies AheadPaper: White, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, SU dspInk: BlackAccessories: Copics, Sewing, Flag Dies, Circle Nesties, Dimensionals

Birthdays Are The Best

I'm working a late shift today. Sort of strange for a Tuesday but it does give me the ability to get crafty in the morning :)

Today the Colour Challenge 484 on SCS was Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight and Cherry Cobbler. The dessert option was a 4th colour and I chose Old Olive.

Stamps: Botanical Silhouettes, Blooming Button BitsPaper: WhiteInk: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Cherry CobblerAccessories: MFT picket fence, MFT first place award ribbon die, Dimensionals

It's a Good Day to Be Happy

The sun is shining AGAIN today!

Yeah!

We've had so much rain as of late and on flood watch that it's nice to see things finally turn around.

Especially now that summer has officially arrived! Yippee!

This week when the MFT posted the sketch below I almost went with a sentiment or floral die BUT decided to play around a bit with my copics ;)

The sweet PI is Wish You Were Here and the sentiment comes from the Sunflower Sweetheart set.

Stamps: Wish You Were Here, Sunflower SweetheartPaper: White, Lemon, Blue,Ink: BlackAccessories: Copics, MFT fence die, MFT grass die, MFT flat bottom clouds die, felt, Mat pack and paper piercer, dimensionals

Really, You Are! AMAZING!

I am SO looking forward to tomorrow.

First day off in over a week :)

Getting inky hasn't been in the cards as of late. Come tomorrow I'm going to try and smash out quite a few cards!

Here's a card I created awhile back using Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch.

Stamps and dies are from MFT.

Stamps: Complimentary Greetings, Simply Fabulous GreetingsPaper: White, Black, MME dpInk: BlackAccessories: MFT flower dies, circle nesties, MFT flag dies, sewing, dimensionals

Best Wishes

Hello and happy rainy weekend!

I work all weekend so honestly it doesn't matter to me if it rains. ha!

Earlier this week I was able to create a card using the newest Freshly Made Sketch below.

It's been a long time since I inked up the pretty Botanical Silhouettes from Papertrey.

Stamps: Botanical SilhouettesPaper: WhiteInk: Pear Pizzazz, Raspberry RippleAccessories: MFT fence die, MFT flag die, Dimensionals

Thanks For Being Awesome....Just Saying

Happy Wednesday!

Today I'm hoping to be at work for a very short time. It's my day off but it's also my reno meeting day :(

Not that I ever hope to go through an entire store renovation again but if I do, remind me to fight for a different meeting day....lol

Three out of four Wednesday's I have off but spend them at work. Silly me!

Anyway, when I get home today I'm going to get busy stamping!

I was excited to see yesterday that my card was chosen as one of the favourites for the Freshly Made Sketch last week!!!

I'm loving red and yellow right now. Not sure these paper packs made it back to my filing cabinet....

Stamps: Super Script by AltenewPaper: White, Red, Yellow, Wild WasabiInk: Black, RedAccessories: MFT rolled roses, MFT leaf die, MFT tag die, Twine, MFT Flag dies, Mat pack and Paper piercer, Dimensionals

You Are Capable of Wonderful Things - DS154

Good Morning!

Here comes the rain this week! I think it's a good thing because my lawn is already turning brown and it's only June :( We need the moisture!

Last Thursday I played along with Jen's Deconstructed Sketch below:

It's funny how I never created cards without designer paper and now I struggle to use it....lol

Luckily My Mind's Eye makes such pretty paper packs ;)

Stamps: Chalkboard Greetings TooPaper: White, DP Echo Park Summer BlissInk: Bermuda BayAccessories: MFT Bird Die, MFT flag dies, Circle Nesties, Dimensionals

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.