Thanks

Friday!!! 

For most it likely means the weekend but those of us in retail often work weekends.

That's me! LOL!

Since I still had the supplies on my desk from yesterday's card I decided to use them again for the SCS Free 4 All Challenge - use three dies or three punches on your project.

Again I did a light colour wash onto a couple pieces of mixed media paper and then die cut three butterflies with one of them after it had dried. 

Stamps: Hip NotesPaper: White, Watercolour PaperInk: Yo Yo Yellow, Tangelo Twist, Strawberry SlushAccessories: Bold Butterfly Framelits, Aqua Painter, Dimensionals, Black Rhinestones

Life Is Good

Hello :)

Remember last week when I said that orange, yellow and pink were coming up?

Well here is one card I created for today's Ways To Use It Challenge on SCS.

Last Thursday was Leftie day. 

So the challenge was to use the left side of your card as your main focus.

Easy and fun!

I did a light colour wash over a mixed media piece of paper and let it dry. 

Then I die cut some pretty butterflies to match.

Stamps: Remember ThisPaper: White, Watercolour Paper, Daffodil Delight, Tangelo Twist, Strawberry SlushInk: Daffodil Delight, Tangelo Twist, Strawberry Slush, BlackAccessories: Waterbrush, Scallop Die, Bold Butterfly Framelits die, Sewing, Dimensionals

A Christmas Wish For You

Hello :)

Made it to Wednesday!

Yeah! Today we are having a BIG BBQ at work to celebrate our newest campaign called 

Feed Everyone.

The weather is supposed to be nice and I'm keeping my fingers crossed it's not windy.

Wind is always an issue in Lethbridge....lol

Here is a card I created for the SCS sketch553 last week.

It's a SU only card that uses all the new goodies from the upcoming holiday catty!

Keywords: SUO Joyful Season SC553Stamps: Joyful SeasonPaper: White, Mossy Meadow, Cherry Cobbler, Merry Moments DSPInk: Cherry Cobbler, Black, Mossy MeadowAccessories: Sewing, Home for Christmas Enamel Dots, Dimensionals

Flurry of Warm Christmas Wishes

Hi there!

Today I have a shaker card to share with you that I created with last week's SCS sketch 553.

It's been ages since I created one of these. 

So fun!

This is a SU only card created with goodies from the upcoming Holiday Catty.

The sequins are from the dollar store and I've had them for years.

If you are Canadian and interested in ordering SU from me, please let me know :)

Stamps: Flurry of WishesPaper: White, Midnight Muse, Soft SkyInk: Midnight Muse, Soft Sky, White CraftAccessories: Acetate, Sewing, Sequins, Dimensionals, SU snowflake Punch

Hello

Happy Monday!

I'm going to have posts all week! Yeah!

It's been a VERY long time since I could schedule posts for every single day :)

Here is another card I created with the same colour challenge.

Stamps: Garden In BloomPaper: White, Bermuda Bay, Smoky Slate, Lucky Limeade, VellumInk: Bermuda Bay, Lucky LimeadeAccessories: Spots and dots embossing folder, PTI die, TE Quatrefoil Cutting Plate, Avery Elle Hello Die, Rhinestone, Dimensionals

Special

Happy Sunday!

It's back to work tomorrow. Yippee!

I always have mixed emotions about back to work vs vacation.

I was blessed to have quite a bit of stampy time this past week. More than usual. 

Here is a card I created for Tuesday's Colour Challenge on SCS.

I've been wanting to CASE a card of Laurie's that I saw here for a couple of weeks. Loved the colour blocking and the vellum overlay.

Stamps: Garden In BloomPaper: White, Going Gray, Bermuda Bay, Lucky Limeade, VellumInk: Bermuda Bay, Lucky Limeade, Going GrayTechniques: Embossing folder, Butterfly dies, Lucky Limeade Twine, Rhinestone, Sewing, Dimensionals

Thanks a Bunch - Mojo410

Well vacation time is almost over and to be honest I'm actually ready to get back to work on Monday.

As much as I loved having crafty time, not going anywhere for vacation sucked.

Boring. Nothing to do in this heat but stay indoors.

I did enjoy making several cards this week :)

Probably the highlight of my time off!

Here is a card I created on Monday using the Mojo sketch.

Julee always has such fun ones!

I used a fabulous Verve set called Bloom & Grow.

Originally I wanted to add Strawberry Slush to this but it just didn't work.

Pink Orange Yellow seemed like a pretty combo(one I used later in the week which you'll see another day).

Stamps: Bloom & GrowPaper: White, Pumpkin Pie, YellowInk: Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, BlackAccessories: Verve Floral Circles Die, Verve Elegant Leaves Die, Circle Nesties, Paper Piercer, Dimensionals

Friendship

ahhhh vacation!

Although I decided not to go to the States like we normally do(the Canadian dollar sucks) I still took a week off work to unwind.

Looking forward to the GREAT weather we are having. In the 30's(90F) most of the week.

Might make a trek out to the mountains or something for a day trip.

I am patiently waiting for my new SU! goodies to arrive on Wednesday!

I signed up again to be a demo to get the discount and paper that I just can't find anywhere anymore. All of the local scrapbooking stores have closed up. Everything is done online these days which is fine EXCEPT when the Canadian dollar is as bad as it is :(

This afternoon I created a card using Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch and the CAS challenge on SCS(Waves of Colour).

My first interpretation is simple. Waves.

I am working on a more colourful card though ;)

I used a cute Verve stamp set called Text Objects.

{heart} this

Holy cow!

Summer is flying by!

I can't believe it's August already.

Today I had the opportunity to play along with a few challenges!

1. Dare To Get Dirty Challenge

2. Paper Players making a square card

3. Sweet Sunday Sketch

I watercoloured a bit of pink and splatters for the background. The butterfly was created by mixing a few colours on a stamping block, spritzing and then smooshing it on a piece of watercolour paper. Once dry I die cut using a SU! framelit.

Stamps: Hip NotesPaper: White, Pretty In Pink, Watercolour Paper, Smoky SlateInk: Pretty In Pink, Strawberry Slush, Daffodil Delight, Cucumber Crush, Smoky SlateAccessories: Aqua Painter, Butterfly Framelits, Heart Framelits, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!

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

Color Throwdown #352

Hello and Happy Wednesday!!!

I'm so excited to share that I was the....

This week I'm playing along with the awesome bunch of stampers over there and these are the colors...

At first I thought the colors would make a fantastic masculine card but as you can see from my cards below I think I may have gotten a little off track. That's the beauty of stamping/crafting....you just never know where your creativity will take you!!!

First up is a Verve card created with one of my all time favourite sets called Better With You.

Next up is a Stampin' Up only card created with Watercolor Wings and That Thing You Do.

I watercoloured the background using Lucky Limeade and Coastal Cabana.

I hope you'll stop by the Color Throwdown blog and play along today!

There will be a lot of wonderful inspiration there too!!!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hi there....Hello...

Hello!

Gosh the weather has been so nice that when I do have a day off or a few short hours I prefer to be sitting outdoors enjoying the weather. Summers are short here and I need to take advantage of it while I can.

Winter will be here soon enough and I hibernate then ;)

Here are a couple of cards that I created for some challenges lately.

This one uses a Freshly Made Sketch and also colours from the Color Throwdown blog(which my card was chosen  too...yeah) So stay tuned for a card using their colours this week as I was invited to play along! Fun!

This is a Stampin' Up! only card as well.

Stamps: Flower Patch, Hi TherePaper: White, Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso CoralInk: Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Pear Pizzazz, Crisp CantaloupeAccessories: Paper Piercer, Lucky Limeade Twine, Dimensionals

Here is another one I created using the Color Throwdown #350 and the Sweet Sunday Sketch #277.

I really like these colours together :)

Stamps: Flower Patch, Hi TherePaper: White, Black, Crisp CantaloupeInk: White, Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Lucky Limeade, Pear Pizzazz, Calypso CoralAccessories: Sewing, Flower Flair Framelits, Crsip Cantaloupe ribbon, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!

Sweet Moments

Happy Weekend!

I actually have a three day weekend but very little stampy time.

The weather is beautiful and since it's summer there is so much to do!

Not to mention that the puppy rarely gives me a chance to sit long enough to make a card...lol

This morning we went to a local Farmer's Market and then a bakery.

Early afternoon while it was a little overcast Chloe and I decided to head out for a walk around the lake.

It was gorgeous! 

Here is a card that I created last week for a couple of challenges.

Color Throwdown #349

and

Freshly Made Sketch #251

This is a Stampin' Up! only card too :)

Stamps: Garden In Bloom, Project Life Remember ThisPaper: White, Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Baja BreezeInk: Pumpkin Pie, Tangelo Twist, Baja Breeze, Soft SkyAccessories: Twine, Mat pack and Paper piercer, Dimensionals

Thanks a Latte

Hi :)

Having a new puppy in the house means less time in my stamp room.

I forgot how much stuff I have laying around that little chompers like to munch on ;) LOL!

Now I will have to sneak in my stamp room when she's sleeping. 

Snickers was always really good with my stuff but then she wasn't a puppy when I started stamping 10 years ago.

Here's a card I created for the Paper Players Sketch from last week.

I used some older Verve stamps that I still love :)

This one I'll keep in my desk at work for one of the guys.

Stamps: Better With YouPaper: White, Gray, Tangelo Twist, Real Red, WhiteInk: Basic Gray, Memento BlackAccessories: Copics, Nesties, Dimensionals

A Day To Remember

Hello!

Happy July!

Today we are celebrating our 21st wedding anniversary :)

It's been an eventful 21 years and I look forward to many more!

Here is a card I created for him using the Freshly Made Sketch #193.

Stamps: Project Life Remember ThisPaper: Grey, Sahara Sand, Daffodil Delight, Tangelo Twist, Real Red, WhiteInk: Smokey Slate, Real RedAccessories: Scallop Die, Rose Die, sewing, hot glue

In other news....

We got a new puppy....Oreo!

She's only 8 weeks old and such a sweetheart! We've all fallen in love with her already :)

Thank You :)

Hello!

I hope you are enjoying summer so far!

We have been having some intense heat here and I LOVE it!

Mind you, I do spend a lot of time indoors where it's cool.....lol

Today I hope to find some stamping time.

We are picking up our new puppy this morning and it's a surprise for Chloe :)

She's going to be so excited!

Here's a card I created last month using a Freshly Made Sketch and some MFT stamps.

Stamps: Pretty PoppiesPaper: WhiteInk: Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Coastal CabanaAccessories: Pretty Poppies dies, Grateful Dies, Mat pack and Paper piercer, Dimesionals, Stickles

You're So Vintage

Hello :)

I haven't had much time to get inky this past week. Well if I'm being honest, I did last week but the weather has been AMAZING! That means I need to be outside enjoying it! LOL!

Tomorrow Brian and I are driving Chloe to my sister's house in BC so she can spend the week with them. She's so excited! Brian and I are looking forward to seeing the family too :) Our visit will be short though as we have to turn around the next day and drive back home for work. Bummer! haha!

Here is a card I created using Jen's Deconstructed Sketch a couple of weeks ago.

I've used a new stamp set from Stampin' Up! called That Thing You Did.

I wanted to use some darker colours for once. I've been on light summery colours and I'd forgotten how much I love Chocolate Chip and Pumpkin Pie together! I added a pop of red with the button and itty bits of ink.

Stamps: That Thing You DidPaper: Very Vanilla, Choc chip, Tangelo Twist, SU dspInk: Tangelo Twist, Choc Chip, Real REdAccessories: Button, Twine, Ribbon, Dimensionals, Sewing

Hope You're Feeling Special Today

Happy Monday!

Back to work after having the weekend off. 

Always a day of mixed emotions haha!

Excited to see what happened at work and frightened at the same time....

Here are a couple of cards I created yesterday.

I combined the Paper Players Challenge of Pool Party, Island Indigo and Real Red with Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch.

This first one uses a new SU! set called Garden In Bloom. Beautiful 2 step floral set. I can see myself reaching for it often :)

Stamps: Garden In BloomPaper: White, Island Indigo, Real RedInk: Island Indigo, Pool Party, Real Red, BlackAccessories: Paper Piercer, Button, Pool Party Twine, Dimensionals

This one uses a MFT set called Go Overboard. It's such a fun set!

Thanks for stopping by!

You are So Kind

Hello!

Once again I've fallen off posting as often as I'd hoped.

Maybe I need to go back to scheduling my posts for the entire week....lol

Here are a few more cards I have to share with you.

This one is a SU! only card using some new goodies!

This one is for a Paper Players Challenge a couple of weeks ago. Using PTI stamps.

Here's another one for the Paper Players Challenge and uses the Sweet Sunday Sketch from a couple of weeks ago.

Have a great day!

Dots!

Hello!

I've been such a bad blogger :(

Getting here to post seems to be a little bit of a stretch and I hope I can find the time to turn that around!

Creating and sharing cards is something that I love to do.

I'll share a couple of cards that I have created in the last little while.

For the Freshly Made Sketch #187.

Stamps: Happy Birthday, EveryonePaper: White, Coastal Cabana, Strawberry Slush, Cucumber CrushInk: Cucumber Crush, Coastal Cabana, Strawberry SlushAccessories: SU Dots and Stripes Decorative Masks, Sponge Daubers, MFT dies, Dimensionals

Since I still had the SU! Mask on my desk I thought I'd use it for the Paper Players Challenge #246 - sketch.