You Are Just The Nicest

Oh my goodness I've been away far too long!

Things are slowly settling down for us and I hope to find some stamping time.

I have a HUGE box of new SU! goods that are calling me.

Think I have about 10 new sets along with several other items ranging from inks, papers, dies....you get the idea :)

In the meantime here is a card I created a couple of weeks ago for three challenges:

1. Freshly Made Sketch #238
2. Color Throwdown #394
3. Paper Players # 297 - Tic Tac Toe Challenge(Twine, Die-cut, Girly)

Supplies will be listed below.

Stamps: Swirly Bird, Picture Perfect

Paper: White, Melon Mambo

Ink: Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Marina Mist

Accessories: Swirly Scribbles, Twine, Dimensionals

New SU! goodies!!

Hi :)

Things have been super busy around the Easton homestead.

Between moving, working, doctors, dentist, ortho appointments there just doesn't seem enough time in a day anymore :( 

Yesterday Brian encouraged me to take some ME time and go stamp with some of the SU! goodies that arrived last week.

These are items in the upcoming catty that releases in a couple of weeks.

I played along with two challenges for both of my cards.

Freshly Made Sketch

and

Color Throwdown

This first one uses the new Swirly Bird stamp and Swirly Scribbles dies. The sentiment comes from the hostess set called Gift of Love. Don't you love this new SU! In Colour called Sweet Sugarplum.

Stamps: Swirly Bird, Gift of Love

Paper: Smokey Slate, Sweet Sugarplum, Blush Blossom, White

Ink: Smokey Slate, Sweet Sugarplum, Blush Blossom

Accessories: Swirly Scribbles Thinlits, Sewing, Dimensionals

This one uses the hostess set called Gift of Love and again the new SU! In Color Sweet Sugarplum :)

Stamps: Gift of Love

Paper: White, Sweet Sugarplum, Smokey Slate

Ink: Smokey Slate, Sweet Sugarplum

Accessories: Sewing, Scalloped Die

Happy Birthday

Hello!

As I pack up my craft room/space I'm finding things I hadn't used yet. 

Can't believe that I haven't played with these stamp and dies :(

It's not that I haven't wanted to but time hasn't been on my side....lol

This is a SU! only card that I created for the Color Throwdown #390

Stamps: Botanical Blooms

Paper: White, Midnight Muse, Hello Honey

Ink: Midnight Muse, Hello Honey,

Accessories: Botanical Blooms Dies, Dimensionals

You Can Do It!

Hello!

My gosh things have been insanely busy around my house.

We are packing to move and trying to find time to stamp on days off has been a bit of a struggle.

I have managed to make a few cards over the last few weeks though.

Usually when I need a little break I head downstairs and sit at my craft table.

My stamping supplies are almost always the last things that get packed and are the first things that get unpacked....lol

Here is a card I created last week for a few challenges:

1. Freshly Made Sketch #232
2. Color Throwdown #388 - Green Blue Yellow White
3. Paper Players #291 - Butterfly Theme

Stamps: Watercolour Wings, Words of Truth

Paper: White, Marina Mist, Lucky Limeade, Watercolour Paper

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist, Lucky Limeade

Accessories: Aqua Painter, Butterflydies, Brick Wall embossing folder, dimensional

A Happy Hello

A Happy Hello is right!

I've had a busy vacation week. It was mostly a Stay-cation but for the most part I enjoyed my time.

Chloe and I went to Calgary to do a little shopping and had some girl time. It was fun! I got my hair done and lightened it a bit for the summer :)

Then of course I had new stamps waiting for me!

I created the card below using these sweet Reverse Confetti images and dies.

This card was also created for two challenges:

1. Freshly Made Sketch #230

2. Color Throwdown # 386 - Lime Green, Teal and White

Stamps: Rose Garden, Whole Lotta HappyPaper: White, Lucky Limeade, Temp TurquoiseInk: Temp Turquoise, Lucky LimeadeAccessories: Reverse Confetti Rose Garden Dies, Wink of Stella, Dimensionals, SU Brick Wall Embossing Folder

Hello Sweet Friend

Happy Spring!!!

It feels SO good to say that! It helps that it really FEELS like spring too! All weekend we had the windows open and fresh air flowing through the house. 

On Sunday afternoon I squeezed in a little me time and created this card below for THREE challenges!

1. Freshly Made Sketch

2. Paper Players - spring

3. Color Throwdown - Lavender, Red and Green

Stamps: Flower Patch, Six Sided SamplerPaper: White, Lavender LaceInk: Pear Pizzazz, Real Red, Lavender Lace, BlackAccessories: Flow Patch Dies, MFT scallop die, Sewing, Paper Piercer, Dimensionals

May Your Day Be Filled With Sunshine

Happy Wednesday!

Although I was off work today I didn't stamp :(

I just couldn't muster the energy to head down and get inky.

I've been exhausted lately and a day of relaxation was in order.

Kick back with a good book!

Here is another card I created last weekend for the Paper Players - Rain or Shine Challenge.

Stamps: MFTPaper: White, Watercolor PaperInk: Black, Distress Inks Accessories: Paint Brush, Mat pack and Paper Piercer, Felt, Dimensionals, MFT Rainbow Die, Reverse Confetti Cloud and Sun Die

Wishing You Sunshine

Happy Sunday!

A little bit of crafty time was squeezed in between today's activities.

Can you tell I like a simple sketch?

Third card made with it....lol

I also combined the Freshly Made Sketch with the Paper Players Challenge this week of Rain or Shine.

Stamps and Dies from Reverse Confetti.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Happy Birthday To My Husband

Hello!

Today is my husband's birthday and unfortunately I have to work so we'll celebrate tomorrow as a family.

I did however make him a card ;)

Over the years he's gotten use to me making him cards that were sort of feminine. Mostly because when I first started stamping all I had were flowers or cute little images.

I don't think he'll be shocked when he gets this with HOT pink on it....lol

Once again I used the Freshly Made Sketch and the Color Throwdown Challenge to create this card.

Stamps: That Thing You Did, Party Balloons, Abstract ArtPaper: Black, White, Coastal CabanaInk: Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo, BlackAccessories: Spritzer Tool, MFT balloon dies, Twine, Dimensionals

Happy Blooming Birthday

Happy March!

I can't believe we are starting our third month of the year. 

Know what the best part is?

I'm on vacation the last week of this month! Yeah!

Yesterday I played along with the Color Throwdown Challenge and the Freshly Made Sketch and created the card below. You can find the links to these challenges sites on the right side of my blog.

This is a SU! only creation :) I love this fun floral stamp set and matching dies. 

Stamps: Flower PatchPaper: Black, White, Coastal CabanaInk: Black, Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo, Watercolour paperAccessories: SU punch, sewing, SU dies, Paint Brush, Dimensionals

Hello - CTD380

Happy Wednesday!

Today I hope to spend a little time stamping :)

I really do need to clean and organize my craft space but once I sit in my chair I just want to get inky!

Here is another card I created for the Color Throwdown Challenge.

I wanted to keep this one fairly clean and simple.

Stamping the streaks from Over the Rainbow in three colours and the butterfly from Watercolor Wings in my reds. I die cut one of the butterflies in Smoky Slate and popped it up with a dimensional.

Stamps: Hi There, Over the Rainbow, Watercolor WingsPaper: White, Smoky SlateInk: Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, Primrose Petals, Cherry CobblerAccessories: SU butterfly dies, Dimensionals

With Sympathy

Hello!

Happy weekend!

It's sooooooo nice to be off for two straight days.

Plus....

Tomorrow is the Daytona 500!!

This year will be different as Jeff Gordon will be in the booth calling the race rather than fighting for the win. I'm sure it will seem odd a first lol

This afternoon I headed downstairs to play in a few challenges.

My first card is for a dear friend at work who lost her dad yesterday.

I combined the Freshly Made Sketch and the Color Throwdown Challenge.

My card uses a PTI set called Botanical Silhouettes.

Stamps: Botanical SilhouettesPaper: White, Smoky Slate, Cherry CobblerInk: Smoky Slate, Cherry CobblerAccessories: PTI die, Sewing, Dimensionals

Hello

Hello!

Gosh it's been a busy couple of weeks and no stamping time.

Soon I will but not before I jet off for a 5 day business trip to Ottawa.

I always have mixed feelings about these conferences. On one hand I am able to reconnect with old friends/co-workers but on the other hand I really don't like the hustle and bustle.

Oh well I'm going to make the most of it and take it all in. 

Here is a card I created for the Freshly Made Sketch #220 and the Color Throwdown #376(aqua, pink, white and kraft).

Stamps: Balloon Celebration, Watercolor WashPaper: White, Crumb Cake Ink: Pool Party, Soft Sky, Pink Pirouette, Blushing BrideAccessories: SU Balloon Punch, Twine, Avery Elle Hello Die, Dimensionals

Oh, Hello Chickie

Hello!

Since I still had this cute stamp set out on my desk I decided to create another card using it.

Playing along with the Paper Players  #279 sketch challenge this week.

Such a fun sketch which allowed me to pull out more designer paper. Gosh I remember when I couldn't create a card without it. Now I rarely reach for it. With all the fun embossing folders, painting/distressing techniques and more CAS creating I don't purchase quite so many paper packs.

This is a SU! only card.

Stamps: Honeycomb HappinessPaper: White, Daffodil Delight, Sweet TaffyInk: Versafine, Tangelo Twist, Pool Party, Pink Pirouette, Strawberry Slush, So Saffron, Hello Honey, Accessories: Sewing, Clear EP, Aqua Painter, Paper piercer, Wink of Stella, Dimensionals

Oh, Hello

Today was a nice day to just stay in and stamp. 

It was dreary out and although most of our snow is gone you can definitely tell it's still winter.

Come on SPRING! LOL!

Since I had the day off I was able to participate in the SCS Featured Stamper Challenge.

Michele was the star today and she has such an awesome gallery. I've been admiring her for sometime now ;)

I chose to case her card here.

It's Sale-a-bration right now at SU! and luckily I placed a nice big order for myself(even though I'm a demo) and got a bunch of free goodies! This sweet set is fun to watercolour.

Honeycomb Happiness has this sweet chick, balloon and ice cream cone.

Stamps: Honeycomb HappinessPaper: White, Watercolor Paper, Black, Sweet Taffy DSPInk: Versafine, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush, Pink Pirouette, Tangelo Twist, Hello Honey, So SaffronAccessories: Aqua Painter, Sewing, Dimensionals

Make A Wish

Hello

Every single day this week I had trouble with blogger. Not sure what the issue was but I'm guessing it was ME ;)

Anyway, I have a card to share with you that I created last weekend for two challenges.

The Freshly Made Sketch and the Colour Throwdown - grey, yellow, green and orange

Links for both challenges sites are located to the right :)

I started with a piece of watercolour paper and some inks. Just blending and spritzing until I liked how they looked together. Careful not to over do it otherwise they become muddy looking. Then I used one of the pretty butterfly dies from SU.

The arrow background was created using an image from Perfect Pennants as was the sentiment.

I'm loving that new Softly Fallen embossing folder from SU too! It hasn't left my desk since it arrived.

Stamps: Perfect PennantsPaper: White, Pear Pizzaz, Ink: Tangelo Twist, Pear Pizzazz, So Saffron, Smoky SlateAccessories: Water brush, Butterfly Framelits, Softly Falling EF, Dimensionals

Look Who's Turning 29 {Again}

Hi!

I'm am LOVING all these new SU! goodies from the mini and the SAB catties! So fun!

Here is a quick card I created last week using the Splitcoast sketch #575

Stamps: Number of YearsPaper: White, Pool Party, Cherry on Top DSPInk: Pool Party,Accessories: Large Number Framelits, Dimensionals

What a Beautiful Blessing You Are To Me

I'm really enjoying this new stamp and die set from SU! It's so big and pretty!

This card I stamped and heat embossed the flower. I did a quick(super quick) colour wash over it and then cut it out. Again I added a bit of the Wink of Stella to the flower. It's such an awesome new product!

The background was embossing with the Softly Falling folder.

Stamps: Rose WonderPaper: Watercolour Paper, White, BlackInk: White Craft, Black Versafine, Old Olive, Regal RoseAccessories: Clear EP, Aqua Painter, White EP, Softly Falling EP, Dimensionals

Happy Birthday Rose

Hello!

Today was my first day off since my new SU! goodies arrived last week.

I'll admit that I probably threw about 4 cards in the garbage before I got to this one.

Not totally loving' it but really didn't want to waste anymore paper....lol

I used the Freshly Made Sketch #218 for my layout.

I started by throwing down some ink on my watercolour paper. Then I did the same on a  small piece so I could die cut using the new Rose Garden Dies from SU! It's hard to tell in the photo but I used the Wink of Stella brush on the dies. Love that new pen from SU!

Stamps: Rose WonderPaper: Smoky Slate, Basic Grey, Watercolor PaperInk: Old Olive, Real Red, Smoky SlateAccessories: Sewing, Aqua Painter, Wink of Stella, Rose Garden Dies, Dimensionals

You Are So Kind

Hi!

I was so happy to have a little itty bit of time to stamp today!

Yesterday we had no heat until the furnace motor was replaced so it was TOO cold to be in the basement stamping.

This morning I thought it was time to pack up my Christmasy stamps and put them on the shelf until next year. Tomorrow I'll be getting my SU! order with a ton of new goodies! Needed to make room :)

Since I still had this pretty butterfly set on my table I thought I'd use it for two challenges:

1. SCS sketch #574

2. Color Throwdown #374 Orange, Aqua and Grey

Stamps: Watercolour WingsPaper: White, Smoky Slate, Peach Parfait, Pool PartyInk: Smoky Slate, Pool Party, Soft Sky, Peach ParfaitAccessories: Bold butterfly Framelits, Butterfly Thinlits, Sewing, Dimensionals