Baby, It's Cold Outside

I've been having some fun with this Taylored Expressions kit called Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Such a cute stamp set.

I'm a sucker for anything snowmen ;)

The layout comes from the Freshly Made Sketch #447

Let's Celebrate You

Yesterday my daughter celebrated her 21st birthday and this was the card I made for her. I thought it was time I got away with the cute cards and go for something a little more grown up. Does that make sense? She's very much into plants right now so I flowers it is!

Here I used the Scribbled Roses from Taylored Expressions and the sentiment comes from SU! Celebrate Sunflowers.

The layout comes from the Paper Players #501 Challenge.

Sweet Little One

Good afternoon!

I'm off today and happy to create!

We are under a tornado warning now so I'll be keeping my eyes to the sky for the next little bit. Ack!

This morning I was in need of a baby card for tomorrow when we surprise one of my assistants. He is expecting his first child on Monday. 

Here I've used an older Taylored Expressions set and the Freshly Made Sketch #445 for my layout.

Let's Celebrate You

Good morning!

It's a chilly and raining morning here in Calgary so what better activity than to stamp! I do have some   things to do around the house but figured that could wait. Just a bit ;) 

The Paper Players had a challenge(#498) for fun and fancy folds this week. I was lucky to find that Angie from Chic 'n Scratch had a new tutorial on this cute and easy fold.

I used the new Sunflower stamp and Dies just as Angie had too :) 

Wishing You All Things Fabulous

Well Hello!

I was locked out of my blog FOREVER. Finally got it somewhat going again!

I'm still a SU! demo but working full time managing a grocery store during this Covid 19 has definitely been challenging.

My escape is to create! I still create a handmade birthday card for every single colleague in my store and it's something I am passionate about. It brings people together and shows care. 

Here is one I created today using some new SU! goods.

My photo editing program is on my old Mac and I can't get it to work. So no watermarking or fancy editing for me right now LOL

Stamps: All Things Fabulous

Paper: White, Black

Ink: Magenta Madness, So Saffron, Balmy Blue, Black, Granny Apple Green

Accessories: Embossing Folder, Fabulous Florals dies, Paper Piercer, Dimesionals

Have a Birthday Brew!

Happy July!

I have a card to share with you from a couple of weeks ago.

As many know, I create birthday cards for all the colleagues in my store.

That's over 220 a year.

It's a win win. 

They get a personalized card and I get to stamp!

This card was created for a couple of challenges from Freshly Made Sketch and the Paper Players.

Stamps: Bubble Over

Paper: White, Lemon Lime Twist

Ink: Coastal Cabana, Mango Melody, Rococo Rose, Lemon Lime Twist

Accessories: Bottles and Bubbles Framelits, Sewing, Vellum, Dimensionals

Beautiful Blooms

Happy June!

It's been a busy few weeks with the weather finally nice. We've re-done our backyard with new sod and plants. While it was a lot of work, it's definitely going to be worth it in the end!

I've had little to no stamping time but did manage to get June birthday cards made for my colleagues at work.

Here are a couple I made using a Freshly Made Sketch and the Paper Players sketch.

Stamps: Beautiful Blooms II, Birthday Basics

Paper: White

Ink: Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Dimensionals

Stamps: Beautiful Blooms II, Broadway Birthday

Paper: White

Ink: Highland Heather, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Dimensionals

Hello!

I've been super busy since arriving back from vacation last weekend with work stuff and only had a day to play with some stamps. Organizing my craft space so I can get all my new goodies loaded on my shelves. In doing that I came across some oldies. Always fun to play with those too!

Here I created a card to play along with the Freshly Made Sketch #388 and the Paper Players colour challenge #441. 

Everything is Rosy

Hello!

I'm freshly back from vacation and ready to get stamping this week with a few new SU! goodies that I purchased before leaving last week.

Here is a quick card I made with the Everything is Rosy Product Medley.

Such a pretty stamp set and wonderful additions included in this kit.

I used a the Freshly Made Sketch #387 for my layout.

Keywords: FMS387 Everything is Rosy CAS

Stamps: Everything is Rosy

Paper: Roccoco Rose, White

Ink: Roccoco Rose, Pineapple Punch, Soft Sea Foam, Black

Accessories: Everything is Rosy Thinlits, Sewing, Dimensionals, Pine Wood Plank 3D

Make A Wish

Afternoon!

Each month I create birthday cards for my entire team at work. May there seems to be double the guys as there are girls Those cards are always harder for me to create.

These are a few I came up with today.

I used the Broadway Birthday stamp set.

Hopefully these are masculine enough ;) 

Spring Colours!

Good morning!

Wow it's BEEN a LONG time since I posted on here. 

I am going to try very hard to share on a regular basis.

I re-joined SU! again for probably the third time in 15 years LOL.

It's really hard to find supplies and it's expensive to ship to Canada when you buy online in the States so the SU! route was the cheapest for me.

Yesterday I sat down in my craft room and created three cards for a couple of challenges.

Felt great to get at it!

Two challenges were:

Freshly Made Sketch #383

Paper Players Challenge #437

Stamps: Broadway Birthday

Paper: White, Calypso Coral, Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight

Ink: Balmy blue, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral

Accessories: Broadway Lights Framelits, Dimensionals, Glitter Dots

Stamps: Hello Cupcake

Paper: White, Calypso Coral, Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight

Ink: Balmy blue, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral

Accessories: Sewing, Paper Piercer, Dimensionals, SU punch

Stamps: Beach Happy

Paper: Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, White

Ink: Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Black,

Accessories: Dimensionals, punch

Thanks for stopping by!

Delightful

Happy Wednesday!

It's a gloomy rainy morning here but the sun should be coming out a little later. A little rain is good for all my flowers and garden!

I have a few cards to share with you that I've created this past week.

This first one is for today's SC649. My run as a sample maker on SCS is coming to an end this month. I've thoroughly enjoyed my time on SCS and it got me out of my stamping slump.

Here I've used some of the new SU! goodies from the new catty. I'm in love with this Delightful Daisy DSP. The daisy from Daisy Delight was stamped twice with Daffodil Delight and punched using a new SU! punch. Isn't that new Faceted Gem perfect for the middle of the flower?! The Happy Birthday sentiment came from the Big on Birthdays set.

Stamps: Daisy Delight,  Big on Birthdays

Paper: White, Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight, Delightful Daisy DSP

Ink: Daffodil Delight, White Craft Ink

Accessories: SU Daisy Punch, Clear Faceted Gems, Sewing, White EP, Dimensionals

This next one is mostly SU! I love that spots and dots embossing folder that I picked up at a craft store years ago and can't stop using it! LOL! The layout came from last week's Freshly Made Sketch and the colours from last week's Colour Throwdown. Also was the Paper Player Theme Challenge of Birthdays last week.

Stamps: Balloon Celebration, Big on Birthdays

Paper: White, Pear Pizzazz

Ink: Black, Cameo Coral, Barely Banana, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Spots and Dots embossing folder, Balloon Bouquet Punch, Twine, Dimensionals

This one used the same Freshly Made Sketch but the colours were inspired by the Paper Players Challenge this week. Isn't that new Lemon Lime Twist colour fun?!

Stamps: Lovely Inside & Out, Butterfly Dreams

Paper: White, Pool Party

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lime Twist, Pool Party, Versamark

Accessories: Glassy Glaze Enamel, Reverse Confetti Dies, Dimensionals, Lovely Words Thinlits

More Birthday cards...

Good day!

I've had some cards posted in my SCS gallery for sometime but keep forgetting to post here. Sorry!

Here are a few that I've created over the last couple of weeks.

This was for last week's SCS sketch. I added glassy glaze enamel to the balloons for some added pop!

Stamps: Balloon Adventures

Paper: White, Dapper Denim, Pear Pizzazz, DSP

Ink: Dapper Denim, Pear Pizzazz, Versamark

Accessories: Balloon Popup Thinlits, Glassy Glaze Enamel, Dimensionals, SU Balloon Bouquet Punch

This is for the sketch today on SCS. This one has some shimmer using Wink of Stella. That stuff is so cool!

Stamps: SU

Paper: Calypso Coral, White, Delightful Daisy DSP

Ink: Calypso Coral

Accessories: SU Butterfly dies, Wink of Stella, Dimensionals

This is a hostess set in the new SU! catty. Those little balloons are awesome!

Stamps: Dare to Dream

Paper: White, Sweet Sugarplum

Ink: Black, Wild Wasabi, Sweet Sugarplum, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Spots and dots embossing folder, Corner Chomper, SU Layering Squares, Dimensionals

This one was created using last week's Colour Throwdown colours and the Freshly Made Sketch. I was lucky enough to find some gold paper in my stash. I believe it was from Papertrey.

Stamps: Rose Garden

Paper: White, Gold, Pink Pirouette, Night of Navy

Ink: Night of Navy

Accessories: MFT dies, Reverse Confetti Dies, Mat pack and Paper Piercer, Dimesionals

Mish Mash

Summer weather is here and it's been nice to spend so much time outside. Seems the only time I hit the craft room these days are when it rains. Today it's supposed to do just that. I have quite a bit to do once I get in there too. 

Here is a mish mash of cards I've created the past couple of weeks.

Details on each card listed below.

This is from today's Splitcoast sketch #646.

Stamps: Balloon Celebrations

Paper: White, Black, Soft Sky, Taken with Teal, Coastal Cabana

Ink: Temp Turquoise, Taken with Teal, Black, Versa mark

Accessories: SU balloon punch, sewing, Happy Birthday Thinlits, Glassy Glaze Enamel, Dimensionals

This one is from a Colour Throwdown #441 and a Freshly Made Sketch #286.

Stamps: Watercolor Wings, Fresh Fruit, Gorgeous Grunge

Paper: Pink Pirouette, Soft Sky, White

Ink: Pink Pirouette, Pale Plum, Soft Sky

Accessories: Bold Butterfly Framelits, Dimensionals

This one is from a Freshly Made Sketch #287.

Stamps: Colourful Seasons

Paper: Watercolour paper, white, Old olive, Colour Theory DSP

Ink: Kraft, Choc Chip, Lemon Lime Twist, Tangerine, Real Red, Pool Party

Accessories: Sponges, Dimensionals

This one is from last week's Splitcoast Sketch #645.

Stamps: Colourful Seasons

Paper: Berry Burst, Old Olive, White, Colour Theory DSP

Ink: Berry Burst

Accessories: MFT rose die, MFT leaf die, Rhinestone Basics, Dimensionals

This one is from a Freshly Made Sketch #288 as well as the Paper Players Colour Challenge #344 as well as the SC Ways To Use It #636(metal and hardware).

Stamps: Flower Patch, Daisy Delight

Paper: White, Tempting Turquoise

Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Real Red Tangerine Tango, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Modern Mosaic Embossing Folder, Silver Brads, Dies, Dimensionals

Enjoy the Journey

Happy Hump Day!

Half way through the week and I have the day off! What could be better!?!

I just placed a SU! order last night for some of the upcoming releases next month. Can't wait to get them. Loving some of the new In Colours this year :)

Today I'm sharing my samples for the last two SCS sketches.

The sketch from today uses a fun Reverse Confetti stamp and die.

Love the fun waves in the sketch that Cathy designed. This is from SC643

Stamps: My World, Mini Chicken Wire

Paper: Black, Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Barely Banana

Ink: Black

Accessories: Reverse Confetti Dies, Sewing, Dimensionals

This one is from last week's SC642 where I used the fun SU! set and matching DSP.

Stamps: Cool Treats

Paper: Pool Party, White, DSP

Ink: Watermelon Wonder, Pool Party, Peach Parfait

Accessories: MFT tag, Twine, Sewing, Dimensionals, Wink of Stella

Not sure about this one

Hi!

Have you ever created a card that you just were not sure about. Whether it be the stamps, the layout or the overall look of the card?

That's me on this card.

It was one of my samples for last week's sketch on SCS. Although I had a lot of comments and was favourited several times I just wasn't feeling it.

I love colour and that might be the issues.

Stamps: Lighthouse

Paper: Cream, Black, DSP

Ink: Black, Barely Banana

Moving onto this card. My second sample for the same sketch.

I love love love colour and anything rainbow! 

This card makes me happy.

Stamps: Butterfly Dreams, Balloon Builders

Paper: Real Red, White, Barely Banana, DSP

Ink: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, Marina Mist, Wisteria Wonder, Black

Accessories: Reverse Confetti Butterfly Dies, Sewing, Dimensionals

Happy Birthday Flowers

Happy Hello!

Spring and warm temperatures are keeping us busy outside these days. Having a new puppy keeps us hopping too....lol

I've got a couple of cards to share today that I created last week for some challenges.

This first one was the SCS #640 sketch. I found this Splendid Sunflower stamp and die from MFT in a tote on my craft room floor. No idea how it ended up there but I was pleasantly surprised to find it! 

Stamps: Splendid Sunflower

Paper: White, Early Espresso, Barely Banana

Ink: Daffodil Delight, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso

Accessories: MFT Sunflower Die, MFT Tag die, Sewing, Grommet, Twine, Dimensionals

This next card was created for the Freshly Made Sketch #283 and the Colour Throwdown #438.

I believe this stamp was a free one from PTI years ago called Botanical Blooms.

Stamps: PTI

Paper: White

Ink: Cameo Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, Black

Accessories: Felt, MFT fence die, MFT Banner dies, Mat pack and paper piercer, Dimensionals

Happy Weekend!

Happy weekend! Yeah!

I always look forward to having a weekend off and only wish the local Farmer's Market was open already. Soon. 

Since I've had a little extra time lately I've found myself downstairs doing a little more stamping. Always fun!

Here are a few cards I created. Info will be listed below as always.

The first card was created for this week's SCS sketch.

Stamps: Sheltering Tree, Reverse Confetti Butterfly Dreams

Paper: Crumb Cake, Pear Pizzazz, White

Ink: Soft Sky, Pear Pizzazz, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Sewing, Dimensionals, Reverse Confetti Butterfly Dies

This next two used the Freshly Made Sketch 281and also the Colour Throwdown 436 from last week.

Stamps: MFT

Paper: Pear Pizzazz, White, Soft Sky, PTI yellow

Ink: Pear Pizzazz

Accessories: Botanical Blooms Die, Circle Die, Dimensonals

Stamps: Sweet Cupcake

Paper: White, Pear Pizzazz, Soft Sky, PTI Yellow

Ink: Soft Sky, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz, Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: Cupcake Cutouts, Circle Dies, Dimensionals

Crafting time!

ahhhh it feels good to be on vacation this week.

Getting so much done!

I have managed to start a new blanket and made a few cards as well as getting a new puppy :)

Meet Chevy!

He's a Golden Retriever/Bermese Mountain X

Luckily puppies sleep a LOT and I've been able to craft.

I created this card for the Paper Players Sketch and also the SCS colour challenge.

The background was stamped in Versamark and clear embossed using the Happy Birthday sentiment. A quick colour was of Rich Razzleberry and Pumpkin Pie was done on some watercolour paper and then I die cut using the dragonflies.

Stamps: Big on Birthdays

Paper: White, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Watercolour Paper

Ink: Versamark

Accessories: Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits, Circle die, Sewing, Clear EP, Dimensionals

This one was created for the SCS sketch this week.

I'm in love with the cupcake image. So yummy!

Stamps: Sweet Cupcake

Paper: Smoky Slate, White, Pink Pirouette

Ink: Pink Pirouette, Blushing Bride, Flirty Flaming, Basic Grey, Smoky Slate

Accessories: Sewing, Mat pack and paper piercer, Dimensionals, Cupcake Cutouts Thinlits

My crocheted blankets

Hello!

I had a few emails and a couple of comments from my last post asking about my blankets.

They aren't perfect and I only taught myself how to crochet in February.

It's definitely something I can just sit down and do in the evenings while watching tv.

This is my first one. Which turned out to be quite large. All done in half double crochet.

My next one I just randomly changed colours and is double crocheted. Not quite as wide as my first.

My last one was done super quick. I have it draped over my legs here. 

Thanks for looking! 

I'll be back tomorrow with my SCS sketch card :)