Father's Day

What an awesome Friday! Last day of my holidays and my big list of "to-do's" is done... okay mostly done... but there are a lot of check marks on things I've not been able to get to (aka procrastination at it's finest).

The card I'm sharing today was not a Have To Do from my list, but a Want To Do. My friend Donna has her Dad in the hospital in Newfoundland recovering from a stroke for quite some time. She's been to visit and has tried to manage things as best she can from here in Ontario. With Father's Day approaching I thought this little Mo Manning fishing image might be just the ticket for a card for her to send. The inside says (or at least it will when I'm finished... see what I mean???)... "Happy Father's Day".


Stamps: Mo Manning, Stampin Up!, Flourishes Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, Jillibean Soup, Basic Grey Capella, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Accessories: Sheer ribbon, button, string Tools: Copic Markers, Spellbinder Circle & Rectangle & Labels 10, sewing machine, Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

You Touched My Heart...

... and this little Mo Manning image has stolen mine. Isn't he something else?! And so fun to colour too.

Layout is pretty basic. Where would I be without the Spellbinders? Huh??? Hope you don't get sick of this Jillibean paper......like I said I bought a wack of it. LOVE IT LOVE IT.

Ta-rah for now!

Stamps: Mo Manning, Verve Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, Jillibean Soup, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, Accessories: Sheer ribbon Tools: Spellbinder Labels 13, EK Success edge punch Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

OCC Challenge & Mo Manning

Well I finally did my very first Mo card. I have a few of the images and I've been colouring like crazy, so I thought today I would use one in a card for the OCC Challenge:

I bought a whole wack of this gorgeous Jillibean Soup - love the softness and the small design. The sentiment is from a Hero Arts clear set. (Don't you just love Mo's images??? **sigh**)

Back to the Copics!

Stamps: Mo Manning, Hero Arts Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, Jillibean Soup, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Whisper White Accessories: Pale blue sheer ribbon Tools: Spellbinder Oval, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, sewing machine, MS double loop edge punch Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Two Hearts One Love

Hi everyone! Made a wedding card with the beautiful Basic Grey Cappella designer paper - how can you go wrong?

Not sure why my photos of the inside always turn out fuzzy. Weird.

Hope you're enjoying this great Spring so far. I think I'm going to enjoy the sunshine all the way back to my craft store for more of this Cappella gorgeous-ness.....

Stamps: Hampton Art & Inkadinkado Paper: BG Cappella, SU Sahara Sand & Whisper White Accessories: Sheer white ribbon, adhesive pearls Tools: Spellbinder Renaissance Hearts Pendant, MS Deep Edge Punch - Garden Trellis, sewing machine, glue pen, glitter Ink: Brilliance Archival Pigment Graphite Black (with clear embossing powder) & Barely Banana (for sponging).

Missing You...

I love it when all the scraps on my desk seem to go together and it give me ideas. Besides it's so much more fun to make something then having to put everything away!

I didn't feel like doing any colouring, so I just stamped with the brown & green from the SU colours and kind of layered it off kilter. The flower was an afterthought (and probably too big)... but what the heck... it stays! 8)

Stamps: Stampendous, SU! Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, BG Cappella, Pink Paislee (autumn blossom), Close to Cocoa, Whisper White, Very Vanilla Accessories: Satin ribbon, brass button, Prima flower, brad, adhesive pearls Tools: Spellbinder Labels 8 & Classic Rectangles, Shapeabilities Fancy Tags, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, sewing machine Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Choc Chip, Always Artichoke.

Happy Mother's Day

Made for my fabulous Mom.......

Inside:

And as Mom's go....... she's the BEST.

Stamps: Verve Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, BG Cappella, Brown Bazzel, Barely Banana, Accessories: May Arts while polka dot ribbon, Prima flower, adhesive pearls, glitter flourish Tools: Spellbinder Labels 13, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, sewing machine Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Close to Cocoa (for sponging).

A Friends Anniversary Card

Made this card for someone who asked that the Anniversary card have a "friends theme" as the receiptents are such good friends.

So I came up with this.

The little white flowers I bought in the wedding section at Michael's (with a 40% coupon... of course!... ha) - they come in a big tin. Then I just ran them through the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder and sponged the edges lightly in Barely Banana.

Well........ Mother's Day weekend. No big surprise on what I'm working on now. 8)

Stamps: PTI, Inkadinkado Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, BG Porcelain, Whisper White, Always Artichoke Accessories: May Arts while polka dot ribbon, decorative flower ribbon, pearl Dew Drops, pre-cut white flowers from Michael’s (in wedding section) Tools: Spellbinder Labels 9 & Fancy Tags, MS Simple Deco Shell Edge Punch, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Barely Banana & Always Artichoke

Catherine's 1st Communion

Today is my niece's 1st Communion. I thought I'd make her a card that she might identify with instead of something a 7 year old may not want to read.

I thought this girl from MFT (B.C. Dzyns) might be a good pick. I found the sentiment in Ottawa years ago, liked it then, but never found the right time to use it. Here's the inside:

Well that's it for me. Enjoy your Sunday everyone!! 8)

Stamps: MFT, The Stamp Barn Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, MME Love Me Do, Whisper White, Bazzel Accessories: Dew Drop, Adhesive bling, satin ribbon, Tools: Spellbinder Labels 8 & Cross Collection, MS Simple Scallop Edge Punch Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Lovely Lotus

Have you seen the new Prima papers? The Flights of Fancy Collection is gorgeous! And me with my butterfly addiction.......hoo-yah.......match made in heaven.

I used the Spellbinder Lotus Pendant to border the center circle... and then popped the center out of the circle for the Hero Arts birthday sentiment. Used the Martha Stewart garden trellis punch for the bottom and glittered up a butterfly as an afterthought. 8)

Stamps: Hero Arts, Inkadinkado Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, Prima Flights of Fancy, Whisper White, Always Artichoke Accessories: Dew drop, Adhesive bling, sheer ribbon, satin ribbon, glitter Tools: Sewing machine, Spellbinder Circle & Lotus Pendant, MS Deep Edge Punch - Garden Trellis & butterfly punch Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Always Artichoke

Grateful

Is there a better way to say thank you then with a HAT?! LOL! This is one of those cards where I was dying to use this great Plum Purdy stamp but didn't know what sentiment to put with it and needed something that basically just FIT! 8)

I'm happy with how it turned out though... I like the colours and I love the Spellbinder Label 13 - wasn't really sure how I would use it when I bought it, but it's slowly becoming one of my favs.

Well that's it for me on a work night... Toodles.

Stamps: Plum Purdy, Verve Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, Cosmo Cricket, Blue Bayou, Whisper White, Accessories: May Arts Ribbon, Tools: Sewing machine, Spellbinder Nestibilities Labels 13 & MS Deep Edge Punch - Garden Trellis Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Missing You

I thought this would make a nice "Missing You" card. Without any copic lovin... this was a very fast card. Not dissin' the Copics, they just sure take a long time (for me).

I just used a small portion of the MS deep edge Garden Trellis punch to border two edges. A little Mellow Moss was sponged around both the edges of the image & sentiment. A quick sewing job finished it off. I like the way it turned out except that it's a bit dark a gloomy I think. That's just my love of the Jillibean papers.... maybe I'll try this again with some brighter, more "happy" paper. 8)

Stamps: Flourishes, Stampin Up! Whimsical Words Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, Jillibean Soup, Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Basically Black Accessories: May Arts Ribbon, adhesive pearls, pearl dew drops Tools: Sewing machine, Spellbinder Nestibilities Labels 12 & Shapeabilities Floral Accent, MS Deep Edge Punch - Garden Trellis Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & Mellow Moss for sponging.

OCC Challenge - Blooming Blossoms

Made this card for my sister's birthday and thought it would be a good entry for the Blossoms Challenge over at Our Creative Corner. Love creating anything with flowers. 8)



Stamps: Stamping Bella Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, Basic Grey Origins, Marigold Morning & Certainly Celery Accessories: Sheer ribbon Tools: Sewing machine, Spellbinder Nestibilities Circle & Blossom, MS Floral Edge Punch, Copics Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & Marigold Morning for sponging.

OCC Challenge - Beautiful Butterflies

I was inspired by Loretta's beautiful card to enter the OCC Challenge. I recently bought this Inkadinkadoo butterfly clear set and it took 2 seconds to colour up with copics (badda-boom-badda-bing).

Hope you are enjoying your Sunday........

Stamps: Inkadinkadoo Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, Crate Paper, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Accessories: Satin ribbon & May Arts polka dot ribbon, adhesive bling Tools: Sewing machine, Spellbinder Lotus Pendant & Circle Nestie. MS Deep Edge Punch - Garden Trellis, Copics Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Cool Cat Saturday

So here's the deal - I should be doing my taxes but decided making cards out of this psycho cat was way more important. Am I on my own here?!! LOL

Cool Cat Card#1:

Inside:

Cool Cat Card #2:

Inside:

Card #1
Stamps: Recollections, MFT Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, October Afternoon, Bo Bunny, Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip Accessories: Satin ribbons, Tools: Sewing machine, Spellbinder Labels 12, Fair Isle Pendant & MS Floral Edger punch, SU! Word Window punch, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot folder, Copics Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Card #2
Stamps: Recollections, Technique Tuesday (Ali Edwards) Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, Bo Bunny, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Accessories: Satin ribbon & grosgrain ribbon, adhesive bling Tools: Sewing machine, Spellbinder Labels 12 & Blossom 2. MS Simple Scallop punch, Copics Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Time To Celebrate!

Made this card for two terrific gals that have birthdays around the same time. Great Stamping Bella image to use for Birthday cards. I actually mailed these off about a week ago and haven't really made anything in a week. I think it's a good day to forfeit housework and get inky. Don't you?! CHEERS!

Stamps: Stamping Bella, Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, October Afternoon, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Accessories: May Arts white polka dot ribbon, brads, adhesive bling Tools: Sewing machine, Spellbinder Labels 10 & MS punch Deco Shell & Simple Scallop edge punch, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot folder, Copics Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

You Make Me Smile

I dragged out one of my old wood block stamps today from Eat Cake Graphics - love this cat. There's actually a lot of cool sentiments that you could pair him up with, but I knew I wanted to use this smile-sentiment from Verve.

Hope you're all smilin' today...

Stamps: Eat Cake Graphics, Verve Paper: My Minds Eye, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Tempting Turquoise Accessories: May Arts white polka dot ribbon, Bella dots Tools: Sewing machine, Spellbinder Labels 13 & Oval dies; coloured with copics Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Happy Easter

HAPPY EASTER Everyone!

Hope you're all enjoying the long weekend and have beautiful weather where you are too. Happy Easter to you and yours.

Stamps: None Paper: Very Vanilla, Barely Banana, Pink Paislee Accessories: Brads, adhesive bling & pearls, satin ribbon, sheer ribbon, dew drops Tools: Sewing machine, Spellbinder Fair Isle Pendant & Shapeabilities Cross Collection Ink: Barely Banana (for sponging)

Happy Birthday Sweet Sarah

Well I was right - 3 year old little Sarah couldn't give two figs about her card that I labored over...LOL.

She has been into playing "Mommy & Baby" so much that this little Sugar Nellie image is just so her (100% !!). She loves her "babies" and names them all "Honey Bunny" or "Sweetie Pie". She's hilarious. So naturally I got her a little baby that moves and cries until you give her a soother. So without further adooooo... here's the card that immediately got set aside (lol!!) as she reached into the gift bag for yet another "Sweetie Pie".

Happy Monday everyone.............. if there is such a thing. ;)

Stamps: Sugar Nellie & Hampton Art Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, K&C Company Designer Paper, Whisper White, Barely Banana Accessories: SU yellow grosgrain & white satin ribbon Tools: Sewing machine, copic markers, Spellbinder Labels 10, EK Success dotted wave border punch, Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Chocolate Chip

Trying the Lotus....

Received my Spellbinder Pre-Order!!! Had to try the Lotus Pendant right away... okay, well not right away... was sleepy and lazy but I got there in the end!!

I love the pendant! I found it takes a few extra rotations through the Cuttlebug (like the Fleur deLis), but well worth the wait. I added the butterfly last minute (coloured with copics & dotted with a white gel pen).

Have a great Sunday everyone......I'm headed back to the craft room. Must make a very special card for my 3 year old niece. (Like she'll care... she just wants the present - lol).

Stamps: Hero Arts Cling Butterflies Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, Basic Grey Indian Summer, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip Accessories: Pink dew drop, brown satin ribbon, sticker dots Tools: Sewing machine, copic markers, Spellbinder Lotus pendant, EK Success dotted wave border punch, MS Garden Trellis Deep Edge Punch Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Finally... some colour!

I was having colour withdrawal from the last card... so here's a burst of colour:

I don't think I ever used so many colours in one card before. Actually I avoid doing that entirely... except that I loved the pants off this Fancy Pants designer paper. I used my copics for colouring and tried to match up the Hero Arts images with the paper then I added some white dots to the butterfly wings. The Verve sentiment on the inside reads, " ... a very happy birthday".

Obviously I'm not over my butterfly phase......

Stamps: Verve sentiment & Hero Arts Cling Stamps: (1) Butterflies & (2) Flower Box Paper: Gina K Pure Luxury White cardstock, Fancy Pants, Baja Breeze Whisper White, Bazzel Brown Accessories: May Arts polka dot ribbon, sheer pink ribbon, Pearl dew drops, pink adhesive bling Tools: Sewing machine, copic markers Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black