Thank You...

Hello there!  Today I have a card that I created for the Clean & Simple Challenge at SCS.  It's a sketch challenge.  The patterned paper I used was originally blue and white.  I sponged the paper with pink ink so the now the patterned paper looks light pink and blue.

I created the flower using some circle punches and white tissue paper.  I crinkled the tissue paper and sponged the edges pink.  I didn't like the end result, so I cut some "petals" by snipping the tissue paper every 1/4" or so.  I think now it looks a little more realistic.

I've been really busy this week.  We are headed to "The Great Smokey Mountains" for a long weekend with the kiddos and friends.  So much to do!  I almost have all my blog posts scheduled for the rest of the week, so you really won't even miss me!  Take care and have a great day!!!

{Thank You}

Stamps: Thank You (Clear & Simple Stamps)

Card Stock: Chocolate Chip (SU), Raspberry Fizz (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Tangerine Dream Mini Papers (Jenni Bowlin)

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pixie Pink, Pink Passion (SU)

Accessories: Jumbo Brad (Making Memories), Circle Punches (SU), Green Ribbon (Offray), Stampin' Sponge (SU)

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Clean & Simple Gerber Daisy Card...

Hello! This card looks quick and easy, but it was actually challenging to get everything just right. I had a hard time stamping the flower. The whole center just didn't want to leave an impression on the paper. I finally put my paper on a mouse pad and then stamped the image. This helped a lot, although it's not perfect.

I started with a piece of 3" square white card stock. I marked an X in the center with a pencil, then stamped the flower with the X in the center of the flower. I then cut the paper in half at 1.5" in each direction. You should be left with 4 - 1.5" squares. Adhere those to a red 3.25" square using foam dimensionals.
The card base is a 4.25" square. This card fits the CAS challenge at SCS which is to make a square card. I think my card works!!!

{Gerber Daisy Card}

Stamps: Friends 'til the End (Papertrey Ink)
Card Stock: Pure Poppy, SS White (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Real Red (SU)
Accessories: Red Satin Ribbon (Offray), Foam Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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Enjoy the Ride...

Hello! Another snow day here in Northern Kentucky!!! I don't think the kids are going to make it to school this week. I need to get outside and take some pics to share with you. I just went out to the mailbox and the snow drifts were up to my knees!

Amidst all this snow, I've made a card that screams SPRING! This was also the theme for the Clean & Simple challenge yesterday on SCS. I love this color combination. I used a piercing template for the swirls, although the holes were spaced much wider. So I just pierced in between them as well. You can find the template I used here.
The top layer of each butterfly is covered in stickles and I used clear rhinestones for the centers. This is the first time I have layered two butterfly punches and I love the 3D look. Will definitely be using that again!

I hope you enjoyed this super simple card! Have a great day!!!

{Enjoy the Ride}

Stamps: Everyday Button Bits (Papertrey Ink)
Card Stock: Ripe Avocado, Raspberry Fizz, Spring Rain (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Old Olive (SU)
Accessories: Butterfly Punch (Martha Stewart), Clear Rhinestones (Michaels), White Gel Pen (Sakura), Paper Piercer, Frosted Lace Stickles (Ranger), Glue Dots, Corner Rounder Punch (EK Success), Foam Dimensionals, Piercing Template (Bazzill Basics)

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Wishing you comfort...

Hello! Well, my kiddos went back to school this morning. We had such a fun fall break, but I am happy to get back to making cards by myself. I think every card I made last week took about two hours. It was so nice making a card this morning from start to finish without stopping and it only took about 20 minutes.

Anyway, today's card was made for the Clean & Simple challenge at SCS. The theme is sympathy cards. I think everyone should have a stash of sympathy cards ready to go because it can be really difficult to make one in the moment. I really like the sentiment "Wishing you comfort" for a sympathy card. I guess you could also use this for a get well type of card. My father-in-law just had knee replacement surgery and I know he is wishing for some comfort.
I hope your week is off to a great start! Thanks for stopping by!

{Wishing You Comfort}

Stamps: Wonderful Wishes (Verve Stamps)
Card Stock: Kraft
Patterned Paper: Early Bird Mini Deck (Cosmo Cricket)
Ink: Chocolate Chip (SU)
Accessories: Creme 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Corner Rounder Punch (EK Success), Clear Jewel Rhinestones (Bazzill)

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Kind Thanks...

Hello! I am totally enjoying fall break with the kiddos. Halle and I made cards together this morning. It was a lot of fun, but I really struggled to make anything I really liked. I knew I wanted to participate in the clean and simple challenge for today at SCS, which is to use the stamp thumping technique. I tried this technique on a few images and then settled on this one. The rest of the card is definitely clean and simple!!!
Hope your week is starting off on the right track!!! Thanks for stopping by today!!!

{Kind Thanks}

Stamps: Pocket Silhouettes, Thank You Kindly (SU)
Card Stock: Kraft (SU), SS White (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Old Olive, Eggplant Envy Marker (SU), Fresh Snow (Papertrey Ink)
Accessories: Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), New Leaf Topnotch Twill (Papertrey Ink), Button, Hemp Twine (SU), Corner Rounder Punch (EK Success)

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Wonderful Friend...

Hello! I combined two challenges for today's card. I used the Mojo Monday Sketch and today's Clean & Simple challenge to use pink, green, and blue in your cards. The sketch was definitely not clean and simple, so that was a challenge in itself. I think it helped that I did not matte any of my layers. The three blue panels are actually patterned paper. It's hard to see in the photo, but the pattern is sort of a cross-hatch.

Hope you are having a great day!!!

{Wonderful Friend}

Stamps: Friends 'til the End (Papertrey Ink)
Card Stock: SS White, Sweet Blush (Papertrey Ink), Mellow Moss, Pink Passion (SU)
Patterned Paper: Sunshine Lollipops (Sassafras)
Ink: Pink Passion (SU)
Accessories: Rhinestones (Michaels), Corner Rounder Punch (EK Success), Birds & Blooms Sizzlets Dies (SU), Foam Dimensionals, Pink Ribbon (Offray), White Gel Pen (Sakura)

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A Clean & Simple Challenge

Hello! I recently discovered that SCS has been hosting Clean & Simple Challenges (CAS for short) every Monday. I don't know how I went 26 weeks without knowing about it. This week's challenge asks you to use stitching on your card.

I need to stock up on masculine cards, so I didn't want anything frilly in this card. I borrowed my wonderful sister-in-laws Out on a Limb stamp set. I have a feeling you'll be seeing a few more cards this week using this set before I give it back. The limbs on the gray portion are stamped with Versamark and the limb on the oval panel is stamped in Chocolate Chip ink. It showed up black in the picture. The sentiment really is black. I've been practicing my stitching lately, so this was a nice challenge. I've been really getting to know my sewing machine.

Hope you have a great day!

{From me to you}

Stamps: Out on a Limb, Everyday Button Bits (Papertrey Ink)
Card Stock: Going Gray, Whisper White (SU)
Patterned Paper: Urban Prairie Paper Pack (Basic Grey)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Basic Black (SU), Versamark
Accessories: Pewter Pearls (Kaiser Craft), Edge Distresser (Heidi Swapp), Coluzzle, White Thread, Sewing Machine

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