A "Holiday Greetings" Card...

Hey guys!  I always forget about the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop until it's too late.  This time Nichole reminded us the day before and she's letting you link your blog all day.  This was such a big help because, I forgot.  So this morning, I made a card, tore it up and made the card you see above.  By the way, the challenge this month was to make a card celebrating winter holidays other than Christmas.  I really like the sentiment "Holiday Greetings" since It covers any holiday.

This card also uses the Mojo Monday sketch, which I love because it's pretty simple.  All of the papers on my card come from the Kaiser Craft paper pad, 'Tis the Season.  The sentiment circle is a die cut from the pad.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope your week is off to a great start!!!

{Holiday Greetings}

Stamps: Signature Christmas (Papertrey Ink)

Card Stock: Pure Poppy (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: 'Tis the Season (Kaiser Craft)

Ink: Chestnut Roan (Colorbox)

Accessories: Gingham Ribbon, Foam Dimensionals, Red Rhinestones (Kaiser Craft)

 

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A "Thank You" Card...

Hello there!  It is so cold and dreary here, I thought I would make a brightly colored card to cheer me up a bit.  The kids are on Fall Break this week and we have so much fun stuff planned along with some crafty projects (if I can find the right materials).

This card uses the Mojo Monday sketch.    I pretty much stuck to the sketch, but still taking a few liberties.  Those colorful papers come from the Echo Park collection Life is Good.  I love how all the papers coordinate so it really takes the thinking part out of it, which is great on a Monday morning.

I've been using floss a lot lately instead of ribbon.  I find it a lot less bulky when making cards you are going to mail.  Also the bow wouldn't get flattened either.

Hope you are having a good Monday!!!

{Thank You}

Stamps: Communiqué Sentiments (Papertrey Ink)

Card Stock: Chocolate Chip (SU)

Patterned Paper: Life is Good (Echo Park)

Ink: Chestnut Roan, Blue Lagoon (Colorbox)

Accessories: Heart Punches (Paper Shapers), Embroidery Floss (DMC), Pink Rhinestones (Michaels), Foam Dimensionals

 

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An "I love you so much, Sweetheart" card...

Hello!  I was so grateful I already had a project planned to share with you yesterday.  My allergies have been awful and the medicine I've been taking has been making me so drowsy and making my brain all fuzzy.  The last thing I wanted to do yesterday was sit down and make a card.  That is a feeling I'm not used to.  So, I held off on taking my allergy medicine until after I made a card (and had my grocery list finished) and it worked out so much better today.  

So, about my card.  The awesome layout comes from this week's Mojo Monday sketch.  I wanted to keep this card masculine since I'm giving it to my husband for dealing with my crankiness and mood swings all weekend.  I had to keep apologizing for being so moody.  I'm blaming it all on the allergies.  

The tag I used comes from Creative Cuts & More.  It was a minty green, so I sponged it with a little brown ink so it would go better with the color scheme of my card.  I'm sure you've noticed how much I've been using this burlap string.  Gosh, I just love it and now I'm completely out of it.  Why did I only order 3 yards of it?  I should have ordered a whole spool.

I hope you are all enjoying your day!  Thanks for visiting today!!!

{I love you so much, Sweetheart}

Stamps: Signature Greetings, Daily Designs Sentiments (Papertrey Ink)

Card Stock: Creamy Caramel (SU)

Patterned Paper: Basics Manila (Basic Grey), Apple Cider (Imaginisce)

Ink: Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip (SU)

Accessories: Tag, Burlap String, Edge Distresser (Heidi Swapp), Stampin' Sponge (SU)

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Sending a happy hello...

 I'm sending you a happy hello today!!!  My kids started school today and it was so nice to sit in my studio and make two cards (you'll see the other one tomorrow) from start to finish.  That is something that rarely happened this summer.  Fortunately Halle and Colin love school and I think that's why I'm not sad about my little guy starting Kindergarten.

I made this card using this week's Mojo Monday sketch.  I was organizing my desk and came across a ziploc bag full of scraps from a pad I bought of couple years ago that I still love.  It's the Amy Butler Designer Series Paper Pad by K & Co.  I literally only  have scraps left.  See the rectangle of gray and blue paper?  That's actually two pieces I had to glue together, LOL.

This card looks so much better in person, trust me.  I do love the shabby chic look of this card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!!  I'll be back tomorrow with a card and some pics of the kiddos.

{Sending a happy hello...}

Stamps: Everyday Classics (Papertrey Ink)

Card Stock: Kraft, Spring Moss (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Amy Butler Designer Series (K & Co.)

Ink: Blue Lagoon (Colorbox), Chocolate Chip (SU)

Accessories: Cream Sheer Ribbon (Offray), Button, Labels 9 & Oval Nesties (Spellbinders), Stampin' Sponge (SU), Glue Dots, Foam Dimensionals, Corner Rounder Punch (EK Success), Butterfly Trio Punch (Martha Stewart)

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Happy Birthday, Queenbee...

Hello!  Today is my Grandma's 80th birthday and I made this card to give her at her party on Sunday.  Pretty much my entire family refers to her as Queenbee, so this stamp set is so appropriate for her birthday card.  There is a lot of bling on this card, a little too much for my liking, but I know that's what Grandma is going to like the best.  She is one classy lady that loves jewelery.

The layout comes from this week's Mojo Monday Sketch.  I tried out some new ink on this card.  I purchased a Colorbox chalk ink stacking tower (Cat's Eyes) in primary.  So far I really like them.  I really like the coverage on solid stamps.  Since half of my SU stampin' spots are retired I thought this may be a good switch.

This bee was stamped twice, once on the distressed yellow paper, cutting out the body of the bee.  Then I stamped the bee again on white.  I adhered the yellow body on top of the image stamped on the white.

I even decorated the inside of the card.  I stamped the same flowers but used a white gel pen to fill in the flower centers instead of rhinestones so the card would close flat.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!!

{Happy Birthday, Queenbee}

Stamps: Honey Bees (Papertrey Ink), Essential Messages (Hero Arts)

Card Stock: SS White, Ripe Avocado (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Urban Prairie (Basic Grey)

Ink: Blue Lagoon, Lime Pastel (Colorbox), Basic Black (SU)

Accessories: Clear Rhinestones (Michaels), Black Ribbon (Offray), Birds & Blooms Sizzix Die (SU), Rickrack Die (Papertrey Ink), Foam Dimensionals, Circle Punch (SU), Corner Rounder Punch (SU), White Gel Pen (Sakura)

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Thank you for your generosity...

Hey there!  Thanks for stopping by today.  It's been a while since I've done a Mojo Monday card, so I thought I would do just that today.  This sketch was a little busy for my taste, but I managed to keep it clean and simple by not using patterned paper on the card base like it shows in the sketch.  The patterned papers that I did choose are pretty simple.  I love the color combination of red, turquoise and yellow.  There is such a happy feel to this card.

This card is full of dimension.  Each layer (except for the yellow cloud layer) are popped up on foam dimensionals.

I hope you all are having a great day!  See ya tomorrow!!!

{Thank you for your generosity}

Stamps: Signature Greetings (Papertrey Ink)

Card Stock: Kraft, Lemon Tart (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Love Me Do (My Mind's Eye)

Ink: Real Red (SU), Fresh Snow (Papertrey Ink)

Accessories: Blue Rhinestones (Kaiser Craft), Heart Punch (Paper Shapers), Blossom Punch (EK Success), Red Ribbon (Offray), Stampin' Sponge (SU), Foam Dimensionals, Red Rhinestone Sticker

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I love you so much...

Hello!  I hosted "girls craft night" at my house over the weekend and we had a blast.  It wasn't the most productive night for me, but it did wonders for my soul.  Sometimes you just need a girls night to gossip and vent, and just be girls.  A little wine doesn't hurt either!

Even though I did get a few cards done I decided not to post any today since I wanted to participate in this week's Mojo Monday sketch.  Since this one is a contest, I wanted to stay true to the sketch.  As you can see, the main sentiment panel is crooked and it doesn't bother me as much as I thought it would.  Can you say PROGRESS!!!

The card base is craft and everything else is Love Me Do patterned paper from My Mind's Eye.  I used my corner rounder punch for the scallops instead of using my scallop edge punch.  The "sun" and "cloud" are from the die cuts that came with the Love Me Do patterned paper.  I sponged the edges of the "sun" so it wouldn't blend into the yellow paper behind it.

I didn't have the perfect yellow ribbon, so I used white and colored it with a yellow copic marker (Y06).  My friend Melanie couldn't make it to our craft night, but she graciously let me borrow her copics.  Thanks Melanie!  I'm having fun playing with them.

{I love you so much}

Stamps: Signature Greetings (Papertrey Ink)

Card Stock: Kraft (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Love Me Do (My Mind's Eye)

Ink: Real Red (SU)

Accessories: Corner Rounder Punch (EK Success), Stampin' Sponge (SU), White Grosgrain Ribbon, Y06 Marker (Copic), Die Cuts from Love Me Do Collection (My Mind's Eye)

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Happy Birthday, Friend...

Hello!  I need to make a card for my friend's birthday that is coming up next week.  I'm so thankful for my Birthday Calendar reminder in Facebook or else no one would be getting cards from me.  Anyway, I just wanted to sit down and dream up a fabulous card, but I couldn't get the Mojo Monday sketch out of my head.  I disregarded it when I saw it this morning since it had that one crooked panel, and you know I just can't deal with that.  So, I decided to make that panel straight.  I don't think I'll get arrested by the sketch police.

I'm trying to use up some older patterned paper to make room for new ones.  I absolutely love Indian Summer by Basic Grey.  Somehow it was pushed aside for bigger and better things.  This is an older collection but Paper Maniac still has 6 x 6 pads and coordinating embellies.

Here's a close up to show you all the lovely layers and dimension.

I hope you all have a great day!  My kids are off school tomorrow for election day here in KY.  So, I'm sleeping in and hope to have a card to share will you all in the afternoon.  Thanks for stopping by!!!

{Happy Birthday, Friend}

Stamps: Communique Sentiments, Friends 'Til the End (Papertrey Ink)

Card Stock: Kraft (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Indian Summer (Basic Grey)

Ink: Pink Passion, Close to Cocoa (SU)

Accessories: Light Pink Rhinestones (Kaiser Craft), Labels 9 Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Stampin' Sponge (SU), Raspberry Fizz Topnotch Twill (Papertrey Ink)

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Sending all my love...

Hello there! Isn't this card sweet? I used the Mojo Monday sketch for the layout. I really simplified the sketch to suit my style. I am still having a ball playing with the papers, and embellishments that came in the Sugar Rush Greeting Card Kit by Basic Grey (so sorry this is sold out, but they have other similar kits to choose from). The patterned papers, sentiment and chipboard bird came from the kit. The scalloped strip of red also came from the kit, but I added the faux stitching with a white gel pen. The rhinestones are actually light pink. They are looking a little clear/white in the photo. The sentiment is a rub-on that also came with the kit. It was one line and I cut it apart to fit around the birdie.

I hope you all had a great weekend! Yesterday we had a nice relaxing day with family. We couldn't have asked for a better day. Well, have a great day friends!!!

{Sending all my love...}

Card Stock: SS White, Pure Poppy (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Sugar Rush (Basic Grey)
Accessories: Rub-on Sentiment & Bird Chipboard from Sugar Rush Greeting Card Kit (Basic Grey), Light Pink Rhinestones (Kaiser Craft), Foam Dimensionals, Oval Nestabilities Die (Spellbinders) White Gel Pen (Sakura), Red Satin Ribbon & White Sheer Ribbon (Offray)

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Easter Wishes...

Hello! I hope you all had a great weekend. Ours was pretty uneventful and relaxing. My card for today uses the Mojo Monday sketch. I love square cards filled with big circles, so this layout was right up my alley. The patterned paper I used is from Papertrey Ink and I've had it forever. I don't know why, but it just screams Easter to me. I think I've also used it for a first communion card a while back. I used some prepackaged cards for my base. I love the texture they add.

I was disappointed my bow didn't photograph well in the above picture. This is what it really looks like:
Perfect bows are hard to come by, so I wanted to make sure I got to show this one off!

I hope your week getting off to a good start! Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit today!

{Easter Wishes}

Stamps: Mixed Messages (Papertrey Ink), Pocket Silhouettes (SU)
Card Stock: SS White (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Everyday Blessings (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Sage Shadow, Not Quite Navy (SU)
Accessories: Prepackaged Blue Card (Creative Imaginations), Coluzzle, Yellow Ribbon (Offray), Brad (JoAnn's), Stampin' Sponge (SU), Foam Dimensionals, Edge Distresser (Heidi Swapp)

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Hello Mojo Card + A Month in Cards

Hello! Here's the card I made for today's Mojo Monday sketch. Such a unique layout. I really like it. I had a really hard time photographing this card for some reason. I couldn't get a good angle and then it just looks dark. Oh well, you get the idea.
Here's a close-up of the flower. The button is from my stash. You can't tell from the photo, but it's a perfect match.

Now that I have my new stamping space, I have a place to display my cards. I thought it would be fun to take a picture of all the cards I made in February before I put them in my card box.
I made 22 cards last month!!! I *think* they are all here. Maybe missing my hubby's valentine's day card =)

Have a great day everyone!!! I hope you are having a great start to your week.

{Hello}

Stamps: Friends "til the End (Papertrey Ink)
Card Stock: Old Olive, Sweet Blush, Spring Moss (Papertrey Ink), Cream
Ink: Pink Passion, Old Olive (SU), Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink)
Accessories: Swiss Dots Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Button, Floss (DMC), Foam Dimensionals, Mini Brads (Queen & Co.), Stampin' Sponge (SU)

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To know you is to love you...

Hello! I hope you are having a great Monday! I received a package from Northridge Media over the weekend that included these awesome papers from My Mind's Eye. The collection is called "Love Me Do" and I do love it! I couldn't wait to make a card this morning and the Mojo Monday sketch was the perfect for it.

I don't have any red brads, so I improvised by using some small circles I punched using a hole punch. I think they are 1/4". My finished card size is a 4.25" square.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

{To know you is to love you}

Card Stock: Ocean Tides, Pure Poppy (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Love Me Do (My Mind's Eye)
Accessories: Corner Rounder Punch, Die from Love Me Do Collection (My Mind's Eye), Hole Punch, Corner Rounder Punch (EK Success), Foam Dimensionals

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