Kraft-y Skater

Happy Independence Day!  Here is a card for my nephew.  He loves to skate board and has for years.

I used Kraft, White Daisy, Black, Glacier & Hopscotch cardstock.  Glacier Ink and 3D Foam Tape.  I used my Cricut Explore with the Dude Cartridge to cut out the skater.

Thank you for stopping!  Have a blessed Day!

SOTM Rose Blossom Blog Hop!

Welcome to the July stamp of the month Rose Blossom blog hop!  You may be coming from MARG'S beautiful blog, if so, you are in the right place.

This month's stamp of the month is called "Life is Wonderful" - and it certainly is!  This is what I came up with...

I used Kraft, Colonial White, Glacier & Seaside papers - Lagoon & Glacier inks, 3D Foam Tape and Oceanside Sequins.

Now you are off to the very talented SHELLY, where you are certain to get inspired!

Thank you for stopping by!  God bless!

Rose Blossom "Choose Happy" Blog Hop

Welcome to the blog hop!  If this is not your starting place, you have seen spectacular work, I know.  Marge is one of the best!  If you are starting here, you will be seeing some spectacular work soon!  Just follow the link below. (sounds like the wizard of oz! ha ha).

I just have to say, I love the phrase "choose happy"!  It is absolutely true.  Happiness is something that is chosen.  Circumstances have nothing to do, with whether we are happy or not, it is our choice.
Having said that... While I was making this card, my husband came downstairs.  As he was, he was complaining a little.  Now, my husband is not someone, who complains.  As he was talking, he came over and stood right next to me.  He looked down, paused and I looked up at him, waiting for him to continue.  Then, with a smile he said, "huh, how appropriate is that right now?!"  I turned to look at the card, smiled and looked back up.  He turned to leave and as he did, he said, " I will just go ahead and do that!". :)

The power of words!

Wow, that was a tangent.  But, one worth sharing.

Here it is!  If you don't know me yet, my creations, are usually on the simple side!

I have not decided, if I am going to leave that frame blank or put a picture in it (of my son of course).

I just used White Daisy, Hollyhock and Glacier cardstock.  Black Archival ink for the frame, then colored with Tender Pink ShinHan Marker.  The borders and words, are Slate ink and the cute swirl line, is Hollyhock ink.  I added some Sparkles for a little fun!

Now you are off to Shelly's spectacular creation!  Thanks for stopping by!

Rose Blossom Seasonal Expressions Blog Hop

Hi there!  If you have come from I Didn't Have Potatoes, welcome!  Marg had something beautiful, I know!  I can't wait to see it myself!  Welcome!  No matter how you ended up here!

I have actually done a two page layout!  I know!  I am as shocked as you are!  :)

Don't get me wrong, I love to scrapbook!  My terrific two year old, however, takes a lot of my time.

I was determined to use the Hopscotch Paper Pack, to make a BOY layout!!!  Yea, that's right!  A BOY layout!  I believe it has been accomplished!  My sweet boy is in the pictures.  He was pushing a truck, he received from his Grandpa, this last July.

 

To BOY it up a little more, I used the Fast and Furious (D1541) Stamp Set.  It worked perfectly with my photos. (I actually cannot wait, to use this set a lot more.  I love it!)  The Artbooking Cartridge for the background and the Sunset Chevron Washi Tape, was the perfect compliment, to the patterned paper.

Hope you enjoyed it!  Be blessed!

Now you are off to Shelly's Pretty Piece!  She will have something wonderful!  I will be seeing it soon too.

Seaside Baby Announcement

Hello!  Hope you had a beautiful Christmas!

Here is the baby announcement I promised.  I gave them a few different options for layouts.  This is the one they picked...

This is done using the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge to cut out the giraffe and lion.  Wild Wonders stamp set.  Seaside, Colonial White and Glacier paper.  The inks used are Glacier, Desert Sand, Sorbet and Pear.

You can't forget the 3D Foam Tape!

This is a 5x7 card.  I printed and put all the information, on the backside of the card.  The picture will be wallet size and fits, framed, in the Glacier box.

It was fun making this, but it always is for baby's!

Have a fantastic day!

"Wild Wonders" - Baby Boy Spin Card

Hello!  So, my Brother and his wife had a baby boy in November (this is there 2nd boy).  This is the card I made for them.

I used the Spin Card from CTMH and the Wild Wonders stamp set!  Soooo cute!

The blue paper is Glacier.  I also used the Glacier Stamp Pad, to stamp "it's a boy" all over the front.

The monkey is stamped in Topiary.  I also, used the ShinHan Touch Twin marker Pastel Peach, for his face, belly & ears.

The Giraffe is stamped in Desert Sand.  I used the Pastel Green ShinHan Touch Twin marker for his spots and nose.

The Hippo is stamped in Slate.  Using the Pastel Peach alcohol marker around his eyes and Tender Pink on his nose, bum, feet and ears.

On the inside, I have a lion, stamped in Desert Sand.  Also, using the Pastel Green alcohol marker for his face.  The bird is stamped in Topiary and the Tender Pink ShinHan Touch Twin Alcohol Marker around his eye.

Other things used in the making of this card are...Artbooking Cricut Cartridge & 3D Foam Tape.

Well, this was a fun card to make.  I also made them baby announcements.  I will sharing that later.  Have a blessed day!

By the way, there will be a blog hop this Sunday at 7pm!  It will featuring different stamp sets for the "Deal of The Decade"!  Check it out!

Pathfinding Glacier Blue Pumpkin

Hope you are having a great day.  It is cold here in Minnesota!  Bright and Sunny though!!!

This 4x6 card was inspired by another Rose Blossom, Lynn.  She made a beautiful card, with a blue pumpkin.  I thought I would try it.

I just used the Pathfinding Workshop On The Go.  The additional elements are Glacier, Chocolate and Autumn Terracotta stamp pads.  Also, the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge, for the pumpkin.

Thanks for stopping by!  Hope you enjoyed it!  Have a blessed day!

SNOWHAVEN Gift Card Holders! #3

#3 - These were cut out using the NEW Artfully Sent Cricut Cartridge.  Cut the sleeve out at 3 3/4", glue and fold!  That is all there is to these.  It does all the work for you!  You get those great snowflakes cut out for you, cut a piece of White Daisy Cardstock to fit inside, slide the gift card behind it, DONE!

 

Add a little something to the front and you have a cute gift card holder!

People will love getting this, way better, than that thing you get with the card, when you buy it! :)

Hope you liked all the Snowhaven gift cards.  I will be showing you at least one with the Yuletide Carol Paper Pack!  Sign up to get the email, so you won't miss it!  Have a great day!

SNOWHAVEN Gift Card Holders! #2

#2 - Here we go with another gift card holder! This is the same style as the last post, except I actually cut it at  3 3/4", so you will not see, the gift card at all, in this one.

 
This is the Snowhaven Paper inside out, or outside in, however you want to look at it.  I love both sides of this paper!  The tag is Glacier Paper, Black paper, white pigment ink and Cranberry Bakers Twine.  I popped up the black, on top of the Glacier this time.

Thanks again for stopping by!  Time to get my son up from his nap and head out to the voting booth!
Blessings!

SNOWHAVEN Gift Card Holders! #1

Hello everyone!  Beautiful Fall day in Minnesota!  Hope you are having a beautiful day as well.  Today, I have gift card holders.  I am still getting ready for the upcoming show!!!  Yikes!  I better get a move on.  :)

#1 - I actually used the "leftovers" from making the Popcorn Wrappers.  The Snowhaven paper has an awesome stripped border on it.  With that border, I have 3 1/2".  I would normally have it at 3 3/4" because you need score 1/4" on two sides to make the pocket.  You know, you want to "hide" the gift card.

I put one together, put a gift card in it, and wallah!  It sticks out the top!  But just a little...it will be easier for them to get out this way, right?  I personally, do not see a problem with this.  We will see how people react to it this weekend!  I will fill you in on what happens. :)

I topped them off with a tag, using Glacier Paper,White Daisy Paper, Cranberry ink, Slate Stripped Ribbon and 3D Foam tape!

Two more different looking card holders to come... Thank you for stopping by!  Hope you enjoyed it! 

Christmas Candy Bar Wrappers

Hello there!  So, I am trying to get ready for a couple of vendor shows.  Here are a few quick styles of candy bar wrappers I came up with.  I used the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, Artfully Sent Stamp Set, October Stamp of the Month. For the paper I used... Yuletide Carol, Snowhaven, Cranberry, Glacier, White Daisy and Champagne.  Stamp colors are Black, Cranberry and Cocoa.

I will have a lot of stocking stuffers, such as these wrapped candy bars, wrapped microwave popcorn, covered post-it notes, note pads and more.  It is getting down to crunch time!  I still have a lot to do!  The first show is on the 8th of November at Cross of Hope Church in Ramsey.

I already packaged a lot of the things, but maybe I will take a few pictures and put them in a post in a few days.  Have a fantastic day!

Seaside Sorrow

Hi everyone.  One of the reasons that I like to make cards, is because it is fun.  This is a time, when the word "fun" may not apply so much.  I had an Uncle pass away recently.  This is the card that I made my Aunt and her four boys and their families.  I just did monochromatic to keep it soft.

 Have a great day and God Bless!