Hello (Owl)

My last post of the day! :) I decided to combine Mojo Monday's sketch for their 300th sketch celebration along with the color combo from Pre-Class Challenge 1 for Summer Card Camp 2.

Angled view so you can see complimentary inside and dimension.

Close up so you can see dimension and glossy accents!

Inside of Card

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: MFT

Pattern Paper: My Mind's Eye

Stamps: Lawn Fawn, Jane's Doodles

Dies: Spellbinders, MFT, Paper Smooches

Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug

Button, Twine: MFT

Markers: copic

Ink: Memento, MFT

Other: glossy accents, white gel pen

Fishtail banner: own design

Challenges I would like to enter:

Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge - see above sketch

Summer Card Camp 2 - pre-class challenge (color challenge - use 4 out of 5)

A Gem of a Challenge (Pink Gem) - Lots of layers

Inspire Me Fridays - anything goes

Sister Act Card Challenge - anything goes

365 cards Day 185 - overlapping elements

4 Crafty Chicks - dry embossing

UPDATE: Yay! How wonderful - I was chosen as Top 3 at 4 Crafty Chicks! Woohoo! Thanks so much for this exciting honour!

Thanks for visiting!

Happy Bee Day!

Ooooooh I'm loving this hexagon die from SSS (Simon Says Stamp). I have been playing around with it all morning. I decided to enter the pre-class challenge 1 for Summer Card Camp 2. This challenge was to use 4 out of 5 of the colors in a color challenge. I have to admit I don't usually go for the color challenges because I am such a "pink" girl. That is why I am excited about this camp as I am hoping it will really push me out of my comfort zone.

Color Combo

Card Front

Multi Dimensional - used a combo of pop dots and different layers of thick card stock

Inside of Card

Close up of cute little bee on the inside

UPDATE:  How exciting! Just found out I was featured on Inspire Me Fridays this week! Woohoo!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: MFT
Dies and Stamps: SSS (Simon Says Stamp); spellbinders
Ink: Memento
Markers: Copic
Other: Glossy Accents

Challenges I would like to enter:

One Stop Craft Challenge - anything goes
Challenges 4 Everybody - always anything goes
Blogger's Challenge - create your own background
Inspire Me Fridays - anything goes
Polka Doodle - Make your own background
Sister Act Card Challenge - anything goes

Thanks for checking in! Enjoy your day,

Cozy Day

Hello all! I am trying to squeeze in one of the pre-class challenges for Summer Card Camp 2. It is based on a sketch that I am not able to post. For me this is a little outside of the sketch box as I didn't use the exact shapes in the sketch, which I normally would have.

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: MFT
Pattern Paper: Echo Park
Stamps: Simon Says Stamp (SSS)
Dies: SSS and Paper Smooches
Punch: Marvy Uchida
Ink: Memento and Versamark
Embossing Powder: Personal Stamp Exchange
Markers: Copic, Zig Wink of Stella Brush - clear

Challenges I would like to enter this card into:

Inspire Me Fridays - anything goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - anything goes
Make It Monday - anything goes
Crafts and Me - anything goes
365 cards - overlapping elements

Thanks for popping in! It is always appreciated!

You're a Star!

Today is catch up day for posting cards I have not had time to put on my blog. These 3 cards were thank you cards for amazing volunteer students that we had this year at our school. Again, photos not the best as I was rushed and forgot to take one before signing them. I just love this stamp set from MFT and have already made a few cards with this set. I was loving the rainbow look, but until now hadn't had a chance to play.  Thanks for stopping in . . . all supplies are MFT except some of the ink which is a combo of MFT and Memento.

I would like to enter this card into the following Challenge:

Make It Monday - anything goes

Have a great weekend,

Music Teacher Retirement

Whew! With the busy end to the school year, I am finally getting a chance to post this special card that was made for one special lady that retired on our staff this year! I just love how this card turned out and the photos definitely don't do it justice. I was in a hurry and my camera was making the card blue instead of purple, so I had to take pics with my phone and the lighting is still not right, but it gives you a good idea. Yes, :) I did decorate the back of the card as well as we needed lots of space for all of our staff to sign and Mary Ellen loves Grand Piano's and I couldn't help but include that somewhere. I am also so proud that I made all the pattern paper on this card. The two musical ones are done with a Penny Black background stamp and the black music paper was downloaded and printed from My Memories digital papers. The inside sentiment was computer generated and then that adorable chalkboard was stamped around it afterwards. It is hard to see but the musical notes on the inside and her hair barrette are shined up with glossy accents.

Supplies Used:

Paper: MFT and Neenah Solar White
Ink: Memento, CTMH and MFT
Markers: Copic Sketch, Multiliner, Spica and Sakura
Stamps: MFT, Gina K Designs, Penny Black and Lawn Fawn
Dies: MFT, Spellbinders
Gems: unknown
Button & Twine: MFT
Glossy Accents

Challenges I would like to enter this card into:

Crafts and Me Challenges - anything goes
Divas by Design - Cute
Make It Monday - anything goes
Inklings and Yarns - anything goes
Stampin Royalty - anything goes
Inky Chicks - anything goes
Loves Rubber Stamps - anything goes
Through the Craftroom Door - anything goes

Thanks for stopping in! Now that it is summer, perhaps I will find some time to create!!!