Anniversary Card for Hubby

It's been almost a year since I have blogged or blogged about anything I have created.  I have been a bit busy with this little guy...

He takes up most of my day and I wouldn't have it any other way.  He's 7 months today and is napping at the moment, so I thought I would slip away and quickly share the anniversary card I created for my hubby.  We will be celebrating our 8th wedding anniversary on July 23rd. 

I used some of the goodies in my stash.  I don't buy craft supplies much anymore, as my craft room is filled to the brim...time to purge I think!

Supplies Used:

Follow Your Heart: Be Happy 6x6 Paper Pad by My Mind's Eye

Follow Your Heart: Be Happy Layered Stickers

Kraft & White Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink

Paper Blooms by Kaiser Craft

Open Scallop Doily Die-namic by MFT

Fishtail Flags Layers Stax Die-namic by MFT

I used last week's MFTWSC Sketch.

Hope to be back soon with more projects to share.  Thanks for stopping by and hope your day is filled with Love & Whimsy!

I'm BACK...with some masculine projects!!!

Hi everyone, I'm back!  I haven't created anything in about 2 months, I haven't had any energy but I'm hoping that because I am now in the 2nd trimester my energy levels will SOAR! :)

Father's Day is coming up...here's a card I created for my FIL.

I used a combo of Graphic 45 papers: Communique, Transatlantique, and A Proper Gentleman. I also used some random Graphic 45 staple products I had in my stash.

Here's a peek inside...

I used a new stamp set I received a few months ago, but haven't used yet.  It was the perfect fit for this Father's Day card.

"Dad Rocks" by Ali Edwards

I also created a card for my Grandfather's birthday next weekend.  He will be turning 80!!  I used papers from Communique, Transatlantique, and A Proper Gentleman collections by Graphic 45 on this card as well.

I sprayed a manila shipping tag with LSG Dark Chocolate Truffle SS.  The stamp set I used is the "Just My Type" set by MFT.

I used random scraps that I had left over to decorate the inside.

Other products used not listed above:

TH Walnut Stain Distress Ink

TH Edge Distresser

Black & Cream cardstock

Kraft cardstock by PaperTrey Ink

TH Ideaology Sprocket Gears

Black Hemp by CTMH

Gypsy Mini Ephemera by 7gypsies

I'm glad to be back and I hope you enjoyed today's projects.  Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!  HUGS ♥♥♥

Creating is Fun: Mother's Day Card

Hi everyone, I have a project to share with you today for Creating is Fun.  I created this quick and simple Mother's Day card using several items from the CIF Shop.

Light Purple Lace

White Twill Ribbon

Other Products Used:

Kraft Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink

White Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink

"Jubliee" Collection by K&Company

"Mom - Renee" Embellishments by MMBI

Memento "Rich Cocoa" Ink

"Vertical Greetings Stamp Set" by MFT

"Open Scallop Doily" Die-Namic by MFT

"Small Simply Scallops" Border Die-Namic by MFT

"3/8 inch Rosette" Die-Namic by MFT

Be sure to stop by Creating is Fun and pick up some gorgeous lace, trims, or buttons.  I hope everyone has a wonderful Saturday and a very Happy Mother's Day! HUGS :)

"You've Had a BIG Impact" Card

Hi guys! I hope everyone is having a super Sunday. I have a simple card to share with you today. Sadly, this will be my last project for Karlas001. I have enjoyed my 2 month term as a Featured Guest Designer for Karla's Etsy and am so sad to see it come to an end.

I created this super simple card using the new "Kraft Funday Happy Days" 6x6 Paper Pad by My Mind's Eye. I ♥ how dressy this card turned out, not what I had planned in the beginning! :) 

I cut up some of Nancy's Black 1.5 inch Rose Trim and placed the rosettes in a cluster. I added some pearl loops behind the cluster using some 6mm Black Pearl Trim.

Here's a peek at the inside...

Karlas001 Products Used:

6mm Black Pearl Trim

Nancy's Black 1.5 inch Rose Trim

Other products used not listed above:

Black cardstock

Kraft cardstock by PaperTrey Ink

Black Licorice Ribbon by MFT

Black Pearls by Recollections

"Big Greetings" stamp set by MFT

You can check out a video of my card HERE. I have thoroughly enjoyed being a Featured Guest Designer for Karlas001 and want to thank Karla for allowing me this opportunity. I hope everyone has a fantastic upcoming week! HUGS ♥♥

Color Me Copic Club: "Look on the Bright Side" Card

Hi everyone, I have a quick project to share with you for the Color Me Copic Club DT.  A few weeks ago, it rained for almost a week straight.  I never thought I was going to see the sun again! LOL.  So, I created a card to send to a friend.  I ♥ how it turned out.

Isn't she a doll?  I adore MFT stamps.  They are so much fun to color up with your Copics.  I paper-pieced her boots using some of the DP. The Copic markers I used are listed below.

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E21, R20

Hair: E25

Rain Coat: Y13, Y15, Y18

Jeans: B93, B95, B97

Umbrella: T4, R81, R83, R85

Puddle: BG000, B01

0 Colorless Blender  

I ♥ creating paper flowers.  I used the "Botanical Beauty Die-Namic" by MFT.  I am elated with how this one turned out.  So much fun to make!! :)


Here's a peek at the inside...

Other Products Used:
"ALM - The Rainbow will Come" stamp set by MFT

"WTG - Puddle Jumper" stamp set by MFT

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Perfect Panels for Copics by MFT

"Springtime" 6x6 Paper Pad by Echo Park

Kraft cardstock by PaperTrey Ink

Burlap String by May Arts

Purple Rhinestone Adhesive Gems by CTMH

"First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namic" by MFT

"Classic Scalloped Rectangles Large Nestabilities" by Spellbinders


You can check out a video of my card HERE.  I hope you enjoyed today's project.  Thanks for stopping by today.  HUGS ♥♥

IARCC Handmade Flower Layout

Hi everyone!  It's time for another I Am Roses Color Challenge and you are in for a treat with this one.  You can get all of the details HERE.  

Part of the Challenge was to create handmade flowers using at least 2 IAR products.  I chose to create one of my all-time favorite spring flowers, the cherry blossom.

I sprayed the Hydrangea Petals from IAR with "Salt Water Taffy" by LSG.  I used a fine-tip paintbrush to add a dot of "Ramblin' Rose Pink" by LSG to the center of each flower.  I also used some of the White Foam Stamen from IAR.  I sprayed the stamen with "Wake Me Up Before You Go Gold" by LSG.  I also added some Small Green Rose Leaves to accent my flowers.

Here's how my flowers turned out...

It's super fun to create flowers to perfectly match your project!  I incorporated my handmade flowers into a dimensional layout.  This layout features one of my favorite pictures of my Great-Grandmother.

Other products used not listed above:

Amy Butler Lotus 12x12 Tea Box Paper Collection by K&Company

Manila Shipping Tag

Pink & White Baker's Twine

Pearl Rhinestones

Lace & Trim

Pearl Spray from Karlas001

LSG "Cosmopolitan Pink" Starburst Spray

Karlee Chipboard Alphabet by The Girls' Paperie

"Vertical Greetings" stamp set by MFT

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

TH Vintage Photo Distress Ink

You can check out a detailed video of my handmade flowers and layout HERE.  So, head on over to the IARCC Blog for all of the details on this awesome challenge.  I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the weekend!  HUGS :)

"Hippity Hoppity" Easter Card

Happy Saturday everyone!  I have a quick Easter card to share with you today for Karlas001.  I had so much fun making this card.  The colors just scream S-P-R-I-N-G!  Plus, who can resist an adorable bunny. Hehe :)  


Here's my finished card...

...and a peek of the inside.

I adore all of these products from Karlas001.  So much fun to play with and a gorgeous way to embellish your projects.  All of the products from Karlas001 are linked below.

4mm White Pearl Trim

Green Burlap Trim

Pink Butterflykisses Crystal Flower

Other products used not listed above:

"Hippity Hoppity" Paper Collection by We R Memory Keepers

"Hippity Hoppity" tag by We R Memory Keepers

"Sour Apple" cardstock by MFT

Kraft cardstock by PaperTrey Ink

"PI - One Sweet Chick" stamp set by MFT

"PI - Warm Fuzzies" stamp set by MFT

"Pretty Pocket" stamp set by MFT (flower stamp only)

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Sunny Yellow Ink by CTMH

White Paper Doily (sprayed with LSG Frosted Forget-Me-Nots Starburst Spray)

"First Place Award Ribbon" Die-Namic by MFT

"Scallop Ribbon Border" Die-Namic by MFT

Small Green Rose Leaves by I Am Roses (ZQ L0-0)

Pearl Opaque Adhesive Gems by CTMH

Click HERE to watch a video of my card.  I hope everyone has a fantastic Easter.  Thanks so much for stopping by today!  HUGS :)

"Peep, Peep" Easter Card

Hi everyone, Happy Saturday!  Easter is almost here and I have a card today to share with you for Creating is Fun.  I added some of the luscious trim, lace, and buttons that Martha carries in her shop to embellish my card.


I used a previous sketch from MFT to get me started.


And here's what I came up with...

Other products used not listed above:

"Hippity Hoppity" Paper Collection by We R Memory Keepers

"Happy Easter" Soft Spoken Embellishment by Me & My Big Ideas

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

"PI - One Sweet Chick" stamp set by MFT


You can check out a video of my card HERE.  Be sure to stop by the Creating is Fun shop, Martha has a ton of wonderful colors in for spring and summer.  I hope everyone has an egg-tastic Easter!  Thanks for stopping by today.  HUGS :)

Camera "Be You" Mini-Album

Happy Friday everyone!  My Spring Break is quickly coming to an end.... :(  I do, however, have an adorable project to share with you today for Karlas001.  I created this adorable Camera "Be You" Mini-Album for a sweet friend.  She loves to take pictures of her baby girl and updates her blog with such cute pictures.  I am always stalking her blog to see what her little dolly is up to.  My friend loves crafts, but isn't much of a "scrapbooker."  So...I thought I would take some of the photos she has taken and create a small mini-album for her.  My friend is an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G photographer and her daughter is uber cute, so I had a very hard time picking out 10 photos. Hehe :)

Here it is...

I cut up Cynthialoowhos Blingy-looking Black Mesh into strips and used it as borders throughout the mini.  ♥ that B-L-I-N-G!

I stuck one of the Clear Mini-Tulip Flowers into a crocheted flower...so sweet!

I added a touch of the Tim Holtz Film Strip Ribbon to go with the camera theme.

My friend and her family live on a farm, so I though the title of this book was so appropriate! 

See what I mean...is she not an amazing photographer?  ♥ her photos!

I left blank spots on the back of each page for her to journal a bit about that particular photo.   

I CANNOT wait to give this mini-album to my friend, I hope she enjoys it as much as I enjoyed making it.  I am in ♥ with the way this turned out, did I mention that already? Hehe :)

Karlas001 Products used:

Cynthialoowhos Blingy-looking Black Mesh (cut into strips)

Clear Mini-Tulip Flowers

Other products used not listed above:

"Behind the Camera Die and Stamp Set" by MFT

"Flat Bottom Cloud" Die-Namic by MFT

"Be You" 6x6 Paper Pad by Fancy Pants Designs

"Be You" Chipboard Pieces by Fancy Pants Designs

"Be You" Element Stickers by Fancy Pants Designs

Black Jump Ring by 7Gypsies

White Small Crochet Flowers by I Am Roses

Black Sultan Flower Center by Prima

"Blue Skies" Felt by MFT

Click HERE to watch a video of this sweet little mini.  I hope everyone has a weekend that is filled with Love & Whimsy, and crafting of course! HUGS ♥♥

"You Rock My World" Card

Hi everyone! I'm here today to share a project with you that I created for the Color Me Copic Club DT.  This is my 1st project as part of the DT.  I created a card for my hubby using the "Chelsea" stamp from The Greeting Farm. I stamp all of images onto heavyweight cardstock. I prefer "Perfect Panels" by MFT; however, they have recently stopped carrying them. So, when I run out I will be on the hunt for a new favorite. Hehe :) I stamp my images using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. 

Here's my finished image...

Copic Markers Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, R20

Hair - Y21, Y23, YR21, YR24

iPod & Shoes - V93, V95

Background - BG000

...and here's my finished card.

I cut the image out and matted her using my Nestabilities by Spellbinders. The card measures 5.5" x 5.5" and the paper collection is "Springtime" by Echo Park. I cut out the banner using the "First Place Award Ribbon" Die-Namic by MFT and the sentiment is from the "ALM Rock Star" stamp set by MFT. I added a touch of flowers below the sentiment.

I kept the inside simple, so I could write a message to hubbs!

You can check out a video of my card in the making HERE. I hope you enjoyed today's project and I hope the rest of your week is filled with Love & Whimsy! HUGS ♥

"Spring" Altered Canvas

Hi everyone! I have another project to share with you today for Karlas001. I created a spring altered canvas.  I used a bunch of goodies from Karlas001 and a perfectly springy paper collection by Colorbok, Antique Paperie.

Here's how it turned out...

I created this banner by fussy-cutting some banners out of one of the 12 x 12 papers.  

This flower cluster features some of Karlas001's Yellow/Orange Wheat Leaves and some

Jo's Clear Shabby Crystals.  I ♥ how they add something special to accent your projects!

I also used some 4mm Bronze Pearl Trim and some of the gorgeous Vintage White Lace from Karlas001.

Other products used not listed above:

"Spa Blue" acrylic paint by Americana

LSG "Gossamer Gold" Moon Shadow Mist

LSG "Desert Moon Cactus Gold" Glitz Spritz

LSG "Creme Brulee Cream" Starburst Spray

Brown Black Cherry Blossoms by I Am Roses (S3 - 578)

Big White Gardenia by I Am Roses (Special 2) 

Ivory 2" Roses by I Am Roses (R40)

Check out a detailed video of my canvas HERE.  I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! HUGS ♥♥