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!

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 :)

May IARCC

I can't believe it's already May!  That means it's time for another I Am Roses Color Challenge. It’s happening right now. Here’s your chance to win some amazing flowers. Head on over to the I Am Roses Challenge Blog for more details and challenge rules.

Before you leave I want to share with you the project I created for this month's challenge.  Mother's Day is right around the corner, so I have quite a few cards that I need to make.  I ♥ how retro this card turned out, not what I originally had planned...but sometimes that's how it works out! :)

This month's color challenge was to use purple and teal/turquoise.  In my stash I found the "Flea Market" 8x8 Specialty Paper Pack by Making Memories that had both colors in it, so I knew it would be perfect for this card.  I layered the DP onto some Kraft Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink.  I stamped the sentiment using the "Happy Mother's Day" stamp by Verve Stamps onto some Cream Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink that I had sparyed with "Royal Amethyst Fire" Glitz Sprtiz by LSG.

Since the card was looking a bit 70's-ish, I thought this white fringe lace would be perfect!  I added a row of iridescent flat-back pearls on top of the lace. 

Here's a peek inside... 

Turquoise 2" Rose

Purple 2-Tone Rose

White Curly Rose

Small Green Rose Leaves

Other Products used:

Teal Cardstock

"Delightful Things" stamp set by CTMH

Flat-back Pearl Trim from Karlas001

White Fringe Lace from CreatedbyMartha

Leaf Trinket Pin by Maya Road

I hope you will join us for this month's I Am Roses Color Challenge.  You can get all of the details over at the I Am Roses Challenge Blog.  You can also check out a quick video of my card HERE.  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I can't wait to see what you will create! 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 ♥♥

"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 :)

"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 ♥

"You're so Bubbly" Card Challenge

Hi guys! I have a project today that I created as part of the Queen of My Craftroom Design Team Challenge. Our challenge for this week was to create a card using stickles, bling and ribbon.

Here's what I created...

I used MFT's weekly sketch from last week for the layout (MFTWSC58).

1. Stickles

I colored up this adorable image and paper-pieced her outfit.  She is from the Pure Innocence Blowing Bubbles Stamp Set by MFT.  I used Crystal Stickles by Ranger on the bubbles.  I ♥ how the stickles makes the bubbles look so real!

2. Bling  

I created this flower using a brown paper lunch sack and the Pretty Posies Die-Namic by MFT.  Isn't it adorable?  I added a Small Ivory Crochet Flower by I Am Roses to the center. These beauties already have the bling built in, ♥ that.  I also put some bling in the upper right hand corner of the card to help balance my layout.

3. Ribbon

I used some gorgeous Creme Lace Ribbon by Melissa Frances.  It is super soft and lays flat, which is great for cards.  You can see it peeking out behind my paper bag flower.

Here's a peek at the inside...

Other products used not listed above:

Ellie's Tale 6x6 Paper Pad by Sassafras Lass

First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namic by MFT

Crystal Stickles by Ranger

TH Edge Distress

TH Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Head on over to the Queen of My Craftroom to see what the other DT ladies have created for this week's challenge.  Hope your Sunday is filled with Love and Whimsy. HUGS! ♥

"Shine" Card

Hi guys!  It's Friday and I'm so excited for the weekend.  I created a super fun girly card today for Creating is Fun.  I ♥ when I create projects that put me in a good mood and this card is definitely one of those projects.  The colors just say "Hello Spring!"  

I created this card for a friend who is just the cutest.  She wears adorable flower headbands and always has a smile on her face.  I know she will adore this card. :)

I used an old stamp by The Greeting Farm, "Wild Sprouts Gigi."  She is so adorable.  I love to color up TGF stamps because they have so much face and hair!

Trim, baker's twine, buttons...OH MY!  I used some adorable items from Creating is Fun.  I layered on some beautiful white trim and then wrapped black baker's twine around the center of the trim.  I finished it off with a bow and hot glued a black button in the center.  The "shine" sentiment is a rub-on that I put on some of the DP and attached it to a TH Memo Pin.

Here's a look inside...

Other products used not listed above:

"Out of Print" 6x6 paper pad by Basic Grey

Kraft cardstock by PaperTrey Ink

Black cardstock

Copic Coloring White Panels by MFT

"Sweet Stack Labels Die-Namic" by MFT (circle die only)

"First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namic" by MFT (circle die only)

Jodi's boosters

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copic Markers

Copic Atyou Spica Gitter Pens

"Dear Lizzy" Rub-Ons by American Crafts

Be sure to check out Creating is Fun for super adorable laces, trims, buttons, and other cute accents to embellish your creations with. I hope everyone has a great weekend. HUGS!! :)

Creating is Fun Design Team Valentine Blog Hop

Happy Valentine's Day!  Thank you for joining us for a Creating is Fun Valentine Blog Hop. The Design Team created some projects in honor of this very special day...and we've decided to show a little ♥ and give away some prizes!  If you happen to be stopping by my blog today, be sure to start back at Martha's blog so you don't miss out!

Here's how for your chance to win some goodies:

- Hop along to each of the Design Team members' blogs and be sure to comment on their individual VDay Blog Hop post.

- A $25.00 gift certificate to the Creating is Fun shop will be given to one lucky winner (This is hidden in one of our DT member's blogs, so be sure to comment on each one!)

- Be sure to comment on my blog post also, because I too will be selecting a winner at random.  This winner will get to choose one item from the Creating is Fun shop as their prize.  :)

- Commenting along the way highly increases your chance of winning the prizes.

- Comments will be closed on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 11:59 PM CST.

- Winners will be announced Monday, February 20, 2012.

As you hop along be sure to subscribe/follow to the individual design team members' blogs so you don't miss out on the winner announcement!

Now on to what I created...

I created this Valentine for my brother who lives in South Korea.  I loved how cute the PI image is in that adorable aviator suit!

I used this MFT sketch as inspiration.  I ♥ to use sketches when creating cards!

Isn't she a doll? :)  I colored her up with my Copics and paper-pieced her outfit.  I colored her goggles, cuffs, and aviator pin using my red Atyou Spica Glitter Pen.

I used some gorgeous laces from the Creating is Fun shop.  I layered a bit of neutral lace on top of the beautiful pale blue lace.  I love how flat these laces are, so they don't add a lot of bulk since I will be mailing this card.

And here's a peek at the inside...

Other products used not listed above:

"Valentine Sweetheart" Paper Collection by K&Company

"Pure Innocence - Plane Amazing" stamp set by MFT

"Simply Scallops Die-Namic" by MFT

"Heart a Plenty Die-Namic" by MFT

"Open Scallop Doily Die-Namic" by MFT

"First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namic" by MFT

Circle Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Purple Opaque Rhinestones by CTMH

Burlap String by May Arts

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

TH Edge Distresser

I hope you enjoyed the Valentine I created. 

In case you get lost along the way, here is a list of the Creating is Fun Design Team members hopping today:

Martha

Angie

Carrie

Bonita

Rachel

Rebekah

Shemaine

Carisa

Ashley

Maria

Andrea ← You are here! :)

*Don't forget to LIKE our FB page: Creating is Fun.

Thanks for stopping by and playing along! 

Hope your day is filled with Love and Whimsy.  Happy Valentine's Day.  Hugs! ♥♥

Valentine Card for my Sweet ♥

Hi guys! I have a project today that I created as part of the Queen of My Craftroom Design Team Challenge. Our challenge for this week was to create a Valentine Card for our Sweet ♥ .

Here's what I created...

I used this sketch to get me started.

Isn't this stamp adorable?  My hubby ♥s tennis, so I thought this card would be perfect.   I had so much fun coloring her up with my Copics and paper-piecing her dress.  She's so adorable!

Let's take a peek inside...

Products Used:

Kraft Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink

Hot Fudge cardstock by MFT

"Life of the Party" DP by My Mind's Eye

Lacey Ovals Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Oval Nestabilities by Spellbinders

"ALM I've Met My Match" stamp set by MFT

Teal seam binding 

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namic by MFT

Simply Scallops Medium Border Die-Namic by MFT

Rhinestone Stickers by Recollections

 I can't wait to give it to him!! :)  Head on over to the Queen of My Craftroom to see what the other DT ladies have whipped up for their Sweethearts.  I hope everyone has a Valentine's Day that's filled with Love and Whimsy. ♥♥

"Paris is Always a Good Idea" Card

Happy Tuesday guys!  I'm on the mend of a nasty bug, but wanted to share an adorable card I created for Martha's Zibbet shop, Creating is Fun.  I created this card for a friend over the weekend using some of my favorite luscious lace that Martha carries.

I used this sketch to base my card on.

And here's how my card turned out...

I used an old paper collection by Glitz Design, "Laced with Grace."  I stamped the image using the "Who's that Parisian Girl" stamp set by MFT.  I paper-pieced her outfit and colored her up with my Copic markers and I used by black Atyou Spica glitter pen to color her shoes and purse.

Check out that gorgeous shimmer on the Eiffel Tower!

I used the Eiffel Tower die by MFT and some black cardstock to cut it out.  I then sprayed it with my LSG Scintillating Silver Glitz Spritz...♥ that shimmer!

Here's a peek at the inside...

Just look at the gorgeous lace, I ♥ how it looks layered.

Other products used not listed above:

Kraft card stock by PaperTrey Ink

Black card stock by MFT

White Panels by MFT

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

1/2" black mini rose by I Am Roses

Banner Die-Namic by MFT

Black burlap string by May Arts

Scallop Border Die-Namic by MFT

Licorice Opaque Adhesive Gems by CTMH

Be sure to check out Creating is Fun for super adorable laces, trims, buttons, and other cute accents to embellish your creations with.  I hope everyone has a great week.  HUGS!! :)

New Year's Challenge!

Happy New Year everyone!  I'm here today with a project for Queen of my Craftroom.  Our challenge was to create a "New Year" themed project.

Here's what I created...isn't she the cutest? 

My card measures 5.5" x 5.5".  The base is kraft cardstock from PaperTrey Ink (my fav!).  The DP is from the "Jovial Collection" by Basic Grey.

I used a previous sketch from the My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club.  I ♥ this layout! :)

I just love how sweet the Pure Innocence stamps are.  This cutie is from the "Cause for Celebration" stamp set by MFT.  I colored her up with my Copics.  Here are the colors I used:

Skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, and R20

Hair - E25, E37, and E39

I paper-pieced her dress with the Jovial DP and colored her bow with my black atyour Spica Glitter Pen.

I also used some of my favorite MFT Die-Namics:  Simply Scallops Border and Bracket Tab.  The "Bloomers" fabric flowers are also from the Jovial Collection.

Here's a peek at the inside...

Hope you enjoyed today's project.  Wishing you a New Year filled with Love and Whimsy! HUGS ♥

MFT Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch

This is the first time I have participated in MFT's Wednesday Stamp Club Sketch (try saying that 10 times fast...lol!) 

Here's the sketch...

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

My version varies just a bit, but I followed the general layout.  I just love the way it turned out, so cute and sassy!  Listed below are the products I used to create this project:

Hocus Pocus 6x6 Petite Paper Pad by Pink Paislee

Kraft Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink

Black Cardstock from my stash

Who's That Girl - Totally Witchin' stamp set by MFT

I Am Roses Flowers - R21 - 1 and R21 - 274

I Am Roses Leaves - ZQ L0 - 0 

Lindy's Stamp Gang Sprays: Jazzy Jivin' Purple and Marigold Yellow Orange

CTMH Inks: Petal and Archival Black

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

MFT Circle Die-Namics

Misc. Ribbon & Lace from my stash

Copics: 

E000, E00, E11, E21, E40, E41, E43, E71, E74, E77, E79

100 (Black), T5, T6

V91, V93, V95, V99

YR65, YR68, B000, 0 (Colorless Blender) 

Hope everyone has a whimsical week! :)