Have a fruitful birthday

 Hello friends and welcome!

I have a fun card to share with you today:

This stamp from Lawn Fawn had little stick arms and legs

on it, but I only wanted to use the banana. So, after stamping

and coloring, I fussy cut them out and arranged them as a bunch.

For a bit of texture, I used a bit of corrugated paper I found in my stash.

I did some careful masking to turn the sentiment into a birthday theme.

Here's the finished inside:

This one came out better than I had imagined. 😄😄😄

I never think about using fruit in my card designs.

Guess I should do this more often. LOL!

Thanks for stopping by. I hope that you have a great day!

I'd like to enter this at:

Tuesday Morning Sketches #764

Seize the Birthday #287

Supplies:

Stamps: Lawn Fawn - Fruitful Friends, Veggie Happy; Honey Bee Stamps - Birthday Wishes

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black

DP - freebie from Lawn Fawn; mystery corrugated scrap

CS: Spectrum Noir; Thunderbolt; Neenah; Taylored Expressions

Accessories: Spectrum Noir markers; Lawn Fawn - Spring Flowers Backdrop; Sunny Studio - stitched circle dies; MFT - scalloped rectangle die from Blueprints 27; MISTI

Adhesives: SA - tape runner, 3D foam squares; Ranger - mmm

Riding by to wish you a Happy Birthday

 Hello and welcome!

My blog has been somewhat silent last month, other than

for scheduled design team posts. May is a busy month

for us. Plus we just got back from our beach vacation,

(I want to go back!!!)  It's actually hotter here now

than it was last week on the beach in NC. Go figure.

Anyhoo, I took a break yesterday from the 'after vacation things to do'

and made a couple cards. Here's the first one:

Here's the inside:

I started with the card base and blended teal ink using the Clustered Hearts stencil.

The bicycle image was stamped and then I did a bit of masking for the basket, 

using a planter pot from the Succulently stamp set. Once everything was

colored and adhered, I added some ancient tiny flower stickers to the basket, 

and a few enamel dots to finish.

I love the fun, summery vibe of this card. :)

That's all for now. Have more laundry to wash.

Geesh, if there's one thing that infinite, it's laundry! LOL!

Thanks for visiting. Have a great day!

I'm entering this card at:

Just Us Girls #634

Tuesday Morning Sketches #659

Seize the Birthday #239 - stencils

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations - Bicycle Lg digi stamp, Succulently, A Snarky Birthday to You; Hero Arts - Let's Celebrate

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Teal Zeal

DP: DCWV - The Summer Magic Stack

CS: Spectrum Noir, Taylored Expressions; scrap

Accessories: Spectrum Noir markers; MISTI; Sandylion - flower stickers; ARTplorations - Clustered Hearts stencil; TE - blending brush; MME - enamel dots

Adhesives: SA  by 3L - tape runner

SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS #201 - I is for Ink

 

Hello and welcome snarky peeps! Holy Crap, it's 2022!

It's also time for the new challenges to start up at the

SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS!

For this first challenge of the new year, we want to see

your inky creations! Speaking of inky, Sister Lee has

done it yet again with this glorious colorful graphic!

For my card, I used Dylusions ink sprays on the background

panel, plus alcohol ink markers to color the cake image:

This was a labor of love. In the below picture, the original

cake image is shown, along with a bunch of stamped and fussy cut

candles that I added. Once I had everything stuck down, I gave

the flames a coating of Crystal Stickles for a bit of sparkle.

I continued the snark on the inside of my card:

Guess what? I decided to make TWO cards! Yay me!

I hope that you'll join Edna and the Sisters and play along in our

Ink challenge at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers!

Need more ideas? Just visit the blogs of my Sisters and our

reigning Queen, Stephanie, to see their amazing projects!

Thanks for visiting, have a great day!

I'd like to enter this at:

Tuesday Morning Sketches #638

Inspire.Create #107

Just Us Girls #614

Supplies:

Stamps: Technique Tuesday - Umpteenth Birthday; Honey Bee Stamps - Inside Snarky Birthday Sentiments; PhotoPlay - Dog Lover (2nd card)

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Dandelion; Altenew - Crimson

CS: Neenah; Cardstock Warehouse

Accessories: Spectrum Noir markers; GC; Altenew - Angled Mosaic EF; Sunny Studio - stitched Ovals 1 die; Dylusions ink spray - lemon zest, pure sunshine, postbox red, pomegranite seed, (fresh lime, vibrant turquoise, crushed grapes on 2nd card); Taylored Expressions blending brush; Ranger - Crystal Stickles; MISTI

Adhesives: SA by 3L - tape runner, thin 3D foam squares, adhesive sheets; Scor Tape

the 11th hour, and beyond

Yep, that's me again. Waiting until the last minute or beyond when

challenges are ended. And I even had this card made on, I think,

Saturday too. Couldn't be helped. We had a few days of absolutely 

gorgeous weather, and I chose to spend it outside on my

deck and not in the craft room.

So here is my offering tonight:

here's the inside:

This card was based off of the now ended Tuesday Morning Sketch #548

and also for the (just about to end) Time Out Challenge #158.

(You'd think I'd have entered this sooner since 1) my dog has

epilepsy and 2) one of my nephews also has it.)

But like I mentioned on a prior post, my mojo has

exited, stage left.

But here I am now, squeaking in at the last moment! LOL!

Thanks for visiting, have a peaceful evening!

Supplies:

Stamps: Mama Elephant - Water Blooms; MFT - Birthday Greetings

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Lulu Lavender, Grape Jelly

DP: scraps

CS: Neenah; Bazzill; scraps

Accessories: Gemini; SB - Lg & Sm standard circle Nesties; MISTI; Darice - rhinestones; WOS pen

Adhesives: SA by 3L - tape runner, thin 3D foam squares

Feeling beachy

Hi there crafty peeps!

I have a card to share that really has me thinking about

warm weather and going to the ocean:

Here's the inside:

Can you just hear the ocean gently lapping up on the shore

and feel the warm sun on your face? Ahhhhh!

I'll leave you with that lovely image.

Thanks for visiting!

I'd like to enter this at:

Tuesday Morning Sketches #540

Just Add Ink #491

Just Us Girls #522

Supplies:

Stamps: Stampin' Up! - Waterfront; MFT - Birthday Greetings

Ink: Memento - Rose Bud, Lilac Posies: Rich Cocoa, Cottage Ivy; Gina K. - Kraft

DP: DCWV - Summer Magic Stack

CS: Thunderbolt; Darice

Accessories: Gemini; Gina K. - Stitched rectangle dies; GT2 Spectrum Noir marker (water); MISTI;

SRM birthday stickers 

Adhesives: SA by 3L - tape runner, 3D foam squares

SHOPPING OUR STASH #404 - Dog Days of Summer

Hello crafty friends and welcome!

The new challenge at SHOPPING OUR STASH is titled 

Dog Days of Summer. You guessed it: we want to see some

canines on your creations! 

Here's my card:

and the inside:

Using the much ended Tuesday Morning Sketch #517, I broke out a neglected

Lawn Fawn critter set and got to work coloring up this cute pooch.

OMG, he's so playful!

I hope that you find some time to link up your doggie project at Shopping Our Stash!

We'd love to see it. Looking for more inspiration? Simply check out

what the other ladies have created for your viewing pleasure.

Thanks for visiting. I hope you have a great day!

Supplies:

Stamps: Lawn Fawn - Critters at the Dog Park, Wavy Sayings; MFT - Birthday Greetings

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Rich Cocoa, Cottage Ivy

DP: Pink Paislee - Birthday Bash; MME - Oh La La

CS: SN; TE; Bazzill

Accessories: SN markers; MISTI; GC; Lawn Fawn - fancy wavy banners; Gina K - stitched rectangle dies

Adhesives: SA by 3L - tape runner, 3d and thin 3D foam squares

Happy Beer-thday

Hi there and happy Friday crafty peeps!

It's been a few days since I've posted anything, so I'm fixing that right now. ☺

Today I'm sharing a card I made using this

week's sketch at Tuesday Morning Sketches, #494:

Here's the sketch:

...Here's my take on it:

 and the inside:

 

The infamous "guy" card.

Well, you can't go wrong with a beer themed card for a guy. I did replace

the ribbon element with a couple of beer bottle cut outs, but otherwise

kept pretty close to the sketch. 

 Well, as it's mid 60's here right now, I think I'm going to go take

Colby for a long walk before it starts raining.

I hope you all have a fabulous day and weekend!

Thanks for visiting!

Supplies:

Stamps: Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous - Beer; Avery Elle - Happy Hour

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black

DP: Kaisercraft - Mountain Air

CS: Crafter's Companion; Thunderbolt; Taylored Expressions

Accessories: Spectrum Noir markers; MISTI; mystery metal dots; Kaisercraft - bottles from coordinating ephemera package

Adhesives: SA by 3L - tape runner, thin 3D foam squares

SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS #71 W is for Water Color

Welcome, snarky peeps! It's time again for another fun challenge at the SISTERHOOD OF SNARKY STAMPERS! We are jumping on the hot trend band wagon this time around, and want to see your water color skillz on your card or project! I saw this video tutorial and knew I was going to try it: Here is my offering:

 Here is the inside:

I did some smooshing with some Distress Inks. But before I did that, I took a snowflake cutting plate and debossed it onto water color paper. After I smooshed the colors, I spritzed the panel with Pearl Glimmer Mist, and tilted the panel this way and that to get the colors to blend. Once I was satisfied with the look, I blasted it with my heat gun. IRL this panel is sooooooo shimmery, but of course, it's a real bear to capture in a photo. Sigh. Once dry, I attached a rhinestone swirl, then heat embossed the sentiment in silver onto a strip of black card stock that is adhered with foam squares. I created a stacked snowflake using a die cut scallop circle from vellum, a die cut snowflake and a glittery foam snowflake sticker. 

Ready to get inky/painty? Of course you are! We'd love to see your water color creations linked up at the Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers! Need more inspiration? Then check out what my Sisters and our newest Guest Designer, Lauren, have created for your viewing pleasure, and leave some love on their blogs! 

Thanks for visiting. If you are like me and are gearing up for Halloween (my favorite holiday!!), have a happy one! Have a great day!

I'd like to enter this at:
Tuesday Morning Sketch #375
Simon Says Stamp Wed. Challenge - ATG

 


Supplies:
Stamps: Simon Says Stamp - Oh Dear; Hero Arts - Merry Christmas Message
Ink: Ranger DI - Worn Lipstick, Tumbled Glass, Chipped Sapphire, Wilted Violet; VersaMark; Memento - Teal Zeal
CS: Strathmore water color paper; Bazzill; scraps
Accessories: GC: Memory Box - Scattered Snowflakes frame; SB - classic sm scalloped circle nestie; Paper Smooches - Snowflake die; Tattered Angels - Pearl Glimmer Mist; Recollections - vellum and rhinestone swirl; Whispers - silver EP; heat gun; Michael's - foam snowflake sticker
Adhesives: SA by 3L - tape runner, 3D foam squares; Ranger - Multi Medium Matte

BOO!

Hello friends! I wanted to pop in here to share another Halloween card:

 here is the inside:

Most everything on this card is at least 3 years old. The stamp set I used (Hero Arts - Celebrate Everyday) is from 2012. The paper collection (Thrilling - by Authentique) is from 2013. I'm pretty sure all the stickers I used are at least 3 years old also! LOL! I actually have to go and MacGyver the bats, as they are so old, they're not sticking too well. HA! 

That's all I have for now. Just a quick fly by in blogland! Thanks for visiting!

I'd like to enter this at:
Tuesday Morning Sketches #373
Retro Rubber Challenge Blog #49

 


Supplies:
Stamps: Hero Arts - Celebrate Everyday (2012)
Ink: Ranger DI - Black Soot; Memento - Tuxedo Black
DP: Authentique - Thrilling (2013)
CS: Darice
Accessories: American Crafts - Thickers, 3D stickers from the Nightfall collection; Recollections - bat stickers
Adhesives: SA by 3L - tape runner