Dino-mite!....

Good morning and TGIF!! I am excited for the weekend to start. I had an email this morning from a friend that I haven't seen in over a year. She moved out of state a while ago, but will be in my neck of the woods tomorrow, so we are going to meet for lunch and catch up. So excited!

So, last night I was up in my craft cave, and made this card to send to my niece for her birthday.

And the inside:

Here is the sketch I based it on:

I'll be entering this in the current Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge: Designer Draft. I followed the sketch pretty closely, but adding my own flair to it (the rounded corners). I gave the dinosaur a "bow" made of bone! HA! A girly dinosaur - I love it!

Well, that's it for now. I've got to go straighten up the guest bedroom, just in case Linda crashes overnight! Drinking, along with eating, was perhaps mentioned, so I want to be ready just in case! LOL!

Have a great day!

Chris ☺

Supplies:
Card stock: Bazzill Basics
DP: MME - The Sweetest Thing
Stamps: Paper Smooches - Hullabaloo (Happy Birthday); Knick Knacks (You Rock); Cutasaurus (Dino, You are awesome, rocks, bone, foot print)
Ink: Tsukineko - Tuxedo Black; Clear Snap - Chestnut Roan
Markers: Marvy Uchida
Adhesive: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L - MyStik, 3D Foam Squares
Fiskars corner rounder

Whooo's having a birthday?

Good morning all! I wanted to share a card that I am entering for the Retro Sketch #46 challenge.

the inside:

And here is the sketch:

I really enjoyed working with this sketch. The possibilities are endless! I decided to go with a color block look using primary colors. I like how this turned out. I stamped Happy Birthday first then ran the card base through my Grand Calibur, embossing only the bottom of the card. I rubbed the Chestnut Roan ink pad over the embossed image to make it stand out a bit better. After stamping and heat setting the birch trees, I trimmed the three card stock colors to size and adhered them to a black frame. That was adhered to my card base with foam squares. The owl was then stamped, fussy cut, and adhered with another foam square.

An update on my Father in law: he's doing sooo much better at home! He's eating more, (home cooking beats hospital food ANY day!), and gets stronger every day with his therapy sessions. Yeah Dad!! ♥

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope that you have a fabulous day!

Chris ☺

Supplies:
Card stock: Bazzill Basics (yellow, red, blue); Recollections (kraft, black)
Stamps: Paper Smooches - Autumn Groves (trees); Woofers and Tweeters (owl); Hullabaloo (sentiments)
Ink: Tsukineko - Tuxedo Black; Clear Snap - Chestnut Roan
Adhesives: SA by 3L (MyStik, 3D Foam Squares); Recollections adhesive tape
Accessories: Grand Calibur; Darice woodgrain embossing folder

Put on your dancin' shoes....

Hi all and happy Monday to you! I'd like to share a card I made for the current CAS(E) this Sketch challenge #10:

Here is the inside:

And the sketch:

It's a fairly simple card, but wanted to use something other than a "twig" as the sketch shows.(Of course, you can use whatever you want on these challenges, I just wanted something different) Enter the dancing girls! LOL! I've been wanting to ink this stamp for a while now, and so now I have! Love those sassy ladies! I topped the image with some rhinestones and I was done.

Well, time to go get some dinner ready. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the day!

Chris ☺

Supplies:
Card stock: Recollections (black, kraft); Bazzill Basics (red)
Stamps: Unity Stamp Co. - July KOM (dancing girls/ dancin' shoes sentiment); FWF winnings (inside sentiment)
Ink: Tsukineko - Tuxedo Black; Clear Snap - Chestnut Roan, Black
Adhesives: SA by 3L (MyStik); Therm-o-web - dots
Other: rhinestones from my stash; Fiskars corner rounder

Hogs and Fishes....

Good day and Happy Sunday! I'd like to share with you a card that I made last night for my Father-in-Law, who is recovering from a mild stroke he had on New Years Day. (What an absolutely CRAPPY way to start off the new year!) Just so you know, he is home now and in the care of my Mother-in-Law. He bounced back pretty quickly, but is still weak on his left side. They had him standing the day after the stroke,  and putting him through physical/occupational/speech therapy after that each day thereafter. He was moved this past Monday to another facility that had a much better therapy center. He was supposed to be there for 2-3 weeks, but he was doing so well they let him come home on Friday! Yeah Dad! So, to celebrate, I put a care package together for him, including this card:

And the inside:

I had this punny sentiment in my head, perfect for my F-I-L since he loves to email jokes, especially punny ones. This card is a MAJOR labor of love, for the fact that there is a boatload of masking done on it! I was in stamping Heaven, I tell ya! I used stamps from 9 different Paper Smooches sets to make this. There is also fussy cutting, paper piecing, and coloring going on here. Originally I had sketched both fishes in the water, but then came across that little envelope and thought: Wouldn't it be cool if one of the fish were jumping out of the water, as if delivering a card to the pigs? (Did anyone notice that bright flash of light on the east coast? That was the light bulb turning on over my head! HA!)

It came out soooo much better than what I had sketched! This is by far the best originally designed card by me that I've made! (If I do say so myself!) I hope he loves it as much as I loved making it!

So that's all I have for now. Are you all excited about the craziness that is CHA?! I feel that I've been sitting in front of my computer for hours commenting to win goodies on all blogs and Facebook pages! LOL! Hopefully I'll be a lucky winner! (Fingers crossed!)

Have a great rest of the day!

Chris ☺

Supplies:
Card stock: Recollections
DP: WRMK (green stripe); Frances Myers (pink dots); DCWV (pink argyle)
Stamps: Paper Smooches (items underlined are the parts used)
Green Acres - pig, SNort, moo & moo;
Space Cadet - Get Better in warp speed;
Simply Said - Now and Forever;
Metropolis - clouds
Surf and Turf - fishes, wave, splashes, You;re swell;
Flap Happy - Sending Prayers;
Teen Routine - envelope;
Autumn Groves - swirly;
Graffiti - "hogs', "fishes"
Ink: Tsukineko - Tuxedo Black; Clear Snap - Chestnut Roan
Markers: Marvy Uchida
Adhesives: SA by 3L (MyStik); Elmer's extra strength glue stick

With sympathy...

Hello everyone and happy Sunday to you. Today I'd like to share a card I made for a friend of mine, whose boyfriend's grandmother past away last week. We all loath to make them, but alas, they are always needed: the sympathy card.

And the inside:

I used Retro Sketch #45 to make this card. (I had it done before the challenge ended, but totally forgot to post it. Oh well.) I'm trying to use items I've had forever on my cards, and that die cut tag is it. I'm not sure who the mfg is. I hand cut the two banners, stamped one of them and used foam squares to pop that one up. Then I punched and adhered the butterflies. I still think it needed something. Maybe some twine. Too late now, the card is in the mail! Anyway, I hope they like it.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful rest of the day!

Chris ☺

Supplies:
Card stock: Recollections
DP: DCWV - Linen Closet; Echo Park - Metropolitan Dots & Stripes
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Botanical Silhouettes; Inkadinkado - inside sentiment
Ink: Tsukineko - Paris Dusk; Clear Snap - Creamy brown
Adhesive: SA by 3L (MyStik, 3D foam squares); Helmar - 450 glue
Accessories: American Crafts - brads; Martha Stewart butterflies punch; die cut tag ???

Love Machine...

Good afternoon and happy Tuesday to you all! I got a late start in blog land because I was waiting on a roofer guy to stop by to inspect our roof. We had a couple leaks in the attic and we need to either repair or replace. Well, as I suspected, alot of the slate tiles are damaged and it would be better to replace than to repair. So I guess remodeling the kitchen will be put on the back burner for yet another year. Last year we had to replace the furnace and AC unit. Oh the joys of home ownership!

So that said, I'll show you a card I made for the challenge on the Create blog: use chartreuse, aqua, and light gray.:

and the inside:

I had this negative die cut that I saved hoping to someday use it, and whadda you know? I finally got to use it! Added some gray stripe washi tape. I stamped the washing machine twice, fussy cut, adhered with some 3D foam squares, along with the die cut negative. On the inside, I did some masking with the 'i heart u' stamp. A clean and simple card. And I loved using non-traditional colors for a Valentine's card!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!

Chris ☺

Supplies:
Card stock: Bazzill Basics (aqua); DCWV (chartreuse); Recollections (white)
DP: Echo Park - Metropolitan Dots & Stripes
Stamps: Paper Smooches - Squeaky Clean set, Freezy Fellas set; Hero Arts (Happy V-day)
Ink: Tsukineko - Tuxedo Black
Adhesives: SA by 3L - MyStik, 3D foam squares
Washi Tape - Recollections
Marker - Marvy Uchida

Let's Boogie!

Good morning and Happy Sunday! Are you ready for some football?!! Ha! The Ravens play today, and I've dressed the part. Wearing my black and purple...but I most likely won't watch the game. ☺You will probably find me up in my craft cave, creating away!

Speaking of creating, I made this card last night and will be entering it for the My Favorite Things January 2013 Guest Designer challenge.

Here is the inside:

And the sketch:

I used the ALM-Disco Queen stamp set. On the inside, I did a bit of masking. The "Happy" is from the Totally Witchin' set, and the "Birthday" is from the Twisted Threesome set. I believe I will be making a purchase from the MFT store to remedy the fact that I do not have any birthday stamp sets. What was I thinking?!!

I colored this little Foxy Mama with Marvy Uchida markers and, but for some grey shading, left the boots white. (GOT to have white go-go boots!! LOL!) The disco ball is colored in a couple shades of grey, then covered in glitter glue to add that sparkly touch.

Well, that's all I have for now. If you get the chance, you should play along with this challenge. There's a major boat load of MFT goodies to be had if you are chosen as the next Guest Designer! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope that you have a fabulous day! GO RAVENS!

Chris ☺

Supplies:
Card stock: Bazzill (green); Recollections (white, blue); DCWV (plum); Strathmore water color paper
DP: Bo Bunny - Vicki B. collection
Stamps: MFT - ALM Disco Queen, Totally Witchin', Twisted Threesome
Ink: Tsukineko - Versa Mark, Tuxedo Black
Markers: Marvy Uchida
Adhesive: SA by 3L (MyStik, 3D foam squares); Recollections adhesive tape
Accessories: Doodlebug twine; DecoArt Craft Twinkles Writer; Inkadinkado embossing powder

Get your drink on!

Ok, now that I have your attention...! ☺ Good morning and happy Friday to you! So I was playing in my craft cave yesterday and came up with this little gem:

the inside:

I know it's after New Year's, but I wanted to use these stamps! Also, this is a rare card I've made since it doesn't use ANY designer paper! I did try a new technique (to me at least). I used adhesive tape in two widths and poured glitter on them. {side story: If you've ever used glitter, you know how it gets everywhere, regardless of how careful you are using it and cleaning up after using it. Now keep in mind that I made this card before I had to leave for a doctor's appointment. Yeah, still had glitter on me. I can only imagine what was going thru the doc's head when she saw the glitter! LOL!}

Anyhooo, that's my story and I'm sticking with it! I'll be entering this card for a few challenges. Two are for the Drunken Stampers challenges: A toast to the New Year and challenge 112: All that Glitters. I'm also entering this for Simon Says Stamp's challenge: Something New, (my "New" is the New Year!) and for Unity Stamp's Friends With Flair.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope that you have a fabulous day!

Chris ☺

Supplies:
Card stock: Recollections
Stamps: Unity Stamp Co.- November 2012 KOM (glasses, Cheers); Hero Arts (Happy New Year)
Ink: Tsukineko - Tuxedo Black; Clear Snap - Gold
Adhesive: SA by 3L (MyStik, 3D foam squares, Crafty Power Tape); Recollections adhesive tape
Glitter: Stampendous - Halo Gold Mix
Sakura gold metallic Gelly Roll Pen

I love you sew much...

Good morning and Happy New Year! I hope that you all had a fabulous time being with family and friends these last couple of weeks. (I know I did!)

So without further ado, here is my first card creation of 2013:

and the inside:

I'm entering this for 3 challenges: Retro Sketch #44, Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger: Sweet Dreams, and Paper Smooches Sparks challenge: Anything Goes Here is the sketch and color inspiration:

 

 

I so want this as my bedroom! Love the serene, beachy feel to it! That pop of plum in the rug just sets off the soft teal and yellow perfectly. Love love love it!

Well, there you have it. My first card of the year! Off to do some vacuuming now. Whoever coined the phrase "The only thing constant is change" obviously never cleaned a house! Housework is ALWAYS constant!! LOL!

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

Chris ☺

Supplies:
Card stock: Recollections (white); DCWV (plum)
DP: MME: Follow Your Heart (blue, tan); The Sweetest Thing (yellow)
Stamps: Paper Smooches - Needle Little Love set
Ink: Tsukineko - Tuxedo Black
Twine: Doodlebug
Adhesive: SA by 3L (MyStik, 3D foam squares); Recollections adhesive tape
Accessories: Grand Calibur; Cuttlebug Embossing Folder; Fiskars corner rounder

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Hi everybody! Just a quick note to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year!

God Bless!
Chris ☺