Happy Fathers Day!

I made this card for my wonderful Hubby Andy for Fathers Day. He loves the beach and everything about it, so this card is perfect for him. I also made him a set of note cards using the same woody surfboard image, but simpler so it would be easy to mail and a little more manly!

Faith.....

...is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase.
- Martin Luther King Jr.

I just love this sentiment stamp from Inkadinkado, the flower stamp is from Stampin Up and the flower punch is by Martha Stewart.
Enjoy

Wishing you....

Hello! I had card club at my house last night, which is always fun and I wanted to share one of the cards I had them make. I made this card two different ways, mostly because I couldn't decide which way I liked it! My friend Tiff said the card with the hill reminded her of the Teletubbies show! Ha Ha

Cased Card

Hello, I wanted to share a card with you that I cased from a good friend. The top card is my Version and the second card is the one I got from my friend Kathie. I just love this card, simple yet perfect. The stamps are from "the stamps of life.com." My paper is from DCWV Flower Shower Spring Mat Stack.

Masculine Card

I made this card so it could be a Fathers Day card or a Masculine Happy Birthday card. I got the sketch from the "Go to Sketches" Magazine. I stamped the ties in Burnt Umber ink and then stamped them again and cut the polka dot tie out and popped it up on the first stamped image. I used my Mosaic CB folder on the lighter brown paper to give it a leather look. Added a few copper brads, then inked up everything!
Enjoy!

Candle Bithday Card

I have to admit, this card was floating around in my head for a quite awhile. I got the idea from my friend Ant-me, she had used some real candles on a card candy that I received from her in a swap and I just loved the idea! So, I finally just sat down and made a bunch of them! I used regular white candles and lightly rubbed stickles on them for sparkle. I picked my colored paper to match the ribbon that I got forever ago. The card itself I cut with my circle spellbinders so that it is a circle shaped card. The green paper I ran through my cuttlebug with Swiss dots EF then lightly rubbed it with sandpaper. Then I stamped Happy Birthday on the inside.

Have a great day!

Birds of a Feather

Flock together, don't ya know! I made a set of these cards using supplies I had already. The PP is K&CO, and I used Kraft paper for the base and to stamp the birds on. I paper pieced the birds which was a tedious task when it came to the wings.

Enjoy!

Love the Earth

Hello!
Today I'm sharing a card I made for a tree themed Card swap I am in over at ISC. The left flap opens to reveal space to write in. The stamp is from Unity, and the tree paper is from doodlebug. I thought it was an appropriate card since we just celebrated earth day.

Where's Kitty?

Club Cards

Here is my most recent club card. This is one of my OK cards, like "OK I started this just get to the end". The flower stamp is from a new set from Fiskars, I picked up at Joann Fabrics. I used my water color pencils and my deckle edge spellbinders. I've been practicing with the few Copics I have and I signed up for a Copic class at my local scrapbook store. So hopefully I will be able to step out of my coloring comfort zone.

I hope everything is good in your corner of the world. Time seems to be flying by in mine.

A few cards to share, and a picture.

I wanted to share a few cards I made recently and a picture. The first card I made at Stampin Up Club. I really like the way it turned out, it's simple but really pretty. The second card was for Card Club last month, I used my G-Rated tulip stamp that I have had forever and never used. I was trying to use colors that I don't normally use and I like the result. Last is a picture of the view I had during Spring Break. We stayed in Shell Beach, CA lets just say if I won a million dollars I would move there tomorrow. =)

"Miss you"

It's been a month since I posted last and it's not that I haven't been paper crafting, I've just had some personal stuff that needed to be taken care of. I really missed the Blog world so I'm back in action and ready to post again.
I'm now a past "INKgirl" as the new design team for Artful INKables has started. I already miss it! They just had a new release, with some awesome sets so make sure to head over and check them out.
The card I'm sharing today is simple. The doggy is from imaginisce stamps. I colored him brown at first, but decided I liked him white, he reminds me of the dog from the old "little rascals."

Have a great day!

Fanciful Flowers

Hi

I made this card using the new stamp set from Artful INKables "Fanciful Flowers"

you can find it along with the other new releases --->HERE

I wanted my flowers to look like Daffodils so stamped them on long stems and colored them yellow. This set is a mini set and is very versatile.

Enjoy!

Congratulations Baby Card

Hello!
I wanted to thank everyone that commented on the baby in the picture frame, from the Blog Hop last Monday. That beautiful baby in the picture is my son who is now 4!

Today I wanted to share a card I made with the stamp set "New Born Blessings" which you can find ---> HERE
Also, don't forget there is a new Think INK challenge going on over at the Artful INKables Blog. You can find the info --->HERE

I hope you have a great weekend, I will be going on a much needed date with my hubby! Hopefully a movie and dinner then maybe some good coffee and conversation!

Artful INKables Blog Hop!

Hello!

Welcome to the February Artful INKables Blog Hop! If you have arrived here from Jackie's Blog then you are on the right track. If not be sure to start at the Artful INKables Blog so you don't miss a thing! There will be a prize given away at the end of the hop, but you need to leave a comment on all the blogs along the way in order to be entered into the drawing.

I used the new Artful INKable stamp set "Newborn Blessings" This set has 4 really cute baby images and 6 sayings to go with them. There are a total of 4 new stamp sets being released today, and I think you will love them all!

Your next stop on the hop is Michelle's Blog.

I'm coco-nuts about you!

Hi!

Today I want to share a card I made that could be used for Valentines, or really any time of the year. I used the AI stamp set "Paradise Island" and my watercolor pencils and Blender pen to color the image. I have to tell you, I've been really considering buying some copics now that I've seen what the results can be. It is a very big investment, but I've been told very worth it. If you have them and have some advice, I would love to here what you think.

Make sure to check out the current "Think INK challenge" over at the Artful INKables Blog---> HERE You have until Monday the 15th to still enter for a chance to win some AI stamps.

I saved the best news for last! Artful INKables is releasing several new stamp sets on Monday the 15th of February, which means a Blog Hop with a lot of great examples and of course a chance to win your own Artful INKables stamps. So make sure you check it out!

Thanks for visiting me!

Think INK Challenge "sketch"

Hello!
This week your challenge is brought to you by Kristin, owner and stamp designer for Artful INKables. This week, it's a SKETCH CHALLENGE, Kristin used the AI set, Steampunk Sarah for her inspiration piece. You can find it ---->HERE

For my card I used the set "Fun and Friendly" which you can find ---> HERE
Isn't this a funny saying? I think it's perfect to send to my best friend! This set of sayings is perfect for girlfriend cards.

* You are not required to use AI stamps, but if you have them, we'd love to see you use them!

**IF YOU USE AI STAMPS, YOU GET 2 ENTRIES FOR YOUR CREATION! JUST ENTER YOUR NAME/LINK TWICE ON MR. LINKY!!!

* You have until Monday, February 15, 2010, midnight Pacific Standard Time to link your creation to this post. A winner will be chosen Tuesday, February16, 2010 to win a GRAB BAG of AI STAMPS!

* When posting your link, please post the link directly to your creation- so if it's on your blog, please link it directly to the specific post with your creation.

I hope you have a great weekend!

"Friends" Valentine Card

Happy Friday!

I can't believe January is almost over. I was thinking about Valentines Day and this year I thought I would send out cards to my girlfriends! This stamp from Artful INKables is perfect for just that! It comes in a set of 9 "Fun and Friendly" sayings and you can find it---->HERE

New Artful INKables stamps are being released next month, and your going to want them! Trust me! Make sure to check back here for Blog hop information and your chance to win some AI stamps.

Have a great weekend!

Wild for you!

Hi!

I wanted to share a card with you, that I made for an on going swap I am in over at ISC. It is a 5 cards a month swap, with every month having a theme! This February's theme is "love". I decided to go non-traditional with my card. I just love the way it turned out! I should also mention I used only supplies I had on hand, which is a little resolution I made to myself this year. The DP is older chatterbox paper, the Hippo stamp is from imaginisce and the saying is a dollar stamp from Michaels.

Check back tomorrow for my AI post!

Think INK "Spring"

Hello!

This week, our Think INK challenge is brought to you by Tami Grandi and Jenn Koss. They're tired of all this snow and dreary weather, and want you to THINK SPRING!



You are not required to use AI stamps, but if you have them, we'd love to see you use them!



IF YOU USE AI STAMPS, YOU GET 2 ENTRIES FOR YOUR CREATION! JUST ENTER YOUR NAME/LINK TWICE ON MR. LINKY!!! You have until Monday, February 1, 2010, midnight Pacific Standard Time to link your creation to this post. A winner will be chosen Tuesday, February 2, 2010 to win a GRAB BAG of AI STAMPS!



When posting your link, please post the link directly to your creation- so if it's on your blog, please link it directly to the specific post with your creation.

For my Spring Card, I used the Hunny Bunnys from the Artful INKables stamp set "Creature Comforts". You can find them ----> HERE

Have a wonderful weekend!