Stephen's Engagement

 Good Morning! 

Back again with an Engagement card for my nephew, 

Stephen and his lovely gal, Kylie.

Sooooo exciting!

This card will be entered into the Challenges at;

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday, Anything Goes.

Dies R Us, Anythng Goes.

I went elegant using Black and White, Gold and Vellum.  

I think this combo works wonderfully for an Engagement card.

MFT Stitched Tags die.

Stampin' Up! Love Notes dies.

Die Version XOXO die.

Gold Foil Paper.  Vellum.  

Sentiment by Gina K Designs, True Love stamp set.

Gold Embossing Powder.

Darice Hearts Embossing Folder.

Sheer Ribbon.  Gold Twine.  

Sequins.  Rhinestones.

Fun Foam for a little bit of dimension.

Gina K Designs, Wealth Of Wishes and True Love stamp sets.

Gold Embossing Powder.  

Thanks for buzzing by!

Enjoy~~

Spring Love

                                                        Good Morning!

Love is in the air this fine Spring morning!

This first card will be entered into the following Challenges:

Gina K Designs, Here Comes The Sun

“Masking Off and Creating an Ink Blended Sunrise Sky.”

Simon Says Monday, Easter/Spring

Simon Says Wednesday, Spring/Easter

Hero Arts, Bring On Spring

I used the Gina K Designs stamp sets; Basket Blessings and Garden Silhouettes.

Inks in;

Amalgam Black, Faded Jeans, Fired Brick, Fossilized Amber,

Spiced Marmalade and Wilted Violet.

MFT Wonky Stitched Rectangles,

Which I created a border mask for and then blended my inks on to.

Sheer Ribbon.

A CAS design.

This next card will be entered into the  

Memory Box, Beautiful Backgrounds.

I have fallen in looooove with this Circle Link Embossing Folder.  

It's just perfect for an Engagement card, don't you think?  

It creates such beautiful texture!

Memory Box Classic Stitched Heart Rings 

and Homespun Hearts--which I cropped.

MFT Stitched Tags and Stitched Ric Rac Border dies.

Tutti Designs Stitched Banners dies.

Die Versions Curly Word XOXO die.

Hearts Embossing Folder on Vellum.

Adhesive Rhinestones.

Jute Twine.  Ribbon.  Doily.

TH Metal Paper Clip.

Flower Punch.

PTI Love & Marriage stamp set.

Not Quite Navy and Rose Red inks.

I know this is a unique Engagement card, but I love it!

Hope you do too!

Thanks for .coming by!

Enjoy~~

Masked Heart Wreath

Good afternoon!

This card will be entered into the Challenges at Papertrey Ink, Masked Heart Wreath, Scrapy Land, Favorite Colors and Penny Black, Anything Goes!

Super fun technique that you could use with any shape.  Check out Melissa's video HERE!

 

I used a Spellbinders Hearts die to make my mask.  A perfect classic heart shape.  I used the Papertrey Ink stamp sets; Day Dreamer, Garden Gate, Love & Marriage and Love Notes.  I stamped all of my floral images in inks in Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Rose Red, So Saffron and Tempting Turquoise.....some of my most favorite colors!  I also used the PTI Big Basics Love You die, which I cropped.  

 

 

 

I also added a bit of sparkle using a Wink Of Stella Clear Glitter Pen.  I added some Washi Tape to the inside of the card too.  I thought this would make a lovely Engagement card and popped it in the mail to a happy little couple!

 

Thanks so much for coming by, love it when you do!

 

Enjoy~~



Beautiful Day Engagement

Good Morning!

Quick post, lots to do, like decorating!  Thankfully yesterday I mailed the last of my Christmas cards, I am soooo HAPPY!

This card will be entered into the Challenges at; Altenew, The Year In Review and Stamping Sensations, Floral Fancies.



 

I chose October:

 



 

 

 

I used the gorgeous Altenew stamp set, Beautiful Day.  I embossed the blossoms in gold powder and 'water colored' them using my regular ink pads and a water brush.  Sentiment is also heat embossed in black powder.

 

I made this into an engagement card for a sweet young couple, friends of my daughter's.

 

Thanks for popping in, hope YOUR day is beautiful!

 

Enjoy~~



Love Is In The Air........

What a FABULOUS few days.  We have been walking on Cloud 9 for what seems like forever!  Saturday night we were lucky enough to celebrate the joy and love and the laughter as my nephew Michael, married the love of his life, Stephanie.   Happy Happy Joy Joy to the newest Mr. & Mrs!   A magical night spent with family and friends.  Just Glorious!  

 

 

As they are on their Honeymoon, I do not want to post any photos of them until I have permission, but I will tell you this, he is a very handsome groom and she is a very stunning bride!  (that will keep you coming back for more!)

 

 

Monday, Tom and I celebrated our 25th Anniversary......how did that happen?  It's amazing how time flies, weren't we just 25 ourselves?  Houses, children, pets, jobs, joys, ups and downs......25 years of wonderful memories, and perhaps 25 more in the making.

  

Here is a card I made for my dear Hubby, and yes, I do still think of him in that way.......most days!  lol

 



 

 I used the Always & Forever duo stamp set from Gina K Designs.  When I saw that set I knew it must be mine!  It's just one of those beautiful silhouettes.  I added a 'few' pearls and 'some' glitz with Stickles and Sakura glitter pens, and wrapped it all in lace.

 

 

And if all of that wasn't enough to keep us jumping from cloud to cloud..............wait for it...............

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUR DAUGHTER GOT ENGAGED on Friday Night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  We are over the moon excited about this wonderful celebration!  Overjoyed to know that our baby, Lori, has met the man of her dreams, Tim.  We love him like our own.  They are a PERFECT match and know that the next phase of their lives, of our lives, will be a happy one filled with joys and celebrations, plans and expectations, around every corner.   Cheers!  To Lori And Tim!

A Fall 2015 wedding is planned, as they are concentrating on buying a house!  Lots of good things in store!

 

 

 

 

And of course I had to whip a special card for these two loves of mine! 

 

 

 

Again using another Gina K Designs stamp duo, Because Of You, lots of bling and ribbon and a beautiful heart charm.  This truly is a card crafted with love!

 

My Baby Is ENGAGED!!!!!! 

 







Nicole & David Engagement Card

Another great sketch over at the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge.  I am telling you, if you are ever stuck on a layout, head on over, Karen will help you out!  She posts a new sketch every other Sunday, so you'll have plenty of time to join in!  Hope to see you there!

 

And here is my card which I made for a newly engaged couple, David and Nicole. 

 

 

 

I used a wood mounted stamp, Fancy Heart #440H37, by Stamp Craft.  It might even be one of those $1 or $2 stamps you find at most craft stores.  Pink Embossing Powder sprinkled with a bit of Martha Stewart Kunzite ( I feel as if I should say, Bless You!) glitter.  Echo Park DP; Be Mine, lace, doily, adhesive rhinestones, itty bitty tag, Baker's Twine and a glittered homemade chipboard heart. (which is just several layers of a heart punch stacked and glued together). 

 

And it's already in the mail.  I believe they are looking at a wedding date sometime next year.  Cheers, to the Happy Couple!