CAS Sympathy card

 I used some scraps of paper left over from baby shower invitations for this card. The Stamp is Jaded Blossom. I use a square punch to cut the flags. Pretty simple card but the receiver loved it.

Male Thank You Card

 Here is a simple male thank you card I whipped up. I used a Stampin Up stamp on the front.

 Keeping it simple is hard for me. I find it sooooo boring but lets face it, thats what men are, lol.

The inside is a Jaded Blossom sentiment.

Baby Twin Boys Card

 I have a family member that is having twin boys so I whipped up this easy card for her. It is a bugaboo image that I colored digitally. I added two charms for the two boys.

Here is the inside. It is a combination of Jaded Blossom and Pink by Design sentiments.

I am entering into these challenges...

• Crafting With An Attitude -Always Anything Goes 
• Crafty Girls Creations - Always Anything Goes 
• Creative Knockouts - Anything Goes
• Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Always Anything Goes 
• Southern Girls - Anything Goes
• Crafty Gals Corner -  Anything Goes
• Inspiration Destination - Always Anything Goes

IS Candy Bags

This year I have a new job with lots of co-workers that I love. I want to make them all a little something but there are over 30 of them and I have not been feeling well with this first trimester sickness stuff. So I came up with these and I am hoping to have them all done by next week.

I kept them very simple and used an easy to cut out stamp set by Inspired Stamps. I used a circle punch and scallop punch to easily cut the Christmas Circle stamp set out.

To cut the toppers out I used two different dies. The top is my favorite bag topper die from Jaded Blossom Stamps. However, it is not cheap and I am so I waited for a sale. The bottom is a good alternative with are Spellbinder dies that I folded in half. I cut the decorative piece of paper to fit the front.

I hope your year is coming to a close on a good note. This has been a year of many great things and many trials for my husband and I. After four years of trying to have a baby I am finally successfully pregnant. I wish I could say this was our first pregnancy but unfortunately we had a miscarriage this year. So to be able to go to the doctor and see a healthy fetus growing was the most amazing thing. This year has been the hardest probably of my life. God has his reasons for everything and works at his own time. I thank him everyday, even though I make be puking at the time, for this chance. Don't give up on your dreams.

Head on over to Inspired Stamps and check out all the other beautiful creations. 

You can find these stamps and many at the Inspired Stamps Store. 

I am entering into these challenges...  
Cuttin and Stamping Challenge  - Christmas 
Cuttlebug Mania - Anything Christmas  
Loves Rubber Stamps-Winter or Christmas 
Cheerful Stamp Pad - Signs of Christmas 
Crafty Boots - Merry Christmas  
Crafty Cardmakers - Christmas

TSB Thanksgiving Girl

This week on The Stamping Boutique the challenge is Fall Colors

 Thanksgiving is coming and I have a lot to be thankful for. This cute image is Audrey the Pilgrim. I colored her with Copics.

 I cut out this cutie with my Spellbinders and inked the edges. I added Stickles around the image.

 I used Jaded Blossom sentiments on the inside and out. I used scraps of paper most are DCWV however the bottom left is something else I believe. I added a couple of glitter brads and some ribbon.

I used this sketch from The Stamping Boutique's Facebook group challenge. I actually created this sketch and run the challenge in that group. Not bad for my first sketch. 
Head on over to The Stamping Boutique and join in the fun.

If you haven't joined The Stamping Boutique Facebook page yet come on over. I am running a monthly challenge in the group!

I am entering into these challenges...  
Cheerful Stamp Pad - Fall Colors  
Craft It Up & Link It Up Linky Party by Craftin Desert Divas - Brown & Orange    
Crafting from the Heart- Always Anything Goes
Eureka Stamps- Count Your Blessings  
Through the Purple Haze - Anything Goes 
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/Optional Holiday Thanks  
Great Impressions - Thankful Thought 
Jellypark Friends Challenge - Autumn/Fall  
Robyn`s Fetish - Thanksgiving



 

TSB Ocean Retirement

I used the below sketch for this card. The front sentiment is a Jaded Blossom stamp. The paper is DCWV.

This is a new The Stamping Boutique image called Beach Scene. I colored it with Copics and added Stickles to the waves and sand. The sentiment below is a rubber stamp that I have no idea where I got it.

If you haven't joined The Stamping Boutique Facebook page yet come on over. I am running a monthly challenge in the group! 

This sketch is from The Stamping Boutique FB page. It is a current challenge.

I am entering into these challenges... 
Stempelsonnen Challenge  - Anything Goes  
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes

TSB Happy Anniversary

 

I tried some new paper that has gold in it which I normally hate but I am trying to expand my colors a bit. Lots of people like gold, just not me. However gold is great on cards. I used a Jaded Blossom Stamp for the front sentiment. I used my Spellbinders to cut it out. I added some gold gems around the card.

This is a new The Stamping Boutique image called Dried Flowers. I colored it with Copics and added Stickles.

The inside sentiment and scripture on the back are from a Sweet N Sassy stamp set. I loved the DCWV gold stack paper I got and wanted to use it but I didn't want to cover any of this say so I put it on the inside of the card.

If you haven't joined The Stamping Boutique Facebook page yet come on over. I am running a monthly challenge in the group! 


I am entering into these challenges...  
My Heart Pieces -Use a Digistamp
Crafting At the Weekend -Anything Goes  
 

Learning is fun

This card came out so cute. Perfect for a coworker that has been helping me adjust to my new school.

This image is Learning is Fun by The Paper Shelter. I colored her with Copics. I embossed the red paper behind her with a notebook embossing folder. I used a notebook looking punch on the side of the image to add even more school elements. I inked around the image with some green ink.

The inside sentiments are from a Jaded Blossom stamp set. The paper is some old DCWV paper that I have some scraps left of.This ribbon went perfect with it.

 I am entering into these challenges...
The Paper Shelter- Embossing of any kind  
Crafty Cardmakers -Dry Embossing  
Docerela Creations - School  
The Stamping Boutique -  Back To School  
My Heart Pieces - Use a Digistamp  
Divas by Design -Anything goes  
Inky Impressions - ABC's   

TSB Back to School

This week on The Stamping Boutique the challenge is Back to School.

As my followers are aware I am sure, I am a teacher so having cute school images is key for me. I started a new job this year so I need lots of cards to thank all the helpful people at my school.

Audrey is still one of my favorites. This is Audrey Playing Hopscotch. I added some color to her with my Copics. I keep my themed paper together in a plastic pocket folder so I don't always remember the brand of the paper. I believe this is DCWV. I have scraps of these pages that I have been using for years now.

The inside of the card I used a Jaded Blossom's stamp. I like to added a little DP inside my card to give it that something extra.

Head on over to The Stamping Boutique and join in the fun.

I am entering into these challenges...  
 A Creative Romance - Anything Goes  
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
My Heart Pieces - Use a Digistamp  
Divas by Design -  Anything goes
Fresh Brewed Designs - School Days

Purple Baby Card

Check out this cutie. The image is a Sassy Studio's image that I love. Maxi Shirt Momma Sassy 1 is colored her with Copics and framed her with my Spellbinders dies. This paper is just perfect for her.

The larger sentiments are Jaded Blossom and the smaller one is Pink by Design.


I am entering into these challenges... 
Keep It Simple! - Baby 
Sister Act Card Challenge- Anything Goes  
4 Krafty Girlz -Anything Goes   
My Heart Pieces -Use a Digistamp  
Crafting By Designs - Anything goes  
Hobbybook Designer Challenge- Girly  
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything goes
 

GDT Travel/Vacation

The sponsor this challenge is Simply B. This image is Vacation/Travel.

Water balloon fights remind me of summer and I am on vacation during the summer so perfect for this theme. This is a super cute Simply B image. I colored it with Copics. I added a Jaded Blossoms sentiment. The paper is DCWV.

Head on over to Card Mania and play along with the challenge.

I am donating this card to OWH.
I am entering into these challenges... 
That Craft Place - Anything Goes 
A Gem of a Challenge - Spots AND Stripes 
Crafty Calendar -  Summertime Fun 
Little Claire's  - Summertime  
Open-Minded Challenges - Vacation Related      

Mist Heart Cards

I was in the mood to use my color sprays so I decided to make some cards to send to OWH. These are the only two colors I have that don't contain glitter. I used a paper mask I had left over from cutting something out with my Spellbinders on the top card. I used the purple only on the background and the green only on the heart. The bow came out perfect. I added a Jaded Blossom sentiment and a Heidi Swapp heart.

This one I sprayed both colors randomly and added only purple to the Heidi Swapp heart. I add some matching twine and a Pink By Design sentiment.

Both of these cards are on their way to Operation Write Home.

I am entering into these challenges...  
2 Cute Ink Challenge - Anything Goes   
Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes  
Pumpkin spice - Anything Goes

Inky Summer Bright

Inky Impressions challenge this week is summer bright.

 Yellow always reminds me of summer. I used my new Spellbinders to cut out the yellow center and embossed it with butterflies and flowers. The heart brad says love and was perfect for this card. I used a Jaded Blossom Simple Sayings sentiment.

This image is Butterfly Lili. I love her. I colored her with Copics. 
I am trying to make some more missing you cards for OWH. I love how this one came out.


Head on over to Inky Impressions and play along with us. You can find these stamps and other cuties at the Inky Impressions Store.

I am entering into these challenges...  
Scrappers' Delights - anything goes/Cute and Girly   
Simon Says Stamp - Spots and Dots  
Moo-Mania & More - Anything Goes  
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything goes  
Cards Galore Encore - Use a Digi or Rubber Stamp 
Crafting Musketeers -  Summertime

Pink Onesies Card

The hubby gave me like 20 minutes to make this card. You know the request for a card right before they have to give it to someone. Or the right before bed oh ya I need a card in the morning for tomorrow morning before I leave for work request. Does anyone else get these last minute requests or is it just me?
Anyhoo with little time I came up with this and have to say not bad. :)

I used Jaded Blossom stamps on the front of the card. The sentiment from one of the Simple Sayings sets and candies stamps from the baby set. I added them onto the onsies.

The onsies are from the 9 Months Cricut cartridge. Luckily I had some cut out already from decorating my friends baby shower.

The inside has a Jaded Blossoms stamp (congrats) from one of the Simple Saying sets and a Pink by Design sentiment from a baby set.

I am entering into these challenges... 
Fairy Tale - Something for/with/from a child  
Fussy and Fancy - It's all about Girls 
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes 
Wags 'n Whiskers -  Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Paper Pretties 

Inky Summer Fun

Inky Impressions challenge this week is Summer Fun.

This bright cheery card is very summery. I used yellow paper for a summer feel. Fishing is very summery, a little metal sun and SUNshine, lol. I took the summer theme seriously with this one.

This image is Angelica Fishing. I colored her with Copics.

I used some twine to hold this metal sun. I was excited when I looked through my stuff and found this charm. I added a Jaded Blossom sentiment. This is one of my favorites to use on cards I am sending to OWH. I hope someone enjoys this one.

Head on over to Inky Impressions and play along with us. You can find these stamps and other cuties at the Inky Impressions Store.

I am entering into these challenges... 
Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes  
Fab 'n' Funky - Summer  
Inklings and Yarns- Always Anything Goes 
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything goes
Scrappers' Delights - anything goes/Summertime 

GDT Circles

Challenge time over at Card Mania! This challenge is circles. How simple, right!

Wiff of Joy image Thinking of You Maya is colored with Copics and inked around the edge.

Both sentiments are Jaded Blossom stamps. The paper is scraps I have left over that I think is DCWV.

Head on over to Card Mania and play along with the challenge.

Thank You Flag Card

Here is a very simple card I made. This is what you get when your friend calls at 6:30 and asks you for a thank you card when you have to leave to meet her in 30 minutes.

The paper is DCWV and the sentiments are Jaded Blossom Simple Sayings.

I am entering into these challenges...  
The Sisters of Craft -Anything Goes   
Tok Bobok -Clean and simple  
Bearly Mine -One for the boys   
Pumpkin spice - Masculine  
Paper Crafting Journey -Anything Goes