Handmade Cards By Helen

Papertrey Ink - Day #9 (card #4)

2012-02-13T23:39:00.004-05:00

No, really, this is my last post to the PTI Day 9 Celebrations... Can't help myself with Butterflies and Leaves :*)

Papertrey Ink - Day #9 (card #3)

2012-02-13T18:20:00.004-05:00

OK, this is probably my last post on today's PTI Celebration of Butterflies and Leaves :o)

Papertrey Ink - Day #9 (card #2)

2012-02-13T15:06:00.005-05:00

This is card #2 for Papertrey Ink's Day 9 Celebration. LOVE LOVE LOVE butterfly stamps, stickers, chipboard, photos...

Papertrey Ink - Day #9

2012-02-13T14:32:00.009-05:00

Papertrey Ink- Day #9 is celebrating butterflies and leaves. These products revealed today are both of my favorite stamps, punches, dies of all time.

Check out the DT and Nicole's projects:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/

Papertrey Ink - Day #7 (card #3)

2012-02-11T20:31:00.008-05:00

Edited to reflect new photo which was taken outside in the daylight...I was messing around with my camera and hit a few too many buttons with the first photo taken last night...I am a work in progress these days!

Oh, I really need to re-take this photo~the colors are so NOT this dull! I will try to make it better, but in the meantime...this is card #3 tonight for PTI-Day 7 Anniversary incorporating hearts in your project :)

My Card~

Cardstock: Base card is Bright White
Stamps: Sentiment and Flourishes from PTI's Fall Elegance; Polka Dots are from Clear Pattern Stamps by Martha Stewart; the flower patterned heart is from Michael's
Ink: Black from Ranger; Pearlescent Orchid from Tsukneko
Tools: Large corner rounder from EKSuccess

Papertrey Ink - Day #7 (card #2)

2012-02-11T16:25:00.010-05:00

This is the second card created which incorporates hearts into the design.
Go check the awesome new products being introduced this month:

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/

(sorry, I don't know how to "link" sites yet!)

This card is for my sweet friend, who is always 'there' for me!

Card details~ no stamps used here
Cardstock: the base card is heavy weight PTI; patterned paper is from K*1 Memories that I found at Tuesday Morning
Tools & Embellishments: small corner rounder by EKSucess; 'Branches w/Leaves' is from Sissix ; Best Friends is a sticker from Marcella By K; the glittery, heart is from the Dollar Store

BTW, those of you who know me, know that I do not read instructions, I am a 'try it first, then read' kinda gal!
I bought a couple of these Sissix A6 embossing folders and just assumed, I could use them in the Cuttlebug cause that's all I own. Well, I found these folders to be much thicker, therefore more difficult to run through the machine, but I really liked the deep embossing effect (if I use good quality heavy weight cardstock like PTI's). OK, so as I am reading the back for the first time to see the name of this folder to add to my post here and it says "compatible with..." and lists several machines, however, Cuttlebug is not among them. Oh brother!
Anyone out there know if I am going to break my CB by continuing to use these folders???

Papertrey Ink - Day #7

2012-02-11T09:30:00.009-05:00

This is day seven of the celebrations and festivities at Papertrey Ink:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/
Today's contest is to create a project that incorporates hearts into the design.
I wanted to post this card which I made for a friend who needed a Wedding card last month ~ it has a heart embossed panel and was made with LOVE :o)

My Card:

Cardstock: Green base card is SU, PP is a note card from Michaels, top embossed green is a large paint chip from Lowes and the image is stamped on heavy weight white from PTI because I wanted to use watercolors on the bears and needed the best cardstock available.

Stamps: the hearts are from "Wedding" clear stamps by Fiskars; the bears are from a set of wood stamps I picked up at AC Moore, but don't have the original box so don't remember who made these :(

Tools and Embellishments: large and small corner rounders by EKSuccess; Hearts embossing folder by Cuttlebug; "Just Married" ribbon by Martha Stewart; white ribbon 'veil' and bouquet of flowers from my stash

Thanks for looking!

Papertrey Ink - Day #6

2012-02-10T20:32:00.011-05:00

Today's 5th Anniversary at Papertrey Ink is hosting a fun sketch challenge! You can download FIVE sketches , pick one or more to work with and create a project based on it.
I chose Sketch #5 and here is what I came up with.

Cardstock: Aqua base card and lavender scallop mat on top are Recollections; Blue gingham scallop mat is DCWV
Stamps: Fancy Flourish from PTI; Sentiment is another old wood stamp from ?
Tools and Embellishments: Giga and Mega Scallop punches from Marvey; 3-D butterfly stickers are from Marcella By K

Thanks so much for stopping by.

MFW-TT Fancy Schmancy and Papertrey Ink - Day 5 (card #2)

2012-02-09T17:20:00.017-05:00

I am entering this card in two challenges today.

PTI' Day 5 Celebration:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/

Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2012/01/tuesday-trigger-fancy-schmancy.html

I took another photo in daylight, although it is cloudy today (hoping for rain) I think you can see the pretty pink card base and the the brown mat under the pink and white striped paper like the cupcake liners and the mocha twine tying the key are a little closer match to the inspiration photo :)

NOTE: I do have a fabulous camera with all the gizmos and lenses of a "Professional" photographer which my DH gave me as a B-Day gift a couple of years ago. Unfortunately, I always relied on this sweet man to read the manual and learn to use, adjust the settings on all the techy stuff in the house and then asked him "to just show me what to do".
I have the manual on my craft desk, so hopefully my next photo will be better :o?

I stamped the key on PTI white heavy weight cardstock and the heart is a chipboard I made (from one of the MIM challenge last year) with a scrap piece of Raspberry Fizz Mix Paper Collection from PTI. The glittery ribbon and the key stamp are both from Michael's

Papertrey Ink - Day 5

2012-02-09T12:23:00.010-05:00

edited photo to portrait instead of landscape ~ like it better this way :)

Today is Day 5 of Papertrey Ink's Anniversary Celebration.
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/

The contest is to pick one of the team members Pinterest inspiration photos or select your own piece of Pinterest eye candy to use as a jump-start for your very own creation. WOW! There is so much inspiration from the DT in this arena AND you can hit the Pinterest site for waaaaay more :)

Well this turned out different than I had pictured, isn't that always the way?
I chose the colors, butterflies and flourish in the Pinterest photo of a Bookholder for the car. I had the card 'portrait', but photographed it 'landscape', I am sure I will send it out facing portrait and it will be a B-Day card...maybe I need a do-over here :o?

My Card~
Cardstock: heavyweight white card base is PTI and embossed with a woodgrain (look closely to see it peeking out from under :)
Lime Green and Grey are from Recollections
Stamps: Fancy Flourish from PTI; that large fern stamped in both Chartreuse and Shadow Grey inks is Martha Stewart; the trio of butterflies is an old wood stamp with no name :(
I cut out the largest butterfly and popped it over the original cause you couldn't really see it with the fern showing through.

Thanks for stopping by~

Papertry Ink - Day #4

2012-02-08T14:58:00.013-05:00

So at Papertrey Ink's Day 4 celebration contest, we are to create a project inspired by one of the team's favorite color combos from a free download of combinations.
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2012/01/5th-anniversary-day-4-cafe-press-new-pattern-packs-color.html
I went with Danielle Flanders. Besides really loving the combo it matched up with Melissa Bickford's LOVE image free download from yesterday~ YAY! All I had to add was the Pure Poppy red which I added in back of the L-O-V-E using my 'Stamp' die from Cuttlebug. Now let me tell ya, those letters looked straight when I popped them on their backgrounds with Pop Dots, but in the photo~not so much :o)
The blingy exclamation point is from Sudio G, Corner Rounder from EK Success and White base cards stock is PTI.
I hope to get a couple more cards done for this fun challenge -?- we'll see

Papertrey Ink - Day 2 (card #3)

2012-02-06T21:35:00.005-05:00

Wow, check out all the fabulous entries (over 200!)
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/
This is my 3rd card and I am going to download a few more copies of this "gift" from PTI cause there are many more cards rolling through my head :o)

My card~
Cardstock: PTI's heavy weight Stamper's Select White cardstock used to download these fun images; Pink Parchment is from xerox; darker pink and grey from Reflections; Glitter pink is from Colorbok
Tools: Heart embossing folder from Cuttlebug, Giga Scalloped square from Marvy; small corner rounder from EK Success

Papertrey Ink - Day 2 (card #2)

2012-02-06T21:26:00.007-05:00

This is another card for Papertrey Ink's Anniversary Celebration . I just love all of the images in the free download! For my second entry in the challenge I chose Lisa's cute little chicks.

Sorry the photo is not great quality~it's dark outside and I didn't get the chance to take this photo outside today.

My card~
Cardstock: PTI's heavy weight Stamper's Select White cardstock used to download the images; yellow base card, burnt orange from SU; the glittery flower under the image is from DCWV Citrus stack
Tools & Embellishments: Mega Scalloped Circle from Marvy; wired daisy print sheer ribbon from Morex Corp (WalMart, maybe?)

Papertrey Ink - Day 2

2012-02-06T21:11:00.005-05:00

The 5th Anniversary Celebrations at Papertrey Ink are continuing today with a FREE download of adorable images designed by members of the fabulous DT...how lucky are we?
The challenge is to use one of the images and make a card/project and add it to the gallery. I'm going to create a couple of card with these images~

My card~ This image was perfect without coloring for my card which is "just a note" to a friend.
Cardstock: PTI's heavy weight Stamper's Select White cardstock used to download these fun images; basecard is Raspberry; dark brown is American Crafts; Glitter pink is from Colorbok from Target
Tools and Embellishments: Mega Scalloped Circle from Marvy; small circle from Fiscars; Scallop border from Martha Stewart; Sheer white ribbon from the Dollar Store

Make it Monday #51 and For Cath Blog Hop

2012-01-31T23:14:00.016-05:00

I just returned from a trip out to CA, so I've been MIA and need to catch up on a few posts/challenges.

Plus, I really wanted to join in this morning when I saw the blog hop that sweet Virginia and Lorena organized for everyone's favorite Moxie Fabber ~ Cath , who's not at CHA with the rest of the Paper Crafts Magazine gang because of shoulder pain :( Feel better, dear friend!

Check out the Blog Hop on "Yes, Virginia" here:
http://virginialusblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/for-cath-sans-cha-with-love-blog-hop.html

My card also is posted to this week's Make It Monday technique "Dimensions Sentiment Banner" which was a "first" for me and I pretty much followed Nicole's lead here:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2012/01/make-it-monday-51.html

My Card ~ click on the photo for more details (the smaller flowers are stamped separately and cut out then popped onto the panel)

Cardstock: White and Lavender from Recollections Paper Collection
Stamps: Fancy Flourishes from PTI; Camellia clear stamps from Martha Stewart
Ink: Ranger and Studio G
Embellishments & Tools: Pearls from Studio G; corner rounder from EK Success

Thank you for stopping by :o)
Have I told you how much I appreciate your comments?

MFW - Tuesday Trigger - Winter Blossoms

2012-01-23T23:25:00.013-05:00

Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger is a beautiful infusion of soft, muted flowers. I was inspired by the flowers (of course) but also the sweet colors. Unfortunately I needed a Sympathy card and my go-to-flower is this Magnolia. The ink color is dove grey (and the inside sheet has muted grey and pink and off white flowers) which seem to be in the background of the TT.
You have until Thursday the 26th this week to enter here:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2012/01/tuesday-trigger-winter-blossoms.html

My Card~
Cardstock: Base card is Pink Parchment by Xerox; White and Antique White by Recollections
Stamp: Magnolia from All Night Media
Tools: Corner Rounder by EK Success: Exacto knife used to cut out the frame from the flower
Ink: Sepia from Archival; Chalks used for coloring the petals and leaves of the Magnolia
Embellishments: Ribbon from Offray: Yellow Stickles; Panel popped up on the base with mounting tape for a bit more dimension

Make it Monday #47- 2011 A la Carte

2012-01-08T12:08:00.008-05:00

This is another card for the "A la Carte" version of MIM this week. I was hoping to get a few more of the techniques down onto cards this week, but seemed to have run out of time. Anyone know where the heck it goes? I decided to go with the Reverse Applique from MIM #40. I included a photo to show the scraps of PP that show through the butterflies before I added the sheet of paper with my Get Well message to the inside of the card which covers up the messy part.

My Card~
Cardstock: Orchid base card is from Recollections; inserts are scraps of Pacific Vineyard by PTI
Tools: Butterfly punch from Martha Stewart; large corner rounder from EKSuccess; White opaque marker (making my "stitched" butterfly trails) is from Martha Stewart also
Embellishments: Glittery Ribbon is from Michael's; silk flower from my stash and brad from Spare-Parts by the Paper Studio

MFW - Tuesday Trigger - By The Numbers and Mojo Monday #222

2012-01-04T17:40:00.019-05:00

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There is a perfect challenge at Moxie Fab World to create a card with my not-so-much-used-but-had-to-have-it-cause-I-loooove-it
Cuttlebug folder "Number Collage" ~ see the close up photo :)

You can join in this challenge here, it's a two weeker:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2012/01/tuesday-trigger-by-numbers.html

I have several cards to make this month and no mojo ... I headed over to Mojo Monday's Challenge #222 for an inspirational sketch

Check out all of the great entries here:
http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/2012/01/mojo-monday-222-contest.html

My Card~
Cardstock: Base card is pale blue from Keepsake Essentials; plaid and polka dot from DCWV (?)
Tools: Cuttlebug folder; corner rounder from EK Success
Embellishments: Grossgrain stitched ribbon from WalMart; clock from Flea Market chipboard & clear clock faces by Making Memories

Thank you for stopping by :o) Thank you for your comments also, you make my day!

Make it Monday #47- 2011 A la Carte

2012-01-04T14:36:00.005-05:00

This week's Make it Monday is a summary of all 46 videos posted in 2011.
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2012/01/make-it-monday-47-2011-a-la-carte.html
Fabulous idea allowing us to create a card using a technique we might have missed. I am always in awe of how Nicole Heady creates her hand drawn frames around images, so I thought I would try MIM#12 Line Frame 101 which I did not get a chance to participate in at the time this video was shown.

My card:
Cardstock: Base card and plaid PP is Making Memories
Stamps: Sentiment if from PTI "Fall Elegance"; grateful puppy dog is from Delta
Ink: Sepia from Archival Ink: Icing White (bone) from Opaque Markers by Martha Stewart
Embellishments: Glitter heart punched from Glitter Paper Pack from Colorbok; silk flower and leaf (yep it's covering up an "oops" :) from my stash

Thank you for stopping by :o)

MFW - Tuesday Trigger - StripeTastic

2012-01-01T19:02:00.014-05:00

Happy New Year
to everyone!

Hope you all had a Blessed Christmas and you all enjoy a Happy, Healthy 2012!

I liked this inspirational photo at Moxie Fab World for this week's Tuesday Trigger:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/12/tuesday-trigger-stripe-tastic.html
I actually thought I would do something with the 'stripes', like many of the beautiful entries there (check out the above link)...but I ended up using the colors as my inspiration instead. Not sure who the recipient will be on this one~but I really like how it came out and I the person who gets it will have to really like the Glitz :o)

My Card: I added a closeup of the glittery bird, but you can also click on the photo for more detail.
The base card, bird and fine (all over my craft desk) glitter is from Martha Stewart. The dogwood flower card under the bird is a cover for a pocket calendar from 2011 which I could NOT through away ;)
The crochet ribbon trim and buttons are "It's the little things" collection from Fancy Pants...a 'winner day' prize from MFW a few months ago ~Thank You Cath!! All of the sweet colored papers and embellies from this collection are fabulous and the colors match perfectly for this TT challenge.

MFW - Get Inspired the Pot Pourrie Challenge

2011-12-18T16:56:00.011-05:00

OK, I lied this is my last post of the weekend :o)

Here is where you will find Cath's post ~ I'm on my way over to check out the always-fabulous entries:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/11/card-creations-get-inspired-week-pot.html

I instantly thought of the word "Reflect" when I saw this image on this MFW~Get Inspired Challenge...the "R" monogram, the old fashioned furnishings, the doilies my Grandma used to crochet, the sepia coloring ~ all reminders to "Reflect on the Past".

So, this is what I came up with for a Birthday card ~ and, yes, I do have someone in mind for this one, but won't reveal his name, cause his birthday is a few months away :)

My card ~
I tried to capture the last bit of daylight outside and I think it's staying light a tad longer ~ YAY!
No stamps used here. The words were printed in dark grey (although it looks blue in the photo) from my computer in different fonts and the binoculars and eyeglasses are Rub-Ons from Michael's $1.00 Spot
Card stock: Smokey Blue base card, white and black are from DCWV

Thank you for visiting me ~ I can't tell you enough how I appreciate your comments. This is such a great way to meet new bloggers, donchya think? :o)

MFW-Get Inspired in the Kitchen

2011-12-17T16:09:00.012-05:00

Here's another Moxie Fab World Challenge from Card Creations Get Inspired Week.

Believe it or not there is still time to enter ;o)
Check it out here:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/11/card-creations-get-inspired-week-get_29.html

My Inspiration came from the colors of the plate and swirly images on the glasses.

I am too late to enter this card in Card Patterns Sketch #145 but, I really like working with great sketches when my mojo is wondering off somewhere.

Check out the wonderful entries (posted by Friday 12/16 :) here:
http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2011/12/sketch-145.html

My Card ~ click on the photo for a more detailed look see.

Cardstock: Base card, yellow are Recollections; swirly PP is American Crafts
Stamps: Winter Wonderland from Recollections, I won adorable stamp set this last year (thank you, Jamia Bankhead!)
Tools: "Cornice" border punch is Martha Stewart; Round Scallop is Marvy-mega; smaller Round punch is from Fiscars
Embellishments: Glitter snow and stars is from Stickles; Satin Ribbon is Michaels; snowballs were cut from Christmas wreath decoration I have had for a couple of years :)

MFW - Get Inspired by fashion

2011-12-16T18:21:00.009-05:00

Card Inspirations has a beautiful cover this month, but if that isn't enough, MFW has provided a couple of photos and cards from this issue to inspire us even more. Check this one out:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/11/card-creations-get-inspired-week-get.html

I love the jacket's soft color, all I could find in my PP with the herringbone print was black and white , but I have this pretty damask print in green and cream and decided, this would be my inspiration. The lacy border under the tree is my "texture" and my tree top has a brooch-like look to it ~ dontchya think?

My card ~
Cardstock: Base card is Vintage Cream by PTI, Damask PP is a note card from Gartner Studios
Embellishments: Glitter Tree is a Christmas gift tag from Home Elements picked up at Walgreens; Button, lacy trim from my stash

MFW - Get Inspired Home Decor

2011-12-16T16:58:00.013-05:00

This post is for Card Creations Get Inspired week at Moxie Fab World.
The Globe was my inspiration :o)

Check it out~you still have time to join in here:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/12/card-creations-get-inspired-week-get.html

I made this card for a friend who was going to Paris for like the fourth time ~ I never made it once! Not that I'm jealous or anything ~ it was on "The List" of places my DH and I were going to visit, but ...

My Card ~ Click on the the photo for a larger image

Cardstock: Base-card is Natural Parchment from Xerox; the global PP is "The Travel Stack" by DCWV; the mats under the photos are paint chips from Lowes and the little photos are from a strip of wallpaper border card also 'picked up' at Lowes
Tools: Scollop Square punch is Marvy-Giga; Corner Rounder is EKSuccess
Embellishment: Lace is from Walmart

MFW Tuesday Trigger - Partridge in a Pear Tree

2011-12-15T10:03:00.022-05:00

Well here I am once again with my last post of the weekend.

The Tuesday Trigger this week has the most elegant color combination that I used as my inspiration for my card. The layered feathers also captured my attention ~ thus, the border punches ;-p

I love the pillow from Crate & Barrel and would really like to copy this exact image onto a Christmas card, but neither a Partridge nor a Pear Tree do I have in my collection of stamps~

My Card ~ click on the photo for a more detailed view

Cardstock: White base card from PTI; grey and pale blue are paint chips from Lowe's
Stamp: Corner Flower is Sudio g from Michael's $1.00 bin
Ink: Black is StazOn
Tools: Happy Birthday, Arch Lattice and Cornice border punches are all Martha Stewart

Don't know why, but I struggle with CAS and this card had many different faces ~ and still may 'change' more before it gets into an envelope :o)

Make it Monday #45 Coloring embossed images with Copics

2011-12-13T13:48:00.005-05:00

This is a quick post to enter Make It Monday's challenge. This week Lisa Johnson has created a pretty card using white powder embossing on a beautiful stamp image and coloring it with Copics.

Check the video here: http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2011/12/-make-it-monday-45-coloring-embossed-images-with-copics-1.html
Of course, I am late mailing this card, so it had to be done quickly. I like this technique and will try it again (maybe even in time for another post to MIM before the deadline :)

My Card~
Cardstock: Aqua basecard is Recollections; Vintage Cream is PTI, dark forest green is DCWV
Stamp: flower from Stampin UP
Ink: Embossing ink from Big & bossy from Ranger; White embossing powder from PSX; green, pink, yellow coloring done with TomBow markers
Tools: Banner Border die is from PTI
Embellishments: flowers from my (huge) stash

Make it Monday #44- Glitter Masking

2011-12-11T17:51:00.009-05:00

Now I love me the glitter and bling, so don't get me wrong here...this was a messy "process" and don't think I will be trying this new-to-me technique anytime soon :(

I really like a lot of the entries for MIM this week and thought I would try this... I wasn't happy with the results and kept tweaking the card, which was taking the glitter off.... ohhhh noooo!

Jennifer's version makes this look easy~unfortunately, not in my Craft Room :o) And to add insult to injury, I had to take the photo in poor lighting cause it is not pitch black outside.

Check out the video and the other crafter's posts this week:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2011/12/make-it-monday-44-glitter-masking.html

My Card~ click on the image for more details - if you care to :^{
Cardstock: White base card by Georgia Pacific, Forest Green mat under the glitter mess from my stash
Stamps: tree is an old Martha Stewart , Sentiment "Blessings" from Fall Elegance by PTI
Die/Punch: The "skirt" under the tree is from Banner Borders by PTI; corner rounder from Ek Success
Glitter: Gold and Green from Studio G at Michael's; Pearls on the tree also from Michael's

No, not my best card, but had to give it a go anyway. Thanks for stopping by!

Make It Monday #42 and MFW - Tuesday Trigger

2011-11-28T22:04:00.013-05:00

Made this card to enter into two challenges this week.

MFW- Tuesday Trigger - Red and Rustic
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/11/tuesday-trigger-red-rustic.html
I liked the colors in the MFW inspiration photo and picked up the stripes off the pillows.

MIM #42 - Ribbon Pleating
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2011/11/make-it-monday-43-ribbon-pleating.html
The ribbon pleating technique is totally copied from Dawn McVey's MIM video. She really is the master at this, and I know my attempt is no where near her expertise here, but I like how it turned out :o)

My Card~click on the photo for a more detailed look

Cardstock: Base card is Recollections, PP is from DCWV, Vintage Cream is PTI
Stamp: Sentiment from Party Cupcakes by Inique
Embellies: Brown Satin Ribbon and buttons from Michael's

Thank you for stopping by!

Make It Monday #42

2011-11-26T21:07:00.013-05:00

This week on MIM, Betsy Veldman shows us how to make a card with Layered Background Sentiment stamps. It took me a while to come up with something, especially after checking out all of the beautiful cards posted this week...mine didn't quite come out the way it appeared in my head :0!

Check out the video here:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2011/11/make-it-monday-42-layered-background-with-sentiment-stamps.html

My Card: Click on the photo for a more detailed look

Cardstock: Base card is Cream, Deep red panel is Recollections; gold foil and leafy border are from my junk mail collection
Stamps: Ornament "hangers are from PTI's Fancy Flourishes; Ornaments and sentiments are from Mark's Finest Papers.com
Ink: Black is from Ranger; Pink is from Tsukineko; Rose Red is SU; Silver glitter pen; Cotton Candy is the pink glitter from Stickles
Tools: Corner Rounder from EKSuccess
Embellies: Heart shaped bling in the center of each poinsettia is from A Muse

Hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving and long weekend~thank you for stopping by!

PTI Blog Hop - November

2011-11-25T17:34:00.006-05:00

This month's PTI Blog Hop has a beautiful photo for oh-so-much inspiration.

You could probably make all your Christmas cards based on something in this gorgeous picture :o!

You can link up here:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/

My Card~ click on my photo for a closer look

Cardstock: Lime green base is from Recollections; Red, White and Plaid are from scraps
Stamps: the "garland" down the side is from PTI's Fall Elegance set just repeated 3 times;
Sentiment is American Crafts "Wonderland"; the tree (kinda Charlie Brown, isn't it ;-?) is from the adorable "Winter Wonderland" set by Recollections which was Blog Candy I won from Jamia Bankhead last year
Ink: Lime green is Studio G; Forest Green is from Printworks; gold and red glitter pens: Red ornaments and Crystal snow glitter from Stickles.

Thanks for stopping by!

MFW - Tuesday Trigger - Fall Bag

2011-11-20T19:01:00.006-05:00

OK, this is my second card for this week's Tuesday Trigger at Moxie Fab World! Soooo SHOCKING, I know :o!

Check out how creative everyone is here:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/11/tuesday-trigger-fall-is-in-bag.html

I cut circles (original, huh :?) out of the colored card stock and popped these pretty vellum butterflies from Martha Stewart that I have been hoarding for who knows how long....they are all glittered up already so there was not much more to add. Punched out the "Happy Birthday" with Martha Stewart's punch and glued it on the card.

Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your sweet comments on my first post~I really enjoy hearing from you!

Make It Monday #41

2011-11-20T15:02:00.013-05:00

Well, it's Sunday and I am just now posting my Make it Monday entry! Where does the time go, I ask you? Every Monday morning I check out the PTI video and intend to get a card done and posted waaaay before the Sunday deadline. Where does the time go?????
Anywho, I was really happy to see this video on "Essential Glue Pad Tips" this week. I actually bought a Glue Pad at Michael's several months back, but only used it once cause I didn't think it worked ~~ had NO idea the tube of glue that comes with the pad was to be added BEFORE you start stamping! :O)

Check out the video for yourself ~ please let me know I am not the only one who learned something here :-P
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2011/11/make-it-monday-41-essential-glue-pad-
tips.html

My Card~ click on photo for more details.

Cardstock: White base card is Stamper's Select from PTI; Lime green, Dark Green and Lavender are from Recollections

Stamps: Sentiment is from Garden Flower by Inkadinkado: Peony Flower and Leaves are cut out and from Stampendous; Stem of the flower is Fancy Flourishes by PTI

Inks: Flower and leaves stamped in Sepia from Ranger then outlined with purple glitter pen; Flourish was stamped in my Glue Pad from Hampton Art; Sentiment is Purple form Tsukineko

Embellishments: Leave have Stickles glitter; Stem flourish is fine glitter from Martha Stewart; tiny pearls in the center of glower are from my stash

Thanks so much for stopping by :o)

MFW Tuesday Trigger-Fall is in the bag

2011-11-18T22:20:00.013-05:00

Moxie Fab World has this fun inspirational photo which I was not too sure about at first.
BUT I started thinking (I know, DANGER DANGER :) and this is what I came up with for another Thanksgiving card.
I took the colors pretty literally and punched out strips of daisies instead of circles. I used a tape runner to adhere the strips to the card diagonally then trimmed the excess off at the edges...have to remember to leave more card stock when taping these strips next time, cause I was poking glue out of the flower holes with a pin which was really time consuming :(

You can still join in here at Moxie Fab World:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/11/tuesday-trigger-fall-is-in-bag.html

My card~Click on the photo for a more detailed look see

Cardstock: Base card is Kraft and the other colors (Gray, Orange, Yellow, Brown, White and Turquoise) are from American Crafts, Recollections & Colorbox)
Tools: Daisy Lace border punch from Martha Stewart
Embellishments: Brown and White twisted crochet yarn is from Gala; glittered leaf and gold button from my stash

Thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate you taking the time :o)

Make It Monday #40-Reverse Applique

2011-11-13T17:49:00.010-05:00

This is really the first card I made for MIM #40, but had to get it mailed. I took the photo to post before running out to mail it.

If you have never tried this fun technique, here is the PTI video by Heather Nichols:

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2011/11/make-it-monday-40-reverse-applique.html

My Card~ Click on the photo for more details. There are two butterflies on the card that I used reversed applique, one on top and another at the bottom (which is hidden by the bow, I just noticed :() the center butterfly is another PTI technique from
MIM #34 - Make Your Own Chipboard Accents.

Cardstock: Base card is Stamper's Select White and prints on the butterflies are pieces of Guide Lines Paper Collection from PTI; Aqua blue is from Recollections and the Lace mat is from The Clever Factory
Stamps: Fancy Flourishes from PTI
Ink: Purple from Tsukineko which i embossed with Clear embossing powder
Tools: Classic Butterfly punch is Martha Stewart; Corner Rounder is EKSuccess; heat gun if from Marvy: Ribbon is from Nicole

Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a good night :o)

Make It Monday #40-Reverse Applique

2011-11-13T13:13:00.006-05:00

Need to quickly post this card to Make It Monday's Challenge , but I'll be back with details, K :o?

Hey I'm back to finish this entry ~ If you have some time to check out Make It Monday #40 highlighting Heather Nicole's video, you will see some amazing cards using this Reverse Applique technique.

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2011/11/make-it-monday-40-reverse-applique.html

My Card ~ Click on the photo for more details. The inside sentiment will have read "Dear _ _ _ _ _ _" when I figure out which male recipient is getting this one :o)

Cardstock: Card Base and second Happy Birthday are PTI's Select White; Raspberry, Green and Purple are from Recollections
Stamp: to you... is from Inique Boutique's Party Cupcake set
Embellishments: Rhinestones from G Studio; Sheer Ribbon is from Michael's

Thank you for stopping by!

Make It Monday #39 - Multiple Stamp Background

2011-11-05T17:47:00.012-04:00

Wow, I think entering a second card for the MIM challenge is a first for me! No wait, posting before Sunday for the MIM challenge is the first :o!

Check out all the great entries here:

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2011/10/make-it-monday-39-multi-stamp-background-building.html

I really like making my own backgrounds, but the multiple stamps technique was new from me and I thought this card would be cute for my granddaughter's birthday~wow, another first, her birthday is not until December and the card is made and ready to go!

My Card ~ click on the photo to see the 'sugar' frosting more closely :)

Card Stock: Purple base card is Recollections; Polka Dot Parade Paper Collection if from PTI; Pink Parchment is Xerox
Stamps: Cupcake is from Party Cupcakes set from Inique Boutique: all background party stamps are from Inique Boutique 262 set
Ink: Black-Whispers Archival;Blue and Purple-Tsukineko; Terra Cotta-Ranger
Embellishments: Yellow, Crystal, Red glitter from Stickles; Seam Binding from Martha Stewart

Thanks for stopping by ~

Make it Monday #39-Multi Stamp Background

2011-11-01T22:55:00.006-04:00

This is a really great video where Nicole Heady is showing us step by step how to make a background out of multiple stamps for your cards:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2011/10/make-it-monday-39-multi-stamp-background-building.html
I needed to make a masculine card today, but think I will try this same design for more feminine cards in the future by adding a few flowers instead of the leaves and acorns with the flourishes, also some lace instead of the ribbon :o)

My Card~ click on the photo for a larger image

Cardstock: White base card is Georgia Pacific; Orange mat is DCWV
Stamps: Background stamps from PTI's Fall Elegance and Fancy Flourish; Owl and sentiment from Studio G from Michael's $1 bin
Inks: Sepia & Terra Cotta from Ranger; Olive green from Studio G; Bright Yellow from Ink It Up
Tools: Labels Eight Nestie from Spellbinders: Corner Rounder from EK Success
Embellishments: Blingy owl eyes and Brown satin ribbon from Michael's

Thank you so much for stopping by.

MFW Tuesday Trigger-Autumn Woods

2011-10-27T22:39:00.014-04:00

This week the TT has wonderful Fall colors, which was my inspiration for this card.
I now have several more ideas floating in my head so maybe I should strike while the mojo is hot :) and make a few more cards!
I really like how a lot of the entries used the squares and the dimension of the wood inspiration. Check it out here, cause you have till Sunday to add your post:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/10/tuesday-trigger-autumn-woods.html

My Card ~ click on the photo for a more detailed look see

Cardstock: Peach card base and Orange banner on the bottom are from Recollections; White is from Georgia Pacific; flowery print paper is a note card pack from Target's Dollar Spot
Stamp: House With Plant from Hero Arts is popped off the card with dimension dots
Ink: stamp inked with Sepia from Archival Ink; house painted with Key Lime from Shimmerz; TowBow markers and Glitter pens

Thank you for stopping by~your comments, as always, are much appreciated!

MFW - Textured To Perfection

2011-10-27T21:03:00.015-04:00

The Challenge at Moxie Fab World is to create a paper crafted project that incorporates texture. There can be layers and varied materials used to create texture such as fabric, felt, buttons, glitter, embossing, ribbons and natural fibers ~ you get a BIGGER picture by visiting here:

http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/10/next-challenge-in-moxie-fab-world.html

Well, this is what I came up with ~hey, just realized NO stamps!

My Card ~ click on the photo for more detailed image

Cardstock: Orchid card base and Aqua from Recollections; Grey from Making Memories; PP from Paper Pizazz
Tools: Deco Fan border punch by Martha Stewart; Corner Rounder by EKSuccess; Stylized Flowers embossing folder by Cuttlebug
Embellishments: Felt Flower & Leaves from Martha Stewart; Aqua button from Simplicity
Sentiment: from my computer

Thank you so much for stopping by!

PTI Blog Hop - October

2011-10-25T15:54:00.017-04:00

Today is Papertrey Ink's October Blog Hop. The challenge is to use some part of this beautiful photo (colors, patterns, pumpkins, leaves) as inspiration for a paper project. The colors and the patterns got my crafty attention :)
You have until 11:30 PM EST to post your project. Check out all the fun entries here: http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/

My Card~click on photo for larger image

Card stock: Green card base, Orange mat are from Making Memories; The square pieces are Dotty Biscotti Patterned Paper from PTI
Tools: Corner Rounder from EK Success; Arch Lattice border Punch is Martha Stewart
Embellishments: Glittery Halloween Ghosts and felt Bat stickers and are from Hobby Lobby; Stitched edge ribbon is from Michael's.

Thank you for stopping by and especially for leaving comments~
you are so appreciated! XOXO Helen

Make it Monday #38-Brayer Techniques

2011-10-24T22:48:00.008-04:00

Can you believe I almost missed the time limit for another Make It Monday over at Papertrey Ink :o? Yeah, not so surprising for those who know me :o!
Betsy Veldman's video can be seen here:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/

This Brayer technique on embossing plates/folders is not new to me, but I haven't used it very much. I like the effect and will definitely use this on more cards.

My Card ~ click on photo for more details

Cardstock: Base card and panel with sentiment and fishes is PTI Stamper's Select White; the Denim Plaid (which looks like fish net to me :) is from The Robin's Nest scrapbook line
Tools: Divine Swirl embossing folder from Cuttlebug; Corner Punch is from EK Success border is from Martha Stewart
Stamp: Leaves is G Studio from Michael's $1 bin
Embellishments: Fish foam stickers and bubbles bling from Michael's

Thank you so much for stopping by ~

MFW Tuesday Trigger-Finesse The Dress

2011-10-23T22:25:00.011-04:00

How about this adorable little number for inspiration? Worked for me!

Of course, I fully intended to get a card posted for this Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger days ago ~ hope I am not too late for this two weeker!

I haven't joined in Cath's TT for several months and have really missed one of the best challenge sites in BlogLand. I love this color combination and needed to get a card made and in the mail tomorrow :o!

Check out all of the beautiful creations at:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/10/tuesday-trigger-dress-finesse.html

My Card~ You can click on the photo for a more detailed look. The colors are MUCH closer to the dress in real light!

Cardstock: Dark Grey card base and Turquoise Blue is from Keepsake Essentials
Stamp: Flower is from Stampin Up ~ it's part of a beautiful set of stamps plus some other goodies I won from the very sweet Cannie Hunter's blog at
http://live-love-stamp.typepad.com/
Ink: Embossing ink from Ranger; White Embossing Powder from PSX
Tools: "Deco Fan" border punch is Martha Stewart; Corner punch is EKSuccess
Sentiment from my computer; turquoise button is from Fancy Pants; grey satin ribbon and white string from my stash

Make it Monday #37- Layered Mats and Frames

2011-10-23T17:53:00.005-04:00

Not sure how the week ALWAYS gets away from me, but wanted to post a card to PTI's Make It Monday and managed to get it done before dark today :o)

You can see how Dawn McVey made her card in this video on Nicole Heady's Blog~
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2011/10/make-it-monday-37-layered-mats-and-frames.html

Don't have any Mat Stack dies, but I used Nestibilities "Labels Eight" for my frame and attached each layer with those little square sticky things.

* The ghostly DP is from Nikki Sivils "Boo-tiful" mini pad
* Stamps are PTI "Fall Elegance"
* Frames are Spellbinders
* Glitter is Cinnamon and Lime Green from Stickles
* Inks are Terra Cotta from Ranger; Mango from Creative Living
* Sentiment if from my computer

Make it Monday #36

2011-10-16T21:04:00.004-04:00

This week on Papertrey Ink the Make It Monday technique is to use regular stamp pads and create a faux watercolor image. The pumpkins are stamped with two orange colored inks then I took a small paint brush dipped it in water and blended to get this shaded watery look.

I was helping a friend with her Halloween Party invites and this is one of the designs I came up with.

My Card~

Cardstock: Stripped DP is from Nikki Sivils "Boo-tiful" mini pad; Melon and Antique White are from Recollections
Stamps: Pumpkins are Fall Elegance from Papertrey Ink
Inks: Terra Cotta and Mango from Ranger
Border Punch: Floral Leaf from EKSuccess
Embellishments: sparkled leaves from Michael's

Make it Monday #34

2011-10-02T21:40:00.008-04:00

Sorry the lighting in my craft room is terrible at night and, of course I am posting this at 11:00 PM... Hope to take a better picture in the morning.

I really liked making my own heart chipboard accent the way Erin Lincoln showed us in a video at Nicole Heady's Blog~check it out here:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com
/capture_the_moment/

My Card~

Cardstock: base card is Pure White (although it looks yellow here); heart is 5 layers of a Centrum Multiple Vitamin box glued together with a Glue Stic and the top layer is Black & White Basics Collection from Papertrey Ink. You can acturally see the shadow of how thick the heart is in the photo
Ink: Rose Red from Stampin Up; sentiment from my computer
Stamps: Fancy Flourish from Papertrey Ink.
Tools: Heart punch by Marvy
Added the fine glitter from Studio g with double sided tape which is another Papertrey Ink technique.

Moxie Fab World-Home Decor Challenge

2011-04-19T21:16:00.020-04:00

This is another challenge from Moxie Fab World's 350 Cards and Gifts Week.
We are to create a paper crafted home decor item to give to someone dear.
You have until midnight EST on Thursday, April 21st to upload your project here:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/04/350-cards-gifts-week-home-decor.html

I make these Note Pads to give along with a Tea gift item. Did you know I worked in a Tea Shop at the Mall selling loose teas and all the accessories that go with it? Haven't been able to work there these last few months, but I still buy tea there.

My Project: Click on the photos for more details. I try to coordinate the note pad colors (see 2nd photo) with the outside cardstock and pencils. I bought a bunch of these note pads a while back at AC Moore and cover them with cut-to-size card stock, type "Things To Do...after I have my tea" on my computer and then stamp a tea cup or tea pot on another piece of card stock. The image is colored and cut out then popped onto the front. I glue a magnet onto the back panel so it can be stuck on a refrigerator door, there is a small piece of magnet glued on the pencil too. Found an 8 pack of these glitter pencils at Target's Dollar Spot.

Cardstock: Purple is from Bazzell; White is PTI
Stamp: tea cup is Stampin' Up
Ink: Sepia from Archival Ink; purple, yellow, lime marker pens; glitter pens outline the image
Embellishments & Tools: Sheer ribbon is from Michael's; Yellow glitter is Stickles

Haven't been on my favorite Blog sites as much as I would like lately, but don't give up on me yet ~ I promise to try and catch up with you all soon. XOXO Helen

Make It Monday #10~Masking with Die Cuts

2011-04-17T15:20:00.012-04:00

Make It Monday was a real challenge for me this week.
The project was to use masking with die cuts and I just received my very first PTI die from my sweet friend Lynn.
I won one of three PTI Dies she had as a Birthday giveaway. THANK YOU, Lynn I love my Banner Borders die!!!
Go by and visit her at http://www.millers-ink.net/ and check out her fabulous creations...it's always a trip of inspiration for me.
Stop by PTI's Blog and take a look at the great entries posted, you have until 7:00 AM Monday to enter :o)

My Card~ click on the image to see it more detailed. I made it CAS by using only one layer. I took the die 'negative' and masked off the rest of the card front, then sponged ink on it like Lisa Johnson showed us in her video (only NOT as well as she did), then I stamped the music score over it with all the masking papers still in place. The Birdcage is sitting on top of the border and the little bird is stamped again on bright green paper and popped on with a square to add dimension.

Card stock: White base is PTI
Stamps: Music Score from Stampendous; Birdcage is Studio G; sentiment from my computer using Gasoline Alley font
Ink: Sepia from Archival Ink; Eggplant Purple from Printworks
Tools & Embellishments: Banner Borders die from PTI; Corner Rounder by EK Success; orange gross grain ribbon from Michael's

Thank you for stopping by!

Make It Monday #9 and MFW-Card Sets

2011-04-09T15:32:00.017-04:00

This set is going to cover two challenges:
*PTI "Make It Monday #9" which is Heat Embossing. See Dawn McVey's video and add your card here:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2011/04/make-it-monday-9-heat-embossing.html
*Moxie Fab's "The Card Sets Challenge". To join in the fun add your card set here:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/04/350-cards-gifts-week-card-sets.html

My cards ~ Click on the images to see more details

A friend asked me to make some "plain and simple" note cards, no layers of cardstock, no ribbons, no bling, just "plain and simple" for her. Now, most of you know that CAS is just not my gig~I have to keep adding embellishments until...well, it's not a CAS card any longer :o)
However, I think I came up with as "plain and simple" a card as possible...she can take the ribbons off when I'm not looking ;oP
I stamped the images of the bugs and flourishes, then added the Embossing Powder and heated with my Heat Gun. Also, cut out the top right corners of the card for a little more detail.

Cardstock: Natural Parchment by Xerox
Stamps: PTI "Fancy Flourishes"; Inkadinkado "Patterned Bugs"
Ink: Tsukneko, Inc :http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/04/350-cards-gifts-week-gift-card-holder.htm"Pearlescent Orchid", "Pearlescent Purple", "Pearlescent Beige", "Pearlescent Sky Blue"; "Ultimate Metallic Purple"; Filigree Clear Embossing Powder.
Tools: Deco Fan corner punch by Martha Stewart
Embellishments: sheer ribbons from "Shades of Elegance"

Thanks for stopping by ~ Sorry I've been MIA, don't get much time for crafting these days.

Moxie Fab World-Cityscapes Are on the Rise Challenge

2011-03-28T19:10:00.014-04:00

Well, I have said this before, but....
Love the challenges over at Moxie Fab World and I think this one is really a cool one. Here's the site to check out the fun cards posted:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/03/cityscapes-are-on-rise-challenge.html
However, I don't have any of those wonderful "Cityscape" stamps that everyone else seems to have :o(

I did find this insert "city scene" paper in with my pile of "savable junk mail, boxes toys come in, sticker book pages, calendars, magazine pages, etc"....the list is very long!

Anywho, here's the card I came up with. Makes me think of the Lovin Spoonful's record "Hot town, Summer in the city..." Must be those bright, warm colors :o) There seems to be some glue on the cars, must be where the toys were stuck onto this insert...we'll just call it 'road dirt' :o)

My card - click on the image for more details
Cardstock: Kraft base card from my local craft store; Orange polka dot from AC Moore; car and cityscape is an insert from a toy car
Stamps: none
Ink: just from my computer to write the sentiment
Embellishments: Bird sticker from a Dollar Store pack; Red and Purple buttons from Michael's; the brown twine is from a Goodwill find (thank you, Carole)

Thank you for dropping tonight!

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger-A Citrus Celebration

2011-03-27T20:09:00.008-04:00

I had this card idea in my head since last Tuesday for Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger. Just had a bit of time this evening to get it down on paper(s)! I think you can figure out what inspired this get well card~Yep, the colors :o!
Of course it did look different in my head, but I thought it would be another cheery card for my friend who was transferred to a different hospital for additional tests.

Check out the creativity here:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/03/tuesday-trigger-citrus-celebration.html

My Card~
Cardstock: White is PTI; Orange and Yellow are Bazzill; Green polka dot is from ACMoore
Stamp: Flower is from G Studio; sentiment printed on my computer
Embellies: Gingham ribbon & button from Michael's; Yellow floss from Hancock Fabrics
Ink: Sepia from Archival Ink; Copper glitter is Stickles
Tools: Grass border punch by Martha Stewart

Thank you for stopping in tonight! You are so much appreciated :o)

PTI Make It Monday #7

2011-03-26T18:51:00.013-04:00

The challenge at MIM this week is to create a project adding color with markers or colored pencils to non-neutral colored cardstock.
Your project must use at least one Papertrey product of some kind and add color with markers or colored pencils to non-neutral colored cardstock. See the video using Copic Markers by Jennifer Ellefson here:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2011/03/make-it-monday-7-adding-color-to-non-neutral-cardstock.html

My Card~click on the image to see more details~I don't have any Copics (yet), but I used some markers on pink cardstock and blended as best I could with a blender pen and this is what I ended up with.

Cardstock: White base is PTI; Pink Parchment is Xerox: Raspberry is Bazzill (under the light pink I stamped the flower a second time on this)
Stamps: Fancy Flourishes (background) and Fall Elegance (Sentiment) from PTI: Camilia flower from Martha Stewart
Ink: Pale pink; Sepia from Archival Inks; TomBow Markers #772, 757 & Dove Blender pen;
Embellishments & Tools: Stickles glitter; Sheer Wired Ribbon from Big Lots; Corner Rounder from EKSuccess

Thank you so much for stopping by ~ hope you enjoy your Sunday!

March PTI Blog Hop

2011-03-25T20:54:00.011-04:00

For the March Blog Hop over at Papertrey Ink we are challenged to use embroidery floss in a fun and inventive way on a project. This could include stitching, wrapping it around and tying it like ribbon, braiding, accenting tags, embroidered patterns or anything else you can dream up! Something completely foreign to me! The only reason I even have floss is because MFW had a challenge a few months back~so now I have a second chance to use it :o)

Here is the site to check out all the fabulous talent:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/ I probably won't get over there until midnight to see all of the creative projects everyone comes up with.

This is the card I made when we got home from my husband's treatment #3. The card is for a dear friend who is in the hospital enduring all kinds of tests. The inside sentiment says "It may seem up hill now~but we know you will have a speedy trip to good health soon!"

My card~ click on the image to see more details. I will most likely tweak the heck out of this before it goes in the mail, just don't have the time right now.

Cardstock: White base and stamped image are PTI: The balloons are stamped on scraps of Bitty Dot Basics Patterned Paper from PTI: "Clouds" from AC Moore
Stamps: Bicycle is from Unity's "Following My Heart" set; Wood Grain (road) is from Stampabilities
Embellishments: buttons from Making Memories; floss (strings on the balloons) from Hancock Fabrics

PTI Make It Monday and CPS #210

2011-03-20T20:50:00.009-04:00

Okay, this card is going into two challenges for this week.

The MIM video over at Nichole's blog
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/ shows a really neat technique this week-- how to use an Impression Plate on only part of your cardstock. This is something that I have done quite often with Embossing Folders and love the finished look.

The second challenge is for Card Positioning Systems. I like working with sketches and this one lends itself to so many variations, I am sure to be using is again.
Check out the DT cards and all the other entries here:
http://cardpositioningsystems.blogspot.com/

My Card~click on the image for more details~
Cardstock: White base and Patterned Papers (Turning a New Leaf) are PTI; Dk Brown and Lime Green are American Crafts
Stamps: Fancy Flourishes from PTI
Tools: Birds & Swirls Embossing Folder is Cuttlebug; Corner Rounder is EKSuccess
Embellishments: Grosgrain Ribbon is from Michaels

Card Pattern Sketch #106

2011-03-16T17:14:00.012-04:00

I was blog-surfing for a sketch because my crafty mojo has gone away - how sad :o(

Card Patterns always has the neatest sketch challenges, you can join in the fun here:
http://cardpatterns.blogspot.com/2011/03/sketch-106.html
The Design Team is so talented and inspirational. Check out my sweet blog buddy Amy Tsuruta at: http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/ ~~ I didn't need to look any further.

This card is for my cousin and his wife who just had their first baby.
I stamped the carriage on two different patterns and cut them out to paper piece it.
Thought this came out pretty cute?

My card ~ click on the image for more details

Cardstock: Blue base card is from Bazzill; Patterned papers are from Zoophabet 2
Stamps: Sweet Pea Baby cling set from Stampabilities
Ink: Sepia from Ranger Archival Ink: outlined carriage with a gold glitter gel pen; sentiment from my computer
Tools: 3" circle scallop punch from Marvy
Embellishments: Doily from The Dollar Tree; Glitter Flowers & Brads from Heidi Grace; Buttons from Making Memories

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Moxie Fab - Stamping With Markers and Simon Says - Anything Goes

2011-03-14T19:13:00.010-04:00

Moxie Fab is hosting a challenge ~ actually one of many! But this one includes creating a stamped paper crafted project that incorporates stamping with markers technique in an innovative way. Taken from the Special issue of Stamp It! Techniques!
Check it out, whip us a card and post it here:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/02/stamp-it-techniques-week-stamping-with.html
AND the Moxie Prize for this one is the Copic Markers Ciao Marker Line (Set E.)~ Would I ever love to win those babies!!

Also entering this card in Simon Says - Anything Goes Challenge. Why not join in the fun there and check out the beautiful creations from the Design Team:
http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/2011/03/simon-saysanything-goes.html

Here's my card - click on the photo for more details.

Cardstock: Base Aqua Blue is from DCWV; flower stamped on White from PTI
Stamp: Hibiscus Flower from See D's 'Tropicals'; Sentiment from one of my first Stampin' Up sets 1996
Ink: Sepia from Ranger Archival Ink; border hand drawn with a white gel pen; Tombow Markers used to color in the flower and petals
Embellishments: Dimensional sticker butterfly from K&Company butterfly: yellow glitter from Stickles

Thanks so much for stopping by tonight!

Papertrey Dolls

2011-03-14T10:54:00.005-04:00

Not sure if I'm too late or not, but made this card last night for the Papertrey Paper Dolls challenge this week. Check it out here:
http://papertreypaperdolls.blogspot.com/
They had a great blog hop where weread a little personal bio of each "Doll" plus this fun challenge. The theme for their challenge is PTI. Use something on your project starting with each of the three letters.

My Card includes P = patterned papers
T = tweety bird stamp :) and twine
I = ink

Cardstock: White is PTI; bird stamped on 'Library Ledger' from PTI; Plaid is from DCWV
Stamps: Tweety is from Michael's $1 bin; the 'branch' Tweety is perched on is from Fancy Flourishes by PTI; sentiment and music notes also from Michael's; background Music Score is from Stampendous
Tools & Embellishments: Twine from The Beadery; Flower is Martha Stewart; Button from my stash; Cornice Border Punch is Martha Stewart

PTI- Make It Monday #5

2011-03-13T10:40:00.013-04:00

For Papertrey Ink's Make it Monday challenge this week we are to use some distressing. I haven't used this distressing technique much (okay, never!) on my cards, but thought it would be fun to try it ~ plus, who wouldn't love the chance to win a set of Papertrey Ink stamps ~~
me! me! me! me! :o! You still have time to enter here:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/2011/03/make-it-monday-5-distressing-edges.html

I ended up destroying several pieces of this card and guess I need to watch the video where Lisa Johnson is showing us 'how it is done' a few more times before my next attempt :o(

After stressing over this card for a few days, I managed to distress the mat that I stamped my sentiment on with a pair of scissors and then running my thumb nail across it to curl it up a bit.
I glued one wing of the butterflies and curled up the other to make them take flight.

My Card ~ click on the image for more details

Cardstock: Base card is White from PTI; butterflies are punched from scraps of Bitty Dot Basics from PTI
Stamps: Fancy Flourishes from PTI; sentiment is Penny Black
Ink: Sepia from Ranger Archival Ink
Tools & Embellishments: Corner Rounder form EKSuccess: Butterfly form Martha Stewart; Bling is from K&Company

Thanks for stopping by tonight!

Happily Ever Challenged #15

2011-03-12T11:10:00.017-05:00

Ted, from "Happily Ever Crafter" has a new challenge ~ check it out here:

http://www.happilyevercrafter.com/2011/02/happily-ever-challenged-15-tribute-to.html

It is a Tribute to St. Patrick's Day with the Irish flag colors of Green White and Orange. Oh, and it has to have a Shamrock on it too!

As if the colors alone weren't terrifying enough, I, of course, don't have anything Irish or Shamrocky in my vast stamp collection~~but, I do have Heart shaped punches and made my own shamrocks, thanks Ted ;o)

My card (click on the image to see more details)

Cardstock: Base card White is PTI; Green is from DCWV; and Orange polka dot is from Target
Tools: Corner rounder is from EKSuccess and Rope Border is from Fiscars
Embellishments: Hemp Cord is from Tuesday Morning's craft dept; button from a Making Memories pack; sentiment typed on my computer

I made this card as a thank you (hand written note inside on the matching orange paper) to friends who have been so sweet and thoughtful to us while my husband is going though some tough medical procedures (Chemo). I have so many more thank you notes to make and find these challenges give me the little kick-start that I need lately, so thanks again Ted!

Hope you are enjoying your weekend, thanks for stopping by ~~ as always, I appreciate your comments! {{{HUGS}}}

Moxie Fab - Decorative Tape Challenge

2011-03-07T14:12:00.004-05:00

This is the last day (midnight tonight) to enter the Moxie Fab Decorative Tape Challenge. OF COURSE IT IS!!!! It's been a little crazy here with doctor/hospital visits since the end of January, but I found a bit of stress relief by joining a few challenges. In this one, Cath wants us to create a paper crafted project that incorporates decorative tape in an innovative way. Here's the link to get some inspiration:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/02/moxie-fab-world-challenge-get-daring.html

I don't have any decorative crafty tape in my vast supply of stuff (at least I don't remember buying it if I do :) but I found this Desk Tape at the Dollar Tree in the school supplies aisle. I immediately thought of this cute stamp I picked up at Hobby Lobby months ago and created this birthday card for one of the "littles" in my life.

My card ~ click on the image for more details. I stamped the image on white cardstock first, then on several colored pieces and paper pieced each animal on top leaving some of their parts on the original stamping and using a pop dot to add the colored paper image. Coloring was done with water color markers.

Cardstock: Blue base note card is from Studio G; white mat is PTI
Stamp: Party Animals by Penny Black; Wood-grain Background is from Stampabilities
Ink: Sepia by Ranger Archival; Markers from Sanford; chalked in some blue sky around the animals
Embellies: Alphabets and Numbers tape from Teaching Tree

Hope you are having a great Monday. Thanks for stopping by :o)

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger-An idea in yellow

2011-03-06T17:59:00.008-05:00

What a beautiful shade of yellow this door is! Love the glass in the door and window too, that's what inspired me to create this thank you card. I tried to make it look like the flowers outside my window. Yes, here in Florida we have flowers blooming all year round. Such a treat for someone who lived up North for most of my life. The pink ribbon is picking up the flower color in the vase on the table.

My Card (click on the image for a more detailed look see)
Of course, I knew I would not get a decent photo, especially because of the vellum, in the evening darkness on my maple wood desk, but this is what happens when you post challenges at the last possible minute :o(

Cardstock: White base card is PTI: Yellow is from DCWV; Vellum from my stash
Stamp: Impression Obsession; cut up a silk leaf and sort of paper pieced it over the stamped leaves
Ink: Sepia from Ranger Archival; flower in corner colored in with Tombows~glitter in the center from G Studio; sentiment typed on the vellum from my computer
Tools: Border punch (Deco Fan) from Martha Stewart
Embellies: Pink grosgrain ribbon is from Michael's; glue dots holding the vellum down don't show up this much in person (but kinda look like a dew drop on the leaf in the photo :)

Thanks for looking, have a good Sunday evening!

PTI - Make It Monday - Challenge #4

2011-03-03T22:08:00.009-05:00

I really love these challenges each Monday at Papertrey Ink. It's fun to try the new techniques which are on video so that everyone can follow along. Plus, my cards are being made ahead for each occasion instead of last minute :o) This week the challenge is Fun Foam.

I made this card for a friend who is a cancer survivor of three years now.
I will post a photo of the inside sentiment later today, it reads:

Hope from despair
Blessings from above
Gratitude for His love

My Card ~ click on the image for more detail ~

Cardstock: White base card is PTI
Stamps: Border flourish (stamped 3 times on the side) & Sentiments from PTI's Fall Elegance
Embellies: Glitter Fun Foam from Michaels
Tools: Heart and Corner Rounder punches EKSuccess

Thank you for stopping by. Hope you all have a Blessed day!

Moxie Fab Tues Trigger- FLower Power & Carol's Ink Spot

2011-02-27T15:05:00.015-05:00

Getting in on two challenges with this card! Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger has the color and flower inspiration with this beautiful pillow from Crate & Barrel .

Check it out here and play along:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/02/tuesday-trigger-flower-power.htm

Carol is having a BIG Ohhhh Birthday and she is sharing fun gift with us! Here are the deets on her giveaway challenge where you can wish her a Happy Birthday:
http://carolsinkspot.blogspot.com/2011/02/happy-birthday-to-me-to-you.html

Make a birthday card
Incorporate a flower or more if you'd like
Happy colors please - just nothing overly dark
Finish the inside too

OK, well this card looked better in my head :(
I Love the colors from MFW's inspriration photo and thought I would incorporate the flowers with mat colors to match....I don't why or how this happens, but anywho, here's my card, the inside is for Carol's challenge!

My card (click on the image for more detail) ~

Cardstock: White base is PTI; Purple and Orange are from Colorbox
Stamp: Camelia flower clear image from Martha Stewart
Ink: Eggplant Purple is from Printworks; Mango Orange is from Creative Living; Caribbean Sea is from Tsukineko
Embellies: Silk flower from Michael's: Bling if from K&Company

Thank you for stopping by, your comments are so appreciated!

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop- Scallops

2011-02-25T21:36:00.012-05:00

This month PTI decided to dedicate the Blog Hop to scallops! Post your best use of scallops, of any sort, on a project!

OK, I got home kinda late tonight but had to join in the PTI Blog Hop! Here's the card I whipped up ~~well, 2 hours worth of whipping created my card :o)

My Card: Click on the image to see more details.

Punches used: Marvy Giga Scalloped Oval; Marvy Mega Scalloped Oval; Martha Stewart Scallop border punch
Cardstock: White base card is PTI; Patterned Papers from Zoophabet by Cathy Heck
Embellishments: The sparkly elephant is a chipboard stick-on from Target; the baby bottle ribbon is from Michaels

Thank you so much for stopping by!

PTI Make It Monday - #3 Glitter Strips

2011-02-24T16:47:00.010-05:00

OK, haven't been able to join in on PTI- Make It Monday Challenges 1 or 2, but Number 3 had me at Glitter :o! Love this new feature at Papertrey Ink! Check out the fabulous talent at:
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/

My Card info: Click on the image for more details

Cardstock: White base is Georgia Pacific; heart punch out of PTI Black & White Basic Collection
Stamps: PTI - Fancy Flourish
Punches: Heart shape punch by Marvy; Corner Rounder by EKSuccess
Glitter: Studio g from Michaels
Sentiment: typed on my computer

As always, thank you so much for stopping by this evening.

Papertrey Ink's Button Challenge

2011-02-10T21:45:00.004-05:00

I needed a baby congratulations card real quick and there happens to be another challenge over at Papertrey Ink. Nicole Heady has introduced the Button Boutique collection today. There are dies and stamps to make vintage button cards. Such a fun concept. I have to post this and run, but will come back to give the deets :o)

Happy 4th Anniversary Papertrey Ink!

2011-02-05T11:15:00.007-05:00

Four FANTASTIC years of creative genius and still growing!

Nichole Heady at Papertrey Ink has assembled the ULTIMATE card kit as a prize she is giving away and there will be one lucky winner!
Check it out: http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/

Here's all you have to do: "Go through YOUR Papertrey projects from the last year and choose your very favorite of the bunch."

I just sent this card to a dear friend who has been an enormous support to me these past two weeks of trial and tribulation and thought, "Well, right now this is my favorite" just because it means so much to me. I also wish I could mail a card to each and every one of you dear friends who have left messages on my Blog and are saying prayers for my husband.
May God Bless you all!

My Card~
The stamp is a sweet little guy you have seen on a few of my cards~he's from Michael's Dollar bin! I stamped it directly onto the card and then again onto "Polka Dot Parade" paper (Papertrey Ink Sneak Peek Pieces) cut out the body and popped it 3-D over the first stamped bird. I added a real feather as his tail. The sentiment is "Signature Greetings" from Papertrey Ink - one of Dawn McVey's fabulous stamp sets. Used my EKSuccess Corner Rounder punch just on the bottom.

Hope you all have a wonderful and snow-free weekend!

Papertrey Ink - January Blog Hop

2011-01-25T17:17:00.009-05:00

It's the 25th of the month, which means it's a Blog Hop over at Papertrey Ink. This month's challenge is to dust off an old stamp set or use a set that has never seen ink. Everyone always creates such gorgeous inspiring cards for this hop ~ check it out here

http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/

I love my Fancy Flourishes and the beautiful sentiments in my Fall Elegance sets but don't use then as often as I should. What better time than PTI's Blog Hop to ink em up? You can click on the photo for a larger image and hopefully will see all the bling on my "flourishy" butterfly (which I had seen on the Oh-so-talented Dawn McVey's blog a while back) and sparkly ink on the sheet music image.

I made this card for my hubby who has been feeling rather poorly lately. I am praying this is not serious and always have "HOPE" for good test results for the CT Scan today and the Bone Scan next week.

Thank you for stopping by ~ it means so much to me {{{HUGS}}}

Moxie Fab - Gray is the New Black Challenge

2011-01-17T16:53:00.011-05:00

OK, back again with another MFW Challenge card. This one I've been playing with for over a week now. There are so many choices of colors to use with the gray, that I couldn't decide which one I like the most. I ended up putting this card together in the shortest amount of time ~weeeell, for me anyway :P
Here's the site which will give you so much inspiration to play along, cause there are LOTS of beautiful entries.
Note to self: check to see if anyone else liked this color combo :o)
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/01/gray-is-new-black-challenge.html

My Card ~
Cardstock: White from Georgia Pacific: Orance from DCWV's textured mat stack; Gray is from MPR's Paperbilities Scrap Pack (one of my Christmas gifts from my sweet SIL, Holly)
Stamp/Ink: Branch Flight from Stampendous, embossed with Inkssentials ink and White Embossing Powder from PSX
Embellies: Silk flower and leaf from Hobby Lobby; Sentiment typed on my computer and bling from Studio 18 (Michael's)

If I get rountoit, I'll post the other gray cards later today. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such moxie fab comments ~ you all are so appreciated {{{HUGS}}}

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger-New Year Garland

2011-01-16T19:42:00.009-05:00

Well, here I am Sunday evening and posting my MFW Tuesday Trigger :o) Check it out for tons of inspiration
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2011/01/tuesday-trigger-bright-spot.html

All the white in this inspiration photo kept my card pretty clean and simple (well, for me anyway :) I needed to get a birthday card in the mail and these colored circles made me think of this design.
I strung triangle shaped buttons (from the the dollar store) on some thin lavender RicRac and attached the banner with dark green brads from Making Memories to the white Cuttlebug embossed "wall". I punched a piece of yellow card stock with Martha Stewart's "Cornice" border punch, stamped it with Inique Boutique's Party Cupcake clear "happy birthday" stamp. Adhered it to a second Cuttlebug "Swiss Dot" embossed bright pink card. The base card is from Bazzill Basics Paper Pack.
The inside sentiment says:
Hope you have a banner year!

Thanks for stopping by~have a good evening!

Moxie Fab - Glitter is Glam Challenge

2011-01-03T15:30:00.005-05:00

MUCH HAPPINESS AND GOOD HEALTH WISHED TO EVERYONE IN 2011!!!!

Today is the last day to enter the Moxie Fab - Glitter is Glam challenge! You are to create a paper crafted project (card, gift bag, tag, layout, home decor item, mini-book cover, etc.) that incorporates glitter in an innovative way. I got this adorable tag on a Christmas gift this year and (of course :) immediately thought "CARD"!

Head over to MFW and check out all the beautiful cards and projects submitted.
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/12/next-moxie-fab-world-challenge-glitter.html

You can click on the photo for more details and AS ALWAYS, thank you for stopping by!

My Card ~
Cardstock: Red and lime green from DCWV; white Glitter Paper Pack by Colorbox;
Tools: Snowflake embossing folder from Cuttlebug; Cornice border punch from Martha Stewart; sentiment from my computer card program
Stamps: none
Did ya notice the ribbon on the snowman tag is glittery gold :o?

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger-Stripped Mittens

2010-12-24T09:49:00.007-05:00

Merry Christmas Eve everyone!

I am posting this card for Moxie Fab's Tuesday Trigger sooner rather than later this week. :o) The stripped mittens are my inspiration to use a bunch (well, a few anyway) of my many scraps all over my desk. I used border punches from Martha Stewart and Fiscars to copy the colors on the mittens. I used the "Plaid Block" stamp by Impression Obsession in two different directions to make the last green stripe and stamped the "Joy" stamp from Mark's Finest Papers on top then glittered it with Stickles. Thank you for stopping by!

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger-A Sweet Christmas

2010-12-20T20:03:00.010-05:00

Hey there, me here... getting in on the Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger at the last minute! It's been a busy week, but I had to make a card for my friend who really really likes bling and glitter!
I love the pastel colors of the inspiration photo and just kinda went with that :)

My Card~ click on the photo for a more detailed image

Stamps: The Poinsettia if from Mark's Finest Papers clear stamp set: sentiment is FaLaLa fromMaking Memories
Inks: Black and Pearlescent Sky Blue from Tsukneko; flower painted with Shimmerz and outlined with TomBow #772; red Stickles in the center of the flower
Tools & Embellishments: border punches both from Martha Stewart; Snowflake embossing folder from Cuttlebug; Ribbon from Offray and Crystal Stickers from Clusters Faisceaux bought at Michaels

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Moxie Fab - Thank You Card Challenge

2010-12-12T20:46:00.003-05:00

Well I think the amount of Thank You cards I send out are definitely second to Birthday cards in my craft room. This is a card I had on 'stand by' for a while and just sent out to a dear friend who is always very thoughtful and doing things for me and so many others in her life.

My Card ~
Stamp: Hibiscus from See D's Tropicals
Ink: outlined in Chocolate brown by Stampabilities: colored with Decorative Chalks and yellow Stickles
Embellishments: White designer ribbon and the Heart Charm w/Thank You etched on it are from Joann's
Tools: Butterfly punch by Anna Griffin which I also cut out and put inside the card (only 3 cause I didn't want to annoy my friend when they fell on the floor as she opened the card :) I stamped the flower on the envelop with Soft Lilac ink from Memories Hero Arts

Moxie Fab - Congratullations Card Challenge

2010-12-12T18:54:00.006-05:00

This is actually the third of five challenges in the Moxie Fab World week long celebration. We are to create a Congratulations card. It can be for a new baby, a new job, graduation, engagement, or moved into a new house. I made this card
Congratulating my friend Gail when her first Granddaughter was born.

There are no stamps or ink here, just textured white card base and pale pink card stock mat trimmed with Fiscars paper edger scissors. I adhered three dimensional stickers, glittery gingham squares and diamond embossed mats, tied with a pink satin ribbon around the pink paper and pinned on a lacy flower with a baby safety pin. The sentiment is computer generated.
Click on the photo for more details. Thank you for stopping by and hope you all had a great weekend.

Moxie Fab - All Occasion Card Challenge

2010-12-12T18:28:00.008-05:00

This was the first of a week long Challenge at Moxie Fab World.
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/11/card-creations-favorite-occasions-week.html

All occasion cards are those cards that encompass occasions that don't fit anywhere else ~ missing you, hello, friendship, encouragement, thinking of you, sympathy, blank, etc.

I find Sympathy cards one of the most difficult to create, but usually enlist one of my many 'flower' stamps to help out here. Also, my card will always have a Clean and Simple style and I try for elegant and pastel colors. This card seems to represent what I will create for these sad occasions.

My Card~
Cardstock: White base card is from Georgia Pacific, off to the right of the card face is embossed
Stamp: Hydrangea is from Anna Griffin
Ink: the image was stamped on white paper with Chocolate Brown from Stampabilities and colored in with Decorative Chalks then it was cut out and set on the card with Pop Dots for a 3-D effect
Embellishments: Sheer Lavender ribbon from Joann's
If you click on the photo you will see more details. Thank you so much for stopping by this evening.

Moxie Fab - Birthday Card Challenge

2010-12-12T15:31:00.005-05:00

Moxie Fab World's Favorite Occasion Week challenge, is still going on until Monday 12/13 midnight. You should play along and check out the amazing talent and creativity in the cards from everyone.
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/11/card-creations-favorite-occasions-week_30.html I am entering this fun Birthday card I made for our friend, George. The inside sentiment reads: Relax, read, play Freecell and Sudoku or just watch the grass grow :)

My card~
Cardstock: White base card from Georgia Pacific; two shades of green from DCWV Mat Stack
Stamps: Large Palm Tree from All Night Media; Small Palm Tree from Sugarloaf Products
Ink: Chocolate Brown from Stampabilities; Green Olive and Key Lime painted tree fronds from Shimmerz; Copper glitter from Stickle; blue clouds drawn with Chalks
Embellishments: 'hammock' is the mesh bag from garlic at the grocery store (not to worry, George loves garlic in his cooking :); the hammock is tied to the trees with Jute Twine
Tools: Grass border punch from Martha Stewart

You can click on the photo for more details and as always, Thanks for stopping by!

Moxie Fab - All Zipped Up

2010-12-05T18:09:00.008-05:00

Over at Moxie Fab World this challenge was to incorporate zippers in an innovative way.
To play along all you have to do is head over to http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/11/next-moxie-fab-world-challenge-all.html and post your project to Mr. Linky.

I guess I am the only one who saw the zipper as railroad tracks ~ LOL
Everyone else entered some really creative "zipper art".

My Card~
Cardstock: Aqua blue card base and plaid patterned paper is from Zoophabet; white card stock from Georgia Pacific
Stamps: "Winter Wishes" from Unity Stamp Company; "Row of Houses" from Hero Arts
Ink: "Ultimate Metallic Blue" fromTsukineko; "Clear Embossing Power" from Stampin Up; "white" glitter (snow) from Prisma
Tools/Embellishments: Corner Rounder from Marvy; Choo Choo border punch from Martha Stewart: foam trees form the Dollar Store; zipper from my sewing stash

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger-Snowing Gingerbread

2010-11-27T19:35:00.011-05:00

OK, it's November 27th and I am seriously making an effort to create Christmas cards to mail out ON TIME Seriously??? Well, I am going to give it a try :o)

I love this week's Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger and had a ton of ideas rolling around in my head .... why don't those transfer to paper in the same way, huh?
I was inspired by the pretty photo ~ the white icing on the (brown) gingerbread "snowflake"cookie, thus the snowflakes falling on the brown snow covered houses :o) You still have time to join in at http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/11/tuesday-trigger-its-snowing-gingerbread.html

My card (click on the photo for more details) ~
I used Kraft card stock for the base and for the strip under the houses; the aqua blue is a textured paper from Zoophabet 2; and the white is from Georgia Pacific.
Stamp: Hero Arts 'Row of Houses'
Punches: Marvey's 'Snowflake' and Martha Stewart's 'Cornice' border punch
Embellishments: Prisma 'White Glitter'; Stickles "Crystal; white foam stars, rhinestones and pop foam (under snowflakes) all from my stash

Thanks so much for stopping by ~ have a wonderful Sunday!

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop

2010-11-25T20:21:00.014-05:00

Hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I just turned on the computer for the first time today. Had company for dinner and spent most of the day cleaning, cooking and cleaning up again, so I completely forgot what the date was and that Papertrey Ink's Blog Hop is today :o(

WOWZA! Everyone has done such a fabulous job on their tags for this hop...I didn't have the time or mojo to really do as great a job as you all did. I made them like mini-cards with 3-D stickers and computer generated the sentiments ~ AND, these probably don't qualify for tags but, I stamped "To: and From:" on the inside and there is room for a little note also. Actually, I just wanted to post to this BEST Blog Hop evahhhhh! Plus, I now have some fantastic ideas after checking out some of your beautiful work and definitely have drawn a ton of inspiration from you! Thank you , PTI and thanks to your creative and talented following!! Happy week-end :o)

Moxie Fab - Diggin on Damask & EBTKS

2010-11-08T20:29:00.010-05:00

I am entering this card in two challenges tonight. I love the Damask for Moxie Fab World as do so many others. Check out the talent here:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/10/moxie-fab-world-challenge-diggn-on.html
The Oh-So-Talented ladies over at "Everything But The Kitchen Sink" have come up with a gorgeous color combo from Kelly Marie and you just have check that out as well and join in the fun--this challenge ends November 1oth. http://ebtkschallenge.blogspot.com/2010/10/everything-but-kitchen-sink-challenge.html
Winter Sims' card really inspired me...I just love her creative designs.

So I needed a card for my friend's birthday (which needs to be in the mail tomorrow (!) and came up with this one.

FYI ~ Taking the photo late at night is never a good idea, the pretty grey cardstock and ribbon look brown :( You can make out the details better by clicking on the picture hopefully.

My Card~
Cardstock: White base is Wausau; grey is DCWV: Damask and polka dot is from Gartner Studios
Stamps: Camellia Flower from Martha Stewart
Ink: Pearlescent Sky Blue from Archival
Glitter: Soft Aqua from Prisma
Punch: Martha Stewart
Ribbon: grey grossgrain from Joanne's

October PTI Blog Hop

2010-10-25T11:23:00.004-04:00

My first PTI Blog Hop~Yay! Nicole Heady has extended the hours to post your entry which made it possible for a lot of us who otherwise couldn't join in on a regular basis.
http://nicholeheady.typepad.com/capture_the_moment/
This month's blog hop is dedicated to those that celebrate winter holidays other than Christmas. You can create a card or project that celebrates Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or some other winter holiday celebration through paper crafting.

I decided to celebrate winter with my PTI "Fancy Flourish" stamp set, ice blue rhinestones, sheer ribbon and Stickles "Crystal" glitter for an overall wintery look~~this will be sent to one of my snow/sleet/cold lovin' friends up North :o)

You can click on the photo for more details. Thank you so much for stopping by~I am headed over to check out the gorgeous posts on the Hop...

Moxie Fab - Fright-spiration

2010-10-24T17:24:00.014-04:00

Another Moxie Fab challenge from Cath who says:

Boil and bubble, dragon's lair
Do you have scaries for to share?
Link your treasures, one by one
So we can join in all your fun!
But do it by the 31st,
It's fright-spiration for which we thirst!

You can join in on the ghoulishness here:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/10/five-x2-for-friday-bopping-for-fright.html

If you read my previous post, you know I am NOT a Halloweener, but seeing as I had some of this fabby black sparkly paper on my craft desk, I figured I would make another "Eek Factor" card and share with ya!

I drew the spider web onto the gray cloud vellum paper, cut out the spiders and bat, punched the Martha Stewart 'Arch Lattice' border all out of the sparkly black card stock and tied some peach colored toulle around the orange DCWV card stock. Those spiders (my personal eeeeekkkk!) are popped off the card with foam mounting dots and the bat is flying off the toulle.

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger-Momento Mori

2010-10-23T12:27:00.008-04:00

Well here it is almost the deadline date for Moxie Fab's Tuesday Trigger. You still have time to add your entry here http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/10/tuesday-trigger-momento-mori.html
For some reason ~ I am NOT a Halloween card maker/costume wearing/party going kinda gal. I am sure there must must some dark rooted reason, but darned if I know what the heck it is...just not crazy about this holiday!

Anywho, I was thinking this photo was calling to my "Dark Side" and found myself compelled to make a card for the challenge.
For all of the above mentioned reasons, I do not have any Halloween stamps in my stash, so I had to improvise here. Purchased this beautiful black glitter paper several months ago (no idea why?) and I had this cloudy vellum paper from a 'past-life' office job
and was told by my boss to throw it away when we were through with a few of the sheets~~weeellll, THAT was never gonna happen! Actually, I think this is only the second time I have used it on a card, but you never know when you will need it, do ya :o? I cut out the tomb stones~one of them has a 'Gothic' looking punch from EKSuccess, two bats and graveyard dirt, glued it on the vellum and cut out a full moon from white card stock with my Fiskars Circle punch, glued that on some pretty orange card stock from DCWV, then wrapped black toulle around it and, wha la, here's my card! You can click on the photo for a clearer view of the glitter paper and grey cloudy vellum paper.

Thanks for dropping by, have a great rest of your weekend!

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger-Languish in Luxurious

2010-10-17T21:52:00.011-04:00

Here's an Anniversary card I made with the inspiration from Moxie Fab's Tuesday Trigger.
The wallpaper in the photo reminded me of the "Textile" embossing folder from Cuttlebug and the flowers in the vase looked like an orchid to me. The brown 'ribbon' was made with card stock and punched with Martha Stewart's "Cornice" edge punch. The potted orchid stamp is from "See D's 262" pack of clear stamps, which I painted with Shimmerz paints. The flower looks orange in this photo, but it's sorta pinky. I added the ribbon tie cause these Dendrobium Orchids need to be tied or else they flop over :o)
Thank you for stopping by!

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger-Funky Fall

2010-10-09T22:32:00.009-04:00

Ok, so I've been away for the last couple of weeks~~we went back to PA, NY and MA for more visiting with friends and relatives. Miss you all so much! Even though we had our Netbook Computer with us, the WIFI connections were not always the best. I am trying to catch up with all of the wonderful cards and projects posted in Blog Land...WOWZA, you have been very busy! Hope I can catch up before we head out again :o)

I am entering this card in the Moxie Fab World - Tuesday Trigger. I really love the inspiration photo "Abstract Folk Art Painting by Catherine Horvath Buchanan" and may try to get another card entered (?) You still have time so go, check out all the fabulous creations here:
http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/10/tuesday-trigger-funky-fall.html

My Card ~ Click on the image for a larger view
There is actually no stamping here...WHAT? Yes, this is shocking :-O but true. Well, there are stamped maple leaves on the 'addressed' envelope which I could not show in the photo ~ so I'm not counting that. The sentiment is computer generated, the flower is a silk from my huge supply and the leaves are a cut of wide ribbon. The base card stock is from SU; the dark green mat is from DCWV, which is embossed with Divine Swirl from Cuttlebug; the twine is from ACE Hardware.

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger-Lipsylicious!

2010-09-19T12:44:00.009-04:00

Hey everyone! Hope you are enjoying your weekend (which is almost over). Here I am getting in on the Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger - at the last minute, I guess 2 weeks is just not enough time for me - Ughhhh! I've thought about this Trigger every day of those two weeks and of course, this is not what was in my head. But, this card does have a lot of the pinks, reds, mauves and a ting of purple in there too :)! If you click on the not-so-great photo, you may see more detail ~ not much I could do about the baby pic though ~ after all it is 40 years old!

Moxie Fab -Offset Scallop Gallop Challenge

2010-09-12T17:16:00.011-04:00

Wow, it seems like another "forever" since I last posted anything here, BUT, I have been a busy crafter and will share some of my cards in a bit. For today's post I wanted to enter Moxie Fab World's Offset Scallop Gallop challenge~ You have until October 4th to upload your entry and join in the fun here: http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/09/moxie-fab-world-challenge-offset.html

The card for this challenge started out in a totally different direction, but ended up like this!
I have a Studio G stamp from Michael's $1 bin which has been added to my "collection of owl stamps" (don't ask!). His belly has offset scallops, but the stamp is so small, I needed to enlarge him a tad...put him on my scanner. kicked it up a notch or two and wha-lah, printed out a BIG owl. Must be low on the colored inks that make brown, so he came out on the greenish side :) I thought I would cut him out and pop him onto the printed card stock, so I was really sloppy with the sponging of brown ink~~then decided I liked his coloring that way and left it on the white cardstock. Added the offset scallops (punched on yellow and melon papers) on each side, sticking out a bit from the edge of the card. I feel this needs 'something else' and have been playing with THAT ~ but then again, less is more on some cards, huh?
Well, anywhoo, if you are still here~~THANKS for dropping by friends, I just love reading your supportive comments!

My Card:
Cardstock: Base White is Georgia Pacific: Yellow, Melon are DCWV; Dk Brown tree PP is American Crafts
Stamp: Owl from StudioG at Michael's, Sentiment from "Party Cupcakes" by Inque
Ink: Outlined owl in brown Crayola pencil; inked the image in Chocolate Brown by Stampabilities; outlined the belly with an orange glitter gel pen
Tools: Corner rounder by EKSuccess; "Cornice" edge punch from Martha Stewart
Embellishments: Those fabulous owl eyes are Bazzill Buttons which were included in afabulous prize package I won by entering a contest at Paper Crafts Connection's July/August I-Spy post. Thank YOU, Susan!

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger-Light & Bright

2010-09-04T19:12:00.008-04:00

Weeeelll, I've been MIA for such a long time! Missed so many fun challenges and all the posts of my "Blogger Friends" WoWza! You all have been soooo busy, I am not even close to catching up with all of your wonderful posts yet!

We were away for 16 days and it seems more like a month. Went to the North East to visit family and friends in PA, NJ, CT, MA, NH and ME. Had a really great time, beautiful weather and ate lots of wonderful seafood at our most favorite restaurants...also found a few more to add to our ever-growing list. Been thinking of starting another Blog for our Travel Adventures, posting photos along the way...will let ya know about that project latahhh (oh yeah, I got my Boston accent back ;O)

Meanwhile, back at the Card Blog, I had the chance to make a card using the fab colors in this MFW Tuesday Trigger.
I stamped the 'Row of Houses' in brown ink on yellow and raspberry cardstock, also in Sky Blue on white cardstock. I cut out two of the yellow houses and one raspberry house and used pop dots to adhere to the the same house inked underneath in blue.

My Card~
Cardstock: Yellow base card, dark blue & raspberry are from DCWV; the White is Georgia Pacific
Stamp: Row of Houses from Hero Arts; sentiment computer generated in royal blue ink
Ink: SkyBlue from Archival; Chocolate Brown from Stampabilities
Embellishments: Yellow polkado ribbon from BasicBasic bought at Michaels
Tools: Corner Rounder punches (small & large) from EK Success; Lace Border is Martha Stewart

Moxie Fab- Card Style -Clean & Graphic

2010-07-14T22:38:00.004-04:00

This is my entry for Moxie Fab's Card Syle ~ Clean & Graphic. Well, this might NOT be my 'style' of card cause I can't seem to leave well enough alone ;o) I just want to keep adding stuff. I am sure THAT has some deep rooted meaning (:-)

Click on the photos for more detailed images. I am working on my notebook computer and feel like I am going blind --this screen is way tiny compared to my desktop.

Anywho, my card has only one stamped image on it--it's a bird in a gilded cage that I picked up in Michael's G Studio stamp bin. I inked it with Ranger's Embossing Ink and used gold embossing power. The background is a script stamp from Hero Arts. The musical notes are Cuttlebug's A2 folder and the giga Marvy oval punch frames the cage. The music note is a brad from Making Memories.
The inside sentiment was generated by my computer.
Thank you so much for stopping by~I love hearing from you and really appreciate your comments.

Moxie Fab - Card Style Week - Fun & Cute

2010-07-12T22:09:00.007-04:00

There's another challenge over at Moxie Fab World~stop by this week and join in the great challenges all week long!!! The new issue of Card Style Magazine is out and Cath is helping us find our "Style". Really?
Well, I am not sure what my style of card making is but I couldn't resist posting this Thank You card with this sweet bear holding a sunflower~HOW CUTE IS HE?

Bought this stamp at a yard sale and it doesn not have any markings on it :( sorry, I don't know who made it, anybody recognize him?

I inked him up with Stampabilities Chocolate Brown and colored him in with Brown chalk, the sunflower is also colored in with pencil and Yellow chalk with Green chalked leaves--there are Copper Stickles in the center. The Border Punch is 'Hearts' by Fiscars and the sentiment is computer generated.

I may try to get another card posted before the deadline :o? It is FUN to be CUTE!

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger-Poppin'Off the Page

2010-07-11T18:16:00.011-04:00

Weeeell, I was not too sure about joining this week's Moxie Tuesday Trigger~these colors are way out of my comfort zone! But after playing around with these very bright Poppin' colors,
I decided to give it a go and liked the results.

I started out thinking this would be a Birthday card for one of the kiddies in the family...but I thought it looked a little Psychedelic Trippin' and may be better suited for a Child of the 60's instead. So, I made a second attempt using buttons, which I think softened the look a tad...hmm, maybe not...I'm still Trippin' :):):)

My Card~
Stamps: Dream Dots by Inque; Roulette by Inkadinkado
Card stock: Yellow base card, Red and Pink are from DCWV; Black & White print is a note card from Michael's
Ink: All stamps were inked with Ranger Clear Embossing ink
Embossing Powders: Pink, Blue from Whispers, Black from PSX
Buttons: Red, yellow, blue from Michael's $1 bin

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger-Pahala Halter from Anthropologie

2010-06-27T16:44:00.009-04:00

Haven't joined in the Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger in weeks for some reason or another, but I have a few Hibiscus Flower stamps (which I love) and I really like Red, Black, White and Yellow together~ especially for masculine cards. This card is rather 'plain' for me, I kept trying to add different elements or layers :^P But in the end decided to go the Clean and Simple route.
You can click on the card for a more detailed image.

My Card~
Card Stock: White base card is Georgia Pacific; Red cards stock is from a DCWV Mat Stack
Stamp: Hibiscus from See D's 'Tropicals' clear stamps; HB sentiment is See D's also I think(?)
Ink: The flower and sentiment is stamped with Archival 'Jet Black' and the leaves are painted over with Shimmerz 'Green Olive' and 'Key Lime' ~ can you see the glittery sheen? I added a little more glitter with Stickles on the yellow stybus of my hibiscus ; I used a fine point marker pen to hand draw the black frame

I first stamped the flower onto the white card front, then stamped it onto red card stock and onto yellow. Cut out each of the flower parts and placed on top of each other with pop dots for dimension.

Moxie Fab - I want to ride my bicycle (2nd card) & Everything But The Kitchen Sink #17

2010-06-25T19:59:00.014-04:00

Well, I enjoyed using my (found) bicycle stamp so much that I thought I would make a second card for two challenges. Everything But the Kitchen Sink has a fun sketch challenge from the talented Winter Sims ~ whose name you see EVERYWHERE in BlogLand lately :o)

I kinda turned the sketch on it's side and made my card a bit rectangle rather than square, but I think it' works ;o?

And, my second entry for Moxie Fab World's "Bicycle" challenge.

Go over and check out the fabulous entries, you still have time to join in on both challenges here
http://ebtkschallenge.blogspot.com/ and here

http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2010/06/moxie-fab-world-challenge-i-want-to.html

My Card, made for a dear friend who is closing her Craft Store~Going to miss you, Julie :o(

Card Stock: Base card is solid pale yellow, the sparkly yellow flower peeking through the punch out and the pretty stripe are all from DCWV "Citrus Stack"; the aqua blue is from K&Company
Stamps: Bicycle is from PSX; the flower (used to make the background on the aqua card stock) is from the Dollar Store
Ink: the bike was stamped with Coffee by Archival Inks and colored with glitter pens; the sentiment is computer generated
Embellishments: the banner is tied to the bike with a strand of twine and the heart shaped jewel on the front tire is from The Dollar Store
Tools: Giga scallop round punch by Marvy; small corner rounder by EK Success

As always, I love reading your comments and enjoy visiting your blogs :o)

Moxie Fab - I want to ride my bicycle

2010-06-22T18:44:00.007-04:00

Well, I've been gone from Blog-Land for a long while. Went to CA for 10 days on a "Space A" trip. We actually stayed in the LA area the whole time and ended up flying home from the same place...a bit unusual, to say the least!
Anywho, I missed you all and the fabulous challenges I was eying from afar..took my laptop to keep 'connected' with everyone :O)
Had to make a Congratulations card for a friend who graduated from an on-line course she took this week. Whoot whoot!
Thought this bicycle challenge may help me find my lost mojo~man, it's tough getting back after a couple of weeks, huh?

Thank you so much for stopping by, I really appreciate your comments!

My card~
Stamp: bicycle by PSX
Ink: initially stamped the bike with Ranger brown ink and colored over each part with glitter gel pens. The yellow flowers in the basket are dotted with Stickles. The sentiment is computer generated.
Card stock: the base is bright orange from Keepsake's Paper Pak; the print flower paper is from the front of a note card; the brown butterfly paper is American Crafts and embossed with Swiss Dot from Cuttlebug. There is an orchid butterfly on top with a jewel from The Dollar Store
Embellishments: the button brad on the front tire of the bike is from Making Memories (I think); the banner is hand drawn and cut out and the gold string attaching it to the bike is from a package of chocolate candies (which I ate :-)

House Mouse Challenge #70-Goodbye and Farewell

2010-05-29T11:36:00.007-04:00

Happy Saturday afternoon, everyone! Did a little gardening this morning, but now it is way too hot out there to do much of anything so I am in my craft room keeping cool and creating...which is really more fun!

House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge is having their first ever BLOG HOP with some awesome prizes and great inspiration along the way. Check it out here:
http://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com
They are adding some very talented ladies to their fabulous team and always have such fun challenges using House Mouse stamps. I think of entering every week and then ......
well, you know how that goes :-P
But, anywho, today's the day and here's my first entry for their "Goodbye/Farewell" card challenge.
Click on both images for more detail, the large image shows how shimmery "Shimmerz" paints are and the small photo shows off the vibrant colors better.

My Card~
Stamp: House Mouse "I Give You My Heart" ~ this image makes me think of someone leaving cause a piece of my heart goes with them
Cardstock: The melon colored mat is from DCWV: the base card is actually a note card front from "Colorbox"
Ink: image was stamped with "Ranger" coffee and colored in with Shimmerz paints
Tools & Embellishments: The border punch is Martha Stewart and the shimmery yellow ribbon is from Michaels

Thanks so much for stopping by ~ if you leave me a comment, I will return to your Blog and say Hi! :) :)

Get Sketchy #39 and Moxie Fab Fun with Fabric

2010-05-26T16:33:00.018-04:00

Hi Everyone. Hope you are doing well here in the middle of the week. Wow, it's Wednesday already... where does the week go? Anyone???

I am posting this card for two challenges, Moxie Fab World's - Fun with Fabric (hope my hand cut felt flowers qualify) and the layout design is from Get Sketchy. I like this color combo of orchid, aqua blue white and black...don't use it often enough~

Thanks so much for visiting my blog, your comments are so appreciated ~ It gives me the chance to pop over and visit yours :O)

My Card~
Cardstock: orchid base card and aqua blue are from Martha Stewart
Stamps: The large polka dots are from my Impression Obsession background stamp inked with Brilliance 'Pearlescent Sky Blue' to make my own background paper (again :)
Tools: "With Love" is a Cuttlebug embossing folder; Border punch is 'Arch Lattice' from Martha Stewart
Embellishments: The hand-cut felt flowers are from my stash of black and white felt squares bought at Joanne's; the smaller cut out felt flowers with bling are from 'Crafter's Square"; the black and white ribbon is from Big Lots: the blue button is from Making Memories

Moxie Fab - Tuesday Trigger- Vintage Pink and Blue Dishes

2010-05-24T18:45:00.007-04:00

This is Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger "Pink and Blue Dishes" by Alicia Thelin. Love the color combo and think the Pink looks more Peachy Coral, so my card was created with this peach and blue and white. I made my own background paper (polka dots) and used the Emboss Resist Technique. I like how it came out and think it can be used for different occasions.

My Card ~
Card stock: Blue, Peach, Kraft from Basic Grey, White from Martha Stewart
Stamps: Solid wildflowers is from "Just For Fun"; the large polka dots are from Impression Obsession "Cover.a.card" collection
Ink: Ranger's embossing: Ranger's Terra Cotta (sponged over the embossed flowers and edged on the blue mat; Stampabilities' French Blue covered the polka dots stamp
Tools: Cuttlebug "script" embossing folder; Martha Stewart's scalloped edge; Corner rounder from EKSuccess
Ribbon is from Target

Moxie Fab - Three Cheers for Chairs Challenge

2010-05-07T12:59:00.005-04:00

Moxie Fab has a challenge that looked like a fun one to enter. But, I couldn't find any 'chairs' in my assortment of stamps.... oh nooo! So, I was looking through the latest "Spaces" magazine and found this gorgeous chair for sale at a local furniture store. Thought this would be a fun 'thinking of you' card to send. The inside price tag is really the cost of this Victorian Leather Side Chair by Thomasville~pretty, huh?
Click on the photos for more details.

My card~
Base card, brown and white mats/tags are from American Crafts
Stamp: Fern is Martha Stewart
Embellishments: button and embroidery floss from Joanne's; Lattice border punch is Martha Stewart

Betsy Veldman's Sketch Challenge

2010-05-03T17:21:00.009-04:00

Don't you just love Betsy Veldman!?! She has the most inspirational blog ~ when you have some time (actually, take lots of time :o) head on over and check out her beautiful creations http://scrapbookgirl.typepad.com/paper_scissors_and_superh/

I needed another Baby Girl card and wanted to do something "new" --- just love reinventing that wheel. This is 2 of 3 baby girls born to friends --- the third is due in October. Betsy has a wonderful sketch challenge that seemed to be "perfect" for this card. What do you think? Is there enough pink?

My card:
Base card stock is pink marble from Xerox, pink and white stripe and flowery print designer paper from Creative Imaginations.
The sleeping baby bear on a cloud is a felt 3-D sticker from the Dollar store.
The pink heart shaped button is from a package bought at Michael's.
Glittery butterfly, star from my stash.
There is gingham ribbon under the lace and the white ribbon through the button - all from Michael's
Extra Giga scalloped oval punch by Marvy
Sentiment typed on my computer in brown ink
Hmmm, there are NO stamps on this card~it may be a "first" :o)

Moxie Fab - Tuesday Trigger-Square Vase of Roses

2010-04-19T15:50:00.007-04:00

My take on the Tuesday Trigger- a beautiful glass vase of roses is this!

I actually started out with a square card and a stamp with more roses in a vase, but that card is not going to make it for Tuesday :o(
I will have to share it with you later. This card was finished and it does have roses on it in various shades of pink~ kinda close?