Wear Denim Card

It has been a while since I created with the Snarky Stampers but the new challenge "D is for Denim" sounded like fun.  I remembered a DCWV paper stack I had which only had denim themed papers.  The only problem was I couldn't remember exactly where it was.  But as luck would have it, I found it without having to search too long.  I found a quote I liked  and stamped it using Hampton Art alphabet stamps except for the word denim.  I used a font and my Silhouette Cameo to create the word diecut (love the weld feature on the Silhouette).  I had a sheet of vintage cowgirls printed out from Lunagirl cause you know how I love to make those vintage images "speak."  ;)  Thanks for stopping by and remember to "stay cool."  I had to take my dog out a few minutes ago and nearly melted.  My opinionated cowgirl is going to join in on the fun at:

The Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers -- D Is For Denim

Craftaholics R Us -- Anything Goes

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge -- Use Patterned Papers

Cut It Up Challenge -- Use Your Favorite Color (My favorite is red!!!)

CARD RECIPE:

Alphabet Stamps -- Hampton Art

Ink Pad -- Clearsnap (Strawberry)

Vintage Image -- Lunagirl (Cowgirls #2)

Papers -- DCWV (Denim Stack)

Flower Die Cut -- Sizzix

Word Die Cut -- Silhouette Cameo

Circle Punches -- EK Success

Baker's Twine -- The Twinery

A Note of Thanks Card

After doing my early morning walk (to beat the heat), I felt like creating a card!  It was the first time in a while because this summer has been a busy one.  Plus it has a hot one which seems to drain my creative mojo.   I did want to enter the fun challenge at Cupcake Inspirations though because it reminded me of a new stamp set I had by Sugarpea Designs called Class Act.   I'll also enter it at Send A Smile 4 Kids where the theme is Anything Goes.  Thanks for stopping by and remember to stay cool (which means you have to get up pretty early here if you want to go outside....wink).  ;)

Card Recipe:

Stamps -- Sugarpea Designs (Class Act)

Ink Pad -- Clearsnap (Wicked Black)

Markers -- Copic and Spectrum Noir

Word Die Cut -- Silhouette Design Store (Thanks by Echo Park)

Cardstock -- Recollections

Baker's Twine -- The Twinery

Pop Dot -- All Night Media

Mermaid For Coffee Card

Is your summer flying by as fast as mine?  I can't believe it is nearly the end of July!  I'm not finding nearly as much time to craft as I wish but did manage a few minutes this afternoon.  I was excited to ink up my new Pink & Main mermaid stamp set.  The mermaids are such fun to color!  My round mermaid card is going to be joining the following challenges:

Double D Challenges (Tea/and or Coffee)

Try Stampin' On Tuesday (Tic Tac Toe--I chose row of  Sea/Ocean, Geometric and Die Cut)

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge -- (Add A Little Sparkle)

Craftaholics R Us -- (Anything Goes)

Addicted To Stamping (Anything Goes)

Through The Purple Haze (Marine)

Cardz 4 Galz (Food and/or Drink)

Crazy 4 Challenges (Shaped Cards)

CARD RECIPE:

Stamps -- Pink & Main (Mermazing Coffee Set)

Ink Pad -- Clearsnap (Wicked Black and Sea Glass)

Markers -- Staedtler

Glitter Glue -- Stickles by Ranger

Die Cut -- Silhouette Design Store (Coffee and Tea Cups Frame)

Mini Tag -- Jillibean Soup

Cardstock -- Recollection

Sequins -- MultiCraft Imports, Inc.

Framed Mermaid Card

I hope you are staying cool in this hot summer weather.  That's what I love the most about my craft room (besides all the crafty goodies) is air conditioning!  ;)  I have a clean and simple card using a new Hampton Art stamp.  This mermaid is going to be splashing at the following challenges:

AAA Cards (CAS Game #118 -- Use A Frame)

Watercooler Wednesday (Feminine Anything Goes)

Paper Craft Crew Challenges (#297 By The Sea)

CARD RECIPE:

Stamp -- Hampton Art (PS1096)

Ink Pads -- Tim Holtz Oxide (Peacock Feathers) and Momento (Tuxedo Black)

Die Cut Frames -- Reverse Confetti

Sequins -- MultiCraft Imports, Inc.

Misc. -- Turquoise Yarn

Cactus "Grow" Card

  This summer is turning out to be a very HOT one in my neck of the woods.  You would think this means more time spent in my craft room but sadly this is not the case.  I did manage to enjoy some card making time after lunch today though (all the while basking in glorious air conditioning).  ;)  Cactus like lots of sun and warm weather so the potted cacti on my card are flourishing!  ;)  They want to join in on the fun at the following challenges:

Time Out Challenges (Word Prompt: Warm)

Cut It Up (Tag! You're It!)

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge (Anything Goes)

CARD RECIPE:

Stamps (with matching Cactus Dies) -- Hampton Art (SC0829)

Ink Pad -- Clearsnap (Wicked Black)

Markers -- Staedtler

Cardstock -- Recollections (White, Black, Yellow & Green) and Craftsmith (Blue)

Tag Die Cuts -- Casual Fridays

Photo Corner Punch -- The Paper Studio

Baker's Twine -- The Twinery

Sequins -- MultiCraft Imports, Inc.

Paper Crimper -- Fiskars

Pop Dots -- ThermoWeb

"Stuck With Me" Birthday Card

You know it is bad when you feel like you are sneaking in your craft room to create a card.  ;)  I'm still working on getting my house back in order after the stripping wallpaper and paint job project upstairs.  I sometimes wonder if I will ever get everything clean and back in place.  I wanted to join in on the fun at AAA Cards Clean and Simple Challenges because they are celebrating their fourth birthday.  I had a new image stamp by Hampton Art which I was wanting to get "inky" and decided to use it for a birthday card.   Thanks for stopping by and guess I better get back to work cleaning and putting things where they go.

I'm linking this card up to the following challenges:

AAA Cards Clean & Simple Challenge (Create A Birthday Card)

Addicted to Stamps and More (Photo Inspiration/See Below)

CARD RECIPE:

Stamps -- Hampton Art (Image) and Jillibean Soup (Sentiments

Ink Pad -- Clearsnap (Wicked Black)

Watercolor Crayons -- Staedtler

Watercolor Paper -- Canson

Sequins -- Pretty Pink Posh

Cardsstock -- Recollections

Be Happy Coffee Card

I have a final card to share for the Spring + Summer Coffee Lover's Blog Hop.  I love the stamped sentiment on this one by Riley & Company.  Only my sentiment should read "Get Up, Get Coffee and Start Cleaning Up Sheetrock Dust.  (Wink.)  Yep, still at it....afraid I will be doing this for weeks.  You think I am exaggerating?  Nope.  I keep telling myself the end result will be worth it....I do like the wallpaper gone and walls painted but not the huge mess it created getting that way.  Feel welcome to grab a vacuum and visit anytime.  ;)  There are some beautiful coffee themed cards at the blog hop.  I'm enjoying looking at them at the end of the day with my feet up (after cleaning, cleaning, cleaning).  Go check them out!  Already looking forward to the next one and you can be sure I won't be painting.  ;)

CARD RECIPE:

Stamp -- Riley & Company (Sentiment)

Ink Pad -- Clearsnap (Wicked Black)

Cardstock -- Recollections

Vintage Image -- Tim Holtz Photobooth

Die Cut Word -- Silhouette Design Store