CPS Sketch #179/Simple Life Card

Have a quick post for you today. This card is for the CPS Sketch #179. The rubber stamps are by The {Stamps} Of Life. Aren't those birds cute? :) The papers and sentiment sticker are by Little Yellow Bicycle. The lace is by The Paper Studio. The "simple life" sentiment sounds really good to me today. My days are not simple at present. I got the "brain storm" to reorganize/purge and rearrange my craft room. I started this job Monday and I see no light at the end of the tunnel. :) To tell the truth, I have not even started in my craft room yet. I've been working (in a non-air conditioned attic) cleaning out a space (plus putting up metal shelving) to store extra craft supplies. I want my craft room to be more open, less cluttered and generally just look better. :) Wish me luck as I work on for several more days, I'll keep you posted (if I survive). Wink. :)

Zebra Butterfly Card

How about a card that fits five challenge sites? The Cupcake Craft Challenge is to use lace. Paper Sundaes has a metal challenge while it is anything goes at Sentimental Sunday. There is a photo challenge called "Reflections" at Shabby Tea Room. And last but not least, I used the sketch over at Card Patterns. I got to play with my new eClips today and cut the zebra butterfly using it. I also used a zebra pattern embossing folder by Sizzix. The zebra patterned paper is by Diecuts With A View. The rubber stamp sentiment is by Hampton Art. The brad and lace are by The Paper Studio. I had such a good day. After going for a mammogram this morning, I stopped to check out a store called "Dirt Cheap." I found some great bargains (more like steals). :) I got two new desks/tables for my craft studio for $34 (for both of them mind you). I also got a Thomasville TV stand for my youngest daughter's room for $60 (is at Target for $249.99). I also got two great wire shelving units for my attic (to store my ever growing craft supplies). :) I'm almost dancing as I type about it. Isn't it fun to save money? (Wink, wink.)

Little Things Card

Fun recipe challenge at 365 Cards today. Here's the recipe: 5x5 card, 2 3x3 patterned papers, sentiment, 2 images, 2 buttons and 4 flowers. I had to put on my "thinking" cap for this one but I'm happy with the end results. The images are by Crafty Secrets and the patterned papers are by Little Yellow Bicycle (Clothesline Collection). The cardstock sticker is also by LYB. The flowers are by Prima Marketing and the brads are by Basic Grey. The two tiny buttons on the butterfly image are by Dress It Up! I helped my youngest daughter get her closet and clothes ready for the big "back to school" Monday coming up. Even though I was pooped tonight, I managed to cook up this card. Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by.

Survey and Prizes

Today is valuable knowledge day. :) If you would like a chance to win new stamps, there is a non branded consumer study you can take. There will be lots of stamps given away at the end of August. All you have to do is answer a few simple questions about your crafting habits. Easy peasy. I'm always eager to win new stamps, how about you??? :) Here is the link information:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/stamp_survey

Good luck! I'm crossing my fingers, toes and eyes (ouch) for you to win. Wink, wink! :)Now on to today's card. I'm very happy with the way this one turned out. I have a weakness for butterfly stamps. I think I may be a butterfly "collector" in stamps anyway. :) (Course I get excited when I see one outside too. Like yesterday I had the prettiest lavendar colored butterfly in my flowers.) :) Anyway this card used stamps by Hampton Art. Houndtooth seems to be all the rage again, so I used a little of it too (paper by The Paper Studio). The diecut where the sentiment is stamped is by Sizzix.

Thanks for stopping by. I better get a move on. Lots of laundry waiting to be done. I'll be glad when they invent a washer and dryer that can load and unload themselves. (Wink.) :)

"Use Your Words" Challenge Plus The Photo-Synthesis Challenge #1

The {Stamps} Of Life design team is having another challenge. The challenge this time is called "Use Your Words." Make the words on your card the main focus. Please feel free to play along with us. If you are playing along, upload your creation to The {Stamps} Of Life gallery ->HERE< - with the keyword TSOLD15. Please link to one of our blogs so we can see your fabulous creation. :) Because of CHA and other busy summer happenings, the only other design team player is: Joana Studer


My card uses the clear stamp set called "youare2kind" by The {Stamps} Of Life. This set is definitely all about the words. You get 16 different word stamps with it. I also used some patterned paper by Diecuts With A View plus glittered cardstock by them. The flowers are by Prima Marketing and the lace is by The Paper Studio. The small ivory brads are by Basic Grey.


You know how we all love challenge sites, well there is a "new kid on the block." :) Today kicks off the very first challenge at The Photo-Synthesis Challenge site. There will be a new challenge every other week. Make sure you check it out. It's going to be loads of FUN. :) You will use some pretty photos posted at The Photo-Synthesis Challenge blog as your inspiration. My card uses some rubber stamps by Hampton Art and a border punch by EK Success.

Thanks for stopping by. Today is a very important day at our house. It is "locker" day. My youngest had to be at school early to make sure she got a good locker spot. You know how important that is! (Wink.) :)

The {Stamps} Of LIfe August Release

When the first of August rolls around, I am always a little sad since it means school will be starting back in a few days. My youngest will be a freshman this year (sniff, sniff). :) The first of the month also means new stamps though and that is definitely a perk. This month's release by The {Stamps} Of Life is a CUTE one. :) It is called Trees2Build and was so much FUN working with. :)

I'm sharing four cards I made with this new set. The first one also has some flowers by Prima Marketing and a border punch by Martha Stewart. Speaking of punches, have you seen some of the new ones released at CHA? I saw several that I want! I'm going to need a second or third job! :)


The second card is a fast and easy one using one of the bird plus sentiment images from Trees2Build set. All I added to it was some of those "gooley" eyes from Hobby Lobby. :) I love the way this one turned out. :)

The third card uses another little bird plus two of its sentiment stamps. Used some EK Success circle punches and little black brads to complete it. The green gingham paper is by Martha Stewart. Easy peasy. ;)

My last sample for the Trees2Build set used a different tree image plus leaves and apples. The "hi" is also from this set. I used some striped paper by Diecuts With A View, some red rhinestones by Studio 18 and did some stitching with my sewing machine. Fast and fun! :) Thanks for stopping by. I am headed to the kitchen to make a Lemonade Pie. The recipe is in the current Southern Living and looked devine. Perfect dessert for a hot August day. :) I'll let you know how it turns out.

Another Year, Another Birthday Card

Fun challenge to do a birthday card at Stampin' B's Design Challenge Blog. I chose some rubber stamps by The {Stamps} Of Life. The clear stamp set is called "late4Bday." I would say this is a fast and easy card but adhering all those punched daisies stopped it from being "fast." :) I had not used that punch in so long! I liked the way the white daisies looked on the yellow cardstock though. :) The small black brads are by The Paper Studio and the cardstock is Stampin'Up! Thanks for stopping by. After a long busy day, I am headed to bed to start a new book. I am starting "The Passage" by Justin Cronin. It's been a while since I've read a "scary" book but this one has been getting good reviews. I'll let you know tomorrow if I had to sleep with the lights on. Wink. :)