Happy Spring Card

Stampin' for the Weekend has a springtime challenge going on. I had the perfect card made for it too that had not been posted. I submitted it to the Paper Crafts Go-To Sketches/Volume 2 call this week but alas it was "rejected." So when I saw the Stampin'for the Weekend challenge I knew I could use it for that. The patterned paper is by Graphic 45 from their new "Once Upon A Springtime" collection. The diecut letters are by Sizzix (a new set that I am in "love" with called Butterfly Kisses.) I used white chipboard by Grafix for those letters. The word "happy" is a rubber stamp by The {Stamps} Of Life while the brads are by American Crafts. I finished it off with some baker's twine by Pebbles. Although this card did not make the "cut" for the Paper Crafts call, I did get a "happy email" from them for another card. (The card selected was based on sketch 71.) :) They received close to 3,000 entries for this call and had 288 spots to fill so I felt quite honored to have a card chosen. Thanks for stopping by and visit again soon. :)

SOL March New Stamp Release

Well, here it is the 1st of March and I am shaking my head trying to figure out what happened to February? :) Wow, that month went by fast! Sharing some cards with you from the new March release by The {Stamps} Of Life. This set is called cake2build. You could play with this set for days and get a different look each time. Fun, fun stamp set. Better get off the computer and actually get some things done for the day. Thanks for stopping by. :)

Eat Dessert First Card

PaperPlay Challenges has a "Stamp It Out" challenge going on this week. Since rubber stamping is my first love, how could I resist? :) This card uses one of the new Hampton Art releases with a fun sentiment and a cute little cupcake. I tried a new color combination (for me anyway) of using grey as my main color but with a touch of red and white. I rather like it. :) I think it may be prettier in person than it shows up in my photo. The hearts pattern embossing folder is by Sizzix. I did a bit of coloring on the cupcake with a Copic marker and put some red rhinestones (by Doodlebug Design) on it. Finished it off with some striped red and white ribbon....fast and fun. :)
Hope you are staying warm....We are having some very cold weather today with sleet mixed in for good measure. Course this is the day I have to get out and go to the grocery store too....but how good that made the hot chocolate when I finally got home. Wink. :) Do you add anything to your hot chocolate? Today I had some french vanilla snowmen shaped marshmellows to put in mine....yummy! Drop by again soon.

Cake Candles Action Card

Simon Says Stamp and Show has a challenge of "Show a Childhood Memory." I did a fun birthday card that uses a new Hampton Art wooden stamp. The vintage image is by Crafty Secrets. I used my trusty Dymo Caption Maker for the "happy birthday." (I sometimes think I would be lost without my label maker.) :) I finished it out with some photo corners by Heidi Swapp, small flower brads by Making Memories and embossing folder by Sizzix. The pretty textured cardstock is by Bazzill.
I fixed one of my emergency "meals" for dinner tonight. What is an emergency meal? Well, it is one that I can whip up in less than 30 minutes and get out of the kitchen in a hurry too (for those nights when you are super tired). I whipped up some blueberry wheat waffles and bacon. I found the mix at Dollar General a few weeks ago. It was quick, easy and tasted pretty good. Do you have emergency meals?
I have quite a few up my sleeve. :) Thanks for stopping by.

The Paper Variety Friendship Challenge

The Paper Variety challenge this week is one for friendship. I used some new stamps by Hampton Art that are based on new Graphic 45 collections. I think this was my first time to ever use a grey and navy color combo too. After I did this one though, I liked the colors so much that I ended up doing four more in the same colors! :) The cardstock is by Bazzill and the stars were done by some old Family Treasures punches in my stash. I ended up putting a grey pearl in the center of the stars (by Basic Grey). Fast and fun card....thanks Paper Variety for the fun challenge.

Sorry I'm Late Card

The Colour Create Challenge #63 is to use lemon, green and white together. Who can resist playing with such fun colors? :) My card features one of Hampton Art's new wooden rubber stamps with a cute turtle image. It is the perfect stamp for when you "forget" someone's birthday. I colored it with Copic markers. The ric rac was done with a EK Success border punch. The ribbon is some I found at Michael's. This was a easy peasy card but I'm happy with the results. This card also fits a challenge going on at the Simon Says Stamp blog of "animal antics."
Thanks for stopping by on this cold but sunny Thursday. :) I'm looking forward to the weekend. I just finished a rather large design project and I am treating myself to three days "off." (Well, not completely "off"...the laundry, etc. will still have to be done...wink!) My hubby suprised me too with suggesting a trip to the "big city" this weekend so I can go to Michael's. See he knows what makes me "happy." :) I've haven't been in ages so it will be a treat (cause you know I need new ribbons, etc.). :) Bring on the mini vacation! :)

Happy Birthday Butterfly Card

Found a little time to create this afternoon and this is what I came up with for two different challenges. First it is based on the Card Patterns weekly sketch plus it fits the Stampacular Sunday Challenge (three designer paper, three ribbon and three flowers). The stamps are by Hampton Art and the papers are by Diecuts With A View. The flowers are by Prima Marketing while the brads are by Karen Foster. The velvet ribbon is also by Prima Marketing and the other two ribbons are from Hobby Lobby. The large scalloped diecut border is by Sizzix.
So did you have a fun weekend? We went to a movie this afternoon and saw "No Strings Attached." I had a bad case of "cabin fever" and needed to get out and about for a few hours. They are giving rain and snow again this week so I needed to stock up on a few things too. That should keep me up and running this week. Thanks for checking in....visit again soon.