Cards "Lots of Jewels" Challenge

I love to add rhinestones to my cards so the Cards "Lots of Jewels" challenge was right up my alley. :) I chose some patterned paper by Bo Bunny. The rubber stamps are by The {Stamps} Of Life. I used the Sizzix eClips to make some wave diecut borders at the bottom of my card. The alphabet stickers are by Bo Bunny too. The green rhinestones are by KaiserCraft. I tried to make the rhinestones looks like water spraying. Not sure I succeeded though....in any case, the card has A LOT of rhinestones. :) Plus I had fun making it so I guess that is the important part. :)
It has been a busy summer day and my eyes are getting heavy so I'll just close with a "good night and sweet dreams." :)

Three Eiffel's Merci Card

Clearsnap has a new challenge that is called "Out of the Colorbox." This week the colors to use are: Dark Cherry, Cookie Dough and Atlantic Blue. Since I had a new box of Clearsnap Archival Dye ink pads, I wanted to try this challenge. I chose the three colors of ink that the challenge calls for and stamped my image on glossy white cardstock. The rubber stamps are by Hampton Art. I topped the stamped Eiffel Tower images with some dew drops that I won off Ebay. Fast and easy card but I like the way it turned out. This card will also fit two other challenges. Crafty Creations has a "thank you" challenge going on. Simon Says Stamp has a "show a word" challenge so I used "merci." Hope your Thursday has been a good one. Lots of chores today plus a big stack of ironing....but I did manage to create two cards so the day wasn't a total loss. Wink. :)

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger Challenge

The Tuesday Trigger challenge this week is based on a card in the new issue of Stamp It! It's by Tina Fussel and I am in "card love" with it. :) I used rubber stamps by Unity Stamp Company and inks by Clearsnap. The patterned papers and doily are by Little Yellow Bicycle. I added some "sparkle" with yellow rhinestones and a yellow glitter pen by Copic. Shabby Tea Room has a "my favorite things" challenge too. This card uses rubber stamps which are my all time "favorite thing" plus rhinestones (a close second). Crafty Creations wanted to see some "sparkle" this week. I used rhinestones and a glitter pen.
Now all I need is a big glass of homemade lemonade before heading out to the front porch to do one of my favorite summer activities. Yep, reading a good book outside is a "winner" at our house (sorry, I sound like Charlie Sheen there). :) Thanks for dropping by on a rainy Tuesday. :)

Fourth of July "Celebrate" Card

Can you believe that June is almost over? This summer is going by way too fast! I did a Fourth of July card for some challenges today. I used the sketch at City Crafter's Challenge. The Tuesday Throwdown challenge was to use red, white and blue while Party Time Tuesdays was to make a 4th of July creation. The patterned papers are by We R Memory Keepers. The rubber stamp "celebrate" is by The {Stamps} Of Life. The ribbons and glitter brads are by Little Yellow Bicycle. This has been a cloudy and rainy day...some much needed rain too I might add. It also means I don't have to water flowers this afternoon (yipee!). :) I did get outside this morning before the rains and cut some zinnias and sunflowers for a fresh flower arrangement. I put them in a pretty vase which is sitting on our breakfast room table. I brought some "summer" inside. :) Hope your Tuesday has been a pleasant one like mine.;)

Smiling Suit Card

Playdate Cafe's current challenge colors are slate blue, barn red and grey. I had a Diecuts With A View Shimmer Stack that had the perfect colors for this so I decided to play along. I used the sketch at Card Patterns for the base of my design. It also fits the challenge at CASual Fridays of "Getting Edgy." The rubber stamps are by Unity Stamp Company.
I promised to tell you about my "surprise trip" weekend. :) My oldest daughter certainly outdid herself with this one. She had booked reservations at a beautiful bed and breakfast in Jackson, Mississippi (which is about 3 1/2 hours drive away) for a "girl's" weekend. We stayed at the Fairview Inn. We had a beautiful room, a wonderful dinner and breakfast. For an added surprise, she had booked massages at the spa (at the inn) for both of us. After a delicious dinner, we went back to the room and had a girl's pampering night complete with facials, manicures, etc. She had also brought "Fried Green Tomatoes" for us to watch (our room had a 54 inch TV)! Before we came home on Sunday, we did some shopping and went to a movie (saw "Super 8"). What a special and fun weekend. This was my first time at a bed and breakfast and I loved it! :) I didn't want to come home....but afraid that would have upset my hubby and youngest daughter. Wink, wink. :)

Red, White and Blue Birthday Card

Since it was a rainy afternoon, I got to stay in and "play"....I mean stamp. :) This card fits several current challenges. Moxie Fab has a beautiful borders challenge. I used the sketch at Clean and Simple for my base. Stamp Something has a "celebrate" using red, white and blue while Stampin'For The Weekend has a favorite things challenge. My favorite things on this card are my diecuts and stamps. I used my Sizzix eClips to do the borders and stars plus a Sizzix embossing folder. The stamps are by The {Stamps} Of Life which is one of my favorite stamp companies. I love how all of Stephanie's stamps work with each other. She has versatile and fun images.
Do you have fun weekend plans? I do but don't know what they are. What? You say that makes no sense? :) My oldest daughter has informed me to be packed in the morning but won't tell me where our destination is! She's told me what I'll need to pack but nothing else! What fun! I'll have to tell you all about it Monday! Wink! :)

Love You Challenge Card

CASual Friday has a challenge called "Getting Edgy" this week. I thought this would be the perfect time to use my new Sizzix eClips Edges design cartridge. Wow, I love this one! It is full of beautiful borders (which you can also turn into decorative accents). I used an embossing folder also by Sizzix. The metal tab is by Making Memories. I seem to be stuck in a "black and white" color scheme lately but it is always so striking with an ornate border. :)
I'm inside enjoying a heavy rain which means I won't have to water flowers this afternoon. I got carried away this spring with all my planting. It is taking 45 minutes in 100+ heat (not to mention the humidy)to keep my flowers "happy." :) This is the third afternoon this week I have gotten "time off." Nothing better than being inside when it is raining and making cards or reading a good book. I have been reading some interesting books this summer. I recently finished "Before I Go To Sleep" which I couldn't finish fast enough....just to see how it was going to end.
I started "Still Missing" yesterday and can't wait to read more of it. I'm also reading "The Snowman" on my Libre which is lighted. I read it outside at night and read my Kindle "before dark." I resisted ereaders for a long time and now I've ended up with two....love both of them! They have made reading fun again. Enjoy your weekend! :)