Be Happy Card

Sharing a card I did for a Hope You Can Cling To Challenge over at Split Coast Stampers.  You were to make a card based on a fairy tale.  I immediately thought of one of my favorites which was Thumbelina.  I got excited when I realized I had a stamp that would help me make it a reality.  :)  The image and sentiment are by Magenta.  I decided to go with a purple and white color theme (because you know purple is a fairy's favorite color.)  :)  I also dug out my sparkle fibers by Clearsnap because they look "fairy-ish"...yep, that is a word I just made up.  :)  I had some new white lace which had a scalloped edge so I mixed it with a large scalloped edge diecut by Sizzix.  I embossed the scalloped borders with a polka dot embossing folder by Sizzix cause fairies love polka dots.  Wink.  :)  Thanks for stopping by.  Hope your Wednesday is a good one.  I'm happy to report my back is getting better....a little each day.  I can practically walk again!  Yea!  :)  In a few more days, I might just be able to kick up my heels!!!!  :)

Floral "Thinking of You" Card

I hurt my back Sunday afternoon and have been walking like Tim Conway used to on the Carol Burnett show.  (For those of you too young to know what I am talking about, let's just say SLOW.)  :)  It has been hard to do anything but sit with a heating pad on my back since then.  I have been joining in the fun at Split Coast Stampers and creating cards for their Hope You Can Cling To during the month of October.  I have not missed one of the challenges so was determined to keep up...even with my "hurt back."  So here's my card I created for today's challenge called "Sending Flowers."  I heated embossed the flower images in the top right and bottom left.  All of the stamp images are by Gina K Designs.  The patterned paper and flower are by Prima Marketing.  I added some jewels, gems and baker's twine to finish up my fast and easy card.
Hope you are having a good day and thanks for stopping by.  I guess I'll be taking it easy for several more days but it's not all bad (except when I move...wink), I'm getting caught on my favorite shows plus reading....which as busy as I stay is a treat.  :)

Dancing Boots Card

Sharing a card I did for the Hope You Can Cling To challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers today.  You were to have boots or shoes on your creation.  I immediately thought of some new stamps by Unity Stamp Company that came in the mail a few days ago.  How's that for perfect timing?  :)  I used papers from The Denim Stack by Diecuts With A View.  Did basic stamping with an ink pad by Clearsnap (ColorBox in Nautical) and got out my glitter finish Mod Podge to coat a chipboard key that I had rubbed red ink on (by Mod Podge as well).  The corrugated "life" word is new by Jillibean Soup (lightly rubbed red ink on it and just a little glitter Mod Podge).  The diecut shape is by Sizzix (one of their new framelits....which I LOVE).
The flowers are by Prima Marketing and the brad is by Crate Paper.  After I finished the card, I felt it still needed a little something when the "lightbulb" in my brain went off (amazing I know).  :)  I got out my fringe scissors by Martha Stewart and "fringed" some denim looking cardstock.  I adhered it around all four edges and was happy with the results.  Hope you have happy plans for the weekend.  Tonight is one of those bittersweet ones for me.  My youngest daughter will perform her last "home" game with the band tonight as she is a senior.  It's also "senior" night and parents are in a little pre-game activity.  You'll recognize me as I will be the one with the "tears" in her eyes ( or possibly just down right boo-hooing).  ha-ha  I tell ya, this "mom" stuff is hard.  Wink.  :)

My Favorite Hope You Can Cling To Cards

It's October so you know what that means.  It is time for Split Coast Stampers annual Hope You Can Cling To event.  I look forward to this each year as the challenges are so much fun and what better cause to create cards for.  :)  There is a different challenge everyday and so far I have not missed one.  Posting "my" favorites I've created so far.  One of them was picked a "favorite" at Split Coast too which "made my day."  :)  It is the Spread Your Wings card below (both butterflies "move" either up or down to reveal hidden message which was the challenge that day).

The bottom two were done with some DCWV patterned paper plus stamped sentiments but I like the way they turned out.  I thought they were happy cards.  :)


If you are playing along at Split Coast Stampers currently, you are missing out on a lot of fun plus a great cause.  You can read all about it here.  Hope you are having a fabulous Sunday and enjoying this beautiful fall weather.  I'm hoping I can make it out to the front porch later to read a good book and enjoy the birds singing.  :)

The {Stamps} of Life October Release Set

Wow, this year is going by fast!  I can't believe it is October already but I'm ready for cooler weather, leaves, pumpkins and all that good "fall stuff."  :)  It's also time for another Stamps of Life stamp release.
This month's club set is tickets2stamp which is a lot of FUN!  Check out my card below plus see other
samples done with it in the Stamps of Life gallery.  Gonna run, that first cup of coffee is loudly calling my name.

Blessed Card

School started back yesterday so I am finding the house quiet and a "little" more time to create.  :)  I did today's card for three different challenge blogs.  First, the Casual Friday Challenge is a color one with the following colors: green, aqua and orange.  Stampin' For The Weekend  has a butterfly challenge.  Last
Pile It On's challenge is no designer paper.  The sentiment is a stamp by Hampton Art.  I used cardstocks by Diecuts With A View and a metal aqua label by We R Memory Keepers.  The butterfly is from a new punch by Martha Stewart Crafts.  This one punches a smaller butterfly plus two tiny butterflies (it will go perfect with all my other butterfly punches).  :)  The little orange rhinestones are by Doodlebug Design.  Just a quick and easy card but lots of fun to make.  :)  I hope your Tuesday was a good one.  Celebrated a wedding anniversary at my house (36 years today and yes I was a "toddler" bride....wink!)  :)  We went to a "meet the team" event at the football field also since we have a game coming up next week.  Had to go and see our senior girl play in the band.  :)   Stop by again soon.

Clearsnap and The {Stamps} of Life Blog Hop

Welcome to The Clearsnap & {The Stamps} of Life by Stephanie Barnard Blog Hop! All today it's about stamping and inking, creating and sharing. Be sure to visit everyone on the hop and leave a comment to be entered to win a fabulous prize of Stephanie Barnard’s line of ColorBox inkpads, Stephanie Barnard Sprays!, and Stephanie’s new SCREENS!

I love the Clearsnap Stephanie Barnard Colorbox ink pads.  They come in such pretty colors and always just make your images "pop."  :)  I did a quick and easy card using one of my favorite ink colors in these ink pads....Grape (it even sounds good.)  ;)  I chose The {Stamps} of Life clear stamp set called banners2cut for this card.  I also used a Sizzix Textured Impressions Chevrons embossing folder.  The cardstock is by Diecuts With A View (in light orchid and violet colors).  The butterfly was done with a Martha Stewart punch (probably the punch I use more than any other).  :)  So the next time you are stamping and want pretty colors and crisp images, reach for Clearsnap's Stephanie Barnard Colorbox Dye ink pads.  :)



Be sure to visit all the stops on the hop for lots of inspiration and the chance for some great prizes too!
HOP LIST:
Clearsnap Blog: http://blog.clearsnap.com
Jeanne Streiff http://inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com
Tami Sanders http://tamisanders.com/
Lorie Souther http://www.thinkinspot.com/
Suzanne Austin http://whatsinalousyananut.blogspot.com
Kim Howard http://basementstamper.blogspot.com/
Judy Rozema http://jarfullofjoy.blogspot.com/
Becki Adams http://beckiadams.com
Beverly Sizemore http://bevscreativepath.blogspot.com/  (You are here).
Emily Niehaus http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Priest http://hydrangeahippo.com/blog
Laura Williams http://www.lauralooloo.blogspot.com/
Steph Ackerman http://stephaniescraps.blogspot.com/
Anna Wight http://sweetmissdaisy.typepad.com/
Kelli Hull http://stampingwithadream.blogspot.com/
Adrienne Ford http://bry-and-i.blogspot.com/
Tiffany Johnson http://iheartartblog.com/
Lydia Fiedler http://www.understandblue.blogspot.com/
Meihsia Liu http://meihsia.blogspot.com