Bad Blogger

Wow - I've been a seriously bad blogger these past several months. I do have an excuse though! I was the director for a girls camp for my church so all of my creative time was spent planning and executing that. I have made some cards...but I have failed to photograph them. :( But - I did come across a few photos I snapped with my iPhone. They are horrible quality, but it's all I got right now, ha ha!

In the coming weeks I hope to have a lot more to share, so stay tuned.

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

I created this card for Card Swap and I seriously love it - I love how it turned out, all vintage and shabby.

Supplies: Basic Grey - patterned paper; Tattered Angels - frame, glimmer mist; Tim Holtz - key; Michaels - pearls, photo edges, raffia, bird. Online printed image - rose; Martha Stewart - punch.

SOAK IT UP

This is another Card Swap Card - my theme was to create a shaped card...and my cute husband suggested a bath tub. This is what I came up with.

Supplies: Bazzill - cardstock; Michaels - pearls, foil paper; Tim Holtz - saftey pin; Martha Stewart - glitter; Target - washcloth.

happy birthday

This card was created for my friend Tara for her bday. I used more of the kit supplies I received from My Scrapbook Nook. Lots of My Minds Eye supplies!

Supplies: Martha Stewart - cardstock; MME - patterned paper; Heidi Swap - stamp; Making Memories - brads; Prima - flowers; Craft Supply - stick pin.

Happy Birthday

I made this card for my friend Button for her birthday. I used some new papers from October Afternoon and a fun die cut that I cut out with my cricut.

Supplies: Martha Stewart - cardstock; October Afternoon - patterned paper; American Crafts - thickers; K & Company - flowers, brad; Stickles - glitter glue.

Over The Hill

For Card Swap this month I my theme was to make an Adult Birthday Card. My mom suggested I make an Over The Hill card, so I went with it!

Supplies: American Crafts - cardstock; Pink Paislee - patterned paper; Prima - flowers; Michales - bling; Making Memories - chipboard swirl.

happy birthday to you...

This card is a bit of a different style for me, but I like the simplicity of it. What do ya think?

Supplies: Martha Stewart - cardstock; Basic Grey - patterned paper; Melissa Frances - rubon; Cricut - tree die cut.

HAPPY HAPPY Birthday

Today I wanted to share a birthday card I made for my Dad for his birthday. More Cosmo Cricket!

Supplies: Bazzill - cardstock; Cosmo Cricket - patterned paper, sticker; Melissa Frances - rubon; Michaels - twine, jewels.

wishing You a Happy Birthday

I am IN LOVE with the new Cosmo Cricket collections! Cosmo Cricket is hands down my favorite line of paper-crafting products! I just love their patterns, embellishments and style! I created this birthday card for my nephew and I think it is just so cute! I love the little helicopters!

Supplies: Bazzill - cardstock; Cosmo Cricket - patterned paper, chipboard; Melissa Frances - rubons.

A Little Birdie Told Me...

For Christmas my husband got me the Cricut Expression and I love it! I cut the card base of this card out using the Wild Card Cartridge. So much fun!

Martha Stewart - cardstock, border punch; Prima - flower; American Crafts - patterned paper, ribbon, button.

happy Birthday

Today I wanted to share a little birthday card I made using some cute Basic Grey supplies. I love their chipboard stickers and coordinating paper!

Supplies: Martha Stewart - cardstock, border punch, fabric strip; Basic Grey - pattered paper, chipboard cupcake; Basic Basic - ribbon; Michaels - twine, button, gold pearls; Jelly Roll - white pen, Making Memories - rubon

Quilted Happy Birthday

For this card I did a little "quilting". I used the packaging of the Cosmo Cricket Earth Love paper pack for the patterned paper squares and stitched them to a piece of felt. Kind of a fun technique!

Supplies: Bazzill - cardstock; Cosmo Cricket - patterned paper; JoAnns - jute; Making Memories - tag, buttons; Maya Road - stick pin; American Crafts - rubon.

Happy Birthday

This past weekend we celebrated my brother-in-law's birthday. I purchased this MME paper a few months back and I love it! It is kind of masculine, and summery...perfect for the occasion!

Supplies: Bazzill - cardstock; MME - patterned paper; Making Memories - ribbon, buttons, rubons; American Crafts - thickers.

Party Time

This little card I created using some cute October Afternoon papers that I fell in love with during a recent trip to Paper Tales, one of my favorite scrapbook stores in San Diego.  I stopped by while I was in town for Card Swap.  The store is adorable and I always look forward to visiting when I can.

Supplies:  October Afternoon - patterned paper, die cut; K & Company  glitter letters; Michaels - bling; Websters Pages - ribbon; Reflections - brad; Bazzill - cardstock.

Happy Birthday To You

Last night was Card Swap!  We held our get together at PF Changs for some yummy food and lots of good company.  This is the card that I made for the swap.  I used lots and lots of things from the Cosmo Cricket Early Bird Line, which I have been in love with for a few months now.  I just think the patterns and elements are so cute!  Hope you like it!

Supplies:  Cosmo Cricket, patterned paper, chipboard flower, tag; Bazzill - cardstock; K & Company - bling; Making Memories - clip, stick pin, ribbon, twine; American Crafts - rubon; Fiskars - border punch.

Happy Birthday Jim!

Today I want to share a birthday card I made for my husband.  Today is his birthday and we are off to Palm Springs for the weekend to celebrate!  I wanted to make the card masculine, but still use bright colors...how did I do?

I used one of the new Apple Blossom Studio stamps in this card.  These stamps are very versatile and can be used as journaling tags, or just decorative accents.

Supplies:  Bazzill - cardstock; Making Memories - patterned paper, rubon, buttons; EK Success - latter stickers; Scrap within Reach - cardstock; Maya Road - stick pin; Foray - ribbon; Colorbox - ink; Martha Stewart - glitter; Apple Blossom Studio - stamp.

Happy Birthday To You...

I am back today with yet another birthday card :-)  This one I wanted to have a vintage, shabby look.  I used a glittery paper and some vintage embellishments.

Supplies:  Bazzill - cardstock; Creative Imaginations - patterned paper; Prima - ribbon, rubons, acrylic accent, glitter heart, button, jeweled wings; Making Memories - stick pin.

Happy Birthday To You!

Another birthday card to share today :-)  This one was fun to make.  I used my sewing machine to add a little something to the card.

Supplies:  DCWV - card base; K & Company - patterned paper; Basic Basic - ribbon; Martha Steward - flowers; Making Memories - tag; Melissa Frances - rubons.

Happy Bird Day

With the summer comes LOTS of birthdays!  So, I am always making up lots and lots of birthday cards to give out this time of year.  Here is one I made today.  Hope you like it!

Supplies:  DCWV - card base; Making Memories - patterned paper, journaling tag; Sassafrass Lass - felt stickers; Melissa Frances - rubon; Adorn It - letter stickers; Basic Grey - Chipboard letters.

Birthday Cards

I created a few birthday cards today using similar supplies, but the card turned out with 2 different looks.  Using more of the Making Memories Just Chillin collection. :-)

happy birthday to you...

Supplies:  Making Memories - patterned paper, button; Foray - ribbon; Maya Road - stick pin; Melissa Frances - rubon; DCWV - card base.

Happy Birthday

Supplies: Making Memories - patterned paper, buttons, stick pin, rubon; Foray - ribbon; DCWV - card base.

A few Cards Using new Cosmo Cricket

I wanted to share a few cards I made using the new Cosmo Cricket line "Early Bird".  I love it!  It is so fun, bright, and has a retro feel.

Eat Cake

Supplies:  Bazzill - cardstock; Cosmo Cricket - patterned paper; American Crafts - thickers; Melissa Frances - stamp; Color Box - ink; Craft Supply - buttons; Maya Road - stick pins.

A Birthday Is...

Supplies:  Bazzill - cardstock; Cosmo Cricket - patterned paper, chipboard bird; Martha Stewart - edge punch; Melissa Frances - rubon; craft supply - ribbon.

Mother's Day Card Bundle

For another simple Mother's Day gift I made up a few cards and stacked them up, and tied a bow around them.  The cards were fun to make, and I always think that handmade cards are a great gift.

With Love

Supplies:  Bazzill - cardstock; Lillibee - patterned paper; Martha Steward - flowers, tag; Melissa Frances - stamp; Making Memories - Slice Design Card Basics 3.

You're One In A Million

Supplies:  Bazzill - cardstock, button; K & Company - patterned paper; SEI - tag; Melissa Frances - stamp, flower; Crafts supply - ribbon, staples.

You're The Best

Supplies:  Bazzill - cardstock; Cosmo Cricket - patterned paper, chipboard accent; Foray - ribbon; Melissa Frances - stamp.

Happy Birthday

Supplies:  American Crafts - patterned paper; Bazzill - cardstock; Making Memories - ribbon, flowers, brad; Melissa Frances - stamp.

Thinking of You

Supplies - Bazzill - cardstock; Melissa Frances - patterned paper, stamp; Basic Basic - ribbon; Dream Designs - flowers; K & Company - brads, bling; Making Memories - Slice Design Card Basics 3.

It's Your Day

Supplies:  Bazzill - cardstock; K & Company - patterned paper; Melissa Frances - stamp; Making Memories - buttons, stick pin; Foray - ribbon.