Birthday Card ~ Happy 50th

Here is the birthday card I made for my faux-brother.
He has been a friend of my sisters for years and he was there for us BIG TIME when we were caring for our Mom while she was fighting cancer.
I appreciate all of his love, tenderness and support. He is the best.
I made his card a multipurpose card.
Part card, part note holder and part picture frame so he can add a special picture from tonight's party if he wants.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Card front 5.25 x 4 in. using design paper from the Recollections Black & White 8.5 x 11.5 in. pad.

*Happy & Birthday sentiments from (unknown).

*50 cut using the Cuttlebug Olivia alphabet dies.
*Presents & balloon from a Cuttlebug 3 x 3 party die.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*Foam tape to add dimension.
May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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Has it really...

Has it really been that long since my last post?

Sorry I've been busy trying to get things ready for my classroom and other school related projects.

I have a birthday party to go to tonight and haven't even started the card.

AND I have just been in a creative mojo hole lately.

Sometimes I sit at my crafting table and just move things around.

I have a lot of ideas but just can't seem to get them to come to light.

My daughter asked me to go to the zoo on Monday and to see the mummy exhibit on Tuesday.

We had a great time.

I love hanging out with her.

She has grown into such a wonderful young woman.

Then I decided to just give myself the rest of the week off.

No pressure.

Just hang out and do nothing if that's what I felt like and guess what it was. lol.

Thanks for understanding.

Back soon with some crafty creations.

May your day always be filled with love.

Hugs,

D~

Get Well Card ~ Floral Sweetness

I have been extremely blessed with blog candy wins this year.

I made this card using a lot of those wonderful crafting goodies.

So I'd like to thank two more generous ladies.

->I'd like to thank Diana from DL Art for the beautiful design paper. She has two challenges on her blog. One is a monthly anything goes challenge and the other has a weekly theme.

->I'd like to thank Karen from Little Scrap Pieces for the beautiful ribbon. She has a weekly challenge with a theme.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Card front 5.25 x 4 in. using design paper from the 6x6 Ambrosia pad from Basic Grey. Thanks Diana!

*Sentiment frame from the Mini Bookplate Die Set from Verve Stamps.

*Sentiment and floral stamp from the  Old Fashioned Florals stamp set from Flourishes.
*Ribbon from Little Scrap Pieces. Thanks Karen!
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*CTMH Grey Wool stamp pad.
*Copic markers BV23, YR12
*Spectrum Noir marker DG4
*Glitter flower centers using Studio g Glitter Glue.
*Foam tape to add dimension.
May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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Thank You Card ~ School (post #2)

Here is another school themed card.
Sorry the picture doesn't show the embossed typed alphabet very well.
It has started raining here so I couldn't get an outdoor shot.
(update I took an outside shot because the other one bugged me. lol.)
The embossing folder is one I picked up on our vacation trip.
We do not have a Hobby Lobby here so when we drove by one I just had to stop by.
Unfortunately the family was waiting in the hot car so time was limited.....

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Card front 5.25 x 4 in. embossed using the A2 Typewriter Alphabet folder from The Paper Studio.

*Stitched 3x4 Journal Die cuts from My Creative Time. 

*Flag from the Verve Stamps  Flag It Die Set.
*Sentiment from the Teeny Tag Greetings Stamp Set from My Creative Time.
*Sentiment frame from the Mini Bookplate Die Set from Verve Stamps.
*Design paper from my stash.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*Ruler ribbon from my stash.
*Paper clip from Staples.
*Foam tape to add dimension.
May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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(indoor shot I replaced but kept here since it is linked to the challenges)



Thinking of You ~ Pearls & Lace (post #1)

I would like to thank a very good bloggy friend Karon from Karon's Krafty Korner for some sweet crafting goodies she sent me.
I've been waiting for just the right card to use some of it on.
The beautiful lace trim I used on today's card is just one of the wonderful goodies she sent me.
Thank you so very much Karon.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Card front 5.25 x 4 in. using design paper from the 4.75 x 6.75 K&Company Edamame paper pad.

*Sentiment frame from the Mini Bookplate Die Set from Verve Stamps.

*Sentiment from the  Old Fashioned Florals stamp set from Flourishes.
*Oval die cut from the 6x6 Prima Songbird Collection using the Spellbinders Oval One die set.
*Scallop oval die cut from the 6x6 Prima Songbird Collection using the Spellbinders Big Scalloped Ovals Large die set.
*Doily cut at 2.75 in. from the Cricut Paperlace cartridge.
*Lace Trim from Recollections. Thanks Karon!!!
*Pearls from Zva Creative.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*Ranger Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink stamp pad.
*Foam tape to add dimension.
May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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School Deco ~ School House

Each year I try to make a little something different to mix with my previous years bulletin board decorations.
The bulletin board in the hallway outside of my classroom is about 8 feet long and 14 inches tall.
A few years back I made a bunch of 10 inch students for the board.
Each year I rearrange them and each month I change what they have around them and are holding.
I made this school house to add to my board for the month of September.
It will be joined by the backpacks, books and other assorted school supplies I've made for past years as well as anything else I have time to make before the start of school.

*School cut at 10.75 in. from the Cricut Autumn Celebrations cartridge.
The school letters are actually meant to be used one at a time but I thought they would look good as a banner so I used the negative letter cut and then hand cut the banner.

May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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Thank You Card ~ Pig At School

Well I guess mother nature knows how I have been feeling the last few days...

A little gloomy since my summer break is coming to a close so she is treating us to a cloudy and wet day.

Teaching kiddos reading and math is an extremely rewarding job and I love it but I have enjoyed my summer vacation so much.

Spending time with family...

Our little vacation trip...

Getting to see 6 of my 7 siblings...

Having lots of time to craft...

Making the back to school thank you cards has been fun and I know they will come in handy once school starts.

I have so many things to do to get ready for school and I just can't get motivated to do them today. lol.

Enough about that. Here is my next school themed thank you card.

 

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Card front 5.25 x 4 in. from Recollections Back to School paper package.

*Stitched 3x4 Journal Die cuts from My Creative Time. 

*Banners from the Verve Stamps  Flag It Die Set.
*Sentiment from the All Around Everything Stamp Set from My Creative Time.
*Sentiment stamped on the circle from the Scallop Stitched Circle Die set from My Creative Time.
*Pig from the Farm Critters and Barn Digitals from Doodle Pantry (formally at CDS)
*Chalkboard and apple stamp from Rubber Stampede.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad
*Copic markers E02, E33, R37, G19
*Foam tape to add dimension.
May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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Birthday Card ~ Manly (post #3)

I decided to play a little outside the "pile on the sweetness" challenge by using this sweet little cupcake cut. lol.
I wanted to make this card a manly one so I found these pattern papers in my stash and thought they went perfectly together.
I used the negative Silhouette cupcake cuts to create the frame then stamped it up with ink to match the paper.
I cut the negative cupcake frosting using the star pattern paper.
I then embossed the cupcake wrapper with a manly folder.
I topped my card off with a birthday banner and sponged edges.

 

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Card frame 5.25 x 4 in.
*Card front cut at 5 x 3.75 in with the Silhouette Cupcake with decorations #47375 cut inside it.
*Sponged then decorated inside negative Silhouette Cupcake with decorations #47375 cut.
*Sentiment stamps from the Happy Thoughts stamp set from Verve Stamps.
*Banner from the Flag It Die Set from Verve Stamps.
*Cupcake wrapper embossed using a folder from the Sizzix Diamond Plate &Riveted Metal Set.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*CTMH Goldrush stamp pad.
*Foam tape for dimension.
May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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Birthday Card ~ Black & White with Sparkles (post #2)

I placed the cupcake cut from this week's Silhouette freebie on the mat inside a rectangle so I could use the negative cut for my card.
I reduced the size so the cupcake would fit leaving a space above it to add the sentiment.
I sponged all of the white edges with black ink.
I added the striped pattern paper behind to act as the cupcake paper.
I took the frosting cut and sponged it with black ink then added glitter sprinkles.
I finished the card off by adding the sentiment and bow.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Card frame 5.25 x 4 in.
*Card front cut at 5 x 3.75 in with the Silhouette Cupcake with decorations #47375 cut inside it.
*Sponged then decorated inside negative Silhouette Cupcake with decorations #47375 cut.
*Sentiment stamp from Craft Stamps.
*Glitter sprinkles added using Studio G Glitter Glue.
*Pattern paper from the Recollections Black & White 8.5 x 11 paper pad.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*Ribbon bow attached using foam tape.
May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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Cuttin and Stampin Challenges #33 Monochromatic
One Crazy Stamper Birthdays

Birthday Card ~ Lot of Layers (post #1)

I usually try to keep my layers to a minimum since most of my cards need to be able to go through the mail so I try to not add a lot of heavy embellishments to them.
Creating cards with lots of layers but not a lot of bulk can be quite a challenge for me.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Card front 5.25 x 4 in. stamped with the Birthday to You stamp from Verve Stamps .

*Sentiment Birthday to You stamp from Verve Stamps. (blog candy)

*Banners from the Flag It Die Set from Verve Stamps. (blog candy)

*Floral stamp from the Flourishes  Old Fashioned Florals stamp set. (blog candy)
*Oval die cut from the Spellbinders Oval One die set.
*Scallop oval die cut from the Spellbinders Big Scalloped Ovals Large die set.
*Doily cut at 3.5 in. from the Cricut Storybook cartridge.
*Pattern paper from Paper Pizazz.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*CTMH Aspen Green and Grape Sherbet stamp pads.
*Copic markers BV00
*CTMH marker Aspen Green
*Ribbon from Little Scrap Pieces. (blog candy)
*Foam tape to add dimension.
WOW that is a long list of crafting goodies. lol

May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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Jo's Scrap Shack #13 Anything goes
Word Art Wednesday #93 Anything goes
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One Crazy Stamper Birthdays
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Sweet Stamp Shop #13 Use what you have (see stash picture below)

Thank You Card ~ School Notes

I had this idea for a card for awhile and when I found this adhesive cork at Joanns I once again took myself off my paper time out and bought some.

I know, I know I'm weak.

I used this lined paper from my scraps and added the little red line.

I added a paper clip to the side and a pencil Cricut cut.

I stamped the apple background with a little apple stamp in black.

 

 

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Card front 5.25 x 4 in. stamped with an apple stamp from my stash.

*Pencil cut at 3.5 in. from the Cricut Wild Card 2 cartridge.

*Cork board cut from the DCWV 6x6 Adhesive Cork Stack.
*Notebook paper cut from scraps from the Recollections Back to School package.
*Sentiment stamp is from my stash.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*Foam tape to add dimension.
*Paper clip from Staples.
May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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Craftin Desert Divas #13 Anything goes
Scrappy Moms Stamps Back to school
Die Cuttin Divas #129 Back to school
Connie Can Crop #13 Back to school
Word Art Wednesday #94 Anything goes
Simon Says Stamp (Wed) Back to school

Thank You Card ~ School Owl (post #3)

I got this cute little owl image from KaDoodle Bug Designs when it was a freebie.
I colored then cut the owl out using the 3x4 stitched journal die then sponged the edges.
I stamped my little ladybugs to create the little border.
Next I stamped my sentiment on the mini bookplate dies that are just the right size for card sentiments.
I finished my card off by adding a sweet little bow.

 

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Card front 5.25 x 4 in. the edge stamped with the ladybug and trail stamp from Stamp Craft.

*Stitched 3x4 Journal Die cuts from My Creative Time. 

*Sentiment frame from the Verve Stamps  Mini Bookplate Die Set.
*Digital owl image from KaDoodle Bug Designs
*Sentiment is from CTMH
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*Copic markers R37, G19, E15, E33 and 100
*Ribbon from Michaels.
*Foam tape to add dimension.
May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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Cardz TV #33 Seeing red
Creative Inspirations Paint Back to school
Craftin Desert Divas #13 Anything goes
Cut It Up Challenges #25 What's bugging you
Scrappy Moms Stamps Back to school
Die Cuttin Divas #129 Back to school

Thinking of You Card ~ More Black & White (post #2)

Here is the other black and white card I created.
I used the scallop flowers, circles and sentiments then added the scalloped floral edge layers.
When I was taking pictures of this card I accidently put it the "wrong" way but I kind of liked it that way.
I ended up taking pictures of it both ways.
I originally designed it as a portrait style but kind of like the landscape style better.
One great thing with these sentiments is that there really is no "wrong" way.
Just curious... Which way do you prefer it?

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Sentiment from the My Creative Time All Around Everything Stamp Set.
*Flower and circle cuts from the My Creative Time Scallop Stitched Circle Die
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*Layers put on using foam tape.
*Ribbon from D'Vine Twine.
May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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Simon Says Stamp (Wed) Monochromatic
Cardz TV #2 Make it pop (foam tape)
Cuttin and Stampin Challenges #33 Monochromatic
V's Sweet Ideas #14 Something twine

Thank you Card ~ Another Black & White (post #1)

I started this card out with a whole different card in mind using the circle flowers from my other black and white card today but just didn't like how it looked all together.
So what is a girl to do with all this fun stuff just waiting on her craft table?
Why sleep on it and then make two cards of course.
I added the Mini Bookplate, sentiment and ribbon to finish off this card.
I think my card turned out quite clean and simple for a card with 5-6 layers.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Card front top embossed using the Cuttlebug Scallop Edge folder.
*Card front bottom design paper from the Recollections Black and White pad.
*Sentiment frame from the Verve Stamps  Mini Bookplate Die Set.
*Sentiment is from CTMH
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*Ribbon from Michaels.
*Foam tape.
May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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Simon Says Stamp (Wed) Monochromatic
Cardz TV #2 Make it pop (foam tape)
Cuttin and Stampin Challenges #33 Monochromatic

Birthday Card ~ Black & White Frills

I really had a lot of fun inking up my embossing folder to make one of the 3x4 journal die cuts have a fancy design.
It is a fun technique especially if you don't have just the right design paper to go with your project.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Card front stamped with the Verve Stamps  Birthday to You stamp.
*Sentiment from the Verve Stamps  Birthday to You stamp.
*Stitched 3x4 Journal Die cuts from My Creative Time.
*Inked embossing using the Cuttlebug D'Vine Swirls embossing folder.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*Layers put on using foam tape.
*Ribbon from Michaels.
May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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Jo's Scrap Shack #13 Anything goes
Word Art Wednesday #93 Anything goes
Whimsical Designs Anything goes
Simon Says Stamp (Wed) Monochromatic
Cardz TV #2 Make it pop (foam tape)

Just Because Card ~ Arrows Everywhere (post #2)

I got some time this morning to do a little more crafting before our family get together tonight.
One of the things I did on our little vacation was to make a quick stop at Hobby Lobby.
We do not have any in our state and when I saw one while we were out and about I just had to stop there.
I got this adorable arrow embossing folder and just knew it would go great with my arrow dies.
I had a lot of fun playing around with these.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Card front design paper from the Recollections Black and White paper pad.
*Sentiment from the Verve Stamps  So Happy stamp set.
*Arrow die cuts from the My Creative Time  Stitched Capture Frame with Arrow Dies and Stitched Mini Frame Arrow Dies die sets.
*Frame die cut from the My Creative Time  Stitched Capture Frame with Arrow Dies die set.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*Layers put on using foam tape.
May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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Crafty Sentiments Dies and punches
Word Art Wednesday #93 Anything goes
Cardz TV #2 Make it pop (foam tape)

Thank You Card ~ School (post #1)

Hi bloggy friends!
Sorry I haven't posted much this week I've been on a wonderful vacation with my family.
And Thursday we had an unexpected but VERY welcome house guest.
One of my brother's flight was delayed 3-4 hours so he lost his rental car which changed his plans for the night. He stayed with us and then Friday he and I spent a wonderful day together.
My plan was to have posts ready for the week but as you saw got as far as Tuesday...

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Design paper scraps originally from Recollections Back To School package.
*Sentiment frame cut using one of the dies from the Verve Stamps Flag It Die Set
*Sentiment stamp from Magenta.
*Crayon box stamp from CTMH.
*Pencil cut at 3.5 in. from the Cricut Wild Card 2 cartridge.
*Apple cut at 1 in. from the Cricut Doodlecharms cartridge.
*Ruler ribbon/trim from my stash
*Layers popped up with foam tape.
*Copic colors used: 100, YR23, Y06, B29, G19,R37 and V17.

May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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Craftin Desert Divas #12 Back to school
Jo's Scrap Shack #13 Anything goes
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Make the cut use a die cut
Crafty Sentiments Dies and punches
Word Art Wednesday #93 Anything goes
Cardz TV #2 Make it pop (foam tape)

Get Well Card ~ Frilly Flourish (post #2)

For my second card I continued with the same color combo but this time added some dry embossing and a little color to the oval floral design.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Card front top 5.25 x 2-1/8 in. embossed with a folder from the Cuttlebug Starter Set.
*Card front bottom 5.25 x 2-1/8 in.
*Floral oval and sentiment are from the Old Fashioned Florals stamp set from Flourishes.
*Die cut oval is from the Spellbinders Big Scalloped Ovals Large die set.
*Edge scrap left when used the Fiskars edge punch (from card post #2).
*Copic marker BG09
*Spectrum Noir marker OR1
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.

May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

I am entering this card in the Flourishes All About Color Challenge.

Just Because Card ~ Lacy Flourish (post #1)

This is a color combo I have never used before but I really liked how the colors compliment each other.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Floral oval is from the Old Fashioned Florals stamp set from Flourishes.
*Die cut oval is from the Spellbinders Big Scalloped Ovals Large die set.
*Edges punched using a Fiskars edge punch.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*Stazon Dove Gray stamp pad.

May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

I am entering this card in the Flourishes All About Color Challenge

Frame Easel Card ~ School Time

Here is my latest creation using my scraps from the Recollections Back To School package.
This time I cut the scraps into 0.75 in. strips and applied them to a 5.25 x 4 in. card front.
After I had them all in place I trimmed off the extra pieces that were hanging over the edges then applied the card front to the base.
These frames would make a fun addition to anyone's desk.

 

 

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Card front 5.25 x 4 in. covered with 0.75 in. strips.
*Design paper scraps originally from Recollections Back To School package.

 

May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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Red Carpet Studio #49 Back to school card
Craftin Desert Divas #12 Back to school
Simon Says Stamps (Wed) Triangles

Thank You Card ~ Floral Flourish (post #2)

I would like to thank the wonderful people at Flourishes and at The Color Throwdown challenge for the beautiful floral stamp set I used for today's card. The Color Throwdown challenge blog had a big Five Year/250th challenge celebration and I was one of their lucky winners. Flourishes was one of the sponsors. I won my choice of a stamp set. Thanks so very much!!!

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Floral oval is from the Old Fashioned Florals stamp set from Flourishes.
*Middle panel stamped using the floral oval multiple times to create the background.
*Middle panel cut using the Stitched Journal Die from My Creative Time.
*Sentiment frame cut using the Mini Bookplate Die Set from Verve Stamps.
*Sentiment stamp is from CTMH.
*Ribbon from my stash.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*Copic markers used BV00, G21

May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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Just Because Card ~ 2 Teach (post #1)

Today's card could be used to give to that special teacher either as a thank you card or just because.
I have been having fun paper piecing using stamped and digital images.
It has been expanding my creative mojo to imagine how I can enhance the original image designs to meet my themed card idea.
I started with this cute little digital bird image.
Next I stamped and cut out the crayons and ruler using solid cardstock scraps.
Then I stamped and cut out the chalkboard image.
I finished it off by layering it all up using cardstock and design paper also from my scraps.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.
*Card fronts 5.25 x 4 in. then cut in half diagonally.
*Birds from Clearly digi Stamps
*Chalkboard from an Inkadinkado stamp.
*Copic markers used B93, YR23, Y21, R29, and G19
*Stampin Up Real Red stamp pad for sponged edges.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad.
*Design paper scraps originally from Recollections Back To School package.

 

May your day always be filled with love.
Hugs,
D~

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