Thank You Card ~ Thanks

OMGosh have I missed having the energy to craft.

I have literally been sick with something 

or another since school started in September.

My new co-worker and I were moved into a 

new room this year and boy have we suffered.

We both have awful allergies. I also have asthma.

We met with our principal to see if we could move to another location.

He brought in someone from risk management 

and they determined our heater is not working properly. 

We could have told them that since it is usually 75+ in our room.

It should be taking in 10% fresh air from outside but isn't.

They are waiting for parts to fix the heater. I sure hope that helps.

Anyway that is why I haven't  crafted, posted or commented much.

Thanks for understanding.

I got out some Paper Smooches goodies to play with.

I just bought the flower and butterfly dies.

They are a perfect addition to my Paper Smooches collection.

First I die cut the flowers from the black background.

Next I inlaid the colorful flower trio.

I die cut a few circles to add to the flower centers.

Then I stamped and die cut those sweet butterflies.

I added the sentiment to finish off my card.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Butterflies from the Flap Happy stamp set from Paper Smooches.
*Butterflies cut using the Butterflies 1 die set from Paper Smooches.
*Flowers cut using the Big Bloom die set from Paper Smooches.
*Sentiment from the Many Thanks stamp set from Paper Smooches.
*Circles cut using the Nesting Circles die set from We R Memory Keepers.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Word Art Wednesday #218 Anything goes

DLArt January linky Anything goes
DL Art Thankful Thursday #173 Valentine {or alternate thank you}

Just Because Card ~ For My Friend {2nd Post}

I used a VLV sketch and some Verve goodies to create my card.

Aren't these butterfly dies beautiful? I just adore them.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Flower the Be Blessed stamp set from Verve.
*Flower cut using the Petal Points die set from Verve.
*Butterflies cut using the Butterfly Dreams die set from Verve.
*B23 marker from Copic.
*Design paper from a 6x8 pad from Heidi Swapp.
*Rhinestones from my stash.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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     Inspiration sketch

Friendship Card ~ Hello {1st Post}

I had a little time to play today.

First I created my watercolor background.

Next I attached it to the black card base.

Then I colored up and die cut the cute little critters.

 To finish my card up I die cut the HELLO sentiment 

then added the sweet little critter friends.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Rabbits and bird the Snow Day stamp set from Lawn Fawn.
*Rabbits and bird cut using the Snow Day die set from Lawn Fawn.
*Sentiment cut using the Quinn's Capital ABCs die set from Lawn Fawn.
*C1, C4, B05 and RV10 markers from Copic.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.
*Watercolors from Crayola.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
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Simon Says {Mon} Best friends
Simon Says {Wed} Create with critters

  

Birthday Card ~ Pretty In Pink

Another quick post to share today's card.

{I'm off to get in my jammies and get some sleep}

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Flowers and leaves cut using the Wild Garden die set from Ellen Hutson.
*Sentiment cut using the Brushstroke Birthday Greetings dies from My Favorite Things.
*Design paper from the Glitzy Glitter paper pad from DCWV.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Birthday Card ~ Glittery Florals {2nd Post}

I used the inlaid die cut technique again for this card.

This time around I used glitter paper for the sentiment, flower and leaves.

I'll try for some clearer photos tomorrow.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Flowers and leaves cut using the Wild Garden die set from Ellen Hutson.
*Sentiment cut using the Brushstroke Birthday Greetings dies from My Favorite Things.
*Design paper from the Glitzy Glitter paper pad from DCWV.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
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Birthday Card ~ Inlaid Flower {1st Post}

My plans of for a healthier 2016 went down in flames this week.

Sorry it has been so long since I last posted.

 I've been fighting of bronchitis this time around. Ugh!
Anywho today I had more energy so I made some cards.

First I die cut the sentiment from the black background.
Then I inlaid the die cut flower and leaves.
To finish up my card I added a rhinestone to my flower center.

I'll try for better photos tomorrow. Weather permitting.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Flowers and leaves cut using the Wild Garden die set from Ellen Hutson.
*Sentiment cut using the Brushstroke Birthday Greetings dies from My Favorite Things.
*Rhinestone from my stash.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
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Word Art Wednesday #217 Anything goes

DLArt January linky Anything goes

Thank You Card ~ Floral Garden

Happy Friday everyone!

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Flowers and sentiment the Floral Note stamp set from Verve.
*Leaves cut using the Sprightly Sprigs die set from Verve.
*Circles cut using the Nesting Circles die set from We R Memory Keepers.
*B63, BV08 and G43 markers from Copic.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
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Word Art Wednesday #217 Anything goes

DL Art Thankful Thursday #172 Penguin, or black, yellow, white {alt. thank you}
DLArt January linky Anything goes
Hiding In My Craft Room #233 Super scrap Sat {all paper}

     Inspiration sketch

Thank You Card ~ Many Thanks {2nd Post}

I've been wanting to play with this week's Mojo sketch all week.

I used it and one of my newest Verve set to create my thank you card.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Flowers and sentiment the Floral Note stamp set from Verve.
*Circle cut using the Nesting Circles die set from We R Memory Keepers.
*Design paper from a Heidi Swapp 6x8 paper pad.
*R22 and G24 markers from Copic.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Word Art Wednesday #217 Anything goes
Jo's Scrap Shack #120 Anything goes

DL Art Thankful Thursday #171 New year {alternative thank you}
DLArt January linky Anything goes
Hiding In My Craft Room #233 Super scrap Sat {design paper}

Love/Valentine Card ~ Pizza My Heart {1st Post}

Valentine's Day will be here before you know it.

I stamped then colored up the heart pizzas with my Copic markers.

Next I die cut them and added them along the side.

I cut one of the pieces out so I could add it near the sentiment.

I hand cut the banner to fit the sentiment.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Heart pizza, heart pepperoni and sentiment the Pizza My Heart stamp set from Lawn Fawn.
*Heart pizza cut using the Pizza My Heart die set from Lawn Fawn.
*E13, Y21 and R37 markers from Copic.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Word Art Wednesday #217 Anything goes

Birthday Card ~ Bokeh Birthday

I used this week's MFT sketch for inspiration.

First I stamped the Bokeh Dots in assorted sizes 

and colors to create my back ground.

 Next I lined up the die cut word dies along the sketch lines.

To finish up I attached my design background to a black card base.

I can always use birthday cards that can be used for anyone.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Circles from the Bokeh Dots stamp set from Ellen Hutson.
*Sentiment cut using the Brushstroke Birthday Greetings die set from Lawn Fawn.
*Salty Ocean, Evergreen Bough, Blueprint Sketch, Pine Needles and Seedless Preserves Distress stamp pads from Ranger.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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My Favorite Things #262 Sketch
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Simon Says {Wed} Something new {MFT word dies}
Word Art Wednesday #217 Anything goes
DL Art January linky Anything goes
Jo's Scrap Shack #120 Anything goes

    Inspiration Sketch

Christmas Card ~ Skate Away With Me

As I mentioned on yesterday's post I have another idea 

 to share on how to use the pizza stamp in a different way.

Yup I used it and a little masking magic 

to create my figure eight skating rink or pond.

I wanted a to create place for these two friends to hang out.

I wanted my sentiment to math the penguins so I colored a piece 

of card stock, die cut it then cut it apart to fit my card.

*Card base 5.5 x 4.25 in.

*Penguins from the Winter Penguin stamp set from Lawn Fawn.
*Penguins cut using the Winter Penguin die set from Lawn Fawn.
*Ice rink created using the Pizza My Heart stamp set from Lawn Fawn.
*Trees cut using the Forest Border die set from Lawn Fawn.
*Hills cut using the Stitched Hillside Borders die set from Lawn Fawn.
*Sentiment cut using the Merry Christmas Border die set from Lawn Fawn.
*Background cut using the Snowy Backdrop die from Lawn Fawn.
*B24, B32, B63, N0, YR07 and 100 markers from Copic.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
Lawnscaping #121 Winter wonderland
Simon Says {Mon} Something new {pizza my heart, snowy backdrop}
Simon Says {Wed} Something new {pizza my heart, snowy backdrop}
Craftin Desert Divas Let it snow

Christmas Tag ~ Christmas Cookies

I loVed the Lawn Fawn Pizza My Heart set when I first saw it.

Of course I knew it would make wonderful Valentines and love cards

but a few other ideas came to mind when I looked it over.

My first idea was to make the pizza shapes into cookies.

Christmas cookies, Valentine cookies, cookies of all kinds.

What better way to warm up a cold winter day than to share 

some yummy hand baked cookies with someone you love?

{Check back tomorrow for a card using them in a whole different way.}

First I added green and red sprinkles to my cookies to the Christmas cookies.

Next I colored the edges and die cut them out.

Then I added the red circle to the tag die cut.

To finish up I stamped the sentiment on my hand cut banner.

*Tag cut using the Stitched Circle Tags die set from Lawn Fawn.
*Cookies from the Pizza My Heart stamp set from Lawn Fawn.
*Cookies cut using the Pizza My Heart die set from Lawn Fawn.
*Sentiment from the Baked With Love stamp set from Lawn Fawn.
*Circle cut using the Nesting Circles die set from We R Memory Keepers.
*E13 marker from Copic.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.
*Barn Door and Mowed Lawn Distress stamp pads from Ranger.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

Please join me and play along with these wonderful challenges:
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Simon Says {Mon} Something new {pizza my heart sets}
Simon Says {Wed} Something new {pizza my heart sets}
Little Scrap Pieces Show it off Saturday linky

Love/Valentine Card ~ Kitty Cuties

I have a quick post and Valentine card to share.

Aren't these kittens adorable.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Image from the Cozy Kittens digi set from From the Heart.
*Sentiment from the No Matter What stamp set from Verve Stamps.

*Hearts and tiny dots cut using the  From the Heart die set from Verve Stamps.

*E13, E15, C3, C4, R83, R46 and RV34 markers from Copic.
*Multiliner 0.3 marker from Copic.
*White Gelly Roll gell pen from Sakura.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Birthday Card ~ Balloon Trio

I have a shaker card to share with you today. 

I used my SSS Circle Trio stamp to create the balloon windows.

Next I stamped the sentiment behind the center balloon.

Then I backed the other two with glittery design paper.

I filled the shaker with star sequins and seed beads.

To finish up I stamped some dashed balloon strings.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in..

*Balloons cut using the Tri Circles die from Simon Says Stamps.
*Strings from the Circle Friends stamp set from Simon Says Stamps.
*Sentiment from the Happy stamp set from Simon Says Stamps.
*Stars and seed beads from my stash.
*Design paper from the Glitzy Glitter 6x6 paper pad from DCWV.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Birthday Card ~ Happy Happy

Well I got my wish. A snow day off from school/work!

First we had snow then nature covered it with 3/4 inch of ice.

They do not salt roads here to protect the environment which 

I am all for but it sure does leave things an slippery mess.

Since it was too dangerous to drive they closed the schools.

I had a little fun taking photos before the ice melted away.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in..

*Balloons cut using the Celebration Time die set from Simon Says Stamps.
*Sentiment cut using the Happy Birthday Border die from Lawn Fawn.
*Design paper from the Glitzy Glitter 6x6 paper pad from DCWV.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Through the Craft Room Door Anything goes
Crafty Gals Corner #52 End of year bash/blogiversary

Birthday Card ~ Celebrate

What a difference a day can make. 

Yesterday it was sunny, windy and in the 20s. 

Today we have snow, sleet and freezing rain.

We have a 2 hour school delay tomorrow.
Fingers crossed for a whole closure day.

Today I made a few birthday cards. Here is the first.

First I used the inlaid die cut technique on the balloons.

Next I drew on the balloon strings.

To finish up I added the die cut sentiment.

It is hard to see but the blue background 

design paper repeats happy birthday to you.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in..

*Balloons cut using the Celebration Time die set from Simon Says Stamps.
*Sentiment cut using the Happy Birthday Border die from Lawn Fawn.
*Design paper from the Birthday Wishes 6x6 paper pad from DCWV.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Love/Valentine Card ~ Latte Love

The first weekend of 2016 here. Can you believe it? 

Sadly that means my winter break will be over in days.

The weather here is sunny, cold and really windy.

I have another Valentine-ish card to share.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Cup from the Holiday Treats stamp set from Verve Stamps.

*Hearts and tiny dots cut using the Wavy Hearts, From the Heart and Heart Quartet die sets from Verve Stamps.
*Cup cut using the Cup of Cheer die set from Verve Stamps.
*Sentiment from the Latte Love digi set from Verve Stamps.
*R37 marker from Copics.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

Before I let you go I'd like to let you know about a 

wonderfully generous sale Julee is having over at Verve Stamps.

May your day always be filled with love and laughter.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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     Inspiration sketch

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

Hugs,

Dawn