Birthday Card ~ All Kinds of Happy {2nd Post}

I have another card to share with you.

I am trying to use some of my crafting goodies that 

I haven't used or have only used once or twice.

This set from Unity hasn't come out to play for a while.

I had an extra ladybug hanging out on my desk.

I think he likes his new home with these sweet flowers.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Flowers and sentiment from the All Kinds of Happy set from Unity Stamp Co.
*Ladybug from the Hey There Little Lady set from My Creative Time.
*Y13, R29 and YG06 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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   Inspiration sketch

Father's Day Card ~ Peep, Peep, Peep

I have my first Father's Day card of 2015 to share today.

I thought this little chick was so cute I made a row of them.

Of course they are all wearing ties. lol.

I embossed the background then inked up the wires 

with brown ink to help them stand out.

*Chicks and sentiment from the Father Peep set from Unity Stamp.
*Embossed using the Cuttlebug Chicken Wire folder from Provo Craft.
*Y13, YR12, E25 and G99 markers from Copic.

*Memento Tuxedo Black and Rich Cocoa stamp pads from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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   Inspiration sketch
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Birthday Card ~ Happy Baa-day {2nd Post}

I have a second birthday card to share.

First I created the background with Washi tape.

Next I stamped, colored then fussy cut the lambs.

To finish off I added a stamped strip of sentiments.

*Lamb from the Meow. Purr. Baa. stamp set from Unity Stamps.

*Sentiment from the Poppy Birthday stamp set from Verve Stamps.

*Washi tape from my stash.

*CG8 and RD4 markers from Chameleon.

*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Word Art Wednesday #183 Anything goes/family friendly

On a Stampage Mynn's birthday bash 

Hiding In My Craft Room #198 Super scraps Saturday

   Inspiration sketch

Birthday Card ~ Friends and Flowers {1st Post}

I have a couple of birthday cards to share.

First I created my background with some Washi tape.

Next I Stamped and colored up the flowers to match.

To finish up hand drew the sentiment.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.

*Flowers from the All Kinds of Happy stamp set from Unity Stamps.

*Sentiment handwritten by little old me. lol.

*Washi tape from my stash.

*BG10 and 100 markers from Copic.

*Memento Rose Bud marker from Tsukineko.

*Black Detail .6mm pen from Chameleon.

*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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On a Stampage Mynn's birthday bash 

Hiding In My Craft Room #198 Super scraps Saturday

Suzy Bees Bloomin #79 Anything goes with option add some flowers 

Crafty Gals Corner #19 May flowers
Eureka Stamps #140 Flowers
QKR Stampede #138 Nature

   Inspiration sketch

Thank You Card ~ Thanks

Please click here to see my Paper Sweeties Guest Designer post.

Today it feels more like summer than spring. It is 81 degrees.
I  have a little spring thank you card to share.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.

*Flowers and sentiment from the Thanks Above and Beyond stamp set from Unity Stamps.

*Border cut using the Scalloped Trim Trio die set from Verve Stamps.

*Embossed using the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder from Provo Craft.

*Embossed using the Stripes folder Darice.

*Memento Cottage Ivy marker from Tsukineko.

*Memento Lilac Posies stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Crafty Creations #228 Photo inspiration {flowers}
Tuesday Throwdown #243 Flowers for her
Kitty Bee Aloha Friday #47 In the garden

   Inspiration sketch

Thinking of You Card ~ Hi

Hooray for Friday!!!

I just loVe cute panda stamps and this Unity one is a cutie for sure.

I added strips of washi tape to create my background.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Panda and sentiment from the Plenty of Pandas stamp set from Unity Stamps.
*Washi tape from my stash.

*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Sentimental Sundays #255 Animal love
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Through the Craft Room Door Anything goes

   Inspiration sketch

Thank You Card ~ Fly Away

I had a little time to play after work.

Boy oh boy am I glad it is FRIDAY!!!

I have a thank you card to share tonight.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Butterfly and sentiment from the Thanks Above and Beyond stamp set from Unity Stamps.
*Embossed using the Stripe Background folder from Daricee.

*Memento Tuxedo Black and Elderberry stamp pads from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Artistic Inspirations #129 Anything goes with twist of spring
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One Crazy Stamper April anything goes

   Inspiration sketch

Thank You Card ~ Thanks

Happy Friday everyone.

I created my background by repeatedly stamping the thanks 

and hearts after applying color to their surface with markers.

Next I stamped the cutie patootie panda using a stamp pad.

{I should have applied his color with the black marker instead}

Then I colored the flower and heart and fussy cut them out.

To finish up and make to image stand out I added a black fussy cut frame.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.

*Sentiment from the Thanks Above & Beyond stamp set from Unity Stamp Co.
*Panda from the Sweet Panda Friend stamp set from Unity Stamp Co.
*Tuxedo Black and Lady Bug markers from Tsukineko.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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One Crazy Stamper Anything goes
Hiding In My Craft Room #194 Think spring
Dragonfly Dreams #1 Let's see spring
Artistic Inspirations #128 Flowers
Digi Sketch Challenge Furry friends

Birthday Card ~ A Little Spring

My crafting mojo took a little vacation yesterday.

Seriously I had the day off and planned on crafting 

during a lot of it but nothing I created turned out.

Everything I colored up looked like a pre-schooler did it. lol.

Today I stamped up this sweet Unity flower and gave it a little color.

Next I framed it up with green and yellow.

Then I added a little embossed texture.

To finish up I added the sentiment to the strip.
Thank goodness for sketches to help with a little mojo boost.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Flower and sentiment from the All Kinds of Happy stamp set from Unity Stamps.
*Embossed using the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder from Provo Craft.
*Y15, G14 and C1 markers from Copic.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Pile It On #62 Easter/spring
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          Inspiration sketch

Easter Card ~ Baaaaa {3rd Post}

I think this sweet little lamb is a little cutie.

He comes in the same Unity set the bunny I used on this card does.
I created the black and white polka dot
background by inking up my embossing folder.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Lamb from the meow. purr.baa stamp set from Unity Stamps.
*Sentiment from the To My Best Peep stamp set from My Creative Time.
*Embossed using the Cuttlebug Polka Dots folder from Provo Craft.
*RV14 and C1 markers from Copic.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Craftin Desert Divas Easter
Artistic Inspirations #128 Anything goes with a twist of Easter
Wednesday Creative Inspiration #306 Feathered friends/animals
Crafts 4 Eternity #219 Easter
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        Inspiration sketch                     Inspiration colors        

Easter Card ~ Lil' Bunny {1st Post}

I have been enjoying spring break.

Lots of time off to craft, craft, craft. Yipee!

I just got this sweet little bunny and knew in an 

instant I would use him to create my Easter card.

I embossed my background to give it texture 

and added some sponged color to all the edges.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Bunny from the meow. purr.baa stamp set from Unity Stamps.
*Sentiment from the Hello Chickie! Stamp Set from My Creative Time.
*Embossed using the Cuttlebug Oriental Weave folder from Provo Craft.
*R83, BG09 and 100 markers from Copic.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Artistic Inspirations #128 Anything goes with a twist of Easter
Crafty Gal's Corner #12 Anything goes
Wednesday Creative Inspiration #306 Feathered friends/animals
DRS Designs #167 Pet store
Crafts 4 Eternity #219 Easter
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CRAFT Challenge Inspired by a film {Harvey 1950 invisible rabbit}
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        Inspiration colors                   Inspiration sketch              Inspiration colors

Easter Card ~ You Crack Me Up {2nd Post}

I have my very first Easter card of 2015 and another quick post to share.
This cute little Unity chick is ready for adventure.
I think the Cardz TV sentiment in the corner is a perfect fit.

Inspiration Sketch

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Panda from the YOU... crack me up stamp set from Unity Stamp Co.
*Sentiment from the Happy Days stamp set from Cardz TV.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.
*YG67,YR23, B23 and B32 markers from Copic.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Simon Says {Mon} Lions and lambs, oh my {animals}
Simon Says {Wed} Spring Pinterest board inspiration {Easter, chick}
Craftin' Desert Divas Easter
Artistic Inspirations #128 Anything goes with twist a of Easter
Creative Card Crew #83 Easter critters
QKR Stampede #131 Think spring
Crafty Gals Corner #11 Hippity hop
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Thinking of You Card ~ Hello Friend {1st Post}

I have a little shaker card and a quick post to share.
I used some of my new Unity goodies.
I just fell in loVe with this little panda {and his friends}

Inspiration Sketch

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Panda from the Plenty of Pandas stamp set from Unity Stamp Co.
*Sentiment from the Sweet Panda Friend stamp set from Unity Stamp Co.
*Frame cut using the Classic Rectangles Small die set from Spellbinders
.*Brilliance Mediterranean Blue stamp pad from Tsukineko.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.
*YG67 marker from Copic.

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Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Hiding In My Craft Room #191 Super Scrap Saturday
Craft Your Passion #253 Always anything goes
One Crazy Stamper Anything goes
Digi Sketch Ch. Anything goes
Anya, Oddies and Others Unity anything goes {thanks for the invite Anya}

Thinking of You Card ~ Hello {1st Post}

I had a glorious day off and spent it crafting. {and napping. lol}

Yesterday I received a box full of Unity happy mail. 

And it came just in time to play along 

at the Unity Friends With Flair challenge and hop.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Flower and sentiment from the Hello Birdie stamp set from Unity Stamps.
*Circles cut using the Nesting Circle die set from We R Memory Keepers.
*V17, BG15 and G05  markers from Copics.
*Sequins from Darice.
*Beads from Beads Landing.
*Memento Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Tsukineko.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Friendship Card ~ Thankful For You

I would like to thank the wonderful people at Unity Stamps and
Karen from Craftily Yours for the wonderful stamps I used on my card.
I was the lucky winner of last week's Growing In Unity comment prize.
I received a grab bag full of 25 stamps and used three of them today.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Flowers, sentiment and circle dot stamps from Unity Stamps.
{Sorry there are no direct links. I'm not sure of their names since they came in my prize grab bag}
*Embossed using the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder from Provo Craft.
*Tuxedo Black stamp pad from Memento.
*B23, B24, B32 and G21 markers from Copic.

Unity is giving away a prize to one person who comments on the cards we linked at the Friends With Flair challenge. Just leave a comment here and you could be their lucky winner.  :}

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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          Inspiration photo

Sympathy Card ~ Heartfelt Sympathy {1st Post}

It is Friday so that means it is time to share in a little Unity fun.
I'm playing along with their Friends With Flair challenge.
This is my first time to use this sweet stamp even though I've had it for a while.

Luckily I am not in need of a sympathy card at this time 

but I found that that is the best time for me to make them.

When I wait to make them when I need them 

it is so much harder for me to complete them.

I tried to keep it on the CAS side so the sentiment would be the focal point.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.
*Sympathy-Thinking of You stamp from Unity Stamps.
*Embossed using the Cuttlebug Polka Dots folder from Provo Craft.
*BV00 and VG03 markers from Copics.
*Memento Black stamp pad from Memento.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Birthday Card ~ Sing A Song {1st Post}

I have a birthday card to share today.

I combined this cute Unity bird with a Cardz TV sentiment then added it 

to this fun Flip-its die set I only used once when I first got it months ago.

I inked up then embossed the scalloped panels with my folder.

I can just hear this little guy tweeting happy birthday.

*Card base 4.25 x 5.5 in.

*Bird from the Lil Peep Under the Weather stamp set from Unity Stamps.
*Sentiment from the Happy Days stamp set from Cardz TV.

*Card and panels cut using the Card, Circle Flip-its #2 die set from Sizzix.
*Circle cut using the Bunch of Fun Circles die set from My Creative Time.

*Music Sheet embossing folder from Darice.

*Danube Blue stamp pad from Memento.

*B24, Y21 and YG67 markers from Copic.

May your day always be filled with love.

Crafty hugs,   

Dawn

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Hiding In My Craft Room #184 Any holiday
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Craft Your Passion #246 Anything goes
Crafts 4 Eternity #211 No pattern paper
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Inspiration photo