Lawn Fawn and Card Posiitoning System

We had someone new start in the office - she had worked for me as a graduate assistant - but got hired into a position in the office so I made her a "welcome to the jungle" card.  Somedays it is a real jungle and today was one of them.

I was able to find the 6 x 6 pad from Lawn Fawn - great colors in it and great prints for cards - the design for the card is based on the sketch at Card Patterns.  I covered a large brad with orange paper for my accent piece, another small circle and some bling.  The sentiment was generated on the computer.

Have a wonderful HUMP DAY.

Card Patterns, Basic Grey and Encouragement

Good morning - a quick post to share a card I made for a friend who starts her radiation treatments for breast cancer.  I had purchased a cute turtle charm with a little poem about luck when visiting in Naples, FL.  I thought the card needed to have a turtle on it also.  The cute image is from Inky Antics colored with Copics.

The card design is based on the sketch at Card Patterns.  I dug into some of my Basic Grey 6 x 6 pads and chose these luscious papers to create the card.

Everyone have a wonderful day.  I have homemade broth on the stove for future soup and have made a red velvet sheet cake to share with my wonderful neighbors who always come to my rescue.  Everyone enjoy the remainder of your week end.

Orange You Glad It is Christmas

Did you know that a certain shade of orange has been named the color for the upcoming year.  I started using orange more because it is the favorite color of one of my workers.  Guess who this card is for.  Try using orange - it is quite fun to use.  The colors for the holidays are quite bright - this is a combination of several different paper companies, My Little Yellow Bicycle (a double sided orange patterned paper), Echo Park, My Mind's Eye and who knows what other paper jumped on this card.  I do like it.

This co worker also has a thing for monkeys - thus the monkey card.  The stamp is by Stampendous.  It was colored with Copics and the lights, hat, and wire are highlighted with a Stardust pen to add sparkle to the card. 

The card is loosely based on the weekly sketch at Card Patterns.  I always "loosely" follow sketches.

Everyone have a wonderful Tuesday.

Unity Stamps Fall Card

I wanted towork on a few Fall/Thanksgiving cards since I will be gone for a couple weeks before Thanksgiving - I don't spend the day with my girls so like to send them each a card to let them know how blessed I am to have them as my daughers and their great husbands as my sons

This card used some of the techniques I learned on an online class Jennifer McGuire taught.  I embossed the image on watercolor paper.  Swiped 3 or 4 distress inks on my mat and sprayed with pearl ex.  I then stired them together to get this fallish color.  Of course I will never replicate it again.  I like how it turned out.  The pearl ex adds so much beautiful shine to the image.  The bow is some fabric left from a valance I made my neighbor.  The colors worked perfectly.  I love to use fabric for a bow.  The paper is from a collection found at Hobby Lobby - they have added some new groupings that are a very nice weight. 

This card is based on the sketch at Card Patterns and the challenge at Unity Stamps to make a fall card. 

Everyone enjoy your day.

Basic Grey and SRM Unite

Good evening - pure laziness is my reason for not posting last night - just didn't feel like it - I was busy making this birthday card.  Got out the new paper collection from Basic Grey - Out of Print - fun collection - love the colors and patterns in the collection - I found the 6 x 6 pad so I was very happy and then did buy a couple of the 12 x 12 sheets.  I buy 12 x 12's of the ones that I feel I would the most of - solids and certain prints which would make great backgrounds for cards. 

The design of the card is based on the weekly sketch posted on Saturday at Card Patterns.  I have not done a sketch for so long.  It really was fun.  Thanks Card Patterns for the great inspiration. 

Susan from SRM Stickers sent me a great care package from CHA - the new SRM Stickers - love - love - love them - thank you Susan and SRM - your thank you card will be made soon. 

The border on the card is a Martha Stewart punch that my friend Mary has - she punched me some white borders - I really like the border and glue dots (the minis) fit just perfect between the circles to help hold down the border.  The flower is a much reduced flower from Michael's.  By reduced - I tore it apart and only used two layers.  The great brad and metal in the middle of the flowers are old embellishments from Imaginisce - but they are so beautiful - I am glad I found them to finish off the center of my card.  The ribbon was from the dollar bin at Michael's.

Everyone have a wonderful evening - hopefully I will get another card made tonight or laid out.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Good evening - a short post tonight . very tired - I did get my dishes done as soon as I got home - now to find some dinner and a nice cup of tea - and maybe some mo jo - I don't know if I have any of that in the cupboard.

My card tonight is based on the weekly sketch at Card Patterns - it is a spring card for Operation Write Home. It could be used for Easter or Mother's Day or just hello - with no sentiment it makes the card very versatile. Tulips are the harbinger of spring and I am ready. I wish it was time for these to be popping up in my flower gardens.

Everyone have a wonderful evening.

Tuesday, November23, 2010

Close up of image colored with Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol

Close up of sticker sentiment

Good Tuesday evening - my work week is done - yeah - of course - I will probably pay for it on Monday when I return to work. I need to go make my dressing for the fruit salad I am taking for Thanksgiving dinner. Will watch the end of Dancing with the Stars tonight - it has been an interesting season - sad Brandy was voted off - I would have loved to seen their freestyle - I know it would have been very interesting.

My card tonight is based on the weekly sketch at Card Pattern. A very simple sketch but with so many possibilities. The image was stamped on the patterned paper and colored. Love the looks of stamping on patterned paper rather than a plain color. Gives it so much more depth. I have problems coloring "red" with copics - I don't get results that I like so I dug out the colored pencils and gamsol. This is going to a very special lady (mother of my friend who we lost to cancer this last year) - I know Mae loves cardinals. I can remember Shari buying her cardinal things and doing a cross stitch for her.

Everyone have an enjoyable evening - I must get some things done around the house.

Card Details:

Size: 4.25 x 5.5

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey pad bought at Michael's

Stamp: another stamp that is hiding

Stickers: Little Yellow Bicycle

Ribbon: clearance from Michael's

Spellbinders

Monday, October 25, 2010

The Purple/Penguin saga continues .......

Good Monday morning – a post before I head out the door to work. Yes – it is Monday – Oldie Moldie Monday and the purple/penguin saga continues. Same paper but a new penguin – I have discovered that this year I have a penguin obsession – I think I bought 3 or 4 new penguin stamps on Saturday. I was just looking for one particular stamp but obviously I found a few more. Color me happy.

The card is based on the sketch at Card Patterns. I can see lots of possibilities with this sketch – a big snowflake or flower would be pretty there also.

I need to finish the inside of my purple cards I have made so we will see if there is any more paper left for another post next Monday of the same purple paper grouping from Bo Bunny. I found the purple cardstock in a box of paper hiding in another room. I need to go finish sorting that box. I guess I will do it by color families.

Well everyone have a wonderful day.

Card details:
Size: 4.25 x 5.5
Paper: Bo Bunny
Stamp: Whipper Snapper Designs colored with Copics
Sticker: SRM Stickers
Ribbon: May Arts

Thursday, September 30, 2010 Part 2

Good evening - wanted to get this challenge card posted tonight - have found some time to do some challenges this week so I need to get them all posted in time.

This card is based on the sketch at Card Patterns. Very fun sketch - I had colored these snowmen so wanted to use them so why not put a square on top of the circle. This is another card for Operation Write Home so I try to keep them less bulky and of course, no glitter. Operation Write Home celebrated their birthday and had many challenges throughout the month sponsored by different groups or individuals. The Stamping Bazaar hosted a challenge to make a Christmas card so I am sharing this card with their followers.

Everyone have a wonderful evening - hopefully can get another card or two put together - I am carpooling so I have time to do something in the morning so I have been able to lay out a card each morning. Puts me in a good mood to face work if I can have a little paper therapy before I head to work.

Card Details:

Size: 4.25 x 5.5

Paper: Die Cuts With A view (pad)

Snowman stamp: Inky Antics

Sentiment stamp: Endless Creations, Inc. (a Wisconsin company)

Foam snowflakes: Michael's

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

The last day of August - public schools start tomorrow in Wisconsin - and of course it is hot and muggy out although I believe the weather is going to break - nicer weather coming for the week end. Yeah.

Last night I went out on a pontoon boat on the Rock River - it was very quiet on the river - maybe because it did start raining. Good company and beautiful scenery. We saw a flock of wild turkeys, a mother deer with 2 fawn, another deer, several blue heron's - beautiful evening.

My card today is for Operation Write Home - no greeting on it but the background paper does set the mood. The card is based on the sketch at Card Patterns. My snowman looks a little tilted - must be starting to melt a little and he is listing to one side. (smile) I did some paper piecing on the cupcake. I do like how it turned out. Normally I would add Stickles or glitter to the card but with Operation Write Home - glitter is a no no. If you wonder why - visit the Operation Write Home web site to find out.

Well I must get ready to go to work. Everyone enjoy your day and I hope you find some time for creativity in your life.

Card Details:
Size: 4.25 x 5.5
Patterned Paper: Die Cuts With a View
Stamp: Hero Arts colored with Copics
Brads: Hobby Lobby
Snowflake punch: Martha Stewart

Monday, August 9, 2010

Good morning and it is Monday so that means – it is Oldie Moldie Monday. It is time to dig into you once loved but now forgotten supplies and create some wonderful designs.

I love Basic Grey paper and have several containers full of paper. Now I have started to just buy the 6 x 6 pads and then pick up the 12 inch pieces of paper of the designs I really. The great thing about the 6 x 6 pads is that the designs are smaller – great for the cardmaker.

I wanted to also make some more cards for Operation Write Home – I knew that my little monkeys would be a great hit – they could be sent to a child or even an adult. I used the sketch on Card Patterns. The sketch was a square card but for OWH – the best size is 4.25 x 5.5 – so I interpreted the sketch with the sketch going two different directions. I also made one feminine and one masculine card.

So dig into your supplies – make some cards for OWH – the feeling you get from sharing your hobby with so many people is wonderful. There is so little we can do sometimes – but by sending a card to OWH – you not only reach out to the soldier who is serving his/her country but also their families and friends who sacrifice so much.

Stop back tomorrow to see what else you can do with the same papers and the same smiling little monkey.

Card Details:

Size: 4.25 x 5.5
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Stamp: Stampendous colored with Copics
Spellbinder
Stamps: Studio G and Hero Arts
Brads from my supplies

Sunday, August 1, 2010

August - yikes - summer is going to come to an end very soon - I really don't know how that happened and I don't think I have accomplished anything - except for a wonderful vacation with my daughters.

I went to see my Mom this week end and spent the night with her. Of course, trying to get everything in the car I wanted to take up, I left my overnight bag at home on the couch. I did stay the night but was excited to get home and see clean clothes and a shower.

I am trying to get ahead on some birthday cards. The design for this card is based on the sketch at Card Patterns. This card is for one of my fellow Ya Ya's - trying to be a good Ya Ya - we had a rough year with Shari's battle with cancer and her death - so I know the little touches mean so much to all of us right now. I took coloring with me to Mom's so did get some images colored to make some cards with. I want to make some Halloween cards for Operation Write Home - I have a mini goal of 10 Halloween cards and then we will see where it goes from there. Come back tomorrow for Oldie Moldie Monday and see the cards I made using "old moldie" paper and stickers. Fun cards - guaranteed to make someone smile.

Well I must go and finish watching a tennis match. Everyone have a good evening. I have tomorrow off so going to do some paper therapy and playing with my friend Mary.

Card Details:
Size: 4.5 x 6
Card Base: Bo Bunny dots
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Sticker: SRM Stickers
Stamp: Whippersnappers colored with Copics
Twine: May Arts
Button and bling from supplies

Sunday, May 30, 2010

If you are looking for the Operation Write Home blog hop post - you can either scroll down or just click on THIS LINK.

RETIREMENT CARD

Today is a day of celebration. First I will be going to a memorial service and celebrating the life of my dear friend and Ya Ya - Shari McFarland. If you have followed my blog through this last year, you can see the different cards I made for her. She received a card each week from me - the majority of them were handmade creations. Shari loved them all. I did a memory board of her and our special group of friends - the Ya Ya's - a creative adventure into reflection, giggles, sadness, and wonderful memories.

My second celebration today is a retirement party. A choral music teacher from our school district is retiring. I believe my daughters had him for choral music the majority of their school careers. Both participated in Show Choir under his direction. Staci even had him as her freshman softball coach. He has touched many lives in his many years in music education. Thank you Bill for everything you have done.

This card is for Bill. It is based on sketch 66 at Card Patterns. I had bought this paper in a scrapbook kit at Tuesday morning - I knew it would make a wonderful masculine card. The music paper is a different company. The card also falls in the SRM Stickers monthly challenge for celebrations

Everyone enjoy the remainder of your Sunday - I am enjoying my 3 day week end.

Card Details:
Size: 5.5 x 5.5
Card Base: The Paper Company
Music Patterned Paper: 7 gypsies (had to have some music paper on a music teacher's card)
Patterned Paper and Buttons: Autumn Leaves
Stamp: Queen's Dresser Drawers
Sticker: SRM Stickers
Twine: May Arts

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Good Tuesday evening - Dancing With the Stars Final - can't talk long. I wonder who will win - I think it is pretty open yet - kinda - most likely Nicole.

I have started making cards for Operation Write Home - please join over 100 bloggers this Saturday for a bloghop. You will see many projects, tutorials and beautiful cards. I even have some blog candy so you must stop by and leave a comment. They have a card making blog which a sketch challenge on Monday and a midweek challenge of Wednesday.

Tonight's first card is based on the sketch at Card Patterns. A fun, pretty easy sketch that you can dress up or down. My second card is just a bunch of the scraps. I love this Hero Arts stamp - it is so versatile.

Everyone have a wonderful evening.

Card Details:

Size 4.25 x 5.5

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey – Recess 6 x 6 pad

Stamp: Hero Arts

Brads: American Crafts

May Arts Twine

Colorbox Chalk Ink by Clearsnap

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Good afternoon - I left work early for a dentist appointment and since I had not gotten a reminder I thought I would call quick before I left home - they had not put it into their books - I do have an appointment card for it - so now I guess I can run some errands. Oh my - I am just glad I was not snowed under at work and left for nothing.

Today's card is the second of 3 thank yous for 3 very special women who spent so much time with my friend Shari this last year battling breast cancer - a fight - Shari lost on Tuesday morning. Our hearts are heavy but she is at peace. These 3 women did so much for our Ya Ya sister to help her this last year that we wanted to thank them for all the caring and love they showed her. I want them to know they were appreciated.

It was based on the weekly sketch at Card Patterns Sketch 64.

Friendship is such a job - if you find it - treasure it and nurture it.

Card details:
Size: 4.5 x 6
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye
Stamp: Hero Arts
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Ink by Clearsnap
Buttons: Bazzill
Ribbon: Offray
Flower: Prima

Tuesday, 4-27-2010

Good Tuesday morning – another day of work. Of course, I am thankful to have a job in today’s economy and a job I enjoy and a job that keeps me busy the majority of the time. But it is always good to come home and spend some time with your paper.

Did you watch Dancing With the Stars last night? Who will go home tonight? It will be interesting to see. But Castle was a repeat – bummer.

My card for today is based on the sketch at Card Patterns. I love this sentiment – aren’t there special people in your life that are special friends – tell them now – send them a card – it will brighten their day and make you feel good also.

Everyone have a great day and take the opportunity to brighten someone’s day.

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey and Adorn It
Stamp: Hero Arts
Ink: Memento

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Good Sunday evening. Spring is coming - I think - all the snow is almost melted around my house - so that is a lovely sign. Of course, the lawns look terrible but are too wet to work on. Maybe in a week or two I can get out and start raking. I looked in the flower garden and I can see some flowers starting to push their stems out. How exciting - spring breaking forth - I guess that is why we tolerate winter - so we can experience spring.

Did not get lots of creating done this week end - I have a friend in the hospital so visited with her several times and today I made some soup to take down to her for her dinner - it is nice the hospital will let them eat other food. The time changed last night - so now it is time to redoing the internal clock - but I know I will enjoy the extra light in the evening when it gets warm out.

Today's card is based on the weekly sketch from Card Patterns. Time to get some more Easter cards made - the stamp is from Whipper Snapper Designs - I happened to be in the store in Milwaukee and they were having a sale - I think I got this stamp for $1. Isn't the bunny fun.

Everyone have a wonderful evening - come back for tomorrow's "oldie moldie cards" - why don't you dig out some of that well aged paper and join us in our quest to use some of that beautiful paper we had to have.

Patterned Paper: We R Memory Keepers

Flowers: from supplies

Trim: from supplies

Stamp: Whipper Snapper Designs colored with Copics

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Good morning from rainy Wisconsin - yeah it is not snow and the yucky snow is melting away - pretty soon we will see ugly brown grass. That will be OK - I had some work done outside last year so I am excited to see how the new grass comes up and also how my new flower beds will look. I have planted lots of tulips last fall so hopefully they will pop up and add lots of color to the front of my house. I imagine I will have lots of dirt therapy this year getting the flower gardens in shape. Alas - my paper budget - may have to be spent on new flowers.

My card this week is based on the sketch at Card Patterns. Somewhat like it. I have discovered this last week I am enjoying the gingham ribbons - I need to go to a store and see if I can find some more. Last night I wanted red gingham and could not find any in all my ribbon. Oh boy, an excuse to go shopping.

Just a quick post - my coffee is done and I desperatly need a cup of it. Going to eat breakfast at work - best food buy around - $5 for a breakfast buffet and you can have omlets made to order - yummy. Going to take my assistant out for breakfast. She works so hard.

Everyone enjoy your day.

Patterned Paper and Stickers: We R Memory Makers
Card Base: oldie moldie from K&Co – pretty embossed with flowers so I rubbed some pink ink on it to show the embossing
Stamp – Michael’s dollar bin colored with Copics
Stickles

Oldy Moldy Monday Returns - 2-1-10

Good evening - yes - Oldie Moldie Monday returns - Ivanka and I decided we needed to focus on using our "well aged paper" so tonight we start again. Check out her blog to see the beautiful things she has created. You know we must make room for new paper.

The paper I chose tonight - I used last week on a card and I think I have enough left to finish the insides of the 3 cards is from Bo Bunny - I love the color combinations and patterns in this grouping.

I used the sketch at Card Patterns for the design of the first card. The second card was basically using scrap pieces and making them work into the card. I kinda like how the image sticks up above the card. It will still fit into an A2 envelope.

The sentiments of each card were a free digital download from The Rubber Punkin

Everyone enjoy your evening - I have some images colored so hope to make a couple cards tonight. Valentine's Day is fast approaching.

Paper - Bo Bunny

Stamp - CraftSmart colored with Copics

Buttons - Dress It Up

Digital Images - The Rubber Punkin

Hump Day Wednesday

Good Wednesday evening. I left work early today and did some shopping - picked up my friend Shari and we had fun shopping in some different stores - called another friend who joined us for dinner. It was a very enjoyable evening. I hope everyone is as blessed as I am with such special friends.

This card is for Shari - something to make her smile - it is based on the weekly sketch at Card Patterns. The stamp is a new one - part of an acrylic set by Inky Antics. You will be seeing more cards with these cute monkeys on them.

Everyone have a wonderful evening - Badgers are back playing basketball so that gives me something fun to watch at night.

Paper - Basic Grey - Lime Rickey

Stamp - Inky Antics colored with Copics

Gems - Studio G

Cuddlebug Embossing folder