Clean & Simple

Good morning! Today I'm sharing a card created for a friend who is moving far far away to pursue her dreams. I'm so happy for her and yet so sad to see her go. It's not a highly decorated card, but sometimes those are the best kind!

I cut the flags separately and couldn't believe how perfectly they turned out. I'll probably never be able to do that again! The inspiration for this card came from the Paper Smooches Designer Drafts. I love using card sketches as a starting point!

Thanks for stopping by today! 

CARD SUPPLIES

Cardstock: Paper Cut (White, Fossil, Jellybean Green), American Crafts (Mediterranean) 

Patterned Paper: BasicGrey (Strudel)

Stamps: Inkadinkado

Inks: Memento (Bamboo Leaves)

Brads: Gary M. Burlin (White Mini)

I dare you not to smile...

Hello blogland! I received some wonderful news this morning... I was selected as a Trigger Target at Moxie Fab World. Woo hoo! I love their challenges. They have a new one up on their blog today, so head over and enter yourself! If you've found yourself on my blog through Moxie Fab, I thank you for stopping by. It's so wonderful to be able to share my love for paper crafting with people all over the world... and to see what you're working on to! 

I must be on a circles kick lately, because here's another card I created with a scattered circle background. I've had this ADORABLE hippo stamp from Stamps By Judith for a bit now... It's a new release stamp. Judith has come up with coordinating stamps, like a gun holster and cowboy hat, but I wanted to stick with just him today. And after seeing this fun BoBunny patterned paper, I had to make it into a birthday card! 

I stamped the hippo onto Copic X-Press It cardstock and colored him in with Copic markers. I didn't want to hide the image; therefore, I stamped the sentiment on vellum with black embossing powder. After studying the card a few minutes, I would love to make another rendition... Maybe with the hippo holding a balloon. I'll work on it and get back to you ;)

Hope this guy has made you smile as much as he did for me today!

CARD SUPPLIES
Cardstock: Paper Cut (White, Orbit Orange, Leaf Green Felt), American Crafts (Lagoon)
Patterned Paper: BoBunny (On The Go Gears, On The Go Argyle)
Vellum: Paper Cut (29 lb)
Stamps: Stamps By Judith (Large Hippo Critter)
Inks: Copic Markers, Memento (Tuxedo Black), Versamark Watermark
Embossing Powder: Ranger (Super Fine Detail Black)
Punches: Marvy (2", 2 1/2"), EK Success (1 1/2")
Adhesive: MyStik (Permanent Vellum)

COPIC MARKER LIST
C-3, C-5, C-7

My Weekend In Pictures

Happy Monday. It's time to round up the pictures on my phone and share them with you fine folks. Here's what I've been up to....

I put up my Christmas tree, spent 2 days moving around ornaments until I got it just right, and hung a kissing ball. Who wants to come over and be the first to try it out?

P.S. There's a box full of lights and other decor that still needs to be hung, as well as a wreath thats just leaning against my door. hahahaha oh my... Note to self: Purchase door hanger. 

I spent some night-time hours at work preparing for the week ahead. It was just me, some good tunes (a combo of Elvis Presley Christmas and Mumford & Sons Babel), and that gorgeous Vagabond. Yay Tim Holtz... thank you for making my life pretty and so much easier.

I had some fun wondering around downtown (just a few blocks from my humble abode) with my dear friend, Anna, and roommate, Rachael (wait... how'd they get out of the photographs?!) checking out the shop windows decorated for the holidays. Check out this awesome and extremely blurry photo of me attempting to fly:

We eventually settled into Chefusion, a wonderful bar and lounge where we indulged in cheese platters, creme brulee, and live jazz music:

Somehow we also packed in a improv comedy show that night as well. I was laughing far too hard to even think about taking a pictures... Good work players. 

Finished up the weekend with a metro ride, church, and a nap during the Packers half time show.

I'd say that's one full, delightful life. How was your weekend?

Why hello

Good morning! Today I'm playing along with the SPARKS Challenge on the Paper Smooches blog. This week there was a picture challenge. I loved the colors and patterns in the picture. 

The mustard color and blue chevrons were the elements that stuck out to me most and were incorporated into my card:

The card was loosely based off one of Paper Smooches Designer Drafts. I stamped the blue and grey chevrons on white cardstock. The circles were punched out of A Muse Studio cardstocks using Marvy Nesting Punches. Lastly, I printed off this ADORABLE digital stamp from the Paper Smooches blog and colored him in using Copic Markers. I finally got some use out of my Martha Stewart X-Acto Knife with this critter! After cutting him out, I adhered the piece to the card front using foam risers.

What a fun challenge! Can't wait to see what they have for next week. Thanks for stopping by. 

CARD SUPPLIES

Cardstock: A Muse Studio (Sugar, Buttercup, Orange)

Patterned Paper: A Muse Studio (Orange Gingham)

Inks: A Muse Studio (Ocean), Memento (Grey Flannel), Copic Markers

Stamps: A Muse Studio (Chevrons), Paper Smooches (Digi)

Ribbon: A Muse Studio (Grosgrain)

COPIC MARKER LIST

B00, BG02, B05

Y06, Y17, YR23

Sketch It Saturday :: Let It Snow

Happy Saturday! It's time to show off a new sketch from Unscripted Sketches. We've put together some great inspiration for you, so grab your supplies and create something using this sketch as a starting point! 

I was excited about the possibilities that this sketch holds and will probably make a few card variations after today. I can't wait to see what you all come up with. Make sure you head to Unscripted Sketches to link up your project before next Saturday! Here's the card I created for today's challenge:

How beautiful is the background for this card? It's the new Snowflake Background Set from Hero Arts & Sizzix. You first stamp the background stamp from Hero Arts onto cardstock. Next, place the cardstock into the matching embossing folder from Sizzix, creating a crisp image on top of the embossed design. I'm loving these sets! 

I stamped a snowflake a few times onto the white oval with a light blue chalk ink that appears on the grey side. Both ovals were cut using a Spellbinders die. I added the silver ribbon between the two layers and adhered the white oval with foam risers. An elegant pearl completes the card. 

It's December 1st, and it's time for the snow to start falling here in Wisconsin. Sadly, they're predicting another warm winter. I'll keep on crafting with snowflakes in mind. Have a wonderful weekend!

 CARD SUPPLIES
Cardstock: Paper Cut (Pewter, Bamboo Bark, White), We R Memory Keepers (Winter)
Dies: Spellbinders (Classic Oval Small, Lacey Ovals)
Inks: StazOn (Jet Black), Encore (Silver), Versamagic (Aspen Mist)
Embossing Folder/Stamp: Sizzix/Hero Arts (Snowflake Background Set)
Stamps: Just Rite (Large Fancy Holiday Sentiments)
Bling: Melissa Francis (Cream Pearl)