Simon Says Stamp! - Heart Breeze Wedding

Happy Saturday!

Last week I shared a wedding card I made for a co-worker of Mark's.  This week I have the other options I made, so they would have some to choose from.  I used Simon Says Stamp "Heart Breeze" die, which I love.  The perfect die for anniversary, Valentine's Day and wedding cards.

Second version:

The "Best Wishes" are from a PaperTrey Ink set "Fillable Frames #4" and the Mr. and Mrs. is from an old Craft's Meow set.

Cardstock is from PaperTrey Ink - Pure Poppy, True Black, White and Vellum.

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings to you,

Deb  

My Favorite Things - Roses In Bloom Birthday

Happy Saturday!

Around Christmas time, I placed an order with My Favorite Things and got this lovely rose die free with purchase.  I decided to get out my Copic airbrush system and give that a try to make a background.  The die cut rose is colored with Copic markers.  

I made a few cards with a couple different sentiments.

Details:

Stamps: Birthday Wishes (Verve - Surely Goodness); You are in our thoughts (The Crafts Meow - Hope Blooms); Just Rite French Rose Background

Inks: PaperTrey Ink Black and Berry Sorbet 

Papers: PTI White and Berry Sorbet

Die: MFT Roses in Bloom die, Lil Inkers stitched rectangle

Copic Colors: B02, BG13, R12, R14, R17, YG61, YG63, YG67

Embellishments: Hero Arts Clear smooth gems 

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings to you,

Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #391

Today, Sketch Challenge #391 starts at Sketch Saturday.  Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp with a fabulous $25 gift certificate going to this week's challenge winner.  

Here is Sketch #391...

My Interpretation:

I used a set from Nina B - Christmas Angel.  It is a great set with a beautiful angel and scripture. I've had it a couple years, since The Crafts Meow closed, so it was good to finally use it.

Close Up

Copic Colors: E00, E21, E33, E35, E37, R24, R29, R59, E31, E41, E81

You can see all the DT inspiration and enter our challenge HERE.  Hope you will join us this week.

Thanks for stopping by...

Christmas Blessings,

Deb

Stamping Sensations - Thank You Card

Hi All,

September was a busy month and October is starting out busy too.  September started with my Dad passing away, which was very hard for me.  He lived a long life.  He was 91 so it wasn't totally unexpected, but it still seemed too soon.

This is the card I created as a Thank You for those who sent flowers.  Made about 40 cards. The image is one of my favorites from Stamping Sensations 'Large Pasture Scene'.  I used it for my Dad's 91st birthday card too.  We visited the week of his birthday in August and he really enjoyed the image.  He looked at it for a long time when I gave it to him.

Rather than coloring the image {I would still be coloring - LOL}, it is simply stamped with PTI Dark Chocolate ink on ivory cardstock.  The other cardstock used is PTI Ripe Avocado, Dark Chocolate and Aqua Mist. 

I think it looks like an old photograph - that was what I was going for anyway. The sentiment is from a Craft's Meow retired set 'Potted Garden'.  

The plaid is a digital paper from Just so Scrappy Outlet - Toadstool. Such a perfect pattern for my Dad.  Here is the picture which inspired the card, from my Dad's 90th birthday, last year.

My Dad really only had dreams of going back to farming, {that and fishing} so I thought this card turned out perfect.

Inside is my one of my favorite Bible verses - 

‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes.

There will be no more death’

or mourning or crying or pain,

for the old order of things has passed away.”

Revelation 21:4 NIV

Thanks for stopping by...

Remembering my Dad today,

Deb 

Sketch Saturday Challenge #314

We have a new sketch challenge starting today at Sketch Saturday!  Our sponsor this week is the fabulous Simon Says Stamp, with a generous $25 gift certificate going to one lucky winner.

Here is sketch #314, designed by Vannessa!

I used stamps from The Craft's Meow, another when they were clearing out before the closing of the store.  Still sad about that.  This is Geometric Foundation.  The sentiment is a PaperTrey Ink stamp set called Signature Greetings II.

Supplies - 
Stamps: The Crafts Meow Geometric Foundation, PTI Signature Greetings II
Cardstock: PTI White, Chartreuse, Aqua Mist, Bazzill Pineapple Bliss
Ink: PTI Black

You can see all the DT inspiration and enter our challenge HERE.  Hope you will join us this week.

Challenges:

A Creative Romance - Anything Goes with Happy Birthday Option

Stamping for the Weekend - Anything Goes

Stamping with dragon - CAS

STAMPlorations - Stamps & borders

4 Crafty Girls - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Happy Mother's Day

 

Happy Mother's Day,

I learned of a new stamp company (well new to me) through a friend called Stamping Sensations.  They sell real rubber stamps.  The image I used today is called Flowers in Glass.  It came mounted on cling foam, cut and indexed too!

Here is a close up:

I also used a new die - Yay! - Memory Box happy script.

Supplies --

Stamp: Stamping Sensations Flowers in Glass

Ink: Memento Black

Patterned paper: Kaiser Kraft Sweet Pea (free from Quick Cards)

Cardstock: Bazzill Flamingo, PTI Smokey Shadow

Copic Colors: R20, R22, R24, Y21, Y23, Y24, BG000, G000, YG91, YG93, YG95, N1, N2, N3, 0

Sewing machine with cream thread

Die: Memory Box happy script

Card #2: The Craft's Meow - Potted Garden

This one is for my mom.  She loves red geraniums and I usually buy her some for Mother's Day.  This year we sent flowers to both moms.  This stamp set is a Craft's Meow set 'Potted Garden'.  When TCM was closing and this set was on clearance, I knew I needed this set.  I'm excited I used it for the purpose it was bought too.

Supplies -- 
Stamp: TCM Potted Garden, Nina B sentiment
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye Dolled Up
Cardstock: PTI Kraft and Ripe Avocado
Copic Colors: R24, R29, R59, YG93, YG95, YG97, T1, T3, T5, E31, E33, E35
Sewing machine with cream thread
Die: PTI banner

Challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks - Flowers

4 Crafty Girls - Anything Goes

Charisma Cardz - Mother's Day

Sweet Stamps - For Mom

Amusing Challenge - Mother's Day
Cut it Up - Die cut
Get Inky - Mother's Day and flowers

Thanks for stopping by...
Thanks,
Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #296

Happy Saturday!

We have a new sketch today at Sketch Saturday.  Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp!  The prize is $25 gift certificate.

 

 Here is sketch #296, designed by Jen:

Here is my interpretation.  I move the banner to the opposite side.

I used a stamp set from The Crafts Meow, which is closed but Simon Says Stamp still has this set.  This is "Cherished" by Nina B.  The flower is layered.

Supplies -
Stamps: The Crafts Meow "Cherished" available at Simon Says Stamp
Patterned Papers: My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Citron
Cardstock: PTI Vintage Cream, Ripe Avocado, Melon Berry
Chalk: Pebbles Pastels
Ink: Memento Black
Copic Colors: R01, R02, R05, YG93, YG95, YG97
Sewing machine and ivory thread

You can see all the DT inspiration and enter the challenge HERE.

Challenges:
Craftitude - Anything Goes
Fairy Tale Challenge - More than 2 colors
Simply Create Too - For a Female
STAMPlorations - Stamps and Stitches
4 Crafty Girlz - Anything Goes
Delightful Challenges - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...
Blessings,
Deb

2013: A Year in Review

Hi All,

With 2013 coming to a close, I thought I would take a look back at the many cards I made this past year.  Here is a count down of my favorite cards and shops.  

January

 

Clover Dancing with Dragonflies by Pollycraft

Image available at Little Miss Muffet 

February

The Angel Company - Music Washes

 Image available at RRD

April

  Taylored Expressions - Tick Tock

PaperTrey Ink - The Sweet Life

May

Our Daily Bread - Apron & Tools

June

Milk Coffee - Michelle in Hot Air Balloon

 July

Sassy Cheryl's Stamps - Quiet Inspiration

August

Mabelle RO - Garden Joy

September

Little Miss Muffet - Molly and Khloe

October

The Crafts Meow - Birthday Pun

Stamp set no longer available :(

November

Simon Says Stamp! - Give Thanks

December

Sparkle Creations - Cowgirl Chloe

This past year, I discovered some new and fabulous artists, illustrators and shops.  Some are new, opened in 2013, but others have been around for some time. 

  

A Random Fan

 

Big Head Stamps

Bugaboo

Doodle Pantry

Oak Pond Creations

 Sassy Studio

 

 

Stamp Fairy

Stampers Anonymous

Verve

So happy that many of the shops I'm featuring today will be sponsoring Sketch Saturday in 2014. :D

Thanks so much for stopping by and looking at some of my favorites of 2013.

Hope you have a fun and safe New Year holiday!

Blessings,

Deb

Thanksgiving Card 2013

Hi All,

Just a quick post.  I had a day off work Monday and managed to get my Thanksgiving cards designed and made. I made 30 total, which felt like I really accomplished something, now to get them addressed and sent. 

This card combined 2 stamp sets The Crafts Meow "As We Gather Together" (pumpkin, turkey and sentiment) and Our Daily Bread "Autumn Blessings" (acorns and leaf).

I found this great sketch from Unscripted Sketches and thought the layout was just perfect for these sets.

 

Supplies --

Stamps sets: TCM "As We Gather Together" and ODB "Autumn Blessings"

Cardstock: PTI Kraft, Canyon Clay, Ripe Avocado, Dark Chocolate

Ink: PTI Canyon Clay, Ripe Avocado, Dark Chocolate

Corner rounder punch

Next thing on my list for the weekend after getting Thanksgiving cards mailed - Christmas cards.  Only need about 80 of those - LOL.

Thanks for stopping by....

Blessings,

Deb

Sketch Saturday Challenge #280

We have a new sketch challenge at Sketch Saturday today!  It is a great sketch and our sponsor is Simon Says Stamp.  The prize is a $25 gift certificate.

We are also celebrating 2000 followers at Sketch Saturday - multiple prizes - multiple winners.  You don't want to miss this one.

Here is Sketch #280 (created by Jen):

 My interpretation:

I've been wanting to use this set for some time.  It is for The Craft's Meow "Birthday Pun", the designer is Karen Baker.  Did you know Simon Says Stamp carries stamps from The Craft's Meow?

I used a few new dies from Taylored Expressions - rolling hills and swirly clouds.  I'm loving these new dies.

Supplies --
Stamps: The Craft's Meow "Birthday Pun" by Karen Baker
Patterned Papers: Jillibean Soup - Homemade 6 bean Soup
Cardstock: PTI Ripe Avocado, Spring Rain, Kraft and Vintage Cream
Ink: PTI Dark Chocolate
Dies: TE Rolling Hills and Swirly Clouds

You can see all the DT creations HERE.  All images are welcome to enter the Sketch Saturday Challenge. Hope you will join us this week.

Challenges:
Addicted to Stamps - Anything Goes
The Crafter's Cafe - Favorite craft item (stamps and dies)
Divas by Design - 3+ layers
Lady Anne's Challenges - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Use a stamp (no digi)
Sisterhood of Crafters - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by...
Blessings,
Deb