Falling in Love with Ketto!

Fall is my favorite season! I just love the changing colors, the crisp air...unfortunately, in Alaska, we only get 2 weeks of it! I woke to the "s" word on Sunday! It was only a dusting, but still! :)

I made this card for Stamp, Scrap and Doodle Saturday's weekly challenge and for Bellarific Friday, as they both called for Fall Themed cards! Additionally, Flutterby Wednesday's theme was open this week, so I got this in just in time!

I could not resist this navy gingham ribbon I found in my stash! It guided my whole project this week.

Stamps: Anise Ketto (StampingBella.com), sentiment: PaperTrey Ink
Paper: All SU: Night of Navy, Rich Razzleberry, Crushed Curry, PTI white
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, SU Night of Navy
Accessories: SU Embossed Dots background, Stickles, ribbon from my stash

I do have some fun news to share! First off, I won the Artist Pick from Hand Stamped Sentiments for my card made in the post below. Then, I got 4 cards published in the latest issue (Fall 2010) edition of Just Cards! I think this deserves some sort of celebration! What shall I get myself as a "reward"?? :) Unfortunately I just spent a good bit on some Decor Elements for the house, so I am looking at the reward on my wall! And boy, are they pretty! I will have to post some pics so you can see, too!

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Maisy Ketto for Three!

Finally...I have finally done it! I made one card work for three challenges! All you hot shots out there that do this all the time, my hat is off to you! ;)


I used the Bellarific Friday Sketch (but obviously turned it...it has been an upside down week already anyway...), met the requirements for Flutter By Wednesday's #103 Color Challenge, and, drum roll please...completed the requirement for making something with wings for Scrap, Stamp & Doodle Saturdays!

Hope you like the end creation! How can you resist Maisy Ketto? She is just darling, isn't she?!

Stamps: Maisy Ketto (Stamping Bella), Mixed Messages (PTI)
Paper: PTI White, Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Cutie Pie DSP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: Old Olive ribbon, Felt Flowers, Rhinestone Brads, Opal EP, Versamark Pen, Rhinestones

As a side, my kids know they are not allowed to touch anything on my craft table. I am not sure why, but I think someone was sitting in my chair...and touching things! Humm...

I asked my 4 year old, who vehemently denied the accusation. Um hum. Maybe it was the dog. ;)

Thanks for stopping by today. :)

FBW: Jeremiah 29:11

I was so glad the Flutter By Wednesday's theme this week was "anything goes" because I had some cards to make for a friend with a specific theme in mind!

I really liked how this card turned out, if I do say so myself! I just love this paper pack from SU. The Rich Razzleberry compliments the Old Olive perfectly...and I am a sucker for floral combined with what I think is an Asian inspired design! Also, I just happen to have a special place in my heart for this Bible verse.

As far as the design went, I knew I wanted to combine the butterflies with this specific verse as it speaks of hope and future, what I think a caterpillar in it's little caterpillar mind must believe in! So there you have it! ;)

Stamps: Verve Plain Jane's
Paper: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive, Kraft, Cottage Wall, Whisper White
Ink: Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive
Accessories: Nestabilities, MS Butterfly Punch, Skittles, Stickles, Rich Razzleberry Ribbon

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

FBW 97 Sweet Agnes

I have been having a blast doing all of these challenges...maybe I am just subconsciously not wanting to scrapbook! ;) I still have so pictures that must get in albums before we move...**sigh**

At any rate, this weeks challenge at Flutter By Wednesday is to use hearts along with your butterfly, fairy or angel. So, I had fun and used the heart and sentiment from SU's Short & Sweet set since I don't have any "winged things" with hearts already in the image. (Reason to shop, I think!! As if I need a reason...) :)

And look how BOLD my colors are! I am trying desperately to shock Mother Nature into Spring. So far, no dice. Oh well! (Truth be told, I am trying to use my stash. I love this patterned paper by DCWV and I used that to choose my crazy color palette!)

Stamps: Agnes Ketto (Stamping Bella), Short & Sweet (SU)
Paper: DVWV Stack, Orchid Opulence, Gable Green, Barely Banana, Melon Mambo, PTI White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: Robin's Nest Dew Drops, CTMH Grosgrain Ribbon, SU Button & Linen Thread, Stickles, Crystal Effects

Thanks for stopping by today!! I hope you are having a wonderfully bright week!

FBW 96 Flutter by Love

The challenge this week at Flutter By Wednesday's is to make a project with a theme of 'love'. I immediately pulled out my old Fairy Nice retired set from SU. This is one of those sets that I will never, ever part with! There is just something about these sweet images...

Stamps: Fairy Nice, Sentiment by Verve
Paper: Basic Black, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, PTI White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: Ribbon, various Buttons, DMC floss, Stickles, CB Embossing Folder

Some of my regular readers may notice a new header on my blog. :) My friend Gale made that for me!! She is very talented...you should visit her blog to see what it looks like! Amazing down to every detail!!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Valentine's Day! Sending lots of love your way! XOXO

SSDS 25 and Flutter By Birthday Wishes

I found a "new to me" challenge blog, Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays and decided to play along! This week was easy peasey...just to show a creation of any kind! Does it get any better than that? I also found another really cool open challenge at Flutter By Wednesdays, so this card is a two in one!

I chose to showcase a card I made for a 2 year old's birthday. I just love this image from PaperMakeup! And I used scraps for the background!

My little one calls dandelions "wishes". Isn't that cute? Not so cute when I am pulling them up from the yard...but cute when she gets such joy from blowing them...into the neighbor's yard! (kidding!) ;)

Stamps: Kirsten (PaperMakeup)
Paper: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, SU patterned paper, CM pattered paper, PTI White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: SU Ribbon & Scallop Edge punch, Stickles, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today! May all your wishes come true!