Love Tree and Spring Time

It's gonna be 5 degrees tonight, but I feel Spring in my bones so I'm making some happy cards.

The Love Tree is from Designs on Cloud 9.  They are having a 60% off sale because they are closing the doors at the end of the month.  However, you will be able to buy most of the cuts now at the Silhouette Store like this one.  I also used MB rabbit on one, and Lawn Fawn birdie on all of them.

I cased my friend Evelyn.  Fell instantly in love with her card but of course I can't just leave things alone.  I can at least take off animals and clouds if I change my mind and I have waited to put on a sentiment.  I made at least one blue to send to my brother.

A2,  Spellbinder curve stitch die, Fiskars cloud punch

Sneezie - wheezie - queezie

Yup, a lot of that going around!  I'm into bears this week.  Do you find yourself into animals one week, flowers another, etc?

This is my fist QKR Stampede Challenge.  I bought about 7 images after being inspired by so many friends working with these images lately.  Of course, this is the last day of the Challenge #126...add lovely lace!

I used #8507, but I masked the flowers in his/her hand and put a box of tissue.  I saw this in their gallery of cards.  I just had to do my best to case it.  I left the bow off her head before the pic...oh well.

A2, copics, lace, stitching, :i; Inker flag, eyelet, real tissue, white highlighter

another angle, and tree embossing folder

Little Lucky Lamb and Trinket Box

Oh Boy!  It's Tuesday which means a few more new releases at Doodle Pantry. And, the new releases are 25% off just for today (Tuesday).

used a MS flower punch, fence die, grass die and pine tree dies

I used the Lucky Lamb image set and the Trinket Box svg set.  I turned the trinket box into a shadow box for my little grand daughter.  There's a lot of dimension inside that the camera just couldn't pick up...so sorry because I really like the way it turned out.

4 layers on inside with pop-ups on pine trees, merged the images of lambs and used print and cut on my Cameo

another angle view, one pink jewel, white gel pen for dots, clear acetate on front

Don't forget that our Ants in the Pantry Challenge #2 is still open.  Check out the theme and join in for fun, inspiration and a change to win a GC to the Doodle Pantry Store.

Big hug waiting for you

My brother is gravely ill so I'm on a mission to send at least 2 cards a week.  I need to make more manly cards.  I never have one when I need it.

I totally cased Sue Kemet.  Her card was perfect in every way for what I wanted for my brother.  If you follow me, then you know this isn't the first time I have cased her...haha  I have several other friends I will be casing this weekend.  When you are in a hurry, casing a lovely, perfect card really saves time.  I think casing is respectful and tells/shows a person how talented they are by someone wanting to case.  And, I like to acknowledge their talent on my blog.

I used Ai Bear Hugs Set and birch tree die set from Impression Obsession, and Bear Hug Waiting sentiment from TLC  And YUP.... an action wobble  I cut everything out with my Cameo.

A2 vertical, grass die, stitching, copics for coloring.  My brother graduated from the Citadel so that is why I chose blue pants and bow tie...haha

angle view

close up of extra cuts of nose, body, and bow tie

Friends warm the heart

I'm loving the Lawn Fawn Stamp Sets and matching Die Sets.  I'm pretty much just casing fabulous projects by design team members....the one below is an example of great casing.

I sent a few of these to friends for Valentine's.  I didn't send many due to a reaction to the infusion I got a few weeks ago...leaving me with a bad rash, itching, the feeling of shingles pain on my waist and attacking my knees with aches and pain and everything below that.  Now I'm on meds for THAT. I was in fit condition... I always walk on any given day no less than 2.5 miles (4-5 days a week),  along with 25 minutes of weight lifting and then an hour of low-impact water aerobics...then on Friday...bam...rash, itch, burning on sides and couldn't walk....wow! I miss my routine. I'm going stir crazy...haha  Well, since I'm somewhat immobile, at least I got some cards made between the scratching.

A2,  copics

Love you S'mores

http://www.lawnfawn.com/products/forest-border

Getting your wisdom teeth removed?

Inside says:  A very "wise" decision !

My friend Laura has an 18 yr. old daughter who is having her wisdom teeth extracted on Friday the 13th....wow...could she had picked a better day? Plus, it's the day before Valentine's....all that yummy heart candy will just have to wait...haha

A2, copics and colored pencils, grey distressing on edges, stitching

I made the tooth quickly in my Silhouette Studio along with an offset of the tooth.  The teeth digi paper was a freebie I found online.  Made sentiment in Word.  I love these new Peachy Keen faces I bought for myself at Christmas.

Just for fun...let's hang out!

It's Tuesday at Doodle Pantry, which means more fun, new releases.  It also means that just for today, these new releases are 25% off.

I used Ants in the Pants and Cargo Pants sets.  I also merged the top of the clothes pins to the plain cargo pants.  Anyhow, Laurie's coloring is so great, I chose her pre-colored images and added my grass die, Elizabeth Crafts "Lots of Pops" die flag pole and made my own pop out card since I wanted the poles to be a little farther apart.  PS...I also used Colored Ant Accents to the sentiments.

That's all folks!  Join Ants in the Pantry Challenge 2 with theme going on until the end of the month.

A2, tree die, inside of card

angle view of inside of card

Front of card, added a clothes hanger I got along time ago from Office Depot

Mitchell's Valentine

I don't think your kids ever get too old to not receive a Valentine's card....especially if it has a tiny bit of money or small GC to Starbucks...haha

From the Heart Stamps has a new weekly sketch with a twist challenge #96.  I'm using FTHS Birdbrain Balloon.  The sketch is pretty straight-forward along with copic coloring, and trying to keep it masculine.

A2, vellum cloud, cut ballon with Cameo and added digital heart paper before cutting

I turned the sketch on its side

Old Fashioned Candy - Doodle Pantry

It's Tuesday, which mean another great release day at Doodle Pantry.  I chose Old Fashioned Candy set.  I guess I'm old because I remember the gum ball machines and the ribbon candy at Christmas.

I used an Elizabeth Craft swing/flip card die.  I also added faux stitching, ribbon, some copics, and homemade dots.  I made several of these cards to send to some friends.

It's February, so it's time for another Ants In the Panty Challenge with a special theme.  Come on over and check it out and have a chance to win a gift certificate to Doodle Pantry.

A2 vertical size

another angle of front

inside

another angle of inside...flip cards are sometimes hard to photograph..there is a strip of paper on back for my little note

Mary Hannah's Valentines for classmates

Mary Hannah is now 15 months old.  She has 7 classmates.  My son and DIL asked me to make something for her classmates for Valentines. They gave me a Pinterest project they liked and I did my own interpretation.

Instead of just a tag, I made the fruit cup holder.  They will have little cups of mandarin oranges in each.  The face is from Peachy Keen. I used watercolor pencils for eyes, MS heart border punch and Stampin Up Window punch.

front view...made heart in Silhouette Studio

angle

Smore Fun with you

Hello everyone!!!

I totally cased this card, but don't remember who.  I'm sure it was a DT member from Lawn Fawn.  I bought this Love You Smores set along with the Woodgrain Background drops set.  However, on a few, I stamped, scanned and took into Silhouette, enlarged and then did a print and cut.  I made some to be gender neutral and some feminine.  I also used Stitched Party Banners from Lawn Fawn.

A2, colored with copics, sting, circle die and banner die

I enlarged this image and then pint and cut on my Silhouette

Dog Gone Happy Birthday

I bought 5 Art Impression sets at Michaels awhile back and finally able to play with them....that dog is so silly.

I stamped him, then scanned him, then pulled him up in my Silhouette Studio and did a print and cut, but not before using some patterns in the program to add to the parachute.  I tried making this gender neutral.  I colored him with copics and the rest are all die cuts and cloud punches.  I think the sentiment can be used for other celebrations besides birthday.

A2, more homemade enamel/plastic dots

Cowboy/Cowgirl Wedding Card

I'm just now getting around to posting this wedding card.  Laura, a friend, needed a cowboy/cowgirl wedding theme card.  She gave me information and this is what I came up with for the card.  She said the bride and groom loved it AND I wound up with some extra business...how about that!

I'm having a senior moment, and can't remember where I got the svg cut file....was it Silhouette Store or SVGCUTS...I can't remember!!!!

5x5, distress inking, embossing folders, MS fern punch, fute, silk flower and metal star from Hobby Lobby, stitching

Doodle Pantry Tuesday Release Day "Triple Valentine"

Starting in January 2015, Doodle Pantry changed things up a bit with new releases...instead of once a month, Laurie is now releasing 2 - 4 new releases each Tuesday with the 3rd Tuesday offering fun cut files (SVGS).  Also, each Tuesday, those releases just for that day will be offered at a 25% discount.  Let's not for forget the Ants in the Pantry Challenge each month which has a theme.

Now to my card....I used the new release called "Card Cut Hearts" file set.....so many many different cut files in this great set.  I also used the new release "Valentine Mice" and a wonderful older set "Heartful Hearts".  It was easy, quick and a lot of fun to make!

No.10 envelop, pop-ups for dimension, pearls, MB bow die

If you look closely the word "thanks" is written on the candy heart each is holding

You make my winter a little warmer

2nd Posting Today!

OKAY...we haven't seen the first snowflake here in South Carolina, but we are having our fair share of cold cold cold!  Not only do I think the From the Heart Stamps Little Snowman image is darling, I just love the sentiment that came with it.

I followed the sketch for Challenge #94 but I just couldn't do the twist...monochromatic.  I love them, but this little card still needed a little pop so I gingerly added the lime green.  I'm also entering this little card in the progressive Monthly (January) Challenge at From the Heart Stamps.

A2 vertical, string, copics, sickles, stitching, ribbon, mitten brads, embossing folder

Loving Cows for Mary Hannah

I saw these adorable Loving Cows (from the Silhouette Store) that Sue created and knew I had to case for my grand daughter.  It will be one of her Valentines.  I made two for her: one to hold, tear up and carry around.  The other can be displayed and then put in her memory box of cards.

Off to the beach tomorrow till Sunday, but my husband and dogs will keep the "home fires burning" and secure.  We have security and security cameras in the house.  I can go on my phone or IPAD at anytime and see what the puppies are doing...haha  I can usually find my DH napping in the den chair with the puppies sleeping on top of him.

A2 size, distressing on edges for a little dimension

just an angle view...forgot to some the sentiment and cute hearts on the back

From the Heart Weekly challenge

Yup, waiting till the last day again.  I'm still so busy.  Walking and exercising takes up so much time...haha

From the Heart Challenge #93 with a twist (birthday) is only hours away from closing.  I love the sketch to follow.  With the cool sketch and great image, nothing else really needs to be added...well, that's what I think anyway...lol  I'm using Sick Chick.

A2 vertical, coloring in Silhouette, white gel pen, stitching, copics highlighting

angle

Bath Tub Ants - 2nd card

As promised, here is the Bath Tub Ants set from Doodle Pantry that I used yesterday.  I changed the paper and the sentiment.  I think it is a "happy" card.

Bath Tub Ants

Hi there!  It's Tuesday, which means some new releases at Doodle Pantry and you can purchase the new release sets for 25% off that day...but that day only...so hurry and go take a looksy! Remember, we have our 1st Ants in the Pantry Challenge in full swing.

I'm using the adorable pre-colored Bath Tub Ants set.  I myself, love a good soak in my Jacuzzi in the evenings.  With the cold days and nights we have had lately, it's perfect for warming up my old bones....haha

Using a swing card I made in Silhouette, I used the same image but didn't papers and sentiments. So, I'll show you one today and the other tomorrow.

Copics for flowers and shadowing, MB die, string, pop ups, homemade dots

Inside

Shows you more of the swing card

Birdbrain Snowman and friend

Alas, my youngest child left to return to college.  The house feels so empty when he leaves....that means happy place time to help fill the void....my craft room and time to catch up on last minute challenges.

This is Birdbrain Snowman from From the Heart Stamps.  I'm entering it into their Challenge 92, sketch with a twist.  I have a few friends that sentiment can "so relate"...how about you???

A2, Lil Inker rectangle stitch die, copics, sickles, plastic snowflake

just another angle

sketch to follow