All About MUM

Mums and moms love their flowers.  I've taught my family "this mom" loves receiving flowers in a pot so they can continue to grow and I can also plant in the garden to enjoy the rest of the year or even next year if they are perennials.   My mom was a long standing member of a community garden club so she's the one that taught me the beauty of flowers and arrangements.

I'm spotlighting another Sassy Cheryl.  This little image is Polly's Pink Flower and can be found at Paper Creators.  Join our March challenge #57 with the theme being "All About Mum".

A2, made into a shaped card using the Cameo

Wink of Stella on all yellow, flower and pearl added, sentiment computer generated

Polka Dot Bella Slider Card

I really like non-tradional colors for Valentines, but I had a weak moment, and made a few of these slider cards to send to some friends.  I used this same format a few days back but using a different image.  What a precious puppy!  He/She is called Polka Dot Bella by Sassy Cheryl and can be found at Paper Creators.  It even comes pre-colored.

Come along and join Challenge #56 at Paper Creator's Crafts. When purchasing an image use CELY for 20% savings.  Becky is not only very talented but very sweet and generous to allow us to offer followers this discount for us being on her design team.

A2, Sentiment is from Clear Dollar Stamps that is no longer in business

Inside: You are such a dear friend!

Frosty Cup of Coco

Yippee!  We had a nice little snow here in South Carolina.  I think a fun time was had by all!

This Frosty Cup of Coco from Sassy Cheryl can be found at Paper Creators.  It comes pre-colored.  I printed out cloud and image and then cut out a copy of the cloud and image and placed on card using pop-ups to add dimension.

There is a fun challenge at Paper Creator Crafts this month.  Head over and join the fun.

A2, free digi background from internet, free blowing cloud
I added a Peachy Keen face to the cloud
I went back and added pink cheeks to some clouds

angle view, glitter paper, Lawn Fawn Hillside border dies

Lawn Fawn rectangle stitched dies, Wink of Stella
computer generator sentiment

REMEMBER: When purchasing from Paper Creators, use CELY as a coupon code for 20% off.  I receive nothing.  It is just a very kind gesture by Debbie the owner for followers of the DT members.

Birday Tweets

Hello friends.....I took a little "leave of absence" from my card designing.  I needed/wanted to spend time with family, friends and time on the coast.  I also needed to figure out how to find time for exercising to strengthen my back and knees.  I'm putting in no less than 6 miles a day, weight training, floor climbing and swimming weekdays which has left little time in the day for crafting.  Anyhoooo..... I spend evenings visiting so many awesome blog posts, but just haven't commented.  A wonderful way to end a very tiring day!  Thank you all!  I will be back on track very soon.

I forgot to post this on the due date.  So sorry!  Isn't she the cutest and I love the sentiment.  I made this legal size...something I don't do enough of these days.  You can find Sally Letter Illustration at Paper Creator.  She comes with many options.

Come along and join Challenge #55 at Paper Creator's Crafts. When purchasing an image use CELY for 20% savings.  Becky is not only very talented but very sweet to allow us to offer followers this discount for us being on her design team.

Legal size, Lil Inker Stitched balloons, Lawn Fawn birdies

pop-ups for dimension, copics for coloring

Let's Ride Slider card

OMG...this was so easy to put together.  I hope it doesn't give that appearance...haha

It's all about the snow these days.  I used Let's Ride from Paper Creators.  It's a Sassy Cheryl illustration that comes pre-colored.  With the help of 3 sets from Lawn Fawn, it came together quickly.

I just love the way they look like they are flying off the card.  Now THAT is "taking a risk"!  haha

Join our challenge #55 - Winter at Paper Creator's Crafts.  If you buy an image or two, use CELY as the code to get 20% off.  I get nothing from this offer.  Debbie, the creator at Paper Creator is kind to offer this for us being on the design team and appreciates the business.

A2, Lawn Fawn "Slide On Over" die set, Stitched Hillside Borders die set, and Stitched Mountain Tops die set

Paper Smooches "Group Hugs" sentiment set

glitter paper for mountain snow peaks

Pop-ups for dimension, cut images with Cameo 3, penny to move slider

Winter Girl

A little different wintery snow colors, but there is a lot of brown during the snowy times.  This little Winter Girl is from Paper Creator....another quickie card to print/cut, then put together.  I added a few personal touches by adding some sewing and a snowflake button...haha

Come along and join Challenge #55 at Paper Creator's Crafts. When purchasing an image use CELY for 20% savings.  Becky is not only very talented but very sweet to allow us to offer followers this discount for us being on her design team.

I reduced the card to 5x5

added sewing around the border, ribbon and a snowflake button

I think snow is a magical time...well in SC since we get very little if any during the winter.  I love how quiet it gets outside....everything is at peace.  The first snow of the season gets everyone smiling...as I said...in SC haha

JOY shaker shaped card

I seem to be creating a lot of shaped cards these past few weeks.  They do stand out a little more than a regular A2 card.  They don't really take that much longer.  I simply print/cut and then put together.

Ok...this one took a tad longer because I added a little girl called Warm Winter Cocoa and then added acetate and sprinkles to make it a shaker card.  I made 3 of these.  I also added a burgundy offset to make it "pop" a little more.  The kit is called Joy & Noel Aperture Care Kit.  WOW...it comes with so many options for both words.

Come join the fun seasonal Challenge #55 at Paper Creator's Craft.  If you make a purchase at Paper Creator Store, you can use CELY in the code area for 20% discount.

5x7, shaker card, pop-ups for dimension

acetate front sheet, angle view

close up of Warm Winter Cocoa

Happy Holidays

Another lovely card kit from Paper Creator called Bear Christmas Quick Card.  The only thing I did different is to put it on my circle step card I created in Design Studio.  It was all Print/Cut and put together.  I used some of my own paper from an old pack but the kit comes with digital papers.

There is still time to join Challenge #55 at Paper Creator's Craft - theme: Christmas.  Use CELY in code area for 20% discount on a purchase.

5x5, but due to fold, it fits in an A2 envelop

look at all the fun circled layers of the bear

used Glossy Accents on all the berries

If you would like the Silhouette design for the circle step card, then send me an email (do not leave request in comment area since it doesn't leave me your email).  My email is at the end of About Me.

Rocking Charm Christmas Tree

This was a lot of fun to print/cut and put together.  The little dangling Christmas tree has lots of layers and hangs from some fishing wire.  If I did it again, I would change it to a spinner.  Wouldn't that be cool!

A fun shaped rocker card from Paper Creator called Christmas Tree Scalloped Edge Kit.  The December Challenge #55 at Paper Creator's Crafts continues.  Remember to use CELY for 20% off any purchase.

5x5 and I made an A2 size

angle view

It's A Dog's Life

Another wonderful card file from Paper Creator's called It's A Dog's Life. I still hug my doggies everyday and give Boo an extra hug remembering how blessed we were to get him back after being gone for almost 2 weeks in the wild.

You can size this card.  I sized it to fit in a 5x5 envelop.  Remember, just put in a 5x7 envelop and it mails with just one regular stamp.  It folds flat nicely for mailing.  This card is headed to my grand daughter.  She loves cards that open up unusual ways.

The Paper Creator's Craft Challenge #53 continues with theme - Anything Goes.  Remember, using "CELY" in the coupon code area gets you 20% off.  A wonderful gift Debbie allows the DT members to share with followers.  She's such a kind, generous and talented lady.

5x5, doggie  and paw prints have several layers for interest

all papers are easy to print and everything is pre-colored
What a quick fun card!

Bountiful Blessings Easel Card

First....Happy Birthday to my oldest son Bryan!
Second...mailed out my Fall cards!
Next....

I forgot to post this sweetie last week.  It is called Bountiful Blessings from Paper Creator.  It's Sassy Sally from the Sassy Cheryl collection.  It came pre-colored.  I didn't add too much for the image "says it all".  Do you remember hauling your picked pumpkin from the field and waiting to take it home to carve up?

Our challenge #53 continues at Paper Creator's Craft with theme: Anything Goes.  If you decide to purchase an image, please use "CELY" for a 20% off in the coupon code area.  I receive nothing, but it's just a gift to you.  Debbie has beautiful, fun, and playful images throughout the store for any occasion.  They come together quickly and I think 90% come pre-colored in the set.

I'm joining the fun Fall theme challenge #291 at Die Cuttin Diva's.

A2, fence I made in Design Studio, Lawn Fawn leaf set, stitching on border

old oval and scallop oval die sets from Spellbinder, orange brad

Joyful Singing - Shaker Card

It's the November Challenge #53 at Paper Creator Crafts.  Theme: ANYTHING GOES  What a great opportunity to get some of my holiday cards made.  It was VERY hard to choose which image to use for the start of our November challenge.  Throughout the month, I will be creating more fun cards from Debbie at Paper Creators.

This little trio is called Carol Singing Mice Multi Kit from Paper Creator.  It comes with several different ways to complete your card along with background papers and pre-colored...how nice is that!!!

If you plan to place an order at Paper Creator, please enter code CELY to save 20% off the total.

A2, snow button, acetate sheet and used FUZE for sealing

different angle to show dimension.  I cut out several pieces to make dimensional like their heads, lantern and chorus book

Happy Halloween Shaker Card

This adorable Good Witch is a Sassy Cheryl (pre-colored) from Paper Creator.  I had a good time with this sweet witch image.  

I cut the circles and frames with Lil Inker Stitched Circles.  I also used some left over darling pumpkins from U Can Count On Me Kit.  OK...I over did the sprinkles in one of my cards, but it sure was fun pouring them in the little bag and then sealing with my FUZE...which I love love love.

5x5, sequins, beads, spider and bat punches, metal pumpkin, twine, acetate, pop-ups for dimension

angle view, you can see a little pumpkin inside

I didn't realize the paper would be so "busy".  I couldn't pull off without destroying everything, so it stays...haha and I hope someone will like it.

U Can Count On Me...(video)

I have the delightful pleasure of joining the Paper Creator's design team.  I really enjoy what Debbie creates and what she offers in her store.  There is also the Paper Creator Blog where you can get wonderful inspiration and join a challenge.

This month's Challenge #52 has the theme: Halloween.  I started with one idea, only to end up going in a different direction.  I'm sure a lot of you have done the same...haha  Anyway, I chose the U Can Count on Me Kit.  I used only the pieces, made an action wobble for Dracula, and placed it all into a little scene. I also copied and pasted his face twice for added dimension.

A2, Lawn Fawn Tree Frame, Lil Inker Circle Die, cloud punches, pop-ups for dimension

Started with white background paper, distressed with Tim Holtz inks, used Cameo to cut out figures