Happy Birthday

TiMe ChAnGe - did you remember!!!

I have several friends who have March birthdays.  Yes ladies, you know who you are.  I'm making several different cards so you "just don't know" which card you are getting since I know you check my blog...haha

This very funny lady #4373 is from Art Impressions.  I love that they are now selling them on Amazon and Walmart.  I colored her with copics, but her dress was pieced using my Silhouette.  I followed Dawn at Stamp n Play, who prints extra pieces of the image to give depth and uses pop-ups for dimension...I did her hat.

A2, Wink of Stella on earrings, bracelet, shoes and candles, ribbon, gift charm

pop-ups for dimension, 2 border punches

FRIEND

It was instant love for a "Good Luck" Woodware stamp that I saw on Pauline's blog, Crafting with Cotnob.  I couldn't find that one, but checked at Joanne's and they are having a 50% off sale...BINGO.

Paper piecing can take time and precision.  I'm always trying to cut corners.  So...I stamped, scanned, and took into my Silhouette Studio and traced.  Now I'm able to size.  Since I'm not selling, I feel everything is legal.  Quick quick quick...cut out patterns so quickly and exact.  I printed out the word on white cardstock.  I cut out the black outline and then cut out the pattern paper precisely...quick quick quick.  I bought several of the words, but they didn't have Good Luck.

A2, scraps from a favorite paper pack, pink bow, charm says "made with a smile" on the back of it

angle and bad lighting...lol  Used pop-ups for added dimension

A2, still working on bow technique.  I saw what Cotnob uses but can't find locally so will order

Obviously my camera hates to take angle shots...more bad lighting

21 HUGS....Mitchell (2nd post)

Our youngest is turning 21.   Yup, just seems like yesterday I was holding his hand at the doctor.  Oh wait, that was last week...lol  All kidding aside, he has turned into quite a wonderful young man, and yes I'm partial...he's my son!

Finishing up his card, I see Cut It Up is having Challenge #66 using "Windy" (use something with motion)....PERFECT.  My card has a wobble action spring.  I showed a close up in one of my pics.  I used the Art Impression Bear Hug...sorta like a card I did several weeks ago.  I tried to make the shorts/underwear Mitchell's college colors: garnet and black/grey.

A2, copics, MB grass die, birch tree die, Lawn Fawn birdie stamp and die

angle view, action wobble from Inky antics

Cut out extra body, bow tie and muzzle to add extra dimension using pop-ups.  If you look close you can see a piece of the clear action wobble

another...It's not what they SAY...

Nope, not yellow and black, but still using yellow...haha  I still giggle over this silly sentiment.

It's just as easy to make 2 or 3 cards if you are going to make one.  I actually like this one a tad better than my first one and I have the chance to change up the sketch since I can't enter it into the From the Heart Challenge.  I used Surprised Chick  and their sketch #99 from From the Heart Stamps.

A2, pot die and Prim Poppy dies from Memory Box, homemade enamel dots

Stitching, copics, pop-ups for dimension wink of Stella and Glossy Accents for eyes and tummy dots

How important is coffee?

My card is the 2nd card for the SSS 304 at Catch the Bug.  I'm using JJ-Coffee to Go from Bugaboo, but an Art Impression sentiment.  The mug of coffee stamp is old with no name.

I'm also following Billie and Monika's  lead in making my own background paper.  ( They used words, I used a coffee bean.) They started a challenge between them. I decided to put myself in with them...haha

A2, stitching, homemade enamel dot, pop-ups for dimension

Copics for all the coloring, Glossy accent on JJ's glasses

sketch you have to follow

Men and Wine .... 2nd posting today

It's been much too long since I have participated in a  Catch the Bug challenge, so I joining the SSS#304 Catch The Bug Challenge.  This little image from Bugaboo Stamps called Scarlette Cafe I think works well with the sentiment that I have no idea where I found it.

My sentiments on cards have become a little snarky, but that can be me at times.

A2, stitching, copics, wink of Stella, wine goblet punch, pink glitter pen

pop-ups for dimension on glass, glittery shoes and bag but you cant see, and a pink princess crown I merged onto her head...private joke regarding my SIL

Sketch to follow

Teacup Stack

I fell in love with another die....nothing knew for me...haha  This fun die is called Teacup Stack by Poppystamps. I cased Sherry Hester since I'm "into" yellow and black this week.  I also used the sketch by Die Cuttin' Divas for their challenge.

The flowers are old Marvy punches, leaves are a Martha Stewart punch, green parts are Cheery Lynn called Embellishments #1.

A2, circle punches,Silhouette for center circle, scraps of flourish dies for steam, stitching

sentiment from My Scrap chick set called Teacup easel card, stitching, pop-ups for dimension, wink of Stella liquid pearls

It's not what they "SAY"...

From the Heart Challenge #99 is going on with a fun sketch with a twist. I stayed with the twist, but I DID add some glitter/sparkle on the flower. I used Surprised Chick but my sentiment was a quote from Errol Flynn.  It almost reminds me of the famous quote from Clark Gable at the end of Gone With The Wind.

I didn't want the flowers just hanging in mid-air so I attempted to ground them by adding stems and a pot.  Do you think I succeeded?

A2, copics, Lil Inker Stitched Circles die, MB pot die, old flower punches, stitching, sparkle gem and pearls

little blurry on the flowers...oops! pop-ups for dimension on flowers and pot

sketch to follow....I turned this way

more...Get Well

I printed out about 5 of these images but changed up some of the shirts by using PSE using fun patterns.  I don't think I can have too many "Get Well" cards on hand, but I do need more "manly" get well cards.

This is my 2nd entry into the QKR Challenge #128: Circles.  Image: digi 8507  I used Stitched Party Banner set by Lawn Fawn and Flag Banner from Lil' Inker.

A2, twine, black brads and black homemade enamel dot, circles around image and black circle done in Silhouette Studio

pop-ups behind blue banner for dimension, real tissue in box, copics for coloring

Your thoughtfulness was TEA-rrific 2nd posting

My neighbors brought over a pan of lasagna while I was sick.  I couldn't eat it, but it allowed my DH not to starve.  Since I wanted to do a thank you card and a card for QKR challenge, I decided to merge the two together.

I used digi 11407 Hello from QKR Stampede. I using it in their Challenge #128: circles.  I bought the Tea Easel card cut file from My Scrap Chick for $1.  It comes with 4 different patterns.

5x5, copics, tea charm, ribbon, silk flower, it has a pocket on top for a tea bag

opened, QRK image

closer look at image, paper pieced shirt and skirt using PSE

Beeutiful Beehive Svg Cut File

I still have friends that are under the weather so this card was still warm when I mailed it out..haha

I think I have moved on to bees this week.  I love yellow, and my yellow daffodils are about to bloom.  I love happy bees like these.  This file is called Beeutiful Beehive Svg Cut File from Doodle Pantry.  I totally cased my friend Lola at Little Card Maker, but can't find the exact post.

The only thing I did a little different was the face.  I used Peachy Keen stamps.

A2, I wish you could see the beautiful glitter wings.  The sentiment is Lawn Fawn Clear Alphabet.

Today starts the Doodle Pantry Challenge #3 Ants in the Pantry.   The theme is "Anything Goes".  Come join the fun and a chance to win a GC to the Doodle Pantry. Store.

Happy Birthday chickies ... 2nd posting

From the Heart Stamps is having their Challenge #98 with a twist.  I chose to follow the sketch.    I used copics instead of colored pencils.  I used Birthday Chicks.

A2, copics, gift charm, scallop border punch, bakers twine

A2

Thank you Dr. Springhart

Why does an illness seems to worsen on a weekend when your regular doctor office is closed? As much as I didn't want to, I had to make a couple of trips to the emergency room.  It's called MD 360 and part of our hospital system.  Anyhow, this particular doctor took a keen interest in me.  My illness was out of the normal realm of ER visits...like flu, broken leg etc.  My problems had her baffled.  Now get this, she called me to give some test results and to check on me.  I can't think of a time a doctor called me to see how I was doing.  If anything, they have a nurse call.  I was impressed.  I returned and she spend hours trying to get the problem resolved.

End result....today I feel like my old self...ok...almost  My left leg and foot are still swollen like an old fat log, but the rest of me feels good....yippee

So I made her a quick card in the box.  They are so ding dong easy to make.  I had a lot of scraps lying around.  I added a stethoscope and the Greenville Hospital System logo.  We both talked about needing Spring and flowers in our lives so that's the theme I went with.

fits in A2 envelop, Lindy Gang bee stamp, Doodle Pantry sentiment, bee charm, twine, copics 

Lawn Fawn flowers and birdies, Cheery Lynn exotic butterflies dies,, MB fence die

MB birdhouse die, I made the stethoscope svg, Thank you from Silhouette Store  MB grass dies

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

His birthday isn't until March 2, but there is a great Dr. Seuss theme challenge #204 at  Die Cutting Diva's.  I took this free clipart image and quote keeping it CAS for my card.  However, you must use a die cut, so I made his hat into an svg...that added a little whimsy plus adding pop-ups for dimension.

A2, copics, star brads, pop-ups for dimension

I forgot to add the shadowing before taking most of the pics which is why you only see one with the shadowing. I made several  to send to family and friends.  It made me feel happy while making it and that was a hard task since I have been so sick.  If you want the svg, which is in Silhouette Studio form, just email me (under my profile) and I'll send.  Do not ask for it here because it does not give me your email.

Just another angle

Floating Teeny Butterflies

Doodle Pantry calls the 4th Tuesday of each month Flashback Focus.  The idea is to update...like "colored" images that were not colored the first time they were released, plus added sentiments and/or designer papers.

The floating card was really very easy.  Here is Bernie that I followed.  She made hers elegant and I made my whimsical since I used the precious Teeny Butterfly set.

A2, pearls, Silhouette Studio Print & Cut, lace, flower and leaf punch, Lil' Inker banner, wink of Stella on butterfly but you can see unforunately

another angle of front

close up to show floating butterflies

inside close up, that is a rose color around circle but it didn't show well..sorry

All that's left is the crying...

A little side humor on a friend's birthday.  She will laugh!  I put a private sentiment on the inside.

I used this same image 2 weeks ago for a QKR challenge and I'm doing it again in this week's QKR Challenge #127: Critters.  I changed the sentiment, clothing and sketch.  It's just a cool image that I think can be used for many occasions.  The original had flowers in the hand.  You could put ANYTHING in the hand for ANY occasion which is why I love so many of these QKR images.  This one is called digi 8507 - Twitterpated.

5x5, gift charm, eyelet, pop ups, tissue, ribbon

copics for coloring except the paper piecing shirt

Health wise: trip to the ER with another rash, itching, aches, fever, and lots of blood drawn.  Good news...I don't have the flu...yet  Bad news, they think my body is reacting extremely bad to the Prolia infusion I had and there's nothing they can do till the stuff works out of my body in another 4.5 months...bummer!  Everything tastes like metal so at least it is keeping my appetite at bay so I don't gain weight.  It will be a few more days before I can start exercising again.

Friend Time Spinner Card

Lordy Lordy I think I may be getting the flu so I will try to get this card posted.

The House Mouse Challenge #188 theme (Friends) is being sponsored by the lovely lady Sues Stamping Stuff. She does an awesome job with the House Mice! My first rubber stamp was a House Mouse.  I still love the sweet critters.  This one is called (I think) '07 Fruit Fun. Bought at HB years ago. I tried to keep it CAS but added a fun cherry spinner.

Flashback:  I remember my friend Carola and I buying cherries, pitting and making jam.  It was a lot of work, a lot of fun and we never did it again.  The next best thing we did was to buy maraschino cherries, soaked over night in chocolate volka and ....yum yum!

A2, ribbon, copics for coloring, white highlights, metal cherry charm.

cherry svg from svgcuts.com

Still a "Spring" thing (2nd posting)

I'm using the same sentiment as this morning's card.  Can you tell I'm REALLY HUNGRY for Spring?  I been collecting little bird feathers so images from From The Heart Stamps is a perfect place to use them for a little whimsy.

This is the free image Loves Me Birdbrain for participating in the January Monthly Challenge.  I'm entering it in February's Stamp of the Month challenge at FTHS and their weekly Sketch with a Twist Challenge #98....which is to choose any previous sketch and enjoy.

A2, stitching, copics, flower punch, Jennifer Pebbles Pink Clouds digi paper, fern punch, homemade dots, real feather for fun

front view

Let's hear it for SPRING

10 degrees this morning!  In all fairness, the cold helps kill bugs, weeds and set bulbs to ready our garden for Spring.  It's also been documented that there are less fights and verbal aggression in the winter than the summer.

Moving on....I was thrilled to be the random winner of some QKR images in challenge #126. The theme for QKR Challenge #127 is "critters".  I'm using digi 24186 "YaY'.  I'm also entering Cut It Up Challenge #65 - Exotic Animals.  I used the lovely La La Land die cut scallop border. I hope this is enough.

I cased my friend Deloris with her colors and sketch.  I love working with yellow but finding the right shades of yellows has always been challenging.

5x5, stitching, metal element, copics and paper pierced denim for pants. ribbon, La La Land scallop border die.

I made several of these and will make a sentiment when needed