Mother's Day Card

This was the card that I made for my mom for Mother's Day. I have had the Butterfly Kisses set from Papertrey Ink and had never inked it. I was dying to use it, so I did on this card. :) The 'blessed' is from the Paper Tray set from Papertrey Ink. The blue 'label' behind blessed is the Designer Label Punch from SU!. I tried to match the colors in the Basic Grey paper to the inks I used.

All supplies SU! unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Butterfly Kisses (Papertrey Ink), Paper Tray (Papertrey Ink), Designer Label Punch/Stamp
CS: Ballet Blue, Ruby Red, Close to Cocoa, WW, Basic Grey
Ink: Ballet Blue, Ruby Red, Close to Cocoa
Other: Blue Gingham ribbon (from Jody's ribbon share), Stampin' Dimensionals, Designer Label Punch, Circle Punch

More Blogger RAKs

Thank you so much Allison for the RAK! I love the 'hidden' message (the circle piece slides open to reveal a greeting)! Thanks so much for thinking of me! Love checking out your blog - still don't know how you do it all girl! :) Just in case you haven't checked out Allison's blog (I don't see how you couldn't though - she posts TONS of information there), you can go to Stampin When I Can to see more.

Thank you Tammy for this awesome blogger RAK! I love these long notes and always forget to use them. Super cute! Thank you again! You can see Tammy's work on SCS in her gallery Tkfite. Also be sure to stop by her blog at Stamp with Tammy.

Thank you again to you both for brightening my day!!

Confirmation Blessing

My niece (God-daughter) was confirmed last weekend and this was the card I made for her. I used a color combo from the Inky Antics message board (Color Challenge #28). The patterned paper is Basic Grey Stella Ruby. The flowers are Marvelous Match-ups (Inky Antics) and I made them into flowers - the flower is actually 3 different stamps in the set. The blessed is from Papertrey Ink's Paper Tray set. I have fallen in love with Nichole's designs and have all, but the last one. I didn't order it right away and thus it is sold out for now. I will be getting it though! :) The blessed is stamped on SU!'s Designer Label stamp/punch. I then punched a Not Quite Navy circle and placed it behind the punched label.

All Supplies SU! unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Marvelous Match-ups (Inky Antics), Paper Tray (Papertrey Ink), Designer Label Punch
CS: Gable Green, Not Quite Navy, Chocolate Chip, VV, Basic Grey Stella Ruby
Ink: Gable Green, Not Quite Navy, Chocolate Chip
Other: Chocolate Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals, Circle Punch

1-on-1 Card Challenge

I made this card for a 1-on-1 Challenge for a group I belong to. They post a 'challenge' and then when everyone signs up, you are paired up with one person. The goal behind it is to do your absolute best work, since you are making 1 card. The challenge for this card was No Square Corners. The size of this card is 5x5 and I round the corners using my Coluzzle. I also used the Doodle This set and the sentiment from Simply Said. I really liked how this turned out. I made this while at a crop. During the crop, the organizer (Korin) held a scrapbook page and a card contest. Well, I entered this card in the contest and it WON!!! I was so excited!! :)

All supplies SU! unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Doodle This, Simply Said
CS: Taken with Teal, Rose Red, WW, Petals & Paisley DP
Ink: Black, Taken with Teal, Rose Red
Other: Lt. Pink Grosgrain Ribbon (from one of Jody's Ribbon Share), Marvy Giga Scallop Circle Punch, Coluzzle, Sakura Glitter Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, Blender Pen

Stamp Club - Last Card

This was the last card that we did at my stamp club last month. This was my favorite one. I used SC68, which can be found here. I love how the Shimmery White card stock sparkles and the color of the roses. This would make a good Mother's Day card - for those who made this. :) I didn't use greetings on all of the cards this time, so that they would be able to stamp a greeting and send if they wanted to.

All Supplies SU! unless otherwise noted:
Stamp Sets: Both Way Blossoms (Hostess); French Script BG (Both sets being retired, so get them while you can)
CS: Shimmery White, Pumpkin Pie, Apricot Appeal
Ink: StazOn Black, Pumpkin Pie
Other: Apricot Appeal, Pumpkin Pie, Garden Green Markers; Apricot Grosgrain Ribbon

Tagged

I was tagged by Shannon to post 7 things about myself - not sure how exciting my life is compared to others that I've read about, but here goes. :)

1. I'm the 6th out of 7 kids in my family.

2. I live 3 houses down from my parents (this can be both good and bad). :)

3. I work part-time in a clothing consignment shop.

4. I had to have my gall bladder out 6 months after my 2nd child was born.

5. I LOVE candy and junk food! So much so that when I was a kid, I had 12 cavaties at one dentist visit. My nieces (I only have 3 nephews and they don't hang out here much. :) love coming to my house - they say it is Aunt Karen's Candy Store!! :)

6. I'm a sports junkie! I love to watch almost any kind of sporting event on tv - better would be to attend a sporting event in person. My favorite *show* is SportsCenter on ESPN.

7. My favorite actor is Jim Carrey and I own almost all of his movies. I love his sense of humor!

So - there you go! Not a whole lot of exciting tidbits, but nonetheless - tidbits!!

Another Stamp Club Card

Here is another card we did at my stamp club. CC26 is the color challenge I used and SC102 is the sketch.
I love these colors together - so soft and pretty. The white is Shimmery White CS and it really sparkles IRL. I love using it, but do so sparingly - it is the 'hoarder' in me...don't want to run out of it!

All supplies SU! unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Flowers for a Friend (Hostess), Floral BG
CS: Gable Green, Lavender Lace, Tempting Turquoise, Shimmery White
Ink: Gable Green, Lavender Lace, Tempting Turquoise
Other: Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals

Stamp Club Card

This was one of the cards that my stamp club made. I used a sketch challenge from SCS - SC119. The set used is Fresh Flowers - an old set, but my first time using it. I had to have this set and traded for it, but never pull it out to use. So, I was determined! :) (Of course, now that the Retired List is out - I see that Fresh Flowers is on it.) The background pieces were created by stamping pieces of the flower. I really liked how this card seemed to *pop*. The center of the flower is a black brad.

All supplies SU! unless otherwise noted -
Stamps: Fresh Flowers
CS: Pink Passion, Green Galore, Basic Black, WW
Ink: Pink Passion, Green Galore
Other: Black Gingham, Black Brad, 1/16" Circle Punch

Office Accoutrement - Spring Mini

This was one of the cards that we did at my March Stamp Club. Yep - just now getting a chance to post it...only a month behind! The sketch and color combo came from the SCS Challenges. I don't remember off the top of my head, which ones, but will look and update later. I wasn't sure about this set at first, but I really like it - the big flower is awesome!

All Supplies Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Office Accoutrement
CS: Sahara Sand, Vintage Violet, WW
Ink: Sahara Sand, Vintage Violet, Pink Passion
Other: Vintage Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Staples, Stampin' Dimensionals

Tagged

Ok, so I've been tagged. Not just once by 2 other bloggers (Sharlene at Sharlene's Craft Room and Kim at We Luv Cardstock). So, in turn I've tagged the following:

Jane at Jane's Addiction
Barb at No Ink Time
Sharon at My Own Little Stamping World
Julie at Julie Jean Designs and Doodliedoo
Dee at Stampin cuz I luv 2

So - be sure to check out their blogs and leave them some lovin'!!

Blog Candy

Not from me (yet - although be watching here soon for that), but from another friend's blog. Be sure to check out We Luv Cardstock for your chance at some great blog candy. While you're there be sure to check out the artwork they post. Beautiful work by themselves (Kim & Sandy), as well as friends of theirs!

I promise to post some things I've done. I've been a bit under the weather lately - with working I've been tired, but have also been battling migraines on a daily basis. Definitely hasn't been fun and has been limiting my computer time because of them. UGH! Just took Mackenzie to the doctor as well and they think she has strep throat. I'm on my way to go get her antibiotic in a bit as well. Poor little thing!

Blogger RAK - Teresa Shaw

Unfortunately, this picture does not do this card justice (and is also way overdue for thanking)! It is so gorgeous - love the designer paper Teresa used!! I'm going to guess that the chipboard flower pieces were made using the Cuttlebug - if not...they are a close second! I've always enjoyed seeing Teresa's cards and what she makes next! You can too by going to her blog at Inkfully Yours and her SCS Gallery at jtkshaw. She has the new Papertrey Ink sets and Bellas too I see!!

Make sure to leave lots of praise in the galleries of the Blogger's and posts on their blogs to let them know you stopped by!

Blogger RAK - Lori Tecler

This is a long overdue thank you to Lori for this great RAK she sent me! I love the colors and this set too!! I also love the felt ric rac and designer paper!! She is a Marylander as well. :) You have got to check out her blog at Inkingaloud - I love seeing her work and case'ing her ideas! :) While you're checking out that - make sure you swing by her SCS gallery to see more awesome things!

Stamps for a Cause

I know - I haven't posted any actual stamped items for some time. I have some things to post, but just haven't had the time to photograph and get them loaded to my computer. I've been so busy and when I do get some free time...I'm either checking emails or sleeping. :)

Anyway - I wanted to post this now 1) it's for a very worthy cause and 2) I don't have my pictures ready yet. :)

Autism - did you know that autism affects 1 in 150 children? That is one too many children affected! You need to check out GinaK Designs. She has a special set that she designed where a portion of the sales will be going towards Autism Speaks. Be sure to get your set today and help support such a worthy cause!!

Sarah and the Stampstars!: Win Some Crafty Stuff!

Awesome Blog Candy - be sure to check out Sarah's blog! I wish I lived closer to the get together - sounds like they are going to have a ton of fun. The link to Sarah's blog is listed below - she has a fun 'guessing' game too!

Sarah and the Stampstars!: Win Some Crafty Stuff!

Bella Yahoo Group

Woohoo!! So, if you are a Bella addict...now there is a group for us to get even more addicted (is that even possible!?!!)!! Want to chat, share ideas, etc - then don't miss out on another minute and get into the group now!! Em (creator of the Bellas) and Jenna are working on things still since the group just started (already 70+ members)!!

Go here to join the Bella Yahoo Group!

Circlin' Fun

I got this awesome Spunky Stamps set called Silly Circles in my last 2Jills scrapbooking kit. Aren't they awesome!! They are all different sizes of circles. I used the Color Challenge #92 for this card. I really like how the red and blue go together. It's hard to see, but I stamped different circles on the Real Red cardstock with Real Red ink. The velvet ribbon is from the Flirty Ribbon collection that was in the Winter Mini. Of course, I added some Prima flowers - one of my favorite embellishments and then topped it off with a Real Red brad. The 'birthday' stamp is from TAC's February stamp set of the month.

All supplies SU! unless otherwise noted
Stamps: Silly Circles (Spunky Stamps), The Good Life (TAC)
CS: Cool Caribbean, Real Red, WW
Ink: Cool Caribbean, Real Red
Other: Flirty Ribbon, Prima Flowers, Real Red Brad, Corner Rounder

Mixed Bouquet Birthday

I made this for a friend for her birthday (Happy Birthday Martha!)!! I am late as usual because she celebrated her birthday on Sunday and this is going out in the mail Monday. Go figure - I had it ready to be mailed Sat., but forgot! UGH!!

I used the Cool Caribbean Long Notes (with envelopes) that were available in the Winter Mini. I then decided to go to the Color Challenges on SCS. I thought this was a nice 'springy' combo.

All supplies SU! unless otherwise noted
Stamps: Mixed Bouquet, It's Your Birthday
CS: Cool Caribbean, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, WW
Ink: Cool Caribbean, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink
Other: Flirty Ribbon

2Jills - Lucky or Not Challenge?

Over at 2Jills there is a blog challenge. This week is to post about whether you feel you are Lucky or Not.

Well, for those who have been around me for the last week would have heard me say 'if I didn't have bad luck, then I'd have no luck' a ton of times! It just seemed like if something could go wrong it did. However, looking at life in general - I am very lucky.

- I have 3 wonderful children to love and cherish
- a great husband (for the most part ;) )
- awesome friends
- my parents close by to watch my kids, so I can work
- I'm able to stamp and scrapbook each week (albeit not a lot of time, but some)
- my brother came home for a visit (first time in 3 yrs)
- my sister is recovering from being very sick

So, overall - yes I am Lucky!! There are so many other things for which I am lucky as well - of course, this will start to become a noval if I keep going.

TAC - Garden of Life

Well, it's been a couple days since I posted last (sorry R!!). I made this card the other night and have been meaning to post it. This set is Garden of Life from TAC. I got a new order in of TAC stamps and had to use them right away. I had some time to stamp and actually finished this card in one sitting - which for me lately is quite an achievement!! Usually when I sit down to stamp - all 3 of my kids flock to me and start grabbing, touching, pulling, etc and I end up stopping and putting things away.

Anyway - back to the card...this is a neat little set that has greetings included. I'm trying hard to use up scraps of card stock and not cut into whole sheets of card stock. So, this card uses all 'leftovers' I had. I stamped the flower 'border' from the set on Gable Green with Gable Green ink. I also sponged the WW edges with Bashful Blue. Then all layers were sponged with Close to Cocoa. The Gable Green piece is mounted on the Cameo Coral card base with dimensionals.

Supplies - all SU! unless otherwise noted
Stamps - Garden of Life (TAC)
CS - Cameo Coral, Gable Green, WW
Ink - StazOn Black, Gable Green, Cameo Coral, Summer Sun, Close to Cocoa, Bashful Blue
Other - Wide Celery Organdy Ribbon (SU retired), Flower Brads, Stamping Sponge, Blender Pen, Stampin Dimensionals