Sincere Sympathy

All products are from Hot Off The Press:

Papers from my monthly card kit, and

Stickers from various Dazzles sets.

We have had a number of colleagues

who have had various family members pass away

during 2015. The gentleman this card is for

has had three in one year. The most recent was

the week before Christmas. My heart goes out to him.

I pray that 2016 is a much happier

year for everyone at work.

Happy Birthday Floral Card

Card stock from Paper wishes,

Paper by Kaisercraft "Violet Crush",

Happy birthday die cut from Hot Off The Press,

Dazzles lines and butterfly stickers 

by hot off the press.

January is a very busy birthday month

at my job. So I am busy making some

cards for my colleagues. This is the

first one. I adore this paper set from

Kaisercraft, and I think the card turned out

beautifully. I also decorated the

envelope to match.

Seasons Greetings

Amuse cardstock, 

Dazzles Christmas Stickers,

Seasons Greetings stamp from Gina K,

Gold embossing powder from my stash.

I made another attempt at a single

 layer card. I really like how this one came out. 

It started as a simple experiment as I did not

Know what I wanted to do.

A very cute and simple card, and perfect for the season. 

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! 

Silent Night

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Nina solar white cardstock, 

Gold cardstock by Stampin Up,

Gifts of Gold with Foil paper stack

 by the paper studio,

Woodland stamp set by Stampin Up,

Liquid applique and embossing powder 

from my stash.

I am in love with both the Woodland stamp set, 

and this gold foil paper.

I love the elegant look of this card.

I have been busy making Christmas cards 

for work, family, and friends.

I love this time of year, and can't wait 

to start sending my cards.

Ornament Card

Red cardstock from my stash,

Neenah white cardstock,

Hot off the press Dazzles Mix Em's

ornament stickers and line Dazzles.

I love how this card came out.

The Mix Em Dazzles were so fun 

and easy to use. Made a quick, and pretty 

Christmas card. I popped it up with pop dots

to give it some dimension. 

I can't wait to mail it out.

Winter Wishes

 

 

 

Neena and Bazzil cardstocks, Happy Scenes stamp set from

Stampin Up, Hearth and Home Framelits dies from

Stampin Up, Sizzix  brick embossing folder, Tim Holtz

Holiday Words Script, Wooden snowflakes from

Stampin Up, bling from my stash, Wink of Stella,

and Liquid Applique.

 

I love making Christmas cards! This stamp set and die from

Stampin Up has been on my list of really wanting to

use stamps for a while now.

I love cards using the window effect, and I really like how

this turned out. Using the applique made the snow look

more real, and the Wink of Stella added just the

right touch. I will probably be giving this to a

coworker at Christmas time.


Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Holiday Bows

Holiday Bows and Couture Clear stamp sets from

The Ton, Amuse and Neenah card stock,

sequins from Amuse, bling from my stash,

ribbon from my stash, and Wink of Stella pen.

 

I absolutely love the Holiday Bow set from The Ton!

I saw this set used on Catherine Pooler's YouTube video.

I partially CASED her design.

I couldn't wait to use it, and boy when I did,

did I find out how much practice it took. It is a 2 step

stamp and I have difficulty lining those up

even using my Stamp a ma Jig.

I am very pleased with the outcome though once

I finally got a little better at it.

I hope the recipient will get as much pleasure out

of the card as I did in making it!

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Sparkles
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Boss's Day

 

 

 

Amuse and Nina cardstocks, Modern Zinnia stamp set from

Amuse, Essential Sentiments Too stamp set from

Amuse, white glitter ribbon from Paper Wishes,

and sequins from Amuse.

 

Today is Boss's Day and we had a celebration yesterday

at work for our boss. I was asked to make a card

for her, and decided that I wanted to make a

fall card. I have always loved the Modern

Zinnia stamp set so decided to use it.

I have recently started using the new Shadow inks from

Hero Arts and love the clear solid image they make.

Below is a picture of the inside of the card.

 

 

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Color Inspiration

 

 

 

 



Girlfriends Just Because

Girlfriends stamp and die set from Amuse,

Step card by Hot Off The Press, papers from Paper Wishes,

Dazzles from Hot Off The Press, Copic markers, Wink of

Stella, and bling from my stash.

 

I have been waiting for so long to use my new Girlfriends

stamp and die set from Amuse. I just think it came out

so cute! The papers are all from a set from my monthly

kit I get from Paper Wishes and I think everything matched up so

nicely.

You can't see it as well on the picture, but the Wink of Stella

on her dress and bow looks so cute.

Not sure who will get the card, but I love it!

Birthday Greetings

Amuse cardstock, Vintage Leaves stamp and die set

from Stampin Up, EK Success Punch, Birthday

Greetings stamp by Gina K Designs, Fun Fur from

my stash, large rhinestone from Bo Bunny,

and sequins from Amuse.

 

Hi all. I have been wanting to start on some fall

cards, and I have a lot of fall birthdays coming up.

I loved this stamp set from Stampin Up, and am

really loving any matching die sets. I need masculine

birthday cards and tried to keep this from being too "girly".

I liked the way it came out, but still deciding on if

it will go to one of my brother in laws, or a friend.

Twins Baby Card

Amuse cardstock, retired TAC stamp sets Twins and

Everything Nice, Onsie die cut (sorry I fogot the

manufacturer's name), Dazzle Borders by Hot Off The

Press, bling and brads from my stash, and Wink

Of Stella and Spica Pens.

 

Well the Twins card finally got made! I had a lot of fun

making it. Tried several different sketches, but liked this

on the best. It is kind of hard to see the glitter online, but

in person it is really pretty. I think my coworker will really

like it, and she is due any day now.

 

The House That Stamps Built - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

 

 

Touch of Nature

Touch of Nature stamp set from Amuse, cardstock from

Gina K Designs, Distress Ink, sequins from Amuse,
clear detail embossing powder.

 

I had been wanting to challenge myself to making a one layer

card. They always feel so unfinished to me. I love this stamp

set from Amuse and the saying is appropriate for what

my daughter and I have been talking about lately.

So I snuck away to my craft room while everyone was

either sleeping or occupied on Saturday and

played away. I am pleased with the results, but do still

feel that it is somewhat unfinished. I have to keep

working on these I guess.

 

Frog Birthday

 

Retired TAC stamp set, Joy Found, (now available

at Red Rubber Designs), Amuse Cardstock,

designer paper Just Like Dad from TAC (retired),

Dazzles Happy Birthday sentiment from Hot Off The Press,

ribbon from my stash, and Copic markers.

 

I have always loved this stamp set and found it recently

when cleaning out my stamp room. My grandson's

birthday was Sept 13 and he asked for a frog collection

jar for his birthday from his parents. (Glad them and not me!).

Anyway I thought this card was perfect for him. I really

had a lot of fun stamping and coloring it. Also happy

to be using some of the items I have on hand.

Tools Happy Birthday Card

Bazzill and Neena cardstock, designer paper from MME,

Tool Die Cuts from Dynamics, and Dazzels

stickers from Hot Off The Press.

 

My son's birthday was on Sept 7th, and I cannot believe he is

now 34 yrs old! He is a wonderful man and son, and

he loves to fix and build things so this card was

perfect for him.

I had so much fun making the card, you can mix and match

some of the pieces so it looks more realistic. I am

very happy with the way it turned out.

Here is a picture of the inside of the card.

 

 

Life has been crazy for me for a while now, but hopefully I

will not be gone so long this time!

 

Welcome Baby Boy

Bitty Babies retired stamp set from TAC, paper from my stash

(I am not sure of the name of the pack), Dazzles borders from

Hot Off The Press, Epiphany Crafts button punch, Spellbinders

die, gold embossing powder, Inktense Watercolor pencils,

Wink of Stella pen, and bling from my stash.

This is another of the baby cards I have made recently for
one of my colleagues who was having a boy.
I love the Bitty Babies stamp set, and this card was so
fun to make. I have been experimenting with
different kinds of dimension on my cards. I thought this
turned out very cute.
Next in line is a card for twins, and then after that, another card
for a baby but do not know if it is a boy or girl yet.
I keep telling the girls there not to drink the water!

Hello!

 

Amuse cardstock, Neena white cardstock, Janie's Girls

 Stamp Set from Hot Off The Press, Spellbinders Die,

Hello Die from Amuse, Copic Markers, Wink of Stella pen,

Spica pens, Irresistible Pico Embellisher,

Washi tape from my stash.

 

I wanted to create an everyday card and love this stamp set from

Hot Off The Press. I have used the Janie's stamp sets a lot.

I also have been using die cuts a lot and love the idea

of layering the dies to create depth as in the hello.

I also edged the inside and outside of the frame with black

to create some depth. You can't see it clearly on this image but

the Pico Embellisher (like Glossy Accents but doesn't puff up as much)

has glitter in it.

This card makes me think of my granddaughters and that always

makes me happy.

I was browsing for challenges and thought this fit the Sketch Saturday

challenge very well so I joined it.

 

Sketch Saturday - #370

Paper Take Weekly - Build It Up

Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes

 

 

 



Hello Sweet Baby

Stamp set Hello Baby (from TAC retired), Neena White

cardstock, Bazzill cardstock, designer paper from my

stash (don't remember name), ribbon and bling

from my stash, Wink of Stella glitter pen,

My Favorite Die-Namics Pierced Rectangle Dies,

and Inktense pencils w/Gamisol.

 

We are having a baby boom at my office lately and I have

been making quite a few baby cards. This is one of
the ones I made recently for a coworker who is

having a baby girl.

I have always loved this stamp set so it is a

go to for me.

This was my first experience working with Gamisol

but I liked the outcome.

The Wink of Stella was a perfect touch for a little girl.

 

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Creative Card Crew - Die Cuts

 

With Deepest Sympathy

Cardstock from my stash, papers from Hot Off The

Press called Artful Watercolor, Dazzles Sympathy and borders from

Hot Off The Press, stamp set from Gina K Designs called You

Are My Favorite, Spellbinders oval die cut, and pearls

from my stash.

 

I recently had a very dear friend who had a death

in her family and I wanted to send a Sympathy card.

I love the papers in the Artful Watercolors paper pack,

and the stamp set from Gina K seemed perfect.

I was aiming for peace and serenity with the card.

It was sent off last week along with prayers for her

family.

 

 

 

Cat Sympathy

Ice Silver and Stardream Metallic cardstock from

the Paper Cuts, Cat Sympathy stamp set from

Our Daily Bread, heart paw print from

Janie's Furry Friends from Hot Off The Press,

Silver Dazzles from Hot Off The Press, die cut (I don't

remember who from), and

transparent embossing powder.

 

This weekend we had our Stamping Convention in

Collinsville IL, and I had so much fun there. I met up

with some friends I always go with when I got there.

It wouldn't be the same without them! I missed you Marian!

 

Just as I arrived I received a phone call from my

mother stating that her cat had died yesterday.

The first stamp set I purchased was this one with

my mom in mind. I absolutely love it!

It will go out to her today.

I love this cardstock with it's shimmer, and couldn't

wait to use it. Thank you Marian for introducing me

to it!

 

Papertake Weeky Challenge - Anything Goes

Crazy 4 Challenges - Critters

Creative Card Crew - Die Cuts

 

 

 



Puppy Love

 

Amuse cardstock, Neena white cardstock, stamp

image and sentiment from Hot Off The Press Janie's

Furry Friends, Copic markers, Irresistible Pico

Embellisher, stitched dies, bling from my stash.

 

This card was CASED from a YouTube video I

saw by Jennifer McQuire. I loved the way she had recessed

part of the inlaid frames and wanted to try it.

 

This is the CUTEST stamp set! I fell in love

with it as soon as I saw it. There is nothing

that can make you feel more loved or feel better

than a cuddle and wet kiss from a dog. Makes me

miss my Sugar a lot.

You really can't tell from this picture, but the Pico

Embellisher is shiny like Glossy Accents, and

has a little sparkle to it also. It is on the hearts, the girls bow,

and on the word Love.

Just love the way it turned out.

 

The Pink Elephant - Anything Goes

Hello Deer

Side step card from Hot Off The Press, Woodland Beauties Dazzles

from Hot Off The Press. paper from my monthly Dazzles kit (not

sure of the name of it), and various Wink Of Stella pens.

 

I've been staying at my son's house watching his kids for the last

week while he took his wife on vacation for their 10th

Anniversary. They went to Colorado and posted lots of pictures

of Elk and Moose, and went on hikes. I thought this might be a perfect

card for them. I made it last week before I came to their house.

I thought I would have the kids sign it for them.

It has been fun, the kids and I have really enjoyed ourselves.

It did however take me back to the days of raising my own

kids and running all over the place!

Creative Card Crew - Fancy Folds
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

If Friends Were Flowers

 

Amuse cardstock, designer papers from Hot Off The Press,

If Friends Were Flowers Dazzle stickers from Hot Off

The Press, Copic Markers, and bling from my stash.

 

This was another fun card to make. It was simple to make,

and can be used to send to a friend for any occasion.

I frequently need a multipurpose more generic

type card, and I think this fits the bill.
Crafty Creations - Anything Goes
Inky Impressions - Anything Goes
Little Red Wagon - Spring is in the Air
Crafty Catz - 2 or More Papers
 



Happy Easter

Bazzill cardstock, Doodle Pantry digital paper,

Somebunny Loves You retired stamp set from TAC,

Silver Borders Dazzles from Hot Off The Press,

Copic Markers, Wink of Stella Pen.

 



 

This is one of the cards I made for my granddaughters for

Easter. The other is below. I have always loved this

stamp set from TAC, and it was so fun to color.

I added Wink of Stella to the eggs, bow, and

to the purple layering cardstock behind the basket.
I also tried inlaying the layered cardstock with the basket.

It was so fun to make, I hope they liked it.

 



Thank You

Amuse Card and Neena cardstock, Spellbinders oval dies,

Bazzill Flowers, Gina K Designs stamp sets Assorted

Greetings and You're My Favorite, Wink of Stella,

and bling from my stash.

 

I wanted to try making this Die-Cut Flap Closure Card that

I found on my DVD by Teresa Welch and Paper Wishes.

It is a Tri-Fold card and was easy to make once

I figured out how and where I wanted the

the flap to be. I like the end result, and it stretched me

to create a pink card that I seem to struggle with making.

 

The Pink Elephant - Inspiration Challenge

Papertake Weekly - A Cut Above

Additional Images:

 



Birthday Princess

 

Bazzill cardstock, Digital Paper from Doodle Pantry,

My-Besties stamp "Sparkle" by Sherri Baldy,

Die-Namics pierced stacking rectangles,

Copic Markers, Wink of Stella pen,

Glossy Accents.

 

My granddaughters both have birthdays coming up in

April and May. I thought this was a perfect stamp for

them because they both love princesses, glamour and glitter.

It is hard to see the Wink of Stella pen on the screen,

but it is on the crown, her bracelets, star wand, and

bows on her shoes. Her eyes, shoes, crown gems and

star have glossy accents. It was so fun to make and

gave me a chance to practice my coloring.

I think the girls will love it. 

 

The Pink Elephant - Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

My Time to Craft - Fantasy

 Paper Take Weekly - Colour Theme

Gratitude

Copic cardstock, designer papers from Bluebell paper pack by

Wild Rose Studio, stamp from Great Impressions,

ribbon from TAC Natalee set (retired),

bling from Zva Creative, spellbinders dies,

Wink of Stella glitter pen.

 

I love this paper combination! It is soft, spring looking, and says

gratitude to me. I wanted to enter a sketch

challenge and thought this would be perfect for

the Mojo Monday challenge.

You can't see the Wink of Stella too good on

the photo but in person it adds just the right touch.

 

Mojo Monday - Challenge 381

Just Because

Bazzill cardstock from my stash, designer paper and

Just Because stamp from Hot Off The Press, 

button and ribbon from Gina K Designs.

Multi-shaper punch from Blue Hills Studio.

 

I just love this color combination for the designer paper.

I have used it a lot and unfortunately it is almost gone!

This is a tri-fold card, very simple and easy to

make. The button helps to hold it closed.

I have a friend in mind to send it to that I think

would just love it. Hmmmm. 

Happy Birthday

Cardstock from my stash, designer papers from
Hot Off The Press, Happy Birthday and line dazzles

from Hot Off The Press, ribbon from the

retired TAC Julienne ribbon pack,

Bazzill flower, bling from my stash.

 

I needed to replenish my stock of birthday cards, and I really

liked the samples of this new paper pack I recently

received. There were 2 challenges I wanted to

participate in, and this card filled the bill

for all of it.

Cute, simple, and fun to make.

 

Mojo Monday Sketch 379

My Time To Craft - 274 Stripes

Maxculine Time To Celebrate

 

Bazzill cardstock, designer paper from Hot Off The Press,

Time to Celebrate stamp from Hot Off The Press,

Versamark, Tim Holtz Distress Inks,

ribbon from Gina K Design.

 

I needed to build up my masculine birthday card supply,

and I couldn't wait to use my Christmas present, the

Distress Inks. I have had the Time to Celebrate

stamp set for a while and thought it would make a

perfect masculine card.

The papers are new from Hot Off The Press and I received

these in my monthly Dazzles kit. I really want

to purchase this paper pack.

 

Incy Wincy - Use A Number