Some "Pumpkin" Cards

Hello Everyone,

Sorry for the little lapse--but I have been making lots of good stuff!  I ended up subscribing to My Paper Pumpkin from Stampin Up, but over the course of the first half of the year ended up a little backlogged!  I have been spending some time getting myself caught up on all the kits--I'm almost there!

This is from the March kit--I ended up having a little fun with the stitching, getting some new colors of embroidery floss and adding a few accents, etc.

These kits are a lot of fun to use!

Thanks for stopping by--have a great day!

Chris

Another Crafty Find

Hello Everyone,

I am really on a mission to get organized this summer, and on the top of my list is finishing off old projects!  We did a card making kit for my daughter's birthday party last year, and I found a kit that I had saved for myself--the only problem was that I couldn't remember what the original design was! So I just kind of made it up as I went along.  I think it is kinda fun :).

Wishing You Rainbows and Sunshine

Stamps Used:  Up, Up, and Away Sentiments Mini Set (PTI)

Rainbow:  Cricut

Hope it is sunshiny for you today!  Thanks for stopping by!

Chris

Another Thank You

Hello Everyone,

As I was cleaning up and organizing my crafty stuff, I found another card from last year I hadn't shared yet.  I made several of these for the Thank You notes for my son's Superhero Birthday Party last year:

Thank You

Stamps Used:  Ka-Pow (The Alley Way Stamps); So Much to Say (Sentiment) (Lawn Fawn)

Hope you are having a great day!

Chris

Triple Baby Shower!

Greetings Everyone!

Happy Almost Summer!  (Not that we are excited over here or anything!)  

I recently went to a triple baby shower . . .  two baby boys, one baby girl!  Here is my trio of cards:

Welcome Baby:

Close Up:  Baby Boy:

Close Up:  Baby Girl:

I was in a hurry, snapped the pictures with my phone on the tablecloth.  I promise next time to not do that--so no more shadows!  Just wanted to share them though, I thought they were cute!

Stamps Used:  Hippo Birdy (TE)

Thanks for stopping by!

Chris 

It's Been a Long Time . . .

It has been a really crazy busy year--I have only been able to craft here and there sporadically, but I am hoping to change that!  So I have updated my blog a little, and am now ready to have (I hope!) a really crafty summer!

Here are a few cards I have made a long time ago and never got to post . . .

For a baby shower:

It's a Baby Shower

Stamps Used:  Baby Button Bits (PTI)
Ribbon:  SU


For my daughter's thank you notes from her party in 2014:

 Thank You

Thank You (close up!)

Stamps Used:  Take a Spin (TE SOTM March 2014)
Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug


A card my daughter Julie made for Teacher Appreciation 2014:

The Cat's Meow

Stamps Used:  Max and Muffin (TE)

If there is ever anything I use that someone is interested in and I don't list the supply, please feel free to email me and ask.  I am listing what I figured people would be most interested in. :)

I hope to be back soon with something exciting and fun!  Thanks for stopping by!

Chris

Finally . . . some cards!

Hello Everyone,

Sorry this blog has been so quiet lately . . . work and kid activities have kept me busy!  I am trying to get back to blogging and have some projects to show you from the past few months . . . .

To begin--I made some card sets for my kids' teachers for Christmas.  It was a 4 card set using Summer Fresh from Simple Stories and Lawn Fawn stamps.  I found some great inspiration on Pinterest!  So I listed the Lawn Fawn stamp sets and the link back from Pinterest as to where I found the inspiration.

Card #1:  Feel Better

Stamps Used:  On the Mend (Lawn Fawn)

Inspiration:http://www.jennifermcguireink.com/2012/03/encouragement-card-paper-crafts-giveaway.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+typepad/1204932784s6756/my_weblog+(Jennifer+McGuire,+ink.)&utm_content=Yahoo!+Mail

Card #2:  You're Awesome

Stamps Used:  So Much to Say, Sharp Backdrops

Inspiration:  http://parkermolly.blogspot.com/2012/10/avery-elle-october-release-week-fanfare.html

Card #3:  It's Your Birthday

Stamps Used:  Year Three

Inspiration:  http://sweet-buttons-and-tiny-bows.blogspot.co.at/2013/05/birthday-smiles.html

Card #4:  Thank You

Stamps Used:  Friendship Grows

Inspiration:http://lawnfawn.blogspot.com/2013/08/lawn-fawn-intro-our-friendship-grows.html

So glad you could stop by today!  Have a great weekend, and I hope to post again soon!

Chris

Newton's Nook Designs--Inky Paws Challenge #6

Hi Everyone!

Sorry this post is so long in coming . . . first there was back to school . . . then came Halloween, then Thanksgiving, and of course Christmas--it has been such a busy time in our household!  Now we are in 2014  and I am hoping to get back into posting a card or project a little more often.

So let's start off with this card I made for the Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge #6--a color challenge.  I found this patterned paper in my stash from We R Memory Keepers that coordinated so well, and then added in a few sequins (my new favorite embellishment :).)  So here is my card:

Loves Mew!

Stamps:  Newton's Antics (NND)

Ink:  Memento

Patterned Paper:  We R Memory Keepers

Cardstock:  Ocean Tides, Harvest Gold (PTI); 110 lb White (Michaels)

Misc.:  Copics, Sequins

I also wanted to share with you a picture of my little helper assisting with some ribbon:

Thanks so much for stopping by--have a wonderful weekend!

Chris

Newton's Nook Designs--Inky Paws Challenge #2

Hello Everyone,

Long time no see!  It is always so busy at back to school time!  This morning I took some time out to make a card for Newton's Nook's Inky Paws Challenge #2.  I just love Newton, as he looks so much like my own two kitties (and to answer Jennifer's question from the last challenge, their names are Jake and Elwood :). )

So here is this month's sketch challenge:

And here is my take on the sketch:

I just love all the fun things you can put in the wagon--such a cute stamp set!

Stamps:  Wagon of Wishes (Newton's Nook Designs)

Ink:  Memento

Cardstock: Canyon Clay, Dark Chocolate, and Rustic Cream (PTI)

Patterned Paper:  Simple Stories

Thanks for stopping by--if you haven't checked out Newton's Nook yet, you can so so here!

Have a great weekend!

Chris 

Newton's Nook Designs--Inky Paws Challenge #1

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are having a great summer!  There is this great new stamp company, called Newton's Nook Designs.  I had to order their kitty set when I saw that Newton, their mascot, was an orange tabby like my two kitties!  So with just the day to go, I have a card made for their first challenge, which is a sketch challenge:

So my card uses one of the adorable kitty images from Newton's Antics, of course!  I heat embossed some pawprints for the background, then had to add some sequins (my new obsession :).)

Stamps:  Newton's Antics (Newton's Nook Designs); (for the gingham mat, I used WMS Gingham & Co).

Ink:  Rich Cocoa (Memento), Versamark

Cardstock:  Papertrey Ink, Gina K Designs

Patterned Paper:  Simple Stories

I can't wait to see what other cute kitty designs Newton's Nook comes up with--hope you have a great weekend!

Chris

Clearly Besotted Challenge #2

Hello Everyone,

This month's Clearly Besotted Challenge was Seeing Spots!  As I love polka dots, I couldn't wait to play.  I knew what stamps I wanted to use, but it took a long time for me to figure out how I wanted to use them. So here is my card, just under the deadline!

Make a Wish

Stamps:  Make a Wish (CB)
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler (SU), Nautical Blue, Bamboo Leaves, and Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Cardstock:  Fine Linen (Patterned Paper too), Vintage Cream (PTI)
Misc:  Ribbon (SU)

Thanks so much for visiting!

Chris

Summer Card Camp, Week #2, Day 1

Hello Everyone!

Here are my creations using Week #2's colors, and sketch #3:

Happy Birthday, Party Animal

Once again, I have created a trio of cards (I am working so hard on a Christmas present!  :) ).  All my previous sets have included a regular card, a square mini card, and a tag (you can see the two previous sets here and here.)  For these cards I used the color scheme of the week, and incorporated sketch #3 into the main card.

Main Card:

Mini Card:

Tag:

Stamps:  Tiny and Tremendous Treats:  Birthday (PTI)

Ink:  Memento

Cardstock:  Vintage Cream, Ripe Avocado, Dark Chocolate, Spring Moss, Spring Rain (PTI)

Misc:  Ribbon, Copic Markers

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope that you had a fabulous weekend!

Chris

WPlus9 Monday Mood Board #16 AND Summer Card Camp 2, Week #1, Day 5

Hello Everyone,

For this card I combined the WPlus9 Monday Mood Board #16 Challenge with Summer Card Camp 2 Inspiration from Week 1, Day 5.  I really liked Kristina's Window Card, and the Monday Mood Board Colors coordinated with one of the additional week 1 color combos.

So here is my card!  Making a window card was fun, and I really liked the colors.  I am also really loving using Very Vintage Florals, it is just such a fun set with so many possibilities!

Thanks so Much

Stamps:  Very Vintage Florals (WPlus9)

Ink:  Memento

Cardstock:  Stamper's Select White, Lemon Tart (PTI); Core'dinations; Green Acres (WPlus9)

Misc:  Patterned Paper (Pebbles), Ribbon, Rhinestone

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Chris

Summer Card Camp--Week #1, Day 2

Hello Everyone,

I have really been enjoying Summer Card Camp this year--I feel like I am learning so much!  For this card, I was inspired by Jennifer's card on Day 2, Week 1.  So here is my take, using the week 1 colors:

Happy Birthday

I love the look of getting all the different colors on the stamped image!

Stamps:  Graphic Greetings:  Birthday (TE)

Cardstock:  Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise, Stamper's Select White (PTI); Teal (SU)

Ink:  Memento

Misc: Twinkle Goosebumps

Thanks for stopping by!

Chris

Summer Card Camp 2--Week #1

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are having a great week!  I have been truly enjoying Summer Card Camp 2, reading and watching all the great videos!  Here are my first cards--I used the colors of the week, and Sketch #1.

It's Birthday Time!

I'm continuing with my theme from the Pre-Class Challenge, putting together a trio of two cards/tag.  I really liked how Jennifer made the banner open and how she stamped the text on the diagonal along the sides of the banner, so I tried it out myself.

Here is the main birthday card--with little pirates for little boys:

And the mini card and tag, for a gift bag or present:

Stamps:  Tiny and Tremendous Treats: Birthday (PTI)

Cardstock:  Harvest Gold, Orange Zest, Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shores, Stampers Select White (PTI)

Ink:  Coastal Cabana (SU), Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Misc:  Copic Markers, Ribbon

Thanks so much for stopping by--have a wonderful weekend!

Chris

Summer Card Camp 2--Pre Class Challenge #1

Hello Everyone,

Once again, I am barely making it by the deadline--but at least I made it!  I am so excited to be participating in the Online Card Classes Summer Card Camp 2. I did #1 two years ago and just loved it, and am ready for #2!

Class starts tomorrow, but there were two Pre-Class Challenges--a color combo and a sketch.  I had a great idea for the color combo:

I made this trio--a 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 in card, a 2 3/4 in square card, and a tag--I often make up gift packages of cards for Christmas, and I think this would be great to include!

Here are the individual cards:

Happy Birthday!

And the mini card and tag:

It doesn't look like you can see it in these pictures, but the frosting on each of the cupcakes has a layer of Glossy Effects on it to make it shine :).

Stamps:  Tiny and Tremendous Treats, Birthday and Valentine (PTI)
Cardstock:  SU, PTI
Patterned Paper:  SU
Misc.:  Glitter, Glossy Effects, Copics, Ribbon

Now I didn't have time for Pre-Challenge #2--but my daughter did!  Here is her card:

It's Birthday Time!

Stamps:  Tremendous Treats Birthday (PTI)

Cardstock:  PTI

Ink:  Memento

Misc.  Markers, Chalk Ink

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Hope to see you tomorrow in camp!

Chris

The Alley Way Stamps Be Inspired Challenge 31

Hello Everyone,

I have been wanting to post this card since last week . . .  so better late than never!  I played along with the TAWS Be Inspired Challenge 31, which used this photo inspiration:

Most people seemed to see lots of red and blue . . . for some reason I saw more of a berry sorbet and a hawaiian shores in terms of colors!  So here is my card:

Hey Cupcake

Stamps:  Hey Cupcake (TAWS)

Ink:  Rich Cocoa (Memento)

Cardstock:  Berry Sorbet, Hawaiian Shores, Vintage Cream (PTI)

Patterned Paper:  MME

Misc:  Stickles, Copics

Thanks so much for stopping by--hope you have a great 4th!

Chris

Clearly Besotted Challenge #1--Take Two!

Hello Again,

I had so much fun playing with the digital images from Clearly Besotted that I had to make a second card!  With this card I colored in my image with Copic Markers, added some stickles, and die cut a shaped card from my Cricut.

Happy Birthday to You

Stamps:  Digi Image (CB)
Cardstock:  Autumn Rose, Stamper's Select White (PTI), Pink Pirouette (SU)
Misc:  Copic Markers, Nestabilities, Cricut, Stickles

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Chris

Clearly Besotted Challenge #1--Anything Goes!

Hello Everyone!

One day while reading some blogs, I discovered Clearly Besotted Stamps--love their designs!  And whereas I don't have any yet (hopefully I will fix that soon :) ), they do have some great free digi images I could use to enter their first Challenge!  So I played with the images a bit, and here is the result:

Thank You Very Much

Stamps:  Digi Image (CB)

Cardstock:  Royal Velvet, PTI

Misc:  Ribbon, Sequins, Nestabilities

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Chris