Sweet Pea

I made this little cutie for Kristina's color inspiration, but as usual, I missed the deadline! I need to pay closer attention to that! LOL!

The colors to use were Pretty in Pink, Rose Red, Old Olive, and white. This is one of my all time favorite color combinations...so pretty and feminine.

I used my Papertrey Green Thumb set for a simple little image and added some ribbon and a Basic Grey button. Some polka dot paper and Old Olive cardstock finished it up. Nice and simple...the way I have been feeling lately!

Geniune

Holy Moly! I love Christmas, but I am always so glad when all the stress is finally over! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and healthy new year.

Here is a little layout that I threw together the other night. I totally scraplifted this layout as the inspiration. Kelly's entire gallery is so gorgeous!

This is a picture of Riley this summer at the pool. I have used this picture in another layout, but I love it so much I wanted to use it again!

I used SU! basic black cardstock and Varsity (I think!) papers. I love easy-peasy pages like this that don't have tons of foo-foo (although I love those, too!)

So, day 3 of the Cozy Critters marathon brings this tweet card! I just realized the first photo is a bit blurry...sorry about that.

More Ski Slope paper make this birdy all ready to celebrate the holiday season. My sewing machine has decided to start jamming, so I just used it to pierce the stitching holes and I just used my trusty ole white gel pen to do some faux stitching.

More glitter with my Quicky Glue Pen, a silver brad, and a clear button with some silver floss are the perfect finishing touches.

Cozy Critters!!

OK, so the moment I saw Anna's new stamp set, Cozy Critters, I knew exactly where this week's stamping allowance was going! These little guys are just the most adorable things around. I am going to feature a card everyday using a new critter. Too many times, I buy a stamp set that has just a handful of images I like...well, I love EVERY image in this set and I want to be sure to share the adorableness!

This little owl is so sweet wrapped up in her fuzzy scarf. I just got the SU! Ski Slope paper, so I paired it up with the image. Some Old Olive grosgrain ribbon and some scallops add some detail. Oh! I can't forget about the all important Quickie Glue Pen and glitter!

I hope you enjoy the Critters this week!

I stink you're sweet

I whipped this little guy together tonight for a co-worker thank you. My friend Lynn brought me the most delicious cake on my birthday. I wanted to make her a cute thank you to show her how much I appreciated it.

I used some scraps from my table from this weeks cards. I love using up all the little pieces that are scattered everywhere. I don't think this little skunk could get much cuter!

Recipe:
Stamps: Pun Fun
Cardstock: Soft Sky, So Saffron, PTI white
Paper: Imaginisce
Ink: Pallette Noir black, copics
Accessories: Nestabilities, Dew Drops, paper piercing tool, sewing machine, pop dots

We'll always be tight!

I had this set a few years ago and sold it. Well, I have always missed my beloved Laundry Notes and when I found one on the BST forums, I jumped on it! So, here is my first Laundry Notes card in so long! I used another Verve sketch (which are great BTW!). I thought the long card size, long tights, and long rectangle nesties all fit together nicely.

Recipe:
Stamps: Laundry Notes, Polka Dot BG
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, PTI white, Pink Pirouette
Paper: Bella Rose
Ink: Pallette Noir black, Riding Hood Red, Copics
Accessories: Nesties, PTI ribbon, corner rounder

Thank You Basic Grey!

So, while I had my supplies out to make my last inspiration card, I whipped up this little beauty! I have a little confession to make, though. When the SU! catty came out and I saw the Spring Solitude Bundle as a hostess set, I KNEW I HAD to have it. Well, I got it *quite* a few months ago and this is the fist time it has seen ink! GASP! Oh, well...so it goes!

This is pretty straight forward. I stamped the image and cut and embossed it with my rectangle nesties. I also used my color spritzer tool to add some Wasabi splatter just to break up the white a bit. I also used my W1 Copic marker around the image to add some shadow interest.

Still obsessed with my Sew Mini, so there is some crazy stitching around the edges.

I hope you all have a great day!

Recipe:
Stamps: Spring Solitude
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Cranberry Crisp, PTI white
Paper: Basic Grey
Ink: Cranberry Crisp, Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip, White Craft
Accessories: Nestabilities, Color Spritzer, sewing machine

Kristina's 11th Color Inspiration!

Hello all! I hope you are having a great Father's Day weekend! So, I stated this inspiration card out a lot differently than it ended up! I had envisioned a groovy retro piece and came out with a shabby chic card. Go figure!


I *may* have gotten a little carried away with the sewing. I just got a Janome Sew Mini and I heart it! It is so easy to use and it fits right on the shelf next to me. If you are looking for a powerful little machine that will not break the bank, I highly recommend you checking it out.


I tried stitching around the embossed edge of my focal point. It worked...OK. I'm not totally in love with it, but I will certainly try again until I get it right! I added some fine Cosmo glitter to some of the flowers just to bling it up a bit.

Recipe:
Stamps: Spring Solitude Bundle
Card stock: PTI white, Going Gray, Old Olive
Ink: Rose Red, So Saffron, Old Olive
Paper: Basic Grey
Accessories: SU! SAB rub ons, Quickie glitter pen, Cosmo Fine Glitter, Nestabilities, Color Spritzer, sewing machine, Old Olive wide grosgrain ribbon

Enjoy the resat of the weekend! Monday is coming awfully fast!

Color Inspiration Challenge 10

Here is my submission for Kristina's 10th Color Inspiration! I just received this Pottery Barn catalog in the mail on Friday! There are SO many things I wish I could order. My whole house would be decorated in Pottery Barn if I wasn't on a Wal-Mart budget!



I had a great time making this card. My Hubby has all the kids on a Cub Scout hike to the top of one of the local mountains. They should be good and tired when they get back. But, it gave me a few hours to play.



Recipe:
Stamps: Always
Cardstock: Papertry white, Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, So Saffron
Ink: Night of Navy and So Saffron craft, Old Olive Classic
Accessories: Nestabilities, Old Olive Grosgrain ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, markers, dimentionals, sewing machine, SAB rub-ons