Hi everyone!
I hope you all had a great weekend! Ours was busy with the baby’s birthday on Saturday, but it definitely wasn’t lacking in the fun department. 
Thanks again for all of your well wishes and sweet words on this post, too. Sydney and I sat together and read each comment, and you should have seen her wide smile.
Today’s card is based on this week’s sketch by Kazan over at 2 Sketches 4 You. Fun sketch, isn’t it? I still have tons of ideas flying through my head for this one. Love it so much. Our sponsor for this week is DRS Designs. I used the Harvest Postage Frame and some images from Fall Leaf Background, both of which can be found in the DRS Designs online catalog.
I really love the rustic feel of these images. They’re so versatile… And let me tell ya, I was this close to creating a Christmas themed project with these stamps, but I decided against it at the last minute. Maybe I’ll finish that card up and share it with you later, or soon. 
Well thanks for stopping by! If I could, I’d fix you a nice hot cup of coffe or tea to start your week off right! Do what you need to do to wake up, then come play along with us over at 2S4Y!
*Hugs & Love!*
The DEETS: Card Stock (Papertrey Ink – Dark Chocolate, Rustic Cream; Bazzill – Dark Orange; Mustard cs unknown) | Stamps (DRS – Fall Leaf Background, Harvest Postage Frame; PTI – Background Basics: Text Styles; TGC Stamps - ) | Ink (Color Box – Dark Brown) | SU! Water Color Pencils | Glitter (Ranger Stickles; Martha Stewart Glitter) | Brown Ric Rac (Unknown)
The HOW TO: Trim orange card stock to 3.75″x4.75″. Trim block of cream card stock and stamp with background script in brown ink, then mat onto dark brown card stock. Adhere background onto card base using foam adhesive. Stamp framed image onto cream card stock and cut out. Add stickles, and let dry. Mount frame onto card base using foam adhesive. Stamp, color and cut out two leaves, and mount on center of frame using foam adhesive. Stamp sentiment onto two strips of mustard card stock, add brown ric rac, and mount onto card using foam adhesive. Stamp, color & cut out two more leaf images and mount to sentiment strips using foam adhesive.
****This post is brought to you by Sydney Martina, my daughter, first hand. ****
My card is disined by a little girl named Emma.
I made this card for my brother’s birthday wich is November 7. He is turning 2.
My mother helped me make my card by cuting my paper.I aded the ribin and all of the deckorations. I cut the number two out.
Thaks for looking at my card!!!!!!
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****Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.****
Hey y’all! (It’s me now… lol!)
If you can’t tell, this post (above) was written by my Syd. She really loves playing with crafts, and so I thought I’d let her have complete control with this challenge. As she mentioned, I wasn’t quite ready to let her take over the paper trimmer yet, but everything else was all her!
I bet she and M would have a ball together. Check out the post of M’s challenge here.
The DEETS for SYD’S CARD: Card Stock (Papertrey Ink – New Leaf) | Patterned Paper (American Crafts – Junior) | Stamps (Martha Stewart – Baby Boy, Inkadinkado - Sentiment) | Ink (Papertrey Ink – Enchanted Evening, Martha Stewart – Ocean & Dusk Blue) | Ribbon (Papertrey Ink – New Leaf)
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And lastly…. Tomorrow is my little man’s birthday… o. m. g.
It’s hard to believe he’s 2 already. I’m so proud of him. I’m so surprised at how well we have bonded, but so grateful. When we found out we were having a boy Sydney was 3, and to be honest, I wasn’t all that excited. All I had to go by (for the most part) were the little 3-year-old boys in Sydney’s class, and they were little terrors. Lol… They made me glad I had a little girl. But you know what? The amazing part is that as different as Sie is from his sister, there are so many countless reasons that I love him, each one unique to him. For instance, he smiles instantly when we catch each other’s eye, his cheeks are as soft as clouds, he loves football, he eats all of my cooking, and his days always start off with a giggle and a “Heeeyyyy!”
Some more things about my little Sie:
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He eats things off the floor and from the trash can. What? He’s sneaky! And fast!.
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He falls and scrapes his knee only to yell at the pavement. Super tought guy.
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He climbs on furniture and stands on his tip toes and jumps!
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He rearranges furniture in the house, but he almost always puts it back.
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He hates to wear shoes and comes home from school with at least one shoe in hand.
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He LOVES to eat. Everything.
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He has trouble making the “S” sound. Hence, “Didney” instead of “Sydney.” Lol…
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He loves the Barney song, but has never seen that show in his life.
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He highly prefers to play outside, and most of all…
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He LOVES cars.
Well I’m off to make a list so I don’t forget anything for his party tomorrow! Here are some pics I snapped today when we had cupcakes with his classmates in celebration of his big day:
Have a great weekend!
*Hugs & Love*
Hey y’all!
Have you checked out the yummy new color challenge at the Embellish Magazine blog?
This is probably one of my most favorite color combos ever! Feel free to join in and play along with us this week… you have until Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 11:59 PM EST. I can’t wait to see what you create!!!
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For my card, I used a sketch by sweet Emma, or “M” if you’re cool with her like I am… lol! Just kidding! I can only HOPE she notices my schtuff. She has great taste (like her Mommy!). Here’s the sketch (with M hiding behind it!):
I’m also pleased to announce that I used the double-bunny-ear method as taught by the renound tutorial queen, Savitri Wilder, also known as M’s Mom. See that ribbon? Nothing but the dots showing! *taking a bow* lol…
Sydney also made a card for M’s challenge, but I haven’t taken a picture of it yet… I’ll post it soon. She actually beat me to the challenge, and had a ball!
*Hugs & Love!*
The DEETS: Card stock (Papertrey Ink – White, Spring Moss) | Patterned Paper (American Crafts… the word bubble) | Ribbon (Papertrey Ink – Dark Chocolate) | Stamps (Amy Butler for K & Co.- Lotus Butterfly Set) | Ink (Colorbox - Dark Brown, Papertrey Ink – Berry Sorbet) | Pearl (Recollections) | Owl Image (MyPhotoshopBrushes.com)
The HOW TO: Trim white card stock to A2 size. Mask rectangle and stamp background pattern. Trim half tag shape from white card stock and mat onto green card stock. Print and cut out owl image, then adhere to tag using foam adhesive. Tie bow with ribbon, and add pearl. Cut out word bubble, stamp sentiment, and adhere to tag using foam adhesive.
Hey y’all!
I just thought I’d share a card with you all that I made last week some time for the 2 Peas in a Bucket’s Fall Stamp Camp 2009. This particular class in the series was taught by Nichol Magouirk, and it was all sorts of fun. The focus was background stamping. I never submitted this to the challenge, but I still had so much fun and wanted to share it.
I first stamped the background image, then I distressed over it using the same ink. After that I ran it through an embossing folder and sanded down the raised portions a bit. Easy peasy.
Thanks for all of your love on my last post, it is getting me through these long days!
*Hugs & Love!*
The DEETS: Card Stock (Papertrey Ink – Rutic Cream) | Stamps (Hero Arts – Antique Brocade, TBA**) | Ink (Ranger Distress Inks - Vintage Photo, Colorbox – Red) | Velvet & Grosgrain ribbon (Michael’s) | Bell (Stash) | Twine (Papertrey Ink) | Embossing Folder (Cuttle Bug – Swiss Dots) | Corner Rounder (EK Success)
The HOW TO: Trim cream card stock to 4.25″x5″ card and round bottom corners. Stamp background image on separate cream card stock, then distress using same ink. Dry emboss stamped card stock, then lightly sand down raised portions. Adhere to bottom of card using foam adhesive. Stamp ornament images and cut out. Add velvet and grosgrain ribbon. Tie on bell with twine, then add stamped ornaments with foam adhesive. Stamp sentiment.
Hey y’all!
I just thought I would share these cards I made for the latest 2 Sketches 4 You Design Team Call…
I had a lot of fun with these, and I guess it paid off because I was fortunate enough to be chosen as one of the Winter 2009 Design Team members! Yippeee!!! Ok…. I realize that the majority of you knew this already since the announcement was made yesterday, but I wanted to share my cards, and I couldn’t leave out the story, so… indulge me… Lol!
The sketches for the above cards can be found here.
I have been playing with 2 Sketches 4 You since July of this year, but I had been stalking the weekly challenges since long before that when I discovered them on Savitri’s blog. Well, I look up to my girl Savitri as a designer so much, and as it turned out, 2S4Y also became a group that I admired greatly. I saw them as the creme de la creme. So, you can see why this fab news is really quite exciting for me, and a bit surreal. I’m so grateful to have this opportunity. And have you seen the other new members??? Woah! What an honor this all is! Thanks so much for your support!
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Well, I sure hope to see some of you ladies participating over at 2S4Y! Here’s the current sketch:
If my encouragement isn’t quite enough… consider the fact that you could win some awesome Sakura Stardust Pens PLUS a set full of stamps by Starving Artistamps! Think you’re ready to give it a go? Well GO for it! Have a great Tuesday!
*Hugs & Love*
The DEETS (Laura’s Sketch): Card Stock (Bazzill - Kraft, blue) | Stamps (My Cute Stamps – Let it Snow!, Papertrey Ink – Signature Christmas) | Ink (Martha Stewart) | Ribbon (LSS - Unknown) | Punches (Martha Stewart – Snowflake, EK Success – Large Scallop) | Rhinestones (Recollections) | Paper Crimper (Fiskars)
The DEETS (Kazan’s Sketch): Card Stock (Bazzill - light blue, Papertrey Ink – Raspberry fizz, Black) | Patterned Paper (Anna Griffin) | Transparency (Hambly Screen Prints) | Rhinestones (Glitz & Recollections) | Stamps (Hero Arts – Butterfly, Papertrey Ink - Damask Designs) | Ink (StazOn - Black, White) | Glitter Glue (Ranger – Stickles) | Punches (Apron Lace – Fiskars) | Rotary Trimmer (Martha Stewart – Scallop Edge)
Hey y’all! Happy Monday!
Just popping in to share another MCS creation. I keep reaching for this great winter set, Let it Snow!. There are so many different looks you can accomplish with this set. Check out other projects I’ve made with this set here:
And isn’t that ribbon amazing? Limelight Papercrafts keeps a great selection in stock… check them out!
Have a great week!
*Hugs & Love*
THE DEETS: Patterned Paper (Bo Bunny – Double Dots) | Card Stock (Papertrey Ink – Vintage Cream, Ripe Avocado, Scarlet Jewel; Bazzill – Kraft) | Silk Ribbon (Limelight Papercrafts) | Pearl (Recollections) | Stamps (My Cute Stamps – Let it Snow) | Ink (Papertrey Ink – Vintage Snow)
THE HOW TO: Trim cream card stock to 4.25″x5″. Trim 4 strips of patterned paper in various colors. Line up strips one above the other. and temporarily adhere to work surface. Stamp background pattern over all strips and let dry. Adhere strips of stamped paper to card base using foam adhesive. Stamp sentiment and trim to size. Adhere to matching stamped strip with foam adhesive. Tie bow with silk ribbon. Add pearl.
Hi everyone! Happy Friday!
::Just a note… If you’re not joining me from Keri Lee Sereika’s blog,
you can start the Blog Hop(e) here.::
Today I’m joining in on a very special blog hop- the Breast Cancer Awareness Blog Hop(e), to be specific. This issue is very near and dear to my heart, and I really appreciate Michelle for making this blog hop happen. *hugs!*
The goal of this hop is to spread awareness of breast cancer as far and wide as possible. It is so important for both women and men to take initiative in taking care of ourselves and engaging in healthy lifestyles. Even the most well prepared can be hit with this life altering disease. So what do we do? We hold on to hope. Hold strong.
Here’s my card….
With some of my online buds giving their personal handwriting a whirl, I thought I’d go for it too. What do you think? Stick to stamps? Lol… Well, thanks so much for joining me for this great cause! Stay strong!
::: Next up…. Check out what Stephanie Muzzulin has in store for ya! :::
*Hugs & Love!*
The DEETS: Card Stock (Papertrey Ink – White & Hibiscus Burst) | Pen (Sakura) | Ribbon (Celebrate It! - Michael’s) | Punch (Martha Stewart) | Pearls (Recollections – Michael’s)
The HOW TO: Trim white card stock to A2 size card. Trim piece of ribbon and adhere in bow to card front. Punch butterfly, add to card, then add pearls. Write sentiment… Easy Peazy!
Just a reminder that you have until 11:59 pm EST tonight to submit for this challenge!
**Click the image above to get to the challenge**
It’s a fun one!…ENJOY!!!
**Scroll down for the Limelight Post and a card!**
Hi everyone!
Time for another Limelight Sketch & Product Challenge! This is my last project with the Limelight crew as the guest designer, and I’m certainly going to miss the fun I’ve been having! Thank you Mandy for such a wonderful experience! *hugs* And to the Limelight girls… keep up the FABULOUS work!!! To my readers… Limelight Papercrafts is such a great source for crafty shopping, and I HIGHLY recommend it! Nothing beats great service! Please keep them in mind when you are ready to do some shopping… you will be glad you did!
This week Limelight has a little something extra special going on… Today’s sketch and inspiration come from none other than the amazingly talented and sweet LAUREN MEADER. Click here to see the card that inspired this sketch. Lauren is also playing along with our challenge this week. Please be sure to visit Lauren’s blog, leave her some love, and thank her for playing along!
This week’s product focus is adding BUTTERFLIES into our creations! If you have butterflies, now is the time to use them!
The Details:
- Use the sketch above and try to incorporate your favorite BUTTERFLIES!!
- Key word for SCS is LLPC033
- Post a comment with a link to your card on the Limelight Papercrafts blog by Sunday, November 1, at midnight (or before the winner is drawn Monday a.m.
- PRIZE: One lucky winner will receive two Stampendous stamps: Mod Dot Butterfly and Ruffled Butterfly!
**Don’t forget to enter the code BOO in the comments section at Limelightpapercrafts.com and save 20% now through Saturday.**
More fab work to check out from the Limelight DT:
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Mandy (Owner)
Check out my DEETS for links to product used above in the Limelight Store!
*Hugs & Love!*
The DEETS: Card Stock (Bazzill) | Patterned Paper (Basic Grey – Indian Summer) | Stamps (Unity -Butterfly Beauty) | Ink (Colorbox Fluid Chalk – Dark Brown) | Pearls (Queen & Co) | Rhinestones (Kaisercraft – Antique Rose) | Twine (Unknown) | Border Punch ( Martha Stewart) | Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug – Swiss Dots)
The HOW TO: Trim your kraft card stock to an A2 card. Dry emboss with dots. Trim away edge of the front of the card, and adhere orange strip of punched card stock. Tie bow using twine. Stamp butterfly onto block of material. Adhere material to block of patterned paper and sew edges. Fray edges of material and add pearls and rhinestones to stamped image. Flank patterned paper block with strips of orange card stock and adhere to card front using foam adhesive.
Happy Hump Day y’all!
This is a card I made for the latest Raspberry Suite Color Challenge. This is the 3rd card I made with this combo… I tried at first to be witty and clever with sneaking the colors in here and there, but it just didn’t work. So I said forget it, I’m letting the colors scream out loud! And this is the result…
I’m in l-o-v-e with the Giga Guidelines stamped in chocolate on kraft. I’m using Colorbox Fluid Chalk Dark Brown ink here… man have I been missing out! I want this ink in every color! It’s just perfect. And the font size on the sentiments in this set is perfect for me, too. One thing I can’t stand is a set full of a bagillion illegible sentiments that you need a magnifying glass to read. That is not the case with this set, I assure you.
And of course, my ribbon… gotta love ribbon.
Hope your day is going well! Talk to ya soon!
*Hugs & Love!*
The DEETS: Card Stock (Papertrey Ink – Raspberry Fizz, Bazzill – Kraft) | Stamps (Papertrey Ink – Giga Guidelines) | Ink (Colorbox – Dark Brown) | Pearls (Recollections) | Ribbon (Celebrate It! – Michael’s) | Stitching
The HOW TO: Trim your pink card stock to an A2 card. Stamp background pattern in brown ink onto block of kraft card stock. Stich to card. Tie bow using green ribbon. Stamp sentiment in brown ink onto cream card stock, trim and adhere to card using foam adhesive.
