365 Cards Sketchy Sunday!!

Good Morning to each of you this fine sunday. Yesterday I said good-bye to my  mother and put her on a plane. Oh how sad it is! She was here for a week and helped cook, clean and take care of kids. I wonder to myself how in tarnation I will do this on my own! We loved having her here and hope we can take care of ourselves without her.

Today's sunday sketch:

Here is my take:

I opted not to round my corners because I love the crispness of the square. I stamped my flowers on the original diamond and then trimmed the edges by 1/2 inch. I think matted the entire thing adding in the trimmed edges back in. I stamped my sentiment on vellum and placed it over the flowers. You can see the big ones in there somewhere. 
The rest if patterned paper and cardstock. I used some stamps from Technique Tuesday. The are a lot of fun to use. 

Ok... baby is crying. Must run! 

Be sure to check out the Pink Persimmon sketch contest going on for the next week. You can read about it HERE and be sure to leave me a link of your creation. You can win some Pink Persimmon Stamps!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

k

Deets:

Stamps: Spiro Garden (Technique Tuesday), Simply You by Ali Edwards (Technique Tuesday), Vintage Frames (Sassafras Lass)

Ink: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip (SU!), Sweet Blush (Papertrey Ink), Graphite Black (Brilliance), 

Paper: Sweet Blush, Rustic Cream, Ripe Avocado, Vellum (Papertrey Ink), Amy Butler PP

Pink Persimmon Blog Hop & Giveaway!!!!

Hey there everyone! Today is an extra special day because I get to do more than one post! Today Pink Persimmon is having a sketch contest to win a SLEW of fun stamp sets from Pink Persimmon! If you would like a chance to win some PP Stamps from my blog here, take a look at the sketch, create a card/project/layout and post a link to your creation on THIS post. I will be giving away the SINGING BIRDS set to one lucky winner!!

Here is the sketch:

You are welcome to use this however it inspires you! I rotated the sketch to create my card:
Tweet Tweet!!! This is the CUTEST set. And it could be yours!! So get inspired, take some time and come back here to this post and leave me a link to your creation. You have until February 28th at midnight to get your post up. And here is the kicker.... You can enter to win at the other creative team members websites too! They are each giving away their own set. But you will need to create a separate card for each blog contest you enter... so get crackin'!

Again, here are the deets for those of you who want to participate:

1. Create a NEW card/project/layout based on the sketch and post a link to THIS post to be entered to win SINGING BIRDS (the set above)

2. Create a NEW card/project/layout based on the sketch for EACH stamp set you want to win and post a new link to EACH  Creative Team Member's blog for a chance to win even MORE stamps! (Check out their posts by clicking on their names:)

Julie 

Linda 

Kelly 

Samantha

3. And don't forget to Have Fun!!

I hope you feel inspired and I look forward to drawing a winner come March 1st! Good luck and Happy Crafting!!!

loves

k

Deets:

Stamps: Singing Birds (Pink Persimmon)

Ink: Graphite Black (Brilliance)

Paper: Terra Cotta, Spring Rain, Ripe Avocado, Stampers White (Papertrey Ink)

Accessories: Rustic Buttons, Jute Twine (Papertrey Ink), Lace Scallop Punch (Fiscars), Earth Element Markers (SU!)

365 Cards: Seven Sketches Week!

Good day to you this wonderful Wednesday! We have a fun week for you going on over at 365 Cards. This week every DT member has created a sketch for you to try out. Today is wednesday which means it's my turn! Here is the sketch I put together:

I drew up this sketch and then seemed to be inspired in a different way when it came time to make my card. Here is what I did:
I added a little rotation....I have been in Valentine's mode so the hearts got used again.  However I didn't want it to be a traditional red/pink card. The sentiment that I included is more of the feel I wanted to get across. I pulled out some cork paper to stamp my background on. I overlapped the white hearts and some text stamps. Popped up the hearts and added my twine and buttons for the last finishing touches. You can see the border line I drew in in black around the outer edge. I wanted it to be distinct but still subtle.

This card is set aside for my parents-in-law. They have been so wonderful to come and take care of me the first week being home from the hospital while my husband was away. I don't know if they realize how much help they actually were, but I am pretty sure I would have died (and my kids too) if they hadn't been here. I am SO grateful they are in my life. They love me (uh, i think..) and they love my kids and for that I am eternally indebted. 

That's all for this wednesday's 365 Card installment. I would love to see what you create with this sketch. I hope you find it inspiring! Until next time .....

loves

k

Deets:

Stamps: Background Basics: Hearts, Heart Prints (Papertrey Ink), Loving Words (Ali Edwards)

Ink: White (Brilliance), Dark Chocolate (Papertrey Ink) Old Olive, Not Quite Navy, Pumpkin Pie (SU!)

Paper: Smokey Shadow, Stampers White (Papertrey Ink)

Accessories: Cork Board (Michael's) Vintage Button, Jute Twine (Papertrey Ink), Black Marker (SU!)

365 Cards Sketchy Sunday!!

Good Morning and Happy Valentine's Day!!  Welcome to today's 365 Cards Sketch:

And welcome to my loving card for today's occasion:
Oh won't you Be Mine?? I took the circle from the sketch and just ran with it. It turned out quite bit different from the sketch, but it was inspiring which is the point right?

I use a lot of fun stamps on this one. Of course one of my Pink Persimmon favorites: Ric Rac Circle. I think you will be seeing a lot of it! Also I pulled out some Terra Cotta Satin Ribbon from Papertrey Ink. This color is truly delightful....

So how many of you are watching the Olympics!?!? So much fun right? All the events are in full swing which means my DH can now come home. FINALLY we get to have him for 2 straight weeks. Hopefully he will be able to refrain from working for that long ; )  Baby Kai is doing well. He is sleeping great, but for some reason is forgetting how to eat! I think its the pacifier that has thrown him off, so we tossed it out. Hopefully he will be back to his regular eating self in no time.

I hope you have a great sunday and send some love to those around you. Happy Valentine's Day!

Loves

k

Deets:

Stamps: Ric Rac Circle (Pink Persimmon) Background Basics: Hearts, Heart Prints (Papertrey Ink)

Ink: Terra Cotta Tile (Papertrey Ink), Chocolate Chip, Close To Cocoa (SU!)

Paper: Kraft, Rustic Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink)

Accessories: Terracotta Tile Satin Ribbon (Papertrey Ink) Nestability Tags (Spellbinders)

365 Cards White Space Challenge

Hello Wednesday and Hello friends!!  It's the middle of the week. A day when the recycling goes out, the school week is half over and I get to share with you a 365 Cards challenge! Wednesday's are glorious!  Today's challenge issued by Pam is a White Space Challenge. That is take the image below and keep the white space empty! Which means that only the embellishments/sentiments etc. can go in the black space. 

Here is what I did:
Happy Birthday Birdie! I pulled out the Pink Persimmon stamps. Ric Rac Circle for the background. Paper pieced cupcake and birdie (American Craft Papers) and a double layer banner. Pretty simple and straight forward.
Here's a little close-up for ya. I love these vintage-y funky stamps. They are so much fun to play with. If you don' t have this ric rac circle, I suggest you pick one up. It really is stunning when it's stamped out.

So that's all for my wednesday card. Last night school was canceled for the incoming snow storm, so the kids are home and hopefully we will be able to play in the snow today. I however, would prefer to stay in bed, but methinks a 5 and 3 yr. old will not be too happy if I suggest that as the activity for the day. We will see how things play out. Thanks for stopping in today. I hope you have a good one.

Love to you and yours.

k

Deets: All Pink Persimmon unless noted.

Stamps: Vintage Greetings, Vintage Cupcake, Ric Rac Circle

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Ruby Red (SU!), Black Graphite (Brilliance)

Paper: Rustic Cream, Dark Chocolate (Papertrey Ink), Craft Fair Pattern Paper (AC)

Accessories: Pop Dots

Pink Persimmon + Divine Twine Valentine!

Happy Monday Morning!!! Today I wanted to share a few things Pink Persimmon. You can check out the blog HERE... There are some great Valentine ideas that the creative team has put together for the month. You should check it out!

Here is my little contribution:

The kids are doing Valentine's Day this friday because the holiday falls on a sunday this year. This is a little Valentine treat I will be sending in Ronin's lunch box. It's a 4x4 glassine bag filled with candy.  

I love this ric rac circle stamp set. It's simple but SO versatile. The final stamped image is so fun. I used it straight on my glassine bag and used the dotted journal lines to stamp my punched out hearts. I LOVE the scroll banner in the Vintage Greetings set. It's just so perfect in so many ways. I tucked my hearts in under it and popped up the sentiment that was stamped with THIS alpha set.

I folded over the edge of the glassine and punched two small holes through the flap and the front of the bag. I tied the whole thing up with some DIVINE TWINE. I LOVE this stuff!! The black and white was perfect for the look I was going for. Um... have I told you already how many wonderful colors this twine comes in?  You should check it out HERE. Just try to resist... I dare ya!

Pink Persimmon has some really great and versatile sets that can be adapted for any occasion. PLUS they have some great valentine sets as well. You can check out the post HERE and also check out some fun stamps HERE.

Also, just wanted you to know how GREAT the owners and creative team are for this company.  They have been so lovely with the arrival of baby Kai. They made up some cards for me! You can check the post out HERE on their blog. It's been so amazing to get to know wonderful ladies from all around that just dish out love so freely. I feel so grateful for the people I am getting to know and the amazing opportunity it is to be apart of this creative team. THANK YOU ladies for making this an unforgettable time for me!! 

Thanks for stopping by today. Let's stretch out Valentines Day and celebrate love all week long!! 

Love to you and yours

k

Deets:

Stamps: Vintage Greetings, Ric Rac Circle, Small Soda Pop Alpha Set (Pink Persimmon)

Ink: Black Graphite (Brilliance), Pure Poppy (Papertrey Ink)

Paper: Stampers White, Pure Poppy (Papertrey Ink)

Accessories: Glassine Bag, DIVINE TWINE, Marvy Heart Punch

Welcome Baby!

Hello there to you today! I just wanted to stop by here and share with you a few pictures of our new little guy. Malachi Axel Larsen:

He was born on February 4th at 9:12 in the morning. If you are interested in the story you can find it HERE on my personal family blog. There are a few more pictures over there as well. 
Here are my three boys. (the older two have matching chocolate cookie on their mouths ; )  The boys are so excited to have their little brother home. I am glad to be here as well, although the quiet of the hospital was quite nice ; ) We are all doing well and recouping just fine. Wanted to share this with you all since I know you have been watching my baby timer all these months! He is finally finally here! And a final word on his name...(Seems its a bit different than people may have expected ; ) Malachi means "messenger from God" I love the meaning and feel it is a bit softer for a baby, although we do plan on calling him Kai (k-eye) for short. Axel is a Scandinavian family name from my husbands side. We did not want to name him after Axel Rose but if he wants to be a rocker, then we will love him just the same ; )  Thanks for all of those who voted on my name poll and for all your support these last few months with being prego and having my hubby gone. It's been quite a journey and we are excited to start this next phase, so wish us luck!

Hope your sunday is going well. See you next week for 365 cards on wednesday and a few Pink Persimmon posts as well!! Also, I haven't heard back from my second winner of the Stamp It! Magazine. PLEASE contact me ASAP so I can send it out to you.... Check the post HERE to see if you are one of the winners. If I don't hear from you by monday I will draw a new winner! Thanks for playing!

Thanks for stopping by.

k