365 Cards: Signature Style

Hey there peeps! It's getting late here on a wednesday and you can see that I am so late with my post, but I am getting it done just in time! This week at 365 Cards we are celebrating. ONE FULL YEAR of 365 Cards. Those of you who joined in on the fun from the beginning should have a serious stack of cards to show! 

Just one year ago I was asked to be on the design team of this great blog and participate twice a week with challenges for all of you to join in. Unfortunately that year has come to an end, and with a new baby to take care of I thought it appropriate to step down after a wonderful year at 365 Cards . I wanted to thank Pam and all the other fabulous designers at 365 Cards for such a fun and wonderful opportunity. YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

Today's challenge for me was to create a card using my signature style. Well, lets just say I was plain STUMPED! But I did pull out some things that I LOVE to use and find myself turning to again and again. I love to background stamp, and of course use buttons and twine, so here is what I came up with:

I used gold ink to stamp some medallions on my craft card base. Then I added some Terra Cotta ink with a text stamp. Then added more medallions with a brown ink. Lots of background stamping for ya! I popped up my frame with some dimensionals to showcase my sentiment. And of course I had to add my twine and rustic button. Thats a signature for ya! I hope you all have loved playing along this past year not just with me but with all of the 365 Card designers. We sure have had a great year!

Hope to see what you all create for today's challenge: You will need to scraplift something from this card and also use some modern influences to create your card. The sky's the limit folks!

Thanks again for playing and be sure to join in some other Sketch Fun HERE for your chance to win some free stamps!

Thanks for stopping by .

k

Deets:

Stamps: Giga Guide Lines, (Papertrey Ink), Vintage Frames (Sassafras Lass)

Ink: Galaxy Gold (Brilliance), Close To Coco (SU!), Terra Cotta Tile (Papertrey Ink)

Paper: Kraft, Rustic Cream, Terra Cotta (papertrey Ink)

Accessories: Lace Scallop Punch (Fiscars), Jute Twine, Rustic Button (Papertrey Ink)

365 Cards: 3 G's Challenge

Hey there all! Today's challenge over at 365 Cards is a continuation on a theme that will be running all week. You have seen Gloria's 3 P's and Audrey's 3 R's.  My challenge (and yours should you choose to take it) is the 3 G's;  Green, Glitter and Grosgrain!!

Here is what I came up with:

My card ended up a lot more elegant than I had originally planned, but I still like it. I started with green cardstock and stamped the first green medallions. I then overlapped them with some cream ink medallions and sprinkled glitter over it all. The cream ink helped all that glitter stick!
Then I added in my black elements which include my grosgrain ribbon. I love these new labels die cuts I got and find them quite useful! Add in a little more bling and you have an elegant birthday card. 3 G's: done, done and done!

Ok so here is a baby update:  My DH should be coming home today. I will find out if they will really let him leave since he has been running into a lot of snags with the execution of his design (which he is doing for the broadcast of the Olympics in Canada) So, IF they don't make him stay a few extra days to problem solve, then hopefully I will see the doc. tomorrow and try to get this labor started for the weekend. Of course there is also Parent Teacher Conferences that need to be done and my 3 yr. olds birthday party, but I should be able to get a baby out during all of that right ; )  And of course if DH doesn't get to come home until the weekend, I am just going to try and hold tight until he can be here. I will let you ALL know the minute our new one arrives!!

Overall I feel pretty good. I usually have a productive day and then a tired day, but all in all life is still moving along and I don't have a lot of pain or frustration (knock on wood!) and considering my DH is gone and also SO stressed with work (oh and the fact that yesterday I couldn't get ahold of him and really thought he was hurt or something) I am holding it together quite well.

So that's it in a nutshell. Can't wait to get the next phase of life started. Should be exciting and painful and fun and tiring and you know.... like having a baby!  

Thanks for all of you checking in on me and seeing how I am doing. I hope to keep the cards coming so keep checking back!

Have a great Wednesday!

k

Deets:

Stamps: Giga Guide Lines, Vintage Labels (Papertrey Ink)

Ink: Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink) Black Graphite (Brilliance), Old Olive (SU!)

Paper: Spring Moss, Vintage Cream, True Black (Papertrey Ink)

Accessories: Grosgrain (Papertrey Ink), Glitter (Stampendous), Rhinestones (Stash)

365 Cards: Card Recipe Challenge

Hey there all! Today I got to play with another card recipe over at 365 Cards. I was reminded how much I LOVE them! Here is the recipe for you to play along with:

4.25 x 5.5 card base

4x4 piece pattern paper

2x2 piece pattern paper

1 piece ribbon

3 buttons

1 Sentinment

What I love about card recipes is how fun it is to see things come together. Even when you only have a few items. Sometimes it takes a lot of stress out of creating and other times its a real challenge!

This card went together fast and I love this paper (I got it from Paper Craft Mag. for winning a card contest during World Card Making Day! WOOT!) I used a Pink Persimmon stamp for my sentiment. Ok, i have a little kid crying for me to help him, so I must run. Hope you have a great day! Thanks for stopping by!

k

Deets:

Stamps: Vintage Greetings (Pink Persimmon)

Ink: Fresh Snow (Papertrey Ink)

Paper: Soft Stone (Papertrey Ink) Latte Matstack Pattern Paper (DCWV)

Accessories: Satin Ribbon, Vintage Buttons (Papertrey Ink)

365 Cards: Quadrant Challenge

Today's challenge is a bit of a doosey. Well, its really quite easy, but sounds like a lot. Over at 365 Cards, Pam has pushed our challenge buttons! 

Here it is:

You must divide your card into 4 quadrants. Each quadrant should have one of the following, A punched out item, Rhinestone, Flower Embellishment, Stamped Sentiment. Here is what I came up with:

I was at my mother's house when this challenge came to be. She was gracious enough to let me use all her stamping goods. I used a marvy scalloped circle punch to make up my 4 quadrants. And you can see one item of each is represented in each quadrant.
I love this bright pink color and thought it was a great way to move on from Christmas into the new year. Vibrant and fun! 

We have had a lot of traveling for the holiday's and its been quite a whirlwind. I hope to get to my own stamping stuff soon and fill you in on the fun details of our holiday.

On another note, I think I am getting closer to choosing a name for this new baby! I can't believe how close it is but secretly hope he comes early so I can be done with being pregos.

That's all for this wed. and I might be a bit scarce for the next few days. I will for sure be here for Sunday's sketch so be sure to stop by then!

loves

k

Deets:

Stamps: Heart Prints (sentiment)

Ink: Basic Black

Paper: Stampers White, Raspberry Fizz, Raspberry Fizz Mix,

Accessories: Heart Punch, Scallop Circle Punch (Marvy), Rhinestones (Kaiser), Oval Punch (SU!), Flower Embellishment (From stash)

365 Cards Circle Challenge

Ooooooh, today's challenge! Today at 365 Cards, our challenge is to use at LEAST 10 circles with NO overlaping. Oh boy, what's a girl to do???

Well I don't know about you, but this is what I did:

I had this cute little 1/2" circle punch that was needing to be used. So I busted it out of its package. Pretty simple idea. One little glue dot behind each one and sewing down the middle. I added the sentiment and then drew the border with a pen and ruler. Easy.

That's all folks! Merry Christmas to all of you celebrating in just a few days. Today I get my DH back!! Can't wait till his plane lands. I hope to enjoy a nice quite Christmas with him before his travel schedule picks up again in the new year. But I will be back with one more card for the holiday. Until then, have a lovely day!
k

Deets:
Stamps: Everyday Classics Anniversary Set (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Black
Paper: Melon Berry

365 Cards Wed Challenge: Card Recipe

Your challenge for today at 365 Cards is a recipe. Here is what you should use:
One Tag (any Size)
2 Buttons
1 Piece Ribbon
8 Gemstones or Pearls
1 Piece Pattern Paper
1 Sentiment
(No Stamping except for sentiment)

Here is my Tag:

Every item is accounted for. I am always surprised at these recipe challenges. When you first read the list you think... 'There is NO way I can use this and make it work!" But then you try it and to your surprise it comes together and you learn something new. Always a fun time!

That's all for today's challenge. Thanks for stopping by. Hope to get some blog hopping done tonight to see what you create!

k

Deets:
Stamps: Birthday Basics (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Black Graphite (Brilliance)
Paper: (UGH! Can't remember the name, but will get back to you!)
Accessories: Vintage Buttons, Satin Ribbon (Papertrey Ink), Rhinestones (Studio 18), Scallop Line Punch (SU!) ooops, was adding that cheating?)

365 Cards: Wed. Sketch Challenge

WOAH~ Today took off with a bang. 5am phone call from the school saying its starting a bit late today. YAY! I think, "I can sleep in!" Another phone call, alarm clocks, kids begging for food, rain pounding on the roof, another three phone calls, cooking breakfast, eating breakfast, sending hubby out in the horrible weather and still haven't posted my card for the day! So after all that, school is now canceled because of a power outage and crazy weather! Which means, lots of playing with the boys, but also we have had a lot of challenges already. Big brother doing a LOT of bossing around and normal sassiness that we get to miss out on when he is at school. I hope to get something done today, but the weather is making errand running seem daunting and well, I am still in my pjs. Wish me luck today. I am definitely going to need it!

Ok, onto today's 365 Cards challenge. This is great one. You get to design your own sketch! Either draw it up first, or make your card and then make up the sketch, either way, there is fun to be had. Here is mine for the day:

I actually started with some OLD rub-ons that have been plaguing my stash for a few years. I thought I should get them used up while the holiday is still up on us. So I looked at the rub-ons, planned where I wanted them and then drew up the sketch. Here is the card:

Merry Christmas! This week we are pulling together all the wonderful baked goods we want to send to neighbors, friends and teachers. This card has already been signed and sealed. I still need to pick up some bananas for some bread, if only it would stop being miserable outside! Anyway, I hope you have a great day wherever you are! And maybe, just maybe the sun is shining for you there...

Thanks for stopping by!

k

Deets:

Paper: PaperTrey Ink

Accessories: K&Co. Rub-Ons and Adhesive Gems

365 Cards: KLM Digital Design Week!

Hey there ladies! Can you believe I actually got this one up on time!? Sheesh! So glad I did. I have this great KLM Digital image that I worked with and used it with today's 365 Card challenge which is entitled: "Just a Fraction."  

That means take an image and just use a part of it. Here is my card:

This image is originally three flowers with stems and leaves. It's actually a free download from KLM Digital Designs, so you should head over there and check it out for yourself! HERE IS THE LINK. While you are there check out the other fabulous images they have that are so wonderful and affordable too!

I printed my image on some vellum and let that baby dry overnight. Then I colored it in with some markers. This was interesting because the markers bled into the ink and made some nice shading for me! I then popped up the picture on some card stock, added pattern papers and buttons and my KLM card was made! I opted out of a sentiment for this one because I thought it would be good for many occasions. It's a perfect image for so many cards AND its a free link. Seriously, KLM is pretty darned cool!

That's my card for today! On a separate note, have any of you noticed over on the side bar that I only have 62 days left until this baby comes? I am freaking out! How will I ever be ready? Lots to do until then and of course its the most wonderful time of year to boot. Lots of fun to be had!

Hope you have a great day. Thanks for stopping by! 

loves

k

365 Cards Challenge: Face It!

Good morning my sweet little cherubs! It is a glorious week. Busy with fun things like short days at work and school, turkey, pie and naps for all! Boy oh boy how  wonderful life can be! 

Today's 365 Card Challenge is to use any embellishments to turn your card into a face. Here is my card for today:

I had originally wanted to make the entire card a circle but I seem to make those a lot so I decided to use my scallop die cuts to make some green hair and my regular circle die cuts for a smaller face. It's hard to see, but I stamped my background repeatedly with a text stamp using white ink. I made my frame using a ruler and a marker and the sentiment is Ali Edwards. I didn't have big black brads so I used some that were grey and just dabbed them on my ink pad. Worked like a charm.

My 5 yr. old LOVES getting cards from me. I thought it would make his day getting one with a smiley face on it. That is why I chose this sentiment. I hope to give it to him close to when the new baby comes. I know things are going to change quite a bit for him (and me) and I want him to know he is loved. What a sweet boy he is! 

That's all for me today (and probably tomorrow). Head on over to 365 Cards and play along with the challenge. It will be a good time, I promise! 

I hope those that are in the states have a great time celebrating Thanksgiving and for those of you who don't celebrate, don't worry, I'll eat your piece of pie for you ; )

Loves!

k

Deets:

Stamps: Background Basics: Text Styled (Papertrey Ink), Loving Words by Ali Edwards (Technique Tuesday)

Ink: Fresh Snow (Papertrey Ink) Black Graphite (Brilliance)

Paper: Lemon Tart, Stampers White, New Leaf (Papertrey Ink)

Accessories: Brads, Embroidery Floss, Black Pen (SU!)

365 Cards: Paper Popsicles Week!

Whoo! What a week it has been so far. A wild whirlwind! And now it's Wednesday (um... that's a lot of W's!)

Today's challenge at 365 Cards  is to use ric rac and buttons on your card. Now I was fortunate enough to get to play with this Gingerbread Man shaped card from Paper Popsicles!  Here is the first thing I made. A little holiday card:

I think the ric rac is SO cute and I also added a little background stamping for a bit of oomph. My sentiment flag is actually curvy, but apparently my photo forgot to show you that part ; )

I decided after printing out one of these templates (which is SUPER fast!) that I could indeed make a one-sided card just as fast. Or as most people call them; a tag!
I decided to keep this one a bit more simple. I added one strip of background stamping then glued some ric rac over top. It's a little 'funky cold madina', but I like it. (if you remember that song, give a shout out!)  I found a vintage heart button, which added the perfect touch for the sentiment:
I love pink and white for christmas colors, not traditional, but cute. I have this corrugated  box that I thought would hold a mini loaf just perfectly. I think bread gifts are the choice for my neighbors this season. I love bread. It makes me happy. I am happy to make it, and eat it and I love giving it away. It feels more substantial than the box of sugary stuff that I normally make. Bread sustains life and I think a hot piping loaf goes perfect with this sentiment!

Ok. Those are my projects for today. Hope you have time to dig through your ric rac and button stash and whip up something fun today! 

Thanks for stopping by!

k

Deets:

Stamps: Stocking Prints, Background Basics: Retro (Papertrey Ink)

Ink: Close to Cocoa (SU!), Fresh Snow, Raspberry Fizz (Papertrey Ink)

Paper: Creamy Caramel (SU!) Pure Poppy, Linen Vellum (Papertrey Ink)

Accessories: Vintage Buttons, Satin Ribbon (Papertrey Ink), Bakery Twine (Martha Stewart) Embroidery Floss (Stash), Gelly Roll Star Pen (Sakura), Hole Punch, Ric Rac (from stash)

365 Cards: Do That Decade!!

Oh boy guys, is today's 365 Cards challenge fun! Do that decade: 1980-1989. Which means use this time period to inspire your card. Well, I was younger during that decade, so there are only a few things that really ring true for me. Here is my card... can you guess what was my inspiration??

Well, I lived through the 80's stacking and rolling down my socks (hence the three different colored papers with lines and curved edges. Doesn't that just remind you of cuffed socks!?)  I also wore A LOT of jelly bracelets. Unfortunately we are fresh out of jellies here in our house, but I found this leather cord that worked pretty well. I also added some mirror paper to add a bit of flash to it. I think that helps bring out a bit of a  'rocker' side for the card.

So what do you think?? What inspires you from the 80's? There is so much out there, it would be hard to stop creating (think Michael Jackson, Madonna, Punk music, teen movies) Oh the possibilities are endless!!

Anyway. Thats all for me today. Get your 80's groove on and get creating!!!

loves

k

Deets:

Stamps: Background Basics: Retro, Scattered Showers ("you're" sentiment) Papertrey Ink

Ink: Sweet Blush, Raspberry Fizz (Papertrey Ink), Soft Sky (SU!)

Paper: Sweet Blush, Raspberry Fizz, Spring Rain, Stampers White (Papertrey Ink)

Accessories: Mirror Paper, Black Chord, Eyelets, Corner Rounder (from stash), Metallic frame (Heidi Swapp)

365 Cards: White Space Challenge

Hey there ladies and (maybe some gents!), Can you believe it's the last day of September? I am truly shocked at how fast life goes by!  Today's the 365 Card challenge is up. It'ss another fun white space challenge. And let me tell you, this one was a real challenge for me!

Here is my take:
This is card #2 that I made. The first was SOOOO bad I will not even show it to you! For this second one I pulled out the Jolly By Golly Mini Deck by Cosmo Cricket. Can I say, LOVE these papers!!! They are really fun. I also used the sign stamp from PTI's Sign Language set. I thought the Warm Wishes sentiment went really well with the hot cocoa that I cut out and popped up with dots. (Um, where is the dimension in this photo people... everything looks flat!)

So it really is quite explanatory. Embroidery floss, button, glittery ribbon. Makes me want hot chocolate with peppermint. And have you been asking your self what my deal is with holiday cards lately??? I can't seem to stop making them! They sure are fun, but I promise I will bust out my Halloween sets soon! Will try to get crackin' on that one!

Thanks for stopping by today. Can't wait to see how this challenge inspires you. Will be coming around your blogs tonight for a gander!

loves

k

Deets:

Stamps: Sign Language (Papertrey Ink)

Ink: Chocolate Chip (SU!), Pure Poppy (Papertrey Ink)

Paper: Rustic Cream (Papertrey Ink) Dark Brown (Bazzill), Jolly By Golly (Cosmo Cricket)

Accessories: Vintage Button (Papertrey Ink), Embroidery floss, Gold Ribbon (from stash), Scallop Line Punch (SU!)

365 Cards: Sassy Studio Designs!

Hey there. Top o' the morning to ya! Its a wednesday again and my chance to get in on the Sassy Studio Design fun over at 365 Cards. Here is the challenge we have been given by Pam.

 

Card Recipe:

4 Patterned Papers

5x5 Card

3 Blossoms

5 Gems

1 Stamped image (digi or ink)

choice of sentiment

And here is the fun image I got to use from Sassy Studio:

This is my Go Go Girl! So maybe now that sentiment will mean more to you. Get it?? I paper pieced her dress, which I am in love with! I so wish I could wear an outfit like this one. I of course added a lot of shine to her with my Gelly Roll pens and filled in the rest with colored pencils. You can see the blossoms, on the left hand side. They are tiny but blossoms nonetheless!  I added some orange to give some spunk and made it match her hair.

This is a super fun image to use and I have had a great time working with Sassy Studio Designs this week. Have you been over to their website yet??? Go check it out already!! There are so many fun images just waiting to help you out with any occasion. Have fun shopping!

Can't wait to see what you create with the card recipe for today. have a great time!

loves

k

Deets:

Stamps: Digi Stamp Go Go Girl by Sassy Studio Designs

Paper: Stampers White, Lavender Moon, Summer Sunrise, Guidelines Pattern Paper by Papertrey Ink. Purple from stash

Accessories: Prima Flowers, Gems from stash, Fiscars Scallop punch, Gelly Roll Pens, Colored Pencils, Basic Grey Alpha Stickers

365 Cards Ad Inspiration Challenge!

Hey folks. Today's challenge over at 365 Cards is an Ad Inspiration challenge. I was lucky enough to get to pick our ad for today. Here is what I found in my mailbox last week:

Now, I have ALWAYS loved black and white. My bedroom was decorated like that for years (at my parents house). They are my go-to colors for my wardrobe and there is just something extra special about it when you have a pop of color! This entire catalog is so much fun to look through. It has a nice 20's edge to it too which I also adore. Ok, enough chat... Here is my card for today:
It speaks for itself eh? I don't have anything to share about it really, other than I loved making it. I had some really great products that went wonderfully with the inspiration, so it pulled together quickly. One thing I did do that might need explaining, is I double stamping the leaves to give them some shadow. I used Old Olive first and then stamped the Fresh Snow on top. I like the dimension it gives.
I used a white colored pencil on the flower inside and traced the circles with a bowl for my arches. I thought that would fit the curve of the shoe from the ad nicely. I thought this sentiment was perfect too. It's the kind of thing I would think a flapper girl would say. That kind of fit the entire catalog genre to me. Very fabulous indeed.

Ok. That's all my friends. I hope you find this image inspiring and get a chance to create today. Be sure to head on over to 365 Cards to link up your creations and I will come back tonight to check them all out!

Have a great day. Over and out...

k

Deets:

Stamps: Houndstooth Backgrounder CHF, Everyday Classics, Friends 'Til the End, In Bloom by Papertrey ink

Ink: Fresh Snow, by Papertrey Ink, Basic Black, Old Olive by SU!

Paper: True Black, Stampers Select White, Pure Poppy, Spring Moss by Papertrey Ink

Accessories: Vintage Button by Papertrey Ink, White Colored Pencil by Prisma Color

365 Cards: Alpha Stickers Challenge & 2S4Y #33

Good Morning to you all this fine wednesday! Today's 365 Card challenge was a doosey for me. You must use alpha stickers on your card and include at least one number! Woah! Here is what I came up with:

My DS's birthday is coming up. Yup, he is going to be 5. So in honor of him, I made this card. His favorite color is orange, and the best color to go with that is blue, hence my color choices. Now this card made me realize that my mojo has left the building. So just like any card makin' gal might do, I searched online for a sketch. I chose this weeks 2S4Y sketch which you can find it HERE.  

Even with the sketch this blasted card took me 2 hours to complete. I searched high and low for the right supplies. Every where I thought they would be, they weren't. I dropped my black inkpad in my lap and then it tumbled to the floor... (ooh is DH gonna be upset!) And the complaints go on and on! (I am definitely prego!) 

Ok. Details: You can see I stamped and embossed the number 5 as my background paper and then I cut up some Scenic Route paper which gave me stars. I also did not have any alpha stickers that would really work and almost NO numbers. I found these Basic Grey alphas that I got in the April Mac Mae Card Kit but they weren't the right color for me so I sponged them black. That was about the only ah-ha moment I had all night. The rest of the time I spent grumbling! Ok. So enough about that. Today is supposed to be humid humid humid (uh... 95%!) so I think we are going to take it easy. Yesterday we may have over extended ourselves which might explained the drained mojo. Hopefully today we will be playing, reading and relaxing. Hope the kids don't mind!

Ok. Off you go! I hope your creativity is in full swing so you can participate in today's challenge! I look forward to checking them out!

thanks for stopping by 

k

Deets:

Ink: SU! Basic Black, Tim Holtz Perfect Medium

Paper: Scenic Route Stars, PTI Spring Rain, Summer Sunrise

Accessories: Basic Grey Gems, Diamond Stickles, PTI Twill Ribbon, EK Success Tab Line Punch, Filigree Clear Embossing Powder, Basic Grey Alpha Stickers.

365 Cards: Art Glitter Week!! (Toile Inspired)

Oooh! Today's challenge was SO fun! We have been challenged to use Toile as our background. Pam so generously provided a definition of Toile which you can find HERE . I did need a refresher. Well, I was fresh out of toile, but did remember this fabulous Amy Butler paper that I thought would fit the bill ok. Here's the card:

I fussy cut this peacock out of the full sheet. (*sniff* was my last full sheet!). I used PTI Ripe Avocado, Spring Rain and the dark blue on the paper I would say is close to Enchanted Evening or SU! Not Quite Navy. These colors are so striking together, so keep them in mind for your next card.  I also added some ART GLITTER to the peacock to doll it up a bit.

I then added the sentiment but made it a bit rustic. Kinda seems like they wouldn't go together, but I like the juxtaposition. It makes it different and fun to look at. I stitched the sentiment with some jute twine and added some sparkle to the button.

So thats it! Last day of ART GLITTER Week and I hope you have had a good time. I know I have! I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Be sure to check back tomorrow for my Sketchy Sunday card. As usual Pam has provided a very fun sketch. It is sure to get your creativity flowing!

Have a good one today!

k

Deets:

Stamps: Out On A Limb Sentiments by PTI

Ink SU! Basic Black

Paper: Ripe Avocado, Spring Rain, Linen Vellum by PTI

Accessories: Vintage button, ART GLITTER, Jute twine, Martha Stewart Double scallop line punch, distressor

365 Cards: Art Glitter Week!! (Present Card)

Hey there! Only 2 precious days left of Art Glitter week. It has been really fun playing with this stuff every day. Thank you ART GLITTER for your generous sponsorship this week. What a delight it has been!

Today's challenge is to make the card the gift. Or make it look like one anyway. I made up a tri-fold card to look like a present. Aaaaaand here she is:

I stamped some flower images on Lemon Tart cardstock and added a little trim plus a big bow!
Using my ART GLITTER adhesive and glitter I dolled up the large flowers on the card. I also made up a gift tag complete with some Star Glitter Gel Pen action.  I forgot to take a picture of the inside, but it is your standard tri-fold. The top flap is 1.25 in. the body is two sections at 2.75 in. Length is 5.5. Its skinny, but will tuck into a package easy or fit a standard envie. 

That is all for me today. Can't wait to share my creations for this weekend. I have had a lovely time creating this week. I feel the mojo is hanging out for a bit, so that makes things move quicker (and I don't pull out as much hair) which is always fun!

Thanks for joining me today. And thanks so much for all your sweet comments this week. I love ya!

k

Deets: Everything Papertrey Ink unless noted

Stamps: Everyday Button Bits (sentiment) In Bloom 

Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Berry Sorbet. Basic Black, Old Olive by SU!

Paper: Lemon Tart, Ripe Avocado

Accessories: Berry Sorbet Grosgrain, Ripe Avocado Vintage Button, ART GLITTER, Gelly Roll Glitter Star Pen

365 Cards: Art Glitter Week!! (Card Recipe)

Today's 365 Cards Art Glitter Week challenge is to use this card recipe:

4x7 card

5 Blossoms

3 Patterned Papers

Glitter

wet embossed sentiment

Here is what I created:

I stamped the blossoms with polka dots and glue then sprinkled on my glitter. Used some SEI papers, some rhinestones. Just general fun.

This one was fun to watch come together. Its a good exercise to use a limited amount of supplies, because even then you have a lot of variety to choose from.

Today is Dr. appointment day for me. Yesterday was the kids. They both got shots, so it was pretty rough. Hope they are happier today.

See you tomorrow and have a good one people!

k

Deets:

Stamps: Beautiful Blooms (leaves), In Bloom (sentiment), Polka Dot Basics II by PTI

Ink: SU! White Kraft 

Paper: Melon Berry by PTI, SEI Patterned Paper

Accessories: Glue Pad, ART GLITTER, Rhinestones, White Embossing Powder by AC

365 Cards: What's Your Sign?

Happy Wednesday my friends! I am finally home from my trip. My mother leaves today and we have been trying to craft up a storm, but you know there is just SO much chatting to do! Here is my card for todays 365 Card Challenge:

The challenge is to make a sign for your card (or make it your card!). I know, I know... it's no longer really summer. We are maybe closer to saying goodbye than hello but I really wanted to make this sign. I used some of my new goodies I got at CHA. Nothing that is new on the market, but it is new in my stash so it was fun!
This sign is made of grunge paper by Tim Holtz. It is kinda leathery and not like paper at all. I stamped on it and then used distress inks to give it some color. I also used some sponging for the grass too. I have these flowers that I stamped onto some white paper YEARS ago. Its a SU! set, that was never mine and I don't even know which friend it belonged to. We used to get together and we would stamp each others sets so we had them in our stash. Well it feels good to finally use them!

Ok. That is it for today. I have lots of fun sets to show you this week, and be sure to stay with us for next weeks sponsor Art Glitter. I can't wait to have my house in a flurry of glitter!! 

Thanks for stopping in!

loves

k

Deets:

Stamps: Hero Arts Clouds, Kim Hughes Summer Trees, Sassafras Lass Vintage Frames

Ink: Tim Holtz Perfect Medium, SU! Basic Black

Paper: Papertrey Ink Stampers White, Tim Holtz Grunge Paper

Accessories: SU! Earth Elements Markers, Gelly Roll Glitter Stars Pen

365 Cards: Shortcuts Week- Painting!

It's Saturday already!!! Can you believe it?? Today's fun 365 Card challenge is to paint on your card. Luckily I had some sparkly metallic paint sitting around. Here is my card for today:

This paint is glittery and a bit gritty so the texture is really nice. I used a clear card base and then cut some frosted plastic and layered it on some kraft cardstock. I like how simple this layout is. You could change the colors so easily to fit the gender of the baby or even use green or yellow if you don't know the gender yet! I love when things turn out this easy but still look good.

So that it. Today is simple since I will be packing all day and will step onto a plane with both of my kids (sans husband) tonight. Wish me luck. Somehow I know I will need a lot of it! The only reason its even semi- ok to do this solo is that Patrick will be traveling home with them by himself. The pain will be equal for both of us.  ; )

Be sure to check back in tomorrow for 365 Cards Sketchy Sunday. I have a new stamp that I used and you know how I love sharing! So I can't wait to see what you create this weekend.

Have a great one!

k

Deets:

Stamps: Making The Grade by Kim Hughes (star), Bitty Baby Blessings by PTI

Ink: StaZon Jet Black

Paper: Kraft, Stampers White (inside) by PTI, Shortcuts acrylic clear pre folded card base and frosted acrylic sheet

Accessories: PTI Ribbon, Button. Acrylic Metallic Silver Paint