Lawn Fawn Hearts Cards for Kids!!

Hey there all and welcome to the Lawn Fawn Hearts Cards for Kids Blog Hop!! We have all come together today to make cards for a wonderful cause, Cards for Kids! We hope to encourage you to also make cards for this great cause and have some fun along the way too. So please hop along with us, and make sure to leave comments as there will be prizes for commenters and participants. So lets get hopping!! Also, if you get lost in the hop, you can always start at the beginning at the Lawn Fawn Blog. Thank you so much for hopping with us today!

I got so exited about the hop, I had to make two cards! Here is my first one using Lawn Fawn's 'Just My Type' stamp set. I have had this set for a few weeks but haven't had the time to introduce it to some ink, so I was extra excited to get going!
Gorsh, I do love these colors together. So vibrant and fun! I couldn't stop without adding some felt ric rac which of course goes so well with scissors ; ) and I tied a tiny button with some twine to my chartreuse scissors and popped it up with a dimensional. I stamped the scissor images on some linen vellum and then distressed the edges so it has some nice texture.

The second card is done using Pink Persimmon stamps. I love this set SO very much. And I thought maybe this would be a good pick-me-up kind of a card for a lovely girl. Everyone wants to know they are a jewel and priceless, right?!
I used two shades of pink for this baby. I stamped the main jewel image with silver ink so it is nice and shimmery. I used red and pink adhesive gems to finish off the image. I also used an impression plate on the card base and brushed it with some white ink to help it pop.
My kids also wanted to get in on the action and each chose a child to make pictures for to send. Here is Ronin's. It's a picture of both Zach and he dancing under the sun and a disco ball. How does he know about disco balls? While we were working he said he was going to draw a sun on Zach's chest to show that he had grown healthy and strong there and then he outlined it with a heart. Sometimes kids are wise beyond their years.

And here is Cache's picture for little Gavin. He is just learning how to draw people and its been so fun to watch. He was a bit camera shy when it came time to show the goods. We hope these bring some joy to the recipients.

And there you have it!! Go on and leave a comment because remember there are prizes to be won and then click on the name to hop to: Rhonda!! Remember if you get lost in the hop go back to Lawn Fawn and get your bearings. There are so many wonderful cardmakers that are participating in this hop you really don't want to miss even one of them!

Have a fun time and thanks for stopping in!

k

Cardabilities Sketch #9

Hey there everyone! Today is another great sketch reveal for Cardabilities! Check out today's sketch:

This is a fun one, so I hope you can participate. And here is my contribution:
I picked up these fun die cuts from K&Co that were on the clearance rack. They are sorbet and white crosshatch patter on one side and a solid sorbet on the other. I added some pearls, some distressed text stamping and put it all together on a bunch of white cardstock, which I personally love doing.
There is something so fresh and clean about an all white card. I also love repeated stamping. It's a great way to fill in some extra space. That's all for today. I hope you get a chance to participate!

thanks for stopping in today. Have a good one!

k

Pink Persimmon: Tickled Pink

Hey there! A little Pink Persimmon styled card for you today. I really adore this new set they have out. Did you get your yet? If not, go on over and check it out. They have a 15% off coupon for newsletter subscribers that you can use to stock up on all the new goods! So head on over and subscribe for heavens sake!

For this card I paired some blue with this fuzzy sorbet paper from S.E.I. I did some fussy cutting so the damask print was in the middle. The card base was rolled through a crosshatch impression plate and rubbed with white ink to help it pop a bit. The sentiment is double stamped with pink and black.
Can you even tell its a baby card? Well, its supposed to be! Hope you have a great day and thanks for stopping by!

k

Hello! and a project

Well, I tell you what, this is the loooongest I have ever gone without blogging. Whew buddy! But I am back and hope to keep myself moving forward. Patrick was off last week so we did a lot of work around the house and then we went camping and you know there is just something wrong about blogging while you are camping,(not to mention the lack of internet service) so I thought I would just enjoy time with my family and see you all this week. SO I do have some other projects that I have been dying to do lately. One of which I am sharing with you tonight. I have seen this idea around the blog-o-sphere and finally got to do some myself. It took me a while to find the GoodWill but once I did, I perused the glassware section and found these beauties:

I picked up some heavy duty glue that bonds most surfaces and applied it to the bases. Add a little pressure and dry over night:
Then you get this!:
Two cake pedestals ready for serving. It's honestly one of the easiest projects I have ever done and finally I have something to hold my favorite chocolate cake.

So, what have you been doing while I have been gone? Hope you are still around and all is well. I have some projects for Pink Persimmon coming up and another Cardability reveal this week too so come on back.

Thanks for stopping by!

loves and good night kisses~

k

Cardabilities Sketch #8

Welcome to the 30th! As always, today is the Cardabilities reveal! Here is the sketch for today:

I love this sketch. Really. I just want to look at it all day. The possibilities are endless and it is very inspiring. Here is my take:
I used a funky color combo on this one. Hot Pink, Orange, Mustard and Green. Glorious!
Actually there is a little scarlet thrown in there as well. Lots of die cutting too. I have been LOVING the die cuts lately. How much fun are they?? Ok, so here is the dealy-o. Get yourself a bit of crafting time and whip up somethin' fun and go link it up at the Cardabilities blog. I am pretty sure you will be happy you did! While you are there, check out what the rest of the team made up. Can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping in today. Have a glorious friday!

Boy Cards

Just a quickie tonight. I pulled together some baby boy cards this week. I LOVE this paper line by My Mind Eye. I have had it forever and have always enjoyed looking at it and wading through the pages and embellies I picked up. I originally got it to do some scrap pages for my boy (I only had one at the time!) and of course never got to it. Luckily it still works great for some cards.

I added some stamps and a few more rhinestones. And those big letters are actually adhesive fabric ones that are at least 5 years old. I colored them up with a Copic and they look good as new!

Ok. going to hit the hay. Got to have rest so I can be a happy momma tomorrow. It's been a week full of a NOT-happy momma. Just ask the kids ; )

thanks for checking in!

k

Baby Bee

Hey there! Long time no blog! Whelp, my parents have gone and now not only am I lonely but I have three kids that are DYING to be talked to, held and played with. So it's back to the grind of life but I have you dear friends to keep me company! SO today I have a baby card to share. I feel like I am so behind in things that need to be done. Making new cards is one of them. It seems every card I make goes to something else and then I always remember too late to take a picture of it! But here is one:

Simple. To the point. This bee is a lot of fun and of course I love buttons!

Welcome little one. Where ever you may bee. (bwhaaaa!)

Have a great night!

k