Friday, December 1, 2017

December Calendar 2017

Santa Claus is coming to town! Here are the materials I used:

  • Cheery Christmas stamps and die sets by Lawn Fawn
  • The Story of Christmas (reindeer sheet) by Echo Park
  • copics- E25, E31, E34, E35, E51, Y08, YR07, R29, B16, V17, G05
  • white gel pen
  • memento ink- tuxedo black

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

November Calendar 2017

Oh my goodness! I love Thanksgiving time. I especially love it this year since our little bundle of joy is due on Thanksgiving Day! Here are the materials I used:

Sunday, October 1, 2017

October Calendar 2017


Boo! Here are the materials I used:
  • Happy Howloween stamp and diecut set by Lawn Fawn
  • copics- E31, E34, E35, E51, E53, E55, YR04, YR07, R29, R37, N5, YG07
  • Ghouls and Goodies paper pack by Doodlebug Design

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Birthday Balloons!

I made 4 of these to get a little stock in the birthday department. I never seem to have any no matter how many I make! Here are the materials I used:

Monday, September 11, 2017

Happy Pumpkin Spice Season!

Fall is so fun! I say this with every fall card because it's true! I got my first pumpkin spice latte of the season yesterday. I know, I know... I'm totally basic, but I love them! Thanks to the nasty Hurricane Irma, I've had a little extra time to craft due to schools closing. This card is for the Impression Obsession Challenge: Harvest Hellos. Here are the materials I used:

  • Pumpkin Spice Season (D14577) stamp by Impression Obsession
  • Pumpkin Patch (DIE202-G) die cuts by Impression Obsession
  • Bushel of Apples (DIE204-B) die cut by Impression Obsession
  • The Story of Fall paper pack by Echo Park
  • memento ink- rich cocoa
  • burlap ribbon

Saturday, September 2, 2017

So Very Thankful

Ok! I have taken a long break from posting cards. It is time to get back into because this is my favorite season to make cards. I love fall! I have the best time making cards and watching football. Not to mention how much I love the fall holidays. So, when Impression Obsession posted a Challenge called So Very Thankful, I had to make something! Here are the materials I used:

Friday, September 1, 2017

September Calendar 2017

I'm ready for some fried apple pie and apple picking season! Here are the materials I used:

  • Nurture paper sheet by Authentique
  • Thanks a Bushel stamps and dies by Lawn Fawn
  • copics- E51, E55, E57, E59, R29, R37, G07
  • white gel pen
  • memento ink- tuxedo black

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

August Calendar 2017

August always means back to school for me! Here are the materials I used:

  • Class Act by My Favorite Things
  • Back to School paper pack by doodlebug designs
  • copics- C3, T6, Y19, YR16, R02, R46, G09, E51, B28

Monday, July 10, 2017

Turtle Thanks

This little turtle is hilarious! My mom needed a card for a friend that let them stay at her house on the beach. She's a big turtle fan so I think she will get a kick out of it! This card is also for the Try Stampin' on Tuesday Challenge #329.

  • Small Sea Turtle die cut by Impression Obsession
  • Thank you Die cut by A Muse Studio
  • Secrets of the Sea paper by Bella Blvd
  • Lovely paper by Illustrated Faith (Bella Blvd)
  • Stitched Circle die cuts by Lawn Fawn
  • green washi tape

Saturday, July 1, 2017

July Calendar 2017

USA! USA! USA! Time for barbecues and fireworks. Here are the materials I used:

  • Grill diecut by Taylored Expressions
  • BB Everyday Is A Picnic by My Favorite Things
  • Patriotic Picnic paper by Doodlebug Design
  • memento ink- tuxedo black

Sunday, June 18, 2017

Fishy Father's Day

Ok this card screams my dad! He's a fisher, hunter, builder, fixer, and all around great dad. Here are the materials I used:

Saturday, June 17, 2017

Father's Day Ties

This card is for my Father-in-Law. He will love the ties! Here are the materials I used:
  • paper- 3 Parts Muscle and Pinch of Elections by Jillibean Soup
  • Dad + Me stamp set by Lawn Fawn
  • memento ink- paris dusk

Friday, June 16, 2017

Happy Father's Day!

I must admit, I made duplicates of this one for the grandfathers. Here are the materials I used:

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Bride-to-be

I'm at the age where everyone is getting married or having a baby! I made a few of these because I could always use one of these. Here are the materials I used:
  • Charlotte stamp set by Taylored Expressions
  • copic markers- RV52, 66, W1, G43, 46, R39, E00, 35, 99
  • Decorative Labels 28 die cuts by Spellbinders
  • Cuttlebug embossing folder
  • coordinating ribbon
  • memento ink- tuxedo black

Sunday, June 11, 2017

Super Cute Laundry!

baby girl...
...or baby boy?
I'm prepared either way! A friend of mine (are me!) is having a baby. Hopefully we will know the gender for her shower. Here are the materials I used:
  • Welcome Baby stamp set by My Favorite Things
  • Bundle of Baby Clothes die cuts by My Favorite Things
  • Grassy Hillside Borders by Lawn Fawn
  • grass paper- Citrus Green Check by Authentique
  • girl paper- Bundle of Joy paper pack by Echo Park
  • boy paper- Cuddle Boy Five by Authentique
  • Pearlescent Chalks
  • bird shape sprinkles by Doodlebug Design
  • memento ink- paris dusk

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Happy birthday, Ol' Sport

This card is perfect for the sport-loving birthday guy! Here are the materials I used:

Friday, June 9, 2017

Butterfly Birthday

I can't take credit for this design at all. This is totally my mom's creative genius. Isn't it great? Here are the materials we used:
  • Bitty Butterflies stamp set and die cuts by Papertrey Ink
  • Keep it Simple: Birthday 2 stamp set by Papertrey Ink
  • Stampin Up ink- gable green, green galore, tempting turquoise, bordering blue, and soft sky
  • memento ink- tuxedo black
  • coordinating twine

Thursday, June 8, 2017

Happy Bark-day!

Isn't this little pup adorable? Here are the materials I used:

  • Birthday Buddies stamp and die sets by Paper Smooches
  • Stitched Mini Scallop Circles by My Favorite Things
  • Flag dies by Impression Obsession
  • paper- Birthday Bisque by Jillibean Soup
  • copic markers- E35, 51, 53, R27
  • memento ink- tuxedo black and rose bud
  • pearl rhinestones

Thursday, June 1, 2017

June Calendar 2017

Beach time! Here are the materials I used:


  • Sandcastle diecut by Taylored Expressions
  • Beach Umbrella diecut by Taylored Expressions
  • Beachball diecut by Taylored Expressions
  • Summer Bliss- summer memories paper by Echo Park


  • Monday, May 1, 2017

    May Calendar 2017

    ...bring May flowers! (and wind for flying kites)
    Here are the materials I used:

    Saturday, April 1, 2017

    April Calendar 2017

    April Showers....
    Here are the materials I used:
    • Hello Spring Stamp and Die set by Echo park
    • paper- Summer Bliss and Sunny Days Ahead by Echo Park
    • clear stickles 
    • rhinestones 

    Saturday, March 11, 2017

    Chicky Easter

     Easter is on the way! Isn't this chick precious?? This card was made for the Try Stampin' on Tuesday Challenge #311. The optional theme of checks or plaid fit perfectly for this card. Here's the sketch and the materials I used:

    • Chirpy Chirp Chirp stamp and die set by Lawn Fawn
    • Cute Chicks stamp set by Simon Says Stamp! and Neat and Tangled
    • versamagic ink- sea breeze
    • Chicks paper sheet by Echo Park 
    • copics- YR04, Y15
    • memento ink- tuxedo black
    • coordinating dots

    Wednesday, March 1, 2017

    March Calendar 2017

    March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb :) Here are the materials I used:
    • Rooting for You stamp set and dies by Lawn Fawn
    • Copics- E99, W4
    • paper- easter parade by doodlebug design
    • Stitched Oval Diecuts by My Favorite Things
    • memento ink- cottage ivy, rhubarb stalk, and tangelo

    Sunday, February 5, 2017

    Out of This World

    Here are the materials I used for this precious space card:

    • Out of This World stamp set by Technique Tuesday
    • Bubbles embossing folder by Taylored Expressions
    • copics- N1, 2, 3, W00, 1, Y08, YR04, 07, 18, B01, 04, BG02, YG09
    • memento ink- paris dusk and tuxedo black