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

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:

• Fall Blessings paper pack by Carta Bella
• Thankful Mice stamps and dies by Lawn Fawn
• copics- Y35, Y38, R02, C1, C3, N4, N6, E99
• Alphabet Plain Diecut by Impression Obsession
• memento ink- tuxedo black

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

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:

• Soak Up the Sun paper pack by Carta Bella
• Big Balloons die cuts by Paper Smooches
• Birthday Greetings stamp set by Altenew
• memento ink- paris dusk

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

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:

• Early Sunsets stamp set (CL698) by IO Stamps
• Patchwork Turkey die cut (DIE490-U) by IO Stamps
• The Story of Fall paper pack by Echo Park Paper
• Square Frame die cut by My Favorite Things
• memento ink- rich cocoa
• colorbox ink- creamy brown
• twine

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

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

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

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

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:

• The Great Outdoors paper pack by Carta Bella
• Happy Dad's Day stamp set by Hero Arts
• Stitched Square die cuts by My Favorite Things
• memento ink- bamboo leaves
• fish brad

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

Happy Father's Day!

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

• Big Scripty Words stamps and die cuts by Lawn Fawn
• Happy Dad's Day stamp set by Hero Arts
• paper- 3 Parts Muscle and Pinch of Electrons by Jillibean Soup
• Ribbon banners die cuts by Spellbinders
• memento ink- paris dusk

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

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

Happy birthday, Ol' Sport

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

• Good Ol' Sport paper pack by Graphic 45
• memento ink- rhubarb stalk
• Essential Sentiments stamp set by My Favorite Things
• Fishtail Flags die cuts by My Favorite Things

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

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

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

May Calendar 2017

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

• Stitched Kite diecuts by Lawn Fawn
• Puffy Cloud Frames by Lawn Fawn
• Blooms and Let's Chat (happy day!) paper by Pebbles
• pearlescent chalks

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 

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

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

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