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

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

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

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

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

Birthday Florals

A beautiful birthday bouquet! Here are the materials I used:

• Thoughtful Rose Bouquet stamp by Impression Obsession
• Life Stuff Sentiments stamp set by Impression Obsession
• copics- R81, 83, 85, B00, YG01, 03, Y00, 11, 13
• Simple Life paper pack by echo park
• Cuddle Girl Five paper sheet by Authentique 
• We R Memory Keepers quilted embossing folder
• memento ink- tuxedo black and paris dusk

February Calendar 2017

The season of love is upon us! These are the materials I used:

• Bugs and Kisses stamp set and dies by Lawn Fawn
• Grassy Hillside Borders by Lawn Fawn
• Lovebugs paper by Doodlebug Designs
• Copics- E00, R46, R85, RV10, B24, 0-blender
• memento ink- tuxedo black

We Go Together Like Eggs and Bacon

My assistant's daughter asked me to make a Valentine's Day card for her to give to her boyfriend. It always makes me feel so honored when someone thinks of me when they want a special card for someone. The sketch came from the Try Stampin' on Tuesday Challenge #304. Here is the sketch and the materials I used:

• Love 'n Breakfast stamp set by Lawn Fawn
• XOXO paper by Jillibean Soup
• Lovebugs paper by Doodlebug Design
• copics- Y15, E27, T4, 5, 6
• memento ink- tuxedo black and rich cocoa