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

Thanks for Being My Anchor

This card is for the Try Stampin' on Tuesday Challenge #281. I like to get thank you notes out as quickly as I can so it is nice to have some on hand when needed. This challenge was for the following sketch and an optional "Anchor's Away" theme. 

Here are the materials I used:

• Dockside Stamp set by Wplus9
• Ahoy There paper pack by Carta Bella
• anchor washi tape
• memento ink- paris dusk

K Cup Carrier

 Happy Monday! Lately I seem to need an extra cup of coffee on Mondays. The teacher in the room next to me is sweet enough to let me use her Keurig any time I need it. Click here for a link to the tutorial I used for the holder. Here are the materials I used:

• Koffee Time stamp and die combo set
• Sunday Paper 12x12 sheet by Pebbles
• gray scrap paper left over from a project of my mom's
• white gel pen
• memento ink- tuxedo black 

Back Side:

Sentence Enhancers

I got a last minute invite to a concert yesterday and I had the best time! This is just a little thank you card for the sweet friend that invited me. The design came from Freshly Made Sketches #204. 

Here are the materials I used:

• Coffee BFFs stamp by Art impressions
• Sentence Enhancers stamp by Riley and Company
• paper- painted blooms paper pack by Penny Black
• stitched rectangle dies by My Favorite Things
• copics- R22, R43, R85, G07, E00, E25, E31, E39, Y15, Y19, Y38, YR68, B23, B26, BG32
• pearlescent chalks
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• coordinating ribbons

 Inside:

Mustache Thanks

This card is for a very special man. He is the heart and soul of my husband's family. This sketch came from the showCASe your style #17 sketch challenge. 

Here are the materials I used:

• mustache embossing folder by Darice
• retro masculine diecut set by Impression Obsession
• greeting set diecuts by Impression Obsession
• coordinating ribbon

Thanks from the French Country

It has been a while since I used graphic 45 products or made a pop-up box. But, my mom made a request and how can I deny the best mom in the world? Here are the materials I used:

• paper- French Country by Graphic 45
• sunflower stamp by Hampton Art for Graphic 45
• colorbox- creamy brown
• distress ink by Tim Holtz- forest moss
• coordinating buttons and ribbon

Other Side:

Back:

Orange, Teal, & Brown (oh and orange again!)

I found some new challenge blogs that I wanted to try out. One is called Fusion Card Challenge and the other is AAA Cards. I like that Fusion provides a theme and a layout for your cards. You can choose to use the theme, the sketch, or both! The theme right now is "Orange, Teal, & Brown." AAA Cards promotes clean and simple designs. The current theme there is "Orange U Glad UR CAS."

Here are the materials I used:

• Spring Medley stamp set by Impression Obsession
• Flower Trio die set by Impression Obsession
• Labels 8 by Spellbinders
• Pierced Circles by My Favorite Things
• Thanks die cut Taylored Expressions (came with an order as a gift)
• copics- YG21, YG23, YG25, YR15, YR16, E25
• Wood Grain embossing folder by Darice
• Chicken Wire embossing folder by Lifestyle Crafts
• paper- very vintage double dot designs paper pack by Bo Bunny
• coordinating ribbon

Front:

Inside:

Stamping Friends!

This card is for Karen. She has been so encouraging to me with making cards! Here are the materials I used:

• Wanda stamp set by Taylored Expressions 
• thanks sentiment from impression obsession
• copics- C1, C2, E37, E39, E51, RV19, Y15, YR68, YG17, B91, B93
• tags trio by spellbinders 
• versamagic ink- pink
• coordinating ribbon
• memento ink- tuxedo black

Front:

Inside:

Pineapple Hospitality

My husband didn't believe me when I said that pineapple is a symbol of hospitality, but I know I'm right and I love the simplicity of this card. Here are the materials I used:

• Pineapples stamp by Impression Obsession
• recipe for success stamp set by paper smooches
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• copics- Y13, Y15, Y17, YG03, YG05, YG09, G05
• paper- lemonade stand paper pack by Bo Bunny
• lime green dots

Front:

Inside:

A dear friend of mine will definitely be receiving this after an upcoming visit to Auburn.

The First Thanksgiving

My kindergarteners are putting on a Thanksgiving play again this year. This is the perfect card to give my assistant for all of the wonderful work she does for the kiddos and for me to get ready for the play (and the many things she does all year long!). Here are the materials I used:

• stamps- all by stampabilities (pilgrim boy, pilgrim girl, Indian boy, Indian girl)- sorry I couldn't find the Indian girl stamp
• thanksgiving stamp by inkadinkado (OLD school stamp)
• copics- R29, YR24, E27, E39, E50, E51, E53, T2, T5, T7, B24
• versamagic ink- gingerbread
• memento ink- tuxedo black and rich cocoa
• matching ribbon
• paper- carta bella (a perfect autumn paper pack)

Front:

Inside:

I'm so grateful for all the wonderful people in my life :)

Sam the Scarecrow

I love this little scarecrow! Next time, I would use some green colors to make the shirt. I think it might pop better that way. Here are the materials I used:

• sam the scarecrow stamp by impression obsession
• copics- Y35, B91, B93, B95, E37, E39, E51, E53, E55, E93,YR04, YR07, YR09, YR23, YR24, T5, R24, R27, 0 (colorless blender)airbrushing materials- color: Y35
• spellbinders labels eight die cut
• large stitched rectangle stackables by lawn fawn
• fall colored paper
• sentiment stamp by stampendous!
• brown toned ribbon

Front:

Inside:

Oh I love fall!!

I like the way you roll!

This card can be used for SO MANY occasions. I have made it a couple of times. I've used it to say thank you, "just because," happy birthday, etc. Here are the materials I used:

• Let's roll stamp set by Lawn Fawn
• Let's roll diecuts by Lawn Fawn
• versafine ink- vintage sepia
• circle diecut
• momento ink- tuxedo black
• copics: E25, E27, E29, E53, E55, R29, YR23, G24, G28
• color box- chestnut roan
• Tim Holtz distress ink- worn lipstick
• brown striped cord
• tape runner
• foam tape
• ultimate glue
• polka dot scrap paper

Front:

Inside:

I don't have a picture of the card that inspired mine. I saw it in a card store and did my best to replicate it. There is a card that looks very similar to this one on the lawn fawn website as well. 

Happy crafting!