My Cousin's Birthday!

My cousin did a little card making after visiting my family once so I am very excited to give her a handmade card this year :) This card is also for IO Happy Birthday challenge. Here are the materials I used:

• cupcakes (MC181) stamp set by Impression Obsession
• happy birthday sentiment (C9342) by Impression Obsession
• paper- For the Record 2 paper pack by Echo Park Paper Co.
• copics- C1, R00, R24, R27, RV02, Y15, YG06, YG09, YR16, V01, BG02
• Labels 34 and Decorative Labels 34 by Spellbinders
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• purple and sparkly ribbon
• sparkly silver enamel dots

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It Must Be Love- IO challenge

Although it is past Valentine's Day, love lasts all year long. This card is for the IO challenge, It Must Be Love. Here are the materials I used:

• Just Love (H13274) stamp by Impression Obsession
• Heart Flourish (DIE126-U) diecut by Impression Obsession
• Labels Twenty-Two and Decorative Labels Twenty-Two diecuts by Spellbinders
• copic marker- RV34
• words of love paper- valentine floral by carta bella
• lovebigs paper- falling in love by doodlebug designs
• pearl rhinestones
• pink ribbon

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Groovy Birthday

Here are the materials I used for a groovy birthday card:

• feelin' groovy stamp set by taylored expressions
• copic markers- R24, BG02, C3, C6, YG21, 0-blender
• classic and scalloped circles die cuts
• paper- jillibean soup chili paste sheet from coconut lime soup collection
• lime green ink
• colorful ribbon

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Sparkle and Shine IO Challenge

Typically, I wonder around the craft room trying to decide what I want to make or I head right for the newly purchased goodies. I like that the challenges give you a little bit of direction. The title of this challenge is "Sparkle and Shine." It is hard to see some of the sparkle from the wink of stella, but it is all over the hearts. There are also glittery dabs on the dots. Here are the materials I made for my card:

• Road Map stamp (J15058) by Impression Obsession
• More Basic Greetings (CL549) by Impression Obsession
• copic markers- R27, R29, R35, R46
• stitched rectangles by Lawn Fawn
• aluminum foil- talk about SHINE!
• wink of stella- clear
• cuddlebug swirly embossing plate
• red and silver ribbon from Home Goods
• memento ink- tuxedo black

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The challenges are fun! Thanks again, Karen!

Veggie Basket- Serendipity Stamps Challenge

Even though I didn't win the IO challenge this past week, I really enjoyed the thrill of competing! I have been encouraged to join the Serendipity Stamps challenges as well. The challenge for this one is called "Hidden Gems." I haven't been doing this very long so pretty much everything is a hidden gem to me. I didn't even know my mom had this stamp, but I think it turned out pretty well. Here are the materials I used:

• Veggie Basket Large stamp by Serendipity Stamps
• solid tree stamp set by impression obsession
• labels twenty-eight and decorative labels twenty-eight by spellbinders 
• copic markers- YG17, YG67, G05, G09, G12, G21, G40, YR14, YR15, E33, E34, E55, R24, R35, R46, Y15, Y17, Y19, Y35, B37, Colorless blender
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• colorbox- chestnut roan
• coordinating enamel dots and ribbon 

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Here's to my first attempt with Serendipity :)

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

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

Don't Worry, Be Happy! IO challenge

Okay, this is my first time putting one of my cards in a challenge. Click here for the IO challenge blog. I'm hoping I followed all of the guidelines! Thank you to Karen Amidon for encouraging me to do this :) Here are the materials I used:

• Don't Worry stamp (H1867) by Impression Obsession
• More Basic Greetings stamp set (CL549) by Impression Obsession
• copic markers- N2, N7, V12, V15, Y17, Y19, BG13, BG15, G14, G24, G43, E25, E27, YR14, YR15, YR31, YG25, E33
• copic airbrushing (YR31)
• wonky rectangles by spellbinders
• paper- The Green Stack paper pack
• memento ink- tuxedo black and rich cocoa
• yellow polka dot ribbon

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Crossing my fingers for my first challenge entry!

Tim Holtz mini valentine blueprint

I love this card! It is so simple, but I just love it. The Tim Holtz stamps are wonderful enough on their own. Here are the materials I used:

• Mini Blueprints 2 stamp set by Tim Holtz
• words of love paper- cupid's arrow sheet by carta bella
• stitched rounded rectangle die cut by my favorite things
• copics- R27, R29, R37
• red and silver ribbon- home goods (I know! Who knew they sold ribbon?)
• sentiment stamp "Happy Love Day"
• memento ink- tuxedo black

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Quilted Valentine

This valentine is for my sweet grandma! Here are the materials I used:

• Quilt square cover-up die cut by my favorite things
• large stitched circles by lawn fawn
• happy valentines day stamp
• I love you sentiment stamp
• staz on white ink
• paper- scrap decorative paper

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High Top valentine

I have a couple pairs of converse with fun patterns on them. I couldn't resist making a fancy one for valentine's day. Here are the materials I used:

• Be Original stamp set by my favorite things
• High Tops die cut set by my favorite things
• stitched oval by my favorite things
• stitched rounded rectangles by my favorite things
• words of love paper pack by carta bella
• black button
• red striped cording
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• stampin' up ink- red

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Be My Love Bug :)

More lawn fawn! Here are the materials I used:

• Bugs and Kisses stamp set by Lawn Fawn
• Bugs and Kissed die cut set by Lawn Fawn
• small stitched circles by Lawn Fawn
• paper- lemonade stand paper pack by Bo Bunny
• scrap paper for the background
• coordinating ribbon
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• colorbox- lime green
• copics- E51, Y19, C01, RV23, BG02, R35

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Bugs and Kisses!

Lawn Fawn is my FAVORITE! I love the new stuff :) Here are the materials I used:

• Bugs and Kisses stamp set by Lawn Fawn
• Bugs and Kisses die cut set by Lawn Fawn
• small stitched circles by Lawn Fawn
• paper- red sherry sheet by jillibean soup
• copics- C00, C1, C4, Y19, YR16, YG01, YG23, BG02, N6

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High Top birthday

My husband's birthday is coming up and he wears the converse sneakers ALL the time. He even wore them to a wedding a few years ago. This is the perfect card for all the chucks lovers out there! Here are the materials I used:

• Be Original stamp set by my favorite things
• high tops die set by my favorite things
• paper- party day paper pack by crate paper
• stitched round rectangles by my favorite things
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• happy birthday sentiment stamp
• blue rhinestones 
• iridescent skinny ribbon

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If you leave off the sentiment inside, it could be an anytime card!