Christmas in July

The highlight of winter is definitely Christmas. I don't mind thinking about Christmas in July. I have to thank Karen again for the snowman die. this is my first time using him. Isn't he cute? This card is for the Impression Obsession Holiday Card Challenge and the Crafter's Cafe Christmas in July Challenge. Here are the materials I used:

• Snowman Die Cut (DIE116-R) by IO
• Merry On stamp set (CL550) by IO
• Christmas Tags die cut (DIE223-Z) by IO
• 'Twas the Night Before Christmas by Graphic45
• memento ink- rhubarb bark
• tri color twine
• red mini clothespins

Cheers to You!

You will never stop needing birthday cards! Celebrating a lovely girl in my small group tomorrow for her 23rd birthday and this is for her :) Here is the sketch that inspired the card from the Try Stampin' on Tuesday Challenge #227:

Pretty simple card. Here are the materials I used:

• Cheers stamp by My Favorite Things

• Birthday Wishes paper pack by echo park

• Large stitched rectangles by Lawn Fawn

• copics- BG45, BG53, E00, E01, E35, E99, C1, YR31

• memento ink- tuxedo black

Wicked Good Day!

It is a wicked good day because I finally got back in the craft room today. I didn't have a lot of time so it was perfect that I was working on a monochrome card with a simple sketch! Here are the challenges I am entering this card in:

• Serendipity Stamps- Monochrome Challenge
• Pals Paper Arts- 260 Sketch Challenge 
  
• Addicted to Stamps- Holiday Challenge

Here are the materials I used:

• ghost with pumpkin stamp by Serendipity Stamps
• have a wicked good day stamp by Serendipity Stamps
• paper- arsenic and lace by echo park 
• small stitched circles, large stitched circles, and large stitched rectangles by Lawn Fawn

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

...happily ever after...

I know a few girls getting married this fall. This will be perfect for one of the lovely brides. The sketch is from the Try Stampin' on Tuesday Challenge #222. Here are the materials I used: 

• Whim Wedding Petit Four by DeNami Design stamps
• Life Stuff Sentiments by Impression Obsession
• copics- W0, C0, R29, G09
• paper- words of love by Carta Bella
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• pearl rhinestones

Inside:

You're Handy to Have Around

Father's Day is coming and I know I have one of the handiest dads. Simply Create Too: Masculine Challenge. Here are the materials I used:

• Pegboard Cover-Up by MFT
• Tool Time diecuts by MFT
• Let's Tool Around stamp set by MFT
• memento ink- tuxedo black and london fog
• nailhead rhinestones 

Inside:

Birthday Turtle

One of my close friends is a major turtle lover! And I do mean MAJOR! This little digi stamp is perfect for her. This card is also going in the CAS(E) this Sketch! Challenge #127. 

Here are the materials I used:

• Turtle Birthday stamp by Bugaboo stamps
• copics- E35, E37, R29, YR16, Y08, B16, G05, G16
• Polka Dot embossing folder by Cuttlebug
• small stitched circle diecuts  by Lawn Fawn
• happy birthday sentiment stamp by Impression Obsession

Inside:

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:

Birthday martini :)

My husband, the wonderfully supportive man that he is, asked me why I don't make more birthday cards since I need those the most. He then opened the drawer that is packed to the brim with already made cards and said, "I don't think there is a single birthday card in there." To his credit, he was right. So, I decided to make a birthday card that isn't for anyone in particular yet. I am entering it in the following contests:

Impression Obsession- Party Time!

Freshly Made Sketches #190

Here are the materials I used:

• Birthday Cakes (CL203) by Impression Obsession
• Life Stuff Sentiments (CL491) by Impression Obsession
• birthday wishes paper pack by echo park
• copics- C0, C1, Y15, Y38, YG01, YR16RV02, R29, V15, BG01
• lime green rhinestones

Inside:

Movie Night

I don't have enough movie nights with friends, but maybe this card will make me plan one! I am entering this card in the following contests:

Show Case Your Style- Film Inspiration challenge

Crafter's Cafe- Anything Goes

Paper Smooches Sparks- Anything Goes

• We Totally Click stamp set by Paper Smooches
• Reach for the Stars border die cut by Taylored Expressions
• copics- C1, C2, C3, Y13, R29
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• embossing ink
• embossing powder- bridal
• flower soft flocking- lemon

Inside:

You're My Anchor :)

I've missed crafting! I jumped back in with this card that I am putting in the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps: Make Your Mark

Fusion Card Challenge: Blue Skies & Smoother Sailing

Here are the materials I used:

• Pure Innocence Sailor stamp set by My Favorite Things
• Mini shell diecut set by Impression Obsession
• Dotted Elle-ments by Avery Elle
• paper- Ahoy There by Carta Bella
• stitched rectangle die cut set by My Favorite Things
• Pierced fishtail flags by My favorite things
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• versafine ink- deep lagoon
• copics- B23, B24, B26, E000, E00, E01, E33, E39, YR24, R27, R29, C00, C00
• pearlescent chalks

Inside:

Graduation Girl

Graduation season is finally coming to a close! As a teacher, I see the beginning of graduation season as the beginning of the end of the school year. When graduation season ends, so does the school year. YAY! These cards are so perfect because you can change out colors to personalize them to each graduate. Here are the materials I used:

• Graduation Girl by Sassy's Cheryl's Digital Stamps
• paper- Art Journal by Bella BLVD
• Round Stitched Rectangle diecuts by My Favorite Things
• copics- N7, N8, E00, E01, E39, W1, Y08, G05, G09, R46
• coordinating rhinestones

Inside:

Mother's Day 2015

Today is a 2-fer. I was crunched for time with the Mother's Day cards so I used a lot of the same stuff for both of our mom's cards. To all the moms, thanks for all you everyday, including the many life lessons taught. 

My mom's card:

My mother-in-law's card:

Inside of both:

Here are the materials I used:

• Mom Always Told Me stamp by Verses Rubber Stamps
• Spring Medley stamp set by Impression Obsession
• Paper- Painted Blooms by Penny Black
• Labels 22 and Decorative Labels 22 by Spellbinders
• momento ink- tuxedo black and rich cocoa 
• coordinating ribbon
• flower embellishments 

You're TEE-rific!

Ok! Still getting ahead for the weekends of crafting I will miss. My dad is the luckiest guy because he shares a birthday with yours truly! Ha! kidding, but we really do share a birthday. One thing I get from my dad is lots of hobbies. He has been on a golf kick lately so this makes the perfect card for him. Here are the materials I used:

• My Guy stamp set by Paper Smooches
• My Guy Icons by Paper Smooches
• Curly Clouds die cuts by Paper Smooches
• Blissful Banners by Paper Smooches
• grass border by Impression Obsession
• copics- R27, R29, C1, C4, E53, YG97
• memento ink- tuxedo black and pear tart

Inside:

Getting Married Means....

Inside:

I won't be doing any card making over the next couple of weeks because of a busy schedule :( However, I can't complain because I will be enjoying other hobbies. So, I am getting ahead on a few things this weekend. This card is for an old friend of my husband. My man has always preferred the company of women so at our wedding, he has two grooms ladies. One of those sweet girls is getting married in May. Here are the materials I used:

• A Formal Affair stamp by Artful Stamper
• The Ball stamp by Artful Stamper
• wedding sentiment stamp by Inkadinkado
• congratulations die cut by Paper Smooches
• copics- W00, W0, N6, N7, R46
• liquid appliqué (pearl necklace)
• paper- words of love by carta bella
• memento ink- tuxedo black
• white twine