Distressed Hello

It's been a busy weekend in Sunny Florida. Getting ready for the end of school. Another milestone...it's time for high school. Where did the time go. My daughter had her eight grade dance Friday night. Next stop,...prom.

Today's card is done using a distressed method. I used a sponge and created the blue paper using island indigo ink. I then stamped the dots in the same color. You can see the difference the sponging makes versus the straight stamping.

I inked the image using my stampin up markers adding different colors where I wanted them to be and stamped it on white paper. I then stamped the image on black using white ink and punched out the letters and added them to the center of the flowers.

I love the color combination of this card. I'm trying to use colors I don't normally use (like the pumpkin pie) and stamps that just seem to sit on the shelf.

Enjoy!

Thinking of You - Embossed Acetate

I have been so excited waiting to share this card with you.  I love the look of the embossed acetate.  I used the Stampin Up! Elegane Lines embossing folder and ran a scrap through my Big Shot machine.  The stamps are from the Thanks for Caring set and I stamped them in Tempting Turquoise.  I  punched an elegant border to frame the aacetate and used dimensionals to add the flower and butterfly.

I also wanted to show you the inside which you see from the front of the card through the acetate.  I thought the embossed acetate would take away from seeing the sentiment but it works great!  Give it a try, you will love it!

One more day till Blog Candy!  Get your comment in on the link here

Sick? Feel Better

Todays card is created from a sketch over at the Mojo Monday site.  I have had the build a monster set for quite some time and have not used it so I thought it would be perfect to use one of them as a little "virus" and make a get well card.  I used my prismacolor pencils to color him and I think he turned out just adorable.

When we went to the mailbox yesterday there was a wonderful surprise from my sister, Kathy!  It's not Easter without Chicks and Rabbits and there were TWO bags of them.  I guess she knew Katie would want her own bag and I couldn't  hide them fast enough so I shared!  We have looked everywhere in Jacksonville for our favorite easter treats with no success so she hooked us up!  Thanks Kathy!

Don't forget to stay tuned for my give away that starts tomorrow!

Happy Birthday - Card Maps

It's a chilly morning here in Florida.  The storm front that came through yesterday brought us back to cooler weather, but knowing Florida, it will be in the 80's again tomorrow.

Todays card is made using a card sketch from the Page Maps website.  I used the paper crimper (had to dig that out from the very back of my supply closet) to do the shimmery white cardstock.  I  stamped the flowers and punched them.  Once I arranged everything on the page, I added dimensionals to several of the pieces.  I pulled a string on the pear pizazz ribbon to gather it and then placed adhesive on my page and attached the ribbon. 

Check in on Friday as I will be starting a give away that will run through the weekend!  If you missed out on a Sale-a-bration set, it may be your lucky day!       

Buttons buttons!

Hello everyone! I have been out of the loop as of late for several reasons but hopefully I am getting back into the groove!

Todays card features the Stampin Up set Birthday Bakery. It is a level one hostess set and you can earn it free by hosting a party of just $150!

My sister just loves buttons so I made this card worth her in mind. I have jar after jar of buttons and never think to use them do when I did a little organizing I decided to make a card with some.

Enjoy your Monday!

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