Botanicals

Everything outside is finally really green here in Pennsylvania and looking more like Spring!  Pretty soon I'll be mowing the lawn. 

With all this green on my mind . . . I was inspired to make a botanical looking card. I kept it simple with limited stamping and adding sequins for a little bling.  I used a die to edge the white card stock from my absolute favorite set right now, Stitched Scallop Basic Edges 2 (MFT). I'm thinking I could use this design as a sympathy card too. 

Enjoy your day and happy stamping!

Supplies:

Stamps - Botanicals 3 Paper Smooches, Sending Happy Thoughts Simon Says Stamp
Ink - Basic Black, Certainly Celery - Stampin Up
Cardstock - Whisper White, Certainly Celery  - Stampin Up
Dies: Stitched Scallop Basic Edges 2 My Favorite Things
Sequins: Assorted Moonshine Sequins Simon Says Stamp

Edge Dies . . . one of "My Favorite Things"

I am hooked on edge dies lately. I have a nice collection of ones from several companies, but my favorite (no pun intended) is from My Favorite Things called the Stitched Scallop Basic Edges.  Not only do I love the stitched look on cards, but the little scallop edge on these dies just softens a card up . . . if you know what I mean?!

The "Thanks" card in the background of the birthday card pictured above uses the Thanks Border Die from Simon Says Stamp. A little bigger scallop on this one, and the "Thanks" in the die is a bonus! No stamping needed on that one.

Supplies:
Stamp - Elegant Happy Birthday Stampabilities
Patterned Paper - Summer Fresh Simple Stories
Cardstock - Whisper White Stampin Up
Dies: Die-namics Stitched Scallop Basic Edges My Favorite Things, Thanks Border Die Simon Says Stamp
Other: Prima Flowers, Making Memories Brads

It's snowing like crazy here today! I'm not a fan of snow, but is does make for good crafting weather.

Keep warm and happy stamping!

Just A Note . . . Mama Elephant

Welcome back to my blog!  I've been MIA for awhile due to some unforeseen life circumstances. I'm glad to be back though to share my ideas, thoughts, and creations with you.

Just A Note . . . stamp set by Mama Elephant . . . love this set!  I like to keep blank note cards on hand for no special occasion at all. In a pinch, I could put a sentiment inside for any occasion. I often though just like to send a note to someone who may need encouragement or just to let them know I'm thinking about them.

I had my husband in mind for this card which is why you see so many hearts. I punched out different sized hearts out of cardstock and then applied Glossy Accents to make them raised and shiny.

Just a simple, elegant, lovey dovey style note card.

Thanks for visiting my blog today and happy stamping!

Supplies:
Stamp Set - Just A Note Mama Elephant
Patterned Paper - Retired Stampin Up
Cardstock - Whisper White, Pool Party Stampin Up
Die: Die-namics Stitched Rectangle Scallop Frames My Favorite Things
Punches: Hearts Martha Stewart
Other: Glossy Accents

Scribble Roses - MFT

Unfortunately, I needed to attend a viewing today for someone who had passed. It really doesn't matter how well or little I know the person . . . I always get tears in my eyes just walking into a funeral home. No fun, right?!

This sympathy card has no stamping on it at all!  When I need a quick card, dies are my friends!  I used from My Favorite Things the Scribble Roses dies, and from Simon Says Stamp the with Sympathy dies. I love to use black and white for wedding and sympathy cards. It looks clean and classic. 

Have a great day and happy stamping!

Sunflower Card

 

Yikes!  Time flies. My son sprained his foot, and well let me say . . . it can't heal up fast enough. He made it through two football seasons with no injuries and then got hurt in a playground. Go figure!

 

I haven't had a lot of time to craft lately, but I'll get back in the swing of things here. I'm in the mood for some bright summery cards like this one. I just love that Sunflower die from My Favorite Things!

 

Card Supplies - thinking of you:

MFT Stamp: Wood Plank Background

SU! Ink: Basic Black

SU! Cardstock: Daffodil Delight, Basic Gray, Garden Green, Chocolate Chip

MFT Dies: Sunflower, Large Leaf-Filled Flourish

Accessories: Pebbles Rub-Ons

 

Lots of new products have hit the market recently. . .

 

 - Stampin' Up! 2015-2016 Catalog is out! 

 - Lawn Fawn has some adorable new stamps sets out . . . watch my blog for a Fintastic post. 

 - My Favorite Things recently had a release of new products too.

 - Simon Says Stamp June Card Kit arrived in my mail this week. Very bright and summer looking! 

 

Enjoy the warm weather and happy stamping!

 

My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge

Ever participate in a sketch challenge? It's super fun and most challenges give away a prize to one lucky winner.  It's a great way to get some inspiration too.

This week I decided to play along with My Favorite Things Weekly Sketch Challenge 225. Wanna play along with me? The sketch is really fun and I hope it did it justice with my creation.  

All the supplies I used are from My Favorite Things:

Card Stock: Black Licorice, Sweet Tooth, Bubblegum
Stamps: LJD Hearts & Stitches, DC Happy Everything
Ink: Black Licorice
Dies: Happy Duo
Other: Princess Sequins Kit

I'd love you hear what challenges you may participate in!  Leave me a comment or drop me an e-mail with your favorite. I'll list them out in a future post.

Have a great weekend and happy stamping!