happy holly days

 

Just a little holiday fun with color.

 

stamps:  the stamp market

papers:  papertrey ink

dies:  the stamp market, papertrey in

embellishments:  twine - the twinery; dazzling diamonds glitter - stampin’ up

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I wanted to create a modern-ish Christmas card, so I used colors that popped and a clean and simple layout.

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin’ up, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishment:  sequin - every elle

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I love how this turned out to be such a sweet Christmas card - with a reminder of what this season is all about.

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  cosmo cricket, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  sequins- avery elle; embroidery thread - dmc

warm wishes

 I’ve been busy making Christmas cards . . . perhaps a little non-traditional, but fun nevertheless!  (Usually I have SO many ideas going around in my head that I can’t get them all made - this year is no different!)

papers:  crate paper, papertrey ink

stamps:  papertrey ink, my favorite things

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  clear sequin - avery elle

thinking of you

I’m branching out a bit by using a rare kraft background today (paired with some of my favorite colors)!

stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  papertrey ink
dies:  papertrey ink
embellishments:  white embossing powder

birthday

 

 

I created another black & white background to feature this yummy 3-tier cake!

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

stamps:  ink to paper, papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink

dies:  ink to paper

dear to my heart

Just pulling out some stamp sets that I haven't used for quite awhile and having fun with some fresh, summery colors.  I've created these cards for my two little grand daughters who are turning five this summer and will be excited to start school - wherever and whatever that will be when the time comes!

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  sequin - avery elle; glossy accents (on the seeds)

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I had originally planned to use a pale pink card base until I put my brown scrap of cardstock beneath it for contrast and loved it!

stamps:  papertrey ink, ink to paper

papers:  stampin’up, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink, ink to paper

mother's day project

because of the situation we're all in right now, I made a few extra mother's day cards this year for elderly friends who are feeling so alone . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink, ink to paper

gratitude

 

 

I had a completely different project in mind last night, but when I got up this morning this is what was running thru my head - so flowers (all hand cut, mind you) and all, with a last minute switch from pink cardstock to the woodgrain and voila - a sweet note for my darling daughter!!!
 

stamps:  ink to paper

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

sending love

 

I have such a difficult time letting go of the unused elements from completed projects!  I've had red flowers and blue leaves in my bin for a year - so I put them together with a couple of die cut sentiments to create a simple card for Ink to Paper's sending love challenge . . .
 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

you are my favorite

I am experimenting with black & white stamped backgrounds - this is background #1 (it is actually "smokey shadow," which I prefer when I'm using softer colors):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink, the greetery

 

floral cards

I'm sharing one of my VERY favorite color combinations today with this fresh cut bouquet in a fun basket.  (and it's always nice to have a stash of blank note cards on hand)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

 

special delivery

I've added pink stripes and a flower to create a feminine version of this cute mail truck for Ink to Paper’s Project: Reach Out.  I kept the design simple so the patterned papers would set it off (not compete with it). 

I have just as much fun making the front of the envelope cute to coordinate with the card inside, so I thought I should start sharing them . . .

 

 



stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  american crafts, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

punch:  stampin' up

stencil:  paper smooches

embellishment:  brad (yes, that's a brad - remember brads?!) - making memories

keep swimming!

I would LOVE to be at the ocean right about now - any ocean - wouldn't we all!!!  I loved creating this encouraging card for Ink to Paper's continuing Project: Reach Out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  watercolor paper, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

 

 

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a few more kitties for my Utah girls . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink, library card from my stash

dies:  papertrey ink

 

 

missing you!

 

 

this grandma is sorely missing her little grandkiddos who are spread across the continent!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink, my favorite things, library card

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  sequin - avery elle

 

sending hugs & rainbow cheer

a gorgeous spring has sprung here in northern California!  I'm back with another card for Ink to Paper's reach out project - this simple card was made from watercolor scraps and leftover elements from previous projects (I am continually working to bring that pile under control!!!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink, watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  black enamel dots - bella blvd

 

just a little thank you

 

I'm so happy to be joining Ink to Paper's reach out project - I am sharing the card I sent to a sweet young RN who works in the emergency room at one of our local hospitals (she has cared wonderfully for my elderly mother on more than one occasion - she even refers to mom as her "grandma").
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink, my favorite things

papers:  papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  twine - the twinery at pebbles inc