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

 

 

ctd589

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