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)

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

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

 

ctd589

a few more kitties for my Utah girls . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink, library card from my stash

dies:  papertrey ink

 

 

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

 

 

I so enjoyed all of the balloon inspiration in this months' release . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  stampin' up, papertrey ink

papers: papertrey ink, stampin' up

embellishments:  washi tape - stampin' up; twine - pebbles in my pocket

fabulous friends . . .

. . . we all have them, but do they know just how much we love and appreciate them?

 

 

(I love this tree - it reminds me of the almond trees in blossom right now)

stamps:  stampin' up, papertrey ink
papers:  stampin' up
embellishments:  button - papertrey ink

color & pattern

WARDROBE INSPIRATION CHALLENGE

Unfortunately, I don't have anything in my closet that's "inspiring" in any way, shape OR form!!!!
(but I had pinned this cute fabric mini bag, mostly because I loved the color/pattern combo, so this became my inspiration for this challenge)

 

 

here's my colorful creation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

papers:  papertrey ink

die - my favorite things

embellishments:  washi tape - unknown brand; button - papertrey ink

 

unconventional materials challenge

MASCULINE BIRTHDAY CARD:  while I was rummaging thru all of my husband's hardware supplies in the garage, I thought I could just throw a handful of small screws, washers & nuts in a shaker card and call it done, but that seemed way to easy . . . my husband is legally blind, so I appreciate these larger sentiments from papertrey . . . happy birthday, honey!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink, pebbles

die:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  wood accent - stampin' up; baker's twine - hemptique; button - my stash; caster cup - our junk drawer!

Maile Belles inspiration

so, I've fretted and worried about this little project for several days - I feel so intimidated when I try to re-create someone else's stamping style . . . especially Maile's!  I tried to use a tone-on-tone background when I stamped the hearts with versamark, but it turned out quite bright . . . I kept the rest of the layout very simple, but I just couldn't resist layering a few extra colors and patterns (I love the results!)

stamps:  papertrey ink, paper smooches
papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink
dies:  papertrey ink

kissing booth

here is my "mini" valentine for my husband, created from my scrap drawer (I love the black heart)!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamp:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink

dies:  sizzix, papertrey ink

embossing folder:  cuttlebug

embellishment:  brad - paper wishes

a floral challenge . . .

Cathy's use of pretty shades of purple was the inspiration for a little love note.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink

embossing folder:  stampin' up

embellishments:  ribbon - may arts; pearl - stampin' up

 

 





loving you . . .

here's a card that was made from some scraps left over from valentine projects . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink, stampin' up

papers:  basic grey, stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  ribbon - from my stash (bought at a little stamping store in rhode island about 26 years ago!); button - american crafts; embroidery thread - dmc

 



you & me, baby

isn't this blog hoppin' fun???  Now this little pink number is more MY personality ;)

stamps:  papertrey ink
papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up
dies:  papertrey ink
punch:  stampin' up
ribbon:  offray

pretty in pink

a soft "pretty in pink" valentine with vellum.  (I'm not a very "glitzy" kind of girl, so for me, a little bling goes a LONG way!)

stamps:  papertrey ink, my favorite things
papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up
dies:  papertrey ink, sizzix

cream in my coffee

get ready for lots of valentine posts!  I've got quite a stash piling up  ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink

dies:  my favorite things, papertrey ink

embellishments:  twine & button from my stash



love is in the air

don't you just LOVE all of the creative fun associated with Valentine's Day (and the treats)?  It's one of my favorite times of the year . . .



 

stamps:  stampin' up, papertrey ink
papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink
dies:  papertrey ink, sizzix

love you

This is the first time I've participated in Wplus9's project challenge - they have plenty of fun stamps (with dies :) and lots of creative inspiration . . .

Monday Mood Board 7

stamps:  wplus9, studio g
papers:  my mind's eye, stampin' up
dies:  papertrey ink
embellishment:  clip - from my stash