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

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

 

rainbow cupcake challenge

 

just a fun little card for my granddaughter . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamp:  stampin' up

papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up, scraps

dies:  papertrey ink, my favorite things

embellishments:  sequins - avery elle

 

 

FabFri156

 

I loved this look so much that I made several . . . to send to my sweet long distance friends!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink, watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink, my favorite things

 

fab friday challenge 131

 

 

a "sunny" thank you note for a sweet friend . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  my favorite things, papertrey ink, my mind's eye, stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  sequins - avery elle

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

celebrate with My Favorite Things . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink, my favorite things, stampin' up, paper smooches

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink

die:  my favorite things

thank you for helping . . .

 

 

a very appreciative "thank you" to my brother for driving half way across the continent to help . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  my favorite things, papertrey ink

embellishment:  twine - hemptique

 

vintage birthday

 

my inspiration for this masculine vintage card came from that wonderful gray weathered looking wood . . .

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  my favorite things

papers:  echo park, stampin' up

dies:  my favorite things

embellishments:  ribbon - stampin' up; button - papertrey ink

watercolor "for you"

 

 I think I fell in love with purple when we were expecting our middle child - at the time my husband had to ask me not to buy anything else that was purple!  Well, that was 31 years ago . . . it must not have just been hormones, because I'm currently redecorating my studio in shades of purple . . . this simple layout allows the gorgeous peony to be the star of the show!

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink, my favorite things

embellishments:  clear embossing powder - stampendous; watercolors - prang

 

a piece of cake

I love how the simple design of this card lets the color combination "sing" . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  stampin' up, papertrey ink, my favorite things

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink

die:  papertrey ink

 

 

last minute santa

 

 

I opted for simple designs for my Christmas cards this year (no matter how much I try to plan ahead, there just never seems to be enough time to do all of the little things I would like to during the holidays) - I chose beautiful color combinations, patterned paper, interesting shapes and a bit of sparkle . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  pebbles inc, stampin' up, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink, my favorite things, sizzix

embellishments:  sequins - darice

twine & tags

this is a quick but oh, so cute Christmas card - in a couple of hours I had multiples ready to send around the country! (the vellum background is a tag die turned upside down and then I used the sentiment strip to cover the hole)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  embossing powder- stampendous; baker's twine - hemptique; jewel - k&company 

freshly made sketches 318

a simple but elegant card created by watercoloring an acrylic stamp block - adding a touch of silver embossing powder and a beautiful silver ribbon to pull it all together for Christmas . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamp:  papertrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink, watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  pewter embossing powder - stampin' up; ribbon - scrap from my stash

November 2017 Papertrey Ink Blog Hop

I've come to love fall ALMOST as much as I love spring and Thanksgiving has become a time when I not only send cards to family far away, but I've taken the opportunity to send an additional thank you to those who have touched our lives in special ways during the year . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  papertrey ink, stampin' up
papers:  doodlebug, my favorite things, stampin' up
dies:  papertrey ink, stampin' up
embellishments:  ribbon - offray; button - papertrey ink

monster thank you

we just spent a couple of fun-filled weeks with two of our little grandchildren - we returned home to cool and crispy fall weather (and I LOVE it!) so I was excited to pull out some fall papers and stamps.

 

 

I spent HOURS creating halloween crafts with the kiddos, so I know they'll love these little monsters . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  my favorite things

papers:  stampin' up

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  washi tape - stampin' up

hello . . .

 

this sweet little thank you note was created from my scrap bin . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

papers:  stampin' up, american crafts, pink paisley

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishment:  enamel dot - stampin' up

for you

 

 

 

 

black backgrounds - I love them . . . and I love the flowing florals and greenery of the inspiration photo . . .

 

 

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink

dies:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  twine - artc

blessed

 

I've loved the fabulous wreaths in this month's release so I thought I'd create a few thanksgiving cards - I had forgotten just how much I love rustic white cardstock - it's a softer white and has those fun little random flecks in it . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  paperttrey ink

papers:  stampin' up, papertrey ink, pebbles, my mind's eye

die:  papertrey ink

embellishments:  jewel - k&company; ribbon - stampin' up

ctd460

I'm thrilled to be a guest star stamper for color throwdown's challenge this week and I love this color combination . . .

I created a fun masculine card for my son-in-law . . .

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stamps:  my favorite things, papertrey ink

papers:  papertrey ink, stampin' up, watercolor paper

dies:  papertrey ink, my favorite things