Advent Calendar

I have been working on a few different projects but finally have this one done, and just in time! I combined a few different ideas I have seen over the years starting with the box advent calendars from Martha Stewart and Ali Edwards. I cut the boxes with my Cricut and numbered them with All Mixed Up letters on a simple scalloped circle. Then I hung the boxes on a garland and filled each with a few M&M's and the name of a Christmas book to read that day. The book idea was recently posted on Two Peas in a Bucket and I knew immediately it would be perfect for our family. The boxes are not as eclectic as the inspiration calendars, but that is just not my style so I went with what I know. :) Thanks for visiting!

Supplies: Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock and ribbon), Papertrey Ink (cardstock), Provo Craft (Cricut cartridges Tags, Bags, Boxes and More and All Mixed Up), Scor Pal (scoring tool), Scotch (Quick Dry Tacky Adhesive), Stampin' Up (scalloped circle punch).

Holiday Wishes

Here is another Christmas card I made with the Basic Gray Eskimo Kisses patterned paper pack. This pattern is so cute and I thought it worked with the little touch of pink accent paper strips and the green cardstock I had for the scalloped circle. I have had this Paper Salon sentiment stamp for years and pulled it out again to use. It is the perfect size for the 1-1/2" circle punch. Thank you for visiting!

Supplies: Archiver's (white cardstock), Bazzill Basic Paper (patterned cardstock), Basic Gray (patterned paper), Paper Salon (stamp), EK Success (circle and scalloped circle punches), Stampin' Up (scallop border punch).

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Here is my next Christmas card to share. This one is pretty simple again but I really like the holly leaves sticking off the edge of the card. I also think that the white border along the bottom breaks up the patterned paper nicely. Thank you for visiting!!

Supplies: Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock), Bo Bunny (patterned paper), Penny Black (stamp), Sizzix (die cut), Stampin' Up (scallop border punch), Karen Foster (Scrapper's Floss), Unknown (button).

Merry Christmas

I have finally started my Christmas cards! I took Friday off from work to get my daughter's Christmas pictures taken as well as to have some "me" time as it was my birthday. So, I spent the afternoon at Archiver's making Christmas cards. I only came home with 10 cards completed but hopefully I can find some time every weekend to do that many again and I should have them all done on time!

For the majority of my cards I am going with a 4-1/4" square card. I found this idea on Lisa Johnson's blog for a pocket card where you can still get two from one piece of 8-1/2"x11" cardstock. Plus, it will also allow for some "hang-off" embellishments while still fitting in a standard A2 envelope.

Here is one that I created with some Basic Gray Eskimo Kisses paper and buttons I found at Archiver's. The stamp for the sentiment is Studio G that I picked up from Michael's last year. Stay tuned this week as I will try to get a card a day posted!!!


Supplies: Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock), Basic Gray (patterned paper, button), Studio G (stamp), Stampin' Up (scallop border punch), EK Success (corner rounder punch), Unknown (ribbon).

Noel

ETA: The Biorkman family has requested that everyone stop sending cards as Noah is not doing well and they need to concentrate on their family at this time. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

This is not a new card for me. I made it when I was designing for Simply Sentiments magazine for a Christmas issue. But when I found the Christmas card drive for Noah Biorkman I pulled this one out to send to him. Not sure of all the supplies but I know I used Making Memories foam stamps and buttons. Hope you can help birthten this young boy's day by sending a card. Thank you for visiting.

Long Break

I have not had to time nor resources (crashed modem) to post anything recently unfortunately. My goal is to start on Christmas cards and gifts very soon so that I can share those items here. If possible, I will try to share a project every couple of days through Christmas. That is a goal but not sure how probable it is! Stay tuned for some new projects within the next week!

Celebrate the Season

Here is a card I made for Dawn McVey's Raspberry Suite Color Challenge. It didn't turn out quite a nice as I thought it would but I still think it looks okay. I used an acetate card base which I thought looked cool with the colors. I pulled in the chocolate color with the ribbon. The focal point is from a Stampin' Up set and embellished with a rhinestone in the middle. The picture isn't very clear tonight, hopefully you can still get an idea of what it looks like. Thanks for visiting!


Supplies: Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock), Stampin' Up (stamp from So Many Scallops, scallop circle punch and scallop border punch), Hero Arts (acetate card base), Tsukineko (Cotton White Staz-On ink pad), Me and My Big Ideas (rhinestone), Unknown (ribbon).

Have a Twinkly Day

Here is my last card based on the sketch I made for World Cardmaking Day. For this one I used an image sent to me by my dear friend Michelle. She is a TAC demonstrator so she always has the greatest stamp sets! I think this set is very cute and need to add it to my collection soon. I used a tag made from a Nestabilities die with the bow on this card for the sentiment. The bow is also horizontal instead of vertical this time. I used some little rhinestones on the strip across the bottom to stay with the "twinkly" theme. I had fun coloring this image and adding a little sparkle with some Stickles on the wings and wand. Hope everyone had a fun and productive World Cardmaking Day and thank you for visiting!


Supplies: Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock and ribbon), Spellbinders (Nestabilities die from Label 1 set), The Angel Company (Fairy Birthday stamp set), Copic (markers), BIC Mark-It (markers), Ranger (Stickles), Provo Craft (Coluzzle template), Me and My Big Ideas (rhinestones)

Ghostly Greetings

My second sketch card today is a Halloween card I made with some of the new Making Memories Halloween products. I love these papers and those ghost stickers were just too cute to pass up! On this card I used a Nestabilities die from the Label 1 set instead of a circle and I placed it a bit off the edge for a different look. I used the strip along the bottom for my sentiment and switched out the eyelets for brads. I will have one more card to share this evening, a birthday card, so be sure to check back! Thank you for visiting.

Supplies: Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock and ribbon), Making Memories (patterned paper, foam stickers, brads), Hero Arts (sentiment stamp), Spellbinders (Nestabilities die), Tsukineko (Brilliance ink pad).

Joy

Here is my first card to share using today's sketch. This was a fairly simple Christmas card that would be so easy to recreate for everyone on your list. I like cutting the circle out of the base cardstock and having the focal point "behind" the card. It gives you a chance to tie the ribbon around to the inside for a different look. Check back this afternoon for a Halloween card using the same sketch. Thanks for visiting!

Supplies: Bo-Bunny (patterned cardstock), Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock), Doodlebug Design Inc. (cardstock letter stickers and eyelets), Provo Craft (Coluzzle circle template), Unknown (ribbon).

World Cardmaking Day - My Sketch

I decided to challenge myself a bit for World Cardmaking Day. I designed a sketch and then made three different cards using the layout. I'm sure everyone has plenty of experience using sketches to make cards for different holidays and events but I wanted to show my perspective. I came up with the sketch by adding a couple of elements I had seen and used lately including the circle focal point, grouping of three small embellishments, and thick ribbon. The bow on my sketch doesn't look quite as realistic as I'd like but that was the best I could do with the software! Please check back throughout the day to see all three of my cards. Thank you for visiting!

World Cardmaking Day

I don't have anything new to share today, but be sure to stop by my blog Saturday in celebration of World Cardmaking Day! I should have a few cards to share with you. Thanks for visiting!

With Sympathy

I needed another sympathy card, this one for a friend from high school who lost her Grandmother last week. This was a sketch I added to my "sketch book" from a Pagemaps sketch page I had from a while ago. I used the same Making Memories Tara paper pack from my birthday card I posted over the weekend. I didn't know if the ribbon was the exact right shade but I thought it worked okay. Thanks for visiting!

Supplies: Making Memories (patterned paper), Papertrey Ink (clear stamp from Mixed Messages set), Stampin' Up (scalloped border punch), Unknown (cardstock, ribbon)

Grandmother

I needed a card for my Grandmother's 85th birthday next Saturday so I looked arount to find a sketch I could use. I found this sketch on Taylored Expressions and really liked it right away. I pulled out a Making Memories Tara paper pack I had bought a while ago and thought the colors worked well for an Autumn birthday card. I also used my Women of Life stamp set from Papertrey Ink for the sentiment. It doesn't show up as well as I would like but I liked the look of the patterned paper so I left it. Thanks for visiting!


Supplies: Bazill Basics Paper (cardstock), Making Memories (patterned paper), Papertrey Ink (clear stamps), Tsukineko (Memento Ink Pad), Unknown (ribbon).

Make a Wish

I wanted to give the Mojo Monday sketch a try this week because I really liked it. I neeeded a birthday card for my niece and I thought it would be the right look for the ideas that I had. I used a cupcake cut with my Cricut from the Doodlebug Charms cartridge for the focal point. The sentiment was from Deja Views and the rest of it came together! I think the colors are cute for a two year old too. Thanks for visiting!


Supplies: Making Memories (patterned paper), Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock), Provo Craft (Cricut Doodlebug Charms cartridge), Deja Views (rubon), Doodlebug Designs Inc (jewels), Stampin Up (scallop edge punch), Provo Craft (Coluzzle template), EK Success (circle punches), Papertrey Ink (star stamps on cupcake), Versamark (ink), Unknown (embossing powder, transparency).

Delicious Autumn

Here is another fall card I made over the weekend. After coloring the apple with my BIC Mark-It marker, I realized I needed to get some other shades of red to go with this one! I had to really work to get any semblance of blending on this apple. I used some cardstock leftover from my Harvest Hellos card because I thought it would look good with the red. You have to love double-sided paper to give you two looks that are the same color. Thanks for visiting.

Supplies: Bo Bunny (patterned cardstock), The Angel Company (stamps from Delicious Autumn set), BIC (Mark-It markers), Copic (markers), Tsukineko (Memento Tuxedo Black ink), Unknown (ribbon).

Happy Birthday

This card was my first attempt at a "tent topper" card by Michelle Wooderson. I still love the concept, but unfortunately it didn't turn out quite as I had imagined. I used my Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder on the balloon for some texture. Thanks for visiting.

Supplies: Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock), Provo Craft (Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder and Tiny Tags die set), Stampendous (Happy Birthday stamp), Tsukineko (Memento Tuxedo Black ink), DMC (embroidery floss).

It's a Boy

I needed a baby card for our dear friends who were blessed with their second son in August. I liked the way the little cat turned out on my "baby girl card" so I used the bear from the same Angel Company set for the boy card. I colored the bear with my Bic Mark-It's and Copics. Thanks for visiting!

Supplies: Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock), Prism (white cardstock), Doodlebug Designs Inc. (patterned paper), The Angel Company (stamp), Making Memories (rub-on), Copic (markers), Bic (markers), Stampin Up (scallop border punch).

Harvest Hellos

Here is a card I created for the Raspberry Suite Color Challenge at Dawn McVey's blog. I love this stamp set that is from The Angel Company. I think the subtle background from Bo Bunny Double Dot collection. works well with the design. Thank you for visiting!


Supplies: Bo Bunny (patterned cardstock), Prism (cardstock), The Angel Company (stamps from Delicious Autmn set), Ranger Ink (Adirondack Espresso ink pad), Unknown (ribbon).

Happy Birthday

I made this card for my dear friend's daughter who is turning 6 today. We are heading out to her party soon. I wanted a large cupcake for the front so I had a reason to pull out my Cricut, which was probably dusty as it hasn't been used in quite a while! I should've done something more with the "frosting" as I think it looks a bit plain now. I did use a Stardust pen for a little sparkle though. I have some more cards that need to be made so hopefully I can get a few done this weekend and posted next week. Thank you for visiting!

Supplies: Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock), Marvy Uchida (scalloped circle punch), Provo Craft (Cricut Doodlebug Charms for cupcake, George and Basic Shapes for circle), Bazzill Basics Paper (ribbon), Hero Arts (Happy Birthday sentiment stamp), Sakura (Stardust pen), Copic (Sketch marker).

With Sympathy

These cards are never easy to make as you know they are not something the recipient wants to receive. I had some patterned paper that I thought would be nice as a background and just added some rub-ons and paper piercing on the corners of the sentiment square to finish it. Thanks for looking.

Supplies: My Mind's Eye (Penny Lane patterned paper), Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock), American Crafts (rub-ons).

It's a Girl

Finally a new post! I have had a bit of a hiatus from papercrafting but am trying to get back into it now. This is a card I made for a cousin of ours who had her first baby a few weeks ago. I used sketch #80 from Taylored Expressions for the design and that really helped me make this card quickly. I went a little out of my comfort zone with patterned paper, but I like how it turned out. The image is from a special edition stamp set from The Angel Company that I colored with my Copics and Bic Mark-Its. Thank you for taking a look!

Supplies: EK Success (Phrase Cafe patterned paper), Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock), Provo Craft (Circle Coluzzle template), The Angel Company (stamp), Copic and BIC (markers), American Crafts (rub-on), May Arts (ribbon), 3M (foam squares).

Little One

This is a card I made for my husband's co-worker who just had a little girl on Sunday. I have seen many people make a frame with the Nestabilities dies and wanted to give it a try. To create a shadow box effect, I raised the pink frame with some foam tape. I also used a button from my new Mini Bag O Buttons that I picked up at Archiver's last week. After completing the main image, I thought the card base needed a little something extra so I pulled out my Stampin' Up Scallop Edge Punch and added a border to the edge. Thanks for visiting!

Supplies: Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock), Paper Bliss (sticker), Spellbinders (Nestabilities Dies - Labels 1), Papertrey Ink (stamp from Mixed Messages set), Provo Craft (tag die from Tiny Tags set), Stampin' Up (edge punch), May Arts (ribbon), Autumn Leaves (button).

Birthday Girl

This was a card I made for my cousin's daughter's first birthday coming up next week. I used this week's sketch at the Taylored Expressions blog for the design. I have had this cupcake die cut for a long time and finally found the right card to use it on. Thanks for visiting!

Supplies: Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock and ribbon), Doodlebug Designs Inc. (patterned paper), Cross My Heart (die cut), Papertrey Ink (stamps), Tsukineko (Memento Ink), Stampin' Up (slot punch), Spellbinders (Nestabilities dies).

Always

This is my last Valentine's project to share. I made this card for my husband. It is a pretty simple design, but I think the color combo is a classic. It may be hard to tell from the picture, but I used a foam square under every other heart to give the card a little dimension. While digging out all my valentine/love supplies, I found these Making Memories tags. I love it when I can use something from my stash. Thank you for looking!

Supplies: Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock), Making Memories (tag and brad), Fiskars (border punch), Martha Stewart Crafts (heart punch).

Cookie Pops with Tag

This gift I made for my daughter's daycare teachers doesn't have much "papercrafting" involved, but I thought I would share them quick. The cookie pops were made with this recipe. With a different "color scheme" they make a cute Valentine's gift. I packaged them with a treat bag tied with Bazzill Basics ribbon. The tag was made with cardtock, Doodle Kid font and my Martha Stewart Mini-Hearts edge punch. Thanks for looking.

Supplies: Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock and ribbon), Martha Stewart Crafts (edge punch).

Valentines with Lola Love

I found the cutest stamp set at Archiver's to use for my daughter's valentines - Lola Love from Our Craft Lounge. I loved that I could stamp her legs and body separately, you can make so many different looks that way. Plus, the images came out really nice. I will definately be getting more of their sets!

Now onto the specifics. I used my Bic Mark-Its and my two Copics to color in Lola. I wish I would've had different yellows and reds for better shading, but I think they turned out ok. I used my Scor-Pal to make the "boxes" for the bags of Mini M&Ms. I punched a hole through the candy bag and the box and tied the treat in place with the red ribbon. I used some red Stickles on the hearts for a little sparkle and tied a simple tag on the top with the recipient's name. I had fun making these, but was glad my daughter only needed 10 for her classmates. Thanks for looking!


Supplies: Our Craft Lounge (stamps), Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock), BIC Mark-Its (markers), Copic (markers), Ranger Ink (Stickles), May Arts (ribbon), Scor-Pal, Crop-a-dile.

Happy Birthday

A simple birthday card I made a while ago but never posted. I love this Making Memories paper, a nice pattern that isn't too overpowering. Thanks for looking!

Supplies: Making Memories (patterned paper), Deja Views (Rubons), May Arts (Ribbon), Stampin' Up (slot punch).

Delicious!

This is a birthday card I made for the Hero Arts Flickr challenge from last week, BIRTHDAY WEEK. I tried embossing with my Cuttlebug Embossing folder Swiss Dots on the Grafix transparency and thought it turned out cute. I tried my hand at coloring with my BIC Mark-It's and a new Copic marker I purchased. I was pleased with how my cupcake and cherry turned out. Also used my new Nestability dies as well - ovals, scalloped ovals and ribbon tag. I was pretty pleased with how it turned out. Thanks for looking.

Supplies: Hero Arts (stamps), Tsukineko (ink), BIC Mark-it (markers), Copic (markers), Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock), Grafix (transparency), Nestabilities (dies), Provo Craft (embossing folder), May Arts (ribbon).

Love

I made this card for a sketch contest/challenge on the Papertrey Ink blog from Saturday, but didn't get the card posted in time. Thought I would still share it on here though. I finally had a chance to use my Martha Stewart Mini-Hearts edge punch and I think it is so cute! Thanks for looking.

Supplies: Bazzill Basics Paper (cardstock), Doodlebug Design Inc.(stickers), Martha Stewart Crafts (border punch).