The Power Poppy Creative Confetti Challenge and Splitcoast Stampers Features Stamper

This week at Power Poppy Creative Confetti, we were asked to make a tag. I used the Featured Stamper Challenge at Splitcoast for my design. The adorable flower image is Luminous Bouquet, which is available from Power Poppy. I must say when I first started coloring this, I was second guessing my choice - but I've fallen in love with those small purple flowers. I cut the tag and frame in white with faux stitching inspired by the Featured Stamper, and again in shadow effect in purple. I debated whether I should pop up the frame for dimension - then decided to stay truer to the original design.

The sentiment was a Print 2 Cut on my cutter.  The border is Argyle Border from SVG Cuts.  I stayed with the same sentiment as the Featured Stamper as I thought it would be appropriate for almost any occasion.  Of course, I added ribbon and fiber, as inspired by the Featured Stamper.  Both challenges are so much fun - I hope you come and play along.  Both offer great inspiration with all the lovely entries by participants.

Vintage Flowers Made with Fairy Mail

My turn to share the fun July Release from We Are 3 - Fairy Mail.  Please check out We Are 3's Facebook page to see more fun cards and projects using the July Release.  Fairy Mail is great for vintage-styled flowers!  And who would have thought!  I used the new release Seaside Accessories - Precolored and used the seaweed image for my leaves here - I like how they add just enough color to my flowers.

I hope you'll visit We Are 3 to see how others have used Fairy Mail.

                    

We Are 3 Special Release

Tea Time is the latest great release from We Are 3. It is absolutely beautiful and can be used for so many occasions.  I absolutely adore the Vintage Tea Cups available - I know you are going to love them, too!

For my card today, I used three of the papers in the collection - Flower Petals, Tea Stains, and Cloudy Skies.  The tea cups and pearls were colored using Gimp and cut out using my Sizzix eClips.  When I color/cut digital files, I usually fill up a sheet with the image in various sizes for quick card making.  I took extra pearls from some of the images I had cut and used them to accent the card.  I then added transparent sequins.  

         

Vintage Family Memories

Today - on to Scrapbook Challenge Sketch #458...WOW!  I really like this sketch.  Thank You!

I'm so disappointed by the photo - the cardstock I'm using is detailed in glitter - with a type of quilting pattern . . . GORGEOUS!  Unfortunately, you can't see that in the photo - so here's a small closeup of some of the cardstock detail (though still pretty tough to see its glittering beauty).

Seeing Green!

I just remembered I forgot to post the past couple days.  That's because I've been focused on green - adding lots of green to a 20-page album for my grandson making his appearance in September.

Mom decorated his room in green - and with no real theme, she did already add some woodland critters for accent.  I love all the critters Miss Kate Cuttables has - but seldom have a reason to use them....so they were first to come to my mind as I planned this album.  Here is the first page that I have been working on for the past three days (those baby owls are a little time consuming with their small size).

 

Show her some love...

Show your mother that you care about her in a BIG way.

Place in Time Collection

Do you have plain cardstock that could use some classing up quickly?  My advice?  Go for printed images!  This is a Graphic 45 (Place in Time) image I had left over from a project - perfect for Mother's Day.

Five-Minute Card

You won't believe my time on this card!  Scraps + leftover Graphic 45 images = quick Mother's Day card!

Mother's Day

Are you looking for the perfect card for Mother's Day and not exactly sure of what to make? I have a perfect solution for you - dig into your scrap pile!  Play with your scraps to make the perfect card she will love. 

49 Days Until Mother's Day!

Hi Everyone,

Mother's Day is the most wonderful time to give a hand-crafted card.  It's so much fun to see the reaction on your mother's face when they see a handmade card or gift you created especially for them.  Today I am bringing you some more inspiration for Mother's Day.

Oh, my goodness - my scraps are gorgeous!!  I am in love with this butterfly paper!

Have a great week and we'll see you right back here tomorrow.

Mother's Day

Today’s card changed two or three times while I was making it last night. First it was vertical; then it was horizontal; then when I woke up this morning and I hated the card. Arggh!! So, I salvaged the card by changing just a couple things. :)

I used two of my favorite images from Graphic 45's Place in Time Collection.  I could seriously use these on everything!  I love those little flower fairies.

Also, I'm using a digital sentiment from Free Digital Scrapbooking.

Enjoy!

Mother's Day Collection

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for joining me today! Spring is just around the corner, and today I am bringing you another Mother's Day card - just the sign of spring!

Amazing Mother

Hello to everyone,

Hopefully those of you out East have weathered the snow.  By now I hope the "worst" is over for you, and you will soon be feeling some warmth.  Ha, ha, ha...sorry, I just can't quit chuckling as I enjoy a beautiful winter with highs in the 70s.

So I am currently on a countdown to true retirement - 309 days to go.  I am truly enjoying my job - but I don't have enough time to do all I want to do with my card making.  Of course, when I retire, the question may be how that will impact my crafting budget.

At any rate, that is why many of my cards right now are basic.  Have a card to share with you that is perfect for Mother's Day, Mom's Birthday, and just because you're thinking of Mom.  Here it is.

Until tomorrow - have a fantastic day and happy crafting.

Happy Mother's Day

Still into Quick & Easy until my schedule frees up - so here's a quick & Easy Mother's Day card using a Graphic 45 image.