Wedding Card

I like this SU! set To Have and To Hold - tried not coloring it in this time (lack of time !) and instead just stamped in Versamark and embossed in silver embossing powder. I think I need to find better detail embossing powder. But anyways, I used PTI aqua mist, silver and white combo. I use this soft blue, silver and white combo a lot for wedding cards for some reason. I always play it safe with color combos -- I need to work on that!!

Stamps: SU! To Have and to Hold, Hero Arts Thank You Flourishes
Ink: PTI Aqua Mist
Paper: PTI Aqua Mist, Bazzill Bling silver, Cryogen White
Other: Cuttlebug embossing folder, Nestabilities die, PTI Ribbon, K&Co pearl

Pretty Dahlia

The Greeting Farm has some adorable images! This little girl is named Dahlia! I used some Basic Grey pattern paper.

Another Mother's Day Card

This is a CASE of one of my own cards that I made previously, which you can find here. This is mostly PTI products - stamps, paper, ribbon, but the yellow and red cardstock and sentiment are SU!. A great combo!

Stamps: SU!, PTI Spiral Bouquet
Ink: Colorbox Chalk Red, PTI Ripe Avocado, SU! Summer Sun
Paper: PTI Ripe Avocado, SU! Real Red, SU! Summer Sun
Other: Cuttlebug embossing folder, PTI Ribbon, AC rub-ons, K&Co gems

Cool Bicycle

I would love to win this cool bike - MADSEN Cargo Bike !

I happened to have just read an article this morning in the NY Times about a town in Germany that has outlawed cars. Read here. I hope these types of communities are being planned here in the US. I don't think it could work for everybody, but I think a lot of people, especially families would be drawn to this type of living.

Happy Mother's Day

I apologize for the blurry picture, it was a cloudy day here when I took the picture.

I got some American Crafts color rub ons that I wanted to try out. That is the focal image used with nestabilities. I LOVE that new die - it's such a great shape.

Happy Mother's Day to all those celebrating today! Enjoy your day!

Stamps: SU!, CHF Dotted Diamonds Backgrounder
Paper: PTI Aqua Mist, PTI Berry Sorbet
Other: Nestabilities, May Arts Ribbon, AC rub-ons, K&Co gems, Versamark

WSC75

I used Mary Jo Albright's sketch challenge for this card - WSC75. Check out her fabulous blog and see the sketch at Beauty Lies Within. This card is for a friend who recently took up snowboarding. She's having so much fun with it and unfortunately (or fortunately) the weather is getting warmer. Looks like no more trips up to the mountains for us. I look forward to next winter for some more "snow fun" !

Stamps: Stamping Bella, $1 sentiment
Paper: SU! Ski Slope, Chocolate Chip
Other: Nestabilities, Circle Punches, Fiskars Apron Lace Border Punch, Ribbon, Copic Markers, Paper Piecing

StarDust Gems and Ribbon Celebrates!

Carole is celebrating her One year Blog Anniversary!
Go wish her congrats on her blog StarDust Gems and Ribbon and enter to win her fabulous blog candy! Her blog is great - I love seeing her beautiful coloring and gorgeous cards that are always photographed so well. It's great to see the details. What talent!

The Sugar Bowl Challenge 7

This is my submission for the The Sugar Bowl Spring/Easter challenge this week. I love making Spring cards! Now I have to start working on Easter cards!

I am mailing this card to a sweet girl who is suffering from cancer and is undergoing chemo treatments. If you find you have some extra cards in your stash and have time to send cards on a weekly basis - you could really bring smiles and cheers to someone's life. Find out more information by going to Chemo Angels.

Stamps: Sugar Nellie Lola with Bird, $1 sentiment
Paper: SU! Blush Blossom, So Saffron DP, Basic Grey Urban Prairie
Other: Nestabilities, Oval Punch, Fiskars Apron Lace Border Punch, May Arts Ribbon, Copic Markers

Celebrating Scrapnextras 300K Hits!

Two of my favorite bloggers are celebrating 300K hits, which is quite an amazing feat. I cased one of Laura's cards (scrapnextras) - there were too many to choose from. But I chose this one: Spring Blossoms. She and Julie are having a celebration, so make sure to head over there!

Stamps: Stamping Bella
Paper: SU! Certainly Celery, So Saffron PP, Basic Grey Two Scoops
Other: Nestabilities, Oval Punches, Fiskars Apron Lace Border Punch, Ribbon, Copic Markers

Magnolia Blog Candy

Claudia is such a talented cardmaker -- she has the most amazing creations. Especially using Magnolia stamps! She's having a big blog candy celebration!!

Pretty Pressings