Hey Bleeps!
Today's card is a simple sketch from Operation Write Home. Simple always throws me for a loop, LOL!!!! I used the scalloped flower technique for my embellishment, added the ribbon for the strip, punches for the sentiment and added another layer...but all in all stuck to the sketch! I decide that OWH needed another 'thinking of you' type card as they always are saying they need some, hehehehe!!! I hope a solider will give this to their loved one and they feel comforted holding this and thinking of their hero far from home!!!
Have a blessed week, thanks so much for stopping by!!;)
Card Recipe:
Card stock: Early Espresso,Vanilla Naturals, Baja Breeze and Marina Mist
Vanilla Ruffled Ribbon (retired)
Early Espresso Ink
Baja Breeze Brad
Paisley Petals DSP
Whimsical Words Stamp Set
Punches: Scallop Circle,Wide Oval and Decorative Label
Hey there bleeps! (blog peeps)
I hope your weekend has been a great one so far! Today's card wasn't for any challenges. Just made it for a sweet lady I met online.....both our kids have Aspergers, so we connected well!!
Anyways, we've shared alot lately and she has been a really good listener....so I wanted to say 'thank you' but didn't really want 'thank you' for my sentiment. I did the rock n' roll technique on the butterfly, I haven't done this is such a long time....I forgot how fun it is ;)
These gorgeous papers are from some blog candy that I won from Nancy!!! Thank you Nancy, I loved everything!!!
Well, have a wonderful week coming up and thank you so very much for poppin' in ;)
Card Recipe:
Vanilla Naturals, BB and More Mustard Card stocks
Pattern Papers from blog candy
Twill Tape Ribbon (retired)
Basic Black and More Mustard Inks
Punches: Wide Oval, Scallop Oval and Decorative Label
Die Cut Shape cut from Cricut using Once Upon a Princess Cartridge
Table Settings Die for Big Shot for Rolled Flowers
Hey There Bleeps (blog peeps!)
I hope you have enjoyed the blog hop so far. If you've come from Samantha's beautiful blog then you are moving in the right direction! If you would like to start at the beginning, please click the badge at the top of this post!
Last year, I participated in The OWH Memorial Day Blog Hop too!!! I decided to try and 'kinda' remake that same card from last year again. I used the same Cricut Cartridge, but the image itself is a different one.....if you wanna peek at last year's card, click here!
The rest is all Stampin' Up! punches, embellishments, stamps, card stock, etc.
I am offering some blog candy to one lucky person, to enter to win, see the post below this one!!! I also made two other 'Missing You" cards for the troops for you to check out in that post too!! I hope you like my card today!!! Please hop on over to the next blog: Jen.....she has a beauty of a card to show you!!!!
Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend, thanks for visiting me!!!! ;)
Hey Bleeps! I hope you've had a better week than I have. I've been battling a bad UTI. And if you've had one before,than you know what I mean when I say, UGH....and double UGH! Good news is went to the ER and got some meds....thank the Lord for modern medicine ;)
Anyways, I've been working on this project for awhile now.....and I was happy to see it fell into the challenge over at Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog. The challenge was to try something different. Well, I made my own box and matching cards. Also, the butterflies used the bleaching technique....which I know isn't very 'bleachy',LOL!!! I used a bleach pen ...thought it would be less messy.....which it was. Maybe it was because I used a aqua painter...even though I didn't water it down.....oh, well....I will practice more with this technique some more;)
Hey,I need some advice, I was thinking of putting these cards and matching box in my Etsy store. Do you think $15 or $20 for the set? I'm never good at pricing my own stuff!!! Leave me a comment and let me know your thoughts!
Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous day!!
Hey there Bleeps!!!
Today I made this card for the Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog! It was all about celebrations!!! So this is for a birthday and who doesn't like cupcakes to celebrate? I tried to make it seem as though the cupcakes were at a sweet shoppe or something....like for a display of a bakery window perhaps? Anyways, I'm not sure people 'get' that as I asked my family and none of them 'got' it......oh,well.....maybe next time I'll actually put window panes to get my point across, LOL!!! I hope you like it and thanks so much for stopping by! ;) Have a awesome weekend!!! We will....my daddy and step mom will be bringing my oldest son with them from TX....for over a week visit for Christmas!!! YAY!!! ;)
Card Recipe:
Card stocks: WW, Pumpkin Pie and So Saffron
Black Stazon for watercoloring
Cherry Cobbler for sentiment
SU! Markers: Real Red,Pumpkin Pie,More Mustard
Bashful Blue Satin Ribbon
Stamp sets: Whimsical Words and Crazy For Cupcakes
Hello Bleeps!
I hope you are having a great day so far! Don't forget to sign up for my blog candy give away one post below this one! Today, I made a circle card with a retired Stampin' Up! single stamp. If you are interested, I'm selling this stamp; see below the card recipe for more deets! I also made two new videos recently, you can click My Videos and then that will take you to my You Tube Channel to view them. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! ;)
Recipe for card:
Card stock: VV and Rose Red
Inks: Regal Rose,Old Olive,Rose Red and Close to Cocoa
Stamp Sets: Inspired by Nature,Whimsical Words and Butterfly Accent (retired... for sale!)
Regal Rose Stitched Ribbon
Clear Circle and Scalloped Circle Dies
Curly Label Punch
Here is the retired Stampin' Up! single stamp. It's just one silhouette butterfly,wood mounted stamp. The price is $10, which includes insurance and Shipping!!! contact me if you are interested!
This is my first attempt at making one of these birdhouse cards. While I think it came out fine....it seems to be 'missing something' to me! I think it's the sponging....I did add some sponging to the sentiment....but I think it needs it everywhere,LOL!!! I love to sponge....I think it takes your projects to the next level, IMHO.
Anyways,I will be making a video tutorial on this soon .....and this will be the card kit I will be mailing my club girls! if you would like to learn more about joining my stamp club, just click here! I will need your $15 order by July 27th.....so hurry up...whatcha' waiting for?!?!?!? ;)
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!!
Recipe for card:
Card stocks: Orchid Opulence,Rose Red,scrap of a textured 'certainly celery'colored green,
So Saffron,Chocolate Chip
Stamp Set: Whimsical Words
Punches: Two-Step Bird,Curly Label,Heart to Heart,and Wide Oval
Hey Peeps!! Here is a card I made today for Operation Write Home. We were to make a masculine card. Manly cards are so much harder for me to do. Anyways, I used the digital stamp that we got from Operation Write Home....the very talented guy who designed this digi stamp is Eric Dull. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
Recipe for card:
Card stock: Real Red,WW ,Old Olive and Kraft
Inks : Real Red,Old Olive,Basic Gray,Close to Cocoa,Basic Black ,
I made this note card using my blog candy winnings!!! I was excited when my package came today with my winnings.I just had to make a quick card with my goodies!! A BIG Thank You to Nicole of My Craft Room Creations!!! Thank you lady,I've had fun so far!!!
Welcome to Operation Write HomeMemorial Day Weekend Blog Hop!!! If you have come fromStars and Stamps Blog ,then you are in the right spot!!! I'm second on the list,so please start at the beginning here.
Front of Easel Card
Side View
Well, I have been making cards for our troops for about two years now.....but, I recently heard about Operation Write Home and I knew I had to do my part!!! They are a great organization to be involved with. You make handmade cards (that are blank on the inside) to send to the troops so they can use them to send home to their loved ones. Also they encourage you to write a thank you note on a handmade card to give to any solider who is serving in the military!! I am currently adding to my box of cards....so it won't be long before they receive my very first box!!!! I need to get the OWH stamp to make it a little easier on the ladies ;) ....I hope to do that real soon!!! They also take donations,so be sure to check them out and get involved however you are able!!!!
My dad served in the Navy during Vietnam. My step dad did too, he was a Green Beret. My grandpa was in the Navy during WWII and some other family members have served in various wars and at various times; including my little sister, Honey. So, I am proud of all service men and women who put their lives on the line to protect what is most precious to us Americans.....our Freedom!!! I am proud to be an American and I thank God for our liberties and the sacrifices our military takes in order to keep that!! So, however I am able to help, I will do so!!! Anything that might make living apart from their loved ones, a little easier for these brave men and women, I'm all for!!!
Now,if you're ready to have some more fun you need to visit everyone's blog! Your next stop will be Kate. Her blog: Hello From Kate , is adorable and her cards are beautiful! Don't forget to leave some love along the way!! I know I love reading my comments.....it brings a smile to my face and warms my heart!!!
I made a video of me making my card today,I know I'm a dork!! But if you want a good laugh,check it out at the bottom of this post!! ;)
Now, I have a little challenge for you, if you want to play along! Alot of my cards are CASED from other stampers,or inspired in some way. So, if you would like to take Anyof my creations and make it your own, feel free to CASE. Just leave a comment and a link so others can come check out your project!! ;)
The theme was to use RED, WHITE, and BLUE ,with MISSING YOU!! I went for a vintage look to my card. I didn't do much stamping, instead I used my Cricut Expression!!! I hope you like it!!! Have an awesome Memorial Day Weekend and enjoy the hop and don't forget to sign up for my Blog Candy!!!
inside sentiment
front of card when mailed
BLOG CANDY
Good Neighbors set of 10 stamp set (retired from SU! Sale-a-bration 2010)
&
6 x6 DSP pack (retired SU! SAB 2010)
Blog Candy Rules :
1.Follow my Blog
2.Subscribe to my Blog
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I will pick a winner one week from today on Saturday June 5 , 2010 at 12 noon, using random.org. Shipping in USA only, please!!
Recipe for Card :
Card stocks : Not Quite Navy, Ruby Red, and Very Vanilla
Swiss Dots Cuttle Bug Folder
Clear Circle and Scallop Circle Dies
Ribbon from Hobby Lobby Clearance
Designer Paper from The Paper Studio
3~D Star Stickers from The Paper Studio
A Child's Year Cricut Cartridge
Large Eyelets from Stash
Close to Cocoa Ink for sponging
Whimsical Words Stamp Set
Curly Label Punch
PS~ sorry I didn't talk louder on the video....my hubby was taking a nap ;)
This is the card I came up with for the Operation Write Home Color Challenge. We were supposed to use our favorite colors. I love pinks and browns,so of course that's what colors I used!!LOL!! I made this card for my neighbor who is fighting breast cancer! Just wanted her to know that she's in our thoughts and prayers.....Well,I hope you have a great Mother's Day weekend!! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Recipe for card:
Card stock : Pretty in Pink,Chocolate Chip and Regal Rose
Inks: Basic Black,Chocolate Chip and Regal Rose
Ribbon Die (from Sizzix Ribbon Of Hope Bundle) and
I made a quick card today for Hunter's teacher! It's an easel card....I'm really liking those type of cards,because they are quick to make but have a WOW factor to them.....something a bit different than your everyday standard cards!! They also fit in a standard A2 envelope too!! Anyways,here's the deets.....thanks for stopping by!
That's right tomorrow is the last day to place your order of $50 to earn something FREE from the Sale-a-bration catalog!! March 31,2010.....so if you would like to place a order,you can click on the button on my blog that says 'Order from My Stampin' Up! Website' (top right hand side).....your order will be delivered to your house!! Also,the Occasions Mini Catalog will end on April 30,2010....so hurry now to place your order.....I hear it gets pretty crazy the last day of Sal-a-bration!!! In honor of the SAB ending ,I made a quick little easel card using some of the products that I made using the FREE products you can earn!!!
Recipe for Card :
Card stocks : Kraft,Taken with Teal,Pretty in Pink,and Whisper White
Welcome Neighbor DSP Pad
Scallop Trim Border and Curly Label Punches
Whimsical Words Stamp Set
Close to Cocoa ink
Pink Sheer Ribbon from Stash
Bigz XL Movers and Shapers Die using Curly Label Die
Hello peeps! I hope you had a great Weekend! I made this card really fast this morning after everyone was gone! This was my first card to use a digi stamp print out. I'm not sure where I got this from. I've downloaded lots of free down-loadable, digi stamps and printables over the last year or so. Anyways,I'll have to practice using them. I had trouble getting the printed image just right. But I still like how the finished card looks....very clean and simple! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
