Stampendous and May Arts Hop To It

Today's the big day for the Stampendous-May Arts Ribbon Blog Hop!  You are sure to be inspired by the creations that the gals on the design teams have to share.  To see the list of who is hopping with us today, stop by the Stampendous Blog.  

The card that I have to show you uses the super-duper adorable Cake Dreamer stamp.  This is Pebble and he is dreaming of an upcoming birthday in this fun Gruffies® image by Ellen Jareckie. This "Dream Big" sentiment is included in the Crosswords Perfectly Clear stamp set.  It is the perfect message to pair with this image!

I love this ribbon by May Arts!  My boys hate when I put ribbons or bows on cards for them to give their friends.  This is one of the few ribbons I can get away with and not have them mad at me.  

The patterned papers are by DCWV and are found in the All About Boys and the Dots, Stripes & Plaids mat stacks.  The sentiment was stamped with Tsukineko VersaFine Vintage Sepia in and the image was colored with Prismacolor Pencils.  

Ok, time for me to scoot.  After making this card, I have a taste for cake and think I need to bake while the boys are at school today.  

Don't forget to leave me a comment here in order to be in the running for some great prizes.  Stop by the Stampendous blog for more information.

Thanks for stopping by, take time to get inky today!


Now go see what our Design Team has for you today!

Jamie Martin

Janelle Stollfus (Thursday)

Cyndi Bundy

Janelle Stollfus (Friday)

Kristine Reynolds

Krissy Fossmeyer

Tobi Crawford

Lea Kimmel

Tenia Nelson

Suzanne Czosek

Peacock Feather

This is a card I made a long time ago and for some reason it never got posted.  It's one I made for Michaels and is featured on their website.  Here's the link to the directions and supply list.  All of the supplies used to make this card are available at Michaels.

All of the supplies are by Stampendous I stamped the Peacock Feather with VersaMark ink and then heat embossed with Blueberry, Shamrock and Sapphire Pearl Embossing Powders by Recollections and Blue Blaze Sparkle Embossing Powder by Recollections.  Combining different colors when you heat emboss is so much fun and you'll get a different result every time.  The sentiment is from the Stampendous Happy Messages Perfectly Clear stamp set.

This is a quick and easy card to make and a good one to mass produce.  When I make a card like this, I like to make a few extra, but not stamp the sentiment.  That way, when I need a card (for whatever occasion) all I have to do is add the greeting, sign my name and it's good to go.  Great to have on hand - just in case!

Time for me to scoot - hope all is well in your corner of the world.  

Take time to get inky today!

Shhh! It's Laura's Birthday!

Today is a very special day for us Stampendous girls!  Today we are celebrating the birthday of our fabulous Graphics Manager and Design Team Coordinator, Laura Weed!  Laura is an amazingly supportive and patient person, and I'm blessed to call her my friend!  Today a bunch of us have created and posted birthday cards for her, so hop along with us and check out the birthday wishes!  Join us in wishing Laura a Happy Birthday!

The card I have created for Laura uses the super adorable Jumbo Snowfall Pair which is available at Michaels (along with everything I used to make this card).  I chose this image because there is SNOW friend like Laura!  I created the snow by sprinkling on Winter Wonderland Embossing Powder and heating it from the underside to melt the powder.  I love how it looks like snow!

Now it's time for you to hop along and see what my team mates have created for Laura.  Don't forget to leave Laura a little birthday love!

Kristine Reynolds

Wendy Price

Krissy Fossmeyer

Lea Kimmel

Tenia Nelson

Janelle Stollfus

Suzanne Czosek

Cyndi Bundy

Yana Smakula

Mary Dawn Quirindongo

Asia King

Melinda Gleissner

Laura, before I get hopping to see what the girls have created today, I wanted to take a moment to wish you a very Happy Birthday!  You took a chance on me and I can't thank you enough!  You are my very favorite Fairy Stamp Mother!  I hope you have a wonderful day and that the coming year is blessed with good health, hearty laughter, never-ending love and many memory making moments!  

Now it's time for me to hop along.  I hope all is well in your corner of the world, friends.  Take time to get inky today!

Hoppin' with Core'dinations

This week Stampendous has paired up with Core'dinations to show off some great products!  Core'dinations makes some really great card stock!  The core is a different color from the surface  and when sanded, torn or distressed, the core shows through to provide contrast.  How fun!

For my card today, I used green Core'dinations card stock and ran it through my Cuttlebug with the Happy Birthday embossing folder.  I then sanded it to reveal the lighter core.  What a great effect!  The adorable image on this card is Icing Fluffles.  I colored Fluffles with my Prismacolor Pencils and added a bit of Crystal Glitter by Stampendous.  I added a beautiful silk ribbon by May Arts and VOILA!  A fun birthday card to add to my stash!

Are you ready to see what beautiful inspiration is waiting for you to explore?  It's time for you to sit down with a cup of coffee and check out my fellow teammates' blogs.  You are sure to be wowed!  Leave a little love along the way and you will be eligible for some fun prizes!

Time for me to get busy today - we are celebrating my son's 7th birthday this weekend and I have lots to do!  Hope all is well with you and that you'll take time to get inky today!

Stampendous Blog

Core'dinations Blog

April Derrick

Annette Witherspoon

Cyndi Bundy

Janelle Stollfus

Jennifer Ingle

Krissy Fossmeyer

Kristine Reynolds

Lea Kimmel

Mary Dawn Quirindongo

Rhea Weigand

Stephanie Lee (Arty Carty)

Suzanne Czosek

Tenia Nelson

Wendy Jordan

Wendy Price

Melinda Gleissner

New Product Blog Hop!

This Saturday the Stampendous team has something extra special planned for you...we have combined our regular monthly challenge with a blog hop showcasing some of the great new products released at CHA last month!  Pull up a chair, grab a warm beverage and yummy snack, and get ready to be wowed!  Be sure to scroll through my whole post; links to other hoppers, prize pack photos, and details on how to win are included below!

When I saw this new Stampendous character, I couldn't wait to get him inky.  Meet Cowlik. Isn't he adorable???  I made this card for my Dad's birthday.  When he was a kid, he and his brother would spend summers up on the family farms in Northern Wisconsin.  They would take the train by themselves from Chicago to Ashland, WI and they weren't much older than boys now (ages 6 & 8).  I can't imagine putting my little boys on a train and telling them to get off at the last stop and Uncle would be there to get them.  I guess it was a different world back then.  Anyway, I think working hard every summer on the farms, instilled a strong work ethic in my Dad that he still carries with him.  My boys are really "into" tractors, and think it is so cool that Grampa got to drive a tractor when he was a boy.  So, as soon as I saw this Cowlik Birthday stamp set, I knew I had to make a card for him! 

recipe:  Stampendous Cowlik Birthday, Taupe Color Fragments, Powder Blue Color Fragments, Clear Bark Embossing Powder; Prismacolor Pencils; Darice Hemp cord; Tsukineko Tuxedo Black ink; DCWV Classic Pattern mat stack; Recollections Jewel Card Stock pack

I also played with the *NEW* Color Fragments on this card.  They are so much fun to work with and the possibilities are endless!  Here I used the Powder Blue Color Fragments as sprinkles on the cupcake and I mixed Taupe Color Fragments in with Clear Bark Embossing Powder for the dirt.  If you haven't played with Color Fragments, you have to give them a try - I'm sure you'll love them, too!

I also decided to decorate the inside of this card, which I don't do often.  It just seemed natural when I saw the sentiments included with this stamp set.  How fun!

If you have not checked out this month's great texture challenge, you can read all the details on the Stampendous blog.  Now, are you ready to be inspired?  Check out the whole list of fabulousness for today:

 

Stampendous Impressions

Wendy Price

Cyndi Bundy

Janelle Stollfus

Wendy Jordan

Jennie Lin Black

Taylor Usry

Jennifer Ingle

Suzanne Czosek

Krissy Fossmeyer

Stephanie Lee

Kristine Reynolds

Pam Hornschu

Melinda Gleissner

Jennifer Dove
Kathryn Krieger

As you hop from blog to blog, being wowed by all the amazing new goodies we are showing off, be sure to leave some love (and your contact email) for the designers, as well as on the Stampendous blog. The more you comment, the better your chances are to win one of these five fantastic prize packs.  Each one includes a brand new stamp set and bottle of color fragments from Stampendous:

Winners will be randomly selected from all comments left on blogs, so the more you comment the better your chances are to win one!!  You have until Sunday, February 12 th at 8:00 PM EST to leave a comment on each blog; winners will be announced on Monday, February 13th. Due to shipping restrictions, all winners must have a US/APO/FPO mailing address. 

And don't forget....We want YOU to play along with us in our monthly challenge!  Just add your direct link to your card (make sure you've loaded it up with tons of TEXTURE) to the linky tool below (or on the Stampendous blog) no later than March 1, 2012 at 11:00 PM EST.  You do not have to use Stampendous products to play along, but we sure love it when you do!  And as an extra incentive for playing, one lucky person (drawn at random from all the entries) will receive the gorgeous Corset Ladies Perfectly Clear Stamp Set.

Ok, now it's time for you to get hoppin'.  I hope you'll enjoy all the inspiration the girls have to share with you.  Then it's your turn to get inky - can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping by today!  I sure would love it if you would become a "follower" if you're not already!  Hope all is well in your corner of the world, take time to get inky today!

DICC Challenge

Good morning!  It's the 15th of the month, so that means it's time for another DICC challenge. This week we're using Lelia Pierce's itinerary:



1) Monochromatic
2) Stitching
3) Metal
4) Embossing
5) No Designer/Pattern Paper
6) Handmade Flower
7) Distressing
8) Sentiment
9) Up Cycle
10) Chipboard


For my card I chose to use #s 2,3,4 and 5,  I needed a card for my little guy to give his buddy, Tyler, for his 6th birthday.  I love this little Stampendous Fluffles Football stamp - and when I saw these "oh-so-cute" football brads and Michaels I knew I had to have them to use with Fluffles!

recipe:  Stampendous  Fluffles Football; Recollections Spice Market card stock pack; Primary card stock pack; Football brads; Zig black pen; JoAnn's ribbon; Primscolor Pencils, Goo Gone, Tortillons; Cuttlebug Tiny Bubbles Embossing Folder; Tuskineko Tuxedo Black ink

Be sure to head over to the Desert Island Crafters blog to see what everyone else has created.

Have a wonderful day and take time to get inky!

 

Happy Birthday, Laura!!!!

Happy Birthday, Laura!!!!!!!

Today the girls on the Stampendous design teams are all making cards to celebrate the birthday of Laura Weed, the fantabulous Graphics Manager at Stampendous.  She is smart, generous, patient, creative and funny!  Although I've never met her face-to-face, I consider her one of my friends and I hope to meet her someday.

Here's the card I made for Laura....

recipe: Stampendous Snowman Flurry, Party Invite; Tsukineko Tuxedo Black ink, Frost & Sparkle Shimmer Spritz; Recollections Glitter Card stock, sticker pearls; Offray kiwi ribbon; Primacolor pencils, Goo Gone, tortillons; Liquid Applique; Martha Stewart Snowflake punch

(I was inspired by a card I found on Splitcoast Stampers, but now can't remember who the card belonged to - sorry!)

Laura, I hope you have a wonderful day and that the coming year is full of many memory-making moments, hearty laughter, true love and good health.
 

Here's a list of all of the design team members that are sending birthday wishes to Laura today...

Melinda http://mynoteworthycards.blogspot.com/

Janelle http://rainpuddlesdesign.blogspot.com/

Taylor http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/

Wendy P http://paperinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/

Trudee http://trudee.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/

Jennie http://jenniebstampin.blogspot.com/

Pam http://1pamperedstamper.blogspot.com/

Lynn http://www.stamperosity.com/

Krissy http://www.paperinkspirations.blogspot.com/  <---me!

Stephanie http://blog.artycarty.com/

Kristine  http://stampingandscrapingincalifornia.blogspot.com/

Wendy J http://www.papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/

Jingle http://www.justjingle.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Dove http://just4funcrafts.blogspot.com/

Rachel http://gingerbreadgallery.blogspot.com/

Cyndi http://www.scrappychickcyndi.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you all have a wonderful day and that you take time to get inky today!
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Stampendous Saturday Challenge

Stampendous is so excited to be bringing something NEW to you! Each month on the first Saturday, we will share a brand new challenge with you - it might be a sketch, or colors, or a fun new technique to try. You'll have an entire month to play along with us! And what would a challenge be without a prize? We'll draw a random winner from all qualifying entries at the end of the month, who will win that month's prize.



We're kicking off the new Stampendous Saturday Challenge with a Sketch for September, drawn by Wendy Price. To play along with us and be eligible to win the Cling Jumbo Romantic Border we're giving away this month, make a card or project using our sketch, upload it to your blog or other online gallery (keyword: STM01), and add the direct link to the linky tool on the Stampendous blog. You have until Thursday, September 29th at 11:00 PM PST to play! You don't have to use a Stampendous image or products to play along, but we sure love it when you do!

Be sure to head over to the Stampendous blog to check out all the details, see more inspiration from our designers, and to add your link to the linky tool!

Here's the September sketch created by the super talented, Wendy Price...

and here's my card based on Wendy's sketch...

recipe: Stampendous Sushi Bowl Party, Retro Alphabet, Party Invite; HOTP paper; Tsukineko Tuxedo Black ink; Offray Kiwi ribbon; CM circle cutting system; Prismacolor Pencils, Goo Gone, Tortillons

Also, stop by these blogs to see what my other Stampendous teammates have created with the sketch:


Wendy Price


Suzanne Czosek


Pam Hornschu


Kristine Reynolds


Lynn Mercurio


Taylor Usry


Piali Biswas


Wendy Jordan


Laura Davis


Cyndi Bundy


Krissy Fossmeyer   <----- that's me!


Melinda Gleissner


Geny Cassady

 
I hope Wendy's sketch has inspired you to play along.....can't wait to see what you create! 
 
Take time to get inky today!

Happy Birthday, Brad!

You know how I love my little buddy, Changito!  I had to get him good and inky for my nephew's birthday card.  This little guy couldn't resist digging into the birthday cake (neither can I!)  I paired this image with DCWV Animal Crackers Mat Stack.  I love the the little leaves are glittered.  This was my first attempt at a multi panel card - I found a YouTube video by Dawn.  She has some great videos online - take a look!

While I'm here, I thought I'd share a picture I took of my nephew, Brad, this afternoon. Brad is a good boy and always eager to help everyone.  At 9 years old, he is a bundle of energy and I'm so proud to be his Aunt and Godmother.  Our family (10 of us) are all enjoying our annual getaway in Wisconsin.  While we're here, we always celebrate August birthdays (Brad, my Mom, my hubby and my SIL).  We've been busy partying! 

Happy Birthday, Brad!!!!

Ok, friends, gotta skedaddle!  Time to get back to my family.  Hope you're all having a good day and that you'll take time to get inky today.

recipe:Stampendous  Surprise Cake, Birthday Assortment Clear Messages; DCWV Animal Crackers Mat Stack; Prismacolors Pencils, Goo Gone, Tortillons; Tsukineko Tuxedo Black ink; Me and My Big Ideas Bling

Tire Swing

Here's another card I made for Michael's.  I love this Tire Swing stamp by Stampendous.  I think this would be a great stamp for cards for kids or adults alike.  I have a feeling I'll be getting it inky again soon!

All the supplies used to make this card are available at Michaels, so I hope you'll head on over there, pick up with goods and get inky!

recipe:  Stampendous Tire Swing V222, Happy Messages;  Bazzill Kraft cardstock; DCWV Latte Matstack; Tsukineko Rich Cocoa ink; Michaels Orange Ribbon; corner rounder; Prismacolor Pencils, Goo-Gone, Tortillons

Make a Wish, FIL!

Happy Birthday, FIL!!!

I've been having so much fun using this Stampendous Dandelion Wish stamp set.  It's so versatile, and can be used for many occasions.  If you don't have it already, I high recommend adding it to your stamp collection!   It's a fun set to get inky and glittery!  But it's just as much fun without the glitter.

Just a quick post today, I need to skedaddle and get this card in the mail, otherwise my father-in-law won't get it in time for his big day!

Hope you're having a good day and that you take time to get inky today!

recipe:  stamps: Stampendous Dandelion Wish;  paper: DCWV Linen Closet Matstack, Bazzill Brown Cardstock; Tsukineko Rich Cocoa, Versamagic Sage; Sakura Glue Pen; Stampendous Ultra Fine Crystal Glitter

Happy Birthday!

Can you believe that my brother and brother-in-law both have the same birthday?  What are the chances of that?  They both celebrated their big days on April 1st (but neither of them are fools!)  This is the card that I made for them.  I love the ribbons on this Stampendous! gift package - it was fun to accentuate them with Ultra Fine Crystal Glitter and a little bit of green bling.

This Party Invite stamp set from Stampendous is really versatile and can be used for just about anyone's birthday.  I find myself reaching for it often.

Well, friends, time for me to skedaddle.  Hope you're having a great day and that you take time to get inky today!

recipe:  stamps:  Stampendous Party Invite Perfectly Clear; paper:  The Paper Co kraft, white, DCWV Citrus Matstack; ink:  Tsukineko Tuxedo Black; Prismacolor Pencils, Goo-Gone, Tortillons; Sakura Glue Pen; Marvy Punches, Me & My Big Ideas bling; Stampendous Crystal Ultra Fine Glitter

Happy Birthday, Slugger!

Happy Birthday, Owen!

This card is for our nephew, Owen, who turned 8 years old last week - my, how time flies!  Owen is getting ready to start Little League Baseball, so I thought this little Stampendous Changito Play Ball was perfect for him.  Unfortuately, this little monkey has been discontinued, but I have seen him recently at Archiver's.  If you hurry, you might still be able to grab one!  There was a coordinating stamp that said "Hope your birthday is a hit!" - but they didn't have that one, so I'm hoping to still be able to track it down.  At the same time I also picked up the discontinued Changito Golfer - but the accompanying sentiment wasn't available for that either.....so now I'm on a mission to find them!  You know how crazy I am for this little monkey, so now I have to complete my collection - there are still a few others I'm searching for, like Changito Baker.  I'll get them all eventually - maybe my boys and I will make a game out of it this summer.

It may be hard to see in the photo, but I added Diamond Glaze to the bubble that Chagito is blowing, it looks just like a freshly blown bubble.   I think that's a fun little finishing touch.

Better get going, friends, I'm hoping to get inky this afternoon and have more to show you tomorrow.  Hope you'll find time to get inky today, too!

recipe:  stamps:  Stampendous Changito Play Ball, Happy Messages; Tsukineko Tuxedo Black Ink; Yours Truly Red Card; DCWV Classic Print Matstack; Prismcolor Pencils, Goo Gone, Tortillons; Diamond Glaze

Make a (Recycled) Wish!

My oldest son and I were talking about recycling one day and about all the things that we recycle in our house.  We take the papers to the library every week for their paper fundraiser, we reuse as much as possible and our recycling can has more in it every week than our garbage can.  I'd like to think we're pretty good at recycling.  Then he asked me if I could recycle a card.  I said that since they are paper they could be recycled.  He corrected me and said "No, can you make a recycled card?"  That little stinker challenged me!  So, it was ON!

After a bit of brainstorming, I remembered that I had a small stash of paint chips that I had picked up at Menard's some time ago.  I first trimmed them  to remove all the writing that appeared on the front - although I don't think that was necessary, I just liked the narrower size better for my layout.  I chose Agapanthus Thank You for the stamped image because the long, graceful blooms were the perfect size for the paint chips.  Plus, I think this stamp looks great when it is embossed in white. 

I had so much fun making the first card, that I decided to make a set using a variety of colors.  I think I need to go back to the home improvement store and get more paint chips!

Hope all is well in your corner of the world and that you take time today to get inky!

recipe:  stamps:  Stampendous! Agapanthus Thank You, Dandelion Wish; Tuskineko Ink: VersaMark, Tuxedo Black; The Paper Co; Stampendous! Detail White Embossing Powder; Pittsburgh Paints Paint Chips

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Have you heard we're in for a huge snowstorm this week?  In our area outside Chicago, we are expecting about 18 inches of the white stuff Tuesday/Wednesday (although I heard that one computer model is predicting up to 34 inches!!!!) 

I guess "snow on the brain" was my inspiration for this birthday card I made for my Dad.  I like the look of this stamp, but everytime I use black ink on it I always think it looks too dark, so this time I thought I'd try a snowy look.  I like it!  In fact, I think I might have to make a couple more of these to add to my stash.  I would have done them all earlier, but I ran out of ribbon - darn, guess that means I need to go ribbon shopping!  (tee-hee!)

I'm not sure why the card looks kind of wonky in this photo.  I think I need to investigate how to take better pictures of my cards.  That might be a good project on Wednesday during the snowday it looks like we'll have.

I was hoping that this week would bring good health to our home, unfortunately, my little guy is still coughing a lot.  So, he staying home again today - my older son was so excited to go back to school today after missing three days last week.....we're so lucky that he loves school! 

I hope you and your families are all healthy and if you're in the path of this upcoming snowstorm, I hope you stay safe and warm.  Seems to me it will be the perfect time to stay inside and get inky!

recipe:  stamps:  Inkadinkado trees, Stampendous Happy Birthday; ink: Tsukineko Versamark, VersaMagic Jumbo Java; Stampendous Detail White Embossing Powder; The Paper Co Kraft, Chocolate Truffle; JoAnn's ribbon

The Gift of "George"

Every year for my niece and nephew's birthday, we give them one dollar for every year.  I like to package them creatively and every year try to come up with something new.  Last month, my sweet niece, Alyssa, turned 11 years old (where does the time go?)  So this year, she found her eleven Georges wrapped around Hershey Nuggets.  I made it an even dozen and added a Happy Birthday message to one piece of chocolate.  I then made a box with an acetate window to hold them all.  It was a fun project.  Last year we gave her Cold Hard Cash.  I better start gathering ideas for her 12th birthday!

The funniest thing about when Alyssa opened her birthday gift, was when my sister-in-law saw the money and chocolate she jokingly said "All she's missing now is the diamonds, then she's got all of a girl's best friends!"  What Debbie didn't know at the time, was that her other gift was a pair of tiny little diamond earrings!  What fun to spoil my favorite (and only) niece!

Take time to get inky today!

recipe: paper Bo Bunny; white felt snowflake Menards; misc pink button; Westrim Crafts white snowflake sequin; Hero Arts pink bling; chocolate: Hershey's Nuggets; George:  US Mint

My First Card Design

I'm in the process of uploading all of the photos on our computer to Shutterfly (what a job!).  While I was sorting through the pictures, I found pics of a bunch of cards I forgot I had ever made.  It was fun to take a little trip down Creative Memory Lane.  The card pictured above was the first card design I ever made.  I actually started making cards out of necessity.  It was my nephew's 2nd birthday, and by the time I realized I had forgotten to buy him a card it was too late to go get one.  So, being a scrapbooker and having a ton of paper and stickers, I decided to make a card.  This is the design that I came up with (although my nephew's card said "Brad" on it).  I made this card for every kid I knew for the next six months. That was six years ago, and I have not purchased a card since. 

Early on, my cards were mostly decorated with fancy paper and stickers.  It took me awhile to discover the joys of stamping (I wonder if I can find the photo of my first stamped card......hmmmm...I think I need to look for that!)  I'd like to think I've come a long way, it's been a fun and creative journey and I'm looking forward to see where this path leads. 

recipe:  paper: Creative Memories; stickers Making Memories Letters, Mrs. Grossman's stripe; CM Circle Punches; Sakura Micro Pen

Best Fishes

This card was for my nephew for his 8th birthday.  He has a few fish, so I thought this would be a fun card for him.  As it happens, I gave this card to him while we were on a family vacation, and he spent much of his time fishing and caught quite a few. So, this card was perfect for the little fisherman!

I really need to get my hands on a stamp that says "best fishes" - I'm never happy with the way my handwriting looks on the front of a card.  Don't get me wrong, I like my handwriting, and I don't mind journaling in scrapbooks or writing a message inside a card, I just don't like my writing on the front for some reason.  I can't explain it.

These little fishies were fun to color, I think I'll be getting them inky again soon.  The Stampendous Sushi Bowl Party stamp set is so much fun! 

Ok friends, I'm off to get inky.....hope you'll join me!

recipe:  stamps:  Stampendous Sushi Bowl Party; Tsukineko Tuxedo Black; The Paper Co; Sakura Star Glaze Pen; Prismacolor Pencils, Goo-Gone, Tortillons

Sunflower for Mom

Have you ever made a card that just had a mind of it's own?  This one certainly did!  I had every intention of making this card yellow and purple based on some really cute polka dot ribbon I found in my stash.  Well, this card had another idea!  It definitely wanted to be yellow, orange and green.  But, it all worked for the best and when I was done, I realized why.  You see, I was making this card for my Mom's birthday, and this card would have been completely at home in the bedroom Mom decorated for me when I was a little girl.  In my room, I had 2 walls papered with big yellow, orange and green flowers and 2 walls papered with green gingham (welcome to the 70s!)  It was such a fun, cheerful, happy room - and I think this card is fun and cheerful, too. 

It's hard to tell in this photo, but I used an X-acto knife to cut around the flower petals and curled them up a bit to add dimension to this card.  There is a layer of orange paper under the flower that can be seen under the upturned petals.  For added texture I used the Scor-It to make the stripes on the background.

Hope you're having a creative day, take time to get inky!

recipe:  stamps:  Stampendous Sunny Flowers, Everything Happy; Tsukineko Tuxedo Black; Scor-it; The Paper Co; Prismacolor Pencils, Goo-Gone, Tortillons; Me & My Big Ideas bling; Target ribbon; Crystal Stickles

Life's Uncertain.....

"Life's uncertain.....eat dessert FIRST!"

Words to live by, if you ask me!

I love this image.  It's my only Fluffles stamp (so far!☺)  I made this card for my husband's aunt for her birthday.  Linda is a big cat-lover.  So, I thought she'd get a kick out of Fluffles.  This was a quick card to make, since I already had the image stamped and colored.  I think I'll make a few more like this to build up my stash.  I hate when I need a card, but don't have one already made and don't have time to make one.  Inside Aunt Linda's card I stamped "Everyone knows birthday calories don't count!"  Oh, if only that were true!

Take time to get inky today.....

recipe:  stamps: Stampendous Full Fluffles, Birthday Calories; DCWV Citrus Matstack; The Paper Co.; Marvy Scalloped Circle Punch; CM Circle Cutting System; Tsukineko Tuxedo Black, Aegean Blue; Prismacolor Pencils, Goo-Gone, Tortillons