Day 74 - DIY: handwritten sentiment

The challenge over at 365 cards today is to create a card and handwrite the sentiment. I was going to just post my card from day 73 since I hand wrote the birthday sentiment going around the circle on that card and although I hate my handwriting/printing I did create a new card. (I should say I created several new cards about 6 of them went into the trash as I didn't like the way my handwriting was on the them).

This is a simple card I am using Making Memories paper from the Chole's Closet. The buttons are from the same collection. I used Karen Foster Floss to thread the buttons and the ribbon is from May Arts.

Enjoy!

Challenge 34 - Anthea's Sketch

I am so excited I found a BasicGrey Sketch Challenge blog. They are my favorite paper company and everytime they come out with either new papers or new buttons I have to get them. I always buy the 6x6 paper packs as they are so fun to use for either cards or mini books.

This card uses one of the newest designs called "Wisteria", this is one of my favorites. The button is also from the BasicGrey Wisteria collection. The flower is from Spellbinders and I embossed it with the swiss dots cuttlebug folder. The sentiment was created on my computer. All of the papers were distressed using Ranger Distressed inks, peeled paint, antique linen, and walnut stain.

I hope you enjoy and if you do leave me a comment here.

Day 73 - Tuesday's Trio

Today's challenge over at 365 cards is to make a card using this trio; Circle - Scallops - Bling.

I decided to go with a birthday card since you can never have enough of those around and I used two of my favorite things BasicGrey paper and my new Memory Box Panda stamp. This card has everything, ribbon, bling, favorite paper, favorite new stamp, all it needs now is some buttons.

Enjoy!

Meet Micah

I had so much fun today spending time with my great nephew Micah who is more like my grandson. How could I resist this face.

Day 72 - Musical Monday

For today's challenge I had to come up with a quick card for the 365 card challenge as my nephew Micah is coming over at 7:30 as I am going to watch him today while his mom and dad go to work. The regular sitter is sick today and since Micah hasn't had his first shots yet, they don't want to take any chances.

Hope you enjoy my Musical card.

Day 71 - Super Sketchy

Today's challenge over at 365 cards is to make a card using the attached sketch. This was a fun challenge for me as I got to use my new favorite papers by Memory Box called "rhubarb tart" and one of my new Panda stamps from the same company. You know I could not do a challenge without adding my most favorite embellishment "buttons".

My friend Tami got me addicted to them and their fabulous paper when I picked papers for her to use on her first scrapbook she was making.

I will be giving this card to my niece/daughter Shannon when I go over to visit with her and her family today.

Enjoy!

Top Three Trio

I just found out that I was one of the three chosen to be in Top Trio over at 365 (notice the new blinkie on the right side of my blog) for one of my card submissions this past week. It was the card I submitted for "I want Candy" challenge. If you haven't seen the card you can scroll down and find it.
Have a Great Mothers Day everyone!

Card Patterns - Sketch 14

I love the sketch for this week over at Card Patterns and couldn't wait to get busy on my card. I went with a 5x5 square card. I used Kraft cardstock, Memory Box - Sweetbay paper pack and BasicGrey Button, the butterfly and flower punch are from Martha Stewart, I inked each butterfly with Chestnut Roan chalk ink and each butterfly is done twice so it looks 3 dimensional. I don't think the card picture shows that very well.

Enjoy!

Day 70 - Ad Inspired

Today's challenge over at 365 cards was to create a card inspired by this ad. As soon as I saw the picture I immediately thought soft and comfortable which made me want to do a baby card.

I used the new QuicKutz embossing folder with the circles for the entire background of the card, Lasting Impressions paper, and the stamp is by Impression Obsession.

Enjoy!

CP SKETCH 13

As I was surfing some of my favorite blogs today I came across this CP Sketch and decided to join the others. This is what the sketch looks like and what I came up with.

I used the new BasicGrey Wisteria papers, Kaiser Craft flower and BasicGrey Button, Cardstock is Neenah Natural White (one of my favorites).

Enjoy and would appreciate any and all feedback.

Day 69 - Glad for the Grad

Today's challenge over at 365 Days was to create a graduation card of some sort. I made a simple card that get's the message across. Now I just need to find someone who is graduating this year to give it to.

I picked up the paper, ribbon, and cardstock at my favorite place here in Minnesota to shop Anchor Paper Express. If you are not a current customer and you live in Minnesota or are planning a trip here to Minnesota stop in and see all the fantastic things we have. One of the favorites is cardstock (100's of colors) and envelopes by the pound.

Enjoy!

In A Card Making Mood

I don't know what has come over me, but all I want to do is make cards. I had to run over to Anchor Paper Express today and check out what came in that was new and this paper just screamed at me to buy it. It is by Jenni Bowlin. I am really happy how it turned out and hope you enjoy it.

SherryAnn (aka Sherry)

Day 68 - I Want Candy

Today's challenge over at "365 Cards" was to create a card with Candy. I Knew this was going to be a hard challenge since I didn't own any normal candy stamps. Yes, I have Candy Corn and Candy Canes, but wasn't in the mood for a holiday card. So I started going through pictures trying to find one with candy and this is what I came up with.

This is a 5x5 square card, I used basicgrey "Lime Rickey", basicgrey buttons from the same collection and the stamp is from Impression Obsession.

Hope you enjoy! Thanks, Pam for another great challenge.

First Memory Box Card - Inspired by Tami

I went scrapbooking with my friend

Tami a couple of days ago because she wanted to make a special gift for her sister and she had never scrapbooked before. So I told her I would help get her started. She had the most wonderful papers to use they were called "Memory Box" and the design I fell in love with is called "sweetbay". Well I just had to have that paper, so the minute I got home I emailed her contact Laurel at Studio Card in Brainerd, MN and ordered that along with two other collections and a Penguin. Tami is obsessed with the little guys so figured I would see what the fuss is all about.
I created this Father's day card for my Pops using some of the papers from "sweetbay", kraft card stock, QuicKutz new dots embossing folder, Tim Holtz distressed inks Walnut Stain and Peeled Paint. My favorite BasicGrey buttons, some hemp that I distressed and a little bit of May Arts Ribbon.
Hope you enjoy!

Day 67 - 365 Cards Challenge

Today's challenge was to "Think Pink" and create a card using pink on it. I decided to do a little card lifting today and use a pattern that I found in a Creating Keepsakes magazine a few months ago and add a little bit of my own touch to it by incorporating one of my favorite things to the card. I will see if you can guess what I added that was not in the original.

Today I used Basic Grey "Urban Prairie" paper, Autumn Leaves buttons, and one of my favorite birthday stamps by Rubber Soul.

Enjoy!

Simon Says Stamp Challenge

I think I have become addicted to doing challenges and this is my first submission to the "Simon Says Stamp Challenge". The challenge this week is to create a card using 2x papers, 3x buttons, 1x ribbon.

I used one of my 3 favorite papers this is Graphic 45 and it is double sided paper so you get two for one, the ribbon is May Arts and I antiqued it with my Ranger distressed tea dye ink, I also used ranger distressed faded jean, and broken china. Love those inks. The buttons are from Autumn Leaves.

Hope you enjoy and I look forward to hearing your comments.

Thanks,

Day 66- 365 Days of Cards

Today's challenge is to use a "Certain Sentiment #2" which is "You are there, and I am here".

I think as of today this is the hardest challenge since I started. I worked on this card for 2 hours and am still not happy with it, but am posting anyways. I wanted to use an actual roadmap on the card, but didn't think my husband would appreciate me ripping up the map in the car.

The paper I used is called "Passport" by making memories, the buttons are basic grey (I can't do a card without buttons, can I). The ticket punch, and star are by ek success and he star punch is by Stampin' Up.

Enjoy!

Spring Fling Sketch Challenge

I am sending this card to my sister Sharon for mother's day, she is like a Mother to me and always has been ever since we were little. I think she will appreciate the photo. This was a fun sketch to play with.

Day 65 - 365 Days of Cards

Today's challenge over at 365 Days of Cards was to create a Mother's Day card. This was the perfect challenge for me as I needed to make a card for my mother-in-law Shirlee. It also gave me a chance to use the new digital papers that I had downloaded from SMJ called "Summer Posies". I love the soft vintage colors of it and hope you do to.

enjoy!

For my Friend

I made this card for my friend Tami who I went and met at Caribou today for early morning coffee. Hope you enjoy!