A little birdie told me

That I should make a birthday card.  Today, my inspiration comes from Seize the Birthday #12 challenge.  

Here is the sketch they provided:

Here is my card:

The papers are from the Everyday Flair collection by My Minds Eye.

I used the Heartsong stamps from Skipping Stones Designs.

And trimmed it with a bit of lace.

I hope you enjoy!

Feeling Groovy!

I'm feeling groovy using some of my new craft supplies along with some of my very old supplies.

This week I played along with the Mojo Monday Sketch #287.

Here's the card I made:

I used steampunk embossing folder by Darice and embossed a piece of silver packaging.  Recycling is Groovy, right?  I also recently purchased the Silver Studded Gelly Gems Roll-ups (studded mesh) and was excited to use it on a project.  The stamp is from Autumn Leaves.  The background paper was a gift and I don't know what collection it's from.

 Feeling Groovy, Gears, and studs, seem to "mesh" together nicely.

Oh, ha ha.  I make such funny jokes.

Okay... during the making of this card, I accidentally ate some crafting products.  

I used Tim Holtz Walnut Stain distress pad to add some dimension to the gears.  The paper is non-porous, so I don't think the ink dried all the way and it got on my fingers.

Then, I used white glue to attach the studded mesh, I used my fingers to spread it on the back.

Can you see where this is going?  I had a messy build up on my fingers and for some reason, my stupid brain made me stick my finger in my mouth to bite off the build-up.  

It tasted horrible.  I thought I was going to die from the bad taste alone.

It's 24 hours later and I'm still alive, so these products are safe to eat, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Welcome Gnome!

Hello and welcome to another handmade card.   I recently got some new 6x6 papers by My Mind's Eye called "Gnome Sweet Gnome" and I couldn't wait to use them.  

I was inspired by Sketch #192 over at Tuesday Morning Sketches.

Here's my card:

The image is a stamp from The Sweet Shop Gnomies.  

These stamps coordinate well with the papers.

The ovals were cut with Spellbinders oval dies.

I hope you enjoy my little Gnomie card!

A Heartsong Thank You!

Today, I received some happy mail!

I received the Heartsong Stamp set for winning a sketch challenge at Skipping Stones Designs. Unfortunately they are no longer hosting challenges or giving away prizes, but Katie (one of their design team members) was a sweetheart and hooked me up anyway.  

Thank you Katie, I really appreciate it!

Check out Katie's blog:  Our Charmed Life.

Here's the card I made for Katie along with the set of stamps.

Shh... don't tell her, I don't want to ruin the surprise.  

The Green Has Been Guessed!

Congratulations Melissa!

You correctly guessed that the background "paper" on this card came from a tissue box.

I think it's from Kroger brand tissues.  I cut the box apart a while ago, so I'm not 100% sure.

Since you won both contests, I combined your prizes in one bag.  I'll send them via special carrier pigeon tomorrow.

I hope you enjoy!

Guess the Green....

Hello everybody!  I'm back with another card and a guessing game.

You can even win a prize... keep reading...

I made this card for the March Green Challenge over at Michael Strong's Yahoo Group.

The challenge was to use green on your card along along with something recycled.  You also have to use one of his stamps - no problem there.... I have plenty.

The stamp I used is the Cloisonné Flower.  I stamped it with a Glue Pad and poured some bright green glitter over it.  This is the first time I used the glue pad and I love how it turned out.

I cut out the stem and leaf from the cardstock scraps after I cut out the flower.  I pop-dotted the flower onto the card and added some other floral embellishments and some bling.

Along the bottom, I used some ribbon for grass.

The background "paper" is from a recycled package of some sort.  

My guessing game to you is... What is it from?

The first person to answer correctly (leave a comment below) will receive a small prize from me!

Happy Easter!

I hardly ever make Easter Cards, but I was inspired by a couple of challenges online.

I had this wooden stamp by Inkadinkado and it's never even had ink on it.

Now it does... I stamped it with black Staz-on.

I colored the bunny with a watercolor pencil and blended it with a water brush.

I die cut the oval and the Lacey Oval using Spellbinders dies.

The ribbon and embellishment were from my stash.

The challenges that inspired me were:

Die Cuttin Divas Challenge #107: Use a Bunny.

and

Crafty Steals Third Thursday Challenge:  Easter Fun.

Thanks for stopping by!  Happy Easter to you!

Come Sail Away

Here I go again, using my new sailboat stamps and sailboat paper!  It's all about the Nautical theme over at 365 Cards:  Day 82 On Trend.

The stamp is from the Patterned Sailboats collection by Inkadinkado.  I love those stamps.

The paper is from the Shoreline collection by American Crafts.

The ribbon is from The Warm Glow Candle Outlet in Indiana. I found bags of ribbon in their clearance section.  I want to go back and see if they have more.

Guessing Game Winner!

We have a winner!  

The doggie picture from this card

is from a Stride ID package of gum!   The artist is Oliver Meinerding. 

It was too cute to throw away.

Melissa G. was the first person to guess it correctly.

I will put together a little prize for you, Missy!  

Congratulations!

Sailing, Sailing....

Oh boy!  I was so happy to get some new sailboat stamps in the mail the other day.  I just couldn't wait to use them.

It just so happens that 365 Cards had a color challenge up for today (Day 81).  

Guess what?  I just got a new pad of MME Six by Six papers "A Mother's Love" that had the exact colors in it. 

I thought this sailboat stamp by Inkadinkado would look great in these colors as well.  I got out my Sharpie and Bic markers and my Nestibilities and got to work.

The ribbon and twine are from The Ribbon Carousel (May Arts, I believe). 

Thanks for stopping by.  Leave me a comment to let me know you were here.

Holy Cow!

Holy Cow!  Believe it or not, I created another card.  I'm on a roll this week.

This is what happens when I'm home and am looking for ways to avoid Spring cleaning.

The nice folks over at 365 Cards came up with a challenge to use animal print paper.

Well, I just so happen to have some of that.  I'm a paper hoarder and have just about every kind of paper, ever.  Even cow paper.

This is for 365 Cards:  Day 80, Animal Print.

I have no idea where this paper is from, I've had it for years and years. I think I got it in a paper swap way back when, when I was a swap-a-holic.  The back is black, so I flipped it over for the borders.  

The cow stamp is from Gina K Designs.  The ribbon is from The Candle Factory in Indiana (I bought several bags of beautiful ribbons on clearance there).  

The flower was in my stash and is super old as well.  I have a feeling it was from one of those old swaps.  I stuck a rhinestone in the center.

What are some of your favorite really old papers and embellishments?

You Are My Sunshine... My Only Sunshine....

You make me happy when skies are gray....

Oh, that's one of my favorite songs.  I used to sing it to my baby girl Bosco (dog) all the time.

So imagine my joy when I found these stamps from Unity!

I knew right away I had to get them.

It just so happens that 365 Cards has another great challenge!

Day 79 Word Wednesday.  Guess what the word was?

"Sunshine"

I colored the clouds and accented the sunshine with my Clear Start Glitter Pen.

The cloud stamp is also from Unity.

This is another stamp from Unity from a different stamp set.  

I bought it to go with the Sunshine stamp.

Wow, I was busy making cards yesterday!

Maybe I'll make more today.