Just Wasting Time

I'm Back!

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 08:06:00 +0000

Surprise Everyone! I'm back! I have been completely out of commission for some time - sorry about that - life is crazy right now. But I just had to get back into the swing of things and make some cards for the latest Colour Create Challenge.

For this latest challenge, Karen has chosen an awesome colour palette - burnt orange, cream, and black. Here is the inspiration photo:

And as always, we have a fabulous sponsor, The Rubber Room!

Please head over there and check out all of the wonderful new product they have! And they are having a super sale!

And here are my cards:

I just love all of these stamp sets from Papertrey Ink! The sets are all listed below. I stamped in PTI Terra Cotta and True Black Ink.

I just have to add the glass beads to the little bows!

For this second card, I stamped the music background in black on the outside of the swirly frame and in Smokey Shadow on the inside of the frame.

I fired up the Cricut machine for all of the images. And I just love those plain Prima flowers that I can stamp with any pattern I want!

Please check out the other design team members beautiful creations. These ladies totally rocked this challenge!

Thanks so much for looking!

{Swirly Dots Card Details}

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Stamps: PTI Fancy Fkourishes, PTO Dot Spot, PTI Heartfelt Basics

Ink: PTI Terra Cotta, PTI True Black

Button: PTI Terra Cotta

Misc: Twine, glass beads, gems

{You Rock Details}

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps Sheet Music

Ink: PTI True Black, PTI Smokey Shadow, PTI Terra Cotta

Cricut cartridges: Stamping, Indie Art, Accent Essentials

Flowers: Prima

Misc: gems, twine, button, glass beads

Colour Create Pastel Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:17:00 +0000

It's Colour Create time! This week our challenge is to use your choice of pastel colours with an optional spring or Easter theme. And our challenge this week is sponsored by our very own Di. Thanks Di! You can head over to Colour Create for the details.

For this challenge, I made a paper flower bouquet for a friend who recently had twin boys:

I had so much fun making this bouquet! I used pastel blue and yellow and some khaki for the flowers. I added a button to each flower and also to the decorative circles on the pail.

As a final detail, I added some tiny little butterflies randomly.

The other design team members have made some absolutely gorgeous creations. Please head over to all of their blogs to check them out.

Thanks so much for Looking!

New Baby Card

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:23:00 +0000

We are headed to my sisters this weekend for her baby shower. I decided to use the sketch from 2 Sketches 4 You for a baby card:

Here is my card:

And here is a closeup to show the details a little better:

Thanks so much for Looking!

{Welcome Little One Details}

Solid Cardstock: Bazill Basics

Patterned Cardstock: K&Company Hopscotch

Embossing using Cuttlebug Argyle folder

Stamp: Papertrey Ink (PTI) Baby Button Bits

Ink and button: PTI Enchanted Evening

Brackets: American Crafts

Misc: grosgrain ribbon, Stickles, Martha Stewart edge punch

Thank You Card

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:18:00 +0000

I just love Super Sketchy Sunday over at 365 Cards. Here is the sketch for this week:

I just happened to need a Thank You card, and thought I would use this sketch. Ok - this may be kind of a loose interpretation of the sketch but here goes:

I used all Papertrey Ink supplies for this card - you can get the details below. Here is a close up of the bow:

Someday I will show all of you how to "tie" these bows. They really are easy, and they turn out great every time! This bluish color is PTI Ocean Tides - I just LOVE this color!

I also decorated the inside of this card for a gentleman at work who recently helped me out. He totally went above and beyond, and I was so thankful!

Thanks so much for looking!

{Thank You Details}

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Stamps: Papetrey Ink Turning a New Leaf, Dot Spot, Say It With Style

Ink: PTI Ocean Tides, and Dark Chocolate

Button/ribbon: PTI Ocean Tides

Misc: gems, string, glass beads

2 New cards

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:28:00 +0000

I loved the colors over at the Play Date Cafe this week:

So pretty! I made 2 cards with these colors. Here is the first:

I hand-stitched the stem and the background flower, and I crocheted the darker purple flower. The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink Signature Greetings, stamped in PTI Plum Pudding ink. Here is a close-up picture:

For the second card, I used the colors from the Play Date Cafe along with the sketch from Card Patterns:

Here is the second card:

I decided to sew another flower for this card, but not include the crocheted flower on top. Here is a close-up of the flower. I added the gems to the center for some bling.

The patterned strips of paper at the bottom are all K&Company. I added some twine with glass beads.

{Fabulous Details}

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Stamp: Papertrey Ink Signature Greetings

Ink PTI Plum Pudding

Misc: Embroidery floss, button

{Blank Details}

Solid Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Patterned cardstock: K&Company

Misc: Embroidery floss, twine, gems, glass beads

Mint., Chocolate, and Cream

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:04:00 +0000

Colour Create Time!!!! The colours this week were chosen by the very lovely Heather:

Mint, Chocolate, and Cream - Oh my goodness! Look at that picture! Yum!

And there is a fabulous sponsor, Michelle's Scrapbooking:

Please head on over to Michelle's to check out her fabulous selection of products. We also have a wonderful guest designer, Victoria. I LOVE Victoria's style! If you have never gone to her blog, you must head over there. She is sooooo talented!

Here is my first card:

I made this card with a friend in mind - I thought the sentiment was so beautiful. Incidentally, I am submitting this card to the Just Us Girls sketch challenge this week as well. Here is the sketch:

I used the iTop for the brads on the left side. I stamped the cardstock for the brads as well as the flowers with the Papertrey Ink Background Basics Text Style stamp. And I added some little gems to the center of the flowers cause I gotta have my bling!

The second card is a simple little birthday card.

The flower stem stamps are from Papertrey Ink Blooming Button Bits set. And the sentiment is from PTI Say It With Style. Here are some close-up pictures.

I hope I have been able to inspire you with these cards today! The colours really are fabulous! If you really want some inspiration, check out the other design team members blogs:

Thanks so much for Looking!

{May you find... Details}

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Embossing: Cuttlebug Script Texture

Flowers: Prima

Stamps: PTI Background Basics Text Style, PTI Heartfelt Basics

Ink: Encore Ultimate Metallic Green

Misc: grosgrain ribbon, Whispers holograph embossing powder

{Happy Birthday Details}

Solid cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Patterned cardstock: K&Company

Stamp: PTI Say it with Style, PTI Blooming Button Bits, PTI Background Basics Text Style

Ink: PTI Dark Chocolate

Fiskars Edge Punch

Misc: grosgrain ribbon, button, glass beads, gems

Pink Elephant

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:43:00 +0000

I played in my craft room today, and made 2 cards for the Pink Elephant Challenge this week. Here is the sketch:

Here is my first card:

I love that Amy Butler patterned paper. The colors are so pretty!

These stamps are from the Papertrey Ink Blooming Button Bits - I just love that set!

Here is my second card:

Kinda wild - huh? These colors aren't the traditional Mother's Day card colors, but I had these little paper flowers, and wanted to use them.

Here are some close-up photos:

Thanks so much for looking!

{Happy Mothers Day 1 Details}

Solid Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Patterned cardstock: K&Company Amy Butler

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Blooming Button Bits

Ink: PTI Berry Sorbet, PTI Spring Moss, PTI New Leaf

Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch

Misc: buttons, ribbon, gems

{Happy Mothers Day 2 Details}

Solid Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Blooming Button Bits, PTI Holiday Button bits

Ink: PTI New Leaf

Petaloo Flora Doodles flowers

Misc: gems

You're My Shining Star

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:04:00 +0000

It is Day 365 over at 365 Cards ! Woo Hoo - Congrats Ladies! I just had to participate in Super Sketchy Sunday today. Here is the sketch:

And I used the colors from the Play Date Cafe:

Here is my card:

I made a similar card for Colour Create last week, and I just loved it, so I changed up the colors for these challenges. Here are a couple of close ups:

Thanks so much for looking!

{You're My Shining Star Details}
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Stamps: Papertrey Ink (PTI) Star Prints, PTI Fancy Flourishes
Ink: PTI True Black, Color Box Silver Pigment Ink, Big and Bossy Clear Embossing pad
Embossing Powder: Whispers Clear Embossing Powder, Whispers Silver Embossing Powder
Fiskars 2" Extra Large Star Punch
Misc: gems

Special Friend Card

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:52:00 +0000

I just loved the colors over at the Play Date Cafe this week! Here is the inspiration photo:

Here is my submission:

I just purchased a few new sets from Papertrey Ink and had to give them a try!

I just love that sentiment! PTI Ocean Tides ink is my favorite ink color, so this was the perfect occasion to use it!

Thanks so much for Looking!

{Thank You for Always... Details}

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Stamps: Papetrey Ink Turning a New Leaf, Dot Spo, and Heartfelt Basics

Ink: PTI Smokey Shadow, Ocean Tides, and True Black

Button: PTI Smokey Shadow

Misc: gems, string, glass beads

Let's Do...

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:31:00 +0000

I have a card today for 2 challenges. I used the colors from the SPCC Challenge:

and the sketch from 2 Sketches 4 You:

Here is my card:

I used Papertrey Ink Turning a New Leaf for the leaves. The sentiment stamp is from Inkadinkadoo. Here are a couple of close-up photos:

Thanks so much for Looking!

{Let's Do Details}

Solid Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Patterned Cardstock: K&Company, Amy Butler

Ink: Papertrey Ink (PTI) Dark Chocolate, PTI Spring Moss

Buttons: PTI SPring Moss

Stamps: PTI Turning a New Leaf, PTI Limitless Labels, Inkadinkadoo

Misc: Prima flowers, gems, hemp cord, glass beads

Colour Create Time

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Its Colour Create Time everyone! Janny has chosen a fabulous combination of colours: red, black, off-white, with an optional silver/pewter. Here is an inspiration photo:

And Whimsy Stamps is sponsoring this challenge with a fantastic prize. Please head on over to Colour Create for details on the prize. And if you get a chance, hop over to Whimsy Stamps - they have an awesome selection of products!

Here is my card for this challenge:

I am so pleased with the simple elegance of this card! The stars and sentiment are from the Papertrey Ink Star Prints set. The swirls are from Papertrey Ink Fancy Flourishes. Below is a close-up of the stars. They have the most amazing details. I stamped the stars with a clear embossing ink and then heat embossed with clear embossing powder. I stamped the swirls in a silver pigment ink and then heat embossed with silver embossing powder.

Please head over to the other Design Team members blogs. As usual, these ladies have out-done themselves:

Thanks so much for Looking!

{Follow You Own Star Details}
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Stamps: Papertrey Ink (PTI) Star Prints, PTI Fancy Flourishes
Ink: PTI True Black, Color Box Silver Pigment Ink, Big and Bossy Clear Embossing pad
Embossing Powder: Whispers Clear Embossing Powder, Whispers Silver Embossing Powder
Fiskars 2" Extra Large Star Punch

Happy Birthday card

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:50:00 +0000

I just LOVE the colors over at Just Us Girls this week. So I had to find some time to play along! Here is the inspiration photo with the colors:

And here is my card:

That is supposed to be a birthday cake.

Thanks for Looking!

{Happy Birthday Details}

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Background Basics: Retro set; Clear Dollar Stamps Cake Occasions

Ink: PTI Dark Chocolate, PTI Raspberry Fizz, PTI Berry Sorbet

Spellbinders Nestabilities Large Squares and Large Scalloped Squares

Buttons: PTI Raspberry Fizz

Misc: gems, ribbon

Let's Do Drinks

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:58:00 +0000

I had some fun last night putting some cards together for 2 challenges. I used the colors from the Play Date Cafe Challenge:

And the sketch from 2 Sketches 4 You:

Here is my card:

I just loved these colors and had to play along.

I bought a container of plain Prima flowers at Hobby Lobby, and they are great for stamping any pattern and color I want.

And I thought this stamp was so cute to invite someone out.

Thanks for Looking!

{Let's Do Drinks Details}

Cardstock: DCWV

Sentiment Stamp: Inkadinkado

Background Stamp: Papertrey Ink Background Basics: Retro set

Ink: Stampin Up Ruby Red; PTI Dark Chocolate

Misc: gems, grosgrain ribbon, Prima Flowers

Colour Create Day

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:01:00 +0000

It's Colour Create Day! Di has chosen the most beautiful colours for this challenge - red, white/off-white, chocolate, and pink:

Doesn't that look scrumptious??

Oh - and it is Colour Create's Birthday! So please head over the Colour Create to read about the fabulous prizes being offered. We have some awesome sponsors this week - you can click on the boxes below to head over to their stores and check out their product selections.

On to my cards...

For this first card, I decided to try a resist technique that Nichole Heady demo'd on her blog last week. I can't decide if I like this card or not.

I stamped the background words in chocolate ink, and then I stamped the flowers and leaves with clear in and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Then I inked around the flowers and leaves with raspberry and red ink.

I really like this next card... Just a fun little valentine.

The background dots are a Stampin Up stamp stamped in pink and heat embossed with some glittery embossing powder.

I had the chipboard brackets in a stash - just added some pink stickles. And I cut the letter "U" with a sizzix die, and added some little gems. The felt heart was also in my stash.

I used the Nestabilities Labels One dies and sewed some ribbon ruffle at the bottom.

Please head over to the other Design Team members blogs - they had some beautiful creations to share with you:

Chris
Dena
Di
Heather
Janiel
Jo
Karen
Mina
Sharon

Thanks so much for Looking!

{Resist card details}
cardstock: Bazzill Basics
stamps: Papertrey Ink Background Basics:Text Style, Papertrey Ink Blooming Button Bits
Ink: PTI Dark Chocolate, PTI Raspberry Fizz; Stampin Up Real Red
Buttons: PTI Raspberry Fizz
Embossing with Cuttlebug Script Texture folder
Nestabilities Labels One dies
Misc: Whispers Holograph embossing powder, gems, grosgrain ribbon, glass beads, twine

{Heart U Details}
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Stamps: Stampin Up
Ink: VersaMagic Pixie Dust
Hearts and Brackets: American Crafts
Nestabilities Labels One dies
Misc: Whispers Holograph embossing powder, gems, button

You're my Cherry on Top

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:07:00 +0000

Since I am snowed in today I was able to find some time to participate in the Mojo Monday challenge. Here is the sketch for the challenge:

And here is my card:

I used the Duck Egg Blue color from Pink Petticoat Lolas Boudoir Collection. The cupcake and sentiment are from the Pink Petticoat With Heart set. I colored the image with my computer program Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo X2.

I finished off with a bow and heart shaped button.

Thanks for Looking!

{You're My Cherry on Top Details}

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Blue color is Duck Egg Blue from Pink Petticoat Lolas Boudoir Collection

Image and sentiment from Pink Petticoat With Heart collection

Misc: ribbon, twine, glass beads, heart button, gems

Resist Technique

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:25:00 +0000

Nichole Heady from Papertrey Ink is having a contest over at her blog Capture the Moment. I am a total sucker for ANYTHING Papertrey Ink, so I had to play along! The challenge is to use a Resist Technique which Nichole demonstrates in a video.

Here is my submission:

First I stamped the word background in PTI Dark Chocolate. Then I stamped a leaf stamp in clear ink and heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Finally I inked around the leaf pattern with PTI Ocean Tides ink. I sewed around the edge and added some little gems for a final detail.

Thanks for Looking!

{Birthday Wishes Details}

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Stamps: PTI Background Basics: Text Style; PTI Giga Guidelines; PTI Big and Bold Wishes; Stampology Autumn Leaves

Ink: PTI Dark Chocolate; PTI Ocean Tides

Ribbon: PTI Dark Chocolate

Mothers Day Card

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 13:56:00 +0000

2 challenges to share with you today. The Pink Elephant has a recipe challenge: polka dots, a bow, and pink. The challenge over at Cute Card Thursday is to feature flowers.

Here is my take:

For the stamped image, I used the Papertrey Ink (PTI) Blooming Button Bits set. I embossed the bottom half with the Cuttlebug Spots and Dots folder, and I stamped a polka dot background at the top using PTI Background Basics Retro set.

Here is a close-up picture to show some more of the details.

Thanks so much for Looking!

{Happy Mother's Day Details}

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Stamps: PTI Blooming Button Bits, PTO Background Basics Retro

Ink: PTI Dark Chocolate

Embossing with Cuttlebug Spots and Dots

Nestabilities Labels One to cut scalloped squares

Misc: buttons, gems, ribbon, glass beads

New Baby Shower Invitations

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:38:00 +0000

Well I am making baby shower invitations, lots and lots of them! They are perfect for the "Matching Set" challenge over at Cupcake Crafts Challenges and the ribbon challenge over at Die Cuts R Us.

I am so excited about these invitations. They are for my sister's baby shower, and this is my first little nephew! I made the invitations in orange and blue for the University of Illinois colors, which is my brother-in-laws favorite team.

I couldn't find a nice patterned paper in the right colors, so I printed the blue stars on orange paper. The star pattern in from Pink Petticoat.

I used the iTop for the big brad on the actual invitation. And that fabulous font is Albemarle and Albemarle Swash - I just love it!

I wrapped the decorative band with some orange ribbon, and then tied another fancy bow, and I just had to add the little glass beads to the orange twine. I am fussy about the seams, so the seam is actually hidden under the bow, so the back of the invitation doesn't look messy at all.

Here is a picture of a pile of the invitations. I am about 1/2 way there and hoping to finish in the next few days.

Thanks for looking!

{Baby shower invitations details}

cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Star pattern on orange cardstock from Pink Petticoat

Invitation printed on vellum and then layered with white cardstock and a larger piece of orange cardstock

Star stamped with Papertrey Ink Star Stamp set and PTI Orange zest ink - heat embossed with Whispers clear embossing powder

Large brad made with 22mm iTop

Misc: grosgrain ribbon, glass beads, gems, buttons

Colour Create Time

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0000

It's that time again - Colour Create Time! Jo picked our colours this week, and they are soooo pretty - pink, blue, silver, and white.

And we have a fabulous sponsor this week - Stretch 'n Bubbles. You can get details about the prize over at Colour Create.

If you have never checked out Stretch 'n Bubbles, you must head over there now. Every Wednesday, Allison offers a free digital image, and they are fabulous! I used one of her images on my first card.

Isn't that image so adorable? I added the sentiment and coloured everything with my photo program - If you want to really see some colouring, you need to go check out the other design team members from Colour Create.

The little hearts on the side were little Valentines buttons that I snipped off the back.

I haven't done any ruffles in awhile, so I thought I would add a couple of rows on this card.

For the second card, I decided to make a baby card with the new Papertrey Ink Baby Buttons set.

I zig zag stitched around the perimeter of the card - obviously I need to practice at that!

If you get a chance, please head on over to all of the other design team members blogs. They all have some beautiful creations to share with you!

Chris
Dena
Di
Heather
Janiel
Jo
Karen
Mina
Sharon

Thanks so much for Looking!

{Turtle-ly Love You Details}
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Turtle Image: StretchnBubbles.blogspot.com
Circle and scalloped circle cut with Nestabilities
Embossing with Cuttlebug D'Vine Swirls folder
Stamp: Papertrey Ink Background Basics, Retro set
Ink: PTI Spring Rain
Misc: Ribbon, string, glass beads,gems

{Look Who Just Arrived Details}
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Stamps: Papertrey Ink Baby Button Bits, PTI Background Basics, Retro set
Ink: PTI Dark Chocolate, PTI Spring Rain
Nestabilities Labels 5
Martha Stewart Butterfly punch
Ribbon, button: PTI Spring Rain
Misc: gems, string, glass beads

You take the Cake...

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:17:00 +0000

Hi everyone! I have been MIA for the last week or so - I am in the middle of several projects that are taking up alot of time. I will post everything when they are all done, but it is going to take some time.

In the meantime, I just loved the sketch at the Pink Elephant this week, and I decided to use the colors from SPCC. Here is the sketch and the inspiration colors:

And here is my card:

The cupcake cut is from the Cricut Celebrations cartridge - that particular cupcake has a candle on it, but I snipped it off. The stamps and sentiment are from the Papertrey Ink Tiny Treats: Valentine set.

Here is a close-up picture:

Thanks for Looking!

{You Take the Cake Details}
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Stamps: Papertrey Ink Tuny Treats: Valentine set, PTI Background Basics Retro
Ink: Stampin Up Real Red, Pretty in Pink, Apricot Appeal
Cupcake was cut from the Cricut Celebrations cartridge
Misc: buttons, ribbon, gems, twine, glass beads

Yoo Hoo Natalie...

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:04:00 +0000

This post is for a young lady I met this weekend named Natalie. I was telling her about making t-shirts using the Cricut machine, and I found the blog post I was thinking of that shows the technique.

Clever Someday is a great blog that has lots of fun tips for the Cricut. The video that shows how to make the t-shirts is here.

There are also lots of other fun videos for crafts to make with your Cricut. If you look in the right margin on Clever Someday, you will see a link to "Master List of Cricut Video Tutorials".

Have Fun!

Kraft, Blue, and White...

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:00:00 +0000

Woo Hoo - I am so excited because today is Colour Create Day!!! For the last challenge, I was so under-the-weather that I just didn't really get to participate.

For this challenge, Chris has chosen the most lovely colour combo:

Isn't that great! I love those soft colours together! And we have a fabulous sponsor for this challenge:

The Rubber Room is offering a gift certificate as the prize for this challenge. Head over to Colour Create to get the details.

On to my cards:

I have been making lots of Valentines lately, but not using the traditional red and pink colours. For this card, I used the new Tiny Treats: Valentine set from Papertrey Ink. That set contains the cutest little images and sentiments! Stay Tuned because I am working on my kids Valentines for school and I am using that same set for those! I will post those in a couple of weeks.

Anyway, here is a close-up of the little boat image. I sewed the little ruffle so that the thread would look like waves - well that was my intent anyway - ha ha! I am going to enter this card into the Just Us Girls Challenge as well, where the challenge is to use sewing on your project.

Up next, a tribute to one of my favorite beverages... Coffee! Well, I guess this card could apply to tea or latte's or espresso....

I had all kinds of ideas for this card - and it started out completely differently! Then I found this little sentiment on the Cricut Graphically Speaking cartridge, and I just had to use it!

I stamped the little circles with the Papertrey Ink Background Basics Retro set. I inked all of the edges with PTI Dark Chocolate ink.

If you get a chance, please head on over to all of the other design team members blogs. They all have some beautiful creations to share with you!

Chris
Dena
Di
Heather
Janiel
Jo
Karen
Mina
Sharon

Thanks for stopping by!

{You Float my Boat Details}
Solid Cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Patterned cardstock: DCWV
Stamps: Papertrey Ink Tiny Treats: Valentine set
Ink: PTI Dark Chocolate
Ribbon: PTI Spring Rain
Embossing with Cuttlebug Swirls folder
Misc: gems

{It does a Body Good Details}
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Stamps: Papertrey Ink Background Basics Retro
Ink VersaMagic Sea Breeze, PTI Dark Chocolate
Buttons: PTI Aqua Mist
Cricut cartridges used: Graphically Speaking, Gypsy Wanderings, Don Juan, Beyond Birthdays
Misc: ribbon, Stickles, hemp cord, Whispers Holograph Embossing powder

New Valentine

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:59:00 +0000

I just love this sketch from Caardvarks that I just had to play again.

Here is my submission:

I bought these felt hearts last year on clearance, and almost forgot about them. I layered the hearts with a heart shaped button.

I used PTI Berry Sorbet ribbon and ink along with a sentiment from the PTI Say It With Style set.

Thanks so much for Looking!

{Love You Details}
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Stamp: PTI Say It With Style
Ribbon / Ink: PTI Berry Sorbet
Felt Hearts: American Crafts
Misc: heart shaped buttons

Happy Birthday Card

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:55:00 +0000

Ok I just wanted to make a girly card, and what do you know, Cupcake Crafts is having a Girly Challenge! I am pairing that challenge with the current Pink Elephant challenge, which is "Birthdays". And I used the sketch at Caardvarks, which is shown below:

Here is my card:

I love love love Papertrey Ink Berry Sorbet! Love it! The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink Say It With Style set, stamped in Berry Sorbet. I am not a very good stamper, but Papertrey stamps are absolutely awesome! They stamp perfectly everytime!

Here is a closeup of the gorgeous Amy Butler paper in the background along with the other embellishments. I used the Nestabilities Flower 1 dies for the little yellow flowers.

Thanks so much for Looking!

{Happy Birthday Details}
Solid cardstock: Bazzill Basics
Patterned cardstock: K&Company, Amy Butler
Stamp: Papertrey Ink (PTI) Say It With Style
Ink: PTI Berry Sorbet
Ribbon, buttons: PTI Berry Sorbet
Flowers cut using Nestabilities Flowers 1 dies
Edge cut using Martha Stewart edge punch
Misc: twine, glass beads

Thank You card

noreply@blogger.com (Deanne) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:27:00 +0000

I decided to give the challenge over at the Play Date Cafe a go this week. I also decided to participate in the challenge over at Cricut Cards where the theme is Thank You cards.

Here are the Play Date Cafe colors:

Wow - these colors were tough this week! Here is my card:

The sentiment is from the Cricut Sweethearts cartridge, the leaves are from Stretch you Imagination, and the scalloped frame in the background is from the Storybook cartridge.

I made the flower using scalloped circles cut out of tissue paper with the Nestabilities dies. I stamped the tissue paper circles with random stamps using gold and silver ink. I also sewed around the perimeter of the card with silver thread.

Finally I inked the edges of the sentiment with gold ink.

Thanks for Looking!

{Thank You Details}
Cardstock: DCWV
Leaves cut from Cricut Stretch You Imagination cartridge
Sentiment cut from Cricut Sweethearts cartridge
Frame cut from Cricut Storybook cartridge
Misc: silver and gold pigment ink, button