Rosemary Reflections

Mojo 242 Happy Birthday

2012-05-27T01:00:00.000-07:00

Loved this week's Mojo Monday sketch. It's nice and straight forward and one you can dress up or keep simple. The Shabby Tea Room's inspiration picture challenge fit this card as well.

I had a bit of this lovely K & Co paper left so I used it as the basis if my card. After a bit of tricky punching to get the right sized rectangle for the sentiment panel I was on my way. I just love SU's French Script background stamp and don't think I'll ever get rid of it. It was the perfect touch for the background panel. More practice rolling roses and called it a card.

We had some fabulous family time with my aunt and cousin. Lots of good food, conversation and laughs. Just wish we lived closer together (darn 3,000 miles) as they are the only relatives we have on my side of the family and we don't get to see each other that often. But, lots of good memories to tide us over until the next visit :)

What's In It?
Stamps: Elegant Greetings (Stampin' Up)
Paper: K & Company, Mellow Moss, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Cream Linen
Ink: Black, Sahara Sand
Accessories: Heart Border and Leaf Punches (Martha Stewart), Rolled Rose Dies (MFT), 5/8" Pink Satin Ribbon, Scalloped Border Punch (SU)Button, Twine, Glue Dots, Half Pearls, Bling, Dimensionals

A Shabby Tea Room SFYTT

2012-05-25T01:00:00.000-07:00

Finally getting to this month's Sketch For You To Try. Always reminds me how quickly the month goes by!

I used this week's sketch to make a birthday card for my mom. I combined it with this week's Shabby Tea Room inspiration picture as I just love pink and green together and this K & Company paper by Brenda Walton is a perfect fit.

I had to roll around in all the Andrea Ewen Diva Dust I could find in order to get the where-with-all to make this card. She is the queen of floral/shabby cards and though this doesn't come close to her gorgeous creations, it is a big stretch for me and I fairly happy with the outcome. Hopefully my mom will be happy with it as well LOL!

Thanks for dropping by and have a fabulous weekend!

What's In It?
Stamps: Love Deepens (Verve)
Paper: Madeline (K & Company), Sage Shadow, Cream Linen, Mellow Moss, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Black
Accessories: Rolled Rose Die (MFT), Leaf Punch (Martha Stewart), Lace, Half Pearls, Seam Binding, Button, Twine, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

All Good Things Must Come To An End

2012-05-24T01:00:00.000-07:00

All good things must come to an end....a dreaded skewed panel sketch has finally surfaced over on the Verve Forum. Had to wait until I felt a bit feisty so I had what it took to tackle this sketch. Today was the day!

The colours I chose lent themselves to a masculine card. I CASED Amy's punched out rectangle on the sketch as I needed to break up the navy a bit. I added some crimping, stars and succumbed to a few buttons, but without bows so they should pass the masculine test...I hope... May use this as hubby's birthday card as I know he is okay with buttons :)

Phew!! Very glad to get that sketch over and done with - happy sigh :) Maked the old brain and creative gene work overtime, that's for sure! Good news is I can put it behind me and enjoy my day now :) I know, I'm whining but it feels good LOL!

Thanks for dropping by and listening to me complain ;o)

What's In It?
Stamps: Happy Birthday Plain Jane (Verve)
Paper: More Mustard, So Saffron, Night of Navy, Cream Linen, Recollecitons DP (Michael's)
Ink: Black
Accessories: Tagged Rectangle and Rounded Rectangle Dies (Verve), Circle Nesties, Crimper, 5/8" Navy Grosgrain Ribbon, Star Punch (Marvy), Black Half Pearls, Buttons, Twine, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

So Glad God Chose You As My Aunt

2012-05-23T01:00:00.000-07:00

This week's Verve sketch is brought to us by my blogging friend and Verve Diva, Maureen. Always love her sketches and this is my crack at it.

A large circle on a sketch is always a big draw for me, and it was perfect for this sentiment on my aunt's birthday card. She's out visiting from Ontario and it has been wonderful being able to see her again. Darn 3,000 across Canada from our province to hers is such a nuisance!! Our visits are way too few and far between. Good news is my cousin will also be heading out this way on Thursday and we will have one big family bash :)   Well, as big as our family gets anyway LOL!

Sorry....I regressed....back to our scheduled programming....Verve's Love Deepens is such a great set! There are many names you can use with the first part of the sentiment (Mom, Niece, Aunt, Grandma to name a few) which lets you personalize it accordingly, in this case, it is my aunt :)

I combined the sketch with this week's Colour Q as I just loved not only the inspiration picture but the colour combo too!   Even better, My Mind's Eye Blink of an Eye DP is a perfect match :) A nice little bonus is the fact this card qualifies for this week's Paper Players challenge too so it is another three-for!   What can I say, small things make me happy LOL!

Thoroughly enjoying looking at my planted baskets, pots and flowers in my garden. This weekend's hard work paid off and will provide many months of enjoyment. I just LOVE flowers - real and paper :)

Glad you chose to pop by today, I always appreciate the company!

Stamps: Love Deepens (Verve)
Paper: Kraft, Blink of an Eye (MME), Real Red
Ink: Black
Accessories: Lacy Circle and Circle Nesties, Flutterby Die (Verve) 5/8" Red Satin Ribbon, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Button, Twine, Bling, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Just Because It's a Three For

2012-05-22T01:00:00.000-07:00

Had to play along with this week's clean and simple FTL (Fall To Layout) as I just loved the sketch.

The card become a three for - whoo hoo! I combined the FTL sketch with this week's Dynamic Duos challenge (yellow and black and even managed to include the dessert option of dry embossing), and this week's Paper Players challenge (a CAS card using polka dots). Just missed qualifying for the Play Date Cafe (black and white and mustard yellow) as I've got the wrong colour yellow...oh well...maybe next time :)

Hard to keep away from the bumble bee look when you use black and yellow, so I went with a butterfly as an ode to the bumble bee (it's a fellow winged insect), minimized the black, and used lots of white. Hopefully I was successful - have one vote from hubby saying I was :)

Thanks for dropping by. Have some Verve sketches to catch up on so should be back soon.

What's In It?
Stamps: Great Friend (Verve)
Paper: Recollections (Michael's), Black, Yellow
Ink: Black
Accessories: Butterfly Die (SU), Border Punch (SU), Crimper, Embossing Folder, Button, Twine, Black Half Pearls, Blue Dots, Dimensionals

Happy Birthday Jessica

2012-05-21T05:00:00.000-07:00

I am delighted to be a part of Jessica Knutsen's birthday blog hop. She is the owner of There She Goes Stamps, for whom I was a Trendi for three months last year. I loved working with her and her wonderful team. Her real birthday isn't for a few days, but since it lands right in the middle of the next TSG release, it's a crazy busy time for her and the team. Therefore, we are starting the celebrations early and giving her a birthday week :)

If you have come from Lee Murphy's blog you are right on track. If not, you can go to the list at the end of the post to start from the the beginning.

Deciding which TSG stamp to use was a no brainer. I just loooove this sweet pea image! I also happen to love sweet peas and can't wait to plant some in my garden so we can put some in a vase on our kitchen table and enjoy their sweet aroma.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday, Jessica!! May you be spoiled rotten on your day and may the year ahead bring the fulfillment of some of your heart's desires :)

Now it's time to hop on over to Megan Lock's blog.

What's In It?
Stamps: Sweet Peas (There She Goes Stamps)
Paper: Black and White
Ink: Black
Accessories: Lacy Circle and Circle Nesties, Twinkling H2Os, 5/8" Sheer White Ribbon, Button, Black Half Pearls, Glue Dot, Dimensionals

Felt Is In Da House!!

2012-05-18T01:00:00.000-07:00

This week's Mojo Monday sketch was designed by Terersa. It's nice and straight forward and the large circle has endless possibilities :)

Since I finally own felt in a wonderful array of colours thanks to Michelle's enabling (thanks Michelle), I decided to make my first ever felt flower...love....happy sigh.... :) I know, I know, I'm slow to get on the bandwagon, but now that I'm on it, be forewarned LOL!

I made the card pictured above first but then thought a felt flower should have felt leaves so I swapped out the leaf sprig for some felt leaves (case of beginner felt user??). Below is a picture of the remake. Which do you prefer? (Sorry for the poor quality of the second picture - it's a true testament to the power of good lighting versus not so good lighting!).

This Verve sentiment is one of my favorites. It's a great reminder to not continually focus on what life isn't but rather be thankful for all you have and enjoy what each day has to offer. Wise words to live by :)

Still enjoying glorious weather out here on the West Coast and with a long weekend coming up I can finally get some down time -- and stamping time if all goes well :)

Carpe Diem!!

What's In It?
Stamps: Wise Words, Sunny Days (Verve)
Paper: Heritage DP (Bella Blvd), Sahara Sand, Mellow Moss, Pretty in Pink, Early Espresso
Ink: Black, Mellow Moss
Accessories: Lacy Circle and Circle Nesties, Flower Die (PTI) Leafy Sprigs Die (Verve), Distressed Stripes Embossing Folder, Button, Felt, Baker's Twine, Brown Half Pearls, Bling, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Finally, A Little Down Time

2012-05-15T01:00:00.000-07:00

Last week was a crazy busy week and the weekend was just as busy! I need a day or two just to recover from it as I am peopled out! Thankfully the guest room is now empty so I got some much needed alone time to stamp :) Trials and tribulations of being an introvert LOL!

Completed the second Verve sketch for May as I didn't want to tackle week three's sketch just yet. The inevitable finally occurred....a skewed panel sketch! Guess after four months of not having any skewed panels on a Verve sketch, it was about time we got one. Must say I enjoyed the anal retentive ride and now have to wait until I get feisty before I can tackle that one ;)

We are having a fabulous stretch of warm weather and I'm loving it!!! Can't beat the beauty of the Lower Mainland when the sun shines! Of course, I'm just a bit bias LOL!

What's In It?
Stamps: Fabulous You (Verve)
Paper: Recollections Floral DP Pack, Early Espresso, Real Red, Kraft
Ink:Black
Accessories: Lacy Circle and Circle Nesties, Martha Stewart Daisy Border Punch, Seeing Spots Embossing Folder, Flutterby Butterfly Die (Verve), Crimper, 5/8: Green Satin Ribbon, Brown Half Pearls, Button, Twine, Glue Dot, Dimensionals

Love You Mom!

2012-05-11T01:00:00.000-07:00

After promising no more Mother's Day cards, I am sneaking one more in using the first Verve sketch for May. This fun Echo Park Country Drive paper was my starting point and I pulled all the colours from it.

I haven't used my MFT rolled rose die for some time so out they came. I'm out of practice, but thankfully they are forgiving and look better in the picture than they do in person. Guess you could call them wild roses :) Sorry about the dark picture. With the sun up higher now I need to remember to alter the time I take my pictures.

My busy weekend is about to begin so no stamping for me this weekend as our guest room (aka my craft area) will be off limits :( Guess my Kindle Fire will have to keep me company instead of my stamps. Back as soon as I can make a card. Have a fabulous weekend!

What's In It?
Stamps: Because of You Verve)
Paper: Country Lane DP (Echo Park), Wild Wasabi, Rose Romance, Pretty in Pink, Mint Medley
Ink: Black
Accessories: Lacy Square Nesties, Rolled Rose Dies (My Favorite Things), Leaf Punch (Martha Stewart), 5/8" Fuchsia Satin Ribbon, Half Pearls, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Masculine Thank You

2012-05-09T01:00:00.000-07:00

This week is contest week over at the Mojo Monday blog and this is my kick at the can.

I went the masculine route as I needed a thank you card for a dear friend and mentor I had coffee with the other day.

The card came together very quickly until I got to the circle element above the banner. I fiddled and fussed with what to put over the banner forever!! Tried three stars of the same size in an arch over the banner (each in a different colour) - nope; then switched out the first star for a larger one with a button on it for some contrast - nope; then switched the stars out for a maple leaf or a combo of leaves - nope; and finally settled on this wonderful Verve Elegant Leaf die. So, what could have been a quickish card turned out taking a lot longer than I had planned - guess the bathrooms get cleaned tomorrow LOL!

Another busy weekend coming up with company coming for an overnight, a baby shower to attend, Mother's Day brunch and teaching my Grade 5/6 Sunday School class! Looking forward to the long weekend in May already!

What's In It?
Stamps: Bloom and Grow (Verve)
Paper: Night of Navy, Early Espresso, Cream Linen, Mellow Moss, Costco DP
Ink: Garden Green, Black
Accessories: Circle Nesties, Ribbon Banner, Elegant Leaves, Charming Banner and Charmin Oval Dies (Verve), Distress Stripes Embossing Folder, Brads, Crimper, Green Grosgrain Ribbon, Brown Half Pearls, Dimensionals

You Are Such A Joy To Me

2012-05-07T01:00:00.000-07:00

Good to be back!! I missed you :) Last week was a very, very, busy week for me so my down time became finishing the Hunger Games trilogy instead of stamping as I just didn't have the energy to do much else. To top things off, this past weekend we did our annual cooking for the youth retreat at the church and that is always exhausting, albeit rewarding :)

Snuck in a bit of "me" time yesterday afternoon and this Freshly Made sketch with the big circle was calling my name. Sorry about the dark, picture, it was late afternoon when it was taken.

I'm finding the MFT flourish die is a pain in the butt! It's very hard to get a clean cut all the way through the paper even after running it through my Cuttlebug three times. Think I may need to add an extra shim to the sandwich for a bit more pressure as my machine is about six years old and is well used so it isn't as "tight" as it once was (hmmmm....it sounds like my body LOL!).

The next two weeks are pretty busy so hoping to be able to get inky despite it all. Back as soon as I can. Thanks for popping by today :)

What's In It?
Stamps: Kind Words (Verve)
Paper: Costco DP, Sahara Sand, So Saffron, Mellow Moss
Ink: Black
Accessories: Lacy Circle and Circle Nesties, SU Scalloped Border Punch, Tim Holtz Brick Embossing Folder, MFT Flourish Die, PTI Flower Die, Crimper, Button, Twine, 5/8" Sheer Black Ribbon, Glue Dots, Bling, Dimensionals

Corrugated Cardboard, Kraft or Chipboard Diva Dare

2012-04-27T01:00:00.000-07:00

Loved this Stamping 411 sketch (Saturday Sketch Challenge) and used it for this month's Verve Diva Dare which is to use Kraft, corrugated cardboard or chipboard on your card. I managed to use two out of the three on my card so I'm a happy camper, but just realized I totally forgot the ribbon on the sketch...may have to go back and rectify that.

My stash of Starbuck's coffee sleeves came in handy as I gleefully used it for the leaves and the buttons and then matted the gingham panel with kraft.

Found this PTI flower in my scrap pile so decided to use it, and I must say, I am truly beginning to love the PTI button dies! You can create a button in any colour you need and they have three great sizes to choose from. In retrospect, I should have punched out three buttons and layered them to give it a bit more dimension...lesson learned and to be applied next time I use them :) A tag, a butterfly and some ribbon called it a card.

Thanks for popping by today - always appreciate your visits :)

What's In It?
Stamps: Celebration of Thanks (Verve)
Paper: Stella Rose (MME), Kraft, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink Starbuck's Sleeve
Ink: Black, VersaMark
Accessories: Tag, Flower and Button Dies (PTI), Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Button, Twine, Ribbon, Dimensionals

Friday Mash Up Without the Mash

2012-04-25T17:07:00.002-07:00

Loved this Friday Mashup sketch with the tag but didn't delve into the ghosting technique (VersaMark emboss resist), thus the lack of "mash" LOL :)

The sketch provided a perfect opportunity to use some PTI goodies: one of their wonderful tag dies and of course, my all time favorite flower die...happy sigh... :) I paired the flower with my favorite Verve leaf die, and used various shades of grey on the card.

I'm hoping the dark grey and black haven't dominated the card....what do you think? I vacillated between yes and no (ever do that on a card?!) and finally just left it as is since I don't have the luxury of letting the card "rest" for a day so I can see it with fresh eyes in the morning. You see, Wednesday is our crazy day as I have to drive my son to soccer practice, then come home and feed my daughter dinner and whisk her off to piano, and upon our return from piano promptly head out the door to bible study with my hubby! All that to say the challenge deadline is tonite and this has to go live sooner than later.

Thanks for sharing a bit of you time with me :) I so appreciate your comments - they make my day and provide fuel when my creative tank is empty ((hugs)).

What's In It?
Stamps: Amuse, Bloom and Grow (Verve)
Paper: Costco DP, Black, Basic Grey, Going Grey, Misc. Grey
Ink: Black, VersaMark
Accessories: Leafy Branch Embossing Folder, Flower and Tag Die (PTI), Leaf Die (Verve), Border Punch (SU), Buttons, Twine, Half Pearls, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Happy Birthday Brother

2012-04-25T01:00:00.000-07:00

This sketch was a doozy to wrap my mind around! After batting around a few ideas, I decided to go with a masculine card and make my brother a birthday card as the fun design was a great fit.

After completing the card, the white space in the top right hand corner just seemed a bit much so I added the star banner for a little balance and visual interest! Phew, all the April Verve sketches done - with a day to spare none-the-less!

Can't believe we are nearing the end of April! Yikes!! Time to start planning summer activities, booking swimming lessons etc. This time of year just flies by with all the school and extracurricular activities and if I don't do it now, summer will be here before I know it and I don't want to get stuck with two kids saying those fateful words...."I'm bored".

What's In It?
Paper: Early Espresso, Not Quite Navy, Tan
Accessories: Number Dies (PTI), Circle Nesties, Sizzix Star Die, Crimper, Lattice Embossing Folder (SU), Button, Twine, Dimensionals

Flowers and Butterflies and Dots, Oh My!

2012-04-24T01:00:00.000-07:00

Third Verve sketch for the month is now done and only one left to go :) The sketch proved to be easier than I originally thought it would be so that was a bonus!

With spring in the air, and some minor sketch stress (like 30 seconds but it qualified LOL), I succumbed to using dots, flowers and butterflies again. I tried to mix it up a bit...honest...but this combination just gives me too much joy so I'm claiming being genetically wired towards it ;)

Off to finish up the last sketch for this month and it is a doozy - totally out of the box for me! Wish me luck! I'm claiming mental and creative stress well in advance of posting the card so beware, there could be more flowers on the horizon LOL! Back once I have it completed.

What's In It?
Stamps: Memory Box
Paper: Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Tan
Ink: Black
Accessories: Scalloped Circle and Scalloped Heart Nesties, Doily and Flower Dies (PTI), Flutterby Die (Verve), Martha Stewart Leaf Punch, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, SU Border Punch, Buttons, Twine, Glue Dots,Dimensionals

New Mercies

2012-04-23T01:00:00.000-07:00

I'm behind on this months Verve's sketches so it's catch up time!

I needed a sympathy card for a friend whose mother recently died, and immediately went to Verve's fabulous New Mercies set. So many fabulous sentiments for these difficult times - thank you, Julee :) Loving these new Verve flower dies so they mysteriously appeared on this card ;)

Pulled out some DP from my dwindling Costco DP pack I got five years ago and matched it up with some purples.

One down and two more sketches to go. Back soon with the next one :) Until then, have a great day!

What's In It?
Stamps: New Mercies, Sunny Days (Verve)
Paper: Lavender Lace, Pretty in Pink, Rose Romance, Mellow Moss, Costco DP
Ink: Black, VersaMark
Accessories: Lacy Oval Nesties, Flower and Leafy Sprig Dies (Verve), 5/8" Purple Satin Ribbon, Button, Twine, Dimensioanls

Last Mother's Day Card - Promise!

2012-04-22T01:00:00.000-07:00

This is my last Mother's Day card this year - promise! That being said, I just had to go out with a bang and use my new Verve flower die....happy sigh.... :)

I paired it with this fabulous sentiment from Verve's Love Deepens. Just love this set as it has so many different words you can pair with the "you're an amazing" sentiment!

Think I may have to swear off flowers and dots on cards for a while as it's gone viral in my craft area LOL!

What's In It?
Stamps: Love Deepens (Verve)
Paper: Recollections DP (Michael's), Pretty in Pink, Rose Romance, Certainly Celery, Early Espresso
Ink: Black, Rose Romance
Accessories: Lacy Circle and Circle Nesties, Sizzix Leaf Die, Joyful Blooms Die Set (Verve), Scalloped Border Punch (SU), PTI Button Die, Twine, Seeing Spots Embossing Folder, Dimensionals.

Look Ma, It's Not A Mother's Day Card!!

2012-04-21T01:00:00.000-07:00

This card "accidentally" fell together. I had some scraps on my desk and they were laying on top of each other when my eye caught the arrangement and I thought "hmmm...that could make a nice card".

A CAS card which makes me wish I had the PTI linen impression plate so I could add a subtle bit of texture on the large white panel. But alas, no such template (yet LOL!) so it stayed plain old, smooth white - gasp!

Busy weekend coming up with hubby out of town and my having to juggle the kids' weekend activities solo. Going to be a very tight squeeze getting from the soccer game to the music festival today, but barring any accidents along the way, everything should work out. If not, my son gets left at the soccer field LOL - just kidding!

Enjoy your weekend :)

What's In It?
Stamps: Amuse
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Lavender Lace
Ink: Black
Accessories: Lacy Circle Nesties, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Crimper, Marvy Heart Punch, Half Pearls, Dimensionals

Mother's Day Basket

2012-04-20T01:00:00.000-07:00

Since many moms get baskets/planters full of flowers on Mother's Day, I pulled out this old Stampin' Up set and made a paper version for myself :) Punched out some flowers with a wonderful little punch I got in the Michael's $1.50 bin a few years back and succumbed to my Swiss dots embossing folder yet again. Nice and easy CAS Mother's Day card.

What's In It?
Stamps: Sentiment (Memory Box), Flower Filled (SU)
Paper: Pretty in Pink
Ink: Black, Close to Cocoa, Sage Shadow
Accessories: Flower Punch (Michael's), 1/4" Hole Punch, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Raffia, Bling, Dimensionals

Mother's Day JUGS

2012-04-19T01:00:00.000-07:00

I loved this JUGS sketch and am coming back to it as I didn't get a chance to play along last week. Think the round circle was calling my name as it is perfect for adding flowers to (and you know my love/addiction to flowers!).

Sorry about using the PTI flower die again....I'm totally re-addicted to it now that Spring is here and all I can think about is having flowers in my garden again. I got this cute button die with my PTI order a few months back and just love it! The ruffled edge adds a nice little something :)

I struggled with which embossing folder to use for the background and finally settled on this brick one. Not sure it was the right choice as many people tend to associate brick walls with something that is aging, and that is definitely not a message you want to be sending your mother on Mother's Day LOL!

What's In It?
Stamps: Beautiful You (Verve)
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Kraft, Certainly Celery, Rose Romance
Ink: Black
Accessories: Flower and Button Dies (PTI), Leaf Die (Sizzix), Scalloped Circle and Circle Nesties, Brick Embossing Folder (Tim Holtz), 5/8" Saffron Satin Ribbon, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Bling, Black Half Pearls, Dimensionals

Thank You Mom...

2012-04-18T01:00:00.000-07:00

This Cardabilities sketch caught my eye so I decided to give it a go and continue on my flower binge...

More Verve goodies on this card. Just love Julee's flower stamps and her sentiments are second to none. For the sentiment panel, I combined two sentiments from Because of You, layering "Mom" above the other one.

Next came some flowers, butterflies and some dots for good measure (are seeing a pattern here...or should I say are you getting tired of seeing a pattern here??!!). Just a few more Mother's Day cards to go so hang in there...they will come to an end sooner than later :)

Enjoy your day, and thanks for sharing a bit of yours with me :)

What's In It?
Stamps: Bloom and Grow, Because of You (Verve)
Paper: Provo Craft DP (Mike's), Lovely Lilac, Almost Amethyst
Ink: Black, VersaMark, So Saffron, More Mustard
Accessories: Threading Water Border Punch, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Oval Nesties, Elegant Leaves and Floral Circles Dies (Verve), Seeing Spots Embossing Folder, Half Pearls, Dimensionals

SFYTT Mother's Day Version

2012-04-17T01:00:00.000-07:00

This month's SFYTT is a nice easy layout, and the sky is the limit regarding what you want to put in the circle - love it!

Since I'm on a Mother's Day binge, here is one more for you. Used the loopy bloom dies by Verve for the flowers and went a bit crazy with the polka dots LOL! April SFYTT sketch is done - yeah!

Big night tonite, it is the invitational night for soccer tryouts for my son. He made the cut from the open tryouts and is basically guaranteed a spot on the silver team. However, there is a chance he could make a gold team...just depends how badly he wants it and how he "shows" at the tryouts tonite....we will just have to wait and see....I'll be happy no matter where he ends up playing, but I do hate waiting to find out LOL!!

Have a fabulous day!

What's In It?
Stamps: Make a Statement, Beautiful You (Verve), Polka Dot Background (SU)
Paper: Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Kraft
Ink: Black, Versamark
Accessories: Lacy Circle and Circle Nesties, Sizzix Leaf Die (SU), Loopy Bloom Dies (Verve), Seeing Spots Embossing Folder, Circle Punches, Bling, Dimensionals

Love You Mom

2012-04-16T01:00:00.000-07:00

I have another Mother's Day card for you today. A crimped "U" in my cast off box caught my eye so I decided to build a card around it. Nothing better than an excuse to use my favorite PTI flower die as well :)

We had a glorious four day stretch of weather, which was beyond wonderful - spring has definitely sprung! For how long, who knows, but we'll take what we can get LOL!

My son and I went to see the Hunger Games on Saturday and it was fabulously done. The 2.5 hours just flew by and it held very true to the book - something that doesn't happen very often when books go Hollywood. Needless to say, I'm now reading book two of the trilogy LOL!

Thanks for popping by today - always appreciate your company :)

What's In It?
Stamps: Beautiful You (Verve)
Paper: Recollections DP, Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink, Rose Romance, Tan
Ink: Black
Accessories:Scalloped Circle and Circle Nesties, "U" Die (Verve), Medium Scalloped Die (PTI), Martha Stewart Leaf Punch, Crimper, Magenta Grosgrain Ribbon, Button, Twine, Glue Dot, Dimensionals

Casing Myself

2012-04-14T01:00:00.000-07:00

Short and sweet today as it's a busy weekend coming up. I decided to case myself and make a Mother's Day card. My original card using an MFT sketch is here. Swapped out the butterflies for a flower, changed the DP and added some ribbon. Nice and easy :)

Think the hardest part of the weekend will be having to patiently wait for my new Verve to arrive LOL! Can't wait to create with it next week :) Have a fabulous weekend!

What's In It?
Stamps: Amuse, Bloom and Grow (Verve)
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Certainly Celery, Rose Romance, Pretty in Pink, Country Drive (Echo Park)
Ink: Black, VersaMark
Accessories: Scalloped Circle and Circle Nesties, Martha Stewart Border Punch, PTI Flower Die, Verve Leaf Die, Crimper, Magenta Grosgrain Ribbon, Button, Twine, Glue Dot, Dimensionals

CAS Mother's Day Card Round One

2012-04-11T01:00:00.000-07:00

Trusting you all had a fabulous Easter weekend. Ours was busy, but very, very enjoyable. Always fun to spend time with family and I am so blessed to have such amazing in-laws :)

This FTL sketch intrigued me so I decided to give it a try. Think my tank was low after our busy weekend as I had a tough time with it...or maybe I just don't have enough DP options to make it work LOL! Now that's an excuse to go paper shopping if I ever had one!

Not totally satisfied with the end result, so the competitive side of me says I may just have to give it a second go round to see if I can improve on it.

Thanks for the visit :)

What's In It?
Stamps: Hero Arts
Paper: Pretty in Pink, So Saffron, Going Grey
Ink: Black
Accessories:PTI Flower Die, Crimper,Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Scalloped Circle and Circle Nesties, MFT Daisy Die, SU Border Punch, Black Half Pearls, Dimensionals