Happy Bird-Day

Today we got together to celebrate both my brother's birthdays. My younger brother's birthday is today and my older brother's is Saturday. I made this card to give to my younger brother. He suits these "punny" sort of things and I have to say, I think he's one of the sweetest guys I know. He is so generous and caring and never gets off the phone until he says, "I love you!" He is a tremendous person, I love him a lot.


Ok, now that I'm misty eyed...This card is for Kerin's Sketch Challenge. I love this sketch, even though I altered it a bit. I love layering on my cards...they're heavy but nice! Check out Kerin's blog for her beautiful card!
Here's the inside. I used my Stampin' Write Markers to colour the Celebrate Everything Stamp. I thought it was kinda cute! {smile}

Stamps: Pun Fun, Celebrate Everything

Ink: Real Red, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie Classic Ink Pad; Real Red, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Write Markers; Black StazOn Pad

Paper: Real Red, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White Cardstock; Watercolour paper; Washington Apple DSP (retired)

Accessories: Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain; Aqua Painters; Paper Piercer; Mat Pack; Small Oval, Large Oval Punch; Big Shot; SU Backgrounds I Texturz Plates; Thread

Birthday Boy

I have two brothers and it just happens to be both their birthday's this week. Not only do I have to make cards for them but I had other people ask me to make cards for them too! This is one I made for my step-mother to give to...I was thinking for my older brother but she can decide.

This card is for the i{heart}2stamp Sketch for You to Try. I altered the sketch {smile}. I originally tried to do three strips of striped paper but it looked...just too much! So, one strip is ribbon instead. I hope my brother will like it! {cross fingers}

I've been trying stitching on my cards so you'll see a couple with it. I just love the way it looks! I got a little colourful on one of my next cards...check back to see it!

Here's the inside:
I just punched out a few circles and sparkled them up.

I hope you enjoy!!









Stamps: Bitty Birthday; A Little Birthday Cheer
Paper: Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Whisper White Cardstock; Bashful Blue Textured Cardstock; Maine Blueberry DSP (retired - so sad!)
Ink: Old Olive Classic Ink Pad; Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Soft Subtles Brads; Clear Buttons; 3/4", 1/2", 1-3/4" Circle Punch; Dazzling Diamonds; 2way Glue Pen; Crystal Effects; Coluzzle; Paper Piercer; Mat Pack; White Thread

Very Merry Dasher

I would have to say that this is my favourite stamp in the new catalogue. Isn't it gorgeous?? This is the first card I made with it and there will be many more to come!

This card is for the Stamps and Smiles Sketch Challenge. I have to say, I LOVE this sketch. I think it's so pretty, I might even make a few more cards using it.

The inside is pretty plain but it still brings the outside in, which I love. I may even sparkle up the snowflakes. You can NEVER have too much sparkle!! ;)

I'm on a little Christmas kick right now but I have some birthday's coming up so I'll take a break from Christmas for a short time...short! ;)

Stamps: Dasher, Short and Sweet, Christmas Punch (hostess set)
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Bashful Blue Stampin' Write Marker; Close to Cocoa, Bashful Blue Classic Ink Pad
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Very Vanilla Cardstock; Bashful Blue Textured Cardstock
Accessories: Soft Subtles Brads; Scallop Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, 1-1/4" Circle Punch; Bashful Blue 1/4" Grosgrain; Blender Pen; Sponges; Dazzling Diamonds; 2way Glue Pen; Paper Piercer

Christmas in July

I don't think it's ever too early to start your Christmas cards. Last year I didn't get a chance to send out any cards. I know, crazy, right?? I make cards, what's the problem?? Well, time flew by and I just hadn't made any. So this year I thought I would start early.

I've been MIA lately. :( I hadn't crafted in so long that I was going through withdrawal. I'm on holidays this week so the week's leading up to this were busy...not that I've gone anywhere. Hopefully we'll be able to go on a couple day trips, if the weather holds out.

Ok, so on to my card. This card is for Kerin's Sketch Challenge and the Raspberry Suite Colour Challenge.

I enjoyed this sketch. I went to my Season of Joy set right away. The colours are not your typical Christmas colours but I thought, hey! Why not? I think the poinsettia is perfect!

On the inside I did the same image as the front. I stamped the flower first, masked it, and then stamped the swirls. I didn't use any ink pads on this card, just markers. I'd have to say that colouring on stamps is my favourite look.

Stamps: Season of Joy

Ink: Ruby Red, Mellow Moss, Cameo Coral Stampin' Write Markers

Paper: Ruby Red, Mellow Moss, Cameo Coral, Whisper White Cardstock

Accessories: Earth Elements Brads; Organza Ribbon; Dazzling Diamonds; 2way Glue Pen; Big Shot; Stampin' Up! Backgrounds I Texturz Plates

Baby Giraffe

This is my first time using this set. I think it's super cute!! The giraffe screams "baby" to me. It's so sweet. This card is for the Stamps and Smiles Sketch Challenge. I found this one tough at first. I think it was the oval. I'm more of a square kind of person...*wink*...circles and ovals throw me right off!!!

Here's the inside:

All supplies are from Stampin' Up!

Razzelberry Christmas

I'm not going to lie...this sketch killed me!! I think it was because my goal was to do a "get well soon" card for my dad using this sketch and I just couldn't do it. I ended up making him a 3 x 3 card using this sketch (see below) but it took me FOREVER!!!!

My poor dad had surgery on his rotator cuff (am I saying that right??) so he'll be out of commission for six weeks!! Poor guy. When he's up for visitors I'm going to bring him licorice All Sorts...you know those black licorice tasting, multi coloured things...GROSS!! It's his fav...and I'll bring him a novel to keep him occupied for a while.

Anyway, these cards are for Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge. I hope you like them...I slaved and slaved...*wink*

Card #1

Stamps: Snow Swirled

Ink: Rich Razzelberry, Pale Plum Classic Ink Pad; VersaMark

Paper: Rich Razzelberry, Pale Plum, Whisper White Cardstock

Accessories: Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder; Clear Rhinestone Brads; Coluzzle; Organdy Ribbon; Sponges

Card #2

Stamps: Pun Fun

Ink: Not Quite Navy, Close to Cocoa Classic Ink Pad

Paper: Not Quite Navy, Close to Cocoa Cardstock; Not Quite Navy DSP; Watercolour Paper

Accessories: Aqua Painter; Very Vanilla 1/4" Grosgrain; Horizontal Slot, 1-1/4" Circle, 1-3/8" Circle Punch

Happy Father's Day, Dad!

This is the card I made for my dad for father's day. It's hard to make masculine cards and it doesn't look as masculine as I wanted it to be but my dad loved it. I'm so glad. He does seem to love everything I do...that's my wonderful dad for you!


I loved Kerin's sketch so much that I thought I would use it for my dad's card. Click HERE to check out her challenge. I'm so glad this stamp set made it into the new catalogue, I loved it when I first saw it. It, like the set on my previous post, is perfect for all seasons.

Check out Kerin's blog for different cards using this sketch and other cute designs she posts.



As I do my posts I realize I'm not a very wordy or articulate person. This makes blogging VERY hard! I'm hoping to get better...I just got side tracked because my dog started barking. Hey, that's why I'm not so good at this...my dog barks too much!!! ;)


Stamps: Season of Friendship; Teeny Tiny Sayings (Coming in July!!!)
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad; Not Quite Navy, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker
Paper: Not Quite Nave, Close to Cocoa, Old Olive, Whisper White Cardstock; Maine Blueberry DSP
Accessories: Scallop Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, 1-1/4" Circle Punch; Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon; Paper Piercer; Mat Pack