Did Somebody Say 80's Card?

Well I wish I could say that this is part of an inspiration challenge, but I actually just watched a Finally Friday video over at kwerner design and couldn't get the idea of creating an 80s card out of my head...in fact, I made TWO!



My sister's birthday is next week so I thought I would be proactive (ya know, not wait until the day of) and create a special card just for her. I had a lot of fun using these glitter thickers and some bright green card bases. I even threw on some flowers with skulls (don't know how 80s those are, but whatev)



These were super fun to make, enjoy!!

Simply Paper card base
Prima Flower Embellishments
Ribbon FX
Anna Griffin flocked, patterned zebra paper
AC Thickers
Brad, black card stock
From Me to You 'happy' CTMH

Happy Mother's Day Card and Reminder, Open House tonight 7:00 pm

***Reminder, Open House tonight 7:00 pm**** Email me with your phone number if you need directions!!


Last night I was working on some cards an I found the remnants of last year's Mother's Day cards. The envelopes were never finished, but they were stamped and shoved back into the sack of coordinating papers. I don't really remember what the cards looked like or how they turned out...but compared to what I have been creating lately, I know they weren't all that great.

Last year at this time, I wasn't a blogger. I did not participate in challenges. I did not photograph my artwork. Amazingly, I have hundreds of photos on my computer of my work since last July. Blogging keeps me accountable because of the writing, audience, and reflective process.

Anyway, here is my mother's day card this year. It is a criss cross card. I will be teaching my card club how to make these next month. The paper pack, Tickled Pink is only available for National Scrapbooking Month and I love it!



Nearly everything is CTMH. The 'Happy Mother's Day' is from an old wooden stamp that I had from years ago. I stamped it in Versamark and used chalk over the lettering. The brad in the the middle of the flower is K&Co. (super pretty in person!) and the white ribbon is from my stash. Anyway, these were fun to make...I had to make 3 because I have a mom, step-mom and MIL. Enjoy!!


Oh, and here are some pretty may flowers for you.I was having fun playing around with some of the settings on my camera.The irises were practically destroyed the next day from a bad storm that came through. The peonies smell fantastic! I have 3 vases in my house right now!!

Spring Thank you Card

I got a new stamp set last week and I was excited to use it over the weekend while trying out some new techniques I learned.

The first one is from scrapbook.com. In the video, I watched someone used the reverse side of a clear stamp. Hmmm....cool. First, I used Versamark, sweet leaf ink and clear embossing powder for the green stems and leaves. Then I stamped the reverse side of flower with 2nd generation blush ink and then the normal side, I used full ink. I added tulip ink for the smaller flower in the center. I wiped off the embossed green areas because they resisted the ink, keeping the green and pink from mixing.



The second one is from the Cosmo Cricket blog. I learned how to wrap embroidery thread around a 'snot dot' to make the middle of a flower. I also added a button, but I covered it with the little butterfly in the middle. I used a punch for the flower, and curled the petals up with my fingernail. I 'grounded' the flowers by using a blending pen in some brown ink. I also used a 1" circle punch on the edge of the colonial white cardstock to add some visual interest.

The paper, stamps and ink are Close to My heart. The butterfly punch is Martha Stewart.

Okay, so I just have to post this....

Oh, and while I am posting pages, I guess I will tack on my page for the Sound of Music Challenge. I went with the 'These are a few of my Favorite Things' idea....I made a list of my favorite things...This been on my mind for a while, but this challenge finally encouraged me to do my 25 favorite things at 25 list. I think this page looks a lot better in person...but I finally got the page done, (even though it is way past the deadline for the challenge) but I guess that is the most important part!!

Here are my favorite things:

25. The way that smells can bring up old memories...
24. I like to bake...when I have time...
23. Being a Close to My Heart consultant.
22. Making demo vides for school.
21. Our new big screen t.v. (60 inches)
20. Fur-topped boots.
19. Trying new things...I have tried a lot of new things this year...
18. Glitter!!
17. New clothes.
16. A new hair cut.
15. Jewelry; I love to accessorize
14. I am on a celery kick...and raisin bread toast.
13. hot coco and warm baths in the winter
12. Poetry; love poems...
11. Sunshine...but I also like rain when I am at home.
10. My JOB; being an art teacher is so fun
9. Blogging
8. Taking pictures
7. Traveling; I want to GO.
6. Having a relaxing hobby like card/scrapping
5. Comfortable shoes
4. Clean sheets
3. Coffee; smell, taste, warmth
2. Owls
1. My wonderful guy


This layout is based on a design I found...I don't know where I found it, but I saved it on my computer!! Anyway, I thought it was perfect for my idea, I just had to make the colors and theme match the Sound of Music.