A Glittery Lacey Christmas

Well - it's been a busy week - I'm working on all kinds of projects for the April WMS Sneak Peeks and release that start Monday 4/15 (which is also the tax due deadline here in the US, and the Boston Marathon is run in MA!)  and I've been feeling kinda lousy with a spring cold -

But.......   I just had to get a card done and posted for some of my FAV challenges -  so here it is:

I silver embossed the lacey doily and Noel sentiment on the blue panel - then simply added a clear rhinestone to the center.

And here are the challenges:

The April Waltzingmouse Christmas challenge in the Playroom of the WMS Forum - to use at least one non-holiday stamp on your card.
Little Red Wagon Challenge -  to use lace, real or stamped
CAS-ual Fridays -  all that glitters.

I hope you all have a great weekend -  Spring is finally arriving in New England! 

Please remember to stop by beginning on Monday to see what I have to show you for the WMS April Release.

And on Tuesday I'll also be posting a project using a wonderful new template from Creations by AR!

It's going to be a fun filled week!

Stamps:  Waltzingmouse - Dainty Doilies Large, Compliments of the Season - Two
Paper:  White, Spring Rain - PTI
Ink:  Versamark
Accessories:  silver embossing powder, heat gun, rhinestone - from stash, glue dot.

Die Cut Love

Happy Sunday Stampers!

Today I have a card made for two challenges.  The Inspiration Challenge over on Split Coast was a web store called Patina and I was inspired by this Love Pillow.

The Little Red Wagon challenge this week was Be a Negative Nellie - to use the negative part of your die cuts.

Here is my card:

A clean and simple design - I cut the letters using the Block Alphabet dies from Papertrey Ink.  I layered the patterned paper over the card base with foam tape to accent the cut out.  I will probably use this for either a wedding or anniversary card.

On Tuesday April 16th I'll be participating in a Creations by AR DT blog hop highlighting Adela's new April release template -  You're going to love it!!!

Paper: Terrecotta Tile - PTI, DP - Fun and Sunny - Kaiser Kraft
Accessories: Block Alphabet dies - PTI, foam tape

The Best Medicine

Happy Saturday Everyone!

I'm sharing a card today that I made using the sketch from CAS(E) this sketch.

I used Spellbinders Labels 18 to frame my image instead of a tag and I didn't adhere it on an angle.  I just love these little Poppy Stamps, I have about 6 of them -  this cutie is Teresa Tea Time.  I found this wonderful sentiment at Mountainside Crafts.  I think it complements this image perfectly don't you?  I used a strip of Washi tape that I won from Freckled Fawn behind the label.  I colored Teresa with a few Copics.

Stamps:  Teresa Tea Time - Poppy Stamps, Sentiment from Mountainside Crafts.
Paper:  green, vintage cream - PTI
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Archival Coffee
Accessories:  Washi Tape - Freckled Fawn, foam tape, Labels 18 - Spellbinders.

Chevrons and Flowers in Threes

I created this card for 2 challenges.

Ardyth's One Layer Wednesday challenge is to have something in 3's -  I used 3 stamps, 3 inks - and even the hyacinth has 3 blooms on it (if you don't count that tiny one on the left just starting to grow!  I know it looks like I masked the chevron to stamp the hyacinth - but I didn't (!) I just managed to stamp it perfectly in line with the dip in the chevron! (that wouldn't happen too often!!)

This week's Cas-ual Fridays challenge is to feature both chevrons and flowers on your CAS card.

My hyacinth is from Vintage Garden Flowers, the chevron is from Off Beat Backgrounds and the 'in sympathy' sentiment is from Asian Garden Additions - all from Waltzingmouse.

I've had a really bad cold all week -  sore throat, stuffed then runny nose and generally feeling 'yuck'!!  Kent came down with it on Easter morning and was generous enough to pass it on to me!!  So I'm heading for the couch soon!

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!

I'll be posting WMS April Release Sneak Peeks along with the rest of the Design Team starting April 15th - and the Friends of WMS Blog party is coming up on 4/17 - the theme this month is Spring Flowers - check out the details on the WMS blog.

Stamps:  Waltzingmouse - Vintage Garden Flowers, Off Beat Backgrounds, Asian Garden Additions.
Paper:  Vintage Cream - PTI
Ink:  Versafine - Onyx Black, Imperial Purple, Spanish Moss

What's Up?

I've got a few CAS challenge cards to share today -  I've been away from the craft room for a bit with all the Easter Prep last week!

First here's a cute little 'hair raising' stamp from Picture Show for the CASology cue card  - UP - the What's Up stamp is from Hambo Stamps.  I drew the edge with a Fine Point Micron Pen.  I used the colors (red, yellow, blue) from the SCS Color challenge.

Up next is a card for three challenges -  Muse Challenge #11, Less is More - Scallops and 

CAS On Sunday - Thank You.

I die cut the front with a Spellbinders Label 18,  the text and sending thanks stamps are from Waltzingmouse - they are stamped on the inside of the card- seen through the die cut-out on the front..  The big scallop edge was made with a punch from EK Success and the small scallop edge was made with a punch from SU.

My final card was made using  the CAS(E) this sketch

The stamp is from Papertrey Ink, and the cute polka dot mini bag is from Impress.  I tucked a Starbucks gift card inside it.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

What's Up Card
Stamps: Hair Raising - Picture Show, What's Up - Hambo Stamps
Paper: white - PTI, DP October Afternoon - Sidewalk 8x8 pad
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Micron fine tip pen, copics - E00, R20, BG11, Y35

Sending Thanks
Stamps:  Say it Loud, Text It - Waltzingmouse
Paper:  Harvest Gold, True Black - PTI
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories:  scallop edge punch - SU, Large Scallop punch - EK Success, Labels 18 Spellbinders, 

Hoping Your Day is Fabulous
Stamps:  Signature Greetings - PTI
Paper:  white, DP Simply ChartreusePattern Pack - PTI
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories:  Washi Masking Tape - Darice, Polka Dot Mini Bag - Impress,

PSA Stamp Camp - Past and Present Designer Spring Blog Hop

Welcome to the PSA Past and Present Designer Spring Blog Hop! -  Being an alumnus Design Team Member - Libby asked if I'd like to join in on the festivities and, of course, I said YES!  It's a great time to get excited about spring coming - the snow here in New England is finally melting away and the crocus and daffodils are poking out of the ground!

You should start the hop at the PSA Stamp Camp.  If you came here from Anthonette Chavez Blog you are in the right place!

Well, spring brings to mind a lot of things- warmer days, flowers, new beginnings and WEDDINGS!

I used a stamp from a sweet wedding set called Kiss Me Now on my card.  The little bridal couple is front and center on this card - nestled inside alternating layers of cream and white cardstock of Spellbinders Marvelous Squares die cuts.  I added some purple Tiny Twinkles to the flowers on her head piece and bouquet, and his bow tie - just a touch of color and bling!

Inside I stamped one of the sentiments in this set - a sweet and simple message for the new couple.

I wove a beige satin ribbon through two of the layers - tying it in a little bow next to the Bride and Groom.

And, of course - there is a prize to be won on this blog hop!!! The grand prize of 1 custom stamp, 3 Peel & Stick stamp sets, 2 notecards, 1 alignment tool, 1 black ink, 1 2-color ink, and free shipping to the winner.   Value of the package is $150.   You can enter to win by going to PSA Stamp Camp 

Now off you go to the next designer on the hop -  Regina Mangum - lets go see what spring inspiration she has for us!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Stamps:  PSA - Smirk Kiss Me Now
Paper:  Vintage Cream, white - PTI
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories:  Spellbinders Majextic Elements - Marvelous Squares, foam dots, 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" circle punches - SU, Tiny Twinkles - Taylored Expressions.

A Funny Bunny Easter Basket

Today's Cas-ual Fridays challenge is Funny Bunny -  to make a CAS Easter Project that is not a card.

I made these cute little Easter Baskets using two templates from Creations by AR.  I made the basket from a template called Goody Basket and I made the little bunny from a template called Bunny Box.  I resized the bunny template using my Silhouette Cameo to make it approx 1.5" x 1.5".

I made them in blues and pinks.  I stamped the Happy Easter on white card stock and punched it with a scallop oval punch.  I looped some wrinkled seam tape through a hole I punched on the end and knotted it onto the handle of the basket.

 

You could down load these templates today and whip up some of these cute baskets in time for Easter!  They come as both PDF files (to print and cut out) and SVG files to use with a cutting machine like a Silhouette Cameo.  Either way - they work up really easily and quickly!

 

I put basket shred and some malted milk chocolate eggs in my baskets with one fitting inside the little bunny box.

I wish all my Christian friends who are celebrating  the Risen Lord this weekend a most blessed Easter.