Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Cancer Sucks

 Hello! 

No one likes making these cards but sadly we all have friends and family that are battling cancer.   I'm always on the lookout for stamps to make cards that I can show support and most importantly make them smile.  I love this new set from Technique Junkies.   It has a little mix of everything.    I added glitter to the ribbon on the second card.  I'm not sure if I like it or not.  What do you think?  

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Paper:
paper from Stampin' Up

Ink:
Versa clair: Amazon
Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook


Other:





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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Getting Back Into the Fold

 Hello

I love fun folds.  It has been a while since I've had some time to play so I started off with a simple one.  This is just a standard z-fold pattern.    I found this really pretty floral paper in a paper pad I had.  I thought it captured the essence of this woman perfectly.  She just looks so free and happy.  I hope that comes across in the card design as well.  




Copic Colors used:

Red: R37, R35, R32, R30.    I added some clear wink of stella to add some sparkle. 

Monday, April 22, 2024

Thorns and All

 Hello friends, 

Well life is messy.   In my head it is easy to organize and accomplish all the things but when it comes down to it somehow life manages rearrange the best laid plans.   All the important things are going well and that is all that matters.   

We took on some major project this winter, but I'm hoping to get back on a more regular schedule on the blog.  I've missed sharing my cards with you all.  I have a mountain of them on my desk that I can slowly work through.   How do you feel about Christmas cards in May?  

Today I have a some plant cards for you!  Taylored Expressions came out with a clever stencil and die set that creates a bunch of plants and pots.  You can mix and match them to create a variety of styles.  As you can see I made a bunch.  I love how all the cards turned out. 

I added the little die cuts of the cats because I thought that added a little personality to each card.  

Thank you for stopping in and checking in on me.   I hope you are working on your creative adventures!





No copics today

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Simple Birthday

 Hello! 

Eight years ago today I became a Mom.  I can't believe he is eight already.  I know that is so cliche... but the days are the long and the years are fast.   I wanted to make a fun and colorful card that I thought he would enjoy.  Who doesn't love a shaker card?  I found some colorful paper and wrapped it with some acetate.  I filled it with some sequins and sparkle stars.   I thought it was a fun card for an eight year old to celebrate his special day!

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Paper:
paper from Stampin' Up

Ink:
Versa clair: Amazon
Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook


Other:


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Monday, April 15, 2024

Another Year

 Hello! 

I'm been a little absent on the blog lately.  I'm so sorry.  Things here have been a crazy busy here.  We are doing some repair work on a family home.  Construction is always stressful.  Thankfully we are almost finished. We also have celebrated three birthdays in our house.  There has been a lot to celebrate.   Technique Junkies has some new birthday stamps out and I love this semi-snarky set. 

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Paper:
paper from Stampin' Up

Ink:
Versa clair: Amazon
Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook


Other:
Dies by My Favorite things- Bring on the Cake


Check out all the cards made by other members of the design team:
                                                                        Technique Junkies






AJ













Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Therapist

Hello!

If you know me at all, you know I'm a dog person.  I love my four-legged therapist.   There is nothing better when you are feeling out of sorts of sitting down and cuddling with a warm ball of fur.  

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Paper:
paper from Stampin' Up

Ink:
Versa clair: Amazon
Memento Ink: Amazon or Scrapbook


Other:



Copics used:
Brown: E47, E44, E43, E42, E41
Pink: R81, R83, R85