Owl Always Love You {Lawn Fawn}

Hello there!  Today I am sharing this card on the Lawn Fawn Blog!

I started off my card by diecutting a piece of white card stock using the Small Stitched Rectangles Stackables.  Then I diecut a large post it note with the Puffy Cloud Border dies to use as a mask.  I sponged light blue ink along the edge of the mask, moving it a few times to create a cloud design to cover the whole die cut.  I stamped the sun from the Hello Sunshine using Butter ink, and then added some shading using Copic markers.  I also stamped the long line image from Hello Sunshine on the panel for the little owls from the Mom and Me stamp set to sit  on.  Underneath, I stamped a sentiment from Mom and me, and then added a snippet of patterned paper and a Stitched Scalloped Border.   I also used Lobster ink to stamp a few tiny hearts from the Treat Yourself stamp set.  I popped the panel up on a red card base, and added a small bow with some Peppermint Lawn Trimmings.



That's all for me today!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Supplies:

All supplies are listed and linked above :)

Pretty & Purple

Hello there!  Happy Monday!! :)  So a week or so ago, I was chosen as the Queen of Green over at the Lawnscaping Challenge Blog and won a gift certificate to the fabulous online store, Simon Says Stamp.  I had been eyeing Lawn Fawn's Flutter By stamp set, so that was the first thing I put into my cart!  It arrived on the same day that my Papertrey Ink order arrived, and I knew I had to put the new PTI color, Winter Wisteria, to work right away!  Love this color!  I used it as the card base for this card, along with a few other sides of PTI purple, and some patterned paper from PTI and Lawn Fawn.

I gotta tell ya, I am not much of a purple girl when it comes to card making, but this new color has totally changed my mind about that!! :)  That's all for now... thanks for stopping by! :)

Supplies:

Stamps: Lawn Fawn Flutter By, PTI Happy Day

Ink: Memento  Tuxedo Black

Paper: PTI Winter Wisteria, Royal Velvet, Happy Spots PP, Lawn Fawn Bright Side PP

Dies: PTI Limitless Layers 3.5" Ovals

Other: Copic Markers, PTI Royal Velvet Satin Ribbon

Love Admire Respect You - CQC # 130 & CFC #45

Hey there! Back with another card today using the new set from Paper Smooches called Pretty Momma, available April 1st! When it is available, you will be able to find it here on the PS What's New Page.



With Mother's Day coming up, this set is a perfect addition to my stamp collection. I have been trying to get ahead of the game, so I made this card for my mom. Inspired by the CAS-ual Friday Challenge this week, I used black and white and pastel-ish shades. The rose, butterfly and sentiment are all from the Pretty Momma Stamp Set.

With all of its spring colors, this card also fits the new ColourQ Challenge - #130.





Thanks for stopping by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Paper Smooches Pretty Momma
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stampers Select White, True Black
Other: PTI True Black Gingham ribbon, Copic Markers, Sakura Stardust Pen

PTI Make It Monday #55 - Creating Large Frames

Whew! It has been awhile since I participated in the Papertrey Ink Make it Monday Challege. This week, Challenge #55 is all about making large frames from small frame stamps. It is something that I never thought to do, and it is SO easy. I decided to break out my new PTI order which included the new Beautiful Butterflies stamp set and dies and Raspberry Fizz Pattern Paper Pack. The frame image is from the Fillable Frames Additions #1. This frame fits the Fillable Frames #3 die. The sentiment is from the Happy Day stamp set.



Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink Beautiful Butterflies, Happy Day, Fillable Frames Additions #1
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Raspberry Fizz
Paper: PTI Stampers Select White, True Black, Raspberry Fizz Pattern Paper Pack
Dies: Beautiful Butterflies
Other: Raspberry Fizz Satin Ribbon, Popdots

Paper Flowers for Grammy

My boys make their Grammy (my mom) something special every Mother's Day. This year, we made her coffee mugs that the boys decorated themselves. The directions say to simply use permanent marker, but it didn't work so well. I was worried about their artwork being washed away, so we decided to go a different route. We turned them into little planters for paper flowers. This way, Grammy can still enjoy them, even if not the way they are intended to be used ;) I let the boys go wild in my scrap bag and choose the colors they wanted to use for their flowers. Then I cut various sized flowers with PTI's Beautiful Blooms #1 dies, and stamped them with the Sending You stamp set. The boys colored some BBQ skewers green for the stems, added a rhinestone to the center of each flower for some bling, and we stuck them into a styrofoam block at the bottom of each mug and topped with some spanish moss. Grammy loved them! :)

Mother's Day Presents for my Mom!

Happy Mother's Day Mom! We love you so very much!

One of my favorite pictures of my mom and my boys:


My mom knows by now that she can expect handmade goodies from me for special occasions. LOL! I got her a Lilac scented candle from Bath and Body Works. Along with that, I made a few things. The other day, I was walking through Walmart of all places, and came across a this large mason jar with a butterfly inside. I picked it up, played with it, and put it back. But I couldn't stop thinking about it so I went back and got one for Mom. It is the coolest thing. The butterfly is not real, but it sure looks it. It is battery operated, and on a very fine wire. When you tap the lid of the jar, the butterfly moves. Depending on how many times you tap it, it will either open and close its wings, or flitter around the jar. Even the noise it makes sounds so real! It is so relaxing to watch, and sometimes, I even forget that it's not real ;) I plan to go back and get one for myself to put on my desk because I could look at it all day long. It had a gold lid with the words "butterfly collection" printed on the top. I didn't like it, so I added some fabric, raffia, and a tag using PTI's Friendship Jar and Butterfly Dreams.



Along with that, I made her a framed home decor piece. It was inspired by this beautiful card by Nerina. I used PTI's Love Lives Here and Bitty Background Blocks and corresponding dies. It is 5"x5" square.






Supplies (All PTI unless noted):

Butterfly Jar
Stamps: Tag Its #3, Friendship Jar, Butterfly Dreams
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Tuxedo Black, Colorbox Creamy Brown, Raspberry Fizz
Paper: Stampers Select White
Dies: Jar, Jar Toppers, Butterfly
Other: Fabric, Raffia, Copic Markers, Jute Twine

Home is Where the Heart Is
Stamps: Love Lives Here, Bitty Background Blocks, Button Boutique
Ink: Scarlet Jewel, Ocean Tides, Ripe Avocado, Tea Dye Duo
Paper: Rustic Cream, Vintage Cream, Scarlet Jewel
Dies: Button Card, Love Lives Here
Other: 5x5" frame

Vintage Mother's Day

I love the look of antique-y, vintage cards, and try as I might, I can't seem to get it quite right... But, I am pretty happy with how this card for my mom turned out, and I am pretty sure she will love it :)



Supplies (all PTI unless noted):
Stamps: Button Boutique, Friendship Jar Spring Fillers, Tiny Tags
Ink: Summer Sunrise, Memento Rich Cocoa, Tim Holtz Antique Linen, Tim Holtz Tea Dye
Paper: Stampers Select White, Kraft CS, My Mind's Eye Stella & Rose: Gertie
Dies: Button Card, Edgers #2, Tiny Tags
Other: Fine Linen Twill Ribbon, Copic Makers, Inksentials Ink Blender, Rustic Cream Twine, Pop Dots