Plan Ahead Notepad

"Plan Ahead.....It wasn't Raining when Noah Built the Ark!"    Richard Cushing I just love this quote!  I think it's just perfect for a little notepad I made for our granddaughter.  It's available from Ethereal Forest Designs in their awesome Floral Sentiments set.   

I used the cute paper from Debbie Mum called, of course, "Noah's Ark".  One sheet has all these little animals (yes, they're shiny) and many more so I cut them apart and pieced them on the front and....

the inside!

I ran the shapes that were left through my Xyron so our granddaughter could have some stickers to use on her notepad  to decorate the pages or for other projects and tucked them into the notepad holder's pocket. 

Love to know what you think!

Supplies:

Stamps - Digital Stamps Ethereal Forest Designs Floral Sentiments

Paper - Papertrey Hibiscus Burst, Vintage Cream,  SU Barely Banana

Accessories -  PTI Lemon ribbon, MS daisies, Scor-Tape, Xyron, PTI notepad & free download

                                                               

Hi Bunny!

Just a little peek at what we found gathering grass on the side of the house.  You think he/she's making a nest?  Remember these little guys from last year?

Maybe we'll have another bumper crop in the herb bed?

Friend to Friend on Mackinac Island, Michigan

This week's CAS (Clean and Simple) Challenge 62 is an inspiration challenge featuring Mackinac Island, Michigan.  Jen, the CAS forum coordinator, grew up there.  It sounds absolutely idealic.  You can take a look at the inspiration photo I chose HERE. 

My bicycle is cut out  (don't ask and don't try this at home)  and "propped" against the window of my card.  The flower panel is actually mounted on dimesionals on the inside of the card on the piece I had when I cut a window in my card front with a Spellbinder's square die. 

 I cut another square using a larger die that fit my window out of black CS.  I then centered the die I used for the "window", on the black square and cut with my Big Shot.  Instant window frame!

Cutting that bicycle isn't something I'd like to do again, but I do like it.

Supplies:

Stamps - Papertrey Button Bits, SU Pocket Silhouettes

Paper - Papertrey Soft Stone

Ink - Papertrey Hibiscus Burst, Summer Sunrise

Accessories - dimensionals, buttons

   

Patty Cakes and Strawberries

Don't forget to get in on my  Blog Candy Giveaway!  Just click the link on the right.  Good Luck!!


Happy Monday!  Today's card is for the Featured Stamper Challenge on SCS.  This week's featured Stamper is the awesome Pat Smethers.  Talk about an awesome gallery!

I chickened out and chose a CAS card to case.  Here's Pat's card.  I love everything about it. 

You have to change 3 things when you participate in the challenge so I:

1.  used strawberries instead of hearts

2.  used a Fabriano notecard on top of the colored CS

3.  added ribbon and changed the sentiment color

I always love to know what you think!

Supplies:

Stamps - Papertrey Fruitful, Simple Little Things

Paper - Fabriano notecard, PTI Leaf Green, Vintage Cream

Accessories - ribbon, dimensionals

It's Blog Hop Time!!

Welcome to the “Ethereal Forest Designs” Blog Hop!!!

If you've just happened to drop by my blog today, be sure to go back to our Design Team Coordinator, Darsie Bruno’s Blog HERE  to start the hop.

Along the way, please make sure you comment on each one of the design team members blogs, then return to the Ethereal Forest Designs blog and make a comment! At the end of the hop, one lucky winner who has commented on all the blogs will receive a $10.00 voucher to the Ethereal Forest Designs Store!!

Here is my submission for the EFD Blog Hop:

I used one of the images from Mom Sentiments.  I just love the elegant script used in this set!  My sketch is for SCS Sketch Challenge 275.  I love this sentiment because we have friends who have been like mothers to us and we like to honor their gift to us on Mother's Day.  You can click on the image for a closer look.

Supplies:
Stamps- Ethereal Forest Designs Mom Sentiments
Paper - PTI Sweet Blush, Berry Sorbert, Pink DP
Accessories - PTI ribbon, pearls, Spellbinders oval dies

Now, make sure you visit each person's blog in the order listed.  If you stopped here first, you can use the links below to catch up. 

Darsie

Audrey

Betty

Charlene - that's me!!

Melissa

Shirley

Ethereal Forest Designs

The winner will be announced on the Ethereal Forest Designs blog on Friday, April 16th. Deadline to complete the hop will be Thursday, April 15th!

Thank you for taking the time to play along.   Your next stop on the blog hop is Melissa.   All of the images used in the design teams creations can be found at the Ethereal Forest Designs Store.

 

Play Ball!

Hi! 

Our little grandson LOVES sports...all sports.  Right now, he's playing soccer but we had a long discussion on the phone the other day about baseball.  He's almost 5 and just so cute.

My DH brought home a little booklet he got free at Lowe's that lists all the baseball teams, their schedules, and some facts about baseball....nice, but the cover is paper and would never stand up to a 5 year old's little fingers.  Besides, we know it can be cuter, right?

  

Kids love to see their names on anything and Regina at The Cutting Cafe has designed some awesome letter shaped cards and digital stamp sets.  I've used the "D Shaped Card Set" for the "D" on the booklet as well as....

this adorable "D" folded card!  If you want to see how I covered the booklet, head on over to the Posh Designs Scrapbook blog for my Fun Friday post.  I've done a photo tutorial for you.  This is also for the "One for the Boys" challenge at 
 A Spoonful of Sugar Challenge Blog Thanks for stopping by...love to know what you think. 

Supplies:

Stamps - The Cutting Cafe D Shaped Card Set

               Baseball player - Inkadinkadoo

               name - Snap stamps (retired)

Paper - Papertrey Leaf Green, Enchanted Evening, Neenah Classic white, Papertrey DP

Ink - SU Not Quite Navy, Copic Markers

Accessories - Scor-Pal, star confetti, Mono-Multi glue

 

Happy Mom Day!

Don't forget to sign up for my blog candy...I've added some surprises. You have until 4/22. Just click the link on the sidebar!

It's not to early to think about Mother's Day cards.  This one features a CAS design and a new image from Ethereal Forest Designs Mom Sentiments set. 

Love the elegant script Lee has used in this month's sentiments...head on over to EFD to see them all.   Blog hop starts Sunday!

This card is for the CAS61 Sentiment challenge and the AiFactory Challenge 31 - Mother's Day.

Supplies:

Stamps - EFD Mom Sentiments

Paper - Papertrey white, Hawaiian Breeze

Accessories - Cuttlebug flower die, pearl

It's Sketch Challenge Time at Posh Designs Blog

Don't forget to sign up for my blog candy...I've added some surprises.  You have until 4/22.  Just click the link on the sidebar!

It's sketch challenge time once again on the Posh Designs Scrapbook Store blog.  I love this sketch...so many possibilities, especially for those small stamps that can get lost on their own.

Be sure to check play along....Nini always has a great prize just for linking up your creation and you've got two weeks to play.... so no pressure.
You could win Pink Cat Studio's Lily at the Beach stamp set!!  How cool or, um, hot is that?!

I've posted the sketch on my sidebar so you can check back to play along then click the sketch to link your card up.  Be sure to play by Tuesday, April 19th to qualify for the prize.

This is also for the Crafty Creations Anything Goes challenge.  Now that makes it even easier!!

Supplies:

Stamps - PTI Wonderfully Whimsical

Paper - PTI

Accessories - ribbon, felt flower, Spellbinders flower die, paper flower, brad

 

CAS61 - Sentiments

I've been keeping a secret!  I was asked to be the one of the Guest Designers for the April CAS Challenges on SplitcoastStampers and today's the day!!  I am so humbled to have been asked to join the talented group of CAS creators and hope I've created something to give you some inspiration. 

The CAS61 Challenge this week is :

"Ways to Use It: The only stamping on your card is a sentiment (or verse). (Use any colors, papers, embellishments & sentiments) – just keep it simple *wink*"


.  I've created two cards totally different in style featuring a sentiment as the focal point.

This first one was difficult to photograph due to the sheen on the ribbon.  The ribbon is not so shiny IRL but after about 20 shots (including wrangling DH to take a few...this is one of his), I just decided to go with it.  It's soft, delicate and I just adore that sentiment by Joni Eareckson Tada.   You can read here story by clicking the link.   I have been fortunate enough to hear her awesome testimony to the grace of God, in person, several times.  Each time I am humbled, awed and amazed.

This second card is simple and understated.  I think it would serve well as either a sympathy card or a "thinking of you" card for men or women.

Hope you get a chance to play along this week with us on CAS61. 

I'd love to know what you think of my samples.

Blessings!

Supplies:
Stamps - SU Words of Wisdom
Paper - Papertrey Ink, Crate Paper
Accessories- pearls, ribbon, Spellbinder dies, rose
                                                                             

Happy Easter!

 Happy Easter everyone!  We hope that this Easter will be a blessed and special time as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord.  I have super quick and super cute project for you in case you need a last minute gift.  Kids can even do this one.   

I've brought back the M&M card for Easter!  See those cute bunnies?  I salvaged them from a card I received a few years ago....yes, I save everything!  There were 9 cute bunnies, all sparkly and fun.  If you want to see the super quick tutorial with photos, head over to the Posh Designs blog today. 

Be blessed!

    

EFD Sneak Peek - Jewel's Got a Wagon Full of Flowers

Time for another Sneak Peek at Ethereal Forest Designs!  This is Jewel'd Flowers and the All Occasion Sentiment Set.  Isn't she cute peeking out of the that bouquet?  I thought I'd give her a wagon to deliver her flowers in.  I found this cute wagon template by Sue Berker here.  There aren't any instructions but it's easy to assemble. 

 

Be sure check out the EFD Design Team blogs to see what they've been up to with the new releases.  Blog Hop coming up so be sure to stay tuned for the fun.

Audrey    Darsie     Melissa     Karen    

Don't forget to sign up for my Blog Candy! 

  

CAS60- Carly's Sketch

This week's CAS60 Challenge on SCS features a sketch by the oh so talented team member, Carly.

I used the new Beautiful Blooms set from The Cutting Cafe.  I just love this set.  It's so versatile and comes with sentiments, vases and bunches of flowers...just in time for spring picking. 

Don't forget to check out my BLOG CANDY post! 

Supplies:

Stamps - Beautiful Blooms

Paper - SU

Accessories - MS ribbon,  Spellbinders ribbon tag die

 

I'd Rather Fall in Chocolate...Wouldn't you?

Do love sketches?  I do.  They give me a place to start and often inspire me to use products or images I might not think to use.

This is the current sketch on the Posh Designs Scrapbook blog.  If the sketch isn't enough to inspire you, how about this awesome prize?

It's Pink Cat Studio's Fairy stamp set.  A $14.99 value.   You'll fnd lots of inspiration on the PDSS blog.   The Design Team has created some eye candy to give you some ideas. 

Want to see mine?  It's super simple as I'm trying to catch up from my time off due to my burned hand (anyone know what to do for the itching?).

Super simple using a Mary Engelbreit sticker that I mounted on a yellow circle cut with a Spellbinder's die, a scrap panel that picks up the colors and dots and those sparkly rhinestone bits of fun.   Super quick, super easy. 

Can't wait to see yours!  Get creating and link up your creation on the PDSS blog.  You don't want to miss out on that great prize.

   

Blog Candy and Stamping Supplies for Sale

 Hey, Everyone....well I'm back from nursing my burned hand.  Thanks to all of you for the sweet get well wishes and the pm's with the advice to use aloe.  Two friends gave me some and it really did help.  I'm very fortunate that the ice packs kept it from blistering.  I keep packages of (don't laugh) peas and corn in the freezer for burns, bruises and bumps.  Works like a charm...think I read it somewhere.  It's still red and  a bit scaley but no pain!

To say thank you for hanging in with me, I have a cool blog candy for you.  Those big events are coming...you know, Mother's Day, Father's Day and Graduations so I have a set for each holiday.  Here's what the lucky winner will receive:

      3 sets of Clear Stamps - Mother's Day

                                             Father's Day

                                            Graduation

                              1 set of Fabric Thickers   

                            1 set of Flocked Flourishes

                          11  yards of gorgeous May Arts ribbon. 

      5 yards of soft lucious silk  (1 yard each of 5 colors)
      3 yards of the beautiful striped grosgrain ribbon  (1  yd. of each color)
     3 yards of the gorgeous crocheted ribbon.   (1 yd. each of each color)

You can see the colors under my FOR SALE header.  

Since this is a big batch of candy, I'll keep it posted until April 22nd.  I'll add things as I find them...surprises are wonderful, right?

 Here's what you need to do:

1.  Please leave a comment and follow my blog if you aren't already a follower. 

2.  If you have a blog, please post a photo of the candy with a link to my blog on your sidebar.
 
3.  If you don't have a blog, just follow, comment and be sure to leave an email address where you can be reached.

Cutting Cafe Giveaway Winner!!

Thanks to everyone who participated in The Cutting Cafe Giveaway.  Here is the winner;


Random Integer Generator
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Timestamp: 2010-03-25 15:50:28 UTC

Donna said...


Wow, this is the cutest card I have seen in a long time, you are one creative, talented girl. Thanks

Donna C.
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March 24, 2010 4:39 PM

Donna, please send me your email address (cookiebaker57@gmail.com) so we can get your stamps to you.  If the winner does not respond in 3 days, another name will be drawn.

Just a quick note to let you know that I will not be posting for a few days.  I burned my right hand last night with scalding water.  It is pretty painful and since I'm right handed, crafting  and typing are not possible.  Thankfully, I keep several bags of frozen peas and corn in the freezer just in case and keeping it iced has kept the blistering to a minimum.  

Thanks for understanding.

It's Sneak Peek Week at Ethereal Forest Designs!

That's right, Ethereal Forest Designs is about to release some fabulous new designs.   I have a sneak peek for you of two of the awesome new images.

I've used the Rose image and the All Occasions Sentiment Set to create this simple but elegant sympathy card.   The images will be available April 1st. 

For this card, I printed two copies of the Rose image.  I colored them with Prismacolor pencils and baby oil, then I cut the center out of one of the Rose images.  I cut out the full Rose image, then used my dimensionals to pop up the center portion.  I used my Spellbinders Rectangle Nestibility dies to emboss the card front, added the rose and sentiment and done.

Please visit the rest of the EFD team to see even more great images this week.  I'lll have another peek this week for you as well.

 

It's Giveaway Time at the Cutting Cafe!

This post will stay on top until Wednesday, March 24th, 12:00 p.m. Eastern time.  Winner will drawn on Thursday morning.  Scroll down for newer posts.

That's right!  Regina, of The Cutting Cafe, has said we could create a project and give YOU the sets we used.  How's that for fun?

My project is a little peep holder.  Isn't it cute?  I used the Bunny Shaped Card and The Easter Set 2 printable stamp set.    The Easter Set 2 has 11 images and sentiments as well.  There are so many ways to use this awesome set of printable stamps.

All you have to do to win, is leave a comment here on this post by Thursday, March 25th.  I will choose one winner by random number selector for BOTH sets of stamps!! 

Don't forget to check out the rest of the CC Design Team to see what they're giving away.

Thanks for "peeping" in!!

Supplies:

Paper - PTI Melon Berry, SU Baja Breeze

Ink - PTI Vintage Cream, markers

Stamps/Templates - The Cutting Cafe

Accessories:  printer, Spellbinders oval dies, peep, clear bag, ribbon, embroidery floss, pom,pom, stick-on gems, stick on bird, Cuttlebug flower die

CAS59 - New York, New York

This week's CAS59 challenge on SpitcoastStampers is a theme...New York, New York!  (SCS is down so will add link when the site's back up) 

I chose "Central Park in the Snow".  One of the photos was a gorgeous tree in fall foliage.  I thought this would make a nice masculine card either for a birthday or condolence card.  Not sure if you can see the embossing on the card or not but it adds a nice elegant feel.  Super quick to put together.

Make sure to check out my sale page.  I'll be adding some stamp sets, paper, ribbon and  CD calendar cases that I have purged from my stash.  I have some blog candy coming up later in the week AND a sneak peek from Ethereal Forest Designs.  Whew...lots going on...you don't want to miss out.

It's Fun Friday on the Posh Designs Blog!

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for all the well wishes.   I think we may have found the culprit  that was causing my stomach to do flip flops.  The only other time I've felt like this other than having a serious virus was when I was pregnant and I'm pretty sure that isn't the case!!! 

This is today's Fun Friday....Boxes, Bags, Books and Chocolate project over at Posh Designs Blog.

I've used the awesome Butterfly Shaped Card Template, the All Occasion Tag Set and the All Occasion Scalloped Circle Word Set 1 from The Cutting Cafe to create an elegant spring birthday card and gift box set.   You can find a tutorial on the Posh blog for creating the center of the box.   This little box does a big job...it can hold candy or gift sizes of lotion, lipstick, hand cream, cookies...what can you think of?

This is also for Challenge 59 Spots and Dots on Crafty Creations Challenges & The Dutch Dare Challenge 73 (color challenge).  It looks like all kinds of colors were used but I think this looks like one of them and I used the butterfly inspiration on the the shirt.

Be sure and stay tuned...I've got blog candy coming and some items on my For Sale link AND a giveaway from TCC.   How's that for excitement!?

Supplies

Cardstock - solid PTI Plum Pudding, Lavender Moon, K&Co. Brenda Walton Chelsea Glitter Pink

Stamps - The Cutting Cafe

Template - The Cutting Cafe

Accessories -  PTI ribbon, Martha Stewart border punch, butterfly punch, Art Institute Glitter (eggplant), silver twine, dimensionals, glue dots, stick-on pearls, Sakura Glitter pen

Wish Big Elymira!

Sorry I've been MIA for a couple of days...fighting a combination of stomach bug, the time change and my bp flip flopping around.   I haven't been this icky sick in awhile so I guess I was due.

This sketch is for Mercy's Tuesday sketch challenge 65 (MTSC65) and the Spots and Dots challenge on One Stop Craft Challenges. 

This sketch fit Elymira just right, don't you think?  This is Elymira.  She's one of the cute images from Ethereal Forest Designs this month.    Guess what...Elymira has a twin named Elmer!   The "Wish Big" sentiment is from the Elephant Sentiments set.

Supplies:

Stamps - Ethereal Forest Designs

Paper - SU Groovy Guava, Soft Sky, Old Olive,  Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday DP

Accessories - Spellbinders Circle dies, dimensionals