Zack's Birthday Card

I had an extra tree panel after making Ethan's card (his needed the trees closer to the top) so I decided to use them to make a birthday card for his friend. Unfortunately the Bravo Burgundy (base paper and T-Rex & panel) did not photograph well. I took about 40 pictures and these were the best ones.

This is the inside. Cute, right?

SU Materials Used: Stamps: Prehistoric Pals, Crosshatch

Paper: Bravo Burgundy, Whisper White, Hunter Green

Ink: Hunter Green, Bravo Burgundy, Creamy Caramel

Always, thanks for stopping by!

Seth's Mother's Day Card (SC279)

In case you haven't been following along... I was in card making mode the day before Mother's day I decided to make each of the kids a card. Inside I wrote some of the things I love about them and are proud of them for. I think they really liked it, so hopefully it is a tradition I will continue for them.

This is the sketch for Seth's Card:
And here it is:

Seth *LOVES*red, so of course I had to make him a red card. It is very simple, but hey he is three and it's cute! (That's my story and I am sticking to it!)

I am mostly hoping that the cards for my kids inspire someone else to let their children know how important they are and what you love about them. Sometimes I think we get caught up in trying to change them for the better and forget about the great things they already do!

SU Materials List: Stamps: Prehistoric Pals, Crosshatch

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Real Red DP

Ink:Real Red

As always, thanks for stopping by, now go hug someone!

Magdalena's Mother's Day Card (SC278)

In case you haven't been following along... I was in card making mode the day before Mother's day and I decided to make each of the kids a card. Inside I wrote some of the things I love about them and are proud of them for. I think they really liked it, so hopefully it is a tradition I will continue for them.

Here is the sketch for Magdalena's Card:

And here is her card:

Magdalena's favorite color is orange, so after I pulled out the pink, I put it back and got out the Only Orange for her. (In fact I told her that color was retiring and I am now ordering some extra for Maggie-only cards. ;) ) I used the Color Spritzer Tool for layer one, it just made it a little more interesting. I then made the two panels with the flower from Cause for Celebration and the butterfly (from the same set) for panel three. I love the Only Orange here because it just looks so cheery!!!

Here is a close-up of the front:

And here is the inside (sorry really bad photo, but I wrote in them after i took it so we are stuck with it. ;) )

SU Materials Used: Stamps: Cause for Celebration

Paper: Only Orange, Whisper White

Ink:Only Orange

As Always, thanks for stopping by. (I will have Seth's card for you on Friday.)

Ethan's Mother's Day Card (SC 277)

So, since I was in card making mode the day before Mother's day, I decided to make each of the kids a card. Inside I wrote some of the things I love about them and are proud of them for. I think they really liked it, so hopefully it is a tradition I will continue for them.

Here is the sketch for Ethan's Card:And here is his card:

A few years ago my Mom bought Ethan a maroon triceratops from Kohl's. Ever since it has been a staple in our lives. I love how he carries it around (Still- I know, probably not for much longer since he is almost done with K) Well, I had to reflect that in his card. Luckily, the Dino-Mite set had the perfect little guy to use. :) I dusted off the Color Spritzer Tool and added some splotches to panel 3. (I originally made it with just the Bravo Burgundy layer there, but it *needed* something else. ;) )

And the inside (before I wrote in it.)

SU Materials Used:Stamps:Dino-Mite

Paper:Bravo Burgundy, Handsome Hunter, Whisper White

Ink:Bravo Burgundy, Handsome Hunter, Creamy Caramel, So Saffron

As Always, thanks for stopping by!

Gabby's Birthday (AKA SC276)

Here is the sketch:And here is her card:

My Friend, Gabby, turned 40 on Mother's Day. I had great plans to write on her car window, but lucky for her sickness struck my family so she escaped with this measly, slightly embarrassing blog shout out. ;)

Happy Belated 40th Gabby!!!

SU Materials Used: Stamps: Basket of Blossoms

Paper: whisper White, Old Olive, Rose Red, So Saffron

Ink: Basic Brown, Rose Red, So Saffron

Rose Royal, Close to Cocoa, Creamy Caramel

Other: Perfect Polka Dots

Happy Birthday Jake!!! (AKA SC275)

My nephew, Jake turned 11 on Monday. I am hoping by now he has actually gotten the card I sent him!

Here is the sketch I used for it:
And here is the card I made:

Jake loves Dogs, so I knew he needed a Dog Card! I used some scrap dog bone paper (no idea where it cam from) for the bottom panels. I think it goes nicely with the Creamy Caramel paper. I have recently become addicted to sponging the sides of the paper as you can see on the Dog Panel. I also *swoop* the sides in the ink panel as an alternative if you don't have any sponges handy. I thought this was a fun and quick sketch! :)

SU Materials Used: Stamps:D is for Dog

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Whisper White, (Close to Cocoa~ Inside)

Ink:Basic Brown

As always, thanks for stopping by and your comments are appreciated. :)

Happy Mother's Day (aka SC274)

Here is hoping everyone had a better Mother's Day then I did. Everyone in my family was sick...Not fun catching your kids' puke in your hand at 8am!!! Although, I think my sister had a worse one-for her first Mother's Day she is getting her gall bladder removed. Funny enough when Maggie was the same age as her daughter I got mine out as well. *Insert eye roll here* So I am calling for a do-over day for my sister & me. :)

I did get to stamp all day on Saturday, so it was a completely wasted weekend for me.

This is the sketch I used for my Mom's card:
And here is her card:

My Mom *loves* green and butterflies, so I think this is the perfect card for her!

SU Materials Used: Stamps: God's Beauty

Paper: Mellow Moss , DP Mellow Moss, Whisper White, Garden Green

Ink: Garden Green, Basic Brown, Apricot Appeal, Pumpkin Pie

I'd love to hear how nice your Mother's Day was so I can live vicariously!!

Thanks for stopping by.

SC273

Here is the Sketch I used for the Teacher Appreciation Cards:This is Mrs. Rohler's Card:

Mrs. Rohler had Sunflowers as her Favorite Flower and Green as her Favorite Color. I used the top Note die for the second layer. I didn't use the third layer as it didn't look right when I tried. I used the Wimsey Wheel with Versamark for the background and the Thank You from Much Appreciated. The Sunflower I dusted off from the Button Bear stamp set.

This is Mrs. Carter's Card:

Mrs. Carter had Lillies as her Favorite Flower and Purple as her Favorite Color. I used the top Note die for the second layer with the Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder. Again I used the Whimsey Wheel with Versamark for the background and the Thank You from Much Appreciated. Since I did not have a good lily stamp to use I used this cute little flower from Hello Again and made it purple for her.

And the Red Apple Cards are for the boys Teachers: Mrs. D, Mrs. Parcelli, Mrs. Atari & Mrs. Reeve. Unfortunately I forgot to get a single picture of the Apple Cards. :( But I think they turned out very cute...if I do say so myself.

Sorry the photo's aren't the best. I was under a deadline and by the time I had them finished the light was bad.

As always, thanks for stopping by!

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Sketch Challenge from March 16th:And here is my card:

I really like the look of the tone on tone Cameo Coral and Apricot Appeal. It is such an easy way to add another dimension to your cards. :) I sponged the Cameo Coral over the Very Vanilla butterfly. It really helped pop the dry embossing from the Perfect Details Plate and is another way to quickly add another dimension!

Materials: SU Stamps: Fresh Cuts; SU Paper:Old Olive, Cameo Coral, Apricot Appeal, Very Vanilla; SU Ink: Cameo Coral, Apricot Appeal; SU Other: SU SIzzix Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder, Beautiful Butterflies Bigz Die, Perfect Details Texturz Plate

As Always, Thanks for stopping by!

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Here is the SCS Sketch from March 9th:
And here is my card:

I love these colors together: Cameo Coral, Apricot Appeal, Old Olive. I think the Embrace Life set is way underused by me. It is so elegant and classy! I also do not use the Top Note enough-although it will come in handy when I make the teacher appreciation gifts. ;)

Materials: SU Stamps: Embrace Life; SU Paper: Very Vanilla, Cameo Coral, Apricot Appeal, Old Olive; SU Ink: Cameo Coral, Old Olive; SU Accessories: SU Sizzix Top Note, SU Backgrounds #1 Texturz Plate, Stamping Sponge.

As Always, Thanks for stopping by!