SSS February Card Kit

Hello all!

Last week I received my Simon Says Stamp card kit for February! Can I tell you all how much I am loving the goodies that come in this kit. From card stock, darling patterned papers, oh so cute embellishments and, often times, fun dies, you just get a bunch of fun goodies to make cards with.

Today I thought I'd share with you just a few of the cards I made over the weekend.

For the first card I used a stamp from the Hello Beautiful stamp set, patterned paper by Crate Paper, epoxy stickers by Crate Paper,  the Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Outline Hearts Wafer Thin Die and a sticker from the Package of Gold Foiled Sentiment Stickers by Crate Paper; all included in the kit.

For the second card I went very simple and used card stock, patterned paper and epoxy stickers from the kit.

For the third card, I have to admit, I cased a darling card I saw on Pinterest by Ellen Hutson. I used patterned papers, epoxy stickers, sequins and sentiment stickers; all from the kit, along with a few additions.

Hope this provides you with some inspiration and thanks for stopping by!!!!!

Die Cuttin' Divas Sketch Challenge

We had some cute entries for our Chocolate Cake challenge last week over at Die Cuttin' Divas.

This week we have a sketch for you to have a go at.

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I decided to make a spinning wheel card where you can pick your answer to the question: Will You Be My Valentine?

I purchased the cut file for the wheel from Silhouette Studio, it is called DOUBLE PEEK-A-BOO ROTATING WHEEL

by MiniLou

Design ID #117099

I used my Print Shop program to print Yes, Always, No and Maybe on the inside portion of the wheel.

I ended up using a circle punch to cut a little notch out of the top portion of the wheel, because I found that it made it much easier to spin the inner wheel.

Supplies used: card stock -white, pink; patterned papers by Crate Paper; cut file by Silhouette Studio; stamps by The Stamps of Life; ink - Archival Black; puffy heart stickers by EK Sticko; brad from my stash.

Now pop on over to Die Cuttin' Divas and see all the fabulous inspiration the rest of the design team has come up with.

Hope to see you playing along with us!!!!

Happy Mother's Day

We are getting close to Mothers Day!

Do you have any plans?

My hubby has offered to take me out to dinner, but not sure I want to fight the crowds everywhere, although I love to have an evening out.

Since we are running out of time, I thought I'd share a couple quick cards with you.

The first one is just a few cuts of paper, a stamp, and a couple of die cuts.

The tiny little bow is a die from Paper Smooches. I just didn't use the tail piece.

The Mom die is from Lil' Inker Designs

Supplies used: card stock - red; patterned papers - Emma's Shoppe and Party Day by Crate Paper; stamps - hearts2diefor by The Stamps Of Life; ink - Jet Black Archival; Mom die - Lil' Inker Designs; baby bow die - Paper Smooches.

The second card is also just a few cuts of paper and a cute chipboard accent.

I cut the circles out using my Silhouette Cameo and I masked the stamp so I could stamp each word separately.

Supplies used: card stock - coral, navy; patterned papers  and chipboard sticker from June Bug by Basic Grey; stamp - GCS Artstamps; ink - Jet Black Archival; enamel dots - My Minds Eye

Happy Mothers Day!!

This Moment...

I just adore this moment in time, captured in a picture, of my granddaughter playing dress up with my Dad. Michelle and her Great Grandpa both wearing hats and looking so cute together. I think the grin on my Dads face says it all.

I used this sketch I found on Pinterest to inspire my layout:

I grabbed some papers by Sassafras that I've actually had in my stash for ages. The title was cut with my Cameo using a Silhouette Studio cut file.

A doily, darling chipboard sticker by Crate Paper and a Flair button add some interest.

A precious moment captured for a lifetime!

Supplies used: card stock - vanilla; patterned papers - Pot of Gold, Back to the Future and Hog Heaven in Serendipity by Sassafras, Your Lovely in Life is Beautiful by Sassafras and Spirit "Sisters" Beloved Blooms in 29th Street Market by My Minds Eye; Doily - Wilton; chipboard sticker - Crate Paper; Flair button - Paper Play Studios; Silhoutte Studio cut file; Pop Dots

Skating By....

We are edging closer to the weekend, yay!!!! For me it means time in my craft room, which I love :)

I have a couple masculine birthday cards to share today. One is for the younger crowd and the other is for the older guys.

For the younger generation I cased a card by Chat Wszelaki. I used a Silhouette Studio cut file for my skateboarding dude.

Supplies used: card stock - white, black; patterned paper - Dylan in Pop Star by Rusty Pickle; Silhouette Studio cut file; embossing folder - James' set by Cuttlebug; brads, eyelets - Making Memories; font - SNF Sketch Black Out; photo corner and circle punches - EK Success; Pop Dots

Since my own mojo has gone on vacation, I cased another card by Sarah Moerman. Loved the design and the buttons.

Supplies used: vanilla, brown; patterned papers - Primitive in Archaic by Basic Grey and Accent Cuts in Emma's Shoppe by Crate Paper; vintage dictionary page; embossing folder - James' Set by Cuttlebug; Labels Fancy #4 Framelits by Sizzix; stamp - Greetings by TPC Studio; ink - Amaretto by Powder Puffs, brown by ColorBox and Rich Cocoa by Memento; ribbon - Michaels; buttons - my stash.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Let's Make-Up - Freshly Made Sketches

Well it's the start of a new week, I hope it is a wonderful one for all of you!!!

I'm sharing a card today that I made for this weeks challenge over at Freshly Made Sketches.

For my card I used some papers from Upcycle by Cosmo Cricket and some chipboard stickers by Crate Paper along with a sentiment from a stamp set by Unity.

Supplies Used: card stock - blue, pink; patterned papers - Re:Design, Re:Peat and Borders from UpCycle by Cosmo Cricket; chipboard stickers in Emma's Shop Collection by Crate Paper; stamp - Let's Make-Up by Unity, ink - Tuxedo Black by Memento.

A Mother's Heart Is A Patchwork Of Love

Welcome to the "A Mother's Heart is a Patchwork of Love Blog Hop".
If you came from Scrappin" Madge then you are on the right path if not you can start at the beginning of the hop with our hostess Lisa at  Honeybearz Designs 

I am so excited to have you hopping with us!!! Each blogger participating in this hop is featuring a project having to do with Mother's Day. This super-fun hop will be showcasing cards, layouts and projects that feature anything and everything to do with that special day Mother's Day. You'll find an array of ideas
throughout this hop. From decorations to gift ideas and more we hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!! Be sure to leave a comment at each hop stop to show all the participants a little love.

Our hostess Lisa has an abundance of blog candy she will be giving away. Here is a list of all the different sponsors she has for this hop. Lisa will have more details on her blog pertaining to the blog candy.

Pink By Design http://www.pinkbydesignstore.com/

Designs on Cloud 9 http://www.designsoncloud9.com/

Cardz TV Stamps http://www.cardztvstamps.blogspot.com/

Getting Cricky With K Andrew http://www.gettingcricky.com/

Paper Piecings By Nikki http://www.paperpiecingsbynikki.com/

The Scrapbooking Queens Royal Castle Shoppe http://www.thescrapbookingqueen-royalshoppe.blogspot.com/

SVG Atticts http://www.svgattic.com/

Scrapping Bug Designs http://www.scrappingbugdesigns.com/

Bear Hugs Designs http://artandscraps.com/

This is a two-day blog hop. So, please be sure to stop by both days to see all the amazing projects.

Now on to my project: 


I made this wall decor for my Mom for Mothers Day. I started with a frame that had three 4X6 openings. I removed the glass from the frame before beginning my project.

I cut three pieces of patterned paper from the Periphery collection by Basic Grey for the openings. On the first I printed the word Nest with the Edwardian Script font.

On the second opening I glued a nest and some speckled eggs which I had purchased at Jo Ann's.

For the third opening I printed a vintage bird Image which I downloaded from the Graphics Fairy, fussy cut and attached with Pop Dots.

I hope she likes it!!!

Supplies used: frame - Walmart; patterned paper from Periphery by Basic Grey; font - Edwardian Script; nest and eggs - JoAnn's; bird image - Graphic Fairy.

I'd also Like to share the card I made for her. The silhouette is from Silhouette Studio and cut on my Cameo.

Supplies used: cardstock - light grey, black; patterned papers from Emma's Shoppe and protrait collections by Crate Paper; silhouette cut with Silhouette Studio cut file; ribbon - Michaels; Lace - Walmart; rhinestones - Kaiser Craft; alphabet stickers - Making Memories; antique button - my sister; twine - my stash; sewing machine.

I have some blog candy:

All you have to do to qualify for the drawing for my blog candy is to be a follower and leave a comment on this post. If you leave a comment on both days of the hop you will have two chances to win!!

Now hop on over to Shawnee

Bundle of Joy

I often get my inspiration for cards from magazines, but almost never replicate a card exactly. This card by Kalyn Kepner, from the March issue of Cards, is an exception.  I fell in love with everything about it and kept it the same other than cutting out the silhouette with my Cameo, changing the twine color and using different lettering for the sentiment.

I think it would make a cute Mother's Day card for a Mother-to-be. Also wonderful for a shower.

Supplies used: cardstock - kraft, pink; patterned papers - Dolls, Fabrics, Accent Cuts from Emma's Shoppe Collection by Crate Paper; chipboard accents in Emma's Shoppe Collection by Crate Paper; rub on alphabet - American Crafts; alphabet stickers - Vintage Whimsy by The Girls' Paperie; twine - my stash; Silhouette Studio cut file; sewing machine; Pop Dots