One Card Repeated Yet Different

I set myself a goal of making 100 Christian cards and donating them to either our church or to another charity. To date, I have completed 70.

I didn't want it to be so difficult that I wouldn't keep at it so I thought if I made 4 cards of a particular design it would be slightly easier. I didn't think I wanted the 4 to be exactly alike though, so
I have been making four copies of a card, but changing it slightly each time.

I wanted to share the four I created this weekend. Basically, I changed up the patterned papers and embellishments, but used the same layout and sentiment stamp.

All of the cards use the "Trust in the Lord" stamp from Phrases & Praises by Papertrey Ink.
They all also include tags which I cut from my Silhouette.

 The first card uses some beautiful papers by Anna Griffin from the Amelie 6X6 paper pad, the Courages Stamp & Die Set by Essentials by Ellen, and a scrap of eyelet lace.

The second card uses the Moments paper pad by My Minds Eye, punches by Martha Stewart and Fiskars and rhinestones by Bo Bunny

For the third card I went to a paper pad called Infused by Authentique, a border punch by Fiskars and stamps from the Courage Stamp & Die Set from Essentials by Ellen.

Do you see a mistake on this one?

Well, I placed my paper a little off by accident and it cut the scalloped tag into the bottom edge of the patterned paper which should normally be trimmed off. Well, I kinda liked the way it looked like I did it on purpose, so I used it and didn't cut out another.

The final version of this card I used paper by My Minds Eye, a punch by Martha Stewart, and rhinestones by Kaiser Kraft.
The butterflies were fussy cut from one of the patterned papers.

Well, there you have it!

Four slightly different, yet the same, cards.

Thanks for taking a peek today!

Cut It Up "Wings" Challenge

Planted lots of flowers yesterday!
 It was gorgeous, and a great day to get some gardening done. Love filling my pots with flowers in the spring :)

Since it is Friday it's time for a new challenge over at Cut It Up!

This week our challenge over at Cut It Up is "Wings". Create something with butterflies, birds or fairies.  Don't forget the die cut!

Our sponsor for this weeks challenge is Heartfelt Creations  , you have a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to their store.

For my card I used a beautiful bird stamp set called Best Birds by Stampin' Up and the Birds and Blooms thinlits die cut set that matches the stamps

I also used a sentiment stamp from Walk By Faith by Papertrey Ink and the Garden Garland Die also by Papertrey Ink.

Supplies Used: card stock - white; stamps and dies by Stampin' Up and Papertrey Ink; Copic markers, Memento Ink.

I can't wait to see your creation so pop on over to the Cut It Up blog and join us in the fun!

Die Cuttin' Divas Vegetable Challenge

We all know we should eat more veggies!

This week we are challenging you to create something using veggies

The new challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas this week is Vegetable

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I am keeping with the Fall theme again this week and decided to create a card with a cornucopia that has some vegetables in it.

I used a file called CORNUCOPIA by Lisa Norris, Design ID #68267 from the Silhouette Store.

I also used a stamp set from Papertrey Ink called Walk By Faith which you can purchase here

My patterned paper is from a fun little 6X6 set I found at Target in the Dollar section!

Supplies used: card stock - kraft, 3 shades of brown, green, 2 shades of orange, 2 shades of yellow, red, recycled white, vanilla; patterned paper from Target; stamp set by Papertrey Ink; Versamark; embossing powder from my stash; twine by May Arts; Pop Dots.

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!!!!

Die Cuttin' Divas Happy Birthday Challenge

Anyone having a birthday this month?

We have a challenge to help you celebrate!

The new challenge over at Die Cuttin' Divas this week is Happy Birthday

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Since Fall will very soon be upon us, I decided to make my birthday card autumn themed.

I used a file from Miss Kate Cuttables called Fall Leaves Group which you can purchase here or at the Silhouette Store.

I also used a die from Papertrey Ink called Center Style: Masculine Die which you can purchase here.

Supplies used: card stock - kraft, 4 shades of brown, 2 shades of green, 4 shades of orange, 2 shades of red, white; embossing folder by Sizzix; cut file by Miss Kate Cuttables; die by Papertrey Ink.

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!!!!

Father's Day Cards

We have another week until we celebrate Dad!

Time to honor all the hard working father's out there. Give them all a big pat on the back for everything they do for their families.

Today I'd like to share a couple Father's Day cards I created.




For the first card I used a stamp set by Paper Smooches called Daddy Yo which you can purchase here.  I stamped the sentiment on a circle cut with a die by Lawn Fawn. Fussy cut the bottle and the bow tie.

I chose patterned papers in Durable by Authentique.

Supplies used: card stock - white, kraft; patterned paper - Durable by Authentique; stamps - Daddy Yo by Paper Smooches; ink - Memento; twine - May Arts; stitched circle die - Lawn Fawn; Pop Dots

My second card was created using patterned paper by Basic Grey in the Bow Ties collection.

The sentiment is a mini stamp set by Papertrey Ink called Boutique Borders: Father Mini Stamp Set, which has a matching die set.

Supplies used: card stock - brown, kraft; patterned paper - Bow Ties by Basic Grey; stamps and die - Papertrey Ink; ink - Stampin' Up and Memento; border punch - Martha Stewart; brads - We R Memory Keepers; Pop Dots

Have a wonderful weekend!

Die Cuttin' Divas Bike Month Challenge

It's Tuesday and time for a new challenge over at  Die Cuttin' Divas 

This week for our challenge we are celebrating Bike Month

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I created a card using a brand new stamp and die set I purchased from Simon Says Stamp called Beautiful Ride.  It has the cutest bicycle along with lots of fun goodies to put in the baskets.

I also used a couple of cloud dies by Lawn Fawn and a scalloped background die by Papertrey Ink.

Supplies used: card stock -white, grey; patterned paper by Lawn Fawn; stamps and dies - Simon Says Stamp, Lawn Fawn and Papertrey Ink; Ink by Momento; Copic Markers; Pop Dots

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!!!!

Die Cuttin' Divas Say It With Love Challenge

It's Tuesday and we have a new challenge for you over at Die Cuttin' Divas.

Valentine's Day is upon us this weekend and we are gearing up for it with our "Say It With Love" challenge.

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For this challenge I decided to dust off my Cricut and pull out a couple of my favorite cartridges to make a Valentine's Day card for my sweetheart.

I used the Sentimentals cartridge and the Sweethearts cartridge.

The hand was cut using the Sentimentals cartridge and the envelope was cut using the Sweethearts cartridge.

I hope my Valentine likes his card :)

Supplies used: card stock -vanilla, pink, peach; patterned papers by My Minds Eye; Sentimentals and Sweethearts Cricut cartridges; stamps set - Simply Jane by Papertrey Ink; Frayed Burlap ink by Tim Holtz; pearls by Kaiser Craft; Lace - Michaels

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!!!!