Girls Like Monsters too!

Hello Friends,

Today's card is another one I made using the Make a Monster stamp set. I wanted to make one for a girl. So I decided to make monsters peeking through some flowers. I think this would be a great card to brighten a little girls birthday!

Card Size: 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"

Card Palette: Whisper White, Wisteria Wonder, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, and Elegant Eggplant

Stamp Set: Petite Pairs and Make A Monster

Weekly Challenge

Hello Friends,
I am sorry I am a day late getting this post up. I spent yesterday Back to School shopping and then celebrating a close friend's birthday. Anyway, here is this week's challenge. Have a great week.

I really love what I came up with this time, so so elegant...

Card Size: 4 1/4" X 5 1/4"

Card Palette: Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, and Basic Black

Stamp Sets: Creative Elements and Elements of Style

Marcia's Card

Darla's Card

Jessica's Card

A Cup of Thanks

Hello Friends,

Today's card is one I made with burlap as my inspiration. It makes for the perfect texture to any card. I also love this tea stamp set. It has so many different stamps to make a card for any tea lover!

Card Size: 4 1/4" X 5  1/2"

Card Palette: Regal Rose, Very Vanilla, Crumbcake, and Basic Black

Stamp Set: Tea Shoppe

July Masculine Card of the Month

Hello Friends,

My new goal for my blog and for my creative challenge is to create at least one Masculine card a month. This is one I made to celebrate a man's special day. Enjoy!

Card Size: 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"

Card Palette: Pool Party, Soft Suede, and Very Vanilla

Stamp Set: Wacky Wishes

Make Someone Smile

Hello Friends,

Here is another tunnel card that I made. I think it is such a sweet card. the saying just in case you cannot read it in this picture says "So many smiles....begin with you!" I think this would be the card that keeps on giving. The person you give it to could display it on their desk or even on a shelf in their home. Then every time they see it, it will bring a smile to their face!

Card Size: 5 1/2" X 11"

Card Palette: Lucky Limeade, Real Red, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, and Tangerine Tango

Stamp Sets: Petite Pairs and Bright Blossoms

I Just Love Gingham!

Hello Friends,

Today's card is a technique card. I made it using a brayer, an embossing folder, and two different inks. I wanted to make a gingham print background to match the center of my Daisy stamp. It's such a fun technique and would look great on baby cards, a picnic card, or even just a hint of background paper for any card. I hope you have a wonderful day!

Card Size: 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"

Card Palette: Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant, Daffodil Delight, and Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Decorate a Daisy and Itty Bitty Banners

Hello Friends,
Today I am sharing two cards I made for a child's birthday. I wanted to show you that the monster set is so versatile that you can use it for a girl as well as for a boy.

Card size: 4 1/2" X 4 1?2"

Card Palette: Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Whisper White, and Bashful Blue

Stamp Sets: Pennant Parade and  Make a Monster

Card Size: 4 1/2" X 4 1/2"

Card Palette: Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Wisteria Wonder, Perfect Plum, and Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Pennant Parade and Make a Monster

Monday Challenge

Happy Monday,
Here is your weekly challenge. Last week I had some great cards submitted, let's keep up the inspiration! I will post mine soon.So go get stampin, creatin, and havin some fun :o)

Here is the card I came up with, isn't it sweet!!

Card Size: 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"

Card Palette: Bashful Blue, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, Marina Mist, Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight, Soft Suede, Wild Wasabi, and Pumpkin Pie

Here is Marcia's beautiful card.

Darla made an adorable card.

Jessica submitted a very cute card, just love the pretty in pink colors.

Monster Birthday

Hello Friends,

Today's card is one I made to celebrate my nephew's birthday. A little over a year ago he chose this stamp set as a set he would like to play with. I promised him that I would use mine and make several different types of cards with it so he could see how versatile this set really is. If you browse through my past posts and find December 2011 you will find the cute pop up Christmas card that I made him. In the next couple of days I will be posting several other monster cards that I made. I even made a couple in a girl theme because monsters can be for boys or girls.

Anyway, this is called a tunnel card. They are so much fun because when you open them up you get a sweet surprise and they look great standing open on a desk or shelf. 

Card Size: 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"

Card Palette: Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Make a Monster, Make a Cake, and Itty Bitty Banners

Did someone say, "With a Cherry on Top?"

Hello Friends,

Today's card is a fun way to celebrate someone's special day. I love this card because it has moving parts :o)

This set is a special hostess set. So if you would like to earn one, feel free to contact me and set up your next Stampin Up workshop!

Here is the card when the cake dome is closed.

Then when you slide the dome up you can see how delicious the cupcake looks. What a great way to display your message.

Card Size: 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"

Card Palette: Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, and Crumbcake

Stamp Set: A Cherry on Top

Flowers for Friends

Hello Friends,

Today's card is one that I re-created from a card I saw on Pinterest! I really love that website. I love this design because I got a chance to spend time coloring which is one of my very favorite activities. Did you know:

Definition: Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

The creative process involved in expressing one’s self artistically can help people to resolve issues as well as develop and manage their behaviors and feelings, reduce stress, and improve self-esteem and awareness.

Anyone can use it, you don’t need to be talented or an artist, and there are professionals that can work with you and delve into the underlying messages communicated through art.

Anyway, after I relieved some stress by coloring I cut out my pieces, layered some paper, added a little ribbon and a mini tag and Viola my card is complete!! Hope you like it.

Card Size: 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"

Card Palette: Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Certainly Celery, and Always Artichoke

Stamp Sets: Elements of Style and Tiny Tags

Its a Challenge!!

Hello Friends,
Happy Monday!! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, I know I did. Here is today's challenge. Oh and BTW, remember that the challenge can use any set and any shape. The shapes placed on the challenge card does not have to be exactly like the layout and the card base does not have to be the same size as my sample. Be creative and have fun, that is the real reason I post these challenges so that you can become inspired to try something new! Enjoy and Good Luck!

"Roar", did you hear that? There are dinosaurs on the loose....

Card Size: 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"

Card Palette: Soft Suede, Certainly Celery, Very Vanilla

Stamp Sets: Dinoroar and Gently Falling

 Darla made a sweet, soft, and serene card, doesn't it make you want to sneak away to the beach?

Roxanne is Sailing the seven seas with her two cards, these are perfect masculine cards!

Marcia made a lovely butterfly card, the butterflies look like they are ready to flutter right off the page.

Next, Marcia is taking a break with her adorable tea card.

Jessica went for a purpliscious card, way to go!!

Everyone is so creative and talented. I am so glad that I get the chance to share your love for stamping! Thank you for participating in this week's challenge.

Pretty Princess

Hello Friends,

Today's card I am dedicating to my beautiful twin girls, Casandra and Marissa. They are the most precious little girls and they bring a sparkle to my life every single day! Every day I tell them that they are pretty princesses and I love to hear them run and tell Daddy, "I'm a pretty princess". So I wanted to make a card that I could give to them that was extra special. This card is dressed up with vellum, pearls, and ribbons.I hope it inspires you to make one for that special little girl in your lives! Have a wonderful day!

Card Size: 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"

Card Palette: Melon Mambo, Crumb Cake, and Whisper White

Stamp Set: Best of Everything

Monkey Business

Hello Friends,

Today's card is a waterfall card. I wanted to make this little monkey doing somersaults for someone's birthday. I think it would be such a cute kids birthday card. When I am ready to give this card away, I plan on stamping, "Look Who's Turning..." on the first page and at the end of the somersault have the last monkey holding the number of the birthday child. I have included pictures of the front of the card and the inside and just so you can see how it works I have included a little video. I hope you love this card as much as I do!

Card front

Inside of Card

Card Size: 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"

Card Palette: Old Olive, Soft Suede, Whisper White, and Crumb Cake

Stamp Set: Monkey (not SU), Wacky Wishes

Pop Pop Poppies!!!

 Hello Friends,

Today's card is pooping all over :o)
This card is fun to open. You pull the left side and when it open Viola you have your card sentiment and a place to write a message. When close the inside is hidden behind the framed bouquet of poppies on the front. Enjoy your summer day!

                                     

Card Size:4 1/4" X 5 1/2"

Card Palette: Lucky Limeade, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, and Pumpkin Pie

Stamp Set: Pleasant Poppies and Petite Pairs

Summer Cheers!!!

Hello Friends,

Today's card is made from one of my new favorite sets called Happy Hour. I wanted to make a bar card to share with my friends. I mean it is summertime after all and we love to get together for Happy Hour! I hope you have a fabulous day!

Card Size: 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"

Card Palette: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Tangerine Tango, Real Red, Whisper White, and Sahara Sand

Stamp Set: Happy Hour

Monday Challenge!!

Hello Friends,
Happy Monday, Here is this week's challenge. I hope there are more participants this time around!!!

Here is my sweet card...

Card Size: 4" X 4"

Card Palette: Pretty in Pink, Perfect Plum, Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, and Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Tea Shoppe and Reason to Smile

Happy Stamping!!!

Thanks Jessica for participating in my card challenge!!!

Thank you Marcia for your beautiful card. I love the color palette!

Owl in the Family

Hello Friends,

Don't you just love Owls? I think they are so majestic but in today's card simply adorable! 

Did you know:

• Unlike most animals, they have three eyelids: one for blinking, second for sleeping, and third for keeping eyes tidy.
• Owls don’t have ears as such, but they do have slits on both sides of the head, just behind their facial disks.
• The female owls are heavier and feistier than the male owls. They can weigh as much as 25% more than the males.
• Owls can communicate with different sounds.
• Owls have an exceptional hearing capability. They can hear the movement of their prey from a long distance. Moreover, they can open and close their ears.
• Even though owls like to live aloof, but interestingly a group of owls is called “Parliament” because owls are considered as the birds with wise character.
• Owls have long been found in France’s cave paintings, Egyptian hieroglyphics, and in Mayan art, which shows that they have been artistic symbols since the ancient period.
• Elf owl is the smallest specie of owl, weighing about 31 g and measuring 13.5 cm.
• The great grey owl is the longest owl that measures between 70 cm to 84 cm, while the similar-sized eagle owls—the eurasian eagle owl and blackiston’s fish owl—are the heaviest ones.
• The eggs of an owl do not hatch at the same time as they are laid at the intervals of 1 to 3 days.
• Owls were often associated with the god of death, Aztec.
• In the hindu mythology, owl is considered as the vahana of goddess Lakshmi.

So on to my card; This is called a center side step card. It's the kind of card you would give to someone to place on their desk at work, so that every time they look at it brings a smile to their face. I made an owl family relaxing in the sunshine. I just love this card!! I hope you do too.

Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Card Palette: Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Garden Green, Whisper White, Sahara Sand, Real Red, Wisteria Wonder, and Pumpkin Pie

Stamp Sets: Aviary, Pursuit of Happiness, and Take Care

Set Sail

Hello Friends,

This summer has been so beautiful. 

I wanted to share a card made from the Moving Forward set which was made to help support Ronald McDonald House Charities. It is a really cute set. If you were unaware, when you purchase this adorable set, Stampin Up then donates $3.00 to Ronald McDonald House. They make a special set every year just for this reason. Stampin Up has already donated over 1,000,000 to this amazing charity. I hope that you love this card but I really hope that it has inspired you to buy this set and make your contribution today! 

Now onto my card...

This card base is made from an envelope. One of my dearest friends showed me the concept and I couldn't wait to make one of my own using a different set of course. You can make it like this and write your greeting on the card insert, or you can attach a giftcard for a birthday or baby shower.Too cute, I love simply adore it!

Card Size: Standard Invitation Envelope, the card insert is 2 7/8" X 4"

Card Palette: Pacific Point, Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Basic Black, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, and Whisper White

Stamp Set: Moving Forward

Babies are Beautiful

Hello Friends, Happy 4th of July!

Today's card is a Baby Shower card I made for a friend of mine who is expecting a baby boy. Isn't it cute? I love this stamp because you could leave off the sailor hat, add a bow, and changed the color scheme to pink and viola the same card made for a baby girl! 

Card Size: 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"

Card Palette: Tangerine Tango, Pacific Point, Old Olive, Baja Breeze, Daffodil Delight, and Whisper White

Stamp Sets: Easy Events, Up, Up, and Away, Congrats

My Favorite Flowers

Hello Friends,
Today's post is all about my favorite flowers. What are they you ask? Sunflowers of course. Did you know...

• Sunflowers are native to the Americas.
• The giant flower on sunflowers is actually made up of many tiny blooms? The center of the sunflower, where the seeds develop, is made up of tiny blossoms that bees absolutely love.
• Sunflowers typically grow between five and twelve feet tall (not counting cute little dwarf sunflowers.)
• At the bud stage, sunflowers exhibit a unique trait called heliotropism -- the bud of the sunflower faces the sun at all times throughout the day, starting the day facing east, and ending it facing west.
• The sunflower is the state flower of Kansas and the national flower of Ukraine.
• The official meaning of the sunflower is loyalty and longevity.
  
  
  Not only that, but they are simply beautiful. Love them! Today I am including two different cards from the same stamp set. It is Stampin Up's Sunflower background stamp, however I feel it to beautiful to be in the background :o)  Have a wonderful summer day!
  
  
  
  Card Size: 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
  Card Palette: Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, and Whisper White
  Stamp Set: Sunflower and Loving Thoughts
  
  
  
  Card Size: 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
  Card Palette: Daffodil Delight, Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla
  Stamp Set: Sunflower, Decorate a Daisy, En fracais, and Loving Thoughts
  
  
  
  

Monday Card Challenge: I've Got My Stampin MOJO back YAY!!!

I'm Back, Did you miss me??? I have to apologize for going MIA. Somewhere along the way I lost my stamping MOJO. I just couldn't get motivated and even when my UPS man would show up with that wonderful little brown package, I would open it up of course and drool over my new stuff, but for whatever reason, playing just didn't seem like something I wanted to do. However thanks to a few of my dearest friends; Darla, Marcia, and Roxanne, I have found the inner stamper in me, and have begun making lots of great new projects to share with you! So to get things started I have a Monday Card Challenge to get your creative juices flowing. Have fun and send me a picture f your finished design!!

Here is my design, I hope it inspires you!!!

Card Size: 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"

Color Palette: Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White and Basic Black

Stamp Set: Happy Hour (LOVE LOVE THIS SET!!!)

Jessica Submitted a Pretty in Pink Card