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