SQSC39 and LNS Paper Challenge with Happiest Birthday Wishes

Hello, Friends!

On Monday, I admitted that I didn't get my Mother's Day card made and in the mail in time for Sunday. Well, my Dad's birthday was Monday and I didn't get his card made and in the mail for his birthday, either. On the bright side, I was equally rude to both of them so at least they know I don't have a favorite. Work really gets in the way of my free time when I could be stamping. :)

My sketch today comes from Stampin' Queens. I used lots of Designer Series Papers to go along with the LNS Challenge this week, "Paper, Glorious Paper." I used to not use my paper. What if something came up that was perfect for the sheet I had already used? Then, I realized that was silly and started cutting those pieces up. I love it!

Both the red and white papers and the sentiment stamp will be retired on May 31st. If you can't live without them, please let me know! I'd love to place an order for you.

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up supplies to make this card:

Happiest Birthday Wishes Hostess Stamp Set

Real Red Classic Ink

Whisper White, Real Red, and Night of Navy Card Stock

Big Top Birthday Designer Series Paper and Regals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

Circle Scissors

Bright Brads

Stampin' Dimensionals

SQSC25 Happiest Birthday Wishes

Hello, Friends!

This is a birthday card I made for my cousin who's birthday was on Sunday.  I was so pleased with how it turned out.  I love the big bow!  There wasn't a lot of work that went into it, but it's so bright and cheery!  I will definitely be using this Stampin' Queens Skech Challenge design again!

Happy Stamping!


I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Happiest Birthday Wishes Stamp Set
Chocolate Chip Classic Ink
Very Vanilla, Daffodil Delight, and Chocolate Chip Card Stock
Domestic Goddess Designer Series Paper
1 1/4" Striped Daffodil Delight Grosgrain Ribbon
Labels Framelits Dies
Big Shot
Stampin' Dimensionals

SSC241 and LNS Girly Girl Challenge Hello, Doily!

Hello, Friends!

You know the feeling when you're a day late and a dollar short?  Well, that's what prompted this card.  I actually made a family member a birthday card a couple of weeks ago so I would be able to send it in plenty of time.  I was so proud of myself.  Then, life got insanely busy (as it often does) and I didn't mail it.  So close and yet sooo far away.

So, now I have a "belated" birthday card to send instead of an "on time" birthday card to send.  You can see the first card on my blog on Wednesday.  This card was designed by following Stampin 411's sketch for this week.  It also fits the Girl challenge on Late Night Stampers.  With all the pinks, it's definitely girly!

Happy Stamping!

(and happy mailing after you stamp)

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Happiest Birthday Wishes Stamp Set and Hello, Doily and Wonderfully Worn Background Stamps

Whisper White, Pretty In Pink, and Melon Mambo Card Stock

Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series paper

1/2" Melon Mambo Scallop Dots Ribbon

 

SQSC9 Always Thankful

Hello, Friends!

This is the card I created for our Stampin' Queens Sketch Challenge this week.  My card is a little bit different than the sketch, but I still tried to incorporate all of the elements.  I just can't get enough fall cards this year, as you'll see over the next few weeks!  Hopefully you're in an area with fall and can enjoy the changing colors for me!  If you are, take a moment to stop and enjoy them.  Don't take them for granted! 

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Gently Falling, Always Thankful, and Happiest Birthday Wishes Stamp Sets and Well Worn Background Stamp

Cajun Craze, More Mustard, Garden Green, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede and Early Espresso Classic Inks

Black Stazon Ink

Very Vanilla, More Mustard, Crumb Cake and Soft Suede Card Stock

Regals Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack

3/8" Soft Suede Taffeta Ribbon

Metallic Brads

Circle Scissor Plus

SFF Happiest Birthday Wishes

Hello, Friends!

If you've been following my blog for very long, you know "boy" cards are the hardest for me to create!  However, since I have male family members and men who are leaders in my ministry, I must create cards for boys even if they usually stump me at first. 

Thankfully, everything at Stampin' Up is created to work together.  So the papers, ribbons, brads, etc. all match each other.  I love this!  I knew the new "Well Worn Designer Series Paper" would help me as a starting point for some masculine cards.  With Patrice's Sketch Frenzy Friday design, I was able to make a boy card I was happy with.  This specific one went to my Uncle Steve for his birthday.  I hope he liked it!  

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Happiest Birthday Wishes Stamp Set

Cajun Craze and Not Quite Navy Stampin' Write Markers

River Rock, Cajun Craze, Not Quite Navy and Early Espresso Card Stock

Well Worn Designer Series Paper

3/8" Not Quite Navy Taffeta Ribbon

Regals Brads

Now, check out Deb Currier's blog, http://www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com/ to see the card she created with Patrice's design.  Then, make your own and share it with us at http://www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com/.  We can wait to see what you've made!

SFF Happiest Birthday Wishes

Hello, Friends!

It's time for a Sketch Frenzy Friday card! Manly birthday cards are the hardest for me to make, by far. So, when I saw the "Well Worn" Designer Series Paper in the new catalog, I at least knew what paper and colors I could reach for in the new Stampin' Up year! :)

This is the first card I made with it. I love how all of Stampin' Up's things match, so I could choose ribbon, papers, and inks that all go together. That definitely makes those tough cards a little easier.

Since my sentiment was the focal point of this card, I added ribbon to give the card a little more detail. 

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Happiest Birthday Wishes Stamp Set and Wonderfully Worn Background Stamp

Not Quite Navy Classic Ink Pad

Cajun Craze Stampin' Write Marker

Cajun Craze, River Rock, and Not Quite Navy Card Stock

Well Worn Designer Series Paper

3/8" Not Quite Navy Taffeta Ribbon

Metallics Brads

Now check out Deb Currier's blog at www.artfeltimpressions.blogspot.com to see the card she made with this sketch. Then, make your own card and share it with us at www.sketchfrenzyfriday.blogspot.com.

CCMC160 Happiest Birthday Wishes

 

Hello, Friends!

 

When I saw the Stampin' Up hostess set, "Happiest Birthday Wishes," I knew it was a set I would be able to use a lot! I make birthday cards for all of my elementary leaders, plus friends and family. I've never made more than 3 of the same cards, which also means I make a lot of different birthday cards! Using the sketch from Create with Connie and Mary helped me create one more cute birthday card for a special leader!

 

Happy Stamping!

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Happiest Birthday Wishes Stamp Set

Wild Wasabi Classic Ink

Whisper White, Blushing Bride, So Saffron, Baja Breeze, and Wild Wasabi Card Stock

Just Eat Cake Designer Series Paper

1/4" Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon

1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punch

Stampin Dimensionals

P.S. Thank you to all of you that expressed your concern for Frankfurter. Thursday night was a little rough for him, but he's getting better each day. No more crying for his mommy. He's laying by my desk eating a bone right now, so everything is getting back to normal! Thanks, again!

Hugs and Kisses to you all from Frank

SFF Button Buddies

On Friday, I said that I wanted to come back to this sketch after I was finished with after effects of "The Haboob that Hit Phoenix." I'm happy to announce my house is now clean and dirt free again! I've dusted, washed, or vacuumed everything in the house that didn't move.

The haboob gave me a new found compassion for those who deal with natural disasters. Although my house was dirty, it was still standing and I knew I could get it in shape again. My heart goes out to those who have battled floods and tornadoes this year.

For this past Friday's Sketch Frenzy Friday challenge, I created this card featuring the new Stampin' Up stamp set "Button Buddies." Each stamp is designed to work with buttons on it. Although the pig's nose was cute when it was just stamped, I think the button makes it even cuter. I also added the party hat from "Turtle & Co." which fits on the pig's head perfectly. This made card into a birthday card for a special little one in my life.

Happy Stamping! 

I used the following Stampin' Up products to make this card:

Button Buddies, Turtle and Co., and Happiest Birthday Wishes Stamp Sets

Blushing Bride, Rose Red, Baja Breeze, and Early Espresso Classic Ink Pads

Subtles Buttons

1/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon

White Bakers Twine

Circle and 1 3/4" Scallop Circle Punches

Blender Pens