Treat Jar and Matching Card

Remember Tuesday, the Ladybug's were to make anything NOT square and I showed off this little gem:

Well, what do you know, I DID get a chance to make a matching card! :D Such fun...I loved creating it BUT it did not go smoothly...not sure why. Regardless, I still had fun pulling it all together.

Matching Card

I made a circle card - sticking with the theme of anything BUT square! Stitched together a couple pieces of designer paper and adhered the main image with dimensionals. I used a clear spica glitter pen on both the jar and the card - just tough to see in the photos.

Matching card and jar together - and L@@K, there are Twizzler Bites in the jar - YUM!!

TFL; I hope Squirt's coach likes the gift; there is a lot of love in both the jar and the card! She also loves Diet Coke, so the treat will be delivered with a bottle of Diet Coke.

Close up of card

... go ahead, it's the weekend, kick back, relax and take it easy ...

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Ladybug Crafts Ink

Papers: PTI Hawaiian Shores, Copic XPress

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: nesties, Copics, misc. gems, misc. ribbon

TLT - Anything But Square

Howdy there peeps!

This will be extra short...and extra sweet! :D

This week, we are creating anything that isn't square! I have half of my project done; hope to link up the rest of it before the week is over (please tell life to slow down, so I can meet this goal)!! May is always insane with school wrapping up; graduation, weddings on the horizon, etc.

Anyway, I created a candy jar for one of our youngest daughter's favorite people! It will ultimately be filled with this individual's favorite candy - Twizzler Nibs.

Here's the top of the jar and a close-up - her fave colors are "peacock"; so I went bright and bold! The sentiment is from another one of the Shoes 'n Bags stamp sets and is actually straight; but since it's a clear sentiment, I just curled it on my block and it fit PERFECTLY! Tied on some ribbon, added lots of gorgeous gems and some clear glitter. My goal? A matching circle card; be watching the blog-o for this fun little creation to coordinate with the jar!

Thanks for popping by; be sure to check out the challenge blog and then join the fun!

... You're So Square...NOT! ...

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Ladybug Crafts Ink

Papers: PTI Hawaiian Shores, Copic XPress

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: nesties, Copics, misc. gems, misc. ribbon

Cupcake Inspiration #159

Happy Sunday peeps - hope you are all well!!

This week we are sponsored by:

Our inspiration cupcake for this week:

All these cupcakes remind me of my Spirograph game I had when I was young - SO LOVED THAT GAME! But I was continually drawn to the flowers and so wanted to make more flowers using 14 count Aida cloth (thanks Queenie Poo for the idea)!! So, that's what I set off to do!

I used Jen's Sketch for You To Try for May - it's a good one; be sure to check it out!  I used some really old My Mind's Eye Paper (Quite Contrary) for some bright and fun colors - not to mention fab florals and polka dots (ahhhh...delightful)!! 

I actually have 2 layers of the Fine Linen; the bottom layer is the base card; the top layer is a bit smaller and embossed with large polka dots from Cuttlebug embossing folder.

After cutting the flowers out, I spritzed them with Pink Cadillac Glimmer Mist, added some machine stitching, some faux glass beads, fun ribbon and even a scallop on the inside cut from Aida cloth. 

I made this into a Mother's Day card using Verve Visual's Because of You Stamp Set  (You have been my inspiration, my confidante, my friend. Because of you I've learned to love, to forgive, and to live a life filled with purpose.).

TFL! Hope you have a great day!!

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Verve Visual Becuase of You

Papers: PTI Hibiscus Burst, Fine Linen, DP by MME

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, PTI Vintage Cream

Accessories: PTI Scallop Die & Flowers, buttons by PTI, Aida cloth, Pink Cadillac Glimmer Mist, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

CHALLENGES:

  Sketch for You To Try

 The Pink Elephant
 Crafty Sentiments

So blessed...

Hello friends! How is everyone doing?

I'm completely healthy again - praise the good Lord; but I have been so busy winding down the school year. The last few weeks, we have had 3 soccer games (per week) and 1 track meet (per week) - makes for some crazy times!

I haven't really had much mojo but I forced myself to stamp last night and guess what? I actually LIKE what I created!  :D

I used the Mojo Monday sketch (always a great place to jump start your mojo) and created a Mother's Day card which a friend had requested. I used LOTS of paper from My Mind's Eye Madison Avenue collection combined with lots of pink and chocolate - seriously, can't go wrong with those colors!

I distressed all the edges and then sponged on VersaMagic Jumbo Java. I die cut two hearts and stamped this fabulous sentiment (Just for You) from Verve Visual on the pink heart. I added 3 chocolate pearls and layered it over a cream lace ribbon/bow.

So glad you stopped by - have a GREAT week!

... thinking of you ...

Hugs,


WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Verve Visual Just For You

Papers: PTI Sweet Blush, Dark Chocolate, MME Madison Avenue

Ink: PTI Dark Chocolate, VersaMagic Jumbo Java

Accessories: Verve Visual Jotted Heart Die, MS Arch Lattic border punch, chocolate pearls, cream lace, Heidi Swapp distressor

CHALLENGES:
  Mojo Monday
  Dream Valley
  Addicted to Stamps
  Simon Says Stamps
  Inky Impressions

Birthdays!

Welcome friends! This week over at the TLT blog we're celebrating with a BIRTHDAY theme! I know I never have enough birthday cards in my stash, so this challenge is perfect - won't you join us?

I used Karen's fantastic Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge for the layout - LOVE! Of course, I love about any challenge that allows me to dig into my designer paper stash - love me some My Mind's Eye!!!

Image was colored with Copics; my sweet little doggy is all stretched out on a glittery pillow - just hard to see in the pictures but oh so cute IRL!  :D

The flower is made with 14 count Aida cloth - that idea came from my boss - the Queen! I spritzed the flower layers with some chocolate glimmer mist and tied on a PTI Berry Sorbet button with chocolate baker's twine.

The base layer of designer paper was embossed with the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder and I used direct-to-paper ink of PTI Berry Sorbet around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by - hope you'll check out the challenge and then LINK IT UP!!

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: LCI Martini Nikki

Papers: PTI Fine Linen, Berry Sorbet and Dark Chocolate

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, PTI Berry Sorbet

Accessories: nesties, Copics, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Aida Cloth, PTI Berry Sorbet button, Spica glitter pen, PTI scallop die

CHALLENGES:
  Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge
  The Paper Makeup Stamps
  Stampalot Challenge
  The Crazy Challenge
  Card Makin' Mamas
 

I Toadily Love You...

I'm slow but FINALLY finished my card for Cupcake Inspirations - I'm telling you - these toads are just adorable! Our inspiration cupcakes:

I used Jen's fantastic sketch found HERE with lots of green and red to match the little toads AND I used brads - I haven't used brads since 1999 (wow - throwback! - LOL).

Image is colored with Copics; inside contains digital sentiment, also from our sponsor (Robyn's Fetish Digital Images) and die from MFT Stamps. The base card is Kraft with another layer of Kraft embossed with Cuttlebug Dots and sponged with PTI Fresh Snow Ink (<3)! I added stitching to each of the color panels on the front.

And see those "RED" brads? They were originally yellow, I colored them red with my copics - thank goodness, because I own ZERO red brads! LOL

Thanks for stopping by; hope you have a great weekend!

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Digital Image and Sentiment by Robyn's Fetish

Papers: PTI Pure Poppy and Kraft, Copic XPress, DP by MME

Ink: PTI Fresh Snow

Accessories: nesties, Copics, Janome Sew Mini, brads, flag die, MFT Stamps Die, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Challenges:
  Creative Card Crew
  Sweet Stamping Pixies
  The Spotted Chick

Baby Thank You Cards...NOT!

Remember THIS card? I made this birthday card for an upcoming party in which the birthday girl loves baby blue. I knew I wanted to make her some personalized note cards that she could use as she saw fit. So...I venture out to find some pre-made baby blue note cards that I could alter.

So...I found the cards - they are labeled as "Sweet Baby Thank You Cards"...here's what they look like:

Easy enough to alter - made them all girly; carried through the baby blue theme and they come with the most adorable envelopes; so here's what we made:

Here's the stack of cards with the striped envelopes in the back; see how we totally covered the "Thank You" that was on the front? I think they turned out super cute - hope she likes them. AND since she's turning 13, we made 13 note cards!  :D

Here's an individual shot - the blue ink is Brilliance so it's all shimmery - <3!!

Thanks for stopping in; I'll be back soon with my Cupcake Inspiration card - first one in a LONG TIME!!



Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps:  JustRite

Papers: PTI Dark Chocolate and Spring Rain, GKD White

Ink:  Brilliance Blue
Accessories: PTI Doily Die, nestabilities

For Sale

I am a terrible hoarder of patterned paper; although I will admit, I'm getting better. BUT I have a slew of paper pads that I will never use so they're up for sale! Cost for all of these paper pads PLUS 2 sets (8 each) of Canvas Home Basics black with large white polka dot gift cards (size: 2 1/2 x 3 1/2) are available to a good home for $30 which includes shipping.

Remember, each of these pads typically retails for ~$6-$7!!

Some pads have been used, some have never been touched - there are lots from Basic Grey, some from Echo Park, one tiny package from Jenni Bowlin, some My Mind's Eye and the list goes on! There are 21 pads which does not include the Jenni Bowlin package OR the polka dot gift cards.

If you are interested in purchasing this huge array of paper, please contact me by e-mail at whimsicalexpressions at symbol yahoo dot com. (yeah, we spell it funny to prevent spam bots!!)

Have a great day; I'll be back very soon with a birthday creation!

Hugs,

PSA and Chatty Nikki turns 13

Guess what? I am REALLY back and I am soooooooooooo excited, I have not created in WEEKS!! I have finally beat whatever that forsaken sickness was I had - everything from sinus infection, bronchitis, pneumonia and the weeks of tears thinking I would never get well! I'm not sure I ever remember being THAT sick for THAT long!! :(

But let's move on - first off, I should tell you the best way to spend your money this week AND THIS WEEK ONLY...just start here:

There are some amazing new images & LOTS of long-time images - take a look as many are now available digitally!!

Next up is my card for this week's challenge: Challenge 58 - Shapes brought to you by the Stamping Genius Sally!

I'm not sure I followed the challenge as it was issued; but I sure had fun creating! Our youngest daughter has a birthday party coming up, so I used the CPS sketch HERE; and the birthday girls fave color is baby blue, so I tried to take advantage of that through and through! :D

Card plus birthday tag

Tag up close

Chatty Nikki is actually a pocket in which I inserted the birthday tag, thought glitter was a must for the numbers - don't you agree? Some ribbon was added to the tag, then I sewed the button on using jute twine. Some embossing, DTP ink for the large embossed dots, a bit of sewing and that's it.

Inside

Thanks for hanging in there while I had to take an extended absence, I'm just so happy to be feeling better and FINALLY back to creating!

Have a great week!

... ready to chat it up friends ...

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps: Ladybug Crafts Ink

Papers: PTI Spring Rain, GKD White, Copic XPress, Echo Park DP

Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa and Tuxedo Black

Accessories: nesties, Copics, Janome Sew Mini, jute twine, misc. ribbon, Verve Visual Die (tag-outside), PTI Die (present-inside)

Not sure I'm really "back" yet; BUT

I did need to finish this little project!

I was so inspired by Laurie's creation HERE, and wanted to make something extremely similar for our young man's teacher - she's really a great teacher!

She loves K-State, so it's purple all the way for her - too bad for the kids in her class that are not K-State fans - LOL!

A super quick post-it note holder and gift sack filled with 3 colorful pencils. I figure she can hand the pencils out in class as a reward to students and save the post-it notepad for herself!

The images are from Our Craft Lounge, the dies are all from Shop Verve. Totally CAS; hope she likes it!

Take care; I'm hoping I begin to ease my way back into my craft room very soon! I'm still on breathing treatments and have about 4-5 more days of antibiotics, then I really hope I've beaten this junk and we can move on to Spring and a much healthier household.

Another thing that makes it so difficult to recover is when your week looks like this:

Monday:
Doctor's appointment after school for youngest daughter.
Pick up oldest daughter from soccer practice after work.

Tuesday:
Oldest daughter has 2 soccer games beginning at 5 p.m.
Youngest daughter has volleyball practice and a clinic.

Wednesday:
BIG day at work - major project due.
Staff meeting at lunch.
Appointment for our oldest daughter at 7 p.m. - that means drive home, pick her up and drive back to the City

Thursday:
Another BIG project due at work and a luncheon meeting off-site.
Oldest daughter has 2 soccer games beginning at 5 p.m.

Friday:
Leave for volleyball regionals in Kansas City; return Sunday afternoon/evening.

Hmmm...is it any wonder I'm run down? LOL I wouldn't tradeour life for anything, but when you're trying to get well, all the running sure makes it tough.

Regardless, I'm so tickled you stopped by! Take care!!

Hugs,

WHAT'S IT TAKE?

Stamps:  Our Craft Lounge

Papers: GKD White, PTI Royal Velvet, Simply Chartreuse

Ink:  Metallic Purple, PTI Simply Chartreuse and White
Accessories: Verve Visual dies, Copics, Dimensonal Boosters, purple/silver gel pen