Clean and Simple

Sometimes you've just got to keep it simple when making cards.  At least, that's true for me.

I've got a couple of quick ones to share...

First up is a "Sprinkle" invitation for my BFF.  She's expecting her second daughter next month, and another friend and I threw a mini shower for her to celebrate the occasion.  To suit her style I came up with this CAS card

and here's a sample (or two) of the thank you notes that I whipped up for my daughters' teachers and other VIPs in their lives for the end of the school year

I just love that apple-patterned paper from October Afternoon, and the best way to stretch it is some DIY embellies.  I just glue the paper to some chipboard and then do some fussy cutting.  This makes it studier when raised off the page.

Thanks for stopping by...

Catching Up

Today over at 365 Cards we have a new sponsor, a sketch and a Guest Designer.  It's going to be a fun week, too, because we have a theme, but I'm not telling what it is just yet...

So here's my take on the sketch this week.  I know it's been a while since I've shared a card for the sketch and it was definitely long overdue.  So I won't waste any more time

Card Recipe

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink

Patterned Paper: October Afternoon, Pink Paislee

Stickers: SRM Press, Pink Paislee

Brad and Rub ons: Pink Paislee

Alphas: American Crafts

Come along and play with us and go for a chance to win a great prize!

Busy Weekend

Whew, I'm taking the briefest of moments to share a card.  One is in celebration of my mom whose birthday is today!  Here's the card I made for the occasion

And my mom, who is my best customer, asked me to make a card for my dad for Father's Day, and this is what I came up with

I have been playing with watercolors a lot lately, so I created something that is meant to look like the two of them sitting side-by-side.  I'm not sure if I managed it, but I sure had fun trying!

Aside from celebrating a birthday and Father's Day, we are also camping out at the local high school auditorium all weekend for our daughters' dance recitals.  This is our third year having a dancer (or two) and it always signals the beginning of summer for us!

Have a great weekend...

Birthday Boy

Today is my nephew, Riley's 4th birthday, and I made a cute little card for him inspired by this movie poster

This looks hysterical, and I am a big fan of Jim Carrey movies, so it's on my "must-see" list this summer!

I happened to have a little penguin stamp and I thought it would make for a great "boy" card. 

Here's my card, which happens to be for today's 365 Cards challenge



Here are the details

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Stamp: Basic Grey

Ink: Clearsnap

Glitter Pen: Atyou Spica

Rub on Transfers: Scenic Route and Pink Paislee

Number Sticker: American Crafts

Rhinestones: Kaiser Scrapbook

I created the background using watercolors

Thanks for stopping by and join in with us this week if you get the chance!

Just Because

Here's a card I made for one of my daughter's very best friends.  My oldest daughter has hit a bit of a rough patch recently, and her friend has been so supportive of her.  It's hard to believe these little girls are only 7 considering how mature they are!

Anyway, we got to celebrate sweet Piper's birthday today, and here's the card I made for her.

Card recipe

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink

Patterned Paper: Basic Grey

Rhinestones: My & My Big Ideas (pink) and Basic Grey (orange)

Scalloped Punch: Stampin' Up

Sticker Alphas: Basic Grey
Happy Birthday Sticker: SRM Stickers

Extras: Buttons, Floss, and Pom-poms (their strung on some thin wire)

Have a great week!!



CAS Happy Birthday

Here's a quick and cute little card I made today for my aunt's birthday.

It's a Clean and Simple design, check it out:

Card Recipe

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink

Patterned paper: Echo Park

Scalloped trim: My Mind's Eye

Rhinestones: Me & My Big Ideas

Sticker: SRM Stickers

I think the coolest thing about this card is that I used a leftover portion of some 12x12 Echo Park paper that I just couldn't bear to throw away.  It really came in handy to set the scene for this card.  Thanks for looking!

CP Sketch 110

Here's a little card I made inspired by Card Patterns Sketch 110

Card Recipe

Card base: Bazzill Basics

White swiss dot cardstock: Bazzill Basics

Kraft cardstock: Papertrey Ink

Patterned paper: Echo Park

Cupcake sticker: Echo Park

Twine: My Mind's Eye

Tools: Spellbinders die/Cuttlebug, Stampin' Up scalloped edge punch

EK Success circle punch

Scrappy Extras: Sewing and a button

And last, but not least is the little sticker that says "wish" - a nod to this week's sponsor at Card Patterns and one of my fave crafty companies SRM Stickers.

Have a great week!!