Hap.Bee Hexagons

Here's a card I made for the hexagon challenge at Moxie Fab World.

I created a little hexagon out of chipboard and outlined it several times to create a background. 

The largest hexagon is made out of a beautiful velvet paper.

I know it didn’t need to have a bumblebee, but I just could not resist this darling little guy from a sheet of Echo Park stickers!

Color Challenge

I was in desperate need for some crafting mojo, and I was sitting there on Facebook when a picture from the fabbie designer Rose Miller popped up on my screen.

I'm lucky to have her as my bloggy friend and as a designer for 365 Cards, but she's also on the DT at EAD Designs, along with another fave of mine Amy Tsuruta.  So I was inspired by them and I decided to join in on a color challenge.

Here are the colors

And here's my card...I even threw some circles on there

Here are the details

Ink: Clearsnap, Tsukineko . Sticker: EAD Designs . Punches: EK Success . Extras: Floss

Have a great weekend!!

Exciting News

Wow, I cannot believe how much time passes between my posts, but life is simply that crazy for me right now.

As I keep up with 365 Cards, I also design tons of projects for SNR.  And now I get to announce {drumroll please}

Yep, I’m an instructor at The Art Studio at Scrapbook News and Review!!!

I have two classes coming and I am super excited.

Check out all the upcoming classes and save a seat to learn some fabulous crafty stuff!!

 

What’re you waiting for??  Head on over now and tell your friends.

3 C's

That's the title of today's challenge at 365 Cards, and I created this card inspired by the words

Colorful, Coffee, and Classy

Here are the details

Cardstock & Stamps: Papertrey Ink

Ink: Clearsnap, Tsukineko

Glitter Pens: Atyou Spica

Other: Ribbon

I kept it simple and created the "colorful" part using a variety of inks with the sentiment stamp.

I added just a touch of glitter using my glitter pens over the coffee cups and table stamped images.  Here's a close-up of those

Have a great Wednesday!!

White Space Monday

It's Monday, and I get to share a challenge card at 365 Cards...

We've got a White Space challenge today and here's what it looks like.

Honestly, these are just my type of challenge.  It sort of requires a CAS style, and that's my card making style for sure.

Here's my example

And the little surprise inside

This is a birthday card for my cousin's son - I think it works for a boy.

Come on over and join us this week.  You can jump in anytime...

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

Here’s a fun little craft that I whipped up a couple of days ago.  It couldn’t be easier, and since I had the tools I needed, it was quite affordable!

I created a little shamrock wall hanging using a tiny little 3” frame.  I actually picked up two of those little guys, some green glitter ribbon and a roll of jute rope. 

Here are my supplies

I love this American Crafts glitter ribbon because it’s a stiff material that worked well with my heart-shaped hole punch. 

I punched out 3 hearts for each wall hanging to create a shamrock shape.  A little glue works to keep them in place on a piece of white cardstock.  I punched a 2 ½” circle out of the cardstock, which is slightly larger than the opening of the frame.

Hot glue on the back side of the frame will keep the cardstock in place as it peeks through the other side.

Some pieces of jute can be attached to the frame with some hot glue.  You can make them any length you want.  I used two pieces that I tied into a knot at the top to make it easy for hanging.

A few little rhinestones complete the look and they are ready to hang.

Here are the deets on my supplies:

Cardstock: Papertrey Ink

Rhinestones: Theresa Collins

Punches: Marvy

Other: Frame, jute, hot glue

Have a wonderful St. Patty’s Day!!

Sweet September

And here's some good stuff from September coming atcha.  I love crafting for Scrapbook News and Review.  In a lot of ways it's like being on several DT's and not just one.  Unfortunately I can't share all the fun stuff I got to play with during our manufacturer events, BUT I can share some stuff I've made for the monthly mag.  This set of projects comes from September.

Here's a card I made for my nephew when he turned 7 last year.

Scrappy Goodness - Cardstock: Papertrey Ink; Stickers: SRM Stickers, Authentique, Three Bugs in a Rug; Stamp: Close to My Heart; Ink: Stampin' Up

An ATC that incorporated a photograph.  I love, love, love this soccer picture of my beautiful Paige, so here it is on an ATC.

Scrappy Goodness - Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Sentiment: K&Company; Other: Floss, Pom Pom Trim

This next card - I can't remember the theme - features a handmade embellishment that uses lace, rick rack, and buttons.  I got the idea from this cool embelly that my MIL picked up at a quilting store a couple of years ago and made my own. 

Scrappy Goodness - Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Fabric Paper: American Crafts; Sticker: SRM Stickers; Other: Lace, Rick Rack, Buttons, Sewing Machine

Here's a quick and easy thank you card

Scrappy Goodness - Cardstock: Bazzill Basics; Stamsp: Stampin' Up; Ink: Clearsnap; Stickers: My Mind's Eye; Scallop Punch: Stampin' Up

Did you know that SNR has a whole new look?  You need to check it out because it is fabulous!  I even get to display this new and gorgeous staffer badge

Have a great week!