Back to School Challenge

The Creative Belli blog had a Back to School challenge. You had to use apples and/or pencils and create a project with a back to school theme. I pulled out some old Stampin’ Up sets that were school for today’s card. I really like the simplicity of this card. The colors I think work well together also. Here is my creation. inside of card Stampin’ Up Supplies Stamps: 2 Teach, School Set (both retired) Paper:…

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A Challenge

Okay I was able to make a couple of cards yesterday. It felt good to create and not mass produce. I will be doing some more mass producing but later in the week. Today’s card used the sketch from the Caardvarks blog along with the color challenge from the Color Throwdown blog. Caardvarks had 3 sketches to choose from. I chose to use sketch 2. The required colors to use were Close to Cocoa, Pumpkin…

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MIA

Good Morning! Have you wondered why I have been missing in action lately? Well I have been busy mass producing Halloween cards. I wanted to send some to the Cards for Heros group but I also have adopted my son-in-laws unit in Afghanistan. He said there are about 20 guys in his unit and they have a 2 mile walk to get cards so I told him I would make cards and send to him…

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Michaela’s Birthday Card

When I posted yesterday I talked about having both girls home for their birthday. I had to make 2 birthday cards and today I am showing you the second one. This card was inspired by this card. I did make some changes . I think Michaela will like this one. inside of card Stampin’ Up supplies Stamps: Fun & Fast Notes, The More the Merrier, Stem Sayings, Polka Dots & Paisley Paper: Mellow Moss, Regal…

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Jess’ Birthday Card

I have both of my girls here this weekend and their birthdays are in September (11th and 19th) so we will have their birthday dinner while they are here. Since we will celebrate while they are home, I needed to make their birthday cards. I will share one today and the other tomorrow. This card is for Jess. The inspiration for this card came from this gift bag that Makeesha posted. Jess likes aqua and…

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My First Christmas Card

Stampin’ Up has revised their policy about being on design teams and listing websites for supplies from a competitive company. Due to that policy I will now separate my supply list into Stampin’ Up supplies and Other supplies. If you should have any questions about my supplies, please feel free to e-mail me. Today’s card is my first Christmas card of the season. I was looking at the color challenges that I like to participate…

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