Cheers to Bethany...



Popping in for a quick post.  My daughter just celebrated her 22nd birthday and this is the card I gave her. 

 

Stamps:  Sweet Strawberries, Pretty Patterns (GKD)

Paper:  White, Black, Pretty In Pink, Poppy Parade (SU)

Ink:  Memento Black, Crumb Cake (SU)

Accessories:  scallop and oval dies (Spellbinders), Copics, ribbon (Michaels), oval punches, twine, dimensionals (SU)

 

The flower and strawberry at the base of the glass were stamped, colored, cut out and attached with dimensionals.  Oops, the "table" looks a bit slanted ... that's what happens when you have one too many of these. :)

 

Thanks for stopping by and as always...

 

Have a great day,

Pam~

Thinking of You ...

The stamping crew over at Freshly Made Sketches have another great sketch to play along with.  I have to say, they are always my go-to-site for great layouts!  Thank you, Ladies!  Below is what's on the table this week ...

Unfortunately, I needed another sympathy card.  My friend who has the Whippet that liked to have play dates with my Whippets, had to put her boy down last week.  This is the finished card on my table ...

 

Stamps:  Fabulous Florets (SU), Dogwood & Butterfly (GKD)

Paper:  Sahara Sand, Melon Mambo, Old Olive (SU)

DP:  Victoria Garden (EP)

Ink:  Old Olive (SU), Memento Black

Accessories:  rhinestones, pop dots (SU), Copics, glitter pen (Sakura), labels six (Spellbinders)

 

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

 

Have a great day,

Pam~

 

Floral sympathy ...

Today's card is for a family friend whose husband passed away.  Sympathy cards are always hard to make and I can only hope that it might lift her spirits for a moment during this difficult time.  I went to The Paper Players awesome site to see what they were offering this week.   LeAnne has a great layout to play with.

 

From the above sketch, I came up with this ...

 

Stamps:  Elegant Florals (GKD)

Paper:  Vanilla, More Mustard, Cajun Craze (SU)

DSP:  Reunion (MME)

Ink:  Memento Black, More Mustard, Cajun Craze (SU)

Accessories:  Copics, Sakura glitter pen, oval and scallop dies (Spellbinders), flourish (Sizzix), vanilla ribbon, pop dots (Michaels)

 

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

 

Have a great day,

Pam~

 

 





Candy Cane Valentine's ...

I suppose this image is to be used for Christmas but after coloring it, I'm sending it as a Valentine.  This is another stamp that my daughter gave me for my birthday.  I adore these cute guys!

I finally got a chance to play with The Paper Players this week.  They have a CAS sketch ...

 

Here is the finished card using this great layout ...

 

Stamps:  Candy Gram (HM), Everyday Flexible Phrases (SU)

Paper:  Poppy Parade, White (SU)

DSP:  Poppy Parade (SU)

Ink:  Poppy Parade (SU), Memento Black

Accessories:  colored pencils (Prismacolor), square and lacey dies,(Spellbinders), Baby's Breath embossing folder (CB), gems, decorative punch, baker's twine, dimensionals, sponge dauber (SU)

 

I embossed my piece of designer paper to add a little distressing to the card since I used so much red. 

 

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

 

Have a great day,

Pam~

 

With a little love ....

Today's card will be going postal to Bethany as a little congratulations card.  She is a nursing student at UAB and will graduate in May.  This semester she is doing her preceptorship (think that is what it is called) in the trauma and burn unit at UAB Hospital.  She gave me this stamp as a birthday present and I thought this was the perfect time to use it.

Stamps:  Dr. Amanda (House Mouse), Circle of Friendship (SU)

Paper:  White, Melon Mambo (SU)

DSP:  Melon Mambo (SU)

Ink:  Memento Black, Versamark

Accessories:  Pink embossing powder (Recollections), circle dies (Spellbinders), Copics, Pretty in Pink ribbon, dimensionals (SU)

The little circle on the corner had to put there because I smeared the ink ... yikes.  Unfortunately, it didn't not photograph well but it says "congratulations."  Bethany is a girl of pink so this card should suit her well. 

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~ 

Found a little MOJO ...

I'm back with a card for new the MOJO sketch this week.  Here is the inspiration picture ...

This is the what I created from this awesome sketch ...

Stamps:  Feel The Sun (Verve)

Paper:  So Saffron, Basic Gray, White (SU)

DSP:  Breeze (MME)

Ink:  Basic Gray, So Saffron (SU)

Accessories:  ribbon, button, baker's twine, sponge daubers, pop dots (SU), oval die (Spellbinders), Juli's Garden embossing folder (CB)

I had some great stamping time with my daughter over the Christmas break.  I cherish those time together.  We just created her own Splitcoast Stampers page so she can upload her cards.  If you get a chance, check out her cards (all two of them) here ... blynng.

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

A Frosty MOJO

Wow, another month almost gone and the beginning of the last month of 2012 is about to start.  I started this month with a post so I'll go ahead and end it with one.  I have been working on Christmas cards so haven't had anything to blog until now.  

Today's card was inspired by the sketch over at MOJO Monday - The Blog.

I went with the square card (4 1/4 x 4 1/4) ...

Stamps:  Snow One Like You - GKD

Paper:  White, Black

DSP:  Christmas Pad - Recollections

Ink:  Memento Black

Accessories:  Spellbinders oval and scallop dies, Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder, glitter ribbon - Celebrate It, Copics

This was a quick and fun card to make.  I think it will make its way to UAB to give my daughter a little love.

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Patrick's birthday card ...

Wow, it's been almost a month since I've posted a card.  I'm still trying to figure out how to fit in my stamping along with working.  Kudos to all you wonderful and talented ladies that have that mastered.  I have to admit that standing on my feet all day and setting up the new Michael's store, was a lot of hard work.  It is very rewarding now that the store is open and the shelves are stocked.  The best part ... listening to customers saying how great it is to have Michaels in this part of town.  

Bethany made a pit stop here last night on her way to Vanderbilt to see her boyfriend.  So we squeezed in some stamping time this morning before she got back on the road.  Her boyfriend's birthday is Sunday so we made him cards.  Here is what he is getting from me ...

Stamps:  Ain't Love Grand, Button Button

Paper:  White, Pacific Point, Real Red

DSP:  Pacific Point

Ink:  Memento Black, Soft Suede, Wild Wasabi

Accessories:  Spellbinders octagon and circle dies, CB forest branches embossing folder, Bic markers, dimensionals, DMC floss, edge distressor, sponge dauber

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

A very clean and simple card.  Patrick's favorite color is green so I had to add a pop of that.  

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

A Wacky Whippet ...

Today's card is for my friend, Charlotte, who also has a whippet.  I wanted to give her a card to say thank you for my birthday lunch and gift card.  As I was uploading my photo, I realized that I've already sent her a card with this same  whippet stamp (here).  Oh well, at least I used a different layout and color and I've already written on the inside so it will still be heading her way.  

Stamps:  Made for You, Whippet (unknown)

Paper:  White, Black

Ink:  Memento Black

Accessories:  houndstooth embossing folder (CB), ribbon (unknown), Prisma Markers, pop dots

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great weekend!

Pam~

Fall wheat ...

When I made this card, which was last week, I started with a sketch but the image was too big so I ended up just focusing on the designer paper.  This card will be heading to my GA brother.  He has a field up the street from his house that I always call the wheat field.  It really isn't a wheat field but it sure looks like it to me. 

Stamps:  Always Thankful

Paper:  Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, White

DSP:  Simply Delightful (MME)

Ink:  Early Espresso, SU markers ... Old Olive, River Rock, More Mustard

Accessories:  blender pen, spritzer, pearls, Cherry Cobbler ribbon, sponge dauber, Nestabilities oval dies

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,
Pam~

Hello Pumpkin ...

I'm having such a great time with coloring pumpkins and making fall cards this year.  Love this stamp set by Verve.  Today's card was inspired by this week's MOJO sketch ... 

This is what my inky fingers created ...

Stamps:  Bountiful Harvest (Verve)

Paper:  White, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive, Summer Starfruit

Ink:  Memento Black, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive, Summer Starfruit

Accessories:  Swiss dots and swirls embossing folder (CB), sponge dauber, Copics, Signo gel pen, Nestabilities circle and scallop dies, ribbon (Non SU), glimmer brad

All products are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

• I sponged Summer Starfruit and Old Olive around the pumpkins.
• I added a little white dot on each scallop.  I've seen a lot of cards done like that and really like the look.
• After embossing my white panel, I swiped my ink pad over it to ink only the raised dots.
• I made a double bow (can't really tell by the picture) and finished it off with a glimmer brad.  

After over 21 years of being a stay-at-home mom and volunteering, I am heading back into the working world.  I think I've found the perfect job for me.  A new Michael's is opening up near my house so I applied and got a position.  I am excited to start this new venture.  My daughter said "Talk about adding fuel to the fire."  I thought that was so funny ... and so true.  

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

War Eagle ...

Today's card is headed to Auburn but not to Michael.  This one is going to the apartment office with the rent in it.  I figure if I have to write that check, I am going to do something fun with it.  Don't know if they will appreciate it but I did enjoy making it.  

My card was inspired by Pals Paper Arts sketch this week.  

I used the layout but just did a little flipping and rotating.  Here is my finished card ...

Stamps:  In Wilderness, Alphabet (unknown)

Paper:  White, Tangerine Tango, Chocolate Chip

Ink:  Memento Black, Tangerine Tango, Bashful Blue, Brocade Blue

Accessories:  Sizzix embossing folder, Copics, deckle scissors (non SU), edge distresser, sponge dauber, pop dots

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

After running the white cardstock through the embossing folder, I swiped my ink pad over the raised images.

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Shake your Booty ...

Today's card has been stamped and sitting in my craft room for a couple of weeks.  Life happens ...

My inspiration came from MOJO sketch 257 even though it never got posted there ...

Here is my finished card ...

Stamps:  Bootiful Occasions, Button Button, Itty Bitty Backgrounds

Paper:  White, Black, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise

DSP:  Polka Dot

Ink:  Memento Black, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise

Accessories:  burlap, ribbon (non SU); Copic, Nestabilities oval and scallop dies, CB dots and circles embossing folder, sponge dauber, dimensionals

All products are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

• Used the Button Button stamp set since it is less bulkier to mail than the real thing.
• A piece of scrap burlap laying on my table made the perfect backdrop for this boot.

I have been stamping a little bit but just have not taken the time to post.  Hopefully over the next few days I will get those uploaded.  I completely understand why people take a blogging break. :)

As always, thanks for stopping by and ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

You Make Me Laugh ...

My inspiration for today's card came from Freshly Made Sketches ...

I'm on a masculine roll right now.  I've been sending cards to my son and nephew and don't have a whole lot in the college box.  So this will be another one for the guys in the box.

Stamps:  Card Games, Game Night

Paper:  White, Basic Gray, Riding Hood Red, More Mustard

DSP:  Basic Gray

Ink:  Riding Hood Red

Accessories:  Forest branches and dominoes embossing folder (CB), corner rounder, dimensionals

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted

After embossing the dominoes on the white cardstock, I ran my ink pad directly over the raised images.  A very simple card here.

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Man's best friend ...

Here is a quick card that I threw together for my college box using The Paper Players sketch ...

I think this is a great layout for a masculine card.  I didn't accessorize too much since it will be going postal and it will be for my son.  

Stamps:  Ruff Day, dog bone (All Night Media)

Paper:  Vanilla, Cajun Craze

DSP:  Well Worn

Ink:  Memento Black

Accessories:  Copics, pop dots, Nestabilities rectangle dies

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

Have to admit that I'm not crazy about the border around my rectangles.  That is one thing that I don't like about Nestabilities ... too much border.  I do like how quick it makes for layering though.  

Have a great holiday weekend!

Thanks for stopping by,

Pam~

MOJO sketch

Today's card is for this week's MOJO sketch...a circle or square card.  I made a 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 square card which is already in the mail to Auburn. I was playing around with my photo shop and I got the colors a bit brighter than they are in real life.  

Here is what I came up with ...

Stamps:  It's the Thought

Paper:  Brocade Blue, Tangerine Tango, White

DSP:  Tangerine Tango

Ink:  Memento Black, Pumpkin Pie

Accessories:  brads, Prismacolor markers, Nestabilities Label 2, Cuttlebug square embossing folder, Sizzix stripes embossing folder, itty bitty banner die, sponge dauber, pop dots

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

This was my inspiration ...

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Verve card carnival

I uploaded this card to Splitcoast on Friday for Verve's Card Carnival contest.  I've had a fun filled weekend so am a little late getting it up on my blog.

Stamps:  Love Is, Feel the Sun (Verve)

Paper:  Basic Gray, White

DSP:  Simply Delightful (MME)

Ink:  Memento Black, Bordering Blue

Accessories:  Nestabilities Label 1 and border die, twine, button, edge distresser, sponge dauber, Copics, pop dots

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

• I distressed the edges on the DSP and then took my black SU marker and ruler and drew lines around each layer.  
• The flower was stamped twice and cut out separately from the leaves.  I attached the flower with pop dots.
• The sentiment was sponged with Bordering Blue while still in the die to take away the stark white look.
• Lots of patterns on this one. 

I used the MOJO sketch as my starting point.

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Verve challenge #5 ... ABC

This Verve challenge, ABC, is for Anything But a Card. I went into my own little craft shop (my closet) and found these tiles that I've had for ...  I'm embarrassed to say how long I've actually had them.  So I dusted them off and went to stamping.  So here is my ABC ...

Stamps:  Fabulous Fruits

Ink:  Real Red, Always Artichoke, Elegant Eggplant, Pear Pizzazz

Accessories:  tiles

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

I've included some other pictures of the tiles, which will be used as coasters.

I just wanted to pop back in and tell you how I sealed the tiles.  Sorry about leaving that out.  After stamping them, I set the ink with my heat gun and let them dry over night.  I then sprayed them with an acrylic spray to finish them off.  The first time I made these, we were told to bake them in the oven.  I did not do that and they work fine ... still using them.

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Verve challenge 4 ... CAS

Two posts in one day ... still playing catch-up and having fun.  This is for Verve's challenge number four ... clean and simple.

With those words in my mind, I went to crafting and ended up with this ...

Stamps:  Ornamental Christmas

Paper:  White, Cherry Cobbler

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy

Accessories:  Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder, Cherry Cobbler twine, ribbon and dazzling details, circle punch, dimensionals

All supplies are SU unless otherwise noted.

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~

Verve challenge #3 ... A sketch

I'm only a week late in getting these cards done.  Late or not, it has still been fun playing along with the Verve challenges.  Today's card is based off their sketch ...

I knew I wanted to do something fall-ish.  This is what I came up with ...

Stamps:  Bountiful Harvest (Verve)

Paper:  River Rock, Not Quite Navy, Tangerine Tango

DSP:  River Rock, Not Quite Navy

Ink:  Memento Black

Accessories:  burlap (Verve), Copics, Nestabilities circle dies, pearls, Tangerine Tango ribbon, scallop border punch, dimensionals

All supplies are Stampin' Up unless otherwise noted.

I had so much fun coloring those pumpkins. After putting it together, I realized I had stripes going in both directions.  I just like my cards to have special character. :)

Thanks for stopping by and as always ...

Have a great day,

Pam~