Happy Birthday Chickie ...

Good morning,
Another April birthday card, this one was created for my Sister-in-law.

Supplies:

Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Hammermill color copy (for image)

Die from Spellbinders (Fun rings), I colored them with the sharpies

Embossing folder from Spellbinders (Candles for every birthday)

Ink from Momento and Tsukineko

ProMarkers

Punch from Stampin Up! (Pick a banner)

Sharpies

Sketch used: CCBC32

Stamps from Stampin Up! (Hey Birthday Chick)

Sentiment from a Unity Stamps grab bag

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

April Birthday share ...

Good morning,

April birthdays have come and gone so I am sharing a fairly clean and simply birthday card I made for a very dear friend.

I used one of my sketches as inspiraton for the layout.

Supplies:

Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Hammermill color copy (for image)

Ink from Momento, Stampin Up! and Tsukineko

ProMarkers

Sketch used: CCBC28

Stamps from Stampin Up! (Bokeh dots & Hey Birthday Chick)

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

It's a Girl ...

Good morning,
Today I am sharing a baby card I made for a co-worker preparing to start maternity leave.

Many people would be signing this card so I made it using a full sheet of 8.50” x 11” cardstock. The final card was 8.50” x 5.50”. A bit larger than my normal 5” x 7” cards to be sure.

Supplies

Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
Design paper from Sandylion (Atomic Daisies). The polka dot papers in unknown
Dies from Balloons from Papertrey Ink (Best Birthday), alphabets, sentiments and cradle unbranded

Glimmer paper from Neenah  
Glitter glue from Studio G
Sequins from my Stash
Vellum for Stampin up!

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

65years strong ...

Good morning,
Sharing a card I made for a work birthday. She’s turning 65 and they asked me to make a funny one so I used this hilarious image from Close to My Heart.

I did some masking and a bit of paper piecing on her skirt and shirt.

My Sketch CCBC33

Supplies

Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base) and Hammermill Color Copy

Design Paper from Fancy Pants (Park Bench)

Diamond glaze from Judikins (used on the eyeglasses)

Doily die is unbranded

Image from Close to My Heart (You’re not old)

Ink from Scrapbook.com and Tsukineko (Versafine Clair)

ProMarkers

Sentiment from Unity Stamps

Sequins from Close to My Heart

Sketch by Me CCBC   

Stencil from paper Roses (Lots of Flowers)

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge

Simon says use Pattern Paper

#72

Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge

Penny's Challenge #571

#21

Ellibelle's Corner

Ellie's Crafty Wednesday-May Challenge

#84

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge

Challenge #720 Anything Goes

#33

Creative Fingers Challenge

Challenge #278

#13

You're Mer-Mazing ..

Good morning,

I was asked to make a card for our department assistant to celebrate Administrative Professionals Day last Month.

She does a lot for our group and others in the area.

I decided to make a shaker mermaid card and I even had a great sentiment that said “you’re mer-mazing” but it was a polymer stamp and when I pulled it out of it’s package it was crazy hard so I had to throw it away … not happy about that at all, so I decided to use it in my blog title!

Anyway, here’s the card. I stamped the sentiment and fussy cut out.

Supplies

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base)
• Design paper from Craft Universe (Holographic) & Momenta (Marbled)
• Dies are unknown
• Ink from Stampin up!
• Sentiment from Joy Claire Stamps (Mermaid at Heart)
• Sequins and beads from my stash

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Mr & Mrs

Good morning,

Tis the Season for Romance I guess and weddings are starting to pop up so today I am sharing a wedding card I was requested to make for a co-worker. I think the marbled paper with a bit of a blush pink running through it made an elegant background for the diecut vullum hearts.

Supplies

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base)
• Design paper from Craft Universe (Marble Stickers with foil)
• Dies from Stampin Up! (Detailed Hearts) and Spellbinders (Donna’s Alphabets)
• Gold mirror card from scrap bin
• Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Clair) and Stampin Up! (Gold Encore)
• Punch from Stampin Up! (Pick a banner)
• Sentiment from Stampin Up!
• Vellum from Stampin Up!

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Gem of a Challenge, Week 9 - Anything Goes

Entry 52

Crafty Calendar Challenge, May Challenge - Anything Goes

Entry 68

Black Penny Saturday Challenge, May - Anything Goes...Optional 'Pastel Colours'!
Entry 11

Creative Fingers Challenge, Challenge #277

Entry 87

As you like it Challenge, Favourite: Soft or Bold Colours (and why)
Entry 38

A toast to your special day! ...

Good morning,
Sharing an April birthday card I made for my Mother-in-Law.

Supplies:
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and my scrap bin
Design Paper from Scrapbook Wizard
Glitter paper from my scrap
Heart punch from Creative Memories
Ink from Tsukineko, Versafine Clair
ProMarkers
Sketch from Seize the Birthday STB#3
Stamps from Unity Stamps (Celebrate Today)
Unknown: Stitched oval die

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Challenges Entered

Lets Craft & Create
Challenge #207 - AG + Baby Blue or Pretty Pink
#3

Gem of a Challenge
Wk 9 Anything Goes Card Making & Paper Craft Scrapbook challenge - Gem of a Challenge
#12

Crafty Calendar Challenge
May Challenge - 'Anything Goes'
#17

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge
#229-Mirtillamente Digital Stamps
#1

Cardz for Galz
#224 Celebration - Mother's Day US. or other
#19

Unity Stamps May Challenge, Birthdays

Birthday Greetings ...

Good morning!
We have a new sketch challenge at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE and would be delighted if you would come and join us!

This month’s sketch is provided by Mette Witus. More of her amazing sketches can be found HERE.

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio
• Design paper from The Paper Studio (Watercolor)
• Dies from Papertrey Ink (Solid heart prints) and Quickutz (Nesting Squares)
• Image from All Dressed Up (Jam jars) printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Clair)
• ProMarkers
• Punch from Stampin Up! (Pick a Banner)
• Rhinestones from Stampin Up!
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Hugs, Kisses & Birthday Wishes)
• Sketch from Mette Witus

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out the main blog located HERE to see the other challenges we offer!

(Hugs) Cara

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Aloha Friday Challenge #10 - Flowers

Entry #2

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog #277

Entry #10

Craft Rocket Challenge #114 - Flowers

Entry #8

Creative Inspiration Challenges #14 - Anything Goes

Entry #9

Moving along with the Times May Challenge 166 - FLOWERS
Entry #13