Filigree Christmas Tree

This is the final set of 2 cards that I've made for the two portfolio card sets for work. I realy like this patterned paper by Basic Grey...I'm gonna have to track down some more of it. I thought it paired well with the Christmas tree and I love all the bling...I just wish I could find these smaller gems as self-adhesive with individual adhesive dots on the backs instead of that strip of adhesive - which is useless in my opinion!

Well, we had a huge cleaning day today in the house and I'm beat. Then, tomorrow is "Turkey Day" so it'll be busy, too. So, I think I'll call it a day. Hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Holiday Filigree (Inkadinkado)
Cardstock: Teal Weave (Bazzill), Lime Green (Bazzill), Speckle Cream Text (CRS)
Patterned Paper: Fruitcake - Vintage Ornaments/Pine (Basic Grey)
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Tools: 3/16" Mini Glue Dots, Corner Rounder (EK Success), Metallic Gold Gel Pen

Mojo94 Sketch Challenge

I'm a little late to play along in last weeks sketch challenge, but I liked the sketch so much that I thought I'd make a card using this sketch anyway. I've been hoarding this gorgeous butterfly paper for a while and wasn't quite sure what I wanted to use it for. Well, I decided to use it for a birthday card to be sent out to a friend...I guess you'll have to see if it's for you! :)

I don't think I've ever used so many Basic Grey papers on one card! I do think they should change their name, though. The name Basic Grey really just doesn't do them justice to their gorgeous paper and embellishment line. There's nothing basic about them...I think they should be called Extraordinarily Grey! What do you think? Anyway, enough of my foolishness! lol :)

You know me and my obsession with butterflies...well, I couldn't help showing you a close up of this gorgeous butterfly! It came from an old sheet of all different kinds of butterflies that were printed off a website that's no longer in business. I thought the colours went well with the Basic Grey paper.

This is the sketch that I followed - another awesome one by Julee Tilman! We all love her, don't we?
OK, I'm off to bed early since I was up til 3:30 AM last night for some reason...I just couldn't sleep. I'll be heading to the post office in the morning to mail this card off. Keep an eye in your mailbox to see if you get it! :)

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Retro Happy Birthday (Stampendous), Flourish from 97998 DD - Flourished Butterfly (Inkadinkado)
Cardstock: Jet Black Linen (CRS), Ivory (Staples)
Patterned Paper: Ambrosia - Winsome (Basic Grey), Scarlet's Letter - Recognition (Basic Grey), Archaic - Rusty (Basic Grey), Sugared - Golden (Basic Grey)
Ink: Onyx Black (VersaFine) Tools: 1 1/4" & 1 1/2" Circle Punches (Creative Memories), Scissors, 1/16" Black Pop Dots (MultiCraft)
Embellishments: 1/2" Silver Satin Ribbon (Michaels), Printed Butterfly (RAK from Deborah)

Happy Fall

I got to make a quick card while Natalia was watching a movie. Her fever has spiked again, but hopefully it won't get high again like it was. She's in pretty good spirits, just complaining of a headache. But, that was one of the side affects of the medication, so I I think she's ok.

Well, we're heading upstairs now to grab some lunch, then I need to start on supper as I have to go to work tonight. It's gonna be a long night...I could just go to sleep! Fingers crossed that it's busy at work so the time goes by quickly!

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)



Supplies:
Stamps: Bird on Branch - 97981 K (Inkadinkado), Two Scoops/Swirlie (Basic Grey), Sentiments 1 (Impression Obsession)
Cardstock: Plum (Bazzill), Orange (Bazzill), Gray (The Paper Company), Jet Black Linen (CRS)
Ink: Black Onyx (VersaFine), Plum and Green (Crayola Sketching Markers)
Tools: 1 1/2" & 1 1/4" Circle Punches (Creative Memories), White Gel Pen (Signo - SU), 3/16" Glue Dots (SU)
Embellishments: Plum and Pink Satin Ribbon (Michaels)

Altered Stamp Wish List Notebook

So, I've seen some really cute altered notebooks lately used for keeping track of your stamp wish list and I knew that I wanted to make myself one. I wanted something fun and I thought of this whimsical paper and knew it would fit the bill just perfectly. :)

I bought this notebook from the dollar store a while ago with the intention to alter it. I just removed the front and back covers from the coil binding and altered each of them. I free handed the 'My Stamp Wish List' with a white gel pen and added the stamped flourish. Then, I used my craft knife to make all the holes for the coils to go through....yeah, that was a tedious job, now I understand the desire for a Bind-it-All machine! lol :) After I re-assembled the notebook I added the ribbon for a bit more fun and that's it. The black elastic band on the right side of the notebook pulls over the end so that you can open the front cover.

Ok, it took me a lot longer to do the holes for the coils than expected...so, it's way past my bedtime again! lol :) Gonna call it a day...

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)



Supplies:
Stamps: Two Scoops/Swirlie (Basic Grey)
Patterned Paper: a la Carte - Pesto & a la Carte Butternut Squash (American Crafts)
Tools: White Gel Pen (Signo - SU), Craft Knife, Double-Sided Adhesive, Notebook (Dollar Store)
Embellishments: Olive Green Grosgrain Ribbon (Michaels)

Hello Friend

We got to meet up with my friend from Ontario last night and had a great night at the Natal Day Fireworks - it was one of the best fireworks displays I think I've seen yet! Lots of big ones, pretty colours and some different ones I've never seen before. A great time overall. The kids were pretty sleepy on the way home and fell asleep in the car, hurray for me, just had to scoop them and put them in bed. lol :)

My friend came over to our house this morning and all the kids had a great time playing, just like the old days when they used to play together all the time. It's hard to believe that it's been two years since they've seen each other, (before we moved back home to Nova Scotia from Ontario) they act like they been together all along. They played wonderfully and we got to chat and hang out and relax.The kids were still a bit wound up after left left a couple of hours ago, so I decided try to settle them down and have some crafty time with them. This is the card that I made while they made their cards. This is some patterned paper that I bought at Wal-Mart a few days ago and I think it's so pretty. I'm still amazed at the deal that I got. The whole slab of 36 double-sided sheets was only $9.97 - as apposed to it being nearly 3 times that price at Michaels! A screamin' deal, for sure! lol :)

Here's the K & Company paper slab that I got and I also for the Autumn Leaves - Stampology stamps pictured here for only $3.97!

Such great deals! It's been a little while since I've ventured into the crafty section of Wal-Mart, but they carry so much more than they used to. They have a ton of Martha Stewart products now, Cuttlebug folders and lots of new stamps and patterned paper! It's nice to see as I've been rather unimpressed with the whole attitude that Michaels has had lately with their coupons. Is it just me, or does everyone else just wish they'd make up their mind already! lol :) I've been boycotting them lately, although I'm sure I'll likely break down and venture in again sometime in the future...

Well, enough ranting...gotta go reheat supper and then get the kiddies off to bed since last night was a very late night. I'll be back later tonight with something else to show you.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)



Supplies:
Stamps: Bird on Branch (Inkadinkado), 'Hello Friend' - Sparkle Clear Love That (Hero Arts), Two Scoops/Swirlie (Basic Grey)
Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Groovy Guava (SU), Cream (Staples)
Ink: Cameo Coral, Creamy Caramel, Close to Cocoa (SU)
Patterned Paper: Classic K - McKenna (K & Company)
Tools: Double-sided adhesive
Embellishments: Dots, Dashes and Swirls Ribbon (Michaels)