Mojo131 Sketch Challenge

This is a long card that I made for the current Mojo Monday sketch challenge. It measures 8 1/2" x 3 1/2".  I don't normally make long cards, but this was a fun one to make...unfortunately, now I'll need to make an envelop for it, too, since I don't have any envelopes that size.

I have to tell you, I'm absolutely giddy with excitement over this card - I know, that sounds funny and  you're probably thinking, "Well, Julie, why don't you just pat yourself on the back!"  lol  :)  So, I'll explain my excitement.  Tonight, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM we were supposed to turn off the lights in support of Earth Hour.  So, we obeyed the no lights rule and lit some candles instead.  Well, I made this entire card in the dark - by the light of just a few tealights!  I think I did a pretty good job with my matting, don't you think?  lol  :)

Here's the Mojo sketch that I followed:

I also used some gorgeous, double-sided, patterned paper that my friend, Val gave to me.   We each bought paper for the other person and challenged her to use that piece of paper on a card.  A fun challenge and Val was good to me, giving me this gorgeous paper to work with!  :)

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Sentiments I (Impression Obsession)
Cardstock: Wine (CRS), River Rock (SU), Flat White (Staples)
Patterned Paper: Christine Adolph (Creative Imaginations)
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Fired Brick and Shabby Shutters (Ranger)
Tools: Quilling Tweezers, 3/16" Glue Dots, Silent Setter (ProvoCraft) - to punch another hole in the metal tag
Embellishments: Sheer Olive Polka Dot Ribbon (Michaels), Metal Edged Frame, Silver Dragonfly

Happy Birthday Little Lady

Tonight's card is one that I made for a birthday party that my girls are attending this weekend. I found this ladybug stamp today and I had to get it. Isn't it sweet? :) My 5 year old daughter loves ladybugs and I knew she'd love this stamp. I was right...I showed it to her this afternoon and she's already claimed it as hers! She told me, "Mama, I'll let you borrow it, if you want." LOL :)

To go with the ladybug theme, I thought I'd use this cute A Muse sentiment. But, instead of keeping it all in row like the sentiment normally is, I inked each word separately and stamped them onto the punched circle.
Well, I think I'll grab a snack and call it a day. I'll try not to leave it as long 'til I post again!

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Ladybug - 99188 G (Inkadinkado), Little Lady 0 9-8298C (A Muse Artstamps)
Cardstock: China Red Linen (CRS), Jet Black Linen (CRS), Flat White (Staples)
Ink: Onyx Black (VersaFine), Black Marker
Tools: 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" Circle Punches (Creative Memories)
Embellishments: Black and White Polka Dot Sheer Ribbon (Michaels)

Happy Birthday Little Lady

This is a birthday card that I made for the daughter of a very good friend of mine. Her daughter is turning 2 years old on Tuesday and I thought she'd like the bright colours in this card...and who doesn't like ladybugs? By the way, the eyes don't look nearly that psychotic in person, it's just the flash against the clear gems that's making them them look all crazy! lol :)

Here's a close up of the A Muse sentiment, Happy Birthday Little Lady. I love it!
This is a close up of the ribbon fed through the slots. I CASE'd this card sketch from Amy Rysavy, from a card she did for PTI. I loved her card, but mostly the way that she fed the ribbon through her card and I knew I wanted to try it. I think it gives a neat look to the card.

Well, I think I've had all I can take today of being up and moving around. Gotta retire back to my comfy bed to relax for the evening with my pain meds...or as a friend of mine put it, "better living through chemistry!" You're funny, Deborah! I seriously laughed out loud when I read that! :)

Jim's been away this afternoon on a Search and Rescue exercise flight, but he should be home soon...let's hope he brings supper with him! :) I'll try to have something else to show you tomorrow.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Little Lady (A Muse Artstamps)
Cardstock: China Red Linen (CRS), Flat White (CRS), Jet Black Linen (CRS), Soft Sky (SU)
Ink: Onyx Black (VersaFine)
Patterned Paper: So Saffron (K&Company)
Tools: Cuttlebug, Ladybug die, Slot Punch (SU), Scissors
Embellishments: 1/4" Black and White Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (Michaels), Clear Bling (Staples)

Love Bug Valentine

I almost forgot to post this card...oops! I made three copies of this card a couple of weeks ago for my daughters to give to their homeroom teachers for Valentine's Day. I wanted to make a cute looking card, that looked like something that the girls would have made.

The girls are super excited about the Valentine's Day party tomorrow, but I'm still not sure if I'll be sending them tomorrow or not. As disappointed as they may be, we might just have to pop over to give them their cards and gather more homework to do over the weekend. I just don't think they're quite up for a full day of school yet. Plus, I'd like to give it a little while longer to make sure that were not passing on any germs. I guess we'll see how th enight goes and then play it by ear in the morning. They've been keeping up well with their schoolwork during the times that they've been feeling ok, so I don't think they've become too far behind. Well, as far behind as they can get in grades primary and grade 1! It's not like they're missing Calculus or Physics or something! lol :)

On a happy note, Jim gets home from sea tomorrow. The girls are so excited and I'll be glad to see him again, and even more happy to be able to get some rest and some extra help around the house again! Welcome home, dear... here's your list! Just kidding! lol :)

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Love Bug (Michaels)
Cardstock: China Cred Linen (CRS), Jet Black Linen (CRS), Flat White (CRS)
Tools: Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug, Scallop Border Punch (SU), Black Gel Pen - (Signo), Red Sparkler Gel Pen (Merangue)
Embellishments: Black and White Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (Dollarama)

Happy Birthday Little Lady

This card is for my youngest daughter, Natalia, for her upcoming 5th birthday. Her favourite colour is red and she absolutely loves ladybugs, so I think she'll really like it. I love the sentiment, Happy Birthday Little Lady.' Too cute...ya gotta love A Muse stamps!

I saw Tammy's sketch on the Canadian Cuttlebug Crew, one of the crafty forums that I belong to and I thought I'd give it a go. This is the original sketch and the card above is my take on it. Thanks for the inspiration, Tammy! :)
Well, I have to go get the kiddies in a few minutes from school, but I just checked the mail and I'm so psyched! Wait 'til I show ya what showed up in my mailbox today from my friend, Nancy! Stay tuned...

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)


Supplies:
Stamps: Little Lady (A Muse Artstamps)
Cardstock: China Red Linen (CRS), Jet Black Linen (CRS)
Patterned Paper: Red with Black hues (Not sure of the name of this, but I think it was from Michaels)
Tools: Cuttlebug, Spots and Dots Embossing Folder, Ladybug - Flying Bugs (Cuttlekids Diecuts)
Embellishments: Clear Bling

Parade of Ladybugs

My youngest daughter is turning 4 years old soon and these are the ladybug birthday invitations that I made for her tonight. I CASE'd the idea from over on Sara Redman's blog, Desperate Stamper. I knew as soon as I saw her invitations, that it's what I wanted to do for Natalia's invites. She loves ladybugs and had already asked me if she could have a ladybug themed party this year. I think she's really gonna like these when she sees them in the morning. :) If you haven't checked out Sara's blog, take a peek, she's one of my regular blog hoppin' stops and she does amazing work! Thanks so much to her for this great idea!
Supplies:
Cardstock: White and Black (The Paper Company), Red (Bazzill)
Stamp: Invitation (Whispers - Sugarloaf Products, Inc.)
Ink: Real Red (SU)
Tools: Circle Template Cutting System with Red and Blue Blades (Creative Memories), 1" and 1 1/2" Circle Punches (Creative Memories), googley eyes (Wal-Mart), Red and Black Brads (Dollarama) and a Thumbtack to poke through the three layers for the brad.

Well, the wind is still howling outside but the rain has stopped for the time being. The power hasn't gone out, so hopefully that's it for us for the storm and it bypassed us! Fingers crossed! Well, I need to go get some rest...I just realized it's 1:30 AM and the morning is gonna come early! :( Hey...I was just about to hit 'publish post' and I realized that it's only 12:30 AM! Yeah! Almost forgot that we gain an hour of sleep tonight! Too bad the girls likely won't sleep in, in the morning, though!

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A great night at Kim's place

Last night, I went over to Kim's house to play. Val was there, too, she's always great entertainment! What a funny gal! lol :) I also met a new stampin' friend, Louise. Very nice lady. I'm sure I'll be seeing more of them all soon...seeing as I have another SU party to go to at Kim's on Tuesday, I'll see them there. I had a great time chatting with the girls, got one card done and we shared some Cuttlebug embossing folders, so I have some embossed cardstock to play with later. :)

This is the card that I made tonight. I saw one that Alli Miles had made and I instantly loved it! I took some of the features of her's and then altered it a bit. I love ladybugs and think it turned out rather cute. My girls loved it when I showed them. They're ladybug fanatics, too. :)
Kim went through some of her old swap cards and very generously offered up 64 cards for the Autism project! I looked at them last night and there's some gorgeous cards. Thanks so much, Kim! I really appreciate your donation! :)Woo Hoo! That makes a total of 760 cards that I've received to date, and still more on their way!!! :)

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