Birthday Funnies

Good Morning!

   I'm back with two more birthday cards, both of which I totally cased! I couldn't help myself since they each reminded me of my Son and my Dad. I thought they would get a laugh out of them! 

    This first one was for my son who tells me he is falling apart physically.

 I used the Cricut cartridge  "Simply Charmed" and a Sizzix decorative strip die for the letters. I got the inspiration from Pinterest and could not track down who the original card maker was, but whoever you are thank you so much, my Son loved it!

 This card was for my Dad for his 80th birthday and he got a good chuckle out of it! This one was also inspired by Pinterest at http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1269952

Both of the cards say " Gettin' Old Ain't for Sissies" on the inside.

I used the Cricut cartridge "Stretch Your Imagination" for this card. Thanks for peeking, and have a wonderful Tuesday!

Whew!

Hello everyone!
   I am so glad that "Birthday Season" is finally over at my house! Now I can take a little breather and show you some of the cards I created. This card was made for my Sister In Law who has had and forever will have grand children running around all over the house( and still working too)!

 I thought she deserved the honor of being Queen for the Day on her birthday. I think we all need that one day where we get to wear a crown, don't you?!
   This card base  and pop-up were made from the "Artfully Sent" cartridge from Close to My Heart. I am in love with this cartridge! It's got it all, from cards to overlays to pop-ups and pockets. I'm in heaven!
  Thanks for looking in on me, and I hope you like the peek!

Use Your Stash Blog Hop

Hello everyone!

  I have been so busy with Birthday season, I've not had a chance to post. Eight birthdays this month, 5 down, three to go! But wait! I have elected to join the Use Your Stash Blog Hop. The theme for this month is PAPER, and you all know I have a large stash of pretty papers,he he!
  If you've come from Priscilla'shttp://www.priscillaspaperie.com/2015/02/my-love-affair-with-paper-use-your.html blog then your on the right track. So hop along and be inspired to create  with "pretty papers"!
  I have been cleaning up and cleaning out my craft space and came across some of my favorite papers from Close to My Heart. I decided to make a one page mini that can be used as a brag book. It's small and compact and doesn't take up much room in your purse. I made this one with my newest Grandson in mind!

    So, if  you're following along , your next stop will be Shirley's blog http://www.momnmescrap.blogspot.com/2015/02/use-your-stash-blog-hop-is-having-love.html

A New Year

Hello everyone!
   
   I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a glorious New Year! Time for fresh starts and hopefully a productive and resourceful year. I wish everyone lots and lots of mo-jo and maybe a few surprises along the way.
   I know I promised birthday cards, but I saw a challenge at http://papercrafterscorner.com/   that I couldn't resist so I made a Valentine instead. Ya'll know I have been cleaning up and cleaning out,  and I ran across these candy heart stickers that I've had for several years, so I decided to use them up rather than throwing them away. This is what I came up with and I am entering it in the Magazine Mondays – Week 82! challenge. I hope you like it! You know it's never to early to get started on your Valentine's cards! See you soon, and thanks for stopping by!

Very Merry

Hello everyone!
     Just a quick share with one last Christmas card. I am baking and making candy today for tomorrow night. I can't believe that the year is almost gone! It seems to go by faster each year.
    This card was made with the Snowflake Thinlits die from S.U. I did go back and add some small snowflakes all over the card because I thought it looked too plain, and I love how it turned out!
     I want to wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I will be back after New Year's, and start on "Birthday Season" which is fast approaching! 
     Thanks for peaking!

  

Counting down!

Hello everyone!
  I wanted to show you another quick card made from a kit from Stampin' Up.Just like the previous post, this comes with everything you need to make about 20 cards. The tree cutouts, flag, cards and envelopes and embossed matting were all part of the kit. I added the ribbon, the bling and the washi tape. 
  Cards are mailed, presents are wrapped and now the count down begins! On to baking and candy making! Still wishing for a white Christmas, but I don't see it happening here. Thanks for visiting me!

  

Christmas is coming!

Hey Ya'll!

  I can't believe Christmas is almost here! Time seems to be traveling at light speed for me lately. My Daughter's birthday is on Monday, and I have been crocheting a Cowl and Fingerless Gloves for her. She saw them in a store recently and was admiring them,so even though it may not get cold enough for her to wear them here, I thought "Why not"!
  This set of cards were made from the Cut Above Christmas Card Kit  from CTMH.It comes with everything you need to make ten cards. I did punch more snowflakes out of the silver on the cards with no reindeer using Martha Stewart punches. I only made eight for this set, and shared two of them with friends.  I made a box for them using the Envelope Punch Board and a tool I found  athttp://www.thecraftyowl.co.uk/boxbuster/ called the Box Buster and used an idea I got from http://www.jennifermcguireink.com. for the ribbon on the box  I hope you enjoy the free "tool" and thanks for peeking!