Friday, June 30, 2023

Thinking of You

Summertime always gets me thinking of camping trips and time spent outdoors. Today I'm playing along at My Time To Craft Challenge where the theme is CAMPING!
To me the best part about camping is time to unplug, but maybe better yet would be the views! Living in the Midwest, a trip to the smokies is always a great option!
My card was made with the Waffle Flower Forest Window die set. It includes the frame as well as the mountains and hills you see on my design. The only things I added were the layered circles for the sunrise/sunset, and the sentiment.
I cut extra leaves in colorful cardstock and scattered them along the branches on the outside frame to add more color and depth to the design.
All those colorful layers are stunning together and the design is surprisingly flat!
Does this one make you wish for a sweet escape of your own? If you can't get away I know you can make one of your own!




Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Waffle Flower For The Guys
Dies | Waffle Flowers Forest Window, Additional Circles

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SCB = Scrapbook.com
SSS = Simon Says Stamp
COT = A Cherry On Top
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Forest Window
Forest Window
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Additional Circles
Additional Circles
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Thursday, June 29, 2023

You Were Meant To Fly

I hope you're having a good week. I have been feeling tired lately and think I might have it figured out.. I think it's all the smog from the Canadian wildfires. The sky here in my area is white and it looks like a fog has covered everything. Internally I sort of think my mind thinks that it's dark and cloudy like a rainy day and that usually keeps me inside. I'm always surprised that the garden is dry because my mind thinks that it has been raining. Maybe you feel that way too?
Today I'm playing along at Creative Knockouts. This time they're asking you to add some stitching.. either real or faux to your design. There are so many pretty dies now to choose from I think it would be a safe bet that there is one in your stash right now!
My card starts with the Waffle Flower Rhombus die panel. It has a coordinating stencil so you can color the pattern if you like, but I think its so pretty "as is".
I topped the stitched panel with two frames from the Waffle Flower Elegant Frames die set. I stamped a Little Birdie sentiment in the oval cutaway from the smaller frame.
I finished the card by embellishing it with a die cut Little Birdie and some Little Branches with colorful yellow and orange florals.
I hope you are making the most of the time you have to spend indoors due to the smoke. Better safe inside and time to explore you creativity!




Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Waffle Flower Little Birdie Sentiments
Dies | Waffle Flower Little Birdie, Little Branches, Dashed Rhombus, Elegant Frames

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SCB = Scrapbook.com
SSS = Simon Says Stamp
COT = A Cherry On Top
Little Birdie Sentiments
Little Birdie Sentiments
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Little Birdie
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Little Branches
Little Branches
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Dashed Rhombus
Dashed Rhombus
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Elegant Frames
Elegant Frames
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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Thanks A Bunch

Today I'm playing at the Paper Craft Crew Challenge where the theme this time is FRUITY! If you love fruity sweet images you'll love the new release from Pretty Pink Posh!
I started by cutting lots of fruits with the Fruit Mug Additions die set. Next I cut the Fruit Bowl die and arranged them inside.
Now for the background.... I thought a pretty lace tablecloth would make the perfect setting on the card so I took the Slimline Floral Cover, cut it from white card stock, trimmed it to fit my A2 card, and added a medium shade of pink cardstock underneath. I cut some small scallop borders to add a little more detail to the design.
I stamped the sentiment directly on the light pink cardstock I added to the card base.
I hope you have a sweet day! I hope you find some time to play!



Finished Size 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Pretty Pink Posh Fruit Salad
Dies | Pretty Pink Posh Fruit Bowl, Fruit Mug Additions, Stitched Borders 1, Slimline Floral Cover

PPP = Pretty Pink Posh
SSS = Simon Says Stamp
 

Fruit Salad
Fruit Salad

PPP | SSS
Fruit Bowl
Fruit Bowl

PPP | SSS
Fruit Mug Additions
Fruit Mug Additions

PPP | SSS
Stitched Borders 1
Stitched Borders 1

PPP | SSS
Slimline Floral Cover
Slimline Floral Cover

PPP | SSS

Sunday, June 25, 2023

My Creative Scrapbook June Creative Kit



Thanks for stopping by! I hope you're having a great day! If you're looking for a great way to treat yourself I hope you consider trying a subscription to one of the My Creative Scrapbook monthly kits. They select the pattern paper and lots of coordinating supplies and deliver it straight to your front door so all you have to focus on is MAKING! Every month they have several kits to choose from.. their Main Kit, LE - Limited Edition, Creative Kit and Album Kit - so you can choose what's right for you!

This time I'm working with the June Main Kit. This kit includes die cuts, stickers, stencil and premium 12" papers from the Vicki Boutin "Where To Next?" Collection. I love that every month there are collections from my favorite brands and that the papers are original weight designer papers - no thin flimsy paper here!
This kit is perfectly timed for summer because it's all about getting out there and having a VACATION adventure. Covid restrictions are lifted and maybe this is the year you've been waiting for!
Ready to see more?  All the color is an absolute feast for the eyes! 
I love the images that have me day dreaming about a sea cruise to a warm exotic place, airplane rides to big cities bustling with excitement and even road trips visiting family I haven't seen in a while!
If you are familiar with me and my "makes" you know I just can't resist bold vivid colors! This collection is really a feast for the eyes and makes my heart HAPPY!
The kit includes chipboard and printed die cut flat images so you have lots to work with. I made EIGHT cards - I posted four earlier in the month, but you can sneak peek them all at the My Creative Scrapbook gallery on their web site.
When it's hot in the city you need to find a cool down.. how about some Boba tea, gelato or a fancy mixed drink? 
I invite you to join one of their monthly kit clubs and experience the possibilities that their coordinated kits offer. With plenty of innovative materials and ideas to jump start your imagination, preserving your memories and making cards will be effortless and enjoyable.





All cards finished size 4.25 x 5.5"
My Creative Scrapbook June Creative Kit
Vicki Boutin Where To Next Collection 12" Papers, Ephemera Icons, Happy Life Thickers Phrase Happy Life Chipboard

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Summer Birthday

I spy with my little eye... DAISIES ready to bloom in the garden! Time to break out my Waffle Flower DAISY stamps and see which ones are prettier! Today I'm playing along with Addicted To Stamps and More! Where the challenge this time is Birthdays!
My card starts with a piece of yellow cardstock adhered to my card base. Next I topped that with two cover dies in shades of Aqua Blue!
These were easy to cut since I left them mostly just stamped on white paper. I added a bit of yellow and orange marker to the flower centers - just like the real thing!
The sentiment is from a punch out die cut sentiment sheet- and it's GOLD FOIL! Swoon!
I love the clean white flowers on the colorful layered background! There's lots of contrast here.
I hope your garden is growing some beautiful flowers for you! If not maybe a walk in a park will do the trick!



Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Waffle Flower Daisy
Dies | Waffle Flower Daisy, Stitched Diamond, Triple Line Diamond
Essential Sentiments Die Cut Sheet Foil


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SSS = Simon Says Stamp
COT = A Cherry On Top
Daisy
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Stitched Diamond
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Triple Line Diamond
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Essential Sentiments Gold
Essential Sentiments Gold
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