"Winter Wishes" in June

Hi everyone! I hope you are all having a wonderful week! It is my turn again to be a featured design team member at Getting Cricky, along with my fabulously talented DT sister, Heather from Heather's Crafty Blog Space. Today we are featuring the "Winter Wishes" stamp set from K Andrew Designs....

To purchase this set, simply click on the preview above.

Today I am featuring 2 of my previous projects....

To see my original post with all the details, click HERE

To see my original post with all the details, click HERE



Thank you very much for stopping by today!

"All About Animals"

Good morning friends! Today I am one of the featured design team members at Getting Cricky, along with my amazingly talented DT sister, Amy from Love To Crop. I'm doing a more detailed post here on my blog, since we are only featuring our photos at Getting Cricky. I made 2 cards for today's post....

 

It's kind of hard to tell but the grass actually flips up from the bottom of the card. Here are some pictures of what I mean....

CRICUT:  Imagine

SIZE:  5 x 7"

CARTRIDGES:  "Wild Card 2" (images), "Bubblegum Stripes" (patterned papers & color palette)

PAPER:  Colorbok white cardstock

INK:  Rubber Stampede

OTHER:  Stickles "Orange Peel", "Eucalyptus" & "Aqua", Glossy Accents

 

CRICUT:  Imagine

SIZE:  5"

CARTRIDGES:  "Campin' Critters", "Art Philosophy", "Best Friends" (patterned paper & color palette)

PAPER:  Colorbok white cardstock

INK:  Martha Stewart "Chocolate"

TWINE:  The Twinery "Peapod"

OTHER:  Googly eyes

The sentiments on both cards are from this K Andrew Designs stamp set....

All About Animals

 

Isn't it so super cute?!! To purchase this set, simply click on the preview above. To purchase and/or check out all of the stamps, click HERE

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed your visit!

Kick Back & Relax

Hello friends! I hope you are having a fantastic Wednesday! I've been feeling a little under the weather, which has made me more spacey than usual, which is scary! I posted the Father's Day card for my husband in my last post, but I totally spaced on posting the card I gave to my Dad, so I'm sharing it with you today. I seem to say this a lot but better late than never, right?!....

 

CRICUT:  Imagine

SIZE:  A2

CARTRIDGES:  "Life Is A Beach" (image), "Ancestry" (color palette)

PAPER:  DCWV  "The Travel Stack", Colorbok  white cardstock, kraft cardstock

TWINE:  The Twinery "Stone"

The sentiment is from this K Andrew Designs stamp set.....

Guy Talk

 

To purchase this set, just click on the preview above. To check out or purchase any of her other stamp sets, click HERE

Entering in the following challenges:

Pause Dream Enjoy -  52 Questions Challenge #23, beach theme

Paper Playtime -  "Say It With Sentiments" Challenge #77, Anything Goes

Dream Valley Challenges -  Challenge #34, "For That Special Guy"

Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy Father's Day!

Hi everyone! I hope you're all having a great Father's Day with the special men in your lives. I hosted a big get-together here at our house & we had a blast. I have my dad & the hubz has a dad & a step-dad, so it's just easier if we can get them all in one place, lol. Anyway, I made this card for our dogs to give to daddy today. Just a little side note.... There are 3 paw print brads to represent each of our 3 dogs....

 

SIZE:  A2

CARTRIDGE:  "Imagine More"

PAPER:  Kraft cardstock, Colorbok white cardstock

INK:  Tim Holtz Distress Ink "Walnut Stain"

RIBBON:  Shibata 

BRADS:  from my stash

For the sentiments I used 2 different K Andrew Designs stamp sets:

  

Guy Talk

 

All About Animals

 

 To purchase these sets, just click on the previews above. Right now at K Andrew Designs, if you spend $25 you will receive this exclusive set for FREE....

This set is actually 3 separate stamps: the border, the title & the verse. Isn't that awesome?!

But wait! It gets even more awesome!...If you spend $50 you will also get this stamp set FREE....

 

This set has 5 separate stamps. I told you it was gonna get more awesome! To check out the K Andrew Designs store, click HERE

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

DL. ART -  Thankful Thursday Challenge, "man card"

Cricut Cardz Challenge -  #110, "I'm So Glad You're My Dad"

Die Cuttin' Diva -  Father's Day

My Craft Spot -  Monday Challenge #59, "King Of The Grill"

Creative Cutter Room -  Design Time Thursday, Father's Day

Simply Create Too -  Challenge #15, "Happy Father's Day"

Joyful Stamper -  Inspire Me Fridays #63, Anything Goes

My Sheri Crafts -  Challenge #87, Father's Day

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

"Food For Thought"

Hi everyone! I hope you are having a great week! Today I am featuring another K Andrew Designs stamp set over at Getting Cricky, along with my awesome DT sister, Jessie.

I have 2 projects to share today....

SIZE:  5"

CARTRIDGES:  "Wild Card 2", "Enjoy The Seasons"

PAPER:  "Enjoy The Seasons" color palette & patterned papers

INK:  Tim Holtz Distress Ink "Black Soot", Studio G Chalk Ink "Red"

OTHER:  Stickles "Star Dust", Pop-Dots

SIZE:  5"
CARTRIDGES:  "Wild Card 2", "Enjoy The Seasons"
PAPER:  "Enjoy The Seasons" color palette
INK:  Tim Holtz Distress Ink "Walnut Stain", Martha Stewart "Chocolate"
OTHER:  Pop-Dots


Here is the stamp set I used.....

This set is so much fun to work with! To purchase or see more details about this set, click on the image above.

To view all of the K Andrew Designs stamp sets, click HERE

Please don't forget to hop on over to Getting Cricky to see Jessie's fabulous projects using this set!

Thank you for visiting!

"I Heart You"

Hello my friends! It's my day to be a featured Design Team member over at Getting Cricky, along with my amazingly sweet & talented DT Sister, Gloria. She's also featuring an awesome video tutorial today!

I have two projects for you today.....

SIZE:  5" square

PAPER:  white cardstock, white pre-embossed cardstock, Echo Park "Hello Summer" paper pad

TWINE:  The Twinery "Pink Sorbet"

INK:  VersaColor "Petal Pink", Tim Holtz Distress Ink "Black Soot"

OTHER:  Stickles "Star Dust", Pop-Dot for center square

SIZE:  A2

PAPER:  from my scraps

INK:  Tim Holtz Distress Ink "Black Soot"

OTHER:  Martha Stewart punches & mini pearls

Both of these cards are featuring the "I Heart You" stamp set by K Andrew Designs.....



To order this set, just click on the image above. To order any of her other fabulous stamp sets, click HERE.

Don't forget to check out the fabulous projects from my DT Sisters HERE. They are so inspirational!

Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful day!



Oh Happy Day!

Hi friends! I hope you are all having a great week! Today I have a quick card to share that I made the other day....

The base is white cardstock, sized at 5 x 5.5" (I don't know why the weird size, it just kinda worked out that way, lol). All of the colored & patterned papers are from the "Best Friends" cartridge. The patterned background layer is edged with Fiskars Paper Edgers in "Victorian". The yellow background is cut from the "Elegant Edges" cartridge (which I just bought & am loving!) and is embossed with the "Birds & Swirls" Cuttlebug folder. The edges of this layer & the card base are inked with some Martha Stewart ink in "Hibiscus".

The flower image is from the "Florals Embellished" cartridge (pg. 37, cut at 4"). The gems in the center are from my stash and the faux stitching & dots were done with a white Sakura gel pen. The twine is from the The Twinery and I used some Stickles in "Eucalyptus" on the leaves.

The sentiment is from 2 separate K Andrew Designs stamp sets:  "Owly Hoo Sentiments" and "Of Mice & Lil Men".

As you can see, I only used a part of some of the sentiments, easily done by just inking the part I wanted & wiping away any excess with a Q-tip or baby wipe. This makes the stamp sets even more versatile than they already are!

To purchase these sets or any others click HERE.

Just a reminder that you will receive a FREE bonus stamp set when you spend $25 or more! There are many fabulous NEW sets available - some available now & some available for pre-order. So head on over & check 'em out!

Entering this in the following challenges:

Little Scrap Pieces -  Fun Friday Challenge, "emboss it"

BBTB2 -  garden theme

Thanks for visiting me today!

Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge - "Summertime!"

Hi everyone! I feel like I'm 3 steps behind today because I'm coming off a debilitating migraine, but thank goodness for my doctor & good medication! I'm feeling gradually better & coming out of the fog. Anyway, enough about me, lol. Today is the start of another Simply Sunday Challenge at Getting Cricky! Our theme this month is "Summertime" & here is my contribution....

For the card base I used white cardstock & the "Art Philosophy" cartridge (pg. 61, size 5"). I inked the edges heavily with some VersaColor ink. The blue layer is from the same page, cut at 4.7". The sun image is from the "Enjoy The Seasons" cartridge, cut at 3". The blue layer is a pattern from this cartridge also. The twine is from The Twinery & the sun is accented with Stickles & Glossy Accents. The rhinestones are from my stash & the sentiments are heat embossed using Recollections embossing powder.

The sentiments are from the K Andrew Designs stamp set called "Food For Thought" ....

Isn't that cute? You can purchase this set - plus there are many more fabulous stamp sets available at K Andrew Designs - including many awesome new releases! You should really check it out, if you haven't already! *** During the month of June, if you spend $25 or more you will receive a FREE bonus stamp set! ***

To enter the Simply Sunday Challenge click HERE & join in the fun!

Entering in these challenges:

Die Cuttin' Diva -  Challenge #67, Anything Goes

My Sheri Crafts -  Challenge #86, Summer Lovin'  

Thanks for stopping by!

"Sweet July" is Here!

Hi friends! HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! I will be doing a full post later, but I just had to let you know about this immediately! This is the latest stamp set release by K Andrew Designs & it is available for pre-order right now!

Isn't this fabulous?! And just in time for 4th of July & all your other summer projects!

To pre-order this set, click HERE

To see all her wonderful stamp sets & products, click HERE

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! Thanks for stopping by!

Howdy Partner

Hello & happy Thursday everyone! I didn't really have a plan for making this card because I was just playing around with my newest cartridge - "County Fair". I have wanted this cartridge since it first came out, but even on eBay, it was always really expensive. I ended up getting it for $29 in an eBay auction, which I thought was pretty good. I found some Jolee's embellishments that have been in my stash forever & the card just sort of came together. I'm actually quite happy with it. Our 3-year-old Goddaughter is coming over tonight so I think I'll give it to her. She's the only "lil buck-a-roo" in our lives anyway, lol.

So . . . here it is! . . . .

The base is Kraft cardstock, sized at 5 x 7". The background cloud paper is from a Debbie Mumm paper pack. I inked the edges with Tim Holtz ink in "Walnut Stain". The bird & the fence are from the "County Fair" cartridge & the sun is from "Simply Charmed". The rope, saddle, horseshoes & bandanna are from Jolee's. I used the Distressed Stripes Cuttlebug folder on the fence. All of the colored papers are from the color palette on the "Enjoy The Seasons" Imagine cartridge.The bird's face is from the Peachy Keen stamp set called Critter Faces Large. I used Prismacolor pencils to color his beak & to whiten his eyes. It's kind of hard to see but the bird is standing on a little piece of dirt paper, which I got from a John Deere paper pack. I used Stickles on the grass & the sun rays & Glossy Accents on the sun & the little feather thingy on the bird's head.

The sentiments & stars are from 3 different stamp sets by K Andrew Designs. . . .

Of Mice & Lil Men

Winter Wishes

Owly Hoo Sentiments

This is a perfect example of how versatile these stamp sets are. The mix & match options are virtually endless! To purchase these stamp sets or any others please click on the link above or HERE. There are several new releases available for pre-order right now! I guarantee you're going to love them, so head on over & check them out!


I am entering this card in the following challenges:

DL. ART -  Thankful Thursday Challenge, anything goes

Little Scrap Pieces -  Fun Friday Challenge, use green 

Love To Create -  Challenge #16, song inspired ("Rodeo" by Garth Brooks)

Go Fish -  Challenge #17, color challenge (use browns and/or Kraft) 

Paper Playtime -  Say It With Sentiments Challenge #74, friendship card
 


Thanks so much for visiting me today!

Heart Gift Box Sneak Peek

Hello my sweet friends! I think I have finally recovered from all the baby shower festivities. Whew! Today I have a quick "sneak peek" of my project because my complete project is being featured over at the Getting Cricky blog. I'm super excited!

**** Please click HERE to see my entire post with all the details ****

I hope to see you over there & have a wonderful Wednesday!

(Hint hint . . .  it's NOT a card!)

Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge - "Disney"

Hi my friends! Today is the Getting Cricky Simply Sunday Challenge & the theme is "Disney". I made this card very quickly, as I ran out of time because the baby shower was today & I didn't get home till way late. Anyway, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out - even though I totally freak out when I have to make a project in a hurry! I hope you like it . . . .

The size of this card is 6" square, made with white Coredinations cardstock. The other layers are papers from my stash. I used a Martha Stewart punch on the light blue layer. The Pooh heads were punched with a Fiskars 1.5" circle punch & came from a Pooh paper by Sandylion. I outlined the edges with a black Sharpie pen. I used black glitter paper from my stash & a Fiskars scalloped circle punch to create the base layer for the sentiment. I inked the edges of the light blue paper with some Hero Arts black ink, which I also used to stamp the sentiment. I used a Fiskars corner rounder on all the corners.

The sentiment is from the K Andrew Designs stamp set called "Of Mice & Lil Men".

Isn't this the cutest set ever?!! It's absolutely perfect for our Disney theme! To purchase this set click on the link above & to check out all of the K Andrew Designs stamps click HERE to visit the online store. There are many fabulous NEW stamp sets available for pre-order, so head on over & check 'em out!

To participate in this challenge click HERE. Come join us! I promise you'll have fun!!

Thanks for visiting me today & have a happy Sunday!

Getting Cricky "Summertime" Design Team Blog Hop

Hello crafty friends! I'm so happy you could join us for this month's Getting Cricky Design Team Blog Hop!!  We'd like to invite you to visit each of our DT Sisters' blogs (it's just half the crew this month -- you'll see the other half next month!!) and our very special Guest Designer, Melissa!!

Throughout the hop we'll be showing what we love about . . . . SUMMERTIME!!  From parties and celebrations to campfires and s'mores,  we hope you'll enjoy each and every project along the way!!  Sooooo, let's get hopping. . . .

If you've hopped along from Jessie then you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard, or reading this via email, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Kristal's blog (you'll want to catch up on all the FUN!!). . . .

For my project, I'm featuring the "Owly Hoo Sentiments" stamp set. For more details or to make this set YOURS, please click on the preview!!

What does summer mean to me? For me this year, spring & summertime are all about baby showers! Both of my daughters-in-law were pregnant at the same time! My grandson was already born on St. Patrick's Day & my granddaughter is due on July 7th. So needless to say, I've been buried in baby shower projects for quite a while now! Plus, I was just asked to do the decor for another shower in July. Phew!!

If you follow my blog then you've seen some of my shower projects already. Well, my daughter-in-law, Vanessa's baby shower is this Saturday! I was feeling pretty overwhelmed trying to finish everything, so I just decided I would feature this project for the blog hop. After all, my summertime is all about baby showers so far! Anyway, here are the party favors I've been working on the last couple of days . . . .

Here are the details:

The candies are Hershey's "Nuggets", which already have a gold or silver foil wrapper on them. I covered them with paper from Heidi Grace. I cut the paper into 1 x 3" strips, put a little bit of adhesive on both ends & wrapped it around the candy. The ribbon is from from my stash & unmarked. I believe the little 4 x 6" cello bags are from Michael's. See above for the stamp details. I had to make 50 of these, which was a little time consuming but super simple!

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We'd also like to share TWO BRAND NEW stamp sets that are now available for pre-order with an expected ship date of May 25th!! If you want to be one of the FIRST to own these SUPER-CUTE sets, you'll definitely want to order TODAY (clicking on the previews will take you directly to the order page)!!. . . .

Guy Talk

Southern Sayings

Now you can hop on over to your next stop:  

 Patty

Thank you for hopping along with us today & have a fabulous weekend!!

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Sympathy Card

Hi there! I hope everyone is having a great week! I have been consumed with baby shower stuff all week. My daughter-in-law's baby shower is Saturday & I'm doing all the party favors & decorations. Ahhh! It's stressful but a good kind of stress. Besides, sleep is totally overrated right? Lol.

Anyway, here is a sympathy card I made for a very good family friend who just lost his mother last week . . . .

And the inside . . . .



All of the paper is from a kit I won for a challenge from Diana at DL. ART. The kit is by Monique Griffith Designs. The pearls are from my stash. The punch is from Martha Stewart & the ribbon is from Offray. The scalloped circle punch is from Fiskars. The faux stitching is done with a black Sakura pen. The edges are inked with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in "Black Soot".

The sentiments are from the K Andrew Designs stamp set called "Sympathetic Sayings".

To order this set or any other K Andrew Designs stamp sets click on the links above or HERE. There are so many beautiful sayings in this set! It makes me almost cry when I read them all. OK, enough sad stuff, lol. Happy thoughts!! So . . . . I took a quick break but now it's back to baby shower central!!

Thanks so much for visiting me today! 

New Release Stamps from K Andrew Designs!!

Hi everyone! I'm doing a quick post to let you know about the awesome new relaease stamp sets by K Andrew Designs. They are available now for pre-order & there's a special offer for free shipping! For all the details please click HERE to see the original post on the Getting Cricky blog. Now . . .  here are the new sets . . . .

Guy Talk

Southern Sayings

Aren't these just the cutest ever?!! I can't wait to start creating projects with them! I have soooo many ideas already! So head on over to her blog to see all the details by clicking HERE.

Thanks for visiting!!

Sneak Peek!

Hi everyone! This is an abbreviated post today because my actual post is being featured over at the K Andrew Designs blog, Getting Cricky! Here is a little sneak peek of my project.....

To see my entire project with more pictures & all the details, click HERE. I'm very pleased with how this project came out & I hope you will be too!

Thanks for stopping by!