Thanks for the Lift

I can honestly say that this has been a pretty crumby week.  Sigh!  Going into my little craft space is like therapy for my soul.  I haven't had the mental energy to even walk by it.  I was looking through all my regular blogs and was inspired by a certain stamp set that is my FAVORITE.  Ok, maybe one of my tops.  On the Cards Blog, the challenge was to make a card using a kite.  I slowly crept to my little crafty desk and sat down.  I could use a little "lift" at the moment and came up with this.



Stamps:  Up, Up, and Away (PTI)
Paper: Vintage Cream, Spring Rain (PTI)
Ink: True Black, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest, Raspberry Fizz, Hawaiian Shores, Simply Chartreuse, Spring Rain (PTI)
Other: Copic Spica Markers

Thanks for looking!!

Guess Who Loves You?

I am sharing a fun card that I instantly fell in love with.  No pun intended.  I think I like it because it isn't too girlie so any guy would be ok receiving it.  Thanks for looking!!




Stamps: Owl Digital Stamp by Brian Lock (The Digi Shack), Clouds from Up Up and Away (PTI), Swirl (PTI), Sentiment from Tiny Treats: Valentine (PTI)
Ink: Fresh Snow, Dark Chocolate (PTI)
Other: Branch from Serenade Cart (Cricut), Kraft Paper (PTI), Brown Paper (Bazzil), Copics

Back to School

I am participating in The Digi Shack Sketchbook Wednesday.  I had the idea to have the kids give the teachers little back to school gifts and thought this card would be perfect.  The only hang up - my two kids have 7 classroom teachers between them plus a music teacher and a P.E. teacher.  So, I will be making cards for a while.  :)  Enjoy!



Stamps: Girl Digital Stamp (The Digi Shack), School Time (PTI)
Paper: Lemon Tart, Pure Poppy, Simply Chartreuse (PTI)
Ink: Summer Sunrise, Ripe Avocado, Scarlett Jewel, Dark Chocolate (PTI)
Other: Copics, Ribbon (Hobby Lobby), Dark Chocolate Buttons (PTI), White Floss

Doggone Great

It is Sketchbook Wednesday at The Digi Shack.  There have been some new releases and another right around the corner (*wink*).  So, you should head over to TDS and check out all the things that have been happening.

Here is my take on the sketch:


Stamps: Digital Dog by Brian Lock (The Digi Shack), Tiny Treats Valentine (Papertrey Ink)
Paper: Black Pattern (The Paper Studio), Orange Dots (MME), Aqua Mist (PTI)
Other: Copics, True Black Ink and Aqua Mist Ink (PTI), Orange Zest Buttons (PTI), Black Stitched Ribbon (Hobby Lobby)

Thanks for looking and commenting today!!  This summer has been a little more hectic than I ever realized.  This is my first actual summer because my kids were in school this year.  WoW!  I never knew it would be this crazy to have them home all day everyday - after all, I have always stayed home with them.  One day was the same as any other before they were in school.  So, thanks for bearing with my somewhat neglected blog at times.  I still love making cards more than ever; I'm just not able to stay consistent while the kids are needing my EVERY waking minute.  :)

Birthday Boy

I am playing along with The Digi Shack Sketch Book Wednesday.  Thanks for looking!



Stamps:  Digital Boy by Marlene (The Digi Shack); Fillable Frames #1 (PTI); Happy Birthday (SillyLeAnn Designs 1.0)
Paper: Kraft, Enchanted Evening (PTI)
Ink: Enchanted Evening, Dark Chocolate (PTI)
Other: Copics, Floss, Scallop Border Die (PTI)

Wishing You Sunshine

This card has great meaning to me as my yard needs to be mowed and it has rained for days!  :)  Seriously, it is getting hairy out there.




If you leave a comment on today's post, I have a great blog treat.  I will let you come and mow my lawn - FOR FREE!  Yeah, I know I am generous.  So, don't hold back.  Comment away.  {Disclaimer: There is no limit to how many comments you leave.  I will pick a random winner on July 7th sometime between noon and midnight}

Stamps: Mower Man by Marlene (The Digi Shack), Let It shine (Verve), Up Up and Away (PTI), Polka Dot Basics (PTI)
Paper: Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, True Black (PTI)
Ink: Aqua Mist, Fresh Snow (PTI)
Other: Copics

Snail Mail

Sorry to all in blogland.  I have been absent.  We have had an illness in the family and I am trying to rebound.  I have a card that showcases a new release at The Digi Shack available today.




Stamps: Snail by Brian Lock (The Digi Shack), Snail Mail (Me)
Paper: unknown
Other: Copics, Raspberry Fizz Ribbon (PTI), Tea Dye Duo (PTI)