It IS easy being green!!!

So, I never really use the color green for monochrome...I think I've done it one other time.  BUT, I was totally inspired by a few challenges and had to make the creation I saw in my head!!!

Here it is~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Hero Arts: CAS/Sketch Challenge

CASology: Green

 

Dutch Dare Card Challenges: Bling

So, I had this green gradiated thing going on in my head and I though, it would be AWESOME if it was the sentiment...then I thought about using the sketch from Hero Arts.  And some punches and bling.  That's what I came up with! ;)

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek!  I hope you like what you see and that you're inspired to create something fabulous today!  Happy stamping! :)

Feeling Fruity!

***UPDATE: THE STAMP SET IS CALLED "FRESH FRUIT" AND IT'S BY FISKARS!!!***
***WARNING: SUPER DUPER PHOTO HEAVY...ALL CUTE...ENJOY!!!***

Yep!  I am!  Why?  Well, I had a very good day...I've been trying not to spend too much money on stamping supplies, but when I went to JoAnn's for some supplies and their stamps were 40% off!!!! And I've been looking for a fun fruit set...guess what?!  Yep!  JoAnn's + Fruit Set = MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN!!!!

Here's what I found (for only $7)

I've already put it in a CD case...~

Yep!  And then I had a fabulous visit with a friend and my DH came home and we had some together time.  We haven't had a chance to talk a lot and so we had a good long chat. :)  But then I got to use some of my amazing new stamps to make 2 sets of darling one layer fruit cards--so fun and summery!!!

Here's the first set--Citrus Fruits!!!

Orange & details~

Lemon & details~

Lime & details~

Well, as you can see, I used rhinestones and glossy accents to jazz these up a bit.  And because I had so much fun masking, I did another set!!!

Here's the second set--Fun Fruits!!!

Berries & details~

Melons & details~

Pears & details~

Oh my gosh, SO FUN!!!  Now, I want to share a little tip with y'all.  KEEP YOUR MASKS.  I put my clear and cling sets into CD cases, and you can just add your masks to that and keep them for future use.

See~

Huzzah!!!!  LOVE this set--I think you may see a bunch more of it soon! ;)  I'll be giving these cards away to a special friend--the same friend that I had a lovely visit with this afternoon! :)  I think my favorite one is the watermelon one...which is ironic, because I abhor watermelon!!!

I'd like to enter these cards into these fabulous challenges~

CASology: Fruit

One Layer Wednesday: Summer

(I find fruit very summery--especially citrus!)

Crafty Sentiments: Food Theme

Thanks for stopping by--I hope you like my little cards!  They make me so happy and I adore them!  Happy stamping and see y'all soon! :)

Try, try again...

Yep.  I don't usually give up.  Much to my DH's dismay at times...but he's so supportive and I appreciate that in him!!! :)  So, if you read my last post about my EPIC FAIL, you'll know that I've been trying to redeem myself.  And so, I've got one more CAS card to show you tonight before I leave you all alone!

Here it is~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Addicted to Stamps: CAS Creations

CASology: Happy

 

Word Art Wednesday: Uplifting Sentiments/Scripture

This is my absolute favorite card that I made today.  The colors are so fun and summery, I used the lace border in a bit more of an appropriate way than the other card, and the bling...it's glorious!  I know lots of people don't think bling has a lot of place on CAS creations, but I beg to differ.  I LOVE IT!!!  And if you want to see some other amazing CAS cards with bunches of bling, pop on over HERE to Susan's blog and see some amazing entries from last week's OLW challenge! :)

A few thoughts on this sentiment--I used it a long while back (HERE) when I was going through a rough time.  As I continue to try and do better each and every day at living the life that God would have me lead, I find inspiration everywhere!  I have taken this sentiment to heart and have also started looking outside of myself for inspirational places that I wouldn't normally go.  And it's been fabulous!  True happiness comes from living a Christ-centered life, and this quote by a non-Christian man (who is still my brother) has helped me to see that even more.  I am so grateful that we live in a world where sharing our inspiration is so easy to do because of technology! 

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my card--I hope you like it! I'll see ya soon, and don't forget to have fun while creating out there!  Happy stamping!!!

Welcome to...

...Mynnette epically fails and tries to redeem herself night! ;)  Yes.  I mess up.  A LOT.  I occasionally (putting it lightly) HATE strongly dislike my creations.  And since I rarely share those, I felt like I should today.  Because it is a reminder to myself to DO BETTER.  (DISCLAIMER--you may think this card is ok/pretty/love it...but I DO NOT.  Thank you for your sympathy.  This is not a pity party.  I just want to share the fact that I do not always make beautiful cards like I would like to.)

Here is my epic fail~

Epic Fail details~

Was supposed to be for these fabulous challenges~

Dynamic Duos: Color Inspiration

One Layer Wednesday: Use lines

(I was trying to be inspired by Heather's

amazing layered borders...FAILED.)

CASology: Happy 

I will not be linking up this completely, utterly, epic fail to these fabulous challenges.  But please play along with them!  Like I said above, this is not a pity party.  Nor am I searching for comments like, "Oh, Mynnette!  I have NO CLUE what you're talking about--this is lovely!"  You'd be lying.  So please, just don't. ;)  On the other hand, Susan, Heather, or Cheryl, if you've popped by, I'd like to have your opinion on where I went wrong, please!!!  I've tried to redeem myself.  Please let me know if you think my attempt has done so!

Here is my chance at redemption~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

One Layer Wednesday: Lines

(LOVE using dry embossed lines on my one layer cards!)

CASology: Happy

(This is the ultimate happy quote)

Addicted to Stamps: CAS Creations

Less is More: One layer + 3s
(groups of 3 rhinestones, group of 3 flowers,
groups of 3 dry embossed lines)

Yes.  This is way more to my liking!  I'm sorry about the awful photos--my DH is working on a lighting solution for me since I HATE strongly dislike spending money on things we can do for ourselves.  Anyway, back to the card!  MUCH BETTER.  My favorite one layer embellishment--dry embossed lines--with a simple sentiment, simple image, a bit of bling, and a bit of glitter!  I felt much better after making this card.  I was really worried that my mojo was gone!!!  Oh, and I made a third card, but you'll have to come back later to see it as I'm entering it into some of the same challenges as mentioned above. ;)

Thanks for stopping by--I hope to see you again and I can't wait to see your fabulous creations out in the blog world!!! Happy stamping, friends! :)

Two different card styles...

I've got two cards to share with you tonight.  It's been a crazy day and I am so tired...so I'm keeping it quick!

First card~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Addicted to Stamps: Blue

Sentimental Sundays: Bingo

(I used pearls, flowers, stamp)

Flourishes Timeless Tuesdays: Sentiment as main focus

I started by drenching a doily with my blue homemade glimmer mist and adding it to some patterned paper with ribbon on top.  I layered a sentiment from wonderful Jane Austen (one of my favorite authors!) with some punches flowers and leaves then added bling!  The pictures are not as good as IRL--the "black" is really navy blue paper...let's get on with this...

Second card~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

CASology: Sun

Waste Not Wednesday: Use stash

(used some of my rhinestone stash and die cuts I forgot I had)

Clear It Out: Anything Goes + Something Yellow

(used my rhinestone stash & the cloud dies I forgot I had)

For Your Inspiration: Photo inspiration

I've had this Dienamics cloud die set for about 2 months and haven't used it until now!  WHY?!  I have not clue.  I added a PTI sentiment that I haven't used yet and some other punches with a few rhinestones to create this fun sky scene.

Thanks for stopping by--hope you like what you see and join in these fabulous challenges!  Happy stamping! :)