Possibly my last post for today...

I think this will be my last post for today.  But maybe not.  It is #3!  WHAT?!  Yeah, I know.  I'm catching up on the prolonged "break" I've given myself the past few month.  I've got 2 more cards to show you.  I know there should only be one as I said I had 4 to share, but then I forgot that I hadn't showed you the cards I made for a card swap that took place last weekend!  So, I'll share one in this post and the other at a later date.

Here's card one for this post~

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For these fabulous challenges~

Less is More: Red & Green

Tuesday Morning Sketches: Sketch Inspiration

 

Make It Monday: ALWAYS Anything Goes

I was sick of holiday cards.  I'm still sick of them right now, but I'll keep 'em coming because I have no choice, lol!  I just wanted to stamp something non-holiday along with all the Christmas cards I've been making and this is what I came up with!  I kept it CAS and used supplies from Stampin' Up!.

Card two for this post~

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For these fabulous challenges~

Jingle Belles: Anything Holiday Goes

{Pin}spirational: Photo Inspiration

 

ABC Challenges: Holiday Cards w/ Bling

CASology: Sparkle

 

This was a card that I gave away at a holiday card swap.  It was a big hit--everyone loved the CAS design and I must say that I am also quite proud of it!  I'm not sure what company the stamp is from, but the glitter paper is by Recollections, the punch is Martha Stewart, cardstock by SU!, and bling from stash.

Thanks for bearing with my many posts today!  I really appreciate you stopping by!  Hello to all my new followers and thank you TO ALL OF YOU for following me!  I'm thinking about doing some blog candy again soon...so stay tuned!  I think I'll need 300 followers before I do it, though. ;)  Merry stamping, friends! :)

CAS Bauble

Hello, it's me again!  Don't faint.  I know it isn't like me lately to continually post like I was able to over the summer, but like I stated in my last post, I'm home with strep and like to stay busy!  So, I've got another card to share with you all!!!

Here it is~

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For these fabulous challenges~

Dynamic Duos: Color Inspiration

CASology: Sparkle

Addicted to CAS: Bauble

This card utlizes a sentiment from the Teresa Collins set "Christmas Cottage" as well as images from the set "Tree Trimmings" by Stampin' Up!  I've used Basic Black and Certainly Celery inks by SU!, Whisper White and Real Red cardstock from SU!, and rhinestones from my stash.  I decided to pierce below the sentiment to accent it a bit more.  I love this card--it's one of my personal favorites. :)

Thanks for taking the time out of your day to come and say hello to me!  I appreciate you being here and hope you come and join in the fun with these fabulous challenges!  Merry stamping! :)

Convalescing is good for the crafter...

Convalescing this week.  I've got strep throat!  I get to be gone from work until tomorrow as I'm quite toxic.  LOL, I'm good with that!  It means I've gotten to take time to create some cards!  I've made 4 and so you'll see a few posts from me today.  This post will have 2 of the cards. :)

First card~

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For these fabulous challenges~

Less is More: Red & Green

Everybody Art Challenge: Christmas

Jingle Belles: Anything Holiday Goes

This is a one layer card.  I've used Raspberry Ripple and Gumball Green inks, a sentiment from a brand new stamp set by Teresa Collins called Christmas Cottage, the poinsettia image from the set Bliss by Stampin' Up! and the leaf from the stamp set Vintage Vogue by Stampin' Up!.  Cardstock is naturals white by Stampin' Up! as well.  No bling.  I LOVE the natural look of this card!!!

Card two~

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For these fabulous challenges~

Dynamic Duos: Color Inspiration

Ribbon Carousel: Holiday Spirit

ABC Challenges: Holiday Cards with Bling

This is NOT as CAS as I wanted it to be, but I ended up decorating the inside so I wouldn't feel as bad and so that Ruth would be proud of me, LOL!  I've used a new to me punch from Martha Stewart to create my heart ornaments, white, red, and green cardstock from Stampin' Up! (Whisper White, Real Red, Certainly Celery), liquid pearls by Ranger, rhinestones from my stash, the ribbon stamp is by Stampin' Up! and is from the set Tree Trimmings, the sentiment inside is by Kaiser Kraft.  Embossing folder is by Sizzix.  Ribbon by Stampin' Up! in Real Red.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek at my two cards!  Stay tuned--I've got two more to share with you before the day is over!  Do come and join in these amazing challenges!  Merry stamping, friends! :)

Technique Tuesday: Faux Tile

Well, I cannot believe that 2012 is almost over!  I've got just one more Technique Tuesday challenge for you and I've chosen it to be Faux Tile!

Here's my card~

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I do hope that you will come and join in the fun this month--we love seeing your creations and there are prizes up for grabs! 

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my card--I LOVE having you here!  Happy stamping, friends! :)

Make My Monday: Favorite Flower

I do hope that dear Caz will allow me to make a little bit of an alteration to her theme...it's a new month at Make My Monday and this month it's a Potpourri month!  That means each week anything goes as long as you follow the weekly theme! This week it's favorite flower.

Here's my dilemma.  I LOVE FLOWERS.  All of them!  So, I decided to use my favorite flower set.  I hope that's okay!  I've used the Everything Eleanor set by Stampin' Up!.

Here's my card~

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Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  I do hope that you'll join us this week and that you'll also stop and say hello to my fellow DT gals!  Happy stamping, friends! :)

It's been awhile...

I've been feeling icky the past few days.  Going to the doctor on Monday to see if I have strep throat. :-O  Let's hope not...

Anyway, I've got two cards to share with you and I know it's been a long time since you've seen anything but a DT post so don't faint! ;)  Just joking--I appreciate all of you!

I've also got a little piece of news.  I was asked the join the DT at For Your Inspiration and I've accepted--so get ready for two more cards a month from me!  I like the flexibility of bi-weekly challenges and I am so grateful for the chance to be on another bi-weekly DT! :)  They also have 6 months planned in advance which helps my crazy OCD habits and need for structure.  Can you tell that I work with children with special needs, lol?!

So, now that's out of the way...let's get to these cards, shall we?  Like I said above, I've got two coming your way!!!

Here's the first one~

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For these fabulous challenges~

Addicted to Stamps & More: Sketch

 

Dilly Beans Challenge: Pop Dots & Dimension

Moving Along With the Times: Use 3 Elements Starting With Same Letter

(pink ink, patterned paper, pink gems)

This is an image that I wouldn't usually use, but I won it after this past round of the Link Up For Pink challenge.  I decided to stamp this little doll, named Camila, in dark pink ink and stamp her onto some floral paper.  I then added some shimmer with a glitter gel pen.  I think she turned out well! :)

Card two~

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For these fabulous challenges~

CAS - Colours & Sketches: Color & Sketch inspiration

Brown Sugar Challenge: CAS/No Stamped Image, Just Sentiment

Chocolate, Coffee, & Cards: CAS

This was a fun card to make.  I got to use my brand new Martha Stewart punch to make my little heart and scallop punched pieces and added a bit of pizzazz with pearls and a glitter gel pen.  Sentiment is by Kaiser Kraft.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek--I hope to post again for "fun" really soon!  I appreciate all your kind words and I hope you come and join in these fabulous challenges!  Happy stamping! :)

52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown: December Sketch

Hello, friends!  Can you believe December is here and the holiday season is upon us?!  I am so excited for this holiday!  I LOVE spending time with my family and taking a break.  I always make sure to get some crafty time in with friends--it's not a complete break without crafting! :)

Anywho, we've got a fabulous sketch for you to follow this week at 52CCT--it's so versatile as the DT gals will show you!

Here's the sketch~

My card~

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Yes, Ruth.  I decorated the inside. ;D

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!  Please go and say hi to the other gals on the DT and make sure to join us this week!  Merry stamping! :)