Ah, Friend

I LOVE the clean and simple style and always try use this look when I am mailing cards. I don't want the card to get ruined by embellishments that poke out. No matter how hard I try the card never stays the same!

I have used the Eureka Stamp that is titled Hearts Flower Border.

I then used a rub-on from my scrap bin so I could fittingly send it to my friend.

I am sending more and more CAS cards out to keep in touch the "old-fashioned" way since our move, but I love it. I can sit at the table and write a letter while my girls practice their letters too.  :)

Now if you haven't - please go on over to Eureka Stamps now and check them out!

Delight In The Lord

Biblical Impressions

Have you visited them yet today?

If not - GO!

Their scripture stamps are awesome and I love to use them in CAS cards espcially!

I used their stamp Delight

some scraps, a prima, and a button.

Can't get much more simple than that!

Can you tell I love verse stamps and CAS cards?

QKR Love Blog Hop

Hello All!  It is that time again! QKR Stampede is having a Blog Hop in the theme of Love!

I am using another stamp that is of my little turtle friend!

He is so stinking cute I don't think I will ever get enough of him!

I used the stamp Love Is Kind

which you can get in both digital or rubber!

I love to use my scraps, so I pulled the paper from my scrap bin and did a spiral edge punch from Stampin' Up! and added some fun buttons!

Isn't he just fun?

I hope you have enjoyed our Blog Hop today! 

Please come visit us and shop anytime!

Birthday Girl

I have another CAS card to share with you today! 

I tend to keep some of my birthday cards very simple, especially ones that I am sending to those who are int he hospital or are elderly, or overseas.  

I do it for postage reasons and for the fun of simplicity.

I always make sure to use a really thick card stock when I make my cards this simple.

The title of this stamp is fittingly Birthday Girl 

and on the inside I used the sentiment titled I Wish You Love which you can get in rubber or digital!

Oh My! A Moose!

A Moose - How fitting for our new life in Alaska?

I loved him from the moment I saw him at Eureka Stamps

His fun and friendly mane is full of love and I tried to showcase that as best as I could - but I bet we could all come up with an amazing way that is fitting for our projects! Why don't you try helping out the

Hearty Moose with your own style?

I had fun using some scrap paper and tried to go some what monochromatic and manly with the browns.

Biblical Impressions Winter Blog Hop!

Who doesn't love winter?

Well, that would be me - but only since we moved here to Alaska in the last month.

I cam from North Carolina where it is still very much warm.

Here it is in the negatives and ALWAYS snowing.

I miss the warm.

So to get into warm thinking I used the super cute image Mitten Line

and used it with a favorite verse of mine - James 5:16 - fitting titled "Pray" in the store.

Have you prayed for someone today?

Visit Biblical Impressions Today!

You should had come here from Barb

Now you will go to Jessica!

Biblical Impressions Design Team Member Here!

I couldn't be happier to announce that I am a part of the Biblical Impressions Design Team!

I was honored and excited as I love to use scripture on my cards and to send to people I have been praying for. I may not always come across as the typical Christian - but I do have a growing faith and love of prayer - as I know first handed it works.

Here is another one of my smaller cards that I can slip into someone's book, or their pocket, or something.  I like to leave them so people know I have been praying for them without trying to be thanked for it. It isn't something we should need recognition for, we should just be doing it.

I used the Medium Sunflower Image - which can also be ordered in large.  I also used the verse
1 Thes 5:11.

Have you prayed for anyone today?

QKR Stampede Design Team Member

Hello again!

I am so happy to tell you that I am also a member of the QKR Stampede Design Team!

They have some of the most adorable and lovable stamps you could ever find!

I am showcasing my most favorite of them all and he is also going to be placed in the lunch box of my husband to let him know he is my favorite :)

The title of this stamp is Pucker Up

And how could you not smile when you see him with open arms?

I keep these types of notes small just because I know Nick doesn't want anything he can't put in a pocket. I also know that he is not the type to appreciate the ribbon, brads, and fancy things that can be used.

I just let him know I love him and keep it simple.

Eureka Blog Hop = Love

Hello Everyone!

Sorry to be gone for sooo long - but I am back with a great Blog Hop with Eureka Stamps!

This is the first blog hop of the year so we are so excited to showcase stamps in the theme of Love and/or Valentine's Day since it is coming faster than any of us want to talk about!

Eureka Stamps has some great images - rubber and digital that you can choose from!

Today I am showcasing a project that I am working on for my nephew and niece for their Valentine's care package. See we recently moved to Alaska so we have to think of things in advance to make sure they arrive on time!  We packed up white paper bags (from Wal-Mart on clearance!) with goodies of all sorts and decided the theme would be "Showering Them With Love"

Here is a close up of the stamp itself.

It is called Raining Hearts

I opted for the large rubber version to make sure I could color it vibrantly with some Crayola markers. I know the kids would squeal at the bright colors!

 Please be sure to check out the other girls of the awesome Design Team!

Next you will visit:

Barb

You won't want to miss out!

CAS Thank You Challenge

Hello! I am back hosting the Saturday Challenge over at Creative Clear Vision Stamps

(Located in my sidebar ---->)

This week's challenge is CAS Thank You cards in honor of those who have been helping their neighbors through all the events that have affected the South East this last month.

We are still new to the challenge world so we would love for you to join us!!

Here is the inspiration I have for you using the Creative Clean Vision new release of "Thank You"

Fitting, right??

Stamping with The Dragon

I think it is so fitting that my first card back from the tornado induced hiatus is with the first company I was on a design team for!

Stamping Dragon still has their May Day challenge going on - so please check them out HERE!

Also don't forget that the store has an amazing new product of the Grab Bag that you can purchase HERE!

My card today showcases one of the images from the April bag - so don't miss out on the May Grab Bag!!

Image: Family Portrait - Stamping Dragon Designs

BIC Markers

Stampin' Up! Corner Punch

Georgia Pacific Cardstock and Scrap Papers

Creative Vision Blog Hop with PRIZES!

Welcome to this month's Special Edition

Creative Vision's Design Team 5 Blog Hop.

There will be random prizes awarded to bloggers who post comments.

Be sure to become a Creative Vision blog follower, if you are not already,

in order to be eligible for those prizes.

Following the hop Laura will give away a few SHOPPING SPREES! YIPPEE!

Today we will hop hop hop our way to each member's blog as they showcase

their collective talent with our hop theme -

Anything But A Card

I went with a coverede notebok! I used the BRAND NEW stamp set "Thank You"

Visit Creative Vision's Company Blog for a list of winner's tomorrow.

PLUS the Bunny Hop games winner's will be revealed as well.

On with the hop.....

Here is the order in case you need missed anyone!

Laura and the main company blog

D'Anne

Jenn

Molly

 (You are here with me now!)

Joan

Silke

GUEST DESIGNER - Judy

Kenny K is with the Dragon!

Stamping Dragon is sponsored by Kenny K this week!

Our challenge is SPORTS or anything with a sports theme!

Here is my Kenny K image card!

Isn't he too cute?

Hop on over to the Stamping Dragon Challenge Blog in my sidebar and join us!

Lots To Tell!

So Saturday is our Blog Hop! I hope you have made plans to come and hop as we are making things that are not cards with the NEW RELEASES!! This I am super excited about!

All week our owner Laura is playing Bunny Hop Games - you have to check this out!

We have our Challenge Winner - Check her out HERE

Don't forget we have a ribbon challenge going on through Friday!

My card this week is using Cake On Fire:

I also used this card on a slightly hidden post last week to enter some challenges - so that is the only reason I am not entering it this week - just showing it off!

Party Time Tuesdays PTT#11 April Showers

You know they say "April Showers bring May flowers". Here at PTT that gives us an idea for a PARTY! What kind of showers will you have for us this week? Will it be a baby shower, wedding shower, bridal shower or just a plain old card about the rain? What ever type of shower you have we want to see it!

We have a returning sponsor that we just adore....Glitterbabe!

Now show us what you got!

Need some inspiration?

Visit us, look, and then participate

HERE

Magical Monday - #3rd Post For Today!

There's Magic In The Air at Paper Cupcakes!

This week's challenge is fabric and stitches...oooooooooo!!!

I love these fabric flowers I found at Michael's on clearance! I am on a no buy scrap budget. But the clearance price of $1 for 6 - couldn't pass up - and I bet you wouldn't either!

The stitching I kind of think I could have done better - but I am still looking for my stamp that actually is a stitch pattern - so it can be perfect every time!

I used the image "Designer Cupcake" for this challenge - I LOVE IT! Don't you?

I used scrap DSP, Georgia Pacific white cardstock, Reflections Fabric Flowers, and BIC Markers to color.

Now come check out some more inspiration and participate with us - just click

HERE

Happleigh Srappin Challenge Time!

Happi Monday at Happileigh Scrappin' Doodles!

This week we have a sketch challenge for you all!

A Sketch Challenge!

I used ST, Patty Kasey for the challenge - I loved her to much to not use her!!

Scrap DSP, Georgia Pacific Paper, Buttons, and of course my BIC Markers!!

Now come join us HERE!

The rest of the design team has some great inspiration for you as well!

Stamp-N-Doodle Ballerina and DT Call

Hey everyone!

Over at Stamp-N-Doodle we are working on a make it girly theme!

Also: Our DT CALL is still going on - please submit your name, e-mail and blog address to me, Audrey, at danmoose@aol.com if you are interested in serving as part of STAMP-N-DOODLE DT!!

Here is my CAS take on the challenge using this cute ballerina image

All scraps were used, Stampin' Up Punch, Georgia Pacific Paper, and of course my BIC Markers!

Heart Song Inspiration Sketch Challenge

It's Sunday - so that means Sketch Day!

 Leah owner/artist of Heart Song Designs has a great new sketch for us!

And Here is my card using the digi "Blooming Stars"

I have been able to stick to my no new stuff budget pretty well. I have bought a couple things, but most were on clearance so I can justify under $5.00 - right?

I used all scraps, some clearance Reflections Pearls, and my awesome BIC Markers with this card.

Now go get your inspiration on!  Click HERE to see the rest of the team's card!

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://creativecottagechallenge.blogspot.com/

http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/

http://tuesdaythrowdown.blogspot.com/

http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/

http://craftuscrazy.blogspot.com/2011/03/challenge-5here-comes-peter-cottontail.html

http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/

http://iftheshoefitsscrapit.blogspot.com/

http://pattiescreationschallenge.blogspot.com/

http://michelle-pinkpaperparadise.blogspot.com/

http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/

11 Challenges!!



Deedee's Digis Irish Blessing With A Twist

Yes - I realize that St. Patrick's Day is over and this digi is titled "Irish Blessing"

but look at how cute it can be as an any other type of day card!