From the Heart - Pink Paislee and Helmar

 This is the second post today, so make sure you scroll down to see more creations and a small giveaway

Sometimes I find myself immediately drawn to a paper line. That feeling of "I gotta have it" takes over and when I create with it, it such makes me smile. One of those lines is the Bayberry Cottage Collection from Pink Paislee. These guys know how to make the perfect collections. The colors, the texture and the patterns, are just about enough to make me burst!!!

I created this card for the Raise the Bar Challenge this week which is to use pearls. One of my favorite little embellishments for sure. I just love the texture in this card. and the "key to the heart" on the chain turned out better than I'd hoped. Yummo!!!

I used the Card Patterns sketch for this one and I think it is one of my favorite sketches from Card Patterns in a while.

Here she is

The double ruffle ribbon and the Vintage pearl brads are available at Really Reasonable Ribbon. Bonnie has some wonderful things on sale right now, so if you love flower embellishments and thick gingham ribbon, check out her SALE section for some awesome steals.

Supplies
Cardstock- Paper Temptress
Patterned paper- Pink Paislee
Sentiment Sticker- Fancy Pants
Ribbon- Really Reasonable Ribbon
Brads- Really Reasonable Ribbon
Grungeboard and Hardware- Tim Holtz
Stickles- Ranger
Paint- Smooch Clearsnap
Ink- Tim Holtz Distress
Mist- Tattered Angels
Adhesive- Helmar Zapdots, Liquid Scrapdots, Premium Craft Glue, Quick Fix Adhesive Runner

Challenges I've entered this project in
Card Patterns- Sketch
Belli Challenge- Paint
Crafty Creations- Wedding or Anniversary
Just Us Girls- Wedding
Speedy the Cat- Thank yo

Bella Blvd and Helmar Adhesive do Summertime

I think I yearn to live by the sea. There is just something so relaxing and serene about the waves lapping up onto the shore. I can dream right? Until that day happens, I can create things that are inspired by the beach and using the new Bella Blvd All Inclusive line, makes that happen easily.

When I received these wonderful papers from Bella Blvd, I had to start inking, cutting and folding. There are just so many great little details and the Alpha + Bits sticker sheets are beyond sweet!!!

I've used this weeks Card Pattern Sketch for the card and I love how this paper compliments the Jute Orange Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon. A win win card I think.

For the card I used the Liquid Scrap Dots, 450 Quick Dry Adhesive, Zap dots and Permanent Adhesive runner all from Helmar. If you haven't tried the Liquid Scrapdots, You've gotta find some {there is a vendor list here}

I've entered this card into a couple of challenges as well. Crossing my fingers hehehe
Pals Paper Art- Inspiration challenge
Treehouse Blog- Beach Theme
Creative Inspirations- Beach Theme
Dietrich Dare- Inspiration Theme
Everybody Art Challenge- Summer
Papertake Weekly- Fun Fun Fun


Hope you enjoyed stopping by today. Where in the world would you love to take a vacation?
Until next time
Toodles

Origins Friend

Hello Everyone and Happy Tuesday. My flue bug is gone and I'm feeling much better. Thank you for leaving "get better soon" wishes, I really liked that.
Today I've got a little 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" card to share with you. This Origins line from Basic Grey is quickly becoming one of my favorites ever. I just love the color palette. For this one, I used the Card Patterns Anniversary sketch and I really love the banding. Another NON stamping card for me, just a few rub-ons. The sentiment is made from micro mini letters in the Origins line. LOVE IT

Now on with the show.

That wonderful cardstock the Spellbinders pendant has been punched from,is called Cappucino Mica Metallic.  It is available at Paper Temptress as are the rest of the cardstock in the card.

Hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday. I'll be back tomorrow with some more creations. Until then, Happy Crafting
Toodles.

Card Patterns Sketch44 with Hearts in Touch

Brrrrr it is cold outside. Bundling up the children for school, plugging in the vehicle, teeth chattering cold outside. I think I'll stay it lol. There is one thing that always warms my heart though. A loving embrace from my husband. I think he has magical powers because he can warm up my ice cube feet without complaint.

Todays card is all about the embrace. Hearts in Touch has an awesome Valentine plate that I just love and this image is on that plate. I paired it up with the Card Patterns sketch for this week and love how it turned out. I'm in a non traditional color combo niche lately and this card is no exception.



I hope you are all staying cozy warm today. Thank you so much for stopping by. Every time I read a comment, I smile ear to ear.

Card Patterns, TPE and Squigglyfly challenge

Bonjour everyone and happy Wednesday. Half way through the week and I've got another triple challenge card for you. This card is created using the Card Patterns sketch this week. I hopped on over to Squigglefly for the first time, and used their Black and White color challenge. Then to round it out, I did the Pink Elephant "Dots, Punch and Tag" Challenge.

I absolutely love love love this stamp from Hearts in Touch. Talk about magical and full of whimsy. I stamped the image on a great paper from Stampin up, then heat embossed with white powder. Love how that turned out. For the flower, I zig zagged some pearl strands on top of the large flower then adhered the smaller one on top. Finishing with a few pearls.

Leave some love. I hope you enjoyed the card today and thanks for stopping by.

Pez-a-Doodle Friday and Card Patterns a little early

Hi everyone and Happy Friday to you. Firstly, Tomorrow is the big SNR Oh Say Can You See Blog hop, so don't miss it. Start off at Card Universe and make your way along the over 90+ participants. Good way to spend your holiday for sure. And there will be blog candy along the way, so keep your eyes open for "clues"


Today I'm sharing with you another real bright and cheery card. I don't often make cards for young girls, so thought I'd take a whirl at this and really like how it turned out. I used Studio G stamps and these little beauties are simply the sweetest. And so worth the few dollars. What a steal!!! I also used Memento Inks Dew Drops, which are the best little purchase, especially if you are wanting to try a new ink line, but don't want to pay crazy amounts to do so. So here she is, A Card Patterns sketch challenge entry to boot. And last but not least, some of the super versatile Pez-a-Blings. If you don't have any of these little square gems, you need to get some.

Feminine Flair for Card Patterns.

Hello everyone,

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. We are so fortunate and blessed to have my parents out for the weekend. But I did sneak away last night to create a card for you all. This week I've been a little lax, so I apologize for that. It was the last day of preschool for my class this Thursday and saying goodbye to all those precious children was emotional to say the least. But I'm back now and hope you absolutely love this card. I used this weeks Card Patterns sketch challenge and decided to really keep it simple. So here she is.




The swirled background is something I created using a cuttlebug folder, a sanding block, perfect medium pen and some fuschia glitter. It sure packs a punch and I will be doing a tutorial for it soon, so keep your eyes open

Supplies:
Accessories: Hot pink satin ribbon, cream pearls (Kaiser Craft)
Coloring agents: Versafine Black Onyx and Smokey Gray, glaze pens,
Die cuts- Scalloped Rectangle (Spellbinders)
Paper: Card stock- Regal Rose, Basic Gray, Going Gray (SU) GCD Studio floral, Acetate
stamps: Dress Form- Unity April KOTM
Tools: Scor-pal, Purple Cows 2-in-1 trimmer, Big Shot, Perfect medium pen, heat gun

no stamps???

Today's card I created for the Card Patterns Challenge this week. As i was finishing up the last bit, I noticed that I hadn't used a single stamp. WHAT??!! Yup that's right, not 1 single stamp. I quite like how this one turned out and the end result made me smile. It is pretty darn bright, but I hope you like the design and what I did.


Supplies:
Die cuts- Spellbinder classic and scallop circle
Paper: Card stock- Basic Black (SU),Fuchsia (Bazzill),Teen Classic president (American Crafts), Hello Sunshine-Clover (Cosmo Cricket), Deep Black Patch (Adorn It)
Accessories: Mesh Ribbon, Vera Accents Thickers (American Craft), Nancy Jane's Love Stickers (Adorn It), Layered Stickers (Colorbök)
Tools: Scor-pal, Purple Cows 2-in-1 trimmer, Big Shot

Hope you really enjoyed your visit today. Please leave a comment or take a moment to "follow" my journey. I really appreciate all of your support

happy crafting

Queen for a Day and news to share

Hello Everyone, I hope you all had a great weekend. My husband and I went on an impromptu trip stateside for a short getaway. Always nice to spend some quality time with each other. I also received some great news this weekend as well. Frances at Hearts in Touch has offered me a design team position and I am just thrilled to the max to accept. Hearts in Touch has some absolutely beautiful stamps and a bunch of new silhouette series plates that are to die for. Make sure you go on over and take a look at the Hearts in Touch blog too. The prices are wonderful and Frances is as sweet as they come.


Today I put together a few challenges for this card. Firstly it is this weeks Card Patterns challenge and I combined it with StampTV's color challenge White, Black and 1 other color. I chose a deep Merlot and It looks pretty regal to me.

I've had these links of pearls for a while now and this is the first time I've been inspired to use them. I figured that if it's fit for a queen, it better have jewels and pearls right? Although I changed the sketch up a wee bit, you can still see the elements of the design. For the image at the top of the card, I sponged 2 different colors to the Heidi Swapp damask stamp then cut it out with the nesties. purdy ain't she?

Well that is all for today. I hope you all really enjoyed this one. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think and how you are enjoying my blog or any tips. I'm always open for suggestions.


Supplies:
stamps: Heidi Swapp Damask, Just Rite 2 5 1/16 Harmony circle with Roman Font
Spellbinders: Circle and Scalloped circle
Paper: Card stock- True Black, White (PTI) handmade merlot scrap, Toille scrap
Accessories: merlot rhinestones, cream pearls (kaiser craft), Merlot satin ribbon, pearl links, Crown Sticker
Coloring agents: Versafine Onyx Black, Crimson Brilliance ink
Tools: Big Shot, Scor-pal, Purple Cows 2-in-1 trimmer,



Happy Crafting

Card Patterns Sketch #4 and Pink Elephant #4

This weeks Card Patterns Sketch #4 and Pink Elephant challenge #4 got me thinking. "How about you create a card that your nephew, who is 18, would maybe buy Erika". So I decided to get my "that rocks" mojo going. Here is the sketch First I decided on a pretty trendy color palette. For the card I used Real Red and Black Linen CS. The paper is from the Rockabilly designer paper series. After seriously distressing the edges of the red, I then added the black linen on top. For the side it was the red skulls and polka dots. A girl has gotta stay girlie ya know.
Now back to the black Linen. I used a flourish stamp from the Autumn leaves Flourishes II set. Stamped it with a opalite ink, then drew over the ink with a black marker (the type that looks like an embossing job has been done). Now those flourishes weren't showing up as much as I wanted them to, so i took my snow cap white ink and sponged it over the black. Taking a baby wipe to get rid of the white that was on top of the flourishes. Well well those flourishes went KAPOW!! Perfect. So all I have left is the ovals.
For the ovals on the opposite side, I used 3 different spellbinders ovals, of the 3, I turned one on it's side. Then I have this great ribbon in, you guessed it, polka dots, that had to find a home on this card. Made some slits on the ovals and tied a knot with the ribbon. As well as put a piece across the card. The little Hello tag and the heart tag were from a little pack of acetate die cuts from valentine. I used a white souffle pen to give that Hello a little more light. I think this card is definitely ROCKIN!
Thanks so much for stopping by today. Don't forget to enter my blog candy give away. Just scroll down to find the post. Hope you all have a great day and
Happy Crafting