It has been fun Cardabilities!

I am sad to say that this is my last post for Cardabilities!  Karan creates wonderful sketches that are awesome to work with! I cannot wait to see the future sketches!

Here is the sketch for this week:

And once I again, I created with kraft!

Supplies:

Recollection Kraft Cardstock

Jillibean Soup - Coconut Lime Soup Collection

Spellbinders - Scallop Circles Die cut

Studio G Stamp

Paper Studio Ink

Marker

Pop-dots

I am lin love with Kraft, Jillibean and Pop-dots...why not use them ALL in one card!  I loved creating the "window" on a card. Will have to do again!  Wantd a simple card, got a simple card!

Make sure to check out Cardabilities for more inspiration! 

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend! Who else is enjoying the Spring temps???

Great news to share!!!!

I am so excited to be sharing this news with everyone! 

Starting in April, I will start my term with a wonderful challenge site!

Southern Girls Challenge

Please stop by and check out all the talented ladies!

They have some wonderful challenges coming up!  More about soon!

Have a great day, everyone!

My last DT posting with Perfect Sentiment...

Happy Wednesday, ya'll! (Why did I just put ya'll??? Don't know, but it will stay!)

Being Wednesday, it is time for another challenge at Perfect Sentiment!  This week's challenge is to make a card based off the provided sketch, also including a sentiment of congratulations.

Here is the sketch for this week's inspiration:

Please check out Perfect Sentiment HERE for information about this week's sponspor!

Here is my take of the sketch (I decided to flip it):

Supplies:

Mohawk Cardstock

Pebbles - Fresh Goods Collection

Jillibean Coconut Lime Soup

Recollection Yellow Cardstock

Fiskars Circle Punches

Martha Stewart Balloon Punch

Spellinders Die Cut

Ditto Stamps

American Crafts Ink

Michael's Ribbon

Misc. Button

It has been awhile since I have made my own flower embellishment and when I saw this sketch I knew it was time for me to break out my punches!  It took me some time to arrange the pieces, but I am happy with the outcome!

 

 

I want to thank the wonderful ladies at the Perfect Sentiment for this fun opportunity!  I wish everyone good luck in what I know is a promising future for this great team.

Hope everyone has a great Wednesday and is able to find some time to create!  Thanks for stopping by!

P.S. Stop by later today for an exciting announcement!

Also playing along with the following:
Make It Monday Weekly Link Party
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes
Ribbon Carousel Challenge - Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Back with another Perfect Sentiment Challenge!

So it has been a few weeks of stress, madness, relaxation, and relief (kids are back in school)! It seems like it has been ages since I have been in the blogger world. Let's see if I remember how to do this?!?!

Since it is Wednesday, it means there is a new challenge at The Perfect Sentiment! This week's challenge is to make a card with the sentiment of "Thanks" using the technique of distressing.  (Any form of distressing is allowed.)

We have a great sponsor this week-- Stitchy Bear Digital Stamps

This week's randomly selected winner will receive a $10 Store Voucher use in their store! How great is that?

Here is my creation for the "Thanks" card using distressing:

There are a number of distressing techniques that can be used. I choose to ink the edges of the Spellbinders die cut to make the "aged" look to match the distressed looking paper.

Supplies:

Recollection Kraft Cardstock

Paper Studios Pattern Papers

Fiskars Butterfly Punch
Spellbinders Scalloped Ovals

Stampabilities Thanks Stamp

Hobby Lobby Ribbon

Paper Studios Brown Ink

Popdots

At a recent trip to my local Hobby Lobby, I found that they have added some new papers to their paper aisle! What amazing designs they have to offer, the ideas started to flow!

Please stop by the other Perfect Sentiment Design Team Members for amazing inspiration!

Jennipher
Sami

Abby

Jan

Jessica (me)
Karen
Maggie
Sassy
Tabitha

Theresa

Guest Designer
Cheryl

So during part of my haitus from blogging, my husband had a business conference in NYC. Because I was in a major need of a vacation, I tagged along! This was my first trip to the Big Apple and it was AWESOME! I cannot wait to go again!  Here are a couple of pictures:

Times Square

NYSE _Wall Street

Well I hope everyone has a great day and finds some time to create!

Also playing along with the following challenges:

Use Your Stuff - Anything Goes

Love to Create Challenge- Anything Goes

Pile It On - Up in the Air

Frosted Designs - Things with Wings