ATC : Life Is Sew Good

This ATC was made for a monthly exchange I do with my BFF, Donna.  Our theme was "A Stitch In Time."  I'm linking this ATC to the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge where the challenge theme is "Tick Tock."

Paper
My Mind's Eye 6x6 The Sweetest Thing Lavender
sewing pattern tissue

Stamps and Ink
sentiment - It's Sew Vintage - JustRite Papercraft
dress form - My Mind's Eye Lost and Found 2 Blush - Princess
Rhubarb Stalk ink - Memento
Tea Dye Distress ink - Tim Holtz/Ranger

Additional Supplies
buttons
rick rack
tag die - QuicKutz
vintage seam binding ribbon
pink thread
brad - Making Memories

Card: Live In The Moment

I'm linking this card to this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.  The theme is "Tick Tock."

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Paper and Cardstock

patterned paper - My Mind's Eye 12x12 So Sophie Graceful

cardstock - Core'dinations

diecuts - My Mind's Eye So Sophie Graceful

Stamps and Ink

mini alphabet - Studio G

Sweet Plum ink - Memento

Die Cuts and Embossing Folder

Ornamental - Cuttlebug

Leafy Branch embossing folder (fussy cut) - Cuttlebug

Flower Petals #16305 - Silhouette

Additional Supplies

clock and key - Studio G

leaf stick pin - Maya Road

briolette - Making Memories

gem swirl and single gems - Zva

dew drops - The Robin's Nest

glittered flower - Petaloo

jump ring

purple thread

vintage seam binding ribbon

Dot Fade stencil (on the striped paper) - Tim Holtz
Mother Of Pearl Champagne Modelling Cream (on the striped paper) - Viva Decor

Tag : Blissful

I love pearls - cultured, freshwater, plastic flatback, brads...  The pearl is my birthstone so I guess I come by my love of pearls honestly!  The challenge theme for the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge is "Anything Goes With Pearls."  I'd have to say that I agree with that sentiment!

Paper and Cardstock
patterned paper - My Mind's Eye Lush Blue
cardstock - Bazzill
"Blissful" die cut - Authentique Blissful

Additional Supplies
pearl swirls - Zva
pearl brads - My Mind's Eye Stella and Rose Hazel "Lovely" brads
lace/crepe paper trim - My Mind's Eye Lost and Found Portobello Road "Party" trims
large brad - My Mind's Eye Lush Blue
ribbon - My Mind's Eye Lush Blue
yellow gem
Broken China Distress Ink - Ranger/Tim Holtz
die - Spellbinders Labels Four

Card: Bless Your Heart

This is my spin on Mojo Monday #334!  Unfortunately, the paper on which the "Bless Your Heart" is stamped  looks white in this picture when actually it's very pale blue.

Paper and Cardstock
brown cardstock - Nennah
green cardstock - Bazzill
patterned and solid papers - BasicGrey Marjolaine 6x6
die cut shapes - BasicGrey Marjolaine

Die Cuts and Punch
Standard Circles Large and Small - Spellbinders
leaf - Spellbinders
Scallloped Circle punch  (inside)- Martha Stewart

Stamps, Ink and Embossing Powder
What Defines Us stamp set - JustRite
leaves (inside): Granola All Natural b2 - BasicGrey
VersaColor Bamboo (inside) - Tsukineko
VersaMark ink - Tsukineko
Zing! Chestnut Opaque embossing powder - American Crafts

Additional supplies
Marjolaine Glazed Brads - BasicGrey

Card: Snowflakes and Leaves

Challenge #2 at the Craft Hoarders Anonymous blog this week is "Let's See That Hoard!"  The challenge is to showcase your hoarded items and use a palette of blues.  Okay, so the question is:  what DON'T I hoard?  This card represents some of my precious hoarded pretties:  anything with snowflakes, anything with leaves, brads, gems, ribbon, stamps, ink, stencils, cardstock, and (of course!) paper.  If you look closely at the photo (click on it to get an enlarged view) you will see that the background is embossed.  I used a stencil with an embossing mat and cranked 'er through the old Cuttlebug.  As I type this it is snowing here.  The expected accumulation is 3-6 inches.  I LOVE SNOW!

Paper and Cardstock
leaf printed paper
blue cardstock
white cardstock - Neenah Classic Crest

Stamp and Ink
Christmas Greetings stamp set - 7 Gypsies
VersaColor Indigo ink - Tsukineko

Die Cut
Snowflake #5281 (with offset) - Silhouette

Stencil (to emboss the background)
Mini Maple Leaves - Crafter's Workshop

Additional Supplies
snowflake brad - Making Memories
clear gem
Glory Blue seam binding ribbon - Hug Snug
Frosted Lace Stickles (on the snowflake brad) - Ranger

Card: Cats Leave Paw Prints On Our Hearts

Today I'm linking my card to the weekly sketch over at My Favorite Things.  I enjoyed working with this sketch because the simplicity of it was perfect for this card.

Losing a pet is so, so, so very hard.  We've lost 4 pets - 2 dogs and 2 cats. Our most recent loss was a beautiful 3-year-old feline named Zephyr who had cancer.  He was one of the lights of my life and I still cry every day even though it's been over 4 months since his passing.  I made this card for friends who recently lost their cat to let them know I was thinking about them and that I understand what they are going through.

Paper and Cardstock
patterned paper - My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing Lavender 6x6
cream and coral cardstock

Stamp
Cat Sympathy - Our Daily Bread Designs

Ink
VersaColor Burgundy - Tsukineko

Additional Supplies
heart brads - Making Memories

Card: Getaway

When our dear friends celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary (see their card here) they commemorated the occasion with a trip to Florida.  I sent them this card to wish them a "bon voyage!"  I used modeling paste to make the stars - I colored it with red acrylic paint.  This card is being linked to the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge where the theme is "Paste."

Paper and Cardstock

grid paper and words- Teresa Collins 6x6 World Traveler

kraft - The Paper Company

red, black, white, and grey cardstock - Bazzill

white vellum for car windows

Stamps

compass rose - 7 Gypsies

postmarks - Inkadinkado/Dawn Houser

Die Cuts

Classic Car #10368 - Silhouette

Four Borders #24503 - Silhouette

beaded border - Babyface alpha die set - Cuttlebug

Additional Supplies

stars stencil - Tim Holtz

modeling paste - Liquitex

red acrylic paint - Liquitex

black brads

Card: Cherish

The letters on this wedding card are the first initials of the bride (t) and groom (r).  The "cherish" charm was originally copper colored but I changed the color by painting over it with a silver leafing pen and then antiquing it with black acrylic paint.  I'm adding this card to this week's Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.  The theme is "Wedding or Anniversary."

Paper and Cardstock
patterned paper - Teresa Collins Noteworthy
black cardstock - Strathmore
ivory cardstock  - Bazzill Walnut Cream

Ink
Vintage Photo Distress Ink - Tim Holtz/Ranger
Tuxedo Black - Memento

Stamp
Vintage Finds #1 - Teresa Collins (inside)

Additional Supplies
black seam binding ribbon - Hug Snug
jeweled button - My Mind's Eye Market Street Lovely Buttons
cherish charm - Tim Holtz
black bead dangle - Jenni Bowlin
skeletonized leaf
"happiness" and "always" stickers (inside) - Heidi Swapp
gem hearts (inside) - Making Memories
silver leafing pen - Krylon
black acrylic paint - M. Graham & Co.
lace scraps

Card : Our Friends' 25th Anniversary

This card was for our dear, long-time friends for their 25th wedding anniversary.  It worked out great that the postage stamps in the paper collection had just the right numbers!  I'm linking this card to this week's Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge which is "Wedding Or Anniversary."

Paper and Cardstock

patterned paper - Pink Paislee London Market 6x6 and 12x12

coral - Core'dinations Core Impressions My Mind's Eye Lost and Found Collection 

Mocha Divine - Bazzill 

Die Cut

Simple Tags #7300 - Silhouette 

Stamps

Parisian Anthology stamp set - Pink Paislee/House Of 3

Vintage Finds #1 - Teresa Collins

Ink and Mist

Pumice Stone Distress Ink - Tim Holtz/Ranger

Tattered Rose Distress Ink - Tim Holtz/Ranger

Bucket O' Blood Red Moonshadow Mist - Lindy's Stamp Gang

Additional Supplies

crocheted heart

crocheted doily

large brad - My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Fiddlesticks "Lucky" brads

keys - Tim Holtz Idea-ology

seam binding ribbon - Hug Snug

boucle' cord

Card: It's A Good Day

A birthday IS a good day to have a good day!  I'm linking this card to the "Get Krafty" Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.

Paper and Cardstock
kraft cardstock - The Paper Company
black cardstock - Strathmore
"It's A Good Day..." - Graphic 45 8x8 Typography Collection
houndstooth paper and cream paper - Making Memories Paper Reverie Noir
black glitter tab - Making Memories Paper Reverie Noir
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Stamp and Ink
"noteworthy" - Teresa Collins Everyday Moments
Tuxedo Black ink - Memento

Embossing Folder
Postcard & Sheet Music Set - Tim Holtz

Additional Supplies
brown photo anchors
feathers
hemp cord - Cousin Corporation
black cord
black and tan buttons

Card: Krafty Love

My BFF, Donna, LOVES kraft!  That's why I decided to make her and her hubby's Valentine card from kraft paper.  My inspiration for this card came from Keisha Campbell and you can see her card here.  I'm linking this card to this week's Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge which is "Get Krafty."

Paper and Cardstock
white cardstock - Strathmore
kraft paper - American Crafts/Amy Tangerine Yes Please Collection
speckled off-white office paper for inside liner from my stash

Stamp and Stamping Supplies
XOXO - Our Craft Lounge So In Love
VersaMark ink - Tsukineko
white embossing powder

Die Cut and Punches
Live Love Laugh #51288 - Silhouette (I removed the word from the center of the heart)
large heart punch - Carl
small heart punch - Carl

Additional Supplies
leaf stick pin - Maya Road
alpha chippies - Fancy Pants Designs Baby Mine
paper doily from my stash
tan crochet cord - vintage Coats and Clark
enamel dots - My Mind's Eye Chalk Studio

Card: Good For A Kiss Anytime

I love this stamp set!  I first time I laid eyes on it I had to have it.  The set consists of the "Good For A Kiss Anytime" ticket and the "I love you (I admit it)" stamp (which I used on the inside of the card.)

I'm linking this card to the very first Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge.  The challenge is to use your hoarded goodies to make something that reflects your style.   I love everything from clean and simple to shabby chic to grunged-up Tim Holtz style.  This card hits somewhere in the middle and most of my cards tend to be like this because it's what come easiest to me - it's layered and has many elements yet it's clean and balanced.

Paper and Cardstock

light pink cardstock -  Bazzill Blossom

darker pink cardstock - DCWV

patterned papers - Making Memories Je t'Adore

Die Cuts

House of 3 Love Tickets #6826 - Silhouette

Ink

Rhubarb Stalk - Memento

Stamps

I Admit It - Inkadinkado

Distressing D-2343 (script on heart ticket) - Glitz

Additional Supplies

large solid pink and pink/white flowers - Making Memories Sabrina

small pink flower - Prima

pink jute cord - American Crafts

pearls - Teresa Collins Tell Your Story Faceted Gems and Pearls

button - from my stash

rick rack - from my stash

Card: A Heart Full of Love

This is my Mom and Dad's Valentine card - it's a heart full of love!  :)  I used sketch #332 from this week's Mojo Monday Challenge.

Paper and Cardstock

patterned papers - Echo Park 6x6 Be Mine Collection

white card base from my stash

grey cardstock - Strathmore

pink cardstock - Core'dinations Core Impressions Fancy Pants Designs Refreshed Collection

Die Cuts

Love Heart #6994 - Silhouette

5 Piece Gift Tag Set #20963 - Silhouette

Additional Supplies

"X", "O", and heart brads - Making Memories Love Notes Jumbo Shimmer Brads

white seam binding ribbon - Pink Paislee/Heidi Swapp

grey ribbon from my stash

tiny pink eyelet - Making Memories

pink button from my stash

Card: Love Is Friendship Set To Music

I'm linking this card to 3 challenges this week. The challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge is "Emboss It", the challenge at the Silhouette Blog is a Valentine's or love theme (the Silhouette shapes are listed below), and the challenge at Curtain Call is "Love Letter."  As you can see in the close-up, the background behind the sentiment is dry embossed and the sentiment itself is heat embossed with clear embossing powder over brown ink.  The paper is DCWV "Mariposa" - this particular glittered one is just gorgeous!  The butterfly on the inside is fussy cut from the Mariposa paper.  

Paper and Cardstock
patterned paper - DCWV Mariposa collection
brown cardstock - Bazzill Mocha Divine
cream cardstock for card base - Bazzill
cream paper (inside liner) - from my stash

Stamp
All Around Quotes - Fiskars

Die Cuts
Modern Circles #3167 (inside) - Silhouette
3 Labels #17989 (bracket shape for the right side) - Silhouette

Ink and Mist
Vintage Photo Distress Ink - Tim Holtz/Ranger
Tattered Rose Distress Ink - Tim Holtz/Ranger
Chocolate Pigment Ink - Anna Griffin
Vintage Pink Glimmer Mist (on the inside) - Tattered Angels

Embossing Folder
Floral Screen - Cuttlebug

Additional Supplies
clear embossing powder
cream satin lame' ribbon - from my stash
brown organdy ribbon - Offray
copper flatback pearls - Making Memories
flower cabochon - Making Memories

Card: Wintry Mix

I love snowflake images!  I can't stop collecting them whether they be stamps, dies, Silhouette shapes, embossing folders or embellishments!  This "Happy Birthday" sentiment from Verve is probably my favorite among all my birthday sentiments.  This week I'm linking this card to Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #327 and to Simon Says Stamp's Wednesday Challenge which is "Ice Inspiration."

Cardstock and Paper

white cardstock - Neenah Classic Crest

white metallic paper - paperandmore.com

white vellum from my stash

Stamp

Happy Birthday - Verve

Dies

Create A Flake One - Spellbinders

Create A Flake Two - Spellbinders

Lattice Borderabilities - Spellbinders

Embossing Folders

Swiss Dot - Cuttlebug

5x7 Snowflake (I'm unsure of the exact name) - Cuttlebug

Additional Supplies

Liquid Platinum embossing powder - Ranger

chunky clear glitter from my stash

Carrara Marble glitter - Martha Stewart

pearl flowers - Making Memories White Gem Collection

snowflake brads - Making Memories

small white brads from my stash

white organdy and white velvet ribbon from my stash

ATC : Countdown

Me 'n' my buddy are tradin' ATCs again!  This month's theme is "Happy New Year!"  The task at hand at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge was to create a project with/about something new.  It's hard to tell from the photo but the clock was stamped and embossed separately on Stampendous Thermo Acetate - cool stuff!

Cardstock
silver foil - American Crafts
blue with glitter, white with glitter - DCWV

Stamp
Time Flies set - Sandy Lion/Kelly Panacci

Dies
Typewriter Font - Cuttlebug
Stars - QuicKutz

Additional Supplies
Liquid Platinum embossing powder - Ranger
Thermo Acetate - Stampendous
star brads, clear gem brad - Making Memories
mylar star confetti from my stash

Card: Celebrate

I've been looking through my photos for projects I've never posted and found this!  This card was made a little over 3 years ago before the sequin rage even started!

Paper
Euphoria 6x6 - BasicGrey

Die
Labels Four - Spellbinders

Additional Supplies
"celebrate" rub-on - Cloud 9 Design
ribbon - Offray
paper flowers - Prima
silk flower - Bazzill Bitty Blossom
stickpin - made from a pin and beads from my stash
assorted buttons, sequins, gems, dewdrops, colored wire, and netting from my stash

ATC : Sleighing!

Okay, so I'm not the most dutiful blogger.  I hope this year I will pick up the pace.  There are plenty of my older projects that I've never posted and this is one of them.  This ATC is from the January 2013 swap with my friend and faithful enabler, Donna.  Our theme was "Sledding or Sleighing."

Cardstock

dark dusty blue (for the base) - Core'dinations Gemstones

dark dusty blue glitter - Core'dinations Core Couture Glitter

lighter dusty blue in the foreground - from my stash

Stamp

Winter Snow set - Oxford Impressions

Ink

Frost White - ColorBox

Additional Supplies

navy blue flatback pearls - Zva

assorted clear gems from my stash

snowflake sticker - Sticko

snowflake brad - Making Memories