I Do

Something old, something new...that would be this stamp from So Suzy Stamps.  I was so excited to ink it up as my son will be getting married and I had a card exchange that I needed to make cards for.

These cards with the gold inlay and the die cut edge are from Michaels and they add such a formal and elegant base for this card.

I Do is linked to:
Simon Says
Work It Wednesday
Simon Says
Word Art Wednesday

Christmas in July

Christmas in July is perfect to use this cute snowman stamp!  I am making some cards to sent off to Send A Smile 4 Kids.  This card is more masculine because I wanted the boys to have a selection to pick from.

The snowman is covered with a sparkle gel pen to add some sparkle!

Christmas in July is linked to:
Send A Smile 4 Kids
Simon Says
Hiding In My Craftroom
Work It Wednesday

For The Birds

My grandson, Riley, loves to feed the birds.  He checks daily to see if the feeder is empty.  I decided to make him a birdfeeder, which in itself, was a task.  It took a village to make this birdfeeder...but that is what you do for your grandchildren!!  Now it is ready to send to him and I wanted to include some cash for bird seed and some Pokeman cards.   It is his 6th birthday too.

This is what I made to hold the cash and cards.  I took an envelope and folded the edges to the center.  Then, the flap folds down.

The back of the envelope was decorated...the more birds to celebrate, the merrier!

The big bird's wings had plaid paper on them.  The envelope was also lined with plaid paper.

Now, to box this up and send it off!  Happy Birthday Riley...may the birds frequent your feeder and stop to wish you happy birthday!!

For The Birds is linked to:
Simon Says
Word Art Wednesday
Simon Says

PinaColada

It's five o'clock somewhere right?  What do you do with a pineapple die cut?...you emboss it pirates gold embossing powder and make it sparkle!!

Blending Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn and Vintage Photo Distress Ink to the background.creates the bottom layer.  Then I misted a background stamp and placed it on to texture the paper a little.  Background stamping was done in Black Soot Distress ink.  Going through my stamps, I found every word I needed to create the sentiment...it was pretty close though!!

Thanks for stopping by and be like a pineapple, stand tall, wear a crown and be sweet inside!!

PinaColada is linked to:
Craft Stamper Magazine
Simon Says

Vitamin Sea

The picture below made me giggle and it HAD to be shared with you!  It is  the inspiration for my card today.  When I think of the sea, I think of sunshine, waves, sunglasses and a lighthouse.

Yup, you will find all the listed items above featured on this card...plus some bling!

So the crab slipped back into the sea and I used bling on both sides of the glasses.

Sea you later...giggle!

Vitamin Sea is linked to:craftstamoer
Simon Says
Word Art Wednesday
Craft Stamper Magazine
July Challenge:
Anything Goes!:

(stamping MUST be included)

Celebrate

I hear there is a celebration going on!  Have you  checked outJust Us Girls Challenge?  This is their 400th challenge!  Celebrating with you JUGS!  A party on a card is in order here!

Time to try another die cut and see what happens.

Celebrate is linked to:
Word Art Wednesday

Celebrate Your Star Spangled Birthday

Just a fun card for a celebration!  I just love the red, white and blue color combo.  My mother was born on July 4th.  Besides red, white and  blue cakes and decorations, there was always fireworks that added to the celebration!

So, a shaker card it is with banners, stars and loads of fun!

These star sequins have finally come out of the hoard!  That  is  another reason to celebrate!!  I  think the  sequins are ten years  old!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Star Spangled Birthday is linked to:
Send A Smile 4 kids
Simon Says
Catch The Bug
Always Fun Challenges
Through The Craft Room Door June 22nd to July 3rd