Peeking Hoot

 

I'm not really a Halloween person, so I hardly ever pick stamps that have Halloween images in them. However, the 'Have a Hoot' stamp set does have Halloween images, as well as, Christmas images. Such a cute set! I will definitely be making some Christmas cards with the set.... so stay tuned for an upcoming post!

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Set - Have a Hoot

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (So Saffron, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Calypso Coral, Cinnamon Cider)

Paper - Cinnamon Cider, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight

Accessories - Die-Cut/Emboss Machine, Stone embossing folder, Peek a Hoot dies, Cinnamon Cider Ribbon, dimensionals, glue dots

Heartfelt Paws

 

When I saw 'Ravengirl''s (from SplitcoastStampers website) card, I knew I had to save it to create one of my own. Well that time has come. My Aunt and Uncle's dog just passed away from a non-cancerous brain tumor. So sad.

I changed a few things to make the card my own, but thanks to 'Ravengirl' I didn't need to brainstorm to create the perfect card on my own!

For this card, I used My Memories Suite digital software to create the sentiment (Chopin font for the "F" and Microsoft Himalaya font for the rest). The pawprint is from 'Campfire Stories' (MagsGfx).

Once printed on Whisper White cardstock, I finished the card the traditional way. I used Basic Black Stampin' Write marker to create the border around each square/rectangle. The hearts were from my Nesting Stitched Hearts dies.

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Supplies Used:

My Memories Suite digital software

Embellishments - Campfire Stories (pawprints - MagsGfx)

Font - Chopin and Microsoft Himalaya (black)

Paper - Whisper White, Basic Black

Ink - Memento

Accessories - Stampin' Cut and Emboss machine, Layered Leaves Embossing Folder, Nesting Stitched Hearts dies (non-SU), Basic Rhinestone.

LA visit 2019

 

Continuing with our 2019 photobook.... here's a trip we took to see family in July. We spent the majority of time at Mike's parents' home, but went to see Mike's brother and sister too.  This was one of the last trips to visit Mike's childhood home too.... as in October Mike's parents sold it to live in a retirement home.

Supplies Used:

My Memories Suite digital software

Background - Home & Family (Valerie)

Embellishments - Navy Taffeta Ribbon & Bow (SU); Star Spangled Mini Kit (PattyB)

Punches - Square (filled w/white

Font - Beach (blue)

Healing Flowers

 

I needed a quick 'Get Well' card for my Aunt. I took to Pinterest to find a card that I liked, and came across Carole's card from Carole's Creative Corner. Thanks Carole for your inspiration!

I chose a few different colors and backgrounds.... along with the sentiment to make it my own.

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Jar of Flowers, Healing Hugs

Ink - Early Espresso, Stampin' Blends (Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Bronze, Just Jade, Misty Moonlight, Mint Macaron, Pumpkin Pie, Calypso Coral)

Paper - Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Whisper White, Daffodil Delight DSP

 

Artisan Sail

 

Kim Price's spoke to me, so I just had to make one of my own! Thanks Kim!

I chose to add the 'Artisan Textures' stamp behind the lighthouse to give it a sea spray effect. Also, changed the sentiment and colors to make it my own.

Thanks for dropping by!

Supplies Used:

Stamp sets - Sailing Home, Artisan Textures

Ink - Seaside Spray, Misty Moonlight, Gray Granite

Paper - Seaside Spray, Basic Gray, Whisper White

Accessories - Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine, Smooth Sailing dies, dimensionals, glue dots, Seaside Spray Metallic Ribbon

Gorgeous Bloom

I wanted to incorporate my niece's colors into her card for her birthday of Purple/Yellow and Black. So here's what I came up with using the stamp set 'Bloom & Grow' paired with 'Happy Birthday Gorgeous'.

I colored the image in using Stampin' Blends, then added that extra sparkle with 'Wink of Stella'.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:

Stamp sets - Bloom & Grow, Happy Birthday Gorgeous

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Gray Granite, Pineapple Punch, Highland Heather

Paper - Gray Granite, Pineapple Punch, Whisper White

Accessories - Wink of Stella

Huntington Library

 

Still working away on our 2019 photobook with our July trip to California. We met up with Terry and Jennifer to explore these gardens and museum. What a lovely place! We hope to go back, as there was more to see ... and the gardens are ever changing.

Supplies Used

My Memories Suite digital software

Background - Basic Gray Textured Cardstock

Embellishments - Spring to Life (leaves, flowers, tree and Chinese house - SU)

Font - Britannica Bold, Chalisa Oktavia, Bell MT (white)

Forever Bliss

 

I chose to create a card similar in layout to LeeAnn Greff's cards. The color combo is so rich and elegant! Thanks LeeAnn!

As you can see... I made the card my own by changing the sentiment and base and mat card colors.

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies Used:

Stamp set - Forever Fern

Ink - Blackberry Bliss, Old Olive, Night of Navy

Paper - Blackberry Bliss, Old Olive, Night of Navy, Whisper White

Accessories - Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine, Forever Flourishing dies, Tasteful Labels dies, Basic Rhinestones

Sipping Love

With all my nieces and nephews getting to be around drinking age, I decided to purchase the 'Sip Sip Hooray' stamp set. Now, I'm not a drinker (was when I was younger, but isn't something I want now), and neither are my in-laws. Champagne is usually the gift for anniversaries though, so since I have this set.... I created this lovely card for them. Strawberries and Champagne. They've been married 64 years.... what an accomplishment! Congrats Joan and Joe!

I paired the stamp set with the sentiment from 'So In Love', I really like the font used in it.

Thanks for dropping by!

Supplies Used:

Stamp sets - Sip Sip Hooray, So In Love

Ink - Memento, Petal Pink, Stampin' Blends (Cherry Cobbler, Granny Apple Green)

Paper - Cherry Cobbler, Petal Pink, Whisper White

Accessories - Die-Cut/Emboss Machine, Sip and Celebrate dies, dimensionals

Forever Seaside

Sigh.... Coronavirus. It messes with everyone's vacation plans. Mike and I have tried to go to Hawaii every year for our Anniversary. Sadly, due to the virus, we decided not to chance it, and have a Stay-cation instead. We always have fun whereever we go. Here's to many many more years together!

The stamp set used here is 'Seaside View'. It took a while for me to choose which Stampin' Blends colors to use.... so the list is long, but I'm happy with the results and the time it took to get this finished result.

I paired this stamp set with the palm tree from 'Timeless Tropical' and the sentiment from 'Forever Fern' to make it complete.

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Seaside View, Timeless Tropical, Forever Fern

Ink - Early Espresso, Old Olive, Stampin' Blends (Crumb Cake, Bronze, Soft Suede, Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Balmy Blue, Mint Macaron, Mossy Meadow, Pumpkin Pie, Gray Granite)

Paper - Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Whisper White

Accessories - Die-Cut/Emboss Machine, In The Tropics dies

Better Than Sprinkles

The 'Nothing's Better Than' stamp set is so cute with all it's sayings and images.... I know I'll get many uses from it. For this particular card, I paired it with the sentiment from 'Sprinkles of Life'.

The die-cut shape is from the 'Tasteful Labels' set, and it embosses as well as die-cuts. Now, I know on mine I didn't have it emboss too. But.... the option is there for you to choose. Neat!

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Nothing's Better Than, Sprinkles of Life

Ink - Balmy Blue, Early Espresso

Paper - Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso DSP, Whisper White

Accessories - Die-Cut/Emboss Machine, Tasteful Labels dies, Love You More Than dies

Tootsie

 

My neighbor, who is in a rehab facility, asked me to create a card for "Her Tootsie" (husband) for his birthday. With a nickname like that... It wasn't hard to piece together a card with tootsie rolls on it. I hope she and her husband love it!

I used a free clip art from the internet, and My Memories Suite digital software to design the front. Once printed on cardstock.... I finished it the traditional way.

Thanks for taking a look!

Supplies Used:

My Memories Suite digital software

Embellishments - tootsie roll image

Stamp Brush Sets - All Time Fave (red and white stripes - SU)

Punches - Square (filled w/brown)

Font - Bobo (brown and red)

Paper - Whisper White, Early Espresso, Real Red

Accessories - Die-Cut/Emboss Machine, Stone embossing folder

Here Are Flowers

I saw a card using one of the 'Jar of Flowers' stamps to create a beautiful background piece under the focal piece. So, I chose a different flower stamp (from the one they used), and stamped the background piece. Then using that same stamp, stamped twice on the focal piece of cardstock.  These flowers I colored in using my Stampin' Blends.

I used the sentiment from 'Here's A Card". The top looked a bit plain, so I added a bow (from retired ribbon).

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies Used:

Stamp Sets - Jar of Flowers, Here's A Card

Ink - Memento, Stampin' Blends (Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight)

Paper - Whisper White, Basic Black

Accessories - Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain Polka Dot Ribbon

Forever Thoughts

I wasn't really too interested in obtaining the new 'Forever Fern' stamp set from Stampin' Up!. However, as soon as I was able to see all the wonderful cards created with this set.... I knew I had to purchase it! Since this set comes with a coordinating die-cut 'Forever Flourishing', cards a a cinch to make.

I paired the stamp set (and coordinating dies) with the 'Pinewood Planks' embossing folder and the sentiment from 'Sending You Thoughts'. Oh wait.... I used the 'Tasteful Labels' dies to for the sentiment too. This card came together easily and beautifully!

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Supplies Used:

Stamp sets - Forever Fern, Sending You Thoughts

Ink - Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive

Paper - Whisper White, Early Espresso

Accessories - Die-cut/Emboss Machine, Tasteful Labels dies, Forever Flourishing dies, Pinewood Planks embossing folder

Sam Grad 2019

 

Still plugging away on our 2019 photobook! This two-page spread is dedicated for our niece's (Samantha) high school graduation party. I had the privilege of designing the graduation invitations for my brother to send out. Her school colors are orange and black, so I stuck to that theme for her invitations and for this two-page spread. My husband and I helped to print and glue all the photos we had of Sam on her '2019' sign too! We had a fun time!

Thanks for taking a closer look!

Supplies Used:

My Memories Suite digital software

Background - white

Embellishments - Autumn Reverence (flower - ddnd)

Stamp Brush Set - Natural Composition Overlays (SU)

Punch - Square (filled w/white)

Font - At Last Greeting (Black); Chelsey (orange)

Ohio Flags of Honor 2019

 

In June 2019, we were able to see the Ohio Flags of Honor Traveling Memorial at the Strongsville Commons. In previous years, we have seen this traveling memorial before (in different areas in Ohio). The experience is one you won't ever forget. Each flag pole has the name of an Ohio service man or woman who fought and died since 9/11. So many flags.... so many deaths. May we remember their sacrifice always.

Thanks for dropping by!

Supplies Used

My Memories Suite digital software

Background - July 4th (Girl at the Well)

Embellishments - Stars and Stripes (draped scallop and sparklers star shine - MyMem)

Punches - Square (filled w/July 4th - fireworks)

Font - Britannic Bold (gold and black), Freefrm721 Blk BT (gold)