Dad's Birthday Card

Here is the card that I made for my Dad for his birthday:

For his birthday this year, I got him a car charger for his Amazon kindle.  My father has been addicted to his kindle since he got it last year for his 60th birthday.  When our area was hit by the tornado last month and we had no power for several days, I found out that my Dad was going crazy.  When I asked him how much he read since we could do nothing else, he said none because his battery died and could not charge it.  So I fixed this problem so it would never happen again!

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - All Booked Up
Paper: PTI White, GP White, PTI Enchanted Evening, PTI Dark Chocolate
Ink: PTI Dark Chocolate, PTI Enchanted Evening
Accessories: PTI Mat Stack #3 Die, Cuttlebug

Jake's Birthday Card

Here is a birthday card that I made for a co-worker:

Since the wedding card from yesterday used the envelope from the wedding invitation, I thought I would recycle some pieces from Jake's birthday invitation.  She was very pleased with my creative border and words on this one!

Supplies:

Stamps: Unity Stamps - Distressing Dots Background (Retired), Papertrey Ink - Big Birthday Wishes (Sentiment)

Paper: PTI White, GP White, PTI Summer Sunrise, PTI Dark Chocolate, Border & Words Recycled from Birthday Invitation

Ink: PTI Burnt Umber

Accessories: Cuttlebug, PTI Numbers Die

Wedding Card

Here is a wedding card that I made for a co-worker:

The background for this card was the tri-fold envelope that the wedding invitation came in.  I just hope the bride will notice it right away because you know the groom won't!  LOL!

Supplies:
Stamps: Stampin' Up - All Year Cheer III, JustRite Times Roman Letters
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, SU Wild Wasabi, Background Paper - Recycled from Wedding Invitation
Ink: PTI Burnt Umber
Accessories: Cuttlebug, PTI Notebook Die, Distresser

Welcome Baby!

Here is a baby card request:

A co-worker wanted a baby card for a friend who was scheduled to have her second child on Friday!

Supplies:

Stamps: SU Riverting, Papertery Ink - Delightful Dahlia, Papertrey Ink - Mat Stack 1 Collection

Paper: PTI White, SU Pretty In Pink, GP White, SU Close to Cocoa, SU Pixie Pink

Ink: SU Pixie Pink, PTI Burnt Amber, PTI Fresh Snow

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Sizzix Flower Embossing Folder, Papertrey Ink Mat Stack 1 Die, Papertrey Ink Limitless Layers 1-3/4" Circles Dies, SU 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Brads

Happy Birthday Marty!

This is for my mother in law:

She turned 60 last Monday but she was away in the Florida Keys with some girlfirends.  I thought the sentiment was fitting for her.  She also retired from her job before leaving for Florida.  We are hoping that this is the start of many good times ahead of her!

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Big Birthday Wishes, Papertrey Ink - Get To The Point, Papertrey Ink - Delightful Dahlia
Paper: PTI White, PTI Kraft, PTI Raspberry Fizz
Ink: PTI Fresh Snow, Archival Jet Black
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Papertrey Ink - Mat Stack 4 Die

Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy Birthday Mom!

This year I made her a set of 4 dishcloths and I bought her a book, The Journey by Wanda Brunstetter.  We both love reading Amish fiction and we both love Wanda's work.  When I found out that this book focused on some of the characters from The Daughters of Lancaster County series, I just had to buy it for her.  I know she will love it!

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Mat Stack 1 Collection
Paper: PTI White, GP White, PTI Sweet Blush, PTI Melon Berry
Ink: PTI Melon Berry, PTI Burnt Umber
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Papertrey Ink - Mat Stack 1 Die, Sizzix Embossing Folder

Sweet 16!

Today my niece Miranda turns 16!  OMG, where did the time go??!!

I'm not sure if I really like how this card turned out.  I guess it will have to do.  I knew that I wanted to use the car and playing with the number dies was cool too.  Whatever!

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Enjoy the Ride, Papertrey Ink - Background Basics: Retro, JustRite Stampers - Times Roman Uppercase
Paper: GP White, PTI White, PTI Lemon Tart, PTI Raspberry Fizz
Ink: Archival Jet Black, PTI Lemon Tart
Accessories: Cuttlebug, PTI Enjoy the Ride Die, PTI By The Numbers Dies, PTI Banner Builder Collection

Happy 59th!

I made this for my uncle whose birthday is Sunday.

I wanted to make something different yet masculine for him.  So I broke out my Papertrey Ink stash and put this together.

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Get To The Point, Papertrey Ink - Get To The Point Sentiments, Papertrey Ink - Fillable Frames #4, Papertrey Ink - Big Birthday Wishes, Papertrey Ink - Background Basics: Retro
Paper: GP White, PTI Kraft, PTI Ripe Avecado
Ink: PTI Ripe Avecado, PTI Vintage Touch Tea Dye Duo, Archival Jet Black
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Papertrey Ink Fillable Frames #4 Die, SU 1-1/4" Circle Punch, SU 1-3/8" Circle Punch

Happy 65th!

I was asked to make an old and funny card for a co-worker for his 65th bithday.  Here it is:

Inside it reads: "Birthdays aren't that bad.  Now come down off that ledge."

Supplies:
Stamps: Stampin' Up - Viola, Papertrey Ink - Big Birthday Wishes
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Gina K Luxury White, Brilliant Blue, Basic Black
Ink: Archival Jet Black, Momento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Papertrey Ink - By the Numbers Collection Dies

Happy Birthday Kyla!

Here is the birthday card for Kyla to go along with her knitted birthday gifts:

I was able to play with some of my new items from Papertrey Ink that came in last week.  Lately, this is the only place I have been buying stamping related items.  I totally love all their stamps, paper, ink and ribbon!  Then I fell in love with their dies that coordinate with their stamp sets.  It is a stamper's heaven!

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertey Ink - Birthday Bash Sentiments, Papertrey Ink - Round & Round 2010 Anniversary Stamp Set (Not For Sale)

Paper: PTI White, PTI Kraft, PTI Lavendar Moon, PTI Plum Pudding

Ink: PTI Lavender Moon, PTI Plum Pudding

Accessories: Cuttlebug, Papertrey Ink - Tag Sale #4 Die, Papertrey Ink - By The Numbers Impression Plate, Papertrey Ink - Limitless Layers: 1-3/4' Circle Collection

Snowboarding Birthday

This card is for my nephew Brad who is turning 12 today.

I was told last year that my cards with colored images were cute but too young for him now.  So I had to get this stamp from Stampin' Up since he just started snowboarding last yeat.  Perfect, I hope!

Supplies:
Stamps: SU Extreme Snowboarding, Papertrey Ink - Banner Builder, Papertrey Ink - Round & Round Anniversary Set 2010 (Sentiment)
Paper: GP White, PTI Kraft, PTI Dark Chocolate, Unknown DP
Ink: PTI Dark Chocolate
Accessories: Cuttlebug, PTI Double-Ended Banner Dies

With Glittery Gratitude

I had fun making some cards on Monday.  I have not done that in a while since I have been so busy making quilts.  Here is another entry for Papertrey Ink's Make It Monday Challenge #3:

I wanted to play with some stamps that have not seen ink yet so this was the final creation.

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Mat Stack 3 Collection, Papertrey Ink - Beautiful Blooms II
Paper: GP White, PTI Raspberry Fizz, PTI Kraft
Ink: PTI Raspberry Fizz, Archival Jet Black
Accessories: Cuttlebug, PTI Mat Stack 3 Die, PTI Double-Ended Banner Dies, 1/4" Scor-Tape, Prisma Glitter

Asleep Bookmark

We had someone new join our neighborhood book club so I needed to make her a bookmark.  Here it is:

I was able to add more details to this one since I was just making one.  I colored the image with copics and was able to participate in the Make It Monday Challenge #3 for Papertrek Ink.  This week's challenge was to add glitter strips using Scor-Tape.

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - All Booked Up
Paper: Gina K Luxury White, PTI Raspberry Fizz, PTI Lavendar Moon
Ink: Momento Black, Archival Jet Black, Copics
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Papertrey Ink - Bookmark Die, Papertrey Ink - Limitless Layers 1-3/4" Circle Collection, SU 1-3/4" Circle Punch, 1/4" Scor-Tape, Prisma Glitter, Homemade Tassel

Happy Birthday Christine!

Today is my sister, Christine's, 32nd birthday!

I hope you enjoy your day, even if it is a snowy one!

Supplies:
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Birthday Bash Sentiments
Paper: PTI Kraft, SU Real Red DP, Unknown DP
Ink: Real Red, Only Orange, Glorious Green, Archival Jet Black, PTI Tea Dye Duo - Camomile
Accessories: Cuttlebug, PTI Spiral Notebook Page Die

60 Sucks!

I made this for my boss who turned 60 today!

I originally saw this over on Split Coast Stampers.  I have been wanting to make this for someone who was entering a new decade who would appreciate it.  So I won't get a good raise this year but that's okay!  LOL!

Supplies:
Stamps: JustRite Stampers - 1-5/8" Circle Border & Centers, JustRite Stampers - Time Roman Uppercase - 95 Point
Paper: GP White, Brilliant Blue
Ink: Archival Jet Black
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Papertrey Ink - Limitless Layers - 1-3/4" Circle Collection, SU 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Lollipops, 3/16" Dowels, 1/4" Scor-Tape, Foam Square, Metal Bucket, Decorative Rocks (as weight for bottom)

Squigglefly Challenge #78

Happy Monday everyone!  It's time for another (and our final) challenge from Squigglefly for my term as a design team member.  This week's challenge is a theme:

LET IT SNOW!!!

Here is my card:

Isn't this snowman just too cute??!!  It is from Brian Lock, a new Squigglefly designer.  Stop by and grab it to make for your holiday cards.

Supplies:
Stamps: Squigglefly - Snowman Lights, Papertrey Ink - Background Basics: Christmas, Papertrey Ink - 2010 Holiday Tags
Paper: PTI White, Gina K Luxury White, Brilliant Blue
Ink: Papertrey Ink - Enchanted Evening, Copics
Accessories: SU 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Circle Nestabilities (Classic), Cuttlebug

Hump Day Inspiration #24

Happy Hump Day everyone!  Today's challenge over at Inktegrity has become a monthly favorite among challenge seekers.  It is ANYTHING GOES!  Come check us out over at Inktegrity's Design Team Challenge.

Here is my card:

This is my first time using the tractor.  I love it because it has so many trailer options.  Plus the sentiments make perfectly!  Joni has always had a way with words!

Supplies:
Stamps: Inktegrity - Fall Tractor
Paper: PTI Kraft, Basic Black, 2 Unknown DP
Ink: Copics
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Papertrey Ink Rickrack Border Die

Hump Day Inspiration #23

Hello and happy Wednesday!

It's time for another challenge from Inktegrity!  This week's challenge is a sketch challenge.  Here it is:

Here is my card:

This Slusser is just too cute!  Be sure check him out along with a few more new additions to Slusser's family over at the Inktegrity store.

Supplies:
Stamps: Inktegrity - Hot Cocoa Slusser
Paper: PTI White, Gina K Luxury White, GP White, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, Unknown DP
Ink: Cat's Eye Chalk - Surf, Copics
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Papertrey Ink Fillable Frame #9 Die, Buttons

Hump Day Inspiration #22

Happy Hump Day!  This week's challenge over at Inktegrity is a recipe challenge.  It is to use ribbon and/or flowers.

Here is my card:

I made these flowers using a digital cutting file from Darcy's Designs called Bitty Bloom.  I love making my own flowers this way, they will always match your card!

Supplies:
Stamps: Inktegrity - Doll, Papertrey Ink - Mixed Messages (Sentiment)
Paper: PTI White, Gina K Luxury White, Basic Black, SU Summer Picnic Dp
Ink: Archival Jet Black, Copics
Accessories: Cricut, Darcy's Designs - Bitty Bloom, Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, Brads

Christmas Project #2

Here is my second, and final, Christmas project using dgital cutting files from Filekutz by LisaJane:

I thought that a snowman bookmark would bring some festive reading to someone special!

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Background Basics: Retro, Papertrey Ink - Daily Designs, Papertrey Ink - Daily Designs Sentiments

Paper: PTI Spring Rain, PTI Kraft, GP White, Creamy Caramel, Real Red, Basic Black

Ink: PTI Vintage Cream, PTI Enchanted Evening, PTI Tea Dyeing Duo

Accessories: Cuttlebug, PTI Bookmark Die, Cricut, Filekutz by LisaJane - Dancing Snowmen (LK000115)