New Idea Book- New Artwork!

Hello, there.  I've got a couple of cards to share with you today!  I know it's been so long, you probably don't remember I even have a blog.  Now that summer's over, maybe I can get going on here again.

Since it's September, we have a new catalogue out that's filled with tons of great new artwork and lots of exciting new products!

Here are two cards made with the Laughing Lola paper pack:

These cards are made using Mojo Monday's Sketch#312: 

I also used:

Cardstock: black, white

Stamps: Frame Flair, Card Chatter-Birthday, and an old birthday set.

Ink: Gypsy, Black

Embellishments: Bitty Sparkles, Zipper Lace, flowers, feather, and lace from my stash.

Mojo Monday 282

Once again, it's been too long since I was here last...but today I'd like to share with you two cards for this weeks Mojo Monday sketch.

 I've made one for Mother's Day using For Always paper from CTMH.  The rose is from Prima and the ribbon is a random scrap from my stash.  The red sparkle is also CTMH.

For my second card I went with the round version using buttercup yellow cardstock, For Always and Surf's Up paper, the Wonderful Friend Stamp Set and a crochet flower(retired) from CTMH. 

 

Here's the Sketch I followed:

New Stuff!!!

I would like to share with you 2 cards that I made with some of the goodies I got in the mail yesterday.

I couldn't wait to break into the box when it came, but we had appointments to go to first:)

Finally after supper I got my first look at my new stuff- and I was so pleased!

Pink and Teal and Grey and Navy Blue; girl stuff and boy stuff; glitter and sparkles- I can't wait to use it all.

This first card is my take on the Mojo Monday 276 Sketch Challenge.  I just made it a 4x4 card instead of regular size.

This one is another sketch that I found-but I can't remember where I found it:)

I used the brand-new Chantilly Paper Pack from CTMH, Chantilly Complements-Chipboard Pieces, Shimmer Trim, Bitty Sparkles, Cricut Art Philosophy, Sorbet Baker's Twine, and Outdoor Denim ink.

Thanks for looking and have a great day:)

Soccer Birthday

Good Day!  We have 4 birthdays in 5 weeks here at our house, so we have parties coming out of our ears!  Does that even make sense?!?  Let's just say that with 3 down and 1 to go, I've just about had enough parties to last until March.  And I don't even want to think about that one because that means my baby will be one (the Lord willing).  Wow!  Man time flies!

Anyways, our son just turned 6 the other day and since he loves soccer and the colors green, blue and orange, here's the card I made for him:

It's my take on the Mojo Monday 270 challenge sketch.  I used paper from the Scholastic Paper Pack from Close to my Heart.  The soccer ball and "Game On" are from the Game On stampset.  The stars are cut using the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge  and the burlap string I found at Winners.

I like to make the kids' birthday cakes according to what their interests are, so of course, I had to make soccer cupcakes for him.  The soccer balls are rubber bouncers from WalMart.  All the kids were thrilled to take them home at the end of the day:)

 

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

MojoMonday 266

Hello, there!  It's another beautiful day here in BC.  It's also challenge week over at MojoMonday.

This week's sketch is a very nice one:

And here is my take on it:

I used the Superhero paper from CTMH as well as a button and black hemp.  The "happy birthday" is from a retired set- one that I quite often reach for when making cards.  I cut the star using the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge, also from CTMH.

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Happy Birthday-boy

Hello, readers!  I hope you are having a sunnier day than we are here in Chilliwack!  Man, this rain is tiring!  Oh, well.  Maybe this card will cheer us up...

We have another Mojo Monday sketch to share with you.  This week is a contest at Mojo Monday, so I've got my fingers crossed for a new stamp set:)

Here's the sketch: 

And here's my card:

This is more of the paper I found at Winners.  It's called Out of the Blue by My Mind's Eye.  The sentiment is from Happy Birthday from CTMH, as is the baker's twine.  The airplane is from Technique Tuesday.

Hopefully we'll see the sun soon:)

Happy Birthday-Girl:)

Hello, Everyone!  It's almost too late to post my latest Mojo Monday card, seeing as it's already Friday and the new sketch comes out on Monday.  But I'd like to share it with you anyway.

Here's the sketch:

Here's my girly card:

I found this paper at Winner's a few days ago and I couldn't wait to use it!  It's called Life of the Party from My Mind's Eye.  The stamp is from Verve.  I finally found a use for the chocolate ribbon I bought eons ago!  And the cute little pink flower is from CTMH.

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

P.S. Happy Birthday to a wonderful Mother-in-Law!!

MojoMonday-245

Good Morning, everyone!  Hope your day looks bright and cheery!  I have for you today not one, but two takes on Mojo Monday's sketch #245. 

Here's the sketch:



Here's take one:

this card is going to my husband for Father's Day, I think.  First of all, I turned the sketch upright.  I used paper from the Cruisin' pack and an old retired stamp set from CTMH called Just Like You.   I added some Durables-Round Studs and some random ribbon and-voila!  Super easy!


And for something totally different, here's take two:

What a different look, eh?  This one is for my kids' bus driver- it's her birthday today.  I used London Market paper and black cardstock.  The sentiment is from Verve. ( I really like their stamps)  I added some flowers that I bought at www.scrapbook.com.  The Licorice Opaques Pearls and the little pink flower are from CTMH.

I love how you can take one sketch and make two completely different-looking cards with it!

Thanks for looking and have a great day:)

Father's Day Card-Mojo Monday 244

Good Day, Everyone!  Today is Monday, the first Monday of the month and that means that there is a new Mojo Monday Challenge contest!  This week the sketch looks like this:

and this is my submission:

Materials used: all CTMH
Paper- Victory Paper Pack
Stamp- Just Like You
Ink- Black
Embellishments- Durables-Round Studs

Thanks for looking and have a great day:)

Mojo Monday-last post before baby comes!

Good day everyone!  I have just enough time for one last post before our baby is due later this week!  Now we're getting excited.  Not that we haven't been all along, but now it seems so close to happening!

Anyways, over at Mojo Monday they had a sketch for this week that we could choose to make a circle card or a square card.  I actually chose to make a regular card instead, but I guess you could consider it the square version...

My card:

I love this card-is that okay to say? 

Materials used:
Paper- London Market (pinkpaisley), Colonial White cardstock
Stamp- Hooray Bouquet (CTMH)
Ink- Black (CTMH)
Embellishments- Licorice Opaques (CTMH), Bliss Level 2 Assortment (CTMH), Bitty Buds Assortment (CTMH)

Thanks and talk to you later:)

Mojo Monday Contest Entry

Hi Everyone!  It's contest time at Mojo Monday and I decided to make this card.  Here is the sketch we could follow:

Here is my card:

Materials used:
Paper- Stella Paper Pack (CTMH), Sunset, Cocoa, Colonial White cardstock (CTMH)
Stamp- Hooray Bouquet (CTMH)
Ink- Cocoa (CTMH)
Embellishments- Opaques-pearl, wide Chocolate/Colonial White ribbon, orange brads, vintage buttons (from a second-hand store:))

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Mojo Monday meets Fanfare

Hi there!  Today I wanted to share with you a card using this week's sketch at www.mojomonday.blogspot.com.  I've been trying to use up old paper lately and this is the very last of one of my favourite paper packs from Close to my Heart: Fanfare.  This paper has been so good for boy layouts and cards, I'm actually sad to see it go.  However, the new 2012 Idea Book as some great paper for boys as well.

Anyways, here is the sketch I used:

And here is my card:

Materials used:
Paper- Fanfare Paper Pack-retired (CTMH), White Daisy, Cranberry, Pacifica Cardstock (CTMH)
Stamps- Card Chatter-Birthday (CTMH)
Ink- Black (CTMH)

These are pretty plain and simple, but a lot of fun to make.

Thanks for looking:)

Mojo Monday- on Wednesday

I made this card for the new Mojo Monday challenge.  The sketch looked like this:

And this is what I came up with:

I just love the bright colours of the Stella Paper Pack. (I may have said that already)  The Stella Compliments are cool canvas stickers that look good on any page or card.  I also used Bohemian Assortment for the lace flower and the button, Opaques-Pearl(s), Dark Chocolate and Colonial White ribbon and Colour- Ready ribbon which I sponged with Sunset ink.  What an easy way to have any colour ribbon that you need!  Oh-and I also used a tiny bit of Natural Hemp.

Thanks for looking and have a great day:)

MojoMonday-223 Baby Girl Card

Yesterday, my brother and his wife were blessed with a new healthy baby girl.  I decided to make them a card using the MojoMonday-223 challenge for this week.  This is what I came up with.  It sure is nice to have a sketch to go by:)

Materials used:

Paper: Simple Stories-baby steps, Chocolate Cardstock (CTMH), pink cardstock

Embellishments:  lace (thrift store), pink organdy ribbon (WalMart), Big Pinks flower (CTMH), Colonial White button (CTMH), Rub-ons (Kaisercraft)

Thanks for looking, have a good day:)

Mojo Monday

Hi Everyone!  This is the first time that I've ever tried a sketch from a blog called Mojo Monday.  Every week these talented ladies put out another sketch to try-usually for fun, sometimes for prizes.  I thought I'd share with you my first try.  I used up some old papers that I had in my scrap-box and some felt pieces I recently got from a friend who went to a Stampin' Up party.  I also used CTMH's birthday stamp called: Card Chatter-Birthday. 

Thanks for looking and have a great day!