"We're the Perfect Blend" Card

This great cut is from Artistry.  I added some glossy accents on the hearts.  The awesome sentiment is from a great coffee-themed set from Scrappy Moms Stamps.  I used a Martha Steward Border Punch for the lacy border.

"Oh, snap!" Crabby Card with Artistry

Made this crab card with Artistry.  The sequins are also from CTMH.  The sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps.  I think this little crab is on the beach at night with some sparkling starfish.  Could be cute for a birthday or a number of other occasions.  Hope you have an awesome day today and celebrate Labor Day with people you love!

Father's Day Cake, Cards, & More

My husband is incredible.  He really is the hardest worker around.  He works in construction and has worn these type of work boots for as long as I've known him.  When I saw this cake online about a month before Father's Day, I knew it was perfect.  Joy, my 11 year old daughter, was totally on board.  She would not let me drop it even after it turned out to be such a crazy week. :)  I'm so glad she insisted!

 This was by far one of the most ambitious surprise projects my daughter and I have attempted.  We collected ingredients throughout the week, going to many different stores (i.e. a gas station for a candy necklace).  We were soooo impressed with the results!

I made this card (tent fold) to go with the cake:

 

 

It was much easier than it looks (though it was definitely a few hours of enlarging patterns and decorating).  The authors of this book have wonderful directions.  It's a great deal with the many, many cakes included.  I certainly hope to make several more.  We followed the instructions in this awesome book, which you can find HERE :

 These were the personal touches that my daughter did by herself:

 His initials:

 Here she is, presenting it to her daddy, so very proud (it was a pool party):

 He was shocked and amazed, too!

 

 

 Here is the card Joy made for him using Scrappy Moms Stamps for the sentiment and SVGs from Miss Kate Cuttables:

 Joy also had the idea to add some real nails and screws.  I love it!!!

 

 Here is my wonderful dad:

And, last, and awesome is a card Joy made for her other grandpa (aka "Pop") with more CTMH stamps (Blossom Cardmaking Kit, I believe) that she saw on Pinterest.  I was impressed she did this on her own, too.

Anniversary "Dreams Come True" Card

Used the Disney Princess "Dreams Come True" cart to make this card for my husband for our 17th anniversary. I also used the border maker tool from Creative Memories (sooo sad they are no more) for the "you & me" punch. A Scrappy Moms stamp for the inside. :)





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Owl Bday card

Used the owl off Campin' Critters for a masculine birthday card. Copper colored mirror paper, embossed as well as distress stickles.












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Father's Day Card and Gift Box

Here are my Father's Day projects for my wonderful dad (aka Nature Boy). I used Campin' Critters for both the 3D tent (I'll put a gift card in there) and the card. My stamp is from Scrappy Moms Stamps. I'm entering this in the challenge over at Fantabulous Cricut.









And here's the sweet card my daughter made for his birthday (it's always right near or on Father's Day).
The forest ranger is also from Campin' Critters. The chipmunks are a cute detail since his name is Dale. :)


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Card for a Bride

So happy to be joining in on the Wedding/Anniversary challenge over at Bitten By The Bug 2 this week.

I chose to use the cartridge Life's A Party. Isn't this simple and elegant? Just like my sweet girlfriend to whom I will give it! So happy for her! God has brought an awesome man into her life and I celebrate with her.


Her color is navy and I'm so pleased with it on this card. The LAP cartridge has so many lovely cards as a feature. I added some bling on the corners that are punched out with an MS corner punch.


Sweet, girly embossing with my cuttlebug.


My Scrappy Moms stamp on the inside.





Thanks for looking!

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Camping in the Keys Scrapbook

We went camping in the Keys (Bahia Honda) last May and it seemed too many photos to put in the regular scrapbook, but not enough to fill a standard Creative Memories album.  I haven't used my zutter too much and I really loved the way my last December's album came out.  I used the chipboard (that comes in my packs of CM pages) as is, with a little inking for distressing on the edges.  The cover is a terrific cut from Pack Your Bags.  Love that cart!  I used gold shimmer cardstock for the sand, distress stickles on the coconuts, embossed the sand with the cuttlebug, and inked the palm leaves.



Inking and stickles:


Embossing and white glitter Thickers for lettering:



Here are only some of the pages.  I used a kit from Personal Scrapper (awesome company with great customer service!).  I kept it so simple, but added lots of great elements and embellishments from my kit.



Border stamps from a new personal scrapper kit (Batik Border Stamps by Paper Trunk).  Rhinestones and flowers by Bo Bunny.



Buttons by Bo Bunny:



My cute camping stamps from Scrappy Moms Stamps:


I sooo love the new Border Maker system with cartridges you switch in and out from CM.  That is how I made the pennants.  I embossed the Batik Border Stamps in black on the right.



Sand dollar from Life's A Beach as well as "Paradise" sentiment, stamped and embossed in gold.


















This toucan is from Life's A Beach, too.



My sweet (not crabby) crab is from Pack Your Bags and I used orange glitter cardstock for the top layer.  It looks better in person. :)






Have a happy, summer weekend!!

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Forever Young Challenge

First off, mom (aka Joan), please skip this post and go to the next. You can have this little surprise on Mother's Day!



Everyone else, please scroll down...








Ok, I am thrilled with how this card came out that I made for the Forever Young challenge over at Scrappy Moms Stamps.

I used the sentiment for my inspiration. I would love a pair of these lovely heels in my wardrobe, wouldn't you? (Of course, I could never walk in them...but that is beside the point.)

I used the Forever Young cart along with some lovely paper roses (Recollections), of course my SMS, and Amy Butler paper (pink and cream polka dots). So here it is...Mom you are not still reading, right?






Keep scrolling, please...












Here we are!









Happy Monday & Happy crafting!!

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Sweet Cinderella Birthday Card

A birthday card for my niece's 2nd birthday. The sweet sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps:


Cinderella from Happily Ever After on an Action Wobble.


Pearl-accented corners punched with a Martha Stewart punch:


A lovely glitter brad for an earring:


A matching embroidered denim tote bag for my little sweetie with sparkling sequin trim:


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