Purr-fect BD!

Love this fun dollar stamp from Michael's.  Added a little Crystal Effect on the balloon.  This card took about 5 minutes.  Have a happy day!

Supplies: Stamp by Studio G.
Paper: Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black.
Accessories: Trendy Tape by Queen & Co, Crystal Effects, Markers, Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol

Birthday Hats

Inspired by this cute card  by Allison Ohran.  Super simple.  Till next time!!

Supplies: Stamp set SU! On Your Birthday (retired)
Papers: Marina Mist, Whisper White, Polka Dot Parade DSP.
Ink: Marina Mist
Accessories: Marina Mist Ribbon (retired), Flower Punch (retired), Embosslits Stripes Folder (123128), Labels Collection Framelits (125598), Pop Dots, Glitter.

Christmas Ornaments with Circle Punches

Inspired by this beautiful card .  Not the usual Christmas colours but that's why I like it so much.

Until next time! Ciao!!

Supplies: Stamp set by SU! Snow Swirled (127799)

Papers: Early Espresso, Whisper White and Pretty in Pink.

Ink: Early Espresso.

Accessories: Pop Dots, Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Baker's Twine Early Espresso (123124), 1" Circle Punch (119868), 1 1/4" Circle Punch (119861).

Simple BD card

I apologize for my long absence.  I was gone for 2 weeks, visiting family and friends in beautiful Montréal, Québec.  Then, spent the last week catching up on stuff and here I am with a super quick and simple birthday card.  Nothing fancy here today but when it comes to male BD cards, that's usually best.   Wishing everyone a great week!

Supplies: Stamp set by Doodlebug Design-Bonne fête
Papers: Crumb Cake and scrap.
Ink: Early Espresso.
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon (retired), Corner Punch by Fiskar.

Baby Elephants

I saw this card and thought it was the cutest and quickest card to make for a baby!!  And, I got to use scraps! Even better!!  Hope you like it!!  Ciao!!

Supplies: Stamp by Paper Smooches.
Papers: Whisper White and scraps.
Accessories: Bashful Blue Taffeta Ribbon, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Floder, Martha Stewart Elephant Punch.

Kind Thanks

Took a little bloggy break for the last 2 weeks or so.  Made this super quick card today. Inspired by Susan's card.  I used a strip of paper that I had in my scraps, stamped the sentiment with Versamark, embossed and voilà!!  Whenever I need a super fast card, Susan is usually my go to place for inspiration.

Supplies: Stamp by SU! Thank You Kindly (retired)
Papers: Whisper White, Basic Black and Paper Studio.
Ink: Versamark.
Accessories: Pop Dots, White Embossing Powder.

Happy Canada Day Banner

 I found this super cute banner on Pinterest.  I was so happy that Rebecca shared the "how to" because I was able to make one of my very own!!!  It's been a while since I've made a paper craft that took more than 5 minutes!!  This took about 1/2 hour and I am so pleased with it.  I now get to work on my 4th of July banner on Monday.

Supplies: 
Papers: Paper Studio and Bazzill.
Accessories: Jute, Buttons.

Washi Tape

That's my new favourite embellishment.  Oh how I wish that SU! would sell Washi tape.  So, for now, I can only dream and use the Queen & co brand.  This card came together so quickly and took less than 5 minutes.  Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Supplies: Stamp by Hero Arts.
Paper: Ivory Naturals.
Ink: Peach Parfait.
Accessories: Washi Tape by Queen & Co, Flower by Prima, Linen Thread and Button by Papertrey.

SC389

Love this week's sketch at SCS!  Super simple and since I am short on time, this worked really well for me.  Made this card in about 5 minutes!!!  Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!!!

Supplies: Stamp by Paper Smooches- Sentiment Sampler
Papers: Blushing Bride and scraps.
Ink: Black.
Accessories: Button & Ribbon, Beautiful Wings Embosslits (118138)

FS279

This week's featured artist on SCS is Booga3.  Here is the card that inspired mine.  My card is a much simpler version with no ribbons.  The phone is a free digi that you can find here.  We had a red phone when I was little and thought that was pretty funky!!  So, I decided to print my cute retro phone on Real Red cardstock.  Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies: Digi stamps by Birdie Brown
Papers: Whisper White, Real red and My Mind's Eye Yellow Chevron.
Accessories: Pop Dots, 2 1/2" Circle Punch (120906), Bigz Scallop Circle (retired).

New Catalog 2012-2013

The new catalog went "live" on June 1st but I had a busy day and here we are on June 3rd and I finally get a chance to sit and blog.  I don't have a card with new SU! items to share but I will soon.  The catalog is so beautiful and loaded with lots of fun goodies!  Go check it out when you get a few minutes.  If you'd like your very own paper copy, let me know and I can get one out to you.  They cost $5.

My card is super simple today.  I used my brayer tool for the square BG.  Thanks for stopping by and have a good week!

I entered my card in this week's challenge at Paper Players

Supplies: Stamp by Clearly Wordsworth- Everyday Greetings.
Paper: Naturals Ivory
Ink: Calypso Coral ad Pear Pizzazz
Accessories: Embosslits Die Beautiful Wings (118138), Button,  Brayer Tool (102395), Twine and Pop Dots.

Butterfly BD

This card is inspired by Jen Sannes' card here.  I thought I'd do mine using patterned paper since I have so many scraps.  Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Thursday!!

Supplies: Stamp set by SU! Voeux mignons (117989)
Papers: Very Vanilla and Every Day Enchantment SAB DSP.
Ink: Peach Parfait
Accessories: Embosslits Die Beautiful Wings (118138), Clearlits Die Scallop Rectangle (118872) and Pop Dots.

CC377

This week's colour challenge at SCS is to use Blushing Bride, Certainly Celery and Soft Suede.  I thought those colours would work well for a baby girl card.  Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Wednesday!!

Supplies: Stamp sets by SU! Wild About You (retired) and Baby Bundle ( 120576)
Papers: Whisper White and scraps.
Ink: Soft Suede and Versamark.
Accessories: Twine- Soft Suede, White Embossing Powder, Swiss Dot Cuttle Bug Embossing Folder and Pop Dots.

Happy Father's Day

Found this fun Father's Day digi on Designed2Delight.  It isn't free but it was only $1 so I bought it.  I can't put a direct link to it because I am a SU! demonstrator and that would be against the rules.  However, I can say where I bought it and anyone can find it that way.  Anyhoo, made this for my father in law.  Yes, he likes mostly red, white and blue ties  :)  Sentiment is simply computer generated.  Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Tuesday!

I entered my card in the Creative Craft Challenge- Patriotic Colour Challenge


Supplies: Digital image by Designed2Delight- Necktie Banner.
Papers: Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler. 
Accessories: Pop Dots, SU! Markers.

Freedom Isn't Free

Happy Memorial Day everyone.  What a blessing it is to have men and women willing to sacrifice so much to give others freedom from oppression and opportunities to pursue happiness to its fullest.  I believe that happiness is a choice and that some people even in difficult circumstances, still find happiness in the little things.  Gob bless them for that!  But how blessed we are in this country to have so much and most of all freedom.  I am Canadian but I am just as grateful as most Americans are for this privilege.

I found this really cute free digi and thought I'd share.  You can find it here.  I turned mine upright but either way is so cute!  I added some red Stickles in the middle of the flowers.  Thanks for stopping by! 

Supplies: Stamp by SU! Teeny Tiny Wishes and Digi by Whimsie Doodles.

Paper: Whisper White, Black and Bread Crumb.

Ink: Black.

Accessories: Red Stickles, Ribbon (HL), Gamsol and Prismacolor Pencils.

FS277

This week's featured stamper at SCS is Susan Bridgman.  I was inspired by this card.  I used a brayer to do the BG and used the spritzer tool with a black marker to give it more texture.  I embossed the Tower with black  embossing powder.  Hope you like it.  Something different for today but fun, I think.  Have a happy Sunday!

Supplies: Stamp sets by SU! Artistic Etchings (120573) and Chic Boutique (retired)
Paper: Naturals Ivory
Ink: Calypso Coral, Pool Party and Versamark.
Accessories: Brayer (102395), Color Spritzer Tool (107066), Black Embossing Powder (109133).

Bundle of Love

I was inspired by Jen Sannes' card.  Didn't she do such a cute card!!  Simply used the Owl Builder Punch for the dress.  So clever!  My card is quite a bit more simple but I hope you like it.  Have a happy Sunday!

Supplies: Stamp set by SU! Baby Bundle (120576)
Papers: Blushing Bride, Whisper White and scrap.
Ink: Basic Black.
Accessories: Pop Dots, Swiss Dot Cuttle Bug Folder, Scallop Square Punch (119884), 1 1/4 Square Punch (119865), Owl Builder Punch (118074), Tissue Paper and Beads (Hobby Lobby).

CCT218

Cute Card Thursday challenge 218 is to make a card with pink and green.  So, here's my card for the challenge.  Pretty simple.  Hope you like it and that you'll have a happy day!

I also entered my card in the Stampalicious challenge - Thank You Card

Supplies: Stamp sets by Paper Smooches My Peeps and Chit Chat.
Papers: Whisper White, Blushing Bride and scraps.
Ink: Basic Black.
Accessories: Markers

CYDA#45

Hey crafty friends!!  Here's a quick one today for the CYDA All Creatures Great & Small Challenge.  I got to use my Fox& Friends set one more time before it retires.  Have a happy Sunday!

This card was also entered in the Totally Stampalicious CAS Challenge

Supplies: Stamp sets by SU! Fox & friends (118565) and Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370).
Papers: Naturals Ivory and In Colours DSP Pear Pizzazz.
Ink: Soft Suede.
Accessories: Early Espresso Twine, Pop Dot, Fiskar Corner Punch.

ColourQ#136

I followed the sketch from this little gem!! And used the colour combo from cQc #136.  I got this fun stamp set in the mail this week and wanted to use it.  It is perfect for what I need this card for.  My daughter got her tonsils out last week and a few friends dropped off some sweet cold treats.  Wanted to thank them for caring so much to go out of their way!  Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!!

Supplies: The Stamps of Life- Pops2eat.

Ink: Tangerine Tango and Basic Black.

Papers: Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Always Artichoke and Daffodil Delight and Tangerine Tango DSP.

Accessories: Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder, Pop Dots, Cuttle Bug Embossing Folder Border Frills.

I also entered my card in the 52 Card Pick Up- Week 18

Banner Birthday

Inspired by this card from K.Dunbrook.  So easy and simple and great for paper scraps!  Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Supplies: Stamp set by SU! On Your Birthday (111664)
Ink: Basic Black.
Papers: Scraps and Whisper White.
Accessories: Buttons, Twine, Pop Dots and Petite Pennants Builder Punch (122361)

Goodbye Fox & Friends

I was so sad to see that SU! is retiring this super cute stamp set!! So, I thought I'd make a quick card using Julie's sketch from this adorable card!  My card is 4 1/4 X 4 1/4.  Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!!

Supplies: Stamp sets by SU! Fox & Friends (118565) and Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
Papers: Whisper White and scraps.
Ink: Bermuda Bay
Accessories: Pop Dots, White Embossing Powder and Versamark.

CAS165

All about scallops this week with the CAS challenge at SCS.  So, I even got my old pair of deco scissors that I bought in 1999???  I used them to "hem" my bed sheet on the clothes line.  I hope you like it and thanks for your visit!

Supplies: Stamp set by SU! Birthday Banter (retired)

Papers: Bread Crumb, Whisper White, Certainly Celery and My Minds Eyes.

Ink: Black and Bermuda Bay.

Accessories: Twine, Deco Scissors, Pop Dots, Crystal Effects and Edge Scallop Punch by Fiskar, Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol.

TPE143

Did some yard work this Saturday and my hyacinths are all in bloom!  I found this free digi and wanted to share it with you.  Quick and easy!

I am entering my card in this week's challenge at TPE: Flowers

Supplies: Free digi by Supercoloring and Sentiment Stamp by Ditto
Papers: Peach Parfait and Whisper White.
Ink: Black
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol

WT369

This week's Ways To Use It challenge at SCS was colouring.  I coloured these cute birds and the sentiment with prismacolor pencils and Gamsol.   Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful Easter weekend!!

Supplies: Stamp set by Itty Bitty by Unity (Happy Chick Birthday)
Papers: Whisper White and  My Minds eyes.
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Twine and Pop Dots

Have A Nice Day

This is such an out of the box card for me! Super simple but not my usual style.  But I actually kinda like it!  Used an old scrap from SEI papers that I bought at least 10 years ago!!  I needed a simple card for my son and thought this turned out kinda fun!  Have a nice day!!

Supplies: Stamps by Paper Smooches (Wake Up and Boob Tubes)

Papers: Whisper White and SEI.

Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol and Pop Dots

CAS163

This week's CAS challenge at SCS is to be inspired by this magazine cover by Family Circle magazine.

Supplies: Stamps by Hero Arts - Large Cupcake,  Happiness Messages and SU! On Your Birthday (111664)

Papers: Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White and DCJV Nana's Nursery- Baby Girl.

Ink: Black

Accessories: Ribbon by Basic Gray - Oh Baby, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol.

Retro Sketch #4

Love how clean and simple this sketch is!  And I got to use some of the beautiful SAB papers.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Supplies: stamps by SU! Create a Cupcake (121982) and Outlined Occasions SAB- (126016)
Papers: Crumb Cake and Every Day Enchantment DSP (SAB- 126154)
Ink: Peach Parfait and Soft Suede.
Accessories: Corner Punches, Pop Dots, 1 3/8 Circle Punch (119860) and Cupcake Builder Punch (121807), Pool Party Marker, Sponge.

Amazingly Organized!!!

Oh I wish!! But still, here I am with a Mother's Day card in March!  Well, I saw this card by Amy Wanford and had to make a similar one using Fifth Avenue Floral stamp.

I stamped the flower on vellum paper with Versamark.  Embossed with white embossing powder.  Coloured with a marker on the other side of the flower, popped it on Pop Dot, added a pearl and voilà!!

Supplies: Stamp by SU! Fifth Avenue Floral (113734) and Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)
Papers: Blushing Bride and vellum.
Ink: Versamark.
Accessories: White Pearl, White Embossing Powder, Blushing Bride Marker and Pop Dots.

Sharing in Your Sorrow

Long time no see eh!  Well, life has been super busy around here and that's that!  Todays' card is inspired by ReginaBD.  I omitted the ribbon because this card needs to go in the mail and USPS is not a big fan of ribbons or bows  :(  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies: Thoughts & Prayers (113252)
Papers: Baja Breeze and Watercolour.
Ink: Basic Gray, Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze and Marina Mist.
Accessories: Aqua Painter (103954)

One Little Baby...

I just love this stamp set called Curvy Verses.  I needed a quick baby card so I punched out 3 hearts out of scraps I had laying around on my desk, added ribbon and voilà!!!  Just to show you can make a cute card in less than 5 minutes.  Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Sunday!

Supplies: Stamp by SU! Curvy Verses (114948)
Ink: Basic Black.
Papers: Regal Rose and paper scraps.
Accessories: 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon Whisper White (109070) and Heart to Heart Punch (119881)

A Coloured Monster

I thought I'd share a coloured version of the free digi monster I posted a while back.  I made a set of cards without colours and gave it to a friend.  This way, her little boy can colour them before he gives it away to a friend.  I think it's a fun way to get the kids to help make the card.  You can get the free digi here.  Thanks for stoping by and have a happy day!

Supplies: 
Papers: Whisper White and Morning Glory.
Accessories: Melon Mambo Ribbon (retired), Googly Eyes, Markers and Pop Dots.

My Heart is With You

Today's card is inspired by Jen Sannes.    When it comes to CAS cards, she is the pro!!!  Thanks for stopping by!

Stamp by SU! Small DSayings (retired)
Papers: Brights DSP Regal Rose (117152) & Whisper White.
Ink: Basic Black.
Accessories: Full Heart Punch (119883), Elegant Lines Embossing Folder (119277), Clearlits Scallop Rectangle (118872), Basic Rhinestones (119246) and Pop Dots.

Simple Hearts Card

Can you say 2 minutes to make this card!!!!  Found the inspiration on Lisa A's blog.  Mine is just a bit different but I wanted to try to frame the white panel with red.  Hope you like it and thanks for stopping by!

Supplies: Stamp by SU! Fetes Diverses (discontinued)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler.
Papers: Textured White and Cherry Cobbler and scraps behind the hearts.
Accessories: Heart to Heart Punch (119881) and Pop Dots.

Loving Tree

Long time no see eh?  I am always in awe of bloggers who post daily.  How organized they must be.  Well, since this blog isn't super high on my priority list, I must also make a change with this blog.  I have decided to stop the Friday free digis.  I'll still post links to free digis but just can't commit to doing it every Fridays.  I like to keep my blogs simple and stress free for me.

Anyway, as for the card- another super easy one.  Hope you like it.  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies: Stamps by Stampabilities Heart Tree and SU! Fetes Diverses (discontinued)
Papers: Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler.
Ink: Basic Grey.
Accessories: Nestabilities Die Cut, Twine, Heart Cuttle Bug Folder, Pop Dots.

Free Digi- Monster

I apologize for being MIA last Friday.  Just too busy with different things.  So, here I am with a fun monster that can be used for a birthday card for a little boy.  I kept mine black & white for the CAS-Usual challenge this week CFC36.  You can find the digi here.

Supplies: Digi image by Activity Village
Paper: Whisper White.
Accessories: Googlie eyes.

Free Digi Fridays- Hello Sunshine

I love this cute digi.  So perfect on a winter's day!!  You can get it here and it is from Paper Smooches.  But hurry, it is there for a limited time only.

I am also entering my card in 2 challenges:  CAS-ual Fridays #35 Scallops 
And FTL173

Supplies: Digi by Paper Smooches.
Papers: Scraps and So Saffron.
Accessories: Pop Dots.

Kraft Valentine

Super quick and simple card today.  Hope you like it!  Free hand cut the heart.

I entered my card in this challenge Pixie Dust Studio- hearts

Supplies: Stamp by Basic Grey.
Papers: Crumb Cake and scrap.
Ink: Versamark.
Accessories: Twine, White Embossing Powder, White Signo Gel Pen.

CC357

This week's colour challenge at SCS is to use Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red and Baja Breeze.  Fun colours eh!  So, here's my card for the challenge.  I got the sketch from Debby Hughes.  Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Tuesday!!

Supplies:  Stamp by SU! On Your Birthday (111664).

Papers: Blushing Bride, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White and Patterns DSP Subtles.

Ink: Baja Breeze.

Accessories: Cupcake Builder Punch (121807),3/16 Corner Punch, Bigz Die Scallop Circle (113468), 5/8" Satin Ribbon Whisper White (114616) and Glitter.

Free Digi Friday- Loving Snow People

I was so busy in December, I didn't post the last 2 Friday Digis.  In an effort to make up for it, here's a super cute one and more here from the same site.  Also need to mention that I love this card so much, I used it as a sketch for my card.  Thanks for stopping by and have a fun creating weekend!!!

Supplies: Digi by PicGifs.com
Papers: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White.
Accessories: Pinking Hearts Border (117649), Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine (123125).

Happy New Year 2012!!

 My first card of the year is a birthday card.  This cute turtle is from a new set from paper Smooches called Party Posse.  I used the same sketch as I did for this card .  Love how fun and easy this sketch is.

I hope everyone has a wonderful 2012 and thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies: Stamps by Paper Smooches Party Posse.

Papers: Pear Pizzazz and scraps.

Ink: Black.

Accessories: Ribbon by M's, White Signo Gel Pen.