Convention Swaps

This year I have decided that I am going to submit to the Stampin’ up! Artisan contest. This is for demos only. We are required to make 5 cards, 3 scrapbook pages and 2 3D items. Quite a daunting task. And the hardest part is that I can’t share them with you. It’s like torture!!! I have been doing my best to work on my submissions however with two beautiful girls under two I am extremely busy. So I am going to be sharing with you some of the fabulous swaps that I received at convention last year and they are just screaming to be shared with everyone! I hope this will allow me to concentrate on my task at hand. I will still have some of my creations to share along with the convention swaps. You won’t be disappointed! Thank you for your support! Now on to today’s post.

This card was made by Lisa Chatterjee using the Magic Snowflake Technique. This card is simply marvelous! It is always a challenge to make a man card, but this one hit the nail on the head. I love that Lisa used the Linen thread in the place of ribbon. The detail on this card is very impressive. Thank you so much for your swap Lisa.

Kids Card

At this months downline meeting the swap was a kids theme. I wanted to make a card that I thought the child receiving it would like. Not a card for the parents that would get tossed aside. I bought these bright pencils thinking that I must be able to make something with. The colors are totally out of my comfort zone! But I am happy with how fun they look. I made this with no particular occasion in mind. It is fun to give a just because your great kind of card. Hope you are enjoying you week so far. Thank you for stopping by today!

Simply Sunday Sketch

Happy Sunday Everyone!

Here is my take on Heather Summers Simply Sunday Sketch. I decided that I didn’t want to add a sentiment to this card as I liked it just the way it is and it is always handy to have a blank card for an emergency. I love the inside of this card just as much as the outside. I hope you decide to play along. Please post your link at the bottom of this post as well as on Heather's Blog.

Here is the supply list for this card Sweet Pea DSP, Pretty in Pink, Old Olive and So Saffron card stock. Old 1/4” and 5/8” ribbon, So Saffron Brads, Sherbet and Button Latte Designer Buttons, Scallop Circle #2 die and Perfect polka dots textured impressions folder.

Simply Sunday Sketch

Sorry for the late post. We had a busy weekend. I am so excited to show you my take on my up line Heather Summers sketch. She is such a talented lady. I hope to make time to post this each Sunday and I would love for you to take part. Please post your link here as well as on Heather's blog.

I made this card with the Pink Flamingo DSP. I am really loving this paper. I was so pleased with the card when I was done and I knew exactly who I was going to give this card to. My sister-in-law who is also a demo. Happy Birthday Paula! Then I decided to make a gift bag to match. As I pulled out the envelope I thought it looked just to plain. So I decided to jazz it up. I think I will be making more gift bags. It was fun! and it just completes the look! Hope you all enjoyed your weekend! I look forward to seeing your creations.

Pink Flamingo Card

Here is a quick card for you. I am desperate for the nice weather to come. I can’t stand the cold so that is where today’s inspiration came from. The colors I used are Tempting Turquoise, Summer Sun, Cameo Coral with Pink Flamingo DSP and Tempting Turquoise ribbon. Hope this brightens your day!

Explosion Box

I want to share with you today this faboulas explosion box that my friend and fellow Stampin’ up demonstrator Linda made. We did a 3D swap and this is what she made as her 3D item. WOW! Linda used the Sending Love Specialty DSP. I absolutely love this paper. It is so sparkly and fun! Thank you Linda for sharing your creativity!

Maternaty MDS

So I have had My Digital Studio for some time but haven't played with it much until now. WOW!!! I love it! I will be playing with it more and I will share with you my scrapbook pages. This layout was quite quick. I have my husband to thank for the great pictures. (I don't often like pictures of myself) but these memories can never be replaced. My dear Ella is 4 Months today! I can't believe how fast time fly's. Here is a picture for you Anne P! Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Gift Cards and Box

I want to say a big thank you to all the ladies that came to my Valentine’s class on Wednesday. You are a great group of ladies. It was a very fun night and nice to see some new faces. I will have info on my next class very soon.

Here is a box I got at the dollar store and covered with Cottage Wall DSP. I made 4 3x3 cards and did lots of layering. I also added to the inside of these ultra cute cards. Thank you for visiting today. Have a wonderful weekend!

MOJO Monday 121

Here is a MOJO Monday card that I didn’t get posted. I love, love, love the sweet pea designer series paper in the occasions mini. I am defiantly working my way through this supper pack of paper. I did lots of layering on this card and the dimension it adds is wonderful. I also embellished the inside of this card. This card is heavy duty! I am slowly learning to not hoard paper and buttons. Hope you like my creation.

Simple Seasonal Thanks

I fell in love with this stamp as soon as I saw it. With two little girls I am sure I will get a lot of use out of it. I made these super simple and let Lilly add her touch. I paper pieced the brim on his hat and popped it up. Lilly had so much fun coloring her thank you cards. I think she did a great job!