Mojo Monday Smiles

Happy Wednesday, friends!  My house is so clean right now that I found some time to play yesterday.  'Why is it so clean?' you ask.  Well, the house went on the market this last Saturday and we've already had 2 showings.  If you know anyone who is interested in buying check it out HERE!  Shameless plug I know ;p

You came for the card, so let me tell you about it.  I saw the Mojo Monday sketch, and was very inspired by it. . .always am.  I pulled out my new Crate Paper Flea Market paper pack along with my PTI set called Garden Variety along with the Garden Variety die.  I really love how it turned out!

Stamps:  Garden Variety

Ink:  SU Regal Rose, SU Crushed Curry, SU Soft Suede, SU Crumb Cake, SU Pool Party

Paper:  Choice Buttercream, Crate Paper Flea Market dp

Accessories:  PTI Garden Variety die, SU Crushed Curry ribbon, Cream Viva Liquid Pearls, Circle Nesties

Thanks for stopping!  Be sure to come back tomorrow to catch the reveal of the newest additions to the Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients Team!

Mojo 300 with Simon Says

Hello crafty friends!  I have noticed a trend this summer. . .not sure if you have, but a lot of those that I follow aren't posting as regularly.  That includes me, and I blame summer ;)  I've discovered a new love!  It's not one that would replace my love of cardmaking, but one that gets me outside and super active.  I am head over heels in love with tennis.  I took a 101 class back at the end of May, and now I'm hooked.  As soon as 101 was over I signed up for 102 and talked my husband into taking 101.  He was reluctant, but he's just as hooked as I am.  We both joined a mixed team and I joined a ladies combo team as well.  It has been such good exercise!  My only regret is that I didn't start playing sooner.

With all that said, I do have a card to show you that I made just for fun following the Mojo Monday sketch challenge.  I used a Simon Says stamp set called Cupcake Party along with this month's kit paper from Lily Bee.  That cupcake is a ton of fun to stamp.

It's so sunny outside that my card is a bit bright, lol.  I've been making stuff, but I will be showing that all later.  Hopefully I'll get more stamping time today :)

Stamps:  Cupcake Party

Paper:  Lily Bee Sweet Shop, white & blue cs

Ink:  SU Pool Party, SU Summer Sun, SU Pretty in Pink, SU Real Red, SU Lucky Limeade, Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  foam tape, Circle Nestabilities, white floss

Mojo Monday

Hey stampy friends!  I have a quick post today to share a card I made for the Mojo Monday challenge.  It uses some Papertrey Ink products that were available only last year.  I honestly can't find them on the website, so I'm going to assume that they are no longer available.  Sorry about that.  I used a paper kit from Simon Says that was available just a few months ago.

I'm just trying to use what I have, and that's a good feeling :)

We may be doing some dissection today. . .I'm not sure if I have one of the two convinced quite yet.  The other is super excited, because she wants to be a vet.  My oldest is completely disgusted by the idea, haha.  For a little summer dissection fun you can check out Home Science Tools to pick up a kit.  I think the price was pretty reasonable for what we got :)

Happy Heart

Oh happy day, it's Friday!  I've been scrambling around getting the kids motivated to get the last few weeks of school done before we have our standardized tests.  In between I've made the time to create a few things.  I've made quite a few Mother's Day cards, but sadly had to get them in the mail so I didn't get pictures taken.  Normally I'm so good at taking pictures ahead of time, but not this time.  

Yesterday I saw the Mojo Monday sketch and decided to play along.  I pulled out the new May Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients Kit along with a newer set called Happy Heart.  I'm so happy with how this one turned out.

 Stamps:  Happy Heart

Ink:  Craft White, Distress Black Soot

Paper:  May 2013 TE KI Kit

Accessories:  ribbon from kit, Prima flowers, Circle Nestabilities, foam tape, sponge, Liquid Pearls, white embossing powder

If you haven't seen what comes in the kit, take a peek:

Gorgeous stuff in there, huh?!  All right well, I'm going to go and educate my children for the day ;)  I'm hoping to have more crafting time, so I hope to see you later!

Mojo Monday on a Tuesday

I've been working on a few things, but in the midst of that I made sure to make something just for fun (even though I always have fun making whatever I'm making).  I saw the Mojo Monday sketch and decided to make a square card.  I really would like to get some Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities so that I can make big circle cards and various other shapes, but it will have to wait for now.  I settled for a smaller 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" card using the new Simon Says card kit.  In all honesty it's intimidating for me to color a rose.  I get so confused with the overlapping petals and how I should color them with regards to light.  I just decided to color and not worry about it.

The set is called Best Mom Ever.  It's quite a lovely set.

Stamps:  Best Mom Ever

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Sahara Sand

Paper:  May 2013 SS Card Kit

Accessories:  Copics RV34, R85, cream twine, foam tape

Thanks for stopping in.  I'm hoping to get more 'play time' later today!

Birthday Bot

Well, it was back to the grind this morning after a couple of weeks of Spring Break.  At least, that's what it was for us since my husband happened to have a couple of weeks off.  That never really happens, so when it does we take advantage.  It was also my birthday weekend.  We had a very successful garage sale the morning of my birthday, and then my husband surprised me with a few friends over that night.  It was such a great time.

This is a big birthday month for our family.  My nephew's birthday is in a few days and my mother's the day after that.  Plus, my sister is due any day now with baby #2.  I'm so super excited, because my birthday present is a trip out to see her and help out after the baby is born!

This particular card I made is for my nephew.  He's turning 5, so the little Birthdaybot set from There She Goes Stamps was perfect for him.  I used the Mojo Monday sketch and colored on kraft paper with my Copics.  This is my first attempt, and it was great!  As you can tell from my picture, it was a bit hard to photograph. . .or maybe it was laziness since most of the day is gone :p

Stamps:  Birthdaybot

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  kraft, MME Funday Kraft

Accessories:  Copics, white Prismacolor pencil, foam tape

I'm off to check some papers from our school day.  It has been a rough start back after a long time off. . .for all of us, haha.  Thanks for stopping in!

You Float my Boat

I've been working on a few more Valentine's over here.  I made this one using the Mojo Monday sketch and I also made it for the Crafter's Companion challenge, which was Love is in the Air.

This stamp is a new one from Our Craft Lounge called Smooth Sailing.

Stamps:  Smooth Sailing

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Tangerine Tango

Paper:  unknown red, CDS Cottonball White, BG Sweet Threads

Accessories:  Copics, Circle & Scalloped Circle Nestabilities, corner rounder, Kiwi Viva Pearl Pen

Thanks for stopping in.  Tomorrow I'll have a card to show for a new CIC challenge :)

Polar Pete warms my Heart

We are enjoying some wonderful family time with each other, and I've even been able to sneak away and make a few things.  We are tackling a lot of 'to-do list' stuff. . .feels so good.  In between that, I did end up getting my latest Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients Kit.  I made this card and a gift for my husband that I'll have to show you after Christmas ;)

I'm just in love with Polar Pete. . .one of the latest from Taylor's petite line of stamps.  Isn't he just the cutest?!  I colored my little snowflake button with Copic marker B04 & my airbrush.  I used the sketch from Mojo Monday.  I am also using the Anything Goes challenge from Bearly Mine :)

Stamps:  Polar Pete

Paper:  December TE KI Kit

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Circle & Pennant Nestabilities, foam tape, Copics & airbrush, accessories from Dec TE KI Kit

Thanks for stopping in!  I'm off to tackle more 'to-do' things :D

A little Congratulations Plant

Good Thursday morning, my friends!  I have a fun Paper Smooches card to show you that I made using the Mojo Monday Sketch.  I also used the color inspiration from the August PS Sparks challenge.  This card was made with 2 different Paper Smooches sets: Sentiment Sampler & Perky Plants.  I paired it up with some Basic Grey Hello Luscious paper.

Stamps:  Perky Plants & Sentiment Sampler

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Bermuda Bay

Paper:  SU Bermuda Bay, buttercream, BG Hello Luscious

Accessories:  Copics, dimensionals, Peacock & pink Liquid Pearls, SU Bermuda Bay ribbon, scallop border punch

Be sure to come back tomorrow, because I'll have a fun announcement to share :D

Mojo Monday 195

Happy morning!  I'm posting something after a long and wonderful weekend of just hanging out with my family.  I made this using an April release from Clear Dollar Stamps called Bunny Kids.  The sketch is from Mojo Monday, and I used some papers from an old TE kit from 2009.

Stamps:  Bunny Kids

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  BG Nook & Pantry, CDS Cottonball White

Copics:  E43, E44, R00, R02, R05

Accessories:  BG Nook & Pantry chipboard, green ribbon, brown stitched ribbon

You Mean the World

I received some great RAK from Christi yesterday!  Occasionally we send each other some slightly used rubber, so that the other can enjoy.  I received this beauty called You Mean the World to Me from MFT.  I decided to use it for the MFT Weekly Sketch Challenge going on over at Splitcoaststampers, however I got that sketch confused with the Mojo Monday sketch, LOL.  I wanted to participate in both, so I guess I got the Mojo one done first!  I guess that means I'll just have to make time in the craft cave again. . .shucks (insert sarcastic chuckle).

Stamps:  You Mean the World to Me

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  OA Report Card, buttercream, unknown blue

Accessories:  Copics, dimensionals, red ribbon, red glimmer brad, Large Scallop Edge Die-namic, Tags Trio Nestabilities, CDS Oval Dies

Maybe you can come back later to see the MFT sketch card, lol.  Thanks for stopping by :)

Rock-a-Bye-Baby

Happy Friday, my friends!  I am showing this set from Gel-a-Tins called Rock-a-Bye-Baby!  We all know how I'm really into babies right now because my sister is expecting, so this set just adds fuel to that fire, hehe.  I made this card for a couple of different challenges.  It uses the sketch from Mojo Monday.  I also colored the button & the crocheted flower with my Copics and my airbrush system for the iCopic challenge of coloring your own embellishment.  I colored a cream button blue, and the white flower was sprayed with a light brown to give it an antiqued look.

Stamps:  Rock-a-Bye-Baby

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Tea Dye & Vintage Photo Distress inks

Paper:  unknown blue & green, CDS Raging River, buttercream, OA Modern Homemaker

Accessories:  Copics & airbrushing, button, crocheted flower, yellow ribbon, red ricrac, MFT Doily & Fresh Cut Grass Die-namics, sponge

Thanks for stopping by today and leaving a comment. . .they make my day :D

Mojo Monday 182

I have a little Mojo Monday to share with you on a Friday, haha.  I used the cute Clear Dollar Stamps set called Ladybug Hugs.  CDS even has a matching SVG file for this fun set.  I paired it up with some fun dp I had just sitting there begging to be used.  The sentiment reads, 'Love Bug' because I took off the 's' for bugs. . .I plan to give this to my daughter, because I call her my little love bug :)  I used the Mojo Monday sketch.

Stamps:  Ladybug Hugs

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  CDS Still Waters, CDS Cottonball White, unknown dp

Accessories:  Copics & airbrush, CDS Bubble Gum ribbon, Circle Nestabilities, dimensionals, white gel pen

Mojo Monday 181

My baby sister is in her 2nd trimester and I could not be more excited!  Just about every baby stamp gets my attention, and I've actually indulged that more than I should, hehe.  I keep teasing her and just calling it a girl, so I've made this card using the sketch from Mojo Monday.  The stamps are from Verve and are called Smallest Things and Emery.  It's obviously for a girl, but if she happens to have a boy I'll maker her a different one, hehe.  

Stamps:  Smallest Things, Emery

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Pretty in Pink

Paper:  MME Tickled Pink, Eclipse Black (CDS), buttercream (TE)

Accessories:  Copics & airbrush, black pearls, scallop punch, pink button, black twine, sponge, Scallop Edged Punch (SU), D'vine Swirls, Swiss Dots, & Victoria embossing folders, Circle Nestabilities, dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by and commenting. . .always makes my day :)

A new Baby!

I didn't have the baby, my sister-in-law did.  No more babies for this momma.  She now has a grand total of 3 boys. . .wowza.  I used this new set from MFT stamps called My How You've Grown.  I also used a couple of challenges to jumpstart the mojo:

Mojo Monday Sketch

Top Tip Tuesday -- flowers

Verve Diva Dare -- Baby Love 

(I don't have any Verve stamps, although there are lots on my list, hehe)

Stamps:  My How You've Grown

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Hot Cocoa (CDS)

Paper:  Cottonball White (CDS), Hot Cocoa (CDS), Regal Rose (SU), Tickled Pink dp Fine and Dandy

Accessories:  Copics, Forest Branches embossing folder, sponge, Tags Trio Nestabilities, Rolled Rose Die (MFT), Certainly Celery ribbon (SU), green flower soft

I'm off to do laundry and work on baby announcements!  Tomorrow starts the Clear Dollar Stamps sneak peeks, eeeeee!  I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

A Couple of Challenges

Good Wednesday morning to you all!  I'm feeling much better today. . .it might have something to do with the fact that the gift my man got me for Christmas (an air compressor!) arrived at my door yesterday, hehe.  That man is so good to me!  Well, that's part of it, but I really am starting feel human again.  

Here's a new creation (no airbrushing to show you yet).  I made this using the Mojo Monday sketch and the Simon Says 'new beginnings' challenge.  My mom needed a gift card holder for a shower she's attending this weekend, so I altered one for her using a new set from Clear Dollar Stamps called Baby Bundle.  It also uses the new Tabs & Tags Dies too!

I had picked up some GC holders on uber clearance at our local hobby store, because I see clearance and automatically think, 'I can alter that,' lol.

Stamps:  Baby Bundle

Ink:  Apricot Appeal (SU), Pretty in Pink (SU), Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Cottonball White (CDS), BG Sugar Rush

Accessories:  Tabs & Tags Die (CDS), pink rhinestones, pink ribbon, circle cutter, dimensionals, GC holder

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hopefully I'll have some time to airbrush some stuff and show you later :D

A little Mojo

I feel like I can't post nearly as much as I would like. Believe me, I am certainly creating things, but not all of it is cards. I've been sewing most of the Christmas gifts this year. Didn't know I could sew too, did ya? My machine died this year. . .R.I.P. my poor 10 year old Kenmore. That brought me to tears, but my mom reminded me that she has an amazing 10 year old Bernina! My mom lives with us, but has spent most of her time working, so sewing has not been something she's had a bunch of time for. That, and her machine has been in storage. Well, mine sputtering out it's final breath has brought hers to the house! Not only am I using it, but my mom can now start quilting again. . .YAY! Believe me, that woman can quilt!

Anyway, onto my card. . .I got a bit sidetracked there, hehe. I made this card for the Mojo Monday challenge. Mojo always has great sketches to try your hand at. I pulled out my new Blooming Bouquet set and Blooming Bouquet Die from Clear Dollar Stamps for this one. I added the set called Healing Scriptures for some sentiment, and voila!

Stamps: Blooming Bouquet & Healing Scriptures

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Hot Cocoa (CDS), Red Velvet Cake (CDS)

Paper: Vanilla (CDS), Hot Cocoa (CDS), Cotton Candy (CDS), Ripe Olive (CDS), BG Curio

Accessories: Blooming Bouquet Die, dimensionals, sponges, Star Dust Stickles, Old Olive ribbon (SU), Vanilla Ribbon

Maybe I'll get a little camera happy in this Christmas crafting craziness to snap a few pictures of my sewing projects, but don't hold your breath, haha.

Mojo Monday 167

I have a quick post to show you, before we head off to another appointment, and this post is for the Mojo Monday challenge. I used the set called Jar-gon Additions from November's release over at Clear Dollar Stamps. I love the mix and match of this set, because you can come up with some super fun cards.

Stamps: Jar-gon Additions

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Cottonball White, BG Marjolaine

Accessories: circle cutter, dimensionals, buttons, sponge

Today is the last day of sneaks over at ClearlyiStamp, and you won't want to miss all of the goodies that Lori is showing to be released tomorrow so head on over. I will have more to show once I get back home from today's galavanting, hehe, so come back this afternoon :D

Mojo Monday on Friday

I made this card earlier in the week for the Mojo Monday challenge. This card uses the Stamp of the Month from Clear Dollar Stamps called Thankful Pockets. It's a cute little mix-n-match set that is loads of fun to try with all different colors. PLUS, it's free just for spending $50 before s&h over at CDS.

Stamps: Thankful Pockets

Ink: Turquoise Gem (CDS), Wild Ginger (CDS), Vintage Photo DI, Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Bee Pollen (CDS), Cherry Go Round (CDS), BG Manilla, DCWV dp

Accessories: Turquoise Gem ribbon (CDS), circle cutter

Happy Veteran's Day!

Happy Veteran's Day to all of my Veteran friends! I am so overwhelmed and humbled as I look as those that serve with their whole hearts. It is a huge sacrifice that very few have stepped up to take here in America, so thank you to all who are and all who have served here in America.

I made this card for 3 challenges using my Designer Label Die and Designer Label Celebrations stamp set from Clear Dollar Stamps. It follows the sketch over at Mojo Monday. It follows the theme of 'birthdays' over at the Sisterhood of Crafters, and it follows the 'anything goes' challenge over at Cute Card Thursdays.

Stamps: Designer Label Celebrations

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Pucker Up (CDS)

Paper: Cottonball White (CDS), BG Olivia dp

Accessories: Designer Label Die, white designer ribbon, black pen

Thanks for stopping by today. . .I think I'll go spend some time with my veteran ;)