Card no. 118 - Sketch Saturday #2

Hello again ...
Well, here is the second post. If you'd like to see the first card of the two 
(and where we're going for Christmas). 

Click here.

I will be out of town until January 3rd, but I am bringing my computer, so if you'd like any cards to be made, please, feel free to e-mail me, but I won't be able to make any, until I return.

Thank you!

This card went to Susan. And it's the second of two.

The Front View

The 3D Detail

I also used the lovely Sketch Saturday's Sketch #186 on this card. I also used the lovely Sketch Saturday's Sketch #186 on this card. Cardstock is Bazzill from Michael's and DP from Graphic's 45 Christmas Collection. I added JoAnn's Rhinestones, lacy ribbon, American crafts ribbon and Wild Orchid Craft flowers. The beautiful sentiment is from Whiff of Joy (I just masked off the Christmas Tree part). The Spellbinders used were Labels 18. The super cute angels are a Lili of the Valley image,  3D-ied and colored with Copics and ProMarkers. The 3D process on this one was a wee bit more complicated, but I am happy with the results. I also added Star Dust Stickles.

I am entering these challenges:

Sketch Saturday - Sketch no. 186

Stampavie & More - Red

Dutch Dare - Make it shimmer

Christmas Cards All year Round - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp - Bingo (I chose: Ribbon, Gems, Sparkle)

Have a super fabulous Christmas!

Much love,

Card no. 117 - Sketch Saturday #1

I have two cards to show you today, but I separated them into two posts.

I am super duper busy today, because we're leaving to see our grama  Heather, who lives in Park City, Utah.

It will be a little climate shock for us, since the weather in Phoenix is lovely at 55 of, where PC has only 23 oF. Yikes!

Anyways, the couple of cards made yesterday were given to my two lovely co-workers/boss - Betsy & Susan. And to brag a little, they also have got a HUUUUGE Costco-sized Chocolate Box. Yum!

This one went to Betsy. And it's the first of two.

The Front View

The 3D Detail

I used the lovely Sketch Saturday's Sketch #186 (on both of them). Cardstock is Bazzill from Michael's and DP from my stash. I added JoAnn's Rhinestones & lacy ribbon, and Wild Orchid Craft flowers. The beautiful sentiment is from Whiff of Joy and so is the die cut. The Spellbinders used were Labels 21 (I think). The super adorable angel is Lili of the Valley image,  3D-ied and colored with Copics and ProMarkers.

I added a bit of Stickles ... and voila ...

I am entering these challenges:

Sketch Saturday - Sketch no. 186

Dutch Dare - Make it shimmer

Christmas Cards All year Round - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp - Bingo (I chose: Ribbon, Gems, Sparkle)

Have an awesome day!

Card no. 116 - A gift for Ms. Usher & a special Saturday for my sweet Hannah

Happy Sunday everyone!!! 

My sweet Hannah turned 2 yesterday, so we had a fantastic Tea Party planned for her. 

Everything went well - I even made my very first birthday cake! 5 layers, each different shade of pink ...  well, it did have a "loopsy" side ... but it tasted wonderful :)

I even made a birthday t-shirt using Silhouette - I was so happy with the results.

And here is my sweet birthday girl...

Well, I also made a special Christmas gift for Lana's teacher on Friday, because it was the last day of school before the Winter vacation. I made her Grapefruit Bath salts with vitamin E. It smelled so yummy...

Here is the whole package:

And here is the card:

Base Cardstock is Bazzill from Michael's, DPs are from Graphics 45 (the Magic of Oz Collection) and Making Memories (Paper Reverie - Sienne Floral).
The super cute image is from Whiff of Joy, colored with ProMarkers & Copics, and so is the sentiment. Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and Recollections by Michael's. The rhinestones are from JoAnn.
The border punch is Martha Stewart and Spellbiners used are Labels no. 10 and Lacy Circles.

Easy, peasy, lemon squeezy ...

I am entering these challenges:
Dutch Dare Card Challenges - Tic Tac Toe (I chose: bling, stamped image & distressing)
Stampavie & More - Red
Totally Gorjuss - For Someone special (Ms. Usher is surely special!)

Enjoy your day!

Card no. 115 - Merry Christmas - Whiff of Joy Angel

Oh, such a busy busy week (and weekend). I have been working a lot, which is great, but I don't get much of my "mommy" playtime! I also have been moving furniture this weekend as I have decided to move my craft corner to my bedroom (my hubby wasn't thrilled), but both my girls would take and misplace "my" stuff and oh, they would snatch my markers and Hannah (will turn 2 this Saturday) would color the walls, etc. .... just not fun.  Anyways, I set up my workstation in the bedroom and when we have a huuuuge house (one day) I will have my own whole room just for crafting .... 

OK. Enough blabling ....

Here is a first quarter of a order placed after our Fundraiser back on December 6th.  The order was 12 Christmas cards ... I have already sent them, but haven't had a chance to post them.

This is a Criss-cross card, using a gorgeous Whiff of Joy stamp from last year's Christmas collection, colored with Promarkers and Copics. I added Stickles and Spica Copics.

Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. Cardstock is Bazzill from Michaels and DP is ... shoot! I can't think of the name right now ... sorry.

Rhinestones are from JoAnn, ribbon is Papertey Ink, border is punched with EK Success border punch. I aged the edges with Tim Holtz's Distress Inks (Old Paper, Tea Dye, Antique Linen).

The inside sentiment stamp is a Inkadinkado stamp from several years ago.

The View

I am entering these challenges: 

Christmas Card Challenges - Doodling ... but any card will do (they said)

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Christmas Photo Inspiration

Cute Card Thursday - Anything goes

Christmas Cards All Year Round - Anything goes

Dutch Dare Card Challenges - Anything with wings

ENJOY!!!

Hugs,

Card no. 113 - You make my World that much brighter!

Oh, my! What a fantastic weekend! We had a fabulous turnout at the benefit and we raised a wonderful amount for our Foundation. An absolutely AMAZING group of people, artists, doctors, survivors, entertainers came and (I think) everyone had great time!

My sets of cards got a new home and I hope they will make someone's day when received.

Here goes my new card ...

I used the suuuuper cute Lili of the Valley image - Maisie Sitting Pretty and a butterfly from Hero Arts - Antique Engravings. I used 3D technique, that I adore so much - and learned it from Mariska at Sending you a Little Smile. Such a talented lady!

The Detail

Cardstock is from JoAnn, the DP is one of my all time favorite, My Mind's Eye - Stella and Rose. I sewed the edges, added rhinestones, lacy ribbon from Archiver's, Prima Flowers and pearly springs.

The Spellbinders I used were Labels Seventeen. 

Pretty easy. I think what took me the longest was the image :) that I colored with my Copics, ProMarkers and ShinHan markers. I also added Stickles (StarDust & Diamond).

The Front View

I hope you're enjoying this fall. It has finally cooled off here in Phoenix.
I have been super busy - I've also got a new FABULOUS job (that I am super exited about) and still keeping my old one. Of course, I am home with my girls (whenever I can) and we craft like there is no tomorrow :) My hubby is working his tushie off at the hospital, but I know he's not-so-secretly loving it.

I have many more projects to come - I have so many ideas, just not enough time (or energy - by the end of the day) to make them happen.

The Inside View

I am entering these challenges:

Lili of the Valley Challenges - Creature Comforts (I think butterfly is a creature, right?)

Stampavie and more - Anything goes

Anything goes Challange - Stitching (Real or Faux)

Cute Card Thursday - Reds/Remembrance

Dutch Dare Challenges - Punches & Dies

Simon Says Stamp Challenges - Photo Inspiration (Poppies)

Have a fantastic day!!!

Hugs,

Card no. 112 - Lili of the Valley Christmas Cards

As promised, I've been working   on the benefit cards and absolutely enjoying my time in my craft room.  I made four cards (two and two - two blue and two pink) last weekend and I just adore how simple and easy they were to make. It took me only 2 1/2 hours, where other time it takes me daaaays - but my hubby took the kids and kept them occupied, so I could craft these up ... 

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

I used the super cute image from the Lili of the Valley's Christmas collection and some old paper from my stash.  The images were super easy to pick - I wanted to use LOTV one, because they are running a super awesome giveaway and THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY GOOOORGEOUS!

The Front View

I did a lot of sewing and a little gluing.  The blue ribbon is from Papertey Ink and the pink ribbon is from JoAnn. 

The Detail #1

I colored the images with ProMarkers, Copics and ShinHans - I love how I can blend them all together. The border is by Spellbinders and so is the little shape under it. 

The Detail #2

The rhinestones are by Me&My Big Ideas. I think you can tell I used A TON of Stickles (Stardust & Diamond) - just to add that little be-zaaaz 

I am entering these challenges:

LOTV - World Cardmaking Day

Simon Says - Anything Goes

Sentimental Sundays - Sewing or Stitching

ABC Challenge - Anything Goes

CES CHallenge - Pretty Girls

I hope you enjoyed your weekend!

Hugs,

Card no. 111 - (Almost) Every Girl wants to be a Princess

Oh, my Gosh! Is it Saturday already? Well, I've been trying to keep busy this week and boy oh, boy! It was AWESOME!!!

I designed a daily schedule with meal planner (to save and reduce any and all waste) and chores (so it gets DONE) and it's so much easier for me to be focused .... organization! I love it!

I have got soooo much done - GOOD WEEK!

Times are tough, but we will get through it - with a help of family & friends (& crafting).

Anyways, my super sweet mother-in-law, Heather, who runs a very important Charity - Robert Urich Foundation for Cancer Research, has asked me to make few cards (to donate for an auction) for our upcoming Benefit - Californians for a Cure - hosted at the Music Box Hollywood on November 6. 

I struggled what kinds of cards to make and as I always adored the simpler designs, I went with it.

This is first card of many (more to come - that I still need to make). I will be busy in the upcoming few weeks, and also will try to make few certificates for personalized stationery. 

So keep up with me... 

The Front View

I used the goooorgeous Whiff of Joy image from the newest collection, colored with Copics, ProMarkers and Stickles (StarDust). Papers are S.E.I. (Chick-A-Dee) and Making Memories (Butterfly Flower Patch). Ribbon is by Martha Stewart. Pearls from my stash and brad by Whiff of Joy. The lacy paper Heart doily is from  Little Yellow Bicycle.

I sewn the edges on my sewing machine and the inside looks (almost) the same as the outside.

The Detail

I used Mariska's 3D Technique to make the beautiful Princess to pop-out and give the card a little dimension. So, I guess not that simple after all ....

And, to spread the word, I am entering these challenges:

Whiff of Joy Challenges - Jane's Sketch

Alphabet Challenges - Q for Quick and Simple

Anything Goes Challenges - Anything goes

Stamping for the Weekend - What a Cutie

Addicted to Stamps - Stitching

Sir Stampalot Challenge - Frame it up

Well, that's it from me ... 

Have a fantastic weekend!

Hugs,

Card no. 110 - Sweet Tilda With a Tiny Present

Oh, wow ... that many days? I am sorry, I've been struggling a bit, but what a better way to reduce the stress than doing something you love. 

Don't worry, I won't bore you with my personal issues ...

Here is the lovely Book Card I made (was inspired by Camilla's card and Just Magnolia's Sketch):

I used my Copics and ProMarkers to color the cute little Tilda. Cardstock is from JoAnn, DP is by Webster's Pages - absolutely gooooorgeous. Flowers are Prima, pearls are from stash. Everything is glued together with my glue gun. Lacy doily is English Tea Party doily by Cheery Lynn Designs and so is the butterfly. 

The Detail

The Inside Border punch is by EK Success. I used my sewing machine, which BTW I've got from my lovely mother-in-law, Heather, many years ago.

I will probably add a cute little sentiment or a photo later - when I decide who will receive this little baby...

The Inside Detail

Anywhoo, I hope you ya'll are enjoying your week and are not working too hard.

I am entering these challenges:

Alphabet Challenge blog - P is for Pretty Pastels

Anything Goes - Vintage/Shabby Chic

DYSU - Texture

Fairytale Challenge Blog - Lace and Flowers

Simply Magnolia - Anything Goes

Just Magnolia - Sketch

Sending big hugs,

Card no. 109 - Nicholas' Firefly Frenzy

Oh, my goodness ... another busy day ....

I hope everyone has a fabulous mid-week and are enjoying their Wednesday!

Today I have suuuuper adorable Nicholas to share with you.  He's from Inky Impressions and is just so cute (and so is that Chameleon!).

I used Graphic 45 Paper, Spellbinders and few eyelets, Ribbon by American Crafts, Stickles (for the fireflies) and a lot of imagination ...

I started with a completely different card and ended up with this one ... rather cute, don't you think?

Anyways, here he is ...

I am entering these challenges:
Aud Sentiment Challenges - Anything Goes
Try it on TUesday - Anything Goes
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Happy Birthday
My Mom's Craft Shop - Summertime


Hugs,
Michaela

Card no. 106 - Your friendship is so dear to me!

When I went to visit family in Los Angeles, I couldn't wait to meet one of my dearest friends - Rosalinda. She is one of THE sweetest people and I am so sad that I don't get to see her more often. I miss her dearly.

To make the distance between us shorter, I made this card for her. To tell her that I love her and that I treasure our friendship - even if we live in different cities.

I used cute Mo Manning image - Catching up, colored it with Copics and ProMarkers. The cardstock is Bazzill Basics and the DP is Graphic 45 (Le' Romantique), absolutely gooooorgeous. The pearls are from Inky Impressions. Perfect place to get a LOT of them. I used Prima Flowers and a little red buds from Hobby Lobby (that I've got last Christmas). The border punch is by Martha Stewart and the Lacy circles are by Spellbinders. The inside sentiments are by Technique Tuesday - Ali Edwards & Hampton Art - Million Little things. I also used Stickles and Pebbles Inc. Pearly chalk.

The Front View

The Inside View

Enjoy!!!

I am entering these challenges:

Cutie Sunday - Flower Power

Copic Creations - Landscape Design

The Sweet Stop Sketches - The Sketch no. 120

Sir Stampalot Challenge - Anything you fancy

Our Creative Corner - Oh, the Flowers

Hugs,

Card no. 104 - Welcome Sweet Baby

Good evening/or morning ...

I had this cute Mo Manning image colored for a few days, sitting on my desk, and today I've finally found a little bit of time to give her a good home (on a card).

My wonderful sister's been playing with the girls while I could sneak in few minutes behind my desk.

I, of course, colored her with my Copics, ProMarkers & ShinHan Markers. I sparkled her dress and wings with StarDust Stickles. Flowers are from Magnolia and Prima. Papers are by Pebbles (Ever After Collection - sooo super cute!). Ribbons are from JoAnn and so are the rhinestones.The tickets are by Inkadinkado and the inside sentiments by Recollections and Technique Tuesday.

I used the wonderful sketch from this week's Fussy & Fancy Friday Challenge.

The Front View

The Inside View

I am also entering these fabulous challenges:
Saturday Challenge - Here Comes Summer
Stampalot Challenge - Anything Goes
I ProMarkers - Flowers
Passion for ProMarkers - Babies
Fussy & Fancy Challenge - Sketch

ENJOY!!!

"Krafty" Inspiration at the Inky Blog

Hello!!!

I am back from the hibernation. LOL
The move's been brutal. The hardest one.
BUT

It's over and I have finally finished setting up my "play"/craft room (and almost everything else) and I am SO ready to start taking time off - crafting.

It was my turn at the Inky Impressions Blog to inspire you.

I was myself inpired by THE super talented Kylie's Kraft card and wanted to give it a go.
I didn't really use my white pencil that good and I couldn't figure out how to give it that soft look, but I am quite pleased how it turned out. The embellishments are all over the place and it looks a little busy - out of my comfort zone - but sometimes it is good to try new things. Right?

The Front View

I used Inky Impressions stamp - Lili's Present (of course) colored with my Copics and ShinHan markers, I added a little Martha Stewart tag with MS twine, base is made from Kraft paper picked up at JoAnn's, Stickles, DP from my scrap stash - My Mind's Eye and Basic Gray, ribbon, lace, Prima flowers, pearls from Michael's and that goooorgeous butterfly die is by Cheery Lynn Design.

I hope you're enjoying your week.

My "little" sister came to visit and she is the sweetest thing! The girls can't get enough of her and I am so happy to have her here! Sisters are the best!
Especially when they are so fabulous!

Off to play with my kids & my sis ....

I am entering the Basic Gray Challenge - Stitching 

Enjoy the rest of your Wednesday!

Hugs,

Card no. 102 - IICH15 - I am hosting ...

Hello everyone ... I am still packing and sorting and squeezing in some crafty time. Only 2 weeks left - yikes!!!

Today was my turn to host an Inky Impressions Challenge and it was so much fun to create this sketch:

All Inkettes did a faaaabulous job using it. Pop on over and enter your card. You don't need to have an Inky image, although it would be wonderful. The challenge runs for two weeks.

Here is my take on the sketch:

I am entering this card into these challenges: 

Stamp with Fun: Lace or Ribbon

Double Dutch: Vintage

Everybody Art Challenge: Flowers

Papertake Weekly Challenge: Fancy a punch

Let's Craft and Create: Sew Lovely

ENJOY!

Card no. 100 - Yaaay! My hundredth card - Just Magnolia + Simon Says + more

Hello Ladies!!! Happy Thursday - I've had a though week, but I think the closer it's getting to the weekend the better.  I am still struggling to find "the perfect" place in Phoenix and my hubby suggested I have to let go of my perfectionism - ehm... first, I am not a perfectionist - you should see my house - it looks like a bomb exploded here - and second, I don't think I can - it's just too important to me. He'll be working 16-hour days, so I'll be the one in the house - I need to like it. Also, the school system is the TOP of my list, so we've been researching and researching. Once you have school age kids it's a whole another game.

Anywhoo ... I am not sure if you've noticed, but this is my 100th Card since I started posting (I think about 2 years ago). Yay! Keep your eyes and ears peeled for some deliciousness.... probably will put it together today or tomorrow.

The Front View

OK, now for the business LOL ... this is a suuuuper cute baby from Magnolia - check out those bunny slippers! Just yummy!  I colored this cutie with my Copics & ProMarkers with few ShinHans. I used the Shake-It pouch and added confetti & MS glitter. I had to seal it with my ZipDry, because I don't think it seals that well. 

I used the Just Magnolia's Week 101 - Sketch Challenge & Simon Says Stamp - Card For A Child. Perfect combo :) - My sweet friend had her 2nd baby girl and I just had to make it all pink!  I used the brand new papers from Imaginisce - Enchanted - If the Crown fits. Oh, so delicious!

Also, these challenges are awesome (and I am entering this card): 

By the Cute & Girly - Cute & Girly

A spoon Full of Sugar - All creatures great and small - babies are kinda funny little creatures :)

ABC Challenge - S is for Sugar and Spice

Papertake Weekly - Truly Dimensional

The Baby Detail

I added American Craft's Rosy ribbon and the edges are punched with EK Success border punch. The circle is cut out with Spellbinders. The letters spelling "BABY" are by Tim Holtz.
Faaby!

Have an awesome day!

ENJOY!!!

Card no. 99 - Inky Challenge

Hello there!  It's Wednesday and we have a brand new Challenge for you on the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog - this week it's Flowers. Make sure to enter!

I have used these gorgeous papers by American Crafts (I've been using them a lot lately) and (of course) the super-duper cute Lili's Present stamp.  I colored her with Copics & ProMarkers (with few ShinHans), I added a lot of Sticles & even Glimmer Mist. I did a little 3D layering using foam squares.

I made a banner with my Spellbinders (Nested Pennants & Nested Lacy Pennants) and tied them together with Pink Paisley's Twine - absolutely delish! BTW. The lace is from JoAnn's (they keep it in ribbon-by-the-yard section). Flowers are Prima, the branch is punched out with Martha Stewart punch.

The Front View

I've got my inspiration from the fabulous layout at Sunday Sketch & Stamp Blog - Challenge # 51, City Crafter is celebrating their birthday & what a better challenge than Happy Birthday Cards, Pear Tree Designs is challenging us to use Lace. Yum! BTW - wonderful Mina from PinkPuds has made a card using all these challenges on her blog. I like to "cruze" around the Blogland to search for new challenge blogs - and a lot of ladies use different challenges.

I also added the April Cute & Girly Challenge over at By the Cute and Girly.

The 3D Detail

Enjoy!

Oh, my next card will be my #100, so I think I have to put together some yummy candy.... hmmmmm ....

Card no. 98 - First "Inky" Post + Lana's Inspiration

Hello there! It's Friday! Yaaay! This card is my first post for Inky Impressions - pop on over and leave me some sugar!

And as a proud mommy, that I am - I am sharing my lovely 5-year old's super adorable card. She used the super sweet Lili with Present stamp & Magnolia's Butterflies. She added few embellishments (pearls, flowers) and voilà - fabulous!

Lana's Creation

I, on the other hand, went with the Spring/Easter combo where I used the wonderful Lili's Egg Hunt image. Colored her with my Copics, ProMarkers & ShinHan markers! I added Stickles sparkle & rhinestones as the extra bling, chalked the edges with pearlescent blue and added the bow. The papers are from Imaginisce - Enchanted collection - paired with Pebbles' Ever After.

The Front View

The Detail

Just a few challenges I'd like to enter this card to:

Sketch Saturday - Sketch #149

Simon Says Stamp - Time for Spring

Creative Craft World - Easter is around the corner

ABC - R is for Ribbon

A Spoon Full of Sugar - A tons of texture

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

I am also entering Lana's Card into these challenges:

Anything Goes Challenge - Pearls

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Birthday card with lots of pearls

Stamps & Fun - Birthday Card

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Have a fabulous weekend!

Hugs,