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 ... 

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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