Sketch #335 New Wonders, Stampin Up

 I made this happy little story book card for the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

Immediately when I first saw this I too thought bike.  it just seemed to say "two wheels" to me.  However I noticed one of the talented design team members did a delightful bike, and I know I couldn't top that, so I had to ponder this sketch a few days and thought why not use my brand new Stampin up set called New Wonders.   I think it turned out fabulous.   I really love the story book feel this card has with the DSP in the background.   Plus I love to read so I thought it was perfect.  I felt like the top needed a little something so I added some lovely polka dot ribbon that's barely noticeable, but yet gives just another little element to the card.  

As I mentioned I enjoy reading, and lately it's been all about Alexander Hamilton.   It amazes me that now I like to learn things like this.   Where was that want when I was in social studies?  I could have really used it to improve my grades.    Well, perhaps it's because I have so much time on my hands now, and am by myself all the time, that reading is another way of escaping, like stamping.  So it's a blessing.  

Well folks, thanks for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping... or reading. 😉  

PJ

FMS404~ Sip Sip Hooray Stampin Up

 I made this card for the challenge at:

Freshly Made Sketches

I flipped the sketch on the side.  I really like how the martini glass is the correct way for the oval to be flipped, however I still added another oval layer for the sentiment.    It just needed a little something beside the martini glass.  The bubbles in the background are die cut and then I added some glimmer paper behind it.  I also added glossy accents to the glass to make the liquid look real.  The olives are the finishing touch.  

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Sip Sip Hooray

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ

Week 352: DRAGONFLY~Dragonfly Dreams, Love you to pieces, Stampin Up

 I made this card to submit to the following challenge:

CASology

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Dragonfly Dreams

Stampin Up:  Love you to pieces

I added a little clear wink of stella to the dragon flies to get them to sparkle. 

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping 

PJ

CTS #340 Merry Moose, Stampin Up

 I just got my new stampin up set called: Merry Moose.  It even has a matching punch.   Oooo I was most excited to see that in the catalog, and the snow globe set too.   So much to add to my wish list.  But for now I'll play with Mr. Moose, and make a few cards, after all it's only fitting that I should have this stamp set being I have a lot of moose themed things in my home.  Haha.    

Well I will submit this card to the challenge at:

CAS(E) This Sketch 

 

I didn't use the punch this time, I just stamped him directly on the card stock.  I am so happy I got the color to line up within the outline.   I really like the simplicity of this card.  

I also worked on 3 packs of 8 Christmas thank you note cards to add to my Etsy Shop.

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ

Sketch #334 Nothing Sweeter, Beautiful Baubles, Stampin Up

 My goodness I had a hard time getting this picture to turn out.   I think the batteries must be going on my little 35mm.   Someday I shall own a smartphone and not have to worry about such things.  My kids phones take the most amazing pictures.  WOWZA.. then I could just easily put my pictures on instagram and my blog.  But as for now I do it the old fashion way.. haha. the uploading process.  Any ways  this is the best picture I could come up with for the card I made today.    Perhaps because I took a lot of pictures of the sunset with my kiddos on the 19th to celebrate my son's birthday.  What a great time.  I've included a few of those pictures too.  

WE had a Praise the LORD moment I'd like to share.  My Equinox  had a little nail in the tire.  grrrr, and it was losing air but a real slow leak, any ways hubby took the tire off, and zoomed it up to the garage, they plugged it and so we were good to go.  Well I drove my daughter and I down to visit my son.   He lives about 2 hours away.  Needless to say A light came on, a tire sensing issue.. Folks. The tire now has a huge bulge in it.  The one they "FIXED"  omgosh.. I'm so Grateful that  Jesus kept us safe on the interstate.  It's a long stretch of deer country and to think we would have blown a tire, caused an accident. YIKES.. so hubby is taking it back to the garage tomorrow.  GRRR.. This is a $200.00 tire.  Crazy. I just hope it gets fixed correctly now.  

Now for the card.  I will submit it to the challenge at: 

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp sets featured in today's card are:

Stampin Up:  Nothing Sweeter

Stampin Up:  Beautiful Baubles 

I let the dsp do the work for me when it came to the flowers on the sketch.  I thought  the little pine trees outlined the sentiment nicely.  A lot of trimming to get it to make the nice border.  

Thank you for stopping by for a visit, checking out my card, and reading my ramblings.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ

Challenge #38 "Something Plaid" & Challenge #375: Tags and Frames Merry Christmas Tags

 I made these delightful Christmas tags for my Etsy shop.   I thought they might be a hit.  At least that's what I'm hoping for.  I haven't had a sale since I raised a few prices to help cover shipping expenses.  YIKES❕

Anyways, my daughter LOVED the tags.  Her cute exact words when she saw them on the table were, "those are quality tags mama"  so that put a smile on my face.   

I then  put together and decorated all four sides of this lovely mini pizza box.   Notice the mini library clip on the top tag, that way you can remove that and use it along with all the others.   As you can see I made quite a few tags and only half of them fit in the box, so I will be making another box for the rest.  

I will submit this project to the challenges at:

Use Your Stuff

and 

Double Trouble

The challenge is to incorporate tags/frames & plaid

I think I covered the basics in my project.  

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ

Just a NOTE:  I will be having  a sale in my etsy shop as soon as I hit 100 followers on my blog.  So spread the word.  Thanks a million.  

Challenge #339 - Colours~ Marquee Messages, Stampin Up, Birthday

I want to give a big warm welcome to my new blog follower.  This is exciting❕  

 

       I'm so happy you decided to sign                    up and follow my blog.  💛  I'm almost to 100 followers.  I might have a sale in my Etsy shop for a celebration.😊

 I made this card for my son's Birthday.   It's originally a lip balm holder, but fits dollars as well, so I thought he'd appreciate that, and He did 💙  He was as impressed as I was because I made a rip strip on the inside of the card to access the dollars without tearing the card apart.  You can see the rip strip on the second picture.   On the third picture you can see all the glitter I added to the numbers and the shiny pearls much better.   I'm so happy with how it turned out.   

I'm going to submit it to the challenge at:

CAS Colours and Sketches

Now I didn't have those exact colors, but tried to match them as close as possible using the following inks: Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry, and Tranquil Tide.  

The stamp set featured in this card is:  Marquee Messages

I'm also including the perfect sunset picture with the kids on his birthday.. it was a special 9-19-19  🧡💙💚💛

 Thank you for stopping by for a visit. 

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ

September Colour Challenge~Snow is Glistening, Stampin Up

 I made this card for the challenge at:

Christmas Card Throwdown  

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Snow Is Glistening

Which reminds me of a George Ezra song.. Such a catchy little tune.  I LOVE it.  Well perhaps it's his voice too.  (wink)  

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ

SSC213 AUTUMN WHISPER~ Incredible Like You, Stampin Up, Stampendous, Bouquet For You

 I thought I'd make one more card for my daughter to choose from.   This is a much simpler card, but nevertheless perfect for a co-worker.  

I will submit it to the challenge at:

Sunday Stamps

Sometimes Less is more, and I think that's the case with this card.    

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin up:  Incredible Like You

Stampendous:  Bouquet For You

I've also included a picture of the amazing sunset I got to see with my kids yesterday 9-19-19 it was my son's birthday.   Such a beautiful time.  

Thank you for stopping by for a visit

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ

SSC213 AUTUMN WHISPER~ Bouquet For You, Stampendous, Wishing You Well, Incredible Like You, Stampin Up

 I made this card for my daughter to give to a co-worker.    I will submit it to the challenge at:

Sunday Stamps

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampendous: Bouquet for You

Stampin Up: Wishing you well

Stampin Up:  Incredible Like You

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ

Challenge 425 Love You to Pieces, Dino Days, Tropical Chic, Stampin Up

 I made this cute fun activity card for a little boy who has his legs broken.  The mama asked for happy mail because he was a bit down.  SO I made this delightful dinosaur card with a pocket on the front to hold the puzzle I created for him.   When he is all done putting it together he can just slip it right back in there.   I've included multiple pictures so you can see the whole card/puzzle and envelope I had to make, because it's a 5x5 square card.  

I will submit this card to the challenge at:

Try Stampin On Tuesday

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Love You to Pieces

Stampin Up:  Dino Days

Stampin Up:  Tropical Chic

I'm really pleased with how it turned out.   Hope the little guy is too.

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ

TMS #520 Above the Clouds, Stampin Up

 Why not try one more time with this card sketch?   So that's what I did. 

I will submit this card to the challenge at

Tuesday Morning Sketches

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin up:  Above the Clouds

I really like how it turned out.  I added some wink of stella clear to the big hot air balloon, then I covered it with glossy accents.  Fabulous.    It's just a happy card.  

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ

Sketch #333~ Perennial Birthday, Hello Friend, Stampin Up

 I've been on a card making frenzy.  Oh my goodness.  This is card number six, and I have two more to post yet.    Perhaps I'm in denial about this finger.  I went for my ultrasound, to which I asked, the image technician do you see a thorn?  Knowing very well she would not tell me, but nevertheless when she said, "You have to wait for the doctor to read it"  I wasn't happy, so perhaps I'm still having a temper tantrum.. haha. but at least it's in the form of card making.  

As you can see I'm back..  I just had to try again with the sketch. So I scaled it down a bit and will submit it to:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Perennial Birthday

Stampin Up  Hello Friend.

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ