Challenge 379~ Christmas Cuties, Stampin UP

 Today I made a card for the person I bought this set from.  It's a stampin up set called, Christmas Cuties.  

I found a challenge to play along with: Try Stamping on Tuesdays

with and option of Fall

I really did want to make a fall card, but when my package arrived I knew I'd want to make a thank you for the seller so hence my Christmas card, since it's a Christmas set.   

I used a couple different patterned papers to create the look to match the sketch.  I embossed the top of my card with the cable knit folder.   Then I stamped my little elf and colored him in, did a bit of fussy cutting and then die cut a black circle to place underneath him, so the little fella would pop out a bit more with all that pattern paper.  I Love the inside sentiment.  

I'm also including a picture of my forearm, (I'm sure you all want to see that😉)which apparently was resting on the stamp while I was scrolling on facebook.  Oh my I've gone and done it.. officially stamped myself.  Haha.. What an imprint. 

Thank you for stopping by for a visit. 
Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping.

PJ

#tgifc177 Sketch Challenge~Spirited Snowman Stampin UP

 I made this card bright and early this morning for the challenge at: TGIF

However I'm posting a bit later because I decided to take a little trip to go see my son.  It was last minute choice.   We celebrated his birthday early on Sunday with the family, but I wanted to run down and take him to lunch this afternoon.   I can't believe he is 25 years old already.   I took a picture of the state capital, so I will add that in this post too.  

The stamp set featured in today's card is Spirited snowman from stampin up.  I LOVE it.  How super fun  are those images?  I found some fabulous patterned paper to play with and I must say I like how it all came together.  Right down to the heart brads, and snowflakes.   

Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping.

PJ

FUSION Citrus, Birthday Wit, Party Pandas, Takeout Treats thinlits Stampin UP

 This card I made for my nephew's upcoming birthday.    So I found a challenge to play along with:

Fusion

 

I opted to just do the sketch for today's card.  I used some DSP for the background and embossed the black horizontal stripe and added some cupcake washi tape to the top of it.  

My niece's b.d. is today so I made her a card too, but she had a request, NO stamps.  YIKES.. I had to hand draw her a unicorn you can see that here.   So I made them each little candy boxes, and used my new take out treats thinlits.  They fit in those boxes fabulously.  

The stamps featured in today's card are:

Stampin Up:  Birthday Wit

Stampin Up: Party Pandas

Stampin Up:  Takeout treats thinlits

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ

Sketch #282 Cauldron Bubble, Spooky Sweets, Stampin UP

Today I made another Halloween card.  I'm trying to stock up my Etsy Shop.   I really wanted to have a make and take class at my home, but it's under a bit of construction right now.  Oh the joy of owning an older home.  😉

So that's postponed, so my next best option is to try and make more cards to add in the shop and see if I can sell them.

I will be submitting this card  to the challenge at:

 Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

I used a couple stampin up sets:

Cauldron Bubble

Spooky Sweets

I even used the DSP and glitter ribbon, gosh that ribbon is fabulous.  So sparkly.  I used some washi tape behind the double circles, and witches hat.  I added a couple black enamel dots to the bats.  I took a picture and then realized it just looked very plain on the edges, so I gave it a quick sponge with black ink.  Much Better. 

I'm also including a picture of this lovely find on Saturday at the consignment shop in town, I wanted to see if I had sold a few items, well, by golly I did and then turned around and deposited it back because I had to purchase this lovely stampin up punch for $3.50.  Ya can't beat that deal. I don't have that size, and it works.  whoohoo❕

Oh one more little thing to add.  One of my Etsy customers from Hawaii left me a lovely note today.  Such a great way to start a Monday. ↓

 Aloha, Patty!

I just wanted to let you know that I have received my beautiful Aloha rubber stamp.... love it! And I am so very thankful for the beautiful card you enclosed and the recipe cards as well. You are so very kind and generous. I’ll never forget your kind deed. For some reason I can’t leave feedback until September 18th, but as soon as the system allows me to I most certainly give you fabulous feedback .... because you are fabulous!!!! Thanks again, Patty. Have a long, happy, healthy and creative colorful life my friend !!!!😘 

Grace

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ

FMS354 Wonderland, Stampin UP

 I made this card for the challenge at:

 Freshly Made Sketches

I used my stampin up set called Wonderland.  I thought the three pine trees represented the vertical stripes perfectly.  I tried to mask the sentiment but it just didn't turn out so swell, so I made a banner instead to cover up my mistake.

I really wanted to add a bit more bling to this card, or dot the trees with a white gel pen to give it a snow affect, but I chose to leave it plain.  I think it looks lovely now.

Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping.

PJ

CTS #289~Cauldron Bubble Stampin Up

 Hello friends.  This card I made today for the challenge at: 

CAS(E) This Sketch

 I used my new stampin up set called cauldron bubble.  It's super cute.  Oh my gosh that little frog is just so happy looking I almost "croaked"  haha.  Of course I had to say that.   

I also really love the font of the sentiments.. so swirly sweet.   

And the inside is held together with the perfect web.  

I'm also including a picture of the latest batch of rocks I painted.  So much fun to hide these in the community.  I hope people appreciate them and smile, and of course re-hide.  

Update on our home:  almost all the basement windows are done.  I'm going to see if he can do one more. There are 6 total, however, I had one replaced a few years ago, and honestly  The contractor is doing a very nice job so far so I want to see if he will just re-do that one too.    Hubby is concerned for the budget.. So I don't know if we can squeeze that last one in.  I'll keep ya posted.  

Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping. 

PJ

HSSSC298 Cauldron Bubble Stampin UP

I made this card for the challenge at: 

Hand Stamped Sentiments

    

I was most excited to play with my new stampin up set Cauldron Bubble.  I even ordered the paper that goes along with this set.  I'm not much of a Halloween card maker but I'm having fun with the cute stamp sets

this year.   However, I'm noticing my age when coloring, good

golly even with my cheater glasses I'm having some difficulty.  But nevertheless it's still fun.   

I must invest in some blender pens.  I have a few copic markers my friend Nancy gave me.  But I do think owning a few more would improve the quality of my cards.  

I hope you can still see the sketch in my card today.  After taking the picture I wish I would have used the green enamel dots instead of purple, but oh well perhaps next time.   

I'm also including a picture of the fingernail polish I purchased for my daughter.  It's glow in the dark.  It will be fantastic, she is quite the nail artist.  

Thank you so much for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

PJ