Sketch #411~ Magic Color Slider, Push Here, Lawn Fawn. Comfort & Hope, Home to Roost, Watercolor Wings, Stampin up, Spinner Card

I'm getting excited for summer, we got a little taste

of spring weather the other day, and it was awesome.  

Every since I joined the smart phone community I've

been hooked on the instagram.  I follow this woman 

who makes pottery.  Oh gosh that would be so fun

to do, I'd probably make one giant mess.  

But I imagine that is a huge investment.  I believe that

any and all hobbies really are an expense.  Just seems 

like having a kiln and clay and glazes could really add 

up quickly.  So I will just dream, and watch her videos. 

I honestly can't believe I got a card made today.  

Dealing with extra leg swelling and pain, and lack 

of sleep lately.   I had a hard time sitting and trying 

to focus.  I didn't want to wear my compression 

socks so I did a lot of elevating my legs. 

I will submit my card to the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Lawn Fawn:  Magic Color Slider

Lawn Fawn:  Push Here

Stampin Up:  Comfort & Hope

Stampin Up:  Home to Roost

Stampin Up:  Watercolor Wings  

When I saw this sketch I immediately thought 

spinner card, then after choosing the butterfly

I realized I'd have to create quite a large opening

in order for it to spin freely.  so after doing this,

I then realized writing on the inside of this card

would look silly, so hence the inside has the little 

arrow pointing to the back where the writing 

will be, so to keep the inside clean.  

I added clear wink of stella to the entire butterfly

so it would sparkle.  I made a little video so you 

could see it in action.  I think it's pretty cool. 

Spinner Card  

I'd love to have you follow me on instagram at: 

pjs.projects

 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

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Game #185 Witty-cisms, Label Me Bold, Stampin Up

I made this delightful card for the challenge at:

AAA Cards

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Witty-Cisms 

Stampin Up:  Label Me Bold 

I thought what could I do that is black 

and white?  Then boom it hit me,

Graduation is right around the corner for some. 

So I went with the graduation cap.  I colored it 

in at first, and black of course, but it didn't 

look right so I kept it ultra simple with no color. 

I like how it turned out.  Training myself to 

make cards that have less is an absolute challenge.  

I'd love to have you follow me on instagram at: 

pjs.projects

 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

* Please stop in at my Etsy shop.   You might just find a stamp or stamp set you NEED to purchase.  Perhaps even a card.  I know I'd greatly appreciate the sales.  So make sure to check it out. 😊

 

CAS Colours & Sketches Challenge #410~ Guest Designer

The time sure flies, especially now that I feel like

I have a real job.  haha.   Being a guest designer is

a blast.  So much fun.  

This week the challenge is a sketch.

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Berry Blessings

Stampin Up:  Sweet Strawberry.

(I'm still waiting on the matching punch) 

You'll probably notice if you have the Berry Blessings set

that I left off one of the leaves.  I simply did this by using

tape to cover up the image I didn't want to stamp.  I 

thought it resembled more of the moon shape of the sketch

this way.  That third leaf was posing a problem 

for placement of the sentiment as well.  

Does anyone know how to get more likes on instagram?  

 I search cards and hashtag the heck out of my cards,

but still not much happening out there on my page.  I'd 

love helpful advice.  

I'd love to have you follow me on instagram at: 

pjs.projects

 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

* Please stop in at my Etsy shop.   You might just find a stamp or stamp set you NEED to purchase.  Perhaps even a card.  I know I'd greatly appreciate the sales.  So make sure to check it out. 😊

 

Tuesday Morning Sketches #595 Dragonfly Garden, Dandelion Wishes, Hydrangea Haven, Stampin Up

I love how this card turned out.  Just bright and 

cheery.  With no distractions.  

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

Tuesday Morning Sketches

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Dragonfly Garden

Stampin Up:  Dandelion Wishes

Stampin Up:  Hydrangea Haven 

I used an embossing folder on the card stock beneath 

the dragonfly, it's just a bit hard to see in the picture. 

Then I used dimensionals underneath the 

dragon fly.  I also added clear wink of stella

glitter to the wings.  

Well, the package I had been waiting on didn't show,

what a disappointment.  They said: 

Delivery attempted today at 9:43 AM

Unfortunately, USPS couldn't complete your

delivery and is holding it for you to pick up.

We're very sorry for the inconvenience.

Boy that frustrates me. I go no where,

we have a doorbell, and our mailbox is on our

home, plus HP, our dog lets me know if anyone

is at the door. There was not an "attempt" to deliver

unless it was the wrong house. Well, now my

dear husband will have to go to the post office

after work on Monday. Has this happened to anyone

before? It's just books, I don't need to sign for

a thing. She could have scanned them and dropped in

our box. Good grief. what a hassle.

Anyways, looking forward to the books when I get

them. I enjoy reading.

On a happy note for the mail service. I will

share the most delightful surprise I received.

I have an etsy shop and I do free shipping and

well folks sometimes that means I don't charge

enough to cover the cost. One would think I would

learn, but I do believe postage keeps going up on me.

Anyways, this darling woman ordered from me,

and the shipping was more then the items she

purchased. Here's the sweet part: she sent me

a thank you note with a few dollars to thank me

for my thoughtfulness, her note was so sweet,

I literally had tears in my eyes. She noted all

the details I put into the package I sent her.

Bless her heart.

What a delightful surprise.

There are good people and kind hearts

out there. I'm grateful to this woman

for being a blessing.

I'd love to have you follow me on instagram at: 

pjs.projects

 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

* Please stop in at my Etsy shop.   You might just find a stamp or stamp set you NEED to purchase.  Perhaps even a card.  I know I'd greatly appreciate the sales.  So make sure to check it out. 😊

 

HSSIC358~Plant life, Succulents Happy Card.

I am so excited to share this card.  You see

my kids and I have been talking plants 

for the past few days.   I feel so blessed 

that my love of indoor plants is shared 

with my kiddos.  

They have quiet a collection of their own 

beautiful plants.  It  makes me so happy.  

So when I came across the challenge at:

Hand Stamped Sentiments

I knew I wanted to play along.  

I LOVE plants.  

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Lawn Fawn:  Stuck on You

Kwellam:  Cactus

Clearly Whimsy Stamps:  Sweet  Succulents 

The card is pretty basic, I just did a lot of stamping

and fussy cutting.  I used dimensionals, to give 

them a lift off of their shelves. 

Even my wall calendar spoke in terms 

of plants.  All things seem to be on the same track. 

I thought I'd share a few pictures of the plants

in my home.  Now I won't get too carried 

away, by taking pictures of all my plants

that would be considered crazy (right)  haha

Just a few.  I have over 50 or so. Last time 

I counted. 

The Aloe

The prayer plant 

Mother of millions

Lucky Bamboo 

Rubber Tree 

Nerve Plant.  

I do need to get a few more succulents.  
I only have a few the Spring Cactus,

Mother of Millions, aloe, kalanchoe, and elephant bush.

This is the calendar that I made, I Love it.  

 

I'd love to have you follow me on instagram at: 

pjs.projects

 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

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Sketch #410~Bonanza Buddies, Stampin up

I made this card for the challenge at:

Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge

The stamp set featured in this card is:

Stampin Up:  Bonanza Buddies 

Taking pictures of my cards lately is quite the ordeal

I'm not sure if my eyes are going weak on me, but everything 

seems so light, so for this picture I used the phones auto 

adjust for color.  It came through quite bold.  

But I left it because I could see the colors better.  

Perhaps that's why I'm not getting many likes on instagram.

because my pictures seem so faded out.  So I'm 

going to give this a shot for awhile (day or two) 

and see what happens.  

I pulled out a few of the brads I had in my stash.  Do you

see them tacked on the various little squares?  

See How light the below picture is compared 

to the pictures above? 

My little HP has an ear infection, and the poor 

little guy is not feeling well.  

I don't like to post pictures of myself

but I tried to get HP in a picture with me.

  I thought I might even change 

my daisy profile picture to this one.  I love my 

little springer.  He's been such a buddy to me 

since my back surgery.  

I'd love to have you follow me on instagram at: 

pjs.projects

 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

* Please stop in at my Etsy shop.   You might just find a stamp or stamp set you NEED to purchase.  Perhaps even a card.  I know I'd greatly appreciate the sales.  So make sure to check it out. 😊

 

Challenge #409~ Guest Designer, for CAS Colours & Sketches

I'm so excited to be the guest designer for the 

month of March at: 

 CAS Colours & Sketches

The first challenge is a color one.  

Such a delightful choice of colors.  

The stamp sets featured in this card are:

Stampin Up:  Varied Vases 

Stampin Up:  Swirly Frames 

I used the Granny apple green for the frame (border) 

of this card, and the terracotta tile for the vase,

for the flowers I used the calypso coral, but I 

stamped off first to give it a lighter look. 

I chose to make this a thank you 

card because I wanted to send out a note

of appreciation to a person

I bought a book from.  They went above and

beyond, and the book showed up in lovely condition. 

The book's title is:  The Accidental Empress

I am so intrigued by these books.  

I love learning about history.  So I like to look

up and research if things mentioned did really 

happen.  I'm amazed at how detailed and organized

people can write.  I assure you I am not one,

especially with all my grammar errors.

This is going to be so fun sharing cards this month 

with you all.  I look forward to seeing what 

everyone else will make.  

I'd love to have you follow me on instagram at: 

pjs.projects

 Thank you for stopping by for a visit.

Keep Smiling and Keep Stamping

💗PJ

* Please stop in at my Etsy shop.   You might just find a stamp or stamp set you NEED to purchase.  Perhaps even a card.  I know I'd greatly appreciate the sales.  So make sure to check it out. 😊