Hugs and Kisses

Week 70: CONTRAST

Addicted to CAS--NEW

 I learned something new!

Simon Says Challenge Blog

mondaychallenge

A is for the arrows on the hearts

Not having any luck with my photos today and it's

 bright and sunny. So this is it.

 This morning at "dark o clock” (Darnell’s  words) I learned how to emboss with a die. You just place a rubber pad down , paper and then the die. My red heart is one from Paper Smooches , Sentiment is from Waltzingmouse Stamps and The big die is from Papertrey Ink Cover Plate: Hearts Die I used my Wink of Stella on the red heart and around the edge of the card. Patterned paper is from Authentique

Hope you enjoy your day.

You still have time to leave a comment on 12 Kits Of Occasions Blog If you would like a chance to win a kit for next month. 

A Chance To Win A Kit!

Want To Win A Kit?

 Renee is going to let one of you have a chance to win a Kit for the next month.

"Hello, Hello!
Renee here and since I am hostessing for February and am busy getting kits packaged and ready to hit the Post Office the last week of the month...
and though we honestly did not collaborate on the idea Sharron and I both thought of offering a kit for giveaway...
she's just way quicker than I am and also thought of having the winner guest with us too...
so I'm borrowing that idea and offering up another chance to be a guestie here with all of us in February!
The little graphic above should give you a clue as to the theme...
Snowblind...
and if you would like to win your own kit and be our honored guest here on 12 Kits...
just leave a comment below telling us your favorite winter activity (if I could get away with it mine would be hibernating till spring because I don't like the cold so I guess instead my favorite activity would actually be complaining about the cold! *giggle*)before Saturday, January 25th at 11:59 CT and I'll announce the winner here on the 12 Kits blog Sunday January 26th!
Good luck and can't wait to see who's going to be joining us next month!"

If you are interested in winning a  Kit for next month, stop by  12 Kits Of Occasions Blog and leave your comment!

Fine Feathers

Week 78: DOT

Addicted to CAS 

Hi very quick post for me today . My husband thinks I am getting still getting ready as he is waiting for me so we can leave for the day. No time to get a better picture. 

 I used my favorite washi tape from Paper Source and my NEW Fine Feathers Die  from Waltzingmouse Stamps. I had had the Fine Feathers for a while. The sentiment is also from Waltzingmouse stamps. 

 I know there on dots on the tape, I decided to use last minute, but my main dots are in the single feather. The second layer on the feathers is gold vellum. I wish I could get a better picture. 

Take care!

Miss Our Coffee Time

 Its new check it out at : The Card Concept

There is still time to play along with Challenge #1 at The Card Concept!

This challenge will end on Monday, January 20th at Noon (PST).

 I chose to go with a very clean and simple style. 

I make my envelopes right away now that I love making the liners . It's supposed to be fun.. right! You can go Here .  I get my large  Clear Envelopes at Serendipity Stamps 50% off now.

I will also be entering this in the Simon Says Monday Challenge

I almost forgot to make a card for this new challenge! I love the colors and wait until you see the cards the DT made. You will find lots of inspiration and very talented ladies.

 I have 3 layers of the die cutLatte Love Stamp Set  Papertrey Ink and  the sentiment is Sentiment Sampler from Paper Smooches . You can’t tell from my picture but the dots on the pink paper are cream and the dots on the cup are craft. Patterned paper is from Lost &Found record it. Sequins from Neat and Tangled.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend. 

  

Fusion and Monday Mood Board

Fusion #2

 I decided to go with the colors and the flowers this time.

Monday Mood Board #25

 I missed the first Fusion challenge not sure why but I thought I had all month. Well, I am not missing this one. My friend  Cathy from Empty Nest Crafter is on the DT … Congrats again Cathy ..and I love her card this week. 

The entire DT did an amazing job! 

I used my Wplus9 stamps and dies since I knew this would be for the Monday Mood board as well. The paper is PTI Smokey Shadow not black. I heat embossed the vase in a pewter color.

We still have warm weather, winds and now fires. We had a fire in Glendora where I grew up it started just about a block from my DH childhood home and a few more from mine. We even had a Fire in Rancho Cucamonga today. Its out now. We need rain. 

 Take Care

Stamps and dies:  Wplus9 ..Coming Up Roses and Fresh Cut Florals.

Paper: Fancy Pants..Etcetera and Papertrey Ink .. Smokey Grey

Curtain Call

 Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge - Love Letter

Have to post this one quick . I used three DeNami Designs Stamps on the doily that was a gift from a very sweet friend. Thanks Lisa! I will admit I redid this card many times before I decided to post this one.  I have had these stamps for a long time and it was fun taking them out again. 

The paper is from Authentique , Papertrey Ink and Wplus9 

My tiny envlope is from Simon Says Stamps. 

Out the door to go to Disneyland just my DH and I … Its 88 . 

Oh we had a small earthquake centered near us last night 4.4 We always We say when we get this very warm weather that its earthquake weather.

Take Care!

Que sera, sera

Welcome and a little inspiration.

Serendipity Stamps Challenge Blog

 Now that the challenge goes for the whole month you still have plenty of time to play.

Made another envelope matching liner. You can see how Here

My mother used to sing this Que Sera, Sera song to me when I was little. It makes me think of her and Doris Day.  Here is the link to the song. Doris Day - Que Sera Sera - YouTube  

My mother has a beautiful voice and often sang solos at Mass.

 I get a lump in my throat just thinking about it. 

I was so proud of her.( still am)

 Ava Maria was one she sang often at church. 

Ok, back to the card. I used Que Sera Sera and Quilted Hearts Set 

I hope you find some time to play along , you have two more weeks for a chance to win 20$ off your order.  FREE shipping on all orders of 10$ or more through  Jan. 22, 2014

Design Team

Jenny Gropp

Marybeth Lopez

Miriam Napier

Pauline Pollington

Anya Schrier

Jeanne Jachna

Vickie Zimmer

Julie Warner

Karen Amidon

                                                     

paper: Papertrey Ink, amy tangerine ; cut and paste and Fancy Pants for the chalk board paper.

Meet You at the Tree

Merry Monday #91 {Snowman or Snow People}

This top one is for someone I know loves to work with wood. 

This is a very simple one layer card with hand made snow ( glitter and glue). I just bought this little stamp at my local stamp store half off , its wood mounted … just something about the wood stamps I still love.  The best part about this card is it will be easy to mail. I wasn't going to post the colored one and then last min. decided to post both. 

Maybe this is too simple … I am still on the fence.

 Hope you enjoy your day!

stamps; Rubbermoon , Stampabilities, and Stampendous

Somethings Fishy

I apologize for these photos as the sun was just starting to come up. They are a bit dark. 

Week 77: BUBBLY

Paper Smooches SPARKS

The yellow dots on the cake kinda remind me of Bubbles.

Just getting this one in under the wire , but had to play in honor of Joyce Cards by the Sea new to the DT.

Love playing with my Envelope Punch Board. I learned how to make simple liners Here

Good Morning! This was quick and fun to make. Just added some of my new favorite Washi tape from Paper Source. 

The stamps are from Paper Smooches:Surf and Turf . I embossed the images with satin powder also from Paper Source, the card stock is from Papertrey Ink. 

 The colors are coming out a bit bright so if you want to see the more natural color of the tape you can go Here

 Thanks for stoping by and I hope you have a wonderful week!

Christmas Cards all Year Long

Merry Monday #90 {Ribbon or Twine}

Merry Monday’s has its own blog now! Merry Monday Blog

 Not sure if you can see but I added a bit of glitter to 

Santa’s beard and fur.

I am so excited that in the world of card making we can make Christmas cards all year long! How nice is that! I bought this set at my local stamping store and it was half off. Its called Mistletoe Magic from My Mind’s Eye. I like the fifties look of  it! Need to hurry and get this one posted. 

 Thank you for stoping by.

Lunch with friends and First Birthday

Lunch with Joyce Cards by the Sea and Cathy Empty Nest Crafter

 We had a wonderful time and could have talked forever.  Even though this is about the 3 time we have met in this location …I was almost 30. min. late , I felt so bad. When I had to pay a third toll on the toll roads, I knew something was wrong. The lady told me I passed  the exit it way back.  I was so lost and had to rely turn by turn on my cars directions.

First Challenge of 2014...with Numbers!

I was going to add  # 1 but used the first birthday stamp instead.

This Birthday card was for our youngest GD. 

After my visit with Joyce and Cathy I went to the nearby Paper Source. I bought this dot stamp and this gorgeous Washi tape , I fell in love with the colors and the gold. Kinda pricey for tape but now I wish I bought two. I also bought some new satin

 embossing powder that I also love. 

The paper is from Authentique :Wishes, I love everything about this pack of paper.

I spent the day at Disneyland yesterday with our youngest granddaughter. We had so much fun, and today is my sons birthday. Trying to get caught up on blogs.  

The stamps and dies are all from Papertrey Ink:Wishes Come True Stamp Set I was so happy to see the "first birthday " in this set. The other dies are also from PTI Papertrey Ink - Birthday Trio Die  and Papertrey Ink - Framed Out #12 Die

Thanks for stopping in.