Happy Autumn

Hello, stamper friends! 
Hopefully you are enjoying a long weekend filled with pleasant activities. 

I really like playing along with the challenges at CAS(E) this Sketch. I love jump starting my projects with the sketches and the weekly inspiration from the design team. Some of those gals are my favorite stampers!

Imagine my pleasant surprise to find that THIS card of mine was chosen as a favorite this week. Makes me want to play along again, right? 

That's what I did. 

The sketch had lines fanning out on either side of the sentiment. 

I went looking for some graphic stamps with a basic shape and found these leaves from Papertrey Ink's Stylized Autumn set. I stamped them on white card stock, masking as needed to save room for the greeting. 

I got excited with the look when I found this wonky Be Happy die to use for the sentiment. The negative of the die cut served as a guide for lining up the letters. I also stamped and die cut the flowers and popped them on foam dots for dimension. 

On the inside I stamped the words, Be Strong.

I'm so glad you popped by to visit my blog today! 

Be yourself.

     Find delight in your craft.
          Make something beautiful! 

Supplies used: 

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Stylized Autumn and coordinating dies

Paper: SU - White

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Papertrey Ink - Hawaiian Shores

Accessories - Die-namics Blueprints from MFT

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Wonderful Woodland Friend

I couldn't resist a second take on the sketch from CAS(E) this Sketch #236! 
I wanted a more truly CAS card so the layout was more literal, although I placed my focal point on the left side. I loved THIS card by Chrissy, but all the DT projects were inspiring!

Keeping the cards simple means more cards to send to hospitalized kids. Having the sketch in mind from my earlier post really helped this card come together. 

I'm so glad you popped by to visit my blog today! 

Be yourself.

     Find delight in your craft.
          Make something beautiful! 

Supplies used: 

Stamps: Pretty Pink Posh - Woodland Critters and coordinating dies

Paper: SU - White, Baked Brown Sugar, Daffodil Delight, Wild Wasabi

Coloring done with Copic markers

Southern Summer Florals

I'm wanting summer to stick around for just a bit longer. As soon as I make a fall card I realize that Christmas will be just around the corner, and before we know it will have come and gone! 

The Southern Summer Florals sets 1 and 2 from WPlus9 were added to my stash recently. I couldn't wait to ink them up and arrange my own bouquet.

I think these blooms will be beautiful in many colors but of course I had to make them first in pink to match some patterned paper that's been around forever in my stash. 

I love the beautiful Scripture sentiment from Verve stamps.

Keeping this clean and simple for the CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge #236. 

Thanks for coming by my blog to take a peek today! Thanks for your comments too.

Be yourself.

     Find delight in your craft.
          Make something beautiful! 

Supplies used: 

Stamps: Plus 9, Southern Summer Florals and dies; Verve - Scripture Medley 2

Paper: White

Inks: SU - Early Espresso; WPlus9 - Little Piggy, Sweet Gelato, Shell Pink, Wild Mango, Miami Spice

Boys and Bots

Has anyone been watching AGT this season?  There's a boy named Merrick Hanna who dances with moves like a robot and he is so talented! I love watching his dancing because he tells a story and every motion is part of the story. I'm happy that he made it to the finals.

I'm hoping some of the boys who are hospitalized will like this card I made with the Bionic Bots stamp set and dies from My Favorite Things (retired).  These robots don't move but they do shine. 

I colored them with Copics  and added die cut hearts to the card. Wink of Stella adds shimmer to their faces and I used clear and ebony Nuvo drops to accent the hearts and their eyes. I heat embossed the sentiment with Pewter embossing powder. 

I'm adding this to the sketch challenge at My Favorite Things. 

Thanks so much for your visit today. 

Be yourself.
     Find delight in your craft.
          Make something beautiful! 

Supplies used: 

Stamps: Bionic Bots by MFT stamps

Paper:White, Silver Metallic

Inks: Black

Dies: Die-Namics Stitch Arched STAX

Friends Furever

Hello there!
I'm staying cool inside while the heat and humidity are making it miserable out this afternoon. Happy to get a little stamping in. My furever friend, our beagle Josie is snuggled up at my feet. 

Today's card will be heading off with my contributions to Cards for Hospitalized Kids. I loved these cute critters and colored them in with Copic markers, adding highlights with a white gel pen. Thinking this will make a child smile delights me today!

The background was sponged with Tattered Rose and Scattered Straw Distress Inks.

Shakers are always fun to get! I added metallic hearts, sequins and a few seed beads inside. Also spattered a bit of ink droplets there. Have a great day!

Be yourself.
     Find delight in your craft.
          Make something beautiful! 

Supplies used: 

Stamps: Furever Friends by MFT stamps

Paper:White

Inks: Distress Inks, Black

Dies: Die-Namices Blueprints 3

Adding this to the Creative Construction with Blueprints Challenge at MFT, use a peekaboo element. 

Stitched Summer Blooms

Welcome to my first post here on the new blog! I found that I really missed having a place to share my creations and I love having you come to visit! I've gotten in the habit of always having something to color on hand and these stitched roses that have been on my desk make an impact on today's card.

I'm playing along with this week's CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge. 

I cut strips of white card stock for my design, and heat embossed the sentiment in white. My decision to use Coastal Cabana card stock for the base came after trying a few other colors because I was going for a clean, crisp look but unfortunately, the photo doesn't capture that. 

Hope you have a great day!

Be yourself.
     Find delight in your craft.
          Make something beautiful!

Stamps: (SSS) More Spring Flowers
Paper: Coastal Cabana
Ink: colored with Zig Clean Color markers

I have moved my blog and I'm excited that you are here to visit!
It will take a couple of days for me to get it up and running with new posts. 

I look forward to having a new home for my crafty ventures. Check back on August 22 for new posts. I can't wait!