It's Been Awhile...

It's been awhile...

So...I want to share my latest creations for Scrapping Everyday Miracles May challenges.

Based on this sketch by Bev Code:

And here is my latest card creation...

Based on this card sketch by Bev Code:

SEM November Card

I created a card sample for Scrapping Everyday Miracle's November challenges. Here's Bev's fun card sketch.

And here's my take on it:

Hello (fussy-cut from paper)-Bella Blvd.

Pink chevron paper-Bella Blvd.

Bird (fussy-cut from paper)-Basic Grey

Wood-patterned paper-Pebbles

Aqua paper-Jillibean

Two for You!

I did samples for both the card and layout challenges this month at Scrapping Everyday Miracles that I'm excited to share with you.

This is the card sketch.

And here is the card I created:

Used Pebbles "Happy Day" line

Here's the Layout sketch:

And here's my take on it:
I loved creating this layout about when we got to have Ellie's classroom pet for a weekend--Madrasha the guinea pig. 

Used Elle's Studio "Everyday Moments" line plus a fish-mash of other fun embellishments. 

With a close-up:

Love You Card

Here's my latest card for Scrapping Everyday Miracle's April challenges...you can check them out here: April SEM Challenges.

Here's the card sketch from Design Team member Bev Code.

And here's my take on it...

Nearly all the products I used are from Pebbles, other than the enamel dots (from MME and Target) and the twine (Darice).

Purrrfect Day Card

This summer Ellie and I got to take a fun trip to visit my friend Mendi and her 2 daughters in Vancouver, WA. We had the best time and I so enjoyed getting to scrap in her awesome scrapbook room. She convinced me to try my hand at a call for cards at Paper Crafts Online. I used some of her cute stamps to create this Cat themed card, and although I didn't get chosen, I still wanted to share my card:

Stamps by Paper Smooches

SEM Card Challenge Cards

Scrapping Everyday Miracles blog is back up and running and I'm so happy to be continuing on with the Design Team...this will be my third year with SEM!

 We kicked off with a Mini Crop in September, and now we're back to our monthly Challenges in October.

Here's the October Challenge Card sketch by Bev Code...

Here's my October Card Sketch sample:

You have the entire month of October to link up to any of our challenges...hope you join us!!

Here's my sample for the Mini Crop back in September.

Based on this card sketch by Bev Code (I just rotated the sketch for my card):

Happy Trails Card

I created this fun card this summer for the president of our Airstream (trailer) Club---it was the end of her presidency, so the "Happy Trails" seemed fitting (and she loved it!). I used the Lawn Fawn Happy Trails set to stamp out on various patterned paper, then fussy cut the images and used foam tape for depth. 

April SEM Challenges

Scrapping Everyday Miracle's has 3 Fun Challenges each month, and this month I made samples for 2 of the challenges:

For our Card Sketch Challenge we were asked to create a card using this cute sketch from PageMaps:

Here's my take on the card...I printed out a cute & free Happy Spring tag I found on Pinterest as the sentiment for my card...and added a cute little bird from Recollections (Michaels), washi tape, enamel dots, and a cute little wooden heart from Pinkfresh Studio. 

And for our Layout Sketch Challenge we were to create a layout using this great sketch from PageMaps: 

And here's my take on the layout sketch celebrating the new & tough things that my daughter Ellie has had to face this past school year. I LOVE this girl!!

Love this verse from Lamentations 3:22-23:

Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for this compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is your faithfulness. (I want her to remember that no matter what she goes through, the Lord is with her always!)

Have a Beautiful Day...

Here's a card I recently made for SEM's Card Sketch Challenge using this fun sketch by PageMaps.

Tree, bird, cloud, scalloped journal tag-Best Creation Inc.

Plaid paper, green floral paper-We R Memory Keepers

Enamel dots-My Mind's Eye

SEM Thankful Challenge

Over at the Scrapping Everyday Miracles blog this month, we have a new challenge all about being thankful....check it out here: To Be Thankful Challenge

God has blessed me with such supportive friends and family...I so appreciate each person in my life who encourages me, helps me, and loves me just the way I am!! I made this card for in honor of all those people....as a way to say THANK YOU--you are such a blessing in my life!

Supplies: 

Cricut "Street Signs" cartridge & machine

Enamel Dots-My Mind's Eye

"Thickers" Alphas-American Crafts

Yellow & Gray Patterned Paper-Lily Bee Designs

Arrow & Circle Patterned Paper-My Mind's Eye

Baker's Twine-My Mind's Eye

Baby Cards

Happy Wednesday!  Here are some cute baby cards I created recently...

I had some cute little elephant stickers (by Hallmark--picked them up at Target:)) and knew they'd be perfect for some baby cards.

I used some Close to My Heart paper that I recently won as a prize and created a "boy" and "girl" version....

Whatcha think? Pretty cute, huh?

That's it for my card inspiration this week, but that's not all the cards I've made, so check back next week and I'll try to find time to take photos of some more fun cards I created. I love sharing with you!

SEM July Sketch Challenge

Over at the Scrapping Everyday Miracles blog the July sketch challenge is on! This is what I created for the challenge this month.

Here's the Card sketch (by our own Design Team member Jessica):

And here's my take on it:

I used some mini clear Studio G stamps by Hampton Arts and then colored them in with markers. 

There's also a great Layout Sketch for this challenge:

You may choose either the Card Sketch or the Layout Sketch and with each entry you'll get a chance to win our awesome prize this month!

Thanks for stopping by!

And a Few More Cards...

As promised, here are a few more cards that I want to share with you:

This one was also inspired by the talented Danille Flanders. I'm always struggling to come up with wedding cards, but when I saw a lovely card she made, I wanted to recreate it (a bit differently, but still with the same feel)--I love the vellum stars (I don't often use vellum, but I LOVE the look of it!)

This one is all me (my style, plus my own idea)...bright & simple. I found some cute packaging embellishments at my fave store ever-TARGET :), and knew they would be perfect to make some cute cards. 

Check back tomorrow for some cute baby cards...

Some New Cards to Share...

Today I wanted to share some cards that I recently made...these two ideas were inspired by cards I saw on Pinterest...

This one was inspired by a (very similar) amazingly cute card by Jennifer McGuire...I'm really loving washi tape right now & this was a great way to use it.

This more masculine card was inspired by a similar card created by Danielle Flanders. I love the way the stripes create the arrows at the top. I used my Cricut to cut out the letters. 

*Check back tomorrow to see some more card inspiration*

SEM's 2nd Birthday Blop Hop!!

Cara here to say welcome you to our (woot-woot!!) 2nd Birthday Celebration!! You should have come over from Nicole's blog. 

I love celebrations...and I especially love birthdays! Hmmm...maybe it's because I love presents and cake...who doesn't? Even though we can't all sit down and have some cake together, we still have an awesome party planned....we have five fun, easy challenges you can enter this weekend to win some amazing PRESENTS (I mean prizes)!! 

We'll also be celebrating over at our Facebook Chit-Chat Page where you can join in the fun and games and possibly even get another present/prize! They'll be tons of fun stuff going on there...you won't want to miss it!

I have THREE projects to share with you...

The first is a Birthday Card. I love making cards, and I figured it wouldn't quite be a birthday celebration if I didn't make a birthday card.  I decided to raid my stash of ribbon scraps for this one and used a cute Pebbles flower along with some MME enamel dots. 

Next up is a layout I created from a few photos of my daughter Ellie's 6th Birthday that I had yet to scrap. 

I love bright, fun colors and birthdays are the perfect opportunity to use those colors. I again went to my stash of scraps--this time my "patterned paper" and used some strips and some small pieces (to punch out my arrows--I actually used my photos corner stamp from Stampin' Up). I also added some sequins that I've had in my stash for a looooong time and never used...decided this would be the time...because I wanted the look of confetti. And I finished it off with some circle embellishments from Pebbles. So fun!!!

Lastly, because I was talking about the "arrows",  I'll share a super easy and more masculine birthday card (told ya I love to make cards!)...

I really like how simple this one is...and really fast to put together!

*As a side note, if you're a card lover like me, check back on my blog next week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) as I'll be sharing lots of card-making inspiration!

And now...because I not only love getting presents (yes I do confess I LOVE it!), I also love giving them too ...I have a present/prize for one lucky winner. To be part of my prize drawing, just leave me a comment about the best birthday present you've ever received. And if you're not one of my blog followers...become one and leave me an additional comment stating you did and I'll give you an extra entry! I will announce my winner on Wednesday, July 17th.

Here's the "blog candy"....:)

...to celebrate my love of stamps, washi tape and baker's twine (not to mention bright colors):

Studio G Clear Stamp Set (I can totally see this set being used to make your own washi "paper" tape)

1 roll of hot pink baker's twine (from American Crafts)

1 roll of orange baker's twine (from American Crafts)

1 roll of green baker's twine (from American Crafts)

Don't forget that over at the SEM blog we're also giving away a fabulous GRAND PRIZE from...

Blog: http://bluefernstudios.blogspot.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlueFernStudios

The hop will remain open until Sunday night, July 14th at midnight PST. 

And remember in order to qualify for our grand prize you must leave a comment on all the blogs.

Now, on with the Hop....

HOP ON OVER to 

Elizabeth's blog! (and have FUN!!)

June's SEM Sketch Challenge!

Over at the SEM blog this month, we're doing another Sketch Challenge...this month I created projects for both the Layout and the Card sketch. The "Twist" was to include a handmade flower. 

Here's the Layout Sketch by Leah Schaeffer...

And here's my take on it:

I made my flower on this layout with a "gluber" glue dot and some jute, then layered on a punched piece that I cut myself, a flair button and a My Mind's eye enamel dot. Love the way it turned out! 

And here's the Card Sketch by Leah Schaffer...

 And here's the card I created:

I started out with a basic sticker (from K & Co.) for my flower here, but added some patterned paper so it would match better and some enamel dots and bling...what I ended up with was a one of a kind "hand-made" flower! FUN!

Join us this month and you'll be entered to win an awesome prize from Citrus Twist Kits.

SEM's May Sketch Challenge

Over at the Scrapping Everyday Miracles blog, Helen's Sketch Challenge this month included this card sketch (there's also a Layout sketch as well).  The *twist* was to use circle elements!

I used some cute felt embellishments that I had just gotten at Michaels ($1 bin--gotta love it!) and made a super quick birthday card. I love the simplicity of Helen's sketch...it made it so easy to make this cute "Bird" day card!