Sweet Birthday Cards

Hello! Nice to see you! :)  Today I have some cards that I'd like to share with you.  I was needing some new birthday cards so I while I was in town I found some things at the local Dollar Store and was inspired.  There was a clear stamp set of birthday sentiments and they were so pretty.  Then there were these lovely pre-cut images in a pack.   All by Forever in Time.

The first card above I used one of these papers, some sweet twine and one of the sentiments.  Below I used a few different embellishments with each of the styles of papers.  Below I used a sentiment I already had for I thought it fit the space best.  A doily that I cut out with my die cutter and some sheer pink ribbon.

This card I thought needed a bit more colour on the edge.  So I embossed some sweet green paper with swiss dots and tucked it in there.  I stamped the sentiment, and then added some flower ribbon on the edge.

Here I added some extra paper to the underside and a popped up flower above one of the new sentiments.

Then for this one, I added some paper behind the fancy one with a touch of distressing.  I added a new sentiment and I love the swirlies. :)  Then for a final touch some grey stripped ricrac.

For this last card I used a paper piece that fit the whole card.  I added some bling, the sentiment and then it still needed more.  I found some lace and ribbon that complimented, then a flower that I layered with a button and a bling flower.

Thanks so much for stopping by to see me!  Praying you have a blessed day!

Sharing with Word Art Wednesday.

A Lovely Daughter

 Hello! Yesterday one of my daughter's turned 13.  The Lord has greatly blessed and she is such a lovely young woman who loves the Lord and is growing in the grace and knowledge of Him.
I made the above card for her from odds and ends of paper that I found in my craft room.  I found some lace and crocheted some small flowers to match.  The sweet girl image is from Anna Stillwell -Cuttlebug Cuties coloured up with Spectrum Noir markers.  I inked the edges of the papers to add a softer tone, and the sentiment was a freebie I found online a long time ago.

Below is the cake I made my daughter and it tasted pretty good to. :)

Sharing with Word Art Wednesday.

Daisy!

Hi Friends! I love flowers, and this little flower card that came with a decorative paper set I found is lovely!  I added some lace and ribbon in the background over some misc papers I had in my stash.  Then I added some sweet little cream and white paper flowers and a couple crocheted flowers as well.  Then I added some yellow rhinestones to their centres.  So simple yet it makes me smile and I hope the lady I'm sending it to will smile to.

Praying you are having a lovely day and are able to pause in your day to see flowers and to wonder at the incredible designs that God has created in them.

Are You Ready for Some Cuteness?

Are you ready for some cuteness? Today begins a new challenge at the Card Crafter's Circle, and it's all about Cute Cards!
I have used this wonderful Bunny Ballerina from Michelle Perkett Studios and coloured her up with pencil crayons.  I used some papers by K& Company and a beautiful new die from Memory Box.  Some misc ribbon and some flowers from a Taylor's Shop.  I found this misc sentiment in my stash as well.

Please come share with us some of your cuteness at the Card Crafter's Circle!  And enjoy the wonderful inspiration from my wonderful team mates!
Have a Beautiful day!

Stripes and Gracie

Happy Sunny Day to You!  I hope you're enjoying some sunshine, even if it's just on the inside.  

Today I have a card to share with you that I've created for the Card Crafter's Circle challenge this week.  Stripe Me Silly!

Our wonderful sponsor this week is Stamp Art Design by Kathryne and I've used her fabulous Gracie image and sentiment.  I've coloured her up with pencil crayons and yes, if you look at her dress, I made a huge booboo! After my card was all done I accidentally dropped a stamp pad on her! Eeeek! Any suggestions on how to cover that?  I used some wonderful stripped paper by Recollections and some corrigated cardboard with a gel corner with a piece of matching paper under it.  That wonderful doily is a Cherry Lynn die that I earned by selling some of my crocheted flowers! Then after popping up the sentiment I added a bunch of pearls (ready made and liquid).  

I hope you have time to join us this week, stripes are so much fun and who wouldn't want to win some wonderful digis by Stamp Art Design by Kathryne?  Do pop over to the Card Crafter's Circle to see some wonderful inspiration from my fellow designers!  

Have a beautiful day!

Sending You A Smile

I hope this finds you smiling today! I've made a card with sweet Humble Anneke from From the Heart Stamps and a sentiment from Hello Sentiments from From the Heart Stamps as well.  I used some papers by Marianne Designs and some added butterflies(punched) with rhinestones and a misc button and embroidery thread bow.  Oh, and some ribbon from my wonderful local taylor's shop.
The leaves have just begun to pop this last few days and the butterflies have been popping out to! How very Delightful!
I've also used this wonderful new sketch from Delightful Inspiration {from the heart}. I'd love to see how you use it to! Just pop over to see what it's all about!

Time for Tea!

Do any of you enjoy tea parties? I do, and I love the femininity of it.  I'm not a hugely girly girl, but I do love flowers and pretty things....like tea cups and saucers!  My mother gave me some beautiful cups and saucers, one for each of us girls (my daughters and I) and they have a cherished place in our kitchen!  Some of my favourite memories growing up was having a cup of tea with my parents.  I so cherish them and the wonderful memories that I have with them!
Today's challenge at Card Crafter's Circle is Pink and Yellow and so I've combined some lovely papers from Teresa Collins, a doily, some lace and pearled flowers.  The wonderful tea cup image called Tea Time Stacked Tea Cups and is from our fabulous sponsor Floppy Latte Designs.

Do you love pink and yellow? We'd love to see your creations! Just pop over to the Card Crafter's Circle for some wonderful inspiration and to join us!

Sweet and Floral

Hi There! I hope you're having a wonderful day! I have a card to share with you today that I've made with the new sketch that Faith is offering at Delightful Inspiration {from the heart}.

I have also used this sweet little girl called Humble Anneke and you can find her HERE at From the Heart Stamps store.  I've coloured her with my pencil crayons and then fussy cut her out.  I used some misc papers from my stash and some lace ribbon I found at Walmart.  The sentiment is from one of Faith's sets (which I can't find...yet) and was just in my From the Heart Stamps folder where I keep all my extras.  I also added a misc gift that I've popped up and a flourish by Recollections.  Oh, I also added faux stitching around Anneke in silver and I used my Stampin' Up roller stamp to add a touch of fun colour along the left side.
I would love to see what you come up with if you'd like to join us at Delightful Inspiration {from the heart}!  

Feeling Purple Today!

Hello Everyone, I'd love to share this card with you that I've made for the new sketch challenge being give over at Delightful Inspiration{ from the heart}.

For some reason, I was feeling like purple today.  Do you ever walk into your craft space and have a certain colour hit you?  Or maybe, it's just me.
I chose to work with this wonderful Meet Anneke image and coloured her with my pencil crayons.  I matted her to some purple paper with a bit of inking.  Then I cut panels of some Recollections paper and then embossed the background purple paper to add some texture.  The ribbon is from my collection and I added a new crocheted double flower (they're so easy to make!) and added a deep purple brad to the centre.  I did leave off a sentiment so that this card could be used for various reasons.
Well, it's quite simple but I enjoyed putting it together!  I do hope you'll come join us at Delightful Inspiration {from the heart}!

Thank you for dropping by! Have a great day!

Red Apples

Today it's all about RED at the Card Crafter's Circle.  Do you have something red to share with us at the Card Crafter's Circle? or do you want some inspiration? Pop over HERE and enjoy the inspiration!
For my card I've used an image from our delightful sponsor Digi Darla  called Picking Apples.

I've coloured her up with pencil crayons, cut her out with a Spellbinders scalloped oval die and inked the edges of it.  This is popped up over some sweet papers from Stampin' Up and the sentiment is Heidi Grace.  For an added touch, one of the layers I cute some white card stock underneath with decorative scissors and a bit of lace flowered ribbon.  It looked a bit empty so I added these old buttons from my stash of buttons I got from my grandmother.

I have something else to share with you today.  We are having a Design Team call going on now at the Card Crafter's Circle.  If you'd like to join us at the table we'd love for you to pop over to the blog and apply!

Thanks for dropping by to see what I've been making.  Have a splendid day!

I Cherish You!

Hello! So nice to see you again! I have a new card to share with you today that I've made using the wonderful sketch from I {heart} sketches no.4 from Delightfully Inspired {from the heart}.  

I have chosen to use a new release from From the Heart Stamps called Anneke and you can find her HERE!  Oh and the sentiment comes with her!  I've coloured her up with my pencil crayons and layered her over some wonderful papers by Recollections.  Then I added some variegated string, lace and buttons to finish it off.  I do love these sketches that Faith is offering at Delightful Inspiration {from the heart} every Monday! Have a wonderful day and if you'd like to join us just pop over HERE or click on the sketch to find out all the details and play along!
Thank you for taking the time to drop in and see me! I cherish the chance to share with you! Have a beautiful day!

Humble Anneke - Love You More

Hi! I'd love to share with you a card that I've made with the wonderful sketch that Faith at Delightful Inspiration {from the heart} is challenging us with.

For my card I've use Faith's new little girl Humble Anneke, coloured her with pencil crayons and popped her up atop some girly layers.  I added a touch of lace to act as a divider and a crocheted flower and button with a bling flourish to finish it off.  Oh, and the sweet sentiment comes in the set with her!!!
Oh and one little difference to this picture that I've taken....can you see it?...I've learned to use photo shop to add a watermark! This watermark Faith has so generously made for each of her design team. I just love it!  Anyhow....another "something new" for me.
Well, if you like sketches, this one is great to work with! Would love for you to join us! If you'd love a new wonderful digi to work with to, pop over to the From the Heart Stamps shop and get one!  The challenge runs until Sunday! Check out the Delightful Inspiration {form the heart} for all the details and some inspiration!

Sweet Little One and Blanket

I just love to make things for brand new little people! Today I have a card and crocheted blanket to share with you.  For my card, I've used an image from From the Heart Stamps called Bedtime for Bear. I've coloured it up with pencil crayons and watercolour markers.  I layered it over a lovely doily and papers from my stash.  The ripple ribbon is from Stampin' Up and the border is created with my Fiscars punch.  The I added some rhinestones for a bit of sparkle.
Now, what little baby doesn't need a soft blanket to snuggle with?  So I've crocheted this one to go with the card.

I love this pattern, because it's quite heavy and yet with the holes gives nice airflow on a warm day.
So since I don't know any baby girls being born soon, I'll be tucking this duo away for now.

Thank you for dropping by! Have a wonderful weekend!

Stuffed with Lovely Layers!

Do you love layers? I do! This week at the Card Crafter's Circle, the challenge is all about layers and we'd love to see yours!
For my card, I've used an image from our wonderful sponsor Stamp Art By Kathryne.

I coloured her up and set her atop some lovely layers of patterned paper from Recollections.  I added some faux stitching, rhinestones and a touch of inking.  In the inside, I've used a sentiment from Kathryne's Grab a Hug Sentiment set.

Thanks so much for dropping by! Do pop over to the Card Crafter's Circle for tons more inspiration!
Have a wonderful day!

From the Heart Stamps Sketch Challenge!

Designed 2 Delight has now become From the Heart Stamps and to celebrate there is going to be lots of fun!  To start with, Faith is holding a sketch challenge as follows.

This is such a great sketch I wanted to play along!

For my card I have used this wonderful image - Kitten Flowerpot from this months new releases.  Do check out the wonderful new From the Heart Stamps Store and see lots of wonderful new releases and older treasures!
The papers from my card are from Theresa Collins - Sweet Afternoon collection and I've added an inked doily, a crocheted flower with button and crochet thread, and some deep yellow rhinestones.

The crafters that link up will ALL receive a $1 voucher to use in the store as a discount, or to save up to get a free stamp. One random winner will receive $5 Gift Certificate to the store. Linky will close Sunday at 10PM eastern.

Join the Challenge go Delightful Inspiration from the Heart  -HERE!

Plus to add to this wonderful fun, I will be giving away one of Faith's wonderful images to one of you who comment on this post between now and the challenge closing time. I would love it if you could also visit and like From the Heart Stamps on Facebook HERE!  So if you do comment, can you please leave a way for me to contact you.  Thank you!

PS. do scroll down to see the wonderful NEW Scribbles Designs News!

Birthday Birdie!

Hi! I have a card I'd like to share with you today.  This sweetheart sharing a cupcake with the birdie is an image by Designed 2 Delight as part of the freebie challenge going on HERE! It's called Tweet Birthday Gift and can be found HERE!  If you play along, then the next months image is free, and so on! Who wouldn't want a chance to have some of Faith's incredible images?  So do pop over an play along!
For my card I've coloured it up with my prismas and a touch of marker for some small details.  Then I rounded and inked the edges blue (hard to see in the pic).  I layered up some fun papers by K & Company and tied on a ribbon by Offray with small rhinestones in the bottom panel.  The sentiment is from Lil' Inkers and the cupcake is 'iced' and glittered.
I hope you're all having a great week! Thanks for dropping by!

A Day at the Races!

Hello everyone! It's time for the races and everyone is bringing out their glamour and high fashion for the event.  The horses are at the starting gates and everyone is high spirited!  It's a day at the races and we'd love to see you at the Card Crafter's Circle!  The greens are trimmed, the flowers are abundant and the sound of excited horses and people alike mingle in ones' ear.
For my card I've used an image by Whoopsie Daisy (girl with parasol).  I know the hats are all the rave, but this little girl has her darling parasol to show off.  I've used some wonderful papers from American Crafts (it's the sparkly base) and Recollections.  The Stamps are from Studio G and I added some fun high gloss bubble flowers to the banner and rhinestones to her shoes.
While I was out on the trip, we drove past Ellis Park which is a huge race track so I thought you might like to see it. Here it is as seen from the highway!

This week we have a wonderful sponsor and they are offering $10 worth of digis to the winner! Click on the button below to check out the selection!

Please join us for a day at the races over at the Card Crafter's Circle! We'd love the company!

Fabulous Fabric!

Hello! I  have a card to share with you today that is for our challenge at Card Crafter's Circle this week. It's about using fabric on your creation.  I have never sewed on my cards and thought that it was high time I tried it.  So......I actually liked it and I love the extra element it adds to the card.
I have used an image from our wonderful sponsor Milk Coffee called Lisabeth with sunflower.

I have coloured her up with pencil crayons and attached her to the fabric with tape and glue.  I put her in a bit of a frame with the buttons and bow.
My girls and I have tons of little bits of fabric from different projects so I think I'll be trying this again!
So, now it's your turn, you don't have to sew your fabric, just add it to your creation whatever way you'd like!
Check out the teams creations for you at Card Crafter's Circle!  We'd love to see what you come up with!

Thinking of You!

I have been thinking of all my wonderful followers and I thank the Lord each day for being to share with you the things I enjoy creating! God Bless!
Are you ready for another wonderful sketch from Seems A Little Sketchy?  Today we have another great sketch for you to use:  Remember you can flip it, turn it whatever as long as we can see the sketch in your creation!

For my creation, I used a wonderful image called Barefoot Amy from one one of our great sponsors Crafty Sentiments Designs.  I coloured her with my pencil crayons and added a log for her to sit on in her meadow.  The papers are from Momenta and the lacy felt border is from Forever in Time.  I've lightly inked the edges of the papers and added the sentiment from Inkadinkado.  For a finishing touch I added the butterflies (EK Success punch) inked and centered with a rhinestone each.  Then It still felt like something was missing so I added rhinestones to the felt flowers and ladybug.

We would love for you to share with is your take on this sketch.  Do come join us at Seems A Little Sketchy! The challenge runs for two weeks so you've lots of time to play with it!

Happy Dance Birthday!

Hi! I 'm so glad you've dropped by! I just love sharing what I create with you! Today I have a card that I created just for fun! Plus you can never have enough birthday cards on hand.
I have used the wonderful Happy Dance girl from Designed 2 Delight.  She was is so cute and I thought she'd be great for a birthday card! I coloured her with my pencil crayons and then popped her up on a circle that I edged with a pair of decorative scissors, ran through my Cuttlebug with the swiss dots embossing folder and inked it with my Pretty Color purple ink.  This I put over some great paper from Making Memories and then I added some fun ribbon from Stampin' Up and my collection, butterflies are EK Success punches and some misc rhinestones.  Then for a finishing touch I added this great birthday sentiment from Lil' Inkers.  If you're looking for some great images check out the Designed 2 Delight store, you won't be disappointed.
Thanks so much for dropping by! Hope you're having a great day!