Friday, April 28, 2017

Happy Birthday!


Hi, Friends!

TGIF!  I'm back with another birthday card.  This time we are to case Marina's card for City Crafter!  What a lovely detailed cake with touches of gold...love it!  I recently purchased a detailed cake stamp and just had to color it and join the challenge.  And, here is my card...


For my card, I started with a cream card base and used a stencil for the background.  I colored the cake with copics.  Touches of gold with Wink of Stella and sequins to finish the card.  Another birthday card done for my stash.

Well, that's all for now.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend.  I'm going to a craft show tomorrow.  I missed this particular one last year, so I'm looking forward to it.  Take care and thanks so much for dropping by today!

Hugs,
Maria

Supplies:

Paper:  MFT
Stamps:  Strawberry Jude Stamps
               Paper Smooches
Stencil:  Heidi Swapp
Sequins:  Paper Sweeties

Monday, April 24, 2017

Happy Birthday!


Hi, there!

I'm popping in quick to share with you a card I made for City Crafter.  We are to case Stella's card as seen above.  For some reason I have trouble making CAS cards.  I have to make things difficult for some reason...lol!   After die cutting several balloons with coloring and stamping them, I stopped and started over for the final card.  But, I certainly wanted to enter the challenge for I do admire Stella's style and she is such a sweet lady!  Ok, so without any further delay.  Here is my card...


I thought I'd make it more simple and in blue with a touch of red.  And, I wanted to incorporate polka dots and a star.  I'm pleased with the final result.  Well, that's all for today.  Thanks so much for dropping by!  Have a great day!

Hugs,
Maria

Supplies:

Paper:  PTI, BoBunny
Stamp:  PTI
Ink:  SU
Dies:  clouds and balloon(Paper Sweeties)
Sequin:  Paper Sweeties

Monday, April 17, 2017

Happy Birthday!



Hi, there!

I'm just popping in quick to share with you a card made for
City Crafter!  We are to case Ros's card!  And, oh what a fun card with the music notes and the cute cat with a party hat...so fun!

Here is my card...


I used a roller stamp with music notes, washi tape, and a trio of stamp images.  The birthday sentiment and gems to finish the card.  I'm getting this card in just under the wire...whew!  But, couldn't resist making a birthday card similar to Ros's!  Thanks so much for the inspiration, Ros!

Thank you for dropping by today!  Take care and have a great week!

Hugs,
Maria

Supplies:

Paper:  PTI
Stamps:  Paper Sweeties
              Roller Stamp-SU
Washi Tape:  Prima
Gems:  Recollections
Frame Die:  MFT
Copics

Sunday, April 16, 2017

Paper Sweeties April 2017-Release Rewind!



Hi, there!

Welcome to Paper Sweeties Release Rewind!  Today we share with you a project with new stamps/dies combined with previous released stamps/dies.  But, before I get to my card, I want to wish you a very Happy Easter!  I hope you have a wonderful blessed day!


I couldn't let the day go by without having an Easter project to share.  Here is a candy treat bag that I made with an adorable bunny!



The bunny, eggs, and banner are from the set Basket Add-on: Hoppy Easter and die cut with coordinating die Sweet Cuts-Basket Add-on: Hoppy Easter.  They were gold embossed and colored with copics.

Next up are my cards using the awesome new Sweet Cuts-Square Scallop Frames dies that were released this month!  I just love these scallop frames.  I can see myself using them for many projects! I made several cards using the frames and showcasing several new sentiments from the newly released Love You to Pieces sentiments set. The previously released products for my cards that were used are the flowers from the set Thinking of You and die cut with Sweet Cuts-Thinking of You.  The stitched banner die cut is from Sweet Cuts-Sweet Borders.  Sequins (Cookie Dough) were added for interest.  I added squiggly die cuts from the same sweet cuts-sweet borders set for the last two cards.  I couldn't make up my mind to add it to the first card, too.  I already took the photo and thought...well, maybe either way...what do you think?  And, here are my cards...




Project Supplies:




Please have fun hopping to see what my teammies created!  You will see some amazing creations!  Have fun!

Maria Patrick--that's me
Nancy Salkeld


Don't forget about our Challenge going on until the
end of the month!  Hope to see your project there!




We hope that you enjoyed this month's release!
Thanks so much for dropping by!
Take care!

Hugs,
Maria

















Saturday, April 15, 2017

Dies R Us Challenge-April 15, 2017(Tags)




Hi, friends!

It's time for another Dies R Us Challenge!  The theme is Tags!  You can use a tag on your card or make a separate tag.  I decided to make a spring card with a tag.  So, it's easy peasy!  Please get out those tag dies and make a project to join the fun!

For my card, I started with a white card base and embossed it with a folder from Darice.  The fancy scalloped circle dies are from Lawn Fawn.  The chick and egg are from Memory Box.  The Grass edger dies is from Frantic Stamper.  And, the tag die is from Poppy Stamps.  The buttons are from SU.  The sentiment and sign is from Paper Sweeties.  PTI rain drops to finish the card.  The dies that I used on this card are listed below...



 There are so many choices at Dies R Us store!  And, new items are added all the time!  I'd love to see your project in the challenge using tags...happy creating!

Would you like more inspiration?  Check out some amazing creations from my talented teammates!      
                                                                            
Dies R Us Team Members
Theme:  Tags
Barbara


Thanks so much for visiting here today!

Hugs,
Maria

Paper Sweeties April 2017-Release Party!



Hi, there!

Welcome to Paper Sweeties Release Party!  Today is the day for you to purchase those awesome new stamps!  I have another colorful project for you today using the new crayon stamps/dies!  Who doesn't love color?  I sure do!

And, here is my card...



Remember getting new school supplies?  Those new pack of crayons were so fun to get in my hot little hands!  I've always loved to color since I can remember!  So, this stamp/die set brings back many happy memories for me!

For the star background on my card, I used the set Be Happy.  The crayon stamps and dies along with the sentiment are from You add color to my Life/Sweet Cuts-You add color to my Life.  The crayons were colored with SU colored pencils.  I wrote the colors on the crayons with my copic multiliner.  Twine to finish the card.

Project Supplies:



The new stamps/dies that are released today!!!



Please have fun hopping to see what my teammies created!  You won't be disappointed!  Have fun!

Maria Patrick--that's me
Nancy Salkeld


Don't forget about our Challenge going on until the
end of the month!  Hope to see your project there!




Please stop back tomorrow to see my project for the Release Rewind!  Thanks so much for dropping by!
Take care!

Hugs,
Maria

Friday, April 14, 2017

Paper Sweeties April 2017-Release Sneak Peeks!



Hi, there!

Welcome to Paper Sweeties Release Sneak Peeks!  The team is working on colorful themed projects this month! Some wonderful fun sets will be released tomorrow on the 15th!  And, here is my card...




For my card, I colored Abigail with copics and dressed her in a red/aqua outfit from the set Live Love Grow.  The sentiment, paint brush, and paint die cut is from the new stamp set You Add Color to my Life.  They were die cut with the set Sweet Cuts-You Add Color to my Life.  The hearts were die cut using Sweet Cuts-Sweet Borders.  The heart stencil is from MFT.  Wink of Stella was added to the hearts for interest.


Project Supplies:




Please have fun hopping to see what my teammies created!  You won't be disappointed!  Have fun!

Maria Patrick--that's me
Nancy Salkeld


Don't forget about our Challenge going on until the
end of the month!  Hope to see your project there!




Please stop back tomorrow to see my project for the Release Party!  Take care!
 Hugs, Maria


Thursday, April 13, 2017

Paper Sweeties Plan Your Life Series-April 2017!



Paper Sweeties Plan Your Life Series-April!



Hi, Friends!

Today I'm revealing my planner pages for the month of April! We don't have new planner stamps released this month, but I have used several previously released sets.  I have an Easter theme since Easter is just a few days away!  Jake is just too cute in his Easter bunny costume...don't you think?  

A closer peek of the planner pages... 





Jake is in the bunny outfit from the set Bunny Hugs and Kisses.  The carrot, basket, and tiny flowers are from the same set.  The eggs and banner at the top of the page are from Basket Add-on: Hoppy Easter.  The grass was made using Sweet Cuts-Sweet Borders.  And, the little birds are from the set Home Tweet Home.  The were cut with coordinating die Sweet Cuts-Home Tweet Home.    The planner sets that were used are Planner Series: Get Your Craft On, Planner Series: Happy Icons, Planner Series: Wedding, Planner Series: Celebrate, Planner Series: Winter Sentiments .  

Project Supplies:





Please hop along and view some awesome planner inspiration from our Planner Team:

Maria Patrick--that's me


Don't forget about our Challenge going on until the
end of the month!  Hope to see your project there!





Thanks so much for dropping by!  Please tune in tomorrow for Release Sneak Peeks!  Take care!

Hugs,
Maria