Happy Trails...

Hi, Friends!

Just popping in quick to show you a CAS card I made for the challenge over at Colour Me.  Here below are the colors we were to follow.  I was inspired to make an outdoor camping scene.

It's that time for camping.  And, I'm sure there are some happy campers for we've had perfect weather for the past two weekends.  Several years ago we used to camp all the time, but we sold our camper.  I do hope to get back to it one day.  Anyways, my sister and a few of her children do camp.  So, I'm sending this card to her and s'more recipes that I saw on pinterest.  They look so yummy!  I am definitely going to try these out! 

 

What do you think?  Which one will you try?  I just might have to try them all!:-)

All the details of my CAS card can be seen in my supply list since
this card was so easy peasy!  Thanks for dropping by today!  Take care!

Hugs,
Maria

Supplies:

Paper:  MFT, Recollections, SU
Stamps:  Lawn Fawn
Ink:  SU and blender pen
Twine:  PTI
Sprinkles:  Doodlebug

Whimsical Wishes!

Hi Friends!

TGIF!  I recently purchased this cute little stamp set from Paper Smooches!  There's a story as to why I couldn't resist that darling gnome!  My son's track coach used to call my son Jerome instead of Jeremy in junior high.  So, when I saw that this gnome's name is Jerome, I had to have it!  My son does enjoy receiving my cards, but I'm not sure he'll appreciate this one...hehehe.  But, that's ok.  I'll explain to him the reasoning behind it!:-)

I played with my copics and I do think I got the beard too gray.  I should have went with a lighter gray number.  So, if any of you out there know of a good color combo for beard coloring, please let me know.  But other than that I'm happy on how the card turned out.  I love all the little additions that come with this stamp set.  I think it's just too cute!  Well, that's all for now!  Thanks for the visit today!  Have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,
Maria

Supplies:

Paper:  PTI, BoBunny
Stamps:  Paper Smooches
Ink:  Memento-Tuxedo Black
Dots:  SU
Grass Die:  MFT
Copics

Congratulations!

Hi Friends!

I hope that you had a great Memorial Day weekend!  It's the official kick off to summer...yeah!  And, a big thank you to all those who have served and are serving in the military to help protect us and keep our country free...thank you!

Today I want to share with you a card I made for my niece who is graduating from high school.  I started with a card white base and paired it with Doodlebug paper.  I love the little owls and the graduation theme papers in this 6x6 paper pad!  I stamped the numbers, which are from SU.  The stitched rectangle is from Lil' Inker and the stars are from Colorbok.  Just a quick card to send off to my sweet niece!

Well, that's all for now.  Thank you for visiting today!  Have a wonderful week, take care!

Hugs,
Maria

Celebrate Memorial Day!

 

How sweet is the red, white and blue kit!

Debbie put together a patriotic kit for you

to make those wonderful cards or projects! So,

have fun making a creation for

a special person in the service!  Or, this kit would

be great for those 4th of July projects, too!

 

 

 

Look at all that sparkly FUN!  You will be given

one FREE package of Apple Pie Sequins with

an order placed on Memorial Day!

 

 

Again, I thank all the women and men who serve in

the military to protect us and keep our country free!

THANK YOU!

 

Take care and thanks so much for dropping by!

 

Hugs,

Maria



Happy Memorial Day!

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!



I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the Paper Sweeties fans and customers living in the US a very happy Memorial Day holiday this weekend!  And, to our international friends, have a wonderful weekend as well!  I love this time of year -- the official kick-off to summer here in the states!  So many fun things to look forward to ... picnics, days on the lake, fireworks, backyard BBQ's, parties, lounging at the pool, beach time fun ...  I LOVE everything summer has to offer! 

 

Paper Sweeties is offering a 20% discount off of your entire full-price order this weekend (use coupon code:  summer) to help you add to your stamp, die and embellishment line up from the boutique!  (This coupon savings cannot be combined with other offers, discounts, coupons or used on sale price products).

 

 

Final days to play along with the May challenge for a chance to win a $20 SHOPPING SPREE and a GUEST DESIGNER SPOT at Paper Sweeties.  Visit the blog for complete details on how to create for a chance to win!

 

And, a very big THANK YOU to all the men and women who serve in the military to protect our

country and make it free!  Your dedicated service makes us very proud of you, thank you!!!

Thank You...

 

Hi there!

 

Happy Sunday to you!  It's the middle of May and where is the warm weather?  Last week was cold and rainy, but this week should be much warmer...keeping fingers crossed!:-)  Anyways, I'm anxious to see my roses bloom. In the meantime, I got out one of my favorite rose stamps and made this thank you card for a nurse practitioner who has been helping us out at work until our new one starts at the end of the month.  I'm entering this card over at Seize the Sketch.  And, here is my card...

 

 

 

I started with a white card base and added washi tape.  I received the lovely washi tape from winning some blog candy from sweet Lisa Elton(My Paper Tales).  She makes the most delicate sweet cards!  I colored the rose with copics and added leaves.  I punched the sides of the green panel and added pearls.  The final touch was adding the elegant thank you sentiment. 

 

A view of the inside of the card...

 



Thanks so much for dropping by today!  I hope you're having a wonderful day!  Take care!

Hugs,
Maria

Supplies:

Paper:  PTI, SU
Stamps:  Close to My Heart:  flower, leaves
               SU:  sentiment
Ink:  SU:  Rose Red, Old Olive
Punch:  Fiskars
Pearls:  SU
Die:  Lil' Inker-Stitched Oval, Square
Washi Tape
Copics

Paper Sweeties May Release Rewind!

 

 

 

Hi Friends!

 

 

How have you liked the new stamps this month?  Pretty awesome stamp sets, right?  Well, today I am using previous released stamp sets with *new dies*!  The previous released stamp sets are Sweeties Wagon and Wagon Add-on: Bloom & Grow.  The new die set, which is Sweet Cuts-Sweeties Wagon has several dies to cut out the banner, flowers, wagon, and other items.  You'll just have to view it to see what a value this die set is for all your crafting needs!

 

I started with a white card base and added some fun colorful Doodlebug paper.  I colored the banner and flowers with copics.  Buttons, ribbon, and pearl cotton to finish the card.  You'll want to visit the other designers on the team to see their amazing creations!  Here is the blog list...

Amber Kroening
Annette Allen

Annette Witherspoon

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties

Kerin Sylvester

Kristi Schurr

Lesley Croghan

Lisa Elton

Maria Patrick---that's me

Michelle Bala

Nancy Penir

Tammy Hobbs

New Products & Links:

What's New

Feel Better Soon

Sorry You're Sick

 

Sweet Cuts - Sweeties Wagon

 



Don't forget the monthly challenge going on this month!  The winner will receive a $20 gift certificate to the store.  And, that person will be invited to be the guest designer for the following month!  Lots of amazing inspiration from the design team.  Come on over and join in on the fun!  Here is the inspiration photo...

 

 

 

Thanks for visiting!  It's appreciated!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

Supplies:

Paper:  Doodlebug, PTI, Recollections

Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Sweeties Wagon

               Paper Sweeties:  Wagon Add-on:  Bloom & Grow

Ink:  Memento:  Tuxedo Black

Ribbon:  Jo-Ann Fabric

Punch:  Border-Martha Stewart

Dies:  Sweet Cuts-Sweeties Wagon

Copics

Buttons:  SU

Paper Sweeties May Release Party!

 



Hi there!

Yeah, today is the day that you can purchase the *new* Paper Sweeties stamps and dies!  I have Dr. Jake and Nurse Abigail back once again on this project today along with a get well note!  Don't they look so cute in their bright whites? 

They were colored with copics and paper pieced.  I used coordinating dies to cut them out.  The *new* stamp sets used are Feel Better Soon and Sorry You're Sick, which were stamped on the card, note, and band aids.  I added RN to Abigail's uniform and Dr. on the doctor's jacket.  Baker's Twine(Strawberry) was used for the card and note holder.  And, the Straw(Robin Egg) is also from Paper Sweeties. 

Here's the blog list of my fellow teammies!  Hop along and view some awesome inspiration!

 

Amber Kroening
Annette Allen

Annette Witherspoon

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties

Kerin Sylvester

Kristi Schurr

Lesley Croghan

Lisa Elton

Maria Patrick---that’s me

Michelle Bala

Nancy Penir

Tammy Hobbs

 

New Products & Links:

What's New

Feel Better Soon

Sorry You're Sick

 

Sweet Cuts - Sweeties Wagon
 

Thank you for visiting today!

 

Hugs,

Maria

Supplies:

 



Paper:  MFT, Crate Paper, Echo Park
Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Abigail and coordinating die
               Paper Sweeties:  Jake and coordinating die
               Paper Sweeties:  Feel Better Soon
               Paper Sweeties:  Sorry You're Sick

Ink:  Memento:  Tuxedo Black
Straw:  Paper Sweeties:  Robin Egg
Heart Clip:  Staples
Dies:  Paper Sweeties:  Sweet Cuts-Abigail
          Paper Sweeties:  Sweet Cuts-Jake
          PTI:  Spiral Notebook

Twine:  Paper Sweeties:  Strawberry
Adhesive Badge:  Crate Paper
Copics

Paper Sweeties May Release Countdown!

 

 



Hi Friends!

Welcome back!  Today is the countdown day for Paper Sweeties May Release!  I'd like to share with you today a card I made highlighting the Sorry You're Sick stamp set, which will be available on May 15th! 

I have Dr. Jake ready to see his patients for the day.  He has lots of tissues available and his stethoscope in hand, too!  I colored him with copics and paper pieced.  I used Sweet Cuts-Jake die.  Sentiments, brads, and stitching to finish the card.  I stamped the same sentiment that was used on the card onto the prescription bottle.  Doctor orders...take two and call me in the morning.  If it were only that easy, huh?:-)  I tell ya, I'm having so much fun with this stamp set this month!  They make for the sweetest get well cards! 

Here is a peek of the inside of the card...

 

 

 

Hop along and check out the talent from my amazing teammates!  You won't be disappointed!  Have fun!



Amber Kroening
Annette Allen

Annette Witherspoon

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties

Kerin Sylvester

Kristi Schurr

Lesley Croghan

Lisa Elton

Maria Patrick---that's me

Michelle Bala

Nancy Penir

Tammy Hobbs

New Products & Links:

What's New

Feel Better Soon

Sorry You're Sick

Sweet Cuts - Sweeties Wagon

 

 

Thanks so much for dropping by!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

Supplies:

 

Paper:  Echo Park, Recollections

Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Jake

               Paper Sweeties:  Sorry You're Sick

Ink:  Memento:  Tuxedo Black

Punch:  Corner Punch:  Fiskars

Dies:  Paper Sweeties:  Sweet Cuts-Jake

          MFT:  Circle

Brads:  My Stash

Copics

 

Paper Sweeties May Release Sneak Peeks!

Hi there!

Welcome to Paper Sweeties May Sneak Peeks!  I absolutely fell in LOVE with these stamps for the May release this month!  When I opened up the "happy mail" from Debbie, I screamed with delight seeing  these wonderful stamps.  They spoke to my little nurse heart with a great big smile!:-)  The stamps will be available for purchase on May 15th!

The stamp set that I'm highlighting today is from the set Feel Better Soon.  I colored Sophie with copics and paper pieced her nurse outfit.  I used the Sweet Cuts-Sophie die to cut out nurse Sophie.  I have her holding a band aid because you can always count on a nurse to have a band aid.  I added the sentiments, buttons, and washi tape to finish off the card.  Here is an inside peek of my card...

Are you ready for some more inspiration from some very talented ladies?  Follow the blog hop and have fun!

Amber Kroening
Annette Allen

Annette Witherspoon

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties

Kerin Sylvester

Kristi Schurr

Lesley Croghan

Lisa Elton

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala

Nancy Penir

Tammy Hobbs

New Products & Links:

What's New

Feel Better Soon

Sorry You're Sick

Sweet Cuts - Sweeties Wagon

 

 

Thank you for dropping by!  Come back tomorrow and see another creation using the new May stamp set!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

Supplies:

 

Paper:  PTI, Coredinations

Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Sophie and coordinating die

               Paper Sweeties:  Feel Better Soon

Ink:  Memento:  Tuxedo Black

Ribbon:  SU

Dies:  Paper Sweeties:  Sweet Cuts-Sophie

Washi Tape:  Recollections

Pearl Cotton:  Jo-Ann Fabric

Copics:  R24, R27, B0000

Buttons:  Recollections

Hello Sweet Friend...

Hi there!

I hope you're having a wonderful weekend!

I'm taking some time out to share with you a card I made for this week's challenge at City Crafter.  Fun sweet summery colors of orange, lemon, and lime.  So, I thought I'd play along and use some wooden houses that I won over at City Crafter from Char! (Expressions of Me)  Check out her blog for she always makes fabulous creations!  Thank you again, Char!

Here is my card...



I painted the wooden houses with acrylic paints and sprayed them with perfect pearls mist.  I drew doors and windows on the houses and added sequins.  The fence die is from MFT.  The scallop punch is from EK.  The sentiment is from SU.  Twine and button to finish off the card.  Thanks for dropping by!  Have a wonderful Mother's Day tomorrow!

Hugs,
Maria

Supplies:

Paper:  PTI, Coredinations
Stamp:  SU
Ink:  Memento:  Tuxedo Black
Wooden Houses:  Studio Calico
Perfect Pearls Mist:  MFT
Fence Die:  MFT
Border Punch:  EK
Sequins:  Paper Sweeties-cookie dough, creamsicle
Twine:  Doodlebug
Button:  My Stash

Paper Sweeties Mother's Day Sale!

Hi Friends!

Just popping in quick to wish you a Happy Mother's Day for tomorrow!  You deserve breakfast in bed and have your family wait on you hand and foot all day, right?:-)  I'll be meeting my son for dinner tomorrow and I'm looking forward to seeing him! 

Also, I'm here to let you know that Paper Sweeties is hosting a 20% off storewide sale (regular price merchandise) for Mother’s Day weekend.  Debbie is also hosting a comment contest for a $20 shopping spree!  We mothers love a sale, so stop on over and check it out...Mother's Day Storewide Sale!   Have fun shopping!
Take care and have a wonderful Mother's Day!

Hugs,
Maria

Happy Nurses Week!

Just popping in quick to wish many of my friends and co-workers Happy Nurses Week...you rock!!!  Have a wonderful week!!!

Hugs,
Maria

Thinking of You...

 

Hi there!

 

Happy Saturday to you!  And, Happy National Scrapbook Day!  I haven't scrapbooked in awhile and am certainly way behind because I prefer to make cards.  So, I have a card I made for a co-worker to share with you today.  Her mother-in-law just recently passed away.  She lived a good long life to the age of ninety-three!

 

I'm entering this card over at Word Art Wednesday.  I started with a purple card base and then embossed the white panel.  I colored the bouquet of flowers with copics.  Sentiment added along with pearls to finish off the card.

Today is a sunny day and a tad warmer, but we've been having a lot of rain lately.  But, in the midst of the dreary cold weather, we had a couple of visitors.  It brought a big smile to my face!  Here they are enjoying our rainy weather...

 

 

The lovely ducks were quite content swimming in the front ditch of our lawn until the dog spotted them and started barking.  We have a busy road in front of the house.  And, I didn't want them to get run over, but they made it safe and sound crossing the road.:-)

Well, that's all for now.  I hope you're having a wonderful weekend!  Thank you for dropping by!

Hugs,
Maria

Supplies:

Paper:  MFT, PTI
Stamps:  Flourishes-flower bouquet
               Inkadinkadoo-sentiment
Ink:  Memento-Tuxedo Black
Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug-Anna Griffin
Pearls:  Doodlebug
Copics

Paper Sweeties May Inspiration Challenge #18-'Cupcakes & Sprinkles'

 

 

Hello Friends!

This is my second post for the day.  Please scroll down to see my post for the Dies R Us Challenge!

Happy May 1st!  I'd like to share with you today a card I made for the Paper Sweeties Inspiration Challenge!  All you need is to be inspired in any way with the above photo to join the challenge.  I was inspired by the colors, cherries, and theme of cupcakes and sprinkles!  Aren't those awesome cupcakes...yummm!  Please enter the challenge as many times as you wish until the end of the month.  The winner will receive a $20 gift certificate and an invite to be the guest designer for the following month!  Come on over and join the fun!

Here is my card...

 

For my card, I started with a blue card base and added gingham scalloped circles and doilies.  More layered scalloped circles with stamped cupcake for focal point.  The stamp set and coordinating die that I used is Sending Sweet Thoughts Bundle.  I added stickles to the cupcake for frosting and topped it off with a cherry button.  Red seam binding ribbon tied with yellow twine to finish off the card.

 You will want to visit the other team members to see what they created for the inspiration challenge!  Here is the list for the blog hop...have fun!   Thanks for dropping by, hugs!:-) 

Amber Kroening

Annette Allen

Annette Witherspoon

  Char Cundy

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

  Jeanne Jachna

Kerin Sylvester

Kristi Schurr
Lesley Croghan

Lisa Elton

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala

Nancy Penir

Tammy Hobbs

May Guest Designer:  Mynnette Kitchen

 

Supplies:

Paper:  Doodlebug, Coredinations, PTI

Stamp:  Paper Sweeties:  Sending Sweet Thoughts(Accessories)

Ink:  Memento-Tuxedo Black, SU-Real Red

Ribbon:  Really Reasonable Ribbon

Gems:  Paper Studio

Dies:  Paper Sweeties:  Sweet Cuts-Sending Sweet Thoughts

          Spellbinder's-Scalloped Circle, Lg.

Doily:  Recollections

Twine:  American Crafts

Stickles:  Tim Holtz-Broken China

Copics

Button:  Jo-Ann Fabric