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Theme:  sentiment as the focal point

Hi there!

TGIT!  My weekend started today since I worked the past three days.  And, I'm happy to say that I had a chance to play in my craft room this evening.  I did some water coloring and came up with this card for the City Crafter Challenge...

I started with white card stock and added a black panel under the water colored panel.  I used inks from MFT.  A drop of ink on my craft mat and added water to my brush and applied it to the water color paper.  After I was done with the water coloring, the edges needed to be touched up.  My distress marker came in handy with added water.  It was a surprise to me how it added a nice frame.  And, I'm quite pleased with it.  I think I'll need to do more water coloring to get the same effect again.:-)

Well, friends, that's all for now.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend.  Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to drop by!

Hugs,
Maria


Supplies:

Paper:  PTI, Coredinations, Tim Holtz
Stamps:  Compass-SU, sentiment-Stapendous
Inks:  MFT-Sour Apple, Berrylicious, Blu Raspberry
         Staz On
Tim Holtz Distress Marker-Peacock Feathers
Brads:  Recollections
Ribbon:  Jo-Ann Fabric

A Celebration of Love...

Hi Friends!

Just popping in quick to share with you a card that I made this evening.  We have a wedding to go to next weekend, so I made the above card.  It was fun getting out some shimmery paper, dies, ribbon, and lace for this elegant creation.  Here is a peek of the inside of the card...

 

 

I used Spellbinder's Lacy Square dies, SU birds and heart.  Listed below is a complete supply list.  Not sure what's on the agenda for the weekend yet.  I know my son and husband will be finishing up the front door putting the finishes touches of staining on it. 

 

Last weekend we went to an Ohio State game.  And, they played very well...yeah...Go Bucks!:-)  It was alumni day and the bands were top notch! 

 

 

 

After the game, we met up with our son, Randy's sister, and Mom.  We celebrated Randy's Mom's birthday.  It was a long busy day, but filled with fun! 



Ok, friends, that's all for now.  Take care and have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,
Maria

Supplies:

Paper:  Bazzill, AC, Hot off the Press, MFT
Stamp:  Paper Sweeties-Wedding Day
Punch:  SU-birds, heart
Dies:  Spellbinder's-Lacey Squares
Pearls:  SU
Ribbon, lace, thread:  Jo-Ann Fabric
Flower:  Prima

Hello...

Hi there!

How's it going?  The weekend begins for me, so I say "oh yeah!"  I made this card a couple weeks ago and I'm just now getting around to posting it.  Isn't she so cute in that bat costume?  I can't believe that Halloween will soon be here.  I'm entering this card over at Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge. 

I started with a black card base and paired it with Doodlebug paper.  I used MFT dies for scalloped panel and fence.  The little bat girl image is also from MFT.  The spider is from Hero Arts.  Twine and brad to finish off the card.  Well, that's all for now.  Thank you so much for dropping by!  Hope you have a great weekend!

Hugs,
Maria

Supplies:

Paper:  Doodlebug, Coredinations
Stamps:  MFT, Hero Arts
Ink:  Memento:  Tuxedo Black
Twine:  Doodlebug
Dies:  MFT
Copics

Paper Sweeties September Release Rewind!

 



Hi Friends!

 

Today is Release Rewind for Paper Sweeties!  I am combining a new stamp set with formerly released stamp sets today.  And, they are so romantic!  These stamps are perfect for wedding, anniversary, and engagement cards!  Don't you just love that silhouette of the couple kissing...mmm smooch!:-)

 

I started with a white card base and paired it with MME papers.  I used an EK border punch and added pearls.  The bride and groom is from the stamp set Live, Laugh, Love.  The "kiss" sentiment is from the stamp set Love.  And, the sentiment at bottom right of the card is from the *new* stamp set Smitten.  The ribbon Licorice and Robin Egg are also from Paper Sweeties.  Twine, button, and large pearls to finish off the card.

 

Stop by the following teammate's blogs to view some awesome creations!   Have a wonderful day!

Amber Kroening

Annette Allen

Annette Witherspoon

  Debbie Marcinkiewicz

  Kerin Sylvester

Kristi Schurr
Lesley Croghan

Maria Patrick—that’s me

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir 

Larissa Heskett

 

 What's New

You Are Tu-Tu Sweet
Smitten
Sweet Cuts-Fun Shapes

Thank you for dropping by today!  Take care!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

 Supplies:

 

Paper:   PTI, MME

Stamps:  Paper Sweeties: Smitten

                                          Live, Laugh, Love

                                          Love

Ink:  Memento-Tuxedo Black

Distress Ink:  Tim Holtz-Tea Dye

                                         Tumbled Glass

Border Punch:  EK

 

Dies:  Sissix-Tag, Rounded

Pearls:  SU

Twine:  PTI

Ribbon:  Paper Sweeties:  Licorice

                                          Robin Egg

Copic

Paper Sweeties September Release Party!

 

Hi there!

 

Today is Paper Sweeties Release Party!  You are now able to buy all those sweet stamps and dies...yeah!  The *new* dies...Sweet Cuts-Fun Shapes that I am highlighting today coordinate with the previously released stamp set...Fun Shapes!  It is a "fun" set of eight patterned shapes, which can be used to create banners, patterned backgrounds and more!

 

For my card, I started with a kraft card base and embossed the cream panel.  I stamped and die cut the shapes and added glitter glaze from MFT.  It is my new fav product...love it!  It gives a fabulous shine with a touch of glitter!  The sentiment is from the stamp set Occasions.  The sequins are also from Paper Sweeties...Gold.  Ribbon placed to finish off the card.

I had lots of fun creating this card.  And, I hope you have a great time viewing more creations from my fellow teammates!

Amber Kroening

Annette Allen
Annette Witherspoon
  Debbie Marcinkiewicz
  Kerin Sylvester
Kristi Schurr
Lesley Croghan

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir 

Larissa Heskett

What's New

You Are Tu-Tu Sweet

Smitten

Sweet Cuts-Fun Shapes

 

Thanks for dropping by!  Take care and have a wonderful day!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

Supplies:

 

Paper:  SU, Kraft Outlet

Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Fun Shapes

                                          Occasions

Dies:  Paper Sweeties:  Sweet Cuts-Fun Shapes

Ink:  SU:  Soft Suede

Ribbon:  My Stash

Sequins:  Paper Sweeties:  Gold

Emboss Folder:  Cuttlebug

Glitter Glaze:  MFT

Paper Sweeties September Release Countdown!

 

Hello there!

Today is Release Countdown for Paper Sweeties!  Tomorrow is the day that you will be able to purchase *new* stamps/dies!  Such fun sentiments, dies, and super cute ballerina stamp set available this month!  Today, I am featuring the Smitten stamp set!  You will want to purchase this set for it has so many sentiments (11) !  A true value for your crafting pleasure!  You will want to create with this stamp set for weddings, anniversaries, Valentine's Day...etc!

I started with a white base and paired it with pink papers.  The light pink panel was embossed with heart design.  The smitten sentiment and sentiment on the banner are from the new stamp set.  And, the hearts are from the stamp set You Are Tu-Tu Sweet, which I highlighted yesterday.  I used glitter glaze from MFT to add shine and glitter to the hearts.  The tag, small and medium hearts, and banner were die cut using Sweet Cuts-Be Happy.  Sequins(Cotton-Candy) and ribbon(Raspberry) from Paper Sweeties for the final touch.

Would you like to see more inspiration?  Yes, of course you do!  Please follow along with the list below...

Amber Kroening

Annette Allen
Annette Witherspoon
  Debbie Marcinkiewicz
  Kerin Sylvester

Kristi Schurr
Lesley Croghan

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir 

Larissa Heskett

What's New

You Are Tu-Tu Sweet

Smitten

Sweet Cuts-Fun Shapes

 

 

 

 

Thanks so much for visiting here today!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

Supplies:

Paper:  PTI, Bazzill
Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Smitten-sentiments

                                         You Are Tu-Tu Sweet(heart)
Ink:  SU- Melon Mambo
Punch:  SU-Large Heart
Dies:  Paper Sweeties:  Sweet Cuts-Be Happy(tag, banner, sm/med. hearts)
Ribbon:  Paper Sweeties:  Raspberry
Heart Emboss Folder:  Darice
Glitter Glaze:  MFT
Sequins:  Paper Sweeties:  Cotton-Candy
Pearl Cotton:  Jo-Ann Fabric

Paper Sweeties September Release Sneak Peeks!

 



Hi Friends!

 

Welcome to another month of  sneak peeks for awesome *new* stamps/dies from Paper Sweeties!  Today,  I am highlighting the stamp set You Are Tu-Tu Sweet!

 

For, my card I started with a pink card base and paired it with Bazzill and Best Creation paper.  I used little Abigail with coordinating die and paper pieced her outfit.  She was colored with copics.  And, I added stickles to her hair bow, tu tu, slippers, and wand.  She is center stage and ready to put on a show for you!  I remember when my little sis was in ballet.  It was so much fun watching all the little girls in their gorgeous costumes dance around the stage!  So, if you have a ballerina in your life, this is the perfect stamp for you!:-)

 

Lots more inspiration to view from my teammates...Please hop along and have fun! 

Amber Kroening

Annette Allen

Annette Witherspoon

  Debbie Marcinkiewicz

  Kerin Sylvester

Kristi Schurr
Lesley Croghan

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir 

Larissa Heskett

 

What's New

You Are Tu-Tu Sweet

Smitten

Sweet Cuts-Fun Shapes

 

 

 

Thanks so much for dropping by today!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

Supplies:

 

Paper:  PTI, Bazzill, Best Creation

Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Abigail and coordinating die

                                           You are Tu-Tu Sweet

Ink:  Memento-Tuxedo Black

        SU-Melon Mambo

Gems:  Paper Studio

Punch:  EK

Emboss Folder:  Darice

Dies:  Paper Sweeties:  Sweet Cuts-Abigail

Pearl Cotton, Silver Thread:  Jo-Ann Fabric

Stickles:  Tim Holtz

Copics         

 

Thank you...

Hi there!

First of all, I want to comment on that it's a day of memory for those we have lost in regards to 9-11.  Thoughts and prayers are with the families.  May God bless our country and we thank all those who serve to help protect us and keep us safe!  Thank you!

Now onto my card...

 

 

I started with a white base and stamped the diagonal background with a new stamp, Studio G.  The bird stamp is from Hero Arts, which is new also.  I used distress inks on the bird and added an enamel dot for the eye.  The sentiment is from Sweet 'n Sassy.  All items on the card have never been used before.  Yeah!  This challenge helps me to find things in my craft room to use!  It's a great idea that Darnell has come up with this fun challenge.  So, I'm entering this card over at Darnell's NBUS Challenge!  I'm sure I'll be checking out her challenge again soon...thank you, Darnell!

Take care and have a great weekend!

Hugs,
Maria

Supplies:

Paper:  PTI
Stamps:  Hero Arts-bird
               Studio G-Diamond Background
               Sweet 'n Sassy-Sentiment
Ink:  Memento-Tuxedo Black
        Tim Holtz-  Squeezed Lemonad
                            Mustard Seed
                            Rusty Hinge
                            Barn Door
Black Sprinkles:  Doodlebug
Misc:  Black Thread

Hi there!

Hi there!

This is my second post for the day.  Just popping in again to share with you a card that I made for the challenge over at Paper Smooches! 

And, here is my card...

I started with a brown card base and added Doodlebug paper.  I used distress inks for the next panel and sprayed with water.  I masked the sun and went over it with Tim Holtz distress inks(Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Rusty Hinge, and Barn Door).  The Paper Smooches trees and leaves were die cut and MFT glitter glaze was applied.  I gold embossed the PTI sentiment on vellum.  Gold sequins from Paper Sweeties for the final touch.
Have a great weekend!

Hugs,
Maria

CCCB #227

 

Hi there!

 

Happy Friday to you!  I saw the challenge over at City Crafter Challenge and thought I'd join in on the fun!  I love the inspiration photo with those sweet colorful butterflies!  For the challenge, we are to use vellum, glossy accents, acrylic, or clear items.  I used vellum and glossy accents for my creation.

 

Here is my card...

 

 

 

For my card, I started with a cream card base and paired it with MME papers.  I die cut the label and covered it with vellum.  The butterflies were punched and covered with vellum and gems added.  I stamped the butterfly and added glossy accents.  And, for the final touch of vellum a flourish was die cut.  Lastly, gorgeous sheer ribbon given to me by Greta was tied in a bow with button and twine.  Thank you, Greta...love this ribbon!:-) 

 

Well, that's all for now.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend!  Take care!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

 

Supplies:

 

Paper:  MME, Kraft Outlet

Stamp:  SU

Ink:  Memento:  Tuxedo Black

Dies:  SU(Framelits-Labels

          MFT(Flourish)

Punch:  Martha Stewart(butterlies)

              EK(heart doily)

Ribbon:  Greta

Twine:  PTI

Button:  SU

Misc:  vellum, glossy accents



Thankful for you...

Hi there,

Just thought I'd pop in quick to share a card with you that I made for the The Mixed Media Card Challenge.  Such pretty colors of the leaves in the inspiration photo!  The leaves here in NW Ohio are just beginning to change.  Fall is one of my favorite times of year.  I love the cooler temps and the lovely fall foliage!

And, here is my card...

 

I started with a kraft card base and added black.  I got out my Tim Holtz distress inks and sponged on colors of squeezed lemonade, mustard seed, rusty hinge, and barn door.  I sprayed it with water and let it dry.  The leaves were stamped with StazOn ink.  It is my favorite new fall stamp set from Precious Remembrance!  The leaves look so real...don't you think?  I distressed the cheese cloth and sentiment with antique linen.  Black thread for interest and dimension for the final touch.  Well, back to my laundry and getting out my fall decorations.  Hope you have a wonderful day...take care!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

Supplies:

 

Paper:  Recollections, Bazzill, Kraft Outlet

Stamps:  Precious Remembrance Shop

Inks:  StazOn, Tim Holtz:  squeezed lemonade, mustard see

                                           rusty hinge, barn door, antique linen

Misc:  cheese cloth, thread

 

 

Paper Sweeties September Inspiration Challenge #23-'Pretty Pumpkins'

Hi there!

 

How are you?  I hope all is well in your crafting world!  This is my second post for the day.  Please scroll down to see my card for Dies R Us.

 

Today, is the start for another sweet challenge at Paper Sweeties!  Isn't that a lovely inspiration  photo!  I just love those colors and pretty pumpkins!  I was inspired by the colors and got out my Paper Sweetie stamp sets with pumpkins for my card.  The sets that I used are Stand Add-on: Scarecrow -large pumpkin and Stand Add-on: Fall Harvest -small pumpkins, leaves, sign.  The hello sentiment is from the stamp set Occasions.  Other Paper Sweetie items used are the dies Thanks Snow Much for the grass and the ribbon Vintage Winter White.  And, speaking of ribbon, Debbie has added new ribbon to the shop...strawberry, silver, licorice, green apple, and gold...check it out!    So, have some fun creating a card or project for one lucky winner will be awarded a gift certificate for $20.  And, an invite to be guest designer for the following month!

 

 Here is my card...

 

 

 

Please follow the blog list below of my fellow teammates for some fabulous inspiration...have fun! 

 

 



                                                        Amber Kroening

Annette Allen

Annette Witherspoon

  Char Cundy

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

  Jeanne Jachna

Kerin Sylvester

Kristi Schurr
Larissa Heskett
Lesley Croghan

Lisa Elton

Maria Patrick--that's me

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

Tammy Hobbs

September Guest Designer: Jill Norwood

 

 

Thank you so much for taking time out to view my card today!  I hope to see your card at the challenge site...happy creating!:-)

Hugs,
Maria


Supplies:

Paper:  PTI, Fancy Pants
Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Stand Add-on:  Scarecrow(lg. pumpkin)
                                          Stand-Add-on:  Fall Harvest(sm. pumpkins, leaves, sign)
                                          Occasions:  sentiment
Ink:  Memento:  London Fog
Ribbon:  Paper Sweeties-Vintage Winter White
Dies:  Paper Sweeties:  Sweet Cuts-Thanks Snow Much(grass)
Flair Button:  Bossy Joscie
Twine:  PTI
Burlap:  Maya Road
Copics

Dies R Us September Challenge (Team A) "Back to School"

Hi there!

 

It's time once again for Dies R Us Challenge!  The theme this month for Team A is "Back to School"!  I can't believe it's time for all the kids to go back to school!  Whew, the summer just flew by! 

 

Ok, friends, get out those fabulous fun dies and have fun making a school themed card!  You have until September 13th to enter.  The winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the Dies R Us store!  So, come on over and join in on the fun!

For my card, I started with a brown card base.  It was then paired with Simple Stories paper.  The gold colored panel was embossed.  I used a digital stamp from Deasy Designs for the black board and sentiment.  The A+ and ruler are PTI stamps.  The owl and coordinating die, circle numbers, and September die are from Taylored Expressions.  The Globe is from Die-Versions.  And, the embossing folder is from Darice.  Glossy accents were added to the apple.  Twine and paper clip to finish off the card.

The dies listed above can be purchased at the Dies R Us Store.
And, here is the list of dies that I used today...

 Hoot-Hoot-Hooray
Die-Versions--Whispers--Old-Globe--West
Taylored-Expressions--Dies--Circle-Numbers
Bars of the Year
Embossing Folder-School Books


 

Would you like more inspiration?  Check out some amazing creations from my fellow teammates...

 

 



                                                      A Team Members
                                                       Theme:  Back to School

Barbara
Graciellie
Jenny
Maria
Vicki

 

 

 

Team B will post their creations on the 15th!

Theme:  Fall Festival

B Team Members

Alicia
Diane
Mikha
Robin
Sherri

 

Thanks so much for visiting here today!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

 



Supplies:

 

Paper: Simple Stories, MFT

Stamps:  TE:  Hoot Hoot Hooray

               PTI:  A+, ruler

               Digital Stamp-Deasy Designs-black board

Ink:  SU-Real Red

 

Dies:  See listed above

Twine:  Doodlebug

Copics

Misc.:  Glossy Accents