MFT Sketch Challenge -217

Hi there!

Happy Wednesday to you!  I'm just popping in quick with a card I made for the challenge over at MFT for their Sketch Challenge.  I just love their little PI images and colored the sweet little gal with bunny ears.  And, here she is all dressed and ready for Easter...

 

 

I started with MFT Natural card stock.  The glittery strips of paper from DCWV were die cut using MFT sentiment strip dies.  I stamped the MFT (PI-I'm All Ears) image and colored her with copics.  Her dress was paper pieced using Basic Grey paper.  For the final touch, I added a tiny pink button with silver thread.  Easy peasy with one Easter card done!    Here is one more view...

 

 

Thank so much for visiting here today!  It's appreciated!  And, I hope you are staying safe and warm.  Take care!

 

Hugs,

Maria



Lil' Inkers Monthly Meet Up

 

Hi, Friends!

 

How's it going?  I hope all is well your way!  Lil' Inkers is having their very first Monthly Meet Up Challenge!  Lots of wonderful prizes up for grabs...how fun!  I got out those awesome stitched dies and went to work! 

 

I started with a white card base and added three panels of the stitched rectangles.  The stitched hearts were used to make a shamrock.  The arrow in the set was cut off to make the stem.  And, the final stitched oval die for the gold piece.  Washi tape and metal dot to finish the card.  Super easy card, but I have a St. Patrick's card done...yeah!  Thanks so much for taking a peek at my card today!  Hope you're having a great weekend!  Take care!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

 

Supplies:

 

Paper:  PTI, SU, Paper Studio

Dies:  Lil' Inkers:  Stitched Mats:  Rectangles

                              Stitched Mats:  Ovals

                              Of The Heart Dies

Washi Tape:  Sandy Lion

Gold Metal Dot:  K&Company

 

 



Celebrate...Dream...

 

Hi there!

 

I'm back with a vintage style card.  I'm entering this card over at one of my favorite challenges City Crafter!  The theme is to have metal on your project.  So, I thought...hmmm...surely I must have something metal with all these crafts supplies!:-)  I got to work and came up with this card...

 



Another view...

The metal on my card are the buttons and clip from SU and the pins from Maya Road.  The card came together fairly quickly yesterday evening.  In fact, my husband told me that he hopes that I finish it before our favorite show comes on, which is Modern Family.  And, I finished it right on time!:-)  Anyways, it felt great making a vintage card again!  All supplies can be seen below!  Thanks so much for visiting here today!  Please stay warm and safe...take care!

Hugs,
Maria

Supplies:

Paper:  MFT, MME
Ribbon:  SU
Gems:  Darice
Punch:  EK
Dies:  MFT-Layered Leaves
Pins:  Maya Road
Twine:  PTI
Flower:  K&Company, Recollections
Buttons, Metal Clip-SU

MFT Color Challenge #15

Hi Friends!

How are you on this Wednesday afternoon?  Is it still cold where you are?  It is 14 degrees here in NW Ohio with a wind chill advisary, but at least the sun is shining...yeah!

Anyways, I needed to make a birthday card for my husband and saw the color challenge over at My Favorite Things.  I thought ...ok...great colors for a masculine card!  My husband and I love riding bikes in the summer, so I'm hoping he'll like this birthday card I made for him!  And, here is the card...

The card is pretty self-explanatory.  I used several dies from MFT.  And, the stamp is from MFT, also.  Thanks so much for taking a peek at my card today!  Take care and have a wonderful day!

Hugs,
Maria


Supplies:

Paper:  SU, PTI
Stamp:  MFT-On The Line
Ink:  Memento-Tuxedo Ink
Dies:  MFT-Party Banner
                    Blue Prints 1
                    Bicycle
Dots:  Recollections
Twine:  Paper Sweeties-Strawberry
Copics

Paper Sweeties February Release Rewind!

Hello there!

Welcome to Release Rewind for Paper Sweeties!  Today we combine *new* with previous released stamp sets/dies.  I decided to do another watercolor background for my card.  I used Tim Holtz distress inks, mustard seed, spiced marmalade, and fired brick after I embossed the flowers using Zing embossing powder.  Maybe I'm in a spring mood, but I just love the new flowers Debbie has designed from the set Pretty Posies!  The other flower that I used, which is the lovely rose at the top second from the left, is from a previously released set Party Time.  The sentiment is from the set Occasions.  The pretty banner die is from the set Sweet Cuts-Be Happy.  And, the sequins(Creamsicle) are from Paper Sweeties, too!  I had lots of fun making this card, and I think the flowered background could be used for most any card!

You'll want to follow along with the blog list below to see what wonderful projects my teammates created!

Annette Witherspoon

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Jill Norwood 
Jinny Newlin *special Guest Designer*

Julie Tucker-Wolek

Larissa Heskett 
Lysa Rohrer 
Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick--that's me

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir



What's New

Pretty Posies

Garden Time

 

Sweet Cuts - Pretty Posies
Sweet Cuts - Garden Time

Hope you enjoyed viewing all the projects for the February Release!  Thank you for dropping by!  Take care!

 

Hugs,

Maria

Paper Sweeties February Release Party!

Hi there!

Welcome to Paper Sweeties Release Party!  Today is the day to purchase those *new* stamps from the shop!  You will want to have fun shopping to pick up some pretty posie stamps as I have showcased here with the above card!

For my card, I started with a lilac card base and paired it with purple.  The background was made using distress inks and aqua brush for the water color effect.  I colored the lovely flowers with copics, which are from the stamp set Pretty Posies.  They were cut using coordinating dies Sweet Cuts-Pretty Posies.  The vase is from the stamp set Garden Time, which was colored with copics and die cut with coordinating die Sweet Cuts-Garden Time.  The sentiment is also from the stamp set Garden Time.  The flower punch is from EK.  And, the sequins(Grape) and ribbon(Robin Egg) are also from Paper Sweeties.  Ok, there you have it my first spring card!  Now we just need spring to hurry up and get here!:-)

Please follow the blog list below for more awesome inspiration from my teammates...

Annette Witherspoon

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Jill Norwood 
Jinny Newlin *special Guest Designer*

Julie Tucker-Wolek

Larissa Heskett 
Lysa Rohrer 
Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick--that's me

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

 

 

What's New

Pretty Posies

Garden Time

 

Sweet Cuts - Pretty Posies
Sweet Cuts - Garden Time

 

 Thank you very much for visiting here today!  Take care!

Hugs,

Maria

 

 



Paper Sweeties February Release Countdown!

Hello Friends!

Happy Valentine's Day to you all...hugs!  I hope that you have a wonderful day with your loved ones!  Please scroll down for this is my second post for the day.

I'd like to welcome you to Paper Sweeties Release Countdown!  The above card today highlights Pretty Posies with coordinating die.  The gorgeous rose that I colored with copics is from the new set along with three other blooms, heart, and leaves.  You will want to purchase this wonderful set for all your spring projects!

For my card, I started with a white card base and paired it with red.  The patterned papers are from Crate Paper and Authentique.  I colored Jake and Sophie with copics and cut them out with coordinating dies.  Jake's outfit is from the set Hippity Hoppity and Sophie's is from It's Tea Time.  The sentiment is from the new set Garden Time.  And, the small heart is from the set Stand Add:on-Fresh Baked.  

Ready for more inspiration?  Sure you are, so please follow along with the list below to see what my fellow teammates created...

Annette Witherspoon

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Jill Norwood 
Jinny Newlin *special Guest Designer*

Julie Tucker-Wolek

Larissa Heskett 
Lysa Rohrer 
Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick--that's me

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

 

 

What's New

Pretty Posies

Garden Time

 

Sweet Cuts - Pretty Posies
Sweet Cuts - Garden Time

 

Thanks so much for dropping by!  Please come back tomorrow for Release Day!

Take care!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

Supplies:

 

Paper:  PTI, SU, Crate Paper, Authentique

Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Sophie, Sophie's outfit-It's Tea Time

                                           Jake, Jake's outfit-Hippity Hoppity

                                           Pretty Posies-rose

                                           Garden Time-sentiment

                                           Small Heart-STand Add:on-Fresh Baked

Ink:  Memento-Tuxedo Black

         SU-Real Red

Gems:  Darice

Pearl Cotton, Gold Thread:  Jo-Ann Fabric

Dies:  Paper Sweeties:  Sweet Cuts-Sophie

                                      Sweet Cuts-Jake

                                      Sweet Cuts-Pretty Posies

Copics

                                    

Cardabilities Challenge #117 (Dies R Us Blog Hop)

Hi there!

First of all....Happy Valentine's Day to all my sweet crafting friends...hugs!!!

And, now I'd like to share with you a card I made for Cardabilities Challenge!  The Dies R Us teams are sponsoring the challenge.  The winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to the store!  What a fun and interesting sketch to follow, don't you agree?  Without further delay, here is the card I created...

For my card, I started with a red card base and paired it with white and Lily Bee Design paper.  The large die for the background is a Beverly Vine die from Poppy Stamps.  I added tiny red birds from Memory Box.  The little flowers were added, which are from Taylored Expressions as is the die that the sentiment is stamped on.  And, the sentiment is from Paper Sweeties.  Gems were added to finish the card.  Here are a list of dies that can be purchased from the DRU store...

Beverly Vine-Poppystamps

Resting Birds-Memory Box

Flowerbox-Sprigs-Flowers-Taylored Expressions

Window Accessories-Taylored Expressions

 

Please follow the blog list below for awesome creations from my teammates!

 

Darlene, Dies R Us Blog Leader

 

Barbara
Jenny
Maria--that's me
Vicki
Diane

Robin

Sherri

 

Ok, friends!  I hope to see your lovely creation over at the challenge!  Take care and thanks so much for dropping by!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

Supplies:

 

Paper:  SU, Lily Bee Design

Stamp:  Paper Sweeties:  Banner Wishes

Dies:  See Above

Ink:  SU-Real Red

Pearl Cotton, Lace Heart:  Jo-Ann Fabric

Gems:  Darice

 



 



Paper Sweeties February Release Sneak Peaks!

 

Hi, Sweet Friends!

 

Welcome to February Release Sneak Peaks!  Today I am highlighting the beautiful big blooms from the stamp set Pretty Posies that are to be released this month on 2-15-15!  I cut them out using coordinating dies Sweet Cuts-Pretty Posies.  I colored them with copics and added sequins(Bubble Gum).  The sentiment is from the new stamp set Garden Time. And, the white fence was die cut using the die from the set Sweet Cuts-Home Tweet Home.  Little Emma in her Valentine outfit Sweetie Pie is wishing her friend a Happy Valentine's Day!  And, the heart on her shirt is from the stamp set Stand Add-on: Fresh Baked.   Stay tuned for tomorrow I'll be back with another project for Valentine's Day!

 

For more inspiration, please hop along with the following list to see what my teammates created...have fun!

 

 

                                                Annette Witherspoon

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Jill Norwood 
Jinny Newlin *special Guest Designer*

Julie Tucker-Wolek

Larissa Heskett 
Lysa Rohrer 
Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick--that's me

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir




                                                    What's New

Pretty Posies

Garden Time

Sweet Cuts - Pretty Posies
Sweet Cuts - Garden Time

 

 



Thanks so much for viewing my card today!  Take care!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

Supplies:

 

Paper:  PTI, Doodlebug

Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Emma

                                          Stand Add-on:  Fresh Backed(small heart)

                                          Sweetie Pie:  outfit

                                          Pretty Posies*new*

                                          Garden Time-sentiment

Ink:  Memento-Tuxedo Black

Dies:  Paper Sweeties:  Sweet Cuts-Emma

                                      Sweet Cuts-Home Tweet Home-fence

                                      Sweet Cuts-Pretty Posies*new*

Sequins:  Paper Sweeties:  Bubble Gum

Copics

 

Scatter Sunshine!

Hi there!

It's been nearly a week since I've been here, but I have been busy at my craft table working on projects.  You will see a few more at the end of the week, so stay tuned!:-)
Today, I want to share with you a card I made for PTI.  They are celebrating their 8th anniversary!  I do love PTI products, don't you?

Last summer I received the sparkle and shine kit.  And, I'm just now enjoying the stamp set "never been inked" from the kit by making this card.  I did use the paper and sequins from the kit on a project I made recently.  And, today I'm entering this card in the #5 PTI Challenge. 

 

Happy 8th Anniversary, Papertrey Ink!!!

Everything on the card is from PTI except for the ink, which is from Memento and SU.  I layered the "scatter" die with pink, blue, and green papers for dimension.  Sequins and rock glitter added to the sun for some awesome shine!

Well, that's all for now!  Thanks so much for dropping by today!  Take care and have a great week!

Hugs,
Maria

All You Need Is Love...

Hi Friends!

I saw the fun and colorful inspiration photo over at Curtain Call and decided to play along.  And, here is my card...

For my card, I started with a white card base and used Perfect Pearl Mist(Forever Red) from Tim Holtz and gold ink spray from Heidi Swapp.  I then used a heart stencil from MFT and sponged on distress inks of worn lipstick and fired brick from Tim Holtz.  The banner is also from MFT.  The sentiment stamp is from Cricut and the lips stamp is from Anita's, which was colored with copics.  Gold dew drops were added to finish off the card. 

I have one more card to share with you using Paper Sweetie products.  It is following the inspiration challenge going on this month.  You have until the end of the month to enter.  I hope to see your project over at the challenge!  I did post Valentine treat projects on 2-1-15, but you know, I just couldn't help but make another project for I LOVE these colors of red and aqua together!  Here is the inspiration photo...

 

And here is my card...

 

 





I started with a white card base and paired it with red paper and cloud paper from American Crafts.  Abigail was colored with copics and die cut with Sweet Cuts-Abigail.  Her outfit is from the stamp set Sweetie Pie.   The hearts are from the set Be Happy and large hearts were die cut from the set Sweet Cuts-Be Happy.  The sentiments are from the set Banner Wishes.  And, the twine(Strawberry) was added to finish the card.

This card will go to my friend, Peggi, who has been going through some rough times lately.  I hope this card cheers her up!:-)  Ok, friends, that's all for now.  Hope you are having a good day!  Take care!

Hugs,
Maria

Sis...

 

Hi there!

 

How are you on this February day?  We had lots of snow yesterday.  And, it was declared a Level 3, which means you are not to be out on the roads unless it's an emergency.  Believe me, I'm happy to stay inside where it's cozy and warm!:-)

 

Ok, enough of weather talk and onto my card.  I made this card for my sis who loves vintage just like me.  I got this adorable image as a gift from the sweet Lori Hairston for participating in the Visions of Sugar Plums Blog Hop that she had last December.  She makes the most wonderful projects using vintage images!  You need to check out her blog ChouxChoux Paper Art!  You won't be disappointed! 

 

I started with a red card base and paired it with yellow.  The image is from Studio Shine Vintage on etsy.  Courtney has the most adorable vintage images!  Go on over and take a peek because you'll love seeing all the sweetness!:-)  I stamped sis on a white heart and popped it up for dimension.  The alpha stamps are from Paper Sweeties.  I added a doily punched border from Martha Stewart.  Little hearts were punched and gems added.  For the final touch, I added ribbon from Verve and twine from PTI.  I'm entering this card over at Sweet Stampin' .

Well, that's all for today, friends!  Stay safe and warm today...have a great one!

Hugs,
Maria

Paper Sweeties Inspiration #28 February 2015-Sweetheart

 

Hi there!

 

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

 

Woohoo!  It's February, which means LOVE(heart) month!  Mmmm...do you have a sweet tooth?  Well, I sure do!  And, the wonderful fun inspirational photo inspired me to make up some sweet gift treats for my loved ones!  My husband loves peanut M&Ms, son loves plain, and can't forget our fur baby!  Well, you guessed it...he loves milk bone treats!:-)

 

I had so much fun making these gift treats for my loved ones...

 

 

 

I started with clear plastic treat containers from the craft store.  Next, I die cut the panels using the Sweet Cuts-Be Happy.  The lids were decorated with more die cuts from the same die set just stated using hearts and circle.  The small stamped hearts in the corners are from the stamp set Stand Add-on: Fresh Baked.  The sentiment is from the set I Love You.  And, the dog and bone are from the stamp set Sweeties Pets.  Gems and Paper Sweeties twine to finish off the sweet yummy treat creations!

 

Here is a peek at the decorated lids...

 

 

 

  

I do hope you have fun creating a card or project this month for the challenge for one lucky winner will be awarded a $20 gift certificate.  And, an invite to be guest designer for the following month!

You'll want to hop along with my fellow teammates to see what creations they came up with...

Annette Witherspoon

Debbie Marcinkiewicz
Jill Norwood 
Jinny Newlin * special Guest Designer*
Julie Tucker-Wolek  

Larissa Heskett 
Lysa Rohrer
Mackie Robertson 

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen
Nancy Penir 
Tammy Hobbs 

February Guest Designer:  Sierra Winters

 

 



 

I 'll see your fabulous project over at the challenge...have fun!  Thank you for visiting today!

 

Hugs,

Maria

  

Supplies:

Paper:  SU, Carta Bella
Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Stand Add-on:  Fresh Baked(small heart)
                                          I Love You:  sentiment
                                          Sweeties Pets:  dog, bone
Ink:  SU:  Real Red
Punch:  Scallop Circle-Fiskars
Twine: Paper Sweeties: Strawberry
Ribbon:  Jo-Ann Fabric
Gems:  Darice
Dies:  Paper Sweeties:  Sweet Cuts- Be Happy-hearts, circle
Copics