The Sky's the Limit!

Hi there!

Happy Monday to you!  I hope that you had a wonderful weekend!  We had a great weekend despite all the rain!  I'm so happy that my sister's cottage was not damaged for we are to get together for her birthday and another sister's birthday on July 11th at her cottage.  Lots of flooding with cars being abandoned and some businesses damaged due to all the rain we had over the weekend.  But, I celebrated by best friend's birthday with her and had a grad party that we attended Saturday that brought lots of fun!

Anyways, my friend, Greta, is the June guest designer over at the Male Room!  They have a fun challenge going on right now.  I wanted to make a card for my son since he just started a new job.  And, here is my card...

I started with a white card base and punched a circle on the white panel.  The clouds, sun and sequins are from Paper Sweeties.  The waves were made using an EK punch and a white gel pen was used for interest.  The plane is from Close to My Heart and the sentiment is from SU. 

Well, that's it for now.  Hope all is going smoothly in your part of the world.  Take care!  Thanks so much for dropping by today!

Hugs,
Maria

A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way....

 

Hi there!

 

I hope all is well with you!  I couldn't resist playing along with City Crafter Challenge this week!  Such a pretty inspiration photo!  The challenge calls for blue, green, and a splash of red on your project. 

 

And, here is my card...

 

 

 



For my card, I started with a light green card base and paired it with white and blue.  I made a tag and distressed the background with ink.  Dots were stamped in blue and green inks.  The leaves and butterflies were fussy cut.  Red gems were added to the butterflies.  I sprayed Perfect Pearls Mist in turquoise for a shimmer effect.  Not sure if you can tell very well in the following photo, but in real life it's very pretty.

Thank you for dropping by!  It's appreciated...take care!

Hugs,
Maria

Supplies:

Paper:  SU, PTI, MME
Stamps:  SU
Inks:  SU
Tag Punch:  SU
Gems:  Darice
Flower:  Recollections
Ranger:  Perfect Pearls Mists-turquoise
Ribbon:  Paper Sweeties-Mint
Pearl Cotton:  Jo-Ann Fabric

This is your special day!

 

Hi there!

 

I'm in summer school!  It's always good to learn!  I know that I love learning things or improving my card designing.  So, I saw the challenge over at My Favorite Things.  It is Lesson #5-Balance:  Quiet Space/White Space.  My inspiration is from Kay Miller as I cased this stunning card made by her...

 

 

 

I love Kay's style!  She makes the most gorgeous cards!  Thank you, Kay, for the inspiration!  The dies and stamp used on my card are from MFT.  The enamel dots are from Doodlebug. 

 

That's it for now friends!  My husband managed to mow the lawn between rains!:-)  So much rain lately...wow!  My prayers go out to those who have been affected with the flooding.  The house and yard work is done, so now it's time to go out and play...shopping...and dinner...yum!  Whatever you have planned for the weekend...have fun!  And, Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there!  Thanks so much for dropping by!  Take care!

 

Hugs,

Maria



 



Paper Sweeties June Release Rewind!

 

 

Hi there!

 

Welcome to Release Rewind!  We are to combine the new stamps/dies with previously released stamps/dies!  Today I used the new sets Island Time(tree, sun, umbrella), Surf's Up(boat), and Let's go to the Beach(waves). The previously released set that I used is  Mahalo(sentiments).



For my card,  I started with a white card base and paired it with an orange panel.  The sky, boat, umbrella, and tree were water colored.  Sweet Cuts-Island Time dies were used to cut the tree, sun, and umbrella.  Sweet Cuts-Let's go to the Beach die was used to cut the waves.  Glitter added for interest to the sun and waves.  Twine(Creamsicle) to finish the card.

More inspiration can be found by viewing my talented teammates blogs.  Please check them out and leave them some love!



Angel Johns
Cheryl Lea

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Emily Frasier
Jill Norwood 

Kathy Schweinfurth

Larissa Heskett  Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick--that's me

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

What's New

At the Beach

Surf's Up

Island Time

Let's go to the Beach

Island Time- Sweet Cuts

Let's go to the Beach- Sweet Cuts 

 



Well, that wraps up this release for the month!  I hope you enjoyed all the inspiration!  And, just a reminder...I hope to see your creation over at the Paper Sweeties Challenge that is still going on until the end of the month!

Happy creating...have fun!  Thanks so much for visiting here today!  Take care!

Hugs,
Maria

Paper Sweeties June Release Party!

 

 

Hi there!

 

Welcome to the Release Party for Paper Sweeties!  Today is the day to buy those *new* fun summer stamps!  On my project for today, I used the stamp set Surf's Up, which has the boat and fish.  And, I used the stamp set Island Time for the sentiment.  Please scroll down to see my other project today for the Cardabilities Challenge sponsored by Dies R Us!

 

For my card, I started with a white card base.  The background was made using salty ocean and tumbled glass distress inks for the water.  I used a white gel pen and copic marker for more interest with the waves.  The sky was made using mustard seed and spiced marmalade distress inks.  The sequins(Robin Egg) and (Frosting) along with tiny blue beads were placed for the shaker.  Twine(Blueberry) and blue beads to finish off the card.

Another view of my card...

Please follow along with the list below for more awesome inspiration from my teammates!

Angel Johns
Cheryl Lea

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Emily Frasier
Jill Norwood 

Kathy Schweinfurth

Larissa Heskett  Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick--that's me

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

What's New

At the Beach

Surf's Up

Island Time

Let's go to the Beach

Island Time- Sweet Cuts

Let's go to the Beach- Sweet Cuts











Thanks so much for dropping by!  Take care!

Hugs,
Maria

Supplies:

Paper:  PTI
Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Surf's Up-boat, fish
                                           Island Time-sentiment
Ink:  Memento-Tuxedo Black
        Tim Holtz-Salty Ocean, Tumbled Glass
                          Mustard Seed, Spiced Marmalade
Dies:  Nested Circles-Simon Says
Sequins:  Paper Sweeties-Robin Egg, Frosting
Twine:  Paper Sweeties-Blueberry
Beads-Darice
Copics

Cardabilities Challenge #125

Hi there!

Happy Monday to you!  I'd like to share with you a card I made for Cardabilities Challenge!  Dies R Us is sponsoring the challenge, and 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 navy card base and paired it with white.  The banners were made from navy and white stripe paper.  A border die from Dee's Distictively was placed behind the window.  The window die and sunflower dies are from Spellbinders.  The sentiment is from PTI.  And, I colored the SU pearls with a brown copic marker for the finishing touch.  All the dies can be purchased at the DRU store...

Spellbinders Die D-Lites-Window-2 

 Spellbinders Die D-Lites Create a Sunflower

Dee's Distinctively Dies-Border No. 3

 

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

Maria--that's me

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

 

 

Paper Sweeties June Release Countdown!

Hi there, friends!

Welcome back to Paper Sweeties June Release Countdown!  Today I am highlighting the stamp set Surf's Up!  Cute little Jake is all ready to go surfing!  The surfboard, fish, sentiment and Jake's trunks are from the stamp set.  The shells are from the new stamp set At the Beach.  And, the sun is from the new stamp set Island Time.  I used the distress inks Tumbled Glass and Mermaid Lagoon for the background.  The waves were made using an EK punch.  A Paper Sweeties straw((Robin Egg) and twine(Strawberry) was used to make the sign.  The new stamp sets will be available tomorrow on 6-15-15!

Please follow along with the blog list below to see what my talented teammates created...have fun!

 

 

Angel Johns
Cheryl Lea

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Emily Frasier
Jill Norwood 

Kathy Schweinfurth

Larissa Heskett 
Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick--that's me

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

What's New

At the Beach

Surf's Up

Island Time

Let's go to the Beach

Island Time- Sweet Cuts

Let's go to the Beach- Sweet Cuts

 

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

Hugs,
Maria

Supplies:

Paper:  MFT, SU, MME
Stamps:  Paper Sweeties:  Jake
                                          Surf's Up
                                          At the Beach
                                          Island Time
Ink:  Memento-Tuxedo Black
         SU-Pumpkin Pie
          Tim Holtz-Tumbled Glass, Mermaid Lagoon
Wave Punch:  EK
Straw:  Paper Sweeties-Robin Egg
Twine:  Paper Sweeties-Strawberry
Copics

Paper Sweeties June Release Sneak Peeks!

Hi there!

Today is the day for Paper Sweeties Sneak Peeks!  And, you will love the four *new* summer stamp sets that Debbie has designed for this month!  Today I am highlighting three new stamp sets, which are At the Beach(Sophie's outfit, beach ball, shovel, pail, shells and sentiments), Let's to to the Beach(clouds and sand castle), and Island Time(sun).  The stamp sets will be available on June 15th!

For my card, I started with a white card base and paired it with a red panel.  I water colored the water/sky.  The sand was made with sand paper torn along the edge.  The beach ball, Sophie, and pail and shovel were colored with copics.  Metal dots were placed for interest.  And, Strawberry bakers twine for the finishing touch.

You will want to see awesome projects from my fellow teammates!  Hop along with the list below...have fun!


Angel Johns
Cheryl Lea

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Emily Frasier
Jill Norwood 
Kathy Schweinfurth

Larissa Heskett 
Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick--that's me

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

What's New

At the Beach

Surf's Up

Island Time

Let's go to the Beach

Island Time Sweet Cuts

Let's go to the Beach Sweet Cuts

 

 

 



Please come back tomorrow for Release Countdown!  Thanks so much for dropping by!  Take care!

Hugs,
Maria


Supplies:

Paper:  PTI, SU, Tim Holtz(water paper), sand paper
Stamps:  Paper Sweeties-Sophie
                                         At the Beach
                                         Let's go to the Beach
                                         Island Time
Ink:  Memento-Tuxedo Black
Metal Dots:  Mark Richards
Dies:  Paper Sweeties-Sweet Cuts-Sophie
                                    Sweet Cuts-Let's go to the Beach
                                    Sweet Cuts-Island Time
Twine:  Paper Sweeties-Strawberry
Water Color-Gansai Tambi
Copics

I'm thankful for...Dad

 

Hi there, friends!

 

Just thought I'd pop in quick and share with you a card I made for the challenge over at My Favorite Things.  We are to follow the above sketch.  I thought I'd make a Father's Day card for my husband.  I got out my water color paints and went to work.  And, here is my card...

 

 

 

I started with a white card base and paired it with black.  I used Gansai Tambi water colors on Tim Holtz water color paper.  The dies and stamps are from MFT.  The twine is from Paper Sweeties. 

 

I thank you all for your sweet comments regarding my allergies.  I pulled a few weeds this morning.  I need to get out there and do more.  My doctor said that if I get a terrible allergic reaction again that he'll call in a prescription for prednisone.  So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping the pollen count goes way down.  Ok, well that's all for now.  I hope all is well in your world!  Thanks so much for dropping by today!  Take care!

 

Hugs,

Maria



Coffee Lovers Summer Blog Hop!

Hi there!

Paper Sweeties is one of the 'Super Sponsors' for the Summer Edition of the Summer Coffee Lovers Blog Hop!  The hop is starting today 6/5/15 and will run through Friday, June 12th @11:59 p.m. Pacific time.  Paper Sweeties has donated a $50 gift certificate to the boutique!  Lots of awesome prizes to be had!!!

Oh, I do love some coffee!  The first thing I do in the morning is go to the coffee maker.  So, I was happy to get out my Paper Sweeties stamps/dies and go to work with this coffee themed card.  And, here is my card...

 

For my card, I started with a purple card base and paired it with white.  I stamped the sentiment, which is from the stamp set Homemade With Love.  The coffee cup was stamped using the same stamp set.  And, it was die cut using Sweet Cuts-Homemade With Love.  The alphas are from the stamp sets Alphas-Upper Case and Alphas-Lower Case.  The seam binding ribbon(Grape) is from Paper Sweeties, also.  The heart doily from EK was punched and cut in half.  Pearls from SU to finish the card.

 

Thanks so much for viewing my card today!  Good luck and have a great weekend!

 

Hugs,

Maria

Happy Birthday!

 

 

 

Hi there!

 

Hope all is well in your world!  I'm dealing with allergies...grrr!  I was doing better until this morning.  My eyes are affected big time for some reason.  I made an appointment with the doctor on Monday.  The last two weeks I've been taking Zyrtec and allergy eye drops.  But, silly me went outside yesterday and swept the deck.  I think that's what stirred them up again.  Oh well, we'll see what the doctor says Monday.  Any of you experiencing an especially rough spring with your allergies?  If so, hope it gets better for ya.  And, if you have any great tips, please let me know!:-)

 

Anyways, enough of me regarding allergies!  You are here to see my card.  It's just a simple card that I'm entering over at Paper Smooches.  I recently purchased the frame and birthday bash stamp set from Paper Smooches.  You are probably like me and make lots of birthday cards.  At times, you want to choose a different one.  It's such a fun stamp set!  I'm sure I'll be using it over and over again.  I water colored the panel within the frame, cake, and balloons.  Wink of Stella was applied on the cake.  Twine and dots to finish off the card.  Ok, that's all for now!  Thank you for dropping by!  Take care!

 

Hugs,

Maria



Follow Your Dreams...

Hi there!

I'm just popping in quick to share a card I made for my great niece.  She graduated last weekend with honors.  We are all so proud of her!  I'm entering the card over at City Crafter.  The theme this week is to use a banner on your project.  And, here is my card...

Hailey's school colors are red and gray and this is the first card that I made.  I am puzzled on which card to give her.  And, here is that card...

 

 

What do you think?  Which card do you like the best?  Sweet Hailey I'm sure will be happy with either card.  I can't believe that she's all grown up.  Here is a pic of her and her best friend, Baylee...

 

 

 

Hailey, my niece, is the one on the left.  They are both lovely ladies.  All grown up and ready to go out into the world!:-)  Ok, that's all for now.  Take care and have a wonderful week!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

Supplies:

 

Paper:  PTI, Doodlebug, Recollections

Stamps:  Paper Sweeties

Dies:  MFT, Paper Smooches

Star Punch:  EK

Dots:  Doodlebug

Twine:  Paper Sweeties





Paper Sweeties June Inspiration Challenge #32-'Party Time'

Hi there!

 

It's June 1st, which means it's time for another Paper Sweeties Challenge!  This is my second post for the day, so please scroll down to see my project for Dies R Us!  I just love those yummy colors in the inspiration photo!  You have until the end of the month, June 30th, to join in on the challenge!.  The winner will receive a $20 gift certificate to the store and invited to be next month's designer!   What awesome colors and fun inspiration photo.  You can use whatever you desire from the photo...colors...flowers, pinwheels, banner...etc.  So, I hope to see your wonderful creation over at the challenge!

 

For my creation, I was inspired to make a shaker card and decorate a delicious cupcake!  And, here they are..

 

 

 

 

 

For my card, I started with a white card base.  I added music paper.  If you look closely, it's the music for "happy birthday"...lol!;-)  A pink doily was placed behind the focal point.  The cake is from Party Time stamp set and colored with copics.  The sentiment on the cake is from the stamp set You're Invited.  The small flowers are from the stamp set Sending Sweet Thoughts.  The gold sequins , ribbon on the card, Robin Egg, and the ribbon on the tag, Raspberry are from Paper Sweeties, also.  The banner is from the stamp set Be Happy and cut with coordinating die.  The stamp set Stitched Tags #1 was used for the cupcake topper.  It was attached to a Straw(Robin Egg). Buttons from SU to finish the card.

 

 And, here is a another view of the cupcake with topper...

 

 

 

  

 

You will want to follow along with the list below to see what my fellow teammates created!  And, please note our new team member, Angel Johns!!!

 





Angel Johns
Annette Witherspoon

Cheryl Lea

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties

 Emily Frasier

Jill Norwood

Julie Tucker-Wolek

Kathy Schweinfurth

Larissa Heskett

Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

Tammy Hobbs 

June Guest Designer:  Karen Oliver 

 

 

 

Big News!!!  Paper Sweeties now has monthly Card Kits!!!  You can join the Card Kit Club and receive additional savings!!!  How awesome to have all the materials needed to make an awesome project right there in front of you!  Stop by here for more info!

 

 

 

Have fun creating with the kit and hope to see your creation over at the challenge!  Thank you for dropping by!  Take care!

 

Hugs,

Maria

 

Supplies:

 

Paper:  PTI, Paper Studio

Stamp:  Paper Sweeties:  You're Invited-sentiments on banner

                                          Party Time-sentiment on cake

                                          Sending Sweet Thoughts-small flowers

                                          Be Happy-banner

                                          Occasions-sentiment-wish big

                                          Stitched Tags #1-cupcake topper

Ink:  SU-Coastal Cabana, Melon Mambo

Doily-Michael's

Ribbon  Paper Sweeties-Robin Egg, Raspberry

Beads, Gold Thread:  Jo-Ann Fabric

Gold Frame:  Heidi Swapp

Sequins:  Paper Sweeties-Gold

Dies:  Paper Sweeties:  Sweet Cuts-Be Happy(banner)

                                      Sweet Cuts-Party Time(cake)

                                      Sweet Cuts-Sending Sweet Thoughts-small flowers

                                      Sweet Cuts-Stitched Tags#1

Straw:  Paper Sweeties:  Robin Egg

Flower:  Martha Stewart

Die:  TE-Cupcake wrap

Buttons:  SU

Liquid Pearls-Bisque