Maria's Merry Makings

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Happy Birthday!

Hi there!

How's your Sunday going so far today? Hope all is well with you! I just thought I'd share a card with you that I'm entering over at Fusion Card Challenge. I was inspired by the colors and pretty flowers. And, here is my card...

For my card, I started with a yellow card base and added a stenciled white panel. The stencil is from Heidi Swapp. I added ribbon, pearl cotton and a lovely prima flower. The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink. Pearls were added for the final touch.

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

*Just a reminder...Please comment on my blog candy post before 8-10. You can get to the post by clicking on the photo of blog candy on the side bar...thank you!*

Hugs,

Maria

Supplies:

Paper: PTI, SU

Ink: Tim Holtz: tumbled glass

Stamp: PTI

Pearl Cotton: Jo-Ann Fabric

Pearls: Doodlebug, Queen&Co.

Ribbon: Paper Sweeties: Cookie Dough

Flower: Prima

Stencil: Heidi Swapp

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Happy Summer!

Hi there! Hope all is well and that you are

having a great summer! Just wanted to share

the progress

of the flowers around my yard...

Flowers planted on 5-25-14(above)

Flowers on 8-1-14

My geraniums and hostas are so pretty!

Every year I plant at least four dozen geraniums around the house.

These plants are so hearty and easy to take care of since I don't

have my own gardener!:-)

Gerber Daisy

Rose

My roses aren't doing as well this year. But, I do know that

they take a lot of tender care.

My Mom and sister, Donna, inherited the gardening gene in

the family!;-)

Black Eyed Susan

Thank you for dropping by and viewing what's going on around

in my yard! Take care and enjoy your summer!

Hugs,

Maria

Friday, August 1, 2014

Paper Sweeties August Inspiration Challenge #22-'Let's Celebrate'

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 and we are celebrating a second birthday...yeah! Please visit Paper Sweeties for list of fun festivities and prizes!!!

If you came from Lisa Elton's blog, you are in the right place. And, your next stop will be Michelle Bala's blog. I was inspired by all the balloons and banner in the inspiration photo. Isn't that a sweet birthday scene? So, I got to work and brought out some fun Doolebug paper with lots of balloons! We hope you will join us this month for the challenge!

And, here is my card...

For my card, I started with a white card base and paired it with some Doodlebug paper. The Paper Sweetie stamp sets I used are Celebrate(cake and banner) and You Make Me Smile(sentiment). The cake was colored with copics. I added glitter to the banner, cake, and buttons. The border punch is from Martha Stewart. To finish off the card I added a Tim Holtz button and lovely seam binding ribbon from Paper Sweeties-Raspberry, Cotton Candy. You will want to hop along and view more wonderful creations from the team. Please follow the list below...have fun!

Amber Kroening

Char Cundy

Jeanne Jachna

Kristi Schurr
Lesley Croghan

Lisa Elton

Maria Patrick--that's me

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir

Tammy Hobbs

Larissa Heskett

Special Guest Designers:

Diane Hover

Amy Linkletter

AND ... introducing our August Guest Designer + newest Design Team contributor: Larissa Heskett

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, Doodlebug
Stamps: Paper Sweeties: Celebrate-cake and banner
                                          You Make Me Smile-sentiment

Ink: SU-Tempting Turquoise

Ribbon: Paper Sweeties-Raspberry, Cotton Candy
Punch: Martha Stewart-border, Small Circles-Fiskars, Large Circle-EK
Pearl Cotton: Jo-Ann Fabric
Copics: B05, Y35
Buttons: SU
Clear Button: Tim Holtz

Dies R Us August Challenge (Team A) "Birthday"

Hi Friends!

It's time once again for Dies R Us Challenge! The theme this month for Team A is "Birthday"! Get out those gorgeous dies and have fun making a birthday card! You have until June 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 cream card base from Kraft Outlet. It was then paired with pretty Crate Paper. The birthday die was backed with dark pink paper. Liquid pearls and roses were added to the birthday cake. I stamped rose buds in the corners of the die panel. The happy birthday die was placed. Don't you love the cake and happy birthday dies? There are so many different color choices you can make using these dies for that special birthday card! Ribbon, button, twine, and pearls to finish 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...

Spellbinder's Nestabilities Decorative Labels Eight

Memory Box-Happy Birthday Garland

Die-Versions-"Cut the Cake"

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

A Team Members
Theme: Birthday