Yay! It's Friday. What are your plans for the weekend? I have a few classes tomorrow and that's about it. I like it when the weekend is left up to our choices of what to do don't you? I can hardly believe it's already May. That means today...

I'm pleased to share the May Paper Posies kit with you today.

 

The May Paper Posies kit can be ordered here. You can sign up as a subscriber or just make a one time purchase of this month's fabulous kit. I suggest the sub as you save $$ and every Paper Posies kit it loaded with the latest and greatest products from your favorite manufacturers.

Here's a look at what I created with this month's kit.

Tattoo Party Favor

 I love using my Unity April SMAK kit on my layouts. The butterflies were created using the negative image from a Papertrey die and Sharpe marker.

I added some sequins since they are trendy right now.

First Ride

Love the Jillibean Soup Chilled Cucumber Soup collection that's in this month's kit.

The Elle's Studio tags were fun to use along with the butterfly pins from Maya Road.

Celebrate

I used a Papertrey Ink Sentiment and some sequins from the $ bin at Mike's for this card to match the awesome confetti paper from Lily Bee Designs.

Smile

This card was a SNAP with Unity's Just a Little Clicky stamp. I stamped the image onto the patterned paper from Lily Bee and then used silver embossing powder to bring out the image.

Finally my calendar page for May

I have an extra project I created with this month's project, a Maya Road Journey tin. It's not completely finished so look for that project later this month but here's a peek.

Have a fantastic weekend!

{S}

Happy Birthday fun with MFT

Hello friends. Hope you are having a fabulous morning. Mine is full of optimism for hubby. Hoping all goes well and he lands the job he is hoping for. It's been a rough couple of years for us and I am hoping some of that positive Karma I continually put out into the Universe will come back to us. He had a slight snafu yesterday but we are hoping for the best and looking forward to good news. So fingers crossed and prayers sent up!

OK enough reality, now for something crafty...

Today I am sharing a card I made for this week's sketch challenge at My Favorite Things. 

Happy Birthday

Supplies: Fancy Pants Park Bench 6x6 stack. Fiskars ballon punch. My Favorite Things Western Sentiments stamp set. Heidi Swapp Color Shine Teal. Cuttlebug numbers embossing folder. Studio G yellow chalk ink. Eyelet Outlet bling strips.

Even though I don't have too many of the MFT dies and stamps, I still enjoyed creating along with this week's challenge!

Have a Creative Day!

{S}

Happily Ever After

Hello friends. It's the start of a new week. What crafty plans are ahead for you? I've been working on the May Paper Posies kit all weekend. Don't worry, the reveal will be here before you know it!

Today I am sharing my entry for the Love category for this year's Stamping Royalty Contest. This was the first time I sent in a card for each category.Unfortunately I did not get any happy mail Friday for any of my cards but I am still glad that I put myself outside my comfort zone and entered.

Happily ever After

 Supplies: Patterned Paper My Mind's Eye; Stamps: Unity Stamp Co.; Dies: My Favorite Things, Spellbinders; Misc:Wilton Doily.

I love yellow and navy blue paired together as a color combo. I also love the map in the heart image from Unity Stamp Co. February SMAK kit.

I hope you have a fantastic week full of creativity!

Thanks for visiting!

{S}

Stamp of the Week Sunday

Hello friends! It's Sunday already? Well you know what that means...it's time for a new Unity Stamp of the Week is reveal!

Real Shared Happiness

I love butterflies so it wasn't hard for me to get inky with this image.

 Supplies: Patterned Paper Pebbles, Spellbinder scallop and circle dies, Papertrey Ink flower die and button. Copic markers and glossy accents.

For more creative inspiration make sure you visit Unity's Stamp of the Week gallery. Now you only have one week to claim this cuteness for your own. So hurry over to this page to find out how you can sign up to have some Unity Happy Mail in your mailbox each week!
 

Have a wonderful Sunday friends!

A little cup of happy

Hello friends. Every morning I really enjoy brewing my little cup of happy so when I saw this week's Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger inspiration I had to create something fun!

Here's a look at this week's inspiration

I knew I had some Unity stamps in my stash that would be great for this challenge, so I went digging...

A little cup of Happy

Supplies: Unity Stamp Co.  Feb 2011 and July 2009 KOTM images: Patterned Paper: Fancy Pants Park Bench collection; Recollections Felt flowers; Misc: buttons and bling.

I love using my older Unity images. There are SO many cute stamps that are in the older KOTM kits. These stacked cups are one of my favorites.

You can play along with Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger by creating your take on the weekly Trigger Target and linking your creation to the post here.

Have a creative day!

{S}

Simply Spring and Unity's April SMAK kit

Good morning friends! It's so beautiful here in So Cal this morning. The weather is starting to get warmer and the winds are dying down which makes me want to pack up the kids and get outside.What are your weekend plans?

I shared this layout on the Unity blog last Saturday and wanted to share it here too. I love creating with my Unity SMAK kits and Simply Spring is one of my favorite new releases from We R Memory Keepers. 

Spring

I used several images from the April SMAK kit on my layout. The circle grid image was easy to stamp and cut to create this border under the Good Times image.

This circle image is my favorite in this month's kit.

I thought the Good Times image would be great on a card. I paired it with some Color Shine mists from Heidi Swapp. I absolutely love these mists!

It's easier to create with stamps on your layouts that you think. I find that the images help me tell the story of my photos, are fun to use and easy try different techniques with.You can find out more about Unity SMAK kits here. 

I was on a mini vacation this past week from assignments and babysitting and got to focus 100% of my time with my sweet girl.

We hung out at the park and had play dates after school with her bestie Vivian.

We had a lot of fun this week together this week.

That's it for today...I hope you get to make something fun this weekend...and enjoy some time with your family.

Have a creative day.

S

Wonder of Watercolor: A Moxie Fab World Challenge

Hello friends! I can't believe it's already Friday. I've been enjoying the quiet of my house this morning and creating along with the Moxie Fab World Wonder of Watercolor challenge. I haven't ever tried this technique so I was really interested in giving it a try.

Thankful for your Friendship

Supplies: Simon Says Stamp white cardstock, Anna Griffin embossing folder, Papertrey Ink stamps, Celebrate it ribbon, Simon Says Stamp Sentiment.

I checked out some videos from Hero Arts on YouTube and decided on which watercolor technique I liked. I chose to stamp my image with clear embossing ink and powder on watercolor paper. Then I used Tim Holtz distress Inks and watered them down with a Mini Mister. I them used a paint brush to apply it to my image. I really enjoyed the process and the result.

You can create along with this challenge by visiting the Moxie Fab World blog here.

I look forward to seeing your creation!

Unity Thursday

Hello friends! It's another fun Unity Thursday starting at the Unity blog and this week we're kicking off a new Unity {Be Inspired} Challenge. Create along with us for your chance to win some fabulous Unity Stamps!

Let's take a look at this month's color inspiration and sketches.

Here's my layout based on the color combo and scrapbook sketch.

Together We Are

Supplies: Patterned Paper: Amy Tangerine Sketchbbok collection. Recollections Washi Tape and Felt Flowers, Basic Grey stickers. Pink Paislee Artisan phrase. Maya Road clear tickets. Stamped images: April 2013 SMAK kit. Spellbinders scallop and circle dies. Martha Stewart border punch.

I was able to use several SMAK images on this layout. I used some felt flowers to add a little fun to the bannerand Washi Tape to create some layering.

Today is also the release of the new Sentiment kit.

All About Hope

Get yours for only $10!

Now here's a quick look at today's specials at Unity!

Don’t forget to leave a comment on all the participating blogs today.  Three random comments from various blogs (including this one) will be chosen to receive a $20 gift certificate to Unity stamps!!!

Now it's time for me to send you onto Thienly's blog. 

Stamp of the Week Sunday

Hello friends! Hope you have had a wonderful weekend so far. Mine has been nice and relaxing to be honest. I spent most of Saturday creating some cards and just enjoying the day at home with my family.
It's time for another Stamp of the Week reveal! Here's a look at this week's image.

Spring {New Begining}

Here's my inspiration using this week's image.

Supplies: Webster's Pages patterned paper, Anna Griffin embossing folder, Papertrey Ink flower dies, My Favorite Things Die-Namics small leaf filled flourish, Papertrey Ink buttons. Queen and Co. bling and ribbon slider, Seambinding.

For more creative inspiration make sure you visit Unity's Stamp of the Week gallery. Now you only have one week to claim this cuteness for your own. So hurry over to this page to find out how you can sign up to have some Unity Happy Mail in your mailbox each week!
 

Have a wonderful Sunday friends!

Tuesday Trigger: Magical Magnolias

Happy Saturday! It's a bit gloomy and cold here in So. Cal today. What better excuse to create along with my favorite challenge! I am working on several projects in the studio today and I have to admit that when I lose sight of my inspiration I simply put the assignment aside and create something for fun. 

Today's "fun" is a card I created for the Moxie Fab World Tuesday Trigger. Here's a look at this weeks Trigger.

Magical Magnolias

Here's my card inspiration from this image.

Thanks

Supplies: Heidi Swapp Color Shine Primrose, McGill Silhouettes & Shadows Flower Punch Set, Simon Says Stamp Lots of Thanks sentiment set. Queen and Co. pink bling, Papertrey Ink Quatrafoil Cover Plate, Spellbinders banner die, Cuttlebug Juli's Garden.

I loved using the Quatrafoil die as a mask with the Heidi Swapp Color Shine mists. The image was not as crisp as I wanted but it made for a nice background. I then used some white iridescent paper for the punched flowers. The Silhouette & Shadow punch is easy to use and with some foam adhesive, becomes a beautiful 3D accent for this card.

You still have time to create your take on this weeks Trigger. Head on over to the Moxie Fab blog to find out all the details on how to create with us.

Thanks for stopping by! 

Better than I imagined!

Hello friends! I love making 5x6 sized cards and I love that I can finally make my own envelopes to go with them using the new We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board. I was so excited to finally get this new tool from We R!

I was blown away at how easy this tool is to use. I was able to create my envelope in less than a minute! I totally love love that the punch is also in the board.

I Love You card featuring We R Memory Keepers For the Record collection.

 Here's a closer look at my card.

Now I can pop this in the mail to someone special. Remember when you are creating off sized envelopes like my 5 x 6 1/2 size, the Post Office does charge you more for postage. It's not much more but I just wanted to mention it.

Thanks for stopping by today!

A little late but still fun

Hello friends. Sunday evening I found myself with some extra time so I played along with the MFT sketch challenge. Of course with Eastern time being 3 hours ahead and a crazy Monday morning around here I did not get it uploaded in time to the Splitcoast gallery but I still enjoyed creating this card.

Here's the sketch

Love You

Supplies: MME The Sweetest Thing:Tangerine 6x6 paper pad, Spellbinders circle and scallop dies, Queen and Co. Twinkle Goosebumps and heart. Copic Markers, Celebrate it ribbon.

That's it for today!

Thanks for stopping by.

For the Record

Hello friends. This month We R Memory Keepers is shipping their new For the Record collection. I love that this collection not only has great colors, but that it's easy to incorporate to any theme. Here's a few projects I created.

Just Because Card

Crazy Hair Day layout

I'm so excited about the addition of glitter chipboard alphabets to the We R Collections! They made it easy to title this silly layout.

For more information on We R Memory Keepers products visit the We R Memory Keepers website.

Thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday Trigger: Friendly Flowers

It's been a busy crafty weekend for me but I did manage to get my take on this week's Moxie Fab World Tuesday Trigger created this evening. Here's this week's inspirational Trigger Target.

Here's my creation, I was inspired by the colors and flowers in the image.

Supplies: Pebbles Sunny Side paper pad;  My Favorite Things Botanical Beauty die. Papertray Ink buttons and grossgrain ribbon. Martha Stewart punch.

Whew! I made it. Just in the nic of time! Tune in this Tuesday for a new Trigger Target.

Edit: UM...Nope. Link expires @10:00 Pacific time...not midnight

{Insert Wah Wah WAAAAAH Horns}

Have a great Monday!

Stamp of the Week Sunday

Hello friends! It's time for another Unity Stamp of the Week. Here's this week's image.

Gingham Congrads

This week I thought it would be fun to create a baby themed card with the Congratulations image and some older paper and embellies from my stash.

Supplies: Cardstock: yellow and bubblegum from Bazzill. Patterned paper: Webster's Pages, Felt embellishment: Pebbles. Die: Spellbinder scallop circle. Copic markers and Martha Stewart iridescent glitter.

For more creative inspiration make sure you visit Unity's Stamp of the Week gallery. Now you only have one week to claim this cuteness for your own. So hurry over to this page to find out how you can sign up to have some Unity Happy Mail in your mailbox each week!
 

Have a wonderful Sunday friends!

Unity Thursday

Hello friends! It's another fun Unity Thursday. Thank you for stopping by on the Design Team blog tour. We appreaciate all of the super sweet comments you leave each week. Thank you for your support of Unity and the DT!  Angela has some really fun releases happening today that you'll want to add to your shopping cart over here at the Unity Website. And as always...amazing specials!

And

This brand new itty bitty releasing today was a favorite as soon as I saw it!

Wanna Chill Out?

Here's the sample I made for today's blog tour.

Supplies: My Mind's Eye Chic Indie 6x6 Paper Pad, Echo Park For the Record 2 6x6 Paper pad,Cuttlebug large dots embossing folder, May Arts stitched ribbon.

Now let's SMAK a little...

Have you seen the April SMAK kit yet?

Here's a look at some projects I created with last month's March SMAK kit.

On March 22,  I turned 43. Of course I don't look a day over 35 right? Each year I document my birthday with a fun layout. It's a way my kids can look back and see that I was once not old and wrinkly...well there may actually be a few new wrinkles here.

Forty-three

Paper Posies April kit and Unity March SMAK kit.

 Dr. Seuss Day

Paper Posies April kit and Unity March SMAK kit.

I love how effortlessly the SMAK images can be mixed with any theme and add that extra something to my layouts.

Now I'm sending you on to Thienly's blog

Have a Creative Day!

Howdy, Friend!

Hello friends! Last month I treated myself to some new crafty items from My Favorite Things. It was my Birthday so there's no guilt here...lol. I picked up some new Die-namics and finally a new Pure Innocence stamp. The ones I have in my stash are from 4 years ago so I figured it was time to add some fresh images to create with.

I must admit that these little girls really warm my heart. I inked up the PI Cowgirl stamp to create a card for the MFT Stamp Club Sketch challenge. Here's the sketch

Here's my card

Howdy, friend

Supplies: My Mind's Eye Come Away With Me 6x6 paper pad. MFT Pure Innocence Cowgirl stamp, Spellbinders circle, scallop and banner dies. Queen and Co ribbon band. Copic markers.

I checked out a tutorial about adding texture to your stamped images on the My Favorite Things blog and purchased the Copic colors I needed to give this technique a try. This is my first attempt and it went OK. I am sure the more I practice the better I can do. I really appreciate the tutorials featured at MFT for coloring images.

Tuesday Trigger: Pastel Pretties

Oh Snap! I just realized I missed the March 31st deadline for this week's Tuesday Trigger after creating my take on the Pastel Pretties image this morning. I used some of Anna Griffin's new products that were on HSN last week. I'm still glad I played along this week! Tell me what you think.

Pastel Pretties

Here's what I created

Thank You

Supplies: Anna Griffin Products :  Hope Chest collection; Rosa embossing folfer, Anna Griffin Sentiment Stamps; Papertray Ink limitless layers oval die; My Favorite Things Botanical Beauty die. Misc: Satin ribbon.

Check out the next Tuesday Trigger inspiration and join the fun tomorrow over at the Moxie Fab blog.

Good Luck to those that got their entries in on time. I can't wait to see who this week's Trigger Targets are.

Have a creative day!