Many, Many Thanks...

Hello & Happy Tuesday Crafty Friends!

We have Rain pretty much ALL week long in the forecast! (bummer) 

I guess it could be worse like (Snow) EEK! 

Bite your tongue THERESA!!!

Either way, Spring break is just around the corner

and I'll be heading to the other place for painting -

We are hoping to get the whole inside of the

house painted! I don't know if all of it will

get done cuz it IS SPRING BREAK! Am I Right? LOL

As I mentioned last week in a post my poor

sweet Canon Pro 9000 printer died on me...

It's been about 5 months since I've actually had

a colored printer (oh the horror!!) So...

I finally bought myself a new one and I HAD

to try it out by using some images from

the Silhouette Store to print with -

I purchased another Canon of course (I LOVE Canon!)
It's an iP8720 and can print large papers like 12 x 12 
It's also a pigment ink-based printer -
What that means is I don't have to use a protectant spray anymore
when I use my Wink of Stella pens! YAY!
It's actually GREAT for water coloring!!! 

My other Canon and most inkjet printers are DYE INK Based
and they don't like water much, that is why I always
sprayed any of my Print N cuts with a Sealer first and let it
dry, so that I could use my water-based pens on the images
without them getting ruined...

So, I have a quick CAS card I made using an
image from the Silhouette store and my new printer -

I added tiny clear adhesive gems to the dots (CTMH)

The Stitched Scallop Frame Die is from (CDD)

The Stitched Rectangle Frame die is from (MCT)

The Red Dotted paper is from Doodlebug Designs

The White Cardstock is Neenah Smooth Solar White

I used a piece of Fun Foam for added dimension

And the Thanks Image is from the Silhouette Store (#77329)

This will work well at school since everyone always asks if I could

bring in more Thank You Cards! :)

Have a FABULOUS DAY!!!

Theresa

Bottom of my heart....

Happy, Happy Friday Everyone!

It's the weekend and it's beautiful outside today!

 I have a lot going on so I'll make this post as quick as I can!

I'm sharing another card created with this fun card kit

The card highlighted is the card I was supposed to be making...

Here's what I made instead...

The original design was a 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 square card

Mine is an A2 sized card (4 1/4 x 5 1/2)

I used black cardstock for my card base and 

I used a Stitched Rectangle Frame die (MCT) on my background paper

I cut down the label shape -

I added some extra scrap pieces on the one side

added some assorted flowers with leaves and used

clear wink of Stella on them -

The (Thanks) word die is from MFT and

the sentiment stamp is from Jaded Blossom 

I really like that I'm able to put my own twist to the design!

Have a Magical Weekend!!

Theresa

Fall Breeze...

Hello & Happy First day of FALL Everyone!!

Yay! Fall has officially started and well... 

it's still hot here... (sad Face) But that's okay... 

I know cooler weather is on its way (Crossing fingers)

Since it's the 1st day of Fall... I thought I would

share a lovely Fall inspired card with you - 

I created this sweet little Thank You Card for a friend of mine...

I'm using a Digital image & Sentiment from Polka Dot Orchard

Coffee Pumpkin Flourish Digital Set

ALL my Stitched dies are from My Creative Time

 My Background was digitally created

I added some sequins 

I popped my card front up with some fun foam

 I used my Stampin' Blends markers to color 

and the card base is Soft suede from Stampin' Up

Have a BEAUTIFUL First Day of FALL DAY!!!

Theresa

For all you are....

Hello & Happy Friday Everyone!

YAY! We've got the weekend back again!

WOW! It's been a long week! 😄

I honestly don't know what I'm doing this weekend

but I believe some rest & maybe some baking is in order -

I LOVE to bake - I can spend all day in the kitchen

coming up with yummy treats to make - 

It's my second favorite thing to do besides

making crafty stuff! 😊

Here's my last Back to school card for the week -

Isn't that cool? I totally LOVE the way it turned out -

I used Several Digital elements to create my Hybrid card -

The Background is You're a Hoot Brush (Lisa Rosa Designs)

Time for School Digi Frame (StoryRock)

School Bug Digi - (Lori Whitlock)

Stitched Frame die - My Creative Time

Sentiment - Cardz TV (Many Thanks)

Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stampartus, Versafine Black Onyx ink

Silhouette Program, Cameo, Canon Printer, Acrylic Sealer Spray

Fun Foam, Bazzill White Cardstock, Stampin' Up Teal Blue Cardstock

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a Wonderful WEEKEND EVERYONE!!!

Theresa

Alphabet cards...

Hello & Happy Tuesday Everyone!

I'm back with a quick post celebrating

School back in session! Should I be celebrating that???

I guess some parents are when they send their kids off to school! 

Hahaahaha - 😂😂😂😂

I thought these cards turned out cute! I really like the Mixed Alphabet stamp -

Both cards are the same except for the Card Bases - 

I used Red & Kraft cardstock for my card bases (Stampin' Up)

I'm entering the Challenges over at:

Die Cuttin Divas - Back to School

Moving along with the Times - Back to Schol

-- Other products used --

Cardstock - Neenah Solar White, Papertrey Black, Bazzill White, Fun Foam

Designer Paper - Love 2 Learn Digital Kit (Connie Prince)

Stitched Apple Die - Jaded Blossom (Fall Dies)

Stitched Rounded Tag Die - My Creative Time

Stitched Rectangle Frame Die - My Creative Time

Washi Tape Die - My Craft Spot (no longer in business)

Mixed Alphabet Stamp - Stampin Up Background Stamp

Jute Twine - Papertrey Ink

Sentiment Stamp - My Craft Spot (no longer in business)

Stitched Banner Die - MFT

I used white embossing powder on the tags

I used Clear Embossing Powder on the sentiment

 I used Glossy Accents on the apples

Thanks for stopping by!

Have an AWESOME DAY!!

Theresa

Love 2 Learn Card

Hello & Happy Monday Crafty Peeps!

How was your weekend? Did you do anything Fun?

I went ahead and pulled down my Summer Decor

and put up my Fall stuff - A Little Early? Sure...

Why not? Maybe it'll help me feel cooler while

it's still over 100 degrees outside! LOL

Since School is in full swing around here -

I thought this week I'd share a couple of

School cards I created - I also have a FUN Summer

Card coming up this week as well! 😁

I'm ALWAYS in Need of Thank You cards at School -
It's my most requested card from the Teachers & Staff members
 Here's one I made using a Digital Kit called (Love 2 Learn)

I'm entering the Challenge over at:

Moving Along with the Times - Back to School


** Other Products Used **
Cardstock - Bazzill White, Fun Foam, Papertrey Ink Black
Designer Paper & Embellishments - Love 2 Learn Connie Prince Designs
Stitched Frame Die - My Creative Time
Sentiment Stamp - Pretty Cute Stamps (Many Thanks)
Slanted Sentiment strip Die - MFT
Clear Adhesive Tiny Gems - CTMH
Canon Printer, Silhouette Program, Cameo, Acrylic Sealer Spray,
Versafine Black Onyx ink, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool,
Embossing buddy, Stampartus (Stampin' Up)
Clear Wink of Stella pen used on the flowers and stars -


Thanks for stopping by!
Have a FANTASTIC DAY!!!

Theresa

Cards for Co-Workers....

Hello & Happy Friday Everyone!

We made it through the first week of school! Wahoo!

I'm so glad it's the weekend - I think I'm going to

pull out my Fall stuff this weekend and just chill -

I've been seeing the Start of Pumpkin Spice stuff

at the stores... I'm so excited!! Bring on FALL!!! LOL

You guys know I work at a school and I'm always making

cards for Birthdays & Thank You's - So here are a couple

of cards, I created using my Silhouette Program -

 

These turned out lovely and quick to make!

The Watercolor Floral Frame design is from the Silhouette Store (#294123)

I printed it out twice on a piece of 8 1/2 x 11 Neenah Solar White Cardstock 

 and sprayed it with some Acrylic Sealer Spray -

Then I used a Stitched Frame Die cut from MCT   

I used Fun Foam for added Dimension on both cards - 

Cardstock is from Stampin Up in Teal & Coral Pink

I grabbed a scrap of some DCWV Glitter CS to die cut a small

stitched heart - The Clear Gem is from Stampin' Up

I sprayed this card with some Sheer Shimmer Sparkle Spritz 

and the Sentiment stamp is from SSS (Birthday Bits)

On this one, I added the Thanks Die (Cut 3x's) from MFT

The Sentiment is also from MFT (Kind Thanks)

I die cut a tiny stitched heart out of teal and added 

a couple more clear adhesive gems

These will be perfect cards for work!

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a FANTASTIC WEEKEND!!!

Theresa

Spread your wings birthday...

Hello and Happy Wednesday Wonderful Crafters!

We are 1/2 way through the week already and
I can't wait for Friday to come! :)

All this week I'm showcasing some digital stamps

I got from my Awesome crafty friend Jessica over at:

Polka Dot Orchard

She's been working hard at making new digi's and I just think
they're wonderful! 

Here's a set of cards I created recently --

As you guys know... I work at an Elementary School - So I always
have to have Birthday & Thank You cards on hand at ALL times for
the Teachers & staff - They are my most requested cards! :)

I'm using the Spread your wings digital stamp set 

for the lovely Bird images and the Happy Birthday Sentiment

On this card, I'm using the Good Morning Spring Digital Stamp set

for the Thank You Sentiment

The background design I created in my Silhouette program using the

Rondelle Digital Collection by Prima -

I sprayed both card fronts with some Acrylic Sealer and added

Fun foam to the backs for added Dimension -

I Popped up the lovely birds and colored them in with some 

Alcohol markers and finished off my card with some tiny clear gems

I just LOVE the colors on these cards ---

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a Fabulous Day!!

Theresa

Thanks! for being You!

Hello and happy Friday Everyone!

Yay! The weekend is here! I hope you all

have big plans for the 3 day weekend!

It usually means it's the Kick off to Summer!

And that means Barbeques & Ice Cream!!

What's not to love about that? :)

Since School is officially out, I thought

I would play along with 

Jaded Blossom's May Challenge 

It's a Sketch this time!

How to Play Along:

- Create a new project using the above Sketch

-Link up your creation to the link below by June 1, 2019

Challenge Guidelines: 

1) Project must be new for this challenge, no back linking

2) Project must have a Jaded Blossom stamp somewhere on it. 

3) Only one entry per person

4) Link it up here by 06/01/19 11:59 pm PST

I flipped it around and made a portrait card

Isn't it darling?? I made it for one of my Favorite Co-Workers!

- Jaded Blossom Products Used -

Honey Bunny Stamp Set

Encouragement Stamp Set

Card Mat Dies

Card Layers Dies 2 Set

** Other Products Used on my card **

Cardstock - Neenah Solar White

Designer Paper - Doodlebug Designs (Take Note) 6x6 pad

Doodlebug Glitter Sprinkles

Fun Foam, Gemini Jr., Scan N Cut, Stamparatus,

Stampin' Blends Pens, Signo White Gel Pen

I'm Entering the Following Challenges :

Jaded Blossom - Sketch Challenge
Jo's Scrap Shack - Anything Goes
DL Art May Challenge - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!!

Theresa

Elegant CAS card....

Hello & Happy Thursday Everyone!

Today's my day to take over the blog at:

SumMore Fun Stamps!!!

 I thought I would share an Elegant CAS Thank you card!

I don't know about you - but sometimes you just need a

Quick card - Also an Elegant one at that!

Sometimes all you need is a Beautiful Stamped Sentiment and

some Beautiful papers to make it happen!!

That's where this card comes into play!!

I'm using the Thank You (2873-J) Stamp set

From Victorine Originals and some Beautiful 

papers from DCWV (Lilac Love)

I started out by grabbing the pretty papers and deciding on the

stamp I planned to use - Then I grabbed a Stitched Scallop

border die and cut out enough room so

my large sentiment would fit nicely onto my card front

Knowing that my Designer paper had gold foil on it

I knew I wanted my sentiment to POP with gold as well

So I stamped my sentiment right onto the

paper with some versamark ink then

added my fine gold embossing powder 

I carefully heated up my sentiment with my heat tool

only heating up small sections at a time

(I didn't want to warp) my Elegant paper with the heat

It came out PERFECTLY! I was so excited to 

see the transformation of the gold embossing (Who Doesn't?)

After I let it cool for a minute I wanted to add a 

Stitched Rectangle border around my design

for a nice finished off look

Then I added a piece of White Fun Foam

behind my card front and set it off to the side for a minute

While the card front was very pretty - my plain white

card base didn't do it justice -

So I decided to add foil to it!

I folded my Card front in half and 

I adhered some Scor Tape all around the border

on the front of my card

Then I grabbed a piece of Gold Foil from

my stash and laid it right on top 

of the adhesive - I used my Bone Folder

to rub the foil into the adhesive

(making sure it would stick)

Then peeled off my gold foil - to find

a beautiful gold foil frame!

Now that I was happy to have the foil frame

it was time to adhere the card front to my card base

and Voila My card Shimmers and shines with gold!!!

I added some gold sequins and a Prima

Flower I found in my stash!

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Have a FANTASTIC DAY!!