At Last: A Card---Actually Two!

After a couple of weeks of being totally unable to create ANYTHING, I was getting really frustrated!! I also needed a card for our neighbor's birthday. So I thought perhaps CASEing would help. There was this fantastic card  that Cathy, The Empty Nest Crafter, had recently made for a Fusion Challenge. She just recently was selected for their Design Team. YAY!! I know she will be fantastic on the their team and I was anxious to try out a challenge. I loved her layout so kept with the basic design. For the sun I used an PTI impression plate then used the same Lil' Inker die but chose to create a flower and added a butterfly element for the center. Thank you so much, Cathy, for giving me a boost. My neighbor loved her card!

So after getting inspired by Cathy, I was ready to make a second card. I was drawn to the flowers in the Fusion inspiration picture--the white with large black centers--and the woodgrain background. For the flowers I used a dogwood die and Cuttlebug's Branches embossing folder added a little different look. I only had an outline flower die so I cut it out of Smoky Shadow, glued it to white cardstock and then fussy cut. The yellow rolled rose is felt.

I am adding this to the WPlus9 challenge #25 also. The colors work perfectly for both challenges!

My Version of Cathy's Card

Thanks so much for letting me share,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Fresh Cut Florals, Country Charm (WPlus9)

Cardstock: White (Neenah); Sahara Sand (Stampin' Up): Smoky Shadow, Soft Stone (PTI)

Inks: Onyx Black (Versafine); Slate (Amuse)

Dies: Branch with Leaves (Sizzix); Dogwood Blossom Outline (Memory Box); Sentiment Strips (MFT); Under the Mistletoe (WPlus9)

Additional: Felt (PTI); Embossing Folder-Branches (Cuttlebug); Black Pearl (Queen and Co.); Gold Dewdrops; Gold Paper (12 Kits)

Happy Birthday, Scott!

I made this card this weekend for our son-in-law who is an AVID sports fan. And since this is football season, I thought he would like something in the colors of his favorite NFL team, the Kansas City Chiefs. Who, by the way, are so far having a super season!

Love how well the Lil' Inker Pieced Chevron worked for this. The feathers are WPlus9 dies and the sentiment is from On the Line by MFT. I glued two feather die cuts together with some twine in the middle. The twine was threaded through a hole in the circle and secured with a brad. A birthday sentiment from SS Birthdays by PTI is on the inside. The red color seems a little off but I couldn't retake my picture as the card was already in the mail!

Thanks for dropping by,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: On the Line (MFT)

Cardstock: Pure Poppy, True Black, Harvest Gold, SS White (PTI)

Dies: Pieced Chevrons (Lil' Inker); Fanciful Feathers (WPlus9)

Additional: Twine (Martha Stewart); Brad (Basic Grey); Onyx Black Ink (Versafine)

Look for Witches Flying By!

It has been one of those weeks and I haven't been able to post a thing! I have been working on some projects that you will see later though. I had fallen in love with this card (the first on her post) that Marybeth created for our last 12 Kits post. Isn't it cool!! And Marybeth was so sweet to send me this wonderful witch die cut so I could try out my own version You might want to check out the Lil' Inker blog today--there are lots of goodies in the new Christmas release--including an awesome new cover up die!! 

I used a mixture of papers from different companies. The piece for the moon is from a Martha Stewart pack and the orange had that wonderful shading, perfect for cutting out moons. Another very sweet friend recently sent me a gift of some WM sets. Aren't I SO LUCKY to have such wonderful stamping friends!! The sentiment I used is from my new WM's Gracie at Halloween which I absolutely love.

Thanks for taking a peek at my card!

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Gracie at Halloween (WMS)

Cardstock: True Black, Soft Stone (PTI)

Patterned Paper: Pumpkin Patch (American Crafts); Vintage Halloween (Martha Stewart); Hocus Pocus (PTI)

Dies: Stitched Circles, Pieced Chevrons Cover-Up, Bats and Broomsticks (Lil' Inker Designs)

12 Kits of Occasions: September "Celebrating Halloween"

It's that time again! The last day of each month is when the 12 Kits of Occasions group reveals what everyone made with this month's kit. And this month is full of lots of fun and spooky Halloween projects! Our hostess is Kim, Cupcakes, Cards and Kim. Halloween is a very favorite holiday for Kim and she always posts the best cards and projects. So if you're looking for some inspiration for this year's projects, be sure to check Kim's blog during October.

But today is the day to check the 12 Kits creations. Here is a peek from my card that you can find over on the 12 Kits of Occasions blog here. You will also find links to all the other blogs plus a photo and list of the supplies that Kim included in our kits. Wow, they are awesome!! And this month we have a special Guest Designer, Darnell from djkardkreations. I can't wait to see what great things she has made plus you never know what fun little tidbits she might share with you when you drop in at her blog.

Well, Halloween is a lot about the candy but also those 'creepies' that jump, fly and screech in the night. So come with us on our Halloween Hop! Hope you have a spooktacular time!!!!

Loved this paper and those great die cut spiders. I had so much fun with my card that I made a bookmark to match! The eyes are Orange Peel Stickles. I also added sentiments from Hocus Pocus and Cicely at Halloween sets by Waltzingmouse Stamps.

Thanks, Kim---you kit was amazing! I loved playing with all the fabulous papers, die cuts and sentiments. And as is usually the case with all our kits, there are still plenty of supplies to make even more Halloween goodies. So you never know when additional creations may show up over on the 12 Kits blog!!

Wishing everyone a fabulous Fall and a Happy and Safe Halloween!

Sharron

Happy Birthday, Kara!

Photo Credit

We're having a party! It a blog hop for someone very special. Kara from KandRdesigns has a birthday today! I have gotten know Kara through the 12 Kits group and I absolutely love visiting her blog. She is so creative and does the most amazing things with paper! Kara, I hope your day is wonderful!! It would be awesome if we could all actually get together to help you celebrate. But hope you will enjoy the cards instead as we all wish you a fabulous birthday and lots of crafty time in the year ahead!

Joyce, Cards-by-the-Sea, was so sweet to organize our little party. Thanks, Joyce! A list of all the other blogs can be found below. 

I can't help but think of fall when I'm doing September cards so I used Lawn Fawn's Stitched Leaves for my card.

To everyone--hope you enjoy the hop! 

And to Kara--Birthday Hugs!!

Sharron

Joyce
Cathy

Christina

Jeanne

Jill

Kelly G.

Kelly S.

Kim

Leigh

Lisa

Lynn

Marybeth

Michelle
Nancy

Renee

Sharron (you're here)

Tracey

Supplies

Stamps: SS-Birthday (PTI)

Cardstock: Oatmeal (WPlus9); Summer Sunrise (PTI)

Patterned Paper: Sugar Hill (Farm House)

Dies: Stitched Leaves (Lawn Fawn); Stitched Rectangles (Lil' Inker)

Inks: Sepia (Versafine); Antique Linen, Wild Honey (Tim Holtz Distressed); Bamboo Leaves, Rhubarb Stalk (Memento)

WPlus9 Monday Mood Board #18

I know I am posting this very late but didn't want to miss another Mood Board. And I think I could use these feathers on everything!! Love the look of cutting them out of patterned paper.

Hope you have had a wonderful weekend. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Strictly Sentiments 2 (WPlus9)

Cardstock: White (WPlus9); Fine Linen (PTI)

Patterned Paper: Oxford Lane (My Mind's Eye)

Dies: Fanciful Feathers Dies (WPlus9); Stitched Circles (Lil' Inker)

Additional: Corner Rounder Punch (Stampin' Up); Enamel Dots (MME); Onyx Black Ink (Versafine); Ribbon from 12 Kits August Kit (thanks, Christina!)

Happy Birthday, Marybeth!

Two wonderful friends, Joyce (Card by the Sea) and Cathy (Empty Nest Crafter), were so sweet to plan this blog hop to celebrate Marybeth's (Marybeth's Time for Paper) birthday.  Well, it's really a belated birthday party since her birthday was earlier this month but who wouldn't want two parties! So Marybeth, we hope you have a wonderful repeat celebration! Just want you to know how much we all love you. I feel so very fortunate to have met you through this crazy little stamping hobby! Enjoy your cards and every minute of this special day!! 

Photo Courtesy of Bubble and Sweet

For my card I used my new PTI 'birthday' die that I have wanted for ages and it just came in the mail and a Mama Elephant set that is one of my favorites. I couldn't decide on colors so went to Nichole Heady's blog where she has posted color combos for the upcoming Blog Hop. Her inspiration photo is a layered cake and while the above picture is different, it looked like something you might enjoy for your celebration.

Below is a list of all the other guests who made cards. 

Joyce

Cathy

Ally

Bev

Bonnie

Carol J.

Carol S.

Christina

Darnell

Helen

Jeanne

Jill

Kara

Kelly

Kim

Lisa

Nancy

Renee

Sharron

Sue

Tracey

Vickie

Thanks so much for coming to the party and helping Marybeth celebrate! 

Have a wonderful weekend,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: So Breezy (Mama Elephant); Say It Loud-Winter Holidays (WMS)

Cardstock: Ballet Slippers (WPlus9): Spring Rain, Aqua Mist, Hibiscus Burst, Summer Sunrise, Harvest Gold (PTI)

Patterned Paper: Hey Birdie (Kaiser Craft)

Dies: Stitched Circles (Lil' Inker)

Additional: Stickles, Copics: Onyx Black Ink (Versafine)

Guess Who's 3!!!

Hey, Lil' Inker---Happy Birthday!!! There's a celebration going on over at the Lil' Inker blog--and there are prizes! So you won't want to miss out!!

I wanted to do a card with all Lil' Inker products but then decided to add the embossing too. I love using rainbows for birthdays. Actually, I just love rainbows!! So I got out my rainbow, sun & cloud dies and used a couple of wonderful Lil' Inker sentiments. And of course, my stitched rectangles and circles. I don't think there is any other thing that I use more often than the stitched rectangles dies. Now I just need to get the squares!! 

Here's looking forward to another wonderful year for Lil' Inker Designs---and even more fabulous products!!!!

Thanks for letting me share. And don't forget to visit the Lil' Inker party!!!!

Smiles,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Rainbows and Clouds, Sun Sentiments (Lil' Inker)

Cardstock: White (WPlus9); Pure Poppy, Harvest Gold, Blueberry Sky (PTI); Old Olive (Stampin' Up); Textured Blue (Bazzill)

Dies: Rainbows and Clouds, Large Sunshine (Lil' Inker)

Additional: Sunrise Impression Plate (PTI); Red Pearls (Queen and Co.); Memento Inks

Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Carnival Craze

Imagine a carnival and a hot air balloon ride on your birthday! One of the cutest balloon images is from WMS so I chose this one for the new Curtain Call Challenge. Looks like she's enjoying her ride!! Also I love when I can paper piece an image and this one was super easy. 

Thanks so much for taking a peek at my entry. There's lots of inspiration over on the Curtain Call blog so be sure to check out all the DT samples. Hope you're having a great weekend,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Half Pint Heroines (WMS); Stylish Sentiments: Birthday (PTI)

Cardstock: Harvest Gold (PTI); White (WPlus9): Unk Blue (Bazzill)

Patterned Paper: Summer Fresh (Simple Stories)

Additional: Stitched Rectangles Dies (Lil' Inker); Copics

The 12 Kits of Holidays: July

It's that time again!! The last day of the month is that special day when each member of the 12 Kits group gets to share what they made with the fantastic supplies that were mailed out the first of the month. We are now on the 19th month with this amazing concept and I feel just as excited each month when my kit arrives as I did the first time. This month the theme is Birthdays and our wonderful hostess is Christina, SeaGlass Papercrafts. Thanks, Christina, for making this month seem like a party! Your kit was awesome!!

The photo below, taken by our very talented photographer, Kara, gives you a snapshot of the gorgeous goodies we received. I LOVED the papers and all the great elements--every one so perfect for a birthday celebration. I instantly had so many ideas of things to make and only time kept me from making more cards than I have posted.

PHOTO BY KARA

Christina send us several sentiments with parts embossed in gold. I wish the gold on the 'SPECIAL' photographed better but it is gorgeous IRL! I had seen a similar card, which I loved, using banners with a sentiment and using wood hearts some time ago . Unfortunately I can't remember where and on whose blog but to whoever you are, thanks for the inspiration!

My last two cards are almost alike but still I bit different. I made these for our granddaughers' birthday. They were 10 on Sunday!! 

You can find a complete list of supplies on Christina's blog. I did add a few items: the wood veneer butterflies, the sentiment on the third card which is from PTI Strictly Sentiments-Birthdays and the tiny bow on the last two cards. It is from Lil' Inkers Flip Flop dies.

Below is the list of all the other 12 Kits participants. Don't miss any of the blogs. There is always wonderful things to see. 

Thanks so much for visiting! We'll see you next month when our hostess will be Amy, Stamp-N-Paradise.

 Joyce, Cards-by-the-Sea

   Renee, It's a Patchwork Life

   Tracey, In My Creative Opinion

  Sharron, On Papillon Wings  You are here!

Marybeth, Marybeth's Time for Paper

Jeanne, A Kept Life

Christina, SeaGlass Papercrafts

Amy, Stamp-N-Paradise

Kim, Cupcakes, Cards and Kim

Kara, KandRdesigns

  Kelly, Gingham Girl

Jessica, The Paper Parade

Wishing You Sunshine!!

Had to do another card for the Sunny Days Challenge over on the Lil' Inker blog! There's still a little over a day left for you to post an entry too!!!

Instead of rainbows, this time I used some hearts in different colors. And the sun is stamped with an image from Darling Diamonds. It fit perfectly!

My heart goes out to all those people experiencing all the tornado and flood damage in the Midwest.

Wish everyone could be blessed with sunshine!

Hugs,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Rainbows and Clouds Sentiments, Darling Diamonds (Lil' Inker)

Cardstock: Blue (Stash); Harvest Gold, Blueberry Sky, Pure Poppy, New Leaf, Orange Zest, Royal Velvet (PTI); Ultra Thick White (SSS); Spectrum Ultra Smooth Premium White

Patterned Paper: Paradise Beach (Echo Park)

Dies: Stitched Rectangles, Instant Camera, Rainbows and Clouds, Large Sunshine (Lil' Inker);

Precious Hearts (Memory Box)

Additional: Versafine Onyx Black Ink; Moracco Ink (Memento); Pages Pebbles (Making Memories)

Oh Happy Day!!!

There's a fabulous event over on the Lil' Inker blog. They are having a first ever challenge hop called the Sunny Days Challenge Hop! And see this inspiration photo below. Doesn't it just make you think of summer--sunshiny bright and happy--with time to relax! Lil' Inker has the most amazing dies and stamps. Many are perfect for this wonderful challenge. Hop on over to see all the inspiration from Laura and the design team! 

You have through June 2 to enter so there's lots of time. Oh, and there are awesome prizes! So don't miss the chance to win some Lil' Inker goodies!!

For my card I started with my very loved and most used dies, LID Stitched Rectangles. This is a must have set of dies. I don't have the squares yet but they are very high on my wish list! The focal point is using the LID Mini Pinwheel--so easy and fun--and perfect for double-sided patterned paper. I used papers from a 6x6 pad called Paradise Beach. So great for summer, don't you think! The sentiment is from LID Sun Sentiments.

This card was so easy and fun to make. Hope it makes you smile!

Thanks so much for letting me share,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Sun Sentiments (Lil' Inker)

Cardstock: Spring Moss (PTI); Ultra Smooth Premium White

Patterned Paper: Paradise Beach (Echo Park)

Dies: Stitched Rectangles, Mini Pinwheel (Lil' Inker); Double-ended Banners (PTI)

Additional: Onyx Black Versafine Ink; Rhinestones (Queen and Co.); Brad (Stash)

CAS-ology #44: BLOOM

Wow, almost didn't get this done in time! Thankfully being home this weekend has given me some crafty time! I decided on the sentiment first and then looked through sets for flowers. Amazingly I found I don't have many floral sets. This one is a PTI anniversary set called Botanical Silhouettes. For the frame I once again used one of my Lil' Inkers Stitched Rectangles--love those! This time I embossed it.

Hope you're having a wonderful weekend! There is a lot of floral inspiration over at the CAS-ology blog so take a few minutes to add some spring bouquets to your day!

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Botanical Silhouettes, Flower Garden Sentiments (PTI)

Cardstock: Ultra Smooth Premium White

Dies: Stitched Rectangles (Lil' Inker Designs)

Inks: Moracco, Cottage Ivy, Tuxedo Black (Memento); Papaya (Amuse)

Happy Birthday, Joyce!!!

Today is a special day! It's the birthday of a very special lady and dear stamping friend, Joyce (Cards-by-the-Sea)! YAY Joyce, hope your day is FANTABULOUS!!!

Here is the card I made her. I do have to confess that I "borrowed" my design from a card that I fell in love with by Christina, Sea Glass Sentiments. I got my stamps and die at the time of their release and played with them a bit but never actually made a card until now.

Kim at Cupcakes, Cards and Kim was so sweet to organize this little blog party for Joyce. Below is a list of all the guests. If you are following the schedule below this will be your last stop. Kim has included Joyce's blog next so you could drop by there and leave her a little birthday love after seeing what everyone has made! And if you've never visited Joyce's blog, you will be amazed at all the gorgeous work she does. She is such a sweetie, always so thoughtful and ready to give encouragement to everyone. Joyce, I hope your day is as marvelous as you are!!!

Hugs to you,

Sharron

Jeanne

Cathy

Kara

Kelly

Kim

Marybeth

Renee

Tracey

Darnell

Joyce

Supplies

Stamps: Darling Diamonds (Lil' Inker Designs); On the Line (MFT)

Cardstock: Ultra Thick White (Simon Says Stamps); Terracotta Tile, SS White (PTI)

Dies: Circles and Diamonds Stitched Pattern (Lil' Inker); Fillable Frames #9 (PTI)

Additional: Ribbon (Amuse); Twine (The Twinery); Memento Ink (Moracco, Teal Zeal, Cantaloupe)

12 Kits of Holidays: April

Welcome to another addition of the 12 Kits of Holidays monthly reveals. As you may know, this year we are switching things up and doing other holidays in addition to Christmas but this month we are back to Christmas. Are you excited to see what everyone made? I know I am! I was this month's hostess so the kit was one I sent to everyone at the first of April. I always look forward to reveals but it's especially fun when it's your kit. I love seeing how everyone interpreted the supplies. And I have to admit I hoarded some of the patterned paper so I would be ready to CASE a few things!!! 

So here's the kit!

And here are my four cards. The images came from stamp sets by Renee Mullins at Plum Purdy Designs. She specializes in tole painting patterns but a while back she turned some of her fabby images into stamps. I found her site when I first started stamping and had just started my blog. LOVE her whimsical designs and would love to see her do some more stamps! Plus I like to color. And fortunately I have a few more Copics today than back in 2009! Oh, and you might notice, I'm a bit addicted to Lil' Inker dies!

LOVE this Santa!! I used a layout based on one used by JJ Bolton in a recent Waltzingmouse Flower Show hop. Very cool!

Well, I don't want to keep you. There is lots to see so be sure to check out all the other blogs. Just click on the links below. You should find lots of inspiration; and if you haven't started on your Christmas cards, there is no better time than NOW!!

Enjoy the hop and thanks so much for sharing in the party,

Sharron

 Joyce, Cards-by-the-Sea

   Renee, It's a Patchwork Life

   Tracey, In My Creative Opinion

  Sharron, On Papillon Wings  You are here!

Marybeth, Marybeth's Time for Paper

Jeanne, A Kept Life

Christina, SeaGlass Papercrafts

Amy, Stamp-N-Paradise

Kim, Cupcakes, Cards and Kim

Kara, KandRdesigns

  Kelly, Gingham Girl

Jessica, The Paper Parade

Supplies for April Kit

Stamps: Christmas Cookies & Happy Hearts, Dear Santa, Holly Jolly Christmas, Mr. Willie & Friends, Sharing the Holidays (Plum Purdy Designs); Merry & Bright Additions (PTI); Jingle All the Way (Technique Tuesday-Ali Edwards)

Cardstock: Classic Crest White (Neenah); Ocean Tides, Pinefeather, Pure Poppy, SS White (PTI); Baja Breeze, Old Olive (Stampin’ Up); Red Shimmer (LSS)

Patterned Paper: Winter Wonderland (My Mind’s Eye)

Dies: Zig Zag Ric Rac (Cherry Lynn); Buttons (Impression Obsession); Stitched Rectangles, Stitched Flag Sentiment, Gift Bow Topper, Instant Camera (Lil’ Inker Designs); Cosmic Star Set, Resting Birds (Memory Box); Stacking Stars (MFT); Holly Jolly, Merry & Bright (PTI); Seasonal Sentiments-’Joy’ (WPlus9)

Embossing Folders: Journaling Card (Cuttlebug); Snowballs (Sizzix)

Embellishments/Misc: Sequins (Martha Stewart); Rhinestones, Spare Parts-’Packages’, Silver Glitter Paper (The Paper Studio-Hobby Lobby); Pearls (Recollections-Michael’s): Ribbon (Offray, Reliant-Local Store); Felt (Local Quilt Shop)

Ink: Cottage Ivy, Love Letter, Tuxedo Black (Memento); Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive (Stampin’ Up); Versafine Onyx Black (Tsukineko)

Happy Birthday, Kim!

Today we're having a little blog party to help Kim, Cupcakes, Cards and Kim, celebrate her birthday! Joyce, Cards-by-the-Sea, was so sweet to invite all of us and organize our hop! Kim, I hope your day is fabulous and full of many happy moments! I was looking through my stamps and little Mimi just jumped out and said she wanted to come to your party! She even brought a cupcake to share!!

Below is the list of all the party guests. Hop along and see what everyone has made for Kim. Thanks so much for coming by--hope you have a wonderful time at the party!!! And Kim, I hope you have a very happy birthday!

Hugs,

Sharron

Joyce http://cards-by-the-sea.blogspot.com/
Darnell  http://www.djkardkreations.com/
Harriet http://allycatcards.blogspot.com/
Jeanne  http://akeptlife.blogspot.com/
Kara http://kandrdesigns.blogspot.com/
Kelly http://ginghamgirlsadventures.blogspot.com/
Marybeth http://marybethstimeforpaper.blogspot.com/
Renee http://itsapatchworklife.blogspot.com/
Sharron  http://onpapillonwings.blogspot.com/ You're here!
Tracey http://inmycreativeopinion.blogspot.com/

Supplies

Stamps: Mimi in Paris (Penny Black); On the Line (MFT): Frame It (WMS)

Cardstock: Gumdrop (Bazzill); SS White (PTI); Textured Gray (Unk)

Patterned Paper: Summer Fresh (Simple Stories)

Additional: Stitched Rectangle Die (Lil' Inker); Versamark; White Embossed Powder (Ranger); Chunky White Glitter (Martha Stewart); Copics

Happy St. Patrick's Day: Waltzingmouse Blog Party-March

THEME: LUCK

Hi All!  HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!

Are you celebrating--or at least wearing a bit of green? Today is the 17th so it's time for the monthly WMS Blog Party and what could be better than an 'luck' theme! Claire always puts a wonderful freebie image in her store that we can use if we want. This adorable little vintage girl is there in addition to two other wonderful images. So after you have visited all the other blogs HERE, you can grab an image or create something totally unique and join the party!!

I couldn't pass up this sweet little girl! And the rest of my card was super easy. I cut a panel with a stitched Lil' Inker die, added a doily and layered the image. I masked off a sentiment stamp to get the 'wishing you' and used the Woodenheart Alphabet set to stamp 'LUCK'---so very easy to line up! The tiny shamrocks are from a little PTI set called "Luck of the Irish".

I won't keep you so you can enjoy the rest of the party!!! Have a great day!

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Digital Image from Claire, Woodenheart Alphabet (WMS); Sun Sentiments (Lil' Inker Designs); Luck of the Irish (PTI)

Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Ocean Tides (PTI); Gumdrop (Bazzill)

Additional: Stitched Rectangle Die (Lil' Inker); Doily (Little Yellow Bicycle); Memento Ink (Garden Ivy, Lady Bug)