New Beginnings 2010--Happy New Year!

It has been "forever" since my last post! It is amazing how quickly time flies by--seems like Christmas was just a couple of days ago. And I thought I would get so much done after I retired!

This card is for 2 challenges: Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger and Dawn's Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #21. I knew when I first saw this week's trigger using the bird nest charger at Pottery Barn that I wanted to use PTI's Birds of a Feather. I love birds and was so excited when this set was released. I also love the beautiful font. I didn't plan on using yellow until I saw Dawn's color choices but now feel it adds that perfect warmth and spring feel. I cut circles with my nesties and then added the embossing. Both are Cuttlebug folders. I used Branches on the chocolate and ran it thru twice--in opposite directions. I sponged it with Vintage Cream ink (PTI) and used Camomile (also PTI) on the Bird & Swirls. The little stamp I used in the corners is from Boxes, Bags & Tags (PTI). All cardstock is Papertrey. I didn't have any aqua mist ink so I stamped the eggs with a light blue and shaded with Copics.

The little nest on the side is one I made using reed. Thought it should be in the picture too!

Hope everyone is staying warm. Today is the coldest day of the year so far here in Kansas. Looking forward to warmer days!

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger: Velvet Pastels

This week's Tuesday Trigger submitted by Nina Brackett definitely says soft, sweet and PINK! Love those wonderful velvet stockings! I thought this lovely sentiment and heart from Waltzingmouse Seasons of Love-Tags would be perfect. And I really like the softness of grey, green and pink. Cardstock is Papertrey plus the unknown green that was in my stash. I stamped the heart in Memento London Fog and colored with Copic Blush. The ribbon is layered: PTI Sweet Blush with a swirly white from the LSS. Embossing folder is Quikutz. Extras: button, Dew Drops and pearls.

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger: Variations on the Theme!

This wonderful Tuesday Trigger was suggested by Carolyn King (thanks Carolyn!) and is a charming moose tray by Crate & Barrel. When I first tried to put a card together, nothing seemed to look quite right. Like everyone else, my life is so hectic right now with all the holiday plans and purchases. But after a card making break, I came back and started to see any number of possibilities. I used the same trees for all 3 cards and I think I could have done a dozen if I had time! What fun.........

Card #1 is the most whimsical. Love the little stick figure reindeer by Savvy Stamps. The wee little 'Joy' is from Papertrey Ink Mixed Messages set (the original one with lots of smaller sized sentiments). The trees are a Sizzix embossing folder. For two cards I used some Bazzill cardstock in a lighter green (color unknown) and sponged the trees with some New Leaf ink (PTI). I then embossed two of the trees on Pure Poppy cardstock (PTI) and cut out pieces that were then glued on. For the ornaments I just punched out circles. I liked being able to cut out strips for the tree on the right. Then the strips could be glued on to create a more haphazard shape! Background paper is Bitty Dots (PTI). Some Sakura sparkle and Dew Drops finish things off.

For card #2 I made a piece of patterned paper using Waltzingmouse Off Beat Backgrounds (love, love, love this set!). Bottom layer is another Sizzix embossing folder: Snowballs on Pure Poppy cardstock. Ribbon from stash and a little bauble from LSS.

Card #3 was inspired by the background paper by Teresa Collins. This time the trees were embossed on New Leaf cardstock (PTI) and sponged with Vintage Cream ink (also PTI). Some Martha Stewart twine and another little charm and done!

Hope you enjoy! Thanks for taking the time to check my blog. I love whenever you can leave a little note!

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger

This is my first Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger. I love red & white for Christmas and I knew immediately I would use this darling stitched stocking from Waltzingmouse Sewing Box-Christmas. I have used this set so much--absolutely love it! The stocking is paper pieced with some patterned paper from my stash. The snowflakes are from Merry & Bright (Papertrey Ink) and the sentiment is in the Sewing Box set.

My major undertaking was the background. It is a combination of stamps from Guide Lines and Sign Language, both from PTI. I have used these together before and loved the results. But yesterday I just couldn't get them lined up, even using the guidelines paper. Today I made another try just using plain paper--not perfect but okay. I think I need to practice more!

Cardstock is Papertrey White and Pure Poppy. Ink is Memento, Button-PTI, Twine-Martha Stewart, Embossing Folder-EK Success.

I plan to use this color combo again for cards/tags that will go with my cookie boxes and treats that I make for friends and neighbors. Usually I would make my own but I found some perfect Martha Stewart boxes on sale today at Michael's. Thought I would just cut a few corners and just work on cards and baking!!

Have a good one..........

Comfy On the Couch!

I had such fun today--playing with one of my favorite stamp sets. Stamping with On the Couch and On the Couch Additions from Papertrey Ink is like being a kid again and playing with paper dolls! Such adorable images (I especially love the kitty and books).

I needed a card for a friend who had back surgery so I wanted something whimsical to cheer her. Supplies include cardstock & patterned paper by PTI. Enjoy!!

Mojo Monday Week 114

This is my very late post for the Mojo Monday Sketch. This week has flown by! We had our big family Thanksgiving last weekend so were out of town for that. Then I filled in for 3 days where I used to work. It was just like being home when I drove into the parking lot! I know I've only been gone 2 months but my routine has changed so much. So great to see everyone and get a chance to catch up! On the official Thanksgiving Day we went out--along with lots of other people! Friday was a lost day--felt like I had a trace of the flu. Nothing severe but headache, chills and aches. Luckily I didn't venture out to do any shopping but still didn't get around to stamping until today.

The embossed deer is a Sizzix folder. The sentiment is from Merry & Bright from Papertrey Ink. Patterned paper by Cosmo Cricket and most cardstock (Scarlet Jewel & Kraft), button and ink from PTI. The green cardstock is a piece of Stampin' Up (color unknown). The 'nose' is a pearl colored with Copics. The border punch is EK Success. Not a lot of detail but fun to do the more simple designs.

I have so many projects to get done--hope this is a productive week. Hope yours is too!! Smiles.......

Mojo Monday Week 113: 2 Cards

We got up to a cold but wonderful sunny day. I always feel the sun gives me energy and often struggle with the overcast days. I am also finding that being retired and having more time has a down side and contributes to my being less productive. Ugh! I need to work on this!

Today's card is a simple one using this week's Mojo Monday Sketch--once again using a Plum Purdy design. I am always looking for something to color with my Copics so got to practice on the sweet little gingerbread man. I twicked the design a little by playing with the ribbon and deciding to use it on the bottom layer rather than the middle one like the sketch. The circle image is from Papertrey Holiday Tags 2008. Cardstock is Papertrey Ink, patterned paper is Imaginisce, ribbon from LSS.

I love when you visit and hope your enjoy your day!

Wednesday afternoon: I decided to add this card using the same sketch. I just love this set from Waltzingmouse Stamps, called Sewing Box-Christmas. I saw this paper from Imaginisce and I thought it would be perfect to use with the tree image. Took a little more time as I just can't glue buttons on--just have to sew them! Hopefully you will enjoy the pink and scarlet as much as I do. Additional supplies: Cardstock-Papertrey Ink, Buttons from Rhonna Christmas packet by Autumn Leaves, Sentiment: Merry  Bright-PTI, Twine & Ink also from PTI.