The 12 Kits of Holidays: May

THEME: GET WELL, THANK YOU, THINKING OF YOU

It's the last day of the month and time for another 12 Kits reveal!! Since we are alternating other holidays with Christmas this year, May is a non-Christmas month. The theme is a little different though--not a holiday but a mix of get well, thank you and thinking of you. Our fabulous hostess is Marybeth, Marybeth's Time For Paper.  She does the most beautiful work--I can't wait to see what she made with her own kit. This kit was SO amazing! I have tons left over and still have lots of ideas of what I would like to make. Plus I will see even more inspiration as I visit everyone's blog. Kara took this great picture! It gives you some idea of all the goodies we had to play with.

PHOTO BY KARA

I love to color and was super excited when I saw the flowers she included. Luckily I didn't use them all so I will be making some more soon!

Isn't this little guy sweet! Yellow umbrellas make me smile!! BTW, the raindrops are a Memory Box die called A Little Rain. 

This is my Split Pea Soup card! A dear friend of mine is currently undergoing chemo treatments and so finding food that agrees with her body is a challenge. Her nutritionist suggested a recipe that looks like split pea soup. It has the peas plus lots of other healthy stuff but when she told me about it my instant response was "yuck"! I don't like split pea soup and neither does she! But as her taste buds aren't working and the consistency is good, she has learned to enjoy it. So Marybeth's cute Comfort Food images work great for a card for her. And I found the red heart button in my stash--thought it would be perfect!

Lastly, I absolutely LOVE this little owl! Marybeth used him recently on a card for Joyce and I was so glad to see him included in our kits. Since he has on his party hat, I thought he would be a great birthday card. My sentiment is from a Verve set called Big Wish.

I'm sure you are as anxious as I am to see what everyone else has made, so all the links are below. A list of supplies is available on Marybeth's blog. I did use a few additional items of my own and if you have questions about anything, just let me know.

Enjoy the hop and thanks for coming by!

Have a great day,

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

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, Elizabeth

Yesterday granddaughter Elizabeth was six! One of the things we sent for her birthday was this top from Gymboree, my favorite store for kids clothes.

And since I always try to match the card to something sent, here is her card! I used some Impression Obsession button dies, cut out five for each wheel and layered them. Love the embossing on this set and they work so great and lay flat if you plan to mail your card!

Tomorrow is our 12 Kits reveal so I'm wrapping up my post today. I was this month's hostess so everyone is working with the kit I mailed out. Can't wait to see what everyone made!! Remember to come back tomorrow to take a peek!

Happy Monday,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: Everyday Button Bits, Stylish Sentiments-Birthday (PTI)

Cardstock: Hawaiian Shores (PTI)

Patterned Paper: Paradise Beach (Echo Park)

Additional: Buttons Die (Impression Obsession); Morocco Ink (Memento)

Monday Mood Board #10

Hi all! Below is the wonderful inspiration board that Dawn posted for this week's challenge. Love the soft colors and watercolor look.

I feel like I might be cheating a bit though since I didn't use any technique for my paper! I have had this patterned piece from a pad that I bought probably 4-5 years ago at Michael's. I couldn't help but think it was the perfect thing to use for my card. Plus it reminds me of our recent vacation in Florida too! 

A couple of clouds from Heartfelt Mix were stamped in the sky with Versamark. The sentiment is from that set also. And the sun from A Pocketful was stamped on half of a doily. The shells were in a Hero Arts set called Antique Engravings, a set I bought for the butterflies and had yet to try out the shells.

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend! Our forecasted sunny day has not yet arrived so I'm able to spend more crafty time inside!

Thanks for visiting,

Sharron

Supplies

Stamps: A Pocketful, Heartfelt Mix (WPlus9); Antique Engravings (Hero Arts)

Cardstock: Baja Breeze (Stampin' Up); SS White (PTI)

Patterned Paper: Pathways-Illuminations (Provo Craft)

Additional: Doily (Martha Stewart); Ink (Dandelion and Cantaloupe-Memento), Toffee and Slate-Amuse), Versamark