'I Didn't Forget Your Birthday' {card fail}

I'm not always happy with the cards I make.

Anyone else have that same problem?

This card needs something else, but I just can't seem to figure out what IT is.

Maybe the scalloped circle needs to be bigger.  

Or I should've went with a different shape.

THIS is the sketch I used for inspiration.  

I tried adding another shape by the sentiment like it shows in the sketch, 

but it just didn't work on my card.

Thoughts, anyone?

'You Rock' Card

It's a miracle! 

I actually got a card done in time to enter it into a card challenge!

Freshly Made Sketches has a sketch this week that totally inspired me.

And the fact that it was quick, easy, and totally do-able didn't hurt either!

Here's my card:

Have a great day!

'Sending You Birthday Wishes' Card

Today is our last official day of summer.  

4 of my kiddos start school tomorrow, and the boy starts kindergarten on Thursday.  

Where did the time go?  We've had a fun summer, 

but I think everyone is ready to get back on a schedule again.

Today's card was created using THIS SKETCH for inspiration.

Here's a close up shot...

Have a splendid Tuesday!

Supplies:

Paper: "Fancy Floral" & "Blissful Floral" (Echo Park 'Sweet Day' line)
Stamp: "Card Chatter- Birthday" (CTMH)

A Quick Card...

Good Morning!

I'm always on the lookout for quick cards to make, 

because let's face it, 

I don't always have the time or patience to spend more than a few minutes on a card!

Today's card was inspired by THIS ONE...

Here's a close up shot.  I used 3-D foam squares on the flowers to pop them up a bit.

Such a fun card!!  And quick to put together too!

Supplies:

Paper: Dots & Stripes (Echo Park), Kraft Cardstock, Cocoa Cardstock

Stamps: Sentiment Sampler (Paper Smooches)

Punches: Flower punch, 1-3/8" square punch, 1/2" circle punch, corner rounder

'Thanks!' Card

Truth time.  

I love checking out 'card making challenge' blogs.  

And every week when I see the new sketches, 

I tell myself that I'm going to get a card made in time to submit it.  

But I'm always a week or two behind, it seems.

Maybe one of these days I'll get my act together.

Today's card was made using THIS SKETCH as inspiration...

I decided to add some ribbon to the top, and like how it turned out!

The stamped sentiment needed some dimension, 

so I cut out the oval section and used pop dots on it.  

You can kind of see it in this picture...

Hope you have a fabulous day!

'Happy Birthday' Card x3

I get inspiration for my cards from lots of different places, 

but Andrea Walford's style has always caught my attention.  

She makes cards that are clean and beautiful, 

and I've cased many of her creations.

Usually I'm happy with what I make when it's patterned after one of her cards, 

but that wasn't the case with this one. (Sorry, I couldn't find her card to link to!)  

After making card #1, I just wasn't happy with it and thought it needed something else.

So I tried again.  And I really wasn't happy with this one!  

If I had it to do all over, I wouldn't have added the 'birthday' sentiment like I did...

or the patterned paper behind the sentiment!

That brings me to card #3.  I added a circle behind the sentiment, 

and was mostly happy with it this time.

I think if I had it to do all over again, I would've just 

added some rhinestones to card #1.  Maybe I'll try again another day!

What about you?  

Do you ever have days when you're just not happy with what you make?

Supplies:
Paper: 'Dream Come True' (Leeza Gibbons "Wishes & Dreams")
Stamps: 'Happy Everything' (Stampin' Up!)

'Many Thanks' Card

Happy Thursday!

The card I'm sharing with you today was inspired by THIS SKETCH.  

The stamped sentiment is one that I've had for years, but never get tired of using.  

Pop dots were used again on the scalloped circle to give it some dimension.

You can never have too many 'Thank You' cards on hand, right?!

The trick is remembering to USE them!

That's something I'm working on... 

Supplies:

Paper: "Scattered Wishes" (Leeza Gibbons 'Wishes & Dreams'), Kraft cardstock, Cocoa cardstock
Stamps: "Lots of Thoughts" (SU!)
Embellishments: "Basic Rhinestones" (SU!)

'Happy, Happy Birthday to You' Card

I don't think it would come as a surprise to anyone if I openly admitted 

that I'm a scrapbook paper hoarder.  I buy cute paper with every intention 

of immediately using it on a card...then it sits on my table for months.  

Such is the case with this paper.  

I bought it in April, and am now just getting around to using it on some cards.  

Maybe I need to exhibit some self-control and not allow myself 

to buy any more new paper until I've used what I've got.

Okay...don't know if I can stick with that, but it's a good thought!

The card I'm sharing today was inspired by THIS ONE.  

I used some pop up dots on the scalloped circle to give it some dimension.

Here's a close up shot...

Supplies:

Paper: Kraft cardstock, "Dream Come True" (Leeza Gibbons 'Wishes & Dreams'), "Banana Tiny Dots" & "Banana Stripes" (Echo Park 'Dots & Stripes')

Stamps: Card Chatter-Birthday (CTMH)

'Hip Hip Hooray' {Birthday Card}

After a summer of busyness and not much craftyness, 

I'm happy to finally have a new card to share!

The inspiration for this card came from THIS SKETCH.  

I don't usually do much on the inside of my cards, 

but thought it would be fun to showcase the stamped sentiment.

The kraft flower was made by cutting notches out of 1" and 3/4" circles.

Such a fun card!!  I think I may officially be out of my summer craft slump...yay!

Supply List:

Paper: "Scattered Wishes" & "11:11" (Leeza Gibbons Wishes & Dreams line), 

"Banana Stripes" (Echo Park Dots & Stripes), kraft cardstock

Punches: 1", 3/4", & 1/2" circle punches

Stamps: Card Chatter-Birthday (CTMH)

'I didn't forget your Birthday' card

It's been a while since I've been able to sit down and make a card.  

Part of it is due to being busy, the other part is not having any motivation.  

Well, inspiration struck as soon as I saw THIS SKETCH.  Here's my version...  

And the inside...

Have a great Monday!!

Mother's Day Card 2013

I've been wanting to make some changes around here for quite some time, but have been too afraid to actually DO it!  Well, I got brave over the weekend and gave my blog a little face lift.  What do you think?  

I'm not through with it just yet, so you may notice a few more changes over the next little while.

Now that Mother's Day is over (by the way...hope all you Mother's had a GREAT day!), 

I can finally show you the card I made for my Mom and MIL.

I was inspired by THIS CARD by Amy O'Neill.  

I've never thought of making my own flowers by using different circle punches.  

So glad Amy shared this...I'll be doing it a lot more!

Later this week I'll share a gift that my kids and I made for their Grandma's for Mother's Day.
See you soon!

Paper: Pebbles Inc. 'Sister' from Family Ties Collection
Sentiment: made on my computer
Punches: 1-3/4", 1-1/4", and 1" circle punches

'Hi' Card

This card was made several weeks ago, but I'm just now getting around to sharing it.  

I decided to use some colors that I don't usually put together, and liked how it turned out!

Here's a close up shot :)

Have a fabulous Wednesday!

A Few Cards...

It's been a few weeks since I've had the chance to make cards....I hate it when that happens!!  My time is being filled with my kids' activities right now.  If I can make it through the month of April, all will be well!!

Since life has been so crazy, I never got around to sharing some cards I made several weeks ago.  I was inspired by THIS CARD.  Here's my version:

I'm loving the layout of this card!!  Simple, but super cute!

Have a great weekend!

'It's Your Special Day' Card

I haven't been able to get much craft time in lately, and it looks like that's not going to be changing anytime soon.  This time of year is always busy for us.  My oldest daughter is involved in our area's Recreation Volleyball League, and my other 4 kids are starting soccer.  So between clogging, the kids' sports, and Young Women activities, there's not a whole lot of extra time!!  But I love it, and wouldn't change a thing!

This card was inspired by the awesome Karen Pedersen.  Love her cards!!

And a close up shot.  The flower was made using this tutorial.  I'll definitely be making more of those!!

Have a great week!!

'Hello' & 'Thank You' Cards

There are days when the creative juices just aren't flowing.  I was having one of those days, and decided to look through the Spring/Summer 2013 Close to my Heart catalog to see if inspiration would strike.  Boy, did it ever!!

On page #37 (for those of you who have that catalog), there was the cutest card!  I loved it so much, that I dropped everything and made my own version.

Here's what I came up with:

I absolutely love this card design, and plan on making lots more cards with it!!  

Have a happy Tuesday!

'Happy Hellos' Card

I have a box full of scraps of paper that I can't bear to throw away.  When I sit down to make a card, I'll usually look through my scraps first to see if anything catches my eye.  Sometimes I'll find a combination that works, and sometimes I don't.  This time, it worked!  I think you'll recognize these papers from THIS CARD that I shared last week.

Hope you have a great Tuesday!