'Happy Blooming Birthday' Card

The Flower Patch stamp set from Stampin' Up! is so versatile and fun to use!

I shared a card CASE using this set earlier this week,

and have another one to show you today :)

THIS CARD inspired mine...

...and here's my version :)

And a closer shot...

Supplies Used (all are from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Paper: Blackberry Bliss, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Moonlight DSP Pack

Ink: Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Baked Brown Sugar, Basic Black

Other: Basic Rhinestones, Twine (non-SU!)

Flower Patch CASE

As soon as I saw the Flower Patch stamp set and 

Flower Flair Framelits Dies from Stampin' Up!, I just HAD to have them!  

I even created a Pinterest board full of cute ideas using this set.

But just like so many times before,

instead of opening up and using it when I got it,

they just sat and sat :(

Inspiration struck when I saw this card,

and I couldn't wait any longer!

Here's my version...

 And the inside...

I love the simplicity of this card!  

Thanks for looking, and have a great week!

Supplies (all are from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Paper: Mossy Meadow, Whisper White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crumb Cake

Stamps: Flower Patch

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Crisp Cantaloupe, Basic Black

Other: Flower Fair Framelits Dies, 1/2" Circle Punch, Project Life Corner Punch, Basic Rhinestones, Twine (non SU!)

Tap, Tap, Tap....is this thing still on?

Hello?  Does anybody still check this blog?

I can't believe I haven't posted since July!  

Where has all the time gone?

A few exciting things have happened since I last posted...

*Summer is now over and my kiddo's are all back in school.

I've hit a new stage in life where ALL 5 of my darlings are in school all day.

I'll admit that I was a bit lost those first few days of school.

I've been a stay-at-home Mom for the last 15 years,

and not having any little ones at home to keep me company was weird.

*After thinking about it a LOT,

I decided to get a part-time job to bring in a little bit of extra money.

It's been a bit of an adjustment to make, 

but the kids think it's pretty cool (and weird) that Mommy's got a job.

*After 16 years of marriage, 

my husband and I are finally looking into buying our first home.

We've found one that we love, 

but are waiting for a few things to happen 

before we can start the process of buying it.

Can I say how super duper excited I am 

at the prospect of having a home of our very own?

I've been dreaming up projects for this house, 

and if it all works out, will definitely be sharing them!

*I haven't completely given up crafting.

In fact, I've been crafting a lot this summer!

I decided in January that I was going to make crochet hats 

for all of my family members for our Christmas party this year.

Wowza, has it been a lot of work, and I'm not even close to being done!!

But rest assured, I WILL share them all once the recipients have received their hats :)

I'm hoping that once I hit my new groove with this part-time job thing,

that I'll be able to actually start posting regularly again.

I've missed sharing my projects with you all!

Thanks for listening,

and since I don't have a crafty picture to share,

here's a picture of my kids and 2 of their cousins on the first day of school.

Have a splendid day :)

Regarding Dahlias - Mojo Monday 353

One of my favorite stamp sets from the 

2014-15 Stampin' Up! catalog is Regarding Dahlias.

I've drooled over cards that I've seen others make with this stamp set.

I even made a special board on Pinterest where I could pin them all.

After seeing today's sketch at Mojo Monday,

I knew it was time for me to break my stamp set in.

Here's the sketch...

and here's my card...  

Have a great Monday!

Supplies Used (all are from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):
Paper: Whisper White, Blackberry Bliss, Hello Honey, Moonlight DSP Stack
Stamps: Regarding Dahlias
Ink: Blackberry Bliss
Tools: Modern Label Punch

Card Case: Sassy Salutations

I've been on the fence about the 'Sassy Salutations' stamp set from Stampin' Up.

Then I saw THIS CARD, and my mind was made up :)

I just HAD to get that stamp set!

Here's my version...

Stay tuned for a fun project I made using this stamp set!

Supplies Used (all are from Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted):

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Gray, Yellow (non SU!), Orange (non SU!)

Ink: Basic Gray

Stamp: Sassy Salutations

Punches: 1/2" circle, 3/4" circle, 1" circle, 1-1/4" circle

Other: Basic Rhinestones