SFYTT July 2011

Hello again ~

Back today with a second post :) I wanted to make sure I got my SFYTT July Sketch done! :)

For this card I used one of my favorite sets from Paper Trey Ink,  "Up Up and A Way" which has coordinating dies that can be purchases separately. I used the balloon die on my card, makes crafting so much easier!  The DP is retired from SU!

Please scroll down to the next post if you would like to see my MFT Sketch Card I posted earlier today.

Thanks again for stopping by!

Hugs ~ LJ

MFTWSC30 - Almost Time for School

Hello! 


Thanks for stopping by today! This is my entry for MFTWSC30 (weekly sketch challenge on SCS). I can't believe how FAST the summer has gone, and August is nearly here. I'm not complaining, as fall is my favorite season of the year! My card was created using the MFT PI Book in Hand. I used some patterned paper from the October Afternoon Campfire Collection (8X8 pad).


Have a great day ~  Hugs ~ LJ
Stamps: MFT PI Hip To Be Square
Paper: Campfire October Afternon DP, Island Indigo, Riding Hood Red, Summer Sun, White
Access: MFT Scallop Die-namics, Bingo Card (Jennie Bowlin Studios), Riding Hood Red Ribbon, dimensionals, Circle Spellbinders, copics/prismacolor markers

TESC 143 - Keep Plowing

Hello ~

Thanks for stopping by today. I feel like I am finally "adjusting" to my new home. So much more space than I had before, and I have been "plowing" through boxes the last week, unpacking and getting settled in. I even found some stamping time today to play with the latest Taylored Expressions Sketch. I used one of my favorite TE Sets, Udderly Sweet. The patterned pattern paper is from the Fly A Kite Collection (My Minds Eye - Lime Twist)  I used SU! Brads on the corners, and the ribbon I got from my friend Michele

Below is a shot of the inside of my card, which is also decorated with more of the same patterned paper

Have a great rest of the weekend!

Hugs ~

Lemonade for Sale

Hello ~ I was blog-surfing early this morning and came across the latest Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge and it fit perfectly with an image I had stamped and colored last night.  The image is from My Favorite Things - Pure Innocence Pucker Up. About 90% of my crafty/stampy stash is packed in boxes, as I am moving on Thursday. the majority of this card is made out of scraps. I kept out out a package of MFT Perfect Paper Panels for images to color. I have a craft storage box where I packed my favorite/most used embellishments. I had won it as a raffle item at a shoebox swap earlier in the year. The top of the storage box is where I am putting my adhesive, scissors, and frequently used tools, so I have something play with after I move and my boxes don't have to be completely unpacked for me to stamp! 


Thanks for stopping by today ~ 


Hugs ~ LJ

Dueling Darlings

Hello ~

It's time for a another duel and I am this month's hostess! :) Our theme this month is Garden of Friendship and I am this month's host. I treasure each and everyone of the friendships I have with the Darlings and Divas in our fun little group. They are always there for laughter & fun, and the ladies have been around when someone else is struggling. Truly one of the BEST cyber-friendships I have had (and I have also been lucky enough to meet three of them ~ Barb, Terry and Jeanette). Luv ya'll so much :-) 

 I chose a stamp set from My Favorite Things ~ Gardener Flopsey.  For this month I made a Joy Fold Card, using the tutorial on SCS. It's a really fun card to make. 

For my kit, there are patterned papers from Cosmo Cricket, Ribbon, red polka dot die-cut flowers using a sizzix die, buttons, brads & more. I used only a couple embellishments on my card. 

Here is the inside of my card, where I used more patterned paper, and a label punch die for the sentiment. 

Here is another photo showing the detail of the flower, isn't the ladybug cute? 

I hope you enjoyed my post for today, Please check out the other Darling Diva's as well ~ to see what they have on their blog waiting for you:

Judy, Barb,  Laura Jean (me) Judy, Jamie,  Kelly  Joan and  Carol

Please start here, at Jeanette's blog for our friendly duel

Thanks for stopping by ~ 

Hugs ~ LJ

Happy Birthday America!

Hello and Happy 4th of July! I hope you all are having a fantastic day! 


Here is my card for this month's MFT Guest Designer Challenge - Touch of Texture. My texture is in the white vertical panels - which is white corrugated paper/cardboard. I used the Birthday Princess PI image and paper-pieced it to help celebrate the 4th of July! Patterned Paper is from My Minds Eye, the circle heart flags and banner at the bottom are from K&CO. RIbbon is SU. 

I also used France's Center Step Card Tutorial which is this week's challenge on the Crazy 4 Challenges Blog!

Thanks for stopping by today! 


Hugs ~ LJ

MOJO197

Hello ~

Hope you are having a fantastic 4th of July Holiday Weekend!

My MOJO Monday Card for MOJO197 is above, using pattern paper and chipboard from the October Afternoon Rocket Age Collection. I also used SU! Silver Hodgepodge and some orange gingham ribbon my friend Michele sent me awhile back!

Have a wonderful day!

Hugs ~ LJ