Birthday Cake

Good morning friends ~ I'm still working on adding cards to my stash on hand.  My box has become woefully sparse and I didn't have any anniversary cards left, so I pulled out another oldie but goodie from Pinkfresh Studio called "Celebrate In Style".

 

As you can see, I heat embossed the bottom strip with gold embossing powder.  I like the touch of elegance it adds to the cake.  And that spray of flowers is delightful!

 

I added Petal Pink Liquid Pearls to the centers of the flowers.

It's the small details that add so much!

 

Here's another card using the left overs from the stenciled and die cut set.  I happily used up more printed paper in the process as well.  That's always a good thing.

I'll be adding one of these cards to the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge ~ Summertime Blues using Pinkfresh Studio

 

Word Art Wednesday ~ Anything Goes

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Quilted

Hello friends ~ I know my posts have been few and far between, but I ask you not to give up on me.  I've just been enjoying family and enjoying summer as it all goes by too quickly.  Before long, I'll be hunkered up inside the house and will find plenty of time for crafting.  But for now, I hope you don't mind the occasional post.

 

I've been behaving myself, well mostly, this summer and not spending any money buying new craft supplies (save for a couple small purchases).  ;0)

Moreover, I've been pulling older sets out that haven't gotten much use and I've enjoyed it so much! 

 

This die is called Quilted "Summer" and it was from Papertrey Ink back in the day.   

I cut the die from scraps of printed paper in my scrap box and went to work piecing each quilt together.  I topped each quilted square with a die cut button in the center.

 

Each quilted piece is mounted to a different embossed background.

 

Except for this one, which is simply mounted on linen cardstock.

 

I used this as an opportunity to add to my birthday and anniversary card stash.

I'll be adding one of these cards to the following challenges:

Cut It Up ~ Emboss It 

Word Art Wednesday ~ Anything Goes 

Love Those Pretty Papers ~ July 

Please don't give up on me.  I'll be back on a regular basis soon.

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Time Flies When You're Crafting ~ CCS

Hello friends~  Time is whizzing by and the New Year will be here before you know it.  

 

I've got a pretty easel card up on the CutCardStock blog today, featuring many quality cardstock types found at CutCardStock.

 

If you'd like more details on how this card came together, I sure would love a visit from you at the CutCardStock blog. 

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A Reason To Celebrate ~ Double D Challenge

Happy New Year friends and happy 9th birthday to Darlene and Diane from DD Challenges!

Who knew that 9 years ago would be the start of all their amazing challenges?

 

 

To celebrate, their theme for this new challenge is "Anniversary / Birthday".  

I pulled out this fun Award Winning die set from The Greetery and stamped the sentiment from Inflated Sentiments to wish them both the greatest celebration.

 

There's plenty of room in this challenge to spark your creativity, but here's an inspiration panel to further inspire you.

 

 

 

Here's the prize you could win when you play along:

 

 

Visit the DD Challenge blog to see more amazing inspiration and join in on the fun!

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Nordic Butterfly Wishes ~ Poppystamps

Hello friends ~  I'm bringing you some Joyful Nordic Wishes today using stamps & dies from Poppystamps.  I love the lacy background and how it's softened by the layer of vellum.

The Nordic Butterfly is beautiful layered and popped up on foam dots.  This is part of their spring release.  One you won't want to miss!

Feel free to stop over at Poppystamps for more details, if you wish.

 

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Nordic Birds ~ Poppystamps

Hello friends ~ It's my turn to post over at the Poppystamps blog.

Sure do hope you'll pop on over to Poppystamps to have a look.

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Bronze Anniversary ~ Double D

Happy New Year, my friends!  I hope you had a safe and happy entrance into 2024.  We stayed tucked in at home and enjoyed a quiet evening.  We're too old for celebrating big on new year's eve.  Our idea of celebrating is hubby falling asleep in his chair while watching tv, waiting to watch the ball drop.  I celebrate from the comfort of my bed with my eyes closed. haha!

Anyway, Double D Challenge is ringing in the new year with a birthday / anniversary, celebrating their 8th year!  Can you believe it??  

Darlene and Diane do such an amazing job keeping all their challenge blogs straight and the inspiration photo's they use are always inspiring.

I used a bronze embossed scrap of cardstock from my scrap bin, Add to Cart Celebration Add-Ons from Spellbinders and vellum flowers from Pinkfresh Studio.  The sentiment is an "oldie" from Papertrey ink.

I hope you'll stop by the Double D Challenge blog and join in on the fun.

Here's the inspiration board to help you get started:

Here's the prize you could win when you play along:

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Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace Kit of the Month ~ December

Hello friends~  I'm back today with a project using Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace Kit of the Month for December.

Becca Feekens designs are always elegant and timeless in style.  This month's die kit is no different.

This month's "Sweetheart Envelope and Note Die set is gorgeous.  Look at the detail on these sweet dies.

There are 22 thin metal dies included in this set and you can mix and match them to create adorable note cards like I did, up to a 5"x7" card.

Check out this month's kit at Spellbinders and flip through the product photo's to see the amazing projects Becca designed.  They're really incredible!  

Here are the links to the following clubs at Spellbinders:

Amazing Paper Grace Kit of the Month
All Club Kits
Past Club Kits
Spellbinders

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Butterfly Sparkle ~ Spellbinders August Card Kit of the Month

It's the beginning of the month so that means Spellbinders has all new club kits in the store for you to enjoy!  This month's Card Kit is called Butterfly Sparkle and it is sure to make you smile.

It is filled with butterflies, dreamy images and inspiring sentiments.

This card kit includes a 6x6 paper pad, clear stamps, a die set, tons of embellishments, and more!

There is a total of 12 dies included in this month's kit.  I think these butterflies will be used on many future projects.

Spellbinders kits always have a touch of elegance, using gold or silver accents. 

 

Not only do these kits have all these decorative elements, but they also include 10 card bases with envelopes, several sheets of color coordinating cardstock, double sided tape, double sided foam dimensional squares and sequins. 

The vintage images in this kit hit all the right buttons for me.

I hope you enjoyed today's projects.  You can find the entire new release at Spellbinders and take a peek at what's COMING SOON.  I've listed links to the products below for your convenience.  Hope to see you again soon!

Here's a list of handy links that will bring you directly to the items listed:

Spellbinders

Card Kit of the Month 

All Club Kits

Past Club Kits

Filigree Marquis Etched Dies

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Thank you for spending part of your day with me.  I so enjoy reading your comments and knowing that you've stopped in for a peek.

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Spellbinders June Card Kit of The Month

It's the beginning of the month, so you know what that means??  Spellbinders has a new release for all their Club Kits.  Each month when I open a new kit, it feels like Christmas!

This month's kit is called "Party Hat and Streamers" and it is filled with loads of cuteness, sweet treats, flowers and more to make any occasion a celebration of fun!

Just look at those beautiful florals!!  

This card kit includes a 6x6 paper pad, clear stamps, a die set, tons of embellishments, and more!  The party hat, flowers and pom-pom dies are this month's featured die set.  

Spellbinders kits always have a touch of elegance, using gold or silver accents and look at those puffy sentiment stickers.  Aren't they fun?

Not only do these kits have all these decorative elements, but they also include 10 card bases with envelopes, several sheets of color coordinating cardstock, double sided tape, double sided foam dimensional squares and sequins.  

If you know someone who wants to get into card making, this is a great kit to help get them started.  These kits make wonderful birthday or Mother's Day gifts, and you can purchase past kits without signing up for the monthly subscription.

Here's a list of handy links that will bring you directly to the items listed:

Spellbinders
Card Kit of the Month
All Club Kits
Past Club Kits

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