You're Mer-Mazing ..

Good morning,

I was asked to make a card for our department assistant to celebrate Administrative Professionals Day last Month.

She does a lot for our group and others in the area.

I decided to make a shaker mermaid card and I even had a great sentiment that said “you’re mer-mazing” but it was a polymer stamp and when I pulled it out of it’s package it was crazy hard so I had to throw it away … not happy about that at all, so I decided to use it in my blog title!

Anyway, here’s the card. I stamped the sentiment and fussy cut out.

Supplies

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base)
• Design paper from Craft Universe (Holographic) & Momenta (Marbled)
• Dies are unknown
• Ink from Stampin up!
• Sentiment from Joy Claire Stamps (Mermaid at Heart)
• Sequins and beads from my stash

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

Mr & Mrs

Good morning,

Tis the Season for Romance I guess and weddings are starting to pop up so today I am sharing a wedding card I was requested to make for a co-worker. I think the marbled paper with a bit of a blush pink running through it made an elegant background for the diecut vullum hearts.

Supplies

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (base)
• Design paper from Craft Universe (Marble Stickers with foil)
• Dies from Stampin Up! (Detailed Hearts) and Spellbinders (Donna’s Alphabets)
• Gold mirror card from scrap bin
• Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Clair) and Stampin Up! (Gold Encore)
• Punch from Stampin Up! (Pick a banner)
• Sentiment from Stampin Up!
• Vellum from Stampin Up!

Thanks for stopping by!
(Hugs) Cara

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Gem of a Challenge, Week 9 - Anything Goes

Entry 52

Crafty Calendar Challenge, May Challenge - Anything Goes

Entry 68

Black Penny Saturday Challenge, May - Anything Goes...Optional 'Pastel Colours'!
Entry 11

Creative Fingers Challenge, Challenge #277

Entry 87

As you like it Challenge, Favourite: Soft or Bold Colours (and why)
Entry 38

A toast to your special day! ...

Good morning,
Sharing an April birthday card I made for my Mother-in-Law.

Supplies:
Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and my scrap bin
Design Paper from Scrapbook Wizard
Glitter paper from my scrap
Heart punch from Creative Memories
Ink from Tsukineko, Versafine Clair
ProMarkers
Sketch from Seize the Birthday STB#3
Stamps from Unity Stamps (Celebrate Today)
Unknown: Stitched oval die

Thanks for stopping by!

(Hugs) Cara

Challenges Entered

Lets Craft & Create
Challenge #207 - AG + Baby Blue or Pretty Pink
#3

Gem of a Challenge
Wk 9 Anything Goes Card Making & Paper Craft Scrapbook challenge - Gem of a Challenge
#12

Crafty Calendar Challenge
May Challenge - 'Anything Goes'
#17

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge
#229-Mirtillamente Digital Stamps
#1

Cardz for Galz
#224 Celebration - Mother's Day US. or other
#19

Unity Stamps May Challenge, Birthdays

Birthday Greetings ...

Good morning!
We have a new sketch challenge at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE and would be delighted if you would come and join us!

This month’s sketch is provided by Mette Witus. More of her amazing sketches can be found HERE.

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio
• Design paper from The Paper Studio (Watercolor)
• Dies from Papertrey Ink (Solid heart prints) and Quickutz (Nesting Squares)
• Image from All Dressed Up (Jam jars) printed on Hammermill Color Copy
• Ink from Tsukineko (Versafine Clair)
• ProMarkers
• Punch from Stampin Up! (Pick a Banner)
• Rhinestones from Stampin Up!
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Hugs, Kisses & Birthday Wishes)
• Sketch from Mette Witus

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out the main blog located HERE to see the other challenges we offer!

(Hugs) Cara

CHALLENGES ENTERED

Aloha Friday Challenge #10 - Flowers

Entry #2

Creative Fingers Challenge Blog #277

Entry #10

Craft Rocket Challenge #114 - Flowers

Entry #8

Creative Inspiration Challenges #14 - Anything Goes

Entry #9

Moving along with the Times May Challenge 166 - FLOWERS
Entry #13 

My heart for Mother's Day ...

Good morning!

We have a new sketch challenge at The Outlawz Challenges located HERE.

This month’s sketch comes from Sandra and is perfect for a Mother’s Day card!

Supplies: 5 x 7 card

Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!

Design Paper from Little Birdie Designs (Purple Passion)

Die from Spellbinders (Hearts)

Embossing folder from Stampin Up! (Subtle)

Ink from Stampin Up!

Mulberry paper a gift from Sandra

Pearl Swirl from the Paper Studios

Sentiment from Stampin Up! (Tiny Talk)

Sketch by Sandra

Thanks for stopping by and don’t forget to check out the main blog located HERE to see the other challenges!
(Hugs) Cara

Furry Angels on Earth

Good morning,

Today I am sharing a couple of Pet Sympathy cards to have on hand. I have quite a few friends that have furry loved ones and it seems like we go it spates with the losses.

I hate making these when my heart hurts for my friends who have lost a companion so dear to them so I try to make several to keep on hand at any given time.

Lucky for me Unity Stamps has an amazing series of stamps to help create these oh so difficult cards.

Supplies:

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Ink from Tsukineko (VersaFine Clair) & Stampin Up!
• Pawprints from Unity Stamps (Loved by a dog)
• Sentiment from Unity Stamps (Cat’s Leave Pawprints & Dog’s leave Pawprints)
• Stencil from Stampin Up! (Clouds, Moon & Stars)

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
(Hugs) Cara

Everything Beautiful ...

Good morning,

Today I am sharing another card I made from some scrap bits I had. I keep a 3-ring binder that I store left over bits from other projects in sheet protector pockets. I decided to pull out one of the pockets and see what I could create.

Supplies:

• Cardstock from The Paper Studio (Base) and Stampin Up!
• Design paper from Heide Swapp (Sugar Chic)
• Ink from We R Memories India Ink
• Judikins Diamond Glaze
• Scrap Bin: Die cuts
• Sentiment from Unity grab bag
• Stash: Pearls

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting!
(Hugs) Cara