Happy St. Patrick's Day {Giveaway Winner Announced}

 

Original Lucky Me post

 

Happy St. Patrick's Day.  I don't normally make cards for this occasion, but two years ago I made this card for Ryan. I made my little shamrock from a few heart dies from WPlus9 and a couple shades of green felt. 

Now on to the Winner...

Thank you all so much for all of your sweet comments on my Giveaway post.  I used the random number generator and the number selected was 9!  The winner of the Happy Wishes Stamp and Die Set is LAUREL at Handmade By Lolo!  Congratulations Laurel! I will be contacting you via email to get your mailing address.

 

Have a great day!

 

Neenah Cardstock, Neenah Heavyweight, Classic Crest Solar White 110 lb, 25 pk

Inkadinkado Clear Acrylic Blocks, Small and Medium

WPlus9 Design Studio Dies, Hearts & Clouds

Ranger Multi Medium, Matte Jar, 3.8 oz.

Taylored Expressions Felt Bundle, Greens

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Throwback Thursday {Sparkle and Shine Shaker}

Sparkle and Shine Shaker

 

Hey guys! It's been awhile.  Party was a success!  I've been busy lately and haven't spent time in my craft room with the exception of wrapping gifts for Christmas or writing out Christmas cards.  I hope to change that!  It's also been beautiful here the past few weeks, in the 60's everyday, so we have been spending a lot of time outside and at the dog park.  I love it!

 

I thought I'd share a throwback to this time last year with my Sparkle and Shine shaker card.  I turned this cool Simon Says Stamp die into an ornament shaker.

 

See you tomorrow with a big Friday Inspiration File because It will include cards from the past two weeks.  I missed last week due to baking and prepping for our holiday party!

 

Hope to have new projects to share very soon!

 

 

 

Neenah Cardstock, Neenah Heavyweight, Classic Crest Solar White 110 lb, 25 pk

Inkadinkado Clear Acrylic Blocks, Small and Medium

Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, 0.88 oz.

VersaFine Ink Pad, Onyx Black

WPlus9 Design Studio Clear Stamps, Sparkle and Shine

WPlus9 Design Studio Clear Stamps, Merry Little Christmas

Essentials by Ellen 40 lb. Vellum, 25 pk

Studio Calico Sequins, Blue & Aqua

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Make Each Day Brighter

{Original Blog Post}

 

Good Morning! I've been busy lately working on projects for the WPlus9 August Release coming up next week.  I thought I'd pop in and say 'Hello' and share a throwback to August 2013.  This is a project I made for a PTI Blog Hop.  This floral set, called Rosie Posie, is one of my all time favorites! 

 

 

 

Last night we had a family dinner.  My parents were coming over so my dad could dye my hair {he was a hairdresser for over 40 years} so I told him I'd cook him dinner.  Then, we found out that my mom's latest CAT Scan came back clear! So, to celebrate, I also had to bake something fancy for dessert.  I decided to make Italian Cheesecake and Polish Pischinger. 

 

Thanks so much for coming by today.

What are you working on?

 

Cardstock: WP9 White, PTI Hawaiian Shores
Stamps: PTI Rosie Posie, Simply You, Happy Trails
Ink: PTI Hawaiian Shores, Enchanted Evening, Simply Chartreuse, Plum Pudding, Royal Velvet
Dies: PTI Rosie Posie, Tag Its, Happy Trails
Other: MME Enamel Dots

WPlus9 Throwback Thursday Challenge

 

On the third Thursday of each month Maureen shares projects showcasing an older WPlus9 stamp set on the WPlus9 Design Blog, Throwback Thursday.  This month she has challenged everyone to join her and have a chance to win a $20 GC to the WPlus9 store!  I'm joining in just for fun and to encourage you to play along!  All of the details can be found {here}

 

 

Part of the challenge is to use  Maureen's projects as inspiration.  I chose to recreate her watercolor panel using gelatos.  Gelatos are a great medium, fun and versatile.  There are so many ways to use them.  I decided to lay down color from the gelato onto my craft mat and then pick it up with a wet paint brush.  I painted my color on in a gradient and set it aside to dry.  I die cut my watercolor piece with a die from Sunshine Layers and then stamped some fun clouds from an old favorite, Heartfelt Mix.  I couldn't resist adding in some of the newest stamps and dies from Unforgettable. 

 

 

In order to stamp my clouds on the card base in the correct spot, I used a stamp positioner.  I stamped the cloud onto the stamp positioner's clear sheet.  Placed the watercolor panel on the card base where I wanted it to be mounted later.  I placed the clear stamp positioner sheet on top of the already stamped clouds and carefully slid the watercolor piece out of the way.  This left the stamp positioner in the exact spot it needed to be for the clouds to match up when the watercolor panel was mounted.  Sounds complicated, but was really quite simple and easy to do.

 

I hope you'll play along!

 

 

Cardstock: TH Watercolor Paper, White
Stamps: WP9 Unforgettable, Heartfelt Mix
Ink: Versafine Onyx
Dies: WP9 Sunshine Layers, Unforgettable, PTI Double Ended Banner
Other: Gelatos, Rhinestones

Throwback Thursday {Geometric Glitter Hearts}

 

This time last year I was knee deep in glitter!  I love these geometric glitter hearts and they are so easy to make.  Check out the original post {HERE} for details and more cards using the same technique.

 

 

 

Found a picture I posted way back, on Instagram, of the sheet I created before I die cut it.

 

 

 I have already added new projects to The File for tomorrow's Friday Inspiration File..#203. 

Check them out!

Cardstock: PTI White
Stamps: PTI Love Songs
Ink: Versafine Black Onyx
Dies: PTI Heart Prints
Other: Thermoweb Double Sided Adhesive Sheets, Martha Stewart Glitter

Throwback Thursday {#tbt}

 

Debby from Lime Doodle Design has started sharing Throwback Thursday post on her blog and I thought I'd join her.  I think it's a great idea to take a look back and revisit older projects.  This time last year I was making a few quick and easy Christmas Thank You cards.  We always need to say 'thank you' to family and friends who have given us a special gift.  We want them to be quick and easy, but we also want them to be cute!  These are just that.  I actually think I'm going to make a few more this year just like these.

 

Cardstock: PTI Pure Poppy, Neenah Solar White
Stamps: PTI LLH Holiday
Ink: PTI New Leaf, Pure Poppy, Memento Black
Other: Glossy Accents