Just Because

Good Morning! I am off to a kids Christmas party and buffett at my husband's office. Since I am fond of hot breakfast, I think I will hurry here. OK? Today's card is one of those simple little all occasion greetings that is perfect to make ahead and have on hand. I made it a while back but have not showed it you yet. Take a quick look and then I will elaborate.

My papers are Basic Grey Urban Prairie (Bountiful & Bluebird) from earlier this year. I paired it with a muted yellow print that must have been from a kit. It was a single sheet with no label on it, stuffed in an old paperkeeper. My sketch is courtesy of the ever so talented Mercy Kerin (MTSC 32). The image I chose to use is an Annie LaPointe image called Chill Out. I think I picked it up in the MFT Bubble Bin. I tried my hand at distressing on this card. That technique is always a tough one for me. My results end up looking very contrived. I guess Ineed to practice more!

If you have any questions about this card or any others, please feel free to email me anytime. I am going to skip a detailed supply list in the interest of time though. Have a great weekend!

Ohmmmm, ohmmmm...

See that title? That is me meditating. Today's card threw me into fits of calm and before I knew it, the "ohms" were coming out of my mouth. LOL! That's a bit of an exaggeration but I couldn't help myself. I used a stamp from the MFT bubble bin last week... Annie LaPointe's bath tub series which are always fun for me. In My Mind's Eye, they come together nicely with delicate florals and soothing geometric prints. So check it out!

I LOVE the new Pretty Please collection from My Mind's Eye. They all look good together! I will be pulling these papers out again really soon. It was nice to pull out something new over the weekend and make a card. As I have mentioned, summertime is cutting into my scramping time. I love having my kids home but I really miss my alone time every day. I generally stamp for "work" to stock my Etsy shop just as much as I stamp for fun and when you are lucky enough to do something you love every day, it is pretty hard to "go without." Oh, woe is me! Hahaha!

So about the card...the sketch came from an SCS sketch on 5-20-09. I saw it used by Dawn Easton on her blog and I filed the idea away for a rainy day since I loved her interpretation of the sketch so much. I love how the arrangement showcases the coordinates so well. I figure I will market this as a friendly notecard or even as a "get well soon" sorta card. The bathtub image brings about that whole "spa day, pamper yourself" feeling so I bet it would work well for that.

Well, it is about that time...the grocery shopping, errands, clean up the kitchen, finish the laundry point of the day so I'm off for now. I will leave you with my supply list and a sincere wish for a lovely day. Thanks for stopping by!

Papers- MME Pretty Please Brown Floral; misc DCWV cardstock from my stash. Stamps- MFT Be Calm by Annie LaPointe. Inks- Graphite Brilliance. Embellishments- American Crafts ribbon; Kaiser Crafts 3cm pink daisy; MM springtime button brads. Pens- Copic (RV02, RV11, Y26, Y28, YG95, R35, BG75, B000).

Practice What I Preach?

Today's card contains a sentiment that could very easily apply to my own life. I used one of the lovely Annie LaPointe bathtub images and the sentiment reads, "wind down." Ha! I would love to wind down right about now! No rest for the weary though! I have another busy day and busy weekend for that matter. If it wasn't for my midnight scrapping sessions, I would never unwind. So here is my therapy session... I mean my card for today...

Once again, I will have to update my post with my supply list and details. I will go ahead and tell you that the arrangement came from me though. I CASEd myself again today. I have been in a rut lately so it has been kinda fun to go and pick out favorite designs of my own to copy. Please bear with me and these rushed posts. Once Mother's Day has come and gone, my life will calm down just a little and my regular daily activities will get the attention they deserve. Thanks for stopping by!

Wouldya Just Chill Out?

First, lemmee just say that I am LOVING the Bubble Bin at MFT lately. The lovely ladies at My Favorite Things have decided that we need a discount on certain items so every Monday, they have marked down a few of their fabulous products for a week at a time. Some will go back to the regular price and some will be gone forever. The fun is not knowing! I have ordered from them in the past and have always been happy with my service and products but getting their great stamps at such low prices is even better. Today's card uses one of my bargains from a week or 2 ago. Luckily for you, if you don't already own "Chill Out" by Annie LaPointe, it is still available, although at the regular price. This one didn't disappear forever.

How about my card? OK...

I am very happy with how this card turned out. It was a card that I just started throwing things down on and they all worked! Usually, I plan a card on paper, with a detailed sketch, and try a bajillion types of embellishments before finding the right ones. When I opened my order from All That Scraps, and saw this October Afternoon paper, I immediately thought "bathroom tiles" so it was a no-brainer to choose a stamp with a bathtub. Luckily, I had a pile of new Bubble Bin Bargains, including this little chill out tub, in a pile on my desk, still not put away from last week. See, being a slob is ok sometimes!

I had to mix several Copics to get the right colors for my stamped image though. I discovered the hard way that blue-greens are sadly lacking in my marker collection. I sense a marker order being placed very soon. ;) My ribbon choice was "out of the box"...literally and figuratively. I knew I wanted a wide ribbon so I pulled out my large roll/wide stash and this color flopped out of the rack accidentally. I am not lying! I would not have chosen this color to match this paper in a million years but I loved how it looked with the paper and stamp so I kept it. IMO, it harmonizes beautifully, even though that color is not even used in the paper. Talk about out of my comfort zone!

I'll give you the run down for the rest of my materials below. I will be listing this card in my Etsy shop very soon so drop by for a visit if you are interested in purchasing it. Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Papers- October Afternoon Weathervane Chilly Mornings; pale teal CS by colorbok; pale taupe CS from Hobby Lobby. Stamps- Annie LaPointe chill out from MFT. Inks- Brilliance Graphite Black; Versa magic aspen mist; Tim Holtz weathered wood distress ink. Tools- Fiskars apron lace edge punch; SU ticket corner punch. Embellishments- 7/8in dk sage grosgrain ribbon from Michael's; 1/8in aged copper brads by Paper Studio; flowers by Prima; MM 5th Ave button brads; MM specialty glitter glaze. Pens- Copic (YR23, BG10, BG72, BG75, B91, W1, W7, 0); SU Old Olive; Zig Olive Branch; Sakura clear sparkle jelly roll pen.

I Feel Challenged, Oh So Challenged

Hidee ho, neighbors. Today will be a really quick post. I have an absolutely AWFUL migraine so I'm going to post my card and head off to my bed for a nap until the kids get home. I played along with Taylor's Cupcake Challenge last night and below is what I came up with for my contribution. I used my new Annie LaPointe bath tub stamp that I ordered from MFT's Bargain Bubble Bin last week. They have got some great stamps that are available at crazy low prices.

As far as my card goes, I followed the challenge sketch pretty closely. The only deviation is my little brads at the bottom. I used some Bo Bunny papers from the Anna Sophia collection and I love how they paired with the stamp. I wanted to color it differently than I usually see those images colored...with bright, bold colors. The edge of my stamped panel is inked with Tim Holtz Distress inks in Scattered Straw and Antique Linen. So, here ya go!
I will check back later and finish my supply list and if you have any questions, let me know. Bye for now!