Baby Boy Carriage Card

Hello Blog Friends,

I know I sound like a flake because my last post stated that I would be more active here.  However, I also mentioned that my health was "taking a nose dive."  Little did I know how bad it would plummet.  Consequently, these months have been spent in MANY medical appointments.  Needless to say, I haven't had time, energy, or health for much else.
But by the grace of God, I am slowly healing.  This will most likely be a long road to healing, so I'll pop in when I can.

Fortunately, I have a little project to share. :)  My husband needed a baby card for one of his coworkers and here is the result:

I stamped the image onto cardstock and again on scrap paper.  I then fussy cut it, colored it, and adhered it using foam tape to give it some depth.  I sponged on some "dirt" and the sky using distress inks.  I also added ink around the sentiment strip.  I added "stitching" using a gel pen as a final touch.

(Supplies: cardstock; pattern paper- My Mind's Eye; distress inks in Antique Linen & Peacock Feathers; stamps- Unity Stamp Co.; gel pen; colored pencils; sequins)

I will be adding this to the following challenge:
Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges- Anything Goes

Thank you for spending some time with me!

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Fluttering Elegance

Howdy Friends!!

I hope you had a great weekend. 

Well, guess what?  I actually have a craft post.  Yay!  So let's get to the fun.  :)

I've had limited crafting time, so I was glad that this card came together fairly quick. 

Notice those tiny silver dots?  I used a silver pen around the damask design to give it a bit of pizzazz, but it's hard to tell in the picture. 

(Supplies: cardstock; pattern paper- My Mind's Eye; butterfly punch- Martha Stewart; sentiment- Papertrey Ink; silver rhinestone; silver gel pen; white ink)

Well, dear friends, it's a short and sweet post today, since there's a million and one things to do.  But I greatly appreciate your visit. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Fabulous Fashionista

Hello Friends!

Happy Independence Day, America!  Got any exciting plans for the weekend?

Well, I haven't had much crafty time lately, but I wanted to participate in Unity's Friends with Flair challenge.  So I whipped up a little card. :D

I used a gel pen and traced around the edges of the leaves and flowers.  It adds a touch of glam.

I stamped the dress form onto the base paper and the pattern paper and then fussy cut it.  It is hard to see, but I added a necklace by placing gel dots around the neckline and drew the "string."

(Supplies: pattern paper- My Mind's Eye; cardstock; pearl- Doodle Bug; sequins; gel pen; stamps- Unity Stamp Co.; black ink- Memento; gray ink- Tsukineko)

Well, dear friends, I bid you a safe and wonderful weekend.  Thank you kindly for stopping by. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Cutie-Patootie

Hello Friends!

How are you doing?  Weekend is almost here, so hang on a bit longer. :)

Well, today I am stopping by to share my current design team project for Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges.  The challenge is to use a stamp or digi image on your card, layout, canvas, mini album or "off the page" creation.

This challenge inspired me to create a mini baby album.  My last design team project was a baby memory file.  So I am finally making a teeny-tiny dent in my baby photos. 
I recently decided to display my projects for others to enjoy.  (I know!  The light bulb took a while to come on.)  ALL of my layouts get stored in the scrapbook and then put away, which means others rarely view them.  So I've decided to create projects that can be placed around my home (i.e. coffee table, bookshelf) for others to see.

Ok, let's get on with the good stuff.  :D

Detail picture of cover:

Album cover:

Some inside pages:
Here is my adorable little niece.

I added journaling throughout the album. 

My sweet nephew:

 My other adorable niece.

(Supplies: chipboard, cardstock, pattern paper- My Mind's Eye & Basic Grey, journaling cards- Echo Park & Me and My Big Ideas, sequins, colored pencils, glossy accents, twine- My Mind's Eye, stamps- Fiskars, Heidi Swapp, Recollections, Hero Arts & Papertrey Ink, circle punch- Martha Stewart, black ink, die-cut- Cameo, button- Recollections, machine stitching, ribbon)

So what are you creating for the challenge?  Go get scrappy and link up your projects here.  And while you're there, check out the awesome creations by my teammates and the guest bloggers. They rocked it. :D

Have a wonderful, fabulous day and thank you for spending some time with me. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Enjoying Unity

Hola Everyone!

How are you doing?  I hope you are taking advantage of National Craft Month to get crafty.  
Well, yesterday, I decided to forgo the garage cleaning and do crafty time instead.  Maybe not the best choice considering the messy garage, but I was a much happier camper.  :D

So, today I am sharing a card based on the current challenge at Unity.  Aren't those colors and cupcakes scrumptious?!  The challenge is to use the colors, a sketch, or both, as well as a Unity stamp. 


Let's begin with a detail picture:

I used glossy accents on the flowers, but it's hard to tell.  Gray skies= poor lighting.

(Supplies: cardstock, pattern paper- My Mind's Eye, stamps- Unity Stamp Co., colored pencils, black ink, ribbon, sewing machine, glossy accents)

 

Well, time for me to get back to cleaning the garage.  Have yourself a great, crafty day and thank you for stopping in.

 

Happy Crafting,

Angie

Tribute to Teacher

Howdy Y'all!

Good-golly Miss Molly!!  I didn't realize I've been "absent" here for almost a week!  I've been busy doing spring cleaning that I haven't had much crafty time.  But I'm hoping to fix that this week. ;) 

Today I'm sharing a card that's perfect for a teacher.  Teacher appreciation week isn't until May.  But it's nice to show appreciation any time of the year.

I stamped the image onto the pattern background and on scrap paper.  Then I fussy cut the scrap paper and taped it over the base image.  I also fussy cut the flowers.  Let's begin with a detail picture:

(Supplies: cardstock, pattern paper- My Mind's Eye and from my stash, stamps- Unity Stamp Co. & Studio G, sequins, sewing machine, colored pencils)

Well, that does it for me today.  I'll see you tomorrow. Have a great day and thank you for stopping by.

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Flower Power Pack with Love

Hey Y'all!!

I hope you are having a wonderful week so far.  We Central/Southern Californians are being a bit spoiled with our weather.  Can you believe it was 70 today?!   

Well, I am popping in today to share a Valentine's Day card & more "Flower Power" cards that are similar to the red one I shared here.  And since I liked the design, (as well as my Facebook friends :D) I decided to recreate it in different shades of blue.  I made 2 for each color.
I call these the "Flower Power Pack."

   
And here is my Valentine's Day card, which was quick and simple.  I used a Project-Life type of card for the center. 
A detail picture:

(Supplies: cardstock, pattern paper, machine stitching, sequins, journal card- My Mind's Eye)

Well, that does it for me today.  I thank you so, so much for stopping in to visit. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Witchy Wear

Happy Sunday!

I hope you are enjoying your weekend.  I have been working on some birthday gifts and a card for Paper Craft Star this weekend. 

This is the inspiration photo on the blog.  Cute picture.  I noticed she has 6 cats with her!!  :)


My stamp supply is very limited and I didn't have any stamps that really related to the picture.  So I improvised by paper piecing the boots and witch tights.  Here is the final result.

(Supplies: die cut books, pattern paper, twine- My Mind's Eye, sticker title- My Mind's Eye, sequins, glue dots)

I used a print out pattern for the boots from the Paper Crafts Magazine website (freebie section), traced them onto black cardstock and cut them out. 
Well, I'm off to continue crafting.  :)  Thank you for stopping by and enjoy what's left of the weekend.

Happy Crafting,
Angie

BOO Banner

TGIF!!!

How are ya'll doing?  I've been feeling out of place today.  Must be the headache I've had throughout the day.  Anyway, I was about to go craft when I realized that I hadn't posted anything today. Yikes.

So, today I am sharing a Halloween project to go above the fireplace.  Since I don't have a mantel, and I don't think the landlord would appreciate me tearing up the place, I made a banner to hang up.  I traced and cut the banner and pumpkins out of chipboard and decorated them. 

Here are some individual pictures.

 

 

 

 

I used a die-cut of the scarecrow and the tombstone & traced them onto black cardstock.  Then I fussy cut them.  

 

(Supplies: chipboard, cardstock, DoodleBug die-cuts, Recollections Halloween stamp set, pattern paper- Graphic 45, glitter, sequins, witch cut-out- My Mind's Eye, black ink, pop dots)

 

What have you placed onto your mantel or above the fireplace?  I have to say that this is the FIRST time I've really been into the Halloween spirit...

I appreciate your visit and I hope you have an awesome weekend.  :)

 

Happy Crafting,

Angie

 

P.S.  I just noticed the challenge at the City Crafter Challenge Blog.  So I will be adding this project to their challenge.