TSB Back to School

This week on The Stamping Boutique the challenge is Back to School.
Here is the first card I have posted in awhile. My baby is 11 weeks old and starting to let me do a few things.

 This is Back to School Audrey. I colored her with Copics and added Stickles. I am a teacher so back to school is a big deal for me.

Isn't she a cutie!? I hope to see you join in on the fun over at the The Stamping Boutique 

If you haven't joined The Stamping Boutique Facebook page yet come on over. I am running a monthly challenge in the group!

I am entering into these challenges...
Cookie challenge picture challenge
Paper Minutes  Eye Catching Backgrounds 
Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes 
Crafter's Cafe - Back To School
Crafty Creations -  Back To School  
Inspiration Destination - Always Anything Goes   
Simon Says Stamp - - Anything Goes 
Sisterhood of Crafters -  School Time 
Wonderful Wednesdays -  Always Anything Goes  
C.R.A.F.T. - Back To School  
Crafty Girls Creations  - Anything Goes





 

Break Time

If you have been following my blog you know that I have been awaiting the arrival of my baby. She is here! She was born June 14th and is perfect.

It is a lot harder to have a newborn then I could have ever imagined so I am taking a break from well everything but her. I am hoping to have some craft time again soon. But for now I would just like some sleep.

Picture frame

 I bought a frame for my brothers family for Xmas and wanted to add something besides just pictures.

 I put in these two sayings and basically scrapbooked the small sections.

I tied the ribbon around the glass then put it back together. I like how it came together.

Cards

Here are two cards I made a long while back and never posted.

The top card was from when I was on one of my favorite DT's Sew Many Stamps. They went out of business and it made me very sad. My coloring has improved a bit over time. I used my Spellbinders to cut out the oval and my Irock to add the gems to it.

This anniversary card was so pretty and I completely forgot to take pictures of it before I sealed it in plastic. I used my Cricut to cut out the cake.I added Stickles to the layers.

Birthday Cards

A friend of mine bought one of those make your own card kits and then of course never really used it. She gave it to me and I did not want to throw it away so I made some cards to send to OWH.

 All of the embellishments came from the kit.

 I used some DCWV birthday paper on all the cards. It is glossy and bright. I love it.

 I did add some Peachy Keen eyes on the balloons to spice them up a bit.

Male Turtle BDay Card

A simple male birthday card I made for my brother. I love turtles and this saying is fun especially for my brother. I added some distressed ink around the image. I used some manly papers and "screw" brads. Male cards are very hard for me because they are so boring for me. I love frilly and girly.

Owl box

I made this owl box from a Silhouette file.

I distressed the edges and used some fun DP. Such a cute little box.

Perfect for adding a little candy and giving as a cute gift.

Raiders Birthday Card

 Here is a very simple birthday card. Layers and DP pretty much sums this card up. I used Fiskar stamps.

I have made several Raiders cards for different fans birthdays. They are very simple to make and everyone always loves them.

Grad Card

 I made this graduation card using parts of the invitation I received from my nephews graduation. I used the insert for the front seniors page. I cut the year in a strip and used it on the front. I embossed some silver paper for the background and used his school colors for the card.

 I cut out the grad and cap with my silhouette.

 I used a stamp a bought at Hobby Lobby for the inside.

I cut the mascot out and put it on the back of the envelope. I used his name plate on the front of the envelope.

I did not have time to post this card after I made it so I thought I would wait to graduation time came around again. I hope it gave you some inspiration. My nephew loved that it was so personal.

I am entering into these challenges...  
Not Just Cards -Always Anything Goes  
Mema's Challenge -Anything Goes with optional twist: Graduation or Masculine
Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes  
Crafting from the Heart- Always Anything Goes  
Cheerful Stamp Pad - Black & White  
Through The Craft Room Door - Always Anything Goes  
Papertake Weekly -  Anything Goes

Pink Birthdays

I haven't had a lot of time to craft in the last few months. Growing a baby is hard work. However I have several projects that I have not had time to post that I am working on. Here are two simple birthday cards I made.

 I used a Stampin up candles image. I added some color with Copics and added Stickles to the flame.

I embossed the background on the pink. I used my Spellbinders to cut out the stamp image.

Scrapbook Page~School Photos

I tried my hand at traditional scrapbooking for my husbands school pictures. I can tell you I am not a fan of scrapbooking. I love digital scrapbooking. So much easier and less messy, but that is my opinion.

I cut out a camera using my Cricut, also the letters for his name.

Bangels Helmet Card

I used my Silhouette to cut out this card and the stripes.

The helmet card file is an SVG Cutting Files. 

I made the stripes to add to the card and envelope.

I added a simple Stampin Up sentiment inside.

I am entering into these challenges...
DoubleClick Skittles - Happy Birthday
Going Grey With Scrap-Creations- Anything Goes  
Through The Craft Room Door- Always Anything Goes

TSB Mother's Day Flowers

I used Flowers 1 by The Stamping Boutique. I added some color with my Copics and added Stickles to the flowers.

The sentiment and inside sentiment is from a Mother's Day Hero Art stamp set. The paper is DCWV

I am entering into these challenges...  
Lunagirl Moonbeams- Mother  
Frosted Designs Friday Challenge - All About Mom  
Pattie's Creations –  May - Use a Flower/Flowers image
Quick Quotes - May - Add a Flower or a Butterfly  
Sister Act Card Challenge - Always Anything Goes 
Outlawz Twisted Thursday - Always Anything Goes

Mother's Day Card

 The sentiments are from a Mother's Day Hero Arts set. I made this card for my mother in law. She is awesome.

 Cute sentiment :)

The sketch that I followed.

I am entering into these challenges...  
Cute Card Thursday - Add A Brad 
Mojo Monday - Sketch
Stamp and Create - May Flowers
Lunagirl Moonbeams- Mother  
Frosted Designs Friday Challenge - All About Mom  
Quick Quotes - May - Add a Flower or a Butterfly  
Sister Act Card Challenge - Always Anything Goes 
 

Mothers Day Flower Card

This is a simple card but I love how it came out. This card is pretty self explanatory. I used my spellbinders to cut he lacy circle. I added a couple pearl brads to dazzle this card up. The pop of the blue is just right.

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there. I am going to be a mother soon and am I excited! My mom is awesome and I hope my daughter will love me as much as I love her.

I am entering into these challenges...
Lunagirl Moonbeams- Mother  
Frosted Designs Friday Challenge - All About Mom  
Quick Quotes - May - Add a Flower or a Butterfly 

TSB Lighthouse Birthday

This week on The Stamping Boutique the challenge is die cuts and punches.

 I used a punch to frame the image. I love Audrey from The Stamping Boutique.

 This is Audrey at the Windmill. I colored her with Copics. I used a Sweet N Sassy Birthday Innies stamp on the side of the card.

Head on over to The Stamping Boutique and join in the fun.

If you haven't joined The Stamping Boutique Facebook page yet come on over. I am running a monthly challenge in the group!

I am entering into these challenges...  
Dragons Lair Designs – May - A Bouquet of Flowers  
Jo's Scrap Shack -  Anything Goes  
Sister Act Card Challenge - Always Anything Goes
Stempelsonnen Challenge - Anything Goes
DoubleClick Skittles - For a Mom or a Girl  
Penny's Paper-Crafty - Anything Goes  
Ruby's Rainbow - Anything Goes