Bubbles!

Hi! I'm back again. I took my outside to play earlier while my daughter was napping, and after 20 minutes he said, "Mom, can we go in? It's too hot out here!" Really? I was rather enjoying the sun, but oh well. So we headed in and came down to the play/craft room and I put this card together:)

I love these dragons by Lisa Victoria. Jenny has them in the Paper Jewels store. They are lots of fun to color. I wish you could see better in this picture, but there are lots of clear sparkly Stickles on the bubbles and the cloud.

I used the sketch from The Pink Elephant this week.

Paper is all SU. Image is Sweet Pea colored in with Copics and highlighted with Stickles. I used Nestabilities to cut out the circles and a Cuttlebug embossing folder (swirls) on the background. DP is a scrap from my stash. I used a sentiment from PTI stamped with silver pigment ink on the ribbon, and the corner punch I think was Fiskars.

Thanks for stopping by and happy stamping!

Pretty in Pink

Good evening! Today didn't turn out to be a very productive day. I guess that will happen every now and again! But the kids are all in bed now, and my hubby and I are watching a rerun of Psych while I make this blog post.

I love this little dragon in pink. I used it back for Father's day, and it was a great dad card, but I really like it in pink too! I am running low on birthday cards, so I thought it fit pretty well for that occasion. It's Dragon Luck from Paper Jewels. Jenny is having a summer sale (15% off!), so be sure to stop by and check it out if you have time - she has a great selection of stamps and accessories in her store!

I am entering this card into a couple challenges.
Paper Sundaes - make your own flowers
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - the sketch

Supplies are image from Sweet Pea colored in with Copic markers and highlighted with Stickles and a white gel pen. Nestabilities for the larger circles and ovals, and punches for the small. Cuttlebug embossing folder, and misc brad and ribbon. Paper is all SU - DP, cardstock in Pumpkin Pie, Pretty in Pink and Pixie Pink.

Thanks for stopping by today and happy stamping!

Flowers For You!

Good morning! I can't seem to get moving very well here today. It's supposed to be nice out, though. 83 and sunny! I'll be cleaning today, but I may have to sneak out here and there.

This little guy is from the Flower Power set (CC Designs) and you can find him in the Paper Jewels store. I just love the simplicity of this image, and he's pretty cute too:)

I used the sketch from Papertake for this challenge.


Supplies copics, buttons from PTI, SU DP, and SU cardstock in More Mustard and Eggplant Envy. I also used Stickles on the flower centers.

Thanks for looking and happy stamping!

Dragon Luck

Hello! It's Friday already! We have a rather busy weekend coming up, but I wanted to share my card for my dad for Father's day with you. I just got him the other day and I couldn't wait to get him inked up and colored in. You can find him in the Paper Jewels store - his name is Dragon Luck, and there are many beautiful ones to choose from:)

I used the sketch from Critter Sketch Challenge Blog for this card.


Image is Sweet Pea Dragon Luck from Paper Jewels colored in with Prismacolor pencils and blended with OMS. Cardstock is SU Old Olive and the rest of the paper is DCWV. Brads are SU vintage brads. Sentiment is PTI Mega Mixed Messages. Ovals were made with Fiskars punches.

Thanks for looking and happy stamping!

Birthday Boy

I'm SOO glad for this warmer weather! It's been so nice here lately except for a few chilly, rainy days this week. That being said, it's been hard to find some crafty time and my mojo has definitely suffered! Little girl decided to cooperate with her morning nap the other day, so my son and I headed down to the play room/craft room for a few minutes of craftiness. I actually got 3 cards made too! (In between being "served" "food" from the "restaurant".) Too cute though.

This little guy is Balloon Trevor. He's part of the CC Designs Sugarplums collection - you can find them in the Paper Jewels store. I think he's just right for my young cousin's birthday coming up later this month!

I used Splitcoast sketch challenge SC179 for this layout.

Supplies are SU cardstock in Barely Banana, some DCWV cardstock, and I think both DP's are also DCWV. The image is colored in with Copic markers, I used a white opaque Gelly Roll Pen to highlight the balloon, dots are Martha Stewart, I also used a SU scallop punch and Nestabilities for the circles.

Thanks for looking and happy stamping!

Cupcake, Anyone?

I'm baaccckkk!!! Ok, that looks (and sounds) a little creepy. Sorry:) Anyways, I'm back for the month of June sharing my Paper Jewels creations.

Yes, I know I love my cupcake stamps, and this one is no exception! She is too adorable and perfect, I think, for a birthday card! Her name is Cupcake Kiki and you can find her in the Paper Jewels store.

I used the gatefold technique for this card.

Supplies are Su cardstock in Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip and Rose Red. I used paper from the DCWV Sweet Stack. Other supplies are SU scallop punch, Prismacolor Pencils, OMS, Kaisercraft Rhinestones (from the Paper Jewels store also) and Stickles. The sentiment was from my stash, but I don't know where it's from.

Thanks for looking and happy stamping!

Paper Jewels May Color Challenge

I wanted to share with you this card I made for the Paper Jewels May challenge - which is a color challenge. It's to use the colors navy, yellow and wine. This was a challenge for me as these are not my go-to colors, but I really like them together after all!

Be sure to stop by and play along if you have time - you have all month and the winner gets their pick of a stamp from the store!

Supplies are image from Paper Jewels - Pie and Jam colored in with Copics and highlighted with SU Crystal Effects. Paper is SU So Saffron, Bravo Burgundy and Not Quite Navy. Sentiment is PTI Mixed Messages. Other supplies are Martha Stewart glitter, oval punches, Nestabilities, SU scallop punch, Dew Drops, and a stamp set by SU for the backgrounds, but I forget the name at the moment.

Thanks for looking and happy stamping!

Flower Power

Good morning! I am so excited for today - lots to do but it's supposed to be 81 here. Considering it was in the 50's a couple days ago, that's something!



I was so excited to play with this little monkey - he's from the Paper Jewels store - from CC Designs. He's from the Flower Power as part of a set of 3. The rhinestones are Kaisercraft, you can find them in the Paper Jewels store too:) I colored him in with Prismacolor pencils.

I also used the sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday for this card.

Thanks for looking and happy stamping!

Daydreaming...

Ah...this girl looks like she's having a great daydream, doesn't she? With the warmer weather coming, I love sneaking out on to our top deck with a cup of coffee, but so far, it's not been warm enough but a couple of times, and the children are usually requesting my attention. Oh well, so I will color this image in and enjoy the day vicariously through Mimosas Cafe;) Please check out the Paper Jewels blog if you get a chance for some inspiring creations by the other DT members.

I participated in a few challenges for this card:
Magical Crafts Fortnightly Challenge - something for the girls
The Pink Elephant - the sketch

Supplies are DP - DCWV, cardstock SU Certainly Celery, Rose Romance, Bliss Blue. Flowers are made with a SU punch, and a misc sm flower punch, distressed with Rose Red ink, crinkled and accented with Kaisercraft rhinestones (which you can find at the Paper Jewels store;)). I also used clear Stickles to accent the drink and an EK Success border punch.

Thanks for looking and happy stamping!

Cupcakes, Anyone?

Good morning and happy Friday! I'm so glad it's Friday. Ever have one of those days when you feel you have nothing to say? Well, today is one of those days. So instead, I will share this card I made for Paper Jewels. Please check out the blog if you get a chance - there are some really great creations by the design team posted daily.

Supplies are image Bildmalarna colored in with Copics. Paper is DCWV DP, SU Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Creamy Caramel and Chocolate Chip. Other supplies are Cuttlebug embossing folder Swiss Dots, Kaisercraft gems, misc ribbon, Martha Stewart cupcake punch, crimper (cupcake bottom). Sentiment is PTI Mixed Messages.

Thanks for looking and happy stamping!

Mimosa Chicken

Hello! It's Paper Jewels Friday! This little one is Mimosa Chicken. I was excited to use her for a card because some friends recently hatched some baby chicks, and they were so adorable! Anyways, this image made me think of them.

I used the sketch for the Critter Sketch Challenge Blog this week. You also had to use gingham.

Supplies are SU cardstock in Old Olive, Close to Cocoa and Certainly Celery. DP is DCWV. Image is Bildmalarna colored in with Copics and highlighted with Stickles. Sentiment is Papertrey Ink. Other supplies are MS glitter, and some misc embroidered flowers.

Thanks for looking and happy stamping!

Mimosa Card Purse

From time to time I find a project that just tickles me to make. I don't know why, I guess it just strikes my fancy here and there. This was one of them. It's a card purse, and don't let it imtimidate you - it's SO easy to put together! My aunt will be getting this for her birthday later today with some cards added inside. I was able to (tightly) fit 5 cards and envelopes in here.

Supplies are SU cardstock in Almost Amethyst, Lovely Lilac, So Saffron and Certainly Celery. I can't remember who made the DP, I just have a little left in my stash. Image is Bildmalarna Mimosa Tea which you can get in the Paper Jewels store. Other Supplies are Stickles, Dew Drops, a SU flower punch, some oval punches, circle and scallop punches, and misc ribbon from my stash.

Thanks for looking and happy stamping!

Dreamy Day

Good morning! Today is going to be a busy day if I can get myself in gear! I have my sister's baby shower this weekend, and we are so far from being ready. At least the sun in shining and it's not raining today, so I can hopefully get a lot done.

I recently got some more Bildmalarna's from Paper Jewels (links on my sidebar!), and I love these stamps! They are adorable! I made this card just for me, and decided to enter it in a few challenges too:)

Papertake Weekly Challenge #37 - the sketch
Cupcake Craft Challenge #83 - food & drink
Paper Sundaes 10th Challenge - Paper Piecing (the bow and dress)
Corrosive Challenge #56 - Paper Piecing (bow and dress)

Thanks for looking and happy stamping!

Mimosa Heart in a Box

Good morning! This is my last DT post for Paper Jewels until April, but be sure to pop over to the Paper Jewels blog if you have time for all the beautiful creations the other team members will be posting every day!

I used the sketch from Papertake Weekly Challenge Sketch #35 for this card.
I also played along with the Paper Sundaes Challenge 6 to use distressing.

Materials are SU cardstock in Almost Amethyst, Lovely Lilac and Chocolate Chip. I also used some misc DP from my stash. Image is Bildmalarna colored in with Copics and Bic Mark Its. I used Wonderful Weaves from SU for the background with Frost Versamark ink. The distressed script behind the image was made using my Cuttlebug Script folder and sandpaper. I also used Dew Drops and a silver Gelly Roll pen.

Thanks for looking and happy stamping!

Pretty Flowers

I think my favorite thing about Springtime is seeing all the flowers blooming. I made this card tonight with that in mind:)

I used several challenges for this:
Sketch Saturday - week #91, the sketch
Paper Sundaes - 5th challenge, a glittery spring
Pile it On - challenge #6, use flowers

Image is Bildmalarna, colored in with the typical Bic Mark Its and Copics. Flowers are K & Co. Ribbon and sentiment are from PTI. Papers are DCWV and SU Certainly Celery, Old Olive, and So Saffron.

Thanks for looking!

Mimosa on the Bench

Happy Friday! I am so glad it's almost the weekend. I'm even more ready for spring and this little cutie makes me think of warmer times to come.

She is call Mimosa on the Bench, and you can find her in the Paper Jewels store. If you have time, pop over to the Paper Jewels Blog and play along with the February challenge for a chance to win a stamp!


Image is Bildmalarna colored in with Copics and Bic Mark Its. Paper is SU Sage and Almost Amethyst and Lavendar Lace. DP is misc from my stash, so are the brads. I used the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder, and the photo corners are from a Martha Stewart punch. Flowers are PTI and the little flower on the image is accented with Stickles.

Thanks for looking!

Mimosa Watering Can

I so adore these little Bildmalarna images! This cutie is Mimosa Watering Can and you can find her in the Paper Jewels Store. Be sure to check out the Paper Jewels Blog too - there's a monthly challenge to win a Bildmalarna stamp too. This month's challenge is cute & girly.

I used the sketch for Paper Sundaes 4th Challenge , altered to a square card.

Supplies are image - Bildmalarna colored in with Copics. Cardstock is SU Bliss Blue. DP and ribbon are misc from my stash. Cuttlebug embossing folder Swiss Dots, clear Stickles, Bella dots, and sentiment is PTI Mixed Messages.

Thanks for looking!

Mimosa Heart in a Box

I just love these stamps from Paper Jewels - they are so adorable! This is my first card as a design team member for them. You can check out the other great team creations on the Paper Jewels blog. She is Mimosa Heart in a Box and I couldn't resist using these bright and cheery colors for her.

I used the Sweet Stop SSS41 for the sketch.

Other materials are SU cardstock in blush blossom and pretty in pink. Other papers are misc from my stash. Buttons are Papertrey Ink. Clear stickles, misc ribbon and other embellies. Image is Bildmalarna colored in with Copics and Bic Mark Its.

Thanks for looking!

Color Crazy

My friend Melina hosted a swap over on SCS - make a card for the 3 other ladies in your group using their favorite colors. Fun! I decided to make the same card, 3 ways.

Image is from Softpencil and they are all colored in with Bic Mark-Its, Prisma markers and Copics..

Also, if you have a chance, please check out my friend Jenny's new store - she's selling the cutest little Bildmalarna stamps! Also, check out the Paper Jewels blog! The design team's creations will begin in February and I am so excited to be a part of it!

Thanks for looking and happy stamping!