Little Joys

Hello and welcome!

I told you I'd be back with another card or two featuring these sweet little Mouse On A Merry Mission stamps... well, here's one lol.  I'm totally underestimating my pre-vacation time, so I'll settle for one for now.

Copic-colored, the bauble was colored with a gold Signa, matted several times and sentiment attached.  Again, I used the Color Hues colors from Marcia, but I also added more 😉 I'm hoping this will work over at FMS #756, even though it has double-matting, and BYSHC #74 (tipped on its side since my image was more vertical than horizontal).

While I've got several other projects in the making (waiting for some supplies), I'm not sure how much I'll be posting for a bit.  However, know that I will be lurking around  😊

Supplies:

   UN - Mouse On A Merry Mission stamp, Holiday Encore dsp

   CP - Scallop & Dots dies

Thanks for the visit!

I hope you're enjoying the weather wherever you are, we've settled into 80's daytime and 50's at night!  I can take the 80's if it cools off the house during the night!

Hugs,

TK

Back To School

 Welcome, welcome!

Okay, I was a bit late with this card but at least I got it made and it'll be delivered today!  It's a card for my eldest daughter, the teacher -- and, boy, was it fun!

It's a flip card!  Now don't laugh, but it's my first one, and I loved making it!  Now, I did fashion it after a short video on YouTube from Unity, Jessie Scott.

I might be out on a limb, but does this work for FMS #753?  My vertical line might be a stretch but I'm going to try.  If it isn't accepted, I'm okay with that.

Can I just say how much I love that the designer made a front and a back?

First, both images (NBUS) were stamped and colored with Copics (IDEAS Calendar) and cut down with Nesting Square dies (NBUS), thank goodness for that 30% Craft Warehouse coupon!  Yep, it was one item per day for 5 days, and you can bet your bottom dollar I used one a day to get all the shapes they had.  Good choice and timing.  The base was cut and scored, NBUS coordinating papers applied.

On the inside -- I thought this sentiment would work well for a Teacher.  It was applied to another square, then the side was cut to make it look like a tear out notebook sheet.  So fun!  Now I just have to get the coffee giftcard to accompany it, for those not so good days...

  

ETA:  IDEAs Calendar wouldn't allow me to link, saying it had ended...

Supplies:

   UN - Off We Grow stamps, Apple Seeds & ABCs dsp (both NBUS)

   HA - Infinity Nesting dies (NBUS)

   MFT - Notebook edge die

Off to do yardwork for at least a couple of hours -- end of season tasks starting, but also sprucing up for our Annual Campout in two weeks.  I'll have a busy few weeks now - car show cruise this weekend, campout in two weeks, Celebration of Life the following week, then eldest daughter's 40th Birthday the following Saturday, and the next day we're off to Colorado to visit Hubbs' mom for a week!

Hope you have a great day!

Hugs,

TK

Snowdrops with Sympathy

 Hello!

I'm popping in with another card, trying to get it posted and make the Freshly Made Sketches #748 by Verena.  I'll admit that while I love this sketch, it had me stumped.  That was until I actually decided to use a die that has been languishing on my desk, and now was the time.  Using this die allows me to also play at Just Us Girls #835 - Die week and NBUS #89.

This will be going my Great Uncle, as my Great Aunt (100!) just passed.  She had a great long-lasting marriage, a loving family, plus she loved the Lord - there's nothing better than that!

A new-to-me embossing folder that I inked before pressing; a new-to-me Snowdrops die that I've been wanting to use forever, inked for dimension,; a new "showcase" die (conveniently snipped into another shape) and a foiled sentiment, using opaque black so it wouldn't be too stark.

It was popped up with a little foam, allowing dimension (like the gals at Group of Seven Cardmakers - not a challenge).  It would also fit into Darnell's IDEAs Calendar (non-challenge, though technically I'm a few hours early, due to making it into the FMS gallery), but you will be reading this on Monday!

 

 

Supplies:

   Alt - Masonry Wall 3D e/f (NBUS)

   PB - Creative Curves (NBUS)

   PTI - In the Bloom:  Snowdrop (NBUS)

   Splb - You Are Everything pp

And now I'll call it a night.  Thank you so much for the visit, plus all the love and support you constantly give me!

Hugs,

TK

So Proud of You

 Hello, Fine Feathered Friends!

Oh, that's the card (teehee).  While my last post was kind of a downer, I decided that this one HAS to be better!  What better time to give kudos to one of my daughters...

My eldest (I have 3 girls) was recently awarded an honor from her school district.  She receive the Northpoint Award, for excellence/care/compassion/emotional support in teaching "her littles".  The best part?  She was nominated and chosen by her peers!  It makes a momma's heart proud, yet melt.  We need more teachers, and people, like this!

Here's her card ~

I had ordered this stamp prior to Teacher Appreciation week, but I did not receive it until afterwards.  I was heartbroken until this week when I knew exactly what it was meant for.  Another great thing about this stamp?  Owls are her school's mascot!

A closer look that shows the foiled sentiment a bit better.

Since this stamp is new, I will enter this card at NBUS #86, and I'm hoping it works for the sketch over  at FMS #737, even if the proportions are different.

 

Supplies:

   Unity - Teachers Like You

   PFS - Fancy Rectangle Frame

   SU - Textured Frames

   Splb - You Are Everything sentiment pp & die

Thank you for the visit and the support you give me every post!

Hugs,

TK

A Surprise Post

 Hello!

Is it a surprise that I'm posting at all?  Probably, especially so soon.  Is the card a surprise?  Not really.  You see, while life got busier, I was able to make a couple of cards before I tore into my room for a re-do/clean-up.  However, I was less than efficient, in other ways.  In fact, I also made two masculine Birthday cards, and while Hubbs was so excited that I got them done before the Birthdays, he forgot to let me photograph and post the cards before sending them off -- oy!!

So while I can't post those cards, I do have another one that I found matches the FMS #733 sketch - SURPRISE!!  While I actually made this card at the end of March, it works great ~

First, a base was heat foiled in Opal on soft pink, then a doily cut in white, and a partial ink blended panel, cut down to size and a sentiment pressed to match.  I also cut an additional sentiment panel in white and offset it -- hindsight, maybe it could've worked better in a darker color, perhaps pink?

Other than a few minutes for the inking, this card was relatively quick!

Oops!  I missed it - drats!

And speaking of SURPRISEs... here's another QAS card made back in March ~

An ink blended panel, the same as above except in a different color, then cut down with the NBUS frame die.  After placing the stamped/die cut sentiment, I decided that before adding it, another smaller vellum panel would work nicely for its mat.  A few gems were added for bling.

Oh!  Another card that will work for JUGs #820 Stencil week and NBUS #85.

Yep, another win on a QACAS card!  

 

Supplies:

   Card #1 - Splb Diagonal Stripes hfp; MFT Scalloped Doily; PTI In The Meadow stencil; Splb A Little Message sentiment pp

   Card #2 - PTI In The Meadow stencil (in a different color); PB Antique Frame die; sorry, I forgot where I got the sentiment!

I hope your week is an amazing, crafty one.  I have another busy week, then Hubbs will be leaving for a week or so.  Will that leave me extra time?  Not likely, as I'm really late in getting my garden set out!  I hope your week is more relaxing, but thanks again for the visit.

Hugs,

TK

Two Cards for A Few Challenges

Hello and Welcome!

It's been a hot minute since I've posted, I apologize, but life has gotten busier around here.  Sometimes I wonder if it's gotten busier or I've just gotten older and slower!  Either way, I'm glad you stopped by!

Today's card all started from the Color Hues #131 - Coral and Green.  I wanted to use another product that  been has neglected, so today it has. The first step was hot foiling, then Copic coloring, a selective "haircut", and an embossed panel.  Finally, I cut a few NBUS tiny butterflies, secured them from their mid-section and lifted their wings, so it'll be entered over at NBUS #85.  It took me so long to get this completed, that a new sketch challenge worked perfectly.  So this particular card will go to FMS #733.

After finishing this card, I realized a had a previous panel colored with the same colors from Color Hues #131, so I challenged myself to get it done before that challenge goes away!  Again, I used an embossed panel behind, strategically cut the flowers with a die and popped up the center with two additional layers.  I had the foiled sentiment already in my stash, so this one was also QACAS, after adding the gems.

Supplies:

   Card #1 - Splb Leafy 3d e/f, More Sentiments hfp; LDRS Breezy Blossoms pp; Ps Bunches of Butterflies (NBUS)

   Card #2 - Splb Leafy 3d e/f, Altenew Sisters of the Heart stamp/stencils; You Are Everything sentiment pp; PFS clear Gold                         Dust gems

Well I must get with the post so I can get these added to the challenges.  Thanks so much for your visits and wonderful sentiments!

Hugs,

TK

You Make Everything Bloom

Welcome, Friends, cold or warm!

Today I have a card that I hope will fit a couple of challenges, Double D - Friends, Freshly Made Sketches #721  and NBUS #82 ~

Now, wouldn't you say that sentiment to a Friend?  I hope so!  Either way, it'll work for me and I think he's adorable.  I used the sketch at FMS, over a stamped background and a colored strip.  I do hope my heart is ok, I didn't want to obscure it so I placed it out a little.  My other addition is the sentiment to give him a base to balance over.

Yep, he's pretty cute!  Li'l Bloomer and Faithful Letter background are both on their maiden outing.

 

Supplies:

   Unity - Faithful Letter bg stamp, Li'l Bloomer stamp

   LF - Inside Out Stitched Hearts die

   MFT - Blueprints 27

We've officially entered the weekend, I hope you have a great one planned.  Those of you socked in with snow, may your days be freer to venture out.  Stay safe!

Hugs,

TK

Let It Be Christmas

 Hello!

I'm here for a very quick post, let's see if I can pull it off!  My first card will be going to FMS #712 ~

An embossed piece from a friend, a watercolored image and the sentiment placed off to the side.

Oh yah - the nose glossed and hat shimmered!

And for card #2 ~

Another snippet of snow embossing, a small panel of a new paper pack, image colored with Copics and selectively cut with an arch die, then on the next size up panel.

Two more cards for the stash!  And since this set is NBUS, it'll go there to play.

Supplies:

   Both - PB Arctic Friends (NBUS)

   Card #1 - PB Christmas Warmth (also NBUS); PTI Delightful Brackets (NBUS too)

   Card #2 - PB Scandinavian Holiday dp (NBUS); WF Nested Dome dies (selectively cut down)

Thanks for the visit!

Hugs, 
TK

Holly Jolly Wishes

Hello and welcome!

I have another couple of cards today, hoping to send to a few challenges.  It all started with an NBUS set, used up a few "bits" lying around and voila!  Oh yah, then times two 😉

Card #1 ~

Stamped, colored, glossified bulbs and placed over an unused inked background on my desk, just adding small splatters for snow.  I've had back luck with splatters so they are small, go ahead and zoom in if you need to check.  I had the sentiment already stamped, and in its envelope so that was easy!

This one will be heading to NBUS #80 for the new stamp set, and JUGS #801 - Winter.

Card #2 ~

Once again, stamped and colored with Copics, a little masking for the trees, then cut it down and brought out the greens, then added a tag with the sentiment.  I took pictures, then decided that I wanted to glossify the bulbs, so I then had to get new pics...  

This sentiment cracks me up!  Not your typical Holly, Jolly so I added that to the inside.

This card will be going to FMS #712 - I hope Verena allows me to make it a vertical layout...

 

Supplies:

   Card #1 and #2 Unity - Wingin' It This Holiday, Simple Holiday (both NBUS)

   Card #1 PB - Stencil Basics, Simple Holiday (sentiment)

   Card #2 Unity - Simple Holiday (trees); MFT - Blueprints 27

Well, that's it for me today, but I am playing the Catch Up to Christmas game, so you will be seeing more.  Thanks for the visit!

Hugs,

TK

 

Buzzing with Happiness FMS #700 - Happy Birthday!

Welcome, Friends.

Yay!  Did I say I was excited to make it to the party?

I am.  What a feat, and Happy Birthday to FMS for every challenge it took to get here!

While I knew I wasn't even close to participating in the challenge from the beginning, I did surprise myself while checking back -- my first challenge was 248!  After starting my blog, I did not participate in any challenges for a while, only posting and hoping I didn't scare everyone away who tripped upon it.  I guess I didn't because I still have friends - lol!

Here's my card for the current sketch ~

  

While I strayed from the sketch a bit, I had fun!  To be honest, is the sketch an inspiration or should I have followed it closer?

I started with the gnomes and bees, coloring then cutting them.  I also wanted to use the postage dies so I figured out my placement and popped up the stamp dies, then glued down the gnomes and bees.  Hmm the bottom still looked bare, so I embossed it with a honeycomb die and popped up my sentiment.  Is the yellow overpowering?  Too much?  Lastly, I used Wink of Stella on all the wings.  None of these products had seen the light of day for a while.

Ok, then I second-guessed myself and decided I'd like to try a white sentiment strip.  Which do you prefer?

Do you have an idea for FMS #700?  Again, while I strayed a bit, I really like this card!  Who's it going to?  One never knows!

Supplies:

   MFT Buzzing with Happiness stamps/dies, Peek A Boo Honeycomb die

   WF - Nesting Postage die

That's it for me, Peeps!  I hope you all have a marvelous weekend.  And if you're like up, under a heat warning of triple digits until mid-Wednesday, stay safe and cool!

~ TK ~