I'm back

Hi everyone,

I have been away from the blog, but not away from card making and crafting in general.  I have continued to work on lots of things, but I got frustrated with my computer and therefore stopped posting.
I was excited to see this challenge from Bugaboo because I had a little boys birthday coming up and he loves dinosaurs.  I have to say I don't think I have any dinosaur stamps, so I was super relieved to see I had a Bugaboo image that is just perfect, and then a perfect sketch challenge to make it all work. http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2019/02/stella-says-sketch-challenge-704.html
The paper is from DCWV.
I hope he likes it.  Thanks for stopping by!

A whole year has gone by...

I can't believe a whole year has gone by since I last posted.  This is going to be a quick post, as I am still working on more cards today.  Last summer I got a lot of requests for diaper gift cakes.  The above pictures are just a few of the ones I did.  I have still been working on cards, but my computer crashed and I had to buy a new one.  I have to say I am not of fan of this new computer and of course had to reload a ton of things, etc.  I am sure a few of you know the pain of a new computer and if you are not tech savvy, it's a bit overwhelming.  I have been staying off my computer a lot since the change, and resorting to using my phone for a lot of things.  I hope to post more soon, and show more of my cards from the last year.  Cheers to all and thanks for stopping by!

Riley off to Vegas

Hi everyone,

I wanted to join in the fun again with another card I made using Riley and Co.'s Riley and Sophie in Las Vegas.  The classic car is from Local King Rubber stamps from right here in North Vancouver. This card is for someone who would love to be in Vegas every year for his birthday, and I can imagine him driving down the strip in this classic car.  I am joining the following challenges:
Pile it on - it moves me #111
Daring Cardmakers - on your travels
Lil Patch of Crafty friends - #36 Anything goes
Love to scrap challenge - #80 Anything goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Fisherman birthday

Hi Everyone,

So again, it's been awhile since my last post, but not for lack of creating.  I have been working on diaper cake orders.  I haven't made one in a very long time, and just received 5 orders.
Anyways, this card is for a very special young man who loves to go fishing with his Grandpa.  I purchased this image from Bugaboo stamps, and it is just perfect.  I coloured it with mostly Copics, but I have Tria markers in the mix.  I also coloured around the edge of the die cut to give it a bit of a frame.  The sketch is also from the Bugaboo challenge #410.  I am also joining the following challenges:

My time to craft:  Summertime
Die Cuttin Divas:  Birthday # 272
SweetStamps:  Anything goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Easter

Hello everyone,

I hope you all had a special Easter with friends and family.  I made this card for my sweet niece for Easter.  The picket fence is a Martha Stewart punch.  The bunny stickers have been in my stash for so long that I have no idea where they came from.  I coloured the grass with two shades of copic markers and the flowers are from the dollar store.  I am joining the following challenges:
A gem of a challenge #165 - Easter.
Crafty Gals Corner # 64 - Easter or Spring
Moving Along with the Times #16 - In the garden
Inky Chicks #64 - Happy Easter
2 Crafty Girls/Jade's Sparkling Butterflies #15 - Anything goes/die cuts or punches

Thanks for stopping by.

Embossed Spring Tree

Hi everyone,

This card idea is straight from a Jessie Hurley class I took at Making Memories.  We used this stamp in the class, but with a different color combo.  I thought for a St Patrick's day birthday for someone that loves pink, this would be perfect.  The butterflies were punched out of glitter paper and popped up.  The tree and poem stamp is heat embossed with pink, two shades of green, and copper embossing powders.
I am entering this card into the following challenges:
Your next stamp #34 - colour challenge.
A Gem of a challenge # 164- spring.
Fussy & Fancy Friday #159 - things with wings.
Cute Card Thursday # 416 - Lace or Ribbon
Pile it on #103 - Green & two other colours
Starinmypocket - include embossing

Thanks for taking the time to stop by.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Valentine's treat bag

Hi everyone, 

Again I have been slacking on my blog and I am not proud of that.  I did do a lot of Christmas cards, but never got around to posting them as work has been very busy.  Already we are into February and Valentine's day.  I don't usually do much for Valentine's day, but I had this gift idea and had to try it.  I think it's a great idea for someone that loves to relax in the bathtub with a couple of candles.  And who doesn't like a little treat while your in there.  BTW, the little jar is bath confetti.  The cupcake stamp is from Michael's and is embossed with pink, red, and gold powders.

Blog challenges that I am entering with this project:

The Friday Mashup #242 - We have heart.

Crafting for all seasons challenge - love is in the air

Crafty Calendar Challenge - love is in the air

Cute Card Thursday - Sweet Valentine

Thanks for stopping by and I wish everyone a Happy Valentine's day.