Angelosity

CAS Christmas

2011-12-22T11:17:00.000-05:00

I needed some simple cards. This one is about as simple as it can get. But I loved it. Adding the stickles to the "berries" added just the needed touch along with the strip of DP. I love the size. It's 4.25" square.
This is the last of my cards from last year.
I will try to post more after the holidays.
Maybe.
If I am not back, you will know I am playing with my grand. {wink}
Blessings~
Angel

Snowflake in Pacific Point

2011-12-20T11:22:00.000-05:00

I will use this "sketch" again and again!

Change out the snowflakes for flowers and what an easy thinking of you or ANY occasion card!

A birthday cake, balloons or candle and you've got a "clean and simple" birthday card!

Last year, I made several sets of layered snowflake embellishments which I hoped to sell at a craft fair, but sadly (or not) did not sell. SO, I came up with this easy Christmas card and used up many of them! I recommend Nina Solar White cardstock from Cutcardstock.com. It is sturdy enough for a card base whereas SU white is perfect for layering and not so much for a base!

Blessings~
Angel

2010 Christmas Favorite

2011-12-19T16:20:00.001-05:00

This was definitely my favorite card from last year's Christmas. I ordered the baker's twine from Crate and Barrell. I've used a bunch and still have enough left to last me years and years!! This one wasn't as simple, but it was fun!
Let me know if you like it!
~Angel

More of Last Year's Christmas Cards

2011-12-19T15:14:00.002-05:00

NOW...we have less than a week.
And I am working now.
YIKES!
Will I even be ready for Christmas?
Not if I write a post.
So here you go.... Another one of last year's cards! I made several of these. Great for scraps and no two were alike!

Blessings to you and yours!!!

Last Year's Christmas Cards

2011-12-11T20:09:00.000-05:00

I started making this year's Christmas cards today. Yes, I know there are only 2 more weeks until Christmas.

WHAT?
THERE ARE ONLY TWO

{2}

yes,

T W O

more weeks until Christmas.
Will I ever learn?
I have 50 cards halfway done. I hope to finish them tomorrow. Wish me luck.

In the meantime, I never did post last year's cards.
I try to always make my Christmas cards CAS (clean and simple) and easy to reproduce. Why? Because I always start them too late to do anything else.

And my back likes it that way.
I usually make about 20 or so of one design and move onto another design so I am not too bored. I usually end up making over 100 cards.
This card design which I came up with last year was a scrap busting project.

I LOVE using scraps.
And no two were alike.

So, I didn't get bored making these.

I have a few more cards, so I guess I will be blogging this week.

Ha...who would have thought?

If you are reading this, I hope you are more prepared than I am and that you are remembering the reason for the season.

Blessings~
Angel

Stamps For Sale

2011-11-06T17:41:00.004-05:00

I have the following stamps for sale that I am selling for a friend.

Brand New Unmounted Stampin Up Sets:

(*The letter at the end is what box they are located in)

A Little Love 2004 set of 12 –C 12.50

All About Autumn 2002 set of 7 –D21.50

Alpha Builders 2001 set of 28 –E 26.00

AlphaBuilders Access. 2002 set of 12 –E 12.50

Alphadots 2004 set of 28 –E 20.00

Anytime Greetings 2001 set of 8-C 10.00

Birthday Balloons 2001 set of 4 –D 8.50

Bold Alphabet Numbers 2002 set of 12 –E 12.50

Bold Alphabet Upper&Lower 2002 set of 56 –E 29.00

Bold Line Alphabet 2000 set of 28 –E 20.00

Bug Builders 2002 set of 11 –D18.50

Cute as a Bug 2003 set of 6 –D 11.00

Daisy Days 2004 set of 7 –A 14.50

Delightful Doodles 2002 set of 4 –A 8.50

Demo Incentive Stamps 30 total –F15.00

Demo Stamps BOLD 1995 set of 40 –F 15.00

Fast and Fun for Fall 1994 set of 9 –D 10.00

Feathered Friends 1999 set of 8 –A (2mtd)20.00

Festive Friends 2000 set of 4 –B 8.50

Figures of Speech 2004 set of 8 –C 16.00

Fine Print, The 2002 Set of 6 –C 12.50

Flower of the Month 2001 set of 12 –A22.00

Framed Fun 2001 set of 7 –C 21.50

Framed fun 2002 set of 7 –21.50

Furnished with Love 2004 set of 6 –C12.00

Gently Falling 2006 set of 4 –C10.00

Gifts from the Orient 2004 set of 6 –D10.00

Handmade w/ Love 2002 set of 4- D8.50

Hearts & Posies 2002 set of 6 –D 16.00

Heavenly Days 2001 set of 7 –C 10.00

Hedgehog Happiness 2000 Set of 8 –C 14.50

Holiday Blocks 2005 set of 8 –B2005 Holiday Mini Hostess 12.00

Holiday Frame Fun 2002 set of 7 –B21.50

I Love Stampin’ Up 2002 set of 1-D 5.00

Itty Bitty Borders 2002 set of 4 –C 8.50

Just for Fun 2000 set of 8 –C 10.00

Just for Fun2001 set of 8 –C10.00

Kanji 2000 Set of 4 –D8.50

Kids Prints DD 1998 set of 9 –D 17.50

La-Dee-Da 2004 set of 8 –A 14.50

Lifetime of Happiness 2002 Spring Mini set of 7 –D 12.00

Little Layers 2003 set of 8 –A 14.50

Little Layers II 2003 set of 8 –C 14.50

Love Notes 2003 winter mini set of 8 –C 10.00

Marvelous Morning Glory 1999 set of 10 –A 13.00

Mice Messages 1999 set of 4 –C 14.00

Mini Messages 2004 set of 8 –C 12.50

Occasionally 2004 winter mini set of 8 –C hostess 10.00

Outline Alphabet Lower 1998 set of 28 –E 17.00

Outline Alphabet Numbers1998 set of10 –E 9.50

Outrageous Alphabet 1999 set of 28 -E 18.50

Painted Garden 2002 set of 6 –A10.00

Peaceful Gardens 2001 set of 4 –D 10.00

Polka Dots & Paisley 2007 set of 6 –A 14.00

Quick & Cute 2002 Set of 8 –C 12.50

Santa’s Helpers 2000 set of 6 –B (1 mtd)12.00

Secret Sister 1999 set of 10 –A 12.50

Smile Accessories 2001 set of 6 –C 11.00

Smile Some More 2004 set of 6 (2 mtd)-C 11.00

Smorgasborders 2004 set of 9 –C 12.50

Special Events 2000 set of 6 –D11.00

Sweet & Simple 2004 set of 8 –C 10.00

Sweeter Treaters 2003 set of 8 –D 16.00

Thank You Blocks 2001 set of 4 –A 8.50

Wee Wishes 2001 set of 4 –C Hostess10.00

Wonderful Woodcuts 2001 set of 4 –C10.00

Year Round Cheer (6 mtd) 2001 set of 12-C10.00

Used Sets

(*For Used Stamps the letter indicates what box they are located in and the number is what condition they are in. 1 is excellent 2 is good 3 is okay 4 is ink stained and well loved)

All Season Wreath 1997 set of 8 (foam) 1-A 5.00

Alphabet Antiques Lower 1997 set of 28 4-E 12.00

Alphabet Antiques Upper 1997 set of 28 4-E 12.00

Asian Art 2001 set of 9 2-D 18.00

Basket of Blossoms 1999 set of 7 1-A 10.00

Bold & Bright 2000 set of 4 1-C12.00

Botanicals 2002 set of 9 1-A 20.50

Brushstroke Upper &Lower 2001 56 total 2-E 25.00

Bunch O’ Bugs 2000 set of 6 2-D 11.00

Celebrate 1999 set of 11 3-C 10.75

Celestial Skies 1995 set of 4 2-D 9.75

Christmas Set 1990 set of 6 1-B 10.00

Christmas Set 1991 2-B 10.00

Contemporary Collection 1998 set of 10 2-C 11.00

Costume Bears 2000 set of 4 1-D 10.50

Cupcake Birthday FOAM Set of 4 3-C 5.00

Easter Egg 2 Step 2000 set of 7 2-D 9.50

Eclectic Corners 1998 set of 4 1-F 8.00

Fabulous Flourishes 1996 set of 11 3-A 11.00

Fanciful Flowers 1999 set of 13 4-A 14.50

Framed Fun 2001 set of 7 2-D 18.50

Friendships Grow 2001 set of 1-D12.50

Frosty 2001 set of 4 2-B 16.9511.00

Funny Faces 1997 set of 8 3-D11.00

God Bless America 2001 set of 1 1-D6.00

Great Groupings 1999 set of 3 1-C10.00

Happy Birthday Frame 2001 set of 2 1-A8.00

Heart Blocks 2001 set of 7 1-D13.50

Hearts & Posies 2001 set of 6 2-D 15.00

I’d Pick You 1996 set of 4 3-A 6.00

Just a Note Mini 1997 set of 1-C 7.00

Just for Fun 2000 set of 8 1-C10.00

Label it (foam mount) set of 8 5.00

Mini Bold Greetings 1997 set of 4 2-C 6.50

Mini Corners 1991 set of 4 2-C 6.50

Natures Wonder 2002 set of 4 1-A 10.00

Notable Notes 1991 set of 4 1-C 12.00

Outline Alphabet Upper 1998 set of 28 3-E 12.50

Petite Posies 1998 set of 14 2-A 10.75

Polar Bears 2000 set of 6 2-B 13.00

Portfolio Collection II 2000 set of 12 1-C14.50

Posy & Bees DD 1998 set of 10 2-A15.00

Pretty Poinsettia 1999 set of 9 4-B 13.50

Seasonal Patches 1999 set of 4 1-C 8.00

Seasonal Solids 1997 set of 12 2-A 16.00

Seasonal Sprays 2000 set of 3 1-A 12.50

Simple Wishes 1998 set of 4 1-C 7.50

Simply Seasonal 1999 set of 10 2-D 11.50

Simply Summer 2000 set of 6 4-D 10.00

Smile 2000 set of 6 4-C 7.50

Special Day 1998 set of 5 +1Limited Edition 10.00

Springtime Fun DD 2002 set of 12 4-A 19.00

Sweet Herbs 1999 set of 6 1-A 11.50

Tag-Alongs 2003 set of 9 1-C 12.00

Tags & More 2001 set of 8 1-D 14.00

Tree for all Seasons, A 2000 set of 4 1-A9.00

Tricky Treats 2001 set of 3 1-D12.00

Wild Things 2000 set of 6 1-D 14.00

Winter Wilma 1999 set of 6 1-B 12.50

Wish for You, A 1998 set of 8 2-A 10.50

Wheels:
All Wheels are $4.00

Stampin Up: Gingerbread Man
Busy Bees
Vine
Vine
Stars & Stripes
Dragonfly
Primitive Prints
Autumn Breeze
Bitty Bugs
Harvest
Sunflower Bold
Fall Frolics
Christmas Time
Whimsical Blossom
Wood Blocks
Snowman Fun
Leaf Prints
Hearts & Flowers
Pindot
Checkered
Star Spangled
Heart Blocks
Easter Fun
Flower Power

Unmarked

Gypsy Blocks
Seasonal Blocks
Weave
Filmstrips
A Bunch o Bunnies
Clover
Flowerpots
Feathery Pattern

House Mouse Stamps!

House Mouse Stamps

247 1998 Mudpie (new) 4.50
B337 1999 Mudpie (stained wood) 3.75
D354 1999 Hyper Mouse (Friend) used 4.50
D333 1999 Amanda & Friend new 4.50
117 1998 Amanda (stained wood) 4.50
D360 1999 Cozy Mitten (Mudpie) used 4.50
E322 1999 Party Mouse -stained wood (Monica) 4.00
F288 1999 Grape Dreams (Mudpie) 5.00 (like new)
M237 1999 Marshmallow Bounce (Amanda, Muzzy, Friend) 7.00 (new)
H413 1999 Signing a Card- Small (Muzzy)like new 5.00
I399 1999 Lemon Lips (Mudpie & Maxwell) 7.00 (new)
212 1998 Signing a Card (Muzzy) 6.50 (new)
219 1998 Raisin Snack (new) 7.50
C348 1999 Maxwell (new) 4.00
G111 1999 Amanda Ties Bow 5.00 (like new)
84 1998 Sharing a Drink 7.00 (new)
26 1998 Spitting Apple Seeds 6.00 stained rubber & wood
82 1998 Confetti Rain 6.50 stained rubber & wood
231 1998 Fantastic

House Mouse Sentiments

11-1836 1998 Wishing you a day full of fun! 3.50 like new
11-2309B 1999 You’re such an angel 3.50 new
11-1879 1998 No seeds about it… You’re the best! 3.50 like new 11-1754 1998 Blowing warm wishes your way 3.50 like new 11-2292C 1999 Spending time with you is special 3.50 like new
11-2340D 1999 The value of a friend cannot be measured, only treasured. used 3.50

House Mouse Cubes (4 images)

40-2 1998 LARGE candle, thimble, bow, ball 5.00 new
39-3 1998 Small paper clip, roll of tape, confetti, heart confetti 4.00 new
39-1 1998 Small seeds, coffee bean, feather, dandelions (?) 4.00 like new

If you have read this far, you also may be interested in the MANY other items for sale including wood mounted and unmounted rubber stamps from other companies, a complete Coluzzle set with organizer, lots of pretty charms, eyelets in every color of the rainbow, punches, radiant pearls, punches and LOTS of misc. supplies. I have yet to price these items, but would love to send you lists if you would like them.

Thanks for stopping by even though I don't have anything pretty to share with you today!
Blessings~
Angel

Blingin' It!

2011-10-01T11:14:00.005-04:00

Most of my time the last couple of weeks has been spent trying to find a job and of course trying to spend as much time as I can with my handsome little grand before I have to go to work.

You don't blame me, right?
BUT,

I made a card this week!

Aren't I crafty?

It's a Clean and Simple design- my favorite kind.
I grabbed Kraft cardstock at first, but wanted something a little softer for this card, so I went with Sahara Sand instead. That's a color I don't use that often, but I do like it.
Most of the DP is scraps, but you can tell that flowery piece is a Prima design. Hobby Lobby has a ton of new 6x6 pads and when paper goes 50% off, they are too inexpensive to pass up! I just layered my DP, sponging the edges with Sahara Sand ink to give it uniformity (is that a word?) and then to add interest and dimension I added a strip of cardstock over a strip of curly edged ribbon. Added my Bling and my sentiment and this card was finished.

The card was made as a sample for one of the Hope You Can Cling To challenges at SplitcoastStampers this weekend- to use bling! You can find more information about this month long event here.
Pssstt... there are giveaways!
And finally- here is the gallery of inspiring cards for this Blingy challenge!
A special thank you to my friend Lori for asking me to make a sample and giving me a great excuse to make a card!
Have a blessed weekend!!
Angel

TOPS Boxes Take 2

2011-09-03T07:04:00.000-04:00

I swear I made 12 boxes, but I only have pics of 11. Oh well! Here are the rest for your viewing pleasure. I used Mod Podge to glue on the papers and Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive for all of the embellishments.

This first box was one that I tried making more masculine. I noticed a woman got it anyway. Oh well.

Sing a New Song at TOPS.
I ended up with this one. :-)

Just TOPS.

The flowers have sparkly centers thanks to Stickles!
Flags to spell out TOPS.

I used a paper line that has buttons, I was inspired to add a border of white buttons. Didn't even put a dent in my stash.

A patchwork box. TOPS -

Beauty, Joy, Love rub-ons. It is how I feel at TOPS!

That's all the boxes. Hope to get some cards edited and up this weekend!
Blessings~
Angel

TOPS Boxes

2011-09-02T06:46:00.000-04:00

Last Saturday my local TOPS group held a "Fun Day" where all of the area TOPS groups were invited. The theme was "TOPS at the County Fair". We had carnival type prizes and decorated the room with County Fair decorations. We served each guest lunch in shoe boxes we had decorated. It all turned out wonderfully. I ended up decorating 12 boxes for the event. I had a lot of fun with my new Cricut and some recently purchased cartridges I found on Clearance at my WalMart for a Fabulous price (can you say as low as $5?). Coincidentally I had purchased the "Carnival" cartridge and it was perfect for the boxes. I did the first 6 boxes using that cartridge.

I decided to show you those ones today.
The first one I did.....NOT so cute. The rest are better I promise.
I tried coming up with cute phrases.
All Aboard the TOPS Train! TOPS....Worth the Ride.

The boxes needed to be flat for stacking so I added dimension by tying a big brown tulle bow on each side.

A ticket for TOPS?

Up Up and A Weigh at TOPS!

Oh, so corny with the bright balloons. But I liked it!

Can you guess this one?

Lions and Tigers and Bears!
OH MY!

I will post the rest soon! Tell me which is your favorite?

Blessings~
Angel

Sending Love

2011-09-01T07:52:00.001-04:00

Well, I decided today to blog! It's been a while, but I do have some projects to share that I have stamped. Where have I been? Spending as much time as I can with a little blue eyed blond of course! Hoping to

get more pics of this handsome little guy on my personal blog soon!

Last Friday I had an awesome opportunity to take a Copic Certification Class in Edmond, Oklahoma. The instructor, Lori Craig, is one of my dearest friends and has been such a blessing to me over the 9+ years I have known her. It was so good to see her again.

And to top it off I was able to meet a few of some special online friends in person- Beate, Jenn and Sharon. Oh....I had a wonderful day.I wanted to send a special card to Lori to let her know how special she is to me. And I wanted to use Copics on it of course! I don't have a good selection to color with just yet. So, I used my one Wide Copic- Y26 to color the seam binding. It made the seam binding a nice crisp ribbon and I really liked the color. I also colored the background paper with the Y26 Copic to match the ribbon. It started out a moss green.

The focal image was actually an illustration from a vintage children's book. I thought she was adorable. I punched her out and adhered it to a scalloped oval punch out which was sanded. The two pearl brads are mounted on to punched out circles. The Unity postage image and "Sending Love" sentiment was the final step.

I actually mailed this card the same day I made it! Love it when that happens!

I hope to get some more pictures edited and some posts up.

Let me know if you read this...just say hi!

Blessings!
Angel

Teacher Thank You

2011-05-20T05:23:00.000-04:00

A friend of mine wanted some thank you cards for her girls' teachers so I made a simple set of these for her.

Pretty easy. I was glad to have found the apple punch at Tuesday Morning in Kansas this past weekend since my 2 apple dies were a little too big.
The dotted frame was made using a marker. And I pulled out one of my many background stamps that I haven't used in a while!
Clean & Simple they were.

I tied the set with red and white twine, but I didn't get a chance to take a pic.
Have an awesome day!

Recipe~
Stamps: Stipple Plaid, Thank You(?)
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Versafine Onyx Black
Paper: Kraft, Riding Hood Red, SU White, Textured Wild Wasabi, Bella Rose DP (SU)

Accessories: Fiskars Apple Punch, Black marker

Happy Birthday, Sweet Lori!

2011-05-18T06:00:00.001-04:00

Several years ago, a tall blonde showed up at my front door to join a group stamp meeting we were having. I liked her immediately. And it was apparent that she had both creative skills and a magnetic personality! Having both stamping and a heart for Jesus in common, we hit it off right away. I am speaking of Lori Craig who is amazing, self assured, upbeat, positive, dependable, dynamic, and I could go on and on. I wish I could see her more often, but miles have separated us for a few years now. I am looking forward to seeing her this summer. And I was only too happy to be included in making her birthday today a special and memorable one.
Happy Birthday, sweet friend!!
I don't think I got my card in the mail for you to have it on time.
But here it is!I made the paper from recycled tissue paper from my daughter-in-law's graduation gifts!

Lori is super special to me so I even decorated the inside which I rarely take the time to do.

I really hope your day is extra special, Lori!
I love and miss you!
Blessings~
Angel

Card Recipe:
Stamps~ Mixed Greetings (SU), Fifth Avenue Floral & Kollette Hall's Happy Birthday (inside)
Ink~ Versafine Onyx Black & Peach Parfait
Paper~ Peach Parfait, Sherbet DP (Pressed Petals)
Accessories~ Tim Holtz Tattered Florals die, K & Co brad, scalloped border punch, Metallic Orange RibbonFX ribbon

My Daisy Friend

2011-05-05T07:09:00.001-04:00

What a busy week I have going here! Not much time to post, but I hope that changes next week.
Even if I can't stamp, I guess I can make a quick post! Here is a card I made a few weeks ago, but never posted.

Once again, the DP (from my local scrap store's 10 cent scrap basket) is pretty much the focus of the card. While looking through my stamps for the perfect sentiment, I happened to find one that matched the DP. It's a Michael's $1 stamp and one I am happy to have found since I've used it many times!
I hope to be back soon with some fresh new projects!
Blessings~
Angel

Smile

2011-05-02T15:16:00.004-04:00

I got so many new stamps and goodies to play with last week that I feel spoiled!

But, sadly this was the only card that I made last week!

Time just gets away from me.

I used a layout on this card that showcases the designer paper and makes it a pretty simple card even if the layered flower makes it look a little time consuming (and beautiful!). I've been a bit addicted to Listia which doesn't help my time problem. I finally got more items listed too!
In fact I listed this card today here and the best part? It's FREE!

I pulled out my tin of flowers and matched the colors to the flowers in the DP. The little pink button shanks happened to be laying on my desk begging to be used. It's such a pretty pink and I had SO many that I listed 10 of them on Listia too!

Here they are..... Yep... they're free!
Thanks for stopping by!
See you later!
~Angel

Scrappy Butterfly

2011-04-28T17:10:00.001-04:00

This scrappy card was inspired by a similiar card. I waited too long to write the post however, so I am not sure where I saw the original inspiration!

I meant to show it to you earlier as I have it listed on LISTIA.
Have you heard of the site? It is kinda like Ebay, but you bid with points you earn so everything is FREE. I plan on adding a lot more soon.
Check it out and be sure to sign up using this link. I know you'll be addicted like me!
I will come back with a recipe hopefully!
Dinner is almost ready!
~Angel

Mama Said

2011-04-25T17:01:00.001-04:00

This Unity image reminds me so much of a picture of my mom taken in the 60s.

I wish I had that picture to show you!
I really love this Unity sentiment so I made a couple of these cards.

I will have to come back later for the recipe on this one. Only time for a quick post!
Have a great week!
Angel

Ever had a MONSTER day?

2011-04-23T07:04:00.000-04:00

Things are gonna get better! That is another awesome sentiment from Verve's "Blue Skies"

I LOVE this little monster I borrowed from my girlfriend! (Falling for You- Paper Smooches) Just like a lot of other Kim Hughes images, the lines are simple and make it easy to paper piece. And can't you imagine it with a LOT of different sentiments?
Before I send it back this week, I am going to stamp it on all kinds of DP scraps!
TGIF, my friends!
~Angel
P.S. I have been loving monsters lately. I have been searching for a cool set that has several different monsters in it. Anyone know of one?

Casing the CAS Queen

2011-04-22T06:47:00.000-04:00

I saw this fabulous card on Julie's blog Paper Trufflez. (Yes, THE Julie.) I loved it so much and used it as my inspiration for this card. Instead of a button, I used an eyelet snap I had on hand that matched my Kiwi Kiss papers.

Of course, I had to add a butterfly to my version of the card.
I used the Art of Life set again along with a CHF Kim Hughes set called Natures Silhouettes.
That's all for me today. Thanks so much for stopping by!
~Angel

Simple Butterflies!

2011-04-21T07:07:00.000-04:00

You really can't get much more CAS than these 2 cards. I was inspired by a butterfly card I found on Ilina's site. As you could probably guess I have a lot of butterfly punches and dies and have traded diecuts with other stampers as well, so I have a lot of butterflies to choose from. Can you tell these butterflies are little embroidered patches?

Yep, I have had them in my butterfly box forever and decided now was the time to use them.
The sentiment comes from the Unity March KOM- "Just You" and the little dotted background is from an older SU set "By Design" which was actually rescued from my For Sale box.
Hope you are having a marvelous Thursday!
Blessings~
Angel

CardRecipe~
Stamps: Just You (Unity) & By Design (SU)

Ink: Black, Brilliant Blue & Rose Red

Paper: Kraft
Accessories: Butterfly patches, pop dots

Courage

2011-04-20T13:02:00.003-04:00

I was MIA a LOT longer than I intended to be, but I am back!
To make a long story short Katie and I went to Tennessee- near Nashville. My aunt and uncle live near there and we went out to lend a helping hand and give out a few hugs after my uncle had a series of strokes a few weeks ago. He is recovering slowly but surely and we are happy that he is doing so well and back at home. But my aunt doesn't have much family out there and Katie and I wanted to be there for her.
Before I left I made several cards and had intended to post during my spare time, but there really wasn't much "spare" time at all.

Today and possibly tomorrow though, I will have time to relax and start showing those projects to you.
This first card is very fitting and if it weren't so feminine I would absolutely be sending it to my uncle.

I will have to make another one with this verse for sure! The verse is from a new Verve set I recently bought called "Blue Skies". I have to thank my friend Amy for making a card with this set recently because I totally LOVE it!
The flower stem came from an older Stampin Up set called "The Art of Life ". I knew I held onto that set for some reason! My yellow embellishment tin came in handy to find a matching brad and flower and the ruffled ribbon from my LSS scrap basket was added to a strip of Scor Tape. LOVE that stuff!
Well, I am off to edit some more pics and relax on my couch for the rest of the day!
If you stop by
please say hi!
Blessings,

Angel

Stamps: Blue Skies- Verve, Art of Life- SU

Ink: Black and Kiwi Kiss

Paper: PTI White, Basic Black

Accessories: Ruffled Ribbon scrap, primas and flower punch, Sassafras Lass brad, Scor tape

M.I.A.

2011-04-10T22:17:00.004-04:00

Sorry I have been missing in action the last week. Life takes us on some twists and turns and that's what's happening now. I did get some stamping done last week though and after I get time to do some photo editing, I will be able to do some regular posting.
Hopefully I will get to do that tomorrow!
Stay Tuned!
I have some fun stuff lined up!
Blessings~
Angel

Unity Kit Winner

2011-04-03T19:41:00.002-04:00

I hope you've had as much fun as I have this week being the Growing in Unity stamper! I appreciate all of the sweet comments on my Unity cards. As I mentioned before, Unity is giving one of the visitors (and commenters) this week, their choice of one of these stamp kits:

Margarita Moments
Along for the Ride
Berry Good Life

Grow Yourself Extraordinary

There were 107 comments in total and I used Random.org to pick out the comment that won!

Congratulations goes to:

Carol who said...

Another soft, lovely card! I have really enjoyed visiting your blog this week. Keep on stampin'.

Carol B

Carol commented on this post.
Carol, email me by Tuesday so I can get your information to Unity!
Have a great week!
~Angel

Inspire

2011-04-03T17:18:00.003-04:00

Good Sunday afternoon!

I meant to have a post ready to go this morning but my card was sitting on my desk half finished while I was at church and then lunch with our kids.

You know what they say..."the best laid plans...."

I saw this Clean and Simple sketch a couple of weeks ago and put it in my Sketch Folder of sketches I want to try.

It worked so well with the frame image from Unity's January Kit- "To the Moon and Back".

I have a special friend who is inspiring me in so many ways recently. She will be getting this card in the mail this week. Because she really does inspire me!

It's laundry today at my house. And I've got a bunch! Found some great deals yesterday while I was out yardsaling with my daughter-in-law.
But, today marks the last day of my Growing in Unity week and that means a free stamp set for one of my followers. You still have a little time to follow the blog and comment on all of the week's projects/posts. You have until 6 pm CST!
I will be back in a bit with the winner of the Unity Kit!
Blessings~
Angel

Card Recipe:
Stamps~Unity's January Kit- "To the Moon and Back"
Ink~ Blushing Bride, Pear Pizzazz
Paper~ Pretty in Pink, Pear Pizzazz, K & Co Urban Rhapsody DP
Accessories~ SU Scalloped Border Punch, Divine Twine, We R Memory Keepers hardware

Beautifully Inspired

2011-04-02T07:52:00.000-04:00

I saw this inspiration photo over at the Shabby Tea Room.

Isn't it beautiful?

I brought out a piece of my treasured Soft Sky cardstock and made a card for the challenge. The rose trio image is by- guess who? Yep...UNITY! More loveliness from the March Kit of the Month. And the sentiment is from the February KOM. The rest of the card came together so easily and I pulled out my wrinkle ribbon I recently bought on Etsy. I am going to try my hand at making this stuff myself one of these days! Of course I HAD to add a couple of butterflies. I stamped one in the corner as well. It needed something and that was it!

I've had a blast being the Growing in Unity guest this week. I was able to spend quality time with my Unity stamps and I only love them more! Speaking of...have you set your eyes on the new April kit of the month? I can't wait to get my ink on it! If you decide to try the kit yourself, let them know I sent you. {wink}
This is your last chance to comment for a chance to win a Unity kit. See this post for more info. I will draw a winner sometime tomorrow!
Hope you are having a great start to a beautiful weekend!

I am!

~Angel

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Roses & Butterfly-Just You (March KOM) Unity; sentiment from Feb KOM- The Best is Yet To Be

Ink: Regal Rose, Soft Sky, Kiwi Kiss

Paper: Soft Sky, Pretty in Pink, Soft Sky DP & Bella Rose DP
Accessories: Nestabilities- Labels 1 and Large Ovals; Corner Rounder, MS Butterfly Punches, Pearls, Wrinkle Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds glitter

Friends With Flair Friday

2011-04-01T08:00:00.000-04:00

I have another butterfly card today as I play along with the Unity's Friends with Flair. I've been showing you my Unity all week long. But today I join other stampers from all over showing our Unity flair.

I was quite excited to see this leopard print butterfly and matching background stamp in the March Kit of the Month. One of my best friends is a teacher at a school where the mascot is a jaguar so wild animal prints are definitely "her".

I only wanted You... on the front of the card so I masked the "BE YOU" sentiment from the February KOM- The Best is Yet to Be", and added the dots with a fine tipped black marker. I know that there is a Cuttlebug folder with animal prints, but I don't have it so I settled on the Tim Holtz "Damask" folder instead. Disco Black embossing powder was perfect for the butterfly which is popped up on the scalloped oval panel. And doesn't that vintage rick rack add just the right touch? Love it!
How about a little fun? I've got a little something to send to the first person to guess what specific brand and color of cardstock & ink I used on this card (besides black and white). What do you think? Leave a comment on this post with your guess. That comment will also put you in the drawing for a Unity kit. I will draw that name on Sunday!
Follow the Friends with Flair hop by visiting the Unity blog for the list of friends!
Pssst...you could win Unity stamps!
Have a GREAT day!
~Angel

This card was made for the following challenges:

Wild Orchid- Sketch

Mark's Finest Papers- Use Fry & Heat Embossing and Pop-up an Image

Let's Ink it Up- Diecut/punches

Totally Gorjuss- Spring

Flourishes- Unused Stamps (BE you sentiment)