Sending Love

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

Mama Said

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

Growing In Unity

Happy Wednesday!
If you've found me by way of the Unity blog, I am so very glad you stopped by. I am so excited to be this week's
Growing in Unity stamper!
YEAH!
To celebrate, I will have projects made with Unity stamps all week long and then on Sunday I will draw a name from all of the week's comments (Mon-Sun). That person will win Unity stamps!
Who doesn't like Unity stamps?

I have 4 of the Unity monthly kits so far and LOVE them. My project today uses the bird image from February's kit and the thank you sentiment from January's kit. I masked the sentiment to take it from one line to two to fit my circle embellishment. I love how this card turned out!
I sure hope you aren't getting tired of these "Woodhaven" papers because I have one more project to show you!
Don't forget to leave a comment! (One comment per post please.)
Unity is giving one of the following free kits to one of my followers: Margarita Moments, Along for the Ride, Berry Good Life or Grow Yourself Extraordinary. You can subscribe or follow my blog by clicking the link on the right sidebar.
Thanks for stopping by!
~Angel

Recipe:

Sketch- VLVMar2011

Stamps- UNITY- Jan. To the Moon & Back & Feb. The Best is Yet to Be; Damask-SU

Paper- Baja Breeze, Old Olive, Kraft, White, Colorbok Woodhaven DP

Ink- Baja Breeze, Black, White
Accessories- Victoria CB folder, Circle Punches, K & Co fabric brad, Prima, Paper Studio Pearl, mini flower punch (Michaels $1), Scalloped Border Punch (SU), Sponge

Kickin' it Up a Notch!

This was actually the first of the 2 cards I made that are similar. I followed the 4th sketch of 5 March Verve sketches for this one. And I used my extra elements for the first card I posted today.You can see the glittery flower a little bit better in this picture.

I sure hope the sun comes out tomorrow so I can get better pics!
Don't forget to leave another comment on this post for a chance to win some Unity stamps for yourself!

Blessings~
Angel

Card Recipe: Card is 5.5" Square
Stamps~ Just You (March KOM) Unity
Ink~ Baja Breeze, ,Old Olive
Paper~ PTI White, Kraft, White, Colorbok Woodhaven DP

Accessories~ 2 way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Vintage lace, EK Success Dotted Wave border punch, square punch, corner rounder and sponge

I love Unity!

I am SO excited to be this week's Growing In Unity featured stamper! Go to Unity's blog and look on the sidebar. (big grin) THAT'S ME as the Growing in Unity girl!
I am little late getting started with my week of Unity projects. But, I stamped all day yesterday and have lots of cards to show you! Then I finally got some pictures taken. Had to go outside to get any kind of light. Log cabins are a little lacking on good lighting, especially on a cloudy day!
I will have 2 cards to show you today, one now and one a little later. They are both similar but on this first one I went CAS. The flower is stamped in Baja Breeze and I added a light touch of Old Olive on the edges with a marker. Then I added glitter with a 2 way glue pen. Can you see the sparkle?I'll kick it up a notch on the next one this afternoon!
You may recognize the paper from this project. They are from Colorbok and called "Woodhaven". The papers are so beautiful, I can't stop using them.
On to some happy news!
Unity is giving one of my followers their choice of one of these stamp sets:

Margarita Moments
Along for the Ride
Berry Good Life
Grow Yourself Extraordinary
All you have to do is comment on my blog this week. Once per post please. I will put the comments in a hat and draw on Sunday. Unity will send you the stamps! How cool is that?

Don't forget to follow my blog and stop by each day and comment.
I'll see you back here in a bit!
~Angel

Card Recipe: Card is 5.5" Square
Stamps~ Just You March KOM) Unity
Ink~ Baja Breeze, Old Olive
Paper~ PTI White, Colorbok Woodhaven DP
Accessories~ 2 way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Vintage lace, corner rounder and sponge

Believe You Can Fly

I am so in love with Unity stamps! I can't wait for my Kit of the Month stamps to get here every month! The 2 images I used on these cards were in my March package and they'll make such awesome cards for friends of mine who need a little encouragement!
I made this soft green card first.

The designer paper came from scraps of Prima "Ladybug" and the heart was paper pieced with the same paper. After making this one, I thought it would have looked prettier on a light pink base. So I remade the card with pink. The only problem was I had no more of the first paper. The second card was made using a Basic Grey "Bittersweet" 6x6 pad.

Both cards are 4.25" square- one of my favorite sizes.
They were Clean and Simple for sure! But I really like how they turned out.
~Angel

Ice Cream Trio

Remember this card?

I planned on making more of them and had already stamped the ice cream cones and cut them out. So today I used the same color combo, but changed the layout. I made 2 of these.
I will be back tomorrow with a new CAS card.
Have a great weekend!
~Angel

Monsters!

My very crafty daughter-in-law, Megan made the cutest monster baby toys using this tutorial from The Crafty Cupboard. I love them so much that it made me want to stamp a monster card. I didn't have any monster images, but my good friend Lori was sweet enough to send me this little guy and the stamp set "Falling for You" from Paper Smooches that he belongs to!

The card is 4.25" square and the cut up sentiment came in my Unity Kit of the Month.

I am on a mission to try and use all of these images before the April kit arrives!
The designer papers are scraps from the LSS scrap basket so I can't tell you the brands. I just don't know.
That's all for me today. I have a HUGE list of errands. UGH!
Blessings~
Angel

SWEET Unity

I just couldn't wait to play with my newest Unity Stamps! The March Kit of the Month was another winner. I've never been disappointed!
I decided I needed more birthday cards...especially juvenile ones. So that is going to be my mission over the next few weeks. Besides, they are FUN cards to make!

I pulled the color combo from the paper which was from some Sassafras papers I bought a little while back from CraftySteals.com. If you've never heard of them, you have to check them out. They have 1 "steal" a day and they hunt the cutest stuff for their bargains! I have been very happy with my purchases from them.

This card was made for Jen's March Sketch for you to Try (SFYTT) that I turned on to its side as well as the Meljens Challenge which was dots. It also goes into the pot for the Papertake Weekly Challenge- Triotastic and both Paper Play and Let's Ink it Up to emboss.

It's Friday and we are going to see the grandbaby and of course his mommy and daddy. It's family pizza/game night!
Have a good one!
Blessings~

Angel

Recipe:

Stamps~ Unity

Ink~ Versafine Black

Paper~ Summer Sun, Taken w/ Teal, Poppy Parade, SU White, Sassafras Lass DP

Accessories~ Swiss Dots CB folder, Corner Rounder, brads, Christmas Red Stickles

In a Class of your Own

A second card today! Really!I couldn't resist doing another of the CAS cards with lime green and grey! This time I used this cool shoe trio image from Unity. Not much to it. A card panel of Kiwi Kiss with an easy embossed frame brings dimension to the card. I colored the shoes in with a blender pen. And to make one shoe stand out I dusted off my bottle and added Crystal Effects.
I know exactly who is getting this card!!!
Have a Blessed Day!

~Angel

This card was made especially for the following challenges:
Unity- Fashion

Mark's Finest Papers- One layer card with lime green/grey

Papertake Weekly Challenge- Trio Tastic
Meljen's Designs- GREEN
Creative Card Crew- GREEN

Challenging x3

Our area is also on alert for wild fires. There are several burning around us and we are watching very carefully in case we need to evacuate. We live on a dead end and would be caught back here if a fire suddenly came up blocked our exit. I would appreciate and and all prayers for those affected by the fires down here.

I did a little stamping today trying to stay busy. Well, in fact, I did quite a bit.
I wanted to get ahead on some of the challenges I have been wanting to do.

My first card covers 3 challenges.

The sketch I used was Unity's Hip Hop Sketch Challenge #48 and using hearts was the Unity February/March Challenge. And finally, I used bleach for the Mark's Finest Paper's "Speedy the Cat's Friend's Challenge #45". I haven't stamped with bleach in so long. I've always loved the effect. I made 3 more cards which were similar too. Here is one of the others.

I pulled out a Kaleidacolor pad as well. I've had these for so long and they are still amazingly wet! To add a little something-something to the card I put a tiny heart jewel in the O of Love and spritzed the card with my air art tool and a Pink Passion marker. Pretty simple. These are going into my Valentine stash for next year, although they could definitely be used throughout the year.
I've got a couple of planners to show you tomorrow! Then I've got to get my house cleaned for company. My cousin is coming into town this weekend!

Thanks for stopping by!

~Angel

Whimsy Pair

I recently purchased the cutest Making Memories "Scrapbook Project Pad" named Whimsy. The 8x8 papers came with all sorts of embellishments including ribbon, flowers, chipboard, buttons and diecuts. At over 1000 pieces it was a steal at Tuesday Morning for FIVE BUCKS.

And did I mention it's C U T E?

I pulled it out yesterday afternoon and decided to grab a couple of sketches to work with.I chose the My Favorite Things SCS sketch for my first card. And didn't notice until I started writing this post that I had mixed up the sketches. I intentionally used a Verve stamp on what I thought was the Verve sketch. But it was the MFT sketch instead. OOPS! The card is still cute and fun.

And will be a great card to send to a friend going through a particular trying time!

For the next card, I used the Mojo Monday sketch! The Mojo Monday sketches are always a treat. They are one of my favorites!

Using the same Whimsy papers I made a birthday card for this sketch!
I love how the cupcake (from the $1 Michael's stamp bin) and the Wish with candle (Unity) went together like they were made to! Paper piecing is always fun. Since I lack those marvelous markers (whose name starts with a C and ends with a P) *sigh*, it's a good alternative to coloring at my house! Remarkably, my camera actually cooperated and let me get a decent close-up!

That's all from me for now! I hope to stamp again today!
I'm having a blast!
~Angel

Card Recipes

Card A (MFTWSC10)
Stamps~ Verve Plain Jane Phil 4:13

Ink~ Old Olive

Paper~ PTI White, Pixie Pink; DP- Memory Maker's Whimsy

Accessories~ Pink Divine Twine, SU Bird Punch, Pink Jewel

Card B (MOJO181)

Stamps~ Unity Wish (Nov KOM), Cupcake (Studio G)

Ink~ Versafine Onyx Black

Paper~ PTI White, Pixie Pink; DP- Memory Maker's Whimsy

Accessories~ SU Scalloped Border Punch, Petite Scalloped Circle Small Nestabilities, Making Memories Blue Flourish Chipboard, Crystal Stickles, Blue Square Brads (?)

The birthday card also qualifies for the Aud Sentiments Challenge

To the Moon & Back

I had some stamping time today and was up for a challenge so I joined Beate doing Claudia & Company's recipe challenge to use: stitching (real or faux), 2 patterned papers, buttons, a sentiment, circles and scallops! Whew! I used this week's SCS Color Challenge and I also glanced at the Unity Hip Hop sketch challenge!
After a couple of failed attempts, I finally came up with a card I could live with. Oh boy...my desk is sure a wreck! But I did have a relaxing afternoon stamping.
Thanks for visiting and Blessings to you!
~Angel

Recipe:
Stamps by Unity
Ink: Pear Pizzazz & Concord Crush
Paper: Concord, Pear & Bashful Blue; Memory Box DP

Accessories: Spellbinder Dies, Tim Holtz Embossing Folder, SU Scalloped Border Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Divine Twine and buttons from my stash

Happy Birthday, Megan!

Yesterday, we surprised our daughter-in-law, Megan with a little birthday party. Her actual birthday is Wednesday so I think we caught her off guard. It is so easy (and fun) to buy presents for her. And I had a lot of fun making her card too!
It was my first Unity card! I couldn't wait to use this adorable bicycle/balloon image from February's Kit of the Month! I am such a happy kit of the month member! Something fun to look forward to every month and the kits include so many stamps with such a variety of images, and I really like them ALL!
WHAT FUN!
I have some more projects to upload and show so I hope to be back a few times this week!
Have a Great Weekend!!
Blessings~
Angel