Grid Card

I'm not sure if this is actually called a Grid card or not but that is what I am going to call it. I started with a piece of white paper and used my Scor-Pal to make grid lines. Then I used a sponge dauber and used Bashful Blue ink and rubbed it all over. The idea is that it would make the grid show up more. It is hard to see in this picture but it turned out really nice in person.

Another Cupcake Card

Sorry for not posting for so long, time has just gotten away from me. I am trying to replenish my Birthday Card stash. This is another one made with the Crazy for Cupcakes set. I am quite happy with how it turned out. Hope you like it!

The Cutest Box of Cards EVER!

This is just the Cutest Box EVER! I used the tutorial at http://www.fabulouslyartsy.blogspot.com/ to make the box. It has 3 compartments in it. I used the middle one for the envelopes. The cards are just 3x3 in size but so fun. I used paper from my stash. The ribbon is Chocolate Chip Taffeta from Stampin' Up! and so is the Corduroy button on the front of the box. This was such a simple and easy project. When I make it next time I would make the cards a little more elaborate. I think this would be a fun class. I might have to see who would be interested!?!?

Flowers in my Garden

I decided that I wanted to share some of the flowers starting to bloom in my garden. These are called Califormia Poppies and totally seed themselves. I actually didn't plant any of these. I have a space that is by my garage, 1 foot x 22 feet and it is covered with these. They are really pretty.

I have 3 pots that I just put some simple Marigolds in. My boys wanted Yellow, Orange and Red flowers and these fit the bill. I love the color combination, makes me think of cardstock colors.

This is a pretty special Poppy. I was just going to take a picture of the flower but that wouldn't show you just how big it is. So instead as I was taking the picture I put my hand next to the flower. Just so you know I do not have small hands, this Poppy is huge. I only have one plant and there are 10 more flowers just like this one getting ready to open.

This is the last flower picture for today. I really love the color of these Iris's. It is a small plant yet it still has many flowers on it. The colors are great. I am hoping to get some stamping done in the next few days to show you. I just started working last week and it is a bit of an adjustment for me.

Crazy for Cupcakes - Girl Birthday

I used the same layout as the Boy birthday card from yesterday. I find the single cupcake more boyish and this tower of cupcakes more for girls. This card is not super girly by any means but it is bright and fun. I really love this set and I don't even own it. I stamped a bunch of images at a retreat when I borrowed it from a fellow stamper. I need to make a bunch of Birthday card to replenish my stockpile.

Boy Birthday

Having 2 boys they get invited to a lot of Birthday parties and I have since run out of boy cards. I was just trying to play with a layout and switch it up for a boy or girl. I just started using the Basic Grey more often and I really enjoy how it makes things turn out. I am making a girl version of this card that I will post tomorrow.

Spotlighted Upsy Daisy

I love the Spotlighting Technique. I made a different card last month for my club using this technique and I love this card way more. Of the 2 cards my favorite is the bottom one with the black ribbon. I love the color combination of Old Olive, Real Red, White and Black. Hope you enjoy!