Capture the Good Times

Hello !  I'm really glad you came by today !

It's Thursday...at least on the East Coast ; )

so it's time for ...

My dad had a small collection of vintage cameras

and when I saw the 'Oh Snap' collection from Taylored Expressions,

I knew I had to have it.

I simply used the colors for the challenge and made

them work for this design.  The patterned paper around

the base card is from Prima.

I found this uber-BIG gem from Teresa Collins in my stash

and thought it was a perfect 'add' for the lens.

This week's sponsor is sharing a $25 Shopping Spree

to the 'Cup of the Week'

I hope you'll join us in The Cafe !

Hope you had fun with this card...I sure did !

Project Recipe:

Patterned Paper: Rondelle by Prima

Stamps: Oh Snap by Taylored Expressions

Embellishments: gem from Teresa Collins

 

 

A Floral Spring

Hello . . . so great to have you stop by today !

It's blog hop day with the designers of

If you are hopping with us, then you should have come from

Jessica Fick's blog

If you just happened by, then get yourself over to

The Craft's Meow blog

Someone is going to win a stamp set of their choice

simply by visiting all 13 blogs & leaving a little love.

Deadline to be eligible for prize is

11:59 EST, Thursday May 9th

Winner will be announced Friday, May 10th

There are some pretty fabby things coming up at TCM

and you won't want to miss anything!

This month's theme is:  FLOWERS

I pulled out a design I created about a year ago when the set

'Beautiful Spring' was introduced.  I love how simple it is

and couldn't help but use it again.

Here is the original design created for Mother's Day 2012.

This time, I paired it with the sentiment from the 'Rejoice' set.

I used the Sizzix 'Wreath' embossing folder for my base.

I simply stamped the flower image on three different paper from

Prima and cut them out in layers.  I added a beautiful gem flourish

and pearls from Zva Creative to complete the look.

I thought this was a great color combo for this week's challenge over at

The next stop on the hop is my friend & TCM Illustrator

Karen Baker's blog

Don't forget to say hello before you go!

Our designers await your visit!

ENJOY!

Project Recipe:

 Patterned Paper: Romance Novel by Prima

Stamps: Beautiful Spring & Rejoice by The Craft's Meow
Tools: Wreath EF by Sizzix, Big Shot
Embellishments: pink gem flourish {CR-06CA-120}

white pearls {PEW-03CA-104} from Zva Creative

 

Celebrating the Day!

Gosh...it's been waaaay too long!

Last week, I was a welcome overnight 'guest' in one of our

hospitals and I've found it difficult to be on the computer much.

I am happy to say that after many, many tests related to my heart

(including an induced stress test which was simply 'unpleasant' at best)

my heart was declared in "perfect" condition.

It turns out that I have some torn ligaments in the chest wall

near that area and did you know . . .

it's pretty darned painful and can totally fool ya !

Of course you KNOW I now have very few excuses for not

adding a little exercise to my life.

But it's a very content feeling knowing I can do it with confidence.

Anyway . . . I am back at it and glad to be able to share a couple

of projects with you today featuring beautiful bling from

I really enjoyed making this card.

The colors, the bling, the stamps . . .

it all made me happy !

The colors are perfect for the current challenge over at

 

I simply created my wallpaper with these beautiful papers

and then determined where each element should go.

The bling is beautiful jet black crystal flourishes from Zva

and they really do stand out on this card.

The die frame is Spellbinders Labels 18 and the stamped sentiment

is from Avery Elle.

How about some more bling ??!!

This time, I added a BIG punch with Zva's beautiful bold flower.

This card does have a lot going on.

An embossed panel on the bottom with a panel created

using Martha Stewart's Deep Edge Geometric Medallion punch.

Then I layered the beautiful pink/lavender flourish just under the flower.

The stamped sentiment is from The Craft's Meow.

I am so very glad you stopped by today and hope that you found

a little inspiration along the way.

I'd love to hear from you, so please let me know you came by.

I always appreciate your visits !

Happy Valentine's Day Project Recipe:

Patterned Paper: Rosarian by Prima
Stamps: Lots of Love by Avery Elle

Embellishments: black crystal flourish CR-04CA-125

from Zva Creative
seam binding from Sugar Lump Studios on Etsy & Hug Snug

Tools: Labels 18 by Spellbinders, Big Shot

So Grateful Project Recipe:

Patterned Paper: So Sophie by My Mind's Eye
Stamps: Many Thanks by The Craft's Meow

Embellishments: pearl flourish CRB-05CA-122

white flower all from Zva Creative
Tools: Geometric Medallion Deep Edge punch 

by Martha Stewart

large swiss dot EF by Cuttlebug, Big Shot

 

Holiday Inspiration with The Craft's Meow

Happy Monday !

It's hard to believe the holidays are upon us, but they most

definitely are on the way.

Today, the designers of

are coming together for a

Holiday Card Blog Hop

to inspire YOU this season !

All of the seasonal sets being featured are

on sale 15% off through this Thursday!

If you came by way of my very talented friend

Jessica blog iEmbellish

you are right where you should be to be

eligible to win a TCM stamp set of your choice !

If you just happened to swing by, I'd love to invite you back to

The Craft's Meow Blog

to start there.  When you do, just leave a comment and

YOU could win !

This is one of my favorite sets from TCM called 

'Warm Winter Wishes'.  It's a great set for paper-piecing.

The paper is from Recollections with the scarf & mittens adorned with

baker's twine in Ocean & Honeydew from The Twinery.

I am loving these colors for the winter season !

On a completely different note . . .

'Holiday Foundations' is an absolutely aMAZing set with so many great possibilities.

This CAS card was easy-peasy and could be done in varied colors.

Here are the sets I featured today

 

To be eligible to win a set of your choice, just make sure

you visit the blogs on the hop and leave a comment over

on the TCM blog by 9pm PST, Wednesday Nov 14th

It's time to send you on your way to my friend

Karen blog The Bald Dragonfly

So glad you stopped by !

You Warm my Heart Project Recipe:

Cardstock: Bazzill

Patterned Paper: Jolly & Bright by Recollections
Stamps: Warm Winter Wishes by The Craft's Meow

Embellishments: baker's twine in Ocean & Honeydew from The Twinery

Stardust Stickles by Ranger, gems from A Muse Studio

 

 

Happy Holidays Project Recipe:

 Cardstock: Bazzill & Recollections
Stamps: Holiday Foundations by The Craft's Meow

Ink: Cherry & Grass from A Muse Studio 

Embellishments: gems from K&Company