Congrats - Day 23

Quick card today.

Busy busy busy!

Supplies:

• Shabby Chic Stamp Co. - Sweet Pea
• Memento - Rich Cocoa Ink Pad
• Pearls
• DCWV Matstacks
• Fiskars Trimmer/Scissors
• Fiskars Round n' Round Punch
• Fiskars Scallop Circle Punch
• Fiskars Kaleidoscopic Border Punch

Aged to Perfection - Day 22

On my break from work today I stopped by Joann's and had a little fun. I bought a brand new set of Fiskars Stamps. Actually, it is my first set of Fiskars stamps!

Supplies:

• Fiskars Trimmer/Scissors
• Fiskars Aged to Perfection Stamp Set
• Memento - Rich Cocoa/Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
• Copic Markers
• Twinery Twine
• DCWV Matstack

Many Thanks - Day 21

Welcome back. We've almost made it to the weekend. Hip Hip Hooray!

This card was made for two challenges:

The Play Date Cafe's color challenge. This week was harder for me than others. It reminds me of a different era. :)

And Freshly Made Sketches challenge.

Enjoy!

Supplies:

• Paper Smooches - Word Salad Stamp Set
• Memento - Rich Cocoa Ink Pad
• DCWV - Matstacks
• Prima Flowers
• Gems
• Buttons
• Fabri-Tac
• Fiskars - Round n' Round Squeeze Punch
• Fiskars Trimmer/Scissors
• KaiserCraft - Script Stamp

Happy Pi Day - Day 20

Happy Pi Day (3.14)!!

RCC44 - Day 19

Another day... Another challenge...

Today, I took on the Ribbon Carousels Sketch challenge.

This certainly gives me a sweet tooth! Too bad I am trying to ween myself off sugar. ;)

Supplies:

• Sweet Stamp Shop Stamp
• Shabby Chic Stamp Co - Sweet Pea Set
• Twinery Twine
• Self Adhesive Gems
• Fabri-Tac
• DCWV Matstack
• Copic Markers
• Memento - Black Soot Ink Pad
• Fiskars Trimmer
• Fiskars Corner Punch
• Fiskars Circle Stencil

I love you, always - Day 18

Back to work... (**snore) The time change has taken its toll on my sleep schedule. I even had to take an impromptu nap today in order to function properly. I'm crossing my fingers that tonight will offer a tremendous number of zzzs.

Enough about me.. On to the crafting:

I decided to attempt the Paper Smooches challenge. 

I love using natural colors. The image is also very simple and not too busy which I really liked. Check out Paper Smooches Stamps!

I have to admit, I started about 3 projects today before I finally created the following card. It still feels like it is missing something... Nevertheless, I needed to call it a day before I went crazy. :) The hearts are more of a mint color but I couldn't catch the lighting quite right.

Supplies:

• Paper Smooches - Word Salad Stamp Set
• Fiskars Heart Punch
• Fabri-Tac
• Twine
• Buttons
• Twinery - Buttercream Twine
• DCWV Matstack
• Memento - Rich Cocoa Ink Pad
• Martha Stewart Lace Pack

Last Day of Hopping.. :) - Day 17

 Happy Sunday!

Thank you again for joining our hop! We are super happy to have you. If you aren't already a follower, I'd love to have you follow my blog. Everyone else, a special thanks for coming back! I truly appreciate having you visit!

If this is your first visit. Head on over to the Shabby Chic Blog to start. Remember two random winners who become followers of all the blogs and leave a comment will win a Build a Baby Stamp Set.

Blog Line-up:

Shabby Chic Stamp Co.

Jessica

Lisa

Jennifer Ashley (You are here)

Laura

Amber

Janice

Carley

Today's card I made for the Freshly Made Sketches weekly sketch challenge.

It really enjoyed creating this card! Though it helps that it is baby season among all my friends. ;)

Supplies:

• Shabby Chic Stamp Co. - Sweet Pea
• Twinery - Twine
• Martha Stewart Lace Pack
• DCWV - Linen Closet Matstack
• Fabri-Tac
• Fiskars - That's Amore Punch
• Fiskars - Heart Punch
• Fiskars - Trimmer and Scissors
• Fiskars Corner Punch
• Memento Ink Pad

A Little More Hopping - Day 16

It's Saturday! Hooray!!

Welcome back to the hop. Thank you again for joining us!

If you aren't already a follower, I'd love to have you follow my blog. Everyone else, a special thanks for coming back! I truly appreciate having you visit!

If this is your first visit, head on over to the Shabby Chic Blog to start. Remember two random winners who become followers of all the blogs and leave a comment will win a Build a Baby Stamp Set.

Blog Line-up:

Shabby Chic Stamp Co.

Jessica

Lisa

Jennifer Ashley (You are here)

Laura

Amber

Janice

Carley

I created the following card with three challenges in mind. The first for Play Date Cafe! Whose suggested colors were:

Charcoal...Ash...Butter.

The second challenge was for the CPS Card Sketch #255.

The third for CAS-ual Fridays Clean and Simple Challenge. Making a sentiment the focal point of the card!

Hope you enjoy!

Don't forget to head over to Laura! Thanks for visiting!!

Supplies:

• Shabby Chic Stamp Co. - Sweet Pea
• Prima Flowers
• Memento Ink Pad
• Martha Stewart Lace Pack
• DCWV Matstacks
• Gems
• Fabri-Tac
• Fiskars Trimmer/Scissors

Welcome Little One - Day 15

Happy Friday!

I am extremely proud of the following project because it is completely out of my typical crafty zone.

I just started learning how to use stamps. If you believe it, this is only month number two since I began the crafting journey. Before this I have worked with them very minimally (kindergarten projects - minimally). I love trying new things. I could not have been happier with the result and it was relatively simple in retrospect.

I used a skin toned paper to stamp the baby and then colored her with Copics. I then stamped "Welcome Little One" on the background paper and used a Fiskars circle punch to create the look. I then added them to the already decorated background, added some twine around the edges and added some prima flowers in the left corner for extra pizzazz.

I hope I never stop trying new things! Even if I don't create something beautiful at first, practice makes perfect. Experiences like this are a good reminder of that, for me!

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy!

Supplies:

• Shabby Chic - Sweet Pea Stamp Set
• The Twinery - Twine
• Prima Flowers
• Memento Ink Pad
• Martha Stewart Lace Pack
• Fiskars Corner Punch
• Fiskars Trimmer
• Fiskars Scallop Circle Punch
• Tim Holtz Grunge pack
• DCWV Matstack
• Copic Markers
• Buttons
• Ribbon Spool
• Fabri-Tac

Whooo, me? - Day 14

I made this a little while ago but thought I would use it for day 14 since I failed to produce a card. :) But I did make this during my 30 day challenge so, I'm allowing myself this one freebie!

Supplies:

• Fabric-Tac
• Sweet Stamp Shop - Stamp Sample
• Memento - Rich Cocoa
• Zig Writers - Carnival Lights
• Twinery - Honeydew and Buttercream Twine
• DCWV Summer Dream Cardstock Matstack
• DCWV The Green Stack - 70% Recycled Paper
• Fiskars Trimmer/Scissors
• Glue Stick
• Twine

Going Home - Day 13

Welcome back! Today, I decided to throw caution to the wind and play around with fire. I must say, I had the BEST time. It adds so much flare with very little effort. :)

It's a pirate's life for me!

Supplies:

• DCWV - Once Upon a Time Matstack
• Twine
• Fabri-Tac
• Glue Stick
• Lighter :)

I'm a Wee Bit Irish - Day 12

One last card in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

I am Irish which might be the reason I have had so much fun with this stamp set. Tomorrow will be a new day and a new card theme. I promise! But until then...

Supplies:

• Shabby Chic Stamp Company - Irish Luck
• Memento - Ink Pads
• Martha Stewart Lace Pack
• Fabri-Tac
• Ribbon
• Fiskars Trimmer/Scissors

I'm All the Luck You Need - Day 11

In honor of St. Patty's Day and my new stamp set from Shabby Chic Stamp Co. I created the following card.

Supplies:

• Shabby Chic Stamp Co. - Irish Luck Stamp Set
• Twinery - Honeydew and Green Twine
• Fiskars - That's Amore Punch and Heart Punch
• Fiskars - Trimmer
• Fabri-Tac
• Glue Stick
• Memento Ink Pad
• Gems
• Button

On The Red Carpet Challenge - Day 10

I enjoy participating in challenges every now and again. Today's card is the result of a challenge presented by a fellow fisk-a-teer in honor of the Academy Awards.

The Challenge: Inspiration for the project must come from one of the red carpet outfits. I chose this lovely lady to model my card after:

Simple and elegant with a big red bow. Also, if you look really hard you will see she has a bedazzled clutch which is why I added the jewels on the corners of my card.

Supplies:

• Paper Smooches - Word Salad Stamp Set
• Red Ribbon
• Fiskars Scissors and Trimmer
• Gems
• Fabri-Tac
• Tim Holtz - Ink Pad
• Glue Stick
• Anthropology Return Receipt Pouch

One of a Kind - Day 9

Today was a busy day.. I went to the Safari Park with some good friends and celebrated another dear friends 40th birthday. But, I still saved a little time for crafting. I decided to join in Paper Smooches "Nautical Challenge".

I kept it pretty simple because of the time constraints. Hopefully, tomorrow I will be able to play a little bit longer.

Supplies:

• Paper Smooches - Word Salad Stamp Set
• Twinery - Twine
• Bottle Cap
• Memento - Black Soot Ink Pad
• Fiskars Trimmer/Scissors
• Fiskars 6 Piece Texture Plates
• DCWV Le Tres Chic and Linen Closet Mat Stacks