Birthday Cars Card

I have been busy as a bee. New schedule, puppy and life in general. I think I got a good schedule to help me stay organized and use my time wisely. It has been a bit since I have posted but I still have been creating like crazy. Lots of fun things to share with the world. :)

Here are two cards I made with a boy/guy related theme. If you're like me this is the hardest theme to make for cards. Girl cards are easy butterfly or flowers or a cute animal. Boys on the other hand not so much. I love this car stamp from Inque Boutique, I had some trouble figuring out out to incorporate it on the card, so I decided to make it a background. I used Versamark ink and stamped it all over the cardstock! I did the same thing with the Happy stamp. I only have one circle punch (Shocker I know!) so I used that to create a peek a boo for the happy. I adore these puffies from Ki Memories they added just what I need to complete the card.

I am trying something new when I go to create a card. I am making a second one at the same time. That way if I am ever in a crunch, I have a little stack to go and snag a card. ;)

CS: Prism. Stamps: Inque Boutique (Car) & Unknown (Happy). Ink: Versamark. Embellishments: Ki Memories. Circle Punch: Fiskars.

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Turbo Birthday Banner

Last week we had the hard choice to let our kitty go over the rainbow bridge. I took some time to reflect and remember all the wonderful times we had together. Our puppy took it the hardest and still misses his best friend. Me and puppy have been spending extra time together and he is even more of a cuddle bug. I think is doing much better and having play dates with his friend has helped.

So I am back to blogging and here is one of my creations! A request for a turbo banner came in and I couldn't pass up the chance to try it out! I love the metal plate looking embossing folder, it added the perfect amount of texture too!

I've been working behind the scenes too, so lots of fun things to come too! Have a great Tuesday!

CS: Prism. Die Cuts: Cricut. Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug. Ribbon: May Arts. 

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Tricycle Themed Birthday Party

Happy Monday! The weekend went by too fast but it was great. We had a puppy play date at our house and there were over 10 dogs here, I even made homemade dog treats! I even had time to play in my craft room! I wanted to share an order I made for a tricycle themed birthday party!

I had lots of fun making the banner and party decor. I got to see the party all set up and pictures from the event, which is always my favorite! This is such a cute idea for any age, the guest got to bring there bikes and decorate and then have a parade! It couldn't be anymore adorable!

CS: Prism. Embossing Folder: Provo Craft. Ribbon: May Arts. Die Cut Shapes/ABC: Cricut. 

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Photo Credit: G. Kia Photography

Photo Credit: G. Kia Photography

Photo Credit: G. Kia Photography

BoBunny Layout and Card

Its Wonderful Wednesday and summer is in full swing here; playing outside in the sprinklers, tank tops and afternoon showers.

I absolutely adore the local scrapbook store, The Creative Nook, and being on the design team is so much fun! Everyone is great, I get to see the new goodies come in and I always enjoy when I go visit. Here is a recent layout and card I made to be displayed in the store. Its been a while since I have created a layout and I love it! I need to spend some time just printing pictures so I can scrap more :)

Every time I create something and there is extra's I put them in a drawer which I call a "treasure box". I have had the sizzix flip card die for some time and wanted to try it out!  So with die in hand and the goodies from my treasure box I created the card below!

PP: BoBunny (Pop Quiz). Chipboard Element: Accucut (Heart). Pen & Chipboard ABC: American Crafts. 

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CS: Prism. PP: BoBunny (Pop Quiz). Ink: Ranger (Tim Holtz Vintage Photo). Die Cuts: Provo Craft (Butterfly & Scalloped Circle). Embossing Folder: Provo Craft (Butterfly Dots). Stamps: Hero Arts (Birthday Pendent). 

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Happy Birthday Design Team Cards

Hello Everyone! Well Its been interesting here, I got bitten by a tick and now I am a "Lymie". So I am on my medication and taking it easy. But I wanted to share some of my recent design team creations for The Creative Nook. As soon as I got this Happy Birthday Die from Elizabeth Craft Designs, I knew what I wanted to make! The cards came out really cute and I have to say the candle design is my favorite!!!

White CS: Michaels. Ribbon: May Arts. Die Cut: Elizabeth. CS: Prism.

White CS: Michaels. Die Cut: Elizabeth (Happy Birthday) & Quickutz (Flame). CS: Prism. Pen: American Crafts. Markers: Copic. Punch: Fiskars.

Mickey Mouse Birthday & Nautical Name Banner

Happy Monday! I can't believe its almost the end of March already, I feel like time is flying by. I have lots of orders coming in so that is keeping me busy and I'm super excited about starting my design team projects.

This is a banner set I made for one of my favorite little men in my life ;) My friend was having a Mickey Mouse/nautical theme birthday party, but wanted Gavin's banner to be able to go in his room afterwards! So we kept the color scheme the same and added some little accents to make it more mickey theme or nautical theme!

CS: Prism & Bazzill. Circut. Ribbon: May Arts. 

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Ahoy mates!  

Anchors away! 

CS: Prism & Bazzill. Cricut. Ribbon: May Arts.

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Dr. Seuss Birthday Party

I love love this party decor, it was so much fun making it and seeing it all set up in person! I was even able to find some of the Dr. Suess embellishments from EK Success, a miracle in itself since they have been discontinued. As soon as I have little ones, this will definitely be a birthday party theme I want to have! Have you had any theme birthday parties?!

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Red and Blue :)

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Happy Birthday Star

Whoa to say its been a crazy whirlwind is putting it lightly! A big snow storm came through again, doggie and hubby were excited about it because it was a snow day! I had my open house for my paper crafts business and ever since then its been great! I had to take a day off on Monday to catch up from all the fun! Thank you so much everyone for the support and helping my business grow! As you can see I have been on a card kick lately! But I definitely want to get back into scrapbooking and I am even going to try my hand at project life! I can't wait, I already ordered some products! Thanks for checking my blog out today and I always love reading your comments!

CS: Michaels. PP: Inque Boutique. Stamps: Gelatins (Stars) & Hero Arts (Happy Birthday). Decorative Edge Scissors: Fiskars. Die Cuts: Sizzix (Stars).

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Retro Birthday Card :)

Happy Saturday!!! Whoa this week has flown by! The snow is still around and supposedly there is more coming! Sorry there was no Foodie Friday this week, I have been busy preparing for my open house this weekend! I am so excited a couple of my good friends are coming to show off there new business as well. The food theme is chocolate! I can't wait!!!! So here is another masculine card I made and wanted to share! Let me know what you think :) Hope everyone has a great weekend! Thanks for all your wonderful comments and coming to check out my blog, I really appreciate it. Happy Art Making!

CS: Michaels &  Prism. PP: Doodlebug. Rubons & Paper Clip: Junkitz. Ribbon: May Arts. Corner Rounder: Creative Memories. 

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Coffee Birthday!!!

Happy Thursday! All I have to say is Snow Snow Snow! So we are all staying cozy and I am scrapping away! I needed to make some more masculine birthday cards and here is one that I came up with. Masculine cards have always been a toughie for me, but I like how this one came out! I have so more guy cards to post too, but will later on! Hope everyone is staying warm! Thanks for checking my blog out! Happy Art Making!

CS: Prism. PP: Basic Grey. Stamps: Inque Boutique (cup) & Hero Arts (sentiment). Ink: Ranger/Tim Holtz.

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Happy BEEday!

Happy Monday! So excited to be starting a new week! I plan on being in my craft room all day today (hopefully)! I had so much fun making this card! I have lots of dies and I want to get into using them, so I challenged myself to only use my quickutz dies for this card! I really like how it came out! Do you have lots of dies or something else you collect in your craft room? I would love to hear what some of your favorite must haves are! Happy Art Making!

CS: Prism & Michaels. Die Cuts: Quickutz/Lifestyle Crafts. Embossing Folder: Cricut. Pop Dots: Glue Arts. 

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Happy Pinwheel

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. Today I am up with a new card! I've had this idea of making a card with clouds but I couldn't find the right elements and then I remembered I have this adorable pinwheel die cut from Quickutz and Tada!!! Thanks for checking out my blog! Happy Art Making!!

CS: Michaels & Prism. PP: My Minds Eye. Pen: American Crafts. Brad: Inque Boutique. Scissors: Martha Stewart. Stamp: Lawn Fawn. Ink: Tim Holtz/Ranger. Die Cut: Quickutz. Other: Toothpick.

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