Happy Birthday....Barnyard Style

I'm two for two this week, which is not too bad when one is trying to get back into the crafty swing of things. I chose to participate in CPS Challenge Skecth 201.

My PTI order came early this week and I couldn't wait to play with the new Big Birthday Wishes stamp set and By the Number dies! Let me say they are AMAZING! I paired the new stamp set with another of my loves, which is Musical Backgrounds from Waltzing Mouse. It's all tied together with simply adorable paper from Doodlebug Designs Barnyard collection.

I don't usually show the inside of a card, but I couldn't resist here. I am in love with this #2. I think the font is simply divine. That's all for today. Have a great weekend!!

Getting back into the swing of things

First off I want to send a big THANK YOU to all who commented on Reanne's card. She was over the moon excited about all the wonderful comments you left. You really boosted her crafting ego. Now she asks everyday if she got more comments! LOL! All the decorations are down, we're back into a routine and my house is somewhat back to normal, what ever normal is. So I decided to try and get back into the crafty swing of things. It seems that the holiday's are so full of crafting that you don't realize the break you take after. As I try to reclaim my mojo I went to CPS for inspiration and decided to participate in the challenge #200.

The first card I whipped up I am super proud of. Why you say, cause it ain't nothin' special. Well.... I finally inked up my Just the Ticket stamp set and busted out the matching die! I've had this set for months! And oh yeah.... I used some supplies from the massive stash! Again the card isn't super elaborate, but I love the color combination and the giant bird. This would be perfect for a kids birthday or supper funny for an adult birthday.

Next up is a thank you card. I'm not so thrilled about this one as I really wanted the three flowers to show, but then realized the images were too big and had to chop it off. What i do love is that this sketch is super quick and easy. You can make it all fussy if you want, but you don't have to!

CPS Sketch #176

So I decided to take part in the CPS Sketch #176. (sorry the sketch image is so small). I REALLY love how this card turned out. Are you tired of this cute little car yet? I seem to be using it on everything!!!

Although you can't see it too well in the picture, the license plate says Happy Birthday in a lime green ink. I recently aquired the PTI Envelope Liner die and am so loving it! I used it here to create a matching evelope to go with this cute birthday card for one of my Aunts whose birthday is next week.

Supplies

Stamps: PTI (Enjoy the Ride)

Paper: Basic Grey (Lime Rickey), PTI (Orange Zest)

Ink: Palette (Black), PIT (Lemon Tart), CTMH (Citrus Leaf)

Dies: PTI (Envelope Liner, Enjoy the Ride)

Other: American Crafts (Ric Rack), Joann (Brads); 3D Foam Tape

PTI, CPS Sketch 153 & found color inspiration

Here's my entry for the CPS Sketch 153. I am in love with this color combo that I found on the cover of a recent JCPenny mailer. The colors are Hibiscus, Orange, White & Pale Leaf Green.

I also took the opportunity flesh out a vision I had for the bicycle image from PTI's Everyday Button Bits - flowers for the tires. My flower tires even turn! I used an eyelet and then affixed the die cut flower with a gem brad. This also reminds of a cool bike a friend has that has flowers in the tires, so when riding it makes flower impressions!! How cool is that AND it's a grown up bike!

Yellow & Navy Inspired Card - CPS Sketch 49

Last weekend as I was parusing through Target, we walked past the baby area where we saw an adorable set of yellow & navy onsies. The patterns included a white flower, polka dots and cute little bug. I knew I had to create a card with this color scheme. I used my color inspiration along with this weeks CPS Sketch 49. Click on the image for a larger view. I am totally getting the hang of using my PTI background stamps!!

Busy Bee

Since I had today off I made the most of the opportunity and stayed up late (insanely late) to craft. I whipped out all of my mother's day cards. So here it goes, this is a long post. This first card is for the Spring Fling Challenge over at Nichole's Blog. I got my inspiration from Lisa. I just LOVED the field of tulips. These colors were so fantastic together.

Supplies

Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Boxes Bags & Tags, Women of Life, Friends Til the End), Ink: Papertrey Ink (Berry Sorbet, Plum Pudding), Copic Markers, Spica Pen; Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Plum Pudding, Pure Poppey, White (recylced insert from cardstock); Other: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, 3D Foam Adnesive; Labels 4 Nestabilities

This next card is based on Taylor's Sketch Challenge.

Supplies Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Scattered Showers, Women of Life), Ink: Papertrey Ink (Berry Sorbet, Pure Poppy), CTMH (Sweet Leaf), Spica Pen; Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Berry Sorbet, Aqua Mist, White (recylced insert from cardstock), Basic Grey (Patchwork Quilt); Other: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, 3D Foam Adnesive; Scalloped Rectangle Nestabilities

These next two cards are based on Card Patterns Sketch #13. I am so in love with the Basic Grey Urban Prairie Collection. It has all of my favorite colors. It's just stunning!

Supplies

Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Boxes Bags & Tags, Women of Life), Ink: Papertrey Ink (Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise), CTMH (Sweet Leaf); Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Berry Sorbet, White (recylced insert from cardstock), Basic Grey (Patchwork Quilt); Other: Fiber, Flower & Brad from stash, Labels 4 Nestabilities

Finally, last but not least, is a card based on CPS Sketch #114. Again, I can't say enough about this Basic Grey Collection!!!! Supplies Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Wise Owl, Garden of Life, Women of Life), Ink: Papertrey Ink (Berry Sorbet, Sweet Blush, Pure Poppy), CTMH Marker (Sweet Leaf), Copic Markers, Spica Pen; Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Lemon Tart, White (recylced insert from cardstock), Basic Grey (Meadow); Other: Gems, 3D Adhesive Tape, Labels 1 Nestabilities

Day late & a dollar short

I gave myself the goal this week to actually complete some challenges. So I printed the sketch from 2S4Y & CPS at the beginning of the week with every intention of getting them done. We'll wouldn't you know it the week was so busy that the only time I had was tonight. I stayed up to get them done and wouldn't you know it, they both closed yesterday. BUT on the bright side I have 3 completed birthday cards for a birthday that was last week, today and next sunday! 2S4Y

Supplies: Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Everyday Basics, Guidelines II); Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Lemon Tart), 110# White; Ink: Papertrey Ink (Lemon Tart, Berry Sorbet), Versafine (Black), CTMH (Brown Bag); Other: Cuttlebug Embossing (Swiss Dots), 3D Foam Tape, Scalloped Scissors.

Supplies: Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Everyday Basics); Ink: Versafine (Black), Copic Marker (Black to color clear gems); Cardstock: Shortcuts (Full Sheet-Clear), 110# White; PP: Making Memories; Other: Gems, Brads

CPS

Supplies: Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Everyday Basics); Ink: CTMH (Tulilp, Sorbet, Juniper, Spring Iris); Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (Lemon Tart), Target (Cardbase); Other: 3D Foam Tape (under each layer of flower), Cuttlebug Embossing (Swiss Dots)