Check it out....

This is a cute little layout I created out of a certificate frame for my July SheetLoad Beyond the Card piece. The Madison & Popples image from Squigglefly just says "check it out" to me. For complete details be sure to download the July issue of SheetLoad.

Hello.....For You

This weeks card comes from the July issue of SheetLoad. I just love how it turned out! The color scheme, the plaid & polka dots; it just all came together. The image is called For You. For a full list of supplies check of the July issue of SheetLoad. I'm off to Vegas in the morning for a much needed vacation. Check back next week for the next highlight from SheetLoad.

Little Rocker.....Just Jammin

My first card for the July issue of SheetLoad was created with the Little Rocker from Squigglefly. I love this image because it reminds me of my daughter. I modeled the outfits on some of my daughters' favorite, go to pieces of clothing. For a complete list of supplies used be sure to download the July issue of SheetLoad. I hope you have a jammin day!

Also be sure to check out SheetLoad, ShortCuts and Caardvarks!! ShortCuts has teamed up with Caardvarks for their first challenge of the month, and the SheetLoad Team gets to play along, as our latest issue (July '09) is used in the challenge.Make sure to visit the Caardvarks gallery for lots of great "eye candy" and check back here to see how our team met the challenge as well.There is always a prize up for grabs and fun to be had!Make sure to head on over to their new challenge post to find out how you can play along and win ShortCuts goodies!!

July SheetLoad

It's time!!! The July SheetLoad is ready for download. It's packed with great samples using Squigglefly digital stamps, this month's sponsor.

Take a sneak peak....

I am such a bad blogger! The summer has been so busy with baseball and t-ball, etc that I haven't had much time for crafting! :( But I am very excited to post my sneak peaks for the July issue of SheetLoad, my second issue as sketch designer! Woo hoo!

Simple Special Stunning

Whether your an avid reader or just discovered SheetLoad, you'll know that it's for card makers of all ability. Alicia had a great idea to show case this fact by creating a special feature each month entitled Simple Special Stunning. Here you'll see samples of variations of the monthtly sketch for all abilities. Go check out the first installment here and be sure to let us know how you like it!

A chance to win!!!

It's that time again..... Show Us Your SheetLoad & WIN!!! This month's sponsor has generously donated a $20 & $10 gift certificates to The Angel Company. Be sure to visit SheetLoad here for the all the details.

Intersite Challenge

This one is a doosie as there are three sites involved!!! SheetLoad, ShortCuts & The Cutting Cafe have all teamed up for an exciting challenge. I've got a little twist for you in my creations with a unique use of ShortCuts Clear Full Sheet Card Blanks.

I have stamped my sentiment on the inside of the card, but is it visible as I used a strip of the Clear Card Blank.

I also use a piece of Clear Card Blank for the window opening of my stationary box.

Card Tag

I shared the sneek peak here for Alicia's card tag and today she reveled and boy how the cards changed. Here is my card. For the full transformation be sure to check out Alicia's post.

At the same time I also participated in Kim's card tag. It too was a pretty drastic trasnformation. Here is my card. Be sure to check out Kim's post here to see the full details.

June SheetLoad

The June SheetLoad is ready for download! You don't want to miss this issue as Nicole has created a super cute sketch!

Card Tag Sneak Peak

So this is the first of two sneak peaks you'll be seeing from me this weeked. I'm participating in two different round! This sneak peak is for the game hosted by Alicia.

June SheetLoad Sneek Peaks

Be sure to go check out the sneek peaks for the June issue of SheetLoad!

PTI Blog Hop

It's been quite some time since I've participated in a Blog Hop. I always seem to be a day late and a dollar short. I've had this image of the rain boot with flowers for quite some time just waiting for the right card.

Supplies

Stamps: PTI (Green Thumb, Scattered Showers, Piece of Cake, Polka Dot Basics); Paper: PTI (Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise), Cougar (80# White); Ink: PTI(Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise), CTMH (Sweet Leaf, White Daisy), Copic Marker; Ribbon: PTI (Summer Sunrise Swiss Dot); Other: Clear Embossing Powder, Nestabilities Rectangle & Scalloped Rectangle

Don't forget.....

Just a reminder that the SheetLoad May challenges, with chances to win prizes, are still open. Show Us Your SheetLoad Shout Out to SheetLoad "Fan" Blog Candy All of these are open until the end of the month.

Shortcuts Sponsors 2 Sketches 4Y ou

This week ShortCuts, the sister site of SheetLoad, is the sponsor this week over at 2 Sketches 4 You.

This was a great opportunity for me bust out my new PTI stamp set A Day At The Beach and the punch that I had to have, Boundary Waters. I just love the way this card turned out. It's the perfect use for a ShortCuts Clear Card Blank!

Bucket o' Cakepops

So my son needed some treats for a part last week and I need no better excuse to make some cakepops! I haven't quite mastered them, but the kids liked them. I had a yellow cake and thought it would be fun to add food coloring, so I put orange in it. Don't ask me why I picked orange, but it turned out really cool. I found the little buckets at Target in their $1 Spot, placed a florist foam block in the bottom and then added some green basket filler. They were a hit!

Card Tag

I recently participated in a round of card tag host by Alicia. What fun! It starts with one card that is then passed to the next participant who pulls inspiration from it, creates their own card, which is then passsed to the next participant and so on. Be sure to check out Alicia's blog for the entire chain of cards.

Here's my card. I pulled inspiration from the layout, scalloped circles and the bird theme from the previous card. It was so fun!

Design Team Member Announcement

The SheetLoad Design Team Call has been officially closed for a little over a week now and Alicia is ready to make the big announcement. Stop back by this Sunday to see who will be joining us, starting with the August issue.

"Shout Out" to SheetLoad and Win!

Head on over to SheetLoad of Cards to find out how you can win the following...

A $15 Gift Certificate to ShortCuts Online Store!You can use your credit to purchase any of our handy products, including Gift Card Holder Folders, Clear & Frosted Card Blanks or Full Sheets, and Limited Time Buys* (*when applicable).

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

Ooooops

So on my post below I mentioned my creation based on the May issue of SheetLoad. Well I didn't get it done before the post was published. So here it is, just a day late. :)

May SheetLoad

Go check out the May's Sheetload. This month's sponsor is There She Goes; they have some really cute stuff, so be sure to check it out.

Here's a little something I whipped up based on this month's sketch.

My latest creation

You know inspiration can come from anywhere. Last week I recieved a Vera Bradley catalog; why? I have no idea?!? The color combinations were simply stunning. I was sooo excited for the Paptrey Ink release this month because I couldn't wait to get my hands on Lauren Meaders new Timeless Template From the Desk of. These two things really do go together as I took my color inspiration from Vera Bradley and poured that into this desk set of custom cards for the silent auction at the school carnival last Friday.

This collection is called Bali gold.

The colors I used were Summer Sunrise, Berry Sorbet and Plum Pudding from Papertrey Ink.

Here's all the pieces - 10 cards, a set of 15 sentiment labels, pen and the From the Desk of holder. It turned out soooo beautiful. I used my Guidelines II stamp set. I am really in love with this set now.

The labels came from Nichole's post and I thought it was just genious! Here I used velcro instead to seal the package.

Addiction

Ok so I have to come clean, I have a small obsession.....flowers. It doesn't matter what size, I can't help it and heaven help me if they are on sale! Ahhh flowers, aren't they so beautiful; makes you just want to jump in them and make snow angels. :)

Happy Easter

Just some video clips of the kids Easter speaches and the cutest song. (You may have to turn the sound up.)

Romans 6:5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of His death we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection.

Poem: A Lonely Journey

You & Me, Jesus Died For You & Me

SheetLoad DT Call & April SUYSL

SheetLoad has posted a call for 4 artists. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of one of the best card maker ezines! go check out this post at SheetLoad for all the details. You don't want to miss out on this great opportunity! Are you wondering what SUYSL is? It's that time again, April's Show Us Your SheetLoad. Be sure to enter to win some fantastic candy from The Greating Farm!

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)

April SheetLoad

I have to agree with Alicia, this issue has got to be THE best SheetLoad! I was soooo excited when I heard this month's sponsor was none other than The Greeting Farm. These stamps are so unique and cool! Be sure to go download this month's issue. Here are my creations for this month. Enjoy!