So Sweet Of You

I have this post pre-scheduled, so I hope blogger works like a charm. I'm getting my gallbladder removed, so please say a prayer if you can that it will be uneventful. Thanks, friends.

I have a vintage shabby card today using some of my Want2Scrap staples: Nestaboard and Nestabling. It was posted earlier on the W2S blog. The gorgeous papers are by My Little Shoebox. The birdcage and sentiment are by The Craft's Meow (Fly Free and Simply Delightful sets, respectively) and stamped using Clearsnap inks.

I used my Spellbinders Classic Circle Die to die cut the rose lace and adhered it on the Nestaboard Fancy Tags Three. I then carefully added the Nestabling Fancy Tags Three - White Pearl. I just love these two together. For added effect, I added a small chipboard from the Card Size Antique Keys w/hardware - Chipboard set. A seam binding ribbon decorated with a paper rose finish the card.

Vintage Flower Cards

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. And those who are moms celebrated your special day yesterday. My family spent the morning at church, then they took me to my favorite Chinese restaurant and a movie, and finished off with a trip to the ice cream shop. It was a great day!

I have 3 cards for you today that were posted previously on the Want2Scrap blog. First is a wedding card that uses TCM's Sweet Silhouettes and Timeless Tags stamp sets. The papers are Authentique. I used various Want2Scrap products on this. More details on the W2S blog.

My next two cards use my TCM Stitched Sentiments set and my favorite Want2Scrap bling.

More detailed info on the Want2Scrap blog.

The NinaB Designs team will be bloghopping on Wednesday. I hope you can join us!

Elegant Shabby Cards

It seems spring is finally here! It was a beautiful day today. My girls and I went on a long walk and it felt so good to be outside again without our heavy coats on!

I have two cards for you today that we were shared in the blogs of a couple of manufacturers I'm blessed to work with. First up is one posted on the Want2Scrap blog a few days ago.I used my TCM's Mother and Father stamp set. You can find more detailed info the Want2Scrap blog.

I created my second card for SRM Stickers. It uses some of my favorite Embossing Folder and Label dies by Spellbinders. More info on the SRM blog.

Enjoy your day!

Spring-Inspired Penny Black cards

I have been enjoying creating spring-inspired with my new Penny Black stamps. I have a few cards for you today. The first one uses my set, Dahlias. The sentiment also come from this set. A heart lace from Hallmark, some Want2Scrap pearls and burlap twine embellish the card.

I colored the flower and leaves with Copics. The papers are by Basic Grey's True Love.

My second card is one that was posted on the SRM Stickers blog the other day. I used the Penny Black A Little Bird set, colored with Copics. I also used Twinery Carribbean, Spellbinders' So Trendy M-Bossabilities Folder and Want2Scrap rhinestones on the flowers and wheels. More info on the SRM blog.

My last card is a CAS using some scraps of ribbon, flower, paper and rose that were sitting on my desk just waiting to be put together. I used Penny Black's Free Flight set. The papers are by My Little Shoebox.

Shabby, Pink Cards

I have a couple of cards today that were posted in the manufacturer blogs earlier. The first one uses my Spellbinders' Home Sweet Home dies and Asian M-Bossabilities . The hearts and sentiments are from SRM Stickers. You can find more info on the SRM blog. The papers are Basic Grey.

The next one was posted on the Want2Scrap blog. I used TCM's Celebrating You stamp set. Check out more info and the other card on the Want2Scrap blog.

I hope you're enjoying your spring break!

LOVE Cards

Hello, friends! I hope you are enjoying spring weather where you are. It seems to have missed us the last few days. We've received at least a foot of snow the last 48 hours and it's still snowing as I type this. My girls are on spring break. Before you feel bad for them...they would rather be at home when it's snowing than walking to school. I agree! :)

I have two cards for you today using one of my latest Penny Black stamps, Love Chapter. This set was one of my favorites from Layers of Color and it seems I'm not alone. I received so many inquiries about this set and am so glad to see it re-released. I used the big LOVE stamp and twill bow on both my cards.

I also used my Spellbinder's Home Sweet Home dies (wings), which I die cut and embossed and used a stencil. The papers are Basic Grey True Love.

My second card uses some scraps sitting on my desk. The papers are by My Little Shoebox.

As you see, I put a brad, buttons, flowers and sprinkled Want2Scrap pearls to decorate my card. I curled one corner to add interest. This card took no more than 10 minutes to make.

Have a great day!

My Cards Posted Elsewhere

I have a few cards to share with you today. The first is for TCM's Monthly Sketch Challenge. It uses Baby Shelf set. Papers are by Carta Bella, pearls by Want2Scrap.

This card was on the Want2Scrap blog using TCM's Butterfly Kisses and Stitched Sentiments stamp sets. The paper are My Little Shoebox.

This one was on the TCM blog featuring the Rejoice set.

I hope you're having a great weekend!

TCM Easter/Encouragement Blog Hop

Welcome to The Craft's Meow's March Blog Hop. Our theme this month is Easter and Encouragement. If you came from Lindsay's blog, then you're at the right spot. Please check the TCM blog for the complete list and so you don't miss the information about the stamp giveaway!

I have two cards for you today, one for Easter and another for Encouragement. The first one uses my No Greater Love set. As a Christian, Easter is our most celebrated holiday since it is the basis of our faith. HERE is my post from last year why it is also my favorite holiday.

I had fun making this "messy" tag using Distress Inks. I dabbed the pads on a smooth surface and wiped them off with my Want2Scrap tag. I then stamped the cross with Versafine ink.

I wasn't able to get the full image stamped so I fixed that problem by stamping the image again on a white piece of cardstock, inked the edges and glued that where the error was. It kind of adds to the vintage appeal. :) Both the corner scroll and sentiment are also from No Greater Love set. I added some more Want2Scrap bling on the crown and the side. I ruffled the ribbon and stitched it in place.

My second card uses In Tandem set. As you can see, I pretty much used the same layout as the one above. The papers are by My Little Shoebox. I inked all the edges and glued some flowers on the front of the bike.

Your next stop is Sharri Seffens. Happy hopping!

A Couple of Challenge Cards

It has been a while since I participated in a challenge. I had some free time this weekend, so I went ahead and made these. The first one is for the Penny Black's Fresh Cut Challenge to "create something that focuses on fussy cutting, using punches and die cuts!" Easy enough, don't you think? The main image on my card was fussy cut. I used Penny Black's adorable Sweet Day stamp set.

I colored the cute image with Copics. I kind of messed up the dress and strawberries. I think it's because of the paper I used. But I guess these imperfections are what make handmade cards special :). The sentiment is from TCM's Life is a Carnival set.

My next card is for the Flourishes' Timeless Tuesday Challenge to use glitter. I used Flourishes' Summer blossom stamp set and colored them with Copics as well.

You can see more clearly the glitter I used on the flower centers. The papers on both cards are by My Little Shoebox.

I hope you're having a great day!