Birthday Blessings

This is a card I made for a sweet young lady at church.   I used MFT Distressed Stripes background stamped in SU Baha Breeze ink.  I matted it with Baha Breeze CS.  The doily is cut with a Top Dog die.  The sentiment is from Verve's Love Deepens.  I cut the fishtail ends and mounted it with foam tape.  The flowers are cut with SU Botanical Builders Framelits in peach CS scrap from my stash.  The leaves are cut in SU Old Olive and Pear Pizzazz.

Thanks for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful day.

Happy Stamping,

JoAnn

Happy Anniversary

Good Morning Friends.  I am sharing a card I made for a young couple at church.

I used MFT Tropical Teal CS and DSP from MFT Dots & Stripes 6x6 pad.  The sentiment is from JustRite Large Fancy Sentiments and is mounted on a Spellbinders Heart Circles die cut, then added to the card with foam tape..  The flowers and leaves are made with SU Botanical Builders Framelits.  I added a clear flower Gemstone by The Paper Studio to the centers.  I used a Pointelle Cover Up Die by Lil Inker Designs for the white panel.

I am entering my card in Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Going Dotty.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful day.

Happy Stamping,

JoAnn

Seize the Birthday - Creatures or Animals

Hello crafty friends.  It is time for a new challenge over at Seize the Birthday and this time we have the "Toppings" option to use creatures or animals on your birthday project.

I used this adorable bear and balloons from MFT BB Beary Special Birthday and the matching die set.  I colored him with Copics.  I stamped the balloons on the DSP and then paper-pieced them.  The DSP is from MFT Tranquil Textures 6x6 pad.  I used purple as this card will be going to my great-granddaughter and it is her favorite color.  I added a few sequins for some bling.  The black scallop frame is from MFT Blueprints 20.

Now check out all the fabulous cards by our designers over at Seize the Birthday.  I hope you will play along with us.  Can't wait to see what you create.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day.

Happy Stamping,

JoAnn

New Seize the Birthday Challenge

Hello friends.  It is time for a new challenge over at Seize the Birthday and this time there is no "Toppings" option, it just has to be for a birthday.

I love making cards with flowers and this one will go to a lady at church.  I used SU Botanical Builders (this set is retiring) for the flowers and leaves.   I used the background paper to make my flower.  After cutting the flower, I shaped the petals with my stylus, layered it and added a glitter brad to the center.  Both pattern papers are from DCWV Samantha Rose 12x12 pad.  The doily die is by Top Dog Dies.  The sentiment is from SU Memorable Moments.  The scallop frame and banner are cut with MFT dies and the banner is mounted with foam tape.

Now hop over to Seize the Birthday and check out all the fabulous cards by the design team.  I hope you will join us.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day.

Happy Stamping,

JoAnn

Birthday Blessings

Hello Friends.  I made a card for the JUGS color challenge using Freshly Made Sketches #284.

Here is my card:

The card base and flowers are SU Peach Parfait (retired) and the pink DSP is some I had out on my desk, not sure who it is by.  The flowers are made with Cheery Lynn Daisy Strip.  I shaped the petals and added homemade yellow enamel dots to the centers.  I used my yellow Copic marker to go over the dots in the flower centers on the embossed layer.  I used a retired SU EF.  The sentiment is from Verve's Love Deepens.  I cut it into a banner shape and mounted it with foam tape.  The flowers are also mounted with foam tape.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day.

 

Happy Stamping,

JoAnn

Baby Album for Twins

Hello friends.  Today I am sharing a twins baby mini album made for my granddaughter's volleyball coach.  She is having twins, a boy and a girl.  There are quite a few photos so I hope you enjoying taking a look.  

I used 2 12x12 paper pads from Hobby Lobby - Authentique Cuddle Boy Collection and Cuddle Girl Collection and matched the papers from each collection.  The paper inside the frame and in the middle on page 2 are from Prima's Heaven Sent collection.  I layered 4 die cut frames together for stability and left it open on the right side so she could add a photo if she wanted to.

This is the cover.

Pages 1 & 2

Page 2 with flaps open.

Pages 3 & 4.

Pages 5 & 6

Pages 7 & 8

Pages 9 & 10

Pages11 & 12

Flaps open on pages 11 & 12.

Pages 13 & 14.

Page 14  (inside back cover)

My granddaughter said she loved it.  I hope you enjoyed looking.

Thanks for stopping by.   Have a wonderful day.

Happy Stamping,

JoAnn

Seize the Birthday - use two pattern papers

Hello friends.  It is time for a new challenge at Seize the Birthday and this week we have the "Toppings" option of using two pattern papers.  Remember the only requirement is that it be for a birthday.  Also, be sure to check out the rules as you can only link to 5 challenges, including ours.

For my card I used a scrap of older Chatterbox pattern paper and the sketch from Sunday Stamps.

 The lt. blue pattern is the reverse side of the diamond pattern.  I matted them with black CS which I think makes them pop.  The sentiment is an older stamp I got at JoAnn's.  The butterfly is from my new My Favorite Things Beautiful Butterflies and the matching Beautiful Butterflies die.  The lt. blue is cut with MFT Pierced Fishtail Flags stax and the mat with MFT Fishtail Flags Layers.  The circles are cut with MFT Pierced Circles and MFT Circle Stax 2.  The sentiment panel is mounted with foam tape and the butterfly image is just glued down in the center.  I added some bling by Recollections.

Now check out all the fabulous cards by the designers over at Seize the Birthday.  I hope you will be inspired to play along.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful day.

Happy Stamping,

JoAnn

Another Anniversary Card

Hello friends.  I am sharing an anniversary card for another couple at church.  I used an older Mojo Monday  487 sketch and DSP from my stash of scraps. :)

The doily is by Top Dog Dies and the flower is Cheery Lynn Daisy Strip die.  I cut the leaves with the smallest die in MFT Royal Leaves  and SU Old Olive CS.  The sentiment is from Just Rite Large Fancy Sentiments, cut with MFT Pierced Circle Stax and Circle Stax 2 for the mat.  I added 3 tiny red enamel dots by My Mind's Eye and Recollections rhinestone bling to the flower center.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I hope you have a wonderful day.

Happy Stamping,

JoAnn

Happy Anniversary

Hi friends.  I am sharing an anniversary card I made for a sweet couple at church (I have 4 more anniversary cards to make for this month).  I used this beautiful card by Sheri Gilson as inspiration (thank you Sheri).

I used Gina K. Stamps "Through Thick & Thin" for the flower & leaves.  (It was a free incentive set with a $75.00 order at Gina K's.)  I colored them with Promarkers, fussy cut them and mounted the flower with foam tape.  The sentiment is from SU Timeless Love.  The DSP is from A Very Merry Christmas 6x6 pad by The Paper Studio.  I added black mats and some red enamel dots by Recollections.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day.

Happy Stamping,

JoAnn

Vellum for Seize the Birthday

Hello crafty friends, it is Thursday and time for a new challenge over at Seize the Birthday.  This week we have the "Toppings" option of using vellum on your birthday project.  Remember it is just an option and the only requirement is that it be for a birthday.

My first thought was to use flower images on vellum as they turn out so pretty, but decided I would use a Memory Box butterfly.  I die-cut it in white and then fussy cut the vellum to go underneath.  I glued just the body part and bent the wings up slightly.  Inked the back of the butterfly with some springy colors, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, and Pear Pizzazz.  The sentiment is a Verve stamp in SU Early Espresso ink.  The sentiment panel is cut with an MFT die, and mounted with foam tape.  The mats and the flourish are SU Early Espresso CS.  The pattern paper is from MME Follow Your Heart - Be Amazing.

Don't forget to check out all the fabulous cards by the designers over at Seize the Birthday.  I hope you will be inspired to play along.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day.

Happy Stamping,

JoAnn

Welcome Little One

Today I am joining in a blog hop to welcome Lesley and Corey Croghan's little one, due in April.  Be sure to check out what all the participants have to share for Lesley and Corey on Lori Turner's blog.  It was wonderful of her to do this for Lesley.

I met Lesley through being on the Seize the Birthday and The Dynamic Duos design teams, and also by participating in several of the challenge blogs she created.  She is a very sweet lady and very talented.
 Congratulations Lesley, I am so happy for you and Cory.  

For my card I used SU Blushing Bride CS and DSP (from an older pad).  The image and sentiment are from Sugar Pea Designs Bundle of Joy.  I colored the image with Copics, fussy cut it, and mounted it with foam tape.  The sentiment is cut with MFT Pierced Circle and Circle Stax 2.  I added 3 dots with Nuvo Jewel Drops Rosewater.  The white panel is embossed with SU Happy Heart EF.

This is a look at the inside.  I found the saying on the left side on line, typed it up and cut it with Spellbinders Floral Oval die.  The sentiment on the right is from the same Sugar Pea Designs set.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day.

Happy Stamping,
JoAnn

Have an Amazing Birthday

Hello crafty friends.  It is Thursday and time for a new challenge over at Seize the Birthday.  Our "Toppings" option this time is to use black & white with a splash of one other color.

For my card I added the splash of color with the SU Botanical Builder Framelits and MFT Electric Red CS.  I shaped the flower a little and added a rhinestone to the center. The DSP is from an older Carta Bella Words of Love 6x6 pad.  The circles are cut with MFT Pierced Circles, Circle Stax 2 and MFT Fishtail Flags and Fishtail Flags Layers dies.  The sentiment is from Verve's Poppy Birthday set.  The white panel is embossed with Sizzix Dot Swirl EF.

I am linking up over at The Flower Challenge also.


Be sure you check out all the fabulous cards by the designers over at Seize the Birthday.  I hope you will be inspired to join us.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a wonderful day.

Happy Stamping,
JoAnn