For the Boys

Hi there! I wanted to attempt making some baby cards. I've been surfing the web for days now trying to find something that inspires me. I didn't have any embellishments to use...nor did I find any great baby papers in my stash. So yeah, it's kind of hard to make do with that! LOL

I finally found a card online that had a baby carriage that I absolutely loved! First though, I had to try to create one -- paper piece it. As it turns out though, it wasn't that difficult. And with my fancy edge scissors in hand I set out to recreate the carriage. (I gotta admit -- after the first one was completed, I was so inspired I spent the next few hours making at least six diffferent ones!!! LOL) But the carriages are so cute...it's hard to stop!!!

I added the little sailboat embellishment from my stash -- just makes the card so much more boy-ish! :) TFL.

Challenges:
A Spoonful of Sugar: One for the Boys
Our Creative Corner: Bows

Baby Pink

A friend had a baby girl recently...and my mom wanted a baby card to send them. I've been thinking about what I'd make for like the past week, but I'm seriously low on pinks...so it was kind of tough. I browsed the net for hours already -- and then I saw one I liked! So yeah, this card is a lift I did...but it's a sketch I'm holding on to. I love it!!!!

I love the layered look...although I've found from cards I made in the past that if the paper you use is all extra-thick, the card is bulky. And I don't like it! So, heads up!!! --  if you do a lot of layering -- try using paper that's not heavy. Or if you do use heavy paper, just make sure not all the paper layers you use are heavy.

TFL. :)

I've entered this card into a few challenges:
Cute Card Tuesday: Shades of One Colour (Pink)
Simon Says Challenge: A Card for a Child
Pollycraft Monday Challenge: Anything Goes

Trying Something New

I was trying to come up with a card sketch that worked with some of the flower photos I printed. This card is simple...yet beautiful as the same time.

I dry embossed the purple paper (love how the swirls here make it look like the Cuttlebug Swirl Embossing Folder Design) -- but it's not!!! I simply used a Fiskars Shapeboss to make the designs. :)

The "Thinking of You" sentiment is a clear stamp I borrowed. Love it! :)

Challenges: Pals Paper Arts: Flowers Theme
For Fun Challenges: Flowers

A sketchy start...

Well, I finally did it!!! I finally finished off a card!!! LOL

It seemed like the last week I have not been able to make anything -- I was in the pits of scrapper's block. Not even sketches could save my life!!! And I've decided that's like the worse time ever to attempt to follow a sketch...'cause the cards usually turn out like horrible! (yes, I've had to throw some out a time or two...)

But today, it all came together! The creative juices are flowing once again...and I'm back to making cards! :)
Too bad I'm too late with this card to enter the sketch challenge at "Our Creative Corner's Blog", but I'm just gonna be happy for the time being that I made a card that I'd be proud to give away! :)

A little something Pink

I've been working with inking edges. I had both the brown and the pink paper all edged about a week ago...and then was at a loss as to how I was going to finish the card. Today, I sat down...and within a few minutes had this card together! It's weird how that happens sometimes. But I love it -- inked edges are now my thing! I love that look!!! :) TFL

Hope, Joy, Jesus!

Lord,

 Thank You for the gift of HOPE You gave us on Easter morning.

Because of You we know that no problem is too difficult

And even death does not have power over us.

Thank You for the gift of JOY You gave us when You were resurrected. Because of You we know that no matter how challenging life may be,In the end we will rejoice again.

We celebrate You, JESUS, with hearts full of praise and gratitude for who You are and all You've done for us!

Amen.

My first ettempt at an Easter card

I wasn't sure whether I was gonna even try making Easter cards this year -- then I got an order for one! And it had to be a "serious type" versus the fun types that so many people are making. (and like the ones I had thought I'd try lifting if I attempted a card). But, I did find an idea in a gallery and then set out to lift it.

This is what I came up with.

I was surprised how well the flowers turned out -- especially since I made the pattern...and was basically clueless about the whole process for the most part. I'm not 100% satisfied with how they look, but pretty happy nonetheless. And the card's overall look -- love it! And seriously, as long as the customer's happy, everyone's happy, right??? TFL

Entering this card into the following challenges:
Nutshells's Challenge #12: Easter
PaperTakeWeekly: Open Theme 
Crafty Creations Challenge: Anything Goes