Moxie Fab Man-tastic Birthday

A simple masculine birthday card for the Tuesday Trigger at Moxie Fab World.  

I focused on the geometric nature of the design and the colors in the Trigger.

I am also entering it for this week's challenge at Simon Says Stamp!

Simon Says ,,,,, Anything Goes !! :-)

  This week we have another great challenge for you......your fave !! :-)

ANYTHING GOES !!

The Tuesday Trigger

Supplies ~

Stamps:  SU Happiest Birthday Wishes

Paper:  PTI White, SU Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point

Ink: SU Real Red

Dies:  PTI Chevron Stripes Border Die

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Another Graduation Card

One more graduation card again incorporating the school colors,
which just happened to go along with a color challenge.  How lucky is that?
I am using the colors at The Play Date Cafe and the sketch at retro sketches.





The inspiration for the caps from my niece's graduation this past weekend.

Supplies ~ 

Stamps: SU Happy Grad

Paper:  PTI White,  SU Real Red, Bashful Blue, DSP Comfort Cafe (from the new 2012-21013
     catalog)

Ink:  SU Midnight Muse (one of the new in colors)

Punch:  Emagination Graduation Cap

Additional Supplies: PTI Pure Poppy Buttons, PTI Baker's Twine,  Glitter Dots ~ LCS

Carissa's graduation card is here.

Carissa & my sister, Dawn

Karlie, (Carissa's sister), Carissa & Dawn

My son, Matthew & Carissa

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Papertrey May Blog Hop Challenge and ...

As usual I had too many ideas for cards for this month's Papertrey blog hop.  

I made three cards and combined each with two other challenges.  

The challenges almost seemed as though they were made to go together.

 The inspiration ~

 

This birthday card is for my Mom, and I combined it with challenges at

 Freshly Made Sketches and Ribbon Carousel.

 

 

This  week our fabulous Crewmate Andrea Ewen 

is challenging us to make some flowers out of ribbon, fabric, felt, or burlap! (Or you can just add pretty flowers to your project!)

Supplies ~

Stamp: PTI Flower Fusion # 9

Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, New Leaf & True Black

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Dies & Punches:  PTI Turning a New Leaf & Beautiful Blooms II # 1, SU Curly label Punch

Additional Supplies:  PTI Vintage Cream Felt, Black Felt, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Button 
     from my stash (Isn't it fun?)

My next card is for Father's Day / man challenges at Simon Says Stamp! and Cas-ual Fridays.   

I could probably also enter it into the Step-It-Up ~ Mixing Patterned Papers Make it Monday, but I like the next card better for that one.

   

CFC54:  Clean And Simple masculine cards using designer paper

 Simon Says ,,,, Father's Day/Special Male Challenge :-) 

This week we have another great challenge for you......

FATHER'S DAY/ FOR A SPECIAL MALE :-)

Father's day is on June 17th, so now is the time to get your cards and maybe handmade gifts ready !!

Supplies ~ 

Stamps:  PTI On the Links

Paper: PTI New Leaf, True Black White; Patterned Paper ~ LCS

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

No dies or punches! ~ Golf cart, flag & green cut by hand

This last card is for a coworker to hold a gift card as a huge thank you.  I am entering it in

 challenges at The Paper Players and Make It Monday # 67.

Betsy is following up her last fabulous  Make It Monday Video with another fun tutorial to teach you how to combine patterned papers. With three levels of difficulty (tone-on-tone pattern combining, combining papers from the same paper pack, and combining papers from your scrap basket), there's sure to be helpful tips for paper crafters of every level. 

Supplies ~

Stamps:  PTI Tag-Its # 3

Paper:  PTI White, Black & New Leaf, Patterned Paper ~ LCS

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Dies:  PTI Flipping Out, Mat Stack # 5 & Layerz Mat Stack # 5, Half & Half

Additional Supplies: Bling ~ LCS

We're leaving shortly to go up north to see my niece graduate from high school, so I am going to have wait to go blog hopping, and see everyone's wonderful creations.  Coincidentally we were headed up north on the same day of March PTI Blog Hop to watch her in her last high school play.  She played the widow of a gangster, hence the heavy makeup.  Here is a picture of her with my son.  

Thank you so much for hopping by!  For those of you in the US, hope you have a lovely, relaxing Memorial Day weekend.  

   

Jean

You're the Best ~ Take Two

One more thank you card for the challenges at Play Date Cafe and CAS-ual Fridays.

 

 

CFC54: Clean And Simple projects using punches, or dies

 

Supplies ~ 

Stamps: PTI Flower Fusion # 5

Paper;  SU Whisper White, Basic Black, So Saffron, DSP Patterns Pack

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU More Mustard

Dies: PTI Notched Flowers, Mat Stack # 4 & Layerz Mat Stack # 4

Additional Supplies:  SU Ribbon, Button & Bling - LCS,  PTI Mehndi Medallion Impression Plate

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

 

Eight is Great!

A birthday card for an eight year old.  My son will be turning eight this summer, so he'll be going to other kids parties who are also turning eight.  This card is for three challenges at Runway Inspired Challenge, a kid themed challenge at Less is More, and a punch / die cut challenge at CAS-ual Fridays.  This is my second card for the challenge at CAS-ual Fridays.  The first one is here.

The inspiration at Runway Inspired Challenge

CFC54: Clean And Simple projects using punches, or dies

At Less or More ~

For our theme this week we have chosen a card for

a BABY or a CHILD

Remember to keep it simple but you may use more than just the one layer this week, should you so desire.

Supplies ~ 

Stamps:  PTI Heart-2-Heart #2

Paper:  PTI White, SU Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight. Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie

Ink: SU Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point, Pumpkin Pie 

Dies:  PTI By the Numbers & Heart-2-Heart, Sizzix SU Timeless Type Alphabet Junior Sizzlets

Additional Supplies:  Rhinestones - LCS

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Love You Forever

Two more cards for my son for the challenge at Embellish Magazine.  We have been going on bike rides every day I am off work, and on the days I only work eight hours (I often work twelve hour shifts).  The first card more closely matches the colors, and the second card uses lighter versions of the recommended colors.  I made the first one last night, and decided this morning that the hills looked like snow.  So, I made a different, more simple one with only splashes of the purple and orange.  It may be hard to see, but there is a little orange in the handle bars.

 

Create a card, layout, or altered item with bicycles and using the color palette showcased in the inspirational graphic above.

Supplies ~

Stamps:  Hero Arts Joy Ride

Paper: SU Naturals White, Summer Starfruit (one of the new in colors),  Peach Parfait, Marina Mist, 

     Soft Suede

Ink: SU Marina Mist & Basic Gray, Orchid Opulence Marker (for the handle bars)

Dies:  PTI Clouds, Trendy Trees, In the Meadow; Sizzix SU Flower Burst Embosslit

Additional Supplies:  PTI Impression Plates Woodgrain & Background Basics - Diamond; Twine 

     from the Twinery

Supplies ~ 

Stamps:  Hero Arts Joy Ride; PTI Simple Sentiments

Paper:  SU Naturals White & Daffodil Delight

Ink: SU Baja Breeze & Basic Gray, SU Pumpkin Pie Marker (handle bars)

Dies:  PTI Limitless Layers: 1 3/4" Circles

Additional Supplies:  Twine from the Twinery

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Jean

Thinking of You!

Another masculine get well card for three challenges at Freshly Made Sketches, a clean and simple challenge at Simon Says Stamp!, and the 52 Card Pickup at the Old Back Porch.  The other masculine get well card I made earlier this week is posted here.  There are two of the new Stampin Up! in colors on this card ~ Midnight Muse and Summer Starfruit. Also the DSP is from the new 2012-2013 catalog ~ it is called "Comfort Cafe." 

 

Simon Says.......Clean & Simple! 

This week we have another great challenge for you......

CLEAN & SIMPLE!!!
so please no fussy and fancy creations this week :-)

 No rules, just sharing the fun of making our own cards!  

Supplies ~ 

Stamps:  PTI Flower Fusion # 7

Paper: SU Pool Party, Summer Starfruit, Midnight Muse, Comfort Cafe DSP

Ink: SU Midnight Muse

Additional Supplies:  PTI Button & Button Twine, Baker's Twine - LCS

A card from my son since I have been battling a bad cold all week (most likely a "gift" from him :)).

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hope your weekend is off to a great start!

Jean

Just For You

One more card today for three challenges at the color throwdown, a sketch challenge at deconstructing-jen., and this week's Make it Monday technique.  The two outside flowers are from the heart border, the small center flower is from the simple circles border - cut in half, the orange ones are from the small scallop border and the large one is from the movers & shakers - poppers die.

 

Make It Monday #66: Felt Flowers From Border Dies

There seems to be no end to the versatility of basic dies. In our opinion, they are some of the handiest tools to have in your stash. Today, Ashley tests and proves the theory by using her border dies to create amazing floral accents out of felt. Use her technique on your next card to give it some homemade sweetness. 

Supplies ~

Stamps:  SU Just Believe

Paper:  PTI White, Hibiscus Burst, Ocean Tides, Soft Stone; My Mind's Eye - Lost & Found - 

     Portobello Road

Ink: SU Basic Gray

Dies & Punches:  PTI Turning a New Leaf, Heart Border, Simple Circles, Small Scallop Border, 

     Movers & Shakers - Poppers; Spellbinders Circles;  SU Word Window & Modern Label Punches

Additional Supplies:  PTI Felt Hibiscus Burst, Orange Zest & Raspberry Fizz, PTI Orange Zest 

     Button, Me & My Big Ideas Rhinestone

Thanks for stopping by!

Jean

Congratulations, Carissa!

A graduation card for my niece, Carissa.  She is graduating from high school next Saturday.  The colors in the card are her school colors.  I am entering the card into three challenges at Card Positioning Systems, the punch / die cut challenge CAS-ual Fridays, and the sparkle challenge at Card Crafters Circle.

 

 

CFC54: Clean And Simple projects using punches, or dies

Challenge #23 - Sparkle, Sparkle!

To our next challenge!  Sparkle and bling can be fun... and don't we love it!  So our challenge theme for you this week is 

SPARKLE, SPARKLE

We challenge you to create a card that sparkles.... glitter, shimmer, bling...  make it shine!

Supplies ~

Stamps:  Verve Great Expectations

Paper:  PTI Harvest Gold, Royal Velvet & White; SU Basic Black

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Dies & Punches:  PTI Double-Ended Banners, Emagination  Graduation Punch

Additional Supplies:  Me & My Big Ideas Rhinestones

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

 

Thinking of You!

A sparkly flower for a color challenge at ColourQ  and a sketch challenge at retro sketches.  I was happy with this flower, and cased myself.  

  

Supplies ~

Stamps:  PTI Flower Fusion # 7

Paper:  PTI White; SU Wisteria Wonder & Lucky Limeade

Ink: SU Basic Gray

Dies & Punches:  PTI Bloom Builders # 3 & Turning a New Leaf;  SU Modern Label Punch

Additional Supplies:  SU Tempting Turquoise Button & Wisteria Wonder Ribbon; Martha Stewart 

     Rhinestone; Art Institute Ultra Fine Lilac Glitter (22); Corner Rounder

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Bright Gingham

Another card for my son for two challenges at Moxie Fab World for the Tuesday Trigger: Bright Bite and The Gingham Challenge.

Now that the weather is nice, we have been going on bike rides again.

Tuesday Trigger: Bright Bite

• Create a paper crafted project (card, gift bag, tag, layout, home decor item, mini-book cover, etc.) that incorporates gingham in an innovative way.
• Tell your readers that you've created your project for the Gingham Challenge in the Moxie Fab World and link it back to this post to encourage your readers to play along as well.

Supplies ~
Stamps:  PTI Bitty Background Blocks & Heart-2-Heart #2; Hero Arts Joy Ride
Paper:  SU Rustic White; Green Gingham ~ LCS
Ink:  SU Green Galore, Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie, Melon Mambo: Memento Tuxedo Black
Dies: PTI Heart-2-Heart #2 & Heart-2-Heart #3

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Happy Father's Day!

A Father's Day card for my Dad for two challenges at CR84FN Color Challenge 

and the sketch challenge at Card Patterns.  

Before he retired I always bought his ties for him, so I bought the tie die with him in mind.

 

Supplies ~

Stamps:  SU Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:  SU Naturals White & DSP Subtles Paper Patterns; DCWV Linen Closet Stack (for the ties)

Ink:  SU Marina Mist

Dies & Punches:  PTI Tie; SU Word Window & Modern Label Punch

Additional Supplies:  SU Marina Mist, Twine (Twinery), PTI Blueberry Sky Button & Button Twine

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Happy 100!

A very easy card for two one layer challenges at Less is More and bits & pieces.  This card is for my son, who was so happy with the last card I gave him.  He LOVES pick up trucks.  I also realized that this is my 100th post, and I have yet to post any beading projects. Truthfully I have not beaded anything since I started my blog this year. However, since I have never posted my projects anywhere, I thought I would post a few of my current favorites.

The challenge at Less or More ~

Here we are again with your favourite of all our challenges... the wonderful 

ONE LAYER CARD

This time we have the stipulation to

USE THREE STAMPS

 not four, not two... but 3!

The Challenge for One Layer Wednesday ~

OLW 88 Mini Masterpiece

The challenge this week is to keep it small; you’re going to create a mini masterpiece. Your stamped image area has to be no larger than 2″ by 2″. You can add a sentiment outside that if you like. You can choose one stamp or a few stamps or mask off a 2″x2″ area like me if you like, just keep it within the limits.

Supplies ~ 

Stamps:  Hero Arts Going, SU Short & Sweet

Paper:  PTI White

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Real Red

Additional Supplies:  Me & My Big Ideas Rhinestones, Scor-Pal

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Jean

Feel Better Soon

A simple ~ hopefully masculine ~ get well card using the colors at The Color Throwdown.

 

Supplies ~

Stamps: PTI Think Big Favorites # 10

Paper: PTI White, SU Certainly Celery, Pool Party, Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point & Elegant    

     Egglant

Ink:  SU Pacific Point

Dies: PTI XL Rick Rack Border 

Additional Supplies:  PTI Buttons Plum Pudding, Hawaiian Shores & Spring Moss, Button Twine

Thanks for stopping by!

Jean