I know the calendar says it's February 23; It's Winter right?  But today in Atlanta, it was such a beautiful Spring like day (76 degrees and sunny)!  So, the inspiration for my card is the beautiful weather we're having.

I combined  two challenges over on SplitcoastStampers for this card.  First, Ways to Use It Challenge ~ Buttons (WT363) and second, the Clean and Simple Challenge ~ Stitching (CAS158).

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Supplies:

Stamps:  A Muse (Sentiment), Judi Kins (Image)

Paper: Bazzill (white), Papertrek Ink (Spring Moss), DoodleBug  

Ink: Papertrey Ink (Spring Moss), Memento (Tuxedo Black)

Accessories:  Memory Box (Cloud Die Cut), Cuttlebug, Ribbon, Sewing Machine, Buttons, Embroidery Floss, Stamp-A-Ma-Jig

Have a great week.

Hearts....

I made two cards for the Clean and Simple challenge (CAS156) on SplitcoastStampers.  The theme this week, "Hearts".

The card above is 3" square.  I love this size. 

Supplies:  Card #1
Stamps: Hero Arts-Happy Alphabet
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Memory Box & Vintage Music Sheets
Accessories: Heart Die-Papertrey Ink, Sewing Machine, Black Crinkled Seam Binding

Card #2
Stamps: A Muse
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Bazzill
Accessories: Felt, Dimensional Tape

I hope to post some Valentine's packaging projects for you on Sunday. Happy stamping...!
 

Halloween Cards

I have a couple of Halloween cards for you today.  The first one is for the Clean and Simple challenge (CAS141) at SplitcoastStampers.  This is a sketch challenge inspired by Patricia's card.

Here's my card:

I was having so much fun, I made another card.

I hope I've inspired you to whip up a few Halloween cards.  You still have 6 days!  Thanks for stopping by.



Supplies
Pumpkin
Stamps: Rubbernecker
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Kraft, Memory Box Halloween
Accessories: Martha Stewart Pumpkin Punch, Stiff White Felt

Tree
Stamps: Hero Arts (image) A Muse (sentiment)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Kraft, Memory Box Halloween
Accessories: Bling

Hugs and Laughter

Hi Friends,

I'm glad you stopped by! Today's Clean and Simple Challenge at SplitcoastStampers is a color challenge. The color palette, soft aqua, soft yellow, and white. I love these colors; They feel like Spring.

I think this stamp says it all. When I saw it, I had to have it. It's one of those sentiments you can use for so many things. For example: thinking of you, Just wanted to say hi, or even get well. And, I just believe in what is says. Is this rationalization? Probably! Just for the fun of it, I Googled the word rationalization, and this is what I found: a defense mechanism in which perceived controversial behaviors or feelings are explained in a rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation. Ok, I'm not going to do that anymore.

Supplies:
Stamps: Stampendous Cling Mount
Paper: A Muse & Stampin'Up Whisper White
Ink: Versa Magic Sea Breeze
Accessories: Spellbinders, Floral Stamens from Michael's, Wool Felt,Wilton Doilies, and Rolled Rose Die from MTF

I hope I've made you smile...

Cheryl

CAS111 -Sketch Challenge

Hi friends,

Today's card is for the Clean & Simple Challenge on SplitcoastStampers. This sketch was inspired by Lisa Lara.

I was surprised by how quickly this card came together. This doesn't happen very often! I can definitely see myself using this sketch again. Thanks Lisa!

Supplies:
Stamps: Sentiment from Hero Arts Clear Stamps
Paper: Archivers Kraft, Basic Grey, My Mind's Eye and Fancy Pants Designs
Ink: Memento
Accessories: Martha Stewart doily, Bling and CuttleBug Butterfly diecut.

Happy Spring...

Cheryl

Clean & Simple 101~ A Day in the Snow

Hi Everyone,

Monday morning my family and I woke up almost 3 inches of snow on the ground.  It was beautiful!  Living in Atlanta snow is not something we see much of.  Occasionally, we may have a light dusting, but it's gone in no time.  During the day it continued to snow, leaving us with a grand total of 6 inches.  That's huge for us.  Schools have been closed all week due to the icy road conditions.   Even my husband had a few snow days. 

I had to laugh when I saw the Clean & Simple Challenge for the day was "A Day in the Snow".  I knew I had to play along.  Well, here it is three days later and I'm just now getting around to posting this. It's been so nice having everyone home this week.  I haven't accomplished a thing, but we've had fun.

 Monday's Clean & Simple Challenge, along with other daily challenges can be found at SplitcoastStampers.

Here are a few snow pictures.  The first picture I took from our front porch and the second is the view of our backyard.

Thanks for stopping by.

Cheryl

Supplies:

Stamps: Hero Arts
Paper: Kraft
Ink: Imprintz White Pigment
Accessories: White embossing powder, Powder Pal, Felt, Sizzix Die

CAS96 Bows

Hi Everyone,

Today is all about Tags.  As it gets closer to Christmas, I'm finding I need for more tags.  Tags for wrapped packages, gift bags, wine bottles and food gifts.  What ever you give, it's always nice to have a pretty tag attached to it.  I have to tell you, I've never been a big fan of those packages of generic Christmas Tags you can find in any discount store this time of year.  You know the ones I mean.  They usually come 50 to a package and are 1 inch by 3 inches.  They rank right up there with premade "sticky bows"!  

Well today, I decided to see how quick and simple I could make Christmas tags.  I used some designer card stock from K & Company, pulled out a couple of Spellbinders and some To/From stamps.  How easy is that? 

These three tags came from the same piece of card stock.  And, it was sitting right on my work table.  It was a scrap from another project! 

I hope I've inspired you look through your designer paper and scraps to see what tags you can make.

Supplies

Stamps:  A Muse and Paper inspirations (old)
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper:  K & Company - Specialty paper Pad (Let it Snow) from Michaels
Accessories:  Ribbon, Tulle, Twine, Martha Stewart Punch and Bling

Thanks for stopping by.
Cheryl

Happy Monday.  I hope you had a happy and restful Thanksgiving.

Today's Clean & Simple Challenge at SplitcoastStampers is to use a flower accent on your card/project.  My flower is handmade.  They're so much fun to make, and easy too!  Several months ago I found this great tutorial  by Jenni.  Her flower was the inspiration for mine.  The ribbon I used has a beautiful sheen and color to it, however this picture just doesn't do it justice. 

 

Here's my second card.  This is also for today's Clean & Simple Challenge. It's 4 1/4 square with a coordinating envelope.  I was trying to come up with a few ideas for Christmas thank you notes.  I was going for cute and easy.  Something I could make into sets.  The jury is still out on this one...

Suppy List

Stamps: Miss You - unknown, Thanks - A Muse
Ink:  Memento
Paper:  Archiver's Kraft
Accessories:  Lace, Pearl, Michaels Christmas Pick, Handmade Ribbon Flower, Michaels Paper Bridal Flowers, Bling

Have a great week,

Cheryl

CAS93 Happy Fall

Happy Monday!  Thanks for stopping by.
 
When I was trying to decide what Christmas image I was going to use for my card today, I realized that I've made very few Fall/Thanksgiving card or projects this season.  I really enjoy Fall and all that it has to offer.  The leaves changing color, pumpkin bread, picking apples, but most of all I enjoy Thanksgiving.  For me, it's a time for reflection.  A time for family and traditions.  So, I quickly switched gears and started thinking Fall.  

You can find the CAS93 (Clean & Simple) Challenge at SplitcoastStampers.

Today's CAS (Clean & simple) Challenge was to use this sketch as inspiration.

Supplies:
Stamps:  A Muse
Paper:  Kraft
Ink:  Memento Rich Cocoa
Accssesories:  Ribbon, Tombow Markers and Martha Stewart Doilies

Happy Fall

Cheryl

Sketch Challenge 306

I love today's sketch at SplitcoastStampers!  I'm definitely going to use this one again.

 

I colored Santa's Coat with Copics.  I'm still working on my blending technique.  The doilie behind the image is from Martha Stewart.  The collar, cuffs and bottom the jacket has iridescent glitter.  It doesn't show well in the picture.

Supplies:

Stamps:  A Muse
Paper:  American Crafts, Stampin' Up, Gina K Designs
Accessories:  Ribbon, Button, Baker's Twine, Martha Stewart Doilies, Spellbinders

I hope to have some Christmas Tag and a Christmas project to show you soon.  Thanks for stopping by.

Cheryl

Today's Clean and Simple Challenge

Today the CAS Challenge at SplitcoastStampers was a color challenge.  The colors we were asked to use were soft pink, old olive, kraft and/or white. I didn't do much stamping on this card, but had fun playing with my Sizzix dies.

Supplies:

Paper:  Stampin' Up, Pink Pirouette, Old Olive, Kraft, DP- from my scraps
Ink:  Memento, Rich Cocoa
Accessories: Sizzix, Bling, Tulle, Sponge

Thanks for stopping by.....Have a awesome week.

Cheryl

CAS91 With Sympathy

I can't believe it's already November!  Where has the year gone?  Before you know it, it will be Thanksgiving.  Ok, someone stop this Speeding Train...I need to get off! 

Let me show you today's CAS (Clean and Simple) Challenge at Splitcoaststampers - The Challenge was to make a CAS sympathy card. Not my favorite type of card to make, although I have to admit it's nice to have some in my stash....Thanks Jen  (Jen is our CAS Challenge Hostess).  I can't forget to give credit to Gina K Designs for this Gate Fold "with a twist" card.  Please check out Stamp TV for a great tutorial on this Gate Fold .



This view shows how the card opens.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Cheryl