Feelin' the Love

I started the morning out with a paper cut. The good news is, I got the paper cut when I was opening my birthday present from my sons! :) Today, I hit the big Three-Oh, and I have to admit, I'm kind of excited about it!

I had a great morning surrounded by the ones I love, and got spoiled like crazy... so Liliana's challenge for this week at The Friday Mashup is very fitting - hearts and a sketch. Here's my take:

I had a lot of fun with this card! I love the Storytime DSP, and was going to save the entire pack to use for my son's school scrapbook, but decided that I could steal this sweet little image of two friends blowing bubbles.

Here's this week's sketch and challenge:

So here is the "Mashup" Challenge:

1. Make a project using the "Sketch".
2. Or Make a project featuring "Hearts".
3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a project using the "Sketch and Hearts".

Thanks for stopping by today! Looking forward to seeing what you create and share with us this week.


-Tara
xox

List of Supplies:
Stamps: Itty Bitty Banners
Papers: Midnight Muse CS, Whisper White CS, Wild Wasabi CS, So Saffron CS, Storytime DSP
Embellishments: White Baker's Twine
Tools: Fashionable Hearts embosslit, Bitty Banners framelits, Corner rounder, Stripes embossing folder

Oh, baby!

I fell in love with the Storybook Friends stamp set (the whole suite, in fact!) as soon as I saw it. I knew it would be great for baby projects, and for scrapbooking my (little) boys first year of school.

I played along at CASE Study today. I just loved the card they had for us this week, and I felt that this stamp set would work well.

Hello, baby

Stamps: Storybook Friends, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Colours: Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzaz, Pool Party, Blushing Bride

Paper: Twitterpated

Embellishments: Wisteria Wonder ruffled ribbon

Tools: Postage Stamp punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon border punch

This is another baby project I made using this stamp set and the Notable Alphabet. It was a gift for my SIL who is due in less than a month with her first baby!! :D Can't wait to meet our new niece. I hope she likes this wall hanging.

Back to Case Study - Check out the card by the lovely muse! Gorgeous, eh?!

 Thanks for stopping by :)

-Tara

xox

Friday Mashup time!

Hello, and happy Friday :)

It's time for another Friday Mashup! Today's mashup is brought to us by Kasey - and it's her 'goodbye' mashup as she will be leaving the design team. I remember the very first time I played along with The Friday Mashup my first comment was from Kasey. She was always so encouraging and although I've just joined the team and haven't had much time to work with her, it is always sad to say goodbye!

I hope you will play along this week and say goodbye to Kasey - she has a wonderful mashup for us this week :) Here's my take on it:

This set (Up, Up & Away) will never get old for me - I absolutely love it. Both the images and the sentiments!

Here is the mashup:

 Make a project " with a Decorative Edge! "

1. Or Make a project with " Ribbon and or a Bow. "
2. Or "Mash it Up" and create a project " with a Decorative Edge & Ribbon ".

Hope to see you playing along this week :)

{love}

It's getting down to the wire on this one! I just checked the RetroSketches challenge and I only had 3 hours and 11 minutes left to get my card in! I'm glad I didn't miss it altogether this week though :)

{ love }

Here's the wicked sketch from RetroSetches. Fun, eh?!

Thanks for stopping by! :)

-Tara

xox

Shake it!

Shaker cards are so much fun! Especially when they're filled with love :)

Played along with RestroSketches (#2!) today, and came up with this bright, simple card. I needed something clean and fresh looking, just for my own sanity! So looking forward to the summer.

Love

 

The inside of the shaker is filled with the tiniest heart from the Fashionable Hearts embosslit die from the current mini catalogue, as well as some confetti - all cut from Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise and Old Olive. 

Sketch

Materials used in this card:

Cardstock: Whisper White, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive

Paper: Tempting Turquoise DSP

Stamps: Outlined Occasions (SAB)

Inks: Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Basic Black

Embellishments: Brights designer button, Old Olive grosgrain ribbon, White baker's twine, Mini Brads

Tools: Decorative Label punch, Big Shot, Polka Dot embossing folder, Fashionable Hearts embosslits die, corner rounder

So excited about this new challenge blog!

-Tara

xox

St. Patrick's Day card

Quick post today to check in to the Friday Mashup! What a fun challenge this week;

1. Make a project for "St. Patrick's Day".
2. Or Make a project using "at least 2 Punches".
3. Or "Mash it Up" and create a project for "St. Patrick's day using your Punches".

Happy St. Patrick's Day

My two punches were the Decorative Label punch and the Corner Rounder punch.

Materials used in this card:
Cardstock: Whisper White, Pool Party
Paper: Everyday Enchantment DSP
Tools: Big Shot, Fashionable Hearts Embosslit, Decorative Label punch, Corner Rounder punch

I love Saturday mornings, and I'm off to enjoy the rest of it :)

-Tara
xox

Short & Sweet

My post today, much like the card I'm going to show you is, is simple and to the point ;)

Up in the air over you!

This card was made for the Play Date Cafe challenge to use the following colours:

Materials used in this card:
Cardstock: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake
Stamps: Up, Up & Away
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Tools:  Postage stamp punch, Fashionable Hearts embosslits die

Do you guys have something silly that makes you laugh every time you see it? Want to share it?! :)

Here's mine! 

You're welcome ;)

Until next time - Happy Stamping :)

-Tara

Fashionable Hearts

I've surprised myself this year by thinking of Valentine's Day already, but how can I not when this adorable Fashionable Hearts embosslits die from the Occasions Mini is staring you in the face each day?! It cuts and embosses all at once - way to multi-task, little embosslit!

This week's sketch challenge at Freshly Made Sketches is irresistible! I love symmetrical designs, but sometimes I tend to be asymmetrical in my symmetry ;) Here's the sketch:

And here is my Valentine's card:

Be My Valentine

Materials used:
Cardstock: Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla
Paper: Gorgeous DSP from the upcoming Sale-a-Bration event!
Stamps: Delightful Dozen
Inks: Lucky Limeade, Versamark
Embellishments: Ribbon from the upcoming Sale-a-Bration event
Tools: Clear embossing powder, heat tool, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Big Shot, 3/16" corner rounder, Fashionable Hearts embosslit die

You may have noticed that I've been using a lot of items from Sale-a-Bration. I assure you, you're going to love it! It's got some great papers and accessories, and the stamp sets are fresh and simply delightful. Mark January 24th on your calendar and come check out some of the samples I'm going to have to show you!

Until next time - Happy Stamping :)

-Tara