Having a Rrruff day?

I have been sick this past week and trying to play catch up with all my mommy, wifely, and work duties. After this week I will have some vacation time from work and I hope to get back to my creative side.
I thought I would share this cute card that could be sent to a friend dealing with a difficult situation or could just use a card "hug".
The image and sentiment are Inkadinkado. I used the Cuttlebug plaid embossing folder on background paper and lightly sanded to bring out the white core. I used Nestabilities for image and matte. A couple of Prima flowers and a large white brad and voila. Quick and easy card
"hug" for a friend in need.
I hope you all have a great week.

Survived my first Blog hop

It was a close one. I had much difficulty with my post etc... but I finally got it to upload. It was fun participating with all you "hoppers". Thank you for all the inspiration. It was great to look at work from so many talented ladies. Thank you for your very nice comments about my card.
Hope to join in again in the future.

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop- Tissue Paper Flower

Hello! I am so excited to participate in the April Papertrey Ink Blog Hop. This is my first time. My friend encouraged me to participate this month and allowed me to play with her "yummy" Papertrey goodies. I must get my own soon. I hope you enjoy my creation and the rest of the hop tonight. Thanks for looking. Please leave a comment.

Paper: Raspberry Fizz cardstock, Raspberry Fizz mix dp, Papertrey Ink; white cardstock

Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Ripe Avocado, Papertrey Ink; Memento black ink

Stamps: Delightful Dahlia, Papertrey Ink

Tools: Delightful Dahlia coordinating dies, Papertrey Ink; scallop border punch, Fiskars; stitching template, Stampin Up!

Embellishments: large white brad (colored with Raspberry Fizz ink to match); Sheerfully Yours Offray ribbon

Techniques: direct to paper on flower; faux stitching on top of card

100% Pure Baby Girl

Here is a card I created for a friend who just had a baby girl. I used a paper weaving technique with two patterned papers. I added a diecut felt flower with ribbon leaves and a tag stamped and punched with the Stampin Up! set with ribbon pull.
Hope you enjoy and have a good day.

Polka Dot Birthday

A fun and fresh birthday card.I loved the bright green polka dots against the turquoise background on the dp and that became my inspiration for this card. I had purchased the green Prima flowers at Michael's on a really good sale and my daughter said "green flowers?" and I was determined to show her that green flowers could work on a project and I am please with how they look on this birthday card.

Paper: card blank, DCWV; lime green and white cardstock, The Paper Company; dp, DCWV

Ink: basic black, Stampin Up!

Stamps: Everything happy, Stampendous

Tools: happy birthday embossing folder, Cuttlebug; border punch, EK Success

Embellishments: Stiched ribbon; flower, Prima; button with ribbon center

Who's having a birthday?

Here is a sweet and simple birthday card using Hampton Art Clear stamps, nestability dies and a bit of fussy cutting to cut out balloons. I used pop dots to pop the top balloon for more dimension. I masked the image of the owl and sponged in the background inks.
Wishing you a wonderful day.

Spring Nest

I just love this stamp by Inkadinkado. I love all the intricate details in this image. I thought it would make a nice focal image for a Spring birthday card. Hope you are having a wonderful Spring day wherever you may be.

Paper: orange and dark brown cardstock, The Paper Company

Stamps: image, Inkadinkado; sentiment, Fiskars

Ink: basic black and Chocolate chip, Stampin Up!

Tools: scalloped oval punches, Fiskars; Swiss dot embossing folder, Cuttlebug

Technique: watercolor crayons and diamond glaze on eggs