APRIL 2017 BLOG HOP

I was going to stamp that inspiration on a panel for my card...epic fail!!

So I pulled out my brand new Fresh Bouquet set.

To me a spray works well for this type of inspiration.

I really LOVE sprays...

I LOVE Dove Gray, Pink and Yellow!

I used an OLD, really old Stampin Up gray cube and Papertrey Buttercup, Sweet Blush and Orange Zest ink.

I think it is pretty card. I would totally (and probably will) use this color combo, again.

I wish Papertrey had a pretty dove gray ink!!! And card stock...

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

MAKE IT MONDAY #281: PATTERNS BEHIND DIE-CUT WINDOWS

Create a project utilizing your take on the challenge. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product and a pattern behind a die-cut window.

I LOVE this challenge. A lot of impact without a lot of extra work.

I should, RIGHT NOW, go cut several panels and have them ready so I can make more cards just like this!

Dawns card is so pretty, but I am VERY happy with mine.

I did use Sweet Blush, Berry Sorbet and Pure Poppy...

You cannot really tell...the image is so big the Sweet Blush is completely behind the panel and most of the Berry Sorbet is, too. Mostly Pure poppy shows, but I am fine with that.

I used Woodblock Prints stencil and Beautiful Berries.

Oh my goodness. Not sure how I lived without that set!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!

I just wanted to update those of you who left a supportive comment for me a couple of weeks ago about my Spring/Easter sale...It was a HUGE success.

At the sale I sold just under $1200, but overall, I sold $1500 for the Spring. I basically sold out.

Almost all of the Easter things I made sold. Just a few pillow boxes were left.

I still have a few cards left but I sold a LOT.

I am VERY blessed! Very grateful...very burned out!!!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

MAKE IT MONDAY #280: STAMPING OUTSIDE OF THE BOX

Create a project utilizing your take on the challenge. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product and stamping outside of a box.

So when I first saw this challenge I was a little unsure about the technique.

After I watched Lexi's video and finished my card, I totally get it.

It really does add interest to a simple card.

I needed a simple card. I am having my card sale tomorrow. I made 380+ cards the last 6 weeks...I only had 6 Get Well cards. So I got busy and made 12...

I actually love this idea. ESPECIALLY for quick and easy cards..

That little block of color adds to the card and gives more texture.

And the embellishment peeking over the top is fun!

This card took no time to make...

That was good...I needed more than one of them!

Lexi always has AWESOME techniques. I LOVE her style!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

MAKE IT MONDAY #279: CURVED SENTIMENTS

Create a project utilizing your take on the challenge. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product and a curved sentiment.

So I chose a large sentiment...a Think Big Favorites.

I tried a smaller sentiment but my card needed a big one.

The sentiment got totally lost...

So, I curved it, I REALLY did...but is doesn't show up that much...

It is indeed curved and it looks much better with the floral medallion, Flower Mandalas.

Oh boy...I LOVE that die set. Thank you Kay. I make SO many cards...a LOT of cards...

I LOVE big, bold stamps and embellishments...

 

I made this one purple to put a smile on my sister Pat's *Hi Pat* face!!!

She loves purple. She is...Purple Girl!

I need to curve sentiments more often. It is visually pleasing to have a curved sentiment with a round embellishment.

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

MARCH 2017 BLOG HOP

I have had a SUPER busy week.

My baby is home for his last Spring Break before he graduates in may.

We never got a trip planned. We had a stay-cation and had a great week.

It is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!!!

NCAA Tournament time.

Rock Chalk Jayhawk!!!

Elite 8 baby!!!

Just got my card made...

I love Spring Woods so much. To me it was the perfect choice.

I also used a small bird from Songbirds.

I am very short on Thank you cards for my spring sale. I am going to have to work over-time next week!!!

I hope my order shows up so I can make some carrot boxes...

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

MAKE IT MONDAY #278: WINDOW CHIPBOARD SENTIMENTS

Create a project utilizing your take on the challenge. Your project must use at least one Papertrey product and a window "chipboard" sentiment.

I thought this was a cool technique.

MY biggest challenge was not having my cutting plate and the post it note I used to hold my die crease my card front.

It's kind of funny. I didn't notice until I was editing my pictures that the stamping looks like a heart.

Did't see it when I made the card.

I do think cutting the window at the top of the card is the way to go.

Also, a less curvy word might work better. The little "tabs" between the e and the o snag a bit, but not too bad. I ordered the Thank You Stephanie used.

I don't have my order yet...:( so I cannot try it.

There is a bit too much white space at the bottom for me...

I might need to adjust that...

Welcome to Make it Monday Stephanie!

Fun challenge!!!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan

10th Anniversary Challenge: Multiply

 

Create a new project that incorporates multiples of a single shape, stamped or die-cut.

I use the flowers from Pencil Blooms frequently...just not for pencils!

They make the cutest little dimensional flowers...

I love to use ink splattered panels as background paper.

I am not sure who to give the credit to because a lot of the design team had used it for various challenges...including but not just... Lizzie.

When I need one I make several. I have a "splatter" box and I make a pile.

So I had this one already to go.

I stacked 3 of the petals and there you go!

A cute little multiplied die cut flower!

I added a couple of clear sequins and called it a card!

Thank you for looking at my blog!

Susan