Daisy Bella...

I have discovered a new stamping company and their blog, High Hopes Stamps. They have some terrific sets, and I can't wait to get some of my own! Here is one of their sketch challenges, High Hopes Challenge #17. You really should check out their blog because their designers' work is amazing!


I completed the following card using a Stamping Bella set, Daisybella. Isn't she great? I paper pieced her jeans with Close to My Heart's Outdoor Denim paper. It really makes them look authentic, I think. I have Mom's Singer sewing machine, the one she used to quilt with before she bought her Bernina. My sister could use it too, so I hope that I don't completely wreck it so neither of us can use it! Not too sure how much the machine likes sewing through cardstock, but I really like the look that I get from it!



Supplies: Close to My Heart Outdoor Denim and Daydream patterned paper, Say it in Style My Acrylix Stamps (For You); black white & green cardstock, black & outdoor denim ink, flowers (white & yellow); Daisybella and bling from Stamping Bella; ribbon from Michael's; Prima flower (green); BIC markers; Singer sewing machine; pop dots from EK Success.

Thanks for visiting!
Karine

Lattebella!

I just love using Amy's sketches to make cards, and this one, #45 is no exception. I have missed being included in her links this week because she changed the time (bummer) but I still really like the way it turned out! This is the first time that I'm using Lattebella from Stamping Bella, and I think she's great!


I did get some inspiration from Nancy's blog, Card Worthy, where she has posted a Color & Texture Challenge #1. I tried with this Lattebella card, but she really only wanted black, white, grey and silver. Hopefully she'll forgive me for going outside the boundaries! I think I got taken with the brown in the image, and decided to use coffee colored paper. It was fun to try, anyway!

Supplies: Lattebella from Stamping Bella; Close to My Heart My Acrylix Stamp Sets: Say it With Style (Hello!) and Serendipity (abstract), patterned paper (Serendipity), textured cardstock (blue & brown), black cardstock, Exclusive Inks in Archival Black, Chocolate, Brown Bag & Outdoor Denim, Liquid Glass; pop dots from EK Success.

Thanks for visiting!
Karine

Amy's Sketch #44

I was excited when Madison came home from school to tell us that her teacher is having a baby! I chose Amy's Sketch #44 to make her a nice, simple card.
It seemed a great choice! The baby is due in July, so hopefully she'll get to finish out the school year. So far she's felt good, just tired. I think all mothers can relate to that!

This was a fun card to make as I used one of my new stamps from Stamping Bella called Pregabella. Isn't she great? I did a little paper piecing for her pants, just to make it fun.
Inside the card, I stamped my favorite saying. I was so glad to find this stamp!

Supplies: Pregabella from Stamping Bella; ribbon from Modern Home; Close to My Heart My Acrylix Spunky Greetings (Congrats); flowers - CTMH Summer Posies; green bling from Stamping Bella; patterned paper by Sweet Life; CTMH white, green & purple textured cardstock; CTMH black & watermelon ink; BIC markers.


So many of the blogs that I read, people are sick or just getting over something. I am happy to say that I finally feel like I'm returning to normal. I haven't missed work, but I sure have been struggling with my health. My husband is trying really hard to get over his sore back. Hopefully he'll be able to return to work soon. The weather is cooperating and it's finally warm! Gotta love those chinooks!

Hope this finds you happy and healthy!
Karine