Some Fun Cards! =)

Hello readers!  Thanks for all of your wonderful comments on the pictures of the party!  It was a really fun time... though I think I'm still recovering from it!  LOL!  =)

Tonight I have a challenge card to share with you and a fun card to share with you!  The first one took a LOT of work but I think it turned out really great:

  

I ended up really liking the way this card turned out!  This was my FIRST attempt at stitching on a card! It didn't go perfectly, but it did turn out pretty nice!  I really like the look that the stitching creates!  The pearls didn't photograph too well here, but they are a more burgundy-esque color that matches the ribbon and paper on the card.

This card was inspired by the following challenges:
1.  The Play Date Cafe #53
2. 2S4Y Sketch #64

   

Ok!  So lately I've been trying my hand at lots of smaller projects that I'm going to post periodically.  I've been working on making my own Christmas gift tags, as well as making small, one layer cards that are versatile and great for gifts!

A few days ago, I found the *cutest* little set of clear stamps from Studio G.  I bought it and made this cute little card to give to my hubs this morning to brighten his day:

     

Isn't this just the cutest little stamp?  I added the "we're" at the top using Lawn Fawn's Harold's ABC's, however, unless you look closely I don't think you'd notice that it doesn't go with the rest!  I also added a little bit of my new twine that I got on Etsy from a lovely lady named Ryann Marin!  Anyhow, I really loved how this little guy turned out, and it was SUPER quick and easy!

Well, that's all I have for you today!  Happy stamping and crafting!  =) 

 
"Best Wishes" Card: 
Paper:

* Neenah and DCVW Cardstock

Stamps and Ink:

* Inkadinkado - Garden Greetings
* Memento - Tuexedo Black

Embellishments:

* Burgundy Organza Ribbon

* Black Satin Ribbon

* Burgundy Pearls

* Chipboard from AR Creations

"Quite the Pear Card: 

Paper:

* Neenah and Recollections Cardstock

Stamps and Ink:

* Studio G - "Quite the Pear"

* Lawn Fawn - Harold's ABC's
* Studio G - Green Chalk Ink

Embellishments:

* Orange Baker's Twine from Ryann Marin

Random Thank You Cards

Good Evening readers!  So today I have no challenge to share with you, but rather some quick, easy cards that I mass produced to send as Thank You's!  I recently celebrated a very exciting milestone in my life, and my family threw me a huge and wonderful party.  I am so lucky and grateful to have all of the awesome people in my life that I do!  =)  While it was TOTALLY unnecessary, some of the guests brought me gifts!  To show my appreciation for their kindness, I made these cards:

Aren't they cute?  All it took was a little cardstock, my super cute "Latte Love" clear stamp set from Fiskars, some embellishments and a quality inkpad.
In general, I usually make cards with more dimension and layers, and so at first these cards looked "unfinished" to me.  However, I really REALLY like them now!  Sometimes simple is definitely the way to go!  =)
In other news, I am working on a few challenge cards for later in the week! I'm also super excited for this week's new release over at Lawn Fawn, as well as to get the new stamps that I ordered from DeNami and Repeat Impressions!  =)  Happy Stamping Everyone! 



 Paper:
* Bazzil Cardstock
Stamps: 
* Fiskars' "Latte Love" set
* Inkadinkado's "Cafe Au Lait" Chalk Ink
Embellishments: 
* Pink and Orange Rhinestones
* Pink and Orange Satin Ribbon
Adhesives:
* Thermoweb Permanent Double-Sided Tape Roller

Warm Wishes - Repeat Impressions Sketch Challenge #A1110!

Good evening everyone! Well, I spent one of my last days away from school working on a few challenges. The one that I finished today is a sketch challenge from Repeat Impressions! This is my first try at any type of card challenge, and I'm very happy with the result:

Repeat Impressions Sketch Challenge #A1110:




Lately, I've really been using a lot of textured paper.  I also really love this stamp set and have been getting a LOT of use out of it!  Of course, the chance to play with different embellishments was fun as well!

I hope you all enjoy this card, and go to the Repeat Impressions blog and try the challenge for yourself!  =)











Paper:
* Die Cuts With a View - Robin #2
* Love, Elsie - Toby Metro
* American Crafts
Stamps:
* Fiskars - Latte Love
Embellishments: 
* Sheer Burgundy Ribbon
* Purple Pearl Accents
* Red Mini FloraDoodle
Adhesives: 
* Aleene's Tacky Glue
* Scotch Permanent Double-Sided Tape Roller