A Short Break...

Hi all,

Just a note to let you all know that beginning today, I will be taking a short break from BlogLand 

to take care of some long overdue family business.

If you don't see my smiling face on your blog comments, that's why!

I'll be back to my regular 'blurfing' in a week or so, and hope

to be able to explain things :)

All is well - no worries!

Hope you have a great week!

Hugs and blessings,

Patti J.

Thank You....

Hi everyone - Happy Friday!

I hope you have a fun weekend planned...

I've made a very quick, very easy card, using products from Crafter's Companion.

I love their pretty dies, and often need a quick card.

Here's what I made:

Isn't it pretty?

Here are the products that I used:

Opulence 11 x 17 Paper Pack

Angelica & Friends 'Florence' EZ Mount Rubber Stamp Set

Bebunni Floral Collection Metal Die 'Cottage Lace'

Die'Sire Classiques Cupcake Insert 'Butterfly-Papillon'

Premium White Ultra Smooth Cardstock

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I'll be back next week with another fun project for Crafter's Companion!

Patti J.

A Little Birdie Told Me.....

Hello!

So glad you stopped by today!

It's time for a new Sketch Challenge at The House that Stamps Built!

Here is the sketch that we were given to create with:

I didn't even flip this one, although I did think about it!!!

Here's what I created, using this super fun Repeat Impressions Swing Stamp Set:

8301-U Little Birdie

  

I had a bit of trouble with this sketch, but thought the stamp set worked perfectly!

We have some exciting news, here at The House that Stamps Built!  A
new Rock Star is here with us today - please welcome Laurie Unger!
Laurie is a very talented, sweet person, and we can't wait to see what
beautiful creations she has to share with us!

Now, it's your turn!

Come on over and join us in our Sketch Challenge!  

Remember, you don't HAVE to use Repeat Impressions Stamps, 

but if you do, you have double the chance of winning!
I can't wait to see your beautiful cards using this photo!!!

Check out my sidebar to see how you can save money on your RI orders!

Now, it's time to see what my DT friends have created!

Cheri    Deonna    Joy     Kathy    Heather   Shirley     Laurie

Happy Hopping!

Hope you link up a card this week!

Hugs and Smiles!

Patti J.

Thinking of you, just because!

Hi ya,

Needed a couple of very speedy cards, so pulled out some Heartfelt Creations papers, and

a couple of nice stamps, and here's what happened...

Hope your week is off to a great beginning!  I'm working fast and furiously, trying

to get lots of things pre-scheduled, as I'm flying to Germany on May 11th, to help DD with baby number 2, and spend some quality time with baby #1!!!  I'll be gone for 18 days, so must 

get things made and posted...

Take care, ya'll!

Patti J.

Flying Dragonflies

Hello, my friends!

I'm here today with a card featuring Crafter's Companion products.

This stamp set is so pretty!  You will probably see it again soon!

Here's what I made:

Here are the Crafter's Companion supplies that I used:

Sheena Individual EZ Mount Stamp 'Flying Dragonflies'

Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock

Vintage Floral Collection 'Greetings' EZ Mount Rubber Stamp Set

Die'sire Elegance Stamping Frame

The Ultimate Tool

Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers: IG1, EB2, TB1, True Black

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs and smiles,

Patti J.

Speedy Recovery

Hello!

So glad you stopped by today!

It's time for a new Photo Inspiration challenge at The House that Stamps Built!

Here is the beautiful photo that we were given for inspiration:

When I looked at this photo, I was drawn to both the beautiful summery color, and of course, the daffodils!  So here is what I made today, using these Repeat Impressions Stamps:

8624-E Recovery

904-L Daffodils 

I stamped a focal panel with the sentiment, and carried out the beautiful yellow theme with my card base and matting. The Daffodils were stamped and fussy cut, then attached with some pop dots.

The finishing touches were to Glossy Accent the flowers, and add a bit of bling. Super quick

card, and I think it turned out very nicely! 

Now, it's your turn!

Come on over and join us in our Photo Inspiration Challenge!

Remember, you don't HAVE to use Repeat Impressions Stamps, 

but if you do, you have double the chance of winning!

I can't wait to see your beautiful cards using this photo!!!

Check out my sidebar to see how you can save money on your RI orders!

Now, it's time to see what my DT friends have created!

Cheri    Deonna    Joy     Kathy    Heather    Shirley

Happy Hopping!

Hope you link up a card this week!

I'm entering this card in the Word Art Wednesday challenge!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Happy Birthday!

Hi there!

Just thought I'd share a card that was made for a friend.

The flower is from a Stampin'Up! set that my friend Shirley owns. The sentiment is an OLD standby from Hero Arts. Colored with Copic Markers.

I thought it turned out well!

Hope you are having a great day so far - Happy Monday!!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

Happy Birthday!

Hi everyone - Happy Friday!

I hope you have a fun weekend planned...

I've made a very quick, very easy card, using products from Crafter's Companion.

I love this beautiful stamp, and often need a non-girlie card. It was fun putting this one together.

Here's what I made:

Isn't it pretty?

Here are the products that I used:

Opulence 11 x 17 Paper Pack

Crafter's Companion Vintage Florals Collection Sentimentals 'Greetings' EZ Mount Rubber Stamp Set

Crafter's Companion Sheena 'Silhouette Grass' Rubber Stamp

Spectrum Noir Marker: True Black

Premium White Ultra Smooth Cardstock

Ink, Sponge, adhesive, circle punch, post-it for masking. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I'll be back next week with another fun project for Crafter's Companion!

Patti J.

Who Let the Dogs Out?

Hello!

I hope you are enjoying your week - Happy Wednesday!

It’s challenge day at The House that Stamps Built, and we have a great Designer’s Choice Challenge for you. RI Rock Star, Cheri, is hosting and has a wonderful theme challenge for us. Please join in our challenge, and create something using the theme:

"Who Let the Dogs Out".

Here's what I made using these Repeat Impressions Stamps:

8101-L Bulldog

8111-F Dogs are Not

   

And now it’s your turn!

We hope you will create a card that has a focus on the DCC theme, ‘Who Let the Dogs Out', and enter it in our challenge at The House that Stamps Built!  Remember, your creation does not have to be made with Repeat Impressions stamps, but if you would like to include our designs we would love to see them!  Plus, there’s an added bonus… you will get an additional entry in our random.org drawing for using our stamps in your submissions!

One lucky person will win a $25 Repeat Impressions Gift Certificate!

Check out my sidebar to see how you can save money on your RI orders!

Now, it's time to see what my DT friends have created!

Cheri    Deonna    Joy     Kathy    Heather   Shirley

Happy Hopping!

Hope you link up a card this week!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

A Little Birdie....

Hello, my friends!

I'm here today with a card featuring Crafter's Companion products.

This stamp set is just darling, and I will be using it many times in the future!

Here's what I made:

(Feel free to click on the photo to enlarge and see the up-close details!)

Here are the Crafter's Companion supplies that I used:

Moonbeam Meadow Everyday EZ Mount Stamp Set 'Love Birds'

Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock

Shimmering Cardstock 'Rose Pearl'

Bebunni Floral Metal Dies 'Cottage Lace'

The Ultimate Tool

Spectrum Noir Markers: OR1, PL1, TB1, CT1, TB3, CG2, IG1, BG1, BG4, EB5, BG6

Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens: Moonlight, Soft Jade

Thanks for stopping by today!

Hugs and smiles,

Patti J.

Blog Candy Winners!

Happy Thursday!

Today, my best friend and I have been married for 43 years!

He must be a saint, right?

Can't imagine life without this special man.

Now...I'm here to post the winners of last week's birthday giveaway.

I apologize for being late - sometimes life throws curveballs, and I just can't duck fast enough!

My birthday was the 3rd, so I have three winners:

Lori Kobular

Julie Tucker-Wolek

Marian

Each of you will get to choose any three stamps (because my birthday was on the 3rd!) from

Repeat Impressions.com !!!

After you choose three stamps, send me an email with the stamp numbers and names, along with

your mailing address, and I will get them ordered!

My email is mamagilliam at gmail dot com

Thanks so much for stopping by, and Congrats to my three winners!!!

Patti J.

Celebrate Spring!

Good morning!

I'm back with a new challenge for Repeat Impressions

Our challenge this week is a color challenge - look at the beautiful colors Wendy

gave us to work with:

And, here's what I made using this Repeat Impressions Stamp:

3908-I Celebrate Spring

Now it’s your turn! Create a card using the colors above, and link it up at The House that Stamps Built. Remember, your creation does not have to be made with Repeat Impressions stamps, but if you would like to include our designs we would love to see them! Plus, there’s an added bonus… you will get an additional entry in our random.org drawing for using our stamps in your submissions!

Check out my sidebar to see how you can save money on your RI orders!

Now, it's time to see what my fellow Rock Stars have created!

We are so excited - we have added a new Rock Star to our family - please

drop by and give Shirley a warm welcome!!!

Cheri    Deonna    Joy     Karen    Kathy    Heather   Shirley

Happy Hopping!

Hope you link up a card this week!

Patti J. 

Happy Friday - Itty Bitty Blog Candy!

Happy Friday!

Pretty day here in Missouri so far, but I think that's supposed to change.

Bah.... don't know about you, but this gal is ready for spring!

I have a couple of things to share today. Be sure to read on to the bottom, as there

is some itty bitty blog candy up for grabs!

First, we had two ladies in our Sunday School class that retired this week - both of them actually retired on Thursday!  We had their little retirement celebration last night, and these are

the cards that I made for them. Both ladies love to garden, so there was a small

gift card for something to plant tucked inside:

The flowers are from Stampendous, and the sentiments are from Crafter's Companion.

Next up is a card that I created for our new grandson's baptism, which will be on Sunday, April 3rd.

We will be making a very quick trip back to Albuquerque for this special event, so a few travel

prayers or well wishes would be appreciated!  This little guy was born on Aunt Melissa's birthday (our daughter), and is being baptized on MY birthday, so what fun, right???

I rarely CASE (copy and steal everything) a card without making a lot of changes. Rarely,

do I CASE a card, and have it come out even remotely looking the same. However....my bestie, Shirley, had made THIS card for her new great grandson last fall, and I just had to make one too!

Here's what I made for little Gilliam:

The dies are Spellbinders and AMuse.

Little Gilliam and I owe Shirley a huge thanks. She came here on Wednesday, loaded with dies, pretty papers, embellishments, and fellowship!  Thanks, dear friend, for not only loaning me your

beautiful crafty tools, but for hand delivering them!

Okay, thanks for peeking at my creations. Now, on to the fun part!

I will be having a birthday on Sunday, and thought it was a perfect time to give away an 'Itty Bitty Blog Candy'!  Since my birthday is on the 3rd day of the month, there will be 3 winners.

There are no strings attached.  You don't have to post my candy on your blog sidebar, you don't have to become a blog follower (although I'd love for you do follow me!!!).  You don't have to promise me your first-born child/grandchild, etc.  

All you need to do is leave a comment on this post. 

That's it!

(If I don't know how to contact you, please include your email address in your comment)

I will draw a winner on Tuesday, April 5th, so be sure to check back mid-day to see if

your name is posted!!!

Have a wonderful weekend - we are off for some baby snuggles!!!

Hugs,

Patti J.