Hugs, Kisses, and Birthday Queen

Good morning!

I'm sharing two pretty cards today that I have created with some beautiful new stamps 'Birthday Queen' and 'Kisses and Wishes' from Technique Junkies. 

Here are my cards:

These were both quick and easy creations!

For the first card, I found a piece of a watercolored panel, and stamped the sentiment a bit to the right, and added some gold Washi Tape to the left. The gold heat embossed sentiment and the gold Washi tape worked so well together!  I will reach for this stamp a log - such a great idea for a last minute card! (I'm sure YOU don't do this, but I'm notorious for being ready to run out the door for church on Sunday morning, and realizing I need a birthday card...)

For the next card, I found a piece of patterned paper that had a teensy dot on it. A panel was cut to size to fit on the card base, and the stamping was done directly onto the patterned paper. I then die cut a 'frame', adhered it over top, and used some gold stickles to bling up the crown a bit. Ta-da, Ta-done!

I hope you're all well, and I'm so glad you stopped by my blog today!

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Be sure to head over to the Technique Junkies store and do a little crafty shopping!

Hugs and smiles,

Patti J.

Thinking of You...CAS!

Hi there!

Today is a new challenge for Repeat Impressions Stamps.

It’s an 'Anything Goes' challenge at the RI blog, The House that Stamps Built, we hope you will join us!

I went for clean and simple this time! A bit of designer paper, colored cardstock, vellum, and a fun thoughtful Repeat Impressions greeting, and a card was born!

Here's what I made using this Repeat Impressions Stamp:

8611 E Thinking

Hope you like it!

Now it’s your turn!

We hope you will create a card that has a focus on today’s challenge, 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 this month will win a $25 Repeat Impressions Gift Certificate!

Check out my sidebar - grab the code to save money on your RI orders!

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

Joy     Laurie     Heather   Shirley     Donna     Esther

Happy Hopping!

Hope you link up a card this week!

Thanks for stopping by,

Patti J.

WWDB at Technique Junkies

Hi there!

Well, I can't believe the last 4 weeks have flown by so quickly! We are on day 5 of week 4 of the WWDB (What we do best) challenge on the Technique Junkies Facebook group. The theme this week is 'encouragement', and you still have 2 days to enter!  Use your TJ stamps, and create an encouraging card (and envelope!!!), and join us! One lucky winner will receive a $50 prize!

Here is what I created:

This first card uses Technique Junkies 'Part of the Dance'.

This card uses 'Old Pier' and 'Simple Sentiments Set 2, Style b'

These cards were both 5-10 minute cards!

If you like these stamps, you can order them anytime, and use my code for 10% off any purchase!

Hope you will join us in our challenge!

Thanks for dropping by,

Patti J.

Catching up once again!

Hi there!

I'm happy to say that the weather in MO is drop dead GORGEOUS! Hope you are enjoying some pretty days, as well. Things here are budding out, turning green, we've mowed twice already, and temps are in the 70's!

Here are some things I've created, but not had time to post. All are clean and simple creations....enjoy! If you have any questions, give me a shout-out!

That's all for today - hugs and blessings from me to you all!

Patti J.

Quick and Easy Greetings...

Hello out there!

It's been a pretty hectic spring, and I've sorely neglected this blog. 

I'm going to attempt to post more often!

Today, I have a few cards to share. These were all created when I needed something very quick. They were all created with paper pads from Heartfelt Creations.

Isn't it amazing what you can do with a pretty piece of patterned paper? 

Thanks for popping by to look!

Wishing you all well,

Patti J.

First Day of Summer....

Hello there.. How did it get to be the first day of summer so soon... 

However, it is time for another Designer's Choice Challenge at Repeat Impressions blog, The House That Stamps Built!  Today's challenge hostess is the incredibly talented Cheri, and she has asked that we create a card with a beach theme.   I'll just stop jabbering now, and show you my card for the challenge:

Repeat Impressions Stamps: 4503W Beach Time, 4320W Wild Daisies, 9003W Happy Summer, Tim Holtz Distress Inks, Post-It Note, Pearls from Michael's.

My crafty time has been at a minimum lately, so I needed to make something that would come together in a very speedy manner...

I began by stamping the sweet image where I thought it should go.  I stamped the image again on a post it note, and masked off the image on the main panel with the post it image. Then, using an old oval template that I created a long while back, I did some sponging layers with Tim Holtz Distress Inks.  Dabbed on some 'sand' with a sponge and ink.  Finished up by stamping a row of flowers, and a sentiment, and adding a few pearls from Michael's.  Voila!  Very, very fast and easy card!

Please head over to the RI blog, The House That Stamps Built for all of the challenge details, and be sure to check out all of the beautiful creations that my fellow Rock Stars have made for you today!

Edited!!!!!!!  If you have time today, check out the CardMaker blog!  Just sayin......  lol...I'm so excited! While you are there, be sure to grab one of their badges for your sidebar - you could be featured next!  Oh...and leave a nice comment, so they know we like this feature! Thanks :)

Hope you are all doing well.  At my age, if I can get out of bed in the morning, my eyes open, and my feet work, I'm feeling pretty blessed!  Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

Hugs, Patti J.