Creating like crazy!

Happy Monday!  I'm not sure what's gotten into me this morning, but I have created 8 cards.  Seven of them are stuffed into envelopes, sealed, stamped and ready to go.  It suddenly dawned on me that I had not taken a photo of ANY for a blog post.  Ha ha ha...silly me!  Wasted opportunity, for sure.


Anyhoo, here's one that I did remember to photograph.  I have tried to keep all of the cards very simple, and meaningful to the recipients, with very little fru-fru. 

Stamps: a muse studio "Autumn Leaves", Cardstock: 'Amuse Studio' and 'Kraft'.  Kaleidacolor Ink Pad "Autumn", Ribbon 'Hobby Lobby', and of course, I used my Perfect Layers Rulers for that gorgeous, straight, matting of the focal panel!  Check out my sidebar for details - you could save 5%!

This one is going to someone(s) very special to us!

Have a great day!

Be sure to stop back tomorrow, as we are having a new release hop for Creations by AR!  It's a good one! Think cookies, coffee, and candles!

Hugs & Blessings,
Patti J.

OWH Memorial Day Weekend Bloghop

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  I am excited to be a part of this blog hop, along with many talented individuals and wonderful companies.  What a great way to show support for our heroes!  As you are enjoying your long weekend, please remember the sacrifices that these folks make each day so that we may enjoy our freedom.

When you are ready to move on, just click on the photo above - it will take you back to OWH, and the full list of participants!

Today, I used sketch #150 from the Operation Write Home Sketch Library for my inspiration.

 

And here is my card:

(Supply List Below)

Enjoy the rest of the hop, my friends!

There is SO much inspiration here, and so much love and support for our military.

(Leave comment to be eligible for blog candy...
See yesterday's post for candy info!)

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

Patti J.

SUPPLY LIST:

(I couldn't resist playing with more goodness from Scraptownlady!)

Authentique 6 x 6 "Cherish" Collection

Impression Obsession "Hydrangea Set" (Sentiment)

Impression Obsession Tree Die

Impression Obsession Hydrangea Die (Flowers on tree)

Impression Obsession "Solid Tree" Stamp Set

KaiserCraft Pearls "Chino"

Micro Glue Dots

Martha Stewart Glue Pen

Scor-Tape

Spellbinder's Nestability "Sm. Ovals"

Kraft Cardstock

Versafine Brown Ink

DCC Challenge - Anything But a Card

Welcome to a new Repeat Impressions Designer Choice Challenge!  

Today, our hostes is Joyce, and she has challenged us to create 'anything but a card'.  

A short time ago, while I was lurking over at Dawn Olchefske's blog, she posted a wonderful video and tutorial on how to create a darling Mini Treat Tote Box.  

This box only uses 2 glue dots to hold it together! 

I knew that was what I wanted to create for today's challenge!

Here is my box:

Repeat Impressions #806-G Jacko'lantern Cat, Kraft Cardstock, DP Scrap (Memory Box, perhaps?), Ribbon & Twine Scraps, Oval Classics Spellbinder's Die, Dimensional Foam, Copics Markers, Glue Dots

Side view of box

I've used a piece of Kraft cardstock, with a scrap of Halloween DP (Memory Box maybe?), and this darling little Repeat Impressions Image "Jacko'lantern Cat" #806-G.

 Another great thing about this box, is that you can get two boxes from one 8.5" x 11" sheet of cardstock...cool, right?

If you have never had the adventure of visiting Dawn's blog, you simply must do so.

Her ideas are endless, she has OODLES of tutorials, and when you watch her videos,

her voice is just so friendly that you feel you've known her forever.

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Check out what my fellow Rockstars have created for this challenge!

Cheri     Karen     Geri     Christy     Joy     Kecia     Joyce

Now that you are all inspired, go forth and create "anything but a card", and head over to the Repeat Impressions' blog "The House That Stamps Built", and link up your creation.  You might be the lucky winner of

some Repeat Impressions Yumminess!!!

Have a great day,

Patti J.

Pine Branch

Good morning!

Today, I am sharing a card that I created with the Repeat Impressions' Stamp of the Week, 'Pine Branch'.  This is a very versatile stamp to work with. I'm looking forward to using it again, maybe with some birds or ornaments, and of course, some snow!

Repeat Impressions Pine Branch #2708, Repeat Impressions For the Beauty #3213, Kraft Cardstock, Colorbok Black Cardstock, Dimensional Squares, Ribbon from my stash, Copic Markers, Glossy Accents, Perfect Layers Rulers

Be sure to head over to the Repeat Impressions blog, The House That Stamps Built, to see how you can get this beautiful stamp for 50% off!

Now, some of my fellow Rockstars are eager to share their Pine Branch creations with you!

Cheri     Geri     Karen

Thanks for stopping by!  I apologize for being a bit idle on my blog.  I've been laid up again with a bad foot, and unable to get in and out of my craft room.  Hopefully, I'm on the mend!

Have a great week,

Patti J.

Just Because...

Hi there!  

Today, while looking at Pam Sparks' beautiful creation, she mentioned the challenge at Tilda's Town.  It's been a while since I had time to join in a challenge.  I was excited to use my one and only Magnolia stamp, when I noticed that challenge #13 was "Shabby Chic".  EEKS!!!  Sorry, but I so, so, SO suck at Shabby Chic!  Hmmm....decided to do it anyway - no laughter allowed... (am also going to enter this in the Greetings Challenge at the Outlawz, which is 'Anything Goes').

Bazzill CS, Kraft CS, My Mind's Eye DP's, My Favorite Things Flourish Die, Kitchen knife for distressing, Scraps from my 'bling' stash, Magnolia Princess Tilda, Dimensional Foam, Sentiment from Hero Arts.

I'm still on the fence here - not sure that I like this, but it's got some shabby and it's got some chic, so it's being linked up.  Worth a shot, right? Lol...probably a D- but anything above an F is passing, right?

On a serious note, there are three families out there dealing with some incredible losses this week. 

Three more fellow service people of our son-in-law's were killed this week.  

Please keep these service people, and their families in your thoughts, and prayers.

Hugs & blessings,

Patti J.

Creations by AR July New Release

Adela has done it again!  

Today, we are here to share the July New Releases for Creations by AR. 

We have two new releases today, the Folder Organizer for your embossing folders, and the Scallop Card and Bag set.  

Grab that cup of coffee, get settled in, and enjoy the hop!

The Folder Organiser, complete with embossing folders

The Folder Organizer with embossing folders removed - three individual holders

Side View

The Scallop Bag with binder clip.

Bag, envelopes, cards, and clip

Envelopes - each slightly different

Cards and envelopes

As always, each blog will have a winner!  

Be sure to comment at each stop!  

Winners will be announced on Saturday, so check back to see if you have won!

Have a great day, and happy hopping!!!

Adela     Julia     Lisa     Lori     Lyn     Magdalena     Patti J.     Sue

The Folder Organizer features a designer paper pad from Hobby Lobby - GCD Studios, Ella Blue. You can't tell from the photo, but the DP is a linen weave and feels like soft velvety fabric.  The bling is Want2Scrap, from Flourishes.  Ribbon from my stash.

The Scallop Card and Bag set is made from Kraft Cardstock. The beautiful orange CS, is the Venetian Pattern from Aumse Studio.  The white ribbon is Really Reasonable Ribbon, and the cute checked ribbon is from my friend Shirley - thank you, Shirley!!!  Butterflies are Cheery Lynn Designs Dies.

Patti J.

Dream, Inspire, Hope

Happy Monday - to read my Memorial Day post, please scroll down.

As it's Monday, it's time for a new Stamp of the Week at Repeat Impressions!  Today's SOTW is 'Dream, Inspire, Hope' (     ). 

Supplies: Kraft CS, Madison Window Small Memory Box Die, Dream, Inspire, Hope (3101 W), Butterfly, Small (9009 W), Memento Rich Cocoa Dye Ink, We R Memory Keepers Ribbon, Wooden Button from stash, Baker's Twine (Really Reasonable Ribbon), Stampin' Up Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Basic Grey Magnet.

This SOTW will be available exclusively to Repeat Impressions blog readers at 50% off, with the special discount code from Monday, May 28th, through Sunday evening, June 3rd.  To get thediscount code, and more information about thie Stamp of the Week, please go to the Repeat Impressions Blog, The House That Stamps Built.

This makes such an easy card for a graduation, encouragement, thinking of you type of greeting.  I'm planning to make some more cards using this image today...

Please take a few moments today to think about, thank, and pray for our military; past, present, and future.

Hugs and smiles,

Patti J.

Stamp of the Week!

It's Monday, and it's time for another Stamp of the Week at Repeat Impressions!  Today, we are showcasing "Persian" (8214-N).

Supplies: Persian (8214-N), The Cat's Out (2516-G), My Mind's Eye "Miss Caroline" Designer Paper, Jillibean Soup Corrugated Scalloped Circle, Button and Ribbon from my stash, Copic Markers, Kraft Cardstock.

The inside of the card reads "it's your birthday".

To find out how you can get this beautiful stamp for 50% off from May 14-May 20, check out the details at The House That Stamps Built, the blog! 

Don't forget that there is still a Designer's Choice Challenge and a Sketch Challenge happening that you have time to participate in!  You could be a lucky winner!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs and blessings,
Patti J.

Knocking...

Hopefully, this finds you all well, and enjoying your weekend!  Ours has been very busy!  I'll tell you about it tomorrow!

I have one more new release from Doodle Pantry to share today.  This one is called Knocking.   A bit of copper cording was wrapped around the card front.  This was such an easy card!  Hopefully, it will be a comfort to someone at some point.  I thought it was a very nice image.

Kraft CS base, Office Max brand white CS, Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Copic Markers, Coppor Cording, Brown A Muse CS.

Thanks for dropping by today!  I'll be around to check on all of you tomorrow!  Thanks for being patient with me.  Life just sorta gets hectic and crazy now and then, doesn't it?  Whew....

Smiles!!!

Patti J.

Sew Thankful...

Hi everyone!

Hope that you are all doing well. I am once again unable to do much more than a hobble...must find out what is going on. If the ice bag and I are together much more, we are going to have to get married!


I thought I'd share a card that I made a while back. It was a "reject", made for one of the on-line PaperCrafts call, so I think it's safe to post now. The images are all from a set called "Sew Thankful", from The Angel Company.

As you can see, this is gatefolded...

I made a belly band by covering a strip of brown CS (Bazzill) with a narrow lace trim, and then some narrower satin ribbon (Hobby Lobby). The sewing machine, needle, and sentiment were stamped with Versafine Brown Ink on Kraft (you all know my Kraft addiction...), then mounted on brown CS.

Adding a magnet strip to the back of each piece helped the sewing machine piece to double as a refrigerator magnet!

Randomly stamped the other images from the sets on the two panels, matted and adhered them.

Last, the dress form was stamped on Kraft, cut out and adhered with pop dots on the inside panel. The 'needles' had been stamped prior to adding the dress form.

Have a wonderful day! I'm going to try to work on some DT cards today, so hopefully, I will be back tomorrow with some fun things to show you.

Hugs and blessings...
Patti J.

Thought for today: Ouch.