2020 Coaster Calendars

Well, 2019 sure flew by FAST.   This year I made only 4 different calendar designs.  Sharing my first set.  The mini calendars start with December 2019.

Supplies:

Koala image - "Kahlua" by Whipper Snapper

Birds from "Home Sweet Home" by Lawn Fawn

Hill die from "Stitched Landscapes" by Poppy Stamps

Sun die from "Classic Frame"by Hero Arts

Copics

DP from stash

Happy New Year Everyone.

Happy Holidays!!!

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a healthy and blessed New Year!

Supplies:
Image from "Christmas Puppies" by Gerda Steiner
"Happy Holidays Circle Frame" die by MFT
"Twinkling Holiday" embossing folder by Taylored Expression
Copics

Winter Wonderland

"Winter Wonderland" is one of my favorite Christmas songs.   Thought this little scene fit perfectly.

Supplies:
Image from "to all..." by Penny Black
Sentiment by Penny Black
Tree die by Marianne Design
"Stitched Landscape" die by Poppy Stamps
Glitter paper
Copics

Ike and Mike Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas

OMG, only a week before Christmas.  I'm falling behind on my Christmas post.  Better get with it.

Sharing another set of cards.  Kept it simple this year.

Supplies:
Image "Ike & Mike Go Fishing" by Whipper Snapper
Sentiment die by Impression Obsession
Copics
Distress Oxide
Pearl Pen by Viva Decor

Be Merry

Sharing my 3rd set of Christmas cards.  Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas.

Supplies:
Snowmen images by Dandelion Designs
Tree dies by Marianne Design
Embossing folder by Sizzix
"Be Merry" die by Penny Black
"Stitched Hillside" die by Poppy Stamps
Copics

The Joys of Christmas

Sharing my 2nd set of cards.  Thought these 2 images created a cute scene.

Supplies:
Cat/tree image - "Meowy Kitty-mas" by Whimsy Stamps
Dog image - "Christmas Puppies by Gerda Steiner
Pink gift image from "Happy Pawlidays" by MFS
"Joy" die by Lawn Fawn
Embossing folder for wall by Sizzix
Embossing folder for floor by Cuttlebug

Wishing You All a Tweet Christmas

Helloooooo Peeps!!!   OMG, I've been MIA for a while.  Returned from a recent trip and suddenly hit with the Christmas frenzy.  Yikes!!!  

Sharing my first set of Christmas cards today.

Supplies:
Image by Wild Rose Sudios
"Stitched Rectangle Frame" die by Die-Namics
Snow Embossing Folder by Sizzix
Copics
DP from stash

Birthday Card for a Super Creative Friend

Sent this card to my super talented and amazingly creative friend. 

Supplies:
Image is "Mariko" by Sister Stamps
Washi paper from stash
Embossing folder by Cuttlebug
"Stitched Rectangle Frame" by Die-namics
Copics
Hill by "Landscape Trio" by Mama Elephant
DP from stash
Sun die from "Classic Frame" by Hero Arts

Poppin' In to Say Happy Birthday

Our youngest son's girlfriend recently celebrated her birthday.  Yup, another doggie card now that they have a cute little pooch that's so full of energy.

Supplies:
"Pocket Pup" image by Whipper Snapper
Embossing folder
Sentiment by Island Scrapbooking
"Stitched Rectangle Frame" by Die namics
Copics
Enamel Dots by My Minds Eye

Another Birthday

Our youngest son recently celebrated his birthday.  Now that he has a little pooch, thought I'd make him a doggie-themed card.

Supplies:
Dog with cupcake image from "Good Times" set by Penny Black
Small dog image by Dandelion Design
"Birch Trees" die by Die-namics
Sun and cloud dies from "Stitched Sky" by Mama Elephant
"Landscape Trio" by Mama Elephant
"Little Picket Fence Border and Stitched Hillside Border dies by Lawn Fawn
Copics
Grass image from Viva Las Vegasstamps
DP from stash

Happy Birthday to our Sweet DIL

September is birthday month in our family.   Made this card for our dear daughter-in-law.  That their cat "Eli" whipping up a cake for her. 

Supplies:
Images from "Happy Critters" by Penny Black
Copics
Sentiment from Island Scrapbooking
Embossing folder

Happy Birthday!!!!

We have several birthdays to celebrate this month.   Made this card for our eldest son.  He's a cat lover so I made this kitty card for him.  

Supplies:
Cat image from "Happy Critters" set by Penny Black
Gift images from "A Beary Christmas" by Mama Elephant and "Happy Owlidays" by Sunny Studios
Floor DP from stash
Sentiment by Island Scrapbooking
Wall - Embossing folder
Copics

Happy Birthday to My BFF

Hey Peeps!!!!   Hope you're all doing well.  OMG, I've been MIA for a while.  Time sure flew by.  Been busy with things including making my holiday cards and calendars.  

My dear BFF recently celebrated her birthday.  Made this card for her.

Supplies:
"Mariko" by Sister Stamps
Birds from "Misaki" set by Sister Stamps
Sakura branch from "Lunar Extras by Mama Elephant
Sun from "Classic Frame" die set by Hero Arts
"Fairy Flower" die by Memory Box
"Grassy Hillside Border and "Stitched Hillside Border" by Lawn Fawn

Thanks for stopping by.

Happy Birthday

Made this card for our friend's mom's birthday.

Supplies:
Image from "Happy Together" stamp set by Penny Black
"Stitched Rectangle Frame" die by Die-namics
Sentiment - printed my own
"Stitched Sentiment Strips" die by Die-namics
Embossing folder by Sizzix
Copics

Happy Birthday Card

Made this super-duper easy birthday card for our friends' grandson.  Just cut a section out from a beach scene design paper, added the colored and cut image and applied the sentiment. 

Shucks, the color is actually more vibrant in real life.  My phone camera isn't the greatest.

Ocean scene DP by Island Princess
Image called "Sunbonnet Dock Fishing" from Little Miss Muffet
Sentiment by Island Scrapbooking
Copics

Showering You With Tweetness

I've been MIA for a while again as I'm spending more time exercising.  Here's another set of cards I made for some time ago to donate to Card Card Connection.   If you would like to participate in this great cause, click here for information.

Supplies:
Image from "Betsy Bluebell" by Penny Black
Sun die from "Stitched Sky" by Mama Elephant
Bird images from "Misaki" set by Sister Stamps
Copics
DP from stash
Sentiment from "Word Critters - Gardening Birds" by YNS
Banner die

Hello Lianne

Oh my, I have been MIA for a while and behind on posting cards I made a while ago.  Still trying to find my mojo.

Made this card for Lianne who's  an amazing and super creative friend.  

Supplies:
"Sofia" by Whipper Snapper
Tree image by Paper Smooches
Sky created with "Landscape Trio" die and Distress Oxide
Hill die by "Stitched Landscape" by Poppy Stamp
DPs from stash

Happy "Hedgie" Birthday Colleen

Made this "hedgie" birthday card for my sweet bloggie friend, Colleen.   She loves hedgehogs so I'm happy I could ink up one of the images for her card.   Hope you had a fabulous birthday Colleen.

Supplies:
"Happy Birthday Circle Frame" by MFT
Cake image by Sizzix
Hedgehog image from "Furry Affection" by Penny Black
Embossing Folder
Copics

Thank you Lianne

I've been MIA for a while.  Hubby and I enjoyed our trip to Japan last month and Maui this past weekend.

When I returned from Maui, I was surprised to receive happy mail from Lianne.  She is definitely a Card Engineer.   I would never attempt to make the fancy and intricate cards she makes.   So professional.   THANK YOU LIANNE!!!!

This is the cute cover with colorful ribbon.

Check out the inside.  Holy cow....SO FANCY!!!  Blows me away.

Here's the 2nd card.   Cute yah?

Pull the tab and out popped this cute bird and tiny bears.

And here's the 3rd card....wow 3!!!

Pull the tab and out pops this sweet sentiment.

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH LIANNE!!!   SO SWEET OF YOU!!!

You Make Me Laugh

Sharing another set of cards to donate to Card Care Connection.  Hope these cards will give the recipients a chuckle and lift their spirit.  If you would like to make a difference too, click here to learn more about this awesome non-profit organization.  

Supplies:
Dog image from "Man's Best Friend" by Penny Black
Hill from "Stitched Hillside borders by Lawn Fawn
Grass from "Grassy Hillside Border" by Lawn Fawn
DP from stash
Branch and birds from "Whimsical" by Paper Smooches
Clouds from Landscape Trio" by Mama Elephant
Sun from "Classic Frame" from Hero Arts
Quote bubble from "A Little Birdie Tod Me" by Lawn Fawn
Copics

I Love Honey

Sharing another set of cards I'm donating to Card Care Connection.  If you would like to join in and learn more about this awesome cause, click on this link:  

http://cardcareconnection.com/makecards.aspx

Supplies:
Image:  "Honey Bear" by Your Next Stamp
"Heart Banner" by La-La Land Crafts
Clouds from "Landscape Trio" by Mama Elephant
Copics
Distress Oxide

Handmade Cards for Card Care Connection

Been MIA for a bit and busy making cards to donate to Card Care Connection which is a non-profit organization that provides supportive handmade cards and Bundles of Cheer to those facing cancer.

If you would like to join in and share your creativity to give someone a boost in their spirit, please help and spread the word.   Here's the link to their website.

http://cardcareconnection.com/makecards.aspx

If you don't make cards, there are other items they need also.

Here's my first set of cards:

Supplies:
Image by Your Next Stamp
"Postage Stamp Die" by Avery Elle
Sentiment by Provo Craft
Cloud die from "Landscape Trio" by Mama Elephant
Distress Oxide for grass and sky
Copics

Thanks so much for stopping by.

7th Set of Cards - With Sympathy

More cards made as part of my gifts.

Supplies:
Orchid image by Mari and Me
Sentiment by and from Island Scrapbooking
Embossing folder by Darice
Copics

6th Set of Cards - "Thank you Berry Berry Much"

Sharing my 6th set of cards I made for gifts.   

Supplies:
Image - "Sunbonnet Strawberry Wagon" by Little Miss Muffet
"Puffy Cloud Border" by Lawn Fawn
"Stitched Hillside Borders" by Lawn Fawn
"Grassy Hillside Border" by Lawn Fawn
Copics
Distress Oxide
DP from stash

Set #5 - Hello

Sharing my 5th set of cards which I made for gifts.

Supplies:
Image - "Bear on Flower" by Wild Rose Studio
Copics
Sentiment from "Sentimental Die" by Avery Elle
Embossing folder by Darice

Set #4 - Thinking of You

Sharing my 4th set of cards we gave as Christmas gifts.

Supplies:
Bear and daisy from "Under the Stars Bear" by Kitty Bee
"Stitched Landscape" die by Poppy Stamp
Copics
DP from stash
Washi tape "Watercolor Nebula" by Altenew
Sentiment by Elizabeth Craft

Set #3: A "Mousey" Birthday Card

Sharing my 3rd set of cards I made as Christmas gifts. 

Supplies:

Image - "Mouse in Bluebell" by Wild Rose Studio
Copics
"Stitched Landscape" die by Poppy Stamp
"Stitched Hillside Borders" by Lawn Fawn
"Grassy Hillside Border" by Lawn Fawn
DP from stash
Sentiment by Elizabeth Design
Grass punch by Martha Stewart
"Puffy Clouds" die by Lawn Fawn

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Set #2 - Happy Birthday Cards

Sharing my 2nd set of cards which I made for Christmas gifts.

Supplies:
Image from "Happy Wishes Set" by Dandelion Designs
Copics
Balloon die by Taylored Expression
"Stitched Landscape" die by Poppy Stamps
"Rectangle Peek a Boo Windows" by MFT
DP from stash
Sentiment by and from Island Scrapbooking