What? More Lovely Layers?

Once I pull a set out, I like to use it a few different ways before putting it away.  Today was no exception. This time I made a gift tag.

 I REALLY love Hawaiian Shores, Simply Chartreuse and Harvest Gold together :-) So bright and spring like --- my last attempt at holding on to summer. LOL.

Happy Holiday Weekend!

Kristen

Lovely Layers - CAS

Hello!

I am really loving the Lovely Layers stamp set. So elegant and it really filled a niche in my arsenal.

I paired it with a few sentiments from the new Thanks All Ways set - I already know this will be a great set!

Kristen

A Happy Card...and a Sad Card :(

Hello!

I had 2 life changing events happen to friends of mine this week - both warranted a card.  One card I was excited to make - but the other - well you know... Sympathy cards are always hard.

First - my friend and coworker proposed to his girlfriend this past weekend.  So I made them a congratulations card :-)

You know, when I first saw the Natural Beauties stamp set, I was on the fence - let me tell you - its one of my favorites now!!

Secondly, one of my other coworkers lost her stepson suddenly.  Sympathy cards are never easy.  This one was no exception.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristen

Papertrey August Blog Hop!

Well it certainly has been a LONG time since I have participated in the monthly hop...but I finally found some free time!

This month's inspiration colors really spoke to me, I love neutral, masculine colors. You can see the original inspiration pieces here.

For my card, I chose to focus on the Argyle pattern, and the colors.  I noticed just a hint of orange in the inspiration photos, and chose to bring that in using the little flower center.

I used the new Think Big favorites (from August) and Lovely Layers (love this set!).  I used Ocean Tides, Ripe Avocado, Kraft, Canyon Clay and Dark Chocolate as my colors.

Don't forget about the Team Nicholas fundraiser! See this post for details.

Thanks for hopping by!
-Kristen

Supplies (PTI):
Paper: Kraft, Ocean Tides, Ripe Avocado, Vintage Cream
Stamps: Think Big Favorites, Lovely Layers
Inks: Dark Chocolate, Canyon Clay, Ocean Tides

Other Supplies:
Stamps: Argyle Background (Market Street Stamps)
Inks: Vintage Photo, Peeled Paint (Tim Holtz)
Adhesives: Foam Tape, Foam Squares, Dodz, EZ Runner (Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L)

Maddux :-)

Its been awhile since I showed a picture of Maddux...lol...this is one of her favorite ways to lay... some days I think she believes she is human :-)

Have a great weekend!  Ill be back tomorrow with a post for the Crafty Power blog.

Kristen

Team Nicholas Fundraiser

Hello!

Today's post is a little different than usual... as you may have seen in this post - a dear friend of mine experienced an unimaginable loss this year.  While Nicholas was still fighting his illness, an organization was formed called Team Nicholas.

I am hosting a crafty fundraiser to raise money for this wonderful organization.  I am offering up a selection of Gift Tags and Cards - and all my profits will be donated to Team Nicholas. Shipping is FREE within the US.

Please scroll though this post to see what is available.  There is no quantity limits - so shop away - its for a GREAT cause!  If you prefer to make a direct donation, you can do so here.  Either way, please take a moment to support this wonderful organization.

If you are interested in any of these items, please contact me at:

forensic77 at yahoo (dot) com.

Please put Team Nicholas in your subject line - thank you!

Items will be available until SEPTEMBER 20, 2012. 

Thank you so much in advance!

-Kristen

Welcome Baby!

Hello-

Its been awhile since I made some baby cards, and it seems like EVERYONE in my family is pregnant (NOT ME! LOL!) so I know these cards will be coming in handy very soon!

I made a few gender-specific cards (pink and blue) and then coordinated the dot colors to match...

I also made a few for those times when the gender is going to be a secret :-) a few in purple, a few in green.  I then replaced the pink and blue dots with orange.

Thanks for stopping by :-)
Kristen

Stamp-a-Faire - DIY Badge

Well it looks like this might be the last one I am participating in... the sun is setting and there is no more time for crafting tonight :-(  I can't wait to catch up during the week though!

Ok, last challenge - make your own embellishment... for this card, I made the rosette...

The die cut package is from Make a Wish, and the sentiment and stars is from Birthday Tags 2012. 

Kristen

Stamp-a-Faire - Craft Conservation

ah...limited supply challenge :-) I just love these colors together! Hawaiian Shores, Aqua Mist and Simply Chartreuse.

I stamped the flowers in Hawaiian Shores (from Flower Fusion) and the stems in Simply Chartreuse.  I then added the little star flower from Iconic Images.  The sentiment and label is from Happy Day. All of this was added to an Aqua Mist Card Base.

Kristen

Stamp-a-Faire - Knots Badge

 

Ok, I'm plugging right along... I loved watching all the ribbon tutorials - but I think the one that caught my eye was the simple leaf technique that Melissa showed. 

I used the Notched flower and Tag Sale die, and stamps from Background Basics: Newsprint and Iconic Images.

Kristen

Stamp-a-Faire :-)

Well I had a very busy day yesterday during PTI's Stamp-a-Faire, so I am only just getting to play this evening.  I played along with the morning Make n take - substituting my favorite stamp - the medallions for the flowers.

I'm hoping I get to play along with most of the challenges ... but the sun is fading here, it might be less than I hoped :-)  Oh well there is always time to catch up during the week.

Kristen

CHA!

Hello!  Today was the first "official" day of CHA and I was lucky enough to be there!  If you were there, you would have seen me at the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L booth - with some of my fellow design team members...

Now that CHA is upon us, I am VERY excited that I get to share my projects that I made with all of you!

I made a gift set with matching card, gift bag and bottle tag.

All of the items featured glitter and flocking as unifying elements :-)

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristen