Congrats Grad!

I only know one person graduating this year, which is a big change for our family. But here is a simple card I created to celebrate.

The background paper is pretty busy, so I left the card simple. I just added dewdrops from Ribbon Girl and red and black twine to decorate. Inside I stamped "Congratulations."


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Challenges:
Red Carpet Studio: The Graduate
Pan Pastel: AG
Paper Playtime: AG
Pin and Tack: AG

My Little Owl

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I found an adorable owl hat on Etsy. I ordered it pretty quickly, and after she was born, my husband took pictures of her in the little hat. I finally scrapbooked some of those pictures.

I used Create a Critter for the owl and the title. I also used a border punch, gem and stickers to finish off the layout.

The owl background paper was left over after making her first birthday thank-you cards. Her party was an owl theme. I can't believe she will be 2 next month!

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Challenges:
Red Carpet Studio: Layout with stripes
Pile it On: Stripes/plaid
That Craft Place: Dies and punches
Use it Tuesday: AG
Designs by Lisa Somerville: Die cut
Simon Says: AG
Crafty Calendar Challenge: Things with wings
Crafty Friends Challenge: AG
Hiding in My Craft Room: Die cuts
Crafts 4 Eternity: Same letter (baby, bird, branch)

Going Gray... and Yellow

I really liked the sketch from Jo's Scrap Shack that I used for my last card, so I decided to use it again. This time, I made a wedding card with fun paper I bought last year and have been hoarding.

I cut the squares from George and Basic Shapes and turned them to look like a wedding cake. I then added two kinds of chevron ribbon to the layers. I finished it off with silver pearls. Here is the inside of the card:

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Challenges:
Jo's Scrap Shack: Sketch
Paper Playtime: 2 or more ribbons
Craftin Desert Divas: Ribbon or twine
Simon Says: AG
Creative Moments: Layers
DL.Art: AG
Catered Crop: Yellow
Scrap-Creations: Wedding
Pinspirational Challenges: Gray and white patterns
Oldie but Goodie: Wedding
My Paper Crafting: Pearls
Just Us Girls: Gray/yellow wedding cake
Ribbon Carousel: Celebrations

Patriotic Tribute

In honor of Memorial Day and all who serve our country, I created a patriotic card as a tribute.

I followed a sketch from Jo's Scrap Shack and used George and Basic Shapes to cut the squares. I used two types of star patterned paper that I've had for a while, and added red and white ribbon. I finished it off with a few gems.

Inside the card I added another sentiment. Both stamps are rubber stamps that don't get enough use.

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Challenges:
Jo's Scrap Shack: Sketch
Cupcake Inspirations: Red, white, blue
Pan Pastel: Bling
Pink Elephant: Stars and stripes
Fantabulous Cricut: Memorial Day
Paper Playtime: 2 or more ribbons
Lexi's Creations: Sentiment
Craftin Desert Divas: Ribbon or twine
Use it Tuesday: AG
Really Reasonable Ribbon: Red, white, blue
Sisterhood of Crafters: Sentiment
Divas by Design: Tie with ribbon
Simon Says: AG
Creative Moments: Layers
DL.Art: AG
Card Makin Mamas: Rubber stamp
Designs by Lisa Somerville: Red, white, blue
Little Scrap Pieces: Red, white, blue

Smile!

My niece is turning 18, so I wanted to make her a girly but not childish card. Here's what I came up with.

I followed a sketch from My Time to Craft and used the Cricut Sampler cartridge for the camera. I stamped the sentiment and added ribbon and buttons to finish off the card. Here is the inside:

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Challenges:
My Time to Craft: Sketch
Red Carpet Studio: Birthday
Glitter n Sparkle: Birthday
Craftin Desert Divas: Ribbon or twine
Simon Says: Picture/camera
Crafty Ribbons: AG with ribbon
3 Girl Jam: AG with ribbon
Simply Create Too: Bingo (Letter N)
Ribbon Carousel: Celebrations
Catered Crop: Yellow
Totally Paper Crafts: Buttons

Lucky Duck

I made this little duck for a different project, but didn't end up using it. He was just sitting there on my table, so I decided to put him to work.

I created this simple birthday card using Create a Critter for the duck and birthday hat and George and Basic Shapes for the balloons. Inside the card I added another birthday hat and stamped a birthday sentiment.

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Challenges:
Dream Valley: Animals
4 Crafty Chicks: Critters
Ribbon Carousel: Celebrations
2 Creative Chicks: Googly eyes
Docerela: Color challenge
Red Carpet Studio: Birthday
Glitter n Sparkle: Birthday
Pile It On: Bird
Craftin Desert Divas: Ribbon or twine

Summer Fun

A few nights ago I was working on several projects and ended up with a pretty good scrap pile in front of me. I challenged myself to create a card using that pile.

I came up with a mini card (3.5 x 4) inspired by our trip to Corpus Christi last weekend. My daughter had so much fun playing in the sand.

I used Simply Charmed for the sun and pail cuts. The tiny shells are from a punch I bought last year and finally used for the first time.

I added a fun sentiment inside the card. All of the stamps are from a rubber cling set I found on clearance at Tuesday Morning.

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Challenges:
Exploring Cricut: Summer
Shopping Our Stash: Tool
DL.Art: Splash
Card Makin Mamas: Rubber stamps
Cut it Up: Mini
2 Sisters Challenge: Outdoor fun
Creative Inspirations Paint: AG