Cards From The Heart (Still catching up!)

Hello friends!  I'm back with even more cards to share, as I try hard to catch up!  Not just cards today, there are a couple of other artsy projects in the line up.

The first card was made with lots of scraps, and I "shabbied" it up for a shabby chic vibe.

Stampin' Up! Butterfly Thinlits dies, Butterfly Basics lace butterfly stamp, Bliss solid butterfly stamp, Framed Tulips embossing folder, Itty Bitty Banners sentiment stamp and matching die; pearls, old book page

Next up is my mother's Mother's Day card.  My mom adores the colors of black and white, mixed with a bright pop of color.  I chose a bright blue, because I thought of the beach and a most beautiful blue sky!  I added seashore elements, using new to me dies from Gina Marie Designs.  Gosh, I really love her dies!  I'm amassing quite a nice collection, and the prices are really good.

Papertrey Ink Family Ties: For The Girls word die; Gina Marie Designs Starfish, Sand Dollar, Fan Coral dies; pearls; gold sequins

And, yes, it's similar, but this card below was for my mother-in-law.  She loves the color yellow, and she likes black and white too.  And she likes the beach.  😉

Papertrey Ink Family Ties: For The Girls word die; Gina Marie Designs Starfish, Sand Dollar, Fan Coral dies; pearls; gold sequins; EK Success Swirl Border punch

The next card came straight from the heart for a friend who lives on a mountainside in Colorado.  The deer visit her and her husband every day, and they've named them all!  They are like family to her, and she shares pictures of them on Facebook.  Always makes me smile and warms my heart.

Hero Arts Deck The Halls deer stamps; Stampin' Up! Woodland embossing folder, Lovely As A Tree tree stamp; Echo Park Trust In The Lord sentiment; iridescent glitter

A girly-girly birthday card...

Papertrey Ink Garden Garland flower frame and flower dies; Gina Marie Designs Small Butterfly die; Power Poppy Dynamic Duos: Peonies and Tulips sentiment; Stampin' Up! Flower Trio punch (pink flowers); rhinestones

...and a very simple thank you card.

Papertrey Ink Penned Elegance sentiment; Stampin' Up! Vintage Leaves stamps; Gina Marie Designs Big and Little Chain Rectangles die

Really gave my Soft Suede ink pad (Stampin' Up!) a workout on the next card!

Inspired By Stamping Guy Sentiments sentiment, mustache, top hat, bow tie, pipe stamps; Spellbinders Labels Fifteen dies; natural ribbon

Next up is a notebook, something different for me to make.  I decorated a marble composition notebook, and it is now a prayer book.  I love the gray damask patterned paper and how it pairs with whitewashed woodgrain paper, too, along with lots of lace, and a pretty tag.

Gina Marie Designs Flower Pleated Lace Nested Rectangles die; Sizzix Crochet lace border die; Memory Box Precious Wedding Rings die (bow); marble composition notebook

And this is the back.  I ran out of that pretty gray damask paper (darn) so I had to use a different scrap along the spine.

My daughter's friend graduated from college this summer, and she loves purple, so I personalized this for her.  Not school colors at all.  LOL

Impression Obsession Mortarboard and Scroll die; Gina Marie Designs Big and Little Chain Rectangles die; pearls

And finally, some paintings that I did with my youngest daughter this summer, before she left for college.  It was such a pleasure to paint with her.  We sat at the dining room table with our paints and canvasses, and she had the TV remote next to her as we watched an old Bob Ross (from PBS) painting video.  Have you ever watched his shows?  Sadly, he passed away in 1995, but his videos are still available online.  His calm voice is very soothing, and he creates pure magic with just a few painting supplies.  His directions are easy to follow as well.  The first painting shown here is Kerry's second to make, and the one below hers, is my first and only.   

Thank you so much for joining me yet again in the last couple of days!  I'm not finished yet, and I hope to share more soon.  

God bless you,

Easter, Mother's Day and more - Catching Up!

Hello there!  I'm on a mission to get the backlog of cards posted!  In today's assortment, you'll find Easter, Mother's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Love You, Miss You, Thank You, and a tiny frame that includes one of my favorite verses of Scripture, Philippians 4:13 - "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."  This is a source of great comfort and strength to me.  There are days that are hard, moments that are difficult, and I think on this verse to get me through.  I don't have to do things in my own strength; I lean on my Lord and He provides for me.  Amen.

Thank you for joining me today for another parade of cards!

K & Co. flower sticker; pearls; Papertrey Ink Keep It Simple: Easter sentiment; pink houndstooth digital paper

Papertrey Ink Keep It Simple: Easter sentiment stamp; Martha Stewart Hydrangea punch; pearls; vintage thread; Spellbinders Large Deckled Rectangles die; Stampin' Up! Ivy Background stamp

Papertrey Ink Keep It Simple: Easter sentiment; Martha Stewart Hydrangea punch; L'il Inker Designs Bunnies and Bows dies; K & Co. blue floral sticker; pearl; Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Rectangles Large die

Wplus9 Easter Blessings sheep, bunny, corner flower, sentiment stamps; Spellbinders Persian Motifs die; pearls; white gel pen

Papertrey Ink Mother sentiment, purple and green felt, Doodlie Do leaf die, flower die; silver embossing powder; My Favorite Things Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangles die; Stampin' Up! amethyst brads; Kat Scrappiness Stitched Postage Stamp Edge Rectangles die

Papertrey Ink Family Ties: For the Girls word die; Colorbok blue doily die cut, circle die cut; K & Co. blue flower sticker; pearls

Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags sentiment and tag die; Martha Stewart Hydrangea punch; Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Accents flower punch, Punch Potpourri heart stamp, Full Heart punch; white twine; pearls; Flourishes Lilac lilac sentiment stamps

Stampin' Up! Butterfly Thinlits die; K & Co. blue floral sticker; pearls; pink plaid digital paper & Eiffel Tower element; Flourishes Spring Bouquets sentiment

Memory Box Lucky Leaves shamrock die; Papertrey Ink Irish Blessings sentiments, small shamrock stamps; crochet lace; pearls

K & Co. bird, flower stickers; pearls; white satin ribbon; Papertrey Ink Penned Elegance sentiment; corner rounder punch

My Favorite Things - Pierced Heart Stax dies, Slanted Sentiment Strips die; Stampin' Up! Flower Trio punch; gold sequins; Papertrey Ink Keep It Simple: Missing You sentiment

Stampin' Up! Butterfly Thinlits die, Flower Trio punch; gold sequins; sticker from The Greetery

Power Poppy Olive and Oak Expanded sentiment stamp; Stampin' Up! Touch of Nature fern stamp; Papertrey Ink Meadow Greens fern stamp; frame

Altenew Label Love sentiment; gold embossing powder; My Favorite Things Mini Delicate Doilies die, Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle die; Stampin' Up! Irish Blessing Background stamp; DCWV Mariposa patterned paper

Friends, I hope you have a wonderful day, wherever you are, and despite any negative circumstances that may surround you.  💖

God bless you!

Catching Up (even more!)

Hello friends, I'm back already!  I still have a few months' worth of cards to share with you.  This was from the month of March 2020.  Let's get right to it! 

Stampin' Up! Nature Walk flowers, bee, bird cage, eggs stamps, Fancy Fibers blue ribbon; pearls; Martha Stewart Scalloped Tag punch; vintage thread 

Hero Arts With Sympathy sentiment; pearls; K & Co. flower stickers; Stampin' Up! Bella Toile background stamp

Stampin' Up! Bella Toile background stamp; K & Co. flower stickers; pearls; Papertrey Ink Boutique Borders: Sympathy sentiment, flourish frame, matching die

Gina Marie Designs Small Butterfly die; pearl; Papertrey Ink Penned Elegance sentiment; Stampin' Up! Butterfly Basics postmark, small solid daisy stamps

Papertrey Ink Irish Blessings sentiment; Martha Stewart Hydrangea punch; Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Accents punch; pearls; Memory Box Lucky Charms shamrock die

Papertrey Ink Irish Blessings sentiment, solid shamrock stamps; Studio G flourish shamrock stamp; My Favorite Things Pierced Oval Stax die; gold enamel dots; Stampin' Up green flower (from scrap bag)

Memory Box Lucky Charms, Lucky Leaves shamrock dies; Studio G St. Patrick's Day stamp ('lucky to be Irish'); My Favorite Things Mini Wavy Pennants, Mix and Match Banners dies; Papertrey Ink Inside and Out: Birthday II ('happy birthday')

Papertrey Ink Irish Blessings sentiment, shamrock stamps; Stampin' Up! lace, linen ribbon; Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Motifs flourish die; Memory Box Lucky Charms shamrock dies 

Gina Marie Designs Eyelet Elegance rectangle die; chipboard flower; clear sequins; L'il Inker Designs Stitched Rectangle die; crochet lace; Stampin' Up! Watercolor Trio sentiment

Stampin' Up! Wishing You Well bouquet, bow stamps; gold sequins; Kat Scrappiness Wonky Wavy Stitched Rectangles die 

Stampin' Up! Butterfly Basics sentiment, flower, butterfly stamps; My Favorite Things Heart Stax die; pearls; Spellbinders Persian Motifs medallion die; EK Success Pointed Flower border punch

Papertrey Ink The Best Is Yet To Be sentiment; My Favorite Things Heart Stax die; pearls; crochet lace; Ranger Crackle Accents glue (on one heart)

Hero Arts With Sympathy sentiment; Gina Marie Designs Small Butterfly die; pearl; gold washi tape; My Favorite Things Bold Greenery die

The Greetery Sentiment Suite: Love; Stampin' Up! Butterfly Thinlits die, Bitty Banners sentiment stamp and matching punch; Martha Stewart Hydrangea punch; pearls

Gina Marie Designs Small Butterfly die; pearls; K & Co. sentiment sticker; Kat Scrappiness Wonky Wavy Stitched Rectangles die

The Greetery Sentiment Suite: Birthday sentiment; Stampin' Up! Butterfly Thinlits die; pearls; Martha Stewart Garden Gate Deep Edge punch

Papertrey Ink Inside and Out: Birthday II sentiment; My Favorite Things Mix and Match Banners die; chipboard bird; pearl; crochet lace

Hero Arts With Sympathy sentiment; K & Co. iris sticker; Inspired by Stamping Beautiful Iris flower and 'iris' sentiment stamps; pearls

Papertrey Ink Boards and Beams sentiment; Stampin' Up! Extra Large Bird Punch, Itty Bitty Accents flower punch, Pinking Hearts punch; gold sequins; The Craft's Meow 

Stampin' Up! Friends of a Feather sentiment, feather stamps, Hugs From Shelli bird; pearls; Gina Marie Designs Eyelet Elegance rectangle die

Stampin' Up! die cuts (from a scrap bag), Watercolor Wishes sentiment; L'il Inker Designs Bunnies and Bows, Stitched Rectangles dies

Stampin' Up! A Little Smile sentiment; The Ton Wild Peonies flower/leaf stamps; pearls; My Favorite Things Pierced Oval Stax die 

My Favorite Things Heart Stax dies; pearls; Martha Stewart Hydrangea punch; Echo Park Trust In The Lord sentiment

Time to get ready for bed, so I'm keeping this short and sweet.

Thank you for coming by to look at my cards, I hope they make you smile. 😀

God bless you,