Sunday 31 March 2013

Make A Wish - SSSC181

Happy Easter Sunday!

Today we'll be cooking a turkey and all the fixings! Yum!
Can't wait for dinner :)

I hope that you'll have some time soon to play along with the newest Sweet Sunday Sketch!
As you can see by my card I flipped the sketch so I could use my new Taylored Expressions stamp set and die called Oops A Daisy. Also this fabulous Quatrefoil Cutting Plate by TE too!
The designer paper is from EP that Brian picked out at the LSS.

Guest Designer this week is Alyssa Scritchfield.

Saturday 30 March 2013

Easter Greetings


This week I wanted to make something for my co-workers(all of whom are guys). I know that most of them will take them home and share/give them to their kids. 
Funny thing is that none of them thought it was weird that I made it girly...haha!
Glad they are good sports!
Here is a close up of the tags:
Stamps:Verve's Egg-stra SpecialPaper: Kraft, MME dp, whiteInk: memento blackAccessories: copics, nesties, mft dies, twine, dimensionals, jar, candy

Friday 29 March 2013

Thank You

Happy Friday!

So are you ready for Easter this weekend?
We are NOT....lol

The past few years have been crazy when it comes to any holiday.
Working in the retail world does not leave me a lot of time to prepare.
I only made my first Easter goodie on Wednesday night...ha!

Not much crafty time this week :(

On Sunday I played along with the Featured Stamper Challenge on SCS.
Stamps: MFT Pretty PoppiesPaper: White, Black, Snocone, MME dpInk: SnoCone, Gumball Green, Black LicoriceAccessories: Poppies and Leaves Dienamics, MFT scallops, Black Pearls, Dimensionals, Stickles

Thursday 28 March 2013

You're Simply The Best - STB11

Hello :)

If you are looking for my Deconstructed Sketch please scroll down.

It's time for another Seize The Birthday Challenge.

This month we are being sponsored by Uniko Studio.

Uniko Studio
Uniko Studio is a small company based in the North East of the UK. Uniko Studio specialises in surface pattern design & clear stamps for the hobby market.
Uniko Studio will feature high quality photopolymer stamps designed & manufactured  in the UK, and if things go well we will branch out into other crafting supplies.



This week it's all about the boys.
I'm not sure about you but I sure do struggle to make a masculine card. This week I went ULTRA CAS!! LOL!
I used the sentiment from the pretty Uniko set called Bright Butterflies.
Don't forget to visit the rest of the team and show them some love :)


Stacey Schafer

Happy Birthday DS95

Howdy!

One of my co-workers asked if I could make a birthday card for his neice and I was happy to!

My starting point was this week's Deconstructed Sketch #95
Pop on over to the blog to see Jen's awesome inspiration and link up your card creation :)
I reached for the new to me....MFT a la mode Big Birthday Wishes stamp set and some pretty My Mind's Eye Happy Day paper.
Love all the layers of this sketch!
Want to see what the rest of the DT have created?
Of course you do ;)

Wednesday 27 March 2013

Holiday Hugs

Happy Wednesday!
Half way through the work week...yeah!
I'll be working Friday because I'm in retail but taking Monday off so I'll still enjoy a three day weekend with my family.

Last weekend I created this card for the Freshly Made Sketches #78 and also the Merry Monday Challenge #54 of Snowmen.
Love this cute PI Snowman!
Stamps: Holiday Hugs SnowmanPaper: White, Black, SnoCone, MME dpInk: Memento BlackAccessories: copics, MFT scallop die, Sewing, Circle Nesties, Dimensionals

Tuesday 26 March 2013

With Sympathy

Unfortunately, I was in need of yet another sympathy card.
Believe this is the third one in less than 6 weeks :(

I always find them difficult to create so when I happened upon this card here by Julie I decided to case it.
I used two Verve sets.
Stamps: Dream Big, Forever In Our HeartsPaper: Naturals White, Flute TilesInk: Lucky Limeade, Cherry Cobbler, BlackAccessories: SU button, SU Cotton Ribbon, Twine, Dimensionals

Monday 25 March 2013

Really?

Happy Monday!

Yesterday turned out to be quite nice here in Calgary and this week looks to be even better!
Spring weather is here! Yeah!

This was another new image I received last week in my MFT package.
Isn't she cute?!
The Paper Players Challenge #138 was a sketch. Loved being able to play along with them!
Stamps: Feeling SassyPaper: White, Pretty in Pink, SnoCone, MME DPInk: Memento blackAccessories: copics, mft scallops, mft flower die, spots and dots embossing folder, mat pack and paper piercer, dimensionals

Sunday 24 March 2013

Thinking of You

It's really beginning to look and feel like spring here in Calgary!
The snow is melting, the roads are dry BUT dirty and gross....lol and the temps are warming up!
Love it!
It's still early so I won't be removing my snow tires just yet ;)

Yesterday I pulled out the fabulous new MFT Pretty Posies stamp set and matching dies to create this card for the MFT Sketch #116 and also the Dynamic Duos Challenge #45 of Pretty in Pink/Regal Rose.

Stamps: Pretty PoppiesPaper: White, Black, Regal Rose, Pretty In PinkInk: Black, Pretty in Pink, Regal RoseAccessories: Poppies and Leaves Dienamics, Sewing, Circle Punches, Rhinestones, Dimensionals, CB Modern Wall Paper Embossing Folder

Saturday 23 March 2013

You Make Every Day A Happy One

Happy Happy Weekend!

Last night Brian and I went out for dinner and took the Camaro. It was fun to take her out and cruise around a bit. Avoiding as many wet spots on the road as possible! LOL!
For the most part it's dry everywhere but there is still a lot of gravel :(

Today I am going to hang out at home and maybe do a little baking and stamping.
Good times!

Here is a card I created using last week's MFT sketch #115.

Stamps: Complimentary GreetingsPaper: Vanilla, Aqua Mist, MME My Girl DPInk: BlackAccessories: MFT butterfly die, Aqua Mist Ribbon, Dimensionals


Friday 22 March 2013

Happy Birthday To A Wonderful Friend

So thankful it's Friday!

Really have no clue what the plans are this weekend but I hope to spend a good deal of time stamping. I have a bunch of cards to make.

Earlier this week I received my MFT package from the last release and was so excited to try the new Pretty Poppies stamp set and matching dies.
Just a quick 10 minute card.
I also ordered some of their inks.
They are just like the new SU! inks.
Great coverage.
Here I've used the new SnoCone and Black. I paired the SnoCone with SU Pool Party.
A little bit of stickles were added to the centers. 
Stamps: Pretty PoppiesPaper: White, Black Licorice, SnoConeInk: Pool Party, Gumball Green, SnoCone, Black LicoriceAccessories: Stickles, Poppies and Leaves Dienamics, First Place Award Ribbon Die, Dimensionals



Thursday 21 March 2013

Birthday Wishes For You - STB11

Welcome back!

If you are looking for my Deconstructed Sketch please scroll down :)

Today the girls at Seize The Birthday are creating a Feminine Birthday card using this sketch:
Again this week we are being sponsored by Uniko and my stamps just arrived yesterday.
Too late for me to create something for this challenge :(
This month we are being sponsored by Uniko Studio.

Uniko Studio
Uniko Studio is a small company based in the North East of the UK. Uniko Studio specialises in surface pattern design & clear stamps for the hobby market.
Uniko Studio will feature high quality photopolymer stamps designed & manufactured  in the UK, and if things go well we will branch out into other crafting supplies.


I have created a super easy CAS card using a scrap of Teresa Collins Own Your Story DP, a MFT Butterfly Die and a Verve sentiment from Making a Statement.
Great mix, eh?
Don't forget to visit the rest of the team and show them some love :)


Stacey Schafer

Sunny Days DS94

Hello and Happy Thursday!

Only two more days until the weekend! 
Yeah!

Ready for another fun Deconstructed Sketch by Jen?
This week I combined this great sketch with the Dynamic Duos Challenge #44 of Black and So Saffron.
I used a pretty Verve set called Sunny Days.
Want to see what the rest of the DT have created?
Of course you do ;)


Wednesday 20 March 2013

You Make A Difference In My Life

Hello and happy Wednesday!

Gosh has your weather been up and down as much as ours here in Calgary?
It's crazy!
One day it's at least 10C or 50F and the sun is shining with snow melting and my grass showing.
Then the next day it snows.
Yuck!

Bring on Spring!

Last weekend I created this card for two challenges.
The Freshly Made Sketch #77 and also the Dynamic Duos Challenge #44 of Black and So Saffron with a dessert option of ribbon.
Verve's Bloom & Grow along with matching Floral Circle Dies were used.
Stamps: Bloom & GrowPaper: White, Black, So Saffron, SU dspInk: Black, So SaffronAccessories: SU buttons, Jute, Verve Floral Circle Dies, Sewing, Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!

Tuesday 19 March 2013

Friends are Flowers by Taylored Expressions

Hello :)

Hard to believe Spring is only a few days away!
Feels like it's been winter forever.
Now it's not REALLY going to be Spring here in Calgary....just yet but I'm in the flowery mood these days :)

I created this Taylored Expressions card on Sunday.
Casing a card of Helen's here.
Keywords: CAS Taylored Expressions Friendship BloomsStamps: Friendship BloomsPaper: Marina Mist, WhiteInk: Marina Mist, Raspberry Ripple, Daffodil Delight, Lucky LimeadeAccessories: Taylored Expressions dies( Friendship Blooms & leaf), Sewing, Embossing Folder

Thanks for stopping by today!

Monday 18 March 2013

Wishing You Sunshine

Hello :)

First I want to thank everyone for their comments or emails about Snickers.
We hope that we've figured out the problem and have her on the correct medicine this time.
Only time will tell and plenty of rest for her. I don't think she likes being locked in her kennel most of the day and it's hard for her to understand I'm trying to help her ;)
We just want our old Snickers back!

Yesterday before heading to work(working the night shift...ugh) I stamped my cards for the week :)
I'm looking forward to some HAPPY mail from MFT today! Fedex SAYS it will be here by 5 pm...yeah!

This one was for the Featured Stamper on SCS.

Congratulations Nancy on being the FS319!!

I love your gallery!
A couple of your cards, here and here, inspired my card.

Stamps: PTI Blooming Button BitsPaper: Daffodil Delight, WhiteInk: Lucky Limeade, Daffodil DelightAccessories: Circle Nesties, Spots and Dots embossing folder, Daffodil Delight Seam Binding, Button, Lucky Limeade Twine, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today!

Sunday 17 March 2013

Puddles of Fun - Sweet Sunday Sketch #180

This week we have a wonderful Sweet Sunday Sketch for you!

I pulled out an old MFT WTG image that hasn't seen any ink in a long time!
The papers were in my stash but pretty sure they are from last summer.
I added some glossy accents to the boots and puddle and dressed up her raincoat with some mini white brads for fun!

Saturday 16 March 2013

Shamrocks

Hello

Sorry I've been so quiet this week.
I've had no desire to stamp what so ever :(
Worried about Snickers as we still don't know what's going on with her.
Yesterday we had another vet visit where they took blood to send off to the lab, gave her some fluids under her skin that absorb over 8 hours and we took her off the pain meds to see how that goes.
When I'm home I just hang out on the main floor with her. 
Hoping we get some answers this afternoon after the blood results come back.

Luckily, I stamped a lot last weekend and had my Sweet Sunday Sketch card for tomorrow created ;)

For now I have a St. Patrick's Day card using some Verve goodness!

Stamps: Lucky YouPaper: Crumb Cake, MME On The Bright Side - Two dpInk: Black, Kiwi KissAccessories: Verve Shamrock Set, MFT scallop Die, SU twill, Sewing, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today!

Thursday 14 March 2013

Happy Birthday - STB10

Hello, I'm back with another card for you!

If you are looking for my Deconstructing Sketch card please scroll down.


Again this week we are being sponsored by Uniko but my stamps have not arrived yet.
Those of you that visit me often know that mail coming to Canada is at a snail pace :(
This month we are being sponsored by Uniko Studio.

Uniko Studio
Uniko Studio is a small company based in the North East of the UK. Uniko Studio specialises in surface pattern design & clear stamps for the hobby market.
Uniko Studio will feature high quality photopolymer stamps designed & manufactured  in the UK, and if things go well we will branch out into other crafting supplies.
We are creating a masculine card using the sketch above.
I've created a SU! only card using an old favourite tree image!
Don't forget to visit the rest of the team and show them some love :)

Stacey Schafer



Friends 'Til the End

Good Morning!

Are you ready for a new Deconstructed Sketch?!
I missed last week...sorry!
Here is what I've created with this clean layout :)
Stamps are from Verve's Making a Statement.
Want to see what the rest of the DT have created?
Of course you do ;)