Build-a-Cake Money Holder Birthday Card

Cole was invited to a birthday this past weekend.

I find it is easiest to give money or gift cards to people we don't know well enough to know exactly what they would like, so I made a tall birthday card so he could gift her some cold hard cash.  

I used Heartstrings and Hopscotch papers, and the Build-a-Cake stamp set.

On the inside I created a simple pocket to hold the money,

and used the Belated Birthday stamp for the sentiment.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH:
Paper:  Heartstrings, Hopscotch; White Daisy, Flaxen CS; Blue Glitter paper
Stamps:  Build-a-Cake, Belated Birthday
Inks:  Black, Flaxen, Glacier, Lagoon
Embellishments:  Black Enamel Stars, Clear Sparkle, Teal Shimmer Trim
Other:  Black Journal Pen, 3D foam tape

Inspired Lifetime of Happiness Birthday Cards

I can't take credit for the design of these cards. 

I was inspired by a card that I took a screen shot of a few days ago with my iPhone, but I've just spent about an hour trying to find the source with no luck.  ;)

But I do love how my cards turned out.  Especially the one done in the blues...

I used the CTMH Lifetime of Happiness stamp set along with Happy to Be Friends for the sentiment.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH:

Blues:

Paper:  White Daisy CS

Stamps:  Lifetime of Happiness, Happy to Be Friends

Inks:  Pacifica, Lagoon, Glacier, Whisper, Slate, Black

Embellishments:  Slate Diagonal Striped ribbon, Aqua Dots, Grey Sparkles

Other:  3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors

Yellows/Oranges:

Paper:  White Daisy CS

Stamps:  Lifetime of Happiness, Happy to Be Friends

Inks:  Topiary, Sweet Leaf, Sunset, Honey, Canary, Slate

Embellishments:  Topiary Chevron ribbon, Clear & Bitty Sparkles, Licorice Opaques - retired

Other:  3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors

Back to Birthday Cards...

I am switching modes and going back to making birthday cards.

My stash is looking a little sad, so I need to build it back up.

That means you will be seeing a lot more birthday themed cards over the next while.

Like this one...

(Inspired by this one by Kim Heggins.)

Love it!

I used Happy to Be Friends, seriously one of my fave new stamps.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH:

Paper:  White Daisy CS

Stamp:  Happy to be Friends

Inks:  Black, Thistle, Glacier, Lagoon, Flaxen

Embellishments:  Clear & Bitty Sparkles

Other:  3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors

3x3 Valentine's Cards

I love the colors in the new Heartstrings paper pack.  

So cute and perfect for Valentine's themed projects.

I whipped up a couple of sweet 3x3 Valentine's cards to share with you.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):

My Aim Is True:
Paper:  Heartstrings; White Daisy CS; Blue Glitter paper
Stamp:  This Moment - January SOTM
Inks:  Black, Whisper, Cranberry, Lagoon
Other:  Micro-tip Scissors, 3D foam tape

Hugs & Kisses:
Paper:  Heartstrings; White Daisy CS; Blue Glitter paper
Stamps:  Doodled Designs, XOXO
Inks:  Black, Cranberry, Lagoon
Embellishments:  Red Enamel Heart, Clear and Bitty Sparkles
Other:  Scalloped Heart punch (Marvy Uchida), 3D foam tape

Make a Wish... Made in Minutes

I am working on building up my stash of birthday cards.

Here's a simple card that I literally made in minutes. 

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH:
Paper:  White Daisy, Flaxen CS
Stamps:  Wish, A Little Gift, Doodled Designs
Inks:  Flaxen, Black
Embellishments:  Gold and Black Shimmer Trim, Flaxen Thick Twine, Black Enamel Star, Black Epoxy Bubbles, Gold Sequins, Gold Bling Gems, Black Sequin

Happy Anniversary!

Lee and I were married 15 years ago today.

Seriously, each year is better than the last.  :)

♥    Happy anniversary!   ♥

Supplies used are all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):
Paper:  Hopscotch; Colonial White CS; Black Glitter paper
Stamps:  Happy To Be Friends, I Do
Inks:  Black, Slate
Embellishments:  Hopscotch Complements, Black Enamel Star, Sorbet 3D Heart, Black Sparkles
Other:  Sponge, 3D foam tape, Corner Chomper (WRMK)

So Cute I Could Eat You!

The Love Ya Silly stamp set has the cutest images, perfect for Valentines.

I paired this adorable image and sentiment with papers from the Heartstrings paper packet.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used are all CTMH (unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Heartstrings; White Daisy CS; Black Glitter paper

Stamp:  Love Ya Silly

Inks:  Black, Lagoon

Embellishments:  Black Shimmer Trim, Red Enamel Heart, Black button (other)

Other:  Corner Chomper (WRMK)

My Aim Is True...

Look at this sweet card!  ♥

I used the January Stamp of the Month, This Moment, for this cutie!

I also used the new Heartstrings paper packet from the Seasonal Expressions mini catalog.

This is what the This Moment stamp set looks like, available only until January 31st.

Happy creating!  :)

And Happy NEW YEAR!!!

Supplies used are all CTMH:

Paper:  Heartstrings; White Daisy CS; Blue Glitter paper

Stamp:  This Moment - Jan SOTM

Inks:  Black, Lagoon, Crystal Blue, Versamark

Embellishments:  Red Enamel Hearts

Other:  Scallop Border punch, Black journal pen, White embossing powder, 3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors