moxie birthday..

Hey there. Thanks for dropping in. Oh, for those of you that asked - Contagion was okay. I'd give it a B-. It was great for a while and then it felt like they HAD to wrap it up and left too many unanswered questions for my taste. The cast was great, though, and it really did make me think a bit on how many germs and things there are out there and how susceptible we all really are...yeesh!


Anyway, on to my card. I am using this week's Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger. Here is the inspiration photo:

What a neat picture. I was inspired by the colors and that little banner at the top. It made me think of my grandmother. All of the little things in the photo remind me of things that would be in her home. The thread and buttons for sewing, the little "hanky" in her purse, the picnic pattern on a table in the backyard...the whole thing just screamed her to me. She was such a warm and giving person, and so I decided to make a card that included a gift. Here it is:

I used a selection of papers on this card. A little Cosmo Cricket "Circa 1934"and "Odds & Ends", both of which I really like. I thought the colors in those papers were perfect for the challenge. 


I also, for the first time, used my Papertrey Seed Packet Die. I figure I can throw a gift card in here and voila - instant gift!  I really like the way it turned out and love how easy it is to put together. I added a sentiment from the Verve "Hope Blooms" set, a flower, and a little bling and I was done. 


Well, that's it for me. Have a great day and thanks, again, for stopping in! Laters!

a most beautiful day..

Hey and welcome to this month's Papertrey Blog Hop!

Here is this month's inspiration photo:

I loved the colors and lines, so I went with the obvious inspiration and came up with this:

This was the first time I ever used these die...and I really liked them. They make great flowers, for sure. This was a super simple card, but I love the colors on the patterned paper and the little glittery button,too! Well, thanks for stopping in...see you on the hop!

 

caring thoughts...

Hey guys! Quick post tonight. We're going to see Contagion tonight, so I need to update quickly. :)


I have a card for this week's Colour Q! Check out the colors:

And here is a get well card for a friend:

Love these colors! Ok, well thanks for stopping by! 

hello, friend..

Hey there! Saturday and i am feeling almost 100%! I managed to stamp last night and it didn't bother me at all, so yay!


The first card I wanted to make was for this week's Color Throwdown challenge. Here are this week's colors:

I initially thought to make a baby girl card, but once I got started I went in another direction and made a generic "friend" card to send out to a buddy that's been missing from church the last few weeks. :)

Here is the card:

I really liked the paper. It has a great mod feel! Well, that's it from me today. Thanks for stopping by! 

Operation Julie's Smile

Hey guys! No card today. My elbow IS a lot better, but I still haven't been able to make anything. I am hoping that when I get home this everning, it will feel well enought to stamp something! Of course, when i CAN'T stamp is precisely when I have all sorts of ideas in my head TO stamp..lol.

Anyway, I am here today with a special post about an upcoming Blog Hop that I am sure you'll want to be a part of. Most of you know Julie Renae. If you've heard of The Play Date Cafe or CAS-ual Fridays, then you know who she is! She's a super DT coordinator and all around great person.



There will be a benefit blog hop called 

'Operation Julie's Smile' 

that will take place Oct 7-9.  

There are a variety of
companies and design teams who will be participating 

in this hop to help raise funds for this benefit. 

 
So far, over $2000 in prizes have been made available 
and will be awarded for both participants 
and those who donate. 

 

Click here to read more about Julie's story and why you will want to be a part of this benefit!

 

new someone..

Hey there. Quick post. I have tennis elbow and got 2 cortisone shots yesterday. Needless to say , they hit a nerve so I was in CRAZY pain today. It's a wee bit better now, but i'm supposed to NOT type or craft (waaaaaa!!!!).  I made this card earlier this month for the current SFYTT. Here is the sketch:

And here is my card:

Thanks for stopping in. Hopefully, I can get back to crafting soon...and typing and eating with my right hand..lol.

congrats..

Hey there! Quick post today... I have a card today from the current Color Throwdown challenge. 

Here are the current colors:

I decided that I did like these colors together after all. I was having a hard time at first because of the blue. Well, I better go. Gotta start working! Have a great day..sorry so short.