Enjoy Moments!

Hello! Today's card was a bit of a challenge for me and out of my box for sure. You see, last Friday, when I was teaching at The Crafty Scrapper I got to talking to Dee Dee, who is an instructor at the store and I think she is the one that hands out the projects to the store's design team. I know they have all been busy making things for their big booth they will have this weekend at the scrapbook convention. She mentioned there was one stamp set that they still needed a card sample for and she commented that cardmaking just wasn't her "thing", so ... I said, give it to me. I will do it. The stamp set is by Maya Road and has old fashioned clocks on it. I will show you the set later in the post. She also gave me some scrapbook paper to use (Simple Stories Summer Fresh line), which is where some of the challenge came in for me. You see, I often find papers to match up with stamps that look challenging, like finding paper that has clocks to tie it all together. But this paper had no clocks. Anyway, challenge or not, I got it done! And even though it is rather "scrapbooky" (new word... hee, hee), I do like it. And I hope you do too. Here it is... enjoy!




And here is the set of stamps:

Do you see why I said it was "scrapbooky"?  I used some thickers to create the word enjoy and used the bingo cards from one of the papers to add fun and happy.  So with the moments word from the stamp set, I think it says "enjoy fun and happy moments at 5 o'clock", as that is the time I made the alarm clock to say!  Silly, huh?  I added some glossy accents to the top of the clock dial, just for a little interest.  The scallop border is of course, a Die-namics from MFT called Double Scallop Border, and the twine is from The Twinery.  What do you think?  Do you think it is good enough to help sell either the stamp set or the paper?  I hope so!

Scrapbook convention ... yes, that is where I will be tomorrow!  (That is if I can get some antibiotics called in for my swollen face ... tooth abscess ... I know the signs).  I will have the Saturday sketch share ready before I leave so tune in for that on Saturday.  Maybe I will see you tomorrow at the show?  I sure hope so!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

P.S.  I see that this post will be the 20th post for May.  Not too shabby!

Birthday Balloons For You!

Hello! Remember the sketch from Saturday before last? And, that I had trouble with what to do with it, even though I had made cards with the same sketch before? Anyway, I saw on one of the blogs, how they made the cutest birthday card with the Birthday Bash set from Verve using that sketch. And I thought, I just have to "case" that since I have that set of stamps. So, I did two cards, basically the same, but with two sets of papers, so I guess I will show you both, just for fun! Here they are ... enjoy!

I know that I previously had trouble with the long horizontal panel, but these cards show you exactly what you can do with this panel if you don't have a long image to add.  Just use any smaller image, and a sentiment and it is perfect!  I love it!  This may be have to be one of my "go to" sketches.  So, that means, I am sure you will see this sketch in my future!  What do you think?


Recipe:

Paper - 12 x 12 Pad by Carlton ??? (really not sure who makes this paper, I got this pad at Big Lots), Cardstock White, Yellow or Brown
Stamps - Verve Birthday Bash
Ink - Versafine Black
Tools - Spellbinders Classic Circle, Classic Scallop Circle
Other - Yellow ribbon by Midori, Brown Ribbon by Bo Bunny, Yellow Rhinestones, Brown Pearls

See you tommorow!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Happy Memorial Day!

Today, we honor and remember all men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. 

On a personal note, I got to be in a parade this last Saturday with my friend, Donna and a great group of ladies from Blue Star Mothers.  Donna is a member, as her son, Ryan is in Afghanistan right now.  Ryan is also my godson, so I wanted to participate and do something that shows my support.  The ladies welcomed me, so I proudly wore my I love America T and joined in!  In case, you are not familiar with Blue Star Mothers, it is an organization that is made up of mothers who have children that have served or are serving in the military.  They have monthly meetings where they pray and share support of their children and all of those who are serving.  They also put together care packages that are sent to the troops.  The parade took place in Ennis, TX in conjunction with the National Polka Festival and their Memorial Day celebration.  So, here is the pic of all the ladies from the parade.  We are standing in front of the truck that had flags from all the branches.  So cool!

 

Donna is standing next to me and holding a picture of Ryan.  I do also want to note that a box is set up at The Crafty Scrapper for you to put your donations for the care packages, which are always appreciated. 

Now, I couldn't leave without showing something handmade.  So, I have the pic of the card that Donna made 25 of, to add to the last set of boxes that the Blue Star Mothers put together and sent to our troops.  Here is her card... enjoy!



Happy Memorial Day and remember why we celebrate this holiday!  And do your part to support our troops now!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share ... Part 2!

Hello! Today I have part 2 of yesterday's sketch share. You see, this week was a week that Donna usually participates, but circumstances prevented her from getting it done until later in the week. I got her card from her yesterday, so I have it to show you today! It is awesome and worth the wait! If you missed yesterday's post, be sure to scroll down so you can see my card, Debbie's card, and the sketch that we all three used. Enjoy!

Donna's Card

Did you notice that Donna was the only one that actually stamped a flower in the middle of the panel?  Debbie and I both used flower dies instead of stamping!  Oh well, I still love how all three came out this week!

I have another card from Donna to share.  It is a patriotic card, so I think I will wait until tomorrow to show you that one for my Memorial Day post.  Donna and I were in a parade yesterday representing Blue Star Mothers and I will have a pic to show you too!  Make sure you stop back by tomorrow! 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday Sketch Share! (Part 1)

Hello! I am back today with the Saturday sketch share. Did you see that I am calling today's post, part 1? That is because this is a week that Donna is participating but I won't be showing you her card until tomorrow, so be sure to stop back by on Sunday to see part 2! Let's get to it! I will show you my card, Debbie's card, and the sketch we used. Enjoy!

My Card

Debbie's Card

The Sketch

What a fun sketch!  At first glance, I was worried, because it looked busy, but it was fun to do!  I am looking forward to part 2 and seeing how Donna interprets the sketch.  See you tomorrow!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Bloomin' Fabulous!

Hello! I worked on some cards last weekend so that I could do a couple of posts during this week while I was making class kits and teaching. I got a couple of sets of cards done, but I have not had a chance to write blog posts for them, so that is why you have not seen me all week! I have two cards to show you today. There are actually the same basic sketch and the same papers, but just by changing the main panel's location and the flower dies used on the panel, it gave a total change to the look of the cards! Let me show you.  Enjoy!

Look #1 -

Look #2

What do you think?  I love the way they both turned out.  I originally was going to just make two exactly alike for two different people but then somehow it evolved into two cards similar but different, which is an advantage so that I have more to show you here!  Which is your favorite?

Recipe Look #1:

Paper - My Minds Eye Six by Six Vanity Fair, Cardstock Dark Brown, Natural White
Stamps - Sentiment from Our Craft Lounge Say It with Flowers set
Ink - Memories Artprint Brown
Tools - My Favorite Things Die-namics:  Perfect Petal Trio, Fancy Flourish, Royal Leaves, Upsy Daisy (flower center), Mini Scallop Edge., Spellbinders Classic Ovals
Other - Brown Pearls

Recipe Look #2

Paper - My Minds Eye Six by Six Vanity Fair, Cardstock Dark Brown, Natural White
Stamps - Sentiment from Our Craft Lounge Say It with Flowers set
Ink - Versafine Black
Tools - My Favorite Things Die-namics: Flower Trio & Leaf Trio, Fancy Flourish, Royal Leaves,  Mini Scallop Edge., Spellbinders Classic Ovals
Other - Pink Rhinestones

I will be back tomorrow for the Saturday Sketch Share.  This is a week that Donna is participating but I won't have her card until Sunday to show you.  So, you will get two posts for the share this weekend!  Woo Hoo!

Happy Stamping!
Tina


Saturday Sketch Share!

Hello! I am back today with the weekly sketch share. I know you are going to recognize today's sketch, as it is one I have used before. With that being said, I had trouble with this one. I know you are thinking, "huh"? But, you see I have used this sketch a few times as a sympathy card and basically did the card the same way with the same stamps but different papers. Well, since this is supposed to be a challenge, I wanted to have a new look for my card and change it up. So, I did but not without several tries at different ideas. In the end, I love the new look. Debbie's card is a birthday card for me. She mailed it on Tuesday so I would get it on Wed. on my day! O.k. enough chit chat, let's get to it! I will show you my card, Debbie' card, and the sketch we both used. Enjoy!

My Card

Debbie' Card

The Sketch

I do love this sketch.  But, that long horizontal panel is somewhat of a challenge.  Does it make you think of your own stamps that would fit? 

Next week are my classes at The Crafty Scrapper so I will be working on my class kits early in the week.  The plan is to make cards today so that I will have posts for you next week.  We will see how it goes!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

All Together Now!

Hello!  I don't have a card for you today.  But, I want to share with you the little book I made to hold all my smaller type dies.  Most everything in it are dies from My Favorite Things. (serious addiction, here!)  I don't know if you remember, but last year, I made a book to hold my border dies.  You can see it here.  But, up until now, all the smaller dies I have been keeping in CD cases, but it was time to get them out of there and into a book where I can be sure that all the pieces are together.  Like for instance the Upsy Daisy set, has 3 flowers, 3 leaves, and 3 flower centers.  Anyway, I made a book just like the first one, just a different size.  Here are my pics!

I used the Bind It All to bind it, but I the largest size wires I have is 1 inch.  I thought oh, that's big enough ...not!  I think I put way too many pages in this book.  On the other hand, I love how the whole book stands up on my desk.  And it wouldn't do that, if the book had less pages.  But, the book I made before fits in the case that I carry my Spellbinders dies in.  This thick book is definitely not going to fit in my case!  Oh well!  I will carry it separately!  The crazy part is that I think there are only about 6 pages that are empty ... so, I will be making another one, at some point.  Or maybe I will just say "I have enough dies now, and I won't buy anymore" ... I can say it, but do you really think that will happen?  It is a sickness, isn't it?  If you are reading this, I know you are sick too!

I will be back tomorrow for the Saturday sketch share - see you then!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Go Bananas!

Hello! Today I have a birthday card I made for my hubby. Today is his birthday and MINE! Yes, I know it is unusual for a married couple to have the same birthday, but we do! He always says he's younger ... not! I am 52 today and he is 58! Fortunately, I can make fun cards for him, and so I decided to go with one of the monkeys from Inky Antics. The stamp I used is two monkeys arm in arm, kinda like us, right? Let me show you my card! Enjoy!

And the inside:

You know I always make cards from some sketch.  This is what I used ...

I love sketches with circles!  I think my card came out pretty cute, what do you think?

Recipe:

Paper - My Minds Eye Quite Contrary - Jack & Jill 6 x 6 pad, Cardstock White, Green
Stamps - Inky Antics - Monkeys Celebrating clear set
Ink - Memento Black, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol
Tools - Spellbinders Circles
Other - Rhinestones, Stampendous Sparkler sticker for flower center.

Gary and I are off to the metroplex to have lunch at The Keg, which is a fabulous steak house!  Yummy!  I have a homemade organizational idea to show tomorrow, so stop back when you can!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

A Day Sprinkled with Fun!

Hello! Today's card is for my monthly entry into Jen's SFYTT. As you know, sometime in every month, I do a card for this challenge. I knew I needed a card for today, so I decided to work on Jen's challenge so I could have this one for you. Let's get right to it. I will show you my card and the sketch. Enjoy!

 

I recently got this paper with birthday and cupcake sentiments on it, so I went to find a cupcake to use for my main image.  Of course, now that the card is completed, I can see that the sentiment paper doesn't show enough that it mattered that I had a cupcake for my main image.  Even so, the cupcake is kinda fun.  This cupcake is from a Hero Arts set that I sold when I had my store.  We could not keep this set in stock.  I did not make this card for anyone special, but I am sure it will come in handy the next birthday that comes up.  I actually think I probably have birthdays on the brain, since mine is tomorrow! 

Recipe:

Paper - My Minds Eye Hip-Hooray Girl Line:  Three Cheers, & Happy Day, Cardstock White, Lime Green
Stamps - Cupcake and Sentiment from Hero Arts, Sprinkles from A Muse
Ink - Memento Black, Prismacolor Pencils, Copics, (yes I combined), Marvy Matchable Carribean Blue for Sprinkles
Tools - shhh ... no dies used ... don't tell the card police!
Other - Baubles by Stamping Bella

I will be back tomorrow with Gary's (my hubby) birthday card as he and I share a birthday!

Happy Stamping!
Tina  

Happy Mother's Day!

Hello! Today I want to show you the card I made for my mom for Mother's Day. I took it to her this morning along with some pink irises. I didn't get too much response from her about either, other than a slight smile. Frankly, I am not sure she knew who I was. I waited until this afternoon to post, hoping that I could tell you a more positive outcome. I went back and looked at my mom's day post from a year ago. At that time, she had started progressing into the third stage of Alzheimer's but still knew me. Well, a year later, she is considerably worse. But she is 96. Thanks for listening. Let's get on to the pretty card I made. Yesterday, I saw this sketch on Mojo monday as their current challenge, and I decided it would be perfect for my card I had in my head. So, I will also show you the sketch I used. Enjoy!

Of course, it is pink!  It is her favorite color (and mine)!  And oh, how pretty it is!

Recipe:

Paper - My Minds Eye Quite Contrary Little Miss Muffett Line: Hello Beautiful and Delight, Cardstock Pink, White, Pink and Green Felt
Stamps - Sentiment by Verve from One Person, Inside sentiment from same set that reads "To the world you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world.  When my mom was more responsive, this sentiment would always make her cry ... she loved it)!
Ink- Versafine Black
Tools - MFT Die-namics Open Scallop Doily Duo (the largest of the two), Prima Donna Petals, Royal Leaves, Spellbinders Classic Circles
Other - Pink Rhinestones

See you soon!  Have a great day!

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday Sketch Share!

Hello! I am back with anothe share between Donna, Debbie, and I. Let's get right to it! I will show you my card, Donna's card, Debbie's card and the sketch we all used. Enjoy!

My Card

Donna's Card

Debbie's Card!

The Sketch

I love how all three came out.  At first glance, I wasn't sure about the sketch, but after seeing it completed, I think it's a keeper!  What do you think?

I've got to get my mom's day card done today, so I should be back tomorrow to show you what I come up with.  I went by a florist I like and got her a simple bud vase with some pink lilies to take to her at the nursing home tomorrow.  She doesn't always know me and she definitely will not know it is mother's day, but it doesn't mean I don't know it and that is all that is important. 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

May Class Share Card #3 & #4!

Hello! I promised to be back today with two different posts to show you the last two cards that I have yet to show you that are part of my May Class that I will be teaching at The Crafty Scrapper week after next. Well, before I had a chance to do my blog post this morning, my hubby decided we should go see a movie and so off we went ... so, now it's Friday night and there is no time for two different posts. I will be sharing both cards right here, right now!   Enjoy!

I wanted these last two cards to be very clean and simple and to show great use of DP, which I think I have done!  Masculine cards are very difficult to come up with ideas for, especially when the man doesn't do a specific hobby like golfing, or fishing.  I wanted to do a couple of cards that would be great for any man.  What do you think? 
Now here are the class details, in case you are interested.  Don't forget, local or not, if you can't come to the store, I can always send you a kit, complete with instructions, pics and all the pieces.  The price is the same. Either contact the store or me.

Two for Her, Two for Him Wed. May 23rd 11 a.m. and Friday May 25th 7:00 p.m. $25
Yes, you read right ... in this class you will create four cards, two unique and fun designs for females, and two clean and simple designs for males. You will be using new product from Inky Antics to create fun flowers and pretty borders out of their honeycomb pads. You will be giving a new look to an old favorite, the flower pot card. Next, you will create an upright Z fold card with a special fun mechanism. And the last two are special layouts with beautiful papers just in time for Father's Day, but could also be manly birthday cards.  Please bring adhesive, small pop-up dots, small glue dots, an X by Xyron (if you have one), detailed scissors, and your preferred coloring medium (Copics, colored pencils, etc.) All other supplies provided.

See you tomorrow for the Saturday class share. 
Happy Stamping!
Tina

May Class Share Card #2

Hello!  Today I have the second of four class creations that I will be teaching at The Crafty Scrapper in a couple of weeks.  I am showing you the four samples in four separate posts.  The card today is what is called an Upright Z-Fold card.  That is one thing you can always find in my classes are different kinds of folded cards because I think they are so fun to learn.  Let me show you this one ... enjoy!


Not only will you create this adorable Z-fold, but you will also get to stamp out another one of the Inky Antics new sets that allow you to make pretty borders with the honeycomb paper pads, as it is done on the bottom of this one with the ribbon going thru the holes.  Plus, the girl wobbles with a product called Wobbles. (how original!).  It really wobbles more from side to side than up and down which it should be if she was really jumping rope, but I think it's o.k. as it at least shows motion.  I need to show you the side view so that you can see the "Z" better and the wobble mechanism.

O.k. so I don't really see a Z either but ... an upside down one, maybe?  Whatever the name, it came out pretty cute.  And if you are local, maybe you want to sign up for the class?  Remember, you will also make yesterday's card, and two more that I will show you tomorrow.

One more thing, unrelated, did you see the watermark on my first card down on the left corner?  I have been wanting to do this forever!  I think it is important that one gets credit for their creations.  Without it, it is possible for anyone to claim they made something that was actually a creation of someone else.  I am not sure how often this happens, but I am sure it does.  I have tried to figure out how before with different editing software, with no luck.  I am not that computer savvy when it comes to things like this.  A couple of days ago, I saw on Pinterest a how-to from a site called Picmonkey.  Oh my goodness, it is so EASY!  And it works!  And it doesn't cost anything.  If you are interested in a tutorial, let me know.  Or go to my Pinterest boards (link on right side of my blog) and go to my Papercrafting Board and you can check out her tutorial.  Too cool!   

See you tomorrow.
Happy Stamping!
Tina 

May Class Share Card #1!

Hello! I spent the last couple of days out in my shack working on creating my next class samples. For some reason, the creating process for the class samples is more intense than me just creating a card for me. I am always relieved when they are finished and I can show them to you. Normally, I show you all my class samples for each class in one email. But ... since the class samples are the only cards I have made this week (except for the Sat. share card, which I can't show you until Sat.), I am going to show the cards to you in four separate posts, one tonight, one on Thursday, and two on Friday! You see my May class includes 4 cards. And, that way I can get my 5 posts in for the week! A little cheating, but it is what it is! Let me show you card #1. Enjoy!

Last year, in one of my classes I did a flower pot card.  You can see that one here.  I went with the same designed pot but this one is different because each flower pulls out of the pot to reveal a sentiment.  Here is a pic of the flowers pulled out ...

The flowers are really special too!  I used a new stamp set from Inky Antics that when stamped on their honeycomb pads will create different flowers.  So, all 5 flowers are different.  Such a fun new way to use all the small leftover pieces I had after making honeypop cards.  Here is a pic of the set I used.

So, that I don't have to repeat the class details on the next 4 posts, I will wait and add them on my last Friday post.   So, what do you think about card #1?  I love how it came out, don't you?

See you tomorrow with card #2.
Happy Stamping!
Tina

Smile... It's Your Day!

Hello!  I have a really cute card for you today.  I used one of my favorite stamps from The Cat's Pajamas since it has been awhile since it has been inked up!  I guess we will get right to it.  Here is my very bright and fun card.  Enjoy!

I obviously was in a very bright mood!  I want to note that I colored the bunny with one of my copics, but the flowers and grass were colored with both copics and colored pencils.  I know most people pick one of the other as their coloring medium.  I figure there are no rules, and I really like the combination of using both.  Cute card?

Recipe:
Paper - American Craft Amy Tangerine Sketchbook line: Backsides of Charlotte's Shade, and Sydney's Snapshot, Cardstock White, Hot Pink
Stamps - The Cat's Pajamas, Circle Sentiment by Hero Arts
Ink - Memento Black, Copics, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol
Tools - Spellbinders Classic Circle
Other - Rhinestone

Today, I have to get to my May class samples.  They are not done and my class is just over two weeks away.  So, you should see me in a day or two with the results. 

Happy Stamping!
Tina

Saturday's Sketch Share!

Hello!  Are you ready for this week's sketch share?  This is one of the week's that we had a choice whether to do a square or a circle layout.  You probably won't be surprised that I picked a circle, and Debbie picked a square, but I love how she is doing the smaller square cards.  Let's get to it!  I will show you my card, Debbie's card, and the sketch we both used!  Enjoy!

My Card

Debbie's Card

The Sketches

First, I think I need to apologize that my picture taking skills for my card were not so good, as it totally looks fuzzy!  I think the baubles were so tall that when I scanned it, it didn't lay flat.  But, I didn't notice it until after the card was sent in the mail.  I made my circle card a little different this time.  I accidentally layed two lacey die cut circles on top of each other slightly off, and realized how cool the look was, and so I decided to do this for my card. So instead of folding the back circle down to form the card, I added two white circles to the inside to form the card and attached the lacey circles on top.  Yes, I should have taken a picture of this part, I know.  The only issue with doing it this way, is the card does not open wide and it tends to crush the loops at the top.  But, I went went the idea anyway!  I was excited to get to use some flowers, that I have ALOT of!  Don't you love Debbie's birthday card?  I think Debbie knew it is my birthday month!  Woo Hoo!

I have a card ready to show you tomorrow.  So, see you then!
Happy Stamping!
Tina 

For My Crafty Friend!

Hello! Today I have two cards to show you, well, really one creation, with two looks. This is another stolen idea from Pinterest! O.k. stolen is not the right word ... how about cased? That's better, right? The card I am showing you first is the updated version of the two cards. Unfortunately, I didn't take better pics of the first card that I made with the problems, so you will just have to believe me when I tell you about it and what I did to fix it when I made the second card. So before I get to the explaining, let me show you both cards. Enjoy!

The second card you see above was made out of the pattern paper so it really was not firm enough to suit me.  And, on the backside where all the ribbons come together, I added a rectangle piece of cardstock to cover that part.  Because, the cardstock was different paper than the pattern paper, it stuck out like a sore thumb.  I sent the original card anyway to a good friend that I knew would not mind getting a trial version, at least I hope she didn't!  The second card which I made for another good friend this week (Happy Birthday Teresa!), I made the whole card with heavy cardstock and then just layered the pattern paper only on the front, and the inside ribbons got covered with an additional shaped spool panel.  Much better!  The sentiments I printed on lighter weight cardstock and die cutted them with the Spellbinders dies.  It was a lot of fun to pick and choose different ribbons to add to the cards.  What do you think?  Cute idea?

I will see you tomorrow for the Saturday sketch share!
Happy Stamping!
Tina

A Happy Hello!

Darn it, I fell off the wagon.  Wait!  That sound like I am a drinker, and I am not.  What I was talking about was that I had posted a card a day for 12 days in a row before I missed yesterday!  Oh well,  it is not the end of the world.  I think I might need a compromise because the pressure of making sure I have a card every single day, is a lot!  O.k. compromise, it is.  How about at least 5 days every week?  That would be at least 20 posts a month and that would be still more than I had gotten in the habit of doing before I started the every day thing.  It is settled.  Now on to today's card.  Remember last week when I shared several cards with you that I made using the Garden Trellis punch?  Well, I created another one, using the punch in a different way.  Let me show you.  Enjoy!

When I made the class samples for my last class, I originally had stamped this butterfly I used on the third card onto white cardstock before I decided to change and stamp on the natural white color instead.  So, this butterfly was laying on my desk already colored and just waiting to be used.  That is how the colors for the card came about, as I wanted them to match my butterfly.  I used the punch on both the left and right side of the folded card. I added the darker panel underneath the punched out top for contrast.  I knew I wanted a pattern paper for the middle and so I cut a green pattern (actually the backside of the flowers).  By accident, the green flipped over and I saw how the flower paper just made the whole think pop!  Wow!  I love how it all came out, don't you?

Recipe:

Paper - Bella Blvd.  Spring Flings & Easter Things Line:  Mom's Bouquet, Cardstock Aqua, Dark Aqua, White
Stamps - Hero Arts Butterfly Stamp and Die Set, Sentiment from Hero Arts (too!)
Ink - Memento Black, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol
Tools - Martha Stewart Garden Trellis Punch, Spellbinders Classic Circle, Petite Oval

Other - Rhinestones

See you tomorrow  ... I have one ready for you!
Happy Stamping!
Tina





Hey Ewe!

Hello! I am back today with a whimsical card for you. And it is a total "case" (copy and share everything) of a card I saw on one of the blogs I frequent. You can see Carole Burrage's card here on her blog. I used different stamps and papers but it is a pretty close match, which just shows how cute her card is!  Let me show you mine! Enjoy!

I think the stamp she used had those swirls, as my sheep did not, but I found me a little swirl stamp and added a few ... so cute!  These fun whimsical cards are my favorite.  They just make me smile!  I promised a lady at church I would make her some cards, but they have to be much more serious than this one!  I will get them done, just not today!

Recipe:

Paper- American Crafts Amy Tangerine Sketchbook line: Caby's Calvery, Cardstock White, Black, Hot Pink
Stamps- Sheep from Cornish Heritage Farms, Swirl from Hero Arts
Ink - Memento Black, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol
Tools - Speillbinders Classic Circle
Other - Letters are Rub-Ons from Making Memories, Pink Pearls

I have a card ready that I can show you on Thursday as I have to wait until the recipient gets it in the mail.  I don't have tomorrow's card done yet, but hopefully, I will get it done so that I don't have to skip a day!  I am on a roll, and I would like to keep it that way ... we'll see!

Happy Stamping!  And it is Happy Birthday Month to me!  It's silly, I know, but I have always celebrated my whole month because I love birthdays, especially mine.

Tina