Life . . .

I couldn't wait to show you another Ai stamp!  As soon as I saw AI's "Life...Bling It On", I had to have it!!!

BTW, the pattern paper on this card is actually Graphic 45 Kraft Reflections, the same paper as I did on this album.  The only difference is I colored it with Copics.

The inside . . .  It's a pull up card.  As soon as you open the card, the surprise gift is shows.

 

Another card, this one a mini

 

The inside of the card with Basic Grey Bling it on Rubons and crystals in brown.

Another mini card set

and the inside using the Black Basic Grey rubons/crystals.

Thank you for stopping by!!

Ai Girlfriends

It's a birthday week at our house so I haven't done much creating. However, here is a card I created for my childhood friend who reached a milestone birthday last week.

I've been LOVING the Girlfriend series stamps by Art Impressions.  This one is the Workout Set (UM3584).

The inside of the card.  LOOVVEE IT!!  I got two other sets.  They look time consuming but surprisingly was quick to color.

Mmm...  Several years ago I just LOVED Stampin Bellas.  Now, I think these Girlfriends are so adorable . . . .  Mmmmm.  Am I showing my age??!!!!???

"For the Love of Tea"

The tea swap theme for this month is "For the Love of Tea" and here's my interpretation:

 

By now, my dear partner, Brenda, will have received her card and I can share it with you.

I went  back to my roots with a paperpieced, pen stitched teapot card and tea holder.  Sorry, I neglected to take a picture inside of the holder but it holds 2 tea bags and some daisy embellishments.

The pattern for this card is from papercraft inspirations.  I thought I'd use the metals since they have been in my stash like forever!  Daisy flower punch, sun punch, rhinestones, free-hand heart, MM metal leaves and MM metal frame.  Unknown brand stamp and stickles.

A picture of the inside of the card.

Fun and different!!

Wedding/Bridal Shower Card

Remember the shower favors I made last week?  Here is the matching wedding/bridal shower card I made.

I created this card before, but just changed up the colors and added pearls to the dress.  The original idea came from Lynn Pratt at stampndesign.  Such a beautiful design and easy to make!!

Swap Card Share

I did this card for a local swap group that I am in for January. Theme was "Thank You." I drew my inspiration from a similar card on Pinterest.

Paper, stamp, ink and pearls are all CTMH. Butterfly punches are Martha Stewart.. Hexagon die is by Sizzix. Enjoy!

Karen

LO Share - 2007

Yes, I have been terrible about finishing up both of my kids senior photos.  I think I got too many (is that possible)?   This is my DS.   I love using flowers on his layouts (when it works).  

Paper is Crate Paper.   Enjoy!

Karen

LO Share - Grad 2010

I finally am getting around to posting some layouts that I've done recently. This is one of my DD's grad photos. I struggled with this layout as I kept wanting to put pretty patterned paper that just did not work with the books background of the photo. So I finally decided to go black/white and I'm happy with the results. Thanks to my friend, Kristin F, for the dollie, fresh from Red Snapper restaurant in Surfside, Texas.   Thanks to my other friend, Angie B. for the cool frame she cut for me!

Karen.