Inspired: Grace

Hello friends : )  Is it sunny at your house today? We are expecting a high of 75* so we are going to get out on our bikes and enjoy the beautiful sunshine!!

Here is another card in a series of cards I created for my niece and my sister.

I used to get mixed up between Grace and Mercy but then my sweet husband told me that a good way to remember is this:

Mercy is not getting what we do deserve and Grace is getting what we do not deserve.  ☺

Isn't God incredible!?!  I hope you have an amazing day : )

BIG (((HUGS)))

Supplies:
Inspired: Grace mini stamp set by Papertrey Ink
Inspired: Grace die by PTI

Penny Black Bunnies are multiplying!

Penny Black Bunnies are multiplying in Blogland these days!!

Hello friends.  If spring has not sprung in your part of the world... don't despair because ready or not here it comes! : )

I was blessed to receive the "Mischievous Bunnies die from Penny Black and bunnies have been popping up on cards all over my studio! I'll show you....

Mischievous Bunnies #51-516, Radiant #30-481, Smiling #30-546

Mischievous Bunnies #51-516, Butterfly Garden #30-558,  Smiling #30-546

Mischievous Bunnies #51-516, Swirly Stitches #51-502, Radiant Cut Out #51-523

Mischievous Bunnies #51-516, Swirly Stitches #51-502, Stitched Flowers #30-418

After I created my first thank you card I got to thinking the word "bunch" would be a funny touch.

Mischievous Bunnies #51-516, Snippets #30-283

My last card will go to a special couple who is adding to their own litter!

If you are looking for further inspiration please visit the Simplicity at it's best blog as well as the Penny Black Primary Blog!! where I am being featured today!! : ) 

I hope you have enjoy my Hare raising post... oh bad! sorry : ) Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

BIG (((HUGS)))

Inspired: Praise

I can always find reasons to Praise the Lord!  

This is the third card in my personal "Inspired" mini series.

It is a little difficult to see in this picture but I started by masking a rectangle in the center of my top panel and stenciling some polka dots in turquoise ink.  Next I removed the mask and stamped my floral image over the polka dots in the same turquoise ink.  The rest came together easy peasy!!

I hope that you are finding the joy of the Lord in whatever things you face today.


BIG (((HUGS)))

Supplies:
Dotlets #25-007 Stencil by Penny Black
Butterfly Garden Cling by Serendipity Stamps
Inspired: Mini Praise stamp set by Papertrey Ink
Inspired: Praise die

Seize the Birthday time!

Hello friends : )   I have not played with my friends at Seize The Birthday challenge blog in a long time! I have opted out of "the toppings" this round and am entering my card in the "anything goes" theme : )

No matter what theme - your birthday card is - it is always welcome at Seize The Birthday! I hope you'll join me in the gallery.

BIG (((HUGS)))

Supplies:
I'm bad! I failed to record the name of the company I bought the hippo from. If anyone knows I will update this post to include the link.
Linked Garland Confetti Cuts by Reverse Confetti

Inspired: Hope

Has it really been seven weeks since I posted my first "Inspired" card in my personal mini series?  You can see my first card HERE if you missed it.  I have been absent from Blogland for too long.  I'm going to give this a go again and hope "life" stops happening long enough for me to do some visiting!

I would like to enter my card in the Addicted to CAS challenge: Ombre

I won't wait as long to post my next "inspired" card and I hope you get.... inspired! by them giggles!


BIG (((HUGS)))

Supplies:
Inspired: Hope Mini stamp set by Papertrey Ink
Inspired: Hope Die

Think Spring

Hello friends ☺ I hope you are seeing signs of Spring in your part of the world.  We are enjoying having windows and doors open to let in the beautiful weather.  If you are still experiencing more winter-like than spring-like conditions... this one is for you!

Some time ago Jill Foster, Penny Black's social media director, asked me if she could coordinate a schedule post with Penny Black's main blog using three of my cards. You can see the PB blog post HERE.  I didn't do that good with the whole coordination thing, I realize, because I failed to post my cards ... until today! ...but there is no time like the present right??

These happy Happy Birthday cards were created for three of my family members.  One of which is my dear ol Dad who will turn 90 in July!! His favorite color is blue and he has always loved his sweets! This treat will make him smile without raising his blood sugar! LOL

All of the supplies I used can be found in Penny Black's newest release, Timeless 2019. I know most of you have seen this great release because I have enjoyed seeing these great products popping up all over Blogland!  but in case you missed it you can view the entire collection HERE.

Have a wonderful day! and thank you so much for stopping by.

BIG (((HUGS)))

Card #1
Soft Spoken #40-688
Radiant #30-481
Blooming Boots Cut Out #51-525

Card #2
Delicate Beauty #30-559
Delicate Beauty Cut Out #51-518
Critter Celebration #30-542
Burlap Edge #51-504

Card #3
Lovely Birthday #30-557
Lovely Birthday Cut Out #51-519

Card #4
Smiling! #30-546
Lovely Birthday Cut Out #51-519

Simplicity Sister Sneak Peek

Hello friends! I hope you have all been well and are feeling the warmth of spring in your hearts!!  I have not meant to drop off the face of the earth!! But alas... life happens.  I'm fine and I miss you!! I hope to be back in the saddle again very soon.

Speaking of spring I would like to tease you with a glimpse of a card I created for my Simplicity Sister spot.  Please follow THIS link to see my whole card!

Thank you for stopping by! Have a great day!! ☺


BIG (((HUGS)))

It's a TEA party with Penny Black!

It’s a “Party with Penny!”  You’re invited to join in the fun as Penny Black celebrates the release of their newest collection of stamps and dies, Timeless. 

And what better way to party than a blog hop!

You should have arrived here from Sherry Hester.   If you want to start the hop from the beginning, you can go to the Penny Black blog for a complete list of all of the blog hop participants.  

This stamp set is my cup of tea!! I would just love to see a hedgehog small enough to fit inside a teacup!! If I did I know he would have this exact same - adorable! expression on his face right!?. Giggles! 

There are a lot of possibilities in this sweet 4" x 3" stamp set.  It is already one of my favorite sets.

It wouldn’t be a party without a giveaway; right?  Penny Black is giving away a $50 shopping spree to the Penny Black online store to FIVE lucky winners.  To enter, leave a comment on any blog hop post (this one included). The giveaway closes on Sunday, March 10 at 11:59 PM PST and winners will be announced on the Penny Black blog on March 18.

And now... keep hopping! Your next visit is Mayline Jung. 

Thanks a bunch for stopping by!
BIG (((HUGS)))

Card #1 supplies:
30-539 Tea Time
51-521 Tea Time cut out
25-007 Dotlets stencil

South of the Border Birthday celebration!

There is a fun party going on at the Card Concept.  Check out this adorable inspiration photo.

My card was created for my sweet little granddaughter who lives south of the border in Cancun Mexico.

There is still time to join the fun at the Card Concept!  I hope I will see you there.... and I hope that tomorrow I will see YOU here!! because I am excited to announce a Penny Black Blog Hop! in honor of their newest release: Timeless 2019.  you won't wanna miss this one!!

BIG (((HUGS)))

Supplies:
MFT PI Birthday Pinata
SU Textured embossing folder

Fun Friday with Patti & Penny

There are lots of fun things about Fridays but for me the best part about this Friday is promoting the new Timeless 2019 release from Penny Black.  

Cards don't get much easier to create than this one.  I cut an A2 card base, top panel and butterfly from the same card stock.  I stamped and embossed the butterfly with detail white embossing powder, added the sentiment - popped up the butterfly then attached the top panel with foam tape.




Here is another easy one in the same basic color combo.  I started off stenciling polka the dots and sentiment on a card front that had the corners trimmed on two sides.   This sweet little critter was stamped on a panel cut from Snowflake stitches and colored with Copic markers.  The top panel is popped up using foam tape.

Penny Black on-line store.

Thank you for stopping in today.  I hope you have a wonderful weekend!! and that you get to spend it doing something you love.

BIG (((HUGS)))

Supplies:

Butterfly Garden #30-558
Butterfly Garden cut out #51-528
Snowflake Stitched Frames #51-375
Cheering Critters #30-549
Dotlets Stencil #25-007

Inspired: Prayer

Hello friends : ) I hope you are having a happy Thursday!

Today I have the first in a series of cards I am creating for my sister and her DIL who are both pastor's wives.  These girls give of themselves in ways that make me proud to know them - always encouraging and supportive and ready with a meal, a smile, a kind word or a shoulder to cry on.  Each card in my collection will feature the "Inspired" series by Papertrey Ink.  I will be posting the cards I'm making for them randomly over the the next few weeks : )

I will be entering this card in the Just Us Girls challenge.

Woo Hoo!! tomorrow is Friday and I will be back with another Fun Friday with Patti & Penny post for your viewing pleasure! heehee

BIG (((HUGS)))

Supplies:
Inspired: Prayer mini stamp set by PTI
Inspired: Prayer die
Hydrangea Lacecap by Stampendous! - retired

Timeless - XOXOXO

The XOXO of love and kisses truly is timeless!

I created this card for my granddaughter who used to LOVE to play tic tac toe as a child.  It's a little difficult to see in the photo but I created a grid for the tic tac toe board using the stitched hearts die from Penny Black's newest release, Timeless 2019.

Once the top panel was created I simply positioned the letters to simulate a winning game - added a portion of the You Enjoy die, popped the panel up with foam tape and attached it to my 5" square card base.  Easy Peasy!!



The products I used are among the fantabulous!! products on sale on-line in the Penny Black store.

I will be entering this card in the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge.

All supplies by Penny Black:

Stitched XOXO #51-486
You Enjoy #51-339
I love you - Snippets #30-283