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

FURbaby birthday

It's Saturday!?! wow where did that week go?!  : )

I have been making more cards than I have been posting these days so I thought I would try to catch up and post some cards as well as play along with some of my favorite challenges.

I began to replenish my card stash in January.  I have lots and lots of cards to make for the year so I usually duplicate designs that  I really like to save time.  All of my cards today use the exact same design and sentiment : )  and all were colored with Copic markers.

It is funny because when I first started coloring with Copic markers I was pretty happy with the results but after looking at a lot of different YouTube tutorials I realize my coloring is painfully amateur! and I feel a little embarrassed to post them.  The only reason I am is because I think I will like looking back over time to see my progress!

My first card is a fun furbaby to enter in the CASology challenge.

My next card is a fun furbaby to enter in the Watercooler Wednesday challenge where they are looking for: anything goes with a masculine twist.

I am wild about this funny dog! I do not have any furbabies but if I did I would love one just like this!!

All of my cards have an embossed number panel under the circular window so I will include these cards in the Just Add Ink challenge too : )

That is is for me today.  Have a wonderful rest of your weekend! and I hope to see you again very soon.

BIG (((HUGS)))

Supplies:
Lil' Inker Designs Stitched mats - Circles
Cuttlebug A2 Embossing Folder - Number Collage
Ellen Hutson Leading Ladies - Dog Lady stamps set
Ellen Hutson Leading Ladies - Dog Lady dies
Sentiment by Penny Black - Sprinkles and Smiles #30-297
Doggie Treat by Penny Black #30-412
Cocktail from MFT BB Penguins in Paradise

Soccer Time!

Hello friends : )


This little cutie made it's way to my great nephew's birthday party last week....

.... and I would like to include it in the Seize the Birthday party and the Addicted to CAS celebrations too!!

Thanks a bunch for stopping by and have a wonderful day!



BIG (((HUGS)))

Supplies:

Way Cool! #30-242 stamp set by Penny Black
Hexagon Cover plate by Papertrey Ink
Stitched Rectangle Stax Die-namics

It is Friday and you know what THAT means!!

Penny Black has just released their newest collection, Timeless 2019!! Penny Black's slogan is "Exceptional designs for every style" and ladies this release will not disappoint!
See the entire release in the Penny Black on-line store.

With the help of my son I recently set up a "bitmoji'" on my phone. Have you seen this silly (free) APP? You create a moji designed to (sort of) look like yourself!  I don't know if it is new or old but it is new to me and I am having a lot of fun with it!!

 I sent this to my husband yesterday and was really happy he checked box #1 giggles!

These crazy things are contagious.  I'm guessing you'll be seeing more of "me" in the future.

Thank you for stopping by!! I love seeing YOU here : )

BIG (((HUGS)))

All supplies by Penny Black:

Card #1
Unfolding #40-670
Words Sweet #30-525

Card #2
Critter Celebration #30-542
Swirly Stitches #51-502
Oscillations Stencil #25-014
Lovely Birthday #30-557
Lovely Birthday cut out #51-519

Happy Valentines Day and one last peek

Happy Valentine's Day friends.  I hope your day is filled Lots of  Love : ) 

Here is one last sneak peek for you from the new Penny Black Timeless 2019 release which will be available in the on-line store tomorrow, February 15th!! Come back tomorrow for a look at my whole card.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

BIG (((HUGS)))

Supplies:
Key To My Heart #30-523
Happy Hugs (sentiment) #30-524
Key..., cut out #51-495
Hearts Galore #51-492

Another Penny Black peek

There is a lot of excitement on the primary Penny Black blog this week while we wait for the "Timeless 2019" collection to launch!! This new release will be available in the Penny Black store on Friday - which is pretty nifty as we all know how FUN Fridays can be!!.

I have had the continued honor of being a part of the Penny Black family - getting my hands on product from this collection early!  I have a sneak peek for you today of sweet things to come!!

BIG (((HUGS)))

Simplicity Sister Time!

Hello friends I know I have been seriously missing from Blogland but I've had good reasons. : ) I am doing fine and I'm trying to get back but until I do please visit Penny Black's Simplicity at it's Best blog to see my whole card.

BIG (((HUGS)))

Fun Friday with Patti & Penny

Hello friends : ) It is Friday (woo hoo!) and I would like to take another opportunity to share some cards I created using my favorite images from Penny Black.

I like to make card "series" to give as gifts to my - non card making - friends and family.  Here is an assortment of cards I created for my BFF's Mom.

My cards are all super straight forward so for the most part you can easily see how I created them.  And being that it is such a photo heavy post I will chat less but also include the supplies I used directly under each card.  I hope that helps keep everything snug. : )

I used Belle #40-595 and it's complimentary cut out #51-415 for the flower. Using my Misti and Tombo markers I was able to color directly on to the stamp several times and get some nice shading and color variations in my image.  I also used my favorite stencil, Dotlets # 25-007  on this card.  The sentiment is from Sprinkles & Smiles #30-297.

Starting with plain white card stock I stamped Spontaneous Joy #40-597, again using the Misti and Tombo markers I was able to get good color depth and shading (love these images!!)  I cut the panel out using Antique Frames #51-397.  The sentiment is from Eloquence #30-162.

This is a one layer card using Amaryllis #40-577 and a sentiment from Winter Days #30-517.

Starting with an Elegant Stitching #51-440 die cut and stamp Poise #4406H I again colored with my Tombo markers and used the Misti so I could stamp repeatedly for color variation and depth. The sentiment is from Eloquence #30-162.

Again starting with Elegant Stitching #51-440  I created a frame for my top panel stamped with Winged Beauty #40-376. Sentiment from Tiny Treats #30-276.

Elegant Stitching #51-440 comes to the rescue once again!! : ) the perfect setting for this Red Delight #40-573 and a sentiment from Season's Gifts #30-316.

I truly hope your are happy in your heart and enjoying your life - finding lots of time to do your favorite things with people you love.   Thanks a bunch for stopping by!


BIG (((HUGS)))

Twofer - for the birds : )

Hello my friends Happy Thursday.  Are you shocked to see me here two days in a row? Well if you think this is nifty let me invite you to pop in again tomorrow for my, recently MIA, Fun Friday with Patti and Penny post. I hope you won't be disappointed.

I am getting in under the wire again on a fun challenge that I love to play with... Darnell's Twofer Challenge.  Today is the last day so I better cut to the chase!

I have been getting some help on my Copic Marker selections.  For my first card I colored the penguin with warm grays.  For the second card I used cool grays, at Jeanne, owner of Creative Bliss blog's, suggestion.  I doubt you will detect much difference but in real life I like the cool grays better for my cool - Popsicle wielding friend! : )

I wanted to use a similar design for both my cards in that I wanted to frame the little penguins in each card.  The second card uses the same penguin image stamped twice - but with masking you can't see the popsicle behind the head of my front bird.

I think it is too late to suggest you join the fun at Darnell's challenge blog but I hope it won't be too late for you to pop over to see the amazing cards created by both her design team and her followers!

Edited to add: Darnell suggested I enter my cards in the gallery at Fusion Card Challenge.  Thank you Darnell! : ) I have enjoyed seeing this great challenge in Blogland but have never joined in the fun myself... until today! check out this incredible inspiration photo...

Have a great day!

BIG (((HUGS)))

Supplies:
Card One:
Penguins in Paradise by My Favorite Things
Frames #51-410 by Penny Black
Sentiment - by Papertrey Ink

Card Two:
Penguins in Paradise by My Favorite Things
Elegant Stitching Frames #51-440 by Penny Black
Sentiment by Stampin Up (retired)