SAF 2014: Time After Time

For this challenge we had to find a card that we designed when we first started this fabulous journey. I had a little trouble. My Mom and sister save them all but we live two hours from each other and I did not want to lose out on valuable crafting time you see. So, I know they have some of my "firsts", but I had to work with what I had.

Well, I dug as deep as I could back to 2005, when I made an invitation for a party we had for Memorial Day. I always save those, the rest usually are given away.  So, I did change the sentiment since I am not having a party any time soon.

 What do you think?

See you again soon.

August Papertrey Blog Hop Challenge

                           It's the 25th, and I almost forgot about the Blog Hop today!!

                   

                                                       Inspiration photo:

I have to admit that when I saw this I was excited because I have been meaning to do some simple

monogrammed notecards with a bit of bling.  You know how that goes, there's always something

more important to do.  So, here's my card. I decided it needed something more than just the pink dotted paper so I decided to cover it with some clear cardstock and I really like the results.

 Hope you like it!!   

Enjoy the hop!!

Goodnight to another crafty day

Here is a couple pictures after a busy crafty day yesterday. Very productive and inspiring too. The PTI design team is all amazing! Thanks for a super day!!

This is Jade with one of her favorite chomping toys. I always know she's ready to snooze when she has one of these permantly stuck in her mouth. I think I made her tired as she watched every move I made while keeping busy!

I do have a picture of my messy space but I can't seem to find it now. I think it's time for bed. I will edit this and add it in tomorrow!!  Night night.

Jen

Make It Monday #177: Using negative leftovers from a die cut

I guess I just didn't get my fill yesterday from the festivities at Papertrey Ink and SAF 2014. So I decided to make a card for MIM. Laurie shows us how to use the leftovers from a die to make a background.

I used a Tim Holtz die and played around with the shapes a little. Tried a few different things and ended with this. Hope you enjoy!!

Shine and Sparkle with Heather Nichols

I had so much fun making this card-it just made me happy I guess.  I will have to make more embellies like the sun. Wow!! They sure stand out!!

And the whole card:

That's all for now!

Rhinestone Designs with Heather Nichols

This just made me giddy. I loved both of these techniques that Heather shared with us.  First off, I made the rhinestone embellishment with the "you" from the Phrase Play die. I got the rest of the sentiment from Wonderful Words additions. Lil Inkers rectangled stitched die and that is about all! CAS is all I can say for this  one!!

Wax Seals and The Renaissance

I do have one more take on the wax seals. I had the real stuff made for wax seals so I made some of theose too. I mounted them on some Bitty Button Die cuts I had laying around my desk for easy adhering when needed.  Here they are:

As you can see, I need some practice on these and I think I need to melt more wax. I do love the way the gold has black through it though.