Friends to the End

Hello there! So I've finally done it, it been on my mind for a while to play along with Jessica Witty's 10 Minute Scrap Pile Challenge and Nichole's Scrap-tastic Challenge. Two of my favorite designers in the whole wide world, I mean who doesn't look up to these super talented ladies!

Here is what came up out of my scrap pile... It actually came about out of a necessity to clean my work space, the mess had gotten out of hand and there was no room to create. There were too many good things, so I couldn't just toss everything into the scarp pile and forget about them. I really need to set up a scrap organization system like Ashley's, see her tidy idea here.

I started with the pink strip up top, it was already conveniently attached to a white card base. The kraft polka dot piece was a test piece for this card (to see if I would like the look of stamped polka dots before I actually stamped them onto the card base). The scallops came from an envelope full of unused punched borders.

The buttons on the twine were on my work area as is. The button color just wasn't quite right for the original card, so off it went. The raspberry ribbon is a scrap that I think came off of a gift, but I've had it forever.

Last is the sentiment label, it is actually a new piece made specifically for this card. Since it wasn't an actual scrap, I though it would be neat to cut a portion off and make it look like it originally was a scrap. Fooled ya didn't I! :)

Didn't think to take a before picture. When I started, I didn't know I was going to make a scrappy card. Oh well, it isn't necessary.

Wow, I've been very chatty today! Must be from the excitement of the CHA Super Show coming up! Can't wait to meet you guys! As always, thanks for spending some time with me today and sorry to talk your ear off. :)

Maile

Friends to the End: (All PTI unless noted)

• Stamps: Polka Dot Basics II, Background Basics: Diamonds, Vintage Labels & Mixed Messages
• Ink: Summer Sunrise, Versamark & SU Craft White
• Cardstock: Kraft, Raspberry Fizz, Summer Sunrise & White
• Accessories: Raspberry Fizz Vintage Buttons, DMC Floss, Raspberry GG Ribbon, Scalloped Border Punch, Corner Rounder

Who is going to the CHA Super Show?

In less than a week I will be in Anaheim, CA for the CHA Super Show! Are any of you going?! I would love to meet! Just leave me a comment and let me know.


It's pouring cats and dogs today [not that I mind :)], so I thought a cheery flower card would make the perfect creation to share today... Started this card by stitching stems and placing button flowers. Stamped the sentiment, from Mixed Messages, onto a cream tag and stitch stems. Cut an off centered circle from cream cardstock, stitched around the edges, then attached to the base with some dimension adhesive.

Embellished the stems with tiny hand cut leaves.

Hope you all had a great weekend. We enjoyed good times and food with friends! Well, thanks for taking the time to visit today, hope you have a wonderful start to your week!

Maile

Enjoy The Moment: (All PTI unless noted)

• Stamps: Mixed Messages
• Ink: Melon Berry
• Cardstock: Spring Moss & Vintage Cream
• Accessories: Green, Melon & Cream Embroidery Floss, Raspberry Fizz Vintage Buttons & Coluzzle Circle Cutter.

Baby Love

Hello my friends and happy Monday to you! Today I wanted to share a sweet baby card I created (I couldn't decide which photos I liked best so I posted 3 for you today)...The cream circle was stamped with a background stamp, from Background Basics: Retro, in aqua. The sentiment was stamped using two different sentiments from Mixed Messages, it just so happened that they were in the same font.

The stars were punched from melon berry (stamped with stripes from BB: Retro in cream) and aqua cardstock. Then layered with a circle and buttons.

The ribbon was done using the same technique used on this card. Excepted before adhering the ribbon I ran a straight stitch down one side with thread, bunched it together tightly then adhered and stapled. Creating this much ruffle did take a lot of ribbon, but I really like the way it turned out.

Well that's it from me today, hope you have a wonderful start to your week and a blessed day. Thanks for stopping in today!

Maile

Baby Love: (All PTI unless noted)

• Stamps: Background Basic: Retro & Mixed Messages
• Ink: Aqua Mist, Melon Berry & Vintage Cream
• Cardstock: Melon Berry, Vintage Cream & Aqua Mist
• Accessories: Cream & Aqua Mist Vintage Buttons, Cream Twine, Melon Berry Grosgrain Ribbon, SU Star Punches & Colluzzle Circle Cutter

Embellish the Cure Color Challenge with Bling

Happy Monday to you all! Hope you enjoyed your weekend.

Today's card was created for the latest challenge over at Embellish Magazine. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month so this was the inspiration for the latest challenge: Embellish the Cure Color Challenge with Bling... Here is the card...
Can't go wrong with bling and fancy shoes!

My little man and I are on our way out the door to pick some apples with my mom, sister and her kids. Thanks for stopping by today, hope you have a great start to your week.

Maile

Absolutely Fabulous: (All PTI unless noted)

• Stamps: Mixed Messages (Sentiment), Studio Calico Houndstooth Block & Hero Arts Fancy High Heels
• Ink: Raspberry Fizz & SU Going Gray
• Cardstosck: Sweet Blush, White & SU Going Gray
• Accessories: Kaiser Rhinestones, May Arts Ribbon, Corner Rounder