Happy New Year!

Well, it's 2013, and this is my first post.  I've been crazy busy, and work is keeping me away for another month.  I had to make a couple of quick cards before I leave.  I'm always excited for the Peachy Keen Stamp of the Month release, and this month didn't disappoint.  For the January Release, I created a birthday card for a good friend.  The theme of this challenge was use something new.  I used new spellbinder dies.  I have recently discovered how wonderful these are for making quick cards.  I can't wait to buy more.  Here's my submission for the January challenge:

Items Used:

Dog - Kadoodle Bug Designs Birthday Party Dogs

Sentiment - MCT Vintage Sentiments

Face - PKS Happy Go-Lucky Dog Face Assortment 

Cuddlebug Folders for embossing

Banner - MCT Vintage Stitched Label Die

Spellbinder Dies

Gelly Roll Pen for Stitching

Heart Buttons from JoAnn

For this week's Peachy Keen Challenge, I unfortunately didn't use any Peachy Keen stamps.  I couldn't figure out what I wanted to do, and I ran out of time.  Here it is:

Items Used:

Sentiment - MCT Vintage Sentiments

Banner - MCT Vintage Stitched Label Die

MCT Postage Frame Die

Rectangle - Spellbinder Die

Gelly Roll Pen for Stitching

Buttons from JoAnn

Hopefully, next week's post will be better.  Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great week!

PKS Challenge 45 :: Just Cards :: Shape It Up

I can't believe it is already December.  It is almost Christmas time, and I have yet to complete all of my cards.  To make matters worse, this is the only full week I'm actually home before Christmas to make them, and it is already Wednesday.  The card I am sharing today, I made for this week's Peachy Keen Challenge.  I used the Simply Charmed cricut cartridge to create the igloo-shaped card.
Here it is:

Items Used:

Penguin - CottageCutz Penguin Dolls

Scarf & Hat - CottageCutz Doll Accessories 2

Bow - Silhouette File

Sentiment - My Creative Time Mixed Holiday Sentiments

Spellbinders Labels Eight

White Gelly Roll Pen

Navy Blue Embossing Powder

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you have a great day!

Happy Birthday, Megan!

Today, I want to wish my sister a very happy birthday!  She and I have been through so much together, and I am now convinced we conquer whatever challenge is thrown our way.  For this week's Peachy Keen challenge, I am sharing with you her birthday card.  After all, I wouldn't even be doing this if it weren't for her.

Items Used:

Scrapping Bug Designs - Bone Appetit svg file

Peachy Keen Happy-go-Lucky Dog Face Assortment

My Creative Time - All Around Birthday Time Stamps

My Creative Time - Scalloped & Stitched Circle Die

My Creative Time - XL Label Die

Dog Bone Brad

Burlap Ribbon

White Gelly Roll Pen

Glossy Accents

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you have a great day!

SO Many Birthdays...

My husband blames Valentine's Day for all of the birthdays we celebrate it November.  He can't be too far off.  Nine months ago there was definitely something in the air.  Needless to say, I make a LOT of birthday cards in November.  The birthday card I am sharing today is for my cousin-in-law.  I followed the Peachy Keen sketch challenge.

Here's the Sketch:

Here's my card:

Items Used:

Peachy Keen Cherub Faces

Cupcake - Lettering Delights Nancys Party

White Gelly Roll Pen

Thanks for stopping by!  If you are celebrating a birthday this month, Happy Birthday!

Glitter is for LIFE!

I am so excited to post my card for this week's Peachy Keen Challenge because I think I have finally figured out how to use glitter. A few months ago, I found a glue stamp pad. I am new to this whole crafty thing, but I LOVE a little sparkle (let's face it A LOT of sparkle). I immediately purchased it, and thought it would be fantastic. I couldn't wait to take it home and test it out.  Unfortunately, the glitter did NOT stay on very well, but my card was too cute not to send. So, I glittered bombed someone, but I promised myself that I would not let that happen again.  I took to the internet to find a resolution. I tried a couple of different things and did not have success. Today, I stamped the Happy Halloween with my glue stamp pad, and sprinkled glitter on it.  I then sprayed it with a clear glossy acrylic spray paint that I I bought at Hobby Lobby, and let it dry. The glitter stuck! SUCCESS!  Now, if you could only tell from the photo...

Items used:

Witch - Peachy Keen September SOM

Sentiment - MCT Treats for My Sweet

Copic Markers

Twine

Martha Stewart Glitter

Glue Stamp Pad

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you have a wonderful day.

Peachy Keen Challenge 39 :: Color Inspiration

Hello, everyone!  I ordered more Copic Markers from MarkerPOP last week, so I decided I wanted to play with them.  After all, I will never get better unless I practice, right?  Plus, it gave me the opportunity to use the new Stamp of the Month from Peachy Keen.  I just realized the Happy Thanksgiving Sentiment didn't show up very well in the photo.  Oh well!

Items used:

Peachy Keen October Stamp of the Month Turkey & Sentiment

My Creative Time: Piles of Smiles Leaf Dies

Copic Markers

Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink

Chalk

White & Brown Gelly Roll Pen

Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great night!! 

A Very Peachy Weekend

Wow!  It's October.  I did not intend to be away from my blog this long. I squeezed in a little time this weekend (since it was extended) to do a little crafting. Last week was release week for the Peachy Keen Stamp of the Month. I look forward to this time each month. I participated in the two challenges for the October Release celebration, and I also made a card for Peachy Keen's regular monthly challenge.  I hope you enjoy!

Peachy Keen Stamps October Release Challenge #1

Items Used:

MyScrapChick C. Seslar - Wee Witches SVG file
Peachy Keen Princess Face AssortmentMy Create Time All Around Halloween
Jute Twine
Buttons and Paper from my growing collection

Peachy Keen Stamps October Release Challenge #2

Items Used:

Paper Pieces by Nikki Turkey Bear (Freebie!!)
Sentiment - Peachy Keen September Stamp of Month 
Background - Peachy Keen Oak and Leaves Background
Burlap from Joann's

Peachy Keen Challenge 38 :: Anything Goes

Items Used:

MyScrapChick Ghost Kids SVG File 

Sentiment - Peachy Keen Happy Haunting Ghosts

Peachy Keen Simple Sallies Face Assortment

Twine