Mixed Media and some cards

I am obsessed lately with mixed media, really having some fun creating some unique pieces.  I tried my first mixed media recently and, while I'm not finished with it yet, I really like it.  Also, my passion is still cardmaking, etc. and creating one of kind mini albums and boxes.

Easter Greetings

Just a little Easter greetings card this morning.  As I mentioned before, I love digital images.  I used a digital image from Iramalija's etsy shop and creme cardstock (which I put the base through en embossing folder) and tied up with some Stampin Up ribbon and finished with a pretty prima flower.  

Happy Anniversary

I wanted to make a vintage look anniversary card for my Mom and Step-Dad.  My Mom loves my cards and I know she appreciates them.  I used some digital images from Iralamija.  I am obsessed with digital images lately, they are so versatile.  Love mixing the stamped with vintage also.   The ribbon is from Martha Stewart and the button is from Recollections.

Keepsake Boxes

I love creating items that have that vintage feel.  Below are two boxes that I made for two people I love and care about alot.  Inside, some perfume, a little love.  I love using digital images and Prima flowers whenever I can.   

A mini album

I wanted to give my daughter Megan a sweet little mini album for her beautiful new daughter Avery.  I'm a very proud Grandma.  Avery is a sweet little baby girl; she is truly a gift from God.  

I used a Prima Flower, antique pink leaves.  I used Stampin Up chocolate chip ink for the saying, from Stampin Up - Curvy Sayings.  The paper is from DCWV.  I love creating these kinds of mini albums.  They are small enough to create for a special occasion or event.  I love creating them and giving them away.  

Three Little words....

Really felt like making a new card this morning.  I love butterflies and loved the soft romantic look of this paper from DCWV.  The stamp is from StampinUp-Three Little Words.  Ink is old olive.

A keepsake box

Hi all,

I wanted to make a special box for my daughter for this Mother's Day.  She is expecting a little girl and I wanted to make her something that she could keep small treasures in (i.e., baby bracelet, first lock of hair, etc.).  I started out with a paper mache box and painted it with acrylic paint.  Used a vintage image from The Graphics Fairy.  Trim was lace purchased at JoAnn and Prima.  Findings were from recollections.  

I used modge podge on the colored side of the image (printed from a color laser) and placed it on the painted box, waited for it to dry and then moistened the paper to reveal the image.  I stamped Treasures on the side (Tim Holtz distress inks), gave the butterfly the little girl is holding a little dab of stickles and sealed it with modge podge. Easy.  

Dream Big

I love the look of vintage cards and wanted to use some downloaded printables I purchased.  The images can be found on Beatriz Jennings Etsy.  I love visiting her blog, (Iralamija) she is so talented and I lover her style.  Trims are from Prima and Frost It Pink.  Card is Magenta.

Hope you like.

Happy Valentines Best Friend

I really wanted to make a card for my cousin/best friend Deb.  I used the Tim Holtz bird cage die and Sizzix flower die. 

Miss You.

I wanted to make a card for a friend and let her know I missed her and our "girls days out". 

Used the Tim Holtz bird and cage die along with some Tim Holtz ink in Antique Linen and Old Photo.  Also used the Tim Holtz embossing folder (music).

Hope your new year is wonderful so far.

A starched flower tutorial from Jones Design Company

I came across this tutorial this morning on a blog I follow - Jones Design Company and thought this would be perfect for scrapbooking or even cards; make a card and gift this beautiful flower as a pin with it.  Very cute and and easy to make.

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Covering A Filing Cabinet

I have a similar filing cabinet to this one in my garage right now and I was so inspired by what Laughing At The Days... did that I had to post it here today.  I'll post before and after pics of mine when I am done with it. 
Here is the pic of their finished cabinet - nice huh!

June's Prima Product Pick - and giveaway!

Check out Prima's June Product Pick Prima: June's product pick  - and a chance for a giveaway.  The colors are spectacular.

A New Baby

I love this image from Magenta, and have not used it in a while.  I never have any "ready made" baby congratulations or shower cards on hand, and what a special occasion to have one on hand. 

Just for you.

I have been waiting to use these digital images I purchased off Etsy, from Made By Janet., I love the images she creates.  It is raining today and is supposed to rain all week long.....  So I thought I would get out my stamps and stuff and "play".  I fashioned my card by cutting the gates so they would open (stamped Just For You separately).  Used glitter glue on the lamps so they would look like they were illuminated.  Distress inked the edges using inks from Tim Holtz in Antique Linen and Peeled Paint.  Stamped the top to give it more design and used a little bling from my stash. 

My prince charming...

There have been so many posts on the royal wedding, how could I not post on it.  What a day steeped in tradition and old fashioned love.  It did make me think of my own wedding day, I truly felt like a princess.  Finding love the second time around has been truly special, and I believe God sent me my "prince charming". 

To walk into the room where we were married and see my husband's beaming smile was overwhelming.

Beautiful memories on a beautiful fall day!

Me and my beautiful three children, (left to right) Cassondra, me, Megan and Adam

My son Adam actually walked me down the isle.

 

Just For You

I was really in the mood to play with my stamps and paper after the "festivities" of the day today.  I really wanted to make a general card that could be used for almost any occasion (graduation, get well, birthday, etc.), I never seem to have enough of these kinds of cards.  I love the rich colors of this BoBunny paper, the triangle is from DCVW Mariposa.

Hope you all enjoyed your Easter and may God in his infinite love continue to bless you.

Supplies I used:  BoBunny - Gabrielle, DCVW - Mariposa, brass finding, brads (Making Memories)