Chevrons and Ombre!

Two of the hottest trends right now in the world of cardmaking and scrapbooking! are Chevron Stripes and Ombre!  I found chevron stripes in the most unexpected place…..on the Mother’s Day Kid Cards digital image set. (Cricut Craft Room) It was intended to be the base of the card, but I only wanted the chevrons, so I “hid” the perimeter outlining the stripes.  For each card below I used four different shades of the same color, starting with the darkest.  I wanted the card to have a clean and simple feel to it.

So my first card is in all blues….to give a tropical feel to it.  Perfect for a retirement maybe? I chose a silhouette for the image because I didn't want the chevrons competing with the main image. The palm tree came from the Create a Critter, Cartridge.....in case you wanted to know! ;)

I added rhinestones to the palm tree and sentiment.  Speaking of the sentiment, it is a sticker from SRM  Stickers.  (I adore their stickers!)

For a more rustic card, I chose shades of brown and this darling cowboy image from the  A Child’s Year Cartridge. 

I added a few rhinestones to his hat and spurs and some rustic twine tied in a knot.  Once again, the sentiment is by SRM  Stickers. 

Lastly, is my girly card in all shades of pink. I chose the stork image from the  Sugar & Spice Lite cartridge, and added a sticker flower to its neck with a bit of string.

Don't forget to enter for your chance to win a $50.00 gift certificate to the Shabby Apple!  They have seriously the cutest clothes and accessories EVER! You can click HERE for your chance!

I am going to a spelling bee tonight for one of my 5th grade students.  He is a very special kid and I am excited to see him accomplish something that is really out of his comfort zone. 

The rest of the weekend will be crafting and celebrating my mom's birthday. :) 

What are you up to?

Have a great weekend!

Friendship....

Good morning friends! I am hoping that I'm not losing my mind (I probably am), and that I hadn't previously posted this card and then forgot that I did so! That would be so typical of me!  

I created this card using a clear sticker that had been in my stash for ages.

It was the kind of sticker that you sprinkle something pretty over it.....like glitter. ;) I chose this pretty brown by Martha Stewart.  I paired it with a sentiment and papers from the Paperloft.

I added a satin ribbon, a bit of lace, and a chocolate pearl.  It was once again, a fairly easy card to create, which for me is really saying something! ;)

Please don't forget to enter HERE to win a very generous gift certificate to the Shabby Apple!  They seriously have the cutest clothes and accessories!

Have a wonderful Thursday!!

Giveaway from the Shabby Apple!

Good morning!  I am excited to share with you a giveaway hosted by the Shabby Apple!  If you are not familiar with their website, it is a definite must see!  They carry everything from clothes, shoes, to beautiful accessories. They have the most beautiful vintage clothing, which you know I adore!  

They are generously giving one of my blog followers a chance to win a $50.00 gift certificate to their store. 

(Only residents of the US can participate in this giveaway. Sorry!)   

What do you have to do? 

Just leave a comment here telling me what your favorite fashion piece is, whether it is a favorite pair of shoes, or a sentimental piece of jewelry. 

I would love for you to become a follower or subscribe to my blog, but it is not necessary to enter.  

I will pick one winner on Sunday, April 21st at 10PM CST. 

These are a few of my favorite finds over at the Shabby Apple! 

Have a great day my friends!

XOXO!

Button Card

Good morning to you my crafty friends!  Hope you are off to a great start this Monday morning! As for me, I have been battling a cold all weekend.  I'd like to say it's gone, but it is still lingering.......boo. :(  

I have a Crafty Secret's card to share with you today using some brand new digi images.  This month's release was sewing related images along with button cards. 

Sewing? Buttons? Vintage?

I'm all over that!

I added buttons to the center of the card, sheer ribbon, and a rolled flower using my Silhouette.  The leaves are by Spellbinders.  Lots of layers, but a quick and easy card to make.  

Be sure to check in tomorrow as I will be hosting a giveaway!

Have a fantastic Monday!

Our Vacation

Good morning and happy Friday to you!  I wanted to share some of my pictures from our family vacation to Mexico.  I took quite a few, but these were some of my favorite ones.  

We are truly blessed to have the opportunity to travel with our kids.  I think it is so important for them to experience new things.  And this goes for Cortney as well. She has traveled everywhere with us and I am so glad she was able to share these memories with us. 

There are certain challenges when traveling with a disabled child though.  There are worries, concerns, and a bit of stress that goes along with it. Fortunately, I have a great husband who works well with me.  We are a team in every sense of the word. 

:)

Let the vacation begin......

We were able to get a couple of family photos done.....and the best part? Cort was taken out of her wheelchair.  I love the fact that we are all so close and cozy in these pictures.  It is a rarity.  There is something about a wheelchair that inhibits that closeness in photos. 

My girl enjoying the dolphin show and swimming!

Kyle and I were able to swim with the dolphins.  What an amazing experience it was!  We did the "foot push" and everything! It was definitely something that was on my "bucket list!"

Every now and then while taking photos, I get one that I consider my "Money Shot."  It is that one shot that captures the subject so perfectly.  This one of Cort was one of them.  I love the hat, the blue eye peeking out from beneath the brim, and her sun kissed cheeks and nose. :)

And this handsome boy in his wet suit getting ready to scuba dive! 

This one makes my heart swoon.......

I am a bit behind in my crafting, so I am hoping to play a bit of catch up this weekend!  Gotta meet those deadlines! ;)

What are you up to this weekend? Anything exciting?

JustRite's April Release-Vintage Banners!

Grab your sunglasses folks, today's card is a bright one! No soft vintage colors used today! I created this fun happy card using JustRite's brand new set called, Vintage Banners.  I combined two of the sentiments and stamped it in red.  I cut it out using a circle Spellbinder's die.  

The card itself was a cut found once again in the Silhouette store.  I cut out the sun's rays with orange paper and added glossy accents and Martha Stewart's clear coarse glitter.  I added a giant red bow and some yellow pearls to finish it off. 

This set is so versatile!  I love the sayings and fonts!

Be sure to visit the other designers' blogs!  

JustRite Papercraft
Debbie Olson
Darsie Bruno
Michele Kovack
Eva Dobilas
Sheri Holt
Kathy Jones
Marisa Job
Heidi Blankenship
Angela Barkhouse
Barb Schram

Have a great day my friends! :)

JustRite's April Release-Mr. & Mrs. Vintage Labels Four!

It is Day 3 of JustRite's new release! We are quickly approaching wedding season, and this set is absolutely perfect! It is called, Mr. & Mrs. Vintage Labels Four.

To create my card, I found this couple from the Silhouette Store. I thought it paired perfectly with this set.  I stamped the frame and sentiment with Versamark and sprinkled it with silver embossing powder.

The frame was given a touch of color using Tim Holtz Distress markers. I added seam binding and a bit of pink ribbon, along with a couple of Forget Me Nots.  (You can find these cute little flowers at A Pink Swan).  The paper doily behind the frame and couple was cut using a Papertrey Ink die. 

Here is the entire set!  

The design team has come up with some fun and "out of the box" projects! Be sure to pay them a visit!

Have a wonderful day!  

It is my first day back to work!

Reality has struck! ;)

JustRite Papercraft
Kathy Jones
Michele Kovack
Heidi Blankenship
Margie Higuchi
Angela Barkhouse 
Eva Dobilas
Darsie Bruno
Barb Schram
Kazan Clark
Sheri Holt