Control Freaks Blog Tour: Time to Celebrate

Hello everyone! Welcome to the Control Freaks Blog Tour! We are so excited to inspire you with our ideas with the theme of Celebrations! I am your stop after the talented Patty Bennett! Please note that if you are viewing this before the 20th, all the links may not be working. Be sure to stop by again on the 20th when everything should be in working order! Now on to my projects...

For my first project I used the Cheerful Critters stamp set. I just think these little guys are the cutest! And you can put any small sentiment inside the signs! I love it! I thought that this little guy would be great for a young boy's birthday or achievement! I used the Sweet Sunday Sketch to help me with the layout.

• Card base is Whisper white
• Run a piece of Lost Lagoon card stock through the Big Shot using the Lucky Stars embossing folder and adhere to card
• On a piece of Whisper White stamp the image from Cheerful Critters using Tuxedo black Momento ink and stamp the sentiment inside the sign
• Color the bear using Crumb Cake and a blender pen and his shirt using Lost Lagoon and Pear Pizzazz markers
• Cut a strip of Pear Pizzazz card stock and use the fringe scissors to fringe the end then adhere to the stamped panel
• Tie a piece of linen thread around the panel and then tie a button gold basic metal button on
• Adhere the panel to the card with dimensionals

For my next card I went a little more sophisticated. I love sunflowers. So I wanted to try to recreate a sunflower since I don't have any sunflower stamps. I found an idea where someone had layered the stamps from the Petal Potpourri stamp set and a light bulb went off (trust me, it doesn't happen often - lol)! I love how this turned out!

• Card base is Crumb Cake
• On another piece of Crumb Cake stamp the sentiment from Because You Care stamp set using Early Espresso ink
• Adhere the panel to a piece of Early Espresso card stock and then adhere to the card base using dimensionals
• Stamp the butterflies stamp from the Perpetual Calendar stamp set onto the card base using Crumb Cake ink
• Stamp the solid flower image from the Petal Potpourri stamp set onto a piece of Whisper White card stock using So Saffron ink then stamp the lined image right over the top using Hello Honey ink (note: it is most helpful to use a Stamp-a-ma-jig)
• Punch the flower out using the Flower Medallion punch
• Stamp the flower center onto a piece of Whisper White using Early Espresso ink and punch out with the 7/8" scallop circle punch then adhere to flower with dimensionals
• Cut the leaves from Mossy Meadow card stock using the Flower Fair framelits and adhere to the back of the flower
• Adhere flower to the card
• Thread a piece of linen thread through a gold basic metal button and tie a bow then adhere to flower center

I hope you have gained some inspiration! I now send you on to the fabulous Wendy Weixler to see her beautiful creations! Thank you so much for stopping by and have a super day!

Cards Recipe: Stamps- Petal Potpourri; Cheerful Critters, Perpetual Calendar, Because You Care; Ink- Crumb Cake, Hello Honey, So Saffron, Early Espresso, Tuxedo black Momento ink, Lost Lagoon and Pear Pizzazz markers, Paper- Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz, Lost Lagoon; Accessories- Lucky Stars embossing folder, fringe scissors, blender pen, gold basic metal buttons, linen thread, Flower Medallion punch, Flower Fair framelits, Stamp-a-ma-jig, dimensionals

CCMC Preview Week Day 6!

Hello everyone! It's a bright sunny day today! And it makes me happy! I hope your day is a good one so far! I did get the mountain of laundry done yesterday and that feels so good! Not sure what we are doing today but it's nice to have time to just sit and relax!

Today's card is a fun Easter card! I can't believe that Easter is Sunday! Wow!! I was inspired by last week's sketch at Freshly Made. A super simple one!

• Card base is Smoky Slate cut at 11" x 4 1/4" and fold in half
• Cut a piece of Whisper White at 3 1/4" x 4" and round the two left hand corners with the Project Life corner rounder
• Stamp the bunny image from Cheerful Critters onto the Whisper White panel using Tuxedo black Momento ink and stamp the greeting in the sign from Teeny Tiny Wishes using Tuxedo black Momento ink
• Color the bunny using Smoky Slate marker and a blender pen and the dress using Strawberry Slush marker (I also added some Strawberry Slush to her ears)
• Cut a strip of Pistachio Pudding at 1 1/4" x 4" and fringe the edge using the fringe scissors
• Adhere fringed strip to the stamped panel
• Tie a piece of Whisper White cotton twine from the Painted Blooms cotton twine pack around the panel and adhere to card base with dimensionals
• Punch a flower from Strawberry Slush using the itty bitty accents punch pack and adhere to card
• Add a rhinestone to flower center

Be sure to visit the Create with Connie and Mary site! Nicole has a super fun project to share with you today! She is also giving away blog candy!! And while you're there, don't forget to sign up for the Cards "Create"tions Celebration edition! We are getting ready to have some fun!! I hope to see you there! Thanks for stopping by and have a super day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Cheerful Critters, Teeny Tiny Wishes; Paper- Smoky Slate, Pistachio Pudding, Whisper White, Strawberry Slush; Ink- Smoky Slate, Strawberry Slush, Tuxedo black Momento ink; Accessories- Painted Blooms cotton twine, fringe scissors, itty bitty accents punch pack, rhinestones, Project Life corner rounder, dimensionals

CCMC 347

Hello everyone! The weekend is almost here! Ugh! Thursday. I can do this! I really did not want to get up this morning. But here I am! Just need to keep moving - lol! 

Today is a new Thursday challenge at Create with Connie and Mary. This week is we have a sketch to work with. Take a look!

A fun and simple one! I had lots of ideas in my head but these little critters were calling out to me. These little guys are just so adorable!

• Card base is Soft Sky
• Use the Oval framelits and cut an oval from a piece of Whisper White then run the piece through the Big Shot again using the Lucky Stars embossing folder
• Adhere the panel to the card base with dimensionals
• Stamp the critter image from Cheerful Critters stamp set onto a piece of Whisper White using Tuxedo black Momento ink and color in with Smoky Slate and Blushing Bride markers then cut out with the Ovals framelits
• Sponge the edges of the stamped oval using Soft Sky and adhere to card
• Cut a strip of Pear Pizzazz card stock and use the fringe scissors to fringe the edge and adhere to card
• Punch a star from silver foil paper using the itty bitty accents punch pack
• Add rhinestones to the stars

As I look at this card now, I think this would have made a cut Easter card! Hmm... Might have to try this one again! Be sure to check out the cards from the design team at Create with Connie and Mary! Lots of inspiration there! Thanks for stopping by and have a super day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Cheerful Critters; Paper- Soft Sky, Pear Pizzazz, Whisper White; Ink- Tuxedo black Momento ink, Smoky Slate and Blushing Bride markers; Accessories- Ovals framelits, Lucky Stars embossing folder, fringe scissors, rhinestones, dimensionals

CCMC 341

Good morning everyone! It's Thursday and time for another fun and fabulous challenge from the Create with Connie and Mary team! This week we have a super fun sketch! Check it out!

I decided to make it work with my Cheerful Critters stamp set. I tried to resist this set but it is too cute and soon it made its way to my home! 

I though it would be cute to make a sort of Valentine card. "I like your face" made me smile! Too cute!

• Card base is Crisp Cantaloupe
• Stamp the bunny image from the Cheerful Critters stamp set onto a piece of Whisper White using Tuxedo Black Momento ink and color in with Blendabilities: Smoky Slate, Calypso Coral
• Stamp the sentiment into the sign using Tuxedo Black Momento ink
• Adhere a piece of Calypso Coral along the top of the stamped panel that has been cut with the Finishing Touches edgelits
• Flag the bottoms of two pieces of the Stacked with Love designer paper and adhere to panel
• Adhere panel to a piece of Basic Black
• Tie a piece of Crisp Cantaloupe thick baker's twine around the panel and tie a bow then adhere to card base with dimensionals

Check the Create with Connie and Mary site to see what the other designers did with this sketch! Don't forget that the Spring Collection is going on right now! We are having so much fun! If you aren't a subscriber, why not sign up now? You won't be sorry! Find more information about the Spring Collection at Create with Connie and Mary! I hope to see you there! Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Cheerful Critters; Paper- Crisp Cantaloupe, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Whisper White, Stacked with Love designer paper; Ink- Tuxedo Black Momento ink, Blendabilities: Smoky Slate, Calypso Coral; Accessories- Crisp Cantaloupe thick baker's twine, Finishing Touches edgelits, dimensionals

Critter Party

Good morning, Friends! I hope your week is going super! I'm glad it's Wednesday and that this is a shorter day for me! I get a massage later this afternoon and I seriously need it! I have an awful kink in my neck! Ugh! The weather has just been outstanding around here and it looks to stay that way for a while! Yippee!! I am getting a serious case of Spring Fever!!

Today's card was inspired by a sketch I saw at MFT Card Challenges. I needed a super quick card and this fit the bill!

• Card base is Crumb Cake
• Adhere a piece of Coastal Cabana to card base
• Stamp the bear image from Cheerful Critters onto a piece of Whisper White using Tuxedo Black Momento ink and color in with Blendabilities: I used the medium and light Crumb Cake and the lights of Coastal Cabana, Night of Navy and Soft Sky
• Stamp the sentiment using Tuxedo Black Momento ink
• Run the stamped panel through the Big Shot with the Finishing Touches edgelits and adhere to card with dimensionals
• Flag the end of a strip of Soft Sky and adhere to card
• Thread a thin strip of Basic Black card stock through a gold basic metal button and adhere to card

Super simple! Are you a subscriber to the Create with Connie and Mary Spring Collection? If not, you can still sign up and enjoy all the stamp goodness with us! Visit their site to find more information. I hope to see you there! Thanks for stopping by and have a super day!

Card Recipe: Stamps- Cheerful Critters; Paper- Crumb Cake, Coastal Cabana, Soft Sky, Basic Black, Whisper White; Ink- Tuxedo Black Momento ink, Blendabilities: Crumb Cake, Soft Sky, Night of Navy, Coastal Cabana; Accessories- Finishing Touches edgelits, gold basic metal button, dimensionals