Is it a Boy or a Girl?

Yes, the exciting news is that we're going to be grandparents for the first time! Our oldest son and his wife are expecting a little one in the Autumn. Needless to say, we are all thrilled!

I received Kaisercraft's "Bundle of Joy" 12 X 12" paper from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, and could not wait to break them open. 
What adorable paper! They have a definite vintage appeal with the adorable prints and classic patterns...right up my alley!

You also received a full size sheet of coordinating stickers as part of the paper pack...perfect for projects! I also received the sweet little die cut shapes, "Kaisercraft Collectable Bundle of Joy Boy" and "Bundle of Joy Girl."

I began with two little cards, as we truly do not know if it is a "boy" or "girl" yet:

I used the Kaisercraft Bundle of Joy Boy paper for this card, along with the baby and banner from the die cut "Collectables."  Love this color too, a combo of sage and aqua.

The sentiment is stamped with Versafine Black Onyx ink and JustRite's new clear stamp set "All Boy." What a great set...! Look for designs to come from it.

It's buttons and bows for my little girl card....buttons from my stash (the big one accented with a Mint Kaisercraft Rhinestone), and a bow made with a Bow Easy and May Art's Silk Ribbon.

Paper and die cut from the Kaisercraft "Bundle of Joy" Girl theme.

All Kaisercraft Bundle of Joy product can be found HERE.

All linked product is from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Looking forward to more projects with these papers...time will tell whether or not they will be in dusty pink or aqua blue!

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day All!

Happy Mother's Day to my special Mom--she's a child of the King and has taken such good care of her family! She has a special soft spot in her heart for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mom would sew for us when we were young, including all three wedding dresses for my sisters and I (many bridesmaid dresses too...). She now quilts when able.





This card is for you Mom:

The silicone LaBlanche "Scissors"  image is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink (my absolute favorite for Copic marker coloring), then colored with Copic Sketch markers. There is also a bit of Tim Holtz Distress Antique Linen ink used for distressing.

The paper used for today's project is Prima's "Lyric." You can purchase Lyric in two different sized pads: the one I used, 6X6," and the larger A4 size.

Special touches: Prima "Lyric Washi and Fabric Tape" (fabric ruler tab on lower right of image); and Prima "Lyric Say It In Crystals" pearl accents. There is also a border of May Art's 5/8" Crochet lace peeking out on the left side of the card.

My bow is made of Seam Binding Ribbon (Lyric Seam Binding Sampler) using a Bow Easy. You can find my tutorial for creating this bow HERE.

All supplies are from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Have a blessed and wonderful Mother's Day!

Our Daily Bread Designs For the Love of Patriotism and Service

Welcome to Our Daily Bread Design's Alumni feature of For the Love of Patriotism and Service!  This month the Alumni team will be sharing creations made with sets that focus on Love of Patriotism and Service. While we are including the cards and sets used by the designers for their creations, I know the designers would appreciate if you would click on the links below to leave them a little love as well. 

Enjoy all of the beautiful designs featuring the Love of Patriotism and Service!

I used Our Daily Bread Design's "God Bless America" for my design today:

Just a note: I had not used bleach on a card for sometime, so wanted to do so on this card. I stamped the image onto kraft cardstock, then used bleach to lighten the stripes and stars. I then colored it with Copic Sketch Markers.

Here's the line up for today's feature:

Deb (you're here!)

Tosh

Lisa

Silke

Betty

Connie

Our Daily Bread Designs

Thanks so much for joining us today! Have a great weekend!

Stamp Simply Ribbon Store Week of Monograms!

Yes, you read that right...The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store is featuring a week of monograms...JustRite monograms! Today's theme is "Monograms with Background Stamps."

Sharon has bundled the two new monogram sets together for a special price! You can also purchase them separately as well.

Here is my monogram with background stamps design for today--I've designed it with masculine appeal, although the background stamp could be prettied up for a woman traveler also...

I used JustRite's clear "Monogram Your Journey" for the monogram portion of the card...what a great set! 

The background is JustRite's "The Journey Background." 
I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, then colored it with Copic Sketch Markers. Easy...stamp and add a bit of color and you're done!

The light brown textured paper is from Prima's "Lyric" decorator paper pad.

May Art's black Twill adds the final touch.

Be sure to check the Stamp Simply Blog for further monogram themes this week! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Enjoy the Day!

Hello All:

I was playing with some fun paper this weekend and wanted to show you the results:

Loving the new My Mind's Eye Collectable papers: 

this one "Unforgettable."

The patterns have a bit of a vintage feel, with some of the prints reminding me of my younger days...and yes, I guess that I am approaching "vintage..."  LOL!

JustRite's clear "Enjoy the Day Vintage Labels Four" seemed to be a good match, and they also have a fabulous dies to boot, "Spellbinders for JustRite Vintage Labels Four" dies! I used two dies from the set, one for the medallion, and one for the sentiment.

I stamped the medallion and sentiment with Versafine Vintage Sepia Ink, paper piecing the rosy flower center for a bit more color. Kaisercraft Rhinestones add a sparkling finish. I used 3D Foam Strips to pop the sentiment and medallion up to add more dimension to the design.

All supplies are from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Just a note: The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store is beginning a week featuring monograms...I'll be back tomorrow to show a masculine monogrammed design! Hope that you can stop by!

Have a great Sunday!

Graphic 45 Secret Garden

Oh my, have you seen Graphic 45's "Secret Garden" decorator paper? What a lovely pad of sweet prints...the illustrations remind me of early grade school days and the illustrations in books that I was learning to read. So special!

The 8X8" paper pad includes precious image panels (so many to choose from!!!) that you can cut out and layer to create a quick and easy card...no stamping today! Sharon has also put together a Secret Garden Silk Sampler...gorgeous! You can see all Secret Garden products HERE.

Here's a closeup:

The image panel is layered over a Natural with Gold Cluny Lace border, then fancied up with a May Art's Champagne Silk bow, tied with a Bow Easy, and tiny Prima Miss Godiva Caramel blossoms.

All supplies for today's project are from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Seam Binding Ribbon Gluber Blossom

Hi there...just a quick post for today featuring Cosmo Cricket's Glubers! Gluber blossoms are so very fun to make, and soooo easy with Seam Binding Ribbon!

Paper for this project is My Mind's Eye Collectible "Notable" paper pad (with other prints shown behind the card).

The JustRite sentiment from the "Ornate Happiness Squares" clear stamp set was stamped with Versafine Onyx Black ink. Tim Holtz Distress Vintage Photo ink adds a bit of distressing.

The leaves for the blossom are die cut from Spellbinder's "Bitty Blossoms" die set,  Seam Binding ribbon: Elegant Peacock.

All supplies are from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Have a great weekend, and thanks for stopping by!