Fabulous

Sorry, I've been so busy lately! I can't believe I'm so close to finishing up grad school. I appreciate all my crafty friends who take the time to visit my posts, are interested in what I have to share, and leave me wonderful feedback. Yesterday, I posted my card for Butterfly Reflections Ink and today I'm on The Ton blog with another post. Here's a quick peek ;-)

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

PTI Anniversary Challenge Day 8: Blue Ombre

Papertrey Ink's Day 8 Challenge asked us to create a blue ombre look however we wanted it to be, whether in a sentiment, background, in images, etc. I decided to go with a sky background using different blue distress inks. Colors included Tumbled Glass, Salty Ocean, Stormy Sky, and Chipped Sapphire.

I think it came out gorgeous! I love creating these. I used their Zappy Birthday stamps and dies and Mama Elephant's Tiny Heroes. The beautiful blue sequins around the card can be found at The Ton.

Ohh, would love for you to check out The Ton's first video! Please leave her some love. We are planning a few great things for you in the coming weeks! Thanks so much for all your comments and love. 

Linking this to the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Great and Small

7KidsCollegeFund Challenge: Anything Goes

PTI Anniversary Challenge Day 4: Build a Bouquet

Papertrey Ink's Day 4 Challenge consists of building a bouquet.

Here's my card, using Mini Blooms:

The beautiful purple sequins around the card can be found at The Ton.

Linking to the following challenge:
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Red + Pink

Love Songs + Winners

As you may already know, I'm busy with school. I squeezed in the time to make some love-you cards. It's such a great feeling when others like your work enough to want to buy it. A huge thank you to those who understand the value of a handmade card and also get me enough to know that I totally undercharge for my cards ❤

This adorable card has already been given away :-) Sometimes I come back to older stamp sets - they don't go out of style for me. 

It wasn't too hard to make. I just want to add in that eventually I have lots of plans for my blog, which includes a whole new domain and look for the site, more detailed entries with step-by-step instructions on how I created my cards, and a weekly series. It's hard right now with school but I hope you stick around long enough to watch where I take my work :-) 

The winner for my personal giveaway has already been contacted. Using random.org, the winner was Barb Macaskill. Congratulations!

The winner for the Blog Hop, Skip and Jump sponsored by The Ton has been announced on their blog. Thanks so much to everyone who participated and shared with friends. We truly appreciate your support! 

Linking this to the following challenge:

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: H is for hearts!
7KidsCollegeFund Challenge: Anything Goes
Virginia's View Challenge #12: Shaker Cards

You Make Me Smile

Quick post featuring these adorable monsters from Monsters Ink and using the new Pretty Pink Posh Pocket Border Die. Honestly, I had no idea where I was going with this card and it just came together like this eventually. Haha. :-) 

Don't forget to check out my giveaway post! Have a great Friday and weekend, friends!

Linking to the following challenge:

Fusion Card Challenge: Heartful (using the sketch)

I Like You

I am just super thankful for all the blessings in my life. Personally, there's always something going on inside someone who's got a Type A personality. At least for me, chaos is distressful, but knowing that there are people who not only tolerate me but actually enjoy my company is blissful. There are people who look out for me, who take care of my needs when I am unable to (since I'm currently an unemployed grad student), and who support what I choose to do with my life. They like me as I am, and when I saw this sentiment from Mama Elephant's Purrfect Pair, I knew I had to have it. I like many people the way they are, too. ;-) Isn't it amazing being able to tell someone that...with cute cards like this one? The stamped borders are from Waffle Flower Crafts' Pattern Play. I LOVE them. 

P.S. I'll be sharing personal thoughts on my posts sometimes, but I hope that you stay subscribed. Your comments totally make my day. Sometimes I screenshot them and share them excitedly with my besties! :-) I have a giveaway on my Instagram right now until midnight this Thursday: spread the word! I will be posting my blog giveaway by the end of this week. Thanks for being patient. 

P.P.S If you're interested in purchasing any of my cards, you can make a request! I just need a few weeks' advance notice. :-) 

Linking to the following challenges: 
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Have a Heart
7KidsCollegeFund Challenge: Anything Goes
Papercrafting Challenge: Magazine Mondays #84 (floating hearts)
The Card Concept: Challenge #27 Love (clean and layered)
Time Out Challenge #23 Valentine's Day

Sparkle

For these cards, I was inspired by Butterfly Reflections Ink December Mood Board:

I love the colors. I chose to work with this Sparkle & Shine set by WPlus9 and then realized I didn't know how to make the colors work, lol. I'll post my cards anyway.

PTI December Blog Hop Challenge #10

And my last card for the PTI December Blog Hop Challenge:

For this card, I used the Make It Market Kit: Shakers + Sprinkles and the Mehndi Medallion Mini stamp set.

Linking to the following challenge as well: 
Stampin' Celebration Challenge #94

PTI December Blog Hop Challenge #9

Here's another card for the PTI December Blog Hop Challenge:

For this card, I used the Make It Market Kit: Shakers + Sprinkles.

Linking to the following challenge as well: 
Stampin' Celebration Challenge #94

PTI December Blog Hop Challenge #8

Here's another card for the PTI December Blog Hop Challenge:

For this card, I used the Make It Market Kit: Shakers + Sprinkles.

Linking to the following challenge as well: 
PTI Make It Monday #194: Sympathy Cards & Stamped Borders
Stampin' Celebration Challenge #94

PTI December Blog Hop Challenge #7

Here's another card for the PTI December Blog Hop Challenge:

I used the Mehndi Medallion Mini stamp set to create the border and the Book Club stamp set for the sentiment.

Linking to the following challenge as well: 
PTI Make It Monday #194: Sympathy Cards & Stamped Borders
Stampin' Celebration Challenge #94

PTI December Blog Hop Challenge #6

Here's another card for the PTI December Blog Hop Challenge:

For this card, I used the Make It Market Kit: Shakers + Sprinkles.

Linking to the following challenge as well: 
Stampin' Celebration Challenge #94

PTI December Blog Hop Challenge #5

Here's another card for the PTI December Blog Hop Challenge:

For this card, I used the Make It Market Kit: Shakers + Sprinkles. 

Linking to the following challenge as well: 
Stampin' Celebration Challenge #94

PTI December Blog Hop Challenge #4

Here's another card for the PTI December Blog Hop Challenge:

For this card, I used the Make It Market Kit: Shakers + Sprinkles.

Linking to the following challenge as well: 
Stampin' Celebration Challenge #94

PTI December Blog Hop Challenge #3

Here's a card for the PTI December Blog Hop Challenge:

I totally forgot I had this Mehndi Medallion Mini stamp set. Isn't it gorgeous? I also used the Book Club stamp set for the sentiment. 

Linking to the following challenge as well: 
Stampin' Celebration Challenge #94

PTI December Blog Hop Challenge #2

Here's another very simple bookmark for the PTI December Blog Hop Challenge:

I used this bookmark die and this awesome Book Club stamp set. 

Linking to the following challenge as well: 
Stampin' Celebration Challenge #94

So Sorry

Card #4 using Altenew's Geometric Menagerie. I think this is the most CAS card I've made so far...until I sprayed some gold mist in the back! LOL. I'm trying, I promise.

Linking to the following challenges: 
Papertake Weekly Challenge: Anything Goes
Altenew December Challenge - From the Craft Room: Warm Sunshine

You're Cool

Card #3 using Altenew's Geometric Menagerie. I did the messy background embossing on purpose. Letting go of perfectionism...sort of. :)

Linking to the following challenges: 
Papertake Weekly Challenge: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes
Altenew December Challenge - From the Craft Room: Warm Sunshine

Without You

Card #2 using Altenew's Geometric Menagerie. I bought A LOT of patterned paper, so I really need to use them all now, lol.

Linking to the following challenges: 
Papertake Weekly Challenge: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes
Altenew December Challenge - From the Craft Room: Warm Sunshine

Pride

I bought Altenew's Geometric Menagerie set over a month ago and now I finally have a chance to use it :) I decided to make 4 cards with similar colors, inspired by Altenew's own December challenge photo posted below.

I am in love with the soft colors. Getting out of my creative slump was a bit of a challenge. Hope you like the cards! I'll post each one in a separate post. :)

Linking to the following challenges: 
Papertake Weekly Challenge: Anything Goes
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes
Altenew December Challenge - From the Craft Room: Warm Sunshine