My Adorable Excuse...

I am sure you noticed that it has almost been 2 Months since my last post!  As I announced earlier this year I am expecting baby #3. (It's a Girl!)  And if you have ever been pregnant before you know that you usually have aversions to certain things.  Of course they are usually food items but for me it has been crafting.  Weird, I know.  But I have not been feeling like crafting at all until just a week ago which explains my lack of artwork posts.  But I will be posting some layouts soon!  Thanks for sticking around anyway.

Coming Soon!

It is almost that time again! The new Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book is just a few weeks away from going live for customers (February 1st).  The papers are gorgeous and the stamps are incredible.   

 The vibrant papers used in the layout on the cover are from the paper pack called Stella.  I love this one so much.  Here is a another sneak peak of these papers, the adorable Stella canvas stickers that coordinate and the Bohemian assortment.

 

 

 

Supplies Used (All CTMH unless noted otherwise):
Paper: Stella Level 2, Kraft CS

Ink: Cocoa  
Cricut: Art Philosophy
Embelishments: Bohemian Assortment, Stella Complements Canvas Shapes

Baby Baby

This cute little elephant is from a stamp set called Zoology. I can think of many uses for it but the first thing I wanted to do was a baby card. There are four cute zoo animals to chose from in this set, but I like the elepahnt the most.   The banner and the notched squares were cut using Art Philosophy.

Speaking of babies...I have a special announcement.  We are expecting our third child this June!!!  We are so excited.  Pregnancy has been going well so far and we get to find out the gender in three weeks.  Can't wait!!

Supplies Used (All CTMH unless noted otherwise):
Paper: Grey Wool, White Daisy, Tulip, Twilight, Veranda Level 2(retired)

Stamps: Zoology, Rock the Block (polka dots), Typeface Alphabet
Ink:  Grey Flannel, Tulip, Twilight
Cricut: Art Philosophy
Border Punch: Fiskars

A World of Thanks

This card is for an inspiration challenge over at Lucy's Cards.  This paper was the major component of my inspiration.  I love it when I can make my own paper with just ink and stamps.  I think I may end up making a lot of these for Christmas Thank You cards.  I really like how it turned out!

Supplies Used (All CTMH unless noted otherwise):
Paper: Grey Wool, White Daisy

Stamps: Universal Backgrounds, Treasure Life, Flourished Blessings
Ink:  Grey Flannel, Black, Gypsy
Embellishments:  Creme Brulee Stitched Grosgain Ribbon, Pewter Mini- Medley Accents, Pearl Opaques

Card inspired by Pinterest

I have been loving Pinterest lately.  This card was inspired by a few different cards that I had seen on there.  The doily and circles were cut with the Close To My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.  

Supplies Used (All CTMH unless noted otherwise):
Paper: Grey Flannel, Grey Wool, Daisy White, Wings L2,

Stamps: Universal Backgrounds, Everlasting Life
Ink:  Grey Flannel, Black
Embellishments:  Sweet Leaf Stitched Grosgain Ribbon, Bling Assortment

My 2011 Top Projects

It has only been a little over a year since I started this blog.  It has been fun posting artwork, receiving encouraging comments and meeting other paper crafters.  I am posting my five favorite projects from 2011.  Hoping to post a little more frequently in 2012.  I think it is going to be a great year! 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Clean and Simple Layout

Birthday card

9x9 Accordian Baby Album

Valentine Card

 

 

 

 

Favorite Layout of the Year

Thanks to all of you who view and follow my blog!!!!

You Warm My Heart

It has been a while since I have been in the creative mood.  Probably because of all of the demands of the holiday season plus a few birthdays thrown in the mix.  Today I really felt like making something but didn't know what.  So when I get in this kind of funk I find it helps me to recreate something.  I totally CASE'd this card from here. Then afterwards my creative juices got flowing and I have another cute card in the works.  Will post it soon.

Supplies Used (All CTMH unless noted otherwise):
Paper: Kraft, White CS
Ink:  Black, Petal, Sweet Leaf, Sky
Embellishments:  Purple Ribbon (misc.)