Sending Best Wishes

Afternoon everybody,

I am very cranky today. It started of my with soon to be a teenager son refusing get up from his bed in the morning. And when he finally did, moves so slowly around the house and taking his own sweet time to get ready to school. Very frustrating:( You know,  I feel like attaching a propeller rather an accelerator with a remote to his backside to help him move a bit faster. Arrr!  In a year's time, I will have not one but two teens at home - one boy and one girl. Life is heading to a very interesting phase I guess :)

Anyway, I was also sick of cooking, cleaning and washing that I dropped everything today and decided I make a card to help me relax. I browsed through and found Retro Sketches #10 and Runaway Inspired Challenge #11. I decided play both. 

Here is the sketch and inspirational picture.

 

And here is what I came up with.

Supplies: 

Cardstock: White cardstock from Wplus9, Chocolate Chip from Su and Baby Pink card base and matching envelope from local store.

Stamp set: Decorative Doilies and Fotiments Birthday from Uniko Studio

INks: Soft Suede, Pretty in Pink from SU and Bubblegum from Amuse Inks, Archival Jet Black Ink

Accessories: Pink Bakers twine, Pink Rhinestones from Kaisercraft

I love the modern looking doilie stamp set from Uniko Studio. The package arrived yesterday and beautiful stamp sets. Love love them.

I modified the sketch a little and also stamped on the envelope to coordinate the card. 

OK, time for lunch and hopefully I will have a bit more time to play before I pick the kids from school. Time flies like crazy. It is scary! Life is busy at the moment. So many things to do. I am hoping for everything to settle after two weeks. Fingers crossed.

 Thanks so much for visiting and also listening to my frustrations today.

 See you soon and until then..

Ta!

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The Spectacular Spectacle Challenge

Morning everybody,

Yay! Monday! I love Monday because kids are off to school and hubby to work and I have the house all to myself. Although I don't have the house to myself  at the moment. My in-laws are staying with me. But atleast there is a routine. I have since vaccumed, mopped the house, washed the clothes and prepared for lunch. So time to browse, check emails and write up this post.

Again I made this card couple of days ago. When I saw Moxie Fab World's The Spectacular Spectacle Challenge, I immediately pulled out Lawn Fawn's Clear To See stamp set. But was stumped! What to do? Because I did a mini blog hop with my friend Joyce using this set. Here are the cards I made earlier.

Anyway, after seeing the current PDCC colours, the idea bulb lit up in my head. Have you seen sunglasses with blue and pink shades? I have! Very funky and retro.I also wanted to use the PDCC colours other than for a flower or an elegant card.

And, I read Cath's article on PC blog about focus on trendy spectacle. I loved the card by Chunyaun with the repetitive pattern of the spectacle. So inspired by all of these, I made my card.

Supplies:

Cardstock: White cardstock by Wplus9, Pretty in Pink and Basic Grey from SU

Stamp set: Clear To See by Lawn Fawn and Folk Art by Wplus9

Inks: Momento Black Ink

Accessories: Button from PTI, Copics pink and blue colours.

I love the repetitive retro spectacle background. Just so cool. I also interpreted the pink and blue shades as two friends. Hence the sentiment. Hope you like it. I love it :) One of my favourites.

Here is the PDCC challenge colours for you

Thanks for all your get well wishes on my neck sprain. About 75% better than yesterday. Thats why I was able to do a lot of work today. Hopefully by tomorrow, I will be well 100% :)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!

Ta!

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Washi Tape

Hi! How is the weekend? Mine is almost over. Today is not such a good day for me. I woke up with a neck sprain and unable to turn left or up nor bend down. Very painful and frustrating. I wanted to make few last minute cards for PC submission but.... :(

Anyway, sharing a card I made using washi tapes couple of days ago. Washi tapes are currently in trend. I don't own many but just 4 of them.So here is a card I made using two of my tapes.

Supplies:

Cardstock: White cardstock from Wplus9

Stamp sets: Onesie Twosie and Damask Doilies from Wplus9 Fillable Frame #9 from PTI

Inks: Cake Crumb from SU. Grass and Ocean from Amuse Inks

Accessories: Fillable Frame die from PTI, Onesie Twosie die from Wplus9, Rhinestones from Kaisercraft, and Washi Tapes from Typo.

To make this card, I have used Freshly Made Sketches #33.
Here is the sketch for you.

Well, I cannot type for long as my neck stiffens and is very painful. Rest today and see a chiropractor tomorrow morning.
Thanks so much for visiting! Hopefully see you soon.

Ta!

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Case Study #89

A quick post to share a card I made for Case Study Challenge #89. This week's muse is Aga. I love her work. Just incredible designs and every project makes an impact. This is her muse card. Love the colours against the beautiful embossed black background.
 I have tried to give it a go and so here is my card.

Supplies: 

Cardstock: True Black from PTI and Neon cardstock from Kmart

Pattern Paper: from Stampin' Up! (retired)

Stamp set: Fillable Frame #1

Accessories: Numbers and Up Up Away dies from PTI

I love the pop of colours on my card. Thanks for the great muse. Enjoyed making this card.
Thanks for stopping by! Until Next time...

Ta!

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Happy Birthday Joyce!

You would have come from Kara's Blog

A little intro about Joyce:

Joyce is a great friend of mine from PTI forum. She is the sweetest person I have ever met in the blogland. She leaves the most lovely comment on all of my work. Her work is gorgeous and I draw lots of tips and inspirations from her work.  I throughly enjoy doing mini blog hops with her using stamp set which haven't seen much inks. So happy to have Joyce as my friend.
Today is her Birthday.

Happy Birthday Joyce!

Have a wonderful, fun filled special day :) May all your dreams come true.

Here is a special card I made for her.

Supplies:

Cardstock: Pretty In Pink from SU and White cardstock from Wplus9

Stamp set: Beautiful Spring from The Craft's Meow and Big Greetings from MFT

Inks: Archival Jet Balck Ink

Accessories: Copic trios - Yellow Green 3 and Red 5 from Clean and Simple Stamps.

I am not the only one wishing, Joyce today. I have a group of friends also wishing her. Kim organised this blog hop. Thank you Kim for organising and inviting me :)

Here is the list of friends doing this Birthday Blog Hop for Joyce.

Kim - http://cupcakescardsandkim.blogspot.com

  Renee - http://itsapatchworklife.blogspot.com/

  Cathy - http://emptynestcrafter.blogspot.com/

  Michelle - http://michellesambajon.blogspot.com
  

Kara - http://www.kandrdesigns.blogspot.com

  Gayatri - http://scrapawayg3.blogspot.com (Thats Me!)

Tracey - http://inmycreativeopinion.blogspot.com

  Marybeth - http://marybethstimeforpaper.blogspot.com

  Kristin -http://kristinshappy.blogspot.com

  Jessica -http://thepaperparade.blogspot.com

  Christy - http://giftingit.blogspot.com

  Sharron - http://onpapillonwings.blogspot.com
 

Jeanne -  http://akeptlife.blogspot.com

Susan - http://madskydesigns.blogspot.com

You next stop is Tracey

Hope you enjoyed the surprise blog hop, Joyce!

Have a wonderful day!

Ta!

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It is a Big day for CAS-ual Friday!

Welcome everybody,

It is a special day for CAS-ual Friday Challenge Blog today!

 CAS-ual Friday Challenge Blog is celebrating its FIRST BIRTHDAY! 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAS-ual Friday! 

And Congratulations Michele Gross!

And it is my first gig as a Design Team member at CAS-ual friday as well. I am excited :)

There is always celebrations with Birthdays, right? It is no different for us at CAS-ual Friday.
We are celebrating our first birthday with lots of new prizes.

Simon Say Stamp Store has been very generous and are sponsoring a lot of prizes this week.

In addition to the normal $25 prize for the winner (who will also be our guest designer in June), they have provided a darling stamp set for each of the VIPs  

AND  a set to be given to a random commenter on the CAS-ual Fridays blog! 

AND a set to be given to a random commenter on the CAS-ual Fridays facebook page!!! 

Well over $100 in prizes being given in honor of our birthday!  

So what are you waiting for? But first here is this week's challenge for you.

Of course it will a Birthday Theme :) Easy to make a card and participate, right?
 Cannot wait to see what you come up with. Remember this week is also Guest Designer Challenge week.

Here is my take on the challenge.

Supplies: 

Cardstock: Stampers Select White from PTI, Tempting Turquoise from SU

Stamp set: Hooray from Hero Art/Studio Calico and Big Greeetings from MFT

Inks: Tempting Turquoise, Poppy Parade, Old Olive from SU and Archival Jet Black Ink

For more fun, celebrations and prizes, you have to head over to CAS-ual Friday Challenge Blog and participate in the challenge or leave a comment on the blog or even go to our CAS-ual Friday Facebook page and leave a comment there :) Lots of amazing prizes to win. And I cannot wait to see you there:) Also there will also be an inspirational card from one of the FB Design team member everyday on the Facebook page.

Thanks for visiting! See you soon with more projects

Ta!

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Inspired By Pinterest

It is Inspired by Pinterest day of the week! Gosh it is becoming difficult to choose an inspiration because there are so many on Pinterest. I am pinning like crazy. This is my inspirational picture for this week.

(Photo Credit)

I loved the different  retro coloured camera print. I went through my stamp collection and found that I had two camera stamps. So I set down to make a card with those stamps and here is what I came up with.

Supplies:

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Wild Wasabi, Close to Cocoa and Daffodil Delight from SU, Plum Pudding, Autumn Rose, Hibiscus Burst from PTI Textured white cardstock.

Stamp set: Fillable Frame#9, Imaginance Camera and Amy Tangerine Love Stuck Stamp Set.

Inks: Archival Jet Black ink

I love the different coloured camera against the blue background. A graphic card and love how it turned out. I am still looking for more camera stamps because I want to make a frame out of it. I love the old camera with the big flash and the winding camera as well :) I am hoping to find such stamps. Please let me know if you know of any stamp set with camera in it.
 Anyway, hope you like my take on the picture!

 Tomorrow is my big day for me with CAS-ual Friday and a Big day for CAS-ual Friday as well. So make sure you tune in :) Thanks for visiting!

Ta!

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Sending you

Morning everybody, 

It is already Wednesday here for me. I thought the week just started! Time is flying very fast for me. And it is already May and autumn has set in. Very chilly and cloudy. So I thought I will make a sending you sunshine card.

 

Supplies:

Cardstock: Bashful Blue, white and Daffodil Delight from SU and Neon cardstock pack from Kmart.

Stamp set: Blooming Button Bits from PTI

Inks: Archival Jet Black Ink

Accessories: Cheveron die and Sunflower die from MFT, Up up away dei frm PTI, Clouds impression plate from TE and rhinestones from Kaisercraft.

To make this card, I used Retro Sketches #9 by Kasia Curry.

Beautiful and versatile sketch. Love it :) Thanks for another beautiful sketch.

Have a great week! See you soon.

Ta!

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