Ladybug Card

I hope everyone is well and safe.  We had a very quiet weekend.  The weather here has been crazy.  Lots of rain and wind.  I hope it settles down soon.  Today's post is another card that I had made to send to Jennifer.  I usually see her on facetime everyday, but she likes to get mail so I have been trying to send her a card every week.  SU's Ladybug Stamp set and Die is just too cute for words.  I immediately fell in love with it.

I used Real Red CS for my base card and Pool Party and Whisper White for my layers.  I just picked some cute ladybugs out, stamped, colored and die cut them.  The sentiments are just as adorable.  I used some red gem stones to brighten up the page.

I used  a sentiment from the stamp set for the inside as well and this cute little ladybug stamp for the border.  I just love them.  I stamped them on the envelope too!!  They make me so happy!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Jennifer's Easter Card

It was coming down to the wire in making Jennifer's Easter card so I could get it in the mail for her.  I saw some cards using the Honeycomb Happiness stamp set on Pinterest and decided to make one.  Jennifer loves going to her local Tractor Supply store this time of year to see all the little baby chicks and ducks, so I thought it would be perfect.

I used Sugarplum CS for my base card with my layer of Whisper White which I embossed.  I fussy cut out my little chick and used Old Olive CS with my IO Hollyhock die for some greenery.  For my sentiment, I used an old $1 stamp from Michael's that I had in my stash and used Simon Says Stamp Sentiment die to cut it out.  I decided to punch out some butterflies using my Glimmer paper to flutter around.

My inside sentiment came from CardzTV Easter Punnies set that I had won on a challenge.  I decided to use another $1 stamp from Michael's just to add another little chick.  I love how this card turned out and I hope Jennifer will like it as well.  It is going to be a different Easter this year as with many folks spending it alone.  Jennifer wants to facetime with us while she colors eggs, so we will enjoy that event.  I froze the huge ham I had purchased, so I will have to look deep into the freezer and find something for the two of us.  With everything going on, I feel so fortunate that our family so far is safe and sound.  Please keep safe everyone.

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

I entered this card at CardzTV Anything goes Challenge #112.

Egg Carton Baskets

When I was trying to fine some crafts to make for Easter this year, I came across this idea at DIY.  They took egg cartons and put some dirt discs with seeds into each holder and decorated it for Easter.  I thought it was such a cute idea since all the girls like to plant flowers.  I found some discs at the local store and decided to use some of SU's egg cartons I had left over from the other year. 

I decided to color them first.  I used rubbing alcohol and about 20 drops of reinker in my spritzer.  I had never done that before and I think they turned out cute!  Note to self - next time wear gloves!! 

When I opened up the package and removed the discs, I realized that the seeds had to be purchased separately!!  Well, there went that idea as we had so packs of seeds in the garage!  We are pretty restricted in PA except for food stores and pharmacies.  If we go out now, the Governor passed an order that we must wear a facemask as well. Rachel and her boyfriend have been doing our shopping for us, so I decided to go another way.

Nothing like some Easter goodies! 

I tied them up with some twine and added an Easter sticker for decoration.  I will put these in the kids Easter baskets and we will drop them off in their driveways next week.  No Easter egg hunt this year.  The Easter Bunny will have to go to Jennifer's house this year and we will watch on Facetime.  Thank goodness for Facetime!  Please be safe!

Thank for stopping by,

Nancy

Hello Spring Card

Well, it looks like we have another 30 days ahead of us.  I decided that I would make some cards to send to Jennifer.  We all keep in touch via facetime, but I know she likes to get mail so I thought some cards were in order.  I have a habit of finding and printing cards and putting them in a pile for future use.  I think I saw this on pinterest. 

I used Basic Black CS with layers of Gorgeous Grape and Whisper White.  I made my bug with 1" circle punch and Heartfelt Creations Eyelet Hearts die.  I have been trying to pick up my craft room and found this old stamp set/dies from Creative Time to stamp my sentiment. 

For my inside sentiment, I used SU's Whimsical Words stamp set and my smile face is a peg stamp from Judith.  I missed going to the Craft Show here as it was postponed to July.  Hopefully, things will be getting back to normal by then.  I love these peg stamps.  I put them in a small basket on my desk so I can see them.  If I don't see them, I tend not to use them.  Please stay safe!

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

Happy Birthday Sarah!

In the midst of choas, Sarah is celebrating her 18th birthday today.  She got a call that her school is suppose to start again on April 6th but I have my doubt.  Jennifer's school has extended her closing to April 17th, so we will wait and see.  I created this cute cupcake card for her as she will never turn one down.

I used SU's Pool Party CS for the base card and Heartfelt Sugarspun Collection for the cupcake.  The die is the Regal Frame and Accents die from Heartfelt as well.  I colored my cupcake in Archival Vibrant Fuschia and Crumb Cake.  For the number 18, I die cut it 3 times to make it stand out a bit and used Crystal Lacquer to give is some gloss.  For my icing, I used my Silver Star Gelly Roll pen to highlight the little hearts.

For my inside sentiment, I used some of the DSP that is in the collection along with the party hat die.  Sarah always had to have a party hat to wear on her birthday!  It is so nice that with modern technology one can stay in touch with friends and family.  My facetime is definately getting a workout.

I hope everyone is doing Ok with COVID-19.  It has definitely changed everyone's lives but we feel lucky none of us has become sick so far.  I worry about my daughter, who is a nurse, still working in the hospital.  Since they closed the Wellness Center and Cardiac Care Unit she is helping monitor the 800 help #.  We are keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers.

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

I entered this post over at CardzTV Anything Goes Challenge #111.

Easter Baskets

I hope everyone is staying in and safe.  It has been a rough week for everyone.  My daughter is working from home, as well as home schooling Jennifer as her school has been closed.  My other daughter is working the Coronavirus hotline at the hospital as the Wellness Center and Cardiac Care Unit is closed as well.  Sarah's Prom and graduation has also been cancelled.  I thought I would have more time for crafting but it didn't work out that way so far.  The other week I saw this cute post over at - Brenda Quintana's blog.  I thought these would be adorable for the Wellness Center.  I made  a bunch of them and then the virus got worst and they closed the Wellness Center, so they will be ready to give them out when they reopen.  I also made some for Easter dinner.

Brenda made her so a cute cupcake would fit inside, but I decided to put some Easter candy in mine.  She also gave different measurements if you want to make larger baskets.  I made the smaller one.  They really came together really quick.  I fell in love with the Braided Border punch from SU.

I didn't have any flower punch and didn't know what I would use to decorate them.  Do any of you remember these old dies from SU?  I have a bunch of them and started looking through them and came across this one - Blossom Party - which worked out perfectly. 

For my flowers, I used Daffodil CS and I sponged Tiger Lilly Archival Ink on them and added some gems.

These also might have to wait as Easter dinner may be postponed as well.  PA is shut down pretty tight.  Fortunately, Joe and I had stocked up on supplies before everything went crazy.  I still can't believe that people are fighting over toilet paper.  Our local Giant is opening up from 6-7Am for Seniors to go shopping.  Yesterday there were 100 Seniors in line and in 5 minutes all the toilet paper was gone!!  I hope things will settle down soon.  I appreciate your visit.

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy

St. Patrick's Day Cards

Well, I finished my cards that I made for St. Patrick's Day and got the in the mail on time!!  My Irish genes come out and we love to celebrate this holiday with the all the customary foods as well this weekend.  The cards I made came together pretty quick. 

I used Whisper White for my base card with Garden Green and Whisper White for my layers.  The Sweet and Sassy Framelits Die from SU were used to make my shamrocks in Garden Green and Lemonlime Twist.  I popped the smaller heart up with some dimensionals and fussy cut the stems.

I found some green twine in my stash for the bow and used my Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set from SU for my sentiment with some Metallic Pearls for decoration.  I even decided to decorate the oiutside of the emvelops for some added green!

For my inside sentiment, I dug through my stamps and found my Inkadinkadoo Irish sentiment stamp.

I have a few birthdays coming up, so I need to get busy.  Joe and I did some food shopping this week and I couldn't believe how empty the store shelves were becoming.  No paper items to be found - toilet paper, paper towels, wipes, etc., as well as water.  Hopefully, this virus will not spread here like it did in Europe but I guess everyone is getting nervous. 

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy