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

6 x 6 DSP Holder

Well, those two weeks certainly went fast!  I feel like I just posted the other day.  One good thing is that it is still light outside tonight!! Yea!!  That can only mean one thing - Spring is right around the corner.  I saw this - VIDEO-  by Frenchie the other week and decided to make it.  Truth be told, I would have to make more than one holder for my paper, but I had made something similiar years ago to hold some goodies on my desk and it has been taped up one too many times, so I thought this would be perfect to take its place.  This came together so easy.

I didn't make the dividers, but it is very sturdy and holds the paper pads perfectly.

I used some of my pansy paper and covered the entire front and sides as she only covered part of the paper.  Her idea of using the 12 x 12 backing from the DSP works out great.  I always save them so this was a perfect project for them.

Friday when Jennifer and I were facetiming, she asked me if I would make the same thing I made for her classmates last year for St. Patrick's Day for her new friends at school.  Of course, I said yes, wondering what did I make?  Fortunately, it was an easy project.

Here is the - POST - from last year.  Since no candy is allowed in schools anymore, I substituted gold tokens for the rolos.  I actually started making some St. Patrick's Day cards, so hopefully I'll get them finished.  I haven't had much crafting time lately, so we will see what happens.

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy