Extreme Skiing Birthday card

I'll admit my skiing leaves something to be desired...like nerves of steel which does not happen with 2 pieces of wood strapped to my feet.  I did master Big Bunny at Lutsen, MN back in the day but these days my skiis have gone on to new homes and I'll watch Olympic skiing on my tv while I sit on the couch.  I do have friends that enjoy the sport so I made this card for one of them.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card

Ranger Water Color paper
Salty Ocean Distress Oxide ink

My Favorite Things - Ski-sons Greetings stamps & die

Lawn Fawn - Stitched Hillside Borders dies
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - C4, C6, E15, E21, E50 R37, RV29, YG17 and YG61

Hog Heaven card

It's not a conventional love card but then again when is love conventional?  This set is so cute from My Favorite Things.  I got the background paper on sale from Amazon - $5 for a 12 x 12 pad.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - 80# Cougar cover
Pink paper - Delilah Designer paper
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Wink of Stella Gl Clear 999
My Favorite Things - Hog Heaven stamps
My Favorite Things - Stitched Mini Scallop Circle Stackables die
Paper Smooches banner die
Copic Markers - RV13, RV21 and RV23

You Give The Best Hugs card

It's always nice to let someone know that you're thinking about them and it doesn't have to be a special occasion.  I made this card with darker colors because not everyone likes pinks.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Pattern paper - 7 Gypsies Trousseau card stock
Dark green paper - 80# Forest Green Carnival cover
My Favorite Things - Friends Furever stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things - Stitched Oval Stackables
My Favorite Things - Sentiment Strips
Copic Markers - C4, E00, E11, E15, E93 and R01

Candy Cane Kitten card

Another adorable stamp set from Newton's Nook Designs made it into my collection.  This is the card that I made for my mom this Christmas, colored like her cat.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
Green paper - Moments card stock 
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Newton's Nook - Newton's Candy Cane stamps and dies
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - C0, C6, E11, E50, R14, R37, RV29, YG17 and YG61

Some Bunny Loves You card

I do love bunnies and this one is so adorable.  It's the first in my collection from Saturated Canary but I hope to add more of their designs.  I did not add an inside message to make it a card you can use for many occasions or just on a Monday to make that special someone smile.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Coral papers- Bazille Passionate card stock
Saturated Canary - Some Bunny Loves You stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things - Stitched Oval Stackables
Copic Markers - E93, R01, R20, R32, W0, W1 and W2

Cat & Bird Warm Wishes card

It's the time of year when everyone (hopefully) gets along just like this adorable cat & bird are.  This sweet set is from Whipper Snapper Designs which is another favorite of mine.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Polka Dot paper - Penny Black Festive & Frosty card stock
Blue paper - Recollections Blue Ombre card stock
Whipper Snapper Designs - Birdie & Bogey stamp
Mama Elephant - Jingle Greetings stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - B02, BV02, BV13, C4, C5, E43, E50, E93, R14, R37, RV14, RV21, Y15, Y17 and YG23

Kitten in a Gift Bag card

Who wouldn't like to receive a kitten in a gift bag for their birthday?  Or it's more likely your kitten climbed in the bag because it's irresistible.  This is one of my favorite stamp sets for birthdays.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Coral paper - Bazzill Passionate card stock
Newton's Nook Designs - Newton's Birthday Bash stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things - Stitched Mini Scallop Circle Stackables
Copic Markers - BV13, C0, C2, C4, E71, G00, R01 and R32

Cat Valentine's card

It was time for a change from Christmas cards so I jumped right into the next card making holiday...Valentine's day.  I picked up this cute little set from Simon Says Stamp about 2 months ago.  The embossing folder is a little bit of a mystery.  I think I got it in the package with my Gemini machine from HSN.  It worked great wherever it came from.


 Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Dark Red paper - Recollections Shades of Red card stock
Simon Says Stamp - Furry Kisses stamps
Embossing folder - HSN Gemini pack?
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Arch Stackables
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Pigma Micro 02
Copic Markers - B0000, B02, B93, R20, R32, R46 and RV000

Bah Humbug! card

I love this cats and his expression.  What's a plus is that he looks like my friends cat so I colored him accordingly.  I'll be giving them this card at Christmas.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Green paper - Pink Paislee Merry & Bright card stock
Impression Obsession - E12612 stamp
The Cat's Pajamas - Poochie Xmas stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things - JBO Fishtail Banner Stackables
Button - Teresa Collins Candy Cane buttons
Copic Markers - E93, E14, R20, R37, YG23, W0, W1, W2, W3 and W5

Festive Bunny Engineer card

I always look forward to the new releases from The Cat's Pajamas and they came out with a few new must haves.  This set was one that I couldn't wait to color.  Too bad that when I make multiples that I had one bad Wink of Stella that blobbed over a few of the images so I only ended up with one that was usable.  I'm seriously thinking about doing away with my remaining Winks.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
Green & red paper - Recollections Spice Market card stock
Snowflake paper - Pink Paislee Merry & Bright card stock
White paper - X-Press It Blending Card
The Cat's Pajamas - Christmas Wishes stamp
Mama Elephant - Jingle Greetings stamp

Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

Wink of Stella - GL Gold 101
Copic Markers - B93, C0, C1, C2, C4, C5, E23, R14, R20, R27, R46, W1 and Y17

Christmas Cow card

This was one of the first cards I made when I started this adventure/business.  I quite honestly had forgotten all about it until  someone purchased the card on Etsy and I scrambled around the house trying to find it and decided it was just easier to make a new one than to continue the search.  

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Wreath paper - The Paper Studio Ornamental Christmas card stock
Red paper - Recollections Basic Collections card stock
Newton's Nook Designs- Farmyard Friends stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Spellbinders - Build A Wreath die
Copic Markers - C100 and R20

I Believe In Santa Paws card

I love this kitten set for Christmas from Newton's Nook Designs.  Three main designs that are all adorable.  As you can see, I do like colorful Christmas packages in every color in my designs and under my tree.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
Green and Plaid paper - Recollections Christmas card stock 
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Newton's Nook - Santa Paws Newton stamps and dies
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Fishtail Flag Stackables
Lawn Fawn - Small Stitched Circle Stackables die
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Daubayw Gold Metallic Pen 6551-1
Copic Markers - B02, BG23, BV02, C1, C2, C4, C5, C6, G17, R01, R20, R27, R32, R37, RV25, Y12, YG17 and YG23

Furry & Bright card

Our furry friends find lots of reasons to celebrate the season just like we do.  Unfortunately, their idea of decorating is vastly different than ours is.  This little puppy is pretty darn cute though.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
Green paper - Recollections Earth card stock
Pattern paper - BoBunny Dear Santa card stock
White paper - X-Press It Blending Card
My Favorite Things - Happy Pawlidays stamps
StazOn- Forest Green ink

Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - B02, C5, E00, E11, E15, R14, R29, R46, Y13, YG23 and YR04

Happy Pawlidays card

I might be a cat person but isn't this little puppy adorable?  I couldn't resist this set from My Favorite Things when it came out.  Since I went for a grey/black puppy, I added more color with the background.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
Green paper - Recollections Basic Collections card stock
Red paper - Recollections Shades of Red card stock
Decorative paper - leftover Christmas card stock
White paper - X-Press It Blending Card
My Favorite Things - Happy Pawlidays stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

Copic Markers - C1, C2, C4, C6, R14 and R46

Mittens Wreath card

I made this design last year and sent to a good friend.  She asked me to use the same design for her Christmas cards this year.  It's always wise to take pictures of everything you do so you can repeat it.  I did not but between our memories, this is what I came up with.  

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Background paper - Reminiscence Pearl Brights card stock
Power Poppy - Bow Wow Wow stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things - Stitched Oval Stackables
Copic Multiliner - Wine
Copic Markers - BG10, BG13, BG53, BG72, RV21, RV25, RV29 and YG17

Peace & Joy card

What's more tranquil than a starry night?  This polar bear and snowman seem to fit right in with the peace and joy sentiment.  Hopefully your holiday season is calm.  For the sky, I took the ink pad and just rubbed it across the water color paper until it was completely blended. 

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card

Ranger Water Color paper
Avery Elle - Winter Woodland Wonders stamps & dies
Newton's Nook Designs - Sentiments of the Season stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

Ranger Chipped Sapphire Distress InkLawn Fawn - Stitched Hillside Borders die
My Favorite Things Die-namics - Stitched Fishtail Flag and Stars/Sky Vertical
Copic Markers - B02, B93, C0, G05, G17, R37, R46 and YR07

Polar Bear & Penguin card

I found another cute polar bear to make a card with and this time he has a cute little penguin who had luck while fishing.  Such a fun design to color and create a card with.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Blue paper - Recollections Blue Ombre card stock
Whipper Snapper Designs - Ike & Mike Go Fishin' stamp

Mama Elephant - Jingle Greetings stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

Cuttlebug Snowflake embossing folder

Copic Markers - B0000, C4, C5, C6, E00, E93, R05, W2, Y17 and YR15 

Naughty or Nice card

Naughty or nice describes my cats....purrfectly.  This cute kitten has his list and I'm assuming he's checking it twice with his little helpers.  Another fun new stamp set from Newton's Nook Designs.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Green paper - Recollections Christmas card stock
Pattern paper - Pink Paislee Snow Village card stock
Newton's Nook Designs - Santa Paws Newton stamps and dies
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - C0, C1, C2, C5, C6, E000, E93, R01, R14, R27 and W1

Reindeer Roll Call card

I love this adorable reindeer stamp set from Newton's Nook Designs but it was missing Rudolph so I added my own, complete with a red nose.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending Card
Brown paper - 80# Kraft Royal Sundance cover
Newton's Nook Designs - Reindeer Roll Call stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Lawn Fawn - Large Stitched 4 Bar Rectangles die
EK Tools - Large Reindeer punch
Decora Red Diamond Gem
Copic Marker -G28

I'm A Lamp card

This card will hopefully bring a smile to the cat lover that is under the weather and hopefully not wearing a cone  Or it can be used to cheer up a cat owner whose little furbaby has had an accident.  

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Watercolor paper - Strathmore Watercolor paper
Art Impressions - Catastrophy stamps
Ranger Distress Ink - Scattered Straw
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - E00, E50, E53, R01 and W1

Light the Candles card

It's always best to be prepared when you're dealing with a lot of candles.  That's why I don't have them on my cake.  This lady is definitely prepared and if she was wearing pants...it would be like looking into my future.  

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Purple paper- Recollections Purple Passion card stock
Gray pattern paper - Doodlebug Design Boos & Brews card stock
Art Impressons - Fire Out stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things - Stitched Mini Scallop Circle Stackables die
At You Spica - 02 Pink
Dainayw Metallic Pen 6551-6 Purple
Copic Markers - B0000, BG15, BG23, BV00, BV02, BV04, C0, C1, C5, C6, E50, E93, R14m R27, R37, RV23, V15 and YR000