I Am Beauty Unicorn card

This stamp set made me laugh (and buy) when I saw it come up on the Taylored Expressions website.  I let one of my besties choose the expression to match with it.  I didn't make a large space in this one for the sequins and stars to move around in so they do move but not as much as I usually let them.  

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size

White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Pink paper - Recollections Dreamy card stock

Taylored Expressions – Mythical Grumplings stamps 
Pretty Pink Posh - Scallop Frame
Star mix confetti
.007 Clear Craft Plastic
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers –  B41,  BV00, G00 RV000, RV00, RV02, RV04 and Y11

WD-40 Birthday card

I had colored this gentleman a little while ago and I finally decided to make a card.  I hadn't noticed the WD-40 sentiment before but it's perfect.  Some days, I could use a little myself.

Supplies ~

Kraft card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Cream paper - Recollections Seaside card stock
Art Impressions - Dance It Out stamps
 Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - B93, B95, B97, C0, E00, E15, E17, E93, R01, R14, R17 and YR00

Reading Gnome card

I love to read so this sweet gnome was perfect to add to my stamp collection.  
Reading is like card making, I do both every day.


Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Blue paper - 90# Blue Carnival Cordwain cover
Tan paper - Recollections Seaside card stock
Stamping Bella - Reading Gnome stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Lawn Fawn - Large Stitched Circle Stackables die
Copic Markers - B41, B45, C1, C2, E00, E40, E41, E42, R14, R17, YG63, YG67 and YR00

Happy Independence Day card

It's a little early but I've got this sweet Lady Liberty ready to go for the 4th of July.  She's a fun stamp to color.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size

White paper - X-Press It Blending card

Red paper - Recollections Shades of Red card stock

High Hopes Rubber Stamps - Miss Liberty and  Belle stamp

Nicole Tamarin Illustration - Sparkler Bear stamp

Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

Copic Markers - B24, E00, E23, E41, E42, R01, R29, T0, T3, T4, Y17, Y21, Y23, Y35, YR00, YR04, YR07 and YR12

Make A Wish card

I would have appreciated a birthday cake from my cats this year but I settled for a cake from the grocery store.  Stupid Covid-19.  It did lead to an interesting month long celebration though.  

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Background paper - The Paper Studio Entirely Textures paper 
Penny Black - What's Cooking and Party Friends stamps
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
My Favorite Things - Stitched Mini Scallop Circle Stackables
Copic Markers - B04, BG11, BG13, C00, G03, R01, R29, RV00, RV02, RV09, RV66, V06, W00, W1, W3, Y06, Y21, Y23, Y35 and YR07

Floral Happy Birthday card

I'm not usually too much of a floral type card maker but I couldn't resist this set from Taylored Expressions.  I used all my low numbered Copics for it for a softer looking card.


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

Taylored Expressions - Doodled Flowers Background stamp
Taylored Expressions - Penned Pretty stamp
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - BG000, BG01, BV00, G21, G82, R20, R21, RV00, RV02, V01, V04, Y02, Y11, Y13, YG01, YG03, YG11, YG45, YG61, YR02 and YR61

Retired Goodbye Crap card

I'm looking forward to retirement.  Gardening in the summer, reading, crafting...finishing all the projects that I've started and haven't finished...  I love this sweet little grumpy cat.  

Supplies ~

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

Beige paper- 70# Driftwood Royal Sundance Fiber text

Blue papers - Recollections Cool Waters card stock

Taylored Expressions - Clocked Out Grumpling stamps and die
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Lawn Fawn - Large Stitched Circle Stackables die
My Favorite Things - Stitched Mini Scallop Circle Stackable
Copic Markers -  BG72, BG75,  E15, E41, E70, E71, E74 and E93

Cottontail Farms Chalk Board Easel

This was the first project that I created using chalk paste stenciling.  I saw the bunny stencil and oh yes...I do need that and it sits on top of my entertainment center surrounded by bunnies.  


Supplies ~

Chalk Couture ~ Cottontail Farms screen
Wood sign - 14" chalkboard sign
Chalkology Almond Paste
Re-design Dusty Plum Chalk Paste
Krylon Workable Fixatif

3 Graduation cards

I made these cards at the same time since I was using the same embossing folder, die cut and stamp set.  I feel so bad for this years graduates that cannot have a ceremony that they worked so hard for.

Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 6.5 x 5 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Black paper - Recollections Basics card stock
Technique Tuesday -  Congrats Grad stamps

Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

My Favorite Things - Sentiment Label Strip

Eyelet outlet - black pearls

Darice graduation hat embossing folder

Messy House card

This pretty much sums up my house.  I did think I would have more time with working from home so I could clean or something on my lunch hour.  Nope.  Not much has changed.  I do occasionally craft on my lunch hour.  I've also taken a nap.  Or two.  But my bed is made everyday.  Thank you Taylored Expressions for creating these perfect sentiments for the times.


Supplies ~

Card stock and envelope - 5.5 x 4.25 card size
White paper - X-Press It Blending card
Background paper - Delilah Designer paper
Taylored Expressions - Big Grumpy - Cat stamp and die
Taylored Expressions - Big Grumpy - Covid-19 sentiments
Memento - Tuxedo Black ink
Copic Markers - E000, E70, E71, E74, E79, E89 and E93

Birthday Dance card

If there's cake, I'll dance on my birthday.  I love these older adult stamps from Art Impressions and I think she's just the cutest.  She kind of reminds me of my own grandmother which is part of my blog name.

Supplies ~

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

Pink paper - Recollections Dreamy card stock
Mint paper - Delilah Designer paper
Art Impressions - Be Happy Laugh Lines stamps
Newtons Nook Designs - Frames & Flags die

Memento - Tuxedo Black ink

Copic Markers - C00, C2, C4, C5, E00, G00, G02, R01, R81, R83, R85 and YR00