Southern Scraps

Another great gift combo for Mom! Shoulder bag by lsnyder24 and card by SouthernScraps

I'm quickly sharing a card I made for three challenges. Yep, another one that combines three challenges. The orange and yellow is for the Stamp TV color challenge , the piercing is for the Flourishes challenge , and the layout of the card is using the Weekend Sketch ( WSC 77) . I pierced the corners using a very old template not even intended for piercing. I added some rhinestones to the design. Here's the card. Enjoy and thanks for looking. ( The bedroom redecorating/ home repairs are still taking up A LOT of my time, so my posting is limited for now.) Stamps : A Year of Flowers, Gina K Designs; Stampendous (sentiment) Paper : Provocraft Scrap Pad Ink : Versafine onyx; Marvy Markers Accents : Rhinestones ( Michael's)

I've been having fantasies of making cards, but I've had no time to stamp! LOL The Caardvarks theme for the latest challenge was "fantasy". I finally got my High Hopes stamps- (it took over a month, and they had to ship twice because I did not receive the first package, but they were nice enough to send me double the stamps I ordered for the wait. I love my new stamps and I will order from them again. I used one of them for this theme and had so much fun coloring the dragon. ) Oops, I digressed. I finally got around to making a card. I made this one to also fit the High Hopes challenge this week and used the sketch from CPS . The High Hopes challenge was piercing, which I love to do! Here' s the card: Stamps : High Hopes Paper : Spring Collection by Junkitz (2005) Ink : Versamark Onyx; Marvy Markers Tools : Paper piercer; CM square punch Here's a close up of that piercing!

Did you know that not only can you find unique, handmade items on etsy, but you can get supplies for your own crafts there as well? This week I'm spotlighting a supply shop that I found a while back. Whether you are into card making, collage, mixed media art, or scrapbooking, LittleRedCottage has something for you. And at decent prices with shipping that is far cheaper than any other online store! Check out some of my favorites. (Hint, click on the pics to get to the shop and listing)

Time to start thinking about Mom! or sisters, aunts, etc. Here is a great combo for that special lady. Pearl ring by Mod3rnArt Thanking You Mother card (accented with pearls) by SouthernScraps

I just got around to making a card for the Mojo Monday sketch challenge. I used K&C0. Wild Raspberry papers for this one. The stamps are from Garden Delights by Inkadinkdao. I colored them with my Marvy Markers before stamping. I colored the image on the left with rose pink and light green and them I "thumped" on some pink and green. On the image on the right, I used a base of pink and light green and "thumped" on some orange and green. I chalked around the edges of the cardstock and the images with some pink chalk. The Happy Mother's Day sentiment is by Studio G. The rhinestone flowers are from Michael's by Darice. I just picked up those today. I actually picked up a lot of little embellies- it's hard to know when to quit when they are only a dollar, but boy, those dollars add up! Good thing I had that discount coupon. If I'm not back to post before, I hope you have a blessed and Happy Easter!

Here are some of my favorites from etsy- wish I'd find them in my Easter basket! Periwinkle Butterfly Ornament by CatnipStudioToo beautiful REAL butterfly wing pendant - NO BUTTERFLIES HARMED by wingsoflove Camera Strap Cover - Retro Dot WITH LIME MINKY by HolyMacro The Confidante - Zipper Closed Purse and Matching Pouch - Blossom Buds and Polka Dots by AbbaDabbaBags Ana (size small) by flutter Medium Square Everyday Hoops by TwistedDesigns Klimt - Sterling Silver Earrings - Long by sstargell Six Crochet Flowers in Blue and Green Shades by AnnieDesign