Life Is Good! CFC125:In A Word

January 6, 2014

I LOVE the idea of the CAS-ual Friday Challenge (In A Word) this week!  We all make resolutions and have goals for the New Year.  I have really enjoyed looking at all the Design Teams Inspiration Cards and the cards that have been submitted.  My goal each year is to exercise!!!!!  I do well for a while and then life gets in the way.  I would rather be in my craft room or reading when I am home.  But, this year it is vital that I get back on track and exercise.  I am having my knee replaced next week ;((, so I am facing at least 12 weeks of rehab.   Anyone that knows me, knows I LOVE Hippos!  I found this funny hippo in my stash and seeing her so happy riding her bike made me smile.  It is sooo cold here today and the longing for a day like she is displaying makes Life Good!  ENJOY!!!!


                                                   

 

 

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Whisper White, Melon Mambo

Ink:  Versa Mark

Stamps:  Stampendous Hippo, Life is Good---sorry, I don't know--in my stash

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Basic Black Embossing Powder, Melon Mambo Marker, Pacific Point Marker, Daffodil Delight Marker, Basic Gray Marker

Embellishment:  Rhinestones   She needed some bling!  Doesn't every girl!  :)

Hope this card brings a smile to you today!

Happy Stampin!

Claire

Love You More! HSS #137

January 6, 2014

Oh MY!!!!  It is soooo cold!  No snow here, but the wind makes it miserable outside!  All the children got an extra day off school, too.  I used to LOVE that when I was teaching!  Hope everyon had fun! 

The Hand Stamped Sentiment Challenge looked fun this week, so I decided to make a Valentine. 
The challenge picture is beautiful and the colors on the birds ---amazing!

                                HSS Inspiration Photo Challenge #137

                                                   

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Early Expresso

Stamp Sets:  Love You More, Arrow Stamp (from Convention), Post Card

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Heart Die, Envelope Liner, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tempting Turquoise Marker, Cherry Cobbler Marker, Early Expresso Marker, Distressing Tool, Sponge

Embellishments:  Linen Thread, Pearls

Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts!  I love to hear from you!

XO,
Happy Stampin!
Claire

Oh Happy Day! PP 177

January 5, 2014

YIPPEE!  The Paper Players are back!  I love their challenges.  The design team is so awesome and I am always inspired by their creations.  So, since I am still playing in my craft room, I decided to enter the challenge.  I LOVE the chalkboard technique, I hope you like my card!  Old Teachers Never Die----I Still love a chalkboard!

                                                         

 

Stampin' Up! Products:

Paper:  Basic Black, Whisper White, Basic Black Core'dinations, Real Red

Ink:  Whisper White Pigment, Real Red

Stamp Sets:  Starburst Sayings, Wacky Wishes

Tools:  Stampin' Trimmer, Snail Adhesive, Big Shot Cutting Machine, Heart Embossing Folder (not SU), Dot Embossing Folder, Starburst Framelit, Stampin' Dimensionals, Owl Punch for Hearts, Stampin' Sponge, Sander

Embellishement:  Pearls

I am soooo  happy I was able to make cards today! 

I hope you found time this weekend to do something you love!

Happy Stampin!

Claire