Happy Birthday

I have a really quick post for you this morning. I am on my way out the door for work but I wanted to get this card posted before I left.

I made this card using the sketch from Card Patterns.

I love that I found a way to put red and green together and it not be Christmasy.

What do you think? Is it Christmasy?

For the cupcake I used Liquid Applique and a heat gun.

(A must have for dimension - and it's so fun to watch it rize)

Okay well, I really should run but I hope everyone has a great day!!



Bella Challenge

It's been a long time since I have participated in one of my favourite challenges.

I LOVE Bella Stamps.

They are some of the cutest out there.

This week, the challenge was a sketch :

I decided on this little cutie from the Ketto line :

I love the way this turned out. It's so yummy. And the butterflies are velvet. Mmmm, velvet.

Well, I hope you like. Chow for now!!

~Alexis

Tuesday Thankyou Twosome

Today I am going to show you two card that I created this weekend. I decided to keep these simple and clean. Pretty happy with the outcome. Take a look and then let me know what you think...

The first card was made using the sketch from The Sweet Stop.

(love this sketch - it reminds me of a scrapbook layout)

I love this soft look. This some of my all-time favorite paper. It's from the Linen Closet line of DCWV.

And this next card was created using the sketch from Sketchbook Saturday

Well, that's it - that's all for me today.

Hope everyone has a chance to get crafty today. It's good for the soul!!

~Alexis



Happy Birthday

Happy Monday, too!!

Today after work I sat down at the craft table and this is what I came up with :

I used the current sketch over at the My Mind's Eye blog.

I turned the sketch on it's side.

I used a combination of Fine and Dandy & Stella and Rose patterned paper.

The challenge is to also use an "April Showers" theme.

Whenever I think of "April Showers" my mind always finishes that thought off with "Brings May Flowers". My birthday and my daughters birthday are in May - so I went with a birthday card.

There is also a wonderful childhood memories challenge going on over at Paper Sundaes. The challenge is sponsored by Mo Manning - one of my all time favorite artists - so I knew I had to play along.

I remeber having a blue party dress when I was a little girl. I always wanted to wear it but my mom always said that it was for Special Occassions only. I would wake up extra early on school days - quickly slip it on, in hopes that my mom wouldn't notice. She always did!! And I always ended up having to change. So funny that I remember that. What a great memory.

Anyways, enough reminiscing about old times...

I did take a snap shot of the copics used :

Snap shot of the sentiment - love rub-ons

and I added dimension to the balloons with diamond glaze :

Well, I should run and get dinner ready.

Have a great day!!

~Alexis



Birthdays are the Best!

Birthdays really are the best, don't cha think?

I love birthdays - I always have. From as early on as I can remember - I have always loved my birthday. My mom always made each of us kids feel so special on our big day. Being the youngest of 5 it was always so nice to feel like the "STAR" for the day. Growing up we didn't have alot of money but our birthday parties were always the best!! They weren't fancy or expensive, but they really were memorable!!

Thanks mom for all the great birthdays!!

Anyways, on to the card du jour.

I created this little cutie using the following challenges :

Sketch from CPS - love this sketch because it provides a great inspiration for multiple patterned papers (all on the same card- which can be a little tricky...)

Lily of the Valley - green and peach

Make it Colorful - coloring backgrounds

Isn't she darling!! I had so much fun coloring her. I LOVE the unsual color combo. It's right up my alley.

For the Make it Colorful background challenge I decided to draw in a room horizon. I just took the Copic multi-liner and hand drew the wall and floor. It made it easy to fill in the background.

 I am also going to include a snap shot of the copic markers I used :

Well, I hope you like!!

See - green and peach really can go together.

Don't be afraid to try unique color combos - you may be surprised at what the outcome will be!!

Have a great day.

this card is for all of you out there in blog-land with April birthdays!!

Happy Birthday!!

Have A Tea-rific Day

Hello Everyone,

After spending the afternoon at my kitchen table, (crafting) I have a card to show you. This card will be kept as a stock pile for June. In my family we have 8 birthdays and father's day in June. So it's a crazy month for birthdays and I like to always give homemade - semi personal cards. This card will be for my mother-in-law.

My mother-in-law and I have TEA in common. We love tea and it seems to be a common thread in our relationship. We usually have tea together everytime I go over there.

I used the current sketch over at Kraftin' Kimmies :

and I was also inspired by the OCC challenge - a tea party. I thought this adorable KK Stamp would fit the challege perfectly!!

I colored her with my fave - Copic markers.

Here is a snap shot of the colors used :

and a few detailed shots of the coloring :

Well, I hope you enjoyed this as much as I'm sure my Mother-in-Law will.

I hope you have a good day and take the time this weekend to share a moment with a loved one.

As my dad would say - "It's all about the love!!"

Thanks for popping by!!

~Alexis

It Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

Christmas cards, that is!!

I am putting together an order for my sister who doesn't live by me. She will be visiting us around Easter and she has gathered her list of cards for the next year, so I am trying to get them all done before that!!

Today I am showing a little set of Christmas thank-you's.

My inspiration was the current sketch at : Card Patterns

and the CCAYR Challenge : ovals

I know, I know - you are all probably thinking "Christmas cards already???". But it's better to be prepared than be scurrying at the las minute. What can I say - my sister is a planner. ;)

If you want to play along with the Christmas Card All Year Round challenge, you can check out all of the details here. And you have a whole month to get your cards in!!

Okay, well, I am off to enjoy the sun while it's still showing it's beautiful face.

Have a good day.

~Alexis