Niece Cuddles - and a Sympathy Card

Howdy friends!  I had the pleasure of visiting my newest niece and her mommy today!!  Got me some cuddle time with sweet baby "E"!  Also, my 2 nieces on my hubby's side of the family made it in tonight - so I get to see them tomorrow!  Wow!  What a fun time to be an aunt......!!

On a sad note, a dear friend of ours from our Church lost her Grandmother last week.  I wanted to send her a special card to let her know we are praying for her and the family.  This was a perfect opportunity to try a new technique I saw at Nichole's blog for Make It Monday - go on over and check it out if you want to know more about Polaroid - 2 step masking.

This is the card I made to send my friend:

Supplies:
Cardstock (Select White) - Papertrey Ink
Patterned Paper (Stash)
Stamps (Botannical Silhouettes) - Papertrey Ink
Hybrid Ink (Dark Chocolate, Hibiscus, Spring Moss) - Papertrey Ink
Die (Mat Stack #1) - Papertrey Ink
Pearls - The Paper Studio
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Pen (Dk Grey) - Creative Memories
Adhesive (ATG) - Scotch

Catching up and PaperTrey Blog Hop

Howdy friends!!  Wow - its been w.a.y too long since I posted here on the blog-o.  Kids are out of school and I've tried to spend more time with them instead of crafting - but sweet, sweet hubby made it possible for me to have some time to create and not feel guilty!  He took the youngest for the morning and the oldest was already gone - so I got busy!!  Oh yeah - and my newest little niece was born a week ago - so I've gotten to spend time hanging out with "E" , my brother, and his wife, so that's been pretty special too.

Anywho - enough rambling, on to the Blog Hop!  Nichole of PaperTrey Ink is hosting the monthly blog hop, now I've hopped around looking in the past but have not participated - so here's to my first PTI Blog Hop :)   Here is the inspiration picture:

And here is my interpretation:

Pretty easy card,  it didn't quite come out the way I planned, but I'm happy with the results - oh, and I pulled out the Copics!  

So hopefully I'll be creating more and sharing the projects, but this summer I'm focusing on my family.  We are in the middle of sewing "K" a dress (she's been helping and learning, and she's hooked!), and "C" is pretty busy this summer, so when he is home I hang out with him.  Oh yeah, and there's my new niece, and my other 2 nieces are coming for a visit next week - and vacation, and canning veggies - whew!  Summer will be over before I know it!! 

ttfn - Jenn

Supplies:
Cardstock (Select White, Aqua Mist) - PaperTrey Ink
Stamps (Mod Squad) - PaperTrey Ink
Hybrid Ink (Hibiscus, New Leaf) - PaperTrey Ink
Pigment Ink (Silver) - ColorBox
Copic Sketch Markers (YG17, YG13, RV17, V91, BG13, Y15, BV11) - Copic
Tools (Corner Rounder) - Creative Memories
Adhesive (ATG) - Scotch

Summer is Officially Here!!!!

Howdy friends! WOW! It is H.O.T out here! That means one thing - Summer is here! The kids are officially finished with school - our youngest finished elementary school and I am sad. No more class parties, field trips, field days, lunch with her at school, etc. But that brings so many more new experiences for her! The oldest will begin his Junior year and that means getting ready for College! Yikes!!! Wasn't I just there myself??

So, in honor of Summer beginning I made a few cookie treats to give the teachers. It was the first time I used mini cookie cutters and I am THRILLED with how they turned out! Check it out:

Sis-in-Law Birthday

Howdy friends!  Happy Friday to you!  I am getting ready to spend a nice weekend with just my hottie hubs!  The kids are off to spend time with the Grands and some friends.  Just popping in to share my newest card, which also happens to be for my Sis-in-Law who is having a birthday this weekend.  It is based on a challenge at My Creative Time with Emma - use any 'older' Cricut Cartridge AND yellow and green.

Here is what I made for my SIL:

Fun, huh?

Hope all of you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend! 

TTFN - Jenn

Supplies:

Die Cut - ProvoCraft  (Forever Young Cricut Cartridge)

Cardstock - DCWV

Patterned Paper - my stash, Cosmo Cricket (UpCycle)

Gemstones, Brads - The Paper Studio

Pen - Gelly Roll (White)

Stamp Sentiments

Ink - Papertrey Ink (Black)

With Sympathy....

Howdy friends!  I just wanted to stop by and share a Sympathy card with ya'll.  I always have a hard time making Sympathy cards - but with some simple techniques, it can be a quick and easy process.  Check it out here on Nichole's blog from Papertrey Ink.

Sadly, a sweet gal from my Church (our pianist for 9:00 service) lost her father last week very suddenly.  I will be sending her this card. 

I then found out that a Scoutmaster of a nearby troop suddenly died last week as well.  This same Troop also lost a Scoutmaster about 2 years ago, also suddenly.

If you are a believer in prayer, please pray for these families and scouters as they deal with their losses.  Also, pray for the victims of Joplin, MO - my parents lived there for 4 years and still know a few folks up that way.

Supplies:
Cardstock (Spring Rain) - Papertrey Ink
Ink (Spring Rain) - Papertrey Ink
Stamp (Mod Squad) - Papertrey Ink
Stamp (July Sentiments) - The ScrapRoom
Die Cut (Limitless Layers) - Papertrey Ink
Gemstones - The Paper Studio
Twill Tape - Wrights
Marker (B41) - Copic
Adhesive - Scor-Tape, Pop Dots

Birthday Cheer

Howdy friends!  It is Friday and rainy here this afternoon.  I thought we could use a little cheery birthday card today.  I made it for a sweet little girl in our Small Church Group who is having a birthday in a few weeks.  I love sending birthday cards to my family and friends!

This card was made based on the challenge I saw at My Creative Time with Emma for her Throwback Thursday challenge.  We had to use Doodlecharms cartridge (or the oldest one you have if you don't own Doodlecharms) and the color blue.  This is what I came up with:

I'm thrilled with how it turned out and I can't wait to send a smile to our friend in a couple of weeks!!  Have a great weekend!

Supplies:

Cricut Cartridge (Doodlecharms) - ProvoCraft

Cardstock (Stash)

Patterned Paper (Stash)

Button (Stash)

Baker's Twine - Jillibean Soup

Perfect Pearls (Perfect Pearl) - Ranger

Shimmers (Pixie Dust)

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (Happy Birthday) - ProvoCraft

Gelly Roll Pen (White)

Stamp (Hello Friend) - Papertrey Ink

Ink (Dark Chocolate) - Papertrey Ink

Adhesive (ATG) - Scotch



Trying New Things - And A Challenge

Howdy friends!!  I'm just popping in quickly for a short post.  I wanted to try out the Center Point button on my Cricut - and after a year and a half of owning the Expression, I've finally decided to give it a whirl.  I made a card for the Challenge Me Monday: Try This Angle Challenge at Fantabulous Cricut.  The butterfly on the inside of the card was made using the Center Point Button on patterned paper from Glitz.  Pretty close for the first time - OK, I admit that it was my 2nd try because I had the paper upside down the first time!!

 Inside the card:

Ok - enough playing around for me.  I gotta get busy on my Sis-in-law's baby shower party this Saturday - cookies, cake balls, and decorations - oh my!!

Supplies:

Basic Cake Cricut Cartridge - ProvoCraft

Cardstock (Gecko) - Bazzill

Patterned Paper (Polka, Butterlies, Plaid) - Glitz

Butterfly Clear sticker - Pink Paislee

Ribbon - Target

Ink (Amaretto) - Quick Quotes

Adhesive - Scotch