PP146 Thank You Card DD53

I have to admit that it's been a while since I really felt some crafty mojo. If you're not sure what I'm talking about, crafty mojo (for me) means that as I first wake up, a vision of a card or scrapbook project pops into my head. I have really missed that.

So on Sunday, it paid me a visit. Then, when I started scrolling through my blog reader, I saw 2 challenges that would work perfectly with my vision. (Happy sigh.)

I am entering my card into the following challenges:
1. The Paper Players PP146 Challenge
2. Dynamic Duos DD#53 Challenge

Recipe:

Paper: Dakota, White Daisy CS, Black CS, Pacifica CS (CTMH)

Stamp: Thoughtful Tidings (CTMH)

Inks: Black (CTMH)

Tools: Paper-Piercer, Scissors, Sponge, Cricut Art Philosopy Cartridge (CTMH), Argyle Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Scallop Border Punch (SU!)

Other: Ribbon (American Crafts), Pearls (CTMH), Foam Tape

I am always running out of thank you cards, and that's not necessarily a bad thing. We should always find something to be thankful for, no matter how tough life can be sometimes. Today, I am thankful that my crafty mojo has returned and for all the great friends I have met through my blog, as well as CTMH. Hope you have a wonderful day! Thanks for stopping by.

Casandra

H2H Post for NSM2013

In terms of a favorite holiday, I would always say Christmas is my favorite. However, one that allows me to let loose in my creativity...now that's pretty special. Happy National Scrapbooking Day!

Today, over at Heart 2 Heart Challenges, we are allowed to share a post of a past or present layout we've created. One of my recent favorites was one I created last Fall using Dakota papers. It is my favorite because of the happy day I spent with my kids on what would be the last warm day we had in 2012. Looking at those pictures reminds me of the special adventure we took out back behind our house. It was such a simple day, really, but oh so special to me.

You can see the original post here.

Hope you are able to get some craft time in today to help celebrate NSM! If you would like to participate in this H2H challenge, please follow this link. Thanks for stopping by.

Casandra

MFTWSC100 Howdy Cowboy Card

One of my favorite weekly challenges is the Wednesday Stamp Club sketch challenge by My Favorite Things. I love their detailed, layered sketches. 

Recipe:
Paper: Dakota, Pacifica CS, White Daisy CS, Colonial White CS (CTMH)
Stamp: PI-Cowboy (MFT)
Inks: Black, Barn Red, Pacifica, Champagne (CTMH), Black Pigment (Tsuniko)
Tools: Craft Heater, Craft Tray, Craft Tweezers, Micro-Tip Scissors, Paper-Piercer, Blending Pen, Glue Pen, Watercolor Pencils (CTMH), Square Lattice Embossing Folder (SU!), Picket Fence Die-Namics (MFT), Cuttlebug
Other: Round Durables Studs, Clear Detail Embossing Powder (CTMH)

Although the deadline is just a few minutes away, if you would like more info. on playing along or seeing the sketch up close, please visit My Favorite Things Blog.

That little cowboy stamp is one of my favorites. Have a great day! Thanks for stopping by.

Casandra

Dakota Workshop Layouts

We just finished up an hour ago with the Dakota workshop. I wanted to share my layouts with you. I can't take total credit for the design of any of them, really.

Layout #1: Inspired by Page 33 Imagine: Fantastic Five

Layout #2: Inspired by Page 30 Magic: Top Hat

Layout #3: Inspired by Jeanette Lynton Blog Magic: Illusion

Products Used:
Paper: Dakota, Barn Red CS, Black CS, Pacifica CS, Cocoa CS, Desert Sand CS, Garden Green CS, White Daisy CS, Colonial White CS, Whisper CS, Slate CS (CTMH)
Stamps: Classmate Alphabet, Paisley Flair, Avonlea WOTG, Casual Expressions, Stars Shine Bright (Convention 2012 stamp) (CTMH)
Inks: Pacifica, Black, Barn Red, Slate (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Watercolor Pencils, Cricut Artiste Cartridge, Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Sponge, Rub-On Tool, Corner Rounder (CTMH)
Other: Green Baker's Twine, Burlap Ribbon, Parlor Velvet Rub-On's, Wrangler Assortment, Houndstooth Alphabet, Durables Round Studs, Black Embroidery Floss (CTMH)


The last layout had a color switch-up so that customers could work with the kit papers they had left. The blue paisley paper replaced the red houndstooth; the cocoa cardstock was replaced with black cardstock. The desert sand cardstock was replaced with pacifica cardstock. Then the pennants were changed to coordinate with the blue, black and grey theme. 

Now, as you can see, I really didn't go completely western theme on my layouts. I had the complements, but decided against using them. We live in Northern Michigan so western really isn't that big around here. My original thoughts were to scrapbook hubby's pic's when he was a child. Western shirts were pretty popular then. But, realistically, I scrap mostly my children's pages. I thought the "Blue Arrow" badge went perfectly with the one layout, so I added it in, and no, we didn't buy the bow and arrow just so I could use the badge. LOL

I believe we had 2 full sheets of B&T paper left so you may see more Dakota layouts soon. :) One more quick note to share with you...that rub-on tool is the bomb! Love it! Makes adding rub-on's easy peasy, and is well worth the expense.

Have a great night!

Casandra

FMS63 Thank You Card

Good morning! I am back again with my card of the day. 

This next card was made for my Hospice counselor. Although, I haven't talked to her in a few months, every 2 weeks like clock work, I get a card or a letter from her. Miss Vivi even thinks of my children, and they so look forward to their packages in the mail each month. Miss Vivi, like so many other counselors out there, is a very caring person and truly touches many lives.

Recipe:
Paper: Dakota, Pacifica CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Thoughtful Tidings (CTMH)
Ink: Black Pigment (Tsuniko)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Craft Heater, Craft Tray, Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Craft Tweezers (CTMH)
Other: Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Blue Sparkles, Glue Dots (CTMH), Blue Ribbon (American Crafts)

I would like to enter this card into the Freshly Made Sketches #63 Challenge.

Have a great day.

Casandra