Some Kinda Wonderful PML Cards

Today is a sad day for me. I know that there are parents out there that are happy when their kids return to school from winter break, but I'm sad. Of course, they are likely happy to return and share Christmas break news with their besties. 

On that note, I would like to share a pair of cards I created with the Some Kinda Wonderful kit. These cards use the same PML card.

I kept them simple. You may notice on the bottom card that there is paper peeking out from inside. It's a little trick I like to do when trying to use up extra scraps. Why should the front of the card be the only decorated part? The Some Kinda Wonderful assortment comes with sparkly black arrows and I adhered one of them to the inside. A little something unexpected for the recipient to enjoy when they open their card. 

One last quick note for you. The new black and white dots featured with this kit are awesome. I have been longing for something similar to my beloved brads. These dots have that flat appearance of a brad, but with shine. 

Hope your day is a crafty one!

Casandra

Saying Goodbye to Bowwow

Of course, my day wouldn't be complete without a second card post. I am sad to see this stamp set retire. It was definitely a favorite of mine. That little word bubble with Hello, that sweet puppy dog, and then you have the inside sentiment "Wishing You A Doggone Good Day". 

Recipe:

Paper: Skylark, Ivy Lane, White Daisy CS (CTMH), Kraft CS (MFT)

Stamp: A Bowwow (CTMH)

Inks: Chocolate, Sweet Leaf, Lagoon (CTMH)

Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Watercolor Pencils (CTMH), Picket Fence Die (MFT)

Other: Bitty Sparkles (CTMH)

I kept looking at my scraps of Skylark and those birds on a wire are actually part of the print. They reminded me of my childhood when I was about my daughter's age. I used to get up every morning quite early and greet the sunshine and the birds in my yard. I remember sitting in a lawn chair watching the sunrise, and listening to the birds on the telephone lines twittering and chirping. I still think that is a lovely sound, even on a Sunday morning as I try to sleep in.

So, about the stamp set...it is retiring on January 31st. If you are at all interested in purchasing this adorable stamp set, you may visit my website here. It's a crazy low price of just $6.95!

Enjoy your Friday!

Casandra

CTS#61 A Tree Card

I couldn't resist making another card today using our pretty new Skylark paper. This one may be my favorite. A funny little side note. When I finished making this card, my husband noted that the sparkles looked like "the butterfly was pooping sparkles". I love his sick humor. Hehe.

I was inspired by this week's sketch challenge over at CAS(E) this Sketch! I would also like to enter this into H2H Challenge "Two-Faced Challenge".

Recipe:
Paper: Skylark, Scholastic (retired), White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: A Tree (CTMH)
Inks: Lagoon, Chocolate (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Watercolor Pencils (CTMH)
Other: Bitty Sparkles (CTMH)

So, I have a confession to make. I've owned this tree stamp for nearly 2 years now, and this is the first time it has seen ink. *Gasp* I know, right?

Casandra

VLVJun2012 Lucy Bowwow Card

Today, I would like to share my little Bowwow card with you. I created this for the Viva La Verve! Sketch Challenge, as well as the Stamp It! Cards Hello Challenge in the Moxie Fab World.

Recipe:

Paper: Lucy, Florentine, White CS (CTMH); Stamp: A Bowwow (CTMH); Ink: Chocolate, Hollyhock (CTMH); Tools: Picket Fence Punch (Martha Stewart), Paper Piercer Kit (CTMH); Other: Blush Ribbon, Mocha Pearls, White Embroidery Floss (CTMH), Foam Tape

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Stamping!

Casandra