MFTWSC95 Lucy Sends Mail

I spent most of my weekend preparing for my Christmas card workshop coming up on Sunday. I decided to take a small break from that to create something different.

I am entering my card into the following challenges:

1. Inspired By #47 Challenge
2. My Favorite Things MFTWSC95 Challenge
3. Casual Fridays CFC76 Challenge

Inspired By #47

Recipe:
Paper: Lucy, Blush CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH), Kraft CS (MFT); Stamp: Pure Innocence-You've Got Mail (MFT); Inks: Chocolate, Sweet Leaf, Heavenly Blue (CTMH); Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Corner Rounder, Sponge Daubers, Watercolor Pencils, Blending Pen, Glue Pen (CTMH), Scallop Border Punch (SU!); Other: White Daisy Embroidery Floss, Smoothie Brads, Paradise Flower (CTMH)

I was inspired by the pretty wrapped envelopes and color combo in the inspiration photo. I love modern technology, but gosh I wish I had that pretty pink typewriter. LOL I thought the soft color palette could best be enhanced with the fabulous kraft paper from MFT for my card base. Then, there's the sketch...if you know me, you know that I prefer things to be straight on the page. This sketch showed me that I could step out of my "comfort zone" and still love the finished product. (What do you think of my sponge daubering? This was so quick and easy. I can't believe I have never tried that technique before.)

Hope you have a happy, crafty Monday! Stay safe, my East Coast friends.

Casandra

Inspired By #45 Milk And Cowboy Cookies

I think this will be my last post for today. We have a wedding reception to attend later, and I was asked to bake some brownies. :)

This project is a bit different than what I usually do. I am entering it into the Inspired By #45 Challenge.

Recipe:
Paper: Stella, Grey Flannel CS, Colonial White CS (CTMH); Stamp: Pure Innocence-Cowboy (MFT); Inks: Chocolate, Grey Wool (CTMH); Tools: Picket Fence Die (MFT), Cricut Artiste Cartridge, Micro-Tip Scissors, Paper-Piercer, Watercolor Pencils, Blending Pen (CTMH); Other: Neutral Embroidery Floss, Bonding Memories Glue, Liquid Glass (CTMH), Grey Ribbon (American Crafts), Foam Tape

The colors and the actual milk carton inspired this design. It's the first time I've ever created a milk carton, and it was quite a challenge. This little guy will be displayed on my son's book shelf. He gave it two thumbs up. :)

Best Ever Cowboy Cookies

If you click the cookie link above (the plate of cookies), it will take you to a website where you can print out the recipe for these scrumptious treats. We prefer to add peanut butter to our's. :)

Have a happy, crafty day!

Casandra

DS59 Mayberry Card

Good evening! It was another sunny, beautiful day in Northern Michigan. Only 3 days left until CTMH Convention in Dallas.... This girl can't wait to hear all the fun news. I am not able to go, but my fabulous upline will be there. Remember, Dawn...stand on your seat and scream on my behalf...please and thanks. LOL


So yesterday, I sat and looked at an inspiration photo from the Inspired By Blog. Here it is:

Isn't it lovely? It had me daydreaming about living in the 1950's...one of my favorite era's. Of course, I would still have internet connection, computer and all things digital in this daydream. LOL But there I am, sitting at the table having a tea party with my best gal pals, chit-chatting about our families, and sharing advice on laundry stains and canning, etc. On the counter, would be a little love note attached to a paper bag containing this sunshiny fresh pear for my husband....


Well, anyways...you get the picture. Hehe.


I combined the inspiration photo with a sketch from the Deconstructed Sketch Blog.


Here is this week's fabulous sketch:

And here is the card I made combining the two challenges:

Recipe:

Paper: Mayberry, Bamboo, Smoothie, White Daisy CS (CTMH); Stamps: Mayberry, For Every Occasion (CTMH); Inks: Honey, Chocolate, Smoothie (CTMH); Tools: Chocolate Marker, Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH), Scallop Border Punch (SU!), Cuttlebug, Embossing Folder (SU!); Other: Cocoa Buttons, Chocolate Embroidery Floss, Smoothie Ribbon (CTMH), Glue Dots, Foam Tape

Happy Daydreaming!

Casandra

Inspired By #30 Winner!

What an awesome thing to wake up to! I was browsing through Blogger, this morning, when I came across a picture of a card I made last week. 


My card was picked as a winner over at Inspired By Blog. 

You have just made my day. Thank you for such a terrific honor.


Casandra

Inspired By #30 Victory Summer Card

Today, I am participating in the Inspired By #30 Challenge.

Isn't this lovely? I have a gorgeous view from where I live, but it looks out over farm fields. My parents live on the lake, so I guess I have the best of both worlds, in a way. :)


The picnic table made me think of one of my favorite stamp sets (okay, so I have many favorites) called Summer Days. 

Recipe:

Paper: Victory, White CS (CTMH); Stamps: Summer Days, Pair-A-Phrase (CTMH); Inks: Indian Corn Blue, Tulip, Olive, Honey, Cocoa (CTMH); Tools: Corner Rounder, Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Watercolor Pencils, Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge (CTMH); Other: Creme Brulee Ribbon, White Embroidery Floss (CTMH), Foam Tape

Thanks for stopping by.


Casandra

Deconstructed #57 Anniversary Card

Good evening! And thanks again for stopping by.

Tonight's card is based on this week's sketch from "Deconstructed Sketch" blog, and it seemed perfect for playing along with another blog challenge, as well, called "Inspired By". Here is the sketch:

I liked the color palette from Inspired By's photo.

This seemed like the perfect match between the two.

Since I know of a few couples having anniversaries soon, I decided this sketch would be perfect for an anniversary card.

If you would like to participate in the Deconstructed Sketch challenge, please click here. And if you would like to participate in the Inspired By challenge, please click here.

Have a wonderful evening!

Casandra