Pick-a-Petal Cards

Here are a couple more creations from my crafting day on Saturday. My friend Wendi brought her new stamp set, Pick-a-Petal (I forget the company), and I had a great time playing with it. The cards aren't too fancy; I feel like they need something else, but I do like the patterned petals. I guess they'll work. The first one is for the new girl in our office, and the other one is just to have on hand.

Triangle Trifold Card

Yesterday, I created my first triangle trifold card - how fun! (Here are directions from splitcoast.) Laura received a card like this and wanted to make one, so I did this one to figure out how to teach her to do it. It also meets the requirements for a swap I'm in (orange and teal). Happy Sunday!

Laura's First Cards

If you remember from about a month ago, I made a set of cat-themed office supplies for my friend Laura's birthday. Yesterday, Laura came over to my scrapbook room and made cards for the first time. She kept saying she wasn't going to "drink the Kool-Aide" (get into it), but here's my proof! I think she did a great job.

Thank you pictures

The students and I are sending out a HUGE thank you to the 6 ladies who made bookmarks for our celebration yesterday. They loved them, and they especially liked hearing where you all lived and that you would take the time to make something for them. Here are pictures of some of the groups posing with their bookmarks. Thanks again - you guys rock!

Card-Making Day

I've made a bunch of cards this afternoon and thought I'd share them with you. The first ones are a set of flip-flop card for my mom's friend, Mary Jane. Mom saw ones I made for someone else and said Mary Jane would love them. Of course, that meant I had to make her a set.



The other cards are birthday cards for my DH's family. The first one is for his sister, and the other 2 are for his twin neices. They're all based on sketches from the June Card Maps from Page Maps (love their sketches).

Birthday LO from Sketch

Here's my take on challenge #3 from Bela's online crop. The requirements were the large cirlce with a scalloped edge, flourishes, and the pierced border. I had fun trying to get in all of the elements while keeping the page masculine for my husband's friend's birthday party. Here's the sketch and my layout.

Happy Together

My friend Amy from work got engaged this past weekend, so I made her this card to celebrate. (My favorite part of the card is the pink Stickles in the center of each flower, which you can see better when you click on it.) The ring is gorgeous, and Amy is very excited - so cute! Thanks for visiting.

I Got Mail!

On Friday, I received 2 RAK cards - what a great mail day. The first is this beautiful ballerina card and goodies from Courtney. I love the creative way she used a flower for the tutu. So clever! Thanks, Courtney!


The second RAK is from JoAnn through Cropper's Time Zone group (a Yahoo group of great girls). The theme was Father's Day, and this is a perfect card for a fisherman dad. She also sent these clever pink flowers, which I definitely have to figure out how to make. Thanks, JoAnn.

Another challenge for Springfest

This card is another one of the challeges from Bela for the online crop. I'm loving it - lots of sketches and ways to get my brain thinking differently. I like the way the sketch for this card has part of the front cut out.

I also wanted to leave you with a picture of the puppy from today. Lou and I made crab soup, and Daisy waited patiently for scraps (of anything) to fall on the floor. Of course, she had plenty by the time we were finished. Can you tell she likes it when we make soup? :)

Sketch Challenege from Donna

Donna posted a fabulous sketch for blog candy, so here's my card. I hope she likes brown, blue, and purple! :)

Challenges for Springfest Scrapaganza

Bela at the Yahoo group Croppers Time Zone presented us with a series of challenges for a spring online crop. Here are my entries for challenge #1 and challenge #2, both based on sketches.

Bookmark Blog Candy WINNER

Thank you, thank you, thank you to the 6 amazing women who took time out of their busy lives to make and send bookmarks for my students. I can't thank you enough. The winner of the (yet-to-be-determined) blog candy is ........ Kathy! I'll put some goodies in the mail to Kathy soon. Here's a picture of the bookmarks she sent - I just love them.

I received 82 bookmarks, which I still can't belileve! You guys really are the best. If you have bookmarks that you didn't get to send or want to whip up a few this weekend, I still need about 20 more and would really appreciate it. Have a great Memorial Day weekend.

Awesome blog candy opportunity

It's not mine, but I definitely wanted to pass along this great opportunity for really cool blog candy! Check it out at: http://moralia.wordpress.com/2008/05/21/wow-im-a-few-short-hits-shy-of-30k/#comments Here's what you can win.

Good luck, ladies! I'm off to work on a retirement scrapbook for a friend. Have a great Memorial Day.

Get Well Wishes

Our friend Randy had knee sugery, so I made him this card. It's really hard to make non-girly cards with no flowers, sparkle, or pink! :) I do love this paper from Basic Grey, though, so it made it a little easier. Have a great rainy Tuesday.

Friends (with puppy Bela)

I was very excited to use one of the stamped Bela images from my SBS sister Kim. Thanks again, Kim!) They're so adorable, and I knew this one was perfect for my dog-loving friend, Amanda. I especially love the sparkle of the Stickles in the girl's (and dog's) bow.

Also, I'm still looking for about 30 more bookmarks. See this post for the details. If you need more information, feel free to email me. Thanks again to everyone who's already sent bookmarks - they're awesome!

Have a great sunny Saturday.

Purple and Green cards

Here are 3 Mother's Day cards I made for tomorrow (one for each of my Grandmothers and one for my mom). Can you tell I love my new Nestabilities???? Hope you and your moms have a wonderful day!

Laura's (Cat) Birthday Presents

My friend Laura from work LOVES cats, just like I love dogs. She got a cat-a-day calendar for Christmas and hides the pictures of cats all over my office, and I find them little by little. Since her favorite colors are pink and brown, I hope she likes this cat set I made for her birthday. It includes a magnetic note board, a post-it note holder, and reusable paperclips.

I got the idea for the paperclips from Krista (check them out on her blog). She posted them to Beate's Yahoo group (lots of great ideas from crafty ladies!), and when I saw them, I couldn't wait to try them. Have a wonderful Wednesday.