Enjoy everyday!

Hi all!  Just a quick post today because I am sick again!  I have bronchitis again...really?  I had it in January and not to mention the numerous head colds I've had this winter.  Ugh I'm sick of being sick and I'm sick of winter, even though technically it's "Spring"...well I'm not feelin' it!  Ok enough complaining from me  :)  Here's a card I was able to finish for the Outlawz CAS challenge this week which was to use a frame.  I love this new House Mouse image called Tiny Jumper.

That's it for now...back to bed for me!
Hugs,
Kathi

Challenges:
Sassy Cheryl's Show Me Thursday 
4 Crafty Girlz - Anything Goes 
Charisma Cardz - #7 CAS 
Mariam's Crafting Blog - March - Shades of Green 

House Mouse....wheee!

I just love this House Mouse stamp!  I've had it forever and decided to dust it off.   I think it would be good for a male birthday, there's only a little Stickles on the confetti.  Can't have confetti without some sparkle :)

 

I used a mix of Copics and chalks, the papers and brads are ancient from the stash.  Dies are Spellbinders and the MFT fishtail flag and stamp by Unity Stamps.  That's all folks!

Hugs,

Kathi

Challenges I am participating in:

My Time To Craft - In The Air 

Dream Valley Challenges - Birthday 

Gingerloft Challenges - For the Guys 

Hobbycutz - Monochromatic 

Cards for Men - Anything Goes 

Cupcake Crafts - Cute and Cuddly 

Eureka Stamps - For The Boys 

Love to Create - For the Guys 

Stamp and Create - Use at least 1 die 

Paper Nest Dolls - Happy Birthday 

Rhedd and Rosie's - Monochromatic 

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Animals 

Birthday cards

Well I've finally had a chance to sit down and make some cards! This is the card I've chosen for the Birthday Sundaes Challenge found here:  http://birthdaysundaes.blogspot.com/2011/03/our-1st-challenge.html

This I made for a male co worker.  The stamp is by Stampendous (Asian Collection).  I stamped it on a piece of material which is like suede and it has a texture to it.  I used StazOn ink.  It stamped lightly so I had to go over it with a Sharpie which made a huge difference.  I just can't get the lighting right...so frustrating.

I love this House Mouse stamp, colored with chalks and then I used Stickles on the confetti.  Have I mentioned how much I love the Crystal and Stardust Stickles??  LOL!!

Hello Kitty for a friend...yes she's in her 30"s and loves Hello Kitty...good thing she has a little girl!  LOL!  Kitty is a Sizzix die, I ran the bow through the Cuttlebug with the swirl folder then used Stickles.  the felt flower w/gem is from Michael's dollar bin.  The paper is old and I don't remember who makes it but I did get it at Joann's I think.  The metal candle piece I got from an old neighbor who used to make them where she worked.  That was a real score  :)  I used a scallop edge punch on the bottom.  The inside sentiment reads "Some people never grow up! Happy Birthday!"

Here is the same fabric.  It really isn't this bright orange in person.  I stamped it but didn't go over this one with Sharpie.  I put Stickles on the cup/steam.  I don't remember who makes this coffee/tea stamp set but I just recently bought it at Joann's and threw out the insert.  I'll have to start writing the co. name on the sets.  The paper is from an old paper stack.  The black corners are a scalloped Spellbinders square cut diagonally.  And I inked the edges in black.

Another card same supplies/techniques.

You can see the texture here.