Gray Hare

This is for Paul, one of Jason's best friends.  He is also in Wyoming.  Got tease him about his age too.  Only because he is slightly older than I am.  I like the monochromatic look on this card,  And as always love the copic look.  I had a problem with this card though, I went to color it and I was all out of C3, thank goodness I had a coupon for Michaels, because copics at that store are just too expensive!


Recipe:
Technique: Copic, emboss folders
Emboss Folders Cuttlebug; happy birtday, polka dots
Image: Skipping Stones "Gray Hares"
Paper: Basic Gray, Smoky Slate, DSP
Ink black,
Accessories: Heart brads

Splitcoast Challenge: SC411

 

 

 

Soaring High

I made this card with a lot of love.  It's for my nephew.  He's had some struggles.  He's wanted to give up on himself, because he thought everyone else had.  He held strong though and I am very proud of him.  Happy Birthday!  I love you!

 

 

Holy Carp

Happy Birthday Terry!  Hope you have a terriffic day!
It's been a while since I pulled out this set.  When I saw it, I tought haha, Terry would appreciate this.  He's one of those rough exterior, teddy bear inside kinda guy.  Although we can't be with you to celebrate, just know that we love you and hope you have a terriffic day!

Recipe:
Technique: Copic
Image: Skipping Stones "Holy Carp"
Paper: Crushed Curry, Soft Sky,
Ink Embossed
Accessories: SU cord buttons, hemp twine
SU: Dazzling Details
Splitcoast Challenge: SC383

 

 

Lighthouse

This is for my son Shelby.  He's my oldest, it is so hard to believe that he is 24 years old.  He is almost as old as I am.  I chose this stamp set, well for one, I've been trying to use ones that I haven't for a while. This set is one of my all time favorites it ranks right up there with "lovely as a tree".  Two, Shelby loves the ocean. I incorporated my fascination with lighthouses.  Hope you have a wonderful day son!
Thank you for stopping by~ hope you have an amazing day!


Recipe:
Technique: brayerd background, embossing, block background
Image: SU "Coast to Coast"
Paper: Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry, Glossy cardstock
Ribbon: Grosgrain, Baja Breeze
Accessories: Ribbon Slide

Accessories: SU Dazzling Details
Splitcoast: SC425

 

 

 

Swingin' By

It's Thayne's first birthday. Time goes by so fast. It's already been a year, since we got the call to head to the hospital, that Jason's daughter was in labor. Now he's one. HAPPY BIRTHDAY THAYNE! Hope you have a wonderful day! 

Cricut Cartridge:  Sweet Treats

Thank you for stopping by, have a terrific day!


"It is our uniqueness that gives freshness and vitality to a relationship." ~Dr. James Dobson

Gettin' Lucky

This is for Jason's dad.  Hilarious.  I pulled this stamp set out the other day, and made a few cards with it.  I've missed seeing this set.  The paper is some I've laying around for a long time.  It's one of those "I'll save it for a special project"  well I guess this is it.  :)  Thanks for stopping by, hope you have an incredible day!

Recipe:
Technique: Copics
Image: Skipping Stones "You know you're getting old when"
Paper: Basic Black, misc paper
Ink black,
Accessories: Brads, Ribbon

Splitcoast Challenge: SC413

 

 

 

Wrestlers

Oh Brady, I love this kid.  And he loves my pancakes!  I've known him and his family for such a long time.  I started tending him when he was barely 2 years old.  Him and his sister captured my heart immediately.  He loves wrestling, so I made this card for him.  I miss  having them in my daycare.  But, they are really growing up to amazing people, they make me so proud to be called aunt Sharon! 

Recipe:

Cricut Cartridge: Sports Mania Player:3", Background:5"
Paper: Marina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake

 

 

Wine Phrases

This is the other change I made.  This ugly huge cabinet and hutch.  I decided to remove the top.  Order a wine shelf, and redecorate it.  It makes my kitchen look so much larger, with it gone.  Another plus, is the fridge opens all the way.  I had six wine phrases that I liked.  I decided on my favorite three and Incorporated them in my kitchen/dinning room.  This is the second one.  "In Vino Veritas" in Latin it means "In wine there is truth"  So true.  The lettering is vinyl I cut with my Cricut using the "Jasmine" cartridge.

These are some wine glasses I etched using "Ashlyn's Alphabet".  I need to purchase some more, so I have a set of eight.  The charms I made a while ago.

This is the third phrase, I stuck it above my bay window.  

The kids now officially  think I am a wino.  LOL

I used lettering from  "Tear Drop" cartridge. 

So that's how I spent my weekend, I hope you had fun too.

Hedgehog

I have always had a thing for hedgehogs. 

 I was looking through the "Live Simply" cartridge, and noticed this guy.

 I am not sure who he is going to be for just yet. Just that I needed to make it. LOL ;)
Actually, It's going to be for my Riley.  Jason's daughter.
She's just cute enough to appreciate it.  

Recipe:
Cricut Cartridge:  Live Simply
Hedgehog:3", Butterfly 2"
Paper: Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Always Artichoke,
Accessories: Google eyes, SU buttons, hemp twine

 

 

 

Teddy and Balloons (available)

Technique: Copic
Image: DSB: "Teddy with Balloons"
Paper: Misc paper, Daffodil Delight,
Ink Black
Accessories: SU; Dazzling Details, Ribbon
Splitcoast Challenge: SC384

 

 

Girlfriend Reading

I have this girlfriend that reads a lot.  She use to tease me because I would always say I can't read above a 2nd grade level.  That's why I read Dr Seuss all the time.  Actually, I read Dr. Seuss, because I run a childcare.  With everything else I don't time for reading.  Until last August, Jas and I took a trip to Cali.  I came back a couple days before him, he stayed for training.  He dropped me off before training, so I had a 2 1/2 hr wait for the plane, and 1 1/2 flight, and 2 nights before he got home.  I stopped at one of those little shops in the airport, I was going to grab a couple magazines.  This book, caught my eye, and I bought it, and I read it, and I read the next 4 in the series.  So this card is a tribute to my girlfriend who inspired me to read.  Happy Birthday Kandi Pants! Love ya girly! 

Recipe:
Technique: Embossing, Copics
Image: Sugar Nellie
Paper: DSP:Presto Patterns, Marina Mist, Blushing Bride, Crushed Curry, Chocolate Chip, Perfect Plum
Punch: SU Modern Label
 Splitcoast challenge SC432

 

 

 

 

The book I bought!