It's a Trick

This whole going to school after Memorial Day is tough. After the three day weekend, I feel like my kids are done, although Hannah has kindergarten until June 4th. It feels like summer - and I've been out of sorts now for a few days. And why I haven't posted...it still felt like a weekend.

The cards I'm showing are a little older. I have been doing more sewing lately, but am getting caught up on showing you all the stuff I've made over the last month. These are both for the Viva La Verve Challenges on Splitcoast. They come out every Friday, and if you can do all of them for the month, you have the chance to win the whole of the next release. It's a great prize...maybe someday I'll be the winner : )

Here's the first one for May...And the second week of May...

Enjoy the cards, the weather, and just everything!

A Sunshiney Day

ewww...can you believe that title for today? The sound of it makes me laugh. Anyways, not sure if I told ya'll, but I had won 20$ at Stamping Bella from Splitcoast's April Participation Winner. A few days later, my card was picked the winner for a bellarific Friday card by Stamping Bella themselves...another $20. So I had 40$ to spend in Bellaland. How fun is that?! I only got a couple of stamps - a ketto that I had to have, and a few sayings. I used it mostly for some new embellishments, and to try out some of the paints they carry. Can't wait to get my order! The bad thing is, coming to the US, it takes almost two weeks to get them!

So in celebration of my 'treats in the mail' - I figured I'd show a Bella card. This card uses Maisy Sunshine (reminds me too of the absolutely BEAUTIFUL weather we're having in North Texas!). This is a little bit older, as I did it for the Bella Release Challenge last month BRC01. All the details will follow! Have a wonderful day!

Details

Stamp: Maisy Sunshine

Paper: Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday "Tuesday", Kraft

Accessories: Copics, Dew Drops, Labels 2 Nestabilities, Blue Bayou Ribbon

Charlotte Ketto

Why is it the Charlotte Ketto reminds me of Sex and the City??? I never watched the series, but saw the movie and have fallen in love. I think I mentioned in a previous post about how I liked this movie - but I like the whole chemistry of the girl friends in it. I've started watching the series (love it!)...it's just always nice to have those girlfriends that have your back and you can talk to. Here's to my awesome girl friends!!!

This card was for the first Bella Twisted Challenge on Splitcoast (BTC1). I used Charlotte Ketto, and some new AWESOME Basic Grey Paper! Enjoy!

Details
Stamp: Charlotte Ketto, Sentiment Stamping Bella
Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black
Paper: Urban Prairie Basic Grey, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Accessories: Copics, Jewels ($ bin from M's)

Another MOJO Monday

Another week is here! Today is Joseph's last day of preschool - it's a beach/family picnic day. I can't believe summer is almost here. The weekend went fast...I didn't get to do the garage sale, despite having a room full of items to sell, due to the rain. However, Sunday was absolutely GORGEOUS and Isaac's birthday party (my youngest) was fun. 20 kids, but they all played so well together!

Today's card is an older one that I made for a MOJO Monday sketch. I also used the Bella Color Challenge (BCC77)to use blue. And who can go wrong with Margarita Ketto? I just love this color of blues. It's been one of those days that I can't find my write ups so I don't have any of my usual details for you. But here's the sketch....

And my card...

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Monday!

Friday...

It's another busy weekend ahead of us...I was going to do the neighborhood garage sale tomorrow, but am debating as the forecast is calling for rain all day. My dilemma - if I don't do it it won't rain...if I do, it will rain. BUT is the energy worth earning a few extra dollars? And I went through the kids' clothes yesterday and I have TONS of clothes...I can donate it all to charity...hmmm...

And then Isaac, my littlest for now, has his birthday party on Sunday. Nothing real crazy - just some friends at the house. I can't believe the little stinker is already 2...sweet boy - with sooo much personality.

Anyways, I thought I'd share the card I made from last week's Taylored Expressions cupcake challenge. Check it out at http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/. I combined it with the color challenge on Splitcoast last week as well (CC217) - garden green, cameo coral, and bashful blue. Gotta love a cupcake and a bella!!! Speaking of bellas, I got my final "treat" in the mail from Bellaland yesterday. I ordered some of the new stuff and boy is it cute! I can't wait to play with it all!

Here's the sketch...

and my card...

Details

Stamp: Cuppacakeabella

Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black

Paper: Garden Green, Cameo Coral, Bashful Blue

Accessories: Punch from EK Success, Dots, Dimensionals, White Grosgrain, Copics, Cuttlebug HB Embossing Folder

Rain Rain, Go Away

It's raining this morning in Texas, and is supposed to pretty much for the next few days. Really, I wouldn't care but our neighborhood is having a garage sale on Saturday, and I'd really like to get rid of stuff and make a little bit of money as well. I'm nesting so everything is in danger of being sold...but today I'm not sure if I should continue pulling stuff if it's going to rain on Saturday. Hmmmm....

The card today is the thank you/end of year cards I made for Hanna's teachers using MOJO sketch 85. I love this paper pack from DCWV, along with the MFT stamp I bought from the bubble bin a couple weeks ago.

Here's the sketch...

And my card....

And the details are at the end. As I sit here and write this up for the morning, I'm drinking my coffee and hearing crying after screaming after tattling...I think today is going to be a LOOOONNNGGG day.

Details

Stamp:Back To School (MFT)

Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black

Paper: Grade School Pack (DCWV), Bashful Blue, Summer Sun

Accessories: White Gel Pen, Dimensionals, copics, scallop border punch

Summer, sun, and sand

School is winding down and the kids are asking me every day "is it summer yet?" It's hard in Texas since we've already had 90+ degree days, and pulled out the sprinkler. Part of me thinks I'm looking forward to summer, but not sure how I'll do with the heat for the next four months. But it'll be fun having the kiddos home and a different, laid back schedule.

Hanna Stamps Splitcoast challenge from last week was "sand" (HSC68 on www.splitcoaststampers.com). Of course, this Riley came to mind...doesn't he make summer look oh so inviting?! I just love Riley - check all of them out at www.hannastamps.com - you're sure to fall in love!

Details

Stamp: Riley hammock, Things Riley Would Say (Hanna Stamps)

Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black

Paper: Parisian Breeze DP, Kraft, White

Accessories: Copics, dimensionals, buttons (Lasting Impressions)