all you need is love! =)

Goodmorning! I just finished up another anniversary card that my family requested:

I feel like this is a very Dawn McVey type of layout (which is awesome because I love her style!) and I just loooooooove the fancy flourishes dies! I think, aside from Berry Sorbet, Autumn Rose is now my favorite pink-y color. I love the look of Rasberry Fizz and Hibiscus Burst, etc, but I just don't find myself reaching for them while creating. I used the woodgrain impression plate on the white card base, but it's a bit hard to see.

I have one more anniversary card left to make, so I think I'll try my hand on this week's MIM with Nicole! =) But for now, I'm off to study for a test I have on thursday. Have a wonderful day peeps! Happy crafting.

Huggles,

Megan

Supplies:
Stamps: PTI Tag-It's #11, Fancy Flourishes, Sheet Music.
Dies: Tag Sale #5, Fancy Flourishes, Limitless Layers 1-3/4", Heart Border
Inks: Autumn Rose, Colorbox Frost White, Dark Chocolate, Classic Kraft
Topnotch Twill ribbon in Classic Kraft, Aqua Mist and Classic Kraft buttons, Mediterranean Twinery Twine, Woodgrain IP

Do-Overs!

Having missed PTI's blog hop on the 25th, I was super excited to see Amber's Do-Over Blog Hop was still open! her work is truly gooooorrrggeeeoouuusss and ingenious to boot. I can relate to how she feels about being competitive with crafting; but what it really comes down to is just showing off what you created while doing something you love. =)

I am incredibly embarrassed to show my project, but I remember it was created with good intentions! hahaha. The colors, smudging, and layout just now make me go 'ugh!'. But thanks to Amber, I can redeem myself a whee bit. :D

I carried over the use of Fancy Flourishes, as well as the generalized layout (sentiment on the left, image focus on the right, etc). And I am SUPER excited to show it off! I just love these stamps so much!

Don't forget to check out the other awesome projects submitted at Amber's Blog! Happy Weekend and Happy Crafting! =)

Luvvles,

Megan


Supplizles (for the do-over):
Cardstock: Rustic White, Soft Stone, Spring Moss, Aqua Mist
Stamps: Fancy Flourishes, Simply Jane, Happy Day, Rosie Posie
Inks: Aqua Mist, Dark Chocolate, Classic Kraft
Honeydew Twinery Twine, Classic Kraft button

New Stamps!

Hello! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! ours was very fun and heartwarming. I think most of my family went a little past our budgets for our chosen gift-recipients (we drew names), but we are all a little better of financially than we were last year so it wasn't too bad.

Here I have a card made with the oh-so stunning stamp set from PTI called Rosie Posie. Oh, where has this stamp set been all my life?? I purposefully strayed away from the other PTI flower sets because they didn't speak to me as much as this one has. It's so wonderfully graphic and versatile!!

This card is very much inspired by Nicole Heady's design:

I'm surprisingly happy with the way the Ad Sense sentiment worked with the background (at first I didn't think it would look all that stellar). I stamped the flower and leaf images in CTMH Petal and Pansy Purple inks, and PTI Canyon Clay and Autumn Rose inks. Lastly I heat embossed the hexagon background with clear powder for a bit of texture.

I felt like the Happy Day sentiment frame became a little 'lost' against the very vibrant and busy background, but I didn't want to cover up a good portion of the background with cardstock. I think the vellum matting sets of the frame just enough without hiding my handiwork.

This recent monthly stamp release from PTI is the first where I was chomping at the bit to order. I was actually poised and ready at my computer watching the clock! I picked up the filigree border die on a whim, but I am super stoked that I did; I love the unique and delicate touch it adds without being too feminine.

I'm off to go tweak the cart of my next purchase! I gotta get ready for the upcoming Online Card Class! :D

Take care peeps!!

-Megan

Christmas Tag with Ribbon Pleating

Herro again! I made it back in time to submit a tag for this week's Make it Monday Challenge at PTI. Since this is a tag, I believe I can enter it into the Simon Says Stamp Challenge as well! I'm only double-dipping, is that okay? hahah. ^_~

I definitely see myself using this card on one of Momma O's (mom-in-law) Christmas presents. I hope to kind of go crazy with crafty wrapping embellishments this year, from giant bows to specially-wrapped stocking stuffers!

The sentiment isn't as clear as I'd like, but I think it's still readable. I used Stylish Sentiments: Holiday, Half and Half (one of the dies as well), damask snowflakes with vintage cream felt, Seedless Preserves Distress Ink, Perfect Pearls Mists, and Stone twine from the Twinery.

And of course I had to top it off with some adorable jingle bells! the 9mm are the perfect size for embellishing.


Have a great one guys!

-Megan

Masculine Birthday

I hope everyone had a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving! =) I was super busy helping out with the turkey dinner, but it was very fun and all the food turned out delicious.

Just a quick card post; I've been crafting for a bit when I just realized how late it was! haha. Time flies when yo\u get into the 'zone'. This card is for a classmate of mine. We're doing a bit of a birthday bash with cupcakes and goodies before class tomorrow evening. Hopefully he likes it!

I've been working so much with reds and greens for Christmas, and I couldn't seem to stay away from them with this card! I think the Hawaiian Shores helps balance that out though.

I hope to get a chance to create a card with the current Make it Monday technique that Dawn posted. I think the ribbon pleating is so cute!

Take care guys, talk to ye soon!

-Megan

Almost done!

Almost done with school! I still have some big tests and projects to finish, but I'm really really excited for this semester to be over. I am definitely ready for the winter break, haha!

Here is an Anniversary Card for my fiance's sister. I love it when I get requests to make cards, they're a fun challenge.

Only a day left of the Holiday Card Boot Camp! that makes me a bit sad that it's already over, but it was a really fun class! =) and it gave me a ton of inspiration that I'll show as I gradually complete my holiday crafts.

Take care peeps!

-Megan

PTI stamps: Modern Wood Mats, Postmarks, Half & Half, Mega Mixed Messages
Woodgrain impression plate
Dies: mat stack 1, turning a new leaf, postmark, tiny tags, half & half.

HCBC Day 6

Herro again! I just got my package of PTI goodies hooray! among the stamps I received was Stylish Sentiments: Holiday. It is a truly beautiful set; I fell in love with it right away!

I've never used the Signo Uni-ball white gel pen until now--and WOW! holy cow this pen is amazing. Usually I have to coax the ink out by scribbling on a piece of scrap paper vivaciously. But not this little guy! You barely have to place the pen tip to the cardstock and the ink flows. I'm a true believer now!

I've been waiting to use this little mug die-cut for a while. I stamped is as a tester for an ink pad and then it just sat around for a while, hiding under all of the clutter and scraps on my desk. But tonight it was the perfect little focal point for this round card.

Mmmm...hot cocoa anyone? Haha. Last week when my honey and I were shopping, he pointed over to the dairy section and made me aware of the presence of--gasp--eggnog!! I love the stuff, but egads I must resist a whee bit longer. If I started drinking it this early in the season I'd have my winter 'coat' sooner than I'd expect! hahaha.

Anywho, have a great week peeps! Take care.

-Megan