Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there.  You deserve an amazing day.  Enjoy!

Pretty in Pink - A Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger Challenge

Well, once again, it's been a while since I've updated my blog.  Boy, you just don't realize how quickly time passes until you look at the last date you posted.  Whew!

Anyway, onward and upward!  Take a look at this fun Tuesday Trigger from the Moxie Fab World.

I decided to try my hand at creating a card that captured what inspired me.  As soon as I looked at the picture, it reminded me of a wedding; the colors and just the feel of the image.  So, I went with that!  I loved the woodgrain on the trigger and since I don't have an embossing woodgrain folder, I decided to use the 'Branches' folder from Provo Craft.  Here's my interpretation....


White, pink & metallic grey cardstock from Bazzill, flowers by Prima, 'Congratulations' clear stamp from TPC Studio, 'Branches' embossing folder from Provo Craft, pink chalk from Close to My Heart and silver pearls from K&Company.

I chalked the flowers and the edges of the squares to give them a little depth.  I do love the pink! :)

Wanna give it a try??  Sure, you do!  Just check it out here Moxie Fab World.  Good luck and I can't wait to see your creation.

Moxie Fab Hexagon Challenge

Wow!  It's been a while since I've posted to my blog.  Between health issues and a grueling work schedule, time seems to just speed by.
Well, I'm back to post an entry for Moxie Fab's Hexagon Challenge.  This pattern is so trendy right now and I really do love it.
I took my inspiration for this card from a stop sign.  Now, I know stop signs are actually octagons, but hey, inspiration doesn't have to be literal.  I brushed the foam letters with dimensional glaze and sprinkled with white glitter to give the same effect as a stop sign. 
Thanks for stopping by and if you want to join in the Moxie Fab fun, stop by http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2012/07/hooked-on-hexagons-challenge.html.  Entries are due by 7/30/12.  Thanks for looking!

Patterned paper by Simple Stories, white, red & pink
cardstock from Bazzill, die cut from Retail Therapy, foam
letters from EK Success, white glitter from Stampendous and
white pearls from Michaels.

Another Entry-Hooked on Hexagons Moxie Fab Challenge

Ok...just couldn't resist creating another card for the Moxie Fab Hooked on Hexagons challenge.  Remember....you too, can join in the fun.  Just go to http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2012/07/hooked-on-hexagons-challenge.html.  Monday, July 30th is the last day for entries.
So, I purchased these little Jenni Bowlin hexagon stickers a couple of months ago and waited for the right project to use them on.  The rub-on letters are from Jenni Bowlin, as well.  I colored the buttons using Ranger's alcohol inks.  Once again, thanks for stopping by my blog.  Have a great day!

Stickers and rub-on letters by Jenni Bowlin, kraft
cardstock from Bazzill, black dot patterned paper from
Creative Imaginations, script rubber stamp from Recollections,
Watermark ink from Tsukineko and border punch from Fiskars.

DRUMROLL, PLEASE...

Good Morning All, Let's get to it and announce the winner of a free Unity Stamp Set!!!  Using Mr. Random.org...the winner is....Victoria!!

Victoria said...

Super cute! I just got this stamp too!! Same reaction!! Love it and what you did to it!! Pain in the backside cuttingbout at top of suit!! Lol!! Great job! Sweet mistake rescue!! Love those!!

Please email me at diana0810@yahoo.com with your address and your choice of Unity Stamps from the following sets:

Sending My Love
Bitty Backgrounds
Little Me
Bella Fiori
Homegrown
Hugs & Kittens
Handmade Holiday
Bella Trees
Imagine It

Thanks to everyone that visited my blog this week.  Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Growing in Unity - Day 5

Happy Friday Everyone!  I can't believe this is my last day as the GIU Gal.  It really has been fun sharing Unity projects with all of you.  And let me not forget to say a BIG THANK YOU for all your wonderful comments.  It is soooo appreciated!


In celebration of Friday, I created a very festive card.and it wouldn't be complete without the blender and margarita stamp from Unity's Margarita Moments set. 

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The patterned paper, die cuts and twine are all from Pink Paislee's Soiree collection.  I stamped the blender and glasses on white cardstock, colored them with Copic markers and cut out.  I really liked making what I will refer to as an 'awning'.  It reminds me of the outside of a candy store.  All cardstock is from Bazzill.


Well, tata for now.  Remember to leave a comment for your chance to win one of the following Unity sets:


Sending My Love
Bitty Backgrounds
Little Me
Bella Fiori
Homegrown
Hugs & Kittens
Handmade Holiday
Bella Trees
Imagine It


I will announce the winner on my blog on Saturday morning.  Thanks again for stopping by.  It's been such a great week!

Growing in Unity - Day 4

Hello Everyone, thanks for joining me again.  Today's card uses a stamp from the first Unity set I bought.   I'm using the bicycle from the Be Mine set co-branded with Echo Park.  I know some of my fellow GIU gals have used this stamp in their posts.  That just goes to show you how versatile the stamp is.  I haven't used the other stamps in the set just yet, but I have some ideas rolling around in my head.

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This patterned paper is just so cute.  It's from Colorbok.  Those little bicycles are darling and I thought it was perfect with this stamp.   I stamped the bicycle on a label from October Afternoon and the sentiment on kraft paper.  I matted both the label and sentiment with a 3" cardstock circle, added a little red twine, attached the panel with foam tape and it's ready to go.

Thanks for sharing a bit of your day with me.  Remember to leave your comment to win a Unity set of your own.  See you tomorrow.