Thankfully Blessed

After a tough week around here....I really still have to remember that we are so very blessed.  Which is exactly what this card is a reminder of!

If you remember this card:

Here's the card I promised, where I used the stencil piece.  I cut it down, and added ink to completely cover it.  I also punched the border to frame out the sentiment.  Another great way to use this border punch from Just Imagine Kreaxions!

Thanks for stopping by and make sure to check out all the inspiration today over at Just Imagine in THIS POST.

Supplies Used:
Tools:  Just Imagine Kreaxions punch #310
Paper:  AC kraft cardstock; Simple Stories Pumpkin Spice 6x6 pad
Ink:  Distress Ink-Gathered Twigs
Embellishments:  burlap, Recollections enamel dots

A Little Pumpkin Everything

Yes, I'm one of those Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin truffle, pumpkin everything people!  So I couldn't resist this sweet saying in the Pumpkin Spice (I think there might be a theme here...haha!) Simple Stories 6x6 paper pad.  And spicing it up a little more?  The fabulous punches from Just Imagine Kreaxions!

Now you probably notice there is no punched area.  That's because I used the punched piece on another card (coming soon!) but not before I used this piece as a stencil.

This border was punched using Kreaxions punch #310 and used as a stencil with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink.  Yet another fun way to use a border punch!  You could even make your own patterned paper this way.

Thanks for stopping by.....remember to think outside the box and even off the page, when you use those punches!

Supplies Used:
Tools:  Just Imagine Kreaxions Punch #310; Xyron Mega Runner
Paper:  Simple Stories-Pumpkin Spice 6x6 paper pad; AC kraft cardstock
Embellishment/other:  raffia, Recollections enamel dots, glossy accents, foam tape

JustRite Quiet Sympathy

One of the things I'm most impressed by with JustRite Stamps is the way they cover every holiday and occasion you could ever want.  And yes, sometimes that means a sympathy card.

I used a nature inspired color palette and the JustRite With Sentiments dies--I diecut the sentiment twice using cream and brown cardstock, then stacking the sentiments slightly off to five the shadowed effect.  This is where the Xyron sticker maker comes in handy!

To create the pine tree "windows" I used the JustRite Three in a Row dies, cut out with brown cardstock. I layered under the green strip, then I used the square dies to cut out the three cream colored squares, then stamped the pine tree using the Multi-Step Pine Trees. 

I added a couple of banners, a button and some twine as finishing touches.

Thanks for stopping by today!  Stop by the JustRite site to check out these fabulous stamps and dies! 

Supplies Used:
Paper:  AC cardstock cream, brown; Simple Stories Pumpkin Spice 6x6 paper pad
Stamps:  JustRite-CR-05044 Multi-Step Pine Trees
Dies:  JustRite-DIE-05070 With Sentiments, DIE-05033 Three in a Row
Ink:  Distress Ink: Forest Moss, Peeled Paint, Gathered Twigs
Embellishments:  Jute twine, button

I "HEART" Autumn!

Autumn is my absolute favorite time of year, and any crafting time I can get playing with autumn collections or projects only adds to the wonderful!!  I've created this card for Just Imagine Crafts using their punch Kreaxions #304 and their amazing circle cutter!

I've created the top border using:  Punch #304 with the straight edge "A" insert

The bottom border was created using:  Punch #304 with no insert

The center circle was created by using the Kreaxions circle cutter (best circle cutter I've ever used!) and the same punch using the "C" insert and just punching at even intervals around the circle.

Here's a closer look at the different punched sections before I completed the card....it also shows the pretty Kreaxions glitter paper I used to make the punched areas pop for the borders:

If you haven't checked out these punches yet....you should give them a try....they are so fun to play with!  And better yet they are on SALE!!  Check out THIS POST to see more inspiration and which punches are on special (HINT: My fave is one of them!!).

Thanks for stoppin' by today!

Supplies Used:
Paper:  AC kraft and brown cardstock; Simple Stories-Pumpkin Spice 6x6; Kreaxions Glitter Paper
Tools:  Just Imagine Kreaxions punch #304, circle cutter
Embellishments/Ink: DIY enamel dots; Distress Ink-Gathered Twigs

Makin' it Merry

A Merry, Merry Christmas Holiday to all!!

A wish for joy, peace and happiness in the year to come!!

(Card created using Simple Stories DIY Christmas collection, Trendy Twine, and AC glitter paper).

Quick and Easy Christmas Cards!

Today I'm sharing a few cards I made lickity split....I wanted to try to keep it clean and simple....especially to keep my cards from needing a hand cancel (the PO is getting a little more picky about that!), but these were quick too....because I used journal cards from Simple Stories DIY collection:

I love their enamel dots with this collection and the tags too....fun mix and match for creating cards!

and last but not least:

Again, simple and sweet.

Thanks for stoppin' by today!  More quick and easy cards in the next few days!

NSD "Hangover"......

I must admit....I was giddy with excitement for National Scrapbook Day.....until I realized I had to WORK that day!.....lol.  At least I work at a LSS and got the chance to hang with some fun ladies at a crop!  But I really missed out on creating.  So Queen and Co was lovely enough to have a wonderful set of contests/challenges, and I came home and got creating.  Had an absolutely blast....and here are the
results of my crafting frenzy:

I started off with these cards:

I used DIY paper from Simple Stories, and wonderful Q&Co washi, twine, bling, and felt flower.

This one was bringing on the bling.....and oh did I say how much I love this DIY paper from Simple Stories....yep....gotta say it again!

And the Q&Co bling and felt flowers make for easy embellishment!

And tomorrow.....will share the LO's I made.....thanks to Queen and Co for these challenges, and thanks to Simple Stories for just having such fun paper designs to work with!

Thanks for stoppin' today!

Simple Stories and a Challenge!

Oh how I've missed blogging!  Been a busy busy gal with a new job and lots of
design work I can't post!   But today I have a reminder to check out the site over
at Scrap It Girl!  September will have 2 yes, TWO challenges.  Check in mid-month
for the second one, but right now....are you doing that back to school crafting?  If so,
head on over and link up!

Here is my design team sample, a great little card using the adorable new Simple Stories
Smarty Pants collection:

A simply sweet card to welcome a favorite teacher (or student) back to school!!  I used
the Simple Stories Snap Cards from the Smarty Pants collection, and added a few
buttons (Recollections), a wooden ruler (7 Gypsies) and a bit of Trendy Twine.

Thanks for stoppin' today.....more fun up tomorrow from The Rubber Cafe' and don't forget
to link up over at Scrap It Girl HERE!