You're Too Kind

This is the second time I'm posting this project, because the first post was deleted by Blogger.  Funny - it happened on today, Friday the 13th.  Coincidence?

Here's my second submission to the CAS-ual Friday challenge using Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream, Kraft and JilliBean Canvas Flowers:

Here's a close-up of the flowers that you have to go buy right now!

Thanks for visiting My Happy Place...again.  And seeing the same project...again.  Did anyone else's get messed up?

Casual Friday #1

There's a new challenge blog!  Did you hear?  I'm thrilled about the theme of the blog too - it's all about CAS (clean and simple) and it's called "CAS-ual Fridays!"  It doesn't hurt that two of my PTI forum friends are on the design team, either.  I've admired their work and styles for a long time!  (Waving at Laurie and Dana!!)

This week is the first challenge from the blog and it's all about adding text to your project:

GREAT challenge and a great way to kick off this blog.  You can see the details and all the entries for this week here.  I loved the typewriter in the image, and wanted to use my stamp from Hero Arts that I HAD to have back in December.  It does not get enough love, that is for sure.

Here's my card:

Is it still CAS if I cut out the image and put buttons on the typewriter?  I hope so.  I curled the paper coming out of the typewriter a little so it would pop off the base a little.  I love Kraft with red and black.  I don't use it enough either.

I'm excited about this new blog and can't wait for the next challenge!

Thanks for visiting My Happy Place!

It may be a bit...

I teach.  We went back for teacher inservice yesterday, so my blog will be a bit neglected for the next week or so, until I can get out of meetings and back in a routine.  Also, I hope to be able to get to some of your blogs and comment soon.  Sorry for my absence there!

I'm so tired right now, I can barely keep my eyes opened.  Seriously - 2 straight days of all-day meetings.  I just wanted to get in my room and start getting ready!

Here is a card I made waaaaayyyy back in February for PTI's last GSS.  Keep in mind - it was February.  :)

Side:

 

 Inside:

 Lots of masking and cutting and lining up the stamps had to occur for this one, but I still love it!

Thanks for dropping by and I'll "see" you soon...hopefully!

Papertrey Ink Supplies:

Stamps:TextStyle 1

Cardstock: Pure Poppy, Stampers Select

Ink: Fresh Snow, Pure Poppy

Other:  white ribbon, white pearls, corner punch, craft knife

Fill This Day With Joy!

I made this card for a friend who agreed to be a long-term substitute for another friend recovering from hip replacement.  I thought she would need an little motivation to come out of retirement into a class of 11-year olds!

Supplies:
Paper:  kraft cardstock, Stampers Select White (PTI), Green Tea Leaves patterned paper (PTI)
Stamps:  Background Basics: Text Style, Every Day Button Bits - sentiment (both PTI)
Ink:  Fresh Snow, Tea Dye Duo (both PTI)
Other:  pearls, white gel pen

January Card Chain Challenge

January Card Chain Challenge sponsored by Deborah. Click here to see the challenge!
I made this card for my pen pal, Lynda in New York. I cut out the heart and put little pearls all around it. Behind the heart, I placed a piece of white cardstock embossed with a Cuttlebug folder. I stamped the bottom with Text Style I (PTI) and added a ribbon. The inside sentiment, "Heartfelt Wishes", is stamped inside from a Hero Arts Set, "All Occasion Messages."