Dreams really do come true.

Hello out there! Here is my submission for this week's 2S4Y challenge.




I made this card for a bridal shower gift for my mom's friend. She has been unlucky in love in the past, and, being 50+, I think she had given up on the idea of dating or ever finding Mr. Right. Well, she met her prince charming about 2 years ago and they are finally tying the knot in March! I thought it would be a very sweet card to her because her dream really did come true :-)

This was my first attempt sewing on a card. I bought a Pixie craft sewing machine in September '09 to get me started, but I always have trouble with it. I have never sewn before, so it could just be me doing something wrong, but the more I play with it and still have trouble, the more I think it is just the machine :-) I'm still glad I got it though, because at least it's something cheap I can practice on until I see how much I actually use the sewing technique on my paper crafts.

For this card, I used a bunch of different things. The patterned paper is from K&Co's "Bailey" line (from my "Best of K&Co" paper stack). The sentiment is from Inkadinkado's "Friendship" stamp set, and the image is also Inkadinkado, but is a wood-mounted rubber stamp. I bought the image stamp from Tuesday Morning for only $.99! The little bling is from Martha Stewart Crafts but bought at Tuesday Morning, 60 for $.99! The ribbon and string are by Kimberly Poloson for Fiskars and are from the "Cabana Blooms" ribbon pack. I distressed the edges of the ivory paper with some "antique linen" distress ink by Tim Holtz. Finally, the paper in the background is from the "Rustic" stack by DCWV.

Another challenge card!

It seems like it's been so long since I've last posted. I've been uber busy with school and the Superbowl win (GEAUX SAINTS!) and, of course, Mardi Gras! I have made some scrapbook pages recently though, which was very exciting to me because I finally got around to scrapbooking a Europe trip I took in 2007. Better late than never I guess :-) I will be posting a few pictures of those soon. I made this card to submit to the 2S4Y challenge, as well as the Stampin' Royalty Challenge. I used my Cosmo Cricket "The Boyfriend" paper stack to make this card. I really like the 90's designs they have, especially the cassette tapes. I can't even remember the last time I tried to play a cassette tape! Anyway, I hope to be posting more frequently in the coming weeks, so, if anyone is reading this, check back soon. All the best...

My first Post

Hi there! If anyone is actually reading this, this is my first post and it features a fun card I made that I am submitting to the 2S4Y challenge. It is the first challenge I have ever participated in! YAY! The inside of the card reads "Perk Up!" lol...get it? Coffee, Perk up...haha.
Some of the materials I used to make this card are the Crafty Secrets "Coffee & Tea" stamp set, K&Company's "Best of K&Company" paper stack, and, of course, my one and only Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Die #4. Crafty Secrets isn't as well known as the other companies I have mentioned, but their products are very unique and a great quality and I am loving playing with the 2 stamp sets I purchased.
I started making scrapbook pages about 4 years ago, but I haven't done much with it over the past 3 years. I just became interested in it again recently and I am loving all the techniques and ideas I am learning. I will add more things as I have time, so do check back! Bye now!