Red and Black Cards

*Will be featured in the February 2009 issue of CARDS.

The black cardstock is Archiver's, red scalloped is from Bazzill, flower rubon is Daisy D's, Thanks is from Rusty Pickle and bling is Paper Studio. Card is 6x6.

Kraft cardstock I believe is Archiver's, red is Bazzill, butterfly rubons are Daisy D's, miss you is Doodlebug, butterfly die cut is from KI Memories paper, black bling is taken from a Prima swirl and white bling is from Paper Studio. This is a mini card at 3 x 3 1/2.

All the cardstock was from the August kit that we received last night at the Archiver's crop.

Baby Card with some Sass!

This ended up not being your typical baby card, but I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. We'll say this is for a well-to-do baby...since it's got bling on it! I used Bazzill cardstock, Daisy D's Spring Blossoms paper, Fancy Pants playing card, Prima bling and I used my Martha Stewart punch on some Basic Grey paper. Size is 4 1/2 x 6.

CPS Sketch #78 - Baby Bird Card

Don't faint...but I got out my sewing machine! I've had it since the dawn of time and it's in my scrap room, but a bunch of stuff sits in front of it and to be honest I don't really know how to run it! When I try to use it, I usually end up mad! But after getting my hubby's assistance on how to get it threaded I was good to go...now I remember why I keep him around...lol. I thought the shabby look of this Daisy D's Spring Blossoms paper needed some stitching. Please don't look too closely at how well the stitching was done :-) I also using a Making Memories chipboard bird and ribbon and Fancy Pants playing card. Size is 4x6 1/2. I made for this week's sketch at CPS.

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Sketch World - 7/30 Card Sketch

This card came together fairly quickly and I'm pretty happy with the results! I used this sketch. I used Daisy D's Chloe Marie papers and stickers, Paper Studio gems and a One Heart One Mind rubon sentiment. Size is 6x6.

Miss Emma's Card Creations (She's 5!)

I was upstairs working on some cards when Miss E came up for a looksy. She LOVES my scraproom. Unfortunately with my room being so tiny and I have stuff piled everywhere there isn't much room in there for her to create. She does make stuff from time to time, often involving jewels and my glue dots! If and when we build on, when I get a larger scrap room I want to make sure there is plenty of room for a kids area. She made these cards all by herself. Actually it's one card decorated on each side. She did everything herself, with the exception of stamping. She picked out the stamp and ink, but I stamped it for her where she told me to. Not only does she like to scrap, but she loves to draw. And in my opinion she's pretty darn good at it. I'll have to post some drawings sometime. I can't draw at all, so not sure who she gets it from? She got into some of my good stuff - I tried not to flinch :-)

Products used are: DCWV stickers, Daisy D's Chloe Marie border sticker, Clearsnap ink, Suzie Scallop stamp from Apple Blossom Studio, Paper Studio gems (she's into bling like her mommy!) Card base is from DMD and size is 5x7.


On this side she used Scrapworks Shimmer Shapes and also added some Daisy D's Chloe Marie border sticker and a Paper Studio gem. DMD card base size 5x7.

Daisy D's July Challenge Toot!

*Removed for publication in an upcoming Crafts N Things issue.

I was excited to find out today that I won their July Challenge Contest. It was to create paper decorations using Daisy D's paper and embellishments. I used the Wonder Years line. I created a card, banner, cup and hat. I used brads to connect the animals' arms so you can actually move them. I was really happy with the way it turned out..I guess Daisy D's was too :-) I can't wait to get some new Daisy D's goodies to play with!

Creatively Yours - Card Sketch #9

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Big shocker it rained here again yesterday (A LOT!) And of course that meant our electricity went out again - this time for about 5 hours. About once a week this keeps happening sigh.... So I'm finally able to get this card posted to the blog.

You can find this cool sketch here. I modified some as you can see - such as making the card a narrow up and down one instead of squatty. I used some more of the yummy Daisy D's Chloe Marie, added a K and Company quote sticker, Paper Studio bling and some Jolee's butterflies that I found in my stash when I was looking for something else...love when that happens! It's like you went shopping, but didn't spend anymore money. Hubby has to like that!! I also used the Blossom Badge frame stamp from Apple Blossom Studio and Colorbox chalk ink to make the die cut looking thing under the quote.

CPS Sketch #75

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Wow, I attacked this sketch fast this week! I used some more Daisy D Chloe Marie papers and die cut and also used Making Memories ribbon (Lauren Collection) and chipboard pieces, Paper Studio glitter brads and a Darice gem. I tipped the sketch sideways. Size is 4 1/4 x 6.

Caardvarks 2 Sketch Challenge - 2 Sketches 4 You

I was happy to see that 2 Sketches 4 You was providing the sketches for the current Caardvark challenge. After the kidlets went to bed last night I retreated to my scrap room and came up with these. We even have a day without rain (although the humidity is stifling) so I was able to snap some photos this morning.

Congratulations Card: I deviated a bit...ok maybe alot including tipping the sketch sideways... Supplies I use are Basic Grey Infuse papers and die cuts, Paper Studio bling, EK Success photo corner punch and American Crafts ribbon. Size is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

Hi Card: Ok deviating a bit again, but I absolutely love this Daisy D's Chloe Marie stuff that they sent me the other day. I am a girl that loves her flowers!!! I also used some Paper Studio buttons and some thread. I bent some of the leaves for added dimension. Size is 6 x 5 1/2.

A Great Mail Day!

One of my goals this year was to get into Cards Magazine. I think they finally felt sorry for this poor Jennifer person that kept emailing them....lol. Today I got an email that 3 cards were selected for their December issue! Also a good postal mail day. I got my goodie box from Daisy D's for winning their June contest. Lots of yummy goodies in it! Now I need to find the time to play! I'll be glad when evening swimming lessons are over this week (they end at 9)...it's severely cutting into my scrap time :-)

Daisy D's Card and Gift Box - Giftmaker

This is one of my fave projects, so I was excited when it was picked up to be in Giftmaker's June issue. Unfortunately Giftmaker decided not to continue the magazine (bummed because it was a very cool mag and one of the first mags to ever publish me), so I was waiting to hear what it would be in. It is to be featured on their E Patterns site along with an altered frame and a bracelet that were also to be in their June issue. The paper and buttons are both from the Autumn Collection of Daisy D's. I won the buttons at an Archiver's crop and have used them all up :-( Chipboard flowers are Fancy Pants, stamp is Heidi Swapp, paint is either Plaid or Making Memories, cardstock is Archiver's and ink is Clearsnap Chestnut Roan. I bought the paper mache box at Walmart.

P.S. I see it's after midnight so happy bday to me :-)

Daisy D's Dad Card

I made this for their June Challenge. I used papers and a die cut from their Autumn Collection and the brackets are from Winter Fun. I also used DCWV rubon letters, Making Memories brads, Bazzill cardstock and inked everything with Clearsnap Chesnut Roan. Size is 5x5.