4th of July VCMP - Challenge #3

Here's a card for the challenge of making a paper piecing kid's card.  I love the owl punch from Stampin' Up.  You can do so many things with it.  Some little person will love to get a card from Mom or Dad, knowing that they are missed and loved.

All parts are from Stampin' Up.

Cardstock - Soft Suede, Old Olive, Early Espresso

Early Espresso Ink

Woodgrain embossing folder

Owl Punch

Leaves from Bird Punch

Sentiment - Just Sayin'

January Card Buffet

Thinking of you Valentine

Be my Valentine

Happy Birthday Cupcake - Found this idea on Pinterest.  Thanks to Julie at kewlstamps-n-more.com.  When I saw this, I said "I have this paper!"  I just changed up the sentiment to what I had on hand.

Birthday Wishes - This card can be used for many occasions simply by changing the sentiment.  Another Pinterest find.  Thanks to Susan at susanstamps.wordpress.com.  I had this chevron ribbon in Island Indigo, so I changed up the colors to Island Indigo and Pear Pizzazz. 

Lattice window card - Thanks to Dawn Olchefske at dostamping.typepad.com.  She makes awesome cards, and she is the upline of a dear friend of mine, college roommate and fellow Stampin' Up demonstrator, Cheryl O.  Too bad they both live in Minnesota. 

There you have it.  It's a new year with many new possibilities to spend time with wonderful friends and get creative.  And what a better way to start then with making some Valentines.  I love Valentines day.  It holds a very special meaning to me.  And my goal this year is to make many more cards for Operation Write Home and cards to share with family and friends, to give some encouragement or to just say "HI".  Can't wait for you to join in the fun with me!

Legos!

 Who doesn't like Legos?  Okay, no one likes to step on them in the middle of the night, 

in the dark.  But building with them gives kids and even their parents hours of fun.  

All 5 of my kids are grown, but we still have the Legos, with no plans to get rid of them.  

Grandkids will love them too!

  This card is made with 1/2 inch circles.  Did you know those circles on Lego blocks are called studs?  And at night they become pointed like spikes (just kidding!).  This color scheme might be more appropriate for the boy or man in your life.

And here is a color scheme more suitable for girls.  Girls love Legos too!  The studs are made with a 3/4 inch punch on this card. 

#2 July Card Buffet

With July having 5 Mondays, I have decided to have another Card Buffet this month so that I can get the regular class back to the end of the month.  The first Monday in September is Labor Day, so now is a good time to move back to the end of the month.  This way I can hold a class at the end of August before I go to Little Rock, Arkansas for my oldest daughter's baby shower.  Praise God for another blessing on the way.  Hope this makes sense to everyone. 

  Garden of flowers

Great card for many occasions like a birthday, get-well or thank you.

 Kids Birthday Balloons

Color in the age of your favorite kiddo.  My granddaughter just turned 4.

Thanks so Much

Simple card with new In-colors.

 Mr. & Mrs.

Perfect for a wedding or anniversary card.

The earth laughs in flowers.

Stamp your own designer paper for the background.  Very fun!

OWH - VCMP Challenge #2

Paula, at paulaposts.blogspot.com brings us a Kids card/Sketch challenge using OWH Sketch #28.  I really like seeing how others interpret the sketch and change it up. 

 

I added the Scalloped Trim Border punch along the 5-1/2" Poppy Parade piece and then used 1/2 seam binding ribbon in Pool Party, ran them through the scallop openings and tucked them under.  The ribbon adds some dimension and texture too.