swim instructor thank you...

Large-Son and Medium-Son just finished a round of swimming lessons.  They both swim like little fish (didn't get it from me!).  They have always had exceptional instructors at the pool they swim at and this session was no exception. 

I always try to get a water themed thank you card to their instructor(s) when they finish.  I left it a little late this time and had to put this card together quickly.  I am really happy with how it turned out, but if I had it to do over, I would probably do some sponging with some light grey or a light blue around the two pieces that I put together to make the fish bowl.

This is the first time I made my own gel card.  It was super fun to make and really quite easy.  I think I will be making some more sometime soon :)

The plastic over the gel didn't like the flash on my camera and caused some glare.  I took a second pic to show the cute little goldfish a little better.

Hope you enjoy...

cardstock:

whisper white

island indigo

summer smooches designer series paper

pumpkin pie 


ink:

island indigo classic

basic grey classic

early espresso classic

sahara sand classic

gumball green classic

white gel pen

basic black stampin' write marker

champagne glimmer paint 


bling and things:

3/8" daffodil delight taffeta ribbon

linen thread

hair gel

little ziploc style plastic bag 


tools and toys:

paper snips

1 1/4" circle punch

1 3/8" circle punch

word window punch

2 1/2" circle punch

jewellery tag punch

stamp-a-ma-jig

snail adhesive 


stamp sets:

bird on a branch

tiny tags

all wrapped up

live like you mean it

{heart},

 

 

 

IBSIC #23

I have quick post for today to play along with the challenge over at Inspired by Stamping.

The Inspired by Stamping Inspiration Challenge #23 has participants gleaning inspiration from this photo:

Participants must use sage green, pink and cream in their project(s).

I really love this photo.  It reminds me of my grandmother; she taught me how to knit :)  I still remember the click of her needles as she sped along.  It's been a long time since I had time to knit anything.  I have a couple of unfinished projects on the go and am now thinking it might be time to drag them out and dust them off; time to create some memories of my clicking needles in the minds of my boys.  It is so great to be able to create a whole  lot of love to wrap them in and keep them warm :)

The last kitting project I finished was a baby blanket for Large-Son.  I will share a picture of it sometime soon.  He still needs it to sleep and hasn't been without it since he was born.  You can definitely tell how well loved it is when you see it.  Makes each hour that it took to make it so worth it!

Now on to the challenge project!  Here is my card; I hope you enjoy...

cardstock: 

basic black

pear pizzazz - subtles designer series stack

pretty in pink

very vanilla


ink:

basic black craft

  pretty in pink stanmpin' write marker

pear pizzazz stampin' write marker

basic black stampin' write marker

versamark

bling and things:

pear pizzazz pleated satin ribbon

black embossing powder

melon scented embossing powder

tools and toys:

 stamp-a-ma-jig

heat tool

paper snips

snail adhesive

stampin' dimentionals

embossing buddy

1 3/4" scallop circle punch


stamp sets:

mouthwatering

on your birthday 

{heart},

 

 

Another FMS #48

I was so inspired by Tui's sketch that I decided to put together another card.  If you haven't seen the sketch for the Freshly Made Sketches #48 challenge here it is:

And here is my card; hope you enjoy...

cardstock:

more mustard

early espresso

very vanilla

orchard harvest designer series paper 


ink:

versamark

early espresso

bling and things:

3/8" antique brass brads

early espresso embossing powder 


tools and toys:

embossing buddy

heat tool

snail adhesive

stampin' dimensionals

paper piercer

paper crimper

stamp-a-ma-jig 


stamp sets:

sunflower

sincere salutations 

{heart},

 

FMS #48

Hello!  I am back with another post for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge.  I absolutely love Tui's sketches and this one is no exception.  So fun and so inspiring!  Take a look:

So many creative people have posted great projects for this FMS #48 and it is so fabulous to be able to play along :)

Here is my card; hope you enjoy...

The tea bag is actually folded up like a real tea bag and it is filled with blue and gold glitter.  I love how it turned out and it was so fun to make.  I didn't adhere the tea bag to the card so it actually comes out of the cup.

Here are a few close ups:

cardstock:

 very vanilla

midnight muse

comfort cafe designer series paper

vellum paper 


ink:

midnight muse classic

versamark

midnight muse stampin' write marker 


bling and things:

midnight muse stitched satin ribbon

gold mini brads

vanilla hodgepodge hardware ribbon slides

gold fine glitter

royal blue chunky glitter

clear embossing powder 


tools and toys:

embossing buddy

heat tool

paper snips

hobby blade

stamp-a-ma-jig

snail adhesive

stampin' dimensionals 


stamp sets:

teeny tiny wishes

tea shoppe

{heart},

 

IBSIC #21

Hi everyone.  I know it's been quiet around here, but I have been super busy.  Small-Son had surgery on very short notice and although it was a very minor procedure, I have been otherwise occupied : )

My post for today is for Joanna's Inspired by Stamping Inspiration Challenge.  She has posted a beautiful inspiration photo with a garden theme:

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And here is my card; hope you enjoy...

cardstock:

very vanilla

naturals white

pear pizzazz


ink:

basic black classic

rose red stampin' write marker

copic sketch barium yellow Y00

copic sketch nile green G07

copic sketch dog rose flower RV25

copic sketch pinkish white R00

copic sketch pink RV11

sakura aqualip green

sakura aqualip orange

sakura aqualip yellow 


bling and things:

 linen thread 


tools and toys:

big shot

provo craft cuttlebug tiny tags

paper snips

two-way glue pen

stampin' dimensionals

stamp-a-ma-jig 


stamp sets:

teeny tiny wishes

fifth avenue floral

{heart},

 

FMS #46

Hi everyone!  I am so excited; this is my first post using all current Stampin' Up!

This post is for the wonderful sketch put together by Lesley, for the challenge over at Freshly Made Sketches.

This is the sketch for FMS46:

And here is my card:  Hope you enjoy...

cardstock:

whisper white

pool party

chocolate chip 


ink:

real red classic

versamark

platinum shimmer paint

real red stampin' write marker

pool party stampin' write marker

chocolate chip stampin' write marker

soft suede stampin' write marker


bling and things:

1/8" mini brads

heat and stick powder

dazzling diamonds stampin' glitter

pool party 3/8" ruffled ribbon


tools and toys:

big shot

top note die

heat tool

sponge dauber

paper snips

stamp-a-ma-jig

stampin' pierce mat

paper-piercing tool

embossing buddy

dotted scallop ribbon border


stamp sets:

distressed dots

a cherry on top

{heart},