Just Keep Swimming (Take 2)

So, you may remember my Just Keep Swimming card from a few days ago. Today I'm sharing an updated version. It was so incredible close to Kazan's sketch #57 over at 2 Sketches 4 You that I decided to tweek it a bit to fit the sketch and take the opportunity to make the card even better!

My 3 embellishments are on the right side instead of the left but otherwise the layout is pretty much the same.




The two little fish popped up on foam squares add extra dimension to the bottom area of the card and give it better balance I think. I'm really happy with this fun and cute encouragement card! I am also entering this card into the Moxie Fab World's Card Style Fun and Cute challenge.

Thanks for stopping by! I will be back tomorrow with another project to share!

This card was created using Cosmo Cricket's Snorkel collection and a little Bo Bunny double dot cardstock for the edge of the sun.

Just Keep Swimming! - Etsy Inspired Challenge #97

It's Saturday, time for another Etsy Inspired Challenge! This week's shop is full of treasures from the beach...the perfect summer inspiration! Mermaid's Tears Jewelry has beautiful hand crafted sea glass necklaces and earrings. I love sea glass...so many lovely blues and greens. I was inspired by the water/beach feel of the shop. So, I found my Cosmo Cricket Snorkel collection and came up with this colorful encouragement card.




I created the waves and outer edge of the sun by using a small circle punch. To create the pocket I simply applied glue along the 3 straight edges and adhered it to the card. The center of the sun and the boat are popped up on foam squares for dimension.

Now for the good stuff! Our sponsor this week is Denami Design and they will be giving one lucky winner a $30 gift certificate to their shop. Mermaid's Tears Jewelry is also offering up a prize for another lucky winner. Ready to play?! Thought so! :)

- Visit Mermaid's Tears Jewelry and find an item that inspires you.
- Create a project of your own and link it up to the Etsy Inspired Blog by Friday at noon.

For more inspiration, visit our wonderful DT!

• Ashley
• De
• Emily B
• Emily N
• Heather (July Guest Designer)
• Joy
• Savannah
• Stephanie
• Virginia

Enjoy your weekend! I don't have much planned this weekend...which is sometimes a nice thing. Hopefully I will get a few more projects completed and time to rest up for our busy week coming up!

I {heart} U - 2S4Y

Hi all! I have been busy organizing my craft space but I took a little time yesterday to create a card using Laura's sketch this week for 2 Sketches 4 You.


Here is the sketch that was the inspiration for this card. I knew I wanted to do some stitching along the top and bottom of the card but played around a little until I settled on this kind of wavy and random double line stitching. The letters are from Cosmo Cricket's Girl Friday collection...such a great line! I created my felt heart by cutting two petals off of a Creative Cafe felt flower and then embellishing it with a tiny button. Then I finished off the card with two more Basic Grey buttons...now it's all ready to give to a special someone! :)

Okay, I'm off to bed for the night! Enjoy the rest of your week!

Thanks!

Happy Sunday everyone! All is quiet in my house as I am up early, unfortunately it's because I was having lots of bad dreams, but it is nice to be up before the boys and be able to have a few minutes of uninterrupted me time.

This month is my one year anniversary for my Etsy shop! It has been fun this past year and I am looking forward to offering some new products in the upcoming year.


As a big thank you to all my supporters and blog readers I am offering 10% off your entire purchase from now until May 31st. Simply put "EtsyAnniversary" in the notes to seller and I will refund your 10% through Paypal after your payment has gone through. Or if you prefer, you can wait for a revised invoice before you pay.

Here is some new, yummy ribbon that I just got in stock...




These ribbons go great with some of my creativity kits too! :)

As for my thanks card above, I used some of Cosmo Cricket's Girl Friday collection and popped the letters up on foam squares for added dimension. I also sewed the twill ribbon to give it that ruffled look! I'm getting better with my sewing machine! :) And don't you just love that little flower I created?! :) I entered this card into Paper Crafts Gallery Idol 2010 challenge...you should pop on over to the gallery to see the tons of great cards that people have submitted!

I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Another Scrapbook Layout to Share! - Etsy Inspired Challenge #88

This year I have completed so many more scrapbooking projects since I have been on the Design Team for my local scrapbook store, Lasting Memories. But now with them getting ready to close I am going to have to motivate myself a bit more to get my scrapbooking done. Maybe you will start seeing more layouts from me for the Etsy Inspired Challenges! :)

This week's featured Etsy shop is Creation Designs, which is filled with some great vintage finds and unique handmade items like silverware windchimes.



These colorful vintage mugs reminded me of a rainbow and this great Cosmo Cricket paper from the Boyfriend collection.

Our sponsor this week is Limelight Papercrafts!!! They carry lots of great products like Cosmo Cricket, Basic Grey, Unity, and new Lawn Fawn stamps too!

Please visit the Etsy Inspired Blog for all the details on how to play along in the challenge for your chance to win a great prize from Limelight Papercrafts!

And these girls have some inspiring projects to share too!

• Clare (May Guest Designer)
• De
• Emily
• Heather
• Jackie
• Joy
• Kelley (May Guest Designer)
• Kerry
• Shannon
• Tiffany

Eat your Veggies!

Who knew vegetables could be so cute?! Cosmo Cricket and Bee Things definitely did because they both created some amazing products centered around happy veggies! And I was totally inspired by them both this week! Cosmo Cricket is the sponsor this week for the Etsy Inspired Challenge and they generously gave me the Garden Variety crafting kit to play with. I have been having fun with the kit all week but this is the first card I created using the Tossed Salad paper and I think it turned out pretty cute! :)



Wouldn't this be a fun card to give to a gardener?! I was inspired to create my card after I saw this adorable grocery bag by Bee Things. Now who wouldn't want a fun bag like this to take to the grocery store?! And remember...it was Earth Day earlier this week and reusable grocery bags are a wonderful way to make a little change that will greatly help our environment! :)

Cosmo Cricket and Bee Things have both generously donated a fabulous prize this week!

All you need to do for your chance to win is:
- Check out Bee Things and find an item that inspires you.
- Create a project of your own based off the inspiration and link it up to the Etsy Inspired Challenge Blog by Friday, April 30th at noon PST.

Be sure to check out the rest of the Design Team too!

• Ashley
• De
• Emily
• Heather
• Jackie
• Joy
• Lori (April Guest Designer)
• Savannah (April Guest Designer)
• Shannon
• Tiffany

Happy, happy, happy birthday! - 2S4Y challenge card

Yeah it's Friday! And it is a beautiful day here in Washington! I already spent some time outside with my youngest son this morning, got some things ready for a garage sale, and even had a chance to do some crafting during his unexpected nap this afternoon...all that fresh air must have worn him out! :)

When I saw that 2 Sketches 4 You was having a Design Team call, I knew I had to make time to play along in the challenge this week. So I got out more of my new Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety goodies and came up with this fun card:


Isn't that tomato just too cute?! I stuck it on top of a great red felt flower from Creative Cafe to give it that extra punch.

You still have until tomorrow to play along in this challenge...check out the details HERE.

I'll be back tomorrow for the Etsy Inspired Challenge!