Blessings

Happy Tuesday, everyone! I know it's been several days since I've posted -- I'm sorry about that! I have been stamping, but it's nothing I can show you yet! LOL! The MFT release is just around the corner, and I was finishing up samples! Lemme just say that you will *love* the new sets! :)

I used Julee's Mojo Monday Sketch to jump start my mojo yesterday. I have been wanting to ink up this set from Taylored Expressions called Celebrate Life, and I paired it with BasicGrey Indian Summer paper.

I embossed the background paper with my Cuttlebug and Polka Dots embossing folder. I paper pieced the pumpkin and added some colored adhesive rhinestones. The chipboard flourish was inked with Chocolate Chip ink, then I lightly sanded the edges. I used the MFT's Die-namics Perfect Bracket Edge on the bottom panel.

That's it for today! I am so glad you stopped to visit!

Have a great day! :)
Christina

Bowl of Cherries

Happy Tuesday, everyone! I have made a vow to myself that I WILL ink up the sets I purchased at CHA.  I started with this fun set from Taylored Expressions called Berries & Cherries. Actually, I spent quite a bit of time at Taylor's booth -- I'm quickly becoming a big fan! :) I used Taylor's Sketch #126 as well. I made use of another CHA purchase, this American Crafts paper (love it!). 

I definitely had some fun making this card. I colored, cut out and popped up the images, then I gave them a coat of Crystal Lacquer for lots of shine. I embossed the blue background layer with my Cuttlebug and Swiss Dots folder.

I do have more new stamps I plan to ink up -- you all have to hold me to my vow! ;)  Thanks for stopping by today!

Have a great day!

Christina

When in Doubt, CASE!

Happy Monday, everyone! I've been a little bit crunched for time lately, and my mojo has taken a vacation, so I fell back on a tried-and-true method of getting a card made... I decided to CASE one!

This first card is a Make and Take that Taylored Expressions did during the CHA Supershow. Each person received the set, too -- how generous is that? :)

So, I copied the layout and made my own version -- a quick and easy CASE! :) I did a few different things to make it my own, but the card is basically the same. I could easily change the set, the sentiment, and the papers any time -- lots of possiblities from one card!

I hope this gives you some ideas for jump starting your mojo... and if you see mine, let me know, okay? ;)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Have a great day!

Christina

Stamps: Some Birdy Loves You (Taylored Expressions) Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Crushed Curry (SU!) Cardstock: Crushed Curry, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White (SU!) Paper: Twitterpated: Lady Bug Ball (Imaginisce) Other: Copic;, Blossom Nestabilities (Spellbinders); ribbon, twine, button (PTI), corner rounder, eyelet border punch, sponge, dimensionals (SU!)