Dog days of summer

The forecast is predicting the next few days to be warm and sunny...   that is my kind of weather!  :)  So, I figured to make a card with that as the theme.

Supplies:
Cardstock- Recollections;
Cricut Cartridges- Doodlecharms; MS All Occasions Cake Art; ?;
Pen- Inkssentials;

Crib notes

So many of my friends are having babies!  Must be something in the water...  good thing I drink bottled water!  lol!  Time to make another baby card...  something simple and cute!

Supplies:
Cardstock- Recollections;
Stamp- Stampin Up;
Ink- Memento;
Embossing folder- Cuttlebug;
Flowers- Prima;
Ribbon- American Crafts;
Brad- Paper Studio;

SO Kind!

Checking out one of my favorite blogs today, and OMGoodness!  Blog awards?  For me?  A BIG thank you goes out to Cely from Hawaii Paper Party who so kindly has given me my first few blog awards!  :)  If you haven't already, please check out her blog...  so many super cute and innovative ideas! 

And now for the "rules" of the award:  1) Send a thank you to the person who nominated you and include their link.  2) To accept this award, answer 7 random facts about yourself.  3) Pass the award on to at least 8 other awesome blog buddies.

Here are the rules for the BFB Award:  1)  Post about this award on my blog and link to the person that gave it to me2)   Pass along to those that visit and leave comments on your blog regularly

Here are the rules for the A Thing of Beauty Award:  1) I must share 5 things about myself (1 of the listed items must be something about crafting)  2)  Pass the award to 5 other blogs.

The rules for the Versatile Blogger award:  1) Thank the person who sent it to you   2) Tell 7 things about yourself  3) Send this to 5 fellow versatile blogger

Ok....  lets see....  seven random facts about myself.....

1.  I am the mommy of 3 fuzzy kids- Butterscotch, Clawdia, and Eeva

2.  I am allergic to cats.  LOL!

3.  I believe there is no such thing as having too much paper

4.  I have a very encouraging hubby who supports my crafting addiction

5.  I {heart} the Cricut machines (expression, imagine, cake, gypsy)

6.  I also believe there is no such thing as owning too many Cricut cartridges

7.  Some of my favorite stamps are retired ones from Stampin Up

Now for passing this award on to other crafty people who deserve this award  :)

Robyn @ My Pink Stamper

Barb @ BugBites

Kimberly @ My Craft Spot

Katie @ Crafting with Katie

Edna @ expressionbypinke

Linda @ Linda's Stampin Loft

Jennifer @ Our Change of Art

THANK YOU again to Cely, the crafty girl who generously sent these blog awards my way!  :)

 

Dad's Day

Things are still crazy busy!  Not too much time to crafting right now, but Dad's day is coming up so I figured I should get a card out...  Simple and fitting for the occasion  :)

Supplies:
Cardstock- Stampin Up;
Stamps- Stampin Up;
Ink- Stampin Up;
Punch- EK Success;
Embossing Folder- Sizzix;

Wow....

Long time, no post...  things have been SO crazy busy lately.  Crafting withdrawal!  EEK!  Thankfully I finally had some free time today  :)

Just wanted to give a 'happy birthday' shout out to one of my long time friends, Julie!  :)

Supplies:
Cricut Cartridge- Lori's Garden;
Cardstock- Stampin Up; Colorbok;
Punch- Stampin Up;
Pen- Gelly Roll;
Embellishments- Stickles;