Thank You, Cath {Moxie Fab World}

Good morning! Today is a special day in the crafty/bloggy community as we are recognizing the lovely and inspiring Cath from Moxie Fab. I have to admit, I have not played with the Moxie Fab challenge as much as I wanted to play along but each time I did, Cath ALWAYS left a comment for me when I did play. I appreciated how her comments were always equal for everyone. She always seemed approachable and kind-hearted!

Many of my blogging friends are having a massive blog HOP in her honour. There are SO many gorgeous cards to see...I am in the hop with SRM Stickers, featuring a card I made in the summer which is very special to me. 

You can start the hop by visiting here>>>> http://www.moxiefabworld.com/2013/11/a-moxie-fab-blog-hop.html

Thank you Cath, and best wishes to you.

Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger & CAS(E) this Sketch {Miss You} with TAWS

A couple of week's ago, I ordered these die cut Polaroid frames from the Paper Issues online store. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with them but when I saw the awesome sketch over at Case this Sketch and the Tuesday Trigger over at Moxie Fab, I immediately had a plan!!!  

I was inspired by the Trigger Tuesday because of...

1. The bright colours-LOVE THEM!

2. The target (which is the theme of my card) being in a Polaroid frame, I am targeting in on the person I am missing.

3. And the arrow on my card, is going in the opposite direction of the plane...hence, the "miss you" theme, which was inspired by the jumbled up look to the dart board look. 

{Supplies Used}

Stamps: TAWS-Priceless Joy, Paper Smooches-Sentiment Sampler

Inks: Black (Memento)

Papers: MME Boy Crazy, Baja Breeze (SU), Black, White (Flourishes)

Extras: Studio Calico Die Cut Frames, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, SU! Cupcake Punch (for the clouds)

Paper Issues {Die Cutting Challenge}, Moxie Fab & CAS-ual Fridays

Today over at Paper Issues, we have our new CURRENT ISSUE to get you inspired!!! 

Come and play along with our DIE CUTTING Challenge!!! 

Get out your dies and your die cutting machine and link up!! FUN!

I was also inspired by Moxie Fab World to play along with "The Card Set Challenge" and I created a set of Thank You cards for my sister's bridesmaids. My sister's wedding colours are neutrals mixed with a wine colour. She is getting married at a gorgeous winery this summer, we went there last weekend, it had beautiful scenery and flowers. (The wine was yummy too). So I created three special cards for her for each girl. The sentiment comes from Penny Black, I have had it forever and I love it.

I also liked the stamp on designer paper challenge over at CAS-ual Fridays which really got me thinking about making these cards, as I had this designer paper in my stash and I thought it would be a nice wedding background to these cards. I also used some vellum for under the flower...it is difficult to see in the photo but it does add to the elegance of the cards. I really hope she likes them!

Nautical Dad {Paper Smooches}, Ribbon Carousel and Moxie Fab Gift Card Holder

Today is Mother's Day and I am making a Father's Day project!! I was inspired to play along with the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge, it is a nautical theme.

The $5 gift card was in my hubby's wallet and it is not what I will be giving to my father in-law but I wanted to show how I would attach a gift card. In its place will be a Tim Horton's coffee card...oh yeah...he loves his Tims! 

I also wanted to play along with Moxie Fab's 350 Cards & Gifts Week: The Gift Card Holder Challenge again and  The Ribbon Carousel (Celebration).

I used the Paper Smooches set called "Space Cadet"...the sentiment and the stars are from that set and I knew it would be perfect for my father inlaw as he is on our Croghan Crew when we are on the boat!! Both he and my hubby LOVE to go fishing!

Here he is, the proud fisherman from last weekend!! He is SUCH a character! LOL! First catch of the season. I just adore this fella...look at that happy face.

Paper Issues, Moxie Fab World & MOJO Monday {Mother's Day Wishes}

Happy Sunday friends! This is my second post for the day, if you are looking for my Whimsy and Stars Studio Blog Hop post, please CLICK HERE. 

I made this card for the current ISSUE challenge over at Paper Issues which is a Mother's Day Theme and we are featuring Pink Paislee! I LOVE Pink Paislee and I was so excited to get some of their Indigo Blue Collection out of my stash to make my card today! I was inspired by the amazing inspiration photo on Moxie Fab World's Trigger Tuesday. I loved the pink blooms and the wood grain background, which I tried to mimic with my middle pennant. 

My sketch is this week's MOJO Monday Sketch!! It is SUCH a pretty sketch! My sentiment comes from a Verve Set. I thought it would look cute at the bottom of my card, stamped in artichoke but I am wondering now if it is lost down there? Oh well, I hope my mommy will love it. Oh I had a lovely time making this card!!! Have you created your Mother's Day cards yet?

{Supplies Used}

Stamps: Verve

Inks: Always Artichoke

Papers:  Pink Paislee Indigi Bleu Collection, Vanilla, Crumb Cake

Extras: Leaf Die, Lace Ribbon, Pearl, MFT Dienamics

Washi Meets Vintage {Paper Smooches and Moxie Fab World}

Just a quick post tonight as dinner is cooking away!! Ack!!! I can smell it close to being well done!

The inspiration photo over at the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge is so pretty and so I went to work! I also wanted to play along with the Moxie Fab World's Washi Tape Challenge. I inked up the sweet set called Sentiment Sampler. I love the fonts in that set!

I am excited to be using Washi Tape for the very first time!!! I added a line of vintage ribbon trim to the bottom of the Washi. So I am mixing vintage with new? Does it work? I am almost afraid to post this card but hey, life is about taking chances! That inspiration photo truly inspired me!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Paper Smooches Sentiment Sampler

Inks: Crumb Cake

Papers: Crumb Cake, Vanilla

Extras: Washi Tape, Buttons, Trim, Embossing folder, Big Shot

CAS(E) this Sketch, Simon Says, CASology & Moxie Fab Challenge

Wow! Ever have one of those crafting nights when you have a great idea to make a card in your mind and then it does not transpire into the final product? And here I am...looking at this card and thinking...why didn't I use neutrals? But then I remind myself that this IS a birthday card and bright colours should prevail! Shouldn't they?

My card is inspired by the following challenges:

CASE this Sketch- The Sketch

Moxie Fab- Camera Element {mine element is the photo shape}

CASology {keyword: FLAME}-the cupcake candle

Simon Says Stamps {Arrow-the designer paper and the sentiment inside reads- Hope your Birthday is Wonderful in EVERY WAY}.

I was inspired to make this card because of a card I saw on Amy Tsuruta's blog HERE. Thank you Amy for the wonderful inspiration!!!