Birthday Butterflies

Digi images by Aisne's Creations 'Butterflies', 'Floral Mix'. Sentiment: 'Happiness Butterfly Greeting'. Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, SU 'Afternoon Tea', GP 110 white. Ink: Chocolate Chip, Copics. Accessories: Martha Stewart scallop border punch, Stamping Bella gems, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Stardust glitter pen.

Yesterday was eldest DD's 14th birthday. For some reason, coming up with card ideas was especially tough this year. I knew she was a fan of butterflies so I decided to go with these amazing digi graphics by Aisne's Creations. Unfortunately, our printer cartridge is not cooperating (anyone else have issues with refills?) and the colors are coming out, well, strange. No time to go shopping for a new cartridge, so I attempted re-colorizing with Copics. It didn't turn out too bad, so I forged on to alter the flowers on the SU DP to coordinate a little better, too!


The sketch is Taylored Expression Sketch Challenge #111 and the use of a quote was inspired by Order of Opus Gluei challenge 'Can I Quote You?'.

To tie the quote into the birthday theme, I used this PTI sentiment for the inside:


Happy birthday, big girl!

Circle Journal Page #3: The Beginning of the Magnolias

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Stamps: Magnolia 'Tilda with Dala Horse', Polka Dot Punches. Cardstock: My Mind's Eye 'Out and About with glitter', Papertrey white, textured red. Ink: Memento black, Versamark, Copics. Accessories: Long Rectangle Nestabilites, 'Winter Wonderland' EP.

And this is where my obsession with Magnolias began -- a Tilda with a Dala horse! It reminded me so much of the year I spent in Sweden that I had to have it which led to having to have so many more!!

The sketch for this page is based on Taylored Expressions sketch #89 in a very CAS form; who needs layers when the DP is so fun? I also used the DP to paper-piece Tilda's dress.

This is my final page in the circle journal and it just wouldn't have been complete without a Magnolia since all the gals in the group are a little hooked on them!

Stuffed With Reasons?

Digi image by KAH wink E Dink 'Digi Tom', DRS Designs 'Stuffed with Reasons Greeting' G760. Cardstock: kraft, Chocolate Chip, Archiver's yellow, Basic Grey 'Indian Summer' DP, GP110 white. Ink: Chocolate Chip, Copics. Accessories: Circle Nestabilites, googlie eyes.

Isn't this a hilarious Tom Turkey digi image? You can have him for FREE by playing along with the always fun bloggers at Opus Gluei challenge #31. Tom was kindly donated by Kristen of KAH wink E dink.

I'm not so sure Tom is thankful that the season is stuffed with reasons or anything else; I used googlie eyes to accent his thoughts on the matter:

The sketch is a CAS version of Taylored Expressions challenge #90. Taylor's sketches are always a great inspiration!

It's Halloween Release Time at DRS Designs!

Stamps by DRS Designs: Halloween Kitty L076, Purrfect Halloween E064, Stars Background H124, Lines O'Plenty Background H366, Cat Print A1066. Cardstock: Tangerine Tango, Summer Sun, Lovely Lilac, Black, GP110 white. Ink: Memento black, Versafine black, Copics. Accessories: dotted black organdy, circle punch, Stardust glitter pen.

Have you seen the new Halloween stamps available at DRS Designs yet? They have everything from spooky to cutes and general autumn theme as well.

The first card was inspired by Tuesday Morning Sketch #16; you still have time until 5pm to play along for a chance to win a free stamp set from this week's sponsor, There She Goes.

The next card is based on Taylored Expressions sketch #87:
Stamps by DRS Designs: Fancy Pumpkin G077, Star background H124, It's All Accessories D155. Cardstock: black, Lovely Lilac, Summer Sun, Papertrey white. Ink: Memento black, Versafine black, Summer Sun, Copics. Accessories: SU scallop border punch, orange satin ribbon, circle Nestabilites, Stardust glitter pen.

Now it's time for me to go play with more of the new images!