Mojo Monday 182

This week has been a struggle.  Picard is 18 months old and is in FULL TODDLER mode!  Sometimes I feel like I'll never get pass this stage but, I know I will.  He'll be on to the next thing and mommy will be longing for these toddler days again.  Since he is our first and only child...I need to be relishing every moment.  I'm pretty sure (at the ripe old age of 28) that I can't go for a second round.  I would like a little girl but...nope! LOL!  Seriously...no.

Here are the juices and berries of the Mojo Monday 182 sketch:

My photography game is slipping!  Well, I was operating on fried mommy brains when I took this photo so, don't judge me! LOL!

I never take pics that show how I used a pop dot to add dimension to a card.  This time I did.  I had to make another sympathy card and I always try to make the kind of card that I'd like to receive.  I hope the intended recipient is comforted by this card.

Supplies:
Paper:  PTI (Kraft, Vintage Cream), DP - SEI
Ink:  PTI (Dark chocolate, Chai), Inspired Stamps
Stamps:   PTI -Year in Flowers Carnation (sentiment)
Ribbon and Pearl:  Stash

Rochelle

Color Throwdown Time!

Hey Bloggeritas!  I missed y'all!  I've been busy studying and filling card orders (Yaaaay)!  FB is a wonderful resource.  Folks inbox me all the time to purchase cards that I have posted on my page.  It makes me feel so good!  Anywho...it's Color Throwdown challenge time.  This challenge is becoming a fave of mine.  Here are the juices and berries:

You're probably saying...those two photos look the same, there is no different angle or anything.  Well, I thought one looked sharper than the other so, I just said hey...why not include them both!

 This was my first time inking my PTI Delightful Doilies set.  I enjoyed myself...thoroughly!  Have a great Friday Eve!

Supplies:
Paper: PTI (Soft Stone, Kraft, White), Hobby Lobby (Dark purple)
Ink:  PTI (Dark chocolate, New Leaf), SU! (Daffodil Delight), Colorbox (Purple), Versamark
Stamps:  PTI (Delightful Doilies), Girls Paperie (Paper Girl), Michael's (You Are Fabulous)
Other:  K&Co die cut

Rochelle

FTL 131 and SOC Weekend Challenge "Go for the Green"

It's the end of the weekend :(.  Well, that's okay...I'm sure it'll be back in 6 days or so! :)  I've got a little card to share.  It's for the Clean and Simple Sketch 131.  Also the color is GREEN for the Scraps of Color Weekend Challenge "Go for the Green".  Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Looking at it now, I should have moved that second flower pot over to the right a little more but, eh...it is what it is...all is well in my crafty mind.  Night, night!

Supplies:
Paper:  PTI (Kraft, Vintage Cream), K&Co Mat Stack
Ink:  PTI (Ripe Avocado, Dark Chocolate, Chai)
Twine:  Stash
Stamps:  PTI (Mat Stack #4) Can't find the label to these floral stamps...yikes!
Other:  Copic Ciao YG03

Rochelle

Less Is More Challenge #6

Goodbye extra hour of sleep!  Oh, well...daylight savings time is upon us once again!  I live in the West side of Atlanta so, the sunshine slow down in the AM is ridiculous but, with the time change, the sun won't be up until well after I've gotten to work!  YESSSSS!  Moving right along.  This will be my first time playing along with the Less Is More crew.  The challenge was to have a portion of your image off of the edge of your card.  I'm just having fun and enjoying myself and I didn't over think this....so, here it comes...

Have a good evening!  Happy Day Light Savings Time Eve!

Supplies:
Paper:  PTI (White)
Ink:  PTI (Dark Chocolate, Ripe Avacado), SU! (Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight)
Stamps:  PTI (Think Big Favorites #1, Flower Fusion #1)

Rochelle

The Play Date Cafe Challenge 72

Second post for the day...whew!  It's Play Date Cafe Challenge time!  I feel so sorry for the earthquake victims in Japan.  And now a Tsunami is on the way?  My GOD!  I feel so fortunate to breathe fresh air and drink clean water.  My family is healthy, happy and blessed.  I thank whatever Gods maybe for these gifts and I pray that the earthquake victims' suffering last only a short time.

Now, here are the juices and berries of the PDCC72:

Here is my offering...because I'm thankful...

Enjoy your day and take time to appreciate all that is well in your world.

Supplies:
Paper:  PTI (White, Raspberry Fizz, Terracotta Tile)
Ink:  PTI (Orange Zest, Enchanted Evening)
Stamps:  PTI (Mat Stack 4 and Tag-Its #1)
Pearls:  Paperstudio
Resin Flower:  Michael's
Twine:  Stash

Rochelle



CASE Study #29

Hey y'all!  I'm getting ready to go to bed but, first I wanted to post a card I made for the CASE study challenge #29.  I enjoyed making it.  I tried to push myself outside of my comfort zone with this one.

Here is the card that is the CASE project:

Here is my take:

Y'all have a good evening! Thank you for visiting.

Supplies:
Paper:  PTI (White, Kraft), Hobby Lobby (Mint Green), DCWV, Newspaper
Ink:  PTI (Ripe Avocado), Versamark, Tom Holtz (Tea Dye)
Ribbon:  Hobby Lobby
Bling:  Hobby Lobby
Flower:  Prima Flower
Stick Pins:  Little Yellow Bicycle

Rochelle

Skipping Stones with PTI Make It Mondays

Hi Bloggeritas!  Just getting some craft therapy in here.  I wanted to post a card I made for two challenges.  First is SSD sketch #67.  The second is the Make It Mondays challenge over on Nichole Heady's blog from Papertrey Ink.  The name of the game this week is to create a project using distressed paper.  It was fun for me.

Here are the juices and berries:

 

I tried to take a close enough photo so that you can see that I distressed the edges of the notebook paper die cut.  But, to no avail.  Trust me the distressing is there...will you take my word for it?  Thanks! :0)

Well, there you have it.  I fun masculine card for two challenges.  Good night Bloggeritas!


Supplies:
Paper:  PTI (White), Webster's Pages
Ink:  PTI (Chamomile, Chai, Ripe Avacado, Dark Chocolate)
Stamps:  PTI (Think Big Favorites)
Twine and Cork: Stash
Pearls:  Hobby Lobby

Rochelle

Tellen's Place Embellishment Challenge

Hey y'all!  Happy Monday to you!  I've got a card to share with you.  It's for the Tellen's Place challenge.  The challenge involves you using at least two embellishments.  Since I'm normally not embellishment heavy on my cards I barely squeaked by with the required amount.  There is an embellie in the center of the flower and of course there is a little button business going on too.

Thanks for stopping in!

Supplies:
Paper: PTI (White, Ripe Avacado), HL (Black)
Ink:  Momento (Tuxedo Black), PTI (Fresh Snow)
Embellie:  Hobby Lobby
Ribbon and Button:  Stash

Rochelle

My Style, My Style

When you do as much blog surfing as me, you're bound to notice certain trends and topics that regularly arise.  Today, I've noticed that quite a few folks are pondering what their scrapping (which we all know I don't do) or stamping style is.  I've never really thought about my style.  I guess I'd have to go with clean and simple with a dimple! :)

I am intimidated by cards with layers and layers.  I can't imagine creating like that.  Don't get me wrong, I love to see a well layered masterpiece but, my brain doesn't work that way.  Could I be layer-a-phobic? 

Regardless...I think the true beauty of a project shines through when the artist is just being themselves.

I thought about that when I created the following card.  It is also for the C&S Challenge #130.

Supplies:
Paper:  PTI (Kraft, Ocean Tides, Vellum, Vintage Cream)
Ink:  PTI (Dark Chocolate), SU! (Crumb Cake), Versamark
Twine and Button:  Stash
Stamps:  PTI (Carnation YIF), Verve Stamps (Leaves)

Rochelle

Totally Hues Challenge + Mojo Monday #180

Well HEL-LO Bloggeritas!  You know blogging is addictive.  I haven't made a post since 2/27 and I was itching to get back to TTIMB!  You know what else is addictive?...Papertrey Ink stamps.  I am in LUV with the new stamp set "Button Boutique".  It's so cute and vintage-esque...yes I just created a word...roll with it.

I used my new favorite stamp set to make a card for the new Totally Hues color challenge by Heather over at "Witty Title Here".  I enjoy her blog and her card style.  I paired that challege with the Mojo Monday #180 sketch.  You could use a circle or a square card.  I of course chose the square.

Here are all the juices and berries:

Here is what I came up with:

I'm going to send this card to my boss/fairy god-aunt.  She has been on a leave of absence from work due to cancer.  I miss her and I want her to know that I'm thinking of her.  She would really like this card.

Supplies:
Paper:  PTI (Raspberry Fizz, Dark Chocolate, Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides)
Ink:  PTI (Dark Chocolate), Versamark, Tom Holtz (Faded Lipstick)
Stamps:  PTI (Button Boutique), Verve (Hello)
Ribbon:  Hobby Lobby
Buttons:  My stash
Twine:  My stash
Die cut:  Little yellow bicycle

Rochelle

OTWC and Eat, Sleep, Stamp

"That's why I'm easy, easy like Sunday morning..."  Gotta love the Commodores especially, when they're music is applicable to real life! :)  It's a beautiful Sunday morning here in Atlanta and I couldn't be happier!  I'm still floating on a cloud from rocking the socks off of my exam yesterday!  I hope you're rockin' your weekend too!

Today, I am posting a card I made last night.  This card is for the Eat, Sleep and Stamp #119 sketch challenge as well as the Off the Wall Craftiness challenge #47.  This is my first time using an ESS sketch.  I really like their site and I'm glad that I found them!

Here are all the details, details:

Here is my offering:

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Paper: PTI (SS White, Lavender Moon), Hobby Lobby (Purple), DP - Webster's Pages
Ink:  Color Box (Purple)
Stamp:  PTI (Flower Fusion)
Ribbon:  Hobby Lobby
Twine:  Stash
Button:  Stash

Rochelle

Skipping Stones with Wilson Designs

Shhhh!  Picard is asleep and I don't want to wake him up.  This is when I get my time to craft, 11pm.  Quiet...solitude...STAMPS!  I've got a quick little number for you.  I used the Skipping Stones Sketch #65 by Lea Lawson.

Here is the sketch:

 Here is my offering:

I love the "Simply Silhouettes" stamp set from Wilson Design.  This is my first WD purchase and I'll be getting more!  That little Eiffel Tower and the sentiments are so cute!

Supplies:
Paper:  Bazzil (Sea Glass), SU! (Cajun Craze), S.E.I. (Moonrise)
Ink: Brilliance (Moonlight White), White gel pen (Inkessentials)
Stamps:  Wilson Design (Simply Silhouettes)
Embellishments:  Hobby Lobby
Shapes:  Silhouette SD

Have a great night...tomorrow is hump day!  YAY!

Rochelle

Hodge Podge of Cards

This is my last post of the day...well maybe :)!  I just wanted to share some Valentine's cards that I made and never got to post.  Here they go....

 Supplies:
Paper - PTI (Kraft, Melon Berry, Vintage Cream)
Ink - Stampabilities (Gold), PTI (Dark Chocolate)
Stamps - Stampology (Family), Hobby Lobby (Sentiment)
Ribbon and Embellies - Hobby Lobby

 Supplies:
Paper - PTI (Vintage Cream, Kraft) DP - Hobby Lobby
Ink - PTI (Dark Chocolate)
Stamps - Skipping Stones Design (Heart Song)
Twine - My stash
Embellies - Hobby Lobby

Supplies:
Paper - PTI (Kraft), S.E.I.
Ink - PTI (Ripe Avacado), SU! (Cherry Cobbler)
Baker's Twine - My stash
Embellies - Michael's
Shapes - Silhouette SD

Supplies:
Paper - PTI (White, Pure Poppy) Hobby Lobby (Black)
Ink - Color Box
Stamps - PTI (Love Birds)
Twine - My stash
Embellies - Hobby Lobby
Shapes - Silhouette SD

You stay classy San Diego! (Anchor Man...hilarious movie).

Rochelle

The House That Stamps Built Case Card Challenge

Woah!  I just realized that this post's title is extremely long! LOL!  Is it passe to use "LOL" in a blog post?  Well, if it is...pardon moi!  So, as I said in my previous post, I'm on borrowed time.  Picard is with my mother-in-love and well...I'm lovin' it! :) I am doing a case card challenge from the Repeat Impressions Blog (The House That Stamps Built).  Here is the case card:

Here is what I came up with:

See y'all later!

Rochelle


Supplies:
Paper - PTI (Kraft, Vintage Cream, Melon Berry)
Ink - PTI (Dark Chocolate, Fresh Snow)
Ribbon - Hobby Lobby
Pearls - Michael's
Stamps - Repeat Impressions (Love, Honor, Cherish) and Verve (Leaves)

OTWC #46 and C&S #128

Hey Bloggeritas!  I'm supposed to be doing my Saturday morning chores but, instead, I'm here posting cards.  Tisk, tisk!  Well, since I'm blogging on borrowed time, (my mother-in-love is entertaining Picard) I had better get to the meat and potatoes of it all.  Here we go:

I decided to combine two challenges from my favorite go-to inspiration blogs, Clean & Simple and Off The Wall Craftiness.  Here is all the yummy goodness from the OTWC color inspiration challenge and the C&S sketch challenge:

It seems like a lot to put into one card but, really a card just popped into my head!  It all just "came together".  I know it's cliche but, truly that's how this one happened.  Here is my offering:

I hope you have a super fun, relaxing and crafty weekend!

Supplies:
Paper:  PTI (Pure Poppy, White) SU! (Daffodil Delight) Hobby Lobby (Turquoise)
Stamps:  Verve (Wildflower) Skipping Stones Design (Heat Song - Sentiment)
Baker's Twine:  Stash
Embellies:  Michael's

Rochelle

It's FRIDAY, It's FRIDAY!

It's Friday, It's Friday, It's the end of the week and the last day!  Hey, Rochelle it's on you...so whatchu gonna do?  I'm gonna get my craft on, I'm gonna get my family on, I'm gonna get my study on this weekend, this weekend!  Cause it's Friday, it's Friday, it's the end of the week and the last day YAY!

I know you enjoyed that!  I have a little something to share with you today...nothin' special.  Just an AWESOME peacock card! 

I used a Pals Paper Arts sketch to make it so (PPA81):

Here is what I came up with:

HEL-LO!  Holla if you hear me!  This card is so cute I want to keep it!  Hope you like it too!

Love you...seriously...love you! MUAH!

Supplies:
Cardstock:  Soft Stone (PTI), S.S.White (PTI), DP (K&Co), Hobby Lobby (Green and Grey)
Ink:  Ripe Avocado (PTI), Purple (Color Box)
Ribbon and Embellies:  Hobby Lobby
Shape and Peacock:  Silhouette SD

Rochelle