A Perfect Combo with KCRR!

Good day! I hope this week has been as smooth sailing for you, as it has been for me! And the best part, tomorrow is FRIDAY! Yay! :) Well, you know Thursday means a new KCRR challenge. I also wanted to play along with this week's Mojo Monday sketch:

Our random selections this week turned out to be the perfect combination:

Patterned Occasions 

Pistachio Pudding

Ruffled Stretch Trim 

WHAT!? Right, like I said, the perfect combination…. for a baby card!! Here's how mine turned out:

Pretty stinkin' cute I'd say! I played along with Mojo's theme of tall and skinny, making this a money card (when you just don't know what to get for a gift!) Here's a top view:

Now I just need to make a matching envelope :) (I am always slow at making coordinating envelopes!) Thanks for stopping by, and don't forget to pop over to Charissa's blog to see how she put these elements together!

Supplies used:
Stamps: Patterned Occasions (SAB 2013), Cuddles & Kisses
Ink: Basic Grey, Crumb Cake, Pistachio Pudding
Paper: So Saffron, Pistachio Pudding, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, In Colour Stacks
Tools: Scallop Circle Nestabilities, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Owl Builder Punch (small heart), Eyelet Border Punch
Accessories: Linen Thread, Ruffled Stretch Trim, Random So Saffron Button

Inspired By… A Garden!

Good morning! Here we are again with another Inspired By… challenge (which is GREAT because it means it is Friday!!) I also wanted to play along with the Retrosketch:

It was my pick for the photo this week, and I am so dreaming of making 2/3 of my backyard a garden! And that's how we ended up with this picture:

I took this opportunity to use a never-before-inked stamp set I have had for a while. I also picked up on the green in the photo:

I just love that swing and hopefully I will have a similar one in my garden one day! :) Don't forget to pop over to Charissa's blog, Snippets by Design, to see how this photo inspired Charissa :) Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies used:
Stamps: Summer Afternoon (hostess - ret)
Ink: Basic Grey, Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Pool Party
Paper: Old Olive, Very Vanilla, Paper Stacks (ret)
Accessories: Corner Punch (CTMH), Pearls, Grosgrain Ribbon (ret)

Triple KCRR

Good evening! Another week almost done… this year is already flying by! Charissa and I bring you a new KCRR this week, and I wanted to play along with Mojo Monday's sketch as well:

We selected three random items from our master list and we left to ponder:
Comfort Cafe DSP
Sale-A-Bration 2013 Ribbons/Buttons Pack
Apothecary Art

Now, I must say this was not the easiest combination! But it seemed to work out ok in the end :)

One thing I have noticed about the new house so far is that there is no really exceptional place to take pictures inside! I must fix this asap….  these pictures are not super flattering! *lol* Don't forget to hop over to Charissa's blog, Snippets by Design, to see how she used these challenging elements!

Supplies used:
Stamps: Apothecary Art
Ink: Basic Grey
Paper: Comfort Cafe DSP (ret), Pool Party, Summer Starfruit, Very Vanilla
Tools: Labels Framelits, Needlepoint Embossing Folder
Accessories: SAB Ribbons/Buttons Pack (ret), Summer Starfruit Marker

Inspired By… A Fashionable Outfit

Good evening & happy Friday! :) Charissa and I bring you a new Inspired By… challenge today. Charissa picked the photo this week, the fashionable outfit below:

Fun hey! I used the bright & bold colour scheme in the photo to make this clean and simple card:

I really like this one! The butterflies speak for themselves and I am really liking the colour combination of summer starfruit and coastal cabana… plus I really like the "just because" sentiment! Perfect for any occasion :)

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop over to Charissa's blog to see how this photo inspired her (I've seen her card… SUPER cute!)

Supplies used:
Stamps: A Dozen Thoughts
Ink: Basic Grey
Paper: Whisper White, Summer Starfruit, Coastal Cabana, Birds of a Feather DSP (ret)
Tools: Elegant Butterfly Punch, Itty Bitty Butterfly Punch
Accessories: Pearls

Return to Blogging! A New Year, A New KCRR!

Hello! I am glad to be back! A lot has happened since the last time to we spoke... the end of fall, the purchase of a house, the holidays & a family gathering. I hope you all had a fabulous holiday season and a delightful new year! Here's a few snapshots of recent events to bring us up to date:

 Michelle and I prepared all these cards for my craft fair this year… in about 4 hours!! :) 

 Some neat big horn sheep on a trip to Vancouver in the fall

 The Dixie Chicks… A phenomenal concert!

Our family gathered at Christmas time… not too often do we get a photo with all of us… so this is a rare gem and I truly love this shot! 

I don't have any quality pictures of the house Matt and I purchased in December, but I can assure you, it is an AWESOME house and I am so happy to be a homeowner now :) (so much better than renting!) Anywho, I hope you had a just as eventful couple of months as I did! :) 

Onto today's challenge… a new KCRR! Charissa and I randomly selected two items from our list and ended up with these:

Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder

Basic Grey

Hmmm! Definitely a workable combination…. and I thought it would work well as a Valentine's card (with V-day being less than a month away and all…) Here's how it worked out:

I like the final product! I subtle, yet classy, Valentine's card! :) Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to pop over to Charissa's blog, Snippets by Design, to see what she made with these elements! 

Supplies Used:

Paper: Primrose Petals, Pool Party, Basic Grey, More Amour DSP (ret)

Tools: Elegant Bouquet Embossing Folder, Delicate Doilies, Hearts Framelits

Accessories: Flower Trim (ret), Linen Thread, Pool Party Ink for sponging

Inspired by... David's Tea!

Good morning! I am back again today with a new Inspired by... challenge. I also wanted to play along with Paper Craft Crew and The Paper Players:

This week's photo was selected by Charissa, a selection of David's Tea mugs!

Fun hey? Here's how my card turned out, putting aaaaall these elements together:

I think it showcases the new sweater weather paper very nicely! What do you think? Don't forget to hop over to Charissa's blog, Snippets by Design, to see how this photo inspired her! :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies used:
Stamps: Nature Walk (ret), Tiny Tags
Paper: Sweater Weather DSP, Baked Brown Sugar, Island Indigo, More Mustard (ret), Very Vanilla
Tools: Ovals Nestabilities, Jewellery Tag Punch, Woodgrain Embossing Folder
Accessories: Vintage Button, Pearls, Baker's Twine

Fall Themed KCRR

Hello! Long time, no see! It is definitely fall now, and what a fantastic summer it was! The fall so far has been just as busy with hunting season upon us. Not to mention, the last minute road trips! I took two to Vancouver this month, one for a 5km run and one for a concert. Also, I purchased a new (to me) camera! A Canon Rebel t3i that I have been learning like crazy... there is soooo much to figure out! Here's a few snapshots from the end of my summer:

 The Color Run - the happiest 5k on the planet! *lol - as if that's possible*

 Jason Aldean!! Excellent concert!

Jake Owen :) 

Matt very happy with his grouse 

Fresh snow on the Rockies

Oh! I forgot to mention... I got my order of stampin' up goodies came today! My first order from the "new" catty *lol* I am excited to dig in! Now onto the challenge, a new KCRR! And I wanted to play along with Mojo Monday as well:

The selections this week for KCRR were:

Pacific Point

Leaves

Cute Clips

Hmmm... here's how the card turned out:

I had a tough time placing the clip, but like the final card!

Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to pop over to Charissa's blog, Snippets by Design, to check out what she made with the selections!

Supplies used:

Stamps: Just Believe (ret), Wonderfall

Ink: Island Indigo

Paper: Orchard Harvest DSP (ret), Pacific Point, Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla

Tools: Wonderfall Die

Accessories: Baker's Twine, Cute Clips, Burlap Ribbon