Cards for Veterans, Christmas 2015

Last of Christmas cards for 2015.  I was fortunate to make the cards below for our wonderful Veterans.  Thank you for your service.  There are no words for the sacrifice you made for our country.

Snoopy

 Snoopy with Envelope

Scribbly Christmas

Scribbly Tree with Envelope

Reindeer w/ scarf

Reindeer with Envelope

Reindeer - Star Bright

Thank you to

 My Dad, 

101st Airborne, WWII Veteran

 

My sister, JoAnn

US Air Force Veteran

My Brother Scott

US Air Force Veteran

Thanks to those that serve our country past and present.  We know that we enjoy the freedom we have today because of you.  Thanks also to the families of our service men and women.

Christmas Cards 2015, Part Three

This is the last of the cards for the Caring Hearts Card Drive.

Swiss Pixie Elf Lucy

Card Design
Swiss Pixie Lucy - CC Designs
Martha Stewart DP
Spellbinders
Copics

Berry

Card Design
Berry by Wee Stamps
Spellbinders
Copics

Caring Heart Card Drive 2015

This is a photo of most of the cards that were sent to the Caring Hearts Card Drive.  I also made all the envelopes with the WRMK 123 Punch Board. 

Thanks for looking.  Have a great day!
:) Pam

Christmas Cards 2015, Part Two

Here we go!

I love these sweet angels by LOTV.  I chose to keep the design very simple.

Three Little Angels

 

 Card Design

LOTV - Three Little Angels

Sentiment - Computer Generated

Darice Embossing Folder

Copics

Stardust Stickles

Spellbinders

Winter Wonderland

 I started this card last year, so I don't recall exactly how I created the texture.  I love this set, very different from what I usually would choose.  Very serene.

Card Design

Mama Elephant Stamps and Dies - Winter Wonderland

Stardust Stickles

Polar Phil

 Poor ole Phil.  I did the background opposite of how it should be.  Darkest at the bottom and lightest at the top.  Oh well, he was too cute not to use.  

Card Design

Polar Phil

Copics

Stardust Stickles

Martha Stewart DP

Spellbinders

Darice Embossing Folder

Have a lovely day!

:) Pam

Christmas Cards 2015

Sharing more of this year's cards.

Toby Tumble

Card Design

Toby Tumble Pulling Sledge - Cuddly Buddly

Computer generated sentiment

Copics

Stardust Stickles

Spellbinders

Pure Innocence

 Card Design

Pure Innocence Stamp

Tim Holz Scribbly Christmas Trees

Darice Embossing Folder

Copics

Anna Griffin Stamp Gold Stamp Pad 

 

Have a beautiful day!

:) Pam

Merry Christmas!

For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!" ~ Luke 2:11-14

 

Blessings to you and yours today and always.

:) Pam

Merry Christmas Eve!

I thought I would share a couple more of the cards that were made for the Caring Heart Card Drive.

Snowman Hugs

 

Card Design:

Snowman Hugs - Di's Digis

Copics

Spellbinders

Embossing Folders

I am fortunate enough to have lovely memories of Christmas Eve's past.

I always attended the Candlelight Christmas Eve Service with my parents, three older sisters and my little brother.  Aunts, Uncles and cousins were also there.  Afterwards, we would have a lovely get together at my cousin's house. As we grew older, married and had children of our own, the gathering took place at my parent's house.  

This year, I am really missing my mom and dad and my brother.  I cherish those wonderful memories and hold them close to my heart.

Scott and Me, Christmas 1970

A wonderful Christmas Eve to all of you and may you be blessed with beautiful moments to cherish now and in the future.

:) Pam

More Christmas Cards

These were sent to the Caring Hearts Card Drive also.  I really had a fun time making all these cards.  Maybe that's why I need a housekeeper!

Angel - Heather Ellis

Cute Penguin - Pink Gem

 

Cards Design

Angel - Heather Ellis

Cute Penguin - Pink Gem

Spellbinders

Stardust Stickles

Embossing Folders

Copics

Have a beautiful day!

:) Pam

Santa Series for Caring Heart Card Drive

I love making cards for a purpose.  These cards were donated to The Caring Heart Card Drive.  I had a fun time making all the cards just a little different.  My husband dubbed these cards, the "Santa Series".

Cards Design:
Snowman Stamps - Heather Ellis
Embossing Folders
Spellbinders
Stardust Stickles
Copic Markers

Thank you for visiting!  Happy Christmas to you.

:) Pam

Crafty Cardmakers and More Challenge - Snow!

The last challenge of the year for Crafty Cardmakers and More is Snow!  There will be

a prize associated with this Challenge.

I chose to use Barkley.  He is a such a cutie. I used Fun Flock for the fur on his hat.  The picture shows how well this worked for adding dimension and fun to his hat.

Card Design:
Christmas with Barkley, Let it Snow
Spellbinders
Stardust Stickles
Copics
 Fun Flock by Stampendous
Martha Stewart Papers
Anna Griffin Papers

I hope you will join us for this last challenge.  Have a great week!
:) Pam

Lying in a Manger

It's getting closer!  Only 2 weeks until Christmas Eve.  It always goes too fast.  I love all the Hallmark movies and just about anything Christmas.

Most of my Christmas cards are made to donate.  This one is no exception.  It went to the Caring Hearts Card Drive.  Cards are collected and delivered to Nursing Homes.  I can't imagine the work that it takes to gather and distribute these cards.  Big kudos to all the wonderful ladies who give of their time.  I am not a fast card maker, but I did manage to make 35 cards and the envelopes that went with them.  It is a real privilege to do this.  I always wish I would have started sooner!

This beautiful stamp is by Unity Stamp Company. 

Card Design:

Lying in a Manger - Unity Stamp Company

Sentiment

Copics

Spellbinders Dies

Wink of Stella

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

CAS on Sunday Challenge - Stars

Unity (Be Inspired) Challenge - Any Holiday
Happy Little Stampers December Christmas Challenge - Use a Star On Your Project

Thank you so much for stopping by.  More cards to come!

Have a beautiful day.

:) Pam

Twas the Night Before Christmas Challenge

It's time for another fun challenge at Crafty Cardmakers and more.  I found this one very challenging.  I bought this cute Penny Black stamp just for this challenge.  This is a very large stamp.  It takes up most of the size of an A2 size card.  After coloring, the image was just too plain, so I added the floor.  Still not satisfied, I looked in my stash of misc. elements and found these Spellbinders corners.  That did it for me.  Happy with it.  This card will be going to one of our very special US Veterans.

Card Design:

Penny Black Stamp - Dreaming of a White Christmas

Spellbinders Dies

Copics

Paper Trey Ink Cardstock

Sentiment was computer generated.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Have a beautiful and happy week!

:) Pam

Winter Birthday Challenge at Crafty Cardmakers and More

Oh....those winter birthdays.   My daughter was born on January 8th (also Elvis's birthday).  It was one of the worst winters in Ohio history.  We lost our heat and water on one of the worst days.  A newborn and a 4 year old with no heat or water was quite the challenge.  We had below zero temperatures, with wind chill factors of 50 below for several days!  It was known as the Great Blizzard of 1978, also known as the White Hurricane.  I thought this adorable image by Mo Manning fit perfectly.  Actually the snow was several feet deeper!

We always had to plan ahead for her presents because the toy shelves were empty after Christmas.  We did get caught empty handed a couple of years.  Sorry, Steph. 

Card Design:
Valerie in Winter Stamp by Mo Manning
Copic Markers
Snowflake Punch
Sizzix Framelits
Lawn Fawn Let's Bokeh in the Snow Paper
Star Dust Stickles
Wink of Stella

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
Mo's Digital Challenge - Anything Goes w/ Mo Image, Optional Birthday
Loves to Scrap Challenge Blog - Anything Goes

Have a beautiful week!
:) Pam

Share Handmade Kindness Challenge

Happy Sunday!  Jennifer McGuire is hosting a wonderful challenge on her blog.  The first challenge is to share handmade kindness with friends and family.  I chose to send this card to my daughter who has been going through a rough patch.  I admire her so much.  She is a single mom and gives so much to her daughter.  I thought this cutie from Sassy Cheryl would bring a little smile and lift her spirits.  

This challenge brought a few things to light.  When my daughter was young and through her college years, I always sent her cards and little notes of love.  As she grew older and was out on her own, I guess that fell by the wayside.  Throw an adorable granddaughter into the picture and all the attention goes to her.  Everyone needs a little kindness every now and then.  I am going to put more effort into showing my daughter just that. 

Card Design:

Polly Swims in the Bath - Sassy Cheryl

Sentiment - TLC Creations

Copic Markers

Papertrey Ink Cardstock

The challenge continues through the month of November with different challenges each week.  All types of handmade kindness apply, baking, sewing, knitting, etc.  Here is the link if you would like to participate.

 Have a beautiful and happy week!

:) Pam

Thank You Challenge at Crafty Cardmakers and more

Thank you is always a good thing and with perfect timing for this Crafty Cardmakers and more Challenge, right before Thanksgiving.  If you have been wanting to thank someone, now is the time and you can join in the fun at the same time!

I made this card for some very special people.  They own the golf course that my mom and dad were members of for many years.  I learned to golf there when I was 14 and played in the ladies league for a number of years.  I still golf, although not as often.

While searching for a golf stamp, I came across this adorable stamp from Di's Digistamps.  She has some really cute golf stamps with these little mice.  I didn't realize that one was a girl and one was a boy until I was ready to color the little mouse with the visor.  So fitting and it just makes me smile.

Close Up

Inside

Number 15 is where my mom had a hole in one!
She was an awesome golfer.  My mom and husband had an ongoing challenge with a new golf jacket to my husband if he could beat my mom's score.  My husband always wanted to beat her score - just once!  He never did......
She finally just bought him a jacket for Christmas one year!

Card Design
Fore You - Digital Stamp by Di's Digistamps
Golf Flag - Winner Takes all collection by Magnolia Stamps
Lawn Fawn alphabet stamps
Thank you sentiment -
Inside Thank you sentiment -
Spellbinders Dies
Copic Marker
Glossy Accents
 
I will be entering this card in the following challenges:
Glitter and Sparkle Challenge Blog - Anything Goes
Little Patch of Crafty Friends - Challenge 21, Anything Goes

I loved making this card and enjoyed sharing it with you.  Hope you found a little inspiration.  Have a wonderful week.
:) Pam

Autumn Colors - Crafty Cardmakers and more Challenge

Fall is my favorite time of year and time to enjoy another exciting challenge at Crafty Cardmakers and more.  This challenge is to use Autumn Colors.

I chose to use this cute little digi stamp from Pink Gem Designs.  They have a lot of adorable stamps.

Inside

Another view

 I was going to make her a blonde, but the hair came out darker then I wanted.  I was going to continue and add darker brown to just go totally brunette.  But, I have gotten in trouble trying to fix cards and end up ruining them, so I just went with it.

Card Design

Angelica - Pink Gem Designs

Hi There Sentiment - WPlus9 Strictly Sentiments 2

Inside Sentiment - WPlus9 Strictly Sentiments 2

Small stitched leaves dies - Lawn Fawn

Copic Markers

Spellbinders

I am entering this card in the following challenges:
A Gem of a Challenge - Spots and/or Stripes

Hope she inspires you to join us in the challenge.  Have a wonderful week!

:) Pam

Crafty Cardmakers and More Challenge - Circle Card

Happy Monday!  Hope you will join us for this circle card challenge # 149 at Crafty Cardmakers and More.

I know it is early for a Christmas card, but I just received these adorable stamps and dies from Lawn Fawn and couldn't wait to try them out.  I love all the little critters, but I definitely need some practice coloring them.  

I am not thrilled with the red glitter embossing powder - time to try another brand. My husband suggested the silver background.  I think it turned out rather nicely.

Card Design

Toboggan Together Stamps and Dies - Lawn Fawn

Stitched Circle Tag Dies - Lawn Fawn

Merry Christmas stamp - Winter Gifts from Lawn Fawn

Avery Elle Border Dies 

Spellbinders Dies

Copics

Wink of Stella

Wow! White Embossing Powder

Zing Red Glitter Embossing Powder

Ribbon from stash

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Christmas Stampin All Year Long - Challenge 57 FAV Christmas Combination

Until next time.....happy thoughts!

:) Pam

Welcome baby!

Hello all.  I made this card for our neighbors new baby boy.  Hmm, I didn't realize it until now, this is the very first baby card that I have made.  I am really loving all the sweet critter images that several stamp companies are coming out with.  Of course, they are nice to use for any age.

Envelope

Card and Envelope together

I tried my hand at watercolor this time. I do like the way most of it turned out.

The grass....not so much. I had a hard time getting the watercolor paper to adhere to the card base.  It keeps  pulling up around the edges and I continue to add different types of glue.  Even my no fail glue, Aleene's super thick tacky glue is not working.  I just better get this card to Wyatt before it falls apart or he graduates from college!

Card Design

Elephant, heart and flowers - Avery Elle, Ellie stamps and dies

Sweet New Baby and Peekaboo Sentiments, Bird - Mama Elephant, Just Hatched

Wyatt - Lawn Fawn, Claire's ABCs

Spellbinders Dies

Envelope - We R Memory Keepers 123 Punch Board and papers

Sakura Koi Watercolors

Copics

 I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Have a great day!

Pam

"Make it Sparkle" Challenge at Crafty Cardmakers and more

Hello all!  This is my first card as a Design Team member for Crafty Cardmakers and more.  I am very excited to be a part of a design team again.  I look forward to creating with the team and being inspired by all of you!

The challenge this week is to "Make it Sparkle!"  Any form of sparkle is allowed. I hope you decide to play along. I have used Stickles on her tutu, the floor and the centers of the flowers on the embossing folder.  Wink of Stella added a little sparkle to the stars. 

This little cutie is Dainty Dancing by LOTV.

Card Design:

Dainty Dancing stamp by LOTV

Sentiment by MFT Pure Innocence, Hey Sassy Pants

Spellbinders Oval Die

Stardust Stickles

Embossing Folder

Wink of Stella 

Flowers from stash

Copic Markers 

Spun Sugar Distress Ink was used to edge the Banner

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Thanks for visiting.  Have a beautiful week!

:) Pam

Little Striped Dress

Hello.  It's me again!

I have another card to share with you.  So, here we go.
This little cutie is "Little Striped Dress" by A Day for Daisies.
 I think there is something really special about this sweet little image and I love the sentiment.  It just fell into place with this design.

This card will be donated in honor of my Aunt Dorothy.

Card Design:

Little Striped Dress - A Day for Daisies

God Bless stamp - Paper Smooches

Copics

Spellbinders Matting Basics Die

Glossy Accents (balloons)

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Cutie Pie Challenge Blog - Cute and Girly

 Cuttlebug Mania - Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers - No Pattern Papers
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Make it Colorful 

Thanks for looking!  I have a couple of more cards coming up.

Have a beautiful day!

Love and Prayers,

Pam

(My Aunt Dorothy always closed card and letters this way.)

New House, New Craft Room, New Card!

Hello all!  Well, we moved in May and my craft room has just now been set up and I am finally able to work in it.  It is still a work in progress, but I am crafting!

I wanted the first card that I made to be for someone special.  Her name is Mary and she was a good friend to my younger brother Scott who passed away last year.

Thank you, Mary.

This sweet little image is "Miss You Lots" by Wplus9.

 

 The background was inspired by Christy Sugiarto of Christy Designs.

She did an absolutely beautiful design with watercolors.  You can see it here.

 I used Copic markers for my card.

Card Design:

Miss you lots stamp by Wplus9

Copic Markers

Spellbinders dies

Since this is an "inspired by" card, I won't be entering in any challenges.

Happy thoughts!

Pam

Happy St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is one of my favorite days of the year.  I have wonderful memories of my mom making corned beef and cabbage.  The last time I was able to enjoy it was before we moved south from Ohio in 1989.  My niece, Bridget has carried on the tradition most years since.  The years pass too quickly, but I hold on to those cherished moments.  I have dreamed of going to Ireland since I was a little girl.  We are planning for next year to be the one!  I have a few things on my bucket list while there:  to hike Croagh Patrick, golf, research family history and to see Northern Ireland. 

I love this sweet image from Mo's Digital Pencil.  I thought he would be perfect for a card for my Aunt Dorothy.

 

  Card Design:

Paddy by Mo's Digital Pencil

Sentiment - TLC Creations

Anna Griffin Perfect Palette

Copics

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Mo's Challenge #249 - Anything Goes w/ Optional Green
Cute Card Thursday - Celebrate

I hope you have a beautiful St. Patrick's Day.  I leave you with this thought:

May you know

that you are ever embraced

in the kind circle of God.
- John O'Donohue

Lawn Fawn Goodie Bags

Happy New Year!

This die from Lawn Fawn was one of many crafty Christmas gifts that I received from my sweet hubby.  This die makes the cutest little bags and they are so easy to put together.  I love the detail of the stitching around the handle and the "lunch bag" type top.

 Bag Design:

Lawn Fawn Goodie Bag Die

Fiskars Tag Die

Baby Bud Kira Digi Image

Copics

Stickles

Bag Design:

Lawn Fawn Goodie Bag Die

Polar Phil Stamp

Copics

Stickles

Have a wonderful week and maybe give this die a try.  It is really fun.

Pam