July is "The" Birthday Month

I am sure that everyone, has one month that is extremely full of birthday's, well ours is July! Drum roll..... we start off with Delaney (17th), my brother Jason and my Grandpa (25th),my brother in-law (26th), and finally little Ashlyn (29th). So, I have been making numerous cards lately. This card is for my brother Jason. It is simple, but I like it. Honestly, do you really think that he cares that I "hand made" his card, NO! Someday, he will appreciate the things I do for him, LOL!

Supplies:

Colours: Barn Red, Gold Rush, Heavenly Blue, and Outdoor Denim, White Daisy

Stamp Sets: Happy Birthday, and Solo "B" (circle)

Accessories: None

Skating Party

This is a layout that I completed this morning, it is from Hannah's Skating Birthday Party. We had beautiful weather, and almost all her favourite people were able to attend!

Supplies:

Colours: Indian Corn Blue, White Daisy, Chocolate, Bamboo, Denim Blue

Paper: Serendipity Collection

Stamps: None

Accessories: Mini Melody Collection, Colonial White Organdy Ribbon, Book Plate Dimensional Elements.

July Budget Club Workshop

Here are the cards that both of my Budget Clubs completed this month. Some of the cards I have already shown, but some are NEW!!

Take care

~Amanda

Blooming Flourishes

I had a couple hours to play today, while the little ones were sleeping! But, before they fell asleep, I had a chance to look through my new favourite Papercraft Magazine yet again. The inspiration for this card came from the techniques section.

As you can tell from my picture, my flash reflexed off the glossy cardstock. I tried turning it off, but the image did not show up well. I will learn some photography tricks soon, I promise!!!

Supplies:

Colours: Black, honey and blush

Stamp Sets: Blooming Flourishes

Accessories: Glossy Cardstock, Black Staz-On, CTMH Prisma Glitter, Colonial White and Pink Carnation Organdy ribbon. (I used foam squares to pop up the cut out flowers)

*I used honey and blush reinkers on the glossy cardstock, still working on master that technique!*

Thanks for taking a look.

~Amanda

You Are An Orginial

This was a card that I cased from Papercrafts August/September! I used all CTMH products. I think I might change up the stamp next time.

Supplies:

Colours: Heavenly Blue, Cocoa, White Daisy

Stamp Sets: Sensational Seals

Accessories: Silver Brads,Mirrored Platinum Embossing Powder, Circle Punch from CM.

I've Been Nominated

I have to thank Laurel for nominating me for this award! I am thrilled that so many people are viewing my blog, and leaving comments. Thanks again everyone.

The rules for this award:1. The winner can put the logo on her blog. 2. Link the person you received your award from. 3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs. 4. Put links of those blogs on yours. 5. Leave a message on the blogs of the girls you've nominated. So the 7 I am going to nominate are:

1. Kathi

2. Nona

3. Michelle

4. Marjorie

5. Jena

6. Laura

7. Lisa

(All of these wonderful blogs are found in my favourites)

Inspired

I just received the August/September 2008 Paper Crafts Magazine in the mail, and I all I can say is, wow! I loved so many of the cards, and the ideas. I was really drawen to the black and white cards with the pops of colour. I have already bunny eared several pages and circled the cards, that I intend on making my own version of!!

I managed to distract the girls, so mommy could have some crafting time, yeah me!!

Card #1

Stamp Sets: Spring Blossom, Adorable, Spot On Backgrounds

Colours: White Daisy, Hollyhock, Blush, Baby Pink

Accessories: White Daisy Organdy Ribbon, White Rhinestones (CTMH)

Card#2

Stamp Sets: Friendships Blessings

Colours: White Daisy and Black

Accessories: Red CTMH Rhinestones

Card #3

Stamp Sets: Simple Beauty, Friendships Blessings, Playful Flourishes, June Word Puzzle,Simple Beauty, Dragon Fly and Friends, Treasures of the Heart

Colours: White Daisy, Black and Orchid

Accessories: CTMH Water Colour pencils for the flower.