happy birthday!

Hi there, back again with happy birthday card using the great die set from MFT Balloon Numbers.  I think this set will become a well used set for me.  Scrapbook Boutique have the details on the 'how to' and products used to create too.

Products used:

MFT Dynamics Balloon Numbers

Concord & 9th Birthday Stack stamp set

Ranger letter It-Birthday

versa fine black onyx

white cardstock

misti

big shot

green cardstock

purple cardstock

foam dots

wink of stella - clear

Craft room update......

second coat and I think they are called batons? ready for the shelves and desk to go on.  Not sure when the carpet is going in :)

Scrapbook Boutique's July Inspiration Challenge and Blog Hop

Hello and welcome back to our July Inspiration Challenge and Blog Hop

You should have arrived from Scrapbook Boutique.

Here is our gorgeous mood board for July

 You can create a LO, Card, Off the Page or anything that uses the pic as your inspiration and upload to the Scrapbook Boutique  before 31st July to be in the running for a RANDOMLY CHOSEN

$30.00 STORE CREDIT

Please check the blog for conditions.

there is another way to win......

Join the BLOG HOP and leave a comment on all the DT blogs and a final on the 

Scrapbook Boutique's blog before the 17th July and you can win a 

$10.00 STORE CREDIT

the list in order in case you get lost!

Scrapbook Boutique
Angela ( that's me)

Ann

Louise
Linda

Here is my take on the challenge.

I was inspired by the grey and white tones of the inspiration board.  I used the Mudra Mendhika stamp set.  I wanted something long and swirly to create a border for the corner of the card.  I fussy cut around the shape ( while silently praising matching dies!!!)  When I added the grey to the card, it looked a little boring so I just scored a few lines to create the pattern and I like the the effect.  I used the Distress Ink hickory smoke which softens the card.  I had intended to make this a sympathy card, but I was watching the football and my "peace and comfort" stamp either crossed over the "Y" or touched my border!! So I  scoured all my stamps for something appropriate and used the add on from the Many Mandalas Stamp Set.

Craft room has had it's first coat of paint and new lights and DH had stepped up with the planning!! He has taped out the desk and shelves and electrical outlets! I'm just so excited!

thank you for popping in and now off to the gorgeous Ann's blog xx

Mudra - Mendhika clear stamp
Concord & 9th Many Mandalas
Distress ink Hickory Smoke
Score Board
scissors
Bazzill Cardstock Sugar Wafer 
white cardstock
acrylic blocks

Christmas in July

Hi there it is July already and I cannot believe how fast the year has flown !! Just to mess with your heads I have made a Christmas card today..... only 177 days until Christmas (I'll probably have four done by then...)
Once again, I have done a simple design using the MFT Oh Christmas tree stamp sets.  I have got the matching dies too ( stay tuned July is Christmas time in my craft room) Scrapbook Boutique have all the details and products used for this card, head on over and join in our Inspiration challenge too.
Speaking of my craft room, First coat went on today and it looks beautiful, clean and fresh. Hubby is starting on building my desk and shelves and I must admit I am blown away with his enthusiasm and input so far.

Products Used:

MFT Oh Christmas Tree
White Cardstock
Black cardstock
Misti
Versafine Black Onyx
Gold embossing powder
Heat gun
embossing buddy
double sided tape
pop dots