Cookies for Santa--MOJO269

Who doesn't love cookies??  I mean really!!  This card came to me during an episode of "Mommy Brain".  No that's not the most recent reality show on TLC or Lifetime!  You know, it's when you are thinking of the fifteen things you need to do/should be doing/would rather be doing.....all at the same time.  So, I really wanted to make a card to post for MOJO Monday Sketch challenge #269 and I was in the begining stages of planning our 2nd annual Cookies for Santa party!  I was also wondering how we are going to be able leave a glass of milk and some cookies out (even for the relatively short time it takes us to transition our kids to bed) considering we have a crazy "teenage" kitten who is into EVERYTHING.   So....take all those thoughts, now swirl them around (moms: I know you know exactly what I mean) and you can all see exactly how I came to this card!  Anyone else have a hard time photographing vellum??  Anyone have any hints?  Anyway, I hope you like it! It was pretty fun to make.

Use those scraps!!

Here's a first for me.  DSP on the diagonal!  Have you tried it?  I love the effect!  And it's a great way to use up some scraps! I really had fun creating this one!  My "process" on this card started because I needed to clean up my craft table.  I had scraps everywhere and what better way to procrastinate than to make a card instead of clean.  By creating with the scraps, I didn't feel as guilty!  The only thing that wasn't just sitting on my table for this card was the ink/markers.  Turned out ok, I think!  And at least I cleared some of the scraps!  This stamp set has an image with a sentiment on each individual stamp.  I wasn't thrilled with the sentiment combined with the image so I was going to cut them apart.  I was a little apprehensive about "ruining" the set, until my friend Lorraine suggested just putting some tape over the image when I inked it and then removing it to stamp in the paper.  Perfect solution!  Thanks Lorraine!

Tricky Treats

Let's start by acknowledging that my photography needs some help.......er, lots of it!  Ugh.  Anyway, here's a fun little Halloween card.  I have made this style of card several times before.  It's a great way to use up some scraps.  Also, I taught my 4 year old how to make cards with this style.  It's so easy for the little ones!  There's really no wrong way to arrange the circles.  And, my little guy LOVES using the Big Shot!  He's really good at cranking the handle for me!  Let me tell you, most of the  conversations we've had in the craft room start with "Ok, now you can only do this when mommy is helping you....."  He is definitely my little "artist".  One of his favorite rewards for behaving at Target or Walmart is a ream of paper.  Yep, that's it.  A plain, white ream of printer paper all to himself to create whatever he wants! (It might last a week, if we're lucky.)  Oh, and check out the knot....looks a little like a necktie.  Definitely will have to remember that technique for Father's Day cards.

Simple and Frugal

Just a few small bits of DSP make a big statement on this card.  I love the patterns on this Howlstooth and Scaringbone DSP from the Holiday Catalog.  I CASED this card from a card my friend Jenny made.  I just changed the dsp and sentiment.  This would also make a quick and easy Christmas card to make in a large quantity, if you needed a bunch.  It wouldn't use too much paper either so it would be very economical.

Mother's Day Medallion

Supplies:

Paper--Crumb Cake CS, Pretty in Pink CS, Very Vanilla CS

Ink--Crumb Cake Classic Marker, Pretty in Pink Classic Ink

Stamps--Medallion, Delightful Dozen

Embellishments--Crumb Cake seam binding, Basic Pearls

Tools--Corner rounder

Simple get well

Supplies:

Paper--Whisper White CS, Pool Party CS, Island Indigo CS

Ink--Island Indigo Classic Ink

Stamp Set-Delightful Dozen

Embellishments--Island Indigo ruffled ribbon

Tools--1" circle punch, Lace Ribbon Border punch

Cute little caterpillar!

Supplies:

Paper--Whisper White CS, Tempting Turquoise CS

Ink--Tempting Turquoise Classic ink, Basic Black marker

Stamp Set--Delightful Dozen

Embellishments--Brights and Neutral Designer Buttons, White Baker's Twine

Tools--Scoring blade on the paper cutter

*All items are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.

Packed for Dad

Supplies:

Paper--More Mustard CS, Night of Navy CS, Garden Green CS, Whisper White CS

Ink--Night of Navy Classic, More Mustard Classic and marker, Garden Green marker

Stamp Sets--Delightful Dozen, Packed for Dad

Embellishments--Linen thread, mini Library clips

Tools-- Houndstooth Embossing Folder, 1-1/4" square punch, Big Shot

*All items are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.

Mmmmmm Strawberries!!

Supplies:

Paper--Crumb Cake CS, Real Red CS, Whisper White CS, Pear Pizzazz CS, Twitterpated DSP

Ink--Whisper White Craft, Cherry Cobbler

Stamp Set--Delightful Dozen

Embellishments--rhinestones

Tools--Boho Blossom punch, Swirls Scribbles Sizzlit, Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit, Sponge, Big Shot

*All items are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted.