STB - march 25 2024

More March 2024 in my Heidi Swapp STB memory planner. It's Easter Week!

Less photos. More fun place holders, even adding quite a bit of texture. Why? Who knows. I felt like it.

Also, I played outside the lines - Jamie Pate does this so well. I think it's a great idea although I rarely do it. Do you try to stay within the pre-printed lines in your STB?

Found a PP in the pad that had words as its pattern and decided to cut them out and use them as captions for photos. That led me to my color choices. Again, nice having PP with color schemes already perfected that you can use to create your pages.

Used some bigger stamping and stickers too. Apparently I will never tire of rounded photos. And photo pockets and flip ups ;)

STB - january 1 2024

Starting out my 2024 STB memory planner in true Maria fashion. Lotsa photos. How to house 'em?

We got to enjoy an unexpected week getaway in Bavaria. For this load of photos I concocted a multi-sided flip out (or whatever it's called). Another engineering feat figuring out what to adhere in what order! My brain doesn't do 3D thinking well at all.

BUT, it loves designing with stash. Alpha stamps. Circles. Stickers. Heidi Swapp STB goodies. That's what's in my Heidi Swapp STB memory planner this week. 

In case you're wondering about that photo on the right? Sunday was a take-it-easy day. As in, that's a bath bomb dissolving ;)

 

the world needs more kindness

A little escapism from the craziness of this world in my craft room led to this play with distress inks and brushes. I was totally inspired by Robin W. who was a teacher in the recent Card Maker Success Summit.

Honey Bee Kindness stamp and die

Distress Inks- Candied Apple, Carved Pumpkin, Mustard Seed, Mowed Lawn, Prize Ribbon

I love the result. Water spots and white ink splatters added interest to the BG and the sentiment couldn't be more appropriate. Can we all just try to be a little nicer?

I'm joining the nice folks at SSS Wednesday - AG,  Papercraft Challenge #79 - AG and Happy Little Stampers AG with Dies February Challenge.

i scream for superman ice cream

When planets align...

So DD just returned from a visit to MI and she had room in her suitcase for one of the packages of stamping goodies that was waiting for me at my Dad's. It happened to be my order from The Stamp Market and included a fun little set, Icecream for You, that was free with purchase recently.

And CAS(e) this Sketch has this fun sketch.

Ice cream. The sketch. So this happened...

 The Stamp Market Icecream for You stamp

Honey Bee Grunge Alphabet stamp

Distress Inks

Here's the inside using Hero Arts Enjoy the Journey and Pinkfresh washi ...

Now call me crazy, but do you get a unicorn vibe from this card? How about looking at it from this angle? The horn up top. The sentiment as the eyes. The scoop of ice cream as the muzzle. And he's just spit out his sprinkles!

Fun, eh? I'm having fun at these challenges too:
Addicted to CAS - Summertime

Addicted to Stamps and More - AG

House of Cards - Popsicle/Food

twofer card challenge - hearts

It's taken a while, but I've got an entry for this month's Twofer Card Challenge. This month we're to use hearts. Ready for my twofer?

STAMPlorations Clustered Hearts die

Kelly Purkey Ampersand die

Honey Bee Grunge Alphabet stamp

We R Memory Keepers Gemstone embossing folder

Heidi Swapp gold spray ink

See the cluster of hearts? Pretty normal that they make an appearance on a wedding card, right? Even if they're not only die cut, but also embossed. So here's my second make.

STAMPlorations Clustered Hearts die

STAMPlorations Layered Snowman stamp

STAMPlorations Party Time stamp

Memory Box Branch die

It's a birthday card with a whole slew of chickies sending wishes. Recognize their faces - yep those are carrol noses actually, from Layered Snowman. To tell you the truth, this card was already made for the March CUTplorations challenge (which is on a temporary winter break) where this was going to be the challenge graphic ;) Probably makes more sense now, eh?!?

How nice that the Twofer girls chose hearts for their theme this month!

Oops - still have to learn that I need a shot of both cards in one photo. Improvising here...

I'm also playing at:

AAA Cards - Only Die Cuts

ATSAM - #279 CAS

Happy Little Stampers CAS - Hearts

Memory Box - Hearts (2nd card)

Cards in Envy - Give it some Heart

Watercooler Wednesday - All About Occasions

Die Cut Divas - Love is in the Air

happy world card making day!

Two fun facts for "our breed"...

World Card Making Day has been around for 11 years!

World Card Making Day was created by Paper Crafts magazine!

Whoddathunkit?

I'm stoked to be part of the festivities today over at Simon Says Stamp, celebrating the "World" part of World Card Making Day. You may or may not know that I'm a Michigan gal who's been living in Germany for almost 30 years. Came for a job, stayed for a guy ;)

I've made two cards that I think represent two "typical" Christmas card styles you would find in Germany. The first is graphic and modern. And made with non-Christmas supplies, BTW.

Supplies: 

Altenew Bold Alphabet die
Honey Bee Brush Grunge Alpha stamp

I did use some Christmas PP. And added a tiny Christmas tree from STAMPlorations Trendy Christmas Trees to reinforce the sentiment.

My second card reflects the never-ending German infatuation with all things Scandinavian. I did use Christmas stamp sets for this one, but kept it very Scandinavian simple.

Supplies:

WPlus9 Pretty Patches Tree stamp
Winnie and Walter Winter Woodland stamp

In case you were wondering, you find "Merry Christmas" on many items in Germany. If you live in a non-English-speaking country I'd love to hear if people use "Merry Christmas" in your country too!

There's a big ol' lineup of designers sharing holiday cards if you're up for a virtual trip around the world. Check it out over at the Simon Says Stamp blog. Better yet, hook up your own holiday card for a chance to win a $50 GC to the store or a year's subscription to Scrapbook & Cards Today!

Or you can hit the next destination on the trip directly by visiting the amazingly talented Vicky Papaioannou's blog.

Thanks to Simon for having me. Thanks to YOU for stopping by. Hope you're getting your craft on today too.

I'll leave you with a parting shot of our Mainz Christmas market...

source: inkwire