Hot Dog! It's Your Birthday!

I'm back at it again! I made this "punny" card last night for one of my coworkers whose birthday is next week. He's a big jokester, so I thought I would fill it with hot dog puns. 

Inside reads: "Let's be FRANK, you're probably planning to party your BUNS off, so go ahead--don't be a WEENIE! RELISH every moment of your celebration. Remember birthdays don't have to be the WURST. 

Items Used:

Jaded Blossom: Slimline Dies, Franks A Lot, Coffee Faces

PinkFresh Studio: Slim Diagonal Stripes Essentials Die Set

Honey Bee: Slimline Thin Frames Die

Silhouette Studio: Hot Dog by Artist: Lisa Norris Design ID #61367

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Holy Ship! It's Your Birthday... Card

Hello again! I have been on a slimline card kick lately. I love the endless possibilities they offer. I think this card I made for my Godmother is hilarious! My parents, Godparents and Auntie were supposed to cruise earlier this year when that dang virus began. So I thought this was appropriate to give to her. I sure do hope she appreciates my humor, I'm pretty sure she will 😄

Items Used:
Jaded Blossom: Slimline Dies, Rectangle Dies 1, Party Pants
Silhouette Store: 
Cruise Ship: Artist-Miss Kate Cuttables (Design ID #84412)
Mermaid Tail: Artist-Silhouette (Design ID #294054)
Birds: Artist-Silhouette (Design ID #2050)

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Jaded Blossom Challenge: Summer

Hello again!


Yesterday Jaded Blossom posted some fabulous projects from the DT to help inspire us to create something summery! I thought why not make something early, and since my weekend was dreary with rain, thunderstorms and tornado watches around us, I happily stayed in my room and made this cute summer banner that is now hanging in my office.

Summer Banner

Summer Banner Side View

Summer Banner Close Up

Items Used:

Jaded Blossom: Heart Dies 1 & 2

                        Spring Dies

                        Tropical Dies 2

Silhouette Store: Flower from Lori Whitlock Design #57246

Font: Chesan

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Jen

Jaded Blossom Challenge: Animals

Hello friends! I hope this post finds you all safe and healthy. I know may of my family and friends have been furloughed during this pandemic. I can only offer prayers and encouragement for you. Please do your best to stay positive as we all learn to weather the new "normal". I'm blessed to still be working, my new company values all of their employees and keeps us all in the loop with daily COVID updates. The main office staff is supporting the field from their home offices. Between my mom making masks and my employer providing essential virus protection, I am protected. As we know, mental illness is a serious medical condition. You may suffer from anxiety or mild depression or have deep depression. Self-care is vital during these times of being isolated. Thankfully I don't live alone, and I like to use humor and crafting as my "escape". That being said, I bring you my latest project. My favorite stamp company Jaded Blossom is having a sale and challenge through today to use an animal in a project. I made this card in honor of my bestie to make her laugh across the miles.

Items Used:
Sentiment: Jaded Blossom-So Jelly
Googly Eyed Jellyfish - Snapdragon Snippets from the Silhouette Store
Card Base: Trapezoid Card Base from SVG Cutting Files

Stay safe, wash your hands and know you're loved!

Until next time...

Valentine's Day Post-It Note Holders

Hey there! Where do you find your inspiration? Well I was cleaning up my craft room and found some 6x4 acrylic frames that I had used in the past for Post-It note holders for Madison's teachers. I thought it would be a great idea to use up my supplies and make them for the girls at work for Valentine's Day! Then I got the wonderful idea to have them say I heart "fill in the blank", then I went to each lady and asked them what they love and explained what I was doing. I had lots of confused looks, but in the end they turned out fabulously! Please note this post is PHOTO HEAVY! 

Let's get started!

 I Love Boston Terriers

Bull Dog/Terrier Dog File from SVG Cutting Files

I Love Coffee 
Coffee Pot File from SVG Cutting Files

I Love Chocolate
Chocolate Bar from S'mores Cutting File from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons

I Love Chocolate
Chocolate Bar from S'mores Cutting File from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons 

I Love Coffee
Coffee Pot from Java Great Day Cutting Files  from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons 

I Love Hawaii
Rainbow from PPBN Designs
 Hawaii File from SVG Cutting Files

I Love Cockapoos
Cockapoo File - Traced in Silhouette Design Studio

I Love Dogs
Paw Print from I Love Dogs File from Imaginisce in Silhouette Store
 Dogs from Can Dog TFB at Dafont.com

I Love My Family
"my family" in October Twilight Font from Dafont.com

I Love Guam
Guam from I Love Guam - Traced in Silhouette Design Studio
Palm Tree from Miss Kate Cuttables

I Love Jesus
"Jesus" in Autumn in November Font from Dafont.com 

I Love Jesus
"Jesus" in Autumn in November Font from Dafont.com

I Love Jesus
"Jesus" in Autumn in November Font from Dafont.com

I Love Philippines
Philippines Flag - Traced in Silhouette Design Studio

I Love Yorkies
Yorkie from Krafty Nook

I Love Coffee
Coffee Script & Coffee Pot from Cream & Sugar Collection
from Doodlebug Designs in Silhouette Store

I Love Cheetos
Cheetos Logo - Traced in Silhouette Design Studio

I Love Reese's
Reese's Logo - Traced in Silhouette Design Studio

Happy Belated New Year!

Well hello there and happy 2017! I've been out of commission the first two weeks of the new year due to a severe case of bronchitis. This past Tuesday was my first day back to work and I'm not quite 100%, more like 93% better. My daughter asked me to make her a "simple" Christmas card for her dad, it's a belated gift card. :P It was nice to get back in the creative flow, my dad left for Portland for work for a month so I can craft all I want when I want! Can I get an AMEN? 

Recipe: Yeti File from Silhouette Store - Artist Jennifer Rush

I also whipped up a birthday card for a co-worker, but didn't have time to set it up and photograph properly. This guy just makes me giggle!

Recipe: Hula Hooping Dino from Dino-Mite Cut Set at Lettering Delights

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Happy Halloween Birthday Shannan!

Well it's that time of year again! My BFF's Halloween Birthday! This year, I have learned how to make a pop and twist card. They are so neat and fun to make (twice). My mom's bad dog Ruby ate my first one. I suppose I should thank her for allowing me to practice, right? LOL! I cannot be the only crafter out there that tries to outdo themselves, can I? Every year I try to make her a card better than the year before. So without further ado, I bring you Shannan's Halloween Birthday card!

Recipe:
Jaded Blossom- Supersized Birthday Greetings, Mini Tag Dies 2, Halloween Dies, Card Mat Dies,Vampires & Zombies, Oh My!, Periodic Words, Too Cute To Spook
Silhouette Store- Doodlebug Designs Boos & Brews Collection (Skull in Glass, Igor, Doc Frankenstein, Kitty, Spiders, & Mummy)
Patterned Paper-Doodlebug Designs Boos & Brews Collection

Gnome Sweet Gnome

Hidey Ho! My sweet friend, Taylor, has recently moved into a house after several years in an apartment/condo. She is loving her 2 bedroom place with lots of backyard for her two fur babies. I've been sending her a card every time she moves and now this is my favorite one. 

Recipe:

Pretty Paper Pretty Ribbons: Mushroom Cottage (Silhouette Store for individual file) or here for the Gnomies Cutting File Set

Jaded Blossom: Gnomies Forever, Mini Tag Dies 2

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Spock Kitteh Belated Birthday

Happy Friday! Today I bring you the awesome Spock Kitteh card for my dear friend Jennifer. Her special day was last month, I told her she was getting a late card, but it would be awesome! Duh! Isn't he the cutest? 

Recipe:
SVG Cutting Files - Star Trek Cat File* (*No longer available)
Silhouette Store - Ticket (American Crafts)
Jaded Blossom - Animal Print Designer Tapes, Party Animal

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