Shabby Chic Spring

Happy Wednesday!

Feelin' a little shabby chic today!

Joy's Life stamps (Tag You're It TWO)
MME paper (On the Brightside), paper doily,
Crate Paper (Random)- floral & chevron patterns, kraft cs,
vintage seam binding ribbon, Versamark ink & embossing powder.

Tag You're It TWO stamp set

Check out all the springtime inspiration this week @ the Joy's Life design team blog!

Enjoy your day!
Blessings!

I wrote this post while designing for Joy's Life.

Inspire Me Fridays 97 - Anything Goes!

It's Friday, time for this week's Inspire Me Fridays...an exchange of ideas of sorts!  Come link up!

Here are our featured artists from last week-

winter themed card @ Crafty Corner!
adorable Lisa!

winter house tour @ Debbie-Dabble!
Wow, so many beautiful ideas Debbie,
it's like paging through a decorating
magazine!

Easter egg crafts @ Kiki's Korner!

fun ideas Kristin!

heritage layout/faux 'sealing wax' seal @ Letters and Lace!

great ideas for adding some special touches to your layouts Lisa!

get well card @ She's Sew Crafty!

such a great clean design to show-off

this fun image!

Congratulations everyone! 

Be sure to grab your featured 

button & display it proudly!

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Now onto party #97

Happy BIRD-day JOY!

Happy Wednesday!

This week we, the Joy's Life dt, are celebrating the birthday of our beloved commander-in-chief, Joy!

Joy's Life stamp sets -
Tag You're It TWO, Wildlife Puns, Barnyard Puns
MME Happy Days papers, Stampin' Up cardstock,
Memento ink, clear embossing powder, paper piercer,
Cricut - (card front) Simply Charmed cart, page 35 <chick> cut @3.25"
- (inside card) Stretch your Imagination cart, page 64 <bird> cut @2.5"

Be sure to pop over to Joy's blog and wish her a happy birthday!

I wrote this post while designing for Joy's Life.

I shared today's project with -

Inspire Me Fridays 96 - Anything Goes!

Welcome to this week's Inspire Me Fridays, 
I can't wait to see what you have to share!!

Here are last week's featured artists -

ombre princess cake @ I Love Doing All Things Crafty!
gorgeous Ilda!!

little fabric houses @ MerryMade Cards & Crafts!
so very sweet Merry!

batman shaped card @ My Crafting Channel!

super adorable!!

greeting card @ Ankortit!

Stunning An!!

Zentangle art @ Creating My Peace!

amazing technique Tameko!

Congratulations everyone! 

Be sure to grab your featured 

button & display it proudly!

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Now onto party #96

Have a Heart! - Valentine's Day!

Happy Wednesday!

Are you ready for Valentine's day?  Any special plans? 

Hubby is taking me out for a Valentine's lunch instead of dinner...we're expecting snow and want to get home before it gets messy!  ...so romantic, huh?!  Actually ANY time I get to spend along with my sweetie is romantic!  {{swooon}}

Joy's Life stamps:

(Joyful Hearts) & (Tag You're It ONE),

seam binding ribbon, Versamark ink,

Stampin Up! cardstock & red embossing powder.

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Wishing you a beautiful day!
Blessings!

I wrote this post while designing for Joy's Life.

All the Single Ladies - Valentine's Day

Just stopping in to post a quickie!

Valentine's Day, also know as 

Singles Awareness Day 

to those who don't currently 

have a significant other, this one's for you...

Joy's Life stamps (Tag You're It TWO)
and (Joyful Hearts)
embossing powder, Memento ink,
glassine bags, Hershey's Chocolate Bar!

I made these up as a joke for some silly single friends! 

Enjoy your day!

Blessings!

Matchbook fold card & Sheep tag!

Welcome to our Joy's Life stamps 

monthly blog hop!

If you're hopping with us today, you'll want to 

start @ Joy's Life blog! 

I created a matchbook fold card...with an Action Wobble chick! Too fun!

Joy's Life stamps (Barnyard Puns),
Action Wobble spring, Chicken wire bg stamp,
Cricut Craftroom - Create a Critter Freebie
Cricut - Plantin Schoolbook, pg 69 <grass> cut @ 1 inch.

The card front tucks in between the bottom flap & the grass for a secure fit!  easy peasy but adds a bit of interest!

Here's another fun idea!  

I made a shaped tag the other day for a simple gift I crocheted.

I'm still using the $2.00 baskets I purchased @ Goodwill last year.  They make such a nice presentation for home-made gifts!

Joy's Life stamps (Barnyard Puns)

Cuttlebug embossing folder, baker's twine,

embossing powder, Memento ink,

Cricut - My Quiet Book, sheep cut @ 4"

I cut two 'fluffy' layers for both sides of my sheep, so his backside isn't naked!

Thanks so much for stopping by, you're next 

hop stop is Lori @ Got 2B Crafting!

Blessings!

The winner from last month's hop candy: 
Diana Martin! Congratulations!!

Inspire Me Fridays 95 - Anything Goes!

Welcome to Inspire Me Fridays!

A big thank you to all who take time to share your creativity here each week to help inspire others!

Here are the Featured Artists from last week's party!

A Simple Love!

Happy Wednesday!

A simple "I love you!" and some chocolates!

Joy's Life clear stamps set (Joyful Hearts)

Kraft cardstock, Washi tape, baker's twine,

SU! embossing powder, SU! ink pad.

The Joyful Hearts stamp set includes images as well as sentiments...vertical sentiments!  How cool is that?! 

I used Stampin' Up's original pink embossing powder, long since retired, for my shiny heart!

Fun & Easy treat to share; candy hearts! (in my above photo)

Melt some candy melts in a microwave safe bowl & spoon the melted chocolate into your candy molds!

Refrigerate your molds for a short time, then pop out your chocolate hearts! Bag them up for a treat to share or make a variety of colors to display in a candy bowl!  A totally kid-friendly project!

Join the Joy's Life DT this weekend for fun & prizes...

Enjoy your day!

Blessings!

I wrote this post while designing for Joy's Life.

I shared today's creation with -

Inspire Me Fridays 94 - Anything Goes!

Welcome to this week's Inspire Me Fridays!

Come join in, link up your fabulous creations & ideas and visit some of the other creative link ups for even more inspiration!  
Let's inspire one another!

Here are this week's Featured Artists...