Rose

I've been missing for awhile, just wasn't in the mood to make cards so I took a little vacation from it.
This rose if from Rubbernecker and I've had it a long time. It's stamped on Decorative Labels Twenty Seven by Spellbinders. The background paper is from Hobby Lobby and the bow is one from something else and I've had it for years also. I added pearls in the upper corner of the die cut and purple bling to the bottom. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Feather

The back ground was made with the stamp French Script by Stampin Up. The feather is from Hero Arts and doesn't have a name on it. The bling is some that I got at work for my birthday. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Happy Holidays

The background is from the folder Swill Dots by Cuttlebug and I managed to emboss the wrong side but decided to go ahead and use it. The sentiment is from the set Season's Greeting by Stampin Up. The tree is one that I got from Hobby Lobby years ago. I used a star gem that I had and decorated the tree with scrap screws that they saved for me at work. I added liquid pearls to the middle of the screws. The white and mirrowed paper was cut with the Gold Labels Four dies from Spellbinders. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Oh Christmas Tree

The background is from the folder Holly Swirls by Sizzix. The sentiment is from the set Hand Penned Holidays and the tree from the set Holiday Tag Team both by Stampin Up. The circle is from the set Asian Accents by Spellbinders. I added liquid pearls to the holly berries and the star of the tree. I added Stardust Glitter pen to the circle and sentiment. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Angel

The background is Retro Circles by Tim Holtz/Sizzix. The stamp is a LaBanche stamp but it doesn't have a name on it. The swirls in the corners are Darrington Corner by Memory Box. I added pearls in the corners to finish it off. I colored direct to stamp with Stampin Up and Distress Ink then cut out a bit of a circle in the top corners and distressed the edges. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Santa

You can't make a card easier than this. The paper is from My Minds Eye called Signature Christmas and I've had it for years. I added a couple of snow flakes called Lindeman Snowflake by Memory Box with gems in the middle. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Fuchsia Heart

I sold 6 cards using the neg. so these were tossed aside and I saw that they looked like hearts so went with it. The flower heart is Fuchsia Sprig by Memory Box. The white background is Gold Labels Four by Spellbinders. The background is Retro Circles by Tim Holtz/Sizzix. I added some stickles to the flowers and a gem at the bottom of the flower. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Ice Skates

I got this die yesterday and didn't realize the skates were this big but oh well. They are called Ice Skates by Tim Holtz/Sizzix. The brad at the top is called Candi and the twine skate strings are by Stampin Up. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Snowman Hat

After I made the previous card, I decided that the holly needed to be on a hat and this is what I came up with. It's hard to see on this but putting the card on white or pink didn't work either so just went with this. The holly leaf is from a Marianne die with no name on it. The "berries are Candi. The ribbon is a scrap that I had. The background is Holiday Magic by M-Bossibilities by Spellbinder's. This looks at 100 times better in real than in this photo but they always do. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Holly Leaves

I've had this card running around in my head for a couple of weeks now. The holly leaves are from a Marianne die but it doesn't have a name on it, and I'm not even sure it's supposed to be a  holly leaf but it looked like one to me so went with it. Be "berries" are Candi that I've had for a long time now. The background folder is Holly Swirls by Sizzix. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Merry Christmas

I made this card for the challenge at Joan's Gardens. The rules are * You can make 3 cards this week. * Use any colors. * Use a window. * Use trees. * Must use something sold at Joan's Gardens. I thought this background paper looked like siding on a house so went with it, I've had this paper for a long time and doubt they still make it. The sentiment is from the set Christmas Lodge by Stampin Up. The window is Small Madison Window by Memory Box. The snippet of paper behind the window is a scrap of Tim Holtz Idea-ology paper. The tree is Snowflake Tree by Memory Box glued onto a piece of green cardstock that was ran in the folder Forest Branches by Cuttlebug. I hope this counts as trees, I didn't catch the plural until now, sorry. My tree is a little crooked and I didn't notice that either but guess the wind is just blowing a little :). This is the link for Joan's http://www.atjoansgardens.com/Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Black and White Card

I made this card for the challenge at Joan's Gardens. * You can make 3 cards this week. * Use black and white only. * Christmas. * Use a frame. * Must use a product sold at Joan's Gardens. My frame is Polka Dot Frame by Spellbinders with Viva Black Pearl Pen on some of the dots. The background is dry embossed but you can't really see it in this picture but it's embossed with the folder Holly Swirls by Sizzix. The poinsettia is Tattered Poinsettia by Tim Holtz/ Sizzix. I did add a couple more layers to the poinsettia than what it came with because I wanted it a bit fuller. I added a black pearl in the middle of the poinsettia.  http://www.atjoansgardens.com/ is the link for Joan's Gardens. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Happy Birthday Poinsettia

A lady at work wants a Christmas kind of Birthday card for her Mother, hope this works. The background paper is from Heartfelt Creations. The sentiment is from Elegant Greetings by Stampin Up. The poinsettia is Layered Poinsettia by Spellbinders covered in Tattered Angels Glimmer Paint. The oval is Ornate Oval by Sizzix. The greenery is Wreath Strip Border Die by Cheery Lynn. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Poinsettia Ornament

This poinsettia is by BossKut, the greenery is Impression Obession and the ornament is by Memory Box called Snowflake. The background paper is from Heartfelt Creations. I added Tattered Angels Glitter Paint to the poinsettia's and the ornament. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Santa Suit

I've made cards like this before but yet it's still different. The white was made with a Stampin Up punch. The buckle is Ringed Buckle by Memory Box and I didn't realize that the outside of the buckle would be open but decided to go with it anyways. The ribbon is Stampin Up. I have no clue where the buttons came from. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Musical Bird

I've had this card in my head for a couple of weeks now and decided it was time to put it in a card. The background is the folder Sheet Music by Sizzix. The notes are Virtuosa Music by Memory Box. The bird is Perched Reed Bird also by Memory Box. I added black liquid pearls on the die cut, its Polka Dot Frame by Spellbinder's. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Foot Print Heart Card

 A lady at work wants a baby boy card so I made this one and the one following tonight. I sure hopes she likes at least one of them. I really like this one.
The background is from the Chevron folder by Darice. The big heart is from a Spellbinder die. The heart border is from Memory Box. The feet are from Hobby Lobby. The heart bling, I got in Tulsa. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Welcome

This is the other card I made for a lady at work. The folder is Swiss Dots by Cuttlebug and the stars are from a die. The foot prints are from Hobby Lobby. The welcome is from Gina K. Designs. I ran two of the stars through my crimp tool and added a pearl in the corners. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Christmas Candles

I made this card for the challenge at Joan's Gardens. You can make 4 cards this week. *Use gold and white. *Use an embossing folder. * Use pearls. *You must use something sold at Joan's Gardens. I used the folder by The Paper Studio and it doesn't have a name on it. I used Cheery Lynn's die Christmas Candlelight and added pearls to the center of the holly and poinsettia. I also added pearls in the corners at the top and around the curve of the embossing folder. The sentiment is from the set Christmas Classic's by Stampin Up. I added the gems to the flames and I know they aren't pearls but I didn't have any pearl ones. http://www.atjoansgardens.com/ Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Merry Christmas

I made this card for the challenge at Joan's Gardens. You can make 4 cards this week. * Use gold and white. *Use an embossing folder. * Use pearls. *You must use something sold at Joan's Gardens http://www.atjoansgardens.com/. The folder is Snowflakes by Cuttlebug. The sentiment is from Hand Penned Holidays by Stampin up and that is on a Marianne Design Die and all I can make out is Anja but I got it at Joan's. I added the pearls and gold to the raised areas of the die. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Santa's Sleigh

I made this card for the challenge at Joan's Gardens. I missed the last couple so wanted in on this one for sure. The rules are * You can make 4 cards this week. * Use gold and white. * Use an embossing folder. * Use pearls. * You must use something sold at Joan's Gardens. I used the embossing folder Winter Frolic. Impression Obsession Santa and reindeer. The sentiment is from the set Christmas Lodge by Stampin UP. I also added the pearls. http://www.atjoansgardens.com/ here's the link for Joan's. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Pumpkin Contest

At work they are having a pumpkin carving contest. I couldn't carve a pumpkin to save my life or anyone else's so this is what a card maker makes. I spray painted it and blinged it up. Will it win, no but at least I'm joining in, kinda. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Cardinal Holding Ornament

I saw a card on Pinterest that had a bird holding an ornament so I started thinking of what I had that would work and this is what I came up with and I really like it a lot. Of course it looks better in real but they always do. The background is Snowflake folder by Cuttlebug, lightly sanded. The frame is Ornate Oval by Sizzix. The cardinal is from the set A Cardinal Christmas by Stampin Up. The ornament is from a Stampin Up punch, popped up with pop dots. The twine is also Stampin Up. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Butterfly Garden

I made this card for the challenge at Joan's Gardens and I hope it qualifies. The rules are * You can make 3 cards this week. *Use only pink and white. * Use flowers- any kind, can even be paper. * Use something curvy, such as a flourish or vine. * You must use something sold at Joan's Gardens.  http://www.atjoansgardens.com/. The background is called Butterfly Magic by Spellbinders and it has the flower in it so hopefully that works. The small butterfly is from Heartfelt Creations and I don't see a name on it. The flourishes and gems are from my stash. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Pink Poinsettia

I made this card for the challenge at Joan's Gardens. The rules are * You can make 3 cards this week. *Use pink and white only. * Use something curvy, such as a flourish or vine. * You must use something that is sold at Joan's Gardens. I used the background folder Branches with Leaves from Sizzix. I used the Tattered Poinsettia by Tim Holtz/Sizzix. The flourishes are Fanciful Flourish by Cheery Lynn. Liquid Pearls, Glimmer Mist and swirls. http://www.atjoansgardens.com/Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Lotus Baby

I got this digital print from a link from some blog that I get but I have no clue now where I got it. I just thought it was really cute and I didn't realize that there was a baby in the lotus flower. I colored the dragonfly with Stardust Glitter pens and the rest with copic's. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Cardinal Christmas

I made this card Sun. but the liquid pearls weren't dry so I didn't want to touch it. I like how the bottom pearls ran together and made a heart. you can really see it in real. The background folder is Snowflakes by Cuttlebug. The frame is one that Gladys sent me, thanks Gladys. The cardinal is from the set Cardinal Christmas by Stampin Up. The twig he's sitting on is Woodland Branch by Memory Box. The cardinal is on mirrored cardstock, just a scrap that I had left and decided to use it, since it fit inside the opening of the frame so well. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Merry Christmas Reindeer

I made this card for the challenge at Joan's Gardens. The rules are * You can make 3 cards this week. * Use a ribbon. * Use corners. * Use stocking, gloves, snowflakes or anything to do with Christmas. *You must use something sold at Joan's Gardens. The background is Oval Frame by Hobby Solutions, the blue frame is Tiffany Frame by Memory Box. The snow flakes were made with a Martha Stewart Punch. The reindeer is by Tim Holtz and he's lost his friend 25 so don't know the name of it. but did you notice his red nose?  I cut the snowflakes and reindeer from the Shimmer Paper that I just got. All of the above is from Joan's Gardens. The sentiment is from the set Christmas Classic's by Stampin Up. The ribbon is from Hobby Lobby and I have no clue where I got the blue sparkly pearls. I got the stars when we were in Tulse at the Scrapbooking Expo. Here's the link for Joan's Gardens http://www.atjoansgardens.com/ Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Ice Cream Birthday

A lady at work wants a card for her soon to be 2 year old granddaughter and this is what I came up with. I used Spellbinder Ovals to make the ice cream bars and they do look more like ice cream bars in real than on here. The happy birthday is from Stampin Up but the name of it has came off the container. The background is Whimsy by Spellbinders. The bottom is Cherish Border by Memory Box.  I also added some stickles. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Felt Poinsettia

The frame is Ornate Oval by Sizzix, thanks Gladys. The poinsettia is Tattered Poinsettia by Tim Holtz, Sizzix. The bling is from Hobby Lobby, the pearlized cardstock is also from Hobby Lobby. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Poinsettia

I made this card for the challenge at Joan's Gardens. You can make 3 cards this week. * Purple and green. * Torn Edges. * Layers. * You have to use a product sold at Joan's Gardens.
The back ground papers were embossed with the Holly Swirls by Sizzix. The leaf swirls are 4 Madera Corners by Memory Box, and the poinsettia is Layered Poinsettia by Spellbinders.I added purple stickles to the circles in the Madera Corners and a purple gem in the center of the poinsettia. http://www.atjoansgardens.com/  for your shopping needs. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Poinsettia Card

The background is hard to see, just about covered it up but it's Northern Flurries by Stampin Up. The big poinsettia is Tattered Poinsettia by Tim Holtz/Sizzix. The smaller poinsettia's and larger leaves are Layered Poinsettia  by Spellbinder. The small leaves just poking out are Tender Leaves by Memory Box. I sprayed the poinsettia's with glimmer mist and added different pearls in the center. I added stickles on the snowflake background. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Poinsettia Frame

I got this stamp awhile back when Gina K. Designs was having a sale. I didn't really care for it but after I colored it with copic's I really love it now. Sometimes that's how it works out. The stamp from the set  Festive Frame by Melanie Muenchinger and I also used the sentiment from this set also. I added some stickles for a little glitter. The background paper is from The Paper Studio. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Spooky Halloween House

I made this card for the challenge at Joan's Gardens. The rules are * Include leaves on your card. * Fall Colors. * Tree or bird. * You must use something sold at Joan's Gardens. I almost didn't enter this card but then decided what the heck, I had made this card on Sun. so might as well enter it. The house stamp is from Rubbernecker, colored with copic's and Tim Holtz Distress Markers. The tree is Leafy Branch, the leaves are Tender Leaves and the birds are Flying Birds all by Memory Box and all bought from Joan's Gardens. The little oak leaves are from a punch that I've had forever and never use. I colored the leaves with Tattered Angel Glimmer Mist and I'm still not all that happy with the color of them but nothing else turned out either so I went with these. Here's the link to Joan's store. http://www.atjoansgardens.com/ Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Lighthouse

The background paper was made using Elite M-Bossibilities by Spellbinders. The background labels are Labels Four by Spellbinders. The lighthouse is from Just Rite called Oceanside Oval Medallion Labels. I sponged Tim Holtz distress inks on all 4 layers. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Joy Ornaments

I made this card for the challenge at Joan's Gardens. The rules are * You can make 3 cards this week. This is my second one. *Christmas pattern paper for the background. I used the trees from Basic Grey's Eskimo Kisses. *Warm and cozy colors. I like blue and green together. *Snowflakes. I used 4 from my stash and not sure where they are from. * Christmas trees or anything reflecting Christmas. Ornaments reflect Christmas for me, these are from Spellbinder's called 2010 Heirloom Ornament. * Must use something sold at Joan's Gardens. The joy is from Winter Joy and the border is from Frostyville Border both by Memory Box.* It would be nice if you would add this link http://www.atjoansgardens.com/. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Merry Christmas

I made this card for the challenge at Joan's Gardens. The rules are* Christmas pattern paper for the background. * Warm and cozy colors. * Snowflakes. * Christmas trees or anything reflecting Christmas. * You must use something sold at Joan's Garden's.  The blue snowflake card stock is some that I got from Gina K. Designs. I used grayish/brown pearlized card stock and stamped Heartfelt Creations Magnificent Spruce Trees in dark green and then white. I punched a circle out for the moon. I just used the Merry Christmas  from Merry Christmas Tidings and also 1 of the snowflakes and that's from Memory Box. I also used the negative portion of the Winter Joy die from Memory Box. The Santa and Sleigh is from Impression Obsession, I used small pop dots to pop up the Santa and Sleigh. I even colored the lead reindeer's nose red. I got everything but the card stock at Joan's Garden's. http://www.atjoansgardens.com/ Joan only charges what it costs her to ship, big plus in my book and thanks Joan for a wonderful store and wonderful service. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Daisy Card

Well the die is called Daisy Strip by Cheery Lynn but I don't think mine looks much like daisies though. I started with white card stock and cut the daisies out and used Glimmer Mist to color both sides. Missi talked me into getting the yellow gems for the center of flowers and they look great, thanks Missi. The background die is Decorative Labels Twenty-Seven. The leaves are from the die Flourish Leaf Strip by Cheery Lynn. The background paper is from Gina K. Designs. The bling is some that I picked up at Hobby Lobby. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Bridge Card

This stamp is from the set Country Roads by Theresa Momber, colored with copic's. The window is the Grand Madison Window by Memory Box/ Poppy Stamps. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Rustic Wheel

I made this card for the challenge at Joan's Gardens. The rules are *Use gingham, checks or plaids. *Colors - green, white and brown. * Butterflies. * Something fallish, pumpkins, scarecrows, leaves, etc. * You must use something sold at Joan's Gardens. The wagon wheel is called Rustic Autumn wheel by Heartfelt Creations. I colored it with copic's and then fussy cut it. Stamped it on my green gingham and glued the fussy cut over the stamped image. I added Cheery Lynn Exotic Mini Butterflies and a swirl. Here is the link to Joan's store http://www.atjoansgardens.com/ Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Rose Card

I made the background with Washi tape. The die cut is from the set Captivation Squares by Spellbinders. The rose is Stippled Rose by Stampin Up. I colored the rose with copic's. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Butterfly Card

The background is A2 Floral Ribbon Threader by Spellbinders. The swirl is Tropical Flourish and the butterfly is Small Lace Butterfly both by Cheery Lynn. I added gems and liquid pearls. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Gem Squares

I got these gems at Tulsa yesterday. They are in a strip and I just cut off what I wanted. The stamps are from the set Branching Out by Melanie Muenchinger and I added Stardust Glitter green pen to the leaves. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon.

Hexagon Card

This stamp is from the set Wild About You by Theresa Momber. The hexagon is from Spellbinders and I got the washi tape yesterday when we went to Tulsa. The background folder is called Swirl by Sizzix. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Happy Birthday

My son-in-law is fixing to turn 40 so I couldn't resist. The numbers are from a die from Memory Box. The happy birthday is from the set Bring on the Cake by Stampin Up. This is the first time I've used Washi Tape and I really like it.Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Car Crash Test Card

My grandson is into watching car test video's on you tube so this is my attempt at a crashed car. The test truck is from The Journey by Asela Hopkins. The sentiment is from The Craft Lounge. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Christmas Tidings

I made this card for the challenge at Joan's Gardens and might be splitting the hairs just a bit on this card but I just got the die and wanted had to use it. The rules are you can made 2 cards this week. Use a bird. Use a scenic pattern paper. Use a die for your sentiment. Use a product sold at Joan's Gardens. This die is called Merry Christmas Tidings from Memory Box and has all the necessary ingredients for the challenge so I went with it. I also used E600 spray adhesive that Joan sells also. This stuff works great and self closing tweezers really comes  in handy.http://www.atjoansgardens.com/ Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Fuchsia Negative

I made this card for the challenge at Joan's Gardens. Die cut image using the negative. Colors of purple and white. Textured layer. Leaves. You must use something sold at Joan's Gardens. The negative is Fuchsia Sprig from Memory Box. The doily is Oval Decorative Doily by Die-Namics. the leaves are from Spellbinder's called Foliage. I used the Swiss Dots folder by Cuttlebug for my texture and sanded to get the white to show through. The oval white is Classic Ovals by Spellbinders. I added pearls, liquid pearls and stickles also. Here's the link to Joan's store http://www.atjoansgardens.com/ Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Leaves

I made this card for the challenge at Joan's Gardens. Use die cut image,using the negative. Colors of purple and white. Textured layer. Leaves. You must use something sold at Joan's Gardens. I may have goofed up by running my negative cardstock in the folder Flora by Spellbinders M-Bossabilities but hopefully it'll be alright. The negative was made with Tropical Flourish by Cheery Lynn. The leaves are Tender Leaves by Memory Box. I add white pearls. Here's the link for Joan's Gardens http://www.atjoansgardens.com/ Thanks for stopping by. Sharon

Rose Heart

I really like how this card turned out, esp. in real it's much prettier but they always are. The rose is a stamp that I got when Joan's Garden had a Wild Wed. Sale with 40% off Heartfelt Creations stamps. This one is called Bella Rose Heart. All colored with copics and liquid pearls and stickles added. The hearts are Spellbinders Hearts and the background paper is from Gina K. Designs. Thanks for stopping by. Sharon