OTWC #56

Since this weeks marks the official beginning of summer, this Off The Wall Craftiness challenge will certainly get your inspiration flowing for those BBQ's/picnics and the 4th of July celebrations!  Take a look at the wonderful inspiration photo Kim has for you this week:

I just so happen to LOVE the 4th of July celebrations and what this day means to all of us=freedom.  So let's celebrate!  This year we will be celebrating most of our holiday weekend at a baseball tourney in KC for my son's team.  Go Bulldogs!

Do you see those fun new little embellishments?  They are handmade by me!  This week's sponsor, MoldMuse, was so very kind and sent molds to the DT to work with!  Thank you!  I chose to use polymer clay for my flower.  These are super easy to make!!

Our sponsor this week is another new sponsor.....MoldMuse!  Oh goodness, these molds are addictive!  I think the possibilities are endless!  My friend Jen even has made rings using these little mold treasures!  I found a video tutorial online and went to work making my own flowers.  Have you seen the cost of these pre-made ones in the scrapbook stores??  Unbelievable!!  Mine were made for literally pennies AND you can make them in any color!!  This week's winner will get a $15 gift certificate from MoldMuse. 

{Celebrate Today}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  BB: Gingham, Let Freedom Ring, Mega Mixed Messages, FF #4

Paper:  SS White, Enchanted Evening

Ink:  Pure Poppy, Enchanted Evening

Misc:  FF #4 die, Linen/Canvas IP, Foam Tape, White Satin Ribbon (misc), Polymer Clay, Silicone Mold (MoldMuse)

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all my friends out there!  We are heading out of town to have a late lunch with my MIL and the rest of the family.  So this is quick today..........My card has been a work in progress for several days and thus missed the deadline for the CR84FN challenge this past week.  :(  Anyway, I love how it turned out and wanted to share it here.  I did use the sketch from Mojo Monday for this card as well.  Lots of layers but kinda fun to do after all the CAS cards from my last posts!  This is for my MIL and she will LOVE it!  She recently showed me that she keeps all of them in a book.  This means the world to me! 

Here is the sketch: 

I finally broke out my new Verve goodies I ordered right after the release!  I am in love with this floral set and matching dies!  These dies are very easy to use especially with the little clear positioning tool that's included.  And did I mention that they come in their own little pouch?  Julee has thought of everything!

Happy Mother's Day!  I may be back later in the day with another post and to update my supply list!

{Happy Mother's Day}

Stamps:  Bloom and Grow (Verve), FF #4 (PTI)

Paper:  Lemon Tart and Kraft (PTI), Emma's Shop Collection (Crate Paper)

Ink:  True Black, Dark Chocolate, Chamomile Tea Dye (all PTI), Haystack Palette, Yellow ink (SU)

Misc:  Sewing Machine, Floral Circles Dies (Verve), Elegant Leaves (Verve), Nesties (Spellbinders), Brads (HL), Button Twine (PTI), Open Scallop Border Dienamic (MFT), Double Ended Banners Die (PTI), Foam Tape

~~Best Wishes~~

I have been feverishly working on cleaning and reorganizing my stamp room as I have several good friends (a couple of them are on the PTI forum.....Laurie Beth and Jen Carter) coming to my home tomorrow to stamp all day and then we will head to KC for the night and shop 'til we drop on Saturday!!  We have been planning this date for some time and we just can't wait!! 

So, here is a card I made after seeing this beautiful inspirational black and white card the other day (you will have to scroll down to see the card).  I fell in love with the layout and just had to make one of my own!!

I embossed the image from Giga Guidelines with Holographic embossing powder on PTI's Stamper's Select white cardstock.  Using only a black panel, this gives such a nice clean look to this card.

What do you think? 

I am definitely going to make more cards with that black on white panel.  So CAS!!

I may not post for the next few days as I will be having some stamping fun!!

Until next time............

{Best Wishes}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:  Giga Guidelines and FF #4

Paper:  Stamper's Select white and True Black

Ink:  Versamark and True Black

Misc:  Holographic embossing powder (Ranger), Upper Crest border punch (Fiskars), ribbon (Michaels), oyster baubles (Stampingbella), pop dots