Wednesday, January 30, 2008

SC161 For You...

I made this card for this week's Sketch Challenge "SC161". I will be sending this card to a very special person who surprised me with a beautiful Birthday card.

Stamps: Boho Backgrounds, One of A Kind
Paper: Pomegranate, Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa, Whisper White, Berry Bliss
Ink: Pomegranate, Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Twine, Ribbon, Brad

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Cards For June...

I made this card for Card Sketch #28. I am sending this card to June, I hope it will brightens her day! Thanks to everyone that is keeping June in their prayers.

For those that don't know... I am sending cards every week to my step-mom, who just found out she has lung cancer. About 20 years ago she had breast cancer and got better after her treatments... Well, its back and has spread to her lungs. If you would like to send her a card and let her know that you are thinking of her, I would be more then glad to send you her address. You can email me at jdmeyer6@sbcglobal.net. Please keep June in your prayers, she is a very special lady!

You can find this beautiful paper and more at:
Mothers & Daughters Creations

Mini Valentine Box...

I just LOVE Imaginisce collection, they have some of the prettiest paper ever! I made this sweet box for my older daughter Brittney for Valentine's Day. I filled it with little sayings to tell her how special she is.

You can find this beautiful paper and more at:

I got the box instructions from Laurie over at Just Give Me Stamps. She created this tutorial with step-by-step instructions, You can find them here.

Paper: Imaginisce "Loves Me"
Accessories: Ribbon, Silver Cord, Scalloped Scissors, Brad

Goodies From Mothers & Daughters Creations...

Hello Bloggers...
I am sharing two cards with you today that I designed for the Mothers & Daughters Creations Gallery. Tamara sent me this BIG box of goodies yesterday and its was filled with paper, stamps, ribbon, embellishments and even chipboard. So I dug right into it and started playing.

The paper I used for these two cards is so pretty, its from the "Loves Me" line. I could not cover it up so I just added some fun ribbon and embellishments. Tamara has paper, stamps, chipboard, embellishment, flowers, brads and even crystals Check it out, you will LOVE all of it.

FS51 Sealed With A Kiss...

Here is my card for today's Featured Stamper "FS51". Pam has an amazing gallery and it was very hard to pick a card to case from. This is the card that inspired me but I really just wanted to pick all of them to case! Congratulations Pam, you are on talenet stamper!

Stamps: Sealed With A Kiss, Circle of Friendship
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Heart Punch, White Gel Pen, Scallop Circle Punch, Ribbon

Have a wonderful week,
Jennifer :)

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Cards For June...

I would like to take a moment and thank everyone for all of your prayers and cards! June sent me a letter and is just delighted to be receiving everyones cards and wishes. Thank you so much it really means a lot!

Some of you know but I am sending cards every week to my step-mom June. She just found out she has lung cancer. About 20 years ago she had breast cancer and got better after her treatments... Well, its back and has spread to her lungs. If you would like to send her a card and let her know that you are thinking of her, I would be more then glad to send you her address. You can email me at jdmeyer6@sbcglobal.net. Please keep June in your prayers, she is a very special lady!

SC160 Forever...

I had cards done for this weeks challenges over at Splitcoast but after a fun trip to Chuck E Cheese, I misplaced my camera. Well, I have finally found it and quickly downloaded my cards. So here is my card for this week's Sketch Challenge "SC160".

I got these wonderful heart embellishments from Cindy Haffner for my Birthday. For some added detail I anchored one onto my ribbon with some silver cord. The background it embossed using the heart Cuttlebug embossing folder. The stamps and paper are from Basic Grey "Two Scoops".


Check back soon... I have another card I made for June and will be posting it shortly.

CC150 Love You...

Here is my card this weeks Color Challenge "CC150". For this color challenge you are to use Soft Sky, Blue Bayou and Real Red.

The image is watercolored on watercolor paper. For just a hint of red, I added a little red ribbon and sweet little red heart. The embossed background is done with the bubbles Cuttlebug embossing folder.

Have a wonderful weekend, Jennifer :)

Saturday, January 19, 2008

JAN08VSNR Love You...

Here is my final VSN challenge card "JAN08VSNR". For this final challenge you are to create a card using nothing but what is left from you stamp table. Thats easy, my stamp table is a mess from stamping all day. You are to make a grid-type card using only the supplies that are out from all the challenges. This final challenge was easy considering most of my stamp supplies were within reach (HEHE...)

Thanks for all the wonderful comments and all the visits for today's VSN!
Have a wonderful weekend & Stay warm.

Hugs & Kisses, Jennifer :)

JAN08VSNF Forever...

Here is my card for VSN challenge "JAN08VSNF". For this challenge you are to creatve a card using the masking technique. You can make any kind of card you like, as long as the masking technique is included.

After I stamped and masked off my hearts, I stamped "Forever" on top of the hearts. The red highlights were done using a sponge. I finished off the card with some heart ribbon and some yummy dew drops.
Stamps: Happy Hearts, Wonderful Words II, Polka Dot Block Stamp
Paper: Real Red, Black, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red, Black
Accessories: Ribbon, Dew Drops

JAN08VSNK For You, With Love XOXO

Here is my project for challenge "JAN08VSNK". For this fun challenge you decorate a bar of candy with a homemade candy wrapper, box or candy slider for a friend. You can use any kind of candy you have sitting around. Who wouldn't love to get a delicious candy bar in an awesomely cute wrapper?!

JAN08VSNI Thinking of You...

Here is a card for VSN challenge "JAN08VSNI". For this card challenge you are to create a "Thinking of You" card for a girlfriend who is stuck at home or anyone else who might be on your mind! Just picture the smile on your girlfriend's face when she opens this card and realizes you are thinking of them.

Stamps: Long-Time Friend, Weathered Block Stamp
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Buckaroo Blue
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Buckaroo Blue
Accessories: Twine, Linen Thread, Brads, Reinkers, Watercolor brushes

JAN08VSNG Gell Well...

This card is for another fun VSN challenge "JAN08VSNG". The challenge is to use punches to create animals or bugs. You can even make a dioramas or paste the animals to paper, or just make a card.

I cased this card from Dawn5377. Dawns card layout was just adorable. I changed a few things but it is her card that inspired me. I also changed the sentimet to Get Well. My step-mom is sick with lung cancer and I want to send her a card at least once a week to let her know we are thinking of her. If you would like to send a card, please read the first post here.

VSNB Kindred Spirits

Here is my card for VSN challenge "JAN08VSNB". For this challenge you are to create a card or project with Chocolate in Mind... Those that know me know I LOVE Chocolate! I LOVE using Browns & Pinks together too. So I used a ton of chocolate cardstock and DSP and did subtle touches of pink.

VSNA Seeds Of Friendship

Here is a another VSN card for Challenge "VSNA". For this challenge, you are to create a card honoring your circle of girlfriends, but not just ANY carrd... A CIRCLE card.

For my circle card, I used my Creative Memories circles. I layered a piece of Certainly Celery DSP. The main image is stamped in Basic Black, and layered with Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink and piece of Loves Me DSP. The image is colored in using colored pencils. Just for fun, I added a flavor of ribbon for some pretty detail.


Stamps: The World Over
Paper: Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, Loves Me DSP, Certainly Celery DSP
Ink: Black
Accessories: Creative Memories Circles, SU Ribbon, Ric Rac, SU Buttons, White Twine, Colored Pencils

Friday, January 18, 2008

VSND Tweet Tweet...

Here is a card I made for VSN "Virtual Stamp Night" over at Splitcoast. This is for Challenge is for "VSND". Virtual Stamp Night happens every few months and its a time where everyone gets together on Splitcoast and stamps all weekend. They have several challenges for us to work on and we post our samples all weekend. Its a lot of fun and I try and work on as many of the challenges as I can.

For this card, I used some more of my Imaginisce paper and stamps. If you would like the instructions for this card layout, you can find them here. If you would like to order some of this pretty paper and stamps, you can find the supplies here at "Mothers & Daughters Creations".

Have a great weekend,
Jennifer :)

Blog Candy...

I have almost 35,000 hits on my Blog. Once my counter reaches 35,000 plus... I will have some yummy Blog Candy to give away. Check back soon, my counter is going off like crazy and you never know what I have in store for the Blog Candy Giveaway.

Have a wonderful weekend and Thank you for all the cards, sweet messages and prayers for my Step-Mom, June!

Jennifer :)

I Made It On A Design Team...

I have some exciting news to share... I have been picked to be on the Mothers & Daughters Creations Design team. Tamara sent me an email and asked me if I would like to join and I of course said "YES". Mothers & Daughters Creations carries a large variety of paper, stamps and Scrapbook kits.
Lynda Benden is also on the design team with me. She is so talented and does amazing work. Her Blog "Stamp Act" and Gallery says it all... Lynda & I know eachother from Splitcoast and a card swap I hosted. After the swap we stayed in touch. We always have the best time on Splitcoast and if you can't find us in the Gallery, we are chatting on our thread "Up Late & Stamping". Come by and chat with us!

The two cards I am sharing with you are done using the the NEW Imaginisce paper and stamps. I just LOVE it! Tamara has some of the prettiest paper I have ever seen. I should be gettting some other paper & stamps soon and I can't wait to show you some exciting NEW samples.

Here are just a few of the exciting papers that Tamara carries:

Have a great weekend,
Jennifer :)

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

SC159 Be Mine...

Here is my card for today's Sketch Challenge SC159. I used some of my Basic Grey "Two Scoops" paper. The subtle images behind the sentiment were done with the "Two Scoops" sentiments. Just to add a little detail, I added some "Pointsetta" dew drops.
Stamps: So Many Sayings, Two Scoops Sentiments
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Whisper White, Two Scoops, Loves Me DSP
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Scalloped Scissors, Ribbon, Dew Drops
Have a great week & Thanks for your comments!
Jennifer :)

Sunday, January 13, 2008

FS49 Get Well Cards Needed...

Here is another card I made for June. I sure hope she likes pink like I do!

Here is a little information from the 1st post:
I am sending this card to my step-mom who just found out she has lung cancer. About 20 years ago she had breast cancer but was ok after her treatments... Well, its back and has spread to her lungs. If you would like to send her a card and let her know that you are thinking of her, I would be more then glad to send you her address. You can email me at jdmeyer6@sbcglobal.net. Please keep June in your prayers, she is a very special lady!

This sketch is from this weeks Featured Stampers FS49. Veronica is this weeks featured stamper over at Splitcoast. Her Gallery is small but it has some really sweet designs and layouts. Here is the card that inspired my design.
Stamps: Love & Joy
Paper: Whisper White, Loves Me dsp, Close to Cocoa, Pretty in Pink
Ink: Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Dew Drops, Ribbon

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Get Well Cards Needed...

I am sending this card to my step-mom who just found out she has lung cancer. About 20 years ago she had breast cancer but was ok after her treatments... Well, its back and has spread to her lungs. If you would like to send her a card and let her know that you are thinking of her, I would be more then glad to send you her address. You can email me at jdmeyer6@sbcglobal.net. Please keep June in your prayers, she is a very special lady!

This sketch is from a challenge by Tamera. You can view Tamera's sketch on her Blog, click here.

I Heart You...

I am still having fun with my Janome mini sewing machine and thought I would practice a little. Since I still had the "Loves Me" paper out, I created a quick sketch and put this card together within minutes.

Stamps: Garden Silhouettes, Sealed With A Kiss
Paper: Whisper White, Loves Me DSP, Certainly Celery
Ink: Rose Red, Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Always Artichoke
Accessories: SU Markers (colored directly onto the stamp) Janome Mini Sewing Machine, SU Buttons, Spritz Tool

Goodies From Ellen Hutson

I got these wonderful goodies from Ellen Huston. Within a few days, I got my order... Talk about fast shipping!

Here are the goodies pictured:
Copic Spica Glitter Pens (Clear)
Dew Drops: Poinsettia, Hydrangea, Cowbow & Clear

Thanks Ellen for the fast shipping, I can't wait to play with all my NEW goodies!

Pick Your Sentiment...

I just got the Jamome mini sewing machine for my Birthday and wanted to add a little stitching to this card. Since I LOVE chocolate and of course this paper, I just added a touch of red to compliment these different shades of brown. To add a little more colored detail, I added the heart brad and the red & white stripped ribbon.

Thanks for visiting!
Have a wonderful weekend, Jennifer :)

Love You...

Here is card I made using the Tiers of Treats stamp by Stampendous. I colored the treats with prisma colored pencils and then put a layer of crystal affects on it to give it some dimension. To add a little detail to my card, I added dew drops to all four corners.

Be Mine...

Here is a fun Valentine card I made using a stamp I got from Hobby Lobby a few years ago. There is no name on it so I am not sure who makes it. I colored in the image using my Prisma colored pencils and gamsol. The sentiment is from the Basic Grey stamps "Two Scoops".

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Valentine Mojo...

While I was making my Blog rounds, I found this contest over at "Poetic Artistry". Julee has an amazing Blog, full of gorgeous cards and inspiration. Julee also owns the stamp company Verve Visual. Here is a card I am submitting for the the Mojo Madness Contest. For complete details, click here. There will be two winners picked and they each will get a NEW stamp set from Verve Visual. With so much talent out there, Please wish me luck!
Stamps: So Many Sayings
Paper: Basic Grey Blush Sweetie & Crush, Close to Cocoa, Purely Pomegranate, Cool Caribbean, Whisper White
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Purely Pomegranate
Accessories: Ribbon, Janome Mini Sewing Machine, Scalloped Scissors, Corner Punches

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

I LOVE YOU...

Here is another card for this week's Sketch Challenge MFTSC12. Cindy was the host and created another fun & creative sketch for everyone. I have been stamping off and on all evenning and boy does it feel good to get a few cards done. Hope all of you enjoy them, Thanks for visiting!

Have a great week, Jennifer :)

Two Scoops Valentine...

Here is a card I made for Cindy's Sketch Challenge MFTSC11. Cindy is on the My Favorite Thing Design Team and does an amazing job. She also has been hosting the sketch challenges over at Splitcoast. Here is Cindy's card.

I LOVE the NEW Basic Grey Two Scoops paper so I dipped right into it and made another card for Cindy's sketch. Thanks Cindy, LOVE your sketches and can't wait to do another!

FS48 LOVE...

Here is my card for Sunday's Featured Stamper FS48. Nancy AKA Stampinat6213 is a wonderful stamper and card maker. Her Gallery & Blog are full of wonderful cards and inspirations. Nancy also leaves the sweetest comments, so if you have a moment, head over to her Blog and leave Nancy a sweet note to Congratulate her on being picked this week's Featured Stamper. Don't forget to tell her that Lovetostamp6 sent you. :)

Stamps: Love & Joy
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Basic Grey - Two Scoops, Whisper White
Ink: Close to Cocoa
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Ribbon, Silver Cord, Circle Punch 3/4, Heart Charm

CC148 Valentine...

I made this card for today's Color Challenge CC148. I have not been doing much for the color challenges, but since the NEW Basic Grey Two Scoops matched the colors picked, I whipped a card together and made it into a sweet Valentine card.

Stamps: Touch of Nature, Basic Grey Two Scoops Sweet Sentiments
Paper: Buckaroo Blue, Wild Wasabi, Barely Banana, Whisper White
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Wild Wasabi, Barely Banana
Accessories: Tool Kit, Scalloped Scissors, Ribbon


Saturday, January 5, 2008

SC157 Cherish...

Here is another card using this week's sketch SC157 over at Splitcoast. I just bought some of the NEW Basic Grey Two Scoops and had to play with it ASAP! LOVE the NEW paper and stamps, and can't wait to start using it! Check back soon for more cards using the NEW paper and stamps.

Stamps: Two Scoops/Sweet Sentiments & Touch of Nature
Paper: Swirl, Very Berry Sundae, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Ribbon, Scalloped scissors, Heat Gun (curled ribbon)
Have a great weekend, Jennifer :)

Cherish...

Here is a quick card I made using the NEW Basic Grey paper "Two Scoops". I LOVE the NEW paper and stamps and can't wait to really dig into it!

Stamps: Basic Grey Two Scoops/Sweet Sentiments
Paper: Two Scoops Cupid's Arrow/Strawberry Smoothie, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Ribbon, Heart Embellishment, Silver Cord

R.A.K. "Lauraly"

I got this wonderful Birthday package and card in the mail the other day from Laurie Schmidlin AKA Lauraly. Thank you Laurie for thinking of me! I LOVE the card you made me and the goodies are such a surprise. She also included a Starbucks card in there (wish you were here so we could go for some good coffee together and talk about stamping) Well... Maybe someday, right Laurie?

Check out Laurie's amazing Gallery and Blog "Just Give Me Stamps". Please tell her that Lovetostamp6 sent you! :)

R.A.K. Amy Sheffer

Here is a card I got from Amy Sheffer AKA PickleTree. She sent me this gorgeous card for my Birthday. Thank you Amy for the wonderful card and your sweet Birthday wishes, you made my day! I LOVE your work and I am super excited to have one of your cards.

If you have time to view her Gallery or Blog "Pickle Paper Designs" you won't be disappointed, her work is incredible! Don't forget to tell her Lovetostamp6 sent you :)

R.A.K. Cindy Haffner

I got this wonderful Christmas/Birthday present in the mail from my friend Cindy Haffner along with this gorgeous card.

I could not believe all the goodies she sent me. Thank you Cindy for being so generous and making my Birthday so special. If you would like to see more of Cindy's cards, Please visit her Gallery. Tell her Lovetostamp6 sent you! :)

R.A.K. Cindy Haffner

Here is another fun package I got from Cindy along with a card. I hosted a card swap and she sent me some goodies along with the swap. Thank you Cindy, I LOVE the paper and fun embellishments.

R.A.K. Kittie Caracciolo

Here is a Christmas card I received from Kittie747 over at Splitcoast. I have admired Kittie's work for quite a while now and am happy to have one of her cards. Thank you Kittie for thinking of me & I will cherish this card for years to come. To view more of Kittie's cards, Please visit her Gallery or Blog "Kittie Kraft". Don't forget to tell her that Lovetostamp6 sent you. :)

I've been Elfed...

I received this wonderful package in the mail over the holidays. My friend Loretta Lock was my secret Elf and look at all the fun goodies she sent me. She made a wonderful gingerbread Treasure PLUS... she also sent me some yummy fusion fiber, Sassy brads & sequins and some black diamond stickles. Thank you so much Loretta for the wonderful package and for thinking of me. :)

If you can view more of Loretta goodies in her Gallery or on her Blog "Love to Create" don't forget to tell them that Lovetostamp6 sent you!

Wednesday, January 2, 2008

SC157 Love U...

Well I am excited about downloading my card today. My husband got me the Janome mini sewing machine for my Birthday and as you can see I have sewed on my card. Don't look to close, I still need to practice. Today's card is for the sketch challenge SC157 over at Splitcoast. The sketch challenges are my favorite and I do hope to get another card done with the same sketch.

Have a great week, Jennifer :)