Clean & Simple Sentimental

I am entering this card in this week's challenge at CAS-ual Fridays. The theme is "For Sentimental Reasons", meaning the sentiment should be the focal point. I've used a Hero Arts cling stamp for the message, stamped with the new mid-tone ink, "Cement". The papers are from My Minds Eye.

Clean and Simple definitely requires a clean look; that's not always simple!!
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Garden Star Flower

One of the challenge themes this month at the Hero Arts blog is flowers. I made this card for the challenge.

The My Minds Eye patterned papers were on sale at Hobby Lobby this week at 50% off! Who could resist? And the Corner Chomper was 40% off! It's been on my wish list for a very long time.

The Hero Arts images are all stamped on the patterned paper and enhanced with Copics. Hero Arts gemstones decorate the butterfly and the flower center. The stitching doesn't show, but the grey paper is sewn to the black.

All in all, I like the way it turned out!

Thanks for stopping by - hope you enjoyed the beautiful spring weather we're having!

Hedgie Friend Penny Black

Another fun little card using Penny Black's transparent set, Hedgie Friends.

I added a few white dots, a flower button for some color and Glossy Accents on the butterfly! There's just something so appealing about this little hedgie!!

Hope it's a lovely day where you are, even if it's Monday!! I've been busy talking myself out of housework today; will try again tomorrow!!

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Mimi in the Skies by Penny Black

There are so many reasons why I love this stamp! First, it reminds me of the hot air balloon ride I gave my husband for his birthday one year.

Secondly, I knew it would be a great image for paper-piecing.

And thirdly, it made me smile big!!

I used liquid pearls for the dots on the balloon and copics to color Mimi. And how did I get along without that Fiskars cloud punch??

Having a quiet day here. It is the 28th anniversary of my dh's and my first date!! How sweet is that? We will celebrate with a walk around the lake with Cooper. Hope it's a good day where you are.

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Penny Black Hedgie Friends

Penny Black's new stamps are becoming very hard for me to resist! This image is from a new release called Hedgie Friends. The bg paper has been in the drawer for awhile and seemed the perfect cheerful backdrop for the hedgie and his butterfly friend!
The clouds were punched with my new Fiskars punch. Earlier this week we went to the dollar movies and saw Joyful Noise. Well, since we saved so much money on movie tickets, a stop at JoAnne's was justified! All paper crafting supplies were 40% off. That little punch just jumped into my cart!!
This is in the mail to a friend who has been hospitalized recently. I hope it makes her smile!
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Baby Boy Clean and Simple

The challenge this week at CAS-ual Fridays is to make a baby card, using a clean and simple style. I brought my first baby home in a red and white checked nightie with red velveteen booties and this card reminds me of that little outfit! I was never fond of the traditional pink and blue for infants.

This is a Hero Arts clear set that I've had for two years or more and never used it. It's called Precious Baby. And aren't they all?
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Faith the Chicken by Purple Onion Designs

After further review, I decided to change the color of Faith's body!  I like this version much better!!  To see the original, scroll down a post.

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