Thanks

Loving this new drop in word die set that includes "friend" and "thanks".

Today I used the Thanks word for this cute card.

I used the squirrels2love stamp set too.

Here is the inside of the card.

I love to make thank you cards so this is a terrific addition to my collection!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Kristine

Fireworks4squirrel

Happy Fourth of July!

I am not home today because hubby and I went up to Oregon for a few days to celebrate the 4th

and for hubby's family's annual family reunion.

This card uses:

Stitched Window Dies

Fireworks4squirrel

Stitched Star Dies

Laugh Collection Paper Pad

This is the inside of the card.

It's actually a thank you card for hubby's cousin who is letting us crash at his house!

This set is so cute and one I take out every year and the squirrel is good for all year long!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

Stand up for Love

I have another new card to share with you using the new stand up card die from The Stamps of Life.

I used the Love drop in and the Squirrels2love set for this card.

This is how the card looks when it is opened and standing up.

If you haven't bought this new set yet I can't imagine why not!

It is so stinkin' cool!

come back tomorrow because I will have another card to share tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

Fringe Grass

Yesterday I shared a card that I made using the new fringe die.

I have another one to share today where I used the fringe die as grass!

Here is a closer look at the fringe grass.

I used the Squirrel2stamp set for this card.

The extra flowers in the grass are mini flower dies.

Here is the inside of this card.

I hope you enjoyed today's sample.

There are samples from the design team in the gallery so be sure and check it out.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

HELLO

Had a little time to make a quick little card set for a friend.

I used the Hello A2 Drop In Card Die.

I cut out the letters in each color and then mixed them up to make these four cards.

For the top card I added the wiener dog from the friends4cookie stamp set.

The one below uses the fox from the foxes2stamp set.

For the third one I used one of the adorable squirrels from fireworks4squirrel set.

And the final one has a monster from the Monsters4celebrations.

They all use flowers from the mini flower die set.

Well that's it for today...quick and easy note cards to say, "Hello".

thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

Flipin Bow

Hello All!

I have another card today that features the new Large Bow Die.

I used the 5 x 7 Square Flip It card die for the base.

Here is a closer look at the Large Bow Die.

I used the Squirrels2love stamp set. for this card.

I colored them with Prisma pencils and blended with gamsol and blending stumps.

These two are ADORABLE!

Here is how the card looks when it is flipped open.

I used the Sizzix Dotted Heart.

Here is a comparison of all three dies that are available from The Stamps of Life.

Make sure you stop by the gallery and check out more samples!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

Oval Grid Fireworks

Hello Friends!

Today I have another fun card that I made with the new fireworks4squirrel set from The Stamps of Life.

I colored the images with Prisma pencils and blended with gamsol and blending stumps.

The stars were all die cut out of glitter paper.

I used the circle grid card die and laugh collections paper.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

Firecracker4squirrel

Stephanie release a super cute new Squirrel set today over at the Stamps of Life.

He is perfect for celebration cards!

I used it to create this festive 4th of July card.

I colored the images with Prisma pencils and blended with blending stumps and gamsol.

Here is a look at the card when it is flipped open.

Make sure you stop by and check out the samples in the gallery!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

C4C427 -Child Theme

Happy Saturday!

I am excited to share this adorable stand up card that I made for today's

Crazy4challenges blog challenge.

The challenge is to make something with a Child Theme.

I decided a little red wagon fit the theme and came up with this cute card using the Squirrel2stamp set  and matching dies from the Stamps of Life.

I colored the images with Prisma pencils and blended with gamsol and blending stumps.

I used the grass die.

Here is how the stand up card looks when it is folded flat and ready to mail!

The clouds and sun are from the Sizzix Triplit Hello Sunshine die set.

The ladies have made lots of great cards for todays challenge so be sure and stop by the 

Crazy4challenges blog

and check out the inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

Happy Easter

Hello Friends!

I made another card with the new Squirrel4easter set from The Stamps of Life.

I used the square stand up card die for the base.

I colored the squirrel with prisma pencils and blended with blending stumps and gamsol.

This is how it looks when it is folded up and ready to mail.

Make sure you come back tomorrow...there is a new die being released from The Stamps of Life and I can't wait to share with you!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

Helllo Squirrel

I picked up a few goodies for my new grandbaby for easter and wanted to get it in the mail but I needed a card to go with it.

This is what I came up with using Squirrel4easter and the matching dies.

Here is a look at the inside.

I used Kind Sentiments Step Up Card Die. I colored the image with Prisma pencils and Stephanie's Markers. 

Luckily my grandson is only 10 weeks so he doesn't read my blog and this will be a surprise when it arrives in South Carolina!

I hope you enjoyed a little inspiration and are inspired to make some Easter Cards!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

Easter Squirrel

A new squirrel stamp was released at The Stamps of Life yesterday.

This is Easter4squirrel and has matching dies!

I colored this adorable image with Prisma Pencils and blended with gamsol and blending stumps.

The pattern paper is from the Stamps of LIfe as well.

They have a terrific range of patterned paper pads!

Make sure you stop by the gallery to check out the samples.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

C4C421- Love and Appreciation

This is my second week of being a guest designer on the  Crazy4challenges blog.

Valentine's Day is right around the corner so today's  Crazy4challenges Blog challenge is to make a project that reflects love or appreciation.

It can be a Valentine, Anniversary, or Thinking of you card.

I made an appreciation card using Squirrels2love and the matching dies from The Stamps of life.

I used the Royal Stand Up Die for this card.

Here's how it looks when it's standing up open.

Here's a closer look at those adorable squirrels.

I colored them with Prisma Pencils and blended with gamsol and blending stumps.

I hope you enjoyed my card today and that you will check out the challenge on the Crazy4challenges blog.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

My Friend

I just love this months Club stamp set!

I used Squirrels2love and the Sizzix Rectangle Flip it Card die.

It's the perfect set for a friend, a lover, or anyone else you want to declare you love for!

Here is the card when it is "flipped" open.

I colored this cutie with Prisma colored pencils and cut it out with the matching dies.

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

Squirrels2love

The new Club Set has been released from The Stamps of Life and it's called Squirrels2love.

These little guys are soooo sweet!

I used the Sizzix Friends Background Die on this card.

The image is colored with Prisma Pencils.

And...if you are a die club member your new club stamps will arrive with the matching dies!

I used the amazing Grass die too!

Make sure you stop by the gallery and check out all the samples of this new adorable set!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine

Lot's of new stamps!

The first of the month means new releases from 

The Stamps of Life!

Yesterday Stephanie released three great new stamp sets!

The first one is the stamp of the month club set called Squirrel2stamp.

I had fun making this cute step up card with it.

Next is a new fun die called Sizzix Cupcake Fold-it.

And last but not least...from my favorite new line of stamps, 

Beautiful Statement Set.

The galleries are all ready filling up with terrific samples so be sure and check out all the inspiration!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kristine