Fall Leaves Card

Today is feeling like fall... The leaves are bustling around in the wind, the weather is a little chillier, and I'm drinking my favorite fall flavored creamer- Pumpkin Spice in my coffee! Fall is my favorite season but somehow, I am feeling like I neglected it in my cards! Silly, right? I decided I better make a fall card...



I really loved how this card looked before I added the Crystal Effects to the leaves. Somehow, it just looked better without it! Oh well!

Thanks for stopping by today!!

-tessa

New Goodies...

I spent a lot of time down at my local scrapbook store this past weekend! While I was there I was able to pick out some fun, new papers that I've been eying online. Here is a card I made with some new American Crafts goodies:



I have to tell you I LOVE to shop for scrapbook goodies! It is so hard to tell myself no when there are sooo many companies out there that I adore! And, they are always coming out with new, even cuter lines that I just can't live without! Hee! I've been very good this past year, only buying when I have a plan in mind and will be using the product within the week. I've also been using up my stash of goodies and my scraps! So, for me, a little shopping time is very fun!

I have a lot of cards made but haven't felt like posting lately... My oldest daughter Zoey who is four discovered the internet and all the fun for kids on it... she is constantly asking for her turn at the computer when ever I sit down at it! Then she makes me a deal... she will use the computer and I can go downstairs and make cards! I guess she knows my weekness is quiet time making cards! Hee! Hopefully I can squeak in a few more posts this week!

Have a great day!

-tessa

Bluebird of Happiness Card

Hello!

I have been having fun procrastinating this week on a really big project that is due this weekend... I have dreaded this project and it seems like tomorrow I may actually have to work on it! Hee! Instead, today, I played along with some challenges!

Today's card was inspired by Caardvark's Sketchfest! I've been having fun participating!! Here is my card:



I wonder if I'll ever use up this little pad of Making Memories paper... I've had it since last spring and I'm still going on it! Hee! The colors are so fun and cheerful!

Well, I'll keep this short today since I've got to get cookin' on dinner!

Thanks for stopping by!

-tessa

Even More Tree Trimmings...

Good Morning!

I've had this card done for some time now but really wasn't in the mood to blog last week. I used the Tree Trimmings set again and it is part of a card set for an upcoming class. Here is the card:



I used the shimmer paint on the embossed background but it is hard to see in the picture... much sparklier in real life! I can't wait to play with the shimmer paint some more!

Well, hope you all have a great day!! I'm stuck at home waiting for the Sears repair man again... hopefully I'll have a fixed dishwasher after he leaves though!

Thanks again for stopping by!

-tessa

Make Merry Card

Today was a good day! I got to play in my craft area for quite some time and whipped up a bunch of cute cards! Tonight I'm just posting one- it's for a challenge with a deadline! Caardvarks is hosting a sketch marathon this week!! I haven't gotten to play along with any of their challenges yet so I am really excited to find the time today! Here is my card:



I used the new Berry Christmas set from Stampin' Up's mini catalog. I think it is such a versatile set but I hate the greeting that comes with it! Make Merry?? It sounds so bossy... oh well, I used it anyways! Hee!

For this card, everything is pretty straight forward... I added some Crystal Effects to the wreath sort of randomly for a little sparkle and dimension. I also inked around the edges of most of the cardstock pieces to soften it a bit. The stitching is faux, too!

Anyways, I'm in the middle of the House premier so I better get back! It started out pretty interesting!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great evening!!

-tessa

Dew Drop Fun!

I hope you all had a great weekend! I did... I cropped down at Scrapdoodles in Fredericksburg on Saturday and had lots of fun chatting the night away with my scrappin' buddies!! Here is a card I made while I was there... they just got these fun tear drops in...



They make great Christmas tree lights, don't they? Hee!

Hope you all have a great day! I've got to get Zoey off to school so I'll keep it short today!

Thanks for stopping by!

-tessa

More Wings of Friendship...

I made this card over the weekend and love how it turned out!



All products are by Stampin' Up!

The colors were inspired by a challenge issued by Embellish, new magazine hitting the web in early December. Right now they are looking for projects using a color challenge (Red, Brown, Kraft, Turquoise or Light Blue- incorporated with twine) as their first issue's inspiration. Submissions are easy- just check out their website and click on the Submit tab for more information! Hee! I can't wait to see how the first issue turns out! Submissions are due on September 27th...

For this card, I stamped the bird and the flowers with Versamark and heat embossed them with clear embossing powder. I love how they shine, especially against the kraft! What a pretty combo!

Hope you all enjoy your day and thanks for stopping by!

-tessa