Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge 13-22

Hello everyone and welcome to Nonna's Craft Corner.

It's time for another fun Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge!  This week's challenge is a Sketch Challenge and I decided to use the sketch to create another Graduation card for one of the graduating seniors at my church....

Recipe:

* I created a mat for the cute little owl using the "Layered Labels 1" cutting file from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons. I added a few doodles using a black gel pen.

* The fun owl and sentiment is from the Peachy Keen Stamp Set Smartie The Owl (PK-126). I colored him up with my Copic Markers and added Glossy Accents to his glasses.

He looks pretty smart, don't ya think?

I hope you can find the time to play along with our challenge this week!  Here's the info:

Create a card or layout of your choice following the sketch provided.
We'll be awarding "TOP PEACH" to the player who uses their Peachy Keen Stamps this  week and  our two runner ups will receive a spiffy badge to display on their blog!
Guidelines:
- Design must be new
- Link up by 6/5 - 11:59 pm EST

And, here's the sketch:

Be sure to stop by Peachy Keen Stamps and see what the other Designers have created for your inspiration!  Then...go...get creative and link up your card with us.  I can't wait to see what you create!

Until next time,

Hannah Elizabeth Adams

Hello everyone and welcome to Nonna's Craft Corner!

Just stopping in today to share a wonderful blessing with you all.  Today I became NONNA to our 4th beautiful grandchild.....

I am so happy to introduce Miss Hannah Elizabeth Adams.

God blessed our family with this sweet little bundle today (May 28th).  She weighs in at 8 pounds and 1 ounce and measures 20 inches long.  She is beautiful, strong and healthy and her Mommy is doing great!  Thanks for letting me share our wonderful news with you!

Until next time,

God Bless The USA!

Hello and welcome!

How is your Memorial Day Weekend going for you?  I've been pretty busy trying to get projects completed before our little Miss Hannah Elizabeth makes her debut!  I've managed to get several things finished and actually found a bit of spare time to relax in our pool.  The water temperature has finally warmed up enough that I can get in the water without my teeth chattering...lol!

I completed this card today and wanted to take a minute to share it with you and to let you know about the great sale going on over at Peachy Keen Stamps.  Not only is there a great sale going on, but with your purchase over this holiday weekend, you will also receive (free of charge) the stamp I used to create this card....

Recipe:

* I created a 5X5 card base out of blue cardstock.

* Layers are from the "Stars and Stripes" paper pad by Doodlebug Design

* I machine stitched around the edges of my mats

* I used pop dots to lift the smaller mat off the card base a bit.

* The flag/heart is colored with Copic Markers.  It's hard to see in the photo, but I filled in the stars with my Atyou Clear Glitter Pen

Here's a look at the awesome sale going on over at Peachy Keen Stamps right now:

I think it is awesome that Kathy is donating 10% of all proceeds from this sale to the

American Red Cross!

Ok, that's it for me today! I hope you enjoy the rest of this special holiday weekend and I'll be seeing you soon.....

Until next time,

Have a Sunny Day!

Hello everyone and welcome to Nonna's Craft Corner.

I can't believe that it's Friday night already. This week has just flown by and now it's time for the long Memorial Day Weekend!  Do you have big plans for the weekend?  I am going to be busy, busy, busy trying to get caught up on projects, yard work and a few things on my "to do" list.  I've got to get things finished up around here because we should be welcoming our newest grand daughter pretty soon now.  If she doesn't decide to make an appearance over the holiday weekend, her Mommy will be induced on Tuesday....I can't wait to meet our newest little one!

I have a fun, summertime card to share with you tonight.  I think this image is so cute and just perfect for a summertime hello.....

I still need a lot of work on my skin tones - but I think she's pretty cute!

Recipe:

* Image - "Summer Marci" from La-La Land Stamps

* I used my Copic Markers to color Marci

* The "sand" is a piece of Kraft paper inked up with brown ink

* I used my 3/4 inch circle punch to create a sun from yellow cardstock. I inked up the edges with orange ink and sprinkled on some Martha Stewart coarse glitter.

* I added Glossy Accents to the shades

* The polka dots on her bows are made with an Atyou Spica glitter pen

* I added a few gems to her flip flops and ears for earrings.

As always, I thank you so much for stopping in for a visit!  I always look forward to your visits and sweet comments -they make my day!  I hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend and I'll try to keep you posted about our newest little grand daughter, Miss Hannah Elizabeth.

Until next time,

Follow your dreams....

Hello everyone and happy Wednesday to you!

 Today is Design Team Day over at Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons and I've got a sweet card to share with you.  It's graduation time again and I have several seniors I want to make cards for this year.  Lisa's new Graduates Cutting Files is just what I needed to get me started....

Recipe:

* I created my card base using the Layered Labels 2 Cutting Files from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons.  I duplicated the bottom layer and welded the two shapes together to form a card base.

* The cute little graduate is from the Graduates Cutting Files.  I used a Peachy Keen Stamp (PKSC-01) for her sweet face.

* I did not have ribbon in the shade I needed for my card, so I used a Copic Marker to color some white seam binding and there you go....custom made ribbon!

* The sentiment is from the "Follow Your Dreams" stamp set by My Creative Time

* For finishing touches, I added a few white stitching lines, a pretty white felt flower and a necklace made of adhesive pearls. I also added Glossy Accents to her eyes for a bit of shine.

I have a few more cards I need to put together for graduation and plan on using more of these cute images.....

Aren't they just cute as can be?

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Be sure to stop by Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons to see what the other fabulous Designers have to share with you today!  Just in case you missed it, Lisa also has the winner from our "Just For Him Blog Hop" posted here.  Be sure to check out the winning name!

I hope you have a wonderful day and I'll be seeing you soon....

Until next time,

"Just For Him" Blog Hop

Hello everyone and welcome to the

Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons "Just For Him" Blog Hop!

For this month's Blog Hop we decided to do something fun for the guys in our lives.  And, we've got some great projects to share with you today.  If you just left my friend Barb's blog over at Bug Bites, you are in the right place.  If you just stopped in for a visit with me and would like to start at the beginning our hop so that you won't miss a single thing, you need to head on over to the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Blog.

Ok, so let's get started!  I don't know about you, but I always seem to have a tough time with "guy" cards.  Fortunately,  there are some great designs at Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons that are just perfect for any guy in your life....

How's that for a "guy" card?

Recipe:

* I created my card base with some great summertime papers by Bo Bunny. These are from the "Key Lime" 6X6 paper stack.

* After cutting my strips and mats, I distressed all the edges and inked them up with Vintage Sepia" ink by Versamark.

* My handsome, muscular guy is from the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Cutting File " Eternal Love

Check out those abs....

Here's a look at the cutting file this hunky guy comes from:

Now that I've shared my project for today's hop, let me show you the wonderful prize Lisa has put together for one lucky winner....

Pretty fabulous!
For a chance to win this awesome prize you must be a follower of each blog on the hop and leave a message on each blog.  For extra chances, you can "LIKE" the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Facebook Page  and/or sign up for the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Newsletter. A random winner will be chosen for the prize on Tuesday, May 21. (US and Canadian addresses only please)

Now, it's time for you to hop on over to the very talented Ana Marie's blog at Shorty Creations.  Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the "Just For Him" Blog Hop!

Until next time,

It's your day....

Hello everyone and welcome to Nonna's Craft Corner!

Hope your week is going well for you.  Mine seems to be flying by and my "to-do" list seems to be growing right before my very eyes!  I'm trying to get things crossed off that list before our newest addition to the family makes her arrival.  She is due on June 1st, but it's looking like she may joining us a bit sooner.  Her Mommy goes back to the doctor today so, we'll see!

So, with a new baby on the way, I may disappear from the blogging world for a bit, but hopefully not for long.  If you don't see posts or get visits from me for a few days...get ready for LOTS of baby pictures!  In the meantime, I was able to put together a fun card to share with you today.  I've been itching to color this cute little froggie girl from Peachy Keen Stamps.....

Recipe:

* This darling little Peachy Frog is Female Floatin' Frog (PK-206). The fun sentiment is included in this set. There is also a Male version available in the Peachy Store,Fishin' Frog (PK-207)

* My card base was created using the Center Panel Step Card cutting files from Lisa over at the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons online store.

* The palm trees and starfish are from the Silhouette Online Store.

* My sky background was created with my Copic Airbrush and a few cloud stencils that I cut out from Kraft paper.

* I colored my little frog with my Copic Markers and added a bit of Stickles around the top of her glass for a "salt" look.  I also added Glossy Accents to the rest of the glass and to her eyes.

Ok, guess that about wraps it up for today. I need to get busy and get a few more things marked off that stinkin' "to-do" list!  I'll try to keep you posted about the baby as I can.  I know I will be able to post easily on my Facebook Page if I'm away from home - here's the LINK if you would like to follow my page!  Thanks so much for stopping by today and I'll be seeing you soon....

Until next time,

New Baby Card

Hello everyone and happy Monday to you.

I hope you had a wonderful weekend and all you Moms had a great Mother's Day!

Today I have a sweet baby card to share with you.  I used the adorable new stamps from this month's release at Peachy Keen Stamps....

I LOVE the adorable little babies from this month's stamps!

This little guy and the sweet sentiment is from the Hey Baby (PK-208) set.

I used the "Stitched Capture Frame" die from My Creative Time for the cute Polaroid picture frame and a Spellbinders Die for my sentiment mat.

I added a white pom pom to the top of his cap and used Liquid Pearls to create buttons for his cute little romper.  And, a big yellow bow finished up this sweet baby card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today - I hope you enjoyed your visit!

I'll be seeing you soon....

Until next time,

#1

Hello bloggy friends and happy Friday to you!

Got big plans for the weekend?  I don't have much planned - just looking forward to a nice, relaxing weekend with some time in my craft corner.

I've got  a fun little shaped card to share with you today. This one is for a certain little ball player I know who has a birthday coming up soon....

Recipe:

* The cute little baseball jersey is from the cutting file Baseball Jersey and Cap created by my friend Lisa at Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons.

* I used the offset feature to create a card base from Kraft paper, then cut my layers and assembled my card.

* I added a few stitching lines with my black gel pen and stamped #1 on the front of the jersey with a stamp from Close to my Heart.

I always have a tough time with "guy cards", but I think this one is just perfect for any sports-minded fellow!

If you haven't checked out Lisa's Cutting Files and pretty Graphics, you really need to stop by her blog at Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons and see all the fun designs she has in the store.  Lisa also has a weekly "Friday Freebie" that you don't want to miss.  You might want to take a minute and sign up for her weekly newsletter so that you won't miss any of the freebies Lisa offers!  Take a look at this week's freebie....

I love this card style and it's wonderful to have it as a cutting file!

Ok, that's about it for me today.  Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a nice relaxing, creative weekend!  I'll be seeing you soon....

Until next time,

Peachy Baby Gift

Hello and welcome to Nonna's Craft Corner!

Today is my turn to post on the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog and I can't wait to share my sweet project with you!  I used the adorable new stamp set Hey Baby (PK-208) for this fun gift set.....

(click on photo to enlarge)

Recipe:

* I started with an empty Starbucks Frappuccino carton and covered it with some sweet cardstock in pretty purples and greens.

* I cut strips of purple, white and green tulle and tied them around the handle of the carton.

* I also wrapped a purple strip of tulle around the center of the carton, tying the bow off to one side.

* The mat for my little sweetie is from the Layered Labels 2 Cutting Files from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons.

* I stamped the baby onto the white layer and colored her with my Copic markers. Her cute little romper and headband are paper pieced.  And, I added a couple of adhesive pearls for buttons.

* I added a sweet sentiment (also from PK-208) to the handle of my carton.

* To finish up my baby gift, I filled the carton with sweet-smelling baby wash, lotion, oil and a couple of washcloths.  And there you go, the perfect gift for any new Mommy!

Here's a photo of the set I used for this project - Total Sweetness ♥

 

If you missed the new May Release, you can see all the stamps HERE.  This has to be one of the CUTEST sets Kathy has ever put together and I've been having so much fun playing with them!  And, even better....the new release is on sale right now through Sunday, May 12th for 20% off, so now is the perfect time to go shopping!

Ok, that about wraps things up for me.  Thanks so much for stopping by today - I always enjoy your visits and look forward to reading your sweet comments. I hope you have a wonderful day and I'll be seeing you soon!

Until next time,

Coffee & Friends....

Hello everyone and welcome to Nonna's Craft Corner.

Today is Design Team Day over at Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons and I have a sweet little project to share with you.  I think this cutting file designed by Lisa makes the perfect "little something" for all your coffee drinking friends.......

Recipe:

* I used the fun K-Cup Treat Cutting File to create this pretty little gift bag.  The bag holds 2 K-Cups snugly in place.

* I decorated the handle with some Crinkle ribbon and a button.

* The sentiment is from the "Coffee Cozies" stamp set by Lil' Inker Designs and is stamped onto a banner I cut using the Sentiment Spots 1 Cutting Files from Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons

You can see the K- Cups in this photo...

* The front of my bag is decorated with the coffee cup from the Java Great Day Cutting Files.  I embossed the cup with the "Baby's Breath" embossing folder by Cuttlebug.

* Next, I added Glossy Accents to the "coffee" and some glitter to the "smoke"

Here are the files I used for this sweet little bag:

Ok, that's my project for today!  Be sure to stop by the Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons Blog to see what the other members of our fabulous Design Team have put together for your inspiration!

Thanks again for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day!

Until next time,

Feed Me!

Good Monday Morning to you!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend and are ready for a new week!  I have a pretty busy Monday ahead of me, so this one is gonna be short and sweet (always a challenge for me)!

To help celebrate the May Release of some gorgeous Peachy Keen Stamps, we have a couple of fun challenges for you to play along with.  You can read over the guidelines and see all the beautiful inspiration the Design Team has put together over at The Peachy Keen Connection.  One of the two challenges this week is called "Shape It Up" and the rules are simple, just create a shaped card.  Here's what I came up with for this challenge....

Recipe:

* I found a cute baby food jar shape in the Silhouette Online Store and used the Offset feature to create my card base.

* That absolutely adorable little baby is from the new Life Is Good Babies set (PK-209).  Isn't that just the cutest little baby face?

* I colored this cute little guy with my Copics and paper pieced his romper and bib.

* The sentiment is from the May Peachy Keen Stamp Club set (PKSC-17)

As always, I am amazed by the gorgeous stamps Kathy comes up with each and every month!  Not only are they beautiful, but right now....they are on SALE!  Be sure to check out the 20% off sale going on for the New Releases at the Peachy Keen Stamps Store!

Ok, I have to get off this computer and get busy!  Have a great day and I hope to see your projects linked up over at The Peachy Keen Connection!

Until next time,

I Love Moo!

Hello everyone and thank you for stopping by today!

Have you been enjoying the Peachy Keen Sneak Peeks this week?  Today is Day 4 of the sneaks and I've got a cutie to share with you.....

Just in case you are wondering....those are MILK DUDS...not.....cow patties!

Recipe:

* The milk carton box is from the Silhouette Online Store - I cut the box from Kraft paper then made a fun mat using pretty red gingham paper.

* The white borders and the grass are both from a Martha Stewart punch

* The cute little cow is from the April Peachy Keen Stamp of the Month Club.

* I added a bit of twine for a bow and some Glossy Accents to  his eyes.

* I tied my box with some twine an added a couple of fun cow bells.

* The fun sentiment and heart are also from the April PKSC

Be sure to stop by the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog to see what the other Designers have to share with you today ....talk about CUTE!  And remember, the Peachy Keen Release Party starts tomorrow night (Sunday, May 5th) at 6:00 CDT at The Peachy Keen Connection.  I hope you can join in the fun - there will be projects to inspire you, games, prizes and challenges to play along with!

Ok, that's it for me today. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and I'll be seeing you soon.

Until next time,

33 Years and Counting...

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to share a quick card with today that I made for my hubby on our special day.  Today is our 33rd wedding anniversary!  The past 33 years just seem to have flown by and I look forward to at least another 33 with this man I have blessed to share my life with.....

Recipe:

* I used the "Stitched "Capture" Frame" from My Creative Time for the fun photo mat

* The figures are from "Stitched Restroom Peeps Dies" (also from MCT)

* The sweet sentiment is from the "More of My Favorite Sayings" stamp set (MCT)

*I used the "Chunky Jar Accessories" die to create a key and added it to my black ribbon.

Can you tell that I recently purchased the entire April release from My Creative Time??

I have a couple more photos to share with you.  Look what I came home to this afternoon....

Not a dozen, not two dozen, but 33 BEAUTIFUL roses!

Yep...he's a keeper!

Lola thinks so too!

Thanks again for stopping by today - I always look forward to your visits and the sweet comments you leave for me!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend and I'll be seeing you soon!

Until next time,

Peachy Keen Challenge 13-18

Hi there and thanks for stopping by!

I hope your week is going well for you. It's been a good one around my house - busy, but good.  I've been working on some Peachy Sneak Peeks and getting ready for the new Peachy Keen Challenge.  So, do you need a fun challenge to work on this weekend?  I've got just the challenge for you -

Peachy Keen Challenge 13-18: 3D Objects : Flowers

Here are the guide lines for this week's challenge:

Create a 3D object of your choice following a flower theme.
We'll be awarding "TOP PEACH" to the player who uses their Peachy Keen Stamps this week and  our two runner ups will receive a spiffy badge to display on their blog!
Guidelines:
- Design must be new
- Link up by 5/8 - 11:59 pm EST

And, here's my project....

* I started with a clear, acrylic box I found at Hobby Lobby and added some pretty polka dot ribbon around the middle of the box and the lid.
* The flowers used on this project are from the Silhouette Online Store. The faces are stamped with the Peachy Keen Stamp Set Everyday Character Face Assortment  PK-490

* I filled the box with markers and colored pencils for a certain little artist I know!
* The pretty mat and letters are also from the Silhouette Online Store.

How sweet is that Peachy Face?

Don't forget to stop by the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog to see all the gorgeous flower projects put together by our talented Peachy Design Team.  Then...go get creative and link your 3D Flower project up with us this week. I can't wait to see what you create!

Until next time,