Long time no post.  In October I decided to have new carpet installed in my studio so had to move everything out.  While the room was empty I thought it was a perfect time to paint the walls and ceiling, get a new light fixture, etc.  By the time it was finished and I had moved back in, Thanksgiving was only a few days away.  So, with the holidays and the start of a new semester, I'm just now finding time to post.
This is maybe the quickest card I've ever made.  I love this stamp set!  It is funny and cute and has so many uses.  Get it free, like I did, with a $50 order during Sale-a-bration!

Stamps: Hey Chick, Chicken wire background stamp (retired)
Paper: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Basic Gray, Real Red
Accessories: Layering Ovals Framelits, SU Watercolor Pencils, blender pen

Today is World Card Making Day!  There is no better way to show someone you care like sending a handmade card.  In a sea of junk mail and bills, a card is a simple thing that really stands out.  Why not make and send a card to someone to just say hello or give them a little recognition or love?  And what’s even better is that from October 1-5, card making essentials are up to 25% off at Stampin Up!  Click here to stock up so you can share your love all year long! 

When Stampin Up introduced the limited-time Thoughtful Branches Bundle on August 1, they said it would be available through August 31 or while supplies last. Well, happy day—there is still inventory available! SU will continue to make the Thoughtful Branches Bundle available while supplies last; once our inventory is depleted, this exclusive bundle will no longer be available, nor will it be offered in future publications.  Click on the link below to order yours now! 

https://www.stampinup.com/ecweb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=144328

Another card inspiration from Pinterest. 

Stamps: Basket of Wishes

Paper:Soft Suede, Crumb cake, Whisper White card stock

Ink: Soft Suede

Accessories: Watercolor pencils (retired), Blender Pen, Copper Embossing Powder, Woodgrain embossing folder, oval Framelits, burlap ribbon (retired), Dusty Durango ribbon (retired), Stampin Dimensionals

I saw this card on Pinterest and just had to CASE it.  It features two of my favorite bundles.

Thoughtful Branches and Jar of Love bundles (stamp set and dies)
Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, Wisteria Wonder, Wild Wasabi, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Pool Party, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake
Accessories: Oval Framelits, post it mask

This is one of the cards I made for a holiday fund raiser for a pet rescue organization. 

Stamps: Bella and Friends, Snow Place
Paper: Real Red, watercolor paper, Be of Good Cheer DSP (retired)
Ink: Archival Black
Accessories: Christmas Greetings Thinlits dies, clear Wink of Stella, Watercolor Wonder crayons (retired)

This card was CASEd from one by Dawn Olchefske that I saw on Pinterest.

Stamps: Jar of Love

Paper: Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz

Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Crushed Curry, Rose Red Classic ink

Accessories: Everyday Jars Framelits, linen thread, doily