Happiness is...

Hello and happy Thursday!

Today I'm sharing the card that I made for my brother-

in-law's birthday.  His birthday isn't until the middle of March but I was struck with an idea and needed to make it now!

This is a set I got probably close to 15 years ago from Rubbernecker Stamps.

He enjoys martinis so I think he'll get a kick out of this card.

Happy 4th Birthday!

Hello and happy Tuesday!

Today I'm sharing a card that a friend asked me to make.

Her nephew had a birthday and he's currently obsessed with dinosaurs.

I printed all of these digis on my computer.

When you fold up the center panel this is what you see.

Can't you just picture these cuties among the palms with clouds floating through the sky?

I love this Apatosaurus hiding in the foliage.

I'm not sure what you'd call this type of card.  It's like a trifold but with a center panel that folds down.  The stegosaurus is on a pop up panel too.

Snowflakes! from Art Impressions

 Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a pair of snowflake cards with you.
I've really been loving the new 5353 – Large Snowflake Dies.

They pair perfectly with the 4804 – Snowflake Dies set that I used on my pink card.

Let it snow is from 5041 – Snow Friend Set.

I've recently been really into the rustic look. I used this wood paper on a card that I'll be sharing in January and couldn't help but use the leftover paper for this card.

I think the center, silver flake is my favorite but it's pretty much impossible to choose!

On my pink card I combined the large snowflakes 
with the small snowflakes set.

I really love pink for Christmas.  I love anything a little

non-traditional.

Santa Twister and Reason for the Season Challenge!

Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing my card for the Reason for the Season challenge over at Art Impressions.  I used the 5348 – Santa Twister Set from the Twisters series.

I decided that I didn't want him to twist this time. I made my card front look like Santa's coat and just placed him on it.  The verse also comes with the set and was cut using 5133 – Flag Double Stitched Dies.

His jacket feel a little like red velvet and his belt was made with faux leather.
I used my Fastenator for the fun little staple.

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!
Merry Chirstmas!

Copics used:

C00, C7, T2, 100, E51, E93, R46, R59

The Elf on the Shelf is watching you!

Hello and happy Monday!

Today I'm sharing a cute little elf that I made for a 3rd grade class.
My friend teaches 3rd grade and has never had an elf in her classroom.

Up until this year, none of the kids ever asked for one.  This year's class was

very disappointed when they didn't see their elf on Dec. 1.  She felt bad for them

so she asked if I would grab some paper and make them one.  When they saw it

the next morning she said they were a little disappointed and said he wasn't a REAL elf.  She explained that due to Covid sometimes this is what Santa has to

send.  She said they started warming up to the idea and within no time they loved him!  She didn't know the rules yet and almost touched him.  Yikes!! The kids let

her know loudly that you NEVER touch the elf! She borrowed the book from another teacher and read it to them that afternoon.  I'm glad the kids are enjoying him.

Art Impressions Gift Card Holders

Hello Ai fans!!

Today I'm sharing my second post of the day with you.  I made two gift card holders.

The first is 5341 – Black Cat GCH Set. 

As you can see I chose NOT to make him black.  He's not just for Halloween.  My niece has two cats and would LOVE to get a gift card from me in this.

I love this cat and can picture him in so many different colors...maybe with some cute stripes.

The envelope die is so quick and easy to assemble.

My second GCH uses the 5343 – Java GCH Set.

There are so many fun accessories that come with the set. I used some of them on the back of the envelope.

WInter Critters from Art Impressions!

 Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a card that used several different sets from Art Impressions. 

5346 – Birdhouse Cubbies Set
5179 – Autumn Owl Cubbies
5100 – Woodland Tree Cubbies
4874 – WC Bunnies Set
5016 – WC Mini Critter Set
5353 – Large Snowflake Dies
5351 – Chubby Snowmen Set

My house is set back in the woods and I love all the nature I get to see.  This is a typical day in my yard if you add a random flock of turkeys and the occasional bear!

I made two versions...the one above with glitter glue for the snow and the one below where I used white glitter paper and a very old Sizzix snow/sand die.

Aren't the delicate snowflakes beautiful? 
I love the new large snowflake die set.

The fun thing about nature's critters and winter is you can always tell who's been to visit overnight when you find their tracks in the snow the next day.

My son used to see a barn owl flying outside his window for years.

And the squirrels and chipmunks??  Well, they consider it their life's mission to drive my dogs crazy!

I hope you love all of these sweet little animals as much as I do!

Copics used:

C0, C4, N1, YR16, E30, E33, E74,

RV00, RV34, RV52

Buffalo Check Snowflake Card from Art Impressions

 Hello Ai fans!

Today I'm sharing a rustic snowflake card with you.

I used 5353 – Large Snowflake Dies and
5327 – Christmas Mini Dies.

The verse on the inside and front are from 5192 – Penguin Cheer Set as are the snowflakes.  The verse on the front is stamped on 
5134 – Banner Double Stitched Dies.

Art Impressions Giraffe Pop-Ups

Hello Ai fans!

Who doesn't love a giraffe??

Today I've used the new #5354 Giraffe Pop-Ups and 
5133 – Flag Double Stitched Dies.

On the front of my card it says Here's to you!

The best part is when you open it!

Bam!  When you open the card, the cutest giraffe ever pops up!

You can choose to keep him "within" the card depending on what size you make it or he can extend beyond which is so much fun!

The second I saw this new set I knew that I had the perfect paper for it!

I added some gold sparkle because...why not?

I also found an old set of animal themed staples for my Fastenater so I added one of those.

Cheers!

Copics used:

E01, E41, E74, G99 W1