MIM: Bordered Sentiments

I'm playing along with PTI's MIM: Bordered Sentiments this week only because I had an idea that came off exactly like it looked in my head (!).  Love it when that happens.  From idea to creation completion was 30 minutes.  I used the Color Crush combo I pinned from back in April.  Find it here.

Love that sentiment from an older SU set (that I *had* to have and never use anymore... but that is a favorite sentiment of mine).  The caterpillar changing into a butterfly is just what life is all about... life has to change.

Enjoy!

Kristin

Celebrate Generosity- Thanks Renee! :)

This month on the Paper Doll's blog Joyce's challenge is to create a card using something in our stash that was "gifted" or a RAK.  Awhile back, Renee- another Doll, sent out the prettiest pearls to me.  They aren't the standard white pearls (which is why I hoard them so and still have 90% of the original package, lol!) but more of a cream color.  They are a Recollections brand, but try as I might, I cannot find them in my Michael's.  (sigh)

***Please play along and link up your card to Joyce's post.***

However, I broke them out for this month's challenge.  I paired them with the Aqua Mist pattern pack and Birthday Tags.  I never really used Berry Sorbet until I had the new ink to match (the old ink formula was just not as vibrant) and I have found a new color to love!  (I actually feel that way about Melon Berry too!)

As most of you know I have a cricut that I love but haven't bought a cartridge in forever!  I have plenty and with the new craft room online I can do anything I need to do.  Well, I broke down when they introduced the new banner cartridge (pennants, I think) and J's was selling it for $20.  LOVE it! It was a anniversary gift from DH :) - even better!  Banners in 5 shapes, any size, with mats.

Enjoy!

Kristin

Chevron Grandpa :)

I picked up a sheet of Studio Calico Kraft Chevron paper in a cute little LSS a couple of weeks ago when I was doing the "kid exchange" for grandparents' week ;).  We met halfway both times and had lunch in town and I got there too early and found out there was an LSS (LUCKY me!).

So, I broke out My Hero, My Dad and Grunge Me and whipped up another Dad's day card.  The kids make their own of course :)

Enjoy!

Kristin

My 15th Wedding Anniversary

I cannot believe it has been 15 years since I was blessed to marry *this* man.  Time has changed our appearance but only deepened our love and commitment to one another.  I am wholeheartedly devoted to this man and would follow him to the ends of the earth if he asked.  He has been tested through various trials in our married life and shown himself to be a man of integrity, honor, and one who places God at the center of his life.  I so enjoy getting the opportunity to be a parent alongside him... it is a gift to see a dad who truly loves fatherhood and cherishes moments with our son (rock climbing, rough housing, and teaching him how to start fires... while camping!) as much as he has a tender heart towards our daughter with baby dolls, tea parties, and the games she wants to play and books she wants read.

The card reads "You & Me True Love Forever"... and those words speak volumes of the life ahead of us we have yet to experience!

Enjoy!

Kristin

PTI MIM #69: Inspiration Sketch

Here's my card for this week's MIM from PTI. You can go here to watch the video and play along! I haven't participated in forever, but vacation week helps a lot! :)

 Of course, it also helped that I need to make 3 Dad's day cards so I whipped this one up quickly and will make a couple of more before the week is over.

 I used the sketch below from Nichole Heady as my inspiration. 

Enjoy!

Kristin

Happy Anniversary #2

Here's is the 2nd anniversary card/post for the week.  Our best friends celebrated their 17th anniversary recently and she and her daughters adore anything I make... so it's pretty fun to craft for them too :).  Her husband is certainly appreciative as well ;).

This is a combination of Papertrey Ink and one of my favorite lines from Echo Park (ever?!?) This & That: Graceful.

Enjoy!

Kristin

Happy Anniversary #1

Every June I post a series of anniversary cards leading up to mine.  The first one this year is for my dear friend Lisa.  She is also a crafter and stamper and it is a joy to create cards for her.  Can you spy the # of years they are celebrating?

Enjoy!

Kristin