Sun Always Shine

Eeeps, have you seen the latest collection from Simon Says Stamp? Lots of fabulous sets. I was tickled pink when I got this Cloudy Skies stamp & dies set.

When I saw this set, I thought this would be perfect to pair it with a watercolor background. I'd like to have some shimmer on my background, so I used my Twinkling H20 for this. I only used them a couple times before. Twinkling H2Os Watercolors has a blend of mica and other minerals in it that transmit refractive light and color, similar to light rays in a crystal. For my card I used the color Snapdragon, Hot Cinnamon for the sky and Sunflower for the sun. 

I need to play some more with this cloud set for sure. Well, that's it from me for today. See y'all later!

Birthdays Are The Best

Hi peeps. Just want to pop in to share this mini card that I made just for fun. I have several sets that are still brand spanking new and of course, I cannot just let them sit there untouched, right?

For this card, I used Taylored Expressions Balloon Buddies stamp & dies set & their Rolling Clouds dies. I love that all the animals on this set have their tongue sticking out. It makes them look cuter & sillier in my opinion. :)

Well, short one, peeps. Hah... My mind is blank, I have no stories to tell, so that's it. ;)

Hello Shaker Card

When I saw My Favorite Things sketch challenge 267, I knew right away that I want to play along. I have to admit, I miss making card for MFT weekly challenge. So, I am happy that I can join this week.

Here's the fun sketch.

And, here's my card:

In place of the tag, I used the Boutique Window and embellish it with flowers from Mini Modern Bloom set  to create this fun shaker card. The sentiment is from Label Maker Sentiment set.

I always find it satisfying when an idea I have in my head translate into card just the way I imagined it.

Well, short post for today. I have to get ready since this afternoon I am teaching a Valentine card making class tonight for a special needs group. Am excited & nervous at the same time. I used to teach scrapbooking & card making class on weekly basis, but that was long time ago. And, this is the 1st time I'll be working with a special needs group. I think it'll be fun. Wish me luck!

Love You More Than Cupcakes

 Today, I want to share a card that I made purely just for fun. No challenges, no assignnet. Simply creating for the purpose of creating, playing with sweet image & coloring.

I have several cupcake stamps & dies, but I think this Sweet Tooth Tower stamp & dies set from Taylored Expressions is my favorite. The size is just perfect.

Such pretty rows of cupcakes, aren't they? I had so much fun coloring the cupcakes and the font combo on the sentiment... totally LOVE it! I am pretty happy with the way this card turned out.  And, it's fun playing simply for fun.

Oh, since yesterday was Chinese New Year, look at this sweet family pic my family sent me. I FaceTime with all of them and to hear my niece saying the New Year's greeting just made my day. Doesn't she looks so cute with her red Chinese dress?

To all my family and friends who celebrate it, I want to wish you all a very happy & prosperous Chinese New Year. May this Monkey Year brings you joy, prosperity & good luck!

Sending Hugs Floral Wreath

Hi peeps! I managed to finish a card this past weekend. I've been neglecting my Papertrey Ink stamps lately, so when I saw their birthday celebration challenge, I thought this is a perfect time to show my PTI sets some love.

I am playing along with their 1st day challenge to create a card based on one of the color recipe. Since, I am a fan of Maile Belle's work it's no surprise that I was drawn to her color combo.

And, here's my card based on the color combo using the Twig Wreath & Big Hugs set.

I love the way this card turned out. It's simple & sweet. Have to admit, I wouldn't have thought of using this color combo for the wreath on my own. My mojo been  a bit scattered lately, so it's nice when you have inspiration to work from.

Hoping to play with more of PTI birthday challenge. Crossing my fingers. :)

SPD Sweet 2 Repeat Blog Hop

Hi peeps! How's thing going. Gah... my blog been really quiet lately, isn't it? I was just taking a little break. Hubby and I went for a long weekend to Cabo this past week. It's actually our 1st vacation where we really didn't do much. Usually our vacation tend to be 110% go, go,  go. This time, we just lounge and take it easy. 

Anyway, I am back and would like to welcome you to SugarPea Designs Sweet 2 Repeat Blog Hop ! Now that so many of you have our January Product Release in your hot little hands, our Pod Squad of designers have geared up to inspire you with even MORE creative possibilities featuring our newest and hottest products!

As you know, I am a fan of sweet & cute. This time, it's no exception. 

I just love the idea of this sweet puppy peeking from behind the wreath. For my card, I am using Hot Diggity Dog, Funky Wreath All Seasons & Funky Wreath Spring Additions.

Now, how would you like to WIN a $20 gift certificate to spend on some SugarPea Designs of your own? Please visit with each of our design team members listed below and leave a comment for your chance to win! Goo luck & thank you for swinging by here.

                                        

Amy Rohl

Anita Madden

Brianna Loeffelbein

Chaitali Narla

Dana Joy

Isha Gupta

Jenny Peterson

Lori Tecler

Simonne Clay

Stacey Schafer

Tracy Valure

Vera Yates

Wendy McDonald-McGaffey

Let's Meet For Coffee

Hi peeps! Yay, I am actually blogging two days in a row. Hah!

And, not only that, today, I actually have 3 cards to share with you. First up, is this fun coffee shaker card that I made for SugarPea Designs.

To make this card, I am using SPD stamps Caffeine Addict, Espresso Yourself and Watercolor Brush Strokes. Additionally I used SugarCut Dies: Stitched Flags, Coffee To Go Cup, Coffee Words. Check out SugarPea Designs Blog for some more fun inspirations.

Next, are two mini cards that I made for The Ton. I am up on The Ton blog today, so here, I'll just show you the sneak peek of both cards. To see the full cards, please check out The Ton blog and I'd love for you to leave some love there. I know, it's an extra step, but I hope the cuteness of the card will make it worth your time. :)

Well, that' all from me today, peeps. Thank you for swinging by here. Cheerio....

A Bunny & A Duck

Hi peeps. Looks like my blog is a bit neglected this past week, isn't it? I wasn't much in the mood to create last week. Then on Thursday evening, my puppies decided to make our evening more exciting by getting into a fight when someone knocked on the door.

Needless to say, I went from chillin' on the sofa into a ninja trying to stop the fight. With pug, I always have to be careful with their eyes. So, even though I know that I shouldn't put  my hand in between, I did that as I tried to keep the teeth away from the eyes and yep, my pinky got a couple big puncture and a couple small ones.

So, my plan of crafting that night went out the window as  my finger was swollen and my whole hand throbbing all night long. Finally on Sunday, my finger kind of back to normal. Still a bit swollen, but at least my hand stop throbbing and I can hold things with my left hand with no pain. I did a couple simple scrapbook page. Yay, me. :)

Anyway, I am back today to share this card I made for fun using Purple Onion Designs stamps and MFT Peek A Boo Wonky Window dies.

I love duck stamp. I think they are just so cute & sweet. To make it a bit  more festive, since it's a birthday card, I added some sequins from The Ton Stamps. 3 brands in 1 card! It's fun to mix and match from variety of brands, don't you think?

Well, that's all from me today. May your week starts off wonderfully.

Thanks A Latte

Hi peeps. After a whirlwind week last week with all the new releases, I am taking it easy this week. I actually cleaned up my crafting desk! Yay, me. I could now see the desk. Hah!

This past weekend, I only made 2 cards and spent the rest of my time spending some quality time with the puppies. I think more and more I realize how short life is and dogs spend so much part of their life just waiting for us to come home from whatever it is we're doing. Whether it's work, school, errands, etc.

So, I am making a conscious effort to really be present when I am with my babies. I do treat and think of them as my kids after all. Besides, cuddling with them is really good for my health. They calm me down and makes me happy. Seriously, dogs are much cheaper than therapy. 

Anyhooo.... I want to share one of the card that I made this past weekend.

I loooveee the way this card turned out. It totally  reflect my love of colors and coffee! I used SugarPea Designs Caffeine Addict, Espresso Yourself set and Stitched Flags dies.

The pink cup with heart is popped with pop dots. Oh, and all the cups actually shimmer with glitter. Lately, I have this habit to add shimmer on all the cards I made. :) Please check out SugarPea Designs blog as well for more SPD inspirations. Thanks a latte for stopping by here! 

The Ton Anniversary Release Blog Hop

Whoop, whoop! Time to celebrate!! Welcome to The Ton Anniversary Blog Hop! The girls have lined up some amazing cards for this hop and we also have several talented guest designers joining us for this celebration. You should have arrived here from the sweet Amy Tsuruta blog.

Let's get on with it, shall we. First up, is this pretty, glamorous card showcasing Haute Wedding Dress set. If yesterday, I focus on dressing up the bottom of the dress, this time, I use the flowers to dress up the middle of the dress.

I stamped the flowers repeatedly and did a little masking, so the flower doesn't go outside the dress. I love the ombre look. Oh, and the stars around the dress are from the Purrinces set (yep the cat set!!). Mix it with a sparkly golden strips and swoon.... you have a fancy shmancy card (I just made up the word shmancy because I like saying fancy shmancy, hah!!).

Next, I got my purple on with the Morning Glory Garden cling background stamp.

I used The Ton Violet Fringe ink pad on this card. What a gorgeous color, right? Finished it off with some Triple Purple Crown sequins.

Now, how about some giveaways??! BLOG HOP GIVEAWAYS: There will be four $10 gift certificates and one $25 gift certificate as blog hop prizes. Winners will be chosen randomly from the comments left on all the blogs. Please leave your comment by Wednesday, 1/20/2016. From here please hop over to Laurel Beard.

The Ton

Amy Tsuruta

Vera Yates <-- you are here

Laurel Beard

Keeway Tsao

Laura Sterckx

Eunji Jung

Virginia Lu

Emily Midgett

Nicole Picadura

Mayline Jung

Taheerah Atchia

Jessica Frost

Stephanie Klauck

Ruby Naz

That's all from me today, peeps. Thank you so much for all your kind and thoughtful comments throughout this week post. They truly brighten my days.