Thanks!!

I was the co-chair for the set up and decorations for our Young Women's (church group) Pasta Dinner Fundraiser. The night before we needed to set up, I was chatting with some ladies from our church group. One of them volunteered to help us set up. I was so excited when I asked her the next morning if she still wanted to help and she said YES!! I found out that she loves the color red (the floral centerpieces were red and white). She was a ROCK STAR!!! We couldn't have gotten things ready for our dinner without her. I wanted to make her something to say THANK YOU!! I'll have to think a bit on which one, but I'm leaning with the top card. 

Prayers and Hugs

I've had a few friends who have recently lost family members. Butterflies bring me peace, so I thought I would share them with my friends.

I had a cutout of the prayers sentiment from some adhesive backed paper. I gently used it as a mask with my Distress ink.

Simply the Best

We are losing my girls favorite dental hygienist. Since she's the BEST, I thought I'd send her god luck wishes for her new adventure.

I loved coloring these butterflies. It took me some time to create the right background and sentiments. I love how they turned out. I Keep Smiling every time I see them.

Mother's Day

I love this sweet dragon and her baby. I had fun coloring them in my mother's favorite color. I had to add a bit of rose glitter paper from Simon Says Stamp. I added a little Wink of Stella to the pink parts.

Happy Birthday Mom

It's my mom's birthday, so I made a card for her. She loves butterflies and had commented on the coloring of this butterfly before it became a card. I love rainbows and a little bling, so I add a bit of Simon Says Stamps glitter paper behind my sentiments and a few sequins. I've seen a few spinner cards lately, so I colored two of these butterflies, fussy cut them and put some see through thread and glue between them. I had fun twisting the butterfly up, then letting it spin. :)

Happy Birthday, Mom!! Love you!

BUTTERFLIES

I wanted to practice some shading with my pencils. It was fun with these butterflies.

Simon Says Stamp Beautiful Day is stunning. I smile every time I pull out the butterflies. 

Practicing some Distress Ink blending over my embossing paste and Stencil Butterflies (Squeezed Lemonade and Picked Raspberries)

More Butterflies

I needed more Thank You notes and had some butterflies lying around after a fun night of coloring. I also had this background stamped probably ten years ago. It's been in my crafting cupboard WAITING. I love how they turned out together.

I love Simon Says Stamps Beautiful Day set. 

My yellow Ranger Stickles adds a touch of bling.

Teenager in the House

 It's hard to believe this little one is now THIRTEEN!!! 

I'm so pleased with how much she's grown and learned and who she has become. I'm excited and a little nervous about this new chapter she is creating.

I made a card for her, since she loves this dragon, the color blue and keeps on asking for a cake...not cupcakes. 

Three Vases with Three Flowers

I planned a Career Fair for my church's Young Women's group. I asked twelve ladies to be presenters. I needed a few more Thank You cards, so this is what I made. I was tickled when I saw Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge was A Trio of Something. I had three vases with three flowers in each vase. I love multiples of three. :)

I used my Distressed Markers in Riped Persimmon, Picked Raspbery and Peacock Feathers for the flowers, Mowed Lawn for the stems and leaves. Stampin' Up Brillant Blue for the vases. I love the clean lines and the ease of duplicating the card. I made three for a few of my presenters.