Pinstripe Sunshine

After Lydia's amazing day three of the Altenew Academy, I practiced with a few colors and had a bunch of flowers that needed a home. I put this bunch of flowers on my card and the card looked a little bare. I saw Altenew's Pinstripe set, I had my inspiration and my wish list grew. :) Since I didn't have the set, I used my Mini Misti for a straight edge. I added some buds to cover a little slip-up. I love the finished product.

You are my Sunshine

I love to sing "You Are My Sunshine" to my little ones at bed-time. When I saw this sentiment with Altenew's Climbing Clematis, it sold me on this already gorgeous set. I love the gorgeous sunshine yellow flowers.

After Lydia's amazing day three of the Altenew Academy, I practiced with a few colors and had a bunch of flowers that needed a home.

Climbing Clematis

I was testing out a new layout with my clematis. I really like them stacked with the little buds.

After Lydia's amazing day three of the Altenew Academy, I practiced with a few colors and had a bunch of flowers that needed a home. I have loved learning some new tips, tricks, techniques and layout ideas from the three layering classes I took.

You Are my Hero

I have a couple of amazing women I was thinking of while I was making some cards. I recently finished an amazing layering class by Altenew. I'm enjoying learning about my new Climbing Clematis set.

After Lydia's amazing day three of the Altenew Academy, I practiced with a few colors and had a bunch of flowers that needed a home. I love the simple and clean lines of this card.

Thanks!

My oldest is applying to a private High School. She needed a few recommendations from her middle school teachers. I hurried purchased Mama Elephant's Book Worm set that I have been eyeing.

Her English teacher is a HUGE Edgar Allen Poe fan. It's hard to make a Poe-inspired card with this adorable set. I decided to do some shadows and have a one-eyed black cat from his "The Black Cat" short story.

Her Math teacher loves the color green. I had a fun time finding math inspired titles. I love my green striped wall paper. 

Love Bug

I've had this sweet ladybug from Peddler's Pack sitting in my drawer for quite some time. I decided to pull her out and see what we could create. I used my craft knife to cut out a part of her hand to hold the heart. I love how she looks like she is blowing kisses.

 

Climbing Clematis

I'm taking an outline course at Altenew. It's been fabulous learning how to line up their gorgeous layering stamps and other helpful tips. I also love seeing all the flowers available.I received their Climbing Clematis for Christmas and adore it!!  Lydia featured Climbing Clematis and this card. I decided to give it a try. I need to practice more with my lining up, but practice and re-watching the short videos help.

When I was making my card, I used Lydia's suggestion of groups of three with the two largest flowers and the hearts.

I love the idea of a wreath of flowers

Practice makes perfect. I think I'll try a new color, too.

Valentines for My Four Year Old

I put up some Valentine's decorations and my littlest one was sure it was Valentine's Day. She requested a couple of cards for her teachers at church. She has continued to ask about Valentine's Day, every day. So sweet!

Chameleon Fun

I have been having fun with Lawn Fawn's "One in a Chameleon" set I received from my little four year old for Christmas. She was so excited to give the set to me and asks most days if she can play with the chameleon. I had a few paper scraps and circles that needed a good home.

Had some inky fingers, so I found a way to cover them.

Love my rainbow chameleon with the glitter, so does my oldest daughter. The sentiment is from Altenew's Halftone Circles.

I had a sweet friend who is struggling, I wanted to send her a reminder of how amazing she truly is.

Dodecagram

I stamped the cards, then added some colored with a couple of my colored pencils. 

I love how you can fix little mistakes with some geometric flowers.

I received Altenew's Dodecagram for Christmas. I love the graphic look of the set and how the stamps work together. Altenew's January color challenge was so fun to try out the set for the first time.

Hello

I saw Altenew's Color Challenge for January. It's a beautiful color combo.

 I received Altenew's Climbing Clematis and Halftone Circles for Christmas. It was so fun creating with both sets.