Sharing Your Sorrow - Sympathy

Here is another Sympathy card I made to include in a current order.  I saw a different card earlier today that was made using the colors Daffodil Delight and Bashful Blue together.  The two make a pretty combination.

This card was made with the following Stampin' Up! supplies:

• Stamps
• Thoughts and Prayers
• Punches
• Itty Bitty Shapes
• Big Shot
• Framed Tulips Embossing Folder
• Misc
• Halfback Pearls
• Wild Wasabi Embossing Powder
• Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;
~Shawnie B.

Thank You - in glitter

Good evening all!  Well, after 3 days of working on the same card, my Mojo finally started coming together and I was able to finish it.  I hate it when nothing looks quite right and sometimes no matter how hard I try, some of my cards still don't get the cut and they end up sitting in a box with other cards waiting for a creative nudge from me.  Sometimes when I'm not sure what I want to do next, I'll go through my not-quite-done cards and look through them to see if any ideas jump out at me from looking at them with a fresh mind.  It's those great moments when I can finish the card once more giving it a purpose, other than laying around taking up space.

Once the card was finished I spritzed it with my home made Shimmer Spritz.  Recipe can be located here.

Anyway, here we are!

This card was created with the following Stampin' Up! Supplies: 

• Stamp/s
• Sincere Salutations
• Punches
• Oval
• Oval Scallop
• Big Shot
• Perfect Pendants Bigz Die
• Daisies #2 Die
• Adorning Accents Edgelits
• Adorning Accents Embossing Folder
• Misc
• Ribbon
• Dimensionals
• Halfback Pearls
• Handmade Shimmer Spritz
• Colors
• Pool Party
• Island Indigo
• Very Vanilla
• Whisper White

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie B.

Blossom Thank You

Greetings!

This card is a bit colorful.  I never would have considered putting all these colors together.

 This card was created with the following Stampin' Up! supplies:

• Stamps
• Because I Care
• Butterfly Prints
• Punches
• Blossom
• Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer
• Butterfly
• Circle
• Itty Bitty Shapes
• Oval
• Oval Scallop
• Big Shot
• Houndstooth Embossing Folder
• Misc
• Ribbon
• Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie B.

With Sympathy

Sympathy cards are the most difficult for me to make.  I hate the thought that the recipient of this kind of card will most likely not feel any joy or anything special from being the recipient of this type of card.  I try to make sure they are soft and easy to look at.  I try to make sure they are soothing to the eye at least.

 This card was created with the following Stampin' Up! items:

• Stamps
• Brighter Tomorrow
• Charming
• Punch/s
• Itty Bitty Shapes
• Modern Label
• Big Shot
• Nesties Scalloped Oval
• Square Lattice Embossing Folder
• Misc
• Brads
• Ribbon
• Sponge Dauber
• Halfback Pearls

Thank you for stopping by

Blessings & Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie B.

Pheasant Birthday

Good afternoon everyone!  Today is such a beautiful day!  The sun is shining, it's warm outside, yet there is a cool breeze lazily drifting through my craft room.  This puts me in a perfect mood to create.  I just wish I felt more up to it.  Luckily I have been blessed by a caring Dr. who, like me, is bound & determined to help add some value to my life by easing some of my pain.  I understand it's going to take patience until we find the right combination but days like today can be quite frustrating.

So, it's times like this I spend updating my website.  Sometimes I get to creating so much and the Mojo hits me that I don't want to stop creating.

This card I made for my BFF's Nephew who is a little red neck and she asked for something "country".

 This card was made with the following Stampin' Up! supplies:

• Stamps
• Autumn Days
• Best Dad Ever
• Punches
• Square Punch (Sentiment ends)
• Big Shot
• Framelits Labels Collection Dies
• Square Lattice Embossing Folder
• Misc
• Brads
• Stampin' Write Markers
• Dimensionals
• Sponge Dauber
• Colors
• Pool Party
• Basic Grey
• Crumb Cake
• Whisper White

Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you enjoy your fun in the sun!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie B.

CASE'd Happiest Thoughts

This beautiful card was inspired by Gretchen Barron.  When I saw her card I just couldn't resist CASE'ing my own copy.

This card was created with the following items:

• Stamps
• Field Flowers
• Big Shot
• Edgelits - Adorning Accents
• Adorning Accents Embossing Folder
• Misc
• Ribbon
• Clip
• Dimensionals
• Stamp-a-majig
• Colors Used
• So Saffron
• Whisper White
• Calypso Coral

I cannot begin to tell you how thankful I am that you have stopped by to visit my site.

Blessings & Inky Hugs!

~Shawnie B.

Blushing Thanks - Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge

Hey there!  I'm a day late, but this was the soonest I could post my card for Mojo Monday's Sketch Challenge.

Here are the ingredients for today's card: 

• Stamps
• Kindness Matters
• Punches
• Circle Punches
• Big Shot
• Bigz Lattice Die
• Floral Fussion Sizzlits Die
• Framelits Labels Die
• Perfect Dots Embossing Folder
• Misc
• Brads
• Pleated Ribbon
• Halfback Pearls
• Colors
• Blushing Bride
• Soft Suede
• Very Vanilla

Thank you so much for stopping by!

~Shawnie B.

Nautical Birthday - Masculine - Sketch Challenge

Here is another sketch challenge from Sunny Challenges & Creations.

I'm keeping up with my challenge of creating Masculine cards to replenish my stock.  Here is the sketch...

And here is my interpretation of the sketch:

I did something a bit different around the sentiment.  Instead of rolling out a framelits shape and stamp the sentiment on that, I took a Framelits shape, adhered temporary snail to the back, positioned it where I wanted it on Very Vanilla cardstock and with my dauber shaded Crumb Cake all over and then Soft Suede just around the edges.  I then stamped images from The Open Sea stamp set all over.  Once I figured I had done enough, I removed the Framelits shape, which left the shape, but all clean of any ink, but you can still see the impression.  I stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment and called it good.  I'm not sure what the technique is called, I guess it would be a reverse mask? 

This card was created with the following Stampin' Up! Supplies:  

• Stamps:
• The Open Sea
• Elementary Elegance
• Punches:
• Circle Punch (for Build a Brad cntr)
• Big Shot:
• Framelits Labels Collection Die
• Misc:
• Build-a-Brad
• Dimensionals
• Hemp Twine
• Colors:
• Very Vanilla
• Soft Suede ink
• Not Quite Navy
• Riding Hood Red
• Crumb Cake

 Thank you for stopping by!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie B.

Wonderful You CASE

I wish i could remember where I saw this card so I could give the proper credit where credit is due.

 The following Stampin' Up! supplies were used:

• Stamps
• Apothecary Art
• Loving Thoughts
• Big Shot

• Framelits Labels Collection
• Misc
• Aqua Painter
• Blender Pen
• Watercolor Wonder watercolor crayons 
• Corduroy Brad
• Victorian Crochet Trim
• Dimensionals
• Stampin' Write Markers

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie B

Cowboy Get Well Soon - Bright Stamping 411 Saturday Sketch Challenge Entry

My current goal is to work on as many masculine cards as I can.  There's nothing that says the colors can't be bright & cheerful?!  I spent most of the day with my Aunt Shirley.  I had such a pleasant peaceful feeling all day.  I'm so glad God gave me a day like today.  It was warm, in the 70's with a slight breeze.  Thankfully there were no bee's or wasps out.  My Aunt has cancer and has bravely accepted that her time is coming soon.  I have not yet reached the same understanding and would rather help her fight it all the way.  It breaks my heart to think of not having her in my life so I need to appreciate every moment I have with her.  Maybe that's why I felt so good today?  ")

After I've finished this card, I thought the stamped images went well with the theme.  You know, get well soon, as in "get back in the saddle again"!!!

This is also a Stamping 411 Saturday Sketch Challenge that I'm submitting.  Here is the sketch, my entry is below the sketch.

This card was created with the following Stampin' Up! Supplies:

• Stamp Set/s:
• Out West
•  Delightful Dozen
• Punch/s:
• Circle Punches (3 different sizes)
• Misc:
• Ribbon (tied in a square knot, not in a bow)  ")
• Dimensionals
• Colors Used:
• Whisper White
• Tempting Turquoise
• Soft Suede

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;
~Shawnie B.

Glad Your my Dad - Fathers Day Card

Hi there!  It's never too soon to start making cards for celebrations several months in advance (especially since I have tasked myself with building many different masculine cards).  You can refer to my previous post to see how I came to this dilemma.     

Anyway, I took several shots of this card to be sure you could catch the attributes, (gold embossing powder & gold foiled mat with the sentiment).

This card was created with the following Stampin' Up! supplies:

• Stamps:
• Autumn Days
• Just so Sayings
• Wildlife Reserve
• Punches:
• Oval
• Scalloped Oval
• Big Shot:
• Framelits Labels Collection
• Misc:
• Gold Embossing Powder
• Heat Tool
• Dimensionals
• Daubers
• Cork Cardstock
• Colors Used:
• Soft Suede used on the eagle & sentiment
• Medium / Technique Used: 
• Heat Embossing
• Big Shot Die-Cuts

So there you have it!

If you have any questions or comments, let me know as I always love to hear from you!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie B

Thank You - Masculine Style

Good afternoon everyone!  It's been a bit overcast and now it started lightening and thundering.  I just got home from visiting my daughter and grand babies so it looks like I made it just in time.  Just yesterday I was looking through my cards as I was wanting to give a Get Well Soon card to a teenaged boy who was in the hospital recovering from surgery.  I had a huge variety of cards to choose from for a woman or a girl, but very few for men or young men.  So, you know what this means?

It means I'm going to have to step outside of my comfort zone, put the frills, lace, and pastel colors away so I can focus on more manly cards.  sheesh!  I hate it when this happens.

If you have any good leads for inspiration making masculine cards, please feel free to share!

 This card was made with the following Stampin' Up! supplies:

• Stamps:
• Totally Tool
• Big Shot:
•  Hounds-tooth Embossing Folder
• Nestabilities Labels 3 Die
• Misc:

• Star Brads (SU! Clearance)
• Ribbon
• Dimensionals
• Colors Used:
• Chocolate Chip cardstock
• Very Vanilla cardstock
• Non SU! designer paper
• Soft Suede ink

So, stay tuned whilst I make more Masculine cards!  And please share ANY ideas with me that might be useful.

Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings & Inky Hugs

~Shawnie B

Black & White Blossom CASE

This card was inspired by an amazingly wonderful Stamper whom I look up to creatively, Connie Babbert.  As a matter of fact, this turned out to be more of a CASE than an inspiration once I got to going.   

I wanted to leave this card without a sentiment until the time comes that I need to give someone this card and then I'll slap on a sentiment before sealing it in an envelope.

Too many times I have looked through my cards, looking for one for a particular event and lo & behold I find the perfect card but it's got the wrong sentiment.  sigh.... what to do, what to do.

Until I get any better idea's, I'm leaving the sentiment / greeting off of some of the cards I build.

This card was created with the following Stampin' Up! Supplies: 

• Stamps:
• Mixed Bunch
• Punches:
• Blossom
• Circle
• Scallop Trim Border
• Big Shot:
• Bigz Perfect Pennants
• CB Vines embossing folder
• Misc Items:
• Build a Brad
• Dimensionals
• Black Embossing Powder
• Embossing Buddy
• Powder Pal
• Halfback Pearls
• SU Designer Paper
• Satin Ribbon
• Colors Used:
• Whisper White
• Basic Black

Well, I'm off to make another card.  I tell ya, it feels soooooo good to have my Mojo back!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie B.

Just a Card

Hi there Stampers!

Here's a card.  Just a card.  Not sure of it's purpose or who's going to get it or for what, but it's a card.  I thought I would play with toys from my most recent Stampin' Up! order!  These items are from the Occassions Mini that is still available through April 30th.  New items are Mixed Bunch stamp set, Bordering on Romance stamp set, new Blossom punch, new Framelits from the Labels Collection, new Edgelits Adorning Accents, and new Adorning Accents Embossing Folders.

lol

 This card was created with the following Supplies:

• Stamps
• Mixed Bunch (from Occassions Mini)
• Bordering on Romance
• Vintage Vogue
• Punches
• Blossom
• Itty Bitty Bits
• Circle
• Big Shot
• Framelits Labels Collection
• Edgelits Adorning Accents
• Adorning Accents Embossing Folders
• Finial Press embossing Folder
• Misc
• Halfback pearls

Thank you so much for stopping by, I appreciate it!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie B.

Sunny Challengs Sketch Challenge SC 03512 - To My Mom

Happy Easter Stampers!

I'm submitting another Sunny Challenge Sketch entry.

Here is the sketch: 

And here is my entry.  There are so many details rolled into this card, I hope I don't leave anything out.


 The following supplies were used:

• Stamps:
• All Year Cheer 3
• Flower Fest
• Punches:
• Lace Ribbon Border
• Jewelry Tag
• Scallop Corner
• Big Shot:
• Sizzlits Large Paper Doily
• Framelits Labels Collection
• Edgelits Adorning Accents
• Misc:

• White Embossing Powder
• Halfback Pearl
• Dimentionals
• Dauber
• Ribbon
• Pretties Kit - Beads
• Pleated Satin Ribbon
• Linen Thread

 Thank you so much for stopping by, I really appreciate it!

Blessings and Inky Hugs!
~Shawnie B.

Daisies for Mom

Greetings Stampers!

Today's card is a Mother's Day card.  The Butterfly design was inspired by a woman named Tammy.  Please forgive me I've lost her blog address or I would give her the credit she very much deserves for coming up with this idea.  I really wish I could find her site again so you can review her version of the technique. 

The butterfly in the center was stenciled with a dauber and 3 different colors:  Bashful Blue, Daffodil Delight, & Pumpkin Pie.

Using a clear plastic sheet I cut out a butterfly shape from the Bigz Beautiful Butterflies die.  Using the sheet with the butterfly cut in the center I adhered some temporary adhesive to Whisper White cardstock and stenciled the inside of the butterfly image and then stamped the Upsy Daisy image in black.

The following Supplies were used to create this card:

• Stamps:
• Upsy Daisy
• Punches:
• Boho Blossoms
• Itty Bitty Bits
• Modern Label
• Big Shot:
• Bigz Beautiful Butterflies
• Framelits Labels
• Movers and Shapers Modern Label
• Square Lattice Embossing Folder
• Beautiful Wings Embosslit
• Misc:
• Halfback Pearl
• Spritzer
• Stampin' Write Markers

So, there you have it!  Please let me know if you have any questions or comments!

Blessings & Inky Hugs!

~Shawnie B

"Ray of Sunshine, Week 33" Recognition!!!

I am so honored to announce that my card has been selected as the Ray of Sunshine recipient for week 33 at Sunny Challenges & Creations.  There were so many beautiful cards that were entered.  They all gave me great ideas.  If you are into challenges, or just looking for some stamping inspiration, you have got to visit these folks!

Here is the badge I was awarded for displaying on my website:

Here is the sketch I participated in:

And here is the card I entered:

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie Bartron

You Inspire Me

Good morning Stampers!

This card means a lot to me as it was created for a very special lady in my life.  I have adopted her as my Mother, but technically she is an Aunt from my Daddy's marriage.

This beautiful person has fought cancer four different times, yet she continues to fight her battle as if it were the cold or the flu.  If I were to be given the news that I had cancer... well, let's just suffice to say that I would handle it no where near with the dignity, grace, and confidence this woman has demonstrated.  Every time I wallow and feel sorry for myself when I am hurting really bad, I make myself think of her.  She has had 4 different occasions to throw in the towel and accept defeat.  She hasn't, and I know she won't.  So how dare I boo hoo over pain.  I am left feeling ashamed and embarrassed, but more importantly, I am proud of her and so blessed that God put her in my life since I was a little girl.

She should be an inspiration to people everywhere, but she is a private person and only let's in those she is close to.  This is why I am telling her story for her.

This card was created with the following supplies:

• Stamps:  
• Simply Soft
• Kindness Matters
• Perfect Words
• Punches:
• Modern Label
• Eyelet Border
• Big Shot:

• Movers & Shapers Modern Label Die
• Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder
• Sizzlits Lots of Tags Label 2
• Lacey Circle Die by Spell Binders Nestabilities
• Colors Used:
• Calypso Coral
• Island Indigo
• Very Vanilla
• Cajun Craze
• Misc Items:
• Stampin' Write Markers (Filling color on bush)
• Ribbon
• Dimentionals
• Daubers

Thank you so much for stopping by.  It means an awful lot to me!

Blessings & Inky Hugs;

~Shawnie B

Sunny Challenges Sketch Challenge SC 34/12 - Dreams

Good evening stampers!

Here is the challenge sketch from Sunny Challenges & Creations





And here are the supplies that were used to create my card:

• Stamps:
• Fresh Vintage (new Sale-a-Bration stamp set that was free with a 50.00 purchase)
• Loving Thoughts (sentiments in the new Occasions Mini)
• Big Shot:
• Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder
• Punches:
• Eyelet Border
• Postage Stamp
• Square
• Colors Used:
• Poppy Parade
• Lucky Limeade
• Pool Party
• Peach Parfait
• Very Vanilla
• Misc Items Used:
• Ribbon
• Hemp Twine
• Dimensionals
• Stampin' Write Markers (coloring the stamped image)

Thank you very much for stopping by.  I hope you've enjoyed your visit!

There are so many talented stampers who contribute their take of the sketch challenge.  If your looking for ideas, here is a really good place to visit!  Sunny Challenges & Creations

Blessings & Inky Hugs!
~Shawnie B.

Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #235 - Hello, Friend

Good Afternoon Stampers and fellow bloggers!

 I thought I would work a bit outside the box on this challenge today. I have to admit, I finally made a card I'm pleased with.  Don't you just love it when that happens?!  I have been in such a cheerful good mood today, I think it's attributed to the bright sunshine outside.  It just feels like a good day!

This card was created with the following items:

• Stamps -
• Little Friends
• Tiny Tags
• Big Shot -
• Bigz Top Note Die
• Blossom Party Die (3 flower pieces)
• Perfect Dots Embossing Folder
• Punches -
• Word Window Punch
• Tiny Tags Punch
• Square Punch
• Misc -
• Paper Piercer
• Dauber
• Filigree Designer Brad
• Ribbon
• Stampin' Up! Designer paper
• Vintage Trinkets (Safety Pin)
• Colors Used -
• Pool Party
• Soft Suede
• Marina Mist
• Sahara Sand

Please enjoy the rest of your day!

Blessings & Inky Hugs!

~Shawnie B.