Fruity thought

Hello there... I hope for some of you, you are enjoying the warmer weather now :)

Love this paper with fruit theme on it, and love the sunny colors.

Love the little tab (made with the Round Tab punch) with the sunny yellow flower there, too :)

I hope you enjoy. Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs,

Liza

Recipe (all by SU! unless noted)

Cardstock and paper: Summer Sun, Close to Cocoa, Kraft, October Afternoon dp

Stamp sets: Dot dot dot, Whimsical words, A to Z

Ink: Versamark, Choc. Chip

Tools: Round Tab punch, Boho Blossom punch, 1/2" circle punch, Scallop Edge punch

Everything else: brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

Farm Fresh

Hi! How has your week been? I love this adorable farm theme paper. I think they look cute next to each other.

I hope you enjoy. Thank you for peeking in.

Hugs,

Liza

Recipe: (all by SU! unless noted)

Cardstock and paper: Nat. Ivory, Chocolate Chip, October Afternoon DP.

Stamp sets: Whimsical Words, Vintage Labels

Ink: Choc. Chip

Tools: Pinking Heart border, Scallop Trim punches, Boho Blossom punch, circle punch

Everything else: twine, brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

Short & Sweet

Hello there... Just want to share a couple of adorable cards that my friend/ fellow stamper Mikiko makes with the Short & Sweet set.

Isn't this such sweet colors? Mikiko is expecting a little one soon- sending you hugs and wishes from here.

Thank you for stopping by. Hope you all have a good week.

Hugs,

Liza

Happy Birthday...

Happy Sunday! Here are a few cards that I had made with these same supplies, while they were all spread out on the table. The set of cards above are a go-to layout. I use them often, with endless combination.

I like this layout too... lots of patterns on top of one another.

I hope you enjoy... Wishing you a relaxing day today.

Hugs,

Liza

Recipe: (all by SU! unless noted)

Cardstock and paper: Naturals Ivory, Soft Sky (ret.), Summer Sun, Chocolate Chip, October Afternoon DP.

Stamp sets: Dot dot dot, Vintage Labels

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Tools: Scallop Trim punch, XL Fancy flower punch, circle punches

Everything else: brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

5th Ave Floral

Hi there... I had some left over pieces from this Write Stuff DSP and when I placed them on top of the Dusty Durango card stock, it reminds me of the 5th Avenue Floral stamp set- for that clean graphic look. Don't mind the Bermuda Bay marker in the middle of the iris, don't know what I was thinking. I think it doesn't belong there... :)

Happy to combine all my In Colors...

Hugs to you,

Liza

Recipe: (all by SU!)

Cardstock and paper: The Write Stuff DSP, Dusty Durango, Crushed Curry

Stamp sets: Note of Thanks, 5th Ave floral

Ink: Soft Suede, Dusty Durango, Bermuda Bay marker

Tools: Word Window punch, Scallop edge punch

Everything else: Bermuda Bay ribbon,brads

Thought flower

Hello... I am having fun using this leather flower, as you can see :) I also thought, it is time to pull out my Dusty Durango card stock :)

I hope you enjoy it. Thank you so much for taking a peek.

Hugs,

Liza

Recipe: (all by SU! unless noted)

Cardstock and paper: Dusty Durango, The Write Stuff DSP

Stamp sets: A to Z, Whimsical Words, Note to Self

Ink: Basic Gray

Tools: Big Shot machine, Blossom Party die, circle punches, scallop edge punch

Everything else: brad

Thank you, Owlie

Hi, friends! How did your week go? All is well, I hope...

Cute little owlie, isn't it? I made this as a thank you for a family friend who sent us a yummy homemade moon cake for Chinese New Year! I know, a belated one!!

Then, another one I made with the same supplies. Love that sentiment...

Happy stamping to you. Thank you for stopping by...

Hugs,

Liza

Recipe: (all by SU!)

1. Thank you

Cardstock and paper: Whisper White, Kraft, Crushed Curry, Welcome Neighbor DSP

Stamp sets: Fox & Friends, Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Basic Gray

Tools: Big Shot machine, Top Note die, Perfect Polka Dots impressions folder, circle punch, large heart punch

Everything else: button (my stash), linen thread, Stampin' Dimensionals

Rich Razzleberry flower

Hello... How did your week go? I will be away all week. We will be in Singapore to take care of a few things: knee surgery for my husband, a doctor's and x ray visit for Hannah's fractured elbow and to catch up with family and friends. I scheduled some posts this week before I go as I have whipped up a few batches of cards as a gift.

I think Rich Razzleberry and Old Olive look good together. I throw in some Pumpkin Pie and Summer Sun for color pops.

Another happy discovery for me: the Old Olive leaves on the flower come from the XL 2-step Bird punch. It is the bird's wing but now it double duties as leaves! Yay!! Love it when that happens!!

Recipe: (all by SU!)

Cardstock and paper: Rich Razzleberry, Kraft, Summer Sun, Sweet Pea DSP

Stamp set: Vintage Labels

Ink: Versamark, Basic Black

Tools: XL Fancy flower, XL 2 step bird, scallop edge, Pinking Hearts, Boho blossoms punches

Everything else: brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, twine

A Leather flower

Hi there, friends... did you see the leather flower above?

My friend/ fellow crafter Ariani, who goes everywhere and picks up stuff for me brought me her latest find- scrap leather pieces from a leather bag artisan/ maker. So, we cut up some of these leather flowers with the Big Shot. I was soooo excited when we saw the result! My very own hand made leather flower embellishments!!

And then, I took out a piece of vanilla colored copy paper and stamped this A to Z background stamp all over. Punched out different sizes of circles with it, crumpled them up and arranged them on top of my leather flower. Fastened with a brad.

Now I have my very own vintage style leather flower embellishment :) Super excited about these :)

It comes onto a card like this:

I kept all the other elements on the card simple to showcase the leather flower.

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by. Happy stamping to you.

Hugs,

Liza

Recipe (all by SU!)

Cardstock and paper: Summer Sun, Kraft, Vanilla copy paper (office supply), Sweet Pea DSP

Stamp sets: Note to Self, A to Z, Dot dot dot, Happy Together

Ink: Basic Gray, Soft Suede, Versamark

Tools: Big shot machine, Blossom Party die, various circle punches, Boho Flower punch

Everything else: brad, Stampin' Dimensionals

(Bright) Thanks...

Hello, dear friends... In the mood for bright colors, I guess :)

I love how the stem (from Happy Together set) pairs so well with the flower :) What a happy discovery for me ...

The Melon Mambo flower had been stamped with Dot Dot Dot and crumpled. And then, I took out a piece of vanilla colored copy paper and stamped this A to Z background stamp all over. Punched out different sizes of circles with it, crumpled them up and arranged them on top of my leather flower. Fastened with a brad. This makes the flower layers. I think it looks pretty together.

I hope you enjoy this bright color story today .... :)

Thank you for taking the time to stop by.

Hugs,

Liza

Recipe (all by SU! unless noted)

Cardstock and paper: Tempting Turqoise, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Sweet Pea DSP, Creative Imagination DP.

Stamp sets: Happy Together, A to Z, Flight of the Butterfly

Ink: Tempting Turqoise, Basic Gray, Soft Suede

Tools: Butterfly punch, XL fancy flower punch, circle punches, Boho flower punch, Scallop Edge punch

Everything else: brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

A teacher's apple

Hi, friends... Hope your week is going well. Yesterday was a public holiday here so I was able to play a little longer in the craft room :) I am saving this apple card as a thank you for Hudson's teacher. Sunshine cheery yellow color is the order of the day :) The background stamp is A to Z, in keeping with the teacher's theme. I used Tempting Turquoise ink.

This card above is different sizes of flowers punched from the Boho Flowers punch. The stem is from the Happy Together set (one of the SAB free sets). A happy little combination, in my opinion :)

I had stamped some Dot dot dot background stamp with Versamark ink on the card stock before punching, to add some texture.

Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs,

Liza

Recipe: (all by SU! unless noted)

1. Thank you teacher

Cardstock and paper: Summer Sun, Kraft, October Afternoon journaling spots

Stamp sets: Thank You Kindly, Note to Self

Ink: Soft suede, Tempting Turqoise

Tools: Boho Flower punch

Everything else: brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

2. Thank you so very much

Cardstock and paper: Rich Razzleberry, Sweet Pea DSP, Pumpkin Pie, Kraft, Summer Sun

Stamp sets: Happy Together, Flight of the Butterfly (sentiment)

Ink: Versamark, Soft Suede

Tools: Pinking Heart punch, Boho Flower punch

Everything else: brads

FTL83

Good morning! This card is made with the FTL83 sketch over at Clean and Simple Stamping blog. Natasha posts inspiring sketch weekly there :) Hop on over to check it out.

My card base is Certainly Celery. Background Summer Sun paper is from the Pink Flamingo DSP which has yummy happy colors. I had stamped on the background of sentiment panels for texture. The little flowers are already lying around on my desk, Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry- little pops of colors.

Mmm... and finally I managed to have these Ikea rails installed... yay!! A new home for my punches. All within sight and reach :)

Next to the punches rail is an old CD rack that I had turned vertical and repurposed as a home for my dies collection. The purple bowl was my latest find- love the color. It is home to scrap die cuts that do not make it to projects/ might be used next time.

I wish you have a relaxing weekend with family/ loved ones. Thank you for taking the time to stop by.

Hugs,

Liza

Recipe: (all by SU!)

Cardstock and paper: Certainly Celery, Kraft, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Pink Flamingo DSP

Stamps: Whimsical Words, Dot dot dot, A to Z

Ink: Versamark, Soft Suede

Tools: Boho Blossom punch, Scallop Trim punch, 1/2" circle punch

Everything else: brads, Stampin' Dimensionals

Easter set

Hello there! I made a few more of these Easter card after my post here. Each does not take more than 5 minutes and it makes a pretty set. Love these pastel colors all lined up together.

And then, I found this journaling spot in my stash so here is a card I made for my son.... with hugs & kisses... :)

Thank you for stopping by...

Hugs,

Liza

Recipe: (for hugs & kisses card) all by SU! unless noted:

Cardstock: Certainly Celery, Crushed Curry, Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, October Afternoon journaling spot

Stamp sets: A to Z, all Holidays

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Certainly celery

Tools: Hearts & Bracket die, circle punch, corner rounder

Everything else: brad, Stampin' Dimensionals

CTD84

Hi there...this is this week's color over at CTD blog- an anniversary card for someone special. My colors are: Taken with Teal, Black, Tangerine Tango and Bermuda Bay.

Heart-shaped flowers and stems...

Fun button element :) And cloud background paper from Welcome Neighbor DSP (SAB gift).

Pinking hearts "grass", a strip of curly DSP "ground" and a trio of little flower/ buttons. The orange DSP strip comes from a left over SU! Fancy Favor box die that I had saved... Glad it was useful for this...

What a fun color combo... thank you for the challenge and thank you to you all for taking a peek. Happy creating!

Hugs,

Liza

Recipe (all by SU! unless noted)

Cardstock and paper: Tangerine Tango, Bermuda Bay, Taken with Teal, Kraft, Welcome Neighbor DSP, Sweet pea DSP

Stamp sets: Happy Together (stem), Whimsical Words, Dot dot dot, A to Z

Tools: Heart punch, Pinking Heart border punch, Fancy Favor die, Boho Blossom punch

Everything else: stampin' Dimensionals, various buttons, linen thread

Get Well Wishes

Hello... Today's card hopefully gives an idea to use up left over paper pieces. I staggered them all one on top of another, added the journaling spot and sentiment. And then, topped it with a flower to finish.

Hope it will inspire you to look at your left over scrap in a new way :) Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs,

Liza

Recipe: (all by SU!)

Cardstock and paper: The Write Stuff Specialty DSP, Nat. Ivory

Stamp set: Teeny Tiny Wishes

Ink: Soft Suede

Tools: XL Fancy Flower, Word Window punches

Everything else: brad, Button Latte, linen thread

Vintage paper

Hello there.... just for a change, I find that I still have these pretty vintage papers from K & Co. so I am playing with these.

This will go into my stash... I will need some soon :)

Have a great week to you all. Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs,

Liza

The Fruit of the Spirit

Hello... I created this shadow box gift as a birthday present for my friend Mirari. This has been a very difficult year for this young woman who had suddenly and sadly lost her husband some months back. I wanted to make her something special, created with love, that will remind her that Jesus and her friends care and love her.

That her life is a tree with abundant fruit of love, joy, happiness, patience, grace...

And the love of Jesus shines through her- in her work as a pediatric ER doctor and all the little ones that she sees every day.

And then, I made a matching birthday card...

and stamped these words inside:

I hope she likes it...

Thank you for stopping by.

Blessings and hugs,

Liza

Recipe: (all by SU!)

Cardstock and paper: Rose Red, Crushed Curry, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Kraft, Pretty in Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Sweet Pea DSP

Stamp set: Best Wishes & More, God's Blessings, Season of Friendship

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Versamark, Pretty in Pink, Rose Red

Tools: XL Bird punch, circle, XL fancy flower punches, Scallop edge punch, Blossoms Party die, Big Shot machine

Everything else: buttons, twine, linen thread, Stampin' Dimensionals

A Star Birthday

Hello... Just making some masculine birthday cards for my stash. I had gotten the Starring You stamp set for this reason. I am playing around with the star stamp in the set and found that because of the different sizes of the stars, it makes a great patterned paper that I had paired with the A to Z background stamp as you see above :)

Here is the final card.

I hope you are having a good week. Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs,

Liza

Recipe: (all by SU!)

Cardstock and paper: Sweet Pea DSP, Nat. Ivory, Kraft, Taken with Teal

Stamp set: Starring You

Ink: Taken with Teal, Sahara Sand, Pumpkin Pie

Tools: circle punches

Everything else: twine, brad, Stampin' dimensionals

FTL 82/ CTD 83

Good morning! I am combining both CTD83 which has the cheery colors above and FTL82 sketch below.
Here is my simple little card. Going for the elegant look with some unexpected color combo, if that is OK :)

I hope you all have a great weekend. It has been a long week for me. My little Hannah fell down and had a fractured elbow. She had a cast put on her yesterday. She is now sporting hot pink bandage and a Charlie Brown sling :)

Thank you for stopping by.

Recipe: (all by SU!)

Cardstock and paper: Melon Mambo, Wild Wasabi, Welcome Neighbor DSP

Stamp sets: Thank You Kindly, Medallion

Ink: Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo

Tools: Scallop Trim punch, corner rounder

Everything else: Crushed Curry grosgrain ribbon, Kraft corduroy button

Thinking of You

Hi there :) I made this card for a church friend's mom who is in the hospital - along with some baked cake to let her know we are praying for her.

And then, another of these super quick card again that I had done here, with a different color combo and paper - which I think give it a totally different look.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a great day.

Hugs,

Liza

2 Houses

Hi there! I love these cute house images from the Welcome Neighbor DSP (a Sale a Bration gift). So here they are, one in Melon Mambo and one in Bermuda Bay. They remind me of those colorful houses in Charleston, SC.

I stamped the XL flower punch with Basic Gray ink just for a change, instead of stamping it with Chocolate Chip. I kinda like the change of look it creates :)

Thank you for stopping by! What have you created today? Have fun!

Hugs,

Liza

Recipe: (all by SU!)

Cardstock and paper: Kraft, Melon Mambo and textured Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay and textured Bermuda Bay, Welcome Neighbor DSP.

Stamp set: Think Happy Thoughts

Ink: Basic Gray

Tools: 3/4" circle, 1 1/4" circle, XL fancy flower, Scallop Edge punches

Everything else: Button Latte, linen thread, brads, Stampin' Dimensionals