"Gesundheit..."

When I'm not feeling up to par my favorite things are Sprite, comfy blankey, cozy jammies, classic movies on TV and now..this card. 

It's paper piecing time over at Top Tip Tuesday and I'm using Pure Innocence 26, from Heather Ellis, to help spread well wishes.  For a little extra touch I added a window and paper pieced curtain to compliment her candy-stripe outfit. 

I'd love to have you join us at Top Tip Tuesday for some fun and you'll be in the running for a prize from Heather as well.

Thanks so much for stopping by for a visit.

Hugs n' Happy Stamping and keep taking them vitamins!

Lisa  :)

Counting Chevron Sheep....

Fabric Chevron Card 1

(Chevron pattern created using triangles layered on top of each other)

Besides knowing that I get to sleep in, Saturdays now have another fun highlight for me...it's getting to see and share the creations from Sue (Onion), Mitza Pitza (Mitra) and myself.  This Saturday's challenge was to sew a Chevron pattern on a card or project.  

The first card kept me up.  I kept mulling it over in my head, thinking I didn't much care for it. So I tried to ignore it and count sheep to go back to sleep.  Soon enough, little wooly chevron sheep were jumping the fence and running willy nilly into the pasture.

 That was it...I flew out of bed and created another cardstock chevron pattern with machine stitching.  

Not sure what it is about this one that I like better, but it was sufficient enough to let me sleep!

Scrap Cardstock Chevron Card 2

(Chevron pattern created using strips of scrap paper)

I thought it was a terrific way to use up scraps of paper too.  

I can't wait to see what my crafty buddies have come up with this time around. Hopefully they were able to sleep without being inundated with colorful trendy moxy fab sheep in their dreams.

Click here to see Sue's creations

and

Click here to see Mitra's creations 

Hugs n' Happy Crafting,

Lisa xx

Beautiful Rose...

Spring began with snow and has graduated into torrential downpours of precipitation in the form of rain and hail, so what better way to remind yourself of the beautiful flowers awaiting you when mother nature decides to cooperate, than to play around with decoupaged paper roses? 

It's another showcase week at The Cutting Cafe and this time Regina has created the gorgeous 

Beautiful Rose Printable Stamp Set.  

The country girl in me came out on this card ...hope you like it. 

A closer look of four printed images, colored in Copics, dry embossed and reassembled .

There's always someone in your life who loves flowers, so pop on over to The Cutting Cafe and see all the designs included in this stamp set.

Thanks for visiting me,

hugs n' happy stamping...

Lisa x

Birthday Flyby

OH wow, it is so blazing hot outside (record setting 109) that today, when I headed out the door to the grocery store, my shadow stayed planted on the couch!  I faintly heard it say, "Good luck with that!" 

After running errands, here's what my shadow and I made together.

 Cardstock and DP panels individually stitched (using scraps...YEAH) and a few of my new Stampin' Up! Framelits along with the Apothecary Art stamp set.  The flower, an attempt at Jeanne's excellent circle folded flowers tutorial located here with some hardware for the center.   A little bit of twine, a happy birthday banner, some punched leaves and coordinating interior complete this card.

If I haven't said it lately, I truly appreciate your visits and very kind encouragement!

Thanks so much.  Also a very warm welcome to my newest followers.

I've been a bit overboard crazy busy this past week so I apologize for not getting around to all your blogs, but I foresee much peace and quiet in my near future and I can't wait to check out what I've missed.  Until then...

Lisa xx

 Before I end this post, I have 2 special announcements to make...

One of the DT's on Make It Monday is giving away a very special candy for our 100th linky party, to one random commenter.  I can't tell you which one it is, but make sure you leave some luv on my teamies blogs and the winner just might be YOU! :)  And secondly, here is  my pick of the week (POTW).

Make It Monday

where I hope you can join us for fun and sharing!

Here is my favorite part...

PICK OF THE WEEK

#113 Katya

Absolutely loved the details on the card with the glossy glasses and would you look at that mini backpack! I really enjoyed this little duo.

Our Generous Sponsor is Scrapbook Sisters

Prize: 5 Digital Images

Supplies Used:

Portobello Road Paper (My Mind's Eye)

Fly A Kite Paper (My Mind's Eye)

Framelits - Labels Collection (Stampin' Up!)

Apothecary Art Stamp Set (Stampin' Up!)

Lovely Little Labels Stamp Set (SU!)

Littel Labels Punch Pack (SU!)

Bird Builder Punch (SU!)

Hodgepodge Hardware - Cream (SU!)

Star Punches (CTMH)

Here's Looking At You

 Hey, hello there! How are ya?

Welcome back to my little ink spot in the world.  I have a little card to show you today that is movie inspired.  When I selected this gorgeous butterfly mask at Scrapbook Sisters, I immediately thought of The Phantom Of The Opera and Humphrey Bogart's line in Casablanca. 

I attacked the scrap drawer for paper, still an ongoing resolution of mine, sewed it all together and added a paper bow.  The mask is colored in Copics  and highlighted with Stickles.  A couple white feathers and diamond flourishes for some extra flair and there you have it.

AND....better sit down for this, I decorated the inside too! Figured, why not, it will use up more scraps.

This card was created for our latest linky party happening over at Make It Monday where the fun never ever, ever ends.  We'd love for you to share your inspired work with us and the winner will be receiving a fabulous gift from our sponsor Scrapbook Sisters!

Drumroll....

PICK OF THE WEEK!

I found myself fascinated with the colors, the textures, the layouts and the overall shabby chic eclectic arrangement of wonderful elements that Lisa chose for this card.  The sentiment just makes me smile.

Please click here to see a closer look.

Thanks so much for dropping in and saying hi.  Before you go, make sure you grab some delicious tea and delectable white chocolate lime coconut pie (via special request) ;)

Hugs n' Happy Stamping!

Lisa xx

Come visit us at Make It Monday, bring the food, they won't mind!

Your Life Is A Canvas...

Thank you so much for stopping in for a visit, I hope you enjoy the card and the amazing challenge that we have going on over at

TOP TIP TUESDAY!

Trust me, you are going to have "sew" much fun with this one!

The challenge for this two weeks is:

STITCHES: REAL or FAUX

Joining in the fun with her amazing images at

Saturated Canary,

is Krista, who is also one of our sponsors. 

She is offering the first prize winner... 

2 Digi images from her Etsy store!

I never thought I'd see the day where there would actually be an image that represented one of my most favorite things....

Copic markers.

But lo and behold, Krista has done it and I couldn't be more thrilled with this little gem, affectionately named Copica.

Oh, but the fun doesn't stop there, we also have another fabulous sponsor, Debbie, from

The Crafty Pad Designs

Who is offering a second winner 2 digital images from her online shop.

But wait,

there's more!

You won't want to miss Janette's fantastic sewing tutorial where she compares real stitch work to faux stitch work!

PLUS, the incredibly talented DT's have been busily making some superb inspiration and are also imparting tips to help make your sewing experience even better.

Color It Beautiful!

I designed this sentiment on my computer and printed it out onto white cardstock first.  After scoring the card, I masked off the center and bottom of the card and then used my brayer to color the exposed areas.  Then using an embossing folder, made the little design at the bottom.  Measuring the center of this design, I pierced 6 holes and then with varying colored thread, tied French Knots.

The yellow ribbon was scrunched by sewing down the middle of it and then pulling the string.  First time I've ever attempted this technique.

After deciding on my coordinating rainbow colored papers, I punched out circles and randomly placed them on the cover, saving room for Copica.  

This little canvas I found in the art section of Walmart and came in a package of 2 canvases and two little easels.  After coloring Copica with Copic markers, I adhered her to the foam square backed canvas and then placed in the center of the card.

Like papers were cut in strips for the inside of the card and then machine sewed on the edges.  A little message area was added and faux stitching done on the edges as well.

I'd also like to include that my tip for 

Top Tip Tuesday

is to check out this stitching website by

Mary Corbet called Needle n' Thread. 

She has the most wonderful videos for each stitch and thanks to her I was able to make the French Knots on this card.

Extra tip:  These miniature canvases and easels were really inexpensive and would be a cute  card and gift idea for someone.  By adhering the canvas to the card with foam squares, it can be easily removed and the recipient can place the decorated canvas on the easel to display.  

You could even stamp a sentiment under the canvas so it's not blank when the canvas is removed.

Okay, that's it for me on this card but before I go, 

A huge welcome to my new blog buddy followers and and as always,

thank you for making my day with your motivational comments.

Can't wait to see you over at

Top Tip Tuesday!

Hugs and Happy Sewing....

Lisa xx