Happy birthday in a dash

Hi!

I've been wanting to play along over at Pretty Pink Posh and do one of their 10 Minute Craft Dash's.

And this one sounded like a lot of fun. Mostly because it was an open theme and color. For the 10 Minute Craft Dash #21 we were asked to feature stars.

Which I totally think I accomplished. I created this card in 6:58.6 minutes. Basically a little under 7 minutes. Sorry, I don't have a video of me creating this card or even one of the time on the iPhone, but my DH took the small pocket camera that he let me have with him on his trip to China. I will definitely try to take a video or at least a picture of the stop watch the next time though.

So, yes, you can create a card in under 10 minutes but trust me I learned just how long it does actually take me to create a card even when it is CAS(clean and simple). Just imagine how long it takes when it's a little more detailed. I mean at least for me. I'm sure there are people who could create this card much faster.

I found this star die cut earlier this week at Archiver's, but although it was on clearance at 50% off. The price was still $15 before tax. But just yesterday they sent out an email that all their clearance was an extra 40% off. So how could I pass that up?

As I have more crafting supplies then I can play with in a day. There wasn't much else at Archiver's that interested me. But I will be taking a class tomorrow to learn a few techniques I haven't heard of or at least tried out yet.

This is such a CAS design that I'm sure if you wanted to you could definitely CASE (Copy And Selectively Edit) it.

Also, I like the way the sentiment reminds me of star dust.

So what do you think?

Stamps: Wordsworth Stamps Everyday Whimsy
Paper: SU! Black
Ink: CTMH White Daisy
Accessories: QuicKutz Stars (exclusively for Archiver's)
Techniques: heat embossing

I hope y'all are having a great TGIF.

Oh, if you would like to stop by tomorrow I will be participating in a blog hop. So if you'd like to see what some wonderful crafters do with the CTMH SOTM you should definitely stop by.

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

May this bee

Hi!

Today's card was made for the Can You Digi It? Challenge #35 - Birthday Flowers.



Stamps: Betty Edwards' Busy Bee for C.Y.D.I., Langley Boy Designs Gettin' Buggy With It!
Ink: CTMH Pacifica, Copic R35 Coral, YG11 Mignonette, Sharpies, Tombow ABT
Accessories: CTMH Round Sponge

That's why my little bee is off to pick just the right flowers and wants to wish Mynnette, she's the Guest Design Team member for C.Y.D.I. a very happy birthday!

If you have time we'd love to have you join us.

Just an FYI for the picture itself I used the sponging technique. I felt it needed a touch more color.

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Happy birthday girly

Hi!

This one was created for the HYCCT1215B Challenge which was to
Shine it Out! Which meant to create a card that is all
glitzy and glittery. Which is not something I normally do.

Today is my birthday and I wanted to share this card with you guys.

What do you think?

I won't share what year I was born but let's say I'm old enough
to go to the movie theater we are are going to which is called the Alamo Drafthouse. And yes there is a drafthouse there.  

Stamps: Recollections Script, Stampendous Retro Happy Birthday

Paper: Doodlebug Design Inc Sugar Coated Cardstock Bubblegum, Cupcake, Recollections Glitter Paper

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaColor Raspberry

Accessories: SU! Modern Label, Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Happy Birthday

Hi!

Today is my DH's birthday! Yeah!!!

To my DH you are the sweetest, kindest, most understanding man I know. And I'm so glad I have you in my life. I can't believe we've been together for over a decade.

I will also be posting the winner of my blog candy a little later today.

Today's card was actually created for HYCCT and I will be sending it along with a few others off to UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. 

I'm so grateful to have been able to play along with these challenges. And to be able to do my part for such a wonderful cause. 

Stamps: TAC Trendy Greetings

Ink: Palette Noir Black

Accessories: Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles SM, Cuttlebug Happy Birthday

Happy Crafting,
M.E.