Hello. I must apologize for not getting around to visit as much as I would like lately. My most recent house guests left today--I did get to spend several hours in my craft room with my mom. Mostly, she was admiring all of my cards and selecting which ones she wanted to bring home with her, and I was basking in her praise and admiration as well as making a few cards for her. She has two friends who will be celebrating milestone birthdays soon, and she wanted something age specific for them.
And inside:
I was able to use the same basic layout, but changed lots of the details to make a card for a woman and another for a man. And, no--they are not married to each other..
My mom loves puzzles, so when I saw the Lil Inker Piece of Me set, I had to get it. I did not have time to make anything for my mom before she visited, so I pulled together these quick cards while she was here. Thanks so much, Amy, for the inspiration. I used this week's ColourQ #249 for color inspiration.
I had made a set of mini note cards with patterned paper mini envelopes when my MIL was here last week, and my mom decided to take that set as a gift for a friend.
They all fit into a little gift bag that I made with the We R Memory Keepers Gift Bag Punch Board.
My mom is a Certified Chocoholic (me too!!) and I had a bunch of chocolate stamps out to show her. I only had a chance to make one chocolate card, and owe her a bunch more using other images. I am excited to complete the set. It will be a delicious project.
Last up is a card I had such fun making. I used the sketch at Seize the Sketch #24, and paper pieced everything using Echo Park So Happy Together. This stamp is NBUS and it is called Ilovetoshopabella and I think it is from Joann's.
Well, that's it for me for this weekend. I hope you all have a great week.
Thanks for Visiting
How awesome that you got some quality craft time with your mom!! I am so not a social crafter ... but looks like you had no problems concentrating with all these wonderful cards in this post : ) I especially like your first one, the 91 card ... great color combination and use of patterned paper!
ReplyDeleteWow! Awesome cards! I especially love the 'thanks' card! The color combo and the stamped image are just fab!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Joyce, what a joy to come here for such a creative and inspirational treat! Love the fun of the 'looks good on you' cards, the puzzles pieced together are fabulous, the envelope and gift bag DP are gorgeous, the sundae is delicious and the shopping bella ... she so has me smiling ... a truly happy shopper! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like an absolutely wonderful visit with your mom Joyce. Love all your cards...truly gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteyou've been busy. what a lovely post. the cards you made for your mom's friends are perfect!! and love that bag.
ReplyDeleteGreat eye candy, Joyce! Glad you had a great visit. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! How fun that you were crafting with your mom!
ReplyDeleteFabulous paper piecing on your STS card! Thanks for joining in at STS!
ReplyDeleteWell lots of awesome cards to share on a Monday morning Joyce. It looks like you got lots accomplished with your busy house guests and I think that they all when away appreciating how awesome you are!!!! pinning lots of these!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very good time with your mom in your craft room Joyce! I love everything in today's post, but the first card (91) is my fave!! High five to another chocaholic ;) thanks so much for joining us at the ColourQ!
ReplyDeleteWow!! So many wonderful projects! They are amazing!
ReplyDeleteJoyce this sounds like so much fun ! Lots of craft time as well. I can just hear your mom saying how much she loves your cards. She sounds like my mom ... Certified chocoholic......and loves puzzles....in fact I bought that die because of her. It's fun to have a full house, for a while. Love that bag and notecards.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards - those puzzle cards are great! Thanks for playing along with the ColourQ this week!
ReplyDeleteForgot to say thanks for joining us over at Seize the Sketch! Love that fun stamp Joyce.
ReplyDeleteWhat a total and complete visual treat your blog is - All I can say is WOW to all of your creations - you have created many beautiful things that will bring joy to so many!! Good for you - I appreciate the things you share! And yes, as far as birthdays go - It is just a number!!
ReplyDeleteWhen you get going you're like the energizer bunny, Joyce. So many wonderful cards, and all while visiting with your mom. I'm sure she's impressed.
ReplyDeleteWow you sure we're busy making up for lost time. Great cards. I love that gift bag. The puzzle cards are cute with those tags.
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards for your Mom. I can see she appreciates your skills.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all so wonderful. I love that you were able to make specialized cards for your mom's friends.
ReplyDeleteWow...so many wonderful and amazing cards Joyce! I love them all and what a wonderful teacher you were for your visiting family, I am sure they had a wonderful time playing with all your supplies...I know I can't wait to do the same. The birthday cards you made for your mom are so sweet and you know they will be loved. Enjoy your trip!
ReplyDeleteWowza! What a fantastic collection of cards! Thanks for joining along with the Seize the Sketch challenge!
ReplyDeleteIts so wonderful that you got to spend some time with your Mom and got to eat up the well deserved kudos on all your great cards. Always nice to get reaffirmation from dear old mom! Love your puzzle piece cards too. You've jumped right back into the swing of things.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your mom had a wonderful visit. It must be great to get to spend time together in your craft room. Looks like you were busy with all these fabulous cards. LOVE the '91' one and the fun puzzle designs!
ReplyDeleteWow, Joyce! Looks like you have been a busy stamper! So many fun cards here; love that Stampin' Bella image and the awesome palette you colored her in. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Seize the Sketch!
ReplyDeleteThese are all just terrific! And how wonderful that your mom loves your creations so much :) Thanks so much for coming to play with us at Seize the Sketch!
ReplyDeleteLove the age specific cards, so nifty and colorful. Puzzle piece stamps!? Squee! How fun is that. Such colorful and fun cards throughout your post. It sounds like you and your mom had a blast. Did she tell you to clean your room after you were done playing?
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