Lawn Fawn Inspiration week: Year Two + Scalloped Circle and Circle Stackables

Hi Friends

It’s another fun day of inspiration for Lawn Fawn. Today, we are featuring Year Two, Scalloped Circle Stackables and Circle Stackables. 

Here are the projects I came up with:

and another…..

Hopefully, I don’t need too many belated cards but nice to have on hand just in case. There are so many cute elements in this fun mini set that it doesn’t have to be used just for belated birthdays

Have a blessed day friends

Nette

Lawn Fawn Inspiration Week

Hi Friends!

I hope you are doing well. I am still on my blogging break but had to participate in the Lawn Fawn Inspiration week.  Today, we are featuring the Quinn’s Capital ABC’s. 

I was inspired to make a scrapbook page for a friend of mine whose daughter started kindergarten this last school year. Here’s what I came up with:

I hope you like, I don’t do a lot of scrapbooking, but I really want to do more. I have so many photos that I want to scrapbook, so hopefully I’ll get to it.

Be sure to check out the Lawn Fawn blog for lots of inspiration from the design team.

Thanks for stopping by to visit

Hugs and blessings.

Nette

Blue Skies are Ahead

Hi Friends

I hope you enjoyed  a great weekend. I have a few things to share with you today, but first I thought I’d share a card I made for the latest Lawn Fawn Inspiration week (this was on the Lawn Fawn Blog but not mine).

I just love the new Blue Skies stamp set (and coordinating dies).  There are so many fun options with these stamps.  I cut the sentiment so that I could stack it on my card. (Being able to cut the stamps is such a nice option with the clear stamps… I used to be afraid to do it but now embrace it because it opens up so many creative options)

Now, I do have some things to share with you. 

Lately, I’ve been struggling with a lot of stress and not managing life very well. Thankfully, there’s nothing majorly wrong, it’s just a lot of things have been piling up. I’ve finally gotten to the point of being overwhelmed and over-stressed. I have a demanding job and had to travel a lot in the last few months. Plus, other commitments outside of work, and they’ve all come together to a point where I’m not doing anything very well. This has caused me a lot of angst, and it’s gotten to a point where I’ve just had to acknowledge it and get back on track.

One really important piece of my life that I need to get in order is spending more time in God’s Word and growing in my faith.  I’ve been reading the Bible and going to church, but I’ve not dedicated enough to the Lord.  As a Christian, Jesus is supposed to be the focus of my life, and I need to spend more time with Him in prayer and reading the Word.

I asked the design teams that I work on for some time off. Both Lawn Fawn and Lawnscaping have agreed and support me.  I will be stepping down from Taylored Expressions Baker’s Dozen Design Team as of last week.  I’m very saddened by this, but it is probably for the best. I have really struggled and failed to keep up and meet their requirements.

I hope that those of you who visit my blog will come back after my sabbatical.  I do understand if you seek inspiration elsewhere. There are so many talented designers out there with inspiring blogs, so I am always grateful for the visitors I receive.

Even though I am planning to take June off, I do plan to participate in the Lawn Fawn June inspiration week because I already have some projects made.  In the future, I will continue to share Lawn Fawn projects.  I sure hope you come back.

Considering my news today, I figured today’s card was appropriate. I know that blue skies are ahead.  God is in control, and I will be trusting in Him.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and for stopping by.

Hugs and blessings

Nette

Taylored Expressions May Release Day: Band it Dies

Hi Friends
Welcome to release day for Taylored Expressions.  I hope you’ve got your order in mind. I’m sure there are going to be some items that sell out fast. One may be these fabulous Band It dies that I get to feature at the blog here today.
Here’s what I’ve come up with:

Paired the dies along with the Dear Lizzy Lucky Charm paper that I love.
You can see up close here that I recessed the inner oval to create some dimension.
(For these male cards, we can’t bling things up  too much, so I have to add some interest where I can.)
I have a second project featuring these fabulous dies and stamps, but this time I went with a gift bag.

I really enjoy making custom gift bags (or  other packaging). It makes the gift that much more personal.
Be sure to check out the other Baker’s Dozen Design team. You are sure to be blown away by their projects.
Carole Burrage
Charmaine Ikach
Jen Shults
Joan Ervin
Kerri Michaud
Lynnette Kauffman <----that’s me
Sankari Wegman
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie Kraft
Tammie Edgerton
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess
Hugs and Blessings
Nette

Taylored Expressions May Sneak Peek: Mr. & Mrs. Cutting Plate and Lifetime of Love

Hi Friends

I know it’s a post-fest this week!  I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by. 

I have a couple of sneak peaks to share today for the Taylored Expressions May Release. With summer around the corner, wedding season will be in full steam.  This release is well-timed to help us out with those wedding cards that we will be needing.

Today, I am sharing a card using the Mr. & Mrs. Cutting plate to be released. Here’s my card:

 

As you can see, it’s a full size (for the 4 1/4 X 5 1/2 cards), so it makes card making very easy. I added some lace and ribbon along with some pearls to finish it off.

 

Here’s a close up so that you can see some detail. I just love these colors together

 

Next up, I have a card made using the new stamp set, Wedded Bliss.  This stamp is great for those of us who love coloring.

I put it with some Dear Lizzy paper, Lucky Charm.  This has become one of my favorite paper lines and I find myself hoarding it. 

Be sure to check out the rest of the creations by the Baker’s Dozen (and the guests participating).  Here are the links for you:

Carole Burrage

Charmaine Ikach

Jen Shults

Joan Ervin

Kerri Michaud

Lynnette Kauffman

Nancy McKinney

Sankari Wegman

Shannon White

Shelly Mercado

Stephanie Kraft

Tammie Edgerton

Taylor VanBruggen

Wanda Guess

 

Thanks for stopping by, hugs and blessings

Nette

Lawn Fawn Critters in the Dog Park

Hi there,

I am so excited about today’s post.  I adore this set of stamps that Lawn Fawn is releasing, Critters in the Dog Park.  As a dog lover, this set is almost perfect for me. I say almost because I am desperate for a Lawn Fawn chihuahua stamp.

At any rate, I decided to make a dog birthday party scene.

I just thought that a stack of dog bones would be  the perfect gift to a dog party.  (when I was on vacation, I spent a lot of time coloring and cutting, so these bones were the result of that).  I have a stack of colored dogs, (and hot air balloons for that matter) that were a result of our recent vacation, so be prepared, you will be seeing more of these.

Be sure to head over to the Lawn Fawn blog to see the rest of the design team’s projects!

Hugs and blessings

Nette

Road to Friend’s House

Hi there

I am a posting fool this week. I have posted more yesterday and today than I have in the last 3 weeks combined!  Life has been crazy lately, and stressful.  

But I thought I’d share a card to celebrate friendship 

This is using a set from Taylored Expressions called, Cozy Cottages.  I love coloring and had so much fun coloring these houses. I love the sentiment, “the road to a friend’s house is never long”.

I’m seeing my best friend this week, and I’m so looking forward to it.  Since I’ve been struggling lately, the time spent with her will be so welcome. 

Sorry if I’m not upbeat, hopefully I’ll snap out of it before long. 

Have a blessed day

Nette