Cardabilities Sketch #90

Hello Friends -
Hope you are having a good week!

Snowy and freezing weather here certainly made for a different week!  Kids home for 2 extra days but work deadlines still stay the same.  How do we always manage to get it all done?  I have no idea - okay, well a few.  Like extra caffeine and much less sleep!

And now our Volleyball Birthday Party facilitator has fallen through.  Not sure what to do with this but there are 48 hours to figure that out - plenty of time!  Laugh with me, please!

So I need to work on making cards again, my stash is low (how low can you go? clap, clap)  Please remember - much less sleep.

Enjoy a little something I made for Cardabilities Sketch #90.

Happy Day to you -
Mary -

This is a 4.25"x5.5" card.

 

Sentiment Stamp {Birdhouse Set}/ Plank Background Stamp - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock - American Crafts, Bazzill Basics

Frame, Chipboard Bird - Pebbles

Corrugated Frame - Jillibean Soup

Ink {Timber Brown} - StazOn

Die and Embossing Folder - Sizzix

My Stash - Vanilla Paint

 

Happy Halloween

Hello Friends -
Hope you have a spooktacular day!
Mary -

Autumn is Here -

Hello Friends -
I hope you are having a good week!

I am really feeling fall here in Chicago this week!  Grey sky, leaves falling and cool temps!

I made this card for my mom's birthday this week.  Yes, I like to watch TV and fussy cut out items I stamp - leaves are so much fun!  Don't worry, you will be seeing more.

Happy Day to you -
Mary -

This is a 4.25" x 4.25" card.

Stamp Set {Pumpkins and Gourd} - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock - Bazzill Basics (Peanut) and American Crafts (Carrot)

Pattern Paper and Soup Label - Jillibean Soup

Ink - StazOn {Timber Brown}

My Stash - Big Shot, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Twine, Brown Chalk, Mounting Tape

I have linked this card to the following challenges:

Feeling Crafty Challenge - Autumn Theme - http://feelingcraftychallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
The Cupboard Trilogy Challenge - Fall - http://thecupboardtrilogychallenges.blogspot.com/

Moxie Fab World - Make An Itty Bitty Card

Hello Friends -
Hope you had a great weekend!

Changed gears a bit from Valentine's Day mode to Spring Thoughts to make this itty bitty card.

Here's the link if you want to play too - Moxie Fab World

Oh how I enjoyed making this card and it is only 2" x 2".  I know . . . tiny!  I really could make about a zillion of these!  I just might pack a few envelopes to my nieces and nephews with these cuties for Valentine's Day!

Happy Day to you  -
Mary -

2" x 2" Mini Card
 

Background Stamp {Chicken Wire}* - Iron Gate Stamps {my stamp company}

Cardstock - Bazzill Basics

Corrugated Frame * - Jillibean Soup

Die Cut - Jillibean Soup

Ink - Tim Holtz Distress Ink {Fired Brick}

My Stash - Foam Brush, White Acrylic Paint

 

* - Available at my online store - here

Tuesday Trigger -

Hello Friends -
I hope you are having a great weekend!

I saw this Tuesday Trigger photo on Moxie Fab World and knew that I really liked the colors.  I love blue and yellow.

Here is my take on the inspiration:

Stamps {Fortune Cookies Stamp Set}* - Iron Gate Stamps {my stamp company}

Sentiment {Birdhouse Stamp Set}* - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock - Bazzill Basics

Pattern Paper - Lilybee Design and Jillibean Soup

Ink - Staz-On {Jet Black}

Button - October Afternoon

Ribbon - Simplicity

My Stash - Hemp Cord, Uniball Gel Pen

* - Available through my on-line store here {www.irongatestamps.com}

I wanted to add the raspberry color of the rug but did not have the right color.  The ribbon is velvet and the backside was the perfect color!  Though I cannot get the photograph to represent what I see.

I drew the cord for the lanterns . . . yes, I practiced a few times on scrap paper.  My secret . . . I laid out the lanterns and put a small dot where I wanted the line to be for the hanger and then connected the dots.

Some day when I learn how to sew . . . I would have stitched around the edge.  That is on my list of things to do for this year!

Happy Day to you!
Mary -

I Love Snow Blog Hop

Hello Friends -
I hope you are having a creative day!  It is such a busy time of year with some fun thrown in . . . watching my *favorite* movie as I type . . . White Christmas.  I wonder if we will have a White Christmas?  I took the liner out of my jacket today because it was too warm . . .

Thank you for stopping by my blog for the I Love Snow Blog Hop!

Below is a list of the bloggers participating in the Hop. I am your 6th hop, if you came from Sandy  http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/ you are on the right track!

Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/
Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/
Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/

Haidee~http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
Sandy- http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/
Mary - http://irongatestamps.blogspot.com/
Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca/
Vanessa http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/
Amy E. - http://www.scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com/
Beth~http://motherandaughterdesigns.blogspot.com/
Melissa ~ http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com/
Sheila http://2pawprints.blogspot.com/
Dawn - http://dawnsdesignsthatdelight.blogspot.com/
Esther - http://forthejoyofcreating.blogspot.com/
Shawn - http://craftychicsblog.blogspot.com/

Now on to some snowy fun!  I usually would make this in blues, but I liked the brown and green sitting on my desk today.

 

Snowflakes Stamp Set* - Iron Gate Stamps {my stamp company}

Cardstock - Bazzill

Pattern Paper - Jillibean Soup

Soup Label* - Jillibean Soup

Hexagons and Back to Basics Tag Dies - Spellbinders

Metallic Hemp Cord {Classic}*

My Stash - Ink, Pearls

* - Available in my online store here

Happy Day to you! Thank you again for stopping by. I am really excited to be a part of this Hop - Thank you Lisa ! Your next stop is - Anita - http://scrappyhappymommy.blogspot.ca/
 

Winner Day . . . from Cookies Make Everything Better Blog Hop

Hello Friends -
I hope your Monday is going well!  I am trying to make someone's Monday be a good one too!

This is a 3" x 6" card.  I think this paper is so pretty.  I did not want to cover it.

 

Sentiment* {from Weathervane Stamp Set} - Iron Gate Stamps {my stamp company}

Pattern Paper* - Jillibean Soup

Cardstock - Bazzill

Soup Label* - Jillibean Soup

Canvas Star* - Jillibean Soup

Hemp Metallic Cord* - Classic Red

Ink - Staz-On {Timber Brown}

My Stash - Pearl and Punch

* = Available in my online store here

My Random Generator Maggie picked . . . . 5.

Daisylove CreationsDecember 6, 2012 7:39 AM

Super cute projects, will have to try the Ritz crackers with peanut butter in the middle and dipped in chocolate!! Just became a follower. Stop by my blog when you have a chance :0)
Happy to be a part of this hop with you!
Diana
dasiylovecreations.blogspot.com

 

Congratulations Diana!  Please e-mail me your contact information so I can send you your prize.

 

Have a Happy Day!

Mary -

Red and Green -

Hello Friends -
I hope you have had a nice weekend!  Ours has been filled with fun.

I made this card for the Mojo Monday and the Cute Card Thursday challenges.

This is a 4.25" x 5.5" card.

Birdhouse Stamp - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock - Bazzill

Pattern Paper - Jillibean Soup

Pine Twig Edge Punch - Martha Stewart Crafts

Ink - Staz-On {Timber Brown}

My Stash - Buttons, Twine, Punch, Watercolor Paper and Crayons, Aqua Painter

Happy Day to you -
Mary -

Moxie Fab World - Tuesday Trigger Frame by Frame

Hello Friends -
I hope you have had a great week!  It has been a busy one here!

I liked the Moxie Fab World Tuesday Trigger - Frame by Frame.  Funny thing.  I painted this frame for their mint green challenge several weeks ago.  But I got busy and missed making a card in time to enter.  So this frame has been sitting on my desk needing to be used.  {Back story - I did not have mint green paint so I made it by mixing a bright green and sky blue acrylic.  And surprisingly it turned out a perfect color!  And then I didn't make the card.  Probably spent too much time admiring the color!  LOL!}

Well, anyways . . . here is what I made.  I knew it could have a lot of dimension since it was going in a bubble envelope.  It is a 4.25" x 4.25" card.  Have a Happy Day!  Mary -

Bird Stamp - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock and Pattern Paper - Bazzill

Die - Sizzix (I cut it apart to have the leaves on the right side)

Corrugated Frame - Jillibean Soup (available in my online store - Iron Gate Stamps)

Ink - Staz-On {Timber Brown}

My Stash - Watercolor Paper and Crayons, Aqua Painter Brush, Buttons, Twine, Punches

Here is the inspiration:

Winner Day - Harvesting Memories Blog Candy!

Hello Friends -
Whoohooo!  It is Winner Day!

Thank you to all of my new followers and friends that shared their comments during the Harvesting Memories Blog Hop this weekend!

Sentiment - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Paper, Soup Labels, Pea Pod Parts, Banner Bites - Jillibean Soup

My Stash - Buttons, Twine

Ink - Staz-On {Timber Brown}

My Random Number Generator Jack picked . . . four!

Pamela LashNovember 23, 2012 9:44 AM

Your LO was great - I hope you had fun creating this treasure! Just became a follower - TFS!

 

Pam, thank you so much for your kind words.  Please contact me with your contact information - mary@irongatestamps.com

 

Happy Day to you!

Mary -

Harvesting Memories Blog Hop -

Hello Friend!
Thank you for stopping by my blog for the Harvesting Memories Blog Hop!

Below is a list of the bloggers participating in the Hop.  I am your 12th hop, if you came from Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/ you are on the right track!

Lisa ~ http://honeybearzdesigns2011.blogspot.com/

Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/

 Shawnee~ http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

Misty - www.abusyplace.blogspot.com

Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

Vanessa http://wwwpaperkraftsunlimiteddesings.blogspot.com/

Haidee~http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/

Melanie ~ http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/

Melissa ~ http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com/

Beth ~ http://motherandaughterdesigns.blogspot.com/

Elecia - http://creationsby-kahaulani.blogspot.com/

Mary - http://irongatestamps.blogspot.com/

Mandie - http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/

Now on to the fun stuff!

When I signed up for this blog hop I definitely was leaving my comfort zone.  Acckkk!!  A scrapbook page.  I knew I had photos from apple picking with my children and nephew.  But I have this real commitment issue with photos stuck onto paper.  Too many decisions.  Too many choices.  What is the right size?  So I started small 6" x 6"- less space is good for me.  And after doing one page, I have a goal to finish the whole (yes, 6 pages - but 12 sides!) book.  I know it is fairly primitive, with layers of paper and one photo.  But this is a major step for me.  Thank you for the encouragement - I can hear it out there.

Pumpkin Stamp and Plank Background Stamp - Iron Gate Stamps (my stamp company)

Cardstock - Bazzill 

Designer Paper - Jillibean Soup

Die Cuts - Jillibean Soup

Bling - KaiserCraft

Ink - Staz-On

Chipboard Album - Apple Pie Memories

***BLOG CANDY ***

Please leave a comment and become a follower to be entered for

my blog candy prize:

Plank Background Stamp - Iron Gate Stamps

6" x 6" Country Pumpkin Chowder Paper Pad - Jillibean Soup

Happy Day to you! Thank you again for stopping by. I am really excited to be a part of this Hop - Thank you Lisa ! Your next stop is - Mandie - http://mandiesscrappin.blogspot.com/

Mojo Monday #267 Challenge - Fall Y'All

Hello Friends -
Where did this week go?!  I hope you have had time to make something fun this week!

I need to get back with my mojo . . . Mojo Monday that is!  Here is what I made for this week's challenge.  And I am entering this card in the Moxie Fab World Journaling Cards Challenge.

Happy Day to you!
Mary -

 

Rooster from Weathervane Stamp Set - Iron Gate Stamps

Plank Background Stamp - Iron Gate Stamps

Cardstock - Bazzill

Designer Paper - Jillibean Soup

Journaling Cards - Jillibean Soup

My Stash - Chipboard Oval, Buttons, Twine

Punch - EK Success

Ink - Staz-On

 

Here is the Mojo Monday Challenge so, you can play too!

 

 

Here is the Moxie Fab World Challenge so, you can play too!

 

 

 

 



A New Stamp Company

Hello Friends -
Today is the day!  I have talked for years of wanting to create a stamp line and sell it online.

Welcome to Iron Gate Stamps!

I hope you enjoy what we have created for you!  There will be a new clear stamp set and coordinating background released the first week of the month.  And as we get going look for a changing variety of paper, embellishments and kits.  And if there is something you are wishing for - send me an e-mail at mary@irongatestamps.com.  We have pages of ideas and stamp sets that we are working on.

For our Grand Opening there are two stamp sets and two backgrounds - just for fun!  You can view the full release for November here:  Iron Gate Stamps

You can find many more samples over the next few weeks on my blog.

And my great friend Tammy {The Purple Muse} has been posting samples on her blog - http://thepurplemuse.blogspot.com/ over the last week.

Thank you for stopping by!

Have a Happy Day -
Mary -