Mom

I created this CAS card for my mama. Did you create something special for your mom? I'd love for you to share!

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

My Time To Craft: Challenge #178 - Gardening Gems

Pollycraft: Challenge #137 - Sketch

The Pixie Cottage: Challenge #118 - Mom Or A Special Lady

Chippy Bling (Mission 2012: Use It!)

I used the sketch from The Pixie Cottage. Instead of the "blocks", I used these chipboard motifs that I colored with markers & embellished with rhinestones. I kept this card clean & simple, but I couldn't resist adding lots of "bling" - It's a favorite of mine as I believe everything needs a little sparkle & shine.

This card was submitted to wonderful challenge blogs - See below for links & details, so you can create your own & join in the fun!

Charisma Cardz: Challenge #13 - Chipboard Or Stickers

The Pixie Cottage: Challenge #115 - Sweet Treats &/Or Sketch

These cards are available for FREE! Yep, it's free. Click here if you'd like to have it as your very own.

Blue Spring (2012 Mission: Use It! Card Edition )

These cards are beautiful with soft blues, ivory, silver & white. Sweet yet simple elements make each card pure loveliness!

I used embellishments that I had previously created,

including the tag & the layered flower.

This card was inspired by one challenge - See below for link & details, so you can join in the fun & create your own card:

The Pixie Cottage: Challenge #113 - Spring or Easter

How To: Butterfly Embellishment

These butterfly embellishments are super easy to create & you only need 3 materials: chenille stick (aka pipe cleaner), wire & cardstock.

1. Cut butterfly wings from cardstock by hand or use a die cut (which is what I did.)

2. Cut chenille stick to fit in the center of the wings. Length varies on wings & your personal preference.

3. Cut a length of wire longer than you think you'll need. Wrap wire around chenille stick, so there are even lengths of wire on each side. Keep in mind that this will also create the butterfly's head, so do not wrap it too low. Curl ends of wire to form circles.

4. Attach butterfly body to its wings. Ta-dah! You have an easy butterfly to embellish your crafts.

This card was inspired by three different challenges - See below for details & links, so you can join in the fun & share your own creation:

365 Cards - Day 6: Keep Things Simple

Queen Of My Craftroom - Get Well Card Challenge

The Pixie Cottage - Challenge #111: Things With Wings &/Or Sketch