Hey Cupcake

Papertrey Ink's Cupcake Collection stamp set is one of my favorites.  Today I have a little pink and brown number so it has a bit of a Valentine's feel. I drag out the sewing machine to do a bit of stitching on this card.  And since it is out I think I will be using it a bit more.

Sorry about the dark pictures with lots of shadows, it was a cloudy Sunday afternoon when I was ready to take pictures.

Here is a close up of the cute little cupcake.

Hey Cupcake Card

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI Cupcake Colection, PTI Half & Half

PAPER: CTMH

OTHER: PTI Cupcake Collection Die, PTI Half & Half Die

Mistletoe Monday: Felt Christmas ornaments

Happy Monday to you!  Here on Sunny with a Chance of Crafting I like to share Christmas crafts and ideas in a series I do called Mistletoe Mondays. Today for Mistletoe Monday I am sharing some felt ornaments I made last year.  Next Monday I will post a tutorial on how to make these cute little guys.

Who doesn't love a candy cane for the holidays with no calories?

And a little snow covered house with a layer with a red door.

These make great gifts for teacher and friends.  Here is how I packaged up one for a Secret Santa exchange at the office.  Or they make a nice addition to your own tree.

Puddle Jumping

Yesterday I was in the mood to scrapbook.  Since that mood has not happened in a long time I thought I better do it before it goes away.  So I pulled out the Studio Calico Kit Singing in the Rain and printed out the two pictures that I first thought of when I saw this kit. The layout I created was based on this one that Susan Weinroth did using the same kit.

Here is a close up of the journaling details.

Here is a close up the title block.

Here is a close up of the stamping I did to complete the page. I used Versa Mark ink to create the effect.

Puddle Jumping Page

All elements from the Studio Calico Singing in the Rain Kit

Added PTI Up, Up and Away Stamps, PTI Spiral Notebook die, PTI Cloud Die

Just a note

Today I am sharing a little card that will be included in a couple of packages I will be sending out this weekend.  If you are reading this and you usually get a calendar from me at Christmas you may have noticed you didn't last year.  But rest assured they will be on thier way soon.

Just a Note Card

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI School Time, PTI Botanical Sillhouettes

PAPER: CTMH

One Layer Wednesday: I Love You so Much

Today for my one layer Wednesday post I have a Valentine's card of sorts.  I looked through all of the sentiments I had trying to find some that would work with the ruler but this is as good as it got.

I Love You So Much Card

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI It's Offical, PTI Signature Greetings

Game on

Today I'm sharing a card I have been dreaming about, except it didn't turn out how I had envisioned it in my head. Sometime when I get to the crafting table to work out whatever I have been thinking about it takes a turn.

Game On Card

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI Game On

PAPER: CTMH Cardstock

OTHER: PTI Skate board die

Mistletoe Monday: Merry Christmas

Today I just have a quick Christmas card I made last year a few days before Christmas.

Here is a close up of that sweet little bird.

Merry Christmas Card

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI Tremendous Treats: Christmas

PAPER: CTMH Carstock, Recollections Pattern Paper

OTHER: Spellbinders Die, Copics

In Honor of Penguin Awareness Day

When I checked the CASual Friday challenge blog this morning I learned it was Penguin Awareness Day.  Currently they are doing a black and white challenge this week to honor the day. Well all of this striked me funny since last night my littlest, H came home from Pre-school talking about Penguins and making penguin sounds, it's the cutest thing.  I guess they talked about it in class.  So I decided to make a card today in honor of my little penguin man.

Here is a close up.

You color my World Card

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI Winter Penguin, PTI Tiny Treats: Valentines

PAPER: Basic Grey Cardstock

Other: Copics Marker

Thank you Dahlia

Today I have a thank you card I made using PTI Delightful Dahlia.  When this set first came out I fell in love with it. Although I have made a few cards using this set I find it difficult to use. I have seen this technique on Nichole Heady's blog ( I can't find the post to link back to) and thought I would give it a try. 

This technique is super fast and easy. All you do is stick the flower stamp backwards on the block and ink it with color. Then go back and stamped the flower image on top of it of the circles. I am really pleased with how it turned out. I think I want to do this again but with bright colors.  I think you will be seeing a set of these babies soon.   

Here is a close up.

Delightful Dahlia Thank You Card

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI Delightful Dahlia, PTI Botanical Sillhouettes

PAPER: CTMH Cardstock

OTHER: PTI Half and Half Die

One Layer Wednesday: Baby Shower Tags

Today for One Layer Wednesday I have some tags I made for a baby shower a co-worker of mine is hosting.  Over the weekend I cranked out 70 of these little babies. The shower's theme is classic Winnie the Pooh.  These tags will be attached to these cute little candles. I think it is going to be super cute.

Baby Shower Tags

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI Tiny Treats: Birthday, PTI Fillable Frame #12

PAPER: CTMH Cardstock

OTHER: PTI Fillable Frame #12 Die

Cards June Issue Submittal

I recently submitted this Father's Day card to the Cards magazine for their June issue but sadly it did not get picked up. But the great news is that I can now share it with you here on Sunny with a Chance. You know it is never to early to get started on cards for upcoming holidays.

The first time I stamped with PTI Half and Half stamp set I saw mustaches. In fact I stamped these on a piece of scratch paper and the next day my oldest saw them and asked me what I was going to do with the mustaches.  So I figured if I wasn't the only one seeing them I should go ahead with the card.

Here is a close up of the banner which I cut out.  The banner is a old stamp Purple Onion stamp that came in a self addressed kit I purchased years ago. The gal  (I can't remember her name) who was putting together the kits quit doing them fourish years ago. 

Father's Day Card

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI Half and Half, PTI Ad Sense, PTI Masculine Motifs, Purple Onion banner

PAPER: Basic Grey,Calico Studio

OTHER: Fiskers Punch

CASual Friday 35: Highs and Lows & Mistletoe Monday

Today I wanted to post a card for the CASual Friday Challenge along with my self imposed Misletoe Monday posts.  The CASual Friday challenge this week is to create a Clean And Simple project with scallops and I did it with a Christmas twist.

Here is a close up of the texture.

Peace Love and Joy Card

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI Bells and Boughs

PAPER: CTMH cardstock and Vellum

OTHER: PTI Half and Half Die, PTI Wonderful Words: Holiday, PTI Peace Be Still Impression Plate

Hoppy Birthday to you

Hoppy Friday everyone!! Hope you guys have a great Friday.

Today I have a Hoppy little card, perfect for a little birthday boy. 

Here is a close up of that cute little froggie.  I decided to use color pencils for this little guy.

Celebrate you day in a Hoppy Way Card

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI It's Offical, PTI Boy basics Frog Hop

PAPER: October Afternoon

OTHER: PTI Frog Hop Die, PTI Spiral Notebook Die

Flower Birthday

Today I have a card I put together with an effort to use what I have.  It's January and I want to reduce the size of the stash, craft stash. I have accumulated lots of paper over the past 10 years of crafting but as many who enjoy this hobby can tell you- no matter how much paper you have there isn't a single piece of paper that is right for this card.....I need to get something different.

I starting by creating the focal point then searched high and low through my paper stash for something that would work. I found something that had the right feel but wasn't the right color.  So I decided to pull out my polka dots out to stamp on top in the right color.  I was thrilled on how it turned out and I'm sure I saved myself a ton of money. 

 

Here you can see the papttern paper I chose with the dots on top.

 

Happy Birthday Card

STAMPS: PTI Botanical Sillouettes, PTI Polka Dot Basics II

PAPER: CTMH Pattern Paper

OTHER: PTI Mat Stack 5 Die, Heidi Swapp Bling

One Layer Wednesday: Miss You

Today I have a quick post for One Layer Wednesday.

 

Here is a close up of the little birds

Miss You card

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI Love Birds, PTI MAt Stack 1 Collection, PTI Botanical Sillhouttes

CASual Friday: 34 Chip off the ol' Block Part 2

I made one more card for the CASual Friday Chip off the ol' block challenge.  I have a bunch of these Heidi Swapp chipboard hearts that have been hanging around my craft stash for quite a long time and since we are approaching Valentine's Day I felt compelled to make this card.

Here is a close up.

Love Card

STAMPS: Technique Tuesday, PTI Polka Dots Basic II

PAPER: CTMH and Basic Grey Cardstock

OTHER: PTI Edgers #1 Die 

Mistletoe Monday: Wine Tag

I have decided to add a weekly series here at Sunny with a chance named "Mistletoe Monday's" As I hinted at last week I like to craft for Christmas year long so that I am ready for the holiday season.  So on Mondays I will be sharing Christmas projects from cards, tags to even handmade gifts.  So if you are looking for a little holiday inspiration stop in on Mondays.

To start things off I have a wine tag I made for my neighbors/ co-worker gift. Of course the bottle will not make it till next Christmas. The glittery snowman is actually I store bought (Target) tag.  This actually was one that was used. I love it when you can reuse the pretty tags.  I have a bunch so I'm sure you are going to see Mr. Snowman pop up in other projects. 

Here is Mr. Snowman's close up.

Sending Holiday Cheer Wine Tag

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI Fillable Frames #9, PTI Big and Bold Christmas

PAPER: Echo Park Pattern Paper

OTHER: PTI Mat Stack 5 Die, PTI Wine Tag Die, Target Christmas tag

CASual Friday: 34 Chip off the Ol' Block

This year I want to try and do more challenges. I'm starting off with the Casual Friday challenge.  This seems right up my alley with the stuff I have been creating lately.

This week's challenge is to do a CAS (Clean and Simple) designed card using a chip board element. I was so excited about this because I was able dig through my extensive stash of chipboard and use something....anything.  And better yet I used TWO!!! Here is the card I came up with.

Here is a close up. You can't really tell but I pop dotted (that is a stamping verb, in the past tense no less..hehe) the talking bubble off the card.

i love you Card

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI Tiny Treats: Valentines

PAPER: Cardstock

OTHER: Heidi Swapp Heart Chip Board, Talking Bubble Unknown

Christmas year round

Last year I made Christmas cards all year round so that I could be ready for the holiday season and the craft fair I did. This is one of the cards I made in December.  You can tell as the time became short the cards became simpler in design but I think I actually like the clean and simple look.  This is the card that was included in the teacher gifts we gave last year which were these cocoa Kits.

Sweetest Wishes Card

Supplies

STAMP: PTI Tiny Treats: Christmas

PAPER: Recollections Pattern Paper, CTMH Cardstock

OTHER: PTI Limitless Layers Die

Super Hero Boy Birthday

Today I have another birthday card and tag combo. Both my boys had birthday parties on the same weekend in December so I whipped up this combo and the one I posted yesterday for that purpose.

This card was for a little boy H goes to preschool with and was turning three.  It worked out well since I had a few super hero capes left over from the craft fair (you can see it here).  So I came up with a card and tag that would go with the cape.

 

Here is the card. 

When I went to stamp the sentiment under the focal point I decided to throw caution to the wind and try something different. I decided to do a stamp off technique, (in which you ink the stamp and then stamp on a scratch paper then onto the card making the image lighter in color) down the center of the card and stamping the one directly under the focal point straight onto the card.  I am so glad I decided to try it. 

It kind of reminds me of the Star Wars opener....maybe it's just me because the boys have been watching the complete Star Wars saga since Daddy opened it Christmas morning....stamp I must.

Here is the tag.

Super Hero Birthday Birthday Card and Tag combo

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI Fillable Frames #1

PAPER: CTMH Cardstock

OTHER: PTI Star Die, Spellbinders Circle Die

One Layer Wednesday: Big Birthday Wishes

For the New Year I have decided to add a weekly post here on Sunny with a Chance of crafting. After doing the craft fair in December I realized that I need to lower the price on my cards but the only way to do that is to offer only one layer cards. So to prepare for this year's craft fair I will be posting one layer cards on Wednesday, hence One Layer Wednesday's. 

So to kick off the series I have a quick and easy Birthday card and tag.  This one has already been used for a birthday party my son went to.  

Here is the tag that went along with the card.

Big Birthday Wishes Card and Tag

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI Tag-it's #1, PTI Birthday Bash Sentiments

PAPER: Cardstock

OTHER: PTI Tage Sale #2 Die

Vintage Birthday

Today I have a birthday card I made while playing with some new Christmas presents.

Here is a close up

Vintage Birthday Card

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI Ad Sense

PAPER: Cosmo Cricket

OTHER: PTI Half and Half Die and PTI Ad Sense Die

Penguin Christmas Thank you

Now that Christmas has come and gone it was time to send out the Thank you cards.  While surfing the Papertrey Ink Forum I came across a link to this adorable thank you card that Joyce made for her daughter's thank you cards. Since Mr. Sunny gave me that sweet little Winter Penguin for Christmas I couldn't wait to create a set of thank you cards for my boy to send out.

Winter Penguin Thank you Card

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI Winter Penguin, PTI Signature Christmas Greetings

PAPER: CTMH Cardstock

OTHER: PTI Penguin Die

Birthday tag

Happy New year everyone. You know what they say about what you do on New Year's day you will do all year long and I wanted to give the best start to 2012 that I can. So here I am post my first project of 2012.

Today I have a tag that I recently made to go along with a card I was going to use from my stash for a birthday my oldest son went to. Now that Z is getting older I stuggle with making boy birthday card that are not too young. This year you will be seeing a lot more boy birthday cards here as I build up the supply.

I can never get a good picture straight on that you can see the impression plate detail so here is a close up.

Birthday Tag

Supplies

STAMPS: PTI Make a Wish

PAPER: CTMH Cardstock

OTHER: PTI Mat Stack 5 Die, PTI Limitless Layers Die, PTI Make a Wish Die, PTI By the Numbers Impression plate