Birdhouse Birthday Card

  Hello and welcome, glad you could stop by. For today's post I am sharing a birthday card that I made for one of my sister's.

 I had made her a card but then I couldn't find it. I have no Idea what happened to it. I'm afraid it may have accidently got thrown away. So, I had to make another. But not the same one. The other one would have taken too long, and I needed one quick.

I have had this birdhouse stamp set for good while and this was my first time using it. I colored the leaves in orange and brown to make it look like fall time. I haven't bought any new craft stuff for close to a year because I have so many things that I still haven't used. 

Supplies used:

Garden Birdhouses Stamp Set, Cardstock-Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake and white, Alcohol Markers, Chocolate Chip Ink, Stitched Banner Die and More Mustard Ribbon from S.U. 

I almost used twine on this card but decided on ribbon for the added color. 

Earlier this month I made a cake for my grandsons' birthday. I thought that I would share a recipe for the icing. My family loves it, so I thought you all might like it as well.

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Icing

Ingredients

1/2 cup room temperature butter, salted or unsalted, if using salted omit salt

8 ounces of room temperature full fat cream cheese

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter room temperature

3 cups powdered sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

pinch of salt if using unsalted butter

In a large bowl combine softened butter, cream cheese, and peanut butter. mix well for about 2 or 3 minutes.

Add powdered sugar one cup at a time, mix on medium speed until combined. Scrap sides of bowl

Add vanilla and salt if using unsalted butter. Mix until combined.

That's it, time to decorate your cake or cupcakes. If you will be pipping the icing. Put in fridge for at least 20 minutes.

This is enough icing for a 9x13 cake pan or for two 9-inch round pans. For his cake I made two separate cakes and didn't layer them, so that he could take one home and have it all to himself. 

That's going to be all from me today. Hope you all are enjoying these beautiful fall days and if you try the icing let me know how you like it. Blessing to you all!

Challenges entered-

Can You Handle the Pressure Anything Goes w/ a twist of Fall Harvest

Neglected Stuff 10/25 challenge

Word Art Wednesday weeks #720-721 Anything Goes

A Place to Start Anything Goes w/ optional twist: pump it up for pumpkins

Paper- Rocks- Scissors - Used scissors to cut ribbon

My N B U S #79 Never Before Used Stuff

As You Like It Favorite- Ribbon or Twine and Why? 

Stamping Sensations - A Flurry of Autumn Leaves

Crafty Catz #702 Anything Goes w/ optional twist Wet or Dry Embossing

Lil Red Wagon #829 Captain's Log- ended

Two October Birthday Cards

 Hello to you and also hello to October. Back in June I was a challenge winner over at A Cut Above and won a e-gift card to A Cherry on Top. One of the items that I got in my order was a stamp set from Hampton Art. So, for today's card I wanted to share with you all a card that I made using one of the images.

 

     I colored the image with alcohol markers; the sentiment is from S.U. called Garden Birdhouses. Used kraft cardstock for the base and Soft Sky from S.U. and Ivory. Can't remember where the little doily die come from. Maybe In Love Arts Store but not sure. 

  This next card is for my grandson Walker's birthday. He likes very simple cards, and this card is definitely simple.

 I had made him a card like this one last year and he really liked it and told me that he wanted the same card every year. So, I did. I did change the sentiment a little and the shape to a rectangle instead of square. I chose rectangle this time because I didn't want to make an envelope for a square card. Used a sharpie to draw the image. 

That's it for me today. Hope you have a good day. Stay crafty my friends and hope you can make it back again. 

Challenges entered for flower card-

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes - ended

The Sisterhood of Crafters- Birthdays - ended

Crafters Cafe #323 September - Flowers - ended

As You Like It - Favourite : Square or Not and why - ended

Beautiful Blossoms #33 Anything Florals Goes w/ optional mood board - ended

word art wednesday Weeks #718- 719 - ended

Creatalicious Challenges #293 Anything Goes w/ optional Happy Birthday

Krafty Chicks #788 Birthdays - ended

Simply Ellibelle #7 Anything In or From a Garden - ended

Sweet Stampin- Feature a Sentiment - ended

Baby Booties Card

  Happy Tuesday, Glad you stopped by. It's not that often that I get to make a baby card, so I had a fun time making this one.

As you can see, I got to create my card by combining my two favorite hobbies, card making and crochet. This card is for my great niece Amber she also crochets so I knew that I wanted to try and add something crocheted to the card. 

I searched around on the internet for something tiny to make but didn't find much. I finally came across a post on how to make tiny baby booties from a woman in Britain. I didn't have the kind of yarn that she used so I used the thinnest pink yarn that I had. 

Even though mine doesn't quite look like hers I do think they turned out pretty cute. I did crochet separate little pieces to make cuffs on the booties. 

I have had the circle sentiment with the moon from Stampin Up for several years. It was so nice getting to use it again. Added some Wink of Stella to the moon for some added sparkle. 

The pink cardstock is from Coredinations, Pink gingham ribbon is from S.U., Also used a stitched scalloped die and a tiny dot embossing folder and white Cardstock.

I thought I would also share with you a pair of real baby booties that I made to also give to her. I had never made booties before. They did work up fairly quick. These would probably be best for a baby around 3 months. 

I think the card and booties turned out pretty cute and I think she will love both. Looking forward to seeing the newest member of our family due in November. 

Hope you enjoyed seeing my latest creations and would love for you to leave a comment.

Happy Crafty Day to you all!

Challenges entered for card-

613 Avenue September- Anything Goes w/ optional twist: lots of leaves - ended

Cardz 4 Galz #259 Dies or Punches -ended

Craft Rocket #129 Dots and/ or Stripes - ended

Creative Knockouts #555 Anything Goes - ended

Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes weeks #716-#717- ended

Die- Cut- Divas- Anything Goes - ended

Creative Fingers #308 Anything Goes - ended

Paper Funday #80 Anything Goes w/ optional twist: changing seasons - ended

Can You Handle the Pressure - Anything Goes with a twist of layers - ended

Neglected Stuff- Anything Goes but must use at least one Neglected Product - Top 3 

 

Challenge entered for booties-

The Outlawz Challenges - September- Anything Goes in a Card Free Zone

Cute Birthday Card

  Hello crafter's, we are already in the middle of September. I'm thinking the first day of fall is on the 22nd. Was hoping to get this posted earlier today but our internet server has been out most of the day. Hopefully they have the problem fixed. 

I have a birthday card to share with you all today. This one is for my sister's birthday.

 

I am beyond scarred of mice, I have tried using house mouse stamps before and I just can't do it.

But this one is a cutie and I had no problem coloring it. This is from Whipper Snapper Designs, and I colored it with alcohol markers. 

Thanks for stopping by, Hope you have a happy crafty day!

Challenges entered-

Love to Craft #88 Anything Goes

DL.ART September Linky Party- Anything Goes

Crafty Critter Crazies #102 Anything Goes w/ featured Critter - ended

Crafters Cafe #322 Anything Goes, optional- use patterned paper - ended

Paper Funday #80 Anything Goes w/ optional twist: Changing Seasons - ended

Creative Inspiration - #30 Anything Goes - ended

Crafts Galore #139 Anything Goes- DT Favorite

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Birthdays - ended

Pennys Challenges - #605 -Anything Goes using Paper- ended

Paper-Rocks-Scissors #8 September- Use Paper and/or Scissors- I used scissors to cut ribbon- ended

Sizzix Bird Card

  Hello and happy Monday! Today I have a birthday card to share. For this card I used a die set from Sizzix. This was my first time using it.

 I've had it for at least two years. I haven't been buying any new crafty things. Wanting to focus on using things that I already have. I'm sure most of you have things that you haven't used yet either.

I do like this bird die set but there was one piece for the chest that I couldn't figure out how to use it. It wouldn't cut out all the way. So, I decided to just stamp the chest with some specks of color. 

Here is a list of supplies used-

Sizzix Thinlits Bird Die Set

Stamps- S.U. Itty Bitty Backgrounds & Friendly Hello

Cardstock- Brocade Blue, Cameo Coral, Bashful Blue, Summer Sun, Old Olive, River Rock, Close to Cocoa, white and black. The red and pink are also from S.U. but they were in my scraps so not sure of the color names. 

Metal background die and a stitched label die

I thought that I would share a good summertime dessert recipe with you all.

This one is for a no bake blueberry cheesecake. I love blueberries and when it gets hot weather, I don't really like to heat up the kitchen, so I like to make no bake desserts, and this one is so good and easy to make. 

 No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake

Ingredients-

9 graham cracker sheets

1/2 c. melted butter

1 tbsp sugar

16 oz. cream cheese

8 oz cool whip

1 c. powdered sugar

1 tsp lemon juice

21 oz can of blueberry pie filling

First thing is to set out cream cheese to soften to room temperature. I cut it into pieces and put in the large bowl and cover it. 

 Next you have to get those graham crackers to a fine crumb, you can do it in a food processor, or you can also use a rolling pin. 

Add graham crackers to medium bowl and mix in sugar and melted butter.

Add crumb mixture to an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish and press evenly on bottom. 

(This time I split the recipe in half to make two desserts. I used a 9inch glass pie dish and a smaller pie pan). It's just not as thick if you do this. But you do get more servings.

Put the dish in the fridge while you make the filling

In a large mixing bowl mix together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, cool whip and lemon juice. Mix with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth. 

Spread over crumb mixture and top with blueberry filling using a rubber spatula. Chill in fridge for at least 4 hours. 

Well, that's it for me, if any of you try the dessert let me know how you liked it. 

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget about those crafty items that you have never used. 

Happy day to you all!

Challenges entered

Triple B.- August- Birds, Butterflies, Blooms - Top 3 Pick

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends #260 Anything Goes - ended

Classic Design Challenge #8 Aug/Sept Anything Goes w/ optional twist- Happy Birthday-Top Pick

Stamping Sensations- Birds-Bees and Butterflies - ended

Word Art Wednesday Weeks #712 - 713 Anything Goes - ended

Allsorts Challenge #830 I Spy Something with B- ended

Paper Funday #79 Anything Goes w/ optional twist 4- legged friends- ended

Cut it Up Challenges #337 Anything Goes - Top Cut

DL. ART #378 Anything Goes

Baptism Cards

  Hello and thanks for stopping by. I have wonderful news to share with you all.

My granddaughter Scarlett River was baptized last night, and I am beyond happy. 

I believe that getting baptized is the most important day of your life and I'm so happy that I got to be there to share in this special moment with her.

She gave me less than a weeks' notice about getting baptized, so I started trying to think of a card for her.

I thought it might be a good time for me to try water coloring. I had purchased a 96 set of Arteza Real Brush Watercolor Pens at least a year and a half ago and would get nervous every time I thought about trying them. So, I forced myself to give them a try. So here is the card that I made for her.

I thought it turned out better than I thought it would. I sighed a big sigh of relief when I got the front finished.

This card was made with just the card base, no layers. I used some masking tape to make the cross and water colored some flowers around it. I really didn't know what I was doing. I think it helped that I used to draw roses a lot back in my younger days.

Here is a picture of the stamp used for the inside of the card.

Scarlett loved the card, and I'm glad that I finally tried water coloring to make her special card.

Here is a list of supplies used to make it-

Arteza Real Brush Pens in colors - bubblegum pink, rouge pink, current red, olive green, ube purple, fog gray, sunset yellow, Carolina blue.

Stampin Up Watercolor Paper

Sentiments by Stamp Simply Clear Stamps, masking tape, Memento Black Ink, Versa Mark, Clear Embossing Powder, S.U. adhesive remover Eraser.

I do want to share a little tip. If your watercolor paper starts to rip when pulling off the masking tape. You can use your heat gun, and it will help release it. I now know from experience that it works. 

Also want to share another card that I made. Scarlett's guy friend Zeb was also baptized. So, I also made him a card. This one was quick and simple. 

Not sure who makes this stamp set. I have had it for a long time and had never used it before. It had a clearance tag on it for $1.00. I'm thinking that I bought from JoAnns Store. 

Inks used are Memento Black, S.U. Concord Crush and S.U. Cool Carribean. I found this strip of S.U.cardstock in my stash and I had already made the wavy cut on it. So, I thought it would go well with this card. I couldn't find a good sentiment to go with it, so, I made one in paint on the computer and used the printer to print it out. 

Hope you liked seeing my cards and hope you have a great rest of your day.

Challenges entered for cross card-

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends- #259 Anything Goes- ended

Triple B August Challenge- Birds, Butterflies, Blooms - ended

Crafters Cafe- Anything Goes- optional theme- Christmas in July- ended

Beautiful Blossoms - #31 Anything Floral Goes with optional mood board - ended

Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes Weeks #710-711 - ended

Crafts Galore #138 August Anything Goes - ended

Simply Ellibelle - I Spy With My Little Eye... Something to Celebrate #28 - ended

Creative Inspiration- #29 Anything Goes - ended

Paper-Rocks-Scissors August #7 - Anything Goes as long as you use Paper and/ or Scissors - ended

 (I used scissors to cut masking tape) - ended

Challenges entered for fish card-

Pearly Sparkles- #110 Under the Sea - ended

Red, White & Blue Birthday Card!

 Hello there, glad you had time to stop by. The weather has been hot here and I don't like it at all. The heat really makes me sick. So just trying to stay in the cool. 

 I was in need of a birthday card for my niece and her birthday is July 4th so for this year's card I decided to go with red, white and blue. 

This is my first time using this die. Trying to use things that I have never used. Wasn't for sure how it would look in these colors, but I think it looks pretty good. 

Trying to make this post as short as possible, I know you all have other things to do. Thanks for visiting and I would LOVE for you to leave a comment. If you do, please leave the name of your blog so that I can visit you. Happy day to you all and stay cool!

Happy 4th of July

Challenges entered-

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge- #30 Anything Florals Goes w/ optional mood board- Design Team top 5 pick

The Paper Players- PP744- Tic Tac Toe - ended

Classic Design #6 Jun/July Anything Goes w/ opt twist- Vacation Holiday- ended

Crafty Catz #697 Anything Goes - ended

Shopping our Stash SOS551 Red, White & Blue

AAA Birthday #75 Summer Birthday- ended

Paper- Rocks- Scissors July #6 Anything Goes with Paper and/or Scissors (used scissors on tag) - ended

Krafty Chicks #775 Birthday - Top Picks

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge- Red White and/or Blue - ended

Triple B July- Birds, Blooms and Butterflies - ended