Sending Out Happy Mail (cards with Hero Arts and Lawn Fawn stamps)

Hey y'all! Over the next couple of weeks I have several birthdays and special people I need to send some love to. I've also been itching to get some new stamps all inked up, so over the weekend I made this little group of cards! I used inspiration from several of my favorite challenge sites, I hope you play along, they really are a great way to ideas and inspiration. I linked their sites and all the supplies I used, so hopefully you can send out some of your own happy mail! 

#1-Thanks A Bunch: 

Inspired by A Blog Named Hero's Challenge #24- Create a Clean and Simple card. I used as my base a journalling card from Elle's Studio. It was a perfect background! I just added a piece of washi tape, and label and a few enamel dots. Easy-peasy.

supplies: Elle's Studio card, Hero Arts stamp, MME washi tape, MME enamel dots

#2-Happy Birthday

If you follow my blog projects, you know that I am a BIG fan of Lawn Fawn stamps (you can see other cards here, here, and here). I am also a big fan of Lawnscaping Challenges, a website run by a group of LF fans. I'm always inspired to make something fun when they send out they're challenges. Well, they are adding to their design team! They put out a call, and I whipped up this little number to show them my style. Crossing my fingers that they pick me to join their team, I think it would be too much fun to come up with challenges and share what I make with the Lawnscaping readers! 

 

supplies: Dear Lizzy paper, vellum, Lawn Fawn stamps, colored pencils

#3- Happy Birthday!  

Lawnscaping also had a regular challenge this week, and just like A Blog Named Hero, it was to create a Clean and Simple card. Just like my previous two cards I used a colorful paper background to add style to the card with no extra work on my part! For this one I just added some of my favorite chipboard, a few sequins and stars, a little washi tape. Done and done. 

supplies: Studio Calico paper, SC wood veneer, Pebbles chipboard, Lawn Fawn stamp, MME washi tape, blue tape (old from my stash)

And since I was on a roll.....

#4-Sending Love

I made a second card for the Lawnscaping blog! This one is actually a notecard to go with books I am sending to a special set of twins in my life. This card is so cute I can't stand it....and it was seriously easy to make. Those speech bubbles are sticky notes I found in the dollar section of Target. I can see myself using them 452308 times-ha! No, really, they are the perfect way to add a sentiment to a card, don't you think?

supplies: Lawn Fawn stamps, SC wood veneer, Maya Road mini envelope, Target washi tape, colored pencils

Thanks for stopping by-now go make some happy mail!!

Later,

Michelle 

The Perfect Cards for the Imperfect Situation *Warning- Adult Language Ahead*

Some days just don't go well. Some days, well.....they suck. Somedays deserve a card that will make you smile.  That was my motivation for making this set of cards. From Twitter I found out about Studio l2e stamps. This girl is my scrappy soul mate, I'm pretty sure. I ordered this one, this one and this one. All  hilarious (and slightly off color) sentiments.  I can see myself using them over and over again, in cards and in my scrapbook! Check it out:

supplies: stamps, and this one. Basic Grey paper, Staz On ink, American crafts ribbon, enamel dots

supplies: stamps, Dear Lizzy paper, Staz On ink, Versafine Ink, gems from my stash

 

Truer words were never spoken...I mean stamped. HA!

Later,

Michelle

A Derby Recap in Photos (and a few words)

Louisville locals like myself know that the Kentucky Derby is more than just about the horse race. It's a two week party leading up to the 1st Saturday in May. Here's a few snapshots from my Derby fun this year:

My first Derby hat! Simple, but I loved it!

My first time at the Great Steamboat Race, from the Chow Wagon. The Chow Wagons are a story onto themselves. Holy moly, the things you see there..........crazy.

 

Day At The Downs. I got lucky with my company, not so much with my betting.

We may have snuck onto the red carpet to snap pictures like celebrities. Maybe.

The Parade!  The UofL mens' and womens' basketball teams were Grand Marshalls.

Will, from Big Brother. I'm a fan.

 

These signs speak for themselves. I love my city!

Hope everyone has a great week, see you soon! 

xoxo,

Michelle