I had fun playing with this Builder Wheel. This is actually 3 wheels in one. You can swap out different wheels and choose your color palette. I also used the new Island Oasis DSP and the Square Lattice embossing folder from the Summer Mini Catalog. If you have not received a Summer Mini Catalog and would like a hard copy, please contact me (stampinmom11@gmail.com) and I will mail one out to you. 
I joined a masculine swap recently and this is the card I came up with. My dad is Mr. Handyman and so I always have a use for Totally Tool. I used the Texture Plates Kit # 4 for the background but I added a little detail to make it look more like wood. I used my brayer and Chocolate Chip ink on the texture plate before running it through the Big Shot. I will be saving this for my Dad's birthday in June.
Today is my husband's birthday but we had to celebrate last night because of other commitments. This is the card I made him and the kids and I signed. I love the To the Nines DSP as well as the Birthday Bliss stamp set. This is another stamp set you can choose when you spend $50! 
I told you in a previous post that the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder would make a perfect golf ball. Well, here it is. My father-in-law's birthday is right after Christmas and he is an avid golfer. This was the perfect card for him! I will try to update supplies this evening.
Here is my take on the UDI inspiration challenge this week. I love any that involve the fall season. It is my favorite. Make sure to check out what the other team members did this week. I used the Cracked glass technique to add some shiny/reflection look to my card. I used watercolor paper and stamped and water colored my image. Then I stamped Versamark over the top of my whole sheet. I added glassy glaze enamel and heat set it. While the enamel was still hot I added more and heat set it. Do this 3 or 4 times. Let it dry and then bend the paper to "crack the glass". 
I love UDI's Inspiration Challenge picture this week! My dad is a very "handy" man to have around and any time he visits we work on something around the house. I grew up with Mr. Fix-It and now love being able to fix things on my own (sometimes). To make the silver hammer and wrench, I put Versamark pad all over my paper and then embossed in silver. I layered 3 or 4 times and then stamp your image in the Versamark pad and stamp onto the layered embossing while it is still hot. Let it cool and cut out your image. Very Cool! Be sure to check out what the rest of the team came up with.
This is a "Bearthday" card for a little boy turning 3. I stamped my image on Pawsitively Prints DSP and then cut it out to give him his clothes. I used the same DSP for an accent on the bottom of the image. I colored the bear in with the Creamy Caramel Stampin' Write marker and added my sentiment.
I saw this UDI inspiration challenge and was inspired by the colors. I chose to use Night of Navy and Crushed Curry for my card. I also got to use my Circle Scissor Plus and love learning how to use it now that I have Dotto to keep my card stock in place. Just a little helpful tip. Remember to check the UDI blog to see what the other inspiration challenge members came up with this week.
We are Virginia Tech Hokie fans in our house and I made this for my brother. Go Hokies! I am LOVING the Build A Bear dies. Can you tell? I feel like a kid all over again. I will post supplies on a later date.
I love to use the new Sweet Centers stamp set from the Holiday Mini Catalog. I wanted to use this set without having to use the sweet treat cups. I saw a card made by lbrown on Splitcoaststampers.com and loved it. I used the hot air balloon idea and changed most everything else. I love how it turned out. It can be used for men, women, boys and girls. Add a sentiment and use it for a multitude of other projects. This was one of our club projects earlier on this month.
My parents are coming this weekend to help on my stamp space and my husband's new shed! My dad is a civil engineer and a handy man to have around. I was brought up fixing and building. I love when they come to visit! This is a card I made to thank him for helping us yet again. I love how it came out. I was actually inspired to make this card by the Mojo Monday sketch this week. I did not use the complete sketch but this is what I came up with.
I was playing with the Razzle Dazzle stamp set and decided to stick with Going Gray and Basic Black. I love the look of this card. It seems muted but sophisticated. This is a card that can be used for any occasion.
One of my downline members just lost a family member. I made this card just to let him know I was thinking of him. 
