Cupcakes, Cards and Kim: 2 Cards for Thursday

It's almost the weekend again...yipppeee and no plans so that means lots of crafting and family time. I have two cards to share today, my first one is for this week's Merry Monday. It was fun to make, took me a bit longer than it should have and I still think it is missing something but I decided to let it go and post it any way.

It is hard to see all the glitter on my card, it edges the hills, roof and chimeny smoke.

My second card is for this week's CASology...the cue card is "jump" and as soon as I saw that I knew which stamps to pull out. In fact this is one of my oldest sets, it is from Flourishes and I love their silhouettes. I stamped the images in black but since it is an outside setting I really felt like it needed a bit of color so I added the green stripe paper and yellow twine to brighten it up a bit. Thank you so much for stopping by...have a fabulous day!

Ingredients

Merry Mondays

Solid Card Stock: Michael's - White and PTI - Pure Poppy and New Leaf

Stamps: Hero Arts - Winter Village and PTI - In The Meadow

Dies: Lil Inkers: Holly Jolly and Stitched Circles and Mama Elephant - Borders

Ink: SU - Real Red and PTI - New Leaf

CASology

Solid Card Stock: Michael's - White

Patterned Paper: Doodlebug - Fruit Stand

Twine and Wooden Embellishment: My Stash

Stamps: Flourishes - Kids Play

Dies: Lil Inkers - Stitched Rectangles

Ink: VersaFine - Black

33 comments :

Notes by NinaFebruary 20, 2014 at 10:08 AM
Both cards are lovely Kim, the little wintery scene of your first card is fabulous. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.
Julia AstonFebruary 20, 2014 at 10:51 AM
Love them both Kim! Wonderful bright little house in the forest and the silhouette of the kids is perfect for JUMP!
Kristie GouletFebruary 20, 2014 at 10:53 AM
Both cards are awesome, Kim! Great winter scene on your first card. Thank you for joining us at Merry Monday!
Anita in FranceFebruary 20, 2014 at 1:32 PM
I can't think of anything that's missing, Kim ... perfect festive colours and the most wonderful touches of glitteriness! Love the silhouette ... and how you added the springtime yellow and green ... the sentiment is perfect! Anita :)
KaraFebruary 20, 2014 at 4:17 PM
love it! awesome design inside the circle..love the hills!
ArdythFebruary 20, 2014 at 4:40 PM
Love the fresh green and the use of that silhouette stamp! Thanks so much for joining us at CASology!
Tracey McNeelyFebruary 20, 2014 at 5:27 PM
Both of your cards are fantastic Kim! I love the red snowy house and the fun 'jumpi8ng' image for CASology! Nothing is missing both fun, festive and playful!
abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsFebruary 20, 2014 at 7:12 PM
Great! Love the CAS on these! Carri~Abusybee
Skittles!
ColleenFebruary 20, 2014 at 8:04 PM
Both cards are fabulous Kim! Not missing a thing!! Love your hills!
GeriFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:30 PM
So how totally perfect is the Flourishes stamp for the "jump" challenge! The green & white striped paper plays perfectly with the image!

I sure don't see anything at all 'missing' from your 'walking in winter' card! I love all the 'stitching' in your sweet little winter scene!
JD/ JillFebruary 21, 2014 at 5:15 AM
Both cards are so pretty...and I think your "jump" card is right on for the challenge!
FabiolaFebruary 21, 2014 at 9:18 AM
super jolie carte, sobre et charmant, biz
DarnellFebruary 21, 2014 at 9:23 AM
I'm think you did an awesome job on both challenges with these stunning cards, Kim!! I especially am swooning over that JUMP creation ~ so a winner to me!! Enjoy the weekend!! Hugs, Darnell
Mary Pat SiehlFebruary 21, 2014 at 9:23 AM
rockin' the stamping!
lvoe the cards
craftmatesFebruary 21, 2014 at 12:06 PM
Love both cards! I've been eyeing the stitched circle die and you just convinced me to get it. Your jump card is perfect. Love the silhouettes. - Irma
LeAnneFebruary 21, 2014 at 4:03 PM
Oh, that MM card is SWEET!!! Love the CAS feel you created, it doesn't need another thing! Thanks so much for playing with our holly challenge this week!
JoyceFebruary 21, 2014 at 4:05 PM
Fabulous cards and post, Kim. Your first card is all glittery cold winter, and your second is like a burst of spring. Especially love the stamp you chose for your CASology card, and that patterned paper is just perfect. I see you used one of those little wooden embellies I have been hoarding. Looks great there.
SharronFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:40 PM
Love both of these wonderful scenes! Your first card is fabulous as is--it doesn't need a thing. And the silhouette is such a charming image--so SWEET!
wienerhoneymoonersFebruary 22, 2014 at 2:14 AM
FUN Merry Monday, and great JUMP cue card!! Lovely silhouette! Super CLEAN and crisp Merry Monday little house in the winter wonderland card! Thanks for joining us at CASology this week!
Cathy WeberFebruary 22, 2014 at 7:46 AM
I don't think your first card is missing a single thing Kim...such a cute snowy scene...love that so many of the dies have the stitching element. Your second card really brings back memories from MANY years ago...follow the leader...great idea for the cue word and a very happy card too.
Lesley February 22, 2014 at 11:12 AM
My oh my this is darling! I think this card is perfect as it is and I love the freshness of it, Kim!
Debbie BonczekFebruary 22, 2014 at 8:30 PM
Love both of these cards. I love scene you created on that first card. Your second card is perfect for that jump challenge. LOVE it!
Gillian RFebruary 23, 2014 at 12:23 PM
Both cards are lovely and I love seeing the carefree children in your second card. Thank you so much for joining us this week at CASology
Katie MelhusFebruary 23, 2014 at 1:16 PM
You interpreted both sets of inspiration beautifully. Love your holly card's crisp and clean feel with pops of bright Christmas-y colors. So glad you're playing this week at Merry Monday!
Kristie W. February 23, 2014 at 2:25 PM
Great cards for both challenges. I really love the silhouette stamp you used for the 'jump' card, it's a perfect interpretation of the challenge!
AnonymousFebruary 23, 2014 at 2:57 PM
Love the color combo you chose! I feel like spring is coming! Thanks for sharing with us at CASology this week. May-DT
Lori TurnerFebruary 23, 2014 at 3:20 PM
Love both cards, Kim! I love your scene you created on the first card with the added holly touches! Thanks so much for joining us at Merry Monday!
GretaFebruary 23, 2014 at 6:46 PM
Your cards are always so perfectly balance--truly eye candy! I love them both, Kim--can't see anything missing on the first one & the addition of the twine & green is wonderful for the second one!
Margaret MoodyFebruary 23, 2014 at 7:50 PM
I love both of your card, Kim! Thanks for joining us at Merry Monday! Your sweet little red house in the snow looks so cozy!
DarnellFebruary 24, 2014 at 10:42 AM
I knew I would be coming back here, Kim, applauding and yelling, "Yay, congratulations on the well-deserved honor from MM for this amazing card!!" Hugs, Darnell
cmFebruary 24, 2014 at 1:46 PM
I'm late in commenting (visiting my family...), but these two beauties cannot unacknowledged go! They're both ever so delightful! Fun, fresh, clean: perfect. The only thing missing: an envelope and a stamp so they can be sent off to brighten someone's day, as they have mine! speaking of day-brightening: your comments are always so wonderful to receive! Your sparkle shines through every word! Thank you!
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Jeanne J. February 27, 2014 at 11:51 AM
Beautiful cards. I like the first with the house in the window - its like a peek into another place and time!
Sherrie M.March 2, 2014 at 12:33 PM
Your JUMP card is great. Striped background and silhouettes make for a wonderful card!

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