Two Scoops

Another Ice Cream card...this time for the challenge at Freshly Made Sketches (FMS383). I have so much matching ribbon that I decided to use it for the top of this card. I am having a hard time cutting ribbon without it fraying - I miss the Ribbon Cutter I used to have that melted the ribbon to 'seal' it as it cut (it broke). (It was that one from Imaginesce - when it did work, it did a nice job.)  So I usually wrap the ribbon around cs to hide the frayed ends, but I didn't have a backing piece for this card, so I wrapped the ribbon around a separate piece of cs, then just adhered that to the card front. (Yay! No frayed edges to be seen!) 

While all those creamy papers were out, I made another simple card. I absolutely love those Stamps & Dies. TFL!

Supplies Used: 

Stamps/Dies: MFT You're the Sweetest

Paper/Ribbon: The Paper Studio

Inks: Altenew: Pinkalicious, Rocky Shore and Sand Dunes, Colorbox: Pink, and VersaFine: Vintage Sepia

Dies: MFT: Stitched Circles and Spellbinders: Scalloped Circles and Classic Edges One

Other: Fiskars: Open Scallop Border Punch: 

More Doodlebug Design Cards

Finally getting around to posting the other three cards I made while I had the Doodlebug Design paper pad out. On this card, I added a phone cord - I tried using a die from my stash, but nothing seemed to connect the mouthpiece to the phone base properly, so I just ended up fussy cutting. I added several Nuvo crystal drops that I had pre-made. I made them in batches so that they are always ready to use. This comes in handy when I am in a hurry and don't have time to wait for them to dry. Plus, if one doesn't come out quite right, it doesn't ruin my card. I love my Nuvo Drops!! 

Supplies: 

Paper: Doodlebug Design: take note

Dies: Technique Tuesday: Say It - Hello and Sizzix Originals: Telephone & Diary, Edgeabilities: Classic Edges One

Stamps: Hero Arts: Truly Appreciated

Ink: Distress Oxide: Mermaid Lagoon

Other: Nuvo Crystal Drops: Dandelion Yellow

I just love all the bright colors in this paper pad! Added some solids to coordinate with that busy pattern. Used some white to make the phone and the sentiment stand out a bit. 

Supplies: 

Paper: Doodlebug Design: take note

Dies: Technique Tuesday: Say It - Hello and Sizzix Originals: Telephone & Diary, Nestabilities: Classic Scalloped Squares

Other: Nuvo Crystal Drops: Caribbean Ocean and Ripened Pumpkin

I brought out another Sizzix Original Die for this one and found some coordinating dotted papers for the border and cupcake. I also added glitter to the cupcake liner. 

Supplies: 

Paper: Doodlebug Design: take note and the Paper Studio dotted papers

Dies: TSOL: Cupcake, Edgeabilities: Classic Edges One, Sizzix Originals: Confetti

Stamps: TSOL happyBday2you, Stampabilities: Everyday Expressions

Ink: VersaMark and Stampin' Up: Wild Wasabi

Other: Nuvo Crystal Drops: Caribbean Ocean, Dandelion Yellow and Apple Green, Sparkle N Sprinkle Glitter: Fire Engine Red

One last summer card

Masculine cards always pose a problem for me- I don't have enough stamps to create an appropriate focal point. Thankfully it's still summer and Popsicles definitely fit the bill for everyone! The Sweet Celebration 6x6 paper pad from My Favorite Things made choosing papers super easy. Entering this in the My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge #397:

Supplies Used:

Stamps: My Favorite Things: You're The Sweetest

Dies: My Favorite Things: You're The Sweetest, Stitched Circle Stax, Edgeabilities: Classic Edges One

Ink: Stampin' Up: Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie

Swirly Spring Bday

I made these two cards for the MFTWSC280 Sketch Challenge at MFT (and I even used an MFT Die!) but I missed the deadline for entry! UGH!!! Well, the sketch served me well as I was happy with how these cards turned out. I was so sure I was going to make IDENTICAL cards, but, as always, there are differences: The dark purple panel and the inner squares are not the same size (and the squares are different patterned paper), and the sentiment tags are slightly different. The second card also has a perforated line at the top that I added with my Sew Easy tool. I didn't really like how that turned out so I didn't repeat it on the other card. I originally cut out the flowers without stamping them, then decided they needed more pop, so I did something unconventional by carefully placing my die cut on top of the stamp that I had inked with VersaMark. Not an ideal way to emboss, but I got lucky in that it worked just fine. Thanks so much for looking!

Supplies Used:
Paper: SEI Couture
Stamps: Heartfelt Creations Botanical Floral, TSOL happyBday2you (sentiment)
Dies: My Favorite Things Medium Fancy Flourish, Spellbinders Rose Creations, Classic Edges One
Ink: VersaMark
EP: Zing EP in Powder and WOW! EP in Shrinking Violet

Bubbly Birthday

Made this birthday card using the  Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 287. Thankfully, that challenge is always open, as I didn't upload it before the next sketch was posted. Inspired by my paper pad from We R memory Keepers, I set out to use a bubble stencil & my distress inks to make my own version of their dotted paper. Only AFTER painstakingly sponging individual circles, I realized I should have just sponged the whole stencil in one color, then repositioned the stencil & sponge a second color - this would provide random colored dots much, much, faster than coloring the dots individually. Then the saddest realization hit me: why didn't I just USE the dotted paper provided in the paper pack?!! Ugh!!! Although, I did have fun sponging/stenciling and as practice makes perfect, my future attempts will now be easier & nicer (hopefully). 

I used an embossing folder for the background, embossed a cake image and colored it with the coordinating distress inks, added a border, sentiment & enamel dots. TFL!

Supplies Used:

Paper: We R Memory Keepers: Happy Campers

Inks: Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint, Peacock Feathers, Mustard Seed, Walnut Stain

Stamp: Hampton Art

Dies: Spellbinders: Circles, Classic Edges One, Sentiments One

Stencil: Heidi Swap

Embossing Folder: Darice Diagonal Stripe

Other: Recollections Enamel Dots 

The paper that inspired me to make my own version

The Great Outdoors

Loving the We R Memory Keepers "Happy Camper" Paper Pad. It is so perfect for my daughters' camp cards! The papers coordinate so beautifully and the element sheet makes card design so much easier. I wish I could say that it was done in a snap, but for whatever reason, it takes me forever to make even one card. I love using sketches to at get me started (used MOJO407), but I spend way too much time fussing over which piece/color goes best where. 

Supplies:

Paper: We R Memory Keepers Happy Camper

Dies: Classic Edges One, Labels One

Other: Twine

Rule of Thirds

So glad to have the chance just to play and create this weekend! Am excited that there is still time to participate in MFT's Summer School. I am entering this card in their "Rule of Thirds" Challenge. This card will be sent to my daughter when she is at camp. I know she has fun playing BINGO there so I thought this card was perfect. Thanks for stopping by!

Paper: Happy Campers by We R Memory Keepers

Dies: Classic Edges One, Sizzix Lollipop Letters, SU Beautiful Wings

Inks: Distress Peacock Feathers, Spiced Marmalade, Peeled Paint

Other: Recollections Enamel Dots

Father's Day Cards

I fell in love with this "Happy Campers" paper pad by We R Memory Keepers because my husband's family is a camping family - perfect for Father's Day cards! I am entering this card into the Father's Day Challenge over at Classy Cards 'n Such

http://classycardsnsuch.blogspot.com/2015/06/ccns-challenge-89-fathers-day.html 

Thanks for looking! 

Supplies Used:

Paper: Happy Campers by We R Memory Keepers

Dies: Classic Edges One, Labels Four, SU Punch, SU Flower Fair

Stamp: SU Tag Talk

Inks: Distress Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Walnut Stain, Peeled Paint

Other: Sparkle N Sprinkle Autumn Medley

Supplies Used:

Paper: Happy Campers by We R Memory Keepers

Dies: Classic Edges One, Labels One

Inks: Distress Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Walnut Stain, Peeled Paint

Other: Sparkle N Sprinkle Autumn Medley, Heidi Swapp Stencil

Bright Butterflies

Can't believe it's the end of March already....many cards have been made since my last post, but I so many other things have kept me busy that I haven't been able to keep up. Here's hoping this post will be the first of many more to come SOON!

This card started with the thought of using the freebie sparkly purple butterflies my sister shared with me (see 'Planned Card' photo below), but, as usual, it kind of grew a mind of its own and, well, the final version is more colorful. Am loving my new sentiment dies and am grateful to Jennifer McGuire's tips for adhering these delicate die cuts (Ranger Multi Medium (Matte) applied with micro brushes is awesome!). 

SUPPLIES USED:

Paper: SEI

Stamps: Hero Arts Brush Strokes

Dies: Simon Says Stamp HB, Edgeabilities Classic Edges One, SU Beautiful Wings

Inks: Distress Inks: Peacock Feathers, Picked Raspberry, Seedless Preserves

Inside

Planned Card

Celebrate with Glitter!

In this card, I got to use my new Wink of Stella Glitter Pen. I bought a clear one but when I tried it, I was disappointed to see that it really looked gold, not clear. But then the other day I came across someone else saying the same thing, and I found out that it only looks gold when you initially get the ink flowing. After a few swipes, it does come out clear and now I know why everyone is so in love with these pens. The glitter adds such a cool shimmer! Check out the smaller photos below - you can really see those stars shine! TFL!

Supplies: 

Dies: Sizzix Stars #2, Edgeabilities Classic Edges One

Ink: Copics & Memento Paris Dusk 

Stamp: We R Memory Keepers

Other: Washi Tape, Wink of Stella Glitter Pen

Camp Cards Card #2

This card was created using the sketch at Fusion:

Supplies Used:

Paper: Prima Hello Pastel

Stamps: TSOL flower2doolde

Dies: Edgeabilities: Classic Edges One

Other: Prima Stickers, Heidi Swapp Stencil

Super Star Grad

Today's card follows sketch challenge CAS(E) this Sketch #79. I just picked up these two little stamps for a $.50 at Michael's the other day. I used some Brush Strokes Stamps from Hero Arts to add some color. Added a little die-cut gold, some twine and done! When taking a photo, I remembered to try my new phone camera, but there is one drawback: how do you take a shot when you are talking on the phone?? Love that the phone has so many uses, but phone calls seem to disrupt all the other activity...crazy!

 

Sketch Used:

Supplies:

Paper: Teresa Collins' Every day Moments

Ink: TH Distress mustard seed, Memento Paris Dusk

Stamps: Studio G

Other: Spellbinders Classic Edges One

More Masculine Cards

My first card for today is for my brother's birthday. I have a difficult time doing masculine cards because I never know what to use as a focal point - I hate to say that I need more supplies, but I really think I could use some more stamps for guys. If I can't use flowers or swirls, I get stuck. Luckily, I had some Camping Themed paper, which saved me! I also die cut some leaves for accents.

 

Supplies:

Paper: Bobunny & Imaginisce

Stamps: Heartfelt Creations: Botanical Floral 2

Inks: Tim Holtz Distress Inks in Peeled Paint, Mowed Lawn, Walnut Stain & Tea Dye

Dies: Heartfelt Creations: Rose Creations Shapeabilities

Other: Sizzix Happy Birthday ef, Ticket Punch

Since I had the supplies out, I made a second card - this one is for my father-in-law for Father's Day. The kids all call him 'Pop', so I grabbed the 'Pop!' stamp from TSOL's popcorn2stamp set and added some glitter. I wanted this card to be simple, but I thought the background needed something, so I just stamped random leaf images on the upper portion of the card. I hope I remember to use this card when the time comes!! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Supplies:

Paper: Bobunny 

Stamps: Paper Inspirations (Happy Father's Day), TSOL popcorn2stamp, Heartfelt Creations: Botanical Floral 2

Inks: Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Mowed Lawn

Dies: Nestabilities Scalloped Squares, Classic Edges One

Other: Martha Stewart Glitter in Peridot, The Rubber Cafe's Stamp Happy Glue