My Valentine

Hey guys. Just a quick post with my valentine's card for my hubby. I used a Die cut I've had in my stash for over a year and just never got around to trying it.

Of course I had fun  and had to bling it up. All things look greater with a bit of sparkle. :)

I put everything onto dimensional dots to make it pop.

Here's a full view: 

 and some challenges to enter:

http://addicted-to-stamps-challenge.blogspot.nl/ -- die cuts
http://cleanandsimpleonsunday.blogspot.ca/ -- valentine
http://lacysunshine.blogspot.co.uk/ -- anything goes
one stitch at a time: love is in the air
http://craftingwhenwecanchallenges.blogspot.ca/ -- hearts
http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.ca/ -- stamp and dies





It was a fun card to make.

White on White

Hi guys. I absolutely love the look of the White on White cards, but I've only ever succeeded at making ONE! Why? Mainly because I like contrast...and white on white cards don't exactly have a whole lot of that. :p  So even if I start out with a white on white card, I somehow always add a splash or a touch of color...

Today I decided to really challenge myself. Create a White on White card with absolutely NO other color (except the black used to stamp my sentiment). Amazingly it actually wasn't that difficult...and I used up a few scraps from my bin at the same time! Win - win! :)

Here's my card:

close up of the details:

So that's my card for the day. Thanks for stopping by...and have a great day! :)

supplies used:

White cardstock

Martha Stewart butterfly punch

Vintage Label Die

Victorian Cuttlebug folder 
Stamp from Michael's

white bling

challenges:

Simon Says -- Die Crazy

Embossing Lines

Hi guys. I love including embossed backgrounds on my cards. Of  course, that usually means embossing some cardstock with my Cuttlebug, but recently I've discovered the Score Pal. It's a very handy tool to have when creating projects with lots of exact folding...(helps get those those folds perfect every time)...but you can also use the ScorePal to create your own embossed backgrounds. (get a little more hands-on)

So today I want to show a card I made using an embossed background made with my ScorePal.  It's really not that complicated -- just lines...but it's different from the regular Cuttlebug embossing folders, so that makes it different. :)

Starting off with my embossed background, I layered some patterned paper on top. I wanted a bit more definition between the two papers, so I added a punched border on the bottom. Using my Cuttlebug, I cut a beautiful Creatable...and stamped on my sentiment. I added foam dots to the sentiment...to give it a bit of dimension. Then I stamped a flower stamp I borrowed from a friend...and cut it out. Finally I added some punched leaves...and the pink pearls. :)

I must say -- it turned out so pretty. I'm definitely loving the color combination. :) How about you?

challenges:
Addicted to Stamps: CAS
The Crafter's Cafe: Die Cuts/Punches
Word Art Wednesday: Anything Goes

Simon Says Challenge Blog: Anything Goes

You're in my Prayers

Hi guys. I'm trying to get some of my scraps cleaned up. But how to go about making nice looking cards with scraps? It's always a challenge for me! Where do you go to for ideas and inspiration? I head to Pinterest -- it's a limitless supply of inspiration! Perfect to get the mojo flowing...

I found this great card sketch...and set out to use a bit of everything...

• designer paper scraps
• Cuttlebug embossed cardstock scraps
• ribbon
• bling
• die cuts
• & of course stamps

 First, I stamped a butterfly image with light gold ink. Then I stamped my sentiment with black ink. I layered the circle onto a purple die cut from my stash.

Then I layered all the cardstock, designer paper and added a bright yellow ribbon between the two different papers to kind of create a separation. Finally, I adhered my die cut with some foam stickers so it has a bit of dimension.

 ...and finished off with some black bling. :)

Not bad for a cleaning-up-scraps card!!! Too bad I haven't even made a dent in my scraps pile though! :p

supplies used:
Scalloped Edge Circle Spellbinder die

"Fanciful Butterflies" by Sweet Stamps 

Clear Stamp Sentiment

"Victorian" Cuttlebug Folder

various sizes black bling

ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbons

challenges:

ABC challenges-- Anything Goes
Created with Love -- Anything Goes
House of Gilli -- Anything Goes +  Pastel
Lawnscaping Challenge -- Texture
Paper Playtime -- Anything Goes
Addicted to Stamping and More -- Must Stamp
Crafty Ribbon Challenge -- Anything Goes + Ribbon
Victorine Stamps -- Anything Goes