Tag-y birthday

Hey guys. I made a bunch of birthday cards recently, so I'm entering them into challenges. Today's card is a masculine or neutral one.

I had this stamped tag lying in my stash and decided it was time to use it. Pretty simple, but turned out nicely.

The stars are popped up to give it some dimension.

Challenges:

http://cuttlebugmania.blogspot.co.uk/ -- embossing
http://lemonshortbreadchallenge.blogspot.nl/ - anything goes
http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.ca/ - anything goes
http://stampartpapel.com/category/comunidad/ - anything goes
http://www.ttcrd.blogspot.ca/ - anything goes
http://www.retrorubberchallengeblog.com/ - anything goes
http://aaacards.blogspot.com.au/2015/11/game-53-anything-goes.html - anything goes

Classic Wedding Card

So Simon Says Stamp blog has a challenge to use our favourite technique. That's an easy one for me -- embossing. Dry embossing with my Cuttlebug. I love texture on cards and projects -- and embossing folders make that happen so easy and fast!

Here's my card for the challenge:

Thanks for stopping by. :)

challenges: Simon Says Stamp -- Favourite Technique.
aud sentiments challengeblog - anything goes plus sentiment
crafty-girls-creations -- anything goes

Cross with a Flower

Hi guys. I have another favourite card to show off today. :) Like last time, I used the Darice cross embossing folder -- did I mention before what a big fan I am of the folder??? I love it!

Today's card is a lot simpler, but the embossing folder is so striking all on it's own, that you really don't have to do much else to make the cards stand out! Simplicity...and yes striking! Love CAS cards that come together so quickly!

And it's always a plus when I get to use scraps or punches/dies from my stash.

thanks for dropping by my blog. :) Have a great day! :)

challenges:

simply create too -- keep it simple

lia stampz -- embossing

pennys challenge -- anything goes

cards galore -- anything goes

life in details -- anything goes

vs sweet ideas -- emboss it

through the craft room door -- anything goes

wordart wednesday -- anything goes

Mini Album

Hi guys. Today I want to show you a project I've been working on the last two days. I found this great tutorial for a mini album on Pinterest. I've tried making a mini album in the past (love the whole idea of it cause it's like a mini scrapbook...with a twist...cause you have to actually open flaps and stuff)...and they're so cool! ...but they never turned out quite like I imagined. This project was by far the easiest mini album I've tried so far...and I absolutely love the final result. :)

I used a Stampin' Up paper pack that I've had in my stash for awhile now. It was perfect...and I love all the different papers. The ribbons are also from my stash (some are Stampin' Up, some are just from the local Dollar Store). And of course I had to use some border punches. I think these ones are called "Arch Lattice" by Martha Stewart and "Daisy" by Fiskars.

So here's a look through the mini album. I'll more than likely add more embellishments once I add my photos...but I think you'll get the general feel of the album.

This is the front. It's still missing the title and the photo...

The first fold opens upward:

There are two pockets along the side that holds the two photo mats. The mats themselves are double sided...so there will be a total of four different photos.

On to the second "page"...
         this tag and photo mat are stuck down...so no removing...

but then you flip up the right side...to find two more photo mats.

Moving on to page 3...
     This is the most "hand's on" page. It has three different pockets that hold either tags or photo mats.

First off...there's a big photo mat in a pocket on top of the left page. This mat is double-sided...so there will be two big photos.

Then there's obviously the two tags in the front of the left page. The tags have space for a photo in the back...which I'll probably end up turning around. So my photos will be shown...with journaling on the back. But I figured with no photos to display yet...I'd show the "journaling" side of the tags.

Finally, there's a two-sided photo mat in a pocket on the right page as well. Space for two different photos.

And when you close the book...this is the back view.

Have I inspired you to try one of these for yourself? Here's the link to a great tutorial. It's not complicated at all...and it's made from a basic 12x12 sheet of paper (cardstock or printed -- though I'd suggest you go with a two-sided thicker paper 'cause then you have the background papers already there...and just have to add the tags and the embellishments.) But that's all up to you. :) Enjoy! :)

Challenges:

Stamp & Create: August Challenge -- Anything Goes

Through the Craftroom Door -- Anything Goes

The Stamping Boutique -- Fancy Folds

Craft my Life -- Anything but a Card

On your SPECIAL day

Hi guys. Today I made my first card of the year! :p I've been busy with other things -- taking care of my almost 1-year-old for the most part. But he's a joy...so card making can take a back seat. :)

Today I created a card for a special occasion. I was thinking wedding...but I guess it could be used for whatever occasion the giver has in mind.

I used a beautiful embossing folder called " ". I love the textured look -- and even just a strip of it on a card makes a statement.

I also punched two different butterfly punches and created one butterfly. It's a great effect...especially when you use two different colors.

Lastly, I stamped a beautiful sentiment from Stampabilities...and of courses added bling to make it sparkle a bit. :)

Challenges:

Challenges for Everybody -- Anything Goes
Come and Get it Challenges -- Clean and Simple
Eclectic Ellapu -- Texture
Scribble and Scrap Crafts -- Anything Goes
2 Sisters Challenge -- Embossing
The Crafting Cafe -- Embossing

Thankful

Hi guys. Just a quick post to showcase a Thank You card I made. It's actually a mini-card -- just 4x3...but it's cute. :)

Since everyone is into thank you cards right now (due to the US Thanksgiving I guess) ...I figured I'd join the flow and make one too. :) So here's a look at it:

And some challenges to enter:
365 cards -- Thankful
7 kinds college fun -- Anything Goes
Crafter's Cafe -- Anything Goes
Crafty Creations -- Thank You
Flutterby Wednesday -- Thank You (with a butterfly or fairy)
Simon Says -- Anything Goes

God Be With You

Hi guys. I'm back to showcase another card.

Today I used some designer paper on my card, which is actually a challenge for me. I tend to stick with just textured cardstock or using embossing folders. but why not go out of your comfort zone ever so often?

I stamped a flower stamp from Stampin' Up and cut it out. Punched out a few leaves and lifted them a bit with some foam to give the card a bit of dimension. I wanted the sentiment to take the focal point of the card, 'cause it's a beautiful stamp. It turned out great -- and it was done in less than 10 mins! LOL

challenges:

Cards in Envy -- Sentiment as Focal Point

Card Mania -- Anything Goes

Crafting Desert Divas -- Anything Goes Link Up Party

Heart 2 Heart Challenges -- Gratitude

House of Gilli -- Thanks and Anything Goes

Lawnscaping -- Make a Sentiment Stand Out

Love to Scrap -- Anything Goes

My Craft Creations -- Anything Goes

Twig-y Ocassion

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Hi guys. I love punches!!!!!! They're awesome -- make card making so fast and easy when you can punch a pretty design or add detail to a card with a few simple "squeezes" instead of having to spend hours cutting little pieces like I used to do when I first got started scrapbooking and card making. Oh how things have changed...but I'm loving all the new supplies and techniques...so no complaining coming from me!!!!!!! LOL

So now that I've shared my punches obsession :p ...I guess I should move on to my card.

As you've probably already guesssed...the card features punches. LOL And here it is:

I was debating on whether to add a sentiment or not, but I couldn't decide where to put it, so I left it without. I like having cards that you can use any occasion....and this one is perfect for that. :)

supplies used:

Fiskars scalloped square punch

Martha Stewart twig punch

Brown & White twine from Really Reasonable Ribbons


challenges:
Simon Says Stamp -- A Bit of Green 
Addicted to Stamps and More -- CAS 
Crafty Creations Challenges -- Show Us Some Green
Stamping Royalty -- CAS
Sweet Stamps -- Green 
Simply Create Too -- Green

Silhouette Butterflies

Hi guys. It's been quite the busy time around here the last two weeks....and my crafting table has had to take a backseat. On January 11th, we were blessed with a beautiful and healthy baby boy. :) It's been two weeks of all things baby -- but we're having so much fun! :) He's such a good baby...doesn't take a whole lot of work, but he does have priority...and he's showing us who's the new boss around here! LOL but that's okay -- we'll let him rule the roost for awhile. :) Those adorable smiles we get in return make it all worthwhile! :)

So anyways, I've been getting a little bit of card making in the last few days. After all, babies do spend most of their life sleeping...so there's a bit of time to do other stuff now and then. :) I've always loved cards that had Silhouette stamping on them. For some reason, I always had floral images in my mind when I thought of this type of card, and because I didn't have any silhouette floral stamps I never could try it. Then I saw a card on Pinterest (love love love that website!) that used butterfly stamps for the silhouette images. Of course, if it has a butterfly, I'm gonna love it! So I decided to try a similar card using my "Fanciful Butterflies" stamps from Sweet Stamps.

I absolutely LOVE the way this card turned out!!!! It's not too complicated to reproduce (I mass produced using different colors and sentiments) and yet it's striking. There's just something about the Black, White & one-other-color combination. :) Always a classic! :)

 The squares are popped a bit with dimensional foam. (not sure if you can see it from this angle)...

I decided to also decorate the envelope that goes with the card. Nothing too fancy...just a bit of stamping with the "Fanciful Butterflies" stamp...to bring it together with the card. 

That's for dropping by my blog today. Leave me a comment and I'll come visit your blog as well...
And now I'm off for some more baby time... ta ta! :)

supplies used:

"Fanciful Butterflies" by Sweet Stamps
"Effervescence" border punch by Fiskars

Black ribbon from my stash
White Bling

challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Challenge -- Anything Goes 

Tip Top Tuesday -- Lavishly Luscious Layers
 Word Art Wednesday -- Anything Goes 
Creative Craft Challenge -- Bling it on
Through the Craftroom Door -- Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown -- Bling it on
My Grafico Challenges -- Anything Goes
Drunken Stampers -- All that Glitters 

Party Time Tuesday -- Anything Goes
Mervi's challenge -- Anything Goes/Friendship
Simply Create Too -- Anything Goes
Die Cutting Divas -- Anything Goes
My Time to Craft -- Things with Wings 

Bunny Zoe's Crafts -- Anything Goes

3 Wisemen

Hi guys. Yes, I'm back again to show off another Christmas card. I've had this stamped image in my stash for two years now, and finally decided it was time to use it! It's about time, eh?

I didn't want to do a whole lot with the background, cause I wanted the stamp to be the focus point.

Just added some punched borders and matted it on my white embossed cardstock. Not too much to this one, but I like it. Let the image do all the work...

Here's the full view:

supplies used:

Cuttlebug Folder: Argyle

Fiskars punch: Lace

Bling from stash
Stamped image from stash (not sure what it's called)

Challenges for this card:

Creative Craft World -- Anything Goes (not 12x12)
Quirky Crafts Challenges -- Last Minute Christmas
Pan Pastel -- Christmas Time

Season's Greetings

Hi guys! I've loved working with Inkadinkado clear stamps this Christmas time. I've finally figured out how to get a clear and crisp image every time...and now there's no stopping me when I get started with stamping...

but as long as cards are being made, all is good, right? :p

I'm not a big fan of the "Season's Greetings" expression -- I like the good old "Merry Christmas". The Christ-child is a big part of the Christmas season (He is after all the whole purpose behind the season). But I liked the look of this stamp and decided to make one card using it.

I added a punched border  to make things a little bit interesting. Love the bit of extra the border punches add to cards...

Finally I added a border of punched snowflakes to the bottom of the card, 'cause it was looking a little bare. Added some bling to spice it all up...and the card was complete. :)

Thanks for dropping by my blog today. Hope I've inspired you  a little bit. :) Have a blessed day. :)

challenges

Simon Says -- Anything Goes (with Martha Stewart Products)
-- used the Martha Stewart snowflake punch
Party Time Tuesday -- Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday -- God's Goodness/Anything  Goes
Crafty Bloggers Network -- Christmas Anything Goes
FAb 'n' Funky Challenges -- 3 of anything on your project
-- used 3 punched snowflakes
Stamping Sisters in Christ -- Make a Christmas Card
Wags 'n Whiskers Stamps -- Christmas
Sparkles Monthly Challenges -- Christmas is Coming
Delightful Challenges -- Red & Green
Creative Inspirations -- Traditional Christmas Colors

3rd Orange Blog Hop

Hi guys! Are you ready to get hopping???

Welcome to the Fiskateer 3rd Annual Orange Blog Hop

If you're hopping along, you should have come here from Emily's blog. If you just stumbled across the hop, go to www.fiskateers.com to start from the beginning.

Today we are celebrating Fiskar's signature color, ORANGE. Almost everyone is familiar with Fiskars' famous orange-handled scissors, but Fiskars makes so many other wonderful products for crafting, sewing, gardening and much, much more. Each stop along our hop will feature different Fiskars' products with a big helping of ORANGE!

You don't want to miss ANY of the participants! There's lots of inspiration to be found along the stops -- plus some prizes as well. :) Check their directions carefully to participate.


Now on to my project....

I decided to go a different route than a card for this blog hop. I've wanted to try make a card box for giving away the cards I make. It's been on my "to do" list for like forever...but I didn't have a scoring tool. Luckily, my Fiskars trimmer also has a scoring blade, so I'm all set now. :)

There are a lot of different kind of project you can make to hold card, but I like the A2 Card Box look the best. Plus, it holds a lot of cards...so that's what I decided to try making today...

I found a great tutorial at Split Coast Stampers for the A2 card box. TUTORIAL LINK.

First I made the bottom box. Using my Fiskars Trimmer, I cut and scored the cardstock as the directions indicated...

Then I cut and scored my designer paper as well.

I then used the Fiskars "Effervescence" border punch to punch all the way around the designer paper. The designer paper is the top of the box -- I left the plain orange (bottom) as it was. No extra punching.  

Using double-sided tape, I glued the sides together...and the box was complete! :)

It's really not that difficult to make! Very simple steps to follow...and you could have a box to fill with envelope/cards or whatever other kind of goodie you want to send! :) Just click on the tutorial link above and try your hand at one of these A2 card boxes yourself!

So that's my project for the day. I hope you have been inspired to try a new idea for yourself! :) Thanks for coming by my blog today. It's been fun! :)

For more information about Fiskars and the Fiskateer program, you can go to http://www.fiskateers.com/join. Now, hop on over to Kelly's blog to see what great project she's come up with.

And if you get lost along the way, here is the complete list of the blog hop.

Cindy #4113

Groovy Deb #2644

Jennifer Ashley #6361

Debby #2852

Sue in CT #6150

Jean #8889

Emily K #7021
Divinity #6688  You are here!

Kellystar #6446

Maya #351

Michelle #7586

Donna #6036
Pamela #8040
Shannon #6394
BerylM #6388
Marianne #6701 

Judy #5798

Enjoy the rest of the hop! And good luck! :)

challenges for my project:

Sir Stampalot Challenge -- Punch Away 
Quirky Crafts Challenge -- Anything But a Card with Autumn Colors

Fall Thank You

Hi guys! It's Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada. So a great big "Happy Thanksgiving" going out to each and every one of you! Especially my faithful followers -- I'm so thankful for you guys! :) You make blogging and showcasing my cards and other projects so much fun! :) Thanks for all the comments. :)


Today I thought I'd share some "Thank You" cards I recently made -- I thought it fitting with it being Thanksgiving and everything. :)

To keep with the season, I tried out my Fiskars "Leaf it to Me" limited edition punch.

I haven't used this punch a whole lot, because it's a little bit of smallish leaf, so it doesn't fill out big 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 cards (which are my standard sized cards) too well. However, for mini cards it works just great!

...so that's what I made. Here's my cutesie set of fun Fall themed "Thank You" cards. They're just mini -- but that's perfect for sending off little notes. :)

Thanks for dropping by today. Have a wonderful long weekend! :)

 

 

Challenges for my cards:

 

Fashionable Stamping -- Shades of Autumn/Fall

Great Impression Stamps -- Fall Theme

Sentimental Sunday -- Anything Goes (plus a sentiment)

Stampalot Challenges -- Punch Away

 

Stamptacular Sunday: Photo Inspiration

 

And finally, I also want to enter these cards into the

Simon Say Stamp -- Celebrate World Card Making Day

And finally, before I go, I just want to mention a fabulous giveaway you should check out.

BEARLY MINE CRAFTS is giving away this awesome lot of goodies!!!!

 

Wouldn't this be a great lot to win just before Christmas? Head on over there and check it out!

And if you're a UN resident, they're offering this amazing giveaway just for you!

 

 

 So head on over to BEARLY MINE CRAFTS and follow the steps. You could be the lucky winner come November 30. :)

Another Wedding Theme

Hi guys. It's been awhile since I've posted...buy it's summertime...which gets really busy around here...and there's not a whole lot of time spent at my crafting table. But every now I then, when I need a break from the other activities and stuff, I head on over there and make a card or two.

Here's one I lifted off a wedding card I found online. I loved the idea of the hearts being the bride/groom, etc.

 

 I must say, it turned out better than I thought it would -- even if I only had a Scalloped Heart punch and I wanted a plain-edged heart. It worked out either way. :)

Thanks for  stopping by. Hope your summer is fun-filled...just like it's suppose to be :)

Summertime Birthday

Hi guys! I finally sat down at my scrap table for a few hours and got some more cards made! Whew! (I've been seriously lacking mojo lately, so it was quite the challenge!)

For me that typically means a few flops for cards, but it didn't happen! I guess taking a break for a month worked. LOL  

I borrowed a few stamps from a friend, and tried some new ideas...

This card is quite simple, but the color combo still makes it jump off the page somehow. There's something about blue and yellow  -- vibrant, happy and just plain playful. :) A perfect combination for a Birthday card during the summertime. :)

 Here's a look at the finished card:

(the dark blue bling on the flowers didn't show up on the photo, but that's just little details. Typical, I guess -- it looks even better for real! LOL)

Thanks for dropping by -- and have a happy, summery day. :)

challenges: 

Everybody - Art Challenge: Anything Goes

My Time to Craft -- Milestone Birthday

Simon Says -- Anything Goes

 Forever Friends -- Anything Goes
DL Art -- Birthday

Fiskateer Spring Blog Hop

Hi guys! You ready for another blog hop??? I love them! I've participated in so many -- (won a few prizes here and there) and just altogether had a great time...and of course was inspired by the bloggers' creations. So hopefully this hop will do the same for you! :)

Welcome to the Fiskateers Spring Blog Hop

You should have come here from Michelle over at Scrapbooking SOS. If you are hopping into the middle of our blog hop and you are a Fiskateer, you can start here www.fiskateers.com.

 If you are thinking a “Fiskawhat?”, you should know that Fiskateers (www.fiskateers.com) is an online community of craftiness (paper crafts, sewing, gardening, etc.) all based around our love and appreciation of Fiskars (think orange-handled scissors to start).There is a blog, gallery, and message board led by four lovely Lead Fiskateers who along with the other Fiskateers are fabulous at getting creativity flowing via chats, challenges, on-line crops, and interviews with other crafty celebrities.If you would like to join in the inspiration of Fiskateers, or would like to learn more, simply go to www.fiskateers.com/join and join.Then, join in the fun at the beginning, www.kellystarsallthingscrafty.blogspot.com

We'll be hopping all weekend, March 24th and 25th to welcome spring! The blog hop officially ends on Sunday March 25th at 11pm CST. Some Fiskateers are offering sur-prizes...check their directions carefully to participate. If you get lost along the way, here is the complete list of the blog hop.

START www.fiskateers.com

Kelly 6446 (and PattyB 2262)www.kellystarsallthingscrafty.blogspot.com

Jennifer Ashley 6361 www.asecretvintage.blogspot.com

Judy 5798 www.bepresentbereal.blogspot.com

Tracy M 6773 www.fiskarscraft.typepad.com

Tara 4402 www.osirisandloki.blogspot.com

 Jean 7358 www.pagesintime.blogspot.com

Debby 2852 www.debbysdares.blogspot.com

Maya 351 www.mayadahan.blogspot.com

Tami 804 www.tamibayer.com

Michelle 7586 www.scrapbookingsos.blogspot.com

Divinity 6688 www.scrap-n-patch.blogspot.com

Cindy 4113 www.cindyderosier.com

Tifany 5942 www.inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com

Sue 6150 www.sueinct.blogspot.com

Ladydoc Karen 2858 www.karenscorneroftheweb.blogspot.com

Stephenie 3 www.mycraftyadventures.com

Courtney 8459 (and Shelley 8356)www.youwillwontyou.blogspot.com

Betsy 2572www.aimhappy.blogspot.com

Tracie 8436www.tinymightstales.blogspot.com

Groovy Deb 2644 www.ifitsgroovy.blogspot.com

Pamela 8040 www.cottagebelow.com 

Donna 6036 www.scissorsstampsandscrapbooks.blogspot.com

Lizzie 5926 www.ohsnaplizzie.blogspot.com

Marianne 6701www.number1aunt.blogspot.com

Emily 7021 http://emily.kincke.com/fiskateer-spring-blog-hop-giveaway/ (this website is very secure because it is owner maintained, you can read the certificate then simply click continue/allow to head on over to my post)

Whew! That's quite a list of bloggers, eh??? Now on to my creation.

It's springtime! I love this time of the year! Despite all the rain and mud...it's one of my favorite seasons. I love the first spring shower....the feeling I get when I see the first rainbow of the year...or smell the freshness of the air. And of course, best of all, the flowers start to bud. That's enough to put a smile on anyone's face. :)

With that in mind, I put together a card that represents "springtime" to me.

Yes, there's lots and lots of layers! :)

This card was so much fun! I made the "pot" myself -- inked the edges to make them stand out more. Then used some very old pre-punched flowers (from the Dollarama, which is an awesome dollar store here in Canada). The leaves are punched with a Fiskars mini punch...which I hadn't really found a purpose for before. Glad to finally find a way to use it! :)

Of course I Cuttlebugged the background papers:

"Distressed Strips" folder for the white paper and the "Swirls" folder for the yellow).

The borders along the sides were punched with the Fiskars "Effervescence" border punch. And finally, the buttons and bling were in my stash. :)

So that's my "spring" card. Now hop on over to Cindy's Blog to see what wonderful project she has to show. Enjoy the rest of the hop. :)

Butterfly fly away

Hi guys! I'm back to showcase a new card I made this morning. It's a quick one -- using a template from before, that's quick and pretty. :) Plus, it combines my Cuttlebug, Fiskars border punches...and stamping! There's not really a whole lot that can go wrong with a card that includes that combination! :)

I won a clear stamp set from a blog candy about a month ago (sorry, I'm not sure what blog!). The stamp is a cArt-Us butterflies set! Like wow! I was sooo impressed! Give me butterflies -- anything! -- and I`m happy! There`s just something about butterflies that make me smile. :)

So today I used one of my new stamps to create this card. It turned out a little on the monocromatic side. Added a bit of pink along the sides, just to give it a little bit of color. whatcha think???

Supplies used:

Cuttlebug Swirls Folder
Fiskars 'Lace' border punch

Fiskars Black Pigment Ink Pad

cArt Us butterfly clear stamp

challenges I entered this card in:

Party Time Tuesday -- Monocromatic

Ladybug Crafts Ink -- Anything Goes

Crafy Sentiments -- Things with Wings

Deep Ocean Challenge -- Butterflies

Sweet Stamping -- Let's See Those Layers

Unique Crafters - Anything Goes

Whimsy Stamps -- Embossing

 

and before you go, I want to tell you about a great giveaway you can sign up for. It's at A Mermaid's Crafts -- an absolutely awesome and generous prize! So go sign up for her blog, and the giveaway. Remember: you can't win it,  if you don't try!!! :)

thanks for dropping by! have a crafty day! :)