Happiness Always

Today's card is a wedding card I made. I love making wedding cards sparkle -- so the more bling I can get on a wedding card, the better I feel. LOL

I used an embossing folder....and added bling to every single little flower. It's a cool effect, and I can add a pop of color to the embossing. 

challenges for my card:

http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ -- anything goes

http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ -- anything goes

http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.co.za/2016/02/february-anything-goes.html

http://craftingwithanattitude.blogspot.co.uk/ -- anything goes
http://useyourstuff.blogspot.ca/2016/02/210-use-embossing-folder.html

http://www.craftysentiments.blogspot.ca/2016/02/dies-andor-punches.html
http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/ y is for your choice -- i choose punches
http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ - anything goes
http://rubysrainbow.blogspot.co.uk/ -- anything goes
http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/ch-102-love-or-valentines-dt-call.html
http://ooh-la-la-creationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/ -- love and romance
http://papercreatorscrafts.blogspot.co.uk/ -- must be love

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

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

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. :)