Happy Goldfish

Good Morning!

A quick little post for a quick little card.

This will be entered into the Challenges at Stamp TV, Pop It Up!, Simon Says Monday, Go Fish!,  Simon Says Wednesday, It's Hip To Be Square, and Scrapy Land, Use An Image.

 

I used this sweet little image from Enjoy The Sunshine by Gina K Designs.  Spellbinders Labels 8 dies.  Images colored with Copic Markers.  This card measures 4 1/4 inches squared.

 

 

 

I wanted to keep the 'bubble' theme going so I added texture with a Swiss Dots Embossing Folder and this fun orange card stock complete with bubbles.   Fishy Ribbon form my stash.  Wink Of Stella Clear and White Pens and a bit of Stickles on the scales.  Iridescent Sequins (more bubbles!)

 

A lone Pop Dot to pop up my jumping Goldfish.  They're kind of happy!

 

Thanks for swimming by!

 

Enjoy~~



Sweet Birthday

Good Morning!

This card will be entered into the Challenges at; Simon Says Monday, Patterned Paper and Simon Says Wednesday, Add Some Shine.

 

Using the Papertey Ink Jar And Lid die set, I created my jar to hold my strawberries.  Images and sentiment from Gina K Designs, Sweet Strawberries and Enjoy The Sunshine stamp sets.  Copic Markers for coloring.  My shine comes from the Glitter Designer Paper (the green strip) by DCWV, Glitter Basics.  

 

 MFT Cross Stitched Rectangles die for sentiment.  Swiss Dots Embossing Folder and heart Designer Paper, I thought both would mimic the strawberry seeds, which were hi-lighted using a Black Sakura Glaze Pen.  Red and White Gingham Ribbon, Green Button and Doily for accents.  Inks in Real Red and Black Licorice.

 

May all of your summer days be sweet!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Enjoy~~ 

 



Twisted Triple Stamping

Good Morning!

A few years ago my BFF Judy Woodland introduced us to that Triple Stamping Technique via this VIDEO from Stampin' With Frenchie.

Now, Melanie Muenchinger has put her little twist on the technique.....literally!  Check out her VIDEO.

Here's Melanie's card, which I CASED!

 

Here is my card:

 

 

I used the Gina K Designs stamp sets, A Year Of Flowers 2, Enjoy The Sunshine and Fabulous Frames.  I stamped along with Mel and her fabulous video, it was pretty fun!

 

Images colored with Copic Markers.  Vellum strip for stamped sentiment.  Check out Mel's VIDEO, super easy and packs a WOW!

 

This card will be entered into the Challenges at;

 

Simon Says Monday, Beautiful Butterfly 

Simon Says Wednesday, Make It Girlie

Double D, April Showers Bring May Flowers 





Strawberry Jar

Good Morning!

Another birthday card to share with you today!

 



 

I used 2 stamps sets from Gina K Designs, Enjoy The Sunshine and Sweet Strawberries.  Believe it or not the strawberries are from Enjoy The Sunshine lol.  Using a Papertrey Ink Quart Jar die cut I stamped and colored my strawberries on it.  Then my Gal Pal, Nancy Leppek, shared this Sandy Allnock Video on how to make glass look like glass.  Now keep in mind, Sandy is an artist and I am not....AND this was my very first experience with this technique.

 

Designer Papers by Nicole, Oh Blooming.  Spellbinders Classic Circles die cut, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder.  Sheer White Ribbon, Stampin' Up Twines, Enamel Dots, and Vellum.  White Craft Paint and Wink Of Stella Clear Pen.

 

 

It kind of looks like glass.....if you back up about 14 feet and squint!  Sandy, of course, made it all look super easy.....but isn't that what Artists do?

 

This card will be entered into the following Challenges;

 

Stamp TV, Sketch

Simon Says Wednesday, Happy Birthday

Simon Says, Work It Wednesday

Stamping Sensations, One For The Girls

Penny Black, Birthdays

ScrapyLand, Anything Goes!

 

 

Thanks for coming by, hope your day is sweet!

 

Enjoy~~





Happy WCMD!

Good Morning!  Hope you are all seeking shelter form this storm (Joaquin) in your craft room on this wonderful World Card Making Day!  Or as my Hubby says, just another typical day in my life!  :)

I made this birthday card for one of my very dear online BFF's, Judy!  I will enter into the Challenges at  Simon Says WCMD and Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes!

Judy always seems to be flabbergasted by my love and use of layers, so I kind of went over the top on this design! 

 

Designer Papers are The Gathering Collection, by Authentique.  Inks in Always Artichoke, Antique Linen, Pumpkin Pie, Tangerine Tango, Timber Brown and Tuxedo Black.

 

 

Gina K Designs stamps; Enjoy The Sunshine, Petals & Wings and Stamp It Big 2.

MFT Bracket Edge Duo dies.

 

Papertrey Ink stamps and dies; Day Dreamer.  MFT Simply Fabulous Sayings sentiments stamp set.

 

I just loved making this card, it measures 5.5" squared.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

Enjoy~~

 



Fancy Flap Fold Card

I think that is the name of this fold.  I found this on Pinterest of course and knew I wanted to give it a try, perfect to enter into Barbara Campbell's Challenge that she is hosting over at Stamp TV, Count Your Layers.  I will also be entering this into the Challenge at Simon Says Monday, Citrus With A Twist.

 

I used the Gina K Designs stamp sets, Autumn Beauty and Enjoy The Sunshine.....perfect titles as there is no nicer place than to be on Cape Cod once the Fall arrives....truly!!!  I've tried to count the layers.....I counted 16.....BUT I'll let you try and count them.  :)

 

Isn't this pretty cool how it opens up?  I quite love the entire look!  Image colored with Copic Markers.

 

 

 

Plenty of room to write a lovely little note to the recipient, which happens to be my dear Aunt Maurine. 

 

Here are all the ingredients:

 

Swiss Dots Embossing Folder

Buttons And Twine

Spellbinders Classic And Scallop Circles Dis

MFT Blueprints 12 And Bracket Edge Duo Dies

Penny Black Heart String Die

 

And if you'd like to give this Fancy Flap Fold Card a try, here is the VIDEO.

 

Thanks for popping in!!!

 

Enjoy~~



Calm Seas & Smooth Sailing

Good Saturday Morning!  Hope this finds you all well.

My card will be entered into the Challenge at Mod Squad Blog, Encouragement.

 

I made the background by using the 'watercolor paper and smooshing' technique, I believe that is the technical term.  It's when you place inks on your acrylic block, mist with water, and then smoosh it on to watercolor paper.  When I did this it looked like a stormy sea scene to me, so I went with it.  The image is by Inspired By Stamping, Pirates. The sentiment is from Gina K Designs, Enjoy The Sunshine, a great match!  Spellbinders Classic and Scallop Circle dies.  Holes were made with my Crop-A-Dile, Ribbon Tabs, and Enamel Dots for accents.

 

A fun masculine card.

 

Thanks so much for popping in, I am glad you did!

 

Enjoy~~  



Enjoy Your Birthday

Hello!  I am HAPPY to say Spring has finally showed up.....YIPPEE!

 

I created another chipboard anchor using a Qickutz anchor die # DS0321 (I previously called it a Sizzix die).  The Designer Papers are by Cloud 9, Wild Indigo.  Spellbinder's Classic and Scallop Circle dies.  Swiss Dots Embossing Folder.  MFT Blueprints #12 dies, Harlequin border die, on the inside.  Sentiment from Gina K Designs, Enjoy The Sunshine. Eyelets for accents.

 

 

This card will be entered into the following Challenges:

 

 

MFT, Sketch

 

 

MFT, Color

 

 

 

Dies R Us, One For The Boys

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

Enjoy~~



Calm Seas & Smooth Sailing

Good Morning! 

Today is the Hubby's Birthday!  His 'cake' will be picked up from Marion's Pie Shop it's a Lemon Meringue Pie, his favorite.....not a fan myself, but it will make him happy!

Today's card will be entered in the Challenges at Mod Squad, Tic-Tac-Toe and the bonus one at  Stamp TV, April Foolery, You Need Two Shape(s) Up!

Mod Squad Tic-Tac-Toe

 

Top To Bottom Diagonal; Sponging, Die, Rhinestones/Pearls (I assume brads are in this group) 

 

 

I used the Gina K Designs stamp set, Enjoy The Sunshine, a handy Kit to have.  Lots of wonderful images and great sentiments.  My 2 shapes are the rectangles, 2 for the sentiment and a nice wood grain background I created using my Scor Pal and different colored inks.  The card base may even be counted as a rectangle too.  Using Spellbinders Classic Circle dies I created the life saver and then wrapped it with thin Jute Twine and popped it up on 3D dots over my sailboat image which was colored with Copic Markers.  Not Quite Navy Ink, Stickles on the water, some burlap and little brads for accents.

 

He truly is my anchor and my rock!

 

I haven't decided if I will use this for his birthday card or not.....hmmmm

 

Thanks for popping in!

 

Enjoy~~





Bold And Beautiful!

Hello, this is crazy, post number 3 already!  Yowza.....and more to come!  Yay!

My card today will be entered into the Poppy Sketch Blog Sketch # 10 With a Pop Of Pattern, Stars and Stamp TV Bold And Beautiful.

Here's the Sketch:



I totally FLIPPED the Sketch......you know, just to be different!

These are definitely not the Designer Papers that I typically use, but when you need Bold AND Beautiful you have to look deep into your stash!  :)   The yellow lattice DP does have little stars on it so I knew I wanted to use it behind my sentiment and the 3 little banners.  I also added 3 little punched out stars just to make sure you knew they were there!   A strip of ribbon and little tab and some adhesive rhinestones finish this card off.  It's quite bright and should bring a smile to whomever receives it.

 

Sentiment is from Enjoy The Sunshine stamp set, by Gina K Designs. 

 

Hope you have a fantastic day!

 

Enjoy~~

 



Another Try At Mixed Media

And I thought Masculine cards were difficult to make!  Geesh, this Mixed Media is a real bugger.  I think I am going to look around for some classes this winter for Mixed Media Projects, it can only help.....right?

This creation is for the Mixed Media Color Challenge #6, to use light pink, bright pink, and gray.

 

Here is what I came up with......if you squint it may look better.  lol

 

 

 

This is a square card that measures 5" x 5".  The sentiment and anchor stamps are from  Gina K Designs, Enjoy The Sunshine, the anchor was cut using the Classic Circles Nestability.  The Compass Rose is a mask from Tim Holtz, using the direct to paper technique. Added some 'banners' one embellished using the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder, the other a type of tissue paper, both stapled on to the card stock base.  Added some paint in grey and the 2 shades of pink and also white as a neutral.  I paper pierced a design to show movement, perhaps a cool ocean breeze blowing by.  And a ribbon punch threaded with jute twine.  Last but not least, a large white eyelet in the bottom right corner, painted in a pale pink. 

 

I will NOT give up on this technique, but I would like to be able to create something lighter something prettier.......back to the drawing board......and that's okay too!

 

Enjoy your day, getting close to the long weekend and the Official End Of Summer!  Love it!