Prayers Are With You

Good Afternoon! 

This card will be entered into the following Challenges:

Simon Says Monday, Die Cuts.

Can You Handle The Pressure?, Fall--Optional Twist.

Hero Arts, Die-Lightful (use dies).

Poppystamps, Anything Goes.

I find it easier to make a feminine Sympathy card 

rather than a masculine one, but here goes.....

Hero Arts Prayers stamp and die set.

PTI Scallop Frame die.

Sizzix 3D Embossing Folder.

Poppystamps Drifting Feathers dies.

I die cut some feathers out of card stock, 

gold foil paper and some out of Vellum.

I also added gold foil directly to a couple of the ends of the feathers.

I also added gold foil to half of the prayers die cut.

Gold Embossing Powder (sentiments).

Heidi Swapp  Gold Colorshine.

Power Poppy Soothing Sympathy stamp set.

I guess it's masculine enough.

Thank you for strolling by!

Enjoy~~

 

Just A Note

 

Good Morning!

 

Donna Phelan back again on the Tutti Designs Inspiration Blog.

  Today I m sharing an elegant Golden Harp card with you all. 

 

The Tutti Designs Store has so many wonderful dies for all of your card making needs!  This month it's all about Musical Instruments, check out the June Release!

 

 

I used this FUN little die from Tutti Designs.  Again, so much detail! 

 

 

 

Tutti Designs # 333 Harp

 

 

I knew immediately that this Harp had to be Gold Foiled, no ifs, ands, or buts about it!

Zing went my harp strings....or something like that!  :)

 

 

 

 

I first die cut the Harp from Chipboard and then Toner Paper, which I proceeded to run through my Mini Minc Machine with Gold Foil.  I then layered the 2 together to make a lovely chipboard piece.  I want my die cuts to come to life with a bit of depth and dimension.  If you notice when cutting dies from card stock or Designer Paper (alone) the cuts tend to lay there and look flat.  I find by adding a layer or 2 makes it really POP and gives it a life all of its own!

 

 

 

 

 

I added lots of Gold Foil accents.  My Designer Paper was foiled as were the layers between.  I even Heat Embossed my sentiment in Gold Powder tying it all together.  Gina K Designs, Just A Note stamp set.  Raven Black ink.

 

 

 

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Beautiful Dahlias

Hello!

This card will be entered into the Challenges at; Stamp TV, Be Flowerful and Simon Says Wednesday, Emboss It.

 

I used the Gina K Designs Stamp TV Kit, Sentimental Summer, stamp, dies and Designer Paper, which I foiled in gold.  My Dazzling Dahlias were stamped in Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzleberry, Tempting Turquoise and Wild Wasabi inks and then Embossed in Gold Powder.  I also die cut all of the flowers and leaves.  

 

 

 

 

Spellbinders Classic Rectangle die used for my Gold Embossed sentiment, this was cut directly from my Designer Paper.

 

Only had a few minutes to play with this amazing Kit, but so far me likey!

 

 

 

Oh and if you missed yesterday's BIG Baby Reveal......here ya go. 

 

 

 

Lori and Tim.....Penelope Joy arriving in early November.

 

My heart is full!

 

 

 

Thanks for coming by.





 

Enjoy~~



Double D, Silver And Gold

Good Morning! 

A brand new Challenge starts at The Double D Challenge Blog, and here is your Inspirational Tile:

Double D

Silver And Gold

 

 

 

 



My Designer Papers are Recollections, Michael's Brand, Ice Crystals.  This was a peer pressure purchase, all of my card making Gal Pals had it so I didn't want to be left out lol.   The background is silver with flourishes, reindeer, snowflakes and holly, it is sooooo pretty!  Using my Mini Minc Machine I added gold to the background and focal image layers.  I also cut this beautiful Fanciful Poinsettia Ornament out of toner paper and added Gold Foil too.  I placed it on to a Spellbinders Captivating Squares die cut.  Hanging it with Gold Ribbon.

 

 

 

 

I also added Gold Foil to this pretty Poinsettia die, by Impression Obsession in the same manner.  Pretty sparkly Ribbon and Adhesive pearls for accents.  I really love the elegant look of this card.

 

You have plenty of time to join in on this Challenge......I hope to see you over there!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Enjoy~~

 



Great Story

Good Morning! 

This card will be entered into the Simon Says Monday Challenge, Trio-Tastic.

 

 

This card uses the Papertrey Ink stamp and die sets, Uncorked.  Sentiment stamped in Black Licorice ink on to a Spellbinders Perfectly Pierced Frames die.  I added Gold Foil to the wine glass die cuts with my Mini Minc.

 

Designer papers by DCWV, Modern Metallic.  Black Sheer Ribbon and Pearl Drop Adhesive Rhinestones for accents.  How FUN is that sentiment?!?!

I also added some Gold Foil to the Cheers, Uncorked Words, die cut on the inside.  I am loving the elegant flavor and feel of this simple Birthday card.

 

Thanks for popping in! 

 

Cheers!



Double Z Card

Good evening! 

I have been in my craft room all afternoon.....hiding I suppose.  But, now it's time to move forward. Let's hold hands, I know we can do this together!

Today's card will be entered into the Challenges at; Scor Pal, Family Means Everything, Simon Says Monday, Shine Bright Like A Diamond and Scrapy Land, Anything Goes.

I made this Double Z card for my daughter's birthday on the 13th....she'll be 33....how the heck did that happen?!?!  Oh and shhhhh it's a surprise!

The card base measures 4 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches.  Score at 4 1/4 inches, opposite direction at 2 1/8 inches.
The card strip measures 1 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches.  Score at 4 1/4 inches, opposite direction at 2 1/8 inches.

 

I keep playing with this beautiful Designer Paper by Craft Smith, Tea Party.  It was one of those ridiculously low priced super deals at Michael's 5 dollars, 48 sheets.....pretty pinks, greens, yellows, teals and gold.  It is gorgeous!  After assembling the card base and strip I just began decorating it.  A total Labor of Love!  Oh and I created a pretty matching envelope too using my Envelope Punch Board, which I don't use near enough.  The envelope is decorated with lace, pearls and a Memory Box die, Homespun Heart.  It was cut once form a very thick 'chip board' like card stock and then topped with a pretty pink.

 

 

 

 

MFT Fancy Flourish die cut from toner paper and then I ran it through my Mini Minc with Gold Foil.  I also did the mini heart on the sentiment with this too.

 



 

This is how it looks folded flat, makes a nice 4 1/4 inch squared card.  Flower from Altenew stamp and die sets; Wild Hibiscus.  Image colored with Copic Markers.  Black Seed Beads for the center.  Dies R Us Butterfly 2 set, I layered 3 different ones together, the top one is also Gold Foiled.

 

 

 

Partially expanded here.  Spellbinders Classic and Beaded Oval dies.  Sentiment from PTI, Happy Hexagons stamp set.  Mambo Melon ink.

 



 

And fully expanded here.  Adhesive Pearls and Rhinestones and  Ribbon for accents.  Don't you just love that Rhinestone Patterned Bling?

 

 





On the back I added a sheet of plain white card stock and then using Scor Tape (just at the top edge) I covered it with a deep Pink Designer Paper panel.  I was able to write my Happy Birthday wishes on the white card stock while keeping it out of sight.  I may also make a teeny tiny envelope to add to the back, perhaps sticking some cash inside.  :)

Thanks so much for coming by.....I needed the company!

Be well!

You Make Me Happy!

Good Morning!

Today's card will be entered into the Challenges at Altenew, Thailand--Photo Inspiration     and Simon Says Monday, April Showers Bring May Flowers.

 

 

I used the Painted Poppy stamp and die set from Altenew.  I was drawn to the colors in the inspirational photo the gold and blues and yellow.  I took a Fabulous Frame die from PTI and die cut it from Toner Paper, added texture with a Diamond Embossing Folder.....then I added Gold Foil using my Mini Minc Machine.  By adding the texture it cracked and distressed a bit of the Toner Paper, and after covering it in the Gold Foil it has that worn distressed aged look--LOVE it! 

 

 Stamped my sentiment in Tempting Turquoise ink and added a few random sequins.  Tied it all together using a Sheer Yellow Ribbon.

 

Thanks so much for traveling through Thailand....no passport (or shots) required!

 

Enjoy~~

 

 

Gold Butterfly Birthday

Good Morning!

Today's card will be entered into the Challenge at ScrapyLand, Tie One On.

 

 

After our daughter's wedding last year, a dear friend sent us a lovely note on this gorgeous Papyrus Note Card.  I immediately knew I would make her birthday card from this beautiful paper!

 

It has the feel of 'home made' paper with beautiful rich tones of light pink and dark rose with gold accents.  I knew pairing my Mini Minc and Gold Foil would be a perfect combo! 

 

Using the Toner Papers by Heidi Swapp, I die cut the Cheery Lynn Butterfly 6 and Fanciful Flourish and then added my Gold Foil.....WOW!  Check out the bit of flourish on the inside, you can really see the gold tone shine!  It's difficult to get the camera to pick up the foiling on the butterfly and large portion of the flourish, the photos really don't do it justice.....or it could just be the operator!  :)

 

The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink's Happy Hexagons stamp set, stamped in Melon Mambo ink onto a Traditional Stitched Tag by MFT.  Pearl Flower Button, Sheer Pink Ribbon (which was wired, but I removed it all) and some Jute Twine to tie everything together. 

 

I hope Betty recognizes the paper and doesn't mind I used it in this way.  I had a second piece saved, but over the weekend I was Puppy Sitting, and somehow my little Hankie Doodle got a hold of it and ate it....the dog ate my homework lol 

 

Pretty In Pink!

 

Enjoy~~



Sleigh Bells Ring.....

.....are you listening......

Hello again!  Now that work has FINALLY slowed to a crawl (yippee) I can be in my craft room even more....makes for a very happy marriage!  ;)

I am entering this card in to the following Challenges:

MFT Sketch
MFT Color
Simon Says Wednesday, Gearing Up For Christmas
CAS-ual Chic, CCC05 Precious Metals



 

Here is my card:

 

 

That's NOT gold embossing powder!  I was walking through a craft store, A.C. Moore, when a Minc just fell off the shelf and into my basket.....looked at the price tag and when I saw it was 1/2 off, only $39.99, I let it stay!  Truth!

 

The sled stamp looks like this, I don't want you to think my Minc and foiling did not work.  :)

 



 



 

I used the MFT stamp set, Inspired By Christmas, I just love that antique sled, and even more so in gold foil!  The image is cut on a Spellbinders Labels 7 die, or as I call it 'the book one'.  Sentiment stamped in Tuxedo Black ink.  It's hard to capture all of that shimmer and shine of the gold foil, but it looks (and feels) SPECTACULAR in real life!  

 

Added some gold ribbon, a couple of gold 'sleigh bells' and a few adhesive rhinestones.

 

In all of my research about the Minc I found that you do not need to purchase anything extra, other than the foil.  You don't need a Toner Pen, or Toner Powder, or even all of the cute die cuts with toner paper that all the craft stores sell.  I used clear embossing powder, heated that, placed my sheet of foil over it and ran it through the Minc.....perfect, it came out perfect!  I saw that everyone was using WOW extra fine clear embossing powder, I had the Michael's Recollections Brand and it still worked.  Pretty cool!

 

One week til Thanksgiving, I hope you get to share it with all of the ones you love!

 

Enjoy~~