CAS.....so not my thing.....

But I try......

This card will be entered into the Challenges at Stamp TV, Faux Torn Edge and Simon Says Wednesday, Anything Goes!

I created my Faux Torn Edge using Daffodil Delight ink, nice and bright and sunshiny!  Then I stamped my flower images from the Warm Spring Wishes stamp set by Gina K Designs in Black Licorice ink.  Sentiment from her Fanciful Fall stamp set.  So clean and simple.

So of course I had to add something more........

 



 

 A few scored lines......a couple of Enamel Brads.......and some yellow craft paint splatters. 

 

Well at least it will be easy to mail lol

 

Thanks for popping in.

 

Happy World Card Making Day.....more to come!

 

Enjoy~~



Warm Spring Wishes

Hello!

This card will be entered into the Challenges at; Dies R Us, Shaped Cards,  Simon Says Wednesday, Touchy Feely, and ScrapyLand, Anything Goes!

 

I used Labels And Stitched Frames dies to cut the base of my shaped card.  The center flower is, Old Country Bloom, and the leaf flourish is, Branch With Leaves.  All dies are by Sizzix.

The sentiment and small stamped leaves are from Warm Spring Wishes by Gina K Designs.  Flower Button for accent and Swiss Dots Embossing Folder for some added texture.  I can't believe I did not use any Designer Papers, just plain card stock.....wow! 

 

Happy Spring!

 

Enjoy~~



Thankful

Such a powerful word! 

Today's project was inspired by Chiaki Haverstick's Thankful Banner.  It is a MUST see.  The link will take you to her project page, as I am sure there are other pretty creations to craft!

My project will be entered into the Scor Pal Challenge, More Than One Score, Family/Thanksgiving and for the Stamp TV Challenge, Set From The Past.

*****  update *****  I guess I also have to mention where the score lines are for the Scor Pal Challenge: 

3 3/4" x 12"  card stock score at 2 3/4"  5 1/2"  8 1/4" and 11"
3 3/4" x 11"  card stock score at 2 3/4"  5 1/2" and 8 1/4"

 

The instructions were very easy to follow, the FUN part was adding all the layers and decorating it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies Used:

 

Gina K Designs stamp sets and cut files:  Harvest Of Wishes, Spring Blessings, So Grateful, Warm Spring Wishes. I used my Cameo to cut out all letters.  Swiss Doss Embossing Folder.  Hole Punch, sheer ribbon, pop dots, adhesive pearls, Stickles and Copic Markers.  Sizzix die, Branch With Leaves.  Designer Papers; Deja Views, Global Treks and DCWV, Shimmer Stack. 

 

I really enjoyed making this project.  Chiaki's is fantastic! 

 

Top View:

 

I hope you have lots of things to be thankful for, today and always.  I know I do!

 

Thanks so much for coming by.

 

Enjoy~~

 



 

 

 



 

Bleach It Is

Good Afternoon!  Although I love bleach, I use it on a daily basis, I was never too fond of it in the craft room.  The Challenge over at Stamp TV is to use the bleaching technique.  I chose to "color" my flower and not use bleach as an ink pad.  I am also entering this card into the My Favorite Things Sketch Challenge.



Here's what I came up with!

A very simple card.  Using the flower from the Gina K Designs, Warm Spring Wishes stamp set,  I heat embossed it with very fine black embossing powder and then 'colored' it with bleach.   I used the Spellbinders dies, Lacy and Scalloped Circles, as well as the large circle die from My Favorite Things, Blueprints #12.  Designer Paper is also from GKD, Sunshiny Day.  Added a button and some Baker's Twine and it is complete.  Short, sweet and simple.

Thanks so much for popping in.

Enjoy~~

Have A Happy Day!

Good Afternoon!

Today's card is a simple creation made for the Mod Squad Blog, Going Gingham Challenge.

I mixed several stamp sets from Gina K Designs, One In A Million, True Love, and Warm Spring Wishes.  I stamped the floral vine 3 times switching directions in the top right one, colored with Copic Markers, vine traced with a Sakura Glitter Pen as well as the berries.  A wide black and white gingham ribbon and several adhesive black pearls were added.  I love the sentiment, who wouldn't?

Thanks for popping on in.  May you all have a HAPPY day!

Enjoy~~

Miss You Note Card

Good Morning!

I hope you woke with a song in your heart!  Too much?  I wake up kind of happy.....everyday.....I've been told it is annoying!  BUT, it's who I am.  I'm a glass half full kind of gal, in case you didn't know.  I am a great friend and an awesome cheerleader!  If you ever need a laugh, search me out! 

Today's card is just a little note card.  Nothing fancy, NO flash.....I think I may be able to even mail it with a regular stamp, THIS is what I have been trying to accomplish!

This card will be entered into Mix It Up Monday Challenge, Metal, at Stamp TV and the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge, Animal Antics.

Using FREE cut files and the Warm Spring Wishes stamp set all from Gina K Designs I designed this simple little note card.  The Designer Papers are from K And Company, Julianne.  A little 'flag' sentiment banner and 2 different sized shiny metal brads.  I must say I LOVE this bird image, so perfect in every way!

Thanks so much for popping on in, it has been a very creative week so far.....YAY!

Enjoy~~

Birds Of A Feather

Good Chilly Morning!  Yup we had Spring in the palm of our hands for 3 whole days....and then *snap* right back to winter.....even with a little snow squall.....oh man!  BUT the sun is shining despite the cooler temperatures.

Today's card is for 2 Challenges, the Mix It Up Monday Challenge over at Stamp TV, hosted by my very good gal pal, Karen Hightower, Metal.....to add any type of metal to your card or project and for the Simon Says Monday Challenge, Winged Things.

 

I used the Warm Spring Wishes stamp set, available from Gina K Designs. The Designer Papers are from Teresa Collins, World Traveler.  I used my Cameo to create the FREE 'cut files'  also from Gina, click HERE.  I stamped the cuts in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and left them 'natural'.  I added 5 shiny metal brads.  Using a Black Sakura Glaze Pen I added some accents to the bird cages.   Fiskars Border Punch.  Spellbinders/Flourishes Perfectly Pierced Classic Frame die.

 

Glad I didn't pack up my winter coat.  *sigh*

 

Enjoy~~

 

 



April Showers......

.....Bring May Flowers.  Yay!  LOVE this time of year, so full of life and rebirth after one of the longest winters I can remember.  I am not sure, but the older I become the longer the winters feel.....what's up with that?

Today's card will be entered into the CAS #90 Wet Challenge, and the Mod Squad Blog Spring Into Spring Challenge, to use 3 bright Springy colors AND to use your stamps to make your own Designer Paper. 

 

I used the umbrella image from the Warm Spring Wishes stamp set from Gina K Designs.  Paper pieced the top using 4 different colored card stocks.  I also added some glitz with the corresponding Sakura Glitter Pens and colored in the dots.   Stamped the sentiment and before adhering the image to the base I flicked light blue and dark blue paint all over it using an old toothbrush, to make the rain.  I then took some Diamond Stickles and dabbed that all over the dried paint.  Traced the outline of the umbrella with more Sakura Glitter Pens and added an adhesive pearl at the top.

 

Yesterday I finished cleaning out my garden beds, tossed in a ton of seeds I collected last fall like, Marigolds (I NEVER buy these anymore) Black Eyed Susans, Purple Cone Flowers, Cosmos, Cleome, Shasta Daisies, just to name a few.  (praying for a light shower of rain!)

 

Thanks so much for popping by.

 

Enjoy~~



DIY Designer Paper 2

Back again with another card I created with my own hand stamped designer paper.  Of course, this will be entered into the Mod Squad Blog Challenge, DIY, make your own Designer Paper.

 

I used the lovely leaf stamp from the Gina K Designs stamp set, Signs Of Spring.    I stamped several of the images using Distress Inks in, Antique Linen, Peeled Paint, and Wild Honey.  I love the antique linen and the shadow effect it casts off.   The butterfly and sentiment are from Gina's Warm Spring Wishes stamp set.  Spellbinders Lacy Squares die, threaded with a little white ribbon.  Sizzix Branch With Leaves die.  An adhesive rhinestone and Stickles on the butterfly and leaves.  Copic Markers.

 

I am really hooked on making my own designer paper, so many choices with stamps, inks, and designs......the possibilities are endless!

 

Thanks so much for popping by, appreciate you doing so!

 

ENJOY~~