Monster Birthday

I created this card, based on Freshly Made Sketches #255:

Happy Birthday Card

I downloaded a cupcake coloring page from the internet to make a birthday card:



Detail of the glitter glue on the frosting:



Supplies: SEI paper, Staedtler watercolor pencils , Imaginisce stamp, Stickels glitter glue, buttons.

Game Controller Card

Just some fun with cardstock :)

Ten

Next week, my son will be 10 years old, and I made him a birthday card, based on sketch #216 by Card Positioning Systems:



10

Supplies: Paper: Cherry Arte, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Canson, Number Stickers: American Crafts, Paint: Junkitz, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Adhesive: 3D-Dots (EK Success), Scrapbook Adhesives (3L), ZIG Memory System (Kuretake). Tools: Stamp: Imaginisce, Paper Trimmer: Tonic Studios, Scissors: Fiskars, Other: brush, stamping block, corner rounder, circle template.

March 2011 Published Work

Both these cards were published in the March 2011 issue of ScrapStreet Magazine:



Lucky Day

Supplies: Paper: BasicGrey, Card Base: Halcraft, Brad: Pink Paislee, Markers: Color Workshop (P&M Products), Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4, Font: Franklin Gothic Book, Other: thread. Tools: Other: sewing machine.




Celebrate

Supplies: Paper, Canvas Tag, Buttons: BasicGrey, Card Base: Halcraft, Ribbon: Wal-Mart, Marker: Color Workshop (P&M Products), Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake).

I used this sketch for this card.

January 2011 Published Work

This card was published in the new GingerScrapsStreet Magazine:



Winter Wishes

Digital Supplies: Kit: Winter Wishes by Jennifer Labre Designs, Font: Glimstick.

Happy Holidays Card

I created this card for the American Crafts Dear Lizzy & Helmar Adhesives card contest on the PageMaps Blog in September. I did not win, but I really like how it turned out :)



Happy Holidays

Supplies: Paper, Die-Cut, Stickers: Crate Paper, Card Base: Halcraft, Stamp: Studio G, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Button: BasicGrey, Deco Scissors: Provo Craft, Sketch: September 2010 Card Map by Becky Fleck (PageMaps).

A Little Gift For You

I made my first digital stamp! Not perfect, but I think it is cute :)



As a little Christmas gift I am giving this digital stamp away for free. Please click on the image to download.


Of course I had to make a card with it! I used Sweet Sketch Wednesday #80:



Snowman

Supplies: Paper: BasicGrey, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Watercolor Paper: Canson, Card Base: Halcraft, Image: Janneke Smit, Watercolor Pencils: Staedtler, Pearls: Kaisercraft, Marker: Color Workshop (P&M Products) Other: ribbon. Tools: Water Brushes: Royal & Langnickel, Sketch: Sweet Sketch Wednesday.


Merry Christmas!

Christmas Card

I made this card using the sketch by Michelle McClung for the "Avast! It be a bit sketchy..." challenge for ScrapStreet's Pirate Crop:



Holiday

Supplies: Paper: Kelly Panacci (Sandylion Sticker Designs), BasicGrey, Chipboard: Kelly Panacci (Sandylion Sticker Designs), Watercolor Pencils: Staedtler, Marker: Color Workshop (P&M Products), Ink: Marvy Matchables (Uchida of America). Tools: Stamps: Studio G, Bracket Shape: Journal Tag by Anna Griffin.

I am also entering this card into Christmas Card Challenges #49.

September Published Work

This card was published in the September issue of ScrapStreet Magazine, and was based on this sketch.



Thanks

Digital Supplies: Kit: Art Palette Page Kit by Cilenia Curtis, Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4.
Supplies: Photo Paper: Staples, Ribbon: Morex, Tag: Eyelet Outlet, Brads: Doodlebug Design, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Adhesives: 3D-Dots (EK Success), Scrapbook Adhesives (3L), Glue Dots International, Other: jump ring.

Happy Birdday

to my dear hubby!



happy birdday

Supplies: Paper: SEI, Photo Paper: Staples, Card Base: Halcraft, Digital Stamp: Laurie Wilson (Doodle Pantry), Watercolor Pencils: Staedtler, Alphabet Stickers: Making Memories, Bling: Kaisercraft.

This card is based on Sketch 186 at Card Positioning Systems.

I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

• Bling challenge at Crazy4Challenges
• Anything Goes challenge at One Stitch at a Time
• Stitching challenge at Stamp, Scrap and Doodle Saturdays
• Things with Wings challenge at Paper Sundaes

hi there

I made this card for ScrapStreet's Layered Drinks challenge, and Digital Tuesday's Dots and Stripes challenge, using this week's SFYTT sketch, and a super cute free digi stamp from Meljen's Designs:



hi there

Supplies: Patterned Paper: American Crafts, Photo Paper: Staples, Cardstock, Chip: Bazzill Basics Paper, Digital Stamp: Meljen's Designs, Watercolor Pencils: Staedtler, Buttons: BasicGrey, Rub-On: Wordsworth.

Hello!

I made this card for ScrapStreet's "Slush Punch" challenge using Laura's Sketch 60 at 2S4U.



This is my first time making a flower from ribbon. I used some printed organza ribbon, but I was not impressed with the result. However, layering it on top of a felt flower made it pop! I like how it turned out.
I kept the rest of the card very simple. Here is a closer look:



Hello!

Supplies: Paper: My Mind's Eye, Card Base: Halcraft, Ribbon: Michaels, Felt Flower: Creative Café, Button: BasicGrey, Rub-On: Daisy D's, Stamp: My Sentiments Exactly, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Other: cardstock, thread.

Girls Night Out

ScrapStreet is having a Beverage Crop to celebrate their 5th anniversary with daily challenges and games!

I made this card for the Cosmo Challenge, using this week's bonus sketch by Courtney Baker for 2S4Y:



Girls Night Out

Digital Supplies: Cocktails, Anyone? by Dora's Lemon Love Creations (ScrapStreet), Font: Segoe Print, Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4.

Supplies: Paper: Boxer Scrapbook Productions, Photo Paper: Staples, Card Base: Halcraft, Ribbon: Michaels, Bling: Heidi Swapp.

No Peeking!

I made this card using Kazan's sketch #60 for 2 Sketches 4 You.



No Peeking!

Supplies: Paper, Stickers: Crate Paper, Cardstock: Canson, Bling: Heidi Swapp.

Happy Birthday

My daughter's seventh birthday is coming up and I made her a card using sketch 182 from Card Positioning Systems Blog.

My daughter has been eying the dragonfly woolie ever since I go it, so of course I had to use it on her card. I used a row of seven rhinestones at the bottom; one for each year.



I also decorated the inside of the card a little:



Happy Birthday

Supplies: Paper, Die-Cut, Felt Sticker, Buttons, Journaling Note: BasicGrey, Ribbon: Michaels, Bling: Heidi Swapp, Stamp: Imaginisce, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Card Base: Halcraft, Other: machine stitching.

Card Set - American Crafts Backyard

I needed some scrapping therapy, so I decided to grab a sketch and just create something. This is the first time I played along with the Card Positioning Systems Blog, using sketch 168.

Since one of my friend's birthday is coming up, I made her a card, and I made a small just because card from some leftovers.



Supplies: Paper: American Crafts, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Rub-Ons: Kaisercraft, Other: ribbon, machine stitching.

April 2010 Publications

I was asked to design with the fabulous papers and printables from the Gypsy Sisters line made by Kaisercraft!
I created the following projects, which were all published in the April 2010 issue of ScrapStreet Magazine.




Six

Supplies: Paper, Die Cuts, Chipboard Alphabet, Pearls: Kaisercraft, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Paint: Junkitz, Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Font: Shruti.

Design Notes: To embellish my page, I hand cut some flourishes from the patterned paper. A simple pen stroke around the edge of the page makes a quick and pretty border. I printed the journaling directly onto the background.




Altered Birdhouse

Supplies: Paper, Die Cut, Bling: Kaisercraft, Birdhouse: Michaels, Flowers: Doodlebug Design, Paint: Ceramcoat (Delta Creative), Junkitz, Adhesive: Martha Stewart Crafts (EK Success), ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Glue Dots International, Tools: paint brushes, sanding paper, files.

Design Notes: The paper posies were too pink to match the Kaisercraft papers, so, to end up with more of a salmon color, I painted these first with a diluted yellow paint. I painted all the sides of the pieces before adhering the papers. I adhered a die cut around the hole in the front of the birdhouse, after cutting out the center and cutting off the edge.




Thank YOU

Supplies: Paper, Rub-Ons, Pearls: Kaisercraft, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Flower: Prima Marketing, Button: SEI, String: Making Memories, Paint: Junkitz, Adhesive: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Glue Dots International.

Design Notes: I hand cut some flourishes from the patterned paper. I adhered these to the yellow paper and cut away the paper "above" the flourishes. I painted the white string yellow to match the papers. Some rub-ons and pearls finished the card quickly.




Easter Basket

Supplies: Paper, Die Cut, Bling: Kaisercraft, Flowers: Bazzill Basics Paper, Basket Template: Janneke Smit, Adhesive: 3D-Dots (EK Success), ZIG Memory System (Kuretake).

Design Notes: Since the Kaisercraft papers are double-sided, I did not have to worry about adding a liner to my basket. I simply cut out my template and folded over the scalloped edge. I raised the die cut with foam adhesive to make it stand out some more.




4 U

Supplies: Paper, Die Cut, Chipboard Alphabet, Alphabet Stickers, Bling: Kaisercraft, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Buttons: SEI, Pen: ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Adhesive: 3D Dots (EK Success), ZIG Memory System (Kuretake), Glue Dots International, Other: ric-rac, thread, needle. Digital Supplies: Printable: Kaisercraft, Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4.

Design Notes: Kaisercraft also has free printables on their website to match your collection! I downloaded the PDF, used software to cut and resize the desired pieces and then printed these out. Dressing up the chipboard alphas is very simple since the alphabet stickers are exactly the same size.

Happy NSD! Welsome to ScrapStreet's Blog Hop!

Happy National Scrapbook Day, and welcome to ScrapStreet's Blog Hop!

Please make sure to check out the ScrapStreet Blog for everything you need to know about this Blog Hop!
Also, check out the National Scrapbooking Day Forum where extra challenges will be posted throughout the day for possible prizes as well!


I have two RAKS for you if feel like playing along on my blog!

For a chance to win the first prize, just leave me a comment before Monday morning (May 3rd) 10.00 AM PST. I will pick a random winner shortly after!

For a chance to win the second prize, you will have to create a card based on the following sketch. Post your creation either on your blog or in the ScrapStreet Gallery, and reply to this blog post with a link to your creation before Thursday morning (May 6th) 10.00 AM PST. Again, I will pick a random winner from the entries.

This is the sketch:



And this is my take on it:



Supplies: Paper, Die Cut: SEI, Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Canson, Chipboard: Bazzill Basics Paper, Ribbon: American Traditional Designs, Brad: Making Memories, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Marker: Color Workshop (P&M Products), Other: thread. Tools: Stamp: My Sentiments Exactly, Other: sewing machine.

I made this card for my son's birthday. He will turn nine in a few days! I had found the Chinese character for the number nine online at About.com, and I thought that would be a good starting point for his birthday card.
I downloaded the image and printed it out in reverse. Then I adhered it to the back of a black cardstock scrap and cut it out. This gives a little more dimension than just printing the character directly onto the white cardstock.

I cannot wait to see what you create with the sketch, and read your comments!
I hope you enjoy our blog hop, and thank you so much for playing with us!

Next stop is the blog of the fabulous Janis Medina-Maghinay!

March 2010 Publications

The following projects were published in the March issue of ScrapStreet Magazine:



Uni

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper, Chipboard Star: Scenic Route, Stickers: American Crafts, Ribbon: Morex, Bling: Heidi Swapp, Eyelets: Making Memories, Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3, Font: Baby Boston.

I used my photo editing software to create and print the moon shape. I used this shape to cut out the cardstock and the main photo. I cut out a photo of the stuffed toy and used that as an embellishment. I punched holes in the star and the moon and hung the star from the moon by threading ribbon through the eyelets in the holes. To create a visual triangle I used bling on top of the unicorn's collar, around the star and on top of the title. I chose a dark grey background to make a "night" scene.




Thanksgiving 2008

Digital Kit: Thankful by Rachness Designs for ScrapStreet.com, Stitches: All Stitched Up by Zoe Pearn Designs (SweetShoppeDesigns), Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3, Font: Blink Janneke Style.

Although I used 9 photos on one page, I kept the design clean and organized by combining the photos in just one block.




Lucky

Papers: Kaisercraft, Ribbon, Buttons: SEI, Chipboard: Bazzill Basics Paper, Cherry Arte, Rub-Ons: Making Memories, Daisy D’s, Brads: Queen & Company, Stamps: PSX, Ink: Rubber Stampede, Paint: Delta, Junkitz, Card Base: Halcraft, Font: Bradley Hand ITC.

I painted four chipboard hearts and arranged these into a shamrock shape. The tiny brads fill up the holes in the heart "buttons" exactly.




St. Patrick's Day 2009

Digital Kit: Feeling Lucky by Handmaid Designs for ScrapStreet.com, Fonts: Rockwell, Blink Janneke Style.

I simply stretched the frame to fit my photos. To extend the ribbon underneath the photo, I copied and pasted the left end side of the ribbon using the rectangular Marquee Tool and moved this to the left.