TSC40: Spring Flowers & Colours Challenge

It's challenge time again over at The Stampsmith Challenge and this month we're challenging you to create something using Spring Flowers and Colours.  Simply upload your artwork to the blog linky and be entered into a draw for a free sheet of stamps by The Stampsmith! (a $21.00 value)  All projects using at least one image by The Stampsmith will be eligible. 

For my card, I used several stamps from the Paris sheet.  I love this sheet with so many great images.  Bottom left you'll see the Eiffel Tower, top middle you'll see Notre Dame, next to it, a Paris postmark and middle right you'll see a Paris map.

I hope you decide to join in on the fun.  I look forward to seeing all your creations!

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Shoe Queen

This is not a traditional birthday card, I know, but one of my colleagues just celebrated her birthday last week and I made her this card that is truly fitting for her.   She wears some of the loveliest shoes around and just so happens to also run her own shoe business on the side.  She carries some gorgeous shoes...I just wish I could wear some of them without fear of breaking my neck!   lol  :)

I used the cute little pump stamps from the Shoe Queen stamp set by Impression Obsession.  The Shoe Queen sentiment is also from this set.   The flourishes I added around the sentiment are part of a stamp by Inkadinkado.

This Wednesday, there will be a new card challenge theme over at The Stampsmith Challenge so I'll have my card posted tomorrow for that.  Stay tuned to see what the new theme will be and for my Design Team creation.  I hope to see you play along with us!

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Magic Slider Box

I made this box last weekend when I got together with my group of crafty friends. Janice shared this great Slider Box tutorial by Beate Johns with us and we all had fun making each of our boxes.  They all turned out very different from one another. I always find it amazing how different each of our styles are. 

Here's an angel view to show you the dimension of the box.

Here's the box with the note card and the drawer pulled open.  Little chocolates or candies can be put in the drawer to make a cute little gift.

I have another project to share with you using some of the same gorgeous papers...stay tuned.

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Happy Birthday, Jim!

I made this card for my hubby, Jim, for his birthday next week. I always have a hard time with masculine cards, but I kinda like how this one turned out. I stamped the old pocket watch first, and then broke up the Happy Birthday sentiment, to emboss it. I thought the pocket watch ink was dry. But, apparently it wasn't since when I added the embossing powder, it stuck to it, as well. It makes it a bit difficult to read the sentiment, but you get the point and I think I like it like this even better than my original plan. I love this photostamp from The Mountains plate by The Stampsmith. You can find it under Landscapes on the online shop.

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May all your wishes come true

I had a bad migraine today, but I'm feeling much better this evening so I decided to make a quick card.  My friend and co-worker requested that I re-create a card for her Mom that I made last Fall.   Her Mom is looking for some birthdays cards to have on hand and liked this one and asked if I'd make her a few different ones, this being one of them.

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Supplies:
Stamps: Bird on Branch 97981-K (Inkadinkado), Branch with Large Leaf F-2424 (PSX), 'May all your wishes come true' (See D's - Inque Boutique)
Cardstock: Teal (Bazzill), Soft Sky (SU), White (Staples)
Ink: Blue Bayou & Soft Sky (SU)
Tools: Heat Tool (to curl ribbon with), 1/8" Dimensional Squares (EK Success)
Embellishments: Sheer White Ribbon (Michaels)

Princess for a Day

I totally forgot that I had this Butterfly Impressabilities and found it this morning!  So, I thought I'd play with it for a card that I needed to make for a friend of my oldest daughter for her birthday party this weekend.

I used the Butterfly Impressabilities to emboss the background.  Then, I used my new Fancy Scalloped Border Piercerabilities for the border and embossed with it first.  Then, I cut out the scallop on the top as it only embosses, it's not a diecut.  I added an extra diecut layer on the bottom and paper pierced the swirls around the butterfly.

Here's a close up to show you the embossing and the paper piercing that I did using the Border Piercerabilities.  A fun tool to use!  :)

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Supplies:
Stamps: Crown - Fairest of Them All - Snag'em Stamps (Imaginisce), Just Chillin' (Making Memories), Sentiments 1 (Impression Obsession), Butterfly by Kathy Davis (Inkadinkado)
Cardstock: Light Pink (CRS), Soft Sky (SU), Flat White (Staples)
Ink: Coal Black (Ancient Page)
Tools: Fancy Scalloped Borders - Piercerabilities (Spellbinders), Butterfly Impressabilities (Spellbinders), Paper Piercing Tool, Paper Piercing Mat, Quilling Tweezers 
Embellishments: Blue, Pink and Clear Bling (Dollarama)

Thank You Frameability

I had fun playing with this new Frameabilities - Decorative Frame.   I love the delicate embossing of it and the way the two frames nest into each other.  I stamped my thank you image onto vellum cardstock and recessed it behind the goldenrod frame using dimensional squares.  The frame is a bit larger than a standard A2 style card, so I centered the goldenrod base and adhered it to the frame with double-sided tape.  I added a bit of bling using my quilling tweezers to place them where I wanted them and ta-da, you have a quick and easy fancy card.  :)

Here's an angle view to show the dimension of the frame.

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Supplies:
Stamps: Thank You Frame (Inkadinkado)
Cardstock: Teal (Bazzill), Goldenrod Linen (CRS), Vellum Cardstock (SU)
Ink: Jet Black (StazOn)
Tools: Cuttlebug, Decorative Frames - Frameabilities (Spellbinders), 1/8" Dimensional Squares (EK Success), Quilling Tweezers
Embellishments: Silver Dragonfly Charm, Clear Bling (Dollarama)

Happy Valentine's Day, Jim!

 

This is the Valentine's Day card that I made for my hubby, Jim. I recently got this stamp and I love it, especially the "Kiss Me You Fool" sentiment, Jim will get a kick out of that, I'm sure!  :)

I just wish I had an easier time taking a picture of it, though. Because of the photostamp, after several attempts with different camera settings and in different lighting, I still couldn't get a good picture.  So, I opted to just use my scanner instead. Arg...I need to take a photography course! lol :)

This is a little container of yummy goodness for Jim for Valentine's Day.   Chocolate covered cashews and chocolate covered cherries.  Afterall, what's Valentine's Day, without a little chocolate! 

Thanks for stoppin' by!  :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Kiss Me You Fool - Photostamp (Inkadinkado), Sweet heart (Studio G), of mine (Impression Obsession)
Cardstock: China Red Linen (CRS), Chocolate Brown (CRS), Sky Blue (The Paper Company), Glossy White (CRS)

Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Vintage Sepia (VersaFine)
Tools: Sponge (SU), Cuttlebug, Textile Texture Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (ProvoCraft)
Embellishments: Jumbo Chocolate Brads (Dollarama)

Crafty Fun with Val

I had a wonderful night last night. My friend, Val Wilson, came over to have a crafty night with me. Val is such a great friend and she's such a hoot to be around. Full of some much fun and laughter, it's contagious! Just wish I wasn't so tired last night. I was up til 3 AM the night before finishing up Teacher's Xmas gifts and then had to get up yesterday morning to go in the office a bit early, so I was pretty sleepy all day. Just 2 1/2 more working days left for me, though and then I'm off work til Jan 4th, 2010. Still seems weird to write 2010 doesn't it? I can remember watching movies when I was a kid about all the space suits the general public would be wearing around on a daily basis, while driving their flying cars...don't think we're any where close to that yet, but the years seem to mysteriously keep creeping closer and closer to that date...

Val spent her night making beautiful little lumiere's. She was commissioned to make several for a co-worker for Xmas gifts and she made me this stunning black and white one sown above. I love it! Thanks so much, Val! :)

Here's a pic to show you when it's lit. They're so pretty! :)

OK, on to crafty projects. The card above is a sympathy card that I made last night for a friend that I work with who sadly lost her husband yesterday. So sad to lose someone anytime, but for it to be a week before Christmas makes it that much more difficult, I think. My prayers go out to her and her family during this time.

This is a card that Val showed me how to make last night. Such a neat idea and cool use of the Martha Stewart branch punch. It's a bit time consuming as you need to punch out about 50 branches, but it makes for a cool effect when you attach them all to the double sided tape that you've added to the triangle shaped tree in the background. Thanks for showing me this technique, Val!
Here's a close up of the branches to show you the dimension.
OK, I've gotta go do some housework and then brave the line ups at the mall to finish my Xmas shopping. I'll be back soon!

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Peace Dove

Another self-CASE from a previous card I made, this one is also for Tammy. I've been busy lately making cards for friends to purchase. I've had quite a few orders and haven't even got any of my own cards done yet! But, I think I've come up with a plan for this year. I think I'll purchase some from my work (Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax) to support them since I'm not going to have time to make all my own this year. It's a great cause and their cards are really cute.

I'll be back tonight with some more eye candy...

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Supplies:
Stamps: Holiday Filigree (Inkadinkado)
Cardstock: Flat White (Staples), Metallic Silver (Creative Memories)
Patterned Paper: Snowflakes, and two tones of blue textured cs- Jacqueline Addison (Imagine That)
Ink: Bashful Blue (SU)
Tools: Diamond Scallop Punch (EK Success), Arctic Snowflake Punch (EK Success), 3/16" Mini Glue Dots (SU), Sponge (SU)
Embellishments: Blue Rhinestones (Dollarama)

Festive Flourish Bling

I scored these bling flourishes at the Dollarama and I had to play with them tonight. A bit easier said than done to apply them, but I had fun using my new craft tweezers to get the flourishes laid out as I wanted them. Man, I need to get out more, when stuff like this entertains me so much! lol :)

I still have a bunch of cards to take photos of to show you, but I'm short on time. I had to take my girls out to Sparks and Brownies tonight and by the time I got home my evening was already drawing to a close after I got them off to bed. There seriously needs to more hours in the day or I need to win the lottery so I can be home during the day instead of at work! This whole work thing really cuts into my crafty therapy time! lol :)

I'll be back tomorrow with more to show you...stay tuned.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Holiday Filigree (Inkadinkado)
Cardstock: Purely Pomegranate (SU), Flat White (Staples)
Patterned Paper: Wrapped Wishes - Snow Flurries (Daisy Bucket Designs)
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Silver Gel Pen
Tools: Tweezers
Embellishments: Clear Rhinestone Flourish Sticker & Pink Rhinestones (Dollarama)

Card Portfolios Completed

I got my two card portfolios decorated tonight. This is the final product and ready to take to work tomorrow. These little portfolio templates made things very easy, only having to fold the score lines and use double-sided adhesive the make the pockets. Hopefully they'll bring in a few bucks at the auction for a great cause. :)

Here are a couple of different views to show the dimension of the portfolio. It's an inch thick when closed.

Straight on showing the bottom.

These are the inside pockets that hold all five cards and the envelopes.

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Supplies:
Stamps: Holiday Filigree (Inkadinkado), Snowflake (StampCraft)
Cardstock: Flat White & Ivory (Staples), Navy Blue (Bazzill)
Patterned Paper: Snowflakes, and two tones of blue textured cs- Jacqueline Addison (Imagine That)
Ink: Blue Bayou (SU)
Tools: Portfolio Die Cut (CRS)
Embellishments: Clear Bling (Dollarama), 3/8" Blue Grosgrain Ribbon (Michaels), 5/8" Blue with White Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon (Michaels)

Filigree Christmas Tree

This is the final set of 2 cards that I've made for the two portfolio card sets for work. I realy like this patterned paper by Basic Grey...I'm gonna have to track down some more of it. I thought it paired well with the Christmas tree and I love all the bling...I just wish I could find these smaller gems as self-adhesive with individual adhesive dots on the backs instead of that strip of adhesive - which is useless in my opinion!

Well, we had a huge cleaning day today in the house and I'm beat. Then, tomorrow is "Turkey Day" so it'll be busy, too. So, I think I'll call it a day. Hope everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Holiday Filigree (Inkadinkado)
Cardstock: Teal Weave (Bazzill), Lime Green (Bazzill), Speckle Cream Text (CRS)
Patterned Paper: Fruitcake - Vintage Ornaments/Pine (Basic Grey)
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Tools: 3/16" Mini Glue Dots, Corner Rounder (EK Success), Metallic Gold Gel Pen

Peace Dove

I got two more cards done tonight...that's 8 down, 2 more to go. Then, I just need to decorate the portfolios and I'll be all done. Hopefully I can get them tomorrow night, seeing as how I'm quickly running out of time! I treated myself to this new snowflake punch the other day and I quite like it. Isn't retail therapy wonderful! :)

This is the Mojo Monday sketch from a weeks ago that I followed for my card.
Well it's 12:30 am...time to call it a day! I'm really not gonna like the sound of that alarm clock in the morning!

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Holiday Filigree (Inkadinkado)
Cardstock: Flat White (Staples)
Patterned Paper: Snowflakes, and two tones of blue textured cs- Jacqueline Addison (Imagine That)
Ink: Blue Bayou (SU)
Tools: Arctic Snowflake Punch (EK Success), 3/16" Mini Glue Dots (SU)
Embellishments: Clear Bling (Dollarama)

Mojo107 Sketch Challenge

I combined the current Mojo Monday Challenge with my 3rd set of two cards for the portfolio card sets that I'm making for work. 6 down...4 more to go. I really like this sketch and know I'll be using it again in the future.

This is the current Mojo Monday Sketch that I followed.I'll have another card to show you tomorrow night.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Holiday Filigree (Inkadinkado)
Cardstock: Flat White (Staples)
Patterned Paper: Snowflakes, and two tones of blue textured cs- Jacqueline Addison (Imagine That)
Ink: Blue Bayou (SU)
Tools: Cuttlebug, Snowflakes Embossing Folder, Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Custom Circle Cutting System (Creative Memories)
Embellishments: Blue Bling (Colorbok)

Happy Hollydays

This is the 2nd card that I've made two of to go in each of my card portfolio sets to be auctioned off at our Gala for work. I actually used the wrong stamp for the sentiment and used the happy 'holly' days one instead of the normal holidays one. This kind of put the kibosh to my card a bit as I hadn't planned on putting the berries on it but it didn't really make sense unless I did...Oh, such card dilemmas! lol :)

Well, we had a busy weekend with my daughter's both celebrating their birthdays this weekend. Our oldest daughter turns 8 years old on Tuesday and our youngest daughter turns
6 next month, but Jim will be away so we opted to have a joint birthday so he could be here to celebrate with them both.

Time to call it a day...I'll be back tomorrow with more to show you.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Wild Vines (Technique Tuesday), Amy Butler Lotus Floral Stamps (K&Company), Holiday Filigree (Inkadinkado)
Cardstock: Forest Green Linen, China Red Linen (CRS), Ivory (Staples)
Ink: Old Olive (SU), Ruby Red (SU), Grey Shadow Ink (Hero Arts)
Tools: 1 1/4" Circle Punch (Creative Memories), Black Gel Pen (Signo)

Mojo98 Sketch Challenge

Finally my first card in my new crafty space. We've been doing a lot of travelling lately and are actually leaving again in the morning for another short trip, so I wanted to take the time to get in some crafty time tonight. This is my take on the current Mojo Monday sketch for Week 98.

This is the sketch that I followed.Time to head off to bed, I'll be back in a few days.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Thank You Frame (Inkadinkado)
Cardstock: Soft Sky (SU), Ivory (Staples)
Patterned Paper: a la carte - Florentine (American Crafts), Olive Green Solid side of dp (Creative Memories)
Ink: Old Olive (SU)
Tools: Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Custom Circle Cutting System (Creative Memories), 1/8" Dimensional Squares (EK Success), Sponge (SU)
Embellishments: Olive Green Grosgrain Ribbon (Michaels), Chocolate Pearls (Kaiser Craft)

Mojo96 Sketch Challenge

This is my card for this weeks Mojo Monday sketch challenge. I had a lot of fun with this one and I really like this sketch. I thought I'd go with a funky elegance for this one with the bright green and black. Can you tell I had fun! lol :)

I got this stamp as a RAK from my friend, Nancy. I can't believe it's taken me this long to use it, but I really do love it. Thanks again, so much, Nancy! :)

Here's an angle to show you a bit of dimension and my little layered vellum butterfly.

This is the current Mojo Monday sketch that I followed.

Thanks for stoppin' by! :)

Supplies:
Stamps: Butterfly Scroll (Inkadinkado)
Cardstock: Jet Black Linen (CRS), Vellum Cardstock (SU)
Patterned Paper: Sonnets - Foilage (Creative Imaginations), a la Carte - Butternut Squash (American Crafts), a la Carte - Pesto (American Crafts)
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Jet Black (StazOn)
Tools: White Gel Pen (Signo), 1/16" Black Pop Dots (MultiCraft Imports), Scissors, Cuttlebug, Classic and Scalloped Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Embellishments: 5/8" Lime Green with White Polka Dot Satin Ribbon (Michaels)