Tag-o-rama // Throwback Thursday

Today is a slightly different project - instead of a card, there are TAGS.
Shocker, I know!
I had so much fun making the first small, texture packed, vintage little tag, published in the CREATE November 2012 pub.
The second and third tags were more of an afterthought haha.

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Two Christmas tags using these addicting little wod

Super vintagey...

Don't know if you can see the burlap behind all that shtuff. :)

Some pearls, a sticker, twine, and pretty paper...

And then something a little more elegant....

Some little gems...

Glossy Accents on the ornament to make it look more realistic...

 

And then a CAS modern tag...

Thanks so much for popping in and have a beautiful day!

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Tag 1
Patterned paper: My Minds Eye 'Lost and Found'
Stamp: PTI 'Tag It's #2'
Ink: Ranger, Staz-on
Other: twine, pearls, burlap, button, sticker (K&Company), wooden tag, lace (Hero Arts)

Tag 2
Other: die cut (K&Company), ribbon and gems (Bearydo Shoppe), Stickles, button

Tag 3
Other: die cut (K&Company and Martha Stewart), pearls, ribbon

Purple stuff

Purple really isn't my favorite color to make cards with, but I decided to use up some purple seam binding I had.
This photo is actually about a year old - back in the olden days when I used to tie bows on every. single. card.

I couldn't find a stamp sentiment that I liked for this card, so I just typed one out - it was coming out wonky at first, which annoyed me, then I figured it could work with the rest of the shabby card. ;)

Edges distressed with back of scissors (so I won't dull the blades or cut myself)

Tried a double bow mix with silk and seam binding...still debating on whether I like it or not...

So this post (and several of my past ones) are me trying to be more regular about my posting, like I said in my New Year's post. Hopefully I can work on the commenting part of the 'resolution' over the weekend - till then, have a great day!

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Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: Crate Paper 'Emma's Shoppe' and 'Portrait'
Other: die cut (K&Company), gems (Kaisercraft), paperclip (Tim Holtz), seam binding (Bearydo Shoppe), pearl (Michaels), doily (stash)

Tools: sewing machine, Cuttlebug, PTI Doily Details die

Well

...hello there! It seems that the explained absences always turn out to be much shorter than the unexplained ones. ;)
This is an old card from around...2009, I think...? It was for the GCD Studios newsletter - challenge; piling on the layers. I didn't take this challenge so much as piling on tons of paper, but just piling on...stuff! :)

Btw, I posted about the Creating Keepsakes and Paper Crafts magazine announcement over at Commuter Crafter. I'm telling you because it's actually relevant to this blog, but also for scholastic reasons (no, seriously ;))

Thanks for stopping in and God bless!

Beautiful Day

Stopping in today with a CARDS April '12 pub and another wee tidbit, but first, I just wanted to say thank you for all the sweet comments you left me - I am really terrible at returning the favor, but it is so encouraging that you don't mind. ;)
I still don't know what I need to do with this card. But I got tired of it, and wanted to get it off my super messy desk, so I just stuck it all together.

I was trying a different dying medium on this ribbon, going for a softer yet slightly crinkly look. The crinkles definitely didn't work, and though I like the softness, it's not quite what I was looking for.

I still love my Websters Pages Bloomers, but I haven't used them a whole lot since this card....

Anyways, for that wee tidbit - while I don't know how often I'll be posting on this blog, I've created another blog. Why, you ask?
For two reasons; one, I've had this blog for at least three years, and I kinda feel I've outgrown it. Like, I feel that there are unseen boundaries here that fit pre-college me, but now, just make me feel a little bit contained. This new blog will be a bit more me-ish, a bit more...real life I guess you could say.
Which brings me to reason two (which is more like an extension on reason one); I want to be able to blog a bit about college and cardmaking, which would just feel...strange to me, doing it on this blog. Also, since I'm going to be working a bit in graphic design this semester, I feel that it would fit perfectly into the new blog - kinda combining my school and hobby, as it were.
So officially, this will still be my 'cardmaking' blog, but I will (probably - no promises) be posting more on the second blog. That second blog is Commuter Crafter, because, well, I commute to school and I craft. ;)

Thanks for stopping in today and God bless!
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Card recipe
Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: Crate Paper "Emma's Shoppe"
Stamps: MFT
Ink: Ranger "Walnut Stain" and "Worn Lipstick"
Other: ribbon (Bearydo Shoppe), button (Joann Fabrics), trim (Websters Pages), pearls (Recollection), doily (stash)

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, Cuttlebug, MFT die, MS punch

Long time

...no see!

I'm just popping in with an old CARDS February '12 pub, and a bit of news.

First, the card; I had accidentally messed up this yellow batch of ribbon, but I had to stick it somewhere. This card ended up being the victim....this is one of those cards that I have to tell myself not to get frustrated with because it's not turning out perfect. Cardmaking is supposed to be done for the fun of it, and while I don't really care how this card turned out, I did have fun thinking 'this cards not perfect...and I don't care!' ;)

Funny thing: my younger sister always likes the cards that I'm not perfectly satisfied with. This works out for the benefit of both parties - she gets the unloved card, and I get the unloved card out of my way!

Had to have my glitter. ;)

The ugly yellow ribbon, along with some fresh green.

So, the tad of news; I've just started my sophomore year at Franciscan University of Stuebenville, and I am again playing for their volleyball team. Between school, home and volleyball, I don't have a whole lot of time for blogging or even making cards. As a fair warning, the posting on this old blogaroo with be sporadic at best (as if you haven't already seen that ;)), so, I'll see ya when I see ya!

God bless!

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Card recipe
Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: K&Company "Cut 'N Paste"
Stamp: Hero Arts "My Type"
Ink: Ranger "Walnut Stain"
Other: ribbon (Bearydo Shoppe), button (Joann Fabrics), pearls (Prima), die cuts

Tools: sewing machine

Sick

...of being sick. :(

While I'm confined to my couch and laptop, I figured I may as well post another dusty draft.

'hb2u'...never used this sentiment on a card before as I was always afraid the recipient wouldn't understand it, but I put my fear behind me when I made this...

Some old Basic Grey alpha stickers....

Thanks so much for stopping in and have an awesome day!

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Card supplies
Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: My Minds Eye "Stella and Rose"
Stickers: Basic Grey
Other: hemp cord (Bearydo Shoppe), button (stash)

Tools: circle punch

Throwback Tuesday #9

Welcome to Throwback Tuesday #9!

The deets: every Tuesday, I will post a card that has been sitting in the draft closet too long. At the end of each month, I will randomly select a winner from all the valid challenge entries!The challenge: link up an old papercraft related blog post, card photo, or post one of your old drafts/pictures! An additional entry will be given to those who comment on the Throwback Tuesday posts for that month.The prize: a big ol' box stuffed with scrapbooking goodies!Sorry, but due to crazy shipping costs, this challenge is open to the US only!

My thoughts from April '11...

Our theme this month was Mothers Day - I know, I know, it's over. But really, do we need a special day to send our mom's a card? I know my Mom going through the experience of nine homeschooled kids definitely deserves cards on days other than just Mothers Day. :)

My Mom loves the simple, yet effective cards, so thats what I tried to work in on my card here. 
Using THIS adorable floral paper from Melody Ross's Homespun Chic collection - so cute! I see myself using this adorable pattern many more times in the future. ;)

Oh, how I love these 'Fun House' chipboard frames - already used half my stash of these precious embellishments!

A hand-dyed cluster of seam binding finishes of this floral card. :)

And now you can link up for the challenge!


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Card recipe
Cardstock: Unknown
Patterned paper, candy dot, chipboard frame: GCD Studios "Material Girl" and Melody Ross "Homespun chic"
Stamp: Hero Arts "Thinking of you messages"
Ink: Distress Ink "Walnut Stain"
Ribbon: Seam binding

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, 1" hole punch

On the eleventh day...

...some fun in the Fun House collection! Last day before the Epiphany!

Our challenge this month was to define our style, which sounds easy. Thing is, I just can't make up my mind what my style is, as one day I feel shabby chic, and one day I feel clean and simple.

I made this card on a clean and simple day...

I would definitely call this my style...on a clean and simple day, that is. ;)

Oh, and I just wanted to share tidbit on how I adhered my big label and those stars...

I had already popped up my background paper with store pop ups, so I didn't want the label to stand out too much more, but I didn't want it to blend in. So I took some thick chipboard (I usually get it from the backing of a paper pad)...

 Cut it to size my paper...

...and adhered it one both sides.

Dimension, but not too much. Can you tell which one is backed up by pop dots, and one by the chipboard?

And for the stars? Sometimes I just don't feel safe using my normal roll-on adhesive for little elements, so I use some Glossy Accents (what I like to call a scrappers super glue) to adhere it.  :)

Thanks for looking and have an awesome day!

If you'd like to win a large flat rate box stocked full of papercrafting goodies, you can participate in the my twelve days of Christmas challenge by checking out THIS post, or linking up your card on the sidebar!

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Card recipe
Cardstock: Unknown
Patterned paper: GCD Studios "Fun House"
Stamp: Hero Arts
Ink: Staz-on
Chipboard elements: GCD Studios
Other: String

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, Fiskars border punch, scissors

On the tenth day...

A mini collage of sorts to share with you today - I was determined to use this sheet of paper from October Afternoon, as I hadn't used it once on a card since I got it last summer, while the rest of my 8x8 pad was cut to pieces. ;)

I was dying some ribbon for a customer order, when I realized how pretty it looked, and decided to make a batch for myself as well. :)

Stamped the little postage die cut - I always feel so clever after adding such tiny details (that probably no one aside from myself will really notice unless I point it out...like I'm doing here ;))

If you'd like to win a large flat rate box stocked full of papercrafting goodies, you can participate in the my twelve days of Christmas challenge by checking out THIS post, or linking up your card on the sidebar!

Thanks for stopping in today! 

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Card recipe
Cardstock: Bazzil
Patterned paper: October Afternoon "Fly a Kite", Cosmo Cricket "Girl Friday"
Stamps: Hero Arts " ", Ippity
Ink: Staz-on, Distress Ink
Ribbon: Seam binding aqua blue
Button: Making Memories

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, pinking shears

Sledding

...hasn't been a real possibility here yet, as we've hardly gotten any snow! Right now, that is perfectly with me, at least until this finals week is over. ;) After that, let it snow, let it snow!

This card was published in the November Create magazine...

Gah! I love this brad (with hinges cut off) on these metal snowflakes!

I love sticking random objects in here and there - this little sticker added a pop of green I needed here, and then a little 'button' for the finishing touch.

And a big ol' fat silky bow...if you've never tried silk ribbon before, you need to try it soon! It's the loveliest stuff to tie into bows - soooo....silky! ;) It's totally worth the price!

I don't have this card in the Etsy shoppe, but I have added a couple! Here's a few peeks;

 

More can be found in the shoppe. :)

And now for some pretty slick news! Check THIS out - I can officially say I'm a covergirl. ;)

Pretty much my typical shabby card - pretty papers, die cut, interesting focal point, doily and some fibers. I'll have a giveaway celebrating this and the end of finals (last one on Friday) soon. :)

Thanks for popping in and God bless!\

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Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: October Afternoon 'Sidewalks'
Fibers: ribbon (Creative Impressions), burlap (LSS), hemp cord (Bearydo Shoppe)
Other papers: sticker (October Afternoon), die cut (K&Company)
Other: metal snowflakes (Bearydo Shoppe), brad and pearl (Michaels), doily (hotel), wooden tag (Darice), button (stash)

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, sewing machine

Shabby Chic Lawn Fawn

....I just think that shabby chic cards with cartooney like stamps look SO cute, so I had to give it a go with some adorable Lawn Fawn stamps. :)

I started out with a whole doily and frame die cut in the center of the card, with ribbon coming on the side, and patterned paper in the backgound - typical Clare shabby chic card. ;) I don't know if you've noticed, but I feel like I tend to use pretty much the same sketch every time I make a shabby chic card -
 

Sketch made using PicMonkey - love this editing tool!

....look familiar? ;)

Sometimes I just have to challenge myself NOT to use a familiar layout, and I tried to on this card - though it still looks a lot like the sketch...well, at least I tried. ;)
Made this card for Stamp It! Cards Love Card Challenge in the Moxie Fab World and Lawnscaping's dimension challenge...

 Here 'tis my shabby chic Lawn Fawn card. :)

I know my last Lawn Fawn card also used a chocolate milk cow, but I really can't help myself! And no, I won't promise that my next two or three Lawn Fawn cards don't have chocolate milk cows...in fact, I think I could safely promise the opposite. ;)

Wee little hearts drawn in the sentiment using a Copic marker borrowed from my sister.

That's all for me today - I have lots of cleaning to do (Wednesday cleaning day...yuck), blogs to hop to, and various assignments to finish. :)
Thanks so much for stopping in and have a blessed day!

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Supplies not shown:
Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: October Afternoon 'Fly A Kite'
Other: pearls, ribbon (Bearydo Shoppe), button, doily, string, Copic

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, sewing machine

Important Nothings

Jennifer McQuire is awesome - as soon as I saw THIS video, I had to try out the technique. Of course, my mind went straight to the PTI Simply Jane dies, as you will discover over time, I am quite addicted to. ;)

And yes, she posted that video quite some time ago, and I made it soon after, so you can guess how long this post has been getting dusty in the draft pile. ;)

My sister looked at the sentiment, then looked up at me and said 'Clare, you've been listening to too much Pride and Prejudice music.' It's true. I love THIS song. :)

Using another material I'm addicted to - GCD Studios Splendor 'Tiny Blossoms'. Swoon.

Speaking of GCD Studios, I just got a box of more yummy CHA '12 release papers...mmmm! I want to share the fun with you, so just leave a comment and I'll pick someone to win one (or two) of the new collections. :)

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Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: GCD Studios 'Splendor'
Stamp: PTI 'Simply Jane'
Ink: Colorbox
Other: string (Bearydo Shoppe), button (stash)

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, sewing machine, Cuttlebug, PTI Simply Jane dies

Hexagons

They're all the rage, so of course, I had to try them out too. :)

Both my cards were inspired by the hexagon shapes in THIS photo...

Since I don't have a hexagon punch, I just stamped the hexagon stamp from the Rosie Posie stamp set, and trimmed them all out. A little time consuming, but way faster than trying to cut them free hand (I should know ;))
These cards were in the May issue of the Paper Cut - just in case you didn't know, whenever the new issue is released, Heidi gives away one of the new CHA '12 collections, so you might want to check out the June issue HERE. ;)
One last thing before I drop off to bed - I have a load of supplies I need to get rid of. HERE is a post showing some on sale, but there is also a TON of free stuff too (just pay shipping!).

Thanks so much for popping in today, and have a blessed one!

PS, thanks so much for your kind words on my last post! I've been wanting to design for a stamp company for such a long time, so this is so exciting for me! :)

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Cardstock: LSS
Patterned papers: GCD Studios 'Splendor'
Stamps: PTI
Ink: Colorbox
Other: string, pearls

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors

Neon

...I love wearing it, decorating with it, seeing it - but I always have trouble making cards with it. A card for this weeks Paper Smooches SPARKS - here's the bit I was inspired by...

...and also for this weeks CAS-ual Fridays Polka Dot challenge and my friend Virginia's rainbow challenge. :)
 Here's that neon, that worked perfectly for this birthday/graduation card...

Some Glossy Accents on the shell, as well as the hearts...

I'm so happy I finally caved in and bought the Nestabilities circle dies when they were on clearance - such a simple shape, but so hard to get perfect by hand! Plus you have the option of window cards. ;)

Finally, thank you SO much for your kind words on my last post! I had been in a mojo rut when I made that last card and wasn't too impressed by it - I'm so glad you liked it though! I will also make the video on my craft corner as soon as I have the chance. :)
Have a blessed day!

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Supplies not shown
Other: string (Bearydo Shoppe), gem (Michaels)

Tools: trimmer, scissors, adhesive, Fiskars 1" circle punch, Nestabilities circles, Cuttlebug