Masculine cards // Simon Says Stamp

Popping in today with a masculine card to spice things up here!

The cute little dog from Simon Says Stamp You Are Pawesome stamp set is the star of this little boy birthday card, made for last Wednesday's Simon Says Stamp challenge (masculine).

There was a bit of customizing the stamps for this card. First, I added the spots to the card using a black Memento marker, then colored them in with a brown one.
The Sending and Wishing stamp set comes with a lot of sentiments, but nothing quite what I wanted. So I did a little simple masking and used the "birthday" from "you happy birthday" and added it to "hug" from "you love & hugs". Oila, the perfect sentiment!
I also left some of the negative die cuts in the sentiment so that the "sending" stood out enough between the dog and the patterned paper's competition.

Before I sign off, another quick pitch for a free blog design - deets HERE!

Thanks for stopping in and God bless!

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Throwback Thursday

Today's card is from July 2014! Now for my comments I wrote at that time:

yuck....mostly the only reason I actually finished this card was because I put a lot of time into paper piecing and didn't want to throw it away.

I do love this My Minds Eye woodgrain paper though...

Thanks so much for stopping in today and God bless!

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Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: My Minds Eye "Stella and Rose"
Stamps: Hero Arts "Cuckoo"
Ink: Memento
Other: pearl (Queen and Co)

Tools: sewing machine

You are amazing!

It's my best friend's birthday, and while this card's randomness and colors are definitely not her type, I think the sentiment inside makes up for it. :)

I seriously love THIS set from Simon Says Stamp - so perfect! I'd love it if they came out with a similar set. ;)

This is for the Lawnscaping challenge...

Anyways, my friend's sisters are actually driving up to surprise her tonight (good thing she doesn't read this blog ;)) and I've gotta catch up on some school before then, so thanks for stopping in and God bless!

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Cardstock: Strathamore
Stamps: Lawn Fawn "Gnome Sweet Gnome", Simon Says Stamp "Inside and Out Sayings"
Ink: Strathamore, Memento
Other: kraft tag (Maya Road), wood veneer (Studio Calico)

Tools: Cuttlebug, Lawn Fawn Gnome Sweet Gnome dies

Paper Smooches SPARKS Designer Drafts Challenge

...it's a full house here, with my sister and nephew from Texas up for a surprise visit, so I'll make this post a quickie. ;)
The card today is for Paper Smooches SPARKS Designer Drafts challenge (as I'm sure you've picked up from this blog title ;)), using the adorable new Enjoy the Show stamp set.
Seriously, when I got my hands on this set, I could NOT stop making cards with it!

And a wee bit of Glossy Accents for the ball...

Be sure to check out the blog to get a peek at the rest of the design team's takes on the challenge! Here's the list of individual blogs, for an 'in-depth' look. ;)

Erin

Isha

Karin

Savannah

That's all for me today - thanks for stopping in and enjoy your Sunday!

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Cardstock: Canson, stash
Patterned paper: American Crafts Dear Lizzy "Neapolitan" and "Polka Dot Party"

Stamps: Paper Smooches "Enjoy the Show"

Ink: Versamark, Stazon, Memento, Tim Holtz
Other: sequins, embossing powder (Martha Stewart)

Tools: Fiskars border punch, heat gun

Just a Note(set)

First off, can I just give a big THANKS for all the super sweet comments everyone has left me on the past couple posts?! Seriously, you peeps rock, and totally brightened up my super stressful school week. :)

This is for the Simon Says Stamp (Use a rubber or clear stamp), and The Kraft Journal (Bow) - it's a little Pooh card set! 

Decided to use some adorable old Pooh stamps I have, and combine it with some October Afternoon scraps and yummy wooden tags.  :)

Oh, before I forget, the winner of THIS little giveaway is Dawn Turley - Dawn, shoot me and e-mail and I'll mail out the stamps as soon as I can squeeze the time in!

I have one pretty big midterm this Friday, and a bunch of tough projects the next week, so if yinz could keep me in your prayers, I'd really appreciate it! 

Thanks for stopping in and God bless! 

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Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: October Afternoon
Stamps: vintage stamps, Waltzingmouse, Hero Arts, Papertrey Ink
Ink: Memento, Tim Holtz
Other: string and wooden tags (Darice), gems (Michaels)

Bravo! and review

I'm gonna try to write this post up fast, because my computer has been acting up and keeps randomly shutting itself off after ten minutes or so.

This card here is for Word Art Wednesday (Anything Goes) and the Craft Dash Challenge #21, featuring stars

I just got the adorable Studio Calico wood veneer stars, and had to use them.
This card was finished in 9:39 - I had to do a little heat embossing, which is why this simple looking card took so long. ;)

And the video...

Also, using some fun Stampin' Up! Epic Day washi tape - I talk a bit about it in the video, but a representative from Stampin' Up! contacted me about trying out their What to Washi class. I've never reviewed product on the blog here before (though I've had offers), but I was willing to try this one out! So below is my honest (as in, I wasn't paid to say anything) review ...

I'll admit it, I was mostly excited about the tape - I only had four tapes of washi before (and they were the Target ones you see everywhere) So when they sent me a box with an instructional booklet, the washi tape, cardstock and envelopes, and some stamps, I of course broke out the washi first.
FYI: I don't think the stamps come with the original bundle, and I didn't receive any videos or PDF documents (I think the booklet replaced them for me in this case)
I think this class would be perfect for cardmaking beginners or washi tape newbies, but as I have a bit more experience than a beginner and am already accustomed to washi tape, it didn't provide a whole lot of new ideas for me. However, even though some of the ideas weren't completely fresh for me (though there were a couple really good ones), it still gave me a lot of inspiration for using washi tape more on cards.
So overall, I enjoyed it! And, I super duper love the flower tape from THIS bundle that was included - so sweet!

Well, that's all for today - thanks for stopping in and God bless!

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Cardstock: LSS, Hobby Lobby
Stamp and washi tape: Stampin' Up!
Ink: Versamark, Tim Holtz, Memento
Other: Studio Calico wood veneer, clear embossing powder

Tools: heat gun

Welcome Baby

A card I made for the last weeks Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge and Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes challenge...

So, my question is, which picture do you like better? I'm trying to figure out what looks better to others on their computer screens - the white background, or the patterned paper background.

I stamped the adorable elephant image on canvas and colored in with a Memento marker.

That's it for me today - say a couple prayers for me this week, as I have a big paper and two big tests (on the same day)
Thanks for stopping in and God bless!

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Cardstock: LSS, Hobby Lobby
Patterned paper: American Crafts, Crate Paper
Stamp: Paper Smooches
Ink: Stazon, Memento
Other: ribbon (SilkRibbons4You), pearl (Michaels), canvas

Project Thursday {smile}

Hello! I hope you've had a fabulous week so far! I'm here today with a pretty clean and simple card that packs a punch.

I used the stitch stamp from Positive Thoughts to make the little clicking rays - perfect, right? :)

For the camera, I colored it in using an old thick black Sharpie and some Copics for color. And of course, the perfect sentiment for this camera is the 'smile' from the Positive Thoughts - I love the handwriting look of it. :)
Oh, and one more thing about the coloring - I tried using my Memento black marker to color the sticker, but the it bled a bit, so I used my sisters Sakura black outline pen just to draw an even line for the connecting black parts of the camera, and then colored in the rest with an old, super thick and powerful Sharpie. :)

A large gem tops off the camera, and a black cardbase helps to make the few colors really pop!

Card for these challenges;

Crazy 4 Challenges - Stitching 

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

CAS-ual Fridays - Black Card Base - I actually didn't have any black cardstock, only a small piece of black paper that I used to cover my card base, so I hope that's okay!
Papertake - Make Your Own

Thanks for stopping in today! Have a blessed one!

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Cardstock: Recollections
Paper: unknown
Stamps: Precious Remembrance 'Positive Thoughts'
Ink: Memento
Other: sticker (Studio Calico), gem (Michaels)

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, Copics, sharpie

Project Thursday {hello}

Hi there! I'm so happy you've joined me again for Project Thursday!
Today I have small, sweet card to share...

Punched the corners with mini hole punch slightly so that the floss could stay in place easily.

Used the adorable hello stamp from Positive Thoughts (is this anyone else's fave sentiment of the set?) and the faux stitching image - this is so perfect when you're worried about the sewing machine sewing right (if you have one), or just because it's so darn easy to use!

Thanks so much for stopping in with me today, and I hope to see you same time next week! :)

Release day!

Today Precious Remembrance reveals the stamp set for July - 'Positive Thoughts'...

Isn't it sweet?
Here's my collagy card using it...

Glossy Accents over the sweet heart...

I've been wanting to use this photo strip sticker and was happy I was able to squeeze it one here. :)

Love the handwritten style of this font - my handwriting is very inconsistent, but sometimes it looks as pretty as this. ;) Due to that inconsistency, I don't write on my cards, so it's nice having a stamp to be consistent for me. ;)

Now head on over to the blog to see the other designers cards with this new set!

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Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: Bazzill 'Vintage Marketplace'
Stamp: Precious Remembrance 'Positive Thoughts'
Ink: Memento
Other: sticker (Crate Paper), gems, die cut (K&Company)

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissors, sewing machine

Squeal!

For this weeks PS SPARKS challenge

 and the Moxie Fab World Stamp It! Birthday challenge...

Houndsooth, cupcake, banner, colors (peanut, icing, wrapper and banner colors) - yup, I was really inspired by this photo. :)

The tape here is actually from a huge roll of masking tape I got awhile back - cut down to strips, with the edges ripped off, it's perfect (cheap!) imitation washi tape!

I actually don't have a cupcake stamp - I used the tiny cloud (?) stamp from Party Posse, stamped that (after masking the hamsters arms), and used a black Memento marker to draw the liner. Speaking of Memento markers, I got eight of them for a buck each on clearance - I'm not really a marker person, but I've been having so much fun with these! :)

Finally, one last thing - didja notice that one of my cards is featured on the Moxie Fab World Stamp It! Birthday challenge blog post?

As the little hammie up there would say, 'squeal!'! So excited to see my card there, even though my last name is spelled wrong (sometimes we just tell people to write 'pizza' when they have a hard time getting our last name ;)).
Another special blessing from God. :)

Thanks so much for stopping in today, and have a blessed weekend!

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Supplies not shown;
Cardstock: Strathamore, DCWV
Other: string, masking tape

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, scissor, Cuttlebug, PTI Simply Jane die

Sketchy Colorblocking

Using one of this months Hero Arts sketches...

....the CAS-ual Fridays 'Pretty in Pink' challenge, and the Stamp It! Cards Thank You Challenge in the Moxie Fab World .

I've never done color blocking on a card before, and it was only when I was taking pictures that I realized I had done it - score! One less technique to my to-try list. ;)

I couldn't decide if I wanted the fine glitter or the chunky glitter for the flowers, so I just went with both...

Some little butterflies from the same sentiment stamp set. I didn't have any thick acetate, so I just used some Jenni Bowlin packaging - it may explain why the image didn't come out perfectly, but then again, I don't really know how nice stamped acetate images are supposed to come out as this was the first time I'd done it. ;)

Oh, and one last tip - the stamped sentiment didn't come out that perfect (I think due to my super old Staz-on pad), so I filled in the small splotchy areas with a black Memento marker. I don't know if you're not supposed to mix the two inks or not (I'm a total ignoramus when it comes to inks and their special properties), but it worked fine!

Finally, if you'd like to win some papers from some of the GCD Studio's Winter CHA '12 lines, leave a comment HERE - easy peasy!

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

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Supplies not shown
Cardstock: LSS
Stamps: Hero Arts digi 'Field Flowers' and 'Made with Love'
Other: red pearls (Hero Arts), gems (Michaels), acetate packaging

Tools: printer, scissors, trimmer, adhesive