Throwback Thursday // Old pub

A lot of my drafts are actually published cards I had ready to post in case of rejection. Today's card was published in an issue of Paper Crafts.
Don't worry, I'll spare you most of my old pubs, but this one kinda makes me chuckle;

I'd been waiting awhile for a good card to use this fun camera paper on...

I pretty much had the entire card assembled aside from the glasses when I thought "hm, what should I put in this big hole here?", and thus the glasses came to be!

Thanks for dropping in and have a great day!

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Cardstock: Canson
Patterned paper: Echo Park "This and That"
Stamps: Precious Remembrance "Moms and Dads", Paper Smooches "Sentiment Sampler"
Ink: Stazon
Other: wooden tag (Darice), string (stash), washi tape (Basic Grey), paperclip (Tim Holtz)

Clearly

...it's not my birthday anymore, but I can still post birthday cards!

I recently had a dermatology appointment, and they did a scar removal on my nose, resulting in me having to wear a band-aid on my nose for a week (changing for a fresh band-aid every day, of course). Anyways, my family and some friends have been asking about it, so I've been telling them it's the new hipster trend - tape on the NOSE, instead of the glasses. ;)

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Cardstock: Canson
Stamps: Hero Arts, Precious Remembrance
Patterned paper: American Crafts Dear Lizzy
Other: acetate, enamel dots, tape, embossing powder

Tools: heat gun

Project Thursday {scattered journey}

I'm over at the Precious Remembrance blog today, sharing a fun collage-y style card using the new Journey stamp set along with Positive Thoughts.

I stuffed the mini glassine bag with sequins, than added some more outside of it - I'm just gonna say the scatteredness of it all just completes the sentiment. ;)
The cute film strip stamp provides a nice backdrop for all the craziness, and the little ink splatter image from Positive Thoughts adds a little more neutral. ;)
Oh, and in case some of you were wondering what you would use this sentiment/card for (as I wondered at first), I realized it is a perfect card for grads!

Thanks for stopping in with me today and God bless!

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Cardstock: Canson, Hobby Lobby
Stamps: Precious Remembrance "Positive Thoughts" and "Journey"
Ink: Tim Holtz, Versamark
Other: die cuts (American Crafts "5th Avenue"), lace and glassine bag (stash), sequins (headband), wood veneer and pearl (Michaels), paperclip (Tim Holtz)

Project Thursday {scrappy card}

I'm over at the Precious Remembrance blog today with a cool way of using up scraps with the new Journey stamp set!
While you can use any papers you wanted, I chose to use scraps from one paper collection, as it makes it easier for me to know that they coordinate (plus, it's faster!)
Then I just cut them in strips (if the weren't already), adhered them down to some scrap paper, and did some stamping!

To make sure the camera image really popped, I heat embossed it - one little thing I noticed was that if I didn't adhere the papers close enough to each other, then the powder would try getting in the extra space.

Topped the card off with a fun sentiment and some pearls, and oila! A quick and easy card using scraps!

I hope you enjoyed and thanks for stopping in with me today!

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Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: Studio Calico "Heyday"
Stamps: Precious Remembrance "Journey", Avery Elle "Oh Happy Day"
Ink: Versamark
Other: embossing powder (Martha Stewart), pearls (Michaels)

Tools: heat gun

Precious Remembrance {Release Day}

It's release day at Precious Remembrance, revealing one of my favorite PR stamp sets yet!

Journey

I totally had Austria in mind when I made this card - my college has an amazing abroad program which I'll {fingers crossed} be partaking in come Fall '14.
While postcards would still be sent, sometimes you want to write a note that isn't meant for all eyes, and this card is flat enough to be mailed without much trouble.

I don't know if you can tell, but I used the sweet star ink splatter image, and clear embossed for a little more interest without a lot of bulk.

Glitter, sequins, embossing, white space - this card may be simple, but for all it's little details, I love it. :)

Would you like to win this set for yourself? Head on over to the Precious Remembrance blog to find out how! You'll also be able to see the amazing cards the rest of the design team has made!

Thanks for stopping in and God bless!

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Cardstock: LSS
Patterned paper: SEI "Field Notes"
Stamps: Precious Remembrance "Journey"
Ink: Distress Ink, Versamark
Other: embossing powder (Hampton Art), sequins (red: Michaels, blue: Avery Elle), glitter tape (American Crafts)

Tools: heat gun

Project Thursday {sequin bird}

First off, I have to apologize for the poor pictures - my camera simply cannot pick up black, apparently!

Moving on...
I used the Positive Thoughts and Little One stamp sets in this card, in a very simple way, but bold way.

This second picture shows the brightness of the bird a bit better...

I used the chic chevron pattern from the Little One stamp set to make a subtle 'bird tracks' background.

What do you think?

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

blog: bearydocardsinc.blogspot.com

Project Thursday {star launch}

Hey there! I'm over at the Precious Remembrance blog today with a fun boy card using the Little One stamp set!
It's kinda funny, because I usually have a hard time making any kind of masculine card, and so far every card I've made using this adorable stamp set is boy themed. ;)

I had a fun time using up some skinny strips of cardstock to create a sort of launch pattern in the background - gives an otherwise simple card a little pizzazz. ;)

Sometimes it's fun to let the stitching on cards be a little wonky and not absolutely perfect - adds a bit of charm, I think.

Thanks so much for stopping in with me today!

Project Thursday {Fuzzy Wuzzy}

"...was a bear; Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair; Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn't fuzzy...or was he?"
Have you heard the above silly rhyme before? It always tickled me pink when one of my friends said in a super funny voice. ;)
Anyways, I'm blogging over at the Precious Remembrance blog today, and as I was thinking about what in particular I should write about for today's card, that just kinda popped in my head, so I thought I'd just go with the flow. ;)

Meet my Fuzzy Wuzzy...

I used the adorable Little One stamp set to stamp the bear on some fuzzy acetate I had..

You can kinda see the fuzz a little bit better here - this Fuzzy Wuzzy bear actually is fuzzy. ;)

Thanks for stopping in today and I hope you enjoyed my silly post!

Little One

Today I'm popping in for Craft Dash challenge #18, as part of the Precious Remembrance design team.

The way my laptop screen was tilted, the lavender looked kraft, so that's what I used for the card. Then, after I made the card, I looked at the combo again and saw it was lavender...*sigh* But I didn't have enough time to do it again, plus I was pretty darn proud of myself that I even pulled this one out in under ten minutes, so there you are! ;)

I kinda love the little hopping 'motion' ;)

Hope you liked and thanks for stopping in today! 

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Cardstock: SEI

Stamps: Precious Remembrance, My Favorite Things

Ink: Stazon, Tim Holtz

Other: chipboard (Kaisercraft), gems (Colorbok), envelope (Michaels)

Tools: Cuttlebug, PTI Mat Stack 1 die

Precious Remembrance {Release Day}

Popping in with a quick project using Precious Remembrance's newest stamp set, Baby...

Isn't it sweet?
Here's my quick project made using it...

Cute little tags perfect for topping off a gift!

These little 'wheels' were made using THIS tutorial - I just love 'em!

And some quick Stickles on the carriage to sparkle things up a wee bit.
That's it for me today - head on over to the blog to check out all the amazing projects the rest of the design team made! 

Project Thursday {Flower Tag}

      I'm not gonna lie - I was feeling the pressure to make a project using the flower from Mom and Dad set after seeing the rest of the Precious Remembrance design teams amazing projects using it.
     While I don't know if I'm quite up to par with them, I will admit this project is probably my favorite I've made for this blog so far. The top reason being, how many goodies I was able to stick on one tag, and the three different techniques I used here.
     First, the tag...

      So the first technique; the leaves. I got the adorable wood veneer leaves from Michaels, and smeared them with some pigment ink. To keep the ink from smearing, I coated the leaves with clear embossing powder, which gave them a nice, yummy shine.

And the last two techniques...
      For the flower itself, I used the rock-n-roll stamp technique (which is new to me) on vellum, and to keep the ink from smearing, again, I used clear embossing powder. It gives such a nice, translucent look to the vellum.
      Secondly, those little yellow dots. They were originally cheap, stark white adhesive pearls that didn't match with anything. However, I picked up some cheap nail polish at Walmart, covered them, let them dry, and then stuck them here! Isn't it fun? It kinda gives that look I've been seeing from the enamel dots that are so popular now, except you can customize your dots!

    I'll be posting a video of how I did the leaves, flower and gems later on the blog, so be on the lookout for that! ;)

So that's why this project is my fave - what do you think? I'm thinking I might tie this around some kind of  floral gift for my mom, who just loves planting. :)

Thanks for stopping in today and God bless!

Project Thursday {emergency post}

...I hope I didn't scare you with the title, as there's no real emergency except for that, amidst studying for two tests and writing a big paper, I clean forgot to make a new project for today! :(
Luckily for you, however, I have come prepared with a tag I made awhile back - it doesn't use the latest and greatest stamp set (Mom and Dad), but it does use the still fabulously trendy and fun Positive Thoughts set.

I used the stitch border stamp to create the line for the "rain", and then the little hearts for the raindrops themselves. :)

I hope you like my quick little tag, and I'll see you again in two weeks for a prepared post. ;)

blog: bearydocardsinc.blogspot.com

Project Thursday {you're the best}

I'm over at the Precious Remembrance blog today with a real quickie - it's Holy Thursday, and a couple brothers are in from out of town, so I want to enjoy my time with them! :)
Like I mentioned on my release day post for the new Mom and Dad set, I made a similar card to the release day card to share with you today!

Gah! I just swoon everytime I see these glasses! These would also be perfect for Valentines Day and love cards. ;)

A few buttons finished off the wonky look...

That's it for me today! I hope you have a blessed Easter!

Precious Remembrance {New Release!}

Hiya peeps! I'm here today (late!) with a card debuting the newest Precious Remembrance stamp set!
Okay, what is there NOT to love about this set, Mom and Dad?!

I was so excited getting this in the mail, not only because of the unique and adorable images, but the fact it's Mom and Dad themed. Good parent themed stamp sets seem rare, and this one is a gem!

Don't you just LOVE those glasses?! So cute! I had fun making this card, and on my next Project Thursday post, you'll be seeing another version of this card (just because I loved the washi and color combo so much)

Be sure to check out the blog for the amazing cards by the rest of the design team (including our two new members - congrats!) AND for a chance to win this stamp set!
Thanks so much for stopping in today and God bless!

Project Thursday {hello there}

Clare here, with a clean and simple card made using Positive Thoughts! I've been sick all week, so this is rather a back-up post, and it'll be a quick one at that. ;)

For this card, I rolled my adhesive runner where the glitter is sticking, and if you look reaaallly closely, you might be able to tell that I also stamped the neat ink splatter from the stamp set, and covered that with glitter as well. It shows up better in real life, trust me. ;)
A little heart provided the perfect accent for the adorable 'hello' sentiment. :)

Well, that's it for me today!
Thanks for stopping in and God bless!

blog: bearydocardsinc.blogspot.com

Project Thursday {Mini Series Day Three}

Hiya! Clare here today for the last post in the mini series (see FIRST and SECOND posts)! With the last mini post, I'm also going to share a few ideas for what to do with your mini projects. ;)
Today's mini project is a sweet little tag with a bow that makes a big statement! Just because your projects are mini, doesn't mean that the messages they send across have to be the same size! ;)

I thought this simple sentiment from the Thanks stamp set really helped the rest of the embellishments stand out, all while standing on it's own.

And now for some ideas:

• Pin the project on a cork board, refrigerator - anything pinnable! 
• Tuck it in a lunch bag/box
• Hide it somewhere where the recipient will find it later - I like sticking things in books.
• Spots that go through a lot of traffic, such as a coffee pot.
• Mail it, even if the recipient doesn't live far away!

And there's so much more, if you put your mind to it!

Thanks so much for stopping in with me and I hope you enjoyed this little series! :)

 blog: bearydocardsinc.blogspot.com

Sweet Valentine

Hey yinz! Popping in to share a quick project before Lents begins - Internet is something I'll be giving up, so, though you don't see me much right now anyways, I can guarantee my virtual absence on all days except Saturday nights, Sunday's, and special feast days (such as St. Joseph!). Scheduled posts are all you'll be getting from me for awhile! ;)
Now, on to that quick project I promised you...

Some wee hearts from a Precious Remembrance stamp set on a Hero Arts kraft jar tag...I never realized how pretty orange, pink, white and kraft went together before...

Something I made for the current Craft Dash challenge and for my sister on Valentine's day. Time? I think about 9 minutes and 38 seconds, though I'm not positive because my timer went off shortly before I finished the project. Definitely under ten minutes though. ;)

 If you want to see the totally random and silly video on the process behind the project, go HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping in, and I hope you have a fruitful Lent!
God bless!

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Supplies: chipboard (Basic Grey), stamps (Hero Arts & Precious Remembrance), ink (Ranger & Memento), pearls (Michaels), ribbon (Silk4You), doily (unknown)

Project Thursday {Mini Series Week Two}

Clare here for week two of the Mini Series (see first post HERE)!
Today, a mini envelope project! Sometimes these are the most fun mini projects to make, because both the outside and inside look so pretty!

Using the adorable Thanks stamp set, I stamped the envelope with the cute border (I just love the Precious Remembrance borders!) and tied it off with a ribbon and a button.
Inside..

A mini card! I had a lot of fun mixing up the stamps on this one! :)

This little set is so quick and easy to make - counting out my little blank-out period (where I just sit and stare at the desk for no reason), it probably took fifteen minutes!

Thanks so much for stopping in today and see ya next week for week three in the series! :)

 blog: bearydocardsinc.blogspot.com

Project Thursday {Mini Series Week One}

Hi there! Are you ready to join me on a mini series all about mini projects? Awesome! For the next three weeks at least, I'll be showing you some quick, mini projects that are perfect for cheering up a loved one's day!
Up first, a mini card using the adorable checklist stamp from the 'Thanks' stamp set...

This mini card stands at ???, but sure packs a punch! I thought a mini clothespin fit the occasion perfectly, and so I used it to pin down the ribbon and twine.

I decided to check the middle box, but you could certainly use all three! For the tape, I went over some cheap white masking tape with a marker to get my custom color. A fun substitute for washi tape!

Well, that about finishes up my first post in the mini series - what do you think? I'd love to know your thoughts!

Thanks for stopping in with me today!

blog: bearydocardsinc.blogspot.com