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

Die cut maina

I love die cuts.
I really do.
Like really.
I tend to use them as background pieces though, so today I challenged myself to not only use die cuts as a focal point, but to use a LOT of them!
So, tell me, how do you think I did?

I just realized the main sentiment looks kinda like 'nello' instead of 'hello' with the string right there - lol! 
Anyways, I thought a matching envelope was in order - sometimes I spend so much time making a card, I forget to decorate its carrier!
So here's what I did...
On the back flap (where you'd lick to stick!)

And on the front, right before where you'd write the address...

 

 I didn't stick the letters on the outside (for fear they'd peel off in the shipping process) - I used the negative, and placed some patterned paper behind it.

For illustration purposes...

 

And one last thing - I had to peel back the back flap of the envelope so I could die cut the 'to' without cutting all the way to the back. It's super simple to just stick it back together when you're done!

Thanks so much for stopping in with me today and have a blessed one!

blog: http://bearydocardsinc.blogspot.com/

Supplies:
Splendor -  Candytuft, Labels and Tags, Floral Frame, Tiny Blossoms, and Sunswept

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

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