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

Happy Colors

 I love happy colors. I love bright, and pale, happy and toned down. Most of all, I love a paper collection that gives you all of these, which is exactly what Indian Summer does.

Somehow it manages to make these colors bright, but soothing, and the patterns, Rose Garden, Modern Chevron, and Happiness all blend together so well on Maria Floral.

If you're looking for that perfect all occasion paper pack, look no farther than Indian Summer!

Thanks for stopping in with me today!

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)

Throwback Tuesday #2

In case you haven't seen yet, I'm having a little monthly challenge here on the ol blog-a-roo!

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!

Ladies and gents, I present to you, Throwback Tuesday #2!

I try to make cards with subjects I would actually use...a welcome or home card is not something I, as a college student, would really use. However, the sentiment absolutely applies to me - I am such a homebody. ;)
Anyways, as to analyzing the card - first off, you can't tell the in the photo, but this card was very loosely adhered together as I was running out of adhesive at that time. Plus, the adhesive was rather crummy quality (I didn't know it at the time), resulting the in the card falling apart shortly after. If there's one pet peeve I have  when it comes to cardmaking, it's cards that fall apart! So, that set aside, I have to say, the only thing I would change about the card is round the corners of the card to soften it up a bit.
While this card is definitely not something I would be proud of making at this stage, I really don't see a lot technically wrong with it...or maybe it's just me being so out of the cardmaking loop at this point, that I'm blind to all errors. ;)

Enter your links below! :)

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Card recipe
Cardstock: Craft supply, Bazzil
Patterned paper: Doodlebug Designs
Sticker: Doodlebug Designs
Ribbon: Offray

Tools: trimmer, adhesive, sandpaper, scissors