JustRite Challenge #097, Color Inspiration

Happy Sunday!

I would like to share a card I made for the JustRite Color Inspiration Challenge.  The challenge was to use JustRite product on a card or project and use orange, beige and blue. 

The background was stamped with JR Floral Flourishes in Martha Stewart's teal blue ink and then heat embossed.  Tim Holt's Distress Stain Spiced Marmalade was then applied. 

The funny thing about this card:  My "Spellbinders used" list could be very long, as could paper used.  There were 12 Spellbinder die sets that I tried out for this card that I just did not like.  Because of the tries and misses, many papers were cut and eventually set aside.  You should have seen my craft desk!  Orange, beige and blue papers were strewn everywhere!  I won't even begin to tell you about the ribbon and embellishments.  LOL.  That is what I get for trying to make a card without a sketch.  Lesson learned.  :)

My Spellbinders used list ended up as: Labels Twenty, Floral Flourishes, Twisted Metal Tags and Accents, and Timeless Rectangle.  The JR stamp set Special Gifts Labels Twenty Nine provided the sweet sentiment. 

As a heads up, Joann Fabrics is having an online sale on JR stamps!  I believe it ends today or tomorrow.  Very good prices!  And there is a shipping code SHFP146 for $2.95 shipping!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  To my peeps down in the States, have a great Memorial Day. 

This card is entered into the following challenges:
JustRite Challenge, #97, Color Inspiration: http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/2013/05/justrite-friday-challenge-097-color-inspiration.html

Kraft/JustRite Blue Birthday card

Happy Sunday, All!

Great day here in Halifax.  Our Bluenose Marathon took place this morning and we had a record number of participants. 

Maintaining the blue/sea theme of the day, I made a quick Kraft paper birthday card using a lighthouse stamp hand made by a local crafter, Briana Corr Scott (http://brianacorrscott.com/stamp-shop/ ).  The banner stamp is from JustRite's Anchors Away.  Spellbinders used were JustRite Vintage Labels and Banner, Resplendent Rectangles and Radiant Rectangles.  The edges were distress inked in Tim Holtz's Faded Jeans.

Congrats to all the participants of the Bluenose!

Thank you for stopping by and have a good evening!

This card is entered into the following challenges:
Kraft Journal, Red, White, Blue: http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.ca/2013/05/make-it-monday-with-kraft-outlet-red.html
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge, "Happy ___": http://pausedreamenjoychallenges.blogspot.ca/2013/05/ch-10-happy-fill-in-blank.html
Through the Craftroom Door, AG: http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/2013/05/challenge-may-14-20.html
Craftin Musketeers, Anything Goes: http://craftingmusketeers.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/welcome-to-our-1st-challenge.html
Crafty Ribbon Challenge, No Designer Paper: http://craftyribbonschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/challenge-45.html
Sister Act Card Challenges, AG: http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/05/challenge-7.html
Every Day is an Occasion, Sunday Funday: http://everydayisanoccasion.com/sunday-funday-9/

Super Hero Monster

Happy Tuesday!

A quick post of another Stampotique Monster card.  This little guy tugged at my heart strings.   The super hero costume is just the cutest! 

I kept the card simple to show off the stamped image.  The background paper is from K & Company (Sera Sera).  The Hello stamp is JustRite's Fancy Frames stamp set.  The two dies are Spellbinders' Standard Circles LG and Beaded Circles.  The image was colored using pencils and Gamsol.  Stickles were applied on the super belt and crown.

Both today and yesterday's cards were made with my friend, Rebecca.  She is new to the blogosphere (her first card post was Sunday!) and her cards can be found here: http://rebeccabillard.blogspot.ca/  Feel free to drop in and say hi!  :)

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! 

This card is entered into the following challenges:
Stampotique Challenge, Summertime: http://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/05/sdc99-summertime.html
The Sweetest Thing Sunday Sketch, #184: http://kgiron.blogspot.ca/2013/05/sweet-sunday-sketch-challenge-184.html
D.L. Art Linky Party: http://dianamlarson.blogspot.ca/2013/05/dlart-thankful-thursday-linky-challenge.html

Stampotique "Monster of a Hug" card

 

Happy Monday!

Yesterday I went to a friend of mine's house to make a couple of cards using Stampotique stamps.  It was a perfect day to do it: it was rainy and gloomy outside.  Making cards with a good friend turns any gloomy day into a sunny one.  :)

The stamp is just too cute.  On most Mondays I feel like the monster looks (minus the horns and yellow teeth) so it seemed appropriate to post this card today. The background paper is from a paper pad I never used because I thought it was too pretty to cut up, Crate Paper Fourteen. I cannot tell you how long I have had this pad but it was time to use it and I am glad I did.  Other materials used were: Spelbinders Labels Four, Tim Holtz Lipstick Red Distress Ink, Stickles and flowers were from Michaels $1.50 bin.  You can barely see the scroll in the background but that was a scroll from the Ironworks Cricut cartridge.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!  <Hugs>


Stampotique Designers Challenge 98, Pink and Turquoise: http://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/05/sdc98-pink-turquoise.html
D.L Art Challenge, Flowers: http://dianamlarson.blogspot.ca/2013/05/dlart-thankful-thursday-challenge-109.html
D.L Art, Monthly Linky Party: http://dianamlarson.blogspot.ca/2013/05/dlart-thankful-thursday-linky-challenge.html
My Sheri's Crafts, Flowers: http://myshericrafts.blogspot.ca/2013/05/my-sheri-crafts-challenge-110-flower_11.html
Hiding In My Craftroom: http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/2013/05/himcr-97-super-scraps-satruday.html

 

JustRite Challenge "Sew Good" Butterfly card

Happy Weekend, Everyone!

Another card to share for the JustRite "Sew Good" Challenge.  The challenge is to use stitching, buttons, fabric, etc on the card or project.  I do not sew fabric well and would be doubly horrible on paper so on this card I drew the black stitches in.  :)

The ivory card was made from Spellbinders 5x7 Elegant Labels 4.  The middle die from that set was stamped in gold using JustRite background Floral Flourishes.  The middle die cut piece was eventually foam taped to the front of the card.  A cut was made through both papers using Spellbinders Labels Four. 

The butterfly is from JustRite stamp set Botanical Butterflies. The butterfly was stamped twice and embossed. After embossing, they were colored using Copic markers. The butterflies were taped back to back and fishing line was inserted in between.  The fishing line ends were then assembled in between the two top layers on the card.   

Black faux stitching was added around the paper as shown.  Wooden Buttons were colored using an orange Copic and then assembled onto either the flowers or the top of the polka dot bow.  An ivory doily was mounted under the bow assembly.

The inside cutout was made using Labels Four and then embossed using Cuttlebug folder Birds and Swirls.

Thank you very much for stopping by and have a great weekend!

This card is entered into
JustRite Challenge #96, Sew Good: http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/2013/05/justrite-friday-challenge-096-sew-good.html
Sunday {Fun}dayLink party: http://everydayisanoccasion.com/sunday-funday-9/
Divas By Design, AG: http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/05/anything-goes.html
My Sheri's Crafts, Flower Power: http://myshericrafts.blogspot.ca/2013/05/my-sheri-crafts-challenge-110-flower_11.html
Simply Create Too, AG: http://simplycreatetoo.blogspot.ca/2013/05/challenge-37-anything-goes.html
Paper Crafting Journey, AG: http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/anything-goes.html
D.L. Art May Linky Party: http://dianamlarson.blogspot.ca/2013/05/dlart-thankful-thursday-linky-challenge.html

Kraft Journal Feature Me Friday Designer

 Happy Friday!

Today is a very wonderful day!  Not only because it is Friday but because the Kraft Journal kindly made me the Feature Me Friday designer for their blog.  http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.ca/2013/05/feature-me-friday-kathy-jo-of-im-little.html  It is an honor and pleasure.  I cannot tell you how happy I was to receive notice of the feature. Thank you so much! 

I would like to share a card I am submitting to the Kraft Journal's Challenge "Just for Her".  What a fun card this was to make.  Most of my cards do not involve a lot of coloring so this card was a little out of the norm.  It is always nice to change things up!  The stamp is called Marilyn and is made by Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.  She was colored using the following: Copic Flesh, Copic Lipstick Red, Tim Holtz Distress Marker Broken China, and Ivory Yellow coloring pencil (Gamsoled).  Pink and dark pink chalks were used to add cheek blush. Two Spellbinders (Labels Eight and Labels Four) provided the die shapes.  White pearls, mini blue gems and a big clear gem were applied in areas shown.  All of this was place on Kraft paper and outlined with silver.  The inside sentiment is so true "We are all of us stars and deserve to twinkle".

Thank you all for stopping by.  A big thanks to Kraft Journal for the Feature Me Friday spot.  (hugs)

Have a great weekend!

This card is entered into the following challenges:
Kraft Journal Just for Her Challenge: http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.ca/2013/05/make-it-monday-with-kraft-outlet-just.html
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge #6 Buttons, Bows and Bling: http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.ca/2013/05/krafty-krop-challenge-6-buttons-bows.html
Sweet Stamp Blogspot, For Mom: http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.ca/2013/05/challenge-116-for-mom.html
Paper Crafting Journal Blogspot, Anything Goes: http://paper-craftingjourney.blogspot.ca/2013/05/anything-goes.html
Love to Create, Mom or Special Lady: http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.no/2013/05/challenge-64-for-mom-or-special-lady.html
DL Art, May Linky Party: http://dianamlarson.blogspot.ca/2013/05/dlart-thankful-thursday-linky-challenge.html
Craft-Dee BowZ, Anything Goes with Bows: http://craft-deebowz.blogspot.no/2013/05/may-challenge.html

Mother's Day card

 Happy Hump Day!

Yet another Mother's Day card to share.  This was for my mother in law last year.  Just like yesterday's post said: a year late to post is better than never!

The papers were a mix of several different lines: some Glitz, some Basic Grey and one sheet from Recollections.   Inkadinkado supplied two of the stamps and Spellbinders Nested Hearts were also used.  A Cheery Lynn doily die (French Pastry) accentuated the locket.  Of course, Stickles were applied at will!

Funny, I happened across the photos of this card and yesterday's card while I was looking for a photo of something else.  At the time these cards were made: I had my Cuttlebug for a little under a year, had very few embossing folders or dies, and my Tim Holtz inks were probably around 10 or so.  I did enjoy making cards but only two a month max.  Blogging was almost non-existent as I only had perhaps 5 or 7 (?) entries until January of this year.  My goodness...a lot can change in a year!

Hope you all don't mind me posting outdated cards.  Blogging is a perfect library for our crafty treasures!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!  Thanks for stopping by.  :)

Bingo Mother's Day card

 

Happy Tuesday, All!

Another Mother's Day card to share.  This one was for my mom last year and I was not an active blogger at that time.  A year late to post is better than never!

As you can probably guess, my mom likes playing bingo so the Art Impressions stamp of Bingo Jean was used.  Spellbinders Beaded Circles and Labels Nine as well as Tim Holtz's Bingo card embossing folder were applied as shown.  Jean was colored using Glaze Pens and Copic marker Lipstick was used on the beaded ring around the image. The sentiment stamps were from Michaels $1.50 bins. 

Inside of card

Back of card

Thanks for stopping by and have a good evening!

This card is entered into the following challenges:
V's Sweet Ideas Blog, Mother's Day: http://www.vssweetideas.blogspot.ca/2013/05/mothers-day-theme-vsc-11-challenge.html
My Sheri's Crafts, Mother's Day: http://www.myshericrafts.blogspot.ca/2013/04/my-sheri-crafts-challenge-109-mothers.html
Love to Create Challenge, Mom or Special Lady: http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.no/2013/05/challenge-64-for-mom-or-special-lady.html

 

Secret Garden Mother's Day card

Hello Crafteteers!

I would like to share a card I made for my mother-in-law.  She is an avid gardener so Graphic 45's Secret Garden paper had to be used!

The layout was from a sketch on Will Stamp for Wine (http://willstampforwine.blogspot.ca/).  I realized after I assembled the front of the card that I forgot to emboss the blue vellum paper.  It was all taped down so I could not disassemble.  Perhaps you can imagine how great the embossed vellum would look.  :)

Dies used on the front were Couture Creations Alcyone Doily die, Spellbinders Eyelet Circles, and Spellbinders Standard Circles LG.  The stamp is from the JustRite set Fancy Frames.  Tim Holtz's Tattered Rose was used for stamping and distressing.  K & Company button from Hannah Stitched was applied to the ivory bow. The ivory lace is from Recollections Lace on a Roll.





 



The inside used more Secret Garden paper.  An ivory paper lace border was punched using Martha Stewart edging.  The sentiment (so lovely!!) is from Quietfire Design: Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while but their hearts forever.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

This card is entered into the following challenges:
My Crafty Spot Challenge #96, For Mom: http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.ca/2013/05/monday-post-96-for-mom.html
Word Art Wednesday's, Anything Goes: http://www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/2013/05/challenge-78-anything-goes.html
Eureka Stamps Challenge #38, Mother's Day: http://eurekastamps.blogspot.ca/2013/05/challenge-38-mothers-day.html
D.L. Art Thankful Thursday May Month Linky: http://dianamlarson.blogspot.ca/2013/05/dlart-thankful-thursday-linky-challenge.html
V's Sweet Ideas Blog, Mother's Day: http://www.vssweetideas.blogspot.ca/2013/05/mothers-day-theme-vsc-11-challenge.html
My Sheri's Crafts, Mother's Day: http://www.myshericrafts.blogspot.ca/2013/04/my-sheri-crafts-challenge-109-mothers.html
Love to Create, Mom or Special Lady: http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.no/2013/05/challenge-64-for-mom-or-special-lady.html
Craft-Dee BowZ, Anything goes with bows: http://craft-deebowz.blogspot.no/2013/05/may-challenge.html

Kraft "Pop of Color" Challenge card

Happy Sunday!

It is looking to be a fabulous day here in Nova Scotia.  Yesterday was gorgeous and today looks like a repeat.  I hope wherever you are that the day will be wonderful!

I would like to share a card I am submitting for the Kraft Journal Challenge "Pop of Color".  Last week I was unable to participate in their challenge due to a very busy schedule but I made sure to set aside time this week (i.e. not do some of the housework) to make a card.  :)

The card was made using Kraft paper and Spellbinders Tear Drop Circles (S4-344). The band was made using scrap yellow/white paper and brown ribbon. The butterflies are Spellbinders' Les Papillions Two (S4-395). The frame is constructed from Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Ovals (S4-113) and Jewel Frame Accents (S5-144). The sentiment "Spread your wings and fly" is from one of my favorite JustRite stamp sets Spread Your Wings (CL-02170). Inks used were Memento Rich Cocoa and Tim Holtz's Scattered Straw. 

 

As an FYI: it appears that I went a little pearl crazy on this card.  I did not have intentions of putting the white pearls on. Originally, I had use the white pearl accents pen in the areas shown but I mis-shaped a couple of them so I used the store purchased pearls instead.  Honestly, my pearls looked like I applied them with my opposite hand...and my eyes  closed.  LOL

 

Have a good one and thanks for stopping by!

 

This card is entered into the Kraft Journal Challenge "Pop of Color": http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.ca/2013/04/make-it-monday-with-kraft-outlet-pop-of.html

JustRite "You Touched My Life and Made a Difference" card

Hello again!

Thanks for stopping by to see the JustRite Challenge #95 card.  The challenge is called Window of Opportunity and the two cards submitted are the first two window cards I have made.  Love trying new things!

The card used Spellbinders dies Filligree Delight and Beaded Ovals.  The sentiment is from JustRite stamp set Anchors Away.  The blue-ish ink used is Tim Holtz's distress ink Iced Spruce.  At first I was not sure about the ivory, black and Iced Spruce together but in the end it turned out alright.  I may use that color combo again.  :)

Have a great day and stay crafty!

This card is entered in JustRite Challenge #95: http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/2013/04/justrite-friday-challenge-095-window-of-opportunity.html

JustRite "Love is a never ending story" card

 

Hello All!

 

It has been a while since my last post.  Things have been very busy here so I have not had time to post or check other crafters posts or respond to comments.  I apologize for my lack of communication!

 

While sitting at an airport last week I pulled out my sketch book and started to sketch ideas for JustRite's Challenge #095 "Window of Opportunity".  Today I finally had time to go into the craftroom and turn two of the sketches into cards.  Wish I had more time to work on them but I guess there is only so much time in a day.  Ah, if only I could craft for 40 hours a week and work for 4 hours one night in the week...and maintain my current pay  ;)

 

The first card is intended to be a wedding or engagement card.  On the front I used JustRite's Vintage Pearl Labels embossed in gold.  Tim Holtz's Distress Stains in Victorian Velvet and Bundled Sage were watered down and painted in the areas as shown.  I fussy cut around the inside of the stamped image.  JustRite's Vintage Label die was then used. Foam tape elevated the die cut part onto white vellum.  Recollections pink rose paper was applied under the vellum.  The inside used "Love is a never ending story" from Vintage Pearl Labels and one of the tags from JR's Antique Valentine Tags one.  The card is made from plastic...the plastic from a Spellbinder's die set.  (It so bothers me to have the packaging plastic not being used.  While sketching in my book I realized I could use all those plastic packages on cards.  Recycling rocks!)

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

This card is entered into JustRite's challenge #95: http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/2013/04/justrite-friday-challenge-095-window-of-opportunity.html

Masculine Happy Birthday, JustRite Anchors Away

Hello Crafteteers!

My father-in-law's birthday card is finally finished.  So difficult doing masculine cards!  Luckily I have the JustRite stamp set Anchors Away on hand to use for "manly crafts".

JustRite Victorian Tile in blue on distress inked paper

Excluding the blue card stock used on the card itself and the die cut circle, all the other paper was white.  I used the Tim Holtz Scattered Straw on the white paper.  The background (JustRite's Victorian Tile), Happy Birthday and the sailboat with background were stamped using VersaFine's Majestic Blue and heat embossed.  (As an FYI: I so enjoy embossing JustRite background stamped images and using Tim Holtz Distress inks/stains!  What a cool look!)  Dies from JustRite (Vintage Labels and Banner, Nested Medallion) were used to cut the stamped items. Tim Holtz's Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain were applied to edges.  Spellbinders' Splendid Circles die cut the blue card stock and more distress ink was applied.  A clear pearl pen added depth to the rope on the JustRite sailboat background. A strip of brass tape was used under the elevated die cuts.  Voila!  The masculine card.  :)

Thanks for stopping by and stay crafty!

I was a top three winner in the Kraft Journal CAS Challenge!

Hello Crafteteers!

Happy news: I was a top three winner in the Kraft Journal's CAS challenge!  Yippee!

All of the entries are here (http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.ca/2013/04/make-it-monday-with-kraft-outlet-clean.html) and are worth the trip to the Kraft Journal blog!

Their challenge this week is Recycle or Reuse.  A challenge to use Kraft paper and a recycled or re-used item.  Entry deadline is Sunday.  http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.ca/2013/04/make-it-monday-with-kraft-outlet_22.html

Thanks for stopping by and stay crafty!  :)

Kraft Hello Card

Hello Crafteteers!

I tried my first CAS card yesterday.  It feels very weird to not use distress ink or sanded edges or bling or big bows...but that is the beauty of challenges: trying new things.  The Kraft Journal's challenge this week is CAS so I thought I would play along again. 

The plaid paper is from my scrap bin, the hello stamp is a Michael's bin find and the lovely tree is Spellbinder's Whimsical Tree.  I have had the tree die for a few months now and never used it (ugh...why am I so bad like that?) and the scrap paper has been in my bin for I can't even guess how long.  The white dots on the tree are made from my white enamel accents that I bought last summer and have used (including this card) on one project!  LOL.  My goal is to start using those lonely, unused dies, tools and scrap paper.  This card definitely meets that goal!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

 

 

This card is entered in the Kraft Journal's Challenge, CAS:  (http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.ca/2013/04/make-it-monday-with-kraft-outlet-clean.html)

 

Use It Tuesday's Challenge #53: http://useittuesday.blogspot.ca/2013/04/challenge-53-sticky-situation.html

Happy Mother's Day card

 Happy Monday, All!

I wanted to share my mom's Mother's Day card.  At first glance you may question my colors but the colors are "my mom's colors".  My mom used to wear the most beautiful black shirts with roses on them.  I have no idea how she was able to find the variety of black shirts with roses but she did...and she looked stunning in them.  Her hair was long, jet black and her eyes green.  Her eyes just popped when she wore those shirts.  Her hair is grey now so I had to add that color to the card.  The roses were obviously a must.  It is difficult to look at roses and not think of my mom.

The card used JustRite's Lace Background stamp (CL-03920) embossed in black.  To accentuate the roses, I used copic marker Garnet in the areas shown and applied Stickles.  Spellbinders dies Labels Nine (S4-310), A2 Filigree Delight (S5-177) and Twisted Metals Tags and Accents (S5-071) were also used.  The white Labels Nine die cut was also dry embossed.  The "Happy Mother's Day" sentiment is JustRite's Fancy Frames (CL-02070).

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!


This card is entered into the following challenges:
JustRite Challenge #094 Sketch: http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/2013/04/justrite-friday-challenge-094-sketch.html
Two Creative Chicks, Mother's Day: http://www.2creativechicks.com/2013/03/mothers-day-challenge-1.html
TTCRD, AG: http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/2013/04/ttcrd-april-9th-april-15th-challenge.html







JustRite Secret Garden Birthday Card

Hello again!

My mother-in-law's birthday card was on my to-do list today.  Her favorite colors are earth tones- especially orange and green- so I planned on making a card with those colors.  I was looking through my stamps to see what to use when I saw the stamp I just purchased: JustRite's Secret Garden background stamp.  I thought the stamp was lovely, but when I purchased it I had a choice between buying this one and another JustRite that had been on my wish list for a while. I am so happy I bought this stamp! I started to play around with it and this happened:

The stamp and color combo blew me away.  The flowers looked so alive and vibrant that I had to take a photo.  I pulled out JustRite stamp set Forever Friends and Samantha Walker's Ornate Artisan Tags and Accents for the center.  I really wanted to show off the background stamp so I went with a sheer green ribbon.  I did not want to overbling the card and take away from the background so I added minimal pearls and a wooden button to the bow. 

These are colors I hardly ever use and my white embossing powder has not seen the light of day in a while.  What a great little lesson in crafting today: experiment! 

Other materials used: Tim Holtz Scattered Straw Distress Stain, TH Distress Inks in Peeled Paint and Spiced Marmalade.

Thanks for stopping by!

This card is entered into the following challenges:

JustRite Friday Challenge #094 sketch: http://justritestampers.typepad.com/justrite-inspiration/2013/04/justrite-friday-challenge-094-sketch.html



Hello Kraft Tag with Tulips

Happy Sunday, Crafteteers!

I was in a crafting "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" mood last night and ended up making this little tag.  The tag used all scrap materials (yay!).  Also, the two die sets and stamp set I have had since the end of last summer...but never used.  Feels good to finally use the dies, stamps and scrap material!

Hero Arts' background stamp Birds and Flowers (CG478) was stamped on Kraft paper.  Spellbinders Tulips Border (S4-211) and Tulips pendants (S4-209) were used as shown.  JustRite's Musical Notes Labels Twenty supplied the "HELLO!" sentiment.  The ribbon woven into the border was a piece of ribbon I had taken off a gift package.  :)

Thanks for stopping by and have a great Sunday!

This card is entered into the following challenges:
The Kraft Journal, Make It Monday, Tag: http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.ca/2013/04/make-it-monday-with-kraft-outlet-tag.html
TTCRD, AG: http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/2013/04/ttcrd-april-9th-april-15th-challenge.html

Grunge car tag

Hello (again) Crafteteers!

This is my third post today.  You all probably think I am obsessed but I did not have plans to do three posts in one day!  I went up into my craft room to clean up the mess after making the other two cards...and I came across this lonely white tag...and this scrap ribbon...and my distress inks and...well, you see where this is going.  I ended up making a tag and using unused items in my work area.  I think Martha would say "That's a good thing".  So here are the materials used: Tim Holtz distress inks walnut stain and vintage photo, Tim Holtz distress stain antique linen, Tim Holtz stamp sets Boundless Flight and Steampunk. 

Are you wondering where the cool car came from?  Local custom stamp maker Briana Corr Scott.(http://www.brianacorrscott.com/brianacorrscott/home.html )  She sells her stamps at the Saturday market in Dartmouth at Alderney Landing.  The stamps are very inexpensive...shockingly good price, actually.  She does not have all her stamps online so if you like this stamp, drop her a line and ask for the sports car stamp you saw on Kathy Jo's blog.

Thanks for stopping by and I promise no more posts today!  :)

Have a great week!

This card is entered in the following challenges:
My Crafty Spot Challenge #93, Tags: http://craftspotbykimberly.blogspot.ca/2013/04/monday-challenge-93-tags.html

Stinky Birthday Wishes

Hello!
 

Made a quick little birthday card this afternoon.  I did not think that I would spend any time in the craft room today but I had two options on what to do this afternoon: clean or play in the craft room.  The decision was a no brainer...

 

The stamp set was purchased recently at Carousel Stamps.  It is a cute set made by Darci's Heart & Home, product number JCS194. The Cheery Lynn doily die French Pastry was used with light blue vellum.  Two wooden Recollections buttons were placed on Be Happy paper from My Mind's Eye.  I am not sure how long I have had this pad (definitely months) but I never used it because I thought it was too pretty.  Goodness, I have got to stop doing that!  All of this was assembled on a card made from Kraft paper. 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Stay crafty.  :)

 



This card is entered into the following challenges:

Cheery Lynn #74, Back to Nature: http://cheerylynndesignschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/04/cheery-lynn-designs-challenge-74-back.html

Draftin' Desrt Divas #3, Cute as a Button: http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/2013/04/craft-it-up-link-it-up-linky-party-3.html

Die Cut Divas Sketch #109: http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.ca/2013/04/challenge-109-monthly-sketch.html

Simon Says Stamp, Birthday: http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.ca/2013/04/simon-says-happy-birthday.html

Paper Playtime, Use a Pun: http://paperplaytime.blogspot.ca/2013/04/ch-7-use-pun.html
Kraft Journal, Anything Goes: http://thekraftjournal.blogspot.ca/2013/04/make-it-monday-with-kraft-outlet.html
Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge 7: http://pausedreamenjoychallenges.blogspot.ca/2013/04/ch-7-dew-drops.html
Crafty Creations, Flowers: http://craftycreationschallenges.blogspot.ca/2013/04/challenge-216-flowers-or-fairies_3.html
Connie Can Crop, Pun: http://conniecancrop.blogspot.ca/2013/04/monthly-challenge-9-fun-puns.html