"Faithful Friend" MOJO Monday

Hello Crafty Friends!

Yesterday I dove into my paper scrap bin and created a card using scraps and Tim Holtz products.  Today I took another dive into the bin to create a feminine friend card.  The card is based on this week's MOJO Monday sketch:

The sweet stamped sentiment is from Quietfire Design's Always Be My Friend stamp set:

That is one of my favorite Quietfire Design stamp sets...so lovely!

Scrap pieces of Basic Grey's Basic Curio were cut to size and Distress Ink in Hickory Smoke and Black Soot applied to the edges.   The sentiment was stamped onto white card stock using jet black Archival Ink.  Distress Inks in Tattered Rose and Victorian Velvet were applied to the edges.

Spellbinders' Silhouette die cut black card stock and a wee pink half pearl added.

 Another scrappy card completed!  Not surprised that I kept those patterned papers as that collection was beautiful- especially the rose sheet.

Thank you very much for stopping by!
Have a happy, crafty day!
Big hugs,
Kathy Jo

This card is entered into the following challenges:
MOJO Monday, Sketch
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday, AG
Word Art Wednesday, AG

"Just living is not enough..."- Quietfire Design and Spellbinders

Hello Crafty Friends!  Today is my day to post at Quietfire Design and I am sharing a card using Quietfire Design's lovely stamp, Just living is not enough:

Such a sweet sentiment!  Reading it makes me smile.  :)

Feel free to hop on over to Quietfire Design to see more details on the card.  Oh- and check out the current specials at Quietfire Design:

All unmounted stamps are 50% off
All Spellbinders are 50% off

Thanks for stopping by!  
Have a happy, crafty day,
Kathy Jo

Diamond Fold card- a flash from my past!

Hi Crafters!

A few months ago I stumbled across photos of one of my first cards I made.  Well, I happened across another one this weekend.  This card was made after I bought my Cuttlebug and my first dies.  This one brought back memories!  I remember making it in a little crafty group I was in at the time.  Diamond fold cards were new in the card making world and a girl in the group printed out directions and showed us how to make one.  I smile thinking back at that night.  I was so proud of this little card!  :)

The paper was my favorite at the time- Basic Grey's Curio.  The dies used were Cheery Lynn's Italian Flourish (I had just bought it and was soooo excited about owning a doily die!), Spellbinders Scalloped Circles and Sizzix' Framelits set Butterflies 3.  I don't recall how I would have colored the stamped images- it looks like marker.  Of course, I used Stickles on it.  LOL, I was addicted to that early in card making!

Yes, I am happy to have chanced across these photos.  They make me want to make another diamond fold card, too!

Hope your day is good and has some happy surprises, too!
Big hugs!
Kathy Jo

"The heart has its reasons" card

 

Hellllooooo Crafters!

Yes, this is my fourth post this week.  After CHA I was a little quiet with project posts because I was catching up on sleep and because I caught a silly cold.  Alas, I am all better now and have finally been able to play in the craft room!  Most of the playing has been with Quietfire's newly released stamps.  Today I am sharing a quick card I made using "The heart has its reasons" stamp:

Originally, I had different plans for this stamp.  I envisioned lots of layers with a big juicy satin bow and some gold bling.  However, I decided to really show off the stamp and have it on a plain white die cut against black paper.  The sentiment definitely stands out on the card!

The heart is beautiful and I did not want that lost, either.  After the sentiment was stamped, Tattered Angels' Glimmer Glam in Big Apple was applied to the heart.  When it was dry, Stickles' Xmas Red was applied along the outside of the heart.

The black tent fold base was die cut using Spellbinders' A2 Curved Matting Basics.  Next,  black patterned paper (Basic Grey's Little Black Dress) was die cut using Spellbinders' A2 Floral Ribbon Threader.  The sentiment was die cut using Curved Matting Basics.  

I thought about giving this card to my husband on Valentine's Day but I was not sure if the double bow made the card too "fru-fru".  Darn!  Looks like I will have to play in my craft room again!  ;)

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you all have a great day!  
Hugs,
Kathy Jo

Fairy Tale Wedding card

Happy Sunday, Crafters!

Yesterday a friend of ours was married.  Of course I had to make a card but I did not want to make it too over the top girly so I set restrictions on myself: two layers, no bows, no Stickles and no flowers.  I did not adhere to the two layers restriction but it did fit in a standard envelope!  :)

The stamp was from Quietfire's Valentine's Day/Love stamp set.  It was die cut using Spellbinders Ovals and the edge had silver applied.  The next layer was Spellbinders' Elegant Ovals.  Four corners from Spellbinders Gold Elements was adhered as shown.  The lovely background paper was from Basic Grey's Little Black Dress.  Of course, I added some gems...but not a lot!  I showed very good restraint.  :) And although I reached for my Stickles, I resisted the urge and did not apply any.  (However, I made a card immediately after this one and I made sure to use the Stickles at will.  LOL)

In case you do not know the Quietfire stamp set, it is shown below.  It is a sweet set!  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!
Hugs,
Kathy Jo

"Snowflakes are Kisses" Christmas card

Happy Friday, Crafteteers!

Don’t you just love Fridays?  The work week is done and all of the plans for the weekend are within reach.  This weekend will involve crafting, golf, a wedding and some ultimate Frisbee.  It will be a fun filled weekend.

I am sharing another Christmas card today.  As you may remember, one of my New Year’s resolutions this year was to make at least one Christmas card a month.  The resolution is going well as I have made over 10 cards since January 1^st.  Although I am making a little over one card a month, I definitely need to increase that number now that August is almost at a close- perhaps ramp the quantity to a card every other week.  Although I completed one card last week, I decided to make another  Christmas card this week.  This card used Quietfire’sSnowflakes are Kisses stamp and Basic Grey’s Little Black Dress paper.

The dies used are Spellbinders’ Venetian Motifs and Spellbinders’ Circles.  The yarn is part of the Martha Stewart yarn collection and I used a Martha Stewart edge punch to create the horizontal band.  As you can see, I used several gems on the card front to simulate sparkly snow falling.

I probably won’t be able to make a lot of this one due to the quantity of gems but I may make a couple.  How are your Christmas cards coming along thus far?  Do you have many completed?  How many cards do you usually make for Christmas?

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy the weekend.

Hugs,
Kathy Jo

This card is entered into the following challenges:
Word Art Wednesday, AG
613 Avenue Create, AG
Simon Says Monday, AG

Thank You- Little Black Dress style

Hello!

How is your week going?  I hope well!  My hubby and I have had a busy but lovely week.  His dad, uncle and aunt were in town for a few days and it was such a great time.  I must admit I am very fortunate to have the most wonderful in-laws.  (Not a lot of people can say that!)  His family is so nice and laid back...talk about easy to get along with...I felt like I was the one on vacation!

After the family left I was able to dabble in the craft room for a bit.  I pulled out my new pad of paper- Basic Grey's Little Black Dress- and made a couple of cards.  The cards were completed in no time because they were easy to put together.  (Gotta love quick cards!)  Today I will share the thank you card I made.  The stamp used is from Quietfire's set of four thank you stamps.  

The cursive sentiment seemed to match the patterned paper perfectly so I had to use it.  :)

The oval frame is Spellbinders Opulent Ovals.  On the cut out sentiment and oval is Tim Holtz' Distress Ink in Tea Dye.  I considered dyeing the seam binding in Tea Dye but I decided instead to keep it as white and let it pop off the card.  Inside the oval frame is a bling flourish and some feathers.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a good day!
Hugs,
Kathy Jo

This card is entered into the following challenges:
Word Art Wednesday, AG
613 Avenue Create, AG
Simon Says Monday, AG
Sister Act, AG
Sister of Craft, AG
TTCRD, AG
Crafting From the Heart, AG
Fantastic Tuesday, AG
Brown Sugar, AG
Crafty Hazelnuts Patterned Paper, AG
Crafty Girls, AG
Hiding in my Craft Room, Ribbon

Thank you card

Hello Crafteteers!

Just sharing a card I made for a friend at work.  Her furry family member, Dexter, was recently at the vet for a week with a serious health issue.  After a week of tests, blood transfusions and a whole lot of love, Dexter made it back home and is doing so well!  She asked if I could make a thank you card from Dexter to the vets.

Dexter is a dog full of sweetness and sass so I wanted to make sure that his card had happy patterns and colors.  The cute puppy image on the outside is Imaginisce's Scooter's Vacation stamp.  Basic Grey's Max and Whiskers provided the patterned paper.  The white paper was dry embossed in a dog paw and bone pattern.

The inside used my new stamp set from Inspired by Stamping (thank you, Joanna!) called Small Fancy Labels 18.  (One versatile little set!  I received it this week and it definitely came in at a perfect time.  There are four sentiments with the set that will make this set a "go to set" for many cards!)  

Also used: Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles and Standard Circles large, Tim Holtz Barn Door Distress Stain applied to seam binding, black gems and one metal dog brad for the bow.  The dog prints stamp set and dog print/bones embossing folder are from unknown suppliers.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great Saturday!
Hugs,
Kathy Jo 

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.  :)