Friends Furever

On my earlier post today, I said that I was going to try heat embossing with VersaMark. Well, that's what I did with this card.

Finished Card: 41/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White and Patterned Paper
Melonheadz Illustrating Digital Image (Two Separate Images)
Spectrum Noir Markers
Cardz TV with Mary Clear Stamps Barks and Bones "Friends Furever"
VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad
Black Embossing Powder
Queen and Co Pearls Nightfall, 2 Large
Mounting Tape

I saw these images and immediately thought of my granddaughter, Gianna and my dog, Cobi. I HAD to put them together!! I don't think you can see it in the photo, but "Cobi" is single mounted to give it a little more depth. (Looks much better in person!) The "Friends Furever" is heat embossed and I must say, I really really like the way it turned out. Guess I'll be using this technique in the future.

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I'm All Ears!

I made a card that I am entering into Carson's Creations Embossing Blog Hop Challenge. I hope you like it.

Finished Card: 4 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Green and Light Pink
Free Vintage Digital Stamps Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps, Easter Punnies "I'm All Ears!"
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder from the Simply Charmed 4 Pack Set
Queen and Co Pearls, Pearl 6 Small
Mounting Tape

I made the card...then there was something I didn't like about it. So I ripped it apart. I made it a second time and again there was something I didn't like. So I ripped that part off. This didn't happen twice, or three times but this is actually the fourth version. (Did someone say "perfectionist"?...nah, couldn't be me!) lol

I do LOVE those bunnies though! Don't you?

This Hop is all about embossing...heat and dry. I really like dry embossing, but never have had a lot of luck (at least to my satisfaction...oh, there's that perfectionist thing again...no, really it CAN"T be me! lol) with heat embossing. I did read that several of the designers that did the heat embossing used VersaMark to stamp with. I have used VersaMark before, but never for embossing. So, thank you for inspiring me to try something new. Keep checking my blog for future posts and see how I do.

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Thank You...Yellow Rose

This week's challenge at Celebrate The Occasion  is a "Thank You" Card.

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Black and Patterned Paper
Inkadinkado Doodle Flowers Rose
StazOn Jet Black Ink
sugarloaf Whispers Strokes Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Ticket Talk "Thank You!"
EK Success Corner Basketweave Punch
Queen and Co Pearls Nightfall 2 Large 2 Small
Black Ribbon

I actually made this card last month (but never posted it) when I first started playing around with stamping and coloring. (I'm definitely hooked now). I really like the way it turned out.  It reminds me of my mother. My mother told me that the day I was born, a white rose bloomed in our yard. So she always referred to a white rose as the "Dana Rose". Yea I know, this rose is yellow...well, her favorite color was yellow. So now you understand why it reminds me of her. (I miss her so much...it's been 20 years). (Oh my, where did the time go?)

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Happy Birthday Dan

My best friend's son's birthday is coming up and he loves to hike. As soon as I saw this image, I thought of him. I based my card on The Paper Players challenge sketch this week.

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Red and Patterned Paper
Creative Hands Digital Images
Spectrum Noir Markers
Homemade "Bakers Twine" with Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread and Spectrum Noir Markers
Computer Generated Sentiment "Happy Birthday"
Mounting Tape

I hope he likes the card...

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Happy Birthday Jason

Today is my middle son's birthday. Happy Birthday Sweetheart! I made a card that is especially for him.

Here it is:

Finished Card: 4 1/4"x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Gray and Patterned Paper
Lolla Polooza Digital Images
Spectrum Noir Markers
Computer Generated Sentiment "Happy Birthday To Our "Happy Feet""
Homemade "Action Wobble"

This is the first card that I have ever used a card with "action". I made my own "Action Wobble" with wire, glue dots and paper. (You can find directions on the internet). My son loves "Happy Feet" (He asked for "Happy Feet 2" for a gift), so I thought he would get a kick out of this. It makes me smile every time I jiggle it.

I am entering this into two challenges : The Cuttlebug Spot (card for a child with an animal) and Scrappy Moms Stamps Terrific Tuesday Challenge  (make it SHAKE).

Hope you like my card. Happy birthday Jason!!!!

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50 and Fabulous!

This card is for the last :( challenge for Birthday Sundaes. (I am really saddened by this news. I looked forward to these challenges. I wish them success in their future endeavors). Anyway, the challenge is to use numbers.

Here is my card:

Finished Card: 3 3/4" x 9 1/4"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Red and 2 Different Patterned Papers
Free Digital Image (I'm sorry I do not know the creator of this image)
Spectrum Noir Markers
Computer Generated "50" and "and Fabulous"
1 3/8" Circle Punch
Scallop Circle Punch
Queen and Co Pearls Grass Green 3 Medium
Mounting Tape

A friend of mine is turning 50 and I thought this would be a nice card to give her.

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Here is the name of the WINNER from the CardzTV Spring Blog Hop this past weekend.

The winner is: Debbie   March 25, 2012 10:54AM
"these cards are so cute and adorable you can tell that you love what you do thanks for the inspiration"

Congratulation!!! I'll be contacting you to get your information.

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Thanks for dropping by and I would love to hear what you think.

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CardzTV Spring Blog Hop Day 2

To start at the beginning for the CardzTV Spring Blog Hop (Day 1), click here. To see just my project, scroll down or click here.

This is Day 2 of the Hop. I made a card using CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps "Easter Punnies".

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Orange, Green and 2 Patterned Paper
Melonheadz Illustrating Digital Images
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Easter Punnies "Have a 24 Carrot Day!"
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Scallop Circle Punch
1 1/4" Circle Punch
3 Clear Large Rhinestones
Mounting Tape

I just thought that this image was the cutest and Mary's Stamp went perfect with it. What do you think?

Don't forget that Mary at CardzTV is giving away 2 sets of stamps...so make sure you check it out.
I am also giving away blog candy (2-6" x 6" paper pads) BUT you have to go to the original post (click here) and 1. Be a follower, 2. Leave a comment on THAT post and 3. Leave me a way to contact you if you are the winner.

See you soon and thanks for stopping by. (I would also love to hear what you think of this card too...so leave a comment here also!)

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