Pinwheels

I was looking through the new posts today and I was totally inspired by the Pinwheel card at BugBites. I had to give it a try.

I then decided to make another one BUT THIS ONE SPINS.......

So COOL...(I know it's hard to tell in pictures....if you look at the pink squares, you can see they are in different positions).

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

Materials for Both Cards:
Cardstock: White and Scraps of Patterned Paper
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Button
Mounting Tape

Additional Materials for First Card:
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Encouraging Thoughts "Smile!"
Homemade "Bakers Twine" with Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread and Spectrum Noir Markers

Additional Materials for Second Card:
Martha Stewart Punch All Over the Page Scallop Square
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Happy Days "Happy Birthday!"
Two Small Washers
Small Eyelet
Brad
Ribbon

To see a tutorial on how to make a basic pinwheel card and the dimensions, Click Here (OWH Stars and Stripes). For the second card, I had to adjust the size of the larger squares to 3 1/4", since the scallop squares cut larger than the original ones by 1/4" each.

In order to allow it to spin, I put an eyelet in the center of the pinwheel. Next, I placed one washer on a brad, pushed the brad through the eyelet, placed the other washer on, then bent the ends of the brad to secure (make sure it's not too tight, or it won't spin). I single mounted the pinwheel on the card (only where the brad attaches). Finally, I glued the button to the top of the brad to finish it off.

The "stick" on the first card is a scrap of card stock that is single mounted like the pinwheel. The "stick" on the second card is ribbon. I threaded the "Twine" through the button and tied a bow on the first card.

Hopefully, this wasn't too confusing. LOL. It's really a very simple card that is fun and fast to make AND the possibilities are endless with ALL the scraps of papers that we all have. I hope I inspired you to try this as much as BugBites inspired me!

I'm going to enter the second card into the Celebrate the Occasion challenge (Birthday Card with Ribbon).

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Pop Pop and Gianna

I made this card for Gianna to give to my husband for Father's Day. He just loves fishing, but doesn't get the chance to go too often. I'm sure he'll take Gianna with him sometime. As soon as I saw this image, I fell in love with it. (I added the "I (heart) Pop Pop").

The inside is stamped with "Happy Father's Day!"

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White, and Patterned Paper
Melonheadz Illustrating Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps It's a Guy Thing! "You're the REEL Deal!" and "Happy Father's Day!"
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Ultra Fine Premium Glitter Extra Fine Multi Diamond Dust
Mounting Tape

I glittered the fish (although I think it's hard to see in the picture). The image is single mounted on the card base.

I thought I would enter this into two challenges: Daring Cardmakers (Make a masculine card with a sports theme) and Simon Says Stamps Challenge (Anything Goes).

Hope you like my card. Thanks for stopping by.

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Happy (Humming)BIRD-day

I really like the way this card turned out.

Now you have to understand, it's on a (home-made) "Action Wobble", so it looks like the hummingbird is collecting nectar from the trumpet flower. (The "action" never shows up on the photo).

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

Materials:
Cardstock: Cream, White (for printing the images), Green and Patterned Paper
Melonheadz Illustrating Digital Image Hummingbird
Clipped Art from Internet Trumpet Flower
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Make A Wish "Happy BIRD-day!"
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Home-made "Action Wobble"
Mounting Tape

I am entering this into the CropStop challenge "To the birds..."

I was lucky enough to have the chance to go to New York City yesterday, spend the night and go see the taping of "The Chew" this morning. My friend and neighbor got the tickets and invited three of us to join her. It was fun and very interesting (in more than one way...but I guess you really had to be there...lol) I really give her credit because she can drive in New York City (not something that I think I could do!) After the taping of the show, we ventured around the city a little bit before coming home. (Thanks Janet!)

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you like the card.

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Opps...

The Paper Players has a challenge this week that is a sketch. Click here to see it.

Here is my card:

and the inside:

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Black, Red and Patterned Paper
Hampton Art Foot Longs Clear Stamps Skunk and "Opps"
VersaMark Watermark Ink
Black Embossing Powder
Martha Stewart Edger Doily Lace Punch
Computer Sentiment (inside card)
Mounting Tape

I thought he was a cute little stinker!

I'd also like to share a photo of my youngest son. Jeff is becoming a Volunteer Firefighter for our community. I had to take a picture of him in his uniform. I'm very proud.

Thanks for stopping by.

I'm also entering this into the CropStop challenge (Hand Made Paper Lace Work).

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CardzTV with Mary Stamps Challenge # 8 "Color Me A Rainbow" Day 3 "Back On Your Feet"

I have another card for Day 3 of CardzTV challenge "Color Me A Rainbow" (Make a card or project for any occasion using the colors of the rainbow...use pink, blue, yellow and green only...you can use a small amount of white and black also).

Here is my card:

and the sentiment inside:

 Finished Card: 3 1/2" in diameter

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Green and Patterned
Birds Cards Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Encouraging Thoughts "Get Well Soon"
Spellbinders Nestabilities Standard Circles Large, Largest and Second Largest Circles
Green Pigment Ink
Thin Green Ribbon
Mounting Tape

I don't make shaped cards very often, but I thought that this image just wouldn't look good any other way. Also, because of the writing on the image, I stamped the CardzTV sentiment on the inside. I folded over a piece of white cardstock and then cut the base card using the largest Nestabilities circle by leaving a small area inside the cutting area, so I would have a hinge for the card. I then cut the full size circle with the patterned cardstock and adhered it to the top of the white base card. I then cut the next size down circle out of the green cardstock. I single mounted the image circle on top of the green circle and also single mounted the green circle on the patterned circle, in order to give a little more dimension to a fairly simple card. I think the ribbon gives a finished touch. You'll also notice that my "rainbow of colors" did not include pink on this card. (Oooo, I hope I don't get into too much trouble for that...lol).

Don't forget to check out the other designer's projects AND that Mary at CardzTV is giving away a set of stamps (your choice) to the winner of the challenge. So, if you haven't entered yet, get crafting.

Thanks for stopping by. I would love to hear what you think, so please leave a comment. (Hope you saw my other two cards for this challenge the past two days...just scroll down if not...thanks again)

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CardzTV with Mary Stamps Challenge # 8 "Color Me A Rainbow" Day 2 "Eat Cake"

Day 2 for the challenge at CardzTV this week called "Color Me A Rainbow" (Make a card or project for any occasion and use colors from the rainbow: pink, blue, green and yellow only...you can use a small amount of black and white also). I actually struggled with this for awhile, but then I made this card (I hope you like it):

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

Materials:
Cardstock: Two Shades of Pink, Blue,Yellow, White and Green Patterned
Melonheadz Illustrating Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Make A Wish "EAT cake!" and "Happy Birthday!"
StazOn Jet Black Ink
EK Success Border Punch Swiss Cheese
Inkssentials Glossy Accents
Nicole Ultra Fine Premium Glitter Extra Fine Multi DiamondDust
Mounting Tape

I printed out the image on white cardstock, then colored it in. I colored the background with a different shade of blue, as I didn't want any white cardstock showing. I used glitter on the star and Glossy Accents on the "Icing" and the "Swirl".  I double framed the image, then single mounted it on the green. I stamped "Happy Birthday!" on the inside, but forgot to take a picture.

Please join the challenge over at CardzTV. The winner will have their choice of any of Mary's CardzTV Stamp sets. Woo Hoo! The Challenge runs April 20, 21 and 22. Have fun and don't forget to check out the other Designer's projects. (We have some very talented ladies).

Thanks for stopping by. (Hope you checked out my card yesterday and come back tomorrow, I have a new one).

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CardzTV with Mary Stamps Challenge # 8 "Color Me a Rainbow" Day 1 April Showers

This is the first day of the CardzTV with Mary Stamps Challenge "Color Me A Rainbow!" (Use the colors of the rainbow...pink, blue, yellow and green only...you can use a small amount of white and black also). Here is an Easel card that I made. I have only ever made a handful of them. Hope you like it.

Finished Card (when closed): 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Card stock: White (for the base), Blue, Blue Patterned, Pink and Yellow Patterned, Green and Green Patterned

Cricut Cartridge Everyday Pop-Up Cards Umbrella, page 36 (Pop-Up Base)

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Think Spring "How does your garden grow?" and "Friends are the flowers in the garden of life"

StazOn Jet Black Ink

Inkssentials Glossy Accents

Jolee's Boutique Stickers Vellum Tulips

Sugarloaf Whipsers Strokes Marker (Pink and Tan)

Mounting Tape

The base of the card is 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". I scored it in the middle at 4 1/4" and then half of that at 2 1/8". I cut the umbrella out at 6" twice (once in white and once in patterned paper). I cut off all the tabs on the patterned piece, colored the umbrella handle tan, then glued the top to the white base.  It's hard to see but I added stitch lines with the tan marker to the umbrella also. I glued the blue patterned paper to a separate piece of white card stock (cut at 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"). Next, I added the popped-up umbrella (the tab from the handle goes under to the back of the separate white base). I added the Glossy Accents to the blue background and the umbrella. After it was dry, I single mounted the sentiment. I glued green patterned paper to the "inside" of the base card, added the mounted sentiment and then adhered the tulips. Finally I glued a piece of blue card stock to the back of the umbrella piece and then glued it to the easel base. Now I will confess, that before I added the blue card stock to the back, I started to glue it to the easel base but realized that I only have to glue half of it to fit on there. So that's why I added the blue card stock. Mistakes? There are NO mistakes...just lessons learned!) lol

Mary at CardzTV is giving away one of her stamp sets (your choice) to the winner of the challenge. The Challenge runs April 20, 21 and 22. Check out all the other projects also. 

I am entering this card into several other challenges:

CardzTV "April Showers" (Any occasion using an umbrella, rain boots, clouds, raindrops, puddles, etc)

My Cuttlebug Spot, Make an Easel Card

Made Especially for You, Use 3 Flowers

My Craft Spot "Make It Pop!" (Use dimension)

Fantabulous Cricut "April Showers" (Use an umbrella, rain or clouds) 

Thanks for stopping by today. (Leave a comment). Don't forget to drop by on Sat and Sun too. I have two more cards. 

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Tons of Love

It's a monochromatic look for the challenge at Celebrate the Occasion this week.

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Brown and Patterned Brown
Melonheadz Illustration Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Critter Captions "Sending You TONS of Love!"
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Four Mini Gold Brads
Mounting Tape

I just think he's the cutest Wooly Mammoth, don't you? As soon as I saw him, I thought that the CardzTV stamp sentiment was perfect!

Have to hurry off now. Thanks for stopping by.

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Popsicle Cards

At Scappy Moms Stamps, the challenge is "Anything On a Stick!" (Make a project with a stick). I actually made two similar cards.

The inside:

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

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Green or Blue, Black and Transparent Patterned 

Cricut Cartridge Simply Charmed Popsicle, page 45 (Layer 1 Base, Layer 1 Shift, Layer 2 Base, Layer 2 Shift and Layer 3 Base)

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Make A Wish "Sweet!", "EAT Cake!" and "Happy Birthday!"

StazOn Jet Black Ink

Pink Chalk

Wooden Ice Cream Stick

Mounting Tape

I haven't used my Cricut in awhile, but as soon as I saw this challenge, I immediately pictured these cards and I knew what cartridge I wanted to use. After cutting everything out and chalking the cheeks, I adhered the stick to the back of each popsicle. I glued the transparent background only where the popsicle would be, so no glue would show through. I double mounted the popsicles because of the thickness of the wooden stick. I thought the "EAT Cake!" sentiment was funny...I hope everyone gets it. 

With the warmer weather, we have had a couple of really nice family days. On Sunday, everyone was home (including Gianna) and we spent a lot of fun time outdoors. We all played with Gianna while she played in her sandbox, her inflatable bouncy and her playset. My husband and sons also played horseshoes. It was a really nice day. Today, my husband, middle son and I played Chip and Putt. Haven't done that in awhile. The funniest part of it was that on the first nine, we ALL tied in score! WE all thought that was incredible. We played the second nine and if you can believe this, we all tied again!!!!...straight across the board! I don't think we could EVER do that again! lol I really enjoy these kinds of days!

Thanks for stopping by. Leave a comment. (I love reading them).

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April Showers Bring Spring Flowers

The weather is starting to get nicer. (Tomorrow is really suppose to be warm around here). Spring is bursting out all over with the flowers blooming. I already bought quite a few hanging plants for the yard. Simon Says has a challenge "April Showers Bring Spring Flowers". Perfect timing...

Here is my card:

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

Materials:
Cardstock: Blue, Purple and White.
Scrap Happy Paper Crafter Free Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Think Spring "Butterfly Kisses"
Nicole Ultra Fine Premium Glitter Extra Fine Multi Diamond Dust
Queen and Co Pearls Grass Green 2 Large
Mounting Tape

I hope you can see the spots of glitter that I used on the flowers and not just on the butterfly. I also colored the background with a marker so there would be no white cardstock showing. This card could be used for a number of occasions, don't you think? Mother's Day, a feminine birthday, "Thinking of you" or even "Get Well".

I'm glad you stopped by ( I love having visitors).

A quick note...my son was taking his daughter, Gianna, 2, out and as they walked to the car, Gianna says, "Daddy, You drive. I can't drive. I'm too little." Out of the mouths of babes....

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Happy Birthday Daddy

I made a card for my son for his upcoming birthday in May from his daughter, Gianna.

The inside:

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Green, Yellow and Blue
Free Digital Image ( I apologize, I do not know the creator)
Spectrum Noir Markers
Inkssentials Glossy Accents
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Swiss Dots
EK Success Paper Shapers Corner Adorner Rounder Punch Large
Queen and Co Pearls, Orchid 2 Small
Embroidery Floss for Bow, Pink
Computer Printed Sentiment

I automatically thought of my son and his daughter when I saw this image. I thought it was so cute.

I used Glossy Accents on the water droplets. I rounded the corners on both image and the sentiment corners and I made the tiny bow from two threads of embroidery floss.

I thought I would enter this into two challenges...Die Cuttin' Diva's (use pastel colors) and My Craft Spot (include a sentiment on the inside and outside of a card).

Some of the family was over for Easter dinner and thought I would share two photos of two dishes I made that I had seen on Pinterest.

These are made from Crescent Rolls and I filled them with chicken salad. (They are suppose to look like carrots).

These are yummy mini chocolate trifle cakes. The top ones are a chocolate cup, filled with chocolate mousse, chocolate cake and then more mousse. The bottom ones have peanut butter in them instead of the first portion of mousse.

We didn't see Gianna on Easter, so when she came over today, we had a little egg hunt for her. I think she had a good time.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Happy Easter

Wishing everyone a blessed and Happy Easter.

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Birthday Cupcake

Die Cuttin' Diva's has a sketch challenge that reminds me of a patchwork quilt. I made a birthday card.

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

Materials:
Cardstock: Blue, Purple and Three Different Patterned Papers
Martha Stewart Punch All Over The Page Punch Scallop Square
Inkadinkado Clear Stamps Birthday Cupcake (Large)
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Sugarloaf Whispers Strokes Markers
Nicole Ultra Fine Premium Glitter, Extra Fine Multi Diamond Dust
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Ticket Talk "Happy Birthday!"
Homemade "Bakers Twine" with Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread and Spectrum Noir Markers
Queen and Co Pearls, Lavender 6 Small
Mounting Tape

I glittered the top of the cupcake (although I think it is hard to see in the photo). I also double mounted it. The birthday sign is single mounted. It was a fun challenge and pretty easy to put together. Just image what other designs you could put on there...butterflies, flowers, and well, just about anything. The possibilities are endless.

I have to get cleaning...ugh...for tomorrow. Have a great rest of the day. Take a little time to craft...I may sneak away later...shhh, don't tell anyone (lol).

Thanks for stopping by.

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"Eggs-ceptional" Baskets, Candy and More

These baskets are going on my my Easter table. I think they turned out so cute! I am also entering this into the Fantabulous Cricut challenge (Make a project with an egg on it).

Finished Basket: 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 4 3/4"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Pink, Green and Blue
Cricut Cartridge Tags, Bags, Boxes and More 2 Easter Basket, page 49 (Base) Cut at 5"
Cricut Cartridge From My Kitchen Eggs, page 66 (Shadow/Blackout Base)
Spectrum Noir Markers (to color the eggs)
Ribbon

I also have the baskets filled with more eggs...Cadbury Cream Eggs and Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs. Oh yum!

Have so much to do for Sunday...cleaning mostly and food prep too. We just had a new roof put on the house the last two days, so I would like to also get some straightening up with the outside. We'll see how far I get on that!

Gianna and I dyed eggs on Wednesday evening (my son, her Daddy, was taking the pictures).

 Isn't she adorable? OK, so I'm a little biased! Didn't she do a great job?

Hope you have a great Easter. Blessings to everyone.

Thanks for stopping by.

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All Your Eggs In One Basket

I made this cute Easter card for several challenges...Cupcake Inspirations (photo inspiration), My Craft Spot (Easter) and Made Especially For You (Easter Card Featuring a Digital Stamp).

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Gray and Pink
May Brit Hobby Blog Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Easter Punnies, "Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket"
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Sizzix Embossing Folder Scallops and Lines
Homemade "Baker's Twine" using Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread and Spectrum Noir Markers
Queen and Co Pearls, Silver 2 Large
Mounting Tape

Her dress reminds me of an upside down cupcake liner...lol. Isn't she a cutie? I think so. Hope you like her.

Can't believe that Easter is just around the corner. We're having family over for dinner and hopefully an egg hunt. How about you?

Leave me a comment (I would love to hear from you).

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"Toad"-ally Awesome Birthday

Second post for today

This card is for two challenges: The Paper Players ("Tickle Your Funnybone!") and Celebrate the Occasion (Child's birthday).

Here is my card:

He's actually on a (homemade) "Action Wobble", so he jiggles back and forth. (I tried taking a picture, but I just couldn't capture it). The inside says: "Hop"-ing you have a "Toad"-ally awesome day!

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

Materials:
Cardstock: Brown, White, Yellow/Orange and Patterned Paper
Limited Runs Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Critter Captions
Black Pigment Ink
Homemade "Action Wobble"

I combined two of the sayings from Critter Captions for my sentiment. I used "Have a" and "birthday!" from "Have a Roaring Good Birthday!" and "Toad-ally Awesome" from "You're Toad-ally Awesome!"

Although this looks more for a child, I gave this to my best friend's husband for his birthday. He really seemed to like it. He kept playing with the jiggle feature...lol. I guess we're all kids at heart, right? Well, I hope so anyway!

Thanks...I always appreciate it when you stop by.

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EGGS-tra Special Easter

I am entering this card into three different challenges: Go Fish (Something Fun or Funny), The Paper Variety (Card and Coordinating Envelope) and Scrappy Moms Stamps (Easter).

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White and Two Shades of Pink
$1 Bunny Stamp from Michaels
VersaMark Stamp Pad
Black Embossing Powder
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Easter Punnies "Have an EGGS-tra special Easter!"
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Swiss Dots
Queen and Co Pearls, Orchid 9 Medium
Mounting Tape
Studio G Clear Stamps, Eggs (on envelope)
Black Pigment Ink (on envelope)

If you read my first post on March 31st, (just scroll down if you would like to see it), you know that I was going to challenge myself to use heat embossing...and this the the second card that I have done just that. I really like the way the embossing came out again. Since it was small areas that needed to be colored, the Spectrum Noir Markers worked fine, but I don't think I would use them for larger areas with the heat embossing. I think there was a chemical reaction going on that  might ruin your larger projects...just my opinion though.

For the envelope, I made a coordinating liner with the colors and the Swiss Dots embossing. I also added a stamped set of eggs for a play on words with the sentiment.

I think I got my money's worth with my Michael's dollar stamp...he is such a funny bunny. Don't you agree?

Thanks for dropping by.

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