Rose Sympathy Card

We have a Memorial Service to attend today. This is the card I made:

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

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Red, Green and Patterned Paper

Inkadinkado Clear Stamps Doodle Flowers, Rose

Sugarloaf Whispers Strokes Markers

StazOn Jet Black Ink

Green Ribbon

Queen and Co Rhinestones Grass Green, 6 Small

Mounting Tape

The inside says: "With Sympathy".

Just feel like I've been going to too many of these lately. 

On another note, finally feeling better after 2 weeks. Hopefully I will be able to enter some challenges soon. 

Thanks for dropping by.

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Invitation

I'm planning a party for June and I made the invitations. There are two variations (background paper is different):

Which one do you like better?

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Yellow, Red, Blue and Patterned
Cricut Cartridge Create A Critter Elephant (Tent) page 55, (Accessory Base and Shift)
Cricut Design Studio
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Ticket Talk (Ticket)
Fiskars All Year Greetings Clear Stamps "You're Invited"
EK Success Border Punch Scallop Diamond
Spectrum Noir Markers
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Red Pigment Ink
Nicole Ultra Fine Premium Glitter Extra Fine Multi Diamond Dust
Mounting Tape

They are fairly simple invitations and I still feel like they are missing something. However, I needed to get them out, so I left them like this. I stamped the "ticket" on white card stock, colored the outside, stamped the sentiment, then fussy-cut them out.  Of course, all the information for the party is on the inside. Can you guess the theme? Maybe I'll post pictures afterwards...

Have a great rest of the Memorial weekend.

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"Say I DO" CardzTV Stamps Challenge #9

The CardzTV Challenge is "Say I DO". Create a card, favor or craft project for an engagement, wedding shower or wedding. The challenge runs from May 25th, 26th and 27th. Mary at CardzTV is giving away a stamp set to the winner (your choice).

I made two cards. Here is the first:

It actually holds your gift (money or a gift card):

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White
Melonheadz Illustrating Digital Images
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Happy Days ("Happy Wedding Day!") and Encouraging Thoughts "Love"
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page Cherry Blossom
Cuttlebug Companion Embossing Folders Simply Charmed
Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Twenty-Three, Smallest
Ultra Fine Premium Glitter Extra Fine Multi Diamond Dust
Queen and Co Pearls Pearl, 6 Large
Queen and Company Rhinestones Snowflake, 3 Small
Thin White Ribbon
Two Eyelets
Mounting Tape

It's a gate-fold card turned on it's side. I embossed each side. I used the Cherry Blossoms corner punch on the inside corners but only on the one side. I put an eyelet through one of the flower middles to form a pouch for the money or gift card gift then tied ribbon through the holes. On a separate piece of card stock,  I punched around the page and added glitter to the outside flowers. I colored the image, cut around the image leaving a small border, then added glitter to the bottom of the dress and the veil. The sentiment is also embossed as well as cut from the Labels Twenty-Three Die (although you cannot see it in the photo). The flower piece, the image and the sentiment are all single mounted. Finally, I added the pearls and the rhinestones.

This is my second card:

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White
Beary Wishes Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Happy Days, "(Happy) Wedding Day" and Make a Wish "(Birthday) Blessings"
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Swiss Dots
Cuttlebug Companion Embossing Folders Simply Charmed
EK Success Corner Rounder
Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page String Lace
EK Success Scallop Circle
Queen and Co Pearls Pearl, 2 Large, 2 Medium and 1 Small
Mounting Tape

The String Lace layer, the image and the sentiment are all single mounted. I used part of 2 different stamps to make my sentiment. (I only used the "Wedding Day" and "Blessings").

I hope that you like my cards. Hopefully, I have inspired you to take the challenge and make something of your own and enter it over at CardzTV.  Good luck and have fun!

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"Loss of Your Beloved Pet" Card

Here is another card that I made a couple of weeks ago but never posted. I don't like thinking about these kinds of cards (or sympathy cards). I find them hard to make, however with that said, this card came pretty easy...because of the image.

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Red and Black
Michell Perkett Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
Cuttlebug Companion Embossing Folder Simply Charmed
Inkssentials Glossy Accents
White Ribbon
Mounting Tape

It is hard to see but the black layer is embossed (you'll have to look close). I twisted the Red/Image layer instead of squaring it up because I thought it made more of an impact. Do you agree?

I never thought that I would enjoy using digital images as much as I do, because I really like my Cricut Expression. (Now I have had an Expression 2 also, and I am finding it a little difficult to use...then again, I haven't spent a whole lot of time trying. In addition, I don't own a Gypsy, otherwise I think it would make it easier. Am I correct?) Anyway, I am finding that both avenues to be a way to show my creativity. I hope you like what I make.

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Clown Card

I made this card awhile ago, but never posted it.

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Red and Patterned
Creative Hands Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Make a Wish "Enjoy!", "It's Your Day!" and " Happy Birthday!"
StazOn Jet Black Ink
EK Success Corner Punch
Queen and Co Pearls Grass Green 2 Large, Red Berry 1 Large 2 Small
Mounting Tape

As you can see, this is a Gate-Fold card. I think the little guy is pretty cute, don't you?

I haven't been doing many challenges as I haven't been feeling well lately...thanks to my husband. (lol) He got sick and decided to share the wealth. I still have a sore throat, cough and headaches on and off. This stubborn thing just doesn't want to go away. During the short periods that I feel ok, I have been working on some invitations for a party I am planning on having next month. However, it's taking longer than I would like to get finished. Just like the tortoise, I will keep plugging along!

Don't forget to check out Digi Haven Challenge Blog. (They are still having a DT Call until May 31st).

Thanks for stopping by.

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Banner, Buttons and/or Birthday

I am so honored that I was asked to be a Guest Diva this week at Die Cuttin' Diva's. Thank you so much. The challenge is Banner, Buttons and/or Birthdays.

Here is my card:

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Dark Brown, Green, Orange, Blue and Patterned
Cricut Cartridge Everyday Pop-Up Cards Circus, page 66 (Base, Shift, and Layer 1 Base)
Cricut Cartridge Everyday Paper Dolls Zoo (Elephant), page 75 (Accessories 1 Base)
Cricut Cartridge Country Life Cow (Banner), page 44 and 45 (Banner Shift)
Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread
Stamp Craft Dot Alphabet Stamps "A", "B", "D", "H", "I", "P", "R", "T" and ""Y"
Brown Pigment Ink
Charcoal Chalk
Queen and Co Pearls Grass Green, 1 Large, 2 Medium and 2 Small
2 Large Blue Buttons
Mounting Tape

I tried to incorporate all three items in the challenge...the banner, the buttons and the birthday. I'm pretty happy how it turned out. I single mounted the banner, the circus wagon and the elephant. Since the elephant doesn't have any layers, I chalked it so the details would show.

Don't forget to check out the design team's projects and thank you again for allowing me to be a Guest Die Cuttin' Diva this week. Glad you stopped by...leave a comment and let me know what you think.

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Wow, I Made Top 3 (or 4) At My Craft Spot and a Pirate Card

Woo Hoo! I am so excited! I just found out that I made Top 3 (or 4) at My Craft Spot for my "Funky Chicken" card (May 14, 2012). Thank you so much!

Thought I would share a Pirate card that I made recently for a birthday party that I am going to this weekend. (It's a pirate themed party).

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Navy, Red and Checked Patterned
Beccy's Place Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
Inkssentials Glossy Accent
Computer Printed Sentiment
Mounting Tape

I kept it pretty simple for a 4 year old. I did use Glossy Accents on the sword, but I don't think you can see it in the photo.

Thank you again for picking my card as a Top 3 (or 4) and for stopping by and sharing my good news.

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Mr Moneybags

There is a new blog called DigiHaven. It's a challenge blog using Free Digital Images (something that I just love!) They have a DT call right now through May 31st. You might want to check it out.

I made this as a Graduation Card.

Here's another view:

I wanted it to look like a portrait on a wall. I was hoping for you to see that it is all mounted and that the monocle looks like glass (I thought it would show up better in the photo). The background paper is also metallic looking.

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Black, Green, and Patterned
Dude Time Doodles Challenge Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
Inkssentials Glossy Accents
Computer Sentiment "Mr Moneybags"
Mounting Tape

This was one of those images that as soon as I saw it, I thought "old money". Isn't that silly? I think I could actually create a whole story that goes with this gentleman...he's from the south and filthy rich. He lives in one of those old southern mansions...ok, ok...I better go get a life! lol.

Hope you like the card. Don't forget to check out DigiHaven.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Funky Chicken

I made this card for the challenge at My Craft Spot for Down on the Farm.

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

Materials:
Cardstock: Brown, Two Shades of Tan, Red and Patterned
Cricut Cartridge Country Life Hen 2, page 44 (Base, Shift, Layer 1 Base, Layer 1 Shift and Layer 2 Base)
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Critter Captions "Funky Chicken"
Brown Pigment Ink
Home-Made "Action Wobble"
Birdseed
2 Red Medium Buttons

I love the "action" on the chicken...it looks like she is pecking at the birdseed. Just a fun card that I could use for whatever!

I have to run off now. See you later! Thanks for stopping by!

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Popsicle Birthday

First of all...HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

I thought I would do a little crafting today. Here is the card I made:

I made it for the challenge at Cupcake Inspirations (photo inspiration).

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Yellow and Striped Patterned
Melonheadz Illustrating Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
Inkssentials Glossy Accents
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Make a Wish, "Happy Birthday!"
Lilac Pigment Ink
Black Pigment Ink
Clear Embossing Powder
Mounting Tape

My inspiration came from the colors on the cupcakes and the stripes in the plates and the coffee/tea pot.

Getting ready to go out for a late lunch/early dinner with the boys and my husband. Hope you have a wonderful day! Thanks for stopping by.

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RIP Your Youth

Over at Die Cuttin' Diva's, they are having a color challenge...Purple, Orange and Black. Now when I think of those colors together, I immediately think of Halloween.  Well, what's the next best thing? How about an "Over the Hill" birthday.

Inside:

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Purple, Black and Orange/Black Patterned
Cricut Cartridge Over the Hill Tombstone, Buttons 24 and 34, "Over the Hill" Button 41 and "RIP" Button 43
Charcoal Chalk
Partial Computer Sentiments ("Your Youth" and "It's Official You are")
Mounting Tape

It may be a little difficult to see but between the orange/black patterned card stock and the black base card, there is a layer of purple card stock. When you see it in person, it has a kind of glow...actually it's a little eerie looking. I cut apart the "RIP" so I could make it fit on the tombstone. I chalked the tombstone, around the letters and the edges of the inside to make everything appear old and creepy. I think I might stamp "Happy Birthday" on the inside before using it.

Spent some time in the garden yesterday afternoon (a lot of weeding and a little planting)...boy, was my back hurting last night, but I really felt like I got something accomplished. Hopefully, I'll feel ok to get back in there today...we'll see.

Enjoy the day. Thanks for dropping by...

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Roaring Good Birthday

Sorry, it feels like I haven't been around a lot (although it's been only a couple of days). My husband isn't feeling well and I had a doctor's appointment. Work is getting to me, plus I just couldn't get in the mood to create anything (a majority of the challenges are for Mother's Day and since my mother is not here, I couldn't get motivated)...that is until last night....I finished 3 cards (none of which are for Mother's Day lol) and have another one almost done. I'll try to share them over the next couple of days.

At CropStop this week, the challenge is to "Show Us the Animal In You!" (Use an animal or animal print in your project). Here is what I came up with:

I ain't "Lion", I really like the way this card turned out! (Ok! Ok! I know...that was bad but I made you smile, didn't I?)

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Two Shades of Yellow/Gold, Black, Red and Striped Patterned Paper
Cricut Cartridge Everyday Paper Dolls Zoo (Lion), page 75 (Headwear Shift)
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Critter Captions "Have a ROARING Good Birthday!"
White Pigment Ink
Clear Embossing Powder
Pink and Charcoal Chalk
Mounting Tape

I cut the lion out twice (once in each shade of yellow/gold). Next, I cut off the "mane" on the lighter lion. I taped a piece of scrap black card stock to the back for the nose and eyes to show. I chalked a little charcoal for shadow on the darker lion, then chalked with both charcoal and pink the lighter lion...I wanted to bring out the details in the cuts. I then took an eraser and went over both lions to remove excess chalk. I actually did this several times until I was satisfied. Next, I glued the lighter lion onto the other image. The darker card stock had a little texture to it, so I didn't feel the need to emboss it with anything else. I hand cut the banner triangles. The sentiment was heat embossed with clear embossing powder. I single mounted everything to give more dimension.

Better get the rest of my day started now...have a good one. Hope you liked my card.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Winner and The Birthday Fairy

Thank you everyone who stopped by this past weekend and checked out the Blog Hop. So....

And the winner is......

Marilyn May 5, 2012 7:44 AM

"Just found your blog on this hop. Super cute projects you have That is a super cute idea. I think I will have to get that cartridge now.

I sent you an e-mail. Please let me know your address so I can send your "Candy".

Thanks.

I would like to share a birthday card that I made this weekend.

And the inside:

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Black and Patterned Paper
Dustin Pike Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
Nicole Ultra Fine Premium Glitter Extra Fine Multi Diamond Dust
Home-Made "Action Wobble"
Black Marker
Computer Sentiment
Mounting Tape

I love the way the "birthday fairy" wobbles...it's just so much fun! I hand cut the design around "ZAP", then took a black marker and outlined it. I think it turned out cute.

One more picture...this is my oldest son on his birthday last week with his daughter. She was helping him blow out his birthday candles. Cute, huh?

Thanks for stopping by...

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Day 2 CardzTV "MOM's the Word" Blog Hop

It's the second day for the CardzTV blog hop and I made a card for today. This is the first time I have ever made a wiper card, but I thought it was pretty neat.

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White, and Patterned Pink Paper
Birds Cards Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Happy Days "Happy Mother's Day!"
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Nicole Ultra Fine Premium Glitter Extra Fine Multi Diamond Dust
Queen and Co Pearls, Pearl 4 Medium
Pink Ribbon
Mounting Tape

I really like how the card opens up and the "wiper" pops up. I single mounted the sentiment and I left the side empty so I would have a place to write a personal message. I now have all these ideas about other cards I want to make with this type of card...lol...we'll see how it goes. (I always have more ideas than time to do them...anyone else like that?)

If you want to see my Day 1 project (3-D Teacups with a candle holder and a candle) and BLOG CANDY, please scroll down (or click here). To start at the beginning of the Blog Hop, click here. Don't forget, Mary at CardzTV is giving away 2 of her stamps sets for blog candy...I would check it out!

Thanks for stopping by...leave a comment. (For a chance at the Blog Candy, you must leave a comment on YESTERDAY'S post! Good luck!)

I am also entering this into My Craft Spot challenge...Mother's Day.

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P.S. Here is the link I used to make the Wiper Card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/wipercard/

CardzTV Design Team Blog Hop May 5th and 6th "MOM's the Word"

Welcome! We're having a Blog Hop at CardzTV. The theme is "MOM's the Word" (Create a card, craft or gift for Mother's Day). Now if you have come from Theresa The Scrapbooking Queen, you are in the right place; however, if you just happen to stop by and would like to start at the beginning, click here to start at CardzTV.

For the past few years, my sister-in-law has invited me to her house for Mother's Day, as well as her sister, husband's sister, daughter-in-law and her two granddaughters. We all usually bring a small gift for the other ladies. This is my gift to them this year:

Inside the tissue paper is a candle and candle holder:

This is the teacups without the candles inside:

Finished Teacup: approximately 4 1/4" across x 2 1/2" high

Materials (for each teacup):
Cardstock: Double-sided Patterned and White
Cricut Cartridge Tags, Bags, Boxes & More 2 Teacup, page 29 (Base, cut at 10")
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Happy Days "Happy Mother's Day!"
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Lace
Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread
Crinkle Paper
Candle and Candle Holder
Tissue Paper
Ribbon

I hope you can see that the tags are suppose to look like a the end of a teabag. I used hot glue to put the teacups together (to make it stronger) and I adhered the saucers to the bottom of the cups. The lace is to make it look a little more feminine. Each cup has a different scented candle. Don't you think the ladies will like them?

Now who doesn't like Blog Candy? Well first, Mary at CardzTV is giving away 2 sets of stamps (winner's choice). Don't forget to check it out.

I have Blog Candy too...Woo Hoo! I am giving away a 6" x 6" A Mind's Eye Paper Pad "Meadowlark", Ink IT Up! Black Pigment Ink Pad and a set of ten Inkadinkado Clear Stamps "Friendly Characters".

In order to win, please leave a comment on this post by 11:59 pm EST May 6th. ALSO, you MUST be a follower and leave me a way to contact you (in case you are the winner). I will pick a winner on Monday, May 7th.

Your next stop is Kate at Scrappers Creative Corner.

Here is the entire line-up (in case you get lost):

1. Mary http://www.cardztv.blogspot.com/

2. Gloria http://www.girliascards.com/

3. Janis http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/

4. Amanda http://craftsbyamanda.blogspot.com/

5.Melissa http://melissa-moecreations.blogpost.com/

6. Shawnee http://quiverofangels.blogspot.com

7.Theresa http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com

8.Dana http://iwycd.blogspot.com THAT"S ME!

9.Kate http://www.scrapperscreativecorner.blogspot.com

10.Sharon http://meemeescreations.blogspot.com

11. DeNetra http://essentiallyyourswithdenetra.blogspot.com/

12.Karen http://www.littlescrappieces.blogspot.com

13.Laura http://queenscardcastle.blogspot.com

14.Lynn http://bootsandblingtime.blogspot.com

15. Jeri http://www.bugnme.blogspot.com/

16.Nicole http://teachdanz.blogspot.com

17.Elaine http://ExpressionsByElaine.blogspot.com

18. Susan http://itsmesusanp.blogspot.com

19.Kristin http://www.pinkldycrafter.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy the rest of the Hop. Good luck.

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Penguin Thanks

At CropStop, the challenge is "Emboss It!" (Use heat or dry embossing on your project). Here is my card:

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

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Red, Black and Patterned
Melonheadz Illustrating Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
Home Made "Action Wobble"
Studio G Clear Stamps "Thanks"
Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Twenty-Three, Largest, Second Largest and Smallest
Black Pigment Ink
Embossing Powder, Black
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Swiss Dots
Black Ribbon
Mounting Tape

I used three different ways to emboss. I dry embossed the red card stock with the Swiss Dots folder. The black, white and striped patterned card stock is dry embossed with the Spellbinders dies. (It is hard to see the embossing on the striped card stock). The sentiment is heat embossed.
The penguin wobbles back and forth from the home made "Action Wobble". (I can't ever get a photo of the action).

Thanks for stopping by...leave a comment, I always love reading them.

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